SPECIAL ALUMNI EDITION 2002 INSIDE:

Campus News 2 Cpp Update 5 Alumni Weekend Recap 6 Commencement 2002 8 Classnotes 10 Shaping Our Future Together Excerpts from President Sister Janet Eisner's Alumni Weekend Address It is with great joy that I welcome you back remember avery significant time in your education in this great city of Boston. But, to your alma mater, most especially the lives, because as students here you explored what is most important is what you have reunion classes, on this weekend. As gradu­ both the academic and the social opportuni­ done with that education and how you ates of this college, you are returning to visit ties of this college. In fact, you explored all of have taken it with you through your lives. with your classmates and friendsand to the possibilities of a Catholic, liberal arts What I hope to do this afternoon is to share with you part of the story of Emmanuel, both past and present and look forward into an exciting future. Our mission today is to educate students in Emmanuel College to a dynamic learning community rooted in the liberal arts and sciences and shaped by Purchase Libby Building strang ethical values and a Catholic acade­ mic tradition.

Emmanuel College is currently in discussions with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Our vision is to be recognized for the excel­ Center to re-purchase Julie Hall, the Emmanuel residence hall that was sold to lence of our academic and co-curricular Beth Israel Hospital in 1973 and renamed the Libby BuildingWith discussions programs and for our achievements in Emmanuel President Sister Janet Eisner, SND, progressing positively, Emmanuel hopes to have an agreement signed during the educating students with the skills and gathers with alumni following her address summer and to close on the sale in the early fall. Located on Brookline Avenue values necessary to succeed profession- began to see this decline in the mid 1970s, enthusiastic about the wonderful opportuni­ with sides facing SUoseph Hall and the Marian Hall Dining Room, the Libby ally and personally An Emmanuel education we immediately focused on another group of ties this partnership will offer ou r students, Building will again be used for residence hall space and will be renovated to challenges students to become critical women and men who were also seeking particularly in the field of science. achieve this end. thinkers, ethical decision makers, and college educations - the adult learner contributing members of the local community In acquiring this location, the Sisters of Notre population.A Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and the global society Dame provided us with an amazing endow­ figure takes into account the number of adult ment in ou r land. Over the years, we have I will begin with how Emmanuel came to students, with 3.5 students equal to one full­ considered this and asked, how can we make this wonderful area on The Fenway.ln 1912, time 18 year-old.In this context, the decline Construction to Begin on New the endowment work for the educational the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur was not as dramatic, underscoring the mission of Emmanuel? In the mid-197Os, purchased the first 11 acres of land that historical im portan ce of the graduate and when our enrollment began to decline, we Student Center in September became Emmanuel College.At that time, professional programsto the College. about the only other institution being built were able to lease one of our residence halls Anew, state-of-the-art Student Center will be built at Emmanuel College to enhance the in the area was Fenway Park. In 1945 we While the mid 1990s saw aslight increase in to area colleges and universities. We also campus life experience of all Emmanuel students and to modernize Emmanuel's athletic and were able to acquire land on which we built enrollment, in the fall of 2000, the Board of recogn ized in the mid-1980s that we could recreational facilities. Construction is slated to begin in fall 2002 and will be completed by fall Alumnae Hall and Marian Hall and in 1965 Trustees looked carefully at the headcount create anew science center in Marian Hall, 2004. with the purchase of the remainder of over the years.We had stayed awomen's and that we could lease Alumnae Hall to the college for as long we as possi bly couldWe hospital, providing avaluable annuity for the This modern building will serve as a central gathering place for the entire Emmanuel College Brookline Avenue to The Fenway, the College looked at College Board surveys, which indi­ College to move forward.The resources from community.The facility, which will extend in front of Marian Hall, will feature an atrium, had 17 acres. cated only 2% of high school seniors would the endowment campus are providing the student meeting rooms, afood court, recreation and fitness spaces and anew gymnasium. Historical Enrollment and the even consider asingle-sex institution.We support we need for our educational The new Student Center will serve as the "living room " for the College and the new focus of Decision to Becom e Coeducational researched what had happened in other mission. the quad. The existing functions in Marian Hall will contin ue during and after construction of women's colleges that had made this deci­ An important figure as we track the history Campus Renovations the new building, including classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices and dining functions. of Emmanuel is the headcount of 18-20 year sion.We recognized our experience with adult learners and with working with the and Upgrades The new gymnasium, which will include one NCAA regulation court and two full-size practice old students throughout the years.In Colleges of the Fenway from 1996We made courts, will also serve as the largest meeting room on the campus for gatherings of the entire September of 1941 when the Class of 1942 We have several renovations and upgrades in the decision to admit young men to our college community, with bleacher seating for 1200-1400 and capacity seating totaling 2500.A began their senior year, the student body progress on campus.You are sitting in the traditional full-time undergraduate program. parking lot accommodating over 100 vehicles will be built under the new gymnasium. totaled 530 undergraduate students, and Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall. How did when the Class of 1947 arrived the total had And the results are positive. In September, it get that name ?The chairman of our board, President of Emmanuel College Sister Janet Eisner, SND, commented, "The construction of this risen to 750.It was not until the Class of our applications for the first coed class C. Michael Daley, made a generous contribu­ new Student Center is an exciting development for the Emmanuel community.Our goal is to 1962 arrived that we broke the 1000 mark. increased by 160%,and looking further back tion to the College recognizing his spouse on build the best possible facility for Emmanuel's growing student population, and I am confident At our peak in 1969, when our largest class, to 1997, there has been a300% increase in the occasion of an important milestone. that Emmanuel's new Student Center will be one of the premier college student centers in the the Class of 1973, arrived, there were 1500 applications.Our first coed class, the Class of Other renovations and upgrades include region." full-time undergraduate students. 2005, was the College's largest class in 30 multimedia classrooms, Administration years, with a 66% increase in new students. Building and residence hall Windows, land­ The architectural firm of Goody Clancy and Associates and the construction management firm It is also important to recognize the vision of We expected, based on our research, that scaping and the beginning of an extensive of Corcoran Jennison have been working with the College to develop the plans for the build­ those before us, particularly Sister Anne 15% of the class would be men in the first new signage plan . ing.The Student Center will be built by Walsh Brothers Construction Company. Aground break­ Bartholomew Grady, who as president saw year.In fact, we were one-third young men . ing ceremony will be scheduled for the fall. the need to move from atotal commuter In te rm sof new projects, we are planning a college to a residential campus. Our resi ­ For fall 2002, we are expecting over 350 new anew student center to accommodate the dence halls were built in '58: 62:64 and '66. students.Our retention is also improving, as a student recreation and athletics, as well as slightly larger school is more attractive to providing additional meeting space, dining In the early 1970s, the Ivy League colleges students.Our strategic recruiting and facilities and underground parking for our such as Princeton, Dartmouth and Yale marketing is helping to attract an increas­ growing population We are upgrading to an decided to admit young women .Other ingly competitive student profile. NCAA compliant gymnasium and the entire colleges like Brown and Pembroke merged, infrastructure of Marian Hall will be and in this area, local colleges Boston College Em manuel College's revampedWe are continuing the renovations and Holy Cross became coeducational. This En dowment Campus of SUoseph Hall, which began last summer had adramatic impact on the full-time As we communicated throughout last year, and included new lounge areas, the creation enrollment of 18 year-old students at we entered into aground lease with Merck of a fitness center, painting and landscaping. Emmanuel. Pharmaceuticals.Merck 's Boston Research This summer there will be a complete infra- But, that is not the story in its entirety. As we Center will open in June of 2004 and we are structure ... co T J UED 0 PAGE 9 Massachusetts Congressman Speaks at Residence Hall News Emmanuel Emmanuel College students will again reside in Congressman Richard Neal Loretto Hall beginning this fall. For over 25 years of the Second Congressional Loretto Hall has been leased to area colleges for District spoke at Emmanuel student housing. With Emmanuel's student on March 23rd as part of the population growing at a dramatic pace, Sister Marie Augusta Neal, Emmanuel students will now be housed in all SND Lecture Series. (Left to right) Sister Mary Johnson, SND,irish Consul General of Boston Orla O'Hanrahan, President Sister Janet Eisner, SND, Congressman Neal and British campus residence halls: St. Joseph, St. James, St. Congressman Neal offered Consul General of Boston George Fergusson Ann and Loretto. informative and enlighten- ing remarks in his talk entitled ground-breaking publications currently Co-Chair of the Ad Phase II of StJoseph Hall renovations are slated "Northern Ireland: New on social justice and change Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs. for this summer. Improvements will include new Possibilities, New Challenges." and women in the Church. In March 2002, Neal was student room furniture, refurbishing of floor awarded the International This annual lecture series, Congressman Neal began his lounges and kitchens, work on electrical wiring Leadership Award by the sponsored by the Adelard A. career in public service in 1973, with new electricallcable/telephone ports in American Ireland Fund for his and Valeda Roy Foundation, and held the positions of City each room and new flooring throughout the work in Congress to bring honors Professor Emeritus of Councilor and Mayor of building.There will also be work done on the peace and justice to Northern Sociology Sister Marie Augusta Springfield prior to his election Ireland. In 1997 and 1998 he elevators, lighting and fire alarm system in the Neal, SND, who has inspired to the House of was named one of the Top 100 residence hall. All student rooms and hallways generations of students and Representatives in 1988. Since Irish Americans of the Year by will be re-painted and room doors will be scholars through her dynamic 1992, Neal has served as an At­ replaced throughout the building. Some upgrad­ teaching and her numerous Large Democratic Whip and is Irish America Magazine. ing in bathrooms is also included in Phase II renovations. New Signage Plan Implemented

Merck Ceremony An extensive exterior signage project was completed on the Held Emmanuel campus in May. Major signs were installed at The Topping Out Ceremony of the Merck the main entrance, and on the Boston Research Center was held on July 29th corners of Brookline Avenue on Avenue Louis Pasteur.The event included and Avenue Louis Pasteur remarks and the signing and hoisting of the with smaller signs and maps building's top beam. Merck broke ground on throughout the campus.The its 11 th and largest research facility in October College worked with Jon Roll of 2001 on the Emmanuel campus, with the & Associates on the signage projected completion date in early 2004. plan and is now in the begin­ ning phases of an interior signage project.

Ecfrtor in Chief Sarah McCarthy Welsh Emmanuel President Editor Emmanuel News Carol Weiler Krems Main Writer Honored by CASE Named to Molly E. Honan Contributors Emmanuel News is a Council for Advancement Maureen Donnely and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Holy Cross Board Jan Keith Gail Mansfield Published Monthly by Excellence Award Winner for 2002.The monthly publication received a bronze medal in the cate­ President Sister Janet Eisner, SND has been layout The Office of Government, Helen Smirnoudis Community and Public Relations gory of periodicals publishing improvement. appointed to serve on the Board ofTrustees of Photographers 400 The Fenway Emmanuel News was re-Iaunched in September the College of the Holy Cross. Founded in 1843 Carla Osberg Boston, MA 02115 of 2001 with a new look and more in-depth writ­ by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), Holy Cross MerriU Shea www.emmanuel.edu ing.This monthly publication ordinarily is circu­ is a 4-year liberal arts college located in lated to students, faculty, administration and staff. Worcester, Massachusetts. (i) Emmanuel News is printed on recycled paper. Past issues can be found online at www.emmanuel.edu/emmanuelnews. 2 Retiring Faculty Members Honored

Associate Professor of English Jerry in our students a life-long love for litera­ Bernhard, Assistant Professor of Spanish ture and for the theatre." Maria Pilar Latorre and Associate Maria Pilar Latorre became a faculty Professor of Physics Ronald O'Brien were member at Emmanuel in 1967 after awarded Emeritus status at teaching in Spain and Columbia. During Associate Professor Jerry Bernhard, Assistant Professor Maria Pilar Latorre, Commencement and were honored Sister Janet Eisner, SND, and Associate Professor Ronald O'Brien. her 35 years at Emmanuel, Latorre, in during a reception on May 7th. the words of Sister Janet Eisner, Dr. Jerry Bernhard joined the faculty 36 "contributed greatly to the vitality of the Emmanuel in 1970, teaching such created a wonderful environment, years ago and during that time taught a educational mission." Latorre served as courses as General Physics, Astronomy, where office, laboratory and classroom wide range of courses from co-chair of Emmanuel's Conference on and Energy and the Environment. He merge into an integrated unit, dedi­ Introductory English Literature to the Higher Education and the Hispanic has been chair of the Physics cated to physics education, clearly Ron 's Modern Political Novel to Shakespeare. Woman in 1985 and was recognized by Department and served on committees heartfelt mission." Bernhard also served on countless the Cardinal for her commitment to the from Promotion and Tenure, Student 'These three faculty represent 103 years faculty committees, including the Hispanic community with the "Medella Retention and the Faculty Senate. In of distinguished service and teaching Faculty Senate and its Academic Affairs de la Hispanidad" in 1994. addition, O'Brien has taught many work­ excellence at Emmanuel College," said Committee, the Academic Review Board shops for primary and secondary teach­ Assistant Professor of Spa nish Arlyn Sister Janet Eisner. 'They have opened and Advisor to student publications. ers to improve science education in the the minds and touched the lives of Sanchez Silva offered a tribute to Boston Public Schools. He has also coor­ Latorre. "Pilar's Catholic faith and her countless Emmanuel students, and they President Sister Janet Eisner, SND, a dinated a one-week summer math and commitment to serve those who are have participated fully in the life of the fellow faculty member in the English science workshop for teachers in the less fortunate have been a source of College and its Catholi c educational Department prior to her presidency, Boston Archdiocese for several years. inspiration for many of us," said Silva. mission." spoke of Bernhard's dedication, "Your "She has worked tirelessly for the Assistant Professor of Biology Ann students over the years recognized your The Emmanuel College community Hispanic community in Boston. She has Belanger spoke about O'Brien's enthusiasm for literature itself, particu­ extends its appreciation and best established links between Hispanics in Emmanuel career. "For as long as I have larly Shakespeare, and years later remark wishes to these distinguished members the area and Emmanuel students." been at Emmanuel, Ron's name and on it when they remember their days at of the faculty. physics have been synonymous. On the Emmanuel College. You in fact instilled Dr. Ronald O'Brien began his career at fourth fioor of Marian Hall, he has

Sociology Students Explore Life on Mission Hill

Emmanuel's Advanced Research Methods class spent conducted their study. Through meetings with the Maura Giguere discussed her findings on the issues of 14 weeks becoming immersed in the neighborhood class and sharing insight into the workings of the safety and crime in the community.The effects of the of Mission Hill, a close neighbor of the College and a community, Daley was an invaluable resource. 1989 Charles Stuart case still linger in Mission Hill, community vastly affected by the tremendous growth which is still perceived by many as an unsafe place. of the area. Taught by Associate Professor of Sociology Tim Harrigan began the presentation of findings, Giguere cited other quality of life issues, such as trash, Sister Mary Johnson, SND, the class explored Mission focusing on transportation issues in Mission Hill. He vandalism, pan handling and loud parties as having Hill as a field site in the context of Urban Sociology. outlined various services, including subway and bus more of an effect on the community than violence. Eight students focused on various aspects of and criti­ lines and discussed the large amount of pedestrian cal issues in Mission Hill, including education, health­ traffic in the area. Harrigan cited that 35% of traffic in Nessa Klein's topic of discussion was the environment. care and safety and presented their findings on April the area is from institutions. Mission Hill is a commu­ She outlined the various threats that construction in 29th in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall. nity of 13,000 residents, but 40,000 medical employees the area pose to the environment, including pollution, and 10,000 students come into the area daily, and a noise and lack of green space. A higher rate of child­ In the course of the research period, Maura Giguere, million patients are in out of the hospitals each year, hood asthmas in the Mission Hill/Roxbury area could Tim Harrigan, Amy Harris, Nessa Klein, Sarah LeBlanc, leading to a major parking crunch. Several problem be due to pollution and dust in the area, although Yoko Makiyama, Bridgite Melo-DePina and Elizabeth solving procedures have been put into place, includ­ rates have declined. Some current construction Shannon used community meetings, newspapers, ing increased shuttle services and the MBTA Urban projects w ill include the development of green space extensive tours, archives and relationships with long­ Ring, but the remaining automobile traffic has been and parks, which community groups have requested. time resid ents of the area to learn about each facet of slowed by road construction. the community. While each student focu sed on a Other students presenting were Amy Harris, who major aspect of Mission Hill individually, one theme Sa rah LeBlanc focused on the topic of community spoke on education, Bridgite Melo-DePina with the remained constant - the tension between Mission Hill activism. Mission Hill is the home of many active topic of development, Yoko Makiyama, who focused and the many educational and medical institutions groups including Mission Hill Main Streets, Roxbury on healthcare and Elizabeth Shannon, who explored surrounding it. Tenants of Harva rd and t he Community Alliance of business renewal. Following the presentations, audi­ Mission Hill.These groups work tirelessly to maintain ence members were encouraged to ask questions of At the beginning of the program, students acknowl­ the quality of life for residents. A major issue at many the panelists. This study proved to be a means for edged the special contribution to their project of Ellen of these meetings is the amount of construction and Emmanuel students to discover a close-knit neighbor­ Daley, who works in Emmanuel's Office of the expansion in the Longwood Medical Area. A major hood within their midst and underscored the need for Registrar. A 30-year resident of Mission Hill, Daley point of contention is both pollution and noise from understanding of the diverse needs and issues of the offered a critical perspective to students as they construction sites. entire area.

COMMENCEMENT 1001 3 Emmanuel Welcomes New Director of Alumni Relations

Emmanuel is pleased to announce the appoint­ In Memoriam: ment of Jan Keith '99 as Emmanuel's Director of Alumni Relations. In her new role, Kei th will be M. Rosamond Collins '47 responsible for the planning and execution of special events, including reunions, donor cultiva­ The Emmanuel community mourned the tion and recognition events, as well as develop­ passing of M. Rosamond "Roz" Collins '47 ing new programs. She will act as liaison to the on May 29,2002. Roz was an active alumni Alumni Association Board of Directors, providing leader who participated in numerous program ideas, leadership and support to the activities and events in support of the Association. As a member of the development College. As a highly-involved member of staff, she will assist with the identification of the Emmanuel alumni community, Roz alumni and implement stewardship protocols for served as an annual fund class agent, a alumni prospects. She is in the midst of develop­ reunion gift committee member, a chapel ing ways to improve outreach to more alumni restoration committee member, a STAR S and to increase regional participation. of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of and a phonathon voluntee r. "In a short time, Jan has already established an Commerce, as well as serving as Chairman of the The College is most grateful to Roz and excellent rapport with many of our alumni", said Accreditation Team. Keith is a 1999 graduate of her family for the recent establishment of Vice President for Institutional Advancement Emmanuel 's Graduate and Professional Programs with a Bachelor of Science in Business the M. Rosc:mond Collins Scholarship Fund, Richard Donovan. "Her business skills will trans­ which will provide financial assistance to late well into this position and I look forward to Administration, graduating with Presidential generations of Emmanuel students.Th is her leadership activities on a much wider scale." Honors. sc holarship, to be awarded annually to a Keith brings recruitment, event planning, market­ "I am very excited about the opportunity to deserving student in her name, is a fitting ing and management experience to her position continue to establish and nurture strong relation­ legacy to her loyalty and commitment to as director. She has also worked with volunteers ships with Emmanuel 's alumni community," Keith the students and the mission of and has been involved with project manage­ said. "As Alumni Weekend proved, Emmanuel Emmanuel College. ment. Prior to joining Emmanuel, Keith was the graduates are dedicated and enthusiastic about Manager ofTraining and Development for their alma mater. Our goal is to improve upon this Community National Bank. Previously, she was co­ success by reaching out to even more graduates owner of Retirement Concepts Insurance Agency, and encouraging participation in the many Visit the New Inc. She has also served as Chairman of the Board events the College organizes each year." Emmanuel.edu! 2002 Alumni Association Board Emmanuel College recently launched its re­ designed web site. Along with a new look and fresh content, the site also features photo Results Announced galleries from this year's campus events and details on upcoming alumni events and news. Alumni from 42 states voted in Directors at Large The Board of Directors of the Check out the Alumni and Development page the 2002 Alumni Association Patricia Babine Crane '85 Alumnae Association of and also view the Alumni Weekend photo balloting. Selections for the Kathy Dolan '00 Emmanuel College recom­ Board of Directors for 2002-2003 mended a name change be gallery at www.emmanuel.edu/alumni. Mary Fleming, 63 are below (new members are made to its Bylaws to better Betsy Jerram '98 italicized). Congratulations to all reflect the constituency it repre­ new and returning members! Jeanne Landrigan Murray '92 sents. The proposed change was Mary Beth Thomas '84 placed on the 2002 ballot for Executive Committee Upcoming Rosemary D'Ambrosio Verri '66 voting by the entire alumni PRESIDENT: body. The recommendation to Nominating Committee Kathleen Creegan Damaskos '75 change the name of the Publication VICE PRESIDENT: Kathleen Brauer Kennedy '70 Alumnae Association to Alumni Emmanuel is in the midst of the production Noreen Dimond '56 Justine Devlin McComisky '51 Association of Emmanuel of the President's Report, which is slated for TREASURER: Mary Sapienza '66 College was approved. early fall 2002.The report will give a Janice Murphy '57 glimpse into Emmanuel today, the success Maureen Hallice '83 Patricia Bea n Nee '61 of the College and a look ahead to the SECRETARY: future. Catherine Clancy '73 Esta Gendreau Wall '48 Terry Wilcox '99 4 ..... ;;; ,;~

, -J . ~------~------~ In Memoriam: Dr.]. Patricia Marsh '43

President Sister Janet Eisner, SND, recently Since your retirement you have taken a lead­ honored distinguished alumna and loyal ership role with alumni activities and the supporter of Emmanuel College Dr. J. Patricia Cape Cod Alumnae Club in particular. Marsh '43, who passed away in June 2002, Emmanuel's Cape Cod Club for the past two with a special citation from the College. Dr. decades has been the most active and one of Marsh was the first Emmanuel College gradu­ the largest clubs, thanks in large measure to ate to receive a doctoral degree from Harvard your tireless efforts and boundless energy. University in 1959. The highly acclaimed College for a Day program has brought together the Catholic Emmanuel College Citation colleges' Cape Cod alumni associations to celebrate Catholic education, and this past J. Patricia Marsh, Emmanuel alumna par excel­ year you directed a most successful program lance, Harvard Doctor of Education, Boston that honored the educational leadership of Public Schools Educator, Emmanuel Associate Emmanuel's President. In recent years the Professor of Education, Emmanuel College success of the annual Cape Cod summer pays tribute to you for your distinguished luncheons, Christmas events, and many litur­ career and your exemplary service to your gies was also attributable in large measure to alma mater. your leadership and enthusiasm. When you graduated from Emmanuel, you Always faithful to your alma mater, you began your career counseling students as by served on many committees and participated Director of Emmanuel's Appointment Bureau. in major events and historical You worked as an administrator in the Boston celebrations .. . You have chronicled the accom­ Public Schools, and you pursued your graduate plishments of Emmanuel's alumni for poster­ education with distinction at Harvard ity, and you, Dr. J. Patricia Marsh, stand tall University. With a Harvard Ed.D. in hand, you among Emmanuel's most accomplished taught at the Newton College of the Sacred Cardinal Cushing and Patricia Marsh receiving her alumni. doctorate from Harvard Graduate School of Heart and then became a member of the Education in 1959. Emmanuel Education Department facu lty. You Dr. Marsh, Associate Professor Emeritus of inspired your students in courses on the history Education, it is with deep affection and and philosophy of education. The educational profound gratitude that your alma mater, institutes you inaugurated and directed at Emmanuel Co llege, recognizes you. to benefit the College. Pat is survived by her Emmanuel were enormously successful and a sister Agnes, her brother-in-law Paul Murray, great benefit to the teachers and gifted students A daily communicant and generous sponsor of and her nieces and nephews, with whom she who participated through the Continuing many charities, religion was a very important shared a deep love. Pat Marsh will be remem­ Education program. factor in Pat's life. Pat was one of the first bered at the monthly Memorial Mass on Emmanuel graduates to establish a gift annuity September 19,2002.

Emmanuel Expands Graduate and Emmanuel's GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Professional Program Offerings invite you to attend an upcoming

For over 25 years, Emmanuel has established itself as a Leadership in fall 2002.The CAGS in Educational OPEN leader in Boston and Eastern Massachusetts in providing Leadership joins Emmanuel's portfolio of graduate innovative degree programs for adults,These accelerated education programs that includes the Master of Arts in evening programs include Emmanuel's highly regarded Teaching (MAT) and the Master of Education in School HOUSE underg raduate programs - the ECAP Prog ram - a Administration (M.Ed,). All three programs emphasize Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and the leadership in ed ucation and aredesigned to meet Saturday, August 10 RN to BSN program for registered nurses, as well as Massachusetts licensu rer equirements fo r teachersand 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. outstanding graduate programs in management and in administrators. Response to these prog rams has been Bachelor of Science in Busi ness Administration (BSBA) - ECAP Program education . strong according to Coo rd inator fo r Graduate Education Programs Cecilia DiBella '67, "Emmanuel is recognized as This year, Emmanuel'sGraduate and Professional Bachelor of Science in Nursing for RNs (BS N) an expert in education - and these programs area Programs announced two new graduate certificates. natu ral next step fo r ed ucators. In add ition, the MAT Graduate Programs in Education (MAT, M.Ed.), Management (MSM) and Starting in 2002, the College now offersa Graduate program is ideal fo r ca reer-changerssee king to enter the Human Resource Management (HRM) Certificate in Human Resou rce Management program . education field." This six-course graduate ce rtificate is designed to equip Graduate Ce rtificate Prog rams in Human Resource Ma nagement (HRC) human resource professionals with advanced skil lsand "We areext remely excited about the growth in both ou r and Educational Leade rship (CAGS) to address current topics in HR According to Vice underg raduate and graduateofferings for adu lts," sai d Our programs feature: Presiden t fo r Planning and Academic Affairs Mary Louise Hatten. "I t is our goal to continue to provide high-quality • Convenient 5- or 7-week sessions Hatten, "The graduate certificate is awonderf ul com ple­ prog rams that offer relevant, ca reer-en hancing skillsand • Sma ll, interactive classes ment to our cu rrent graduate management prog rams, knowledge to respond to the needs and lifestyles of • Eveni ng and weekend options the Master of Science in Management and the Master of working adults. Inquiries from alumni, fami lies and Arts in Human Resource Management, and responds to friends are welcome." For more information about the Please RSVP by phone at 617-735-9700 or e-mail [email protected] the growing demand for advanced HR and leadership Graduateand Professional Prog rams call the GPP office at to confirm attendance and reserve complimentary parking for the skills in corporationsi n the Boston area." 617.735.9700, e-mail at gpp@emmanueLed u or visit event. Refreshments will be provided. For directions to Emmanuel College, please visit our web site at www.emmanuel.edu. wwwemmanuel.edu/grad prof In addition, Emmanuel is launching a new Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Ed ucational Leadership in Graduate and Professional Education

CO MM ENCEME NT 2002 5 Alumni Gather to Celebrate Emmanuel

Members of the Class of 1992 Sister Janet Eisner, SND addressed alums in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall Lillian Polcari '39 (front left), Olga Mafera '27 (center) and Margaret McCullough Buckley'32 (back row center) with family members

Over 400 Emmanuel College graduates from 24 states, Later in the afternoon, Emmanuel faculty members high­ Grande '02, who sings with the Boston Symphony She has four children, 10 grandchildren and eight great­ Class of 1982 offered a raffle with proceeds donated to The dates for Alumni Weekend 2003 have already been including all of New England,Tennessee, California and lighted the enhancements and advancements in the Orchestra, was the cantor accompanied by Sister Therese grandchildren the College and the Alumni Association sponsored a set. Mark your calendars for May 30 to June 1,2003 . Texas attended this years Alumni Weekend Events. curriculum of their respective departments by presenting Julie Fitzmaurice '57 on the piano. Class of 1927 graduate Margaret Dyson Roberts was weekend-long raffle that raised over $400 for Project Alumni from the Class of 1927 through the Class of 2002 mini-workshops to alumni. Professor of Music, Speech Following the Liturgy, Sister Janet Eisner hosted a brunch unable to attend the weekend, but was sent a citation on Bread.The Class of 1972 held a plaque dedication and reconnected with classmates, friends and members of the Communication and Theater Arts Louise Cash addressed for the post-50th classes where she presented citations the occasion of her 75th reunion year Roberts'daughter ceremony in the Lillian Immig Gallery to permanently To see more photos visit Emmanuel community from May 31 to June 2,sharing the many possibilities now offered through the perfor­ to Olga Mafera, Class of 1927,and Margaret McCullough contaded Sister Janet to express her mother's continued recognize and acknowledge the substantial gift made by www.emmanuel.edu/photogallery/ memories and learning about the exciting developments mance arts courses.Diredor of Academic Computing Buckley, Class of 1932.All post-50th graduates received enthusiasm about Emmanuel's growth and success. the class during their 25th reunion.The Class of 1962 at the College.From taking in the sights of Boston to on­ 2002lalumniweekend Marie Gurry demonstrated the usefulness of Emmanuel's gifts from the College held avery successful dinner on Friday evening. campus activities and events, the weekend offered some­ e-mail system and the best approaches for using the All other graduates congregated for the Alumni thing for everyone. Internet and Associate Professor of Education Sandra Olga Mafera, celebrating her 75th anniversary, studied Association Brunch and Annual Meeting in Marian Hall to French and history while an Emmanuel student in the reflect on the successes of the past year and gather ideas Loretto Hall served as the registration and information Perry highlighted new programs and collaborations within the Department of Education. 1920s and received her master's degree from Middlebury for future programs.Associate Professor of Sociology and center for the weekend.Current Emmanuel students College. She was aforeign language teacher for 42 years, Religious Studies Sister Mary Johnson, SND 79, was the assisted staff members as hosts, welcoming back alumni PreSident Sister Janet Eisner, SND addressed alumni in the most of which time was spent at Revere High School, featured speaker for the brunch and was honored with and guiding them through the weekend schedule. newly renovated Janet M.Daley Library Ledure Hall (see also her alma mater. Mafera established the Olga Mafera the 2002 Outstanding Alumni Award, presented by related story) in the Cardinal Cushing Library.Following "The atmosphere and spirit ofthe weekend, from begin­ '27 Endowed Scholarship Fund at Emmanuel College, Alumni Association President Jo DeCristofaro '56. Sister the address, Vice President of Institutional Advancement ning to end, was festive and celebratory, with alumni during her reunion year. Mary spoke to graduates, highlighting the research Richard Donovan thanked the reun ion classes for their eager and excited to learn about what is happening at Margaret McCullough Buckley, celebrating her 70th included in her co-authored book Young Adult Catholics: incredible participation in this year's reunion giving.Class the College," said Diredor of Special Gifts Maureen reunion, has been a long-time Emmanuelleader,serving Religion in the Cultureof Choice.The book isbased on a representatives from each reunion committee presented The Class of 1952 celebrated their 50th reunion Delaney Donnelly 76, organizer of the weekend. as Class Officer, Class Correspondent,Annual Fund Agent national study of Catholics in their 20s and 30s aimed at their gifts, which totaled over $325,000. "Everyone was genuinely happy to be back at and President's Associate.During her time at Emmanuel, discovering current beliefs. Emmanuel." Buckley studied history and political science and went on Some of the classes,as well as the Alumni Association, Individual cla sses gathered Saturday evening, with 50th to acareer in hematology research at Children's Hosp ital. sponsored individual adivities during the weekend.The Following the Welcome Back Reception and Buffet and post-50th classes enjoying aformal dinner in the Dinner on Friday afternoon,groups gathered first for a Marian Hall Dining Room and the Elizabeth Logan Room. 2002 Reunion Class Giving choice of shows in Boston -- Blue Man Group, Shear Madnessor the traditional Boston Pops - and returned All other classes congregated on the green for aNew to campus for apost -show dessert reception. England style lobster bake, complete with entertainment provided by a local OJ, with hours of outdoor socializing More than 1,000 Emmanuel alumni participated in this year's Reunion Giving Program, supporting the 2001 -02 Annual Fund On Saturday morning there were several activities, and dancing on the green . campaign. Several classes surpassed their target goals, and including aC harles River Boat Tour and an Impressionist Sunday morning brought the opening of the Liturgy with Still Life Tour at the Museum of Fine Arts.Emmanuel the traditional Alumni Century Procession where gradu­ many reunion comm ittees garnered participation from more Professor of Art Sister Ellen Glavin, SND presented a talk ates enter the College Chapel identified asa group by than half of their class. A total of $339,554 was pledged and donated. Fifteen classes participated in the program and on the history and works of the Impressionist period to a their classyear. The Liturgy, led by Father Richard Clancy, Alumni Association Board standing room only audience. included member participants from each class. Laura results, as of July 1,2002 are as follows:

Cash and Pledges Participation Post-50th Reunion (1927,32,37,42,47) S 99,834 177 donors 1952 (50th Reun ion) S 41,125 96 donors 1957 S 40,474 87 donors 1962 S 39,370 124 donors 1967 S 43,894 140 donors 1972 S 40,050 161 donors 1977 S 17,699 56 donors 1982 S 6,3 73 52 donors 1987 S 4,075 49 donors 1992 S 1,530 24 donors 1997 $ 2,850 52 donors TOTAL $339,554 1,020 donors Sunday's Liturgy Graduates line up for the Alumni Century Procession Members of the Class of 1962

6 CO MMEN CE MENT 2002 7 Emmanuel's Most Generous Supporters Recognized at President's Associates Commencement Reception Emmanuel College The annual President's Associates Commencement with an opportunity to express gratitude for their superb Reception on Friday evening, May 10th, brought over 100 generosity.How appropriate that we celebrate on the eve President's Associates to campus for this festive recogni­ of Commencement Exercises, for that event more than tion event with faculty, administrators,student leaders and any other epitomizes the mission of our College." distinguished guests.A special group of alumni and friends Honors Graduates who support the College with leadership gifts of $1,000 Those indiViduals being honored at Commencement and above, these President's Associates make asignificant with an honorary doctoral degree were also recognized difference to the College, inspiring the philanthropy of at the reception .Elisabeth "Betty" O'Hearn '47, Dr. others and providing the financial base that enables Barbara J. McNeil '62, and John H.Shaughnessy, Sr. were at 80th Commencement Exercises Emmanuel to achieve its goals. introduced by President Eisner and presented with an Emmanuel gift. These three distinguished guests also The excitement about Emmanuel, so apparent on campus expressed their appreciation to Emmanuel College. recently, was also palpable during the reception as Dr. Barbara J. McNeil, Elisabeth (Betty) O'Hearn, Sister Janet Eisner, SND, Reverend J. President Sister Janet Eisner, SND highlighted many of the Betty O'Hearn was being honored with an honorary Bryan Hehir and John H. (Jack) Shaughnessy, Sr. accomplishments during this past historic year at the doctoral degree on the occasion of her 55th reun ion year. Three hundred and seventy-five graduates John H.MacKinnon . committed his career to bringing religion others at ayoung age, and you have College, including the transition to coeducation, the Many of her classmates, friends and relatives joined in a MFriends of Betty"joined in the celebration as the Class of 1947 made a received bachelor's and master's degrees and ethics to public policy.Professor contributed significantly and generously to enhancement of academic programs, the receipt of the special tribute to Betty by surprising her with a very generous contribution to the Elisabeth O'Hearn Scholarship Fund. Founder and Head of the Department of generous contribution to the scholarship in her name that during Emmanuel College's 80th Health Care Policy and the Ridely Watts Raymond Deveterre presented the citation. the well-being of those less fortunate ever largest gift in the College's history, the renovation of St. Commencement on Saturday, May 11th. since.An exceptionally kind, loyal and Joseph Hall,and the groundbreaking for the Merck was initiated at the time of her retirement as Brockton's Professor at Harvard Medical School Dr. "J. Byran Hehir, your life and your work have Distinguished Emmanuel alumnae Elisabeth generous person, you have shared your Research Center. Sister Janet Eisner also told the audience North Junior High School Principal.Ten years later, the Barbara J. McNeil, an Emmanuel graduate flourished in diverse settings: you have been M. (Betty) O'Hearn '47 and Barbara J. McNeil success gladly and in so doing you have that she was "delighted to announce that this fall "friends of Betty," who contributed over $23,000 to the and Harvard M.D. and Ph .D.was honored for an advisor to bishops, apastor, aprofe ssor, a '63, M.D., Ph.D. received honorary degrees, im proved the lives of countless indiViduals." Emmanuel College will break ground on this campus for Elisabeth O'Hearn Scholarship Fund, chose to commemo­ her acheivements and contributions to the widely published author,a dean at Harvard, along with South Boston businessman John the first time since 1966 ...for our new student center" rate her reunion and honorary degree with this lasting gift. medical field with aDoctor of Humane and now the president of anational Catholic The Commencement Address delivered by H. Shaughnessy, Sr. and the Reverend J. (see article page 1). President Eisner made the surprise announcement about Letters. The daughter and sister of organization devoted to opening the heart Bryan Hehir, president and CEO of Catholic Reverend Hehir encouraged graduates to the scholarship fund gift,and Betty graciously thanked Emmanuel alumnae, Dr.McNeil was the first of the Church to those who need it most. Charities USA, who also presented the embark on finding their true vocations, President Eisner and Chair of the Board ofTrustees C. Emmanuel and her friends and family for honoring her in Emmanuel alumna to graduate from Your life has remained constant in two Commencement Address. based on the values and insight gained Michael Daley acknowledged the generosity and loyalty of this special way. Harvard Medical School. Professor G. areas: your commitment as aCatholic priest during their time at Emmanuel. He also the President's Associates "who continue to contribute to Emmanuel President Sister Janet Eisner, SND Douglas Crandall stated, during the citation with a social ministry and your conviction addressed the events of September 11th, the success and growth of the College." President Eisner This annual recognition event for Presiden t's Associates addressed the graduates, saying, "Class of presentation, that Catholic social ethics has a crucial role encouraging Emmanuel graduates to help Professor Kathleen Soles 73 stated, "This Commencement Reception recognizes our has been held on Commencement eve since 1998 and is a 2002, you will be remembered most for the "The founder and head of the Center for to play in the development of national poli­ contribute the resources of our society to President's Associates and provides the College community unique opportunity for all members of the Ernmanuel leadership you gave the student body in cies ...you have been making an outstand­ bUild abetter world, and the current state of community to gather to celeb rate the College. Cost-Effective Care at Brigham and Women's Kathleen Ryan Dacey '41, Kathleen Quill '45, Margaret O'Brien '47 and Barbara Quill thiS, your senior year, as Emmanuel transi­ Hospital, you have been instrumental in ing contribution to your church and to your the Catholic Church. tioned from awomen's college to a coedu­ developing ways to measure the quality of country for decades by making religion and cational college. You welcomed with care, to analyze the economics of health ethics a central concern in public policy Following Reverend Hehir's remarks, each warmth and openness the first year ca re, to examine the differences in access to debates." member of the Class of 2002 received his or students." care and to improve the available methods her degree, after which the graduates offi ­ ADoctor of Laws was presented to John H. of analysis.In this, your 40th reunion year, cially turned their tassels.Laura Grande '02 Sister Janet pointed out the great dedication Shaughnessy, Sr.,a South Boston business­ your alma mater honors you and recognizes led the gathering in the singing of the Shaping Our Future Together of Emmanuel's Graduate and Professional man honored for his outstanding civic and your prestigious career built on the founda­ Emmanuel College alma mater to conclude Program students, who balance work, family philanthropic leadership Emmanuel the exercises.A re ception for graduates, tion of your Emmanuel education." C O TI NU ED FRO M PA GE 1. .. and school, and have become masters of Treasurer Sister Anne Mary Donovan, SND, family, friends and the Emmanuel commu­ "multi-tasking," and the traditional under­ Elisabeth M. (Betty) O'Hearn's lifetime of read the citation. nity was held on the green following the graduates who have taken an active role in involvement with her alma mater was cele­ ceremony. update, with repla cement of electrical elements, eleva­ committed faculty,a wide-range of internship opportuni­ depth discussion with our faculty and staff. an open And, in the Church itself, while there is much institutional their learning through participating in "You learned the importance of helping tors, fire alarms and sprinkler systems and new furniture ties, and are active in serviceto the city.We are a diverse forum which recognized that the Church is ours as lay brated on the occasion of her 55th reunion Student speaker Jennifer Tobiin reform, I think the most important group in the Church in internships and community service in year with aDoctor of Humane selected by students. campus, with 20% Asian, African or Hispanic-American people and clergy, and that we must engage in issues of the days ahead will be the educated laity that the Catholic Boston . students and many others of diverse backgrounds. Our this crisis.We talked to our students during aprogram Letters.A pas t PreSident of the ACollege on the Move Church and colleges like an Emmanuel have produced -­ last accreditation report commented on our focus on called "Spaghetti and Spirituality; exploring their ques­ the most educated laity the Catholic Church in its 2000 During her remarks, Sister Janet Eisner Alumni Association, O'Hearn has In the last few years we have accomplished much; a diversity and our community of civility and respect. tions.Our faculty, particularly in religious studies,raised year history has ever faced We need that kind of contribu­ presented the Faculty Excellence in Teaching been akey contributor to Emmanuel events during the past 50 years. successful transition to acoeducational institution; the issues in class.We have observed very little upset on tion from your kind of people - people who are skilled, Award to Professor of Art Kathleen Soles The Emmanuel Community During the citation reading, Professor enhanced academic programs including individualized the part of our students to this issue.Perhaps this is competent. called to professional service in 5Ociety. but 73.ln presenting the award, Sister Janet Kathy Soles stated, majors, new majors;continued upgrades to technology Two recent events show us how this community works. because this generation of college-aged students has a called also to build and shape a church, to rebuild trust quoted from nomination statements from and expanded internship opportunities.A strategic plan During the crisis of September 11th, we focused on less deeply established experience with the institutional within it and trust between the Church and the society. colleagues and students, "Professor Soles is "'God, family, country and Emmanuel was implemented for 1998-2002. Afinancial plan and a communication, dialogue, asense of community and Church and the Church they see on this campus is very apainter of unusual accomplishment, This coming year Emmanuel College will contin ue to College, these are what you have said strategic plan for 2002-2007 are currently in place. prayer.We kept our classes open so we could continue to open and welcoming. recognized through juried and invitational address the issues of the contemporary Church from you consider the most important meet with our students -- this is a student-centered exhibits in local and national galleries. She We are also recognized as acollege on the move with Our commencement speaker Father Bryan Hehir, who is many perspectives. aspects of your life. With an excep­ college.We kept information flowing with e-mail. with urges her students to find solutions to prob­ tionally good nature and aremark­ media coverage on local television, local radio and now the PreSident and CEO of Catholic Charities of the television coverage, and had our staff and faculty volun­ In the landscape of higher education, we believe lems that are not copied or modeled on able warmth, in the past 10 years Narional Public Radio and in the print media in the United States and previously the Dean of Harvard Divinity teer to talk with and counsel ou r studentsWe came Emmanuel has much to offer.We are a college that is conclusions of others and the result is self­ Boston Globe, the Boston Herald and the Chronicle of School, noted, you have made more phone calls, together at noon for aLiturgy that day; we gathered in values-based, uniquely-positioned to meet the needs of sufficient and creative students." met with more alums, planned more Higher Education .We have continued to improve our this lecture hall to share what was happening on TV That There was a tinge of tragedy in January 2002 affecting the next generation of students.Our 5-year plan calls for memorial masses, consoled more facilities,our Master Plan was approved,and we have Sister Janet continued, "Kathy Soles, for your evening, we had aprayer service, for not only Emmanuel another community - the community of the Church. A continued growth in our traditional enrollment. We also developed the endowment campus through our partner­ commitment to students, your love of art families and attended more events students, but for the Co lleges of the Fenway, the staff and different kind of tragedy. not airplanes crashing into build­ will find anew niche in education and new vitality on and off campus than anyone ship with Merck Pharmaceuticals.We also have stronger and your profound understanding of your faculty.We also engaged with MAS CO and put into effect ings, but deep, terrible, moral scandal. Moral scandal is through the partnersh ipswe have discussed, continue would be able to count. During your stakeholder support.Emmanuel College received its discipline, Emmanuel College honors you an emergency plan similar to those of area hospitals. Our awful no matter where it occurs, but when it occurs in a the development of strong academic programs, particu­ life you have always been guided by largest gift in the College's history, $2.1million to estab­ with the Faculty Excellence in Teaching priority was to spend time with our students. Our faculty, church, it is doubly. doubly awful and evil. larly in the sciences, and maintain our graduate and your Catholic values and influenced lish the Carolyn A. Lynch Institute for Education .We have Award for 2002." over the next three weeks put together three superb I raise this because it seems to me that it would be wrong professional enrollment. by your Emmanuel education .A received a generous federal grant, which will go towards faculty panels on religious aspects, the geography of the to stand on the platform of aCatholic college and not Sister Janet also introduced honorary technology to train math and science teachers. We are I invite you to continue to be the loyal supporters of your woman of exceptional style and criSiS, the political, psychological, mora l and ethical building a strong philanthropic base for the College. acknowledge that we have been deeply injured by moral alma mater and to stay with us as we write the next degree recipients as extraordinary individu­ grace, you are an Emmanuel gradu­ dimension s. scandal.But in the end, I want to say one final word about chapter in the history of Emmanuel. It is along and very al sthat are exemplars for graduates ate, par excellence." Boston is ac ity of many speCialized schools, in the field s Asecond example is the current crisis in the Church in these two events that have marked 2007-2002. On ecan proud history thanks to the lives you have lived and to because they embody the mission of of art, pharmacy, education, music and research, but there Boston and the sexual abuse of child ren .How did we face tragedy and evil and still search in the midst of them the assistance that you have provided thi scollege . Emmanuel College.The degrees were offi­ ADoctor of Humane Letters was is only one coed liberal arts and sciences residential respond as a college as that issue broke7 We held an in- for what good can come out of it. cially conferred by Vice Chair of the Board presented to Reverend Hehir, who has college, and that is Emmanuel ColiegeWe have a Linda MacDonald and Karl Liljegren Commencement 2002 8 COMMENCE MENT 2001 9 1923 1939 Catherine (Kay) Nigro Gui nee 1945 and was happy to see each other at Emmanuel to share 1949 15 Brewster Lane in the festivities of Alumni Weekend! Ruth Van Dyke The Class of 1939 extends condolences to Gertrude Elizabeth Mahoney Joan Brennan Goodwin Our sympathies are extended to the family of Mary Acton, MA 01720-4252 Christoforo recently moved to Brooksby Vill age, Cronin Brown on the death of her sister Rita Cronin 8 Edward Street 134 Scott Circle Brodbine, who died on July 7, 2002. Peabody, MA. '36. Ruth Duffy Hayes has fo ur sons, fo ur lovely Our Reunion Committee, Anna Walter Faulstich, Canton, MA 02021-2304 Dedham, MA 02026 Kathleen Mcintire Logue, Mary O 'Donnell Konentzy, Claire Clark Ames Grinnell was married on August 4, daughters-in-law, three grandsons and three grand­ The Class of 1945 enj oyed two luncheons at Emmanuel Mary Bunyon Lawrence 1925 Marjorie Readdy Sullivan and Kay Guinee worked dili­ 2001 to Raymond J. Grinnell, adding three more adult daughters who are all "A" students! She and Vincent Coll ege in November and M ay. Mary Ronan, who 1635 Tremont Drive gently to make our reunion a most enj oyable one! We children and two more grandchildren. Total: six chil­ We were sorry to hear that Sybil Turner passed away in spend three months in Florida, two months in Dux bury coordinated the events, said a wonderful time was had Apartment #223 were delighted to see cl assmates from around the dren and five grandchildren. Our condolences to the February 2002. in a cottage her father buil t in 1922 and the rest of by all and encourages all classmates to attend next year! Santa Cruz, CA 95062 United States - Sister Helen Cull en from Kentucky, fa mily of Barbara Ferson Mulcahy, who passed away in their ti me in Lexingron in a ranch house built in 1951 Alberta Dillon Andrewartha is grateful for the class Ei leen McSweeney Tomlinson from New Mexico, M ary December of 200l. Jean Dowd Lynch for $16,000! Aren't they lucky? dues that she received for 2001, but she wants class­ REUNION T horpe Lewis from New York and Eliza beth Crowley 47 Westdale Road 1927 mates to know that the dues offi ce is open and she wi ll Elisabeth "Betty" O'Hearn was honored for her lifetime Rehling from Arizona ! A wonderfu l time was had by Westwood, MA 02090 Olga Mafera and family (see related story on page 6) accept both 2001 and 2002 class dues anytime! Our involvement with Emmanuel on the occasion of her 1940 all ! Sixty Years! Unbelieva ble! Our sincerest condo­ were delighted to return to Emmanuel to celebrate sympathy to Margaret Burns on the death of her 55th reunion year by being presented with an honorary Mary Lyons Butterworth. M .D. is still practicing medi­ lences to the fa mili es of our deceased classmates M ary O lga's 75th reunion celebration! Clarissa Brunell e M ary Greenler Christian sold her home in Georgerown, brother Rev. Will iam Burns and to the family of Marie degree by Professor Kathleen Soles at the 80th cine and welcomed her 11th grandchild in January Carroll Kearney and Mary Niederberger Norton. Two M artin passed away at the age of 97 in October of MA and has made a permanent move ro Largo, FL. Rooney who passed away last June. Anna Burke Crosby Commencement Exercises (Please see related story on 2002. Ann M . Henaghan Richard took a cruise to the of our classmates have relocated: Eleanor Murphy 2001. Her eldest son Tom lives with his fa mily in Sarasota, FL enj oyed a beautiful trip to Italy last spring. She also paes 6 and 9). Caribbean. She has a new grandchild making a total of Kuppens' new address is: Fuller Village, DI07, 1399 and visits her every weekend with hi s wife and two welcomed the arrival of her great grandson Jacob eight! She has kept herself busy visiting classmates. Blue Hill Ave, Milton, MA 02186 and Evelyn Keohane little girls. Her other six children visit often as well. Matthew Gage. M argaret Kane Davenport passed away Recently, she visited Olga (Dilanni) Carito at her bed Savini is now at H arbor Point, 22 Richardson St. , 1930 Our condolences ro the fa mily of Katherine Downey in December and was remembered at the Memori al 1948 and breakfa st in Boothbay Harbor, ME. Nancy Ford Centerville, MA. Kathleen V. McCarthy Burke who passed away on February 1, 200l. Mass. Betty Fleming is a busy volunteer in Concord. Mary Corcoran Murphy, Ph.D. and her husband LTC Thomas G. 564 Main Street M aryrose Welch reports that she has spinal arthritis Each year she has the role of "Aunt Lidia " during the 247 Washington Avenue Murphy will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Apartment #207 and has had 6 spinal surgeries. She gets along well with 1943 Paul Revere celebration. Winthrop, MA 02152 in June. Waltham, MA 02452-5568 her cane and is happily retired. Eunice A. Yost Our condolences to the family of M ary Rohan Grier, Last May, Class of 1948 members enjoyed a nostalgic 171 Country Road who passed away in June. H er sister Nona Rohan get together at the Pillar H ouse. The Pillar H ouse closed 1950 Mahoney is a 1945 graduate of Emmanuel. T he fa mily last June and classmates remember many wonderful 1932 REUNION 1941 Box 514 Lorraine Muse Crosby has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in events enjoyed there. M ary Condon is finishing work Sister Therese Gerard Kleh, SND, North Falmouth, MA 02556-2021 93 Walnut Hill Road Margaret B. Buckley Mary's memory to Emmanuel College. Adalice Andrade on a translation and interpretation of Dante. Jeanne 30 Jeffrey's Neck Road Margaret N. Claus writes that her grandson graduated Newton Highlands,MA 02161 180 Main Street H urst writes that she spent two months in Portugal Costello and her husband Jim and family surprised their Ipswich, MA 01938-1398 from Fairfield Coll ege in May and her granddaughter is Apartment #241 with her sister and other relatives. Last July her two son Bi ll with an authentic Irish birthday party held in a Joan O'Neil Acord suffered a heart attack last August getting married in August. Her granddaughter is at Walpole, MA 02081 -4034 Therese Senecal Bernique keeps in touch vi a letters and sons join ed her for a trip to the Madeira Islands, some­ pub in Ireland. We learned that Mary J. Devlin passed and is recovering ni cely. M argaret Lane Brady and her M argaret Buckley attended her 70th reunion with her overseas ca ll s from France. She returned from a trip to Boston Coll ege and spent a semester in South Africa at thing that she had been dreaming about for a long time. away in October of 2000. Our belated condolences are husband John are enjoying their sunset years skiing, grandaughter Sarah (see related story page 6). Greece in time to welcome her Rhodes Coll ege. Vi rgi ni a Malaney Jaquet sends greet­ Back in Denver she spends her time volunteering with sent to her family and friends. Irene Melville, Lucille sailing and playing tennis with their daughters and nine son and his wife from Texas. ings to the class. She lives in the Washington, D.C. the Little Sisters of the Poor. Betty M ahoney attended a Kelley and Polly Hurley Buckley all enjoyed courses at grandchildren. They have been blessed with fa mily and M iriam Fellows Best was area. Her husband passed away thirteen years ago. She very interesting Elderhostel at Portsmouth Abbey last Boston College. Polly is doing some babysitting of good health. Barbara H arrington Lynch and her 1936 REUNION recently honored for her has two lovely daughters, each with two children to August. She continues her volunteer work with grandchildren and continues to travel. M arion Doherty husband will be celebrating their 49th wedding anniver­ Mary C. Donelin yea rs of work with the keep her busy. Anna Noone McDonald and her HESSCO in the Money Management Program. Many ~~g1 er-a nd Bob are enj oying retirement by traveling sary in July 2002. Miriam M cLinden went to a 55th 70 Fenno St reet Ladi es of Charity of St. husband Pete spent last Christmas in Cali fornia with of our classmates are participating in their 60th and visiting with their daughter Marion in California. high school reunion luncheon in Danvers last September Quincy, MA 02170-3903 Vincent de Paul in her two of their daughters. Their grandsons Ross and Reunion from high school! M ary Virginia Dooley and Barbara Dandeneau Burns is busier in retirement than and saw two Emmanuelites, Class of '50 there-Jeanne home city of Bloomfield Colin wanted to see the Atl antic Ocean and the ci ty of Eleanor M ahler Boyle celebrated theirs in Cambridge she was when working for a living! She is taking art M cGinn and Marie Connery Franciose. Mary C. Donelin lost her fourth brother Thomas R. Hill s, MI. T he honor was Lynn, MA, the birthplace of their grandparents. T hey last October! Phyllis Connelly Mulkern recently lessons and striving to be the" Grandma Moses" Burns Donelin, Esq. in May of 2002. She appreciates the occasioned by her retire­ left fr om Suquamish, WA and headed east on bicycles! attended the graduation of her granddaughter Jamie of Methuen! She enjoyed a week in Providence last May prayers of her classmates and knows that she has their ment as co-chair of the Riding an average of 75 mi les per day, and passing from Bennington Coll ege. Mary McCabe O 'Brien is and a bird-watching weekend on Montkegon Island. 1951 sincere condolences. We are saddened to report the loss Ladies of Charity, St. Hugo through eight states, they finall y reached happy to inform us of the arrival of her great grand­ Mary Butterworth enj oyed a trip to Atlanta to visit her Ann Blute Vogt of two dear classmates, Rita Cronin and Rita Donahue Clothes Closet and Food Pantry, after almost 20 years Massachusetts. 4,000 miles and 65 days later, they daughter Alexis Buesing. T he Class extends it sympathy daughter Patricia. Roberta Eichinfeldt Doyle's new 18 Pomfret Street M ullane. Our sympathies go to their fa milies and of volunteeri sm. Miriam was instrumental in the entered the town of Lynn and they saw a sign to Kay Quill, whose brother John passed away last year. address is: 3 Bittersweet Lane, Niantic, CT 06357. West Roxbury, MA 02161 friends. Mary Young McLaughlin spent last winter with "Established in 1620 " and thought it incredible that wonderful growth of that operati on which began by Mary Cleary Ronan is the happy grandmother of Mary In M arch of 2002, Mary Corcoran received a citation Louise Sa.racino Ingala is still enj oying retirement. She her brother and sister in Pine Island, FL. the town was in existence for so long. "Two things assisting a few hundred needy people and eventua lly Kate Stack, a recent arrival from Russia, who joins for Distinguished Service to Science Education from the has been extremely touched by the present day events. that really stand out in this area," says Ross, "are the providing help ro several thousand. A luncheon was brother Charles in the Stack family. Helen Ryan now National Science Teachers Association in San Diego. She asks all Emmanuel alumni to pray! many stone walls and the school buildings, huge, brick 1937 REUNION held in Miriam's honor and the highlight of the after­ res ides in Westwood. She began teaching chemistry at Winthrop High School buildings that are meant to last fo rever. In Washington, noon was the presentati on of a Papal Blessing. Our and later chaired the science department. In 1973, she Mary T. Battell things aren't mea nt to last that long!" It was an experi­ Mae Campbell Sheehan enj oyed a vacati on with her heartfe lt sympathies are extended ro Miriam on the became coordinator of science programs for grades K- 1952 REUNION 67 Tufts Street ence that the boys will share fo r a lifetime. Elizabeth sister-in-law in Boca Raron, FL. Mabel Waggett had sudden loss of her daughter, mother o f six grown chil­ 12. In 1992, she was the first woman named to the Regina Sullivan Hunter Arlington, MA 02474-6838 Maguire and Florence Bernard took two short trips last back surgery and is recuperating very well. Eleanor dren. Ita Sullivan Donahue retired in 1982. She was a Kennedy Winn and Phyllis Mulkern enj oyed a mini­ M assachusetts H all of Fame fo r Science Educators. 32 Stubtoe Lane Last April, Ruth A. Provasoli moved fro m H awaii to a year to Las Vegas and Quebec. They had a great time, teacher and a principal in Salem, NH. Eugenia M ullen reunion in early February when Eleanor returned to Congratulati ons, Mary! Rosamond Leary Fandel invites Sudbury, MA 01776 retirement home in Washington. She is now closer to but won no money! We were sorry to hear of the death Dromey has a new address: Five H orace Road, M assachusetts. . anyone in the area to visit her at her new condo in of Mary Brandsfield McDermott's brother. A special thanks to our reuni on committee and the staff family and that makes up for the weather change! Belmont, MA 02478 . Our sympathy ro the fami ly and Osterville. Mary Ann Gravallese has been married to in the Development and Alumni Relations Office for a fri ends of L. Pauline Ryder who passed away in We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of J. her husband Peter for 50 years. They have four children most wonderful reunion gathering. So many of o ur February 2002. Pauline was a wonderful correspon­ Patricia "Pat" Marsh (Please see the related article on 1946 nam ed Peter, Paula, Stephen and Nancy and five grand­ classmates attended this celebration, with cooperating dent and supporter of Emmanuel College. She wi ll be page 5). Mary Gall agher M ullen and her husband are children. They enjoy being with their fa mily and they Alice McCarthy weather, a wonderful dinner, and a most enj oyable 1938 missed by all. doing well in Reading. Mary is sti ll writing and class­ love to travel. Lorraine H arding enj oyed a week at the 676 Farm Road program! We look fo rward to our next gathering with mates woul d like to see more of her work. We were Frances-Marie Mitchell Marlborough, MA 01752-2519 Cayman Islands, BWI. Our prayers and sympathy to great enthusiasm! 81 Emerson Road sorry to hear of the passing of Catherine R.cardon Marie Redmond Jackson on the dea th of her son 1942 REUNION Kathleen B1u te Matthews is now spending her time at Wellesley Hills, MA 02181 -3411 Steele's brother. To Catherine and Bob and her sister Stephen. Mary Ormond Jensen has been widowed since Ann H ughes Harrington is currently residing in Sag H arbor, NY and Florida. Her house will be ready M ary Eliza beth, the class offers its condolences. 1997. She is still active in the real estate profession. Weymouth. H er daughter Elaine Harrington Hertkamp Esther Farrington reports that she is happy living in the soon and she will become a "snow bird." They recently M ary now has eight grandchildren. '86 lives in Duxbury with her husband Kenneth, their suburb of Randolph with caring neighbors and two welcomed their 23rd grandchild. Dorothy StaHier is daughter Katerina who is two, and are expecting their dogs. Frances M essina passed away in December 2001. 1944 content living by the sea with her " sti ll hero" husband Susan Baldassarre Masse and her husband Fiore were second child this June. Alice d'Entremont Lombardi We learned that Edith Mulligan, who spent three yea rs of 54 years. She basks in the warmth of their children feted at a surprise 50th wedding anniversary celebra­ Rose C. Merenda retired in 1995 after 29 years of teaching first and at Emmanuel before transferring to Trinity in and grandchildren's love and is ever grateful. tion. They attended the Emmanuel President's 258 Negansett Avenue second grades. Her son Donald and his wife Patti have Washington, D.C., passed away. Reception in Naples, FL. Virginia Spinney reported she Wa rwick, RI 02888-3425 two children: Caitlin, 18 and Luke, 16. Her daughter is a "grand" aunt of twins! Jimmy Tingle, son of Linda and her husband Brett have two children, Ross, Inez McElaney Murdock's granddaughter Marie Moote, 1947 REUNION Frances DeGuglielmo Tingle, is a popular Boston come­ 12 and Alisha, 10. Her husband Donald "Nino " is a Condolences and p rayers to Catherine O 'Connell R.N. is a captain in the U.S. Air Force. Inez asks us to Miriam O'Connell Santilli dian who has been entertaining sell-out crowds week­ retired mason contractor. Reardon who lost her daughter Marie Reardon Schuler pray that she will come through this war safely. 55 Sargent Street ends at the Regent Theatre in Arlington. Condolences to breast cancer on September 11,2001 and her dear Melrose, MA 02176 are sent to Esta Gendreau Wall on the 10 s of her brother Father John O 'Connell, O.D. in November of husband John. 2001. The Class of 1947 had a wonderful reunion celebration

10 Cl ASS NOTES 11 Appalachian Mountain Club and White Mountains of 1963 away in her sleep at the age of 58. Kathleen was a Enrichment Transition Studies) sponsored by UMASS, year. The Hon. Elizabeth J. Dolan was appointed by NH. Carol Delaney Looney Rodem has four children talented artist and administrative assistant for a law Governor Jane Swift as an Ethics Commissioner to Catherine Berlinghieri Rossi To a Professor of Latin: Boston. Winifred Doherry has attended some of the who have blessed her with eleven grandchildren in firm, as well as an educator. Ann Grady Dockstader serve on the Ethics Commiss ion for the Commonwealth SO Webber Street Sister Wilfred Parsons, SND offerings and highly recommends the program to all eleven years! Vin has three boys; Kara,'86 has one boy traveled to Dublin in December to spend Christmas you life-long learners. Mary Magee O 'Leary has been of Massachusetts. She has retired from the Superior Arlington, MA 02174 By Marie Sally Cleary '52 and twin gjrls; Doug has one boy and one girl; and with her son John and visit relatives in Counry Clare. newly elected to Medway's Board o f Sel ectmen and is Court. Joan M. Ryan reti red September 24, 2001 and John has three boys. Life is beautiful! Barbara Taylor Louise Doherty Wyant had one watercolor painting in Our sympathy goes to the family of Rosalia Oddo Most memorable of word stories only the second woman to serve on the board. She also purc hased a condo in Milton, MA. Joan O 'Donnell has given personal safety seminars throughout Florida the AWH Spring Show in Phoenix, AZ, one painting in Verrone, who passed away in September of 2001. you told- erves as Chairman of Medway'S Affordable Housing Schmelzer writes that her daughter Kathleen Burke of the Trading Places Show in Sedona, AZ (the painting and since September 11 she has seen a 100% increase Andrea Ryan completed her term as President of the That "trivia " means chat where Committee and Housing Authority. Cora Ciriello Laguna Miguel, CA has boy/girl twins, Katherine Grace was used on the show's invitation) and two paintings in in classes. Martha Donahue Patton visited China in American Intellectual Properry Law Association. Joan three roads meet; Magginoi is still enjoying the memorie of the wonder­ and Colin Patrick. Joyce Ell en Tulis Kaseta retired in the SAWG Desert Museum Summer Show. Claudette November of 2001. Shanghai, Yangtze River crui se, Hurley Black is pleased to say that her one touchstone ful spring 2001 wedding of her daughter Alexandra. December of 2001 and is looking forward to taking Boisjoly has retired after 38 years of teaching French in That "pagan " in its root means Xian and Beijing are highlights. of li fe and hope is that her daughter and her husband The Cape provided the beautiful setting for scores of care of her granddaughter Caitlin. the Lowell School System. Maureen Walsh Cooks ley backwoods Roman Who, ignorant are expecting their first baby. Her daughter had writ­ California visitors. The happy couple will live in moved back to Massachusetts from Connecticut in June of Christ, was kneeling yet ten a book on grief for teens and it was released just California. 1961 of 2000 after 37 yea rs teaching at the elemenrary level. To idols in the grove; more heartfelt 1959 prior to the NYC tragedy (l Will Remember You by Note from your class correspondents: We need to hear Maureen McKenna Horn She is now living wi th and helping in the care of her than " Tnfant " from infans, meaning Laura Dower) and she decided to donate her royalties Phyllis McManus Hayes 90-year-old mother. Donna Giberti Furio's husband from you! Please brag about your spouses, children, 377A Neponset Street to the Red Cross. As well as being sold in stores, the "speechless one" - Three Oak Road sold his dental practice where Donna was office grandchildren, trips, retirement, moves, golf handicap, Norwood, MA 02062-4918 book is also available to book fairs in sc hools across Canton, MA 02021 manager. They are now enjoying four beautiful grand­ To me, a daughter of the working class, latest projects, etc.- no detail is too small. Carolyn Burns Maloon is working two days a week at the country. Mary Dunigan retired in November of children at their home at Minot Beach. It doesn't get Joanne George Asperhei m sends regards from the Peabody-Essex Museum and loves being around all 2001 as a guidance counselor at Arlington High School Was "proletariat" from proles, any better than this! Mary Lynch Jurecka spent a Milwaukee. "I retired two yea rs ago as a paraprofes­ that history, art and culture. She just had her fifth and will be spending the winter in Naples, FL. Our "offspring, ' The child-bearing ones 1956 wonderful week with Claire Gastonguay Taber '63 in sional translator of French in the Milwaukee public granddaughter in ovember and now has enough to condolences go to the family of Jane Fraser Finlay, who who stayed at home, her beautiful Colorado home overlooking Pike's Peak. Joan Paille school system to move to a new career in ministry as man the Emmanuel College basketball team! Patricia passed away suddenly in January of 2000. She is They had a terrific time sightseeing, swimming, hiking While emperors and the military 113 Church Street associate chaplain at the Milwaukee Catholic Home, a Bean N ee is a mother of three children. All reside out survived by her husband of 30 years All en and two locally and also in Rocky Mountain National Pa rk (6 traveled, And populated all the hills South Easton, MA 02375 senior residence and healthcare faciliry. I am widowed of state. She is also a grandmother of five wonderful sons, one of whom is a member of the Class of 2005. now with three children: a son working on his history miles at 10,000 fee t). They res urrected Claire's 1963 of Rome. Marie Boyle took three courses in New Jersey last grandchildren and is still married to Jack Nee. They doctorate at U-IlIinois; a daughter, engineer in Elgin, IL, yearbook and fo ndly reminisced about all of their class­ spring and became certified for giving Mid-Life and both need to retire so that they can visit their grandchil ­ and a daughter studying opera in Germany." She sends mates. They agreed that the week passed all too Long-Life Direction Workshops. Her husband Bernie is dren. Maureen Daley Finnegan retired after 32 years of 1967 REUNION 1953 regards to all her classmates! Marguerita Donoghue quickl y! ----- recovering from quadruple bypass surgery. They enjoy teaching in the Brentwood Public School System. She Gilfoi l has been a realtor in Portland, ME for 15 years. Rosemary B. Swanson has 18 grandchildren, two of their 13 grandchildren and are planning a spring trip to and her husband will become first time grandparents in She has six grown children, four with graduare degrees. whom live in Tbilisi, in the Republic of Georgia. Their England to see five of them. Barbara Gilmore July. Diane Doudale Raymond is still working as a clin­ 1964 primary la nguage is Georgian, fo ll owed by English and They live all over the country! Classmares are welcome ical social worker at the Wrentham Developmental Cunningham is spending reri rement memorizing names Janet O'Donnell Murphy Russian. The other grandchildren are only a drive to call her at 207-799-1859! Elizabeth Farrell Center, MA. Her husband is retired. Her daughter and birth dates of 13 grandchildren. Then she'll move 3920 Lake Sure Dr. away. McCarthy assumed a position as Executive Director of Connie is employed at EMC, Franklin. She would enj oy on to ma tching names with faces; they live in two stares Chicago, IL 60613 the Greater Boston Non-Profit Rea l Estate Trade hearing from classmates - near and far! She has just so she ca n get away with "hey yo u " once in awhile. MUR1411 @aol.com Association in 200]. Frances Pitochelli McCormick is taken up oil painting and recommends it to anyone. 1954 1957 REUNION semi- retired after 20 yea rs as an art specialist in the Janet can be reached at any time at this address. Barbara Raftery Andover publ ic schools. She now teaches art part-time Our condolences to Marybeth Harmon whose husband 151 Wolcott Road at Phillips Academy and takes cia ses at Harvard 1962 REUNION Bill died in June 2001. She has three grandchildren: Institute for Learning in Retirement. Callahan, Molly and Hannah. She is a Chaplain at Chestnut Hill, MA 02167 Mary Ann Wall Marcia Grandstone Powers Franciscan Children's Hospital in Boston; she was certi­ Kathleen McGill-What a year for the McGills! Anna Our condolences to Mary Arapoff McEwen on the 194 Hemenway Road S4 Mayall Road fi ed in October of 2001. Elaine Felos Ostrander Elizabeth was born on October 3, 2001 and is the 15th death of her son Peter last ovember. Mary noted that Framingham, MA 01701 Waltham, MA 021S4 her faith and her work with sacred music sustain her designed the cover of the Boston Red Sox wives' cook­ grandchild. Two weddings-Christopher and Anna The Class of '62 enjoyed a special reunion gathering on It was great returning to Emmanuel during our reunion during difficulties. She conducts the Rublev Choir at book, and recently published a print of a painting that Stuckey in Switzerland on June 16th and Siobhan and the Friday eve of Alumni Weekend. Classmates and celebration and seeing old friends while making new Boston College and recently had a concert and exhibit has raised over $6,000 for the WTC Disaster Fund. Charles Abell on September 8th in Washington, D.C. guests dined on tenderloin and pasta, amid the elegant ones. Carol Kroker has a psychotherapy practice in featuring Russian sacred music and icons by her father, Elaine owns and operates The Felos Memorial Art God is good to us. ambiance of the transformed Auditorium. The setting New York. Since the 9/11 World Trade Center di saster Alexis ArapoH. Mary can be reached at www.arapoffi­ Center and the FMAC Gallery at 20 Park St., was a mere backdrop to the bright smiles and squeals she has been working with rescue teams providing consong.com. M arlene Pellerin Stenger writes that her Stoughton MA 02012. of delight from classmates reuniting after many years Critical Incident Debriefings and Grief Counseling on­ 1955 hus band Joe retired last year and became her full time and reminiscing about their Emmanuel days! Hats off site at Ground Zero to firefighters and families who ca regiver as her health has been declining. Their oldest Ann Kelley Ryan to Maisie Wall for chairing a superb committee, whose 1965 lost loved ones. Rosemary D. McCrohan was married 404 County Way da ughter Maria and husband live in Virginia Beach and tireless efforts in pursuit of fun resulted in a very Lucille Farina Carberry in 1998 to Ted Brooks, director of engineering at Mt. Scituate, MA 02066-2514 are self-e mployed. Her son Al is a successful dentist in successful event, enjoyed by all ... and speaking of 22 Haverhill Street Auburn Hospital. Karen F. Osterman was promoted to Irene Griffin Richmond with three children. Jeannine Houle Vigerust success, kudos to the class for their fundraising class Geraldine Manganaro North Reading, MA 01864 full professor at Hofstra Universiry. This is her fourth 280 Liberty Street retired from teaching mathematics at New Mexico gift campaign that resulted in $39,370 from 125 7 Russet Lane year as chairperson of the Department of Foundations, Braintree, MA 02184 State Un ive rsiry during the su mmer of 2001. She loved donors! The Class of '62 is making a concerted effort Virginia Lord Winchester, MA 01890-3321 Leadership and Policy studies. We had a wonderful 45th Reunion Celebration! It was her work and will miss the students, but is looking to remain in touch with their classmates. Watch your 4 Kerry Lane Ruth Lally Brown came in town for a fa mily wedding. fo rward to traveling and visiti ng her grandson in great seeing so many of our friends! Thanks to all who mail for updates and information ... Kathleen O 'Donnell North Eastern, MA 02356 She was full of great stories abo ut life in a suburban Albuquerque, NM . Since her retirement she has visited helped make this gathering possible! See you next time! Dykstra received her Ph.D. from the Universiry of Neilie Heffernan Casey, daughter of Anne Brosnan 1968 town of some 90 people in Idaho. Peg Murphy Bush her sister in Massachusetts and also accompanied her Our condolences to the family of Jane Donelan Aspis, Connecticut in 1997. She is now retired from her posi­ Heffernan '65, and niece of Eileen Brosnan Stokes '67, Elizabeth Sullivan Cimini and her husband Art had the trip of a lifetime in spring cousin to France fo r a two-week holiday. She would who died suddenly in January of 2002. Phyllis tion as Administrator in Providence Public Schools. was on American Airlines on September 11,2001. 13 Pawtext Avenue of 2001 -- six weeks in New Zealand and Australi a. like to hear from others who are retired and see if they Consalvo DiGeronimo has been married to James fo r Suzanne White Kelly holds a B.A. from Emmanuel Neilie leaves her husband and a nine-month old daugh­ Cranston, RI 02905-4030 Much of the time was spent in the company of their have fo und all that spare time that retirees are 42 years. T hey have 3 sons and fiv e grandchildren; two College and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Microbiology from ter. Please pray for them. Geraldine Ruth Sullivan son Gary, hi s wife Sharon, and two granddaughters. supposed to have. Her e-mail is [email protected]. Dr. Donna Boyle has been appointed Assistant more grandchildren are due in 2002. "Great gifts from Arizona State Universiry. She has been the chair of the Dalton has worked for the United States Government Sharon's parents, who live in Sydney, hosted this happy Dorothy Wallace has bee n retired fo r over a year and is Superintendent for Curriculum for the Fall River God, grandchildren are a joy! " Irene Griffin writes that Math/Science Division for the last six years at for 25 years. She spent 9 with the U.S. Geological group. Pat Dwyer Dawson is awaiting the birth of her taking a watercolor class. She is becoming a docent for Diocesan Schools. She has been academic principal at her daughter Susan Gri ffin performed in Shanghai, Scottsdale College in Arizona, a college with an enroll­ Survey and 16 years with the National Institute of seventh grandchild. The count is fo ur boys and two "Woodlawn Plantation" in Alexandria, VA. Coyle and Cassidy High School. Donna, in an inter­ China with a troupe from Boston. The Americans won ment approaching 11,000 students. Standards and Technology. Kathleen McCourt began as girls. Pat's three boys and their families all live locally view, called her promotion, "one of the greatest privi­ the competition. Patricia Harrington Jaworski Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at - a source of great joy. Marie T. Dempsey sold her six­ Ann Loranger is an Associate Professor of Education at leges of my life to be able to serv e the diocese in this welcomed a new granddaughter Julianna, born in Quinnipiac Universiry in Hamden, CT in July of 2001. bedroom home in Concord last June and moved to a 1960 the Universiry of New Hampshire. She was presented capaciry. I believe working in Catholic education is a November 2001 to Peter and Kimberl y Jaworski. an Excellence in Teaching Award in the College of condo on Concord Greene. She enjoyed her summer in Joan-Marie Mahan Segota gift." Congratulations, Donna! Dianne Bouley Wood is Patricia Donoghue Kelley retired from teaching and Liberal Arts (2001-2002) at UNH. Dr. Barbara McNeil Hyannis with family and friends. She now has 10 44 Thornberry Road the program director of a traumatic brain injury built a new house in Rockport, MA for family vaca­ '62 was honored on her 40th reunjon year by receiving 1966 grandchildren; the oldest is nine years old. Golf and Winchester, MA 01890-3242 program. She has uaveled to Hawaii twice, enjoyed tions. Ann Grady Dockstader bridge occupy her time along with babys itting. Our an honorary degree at the 80th Commencement some Caribbean cruising and returned in April on QE2 Maria C. Keilhauer 260 Parkerville Road sympathy to Susan De Stefano Keenan on the death of Exercises. The daughter and sister of Emmanuel alum­ for two weeks. She is currently serving as president of a 100 Lakeshore Drive, Apt. 1S3 Southborough, MA 01772 her husband Philjp. Millie Corcoran Feloney and her nae, Dr. McNeil was the first Emmanuel alumna to non-profit animal rescue organization as volunteer 1958 N. Palm Beach, FL 33408 husband Paul have moved to a smaller home on graduate from Harvard Medical School. She is the Rosalie Ferreira Baker and her husband Charlie edit work. Joanne Cannon Murphy Standish Street (still in Cambridge!). She is now an Mary E. Friel, SND has relocated to E. Hartford, CT in Founder and Head of the Department of Health Care three magazines: Calliope, Dig and Footsteps for 11 Lilac Circle expert in "downsizi ng", but they do enj oy the ease of the fo unding of a Welcoming Community fo r Woman Policy at Harvard Medical School. For all of your students grades 4-9. Their third book with Oxford Wellesley, MA 02181 first-floor living. interested in becoming SNDs. She is also teaching accomplishments in the medical field, your college Universiry Press, Ancient Egyptians, was published in Joan Bedford and her husband Bob have been married Psychology and Women's Studies at Manchester salutes you, Barbara! Mary Ann Wall retired to October of 2001. Our sympathy goes to the family and Dorothy Navarro Geary is enjoying retirement and her for 43 years and have 7 grandchildren. They love to Communiry College with Ann Pasquino. Mary and Ann Harwich in June of 2000. many friends of Kathleen Connolly Lynch who passed grandchildren. Mary Ann Connolly Kerrigan and PoUy travel and went to Australia and New Zealand this past enjoy their work as Informati on Volunteers in the Donovan Smith are board members of LETS (Life

CLASS NOlES 13 12 1969 Ann Marie Keegan children, Anna (8) and Alex (6). Martha is currently a Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs at Boston Caroline is 2. Her husband Carlos opened a new 1993 185 South Cobble Hill Road speech pathologist. Helene Schwartz Loomis lives in College. surgery practice in Las Vegas. Rhonda l. Cook Patricia Claus Keating Warwick, RI 02886-9336 South Easton, MA and is the mother of three great chil­ 20 Roya l Drive 56 Oak Road dren. Susan is 20, Andrew is 19 and Deborah is 16. The Class of 1972 had a great time during their 30th Apartment #4 Framingham, MA 01701 Helene teaches French and Spanish at the John]. Ahern 1982 REUNION 1987 REUNION reunion. A special recognition reception was held for Nashua, NH 03060-6740 5804 Aug usta Lane Mary Lou Carter Gentz and her husband Tom have classmates to commemorate their 25th reunion gift to Middle School in Foxboro. She sends her greetings to Bethesda, MD 20816 sold their home in Massachusetts and moved to the the library. An art exhibit by Marilyn Lasek was aU! same RI beach address her parents had during her displayed in the library for the enjoyment of all attend­ Jacquelyn Buck Ke lley 1994 coll ege years. Their son is a senior at Union College ing. The weekend was a grand success and the class will 281 Spring Street Margaret M. Crawford has been promoted from Project and their daughter is a sophomore at Connecticut 1976 try to return every year to enjoy each other's company East Bridgewater, MA 02333-1827 Assistant to Special Event Coordinator at the Coll ege. Mary Lou would love to hear from her class­ Eileen Devlin MacPherson and the Emmanuel ambiance! Dorothy C. Buck Ph.D. has a book coming out soon Alzheimer's Association, Rhode Island Chapter. mates. Linda Kenny McMillen is living in Narragansett, 57 Lincoln Wood Road entitled "Dialogues with Saints and Mystics: In the Margaret is responsible for managing, planning and RI and enjoying a very busy real estate career selling Ginna Boyle Kelly returned to the U.S. from Hong Waltham,MA 02154 Spirit of Louis Messignon. " Lisa Majeski Pedersen had executing chapter events, managing fundraising data­ property all over the state. Marya Kaluzynski Pickering Kong in January of 2002. The Kellys can be reached at her second chi ld Adam King Pedersen in November. bases and assisting the Development Director in various was recently awarded the Eccles Medal by the 200 Stanwich Road, Greenwich, cr 06830 or chapter activities. She has been published in the Fall International Society of Logistics (SOLE) for her Sunninghill Farm, 36 Tamarack Lane, Rutland, VT 1977 REUNION River Herald News and Wellesley Townsman newspa­ achievements in logistics education. Marya is a senior 05701. 1988 pers, as well as Provider, a magazine edited for long­ logistician with Computer Sciences Corporation's Mary Donlan, Ph.D. Christine Cantone term health care professionals and individuals interested Advanced Marine Center in Arlington, Virginia. She 11058 Caminito Alegra 1973 95 Maple Street in the progress of the long-term care industry. was previously a professor at the Defense Systems San Diego, CA 92131 -3503 Malden, MA 02148 Management College in Virginia. Her daughter Isabel Noreen Diamond Burdett Marie Anderson is in the eighth grade at Holy Trinity 23 North Hill Avenue Ch ristine A. DeGiacomo 1995 School in Georgetown. Needham, MA 02192 1983 10 Drummond Road Aine Cryts Mary Connolly Berry is the Director of Adult Stoneham, MA 02180-2121 Sandra Capriulo Strong 1753 Beacon Street #3 Education in Norwich, CT. She lives in Old Lyme, cr 20 Byrant Street 1970 Stephanie A. Wasserman Brookline, MA 02445 with her husband Ron. Her son Ron is attending NYU. Apa rtment #2 5 Patricia Drive Eileen P. Miller Valerie Gigliotti Mary has kept in contact with classmates Mary Kay Woburn, MA 01801 Bridgewater, MA 02324-3170 235 Park Drive Thornton Cronin and Kathy Molloy Hamilton. Susan 58 Moraine Street Mary Ellen Reilly Zung is Regional Manager in New Boston, MA 02215 Beaver Demone's daughter Andrea is a senior at KP Brockton, MA 02401 York for Children First, Inc., a Boston based back-up Regional. Her son Jim is a sophomore at UMASS Cathryn A. Wimett, Ed.D. child care company. She lives in New Jersey with her Kathleen Maloney Murphy Dartmouth. Her husband Ed is a successful structural 1246 Industry Rd. Julien Donovan Gantley husband John and son Davis James, who will be three 1989 71 Porter Road engineer with his own company in Hanover. They cele­ Cambridge, MA 02140 Industry, ME 04938 10084 Cherry Hills Avenue this year. Elizabetb M. Orrell requested that we post her new brated their 25th wedding anniversary last August. [email protected] Cathryn sends us her new address. Bradenton, FL 34202 address in these notes: 6 Hale Street, Worcester, MA Martha Glavin Kempe is now teaching full-time in the Nancy Kleniewski, former dean at UMass-LowelJ, has [email protected] 01604. She has been working as a pastry chef in Boston Public Schools. She left her part time teaching been named Provost at Bridgewater State College. 1984 Arlington, MA. http;//www.Quebradabakingco.com. position at Milton Academy Lower School. She contin­ We had a great 25th reunion celebration and hoped to 1996 Sandy Cafantaris Pozniak reports that her daughter see more of OUf c1assmates ... perhaps for our 30th? Kathleen Keogh ues to teach a Saturday course for highly motivated Gina DeVivo Alexa is an associate medical producer with ABC 75 South Street learners at Milton Academy. Regina Connor Miante Cynthia Freed Dacey recently received her M.Ed. in 157 Chestnut Street News. Alexa was formerly an assistant medical Northampton, MA 01060 1990 has four children. James graduated from Bucknell Special Education. She teaches Spanish in the Abington Willa mantic, a 06226 producer with Boston's WCVB-TV, Channel 5. Son [email protected] University in May, Bill is in his second year at the School System. Cindy and. her husband Kevin have Mary Beth Daley Grey and her husband Bob welcomed Jonathan, a professional photographer, had to postpone their third daughter Grace Elizabeth on Thanksgiving Pam Bellamy USNA, Russ is working for Comcast and Beck is in the three sons and live in Pembroke. Michael is a junior at Li sa Taleghani a two month photographic journey to India due to Day 2001! Their other daughters, Kathleen, 7 and Gibbons Hall, Rm #335 High School All Country Dance Company. Her Providence College; Ryan and Adam attend Silver Lake 11 Cheever Street United States military action in Afghanistan. Martha Molly, 4, are quite pleased to be big sisters. Dr. Cara Cardinal Station husband Joe is working for Lockheed Martin. Karen Regional High School. Mary Jo Skayhan Rogers ran the Revere, MA 02151 -5008 Mooney Waltien and her husband have lived in Queens, Baltimore Marathon and did well considering she had D'Avella Mills is a pediatrician with the Nashua Washington, DC 20014 Nathanson runs her own interior design firm in Mutton Barabara Galante Wyman NY for the past seven years. In a few years they hope never run farther then five miles before taking up this Medical Group in Nashua, New Hampshire. She was Town, NY. Maureen E. Smith is pleased to announce 98 West Ashland Street to be able to move back to MA where they feel most at endeavor. She is hooked and may run the Boston published in the fa ll issue 2001 of Your Health maga­ her marriage on November 2, 2001 to John Rufful who 2nd Floor 1997 REUNION home. Marathon again this year. zine. Dr. Mills discusses ways to help your child (and is the Chief Technical Officer of the Implant Division at Brockton, MA 02301 you) get a bener night'S sleep. Luiza Martins Olah and Kelli Chapin Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA. They reside in Anastasia Barrett Edmonston and her husband Mark her husband Mark celebrated the birth of their daugh­ 469 Hancock Street Sunnyvale, CA. Maureen F. Vanderhoof is enjoying her 1971 1978 have two daughters. Rachael is 3 and Hannah is 5. She ter Michaela Rose on January 17, 2002. Big brother Abington,MA 02351 17th year teaching at Westminster Elementary School. Susan Cooney Murphy is working part-time for the Brain Injury Association Christopher will turn 2 in July. Congratulations to She often thinks of her classmates; Mary, Mary T, Kim Cronin Kell i Chapin Kennedy 569 Annquatucket Road providing resource and referral information to brain Andrea White who recently married George Tyrones. Sandi, Ruth, Vicki, Paula, Sheila and Anne, to name a 153 Bedford Road 5402 Bradfo rd a. #231 North Kingston, RI 02852 injury survivors, their fami lies and professionals. The newlyweds spent a wonderful 2 1/2 weeks in few. Are all alive and well? Where have the years Lincoln, MA 01773 Alexand ria, VA 22m311 Hawaii! Judith Caporiccio is Student Services Department Head gone? Kchapi [email protected] for the Westwood Public Schools. Nancy Bouchord 1979 1985 Julie P. Nolet Bethany Colburn Hall has a new job as an assistant director in the 11 Tyler Park 45 Meadowbrook Road Katherine T. Bowler Clinical Biostatic Department at Novartis 1974 Doreen Jachimowski Kordek Haverhill, MA 01830-3 170 Raynham, MA 02768 71 13 Rock Ridge Lane Pharmaceuticals. Her daughter Laura is a first year Jane G. Hopkins Fisher 30 Redwood Drive [email protected] Apa rtmentG student at Harvard Law School. Her son Andrew is a 162 Franklin Road Lafl in, PA 18702 Alexandria, VA 22315-5145 Lau ri Bejtlich DiFra ia freshman at Georgetown University. Ann Cummins Longmeadow, MA 01106 1991 Patricia Ann Stigliani Beason has spent the last two [email protected] 12 Post Street Wass, a middle school teacher in Hanover, was elected [email protected] Julie Rayburn years working as a human resource associate at North Billerica Ma 01862 state-wide vice president of the Massachusetts Teachers Christi anne M. Fisher had a baby boy Gabriel Josiah 347 W. 48th Street Connie L. Brennan has been promoted to Senior Vice Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati. She Association. Fisher in March 2001. She is still teaching in Apartment #10 Elizabeth Motte President in the Government Banking Department at is also co-owner of two small businesses with her Providence, RI. Kim M. Larkin was quoted in the New York, NY 10036-1327 17 Clinton Street Peoples Heritage Bank in Portland, ME. She is serving husband. Boston Globe on 11115/01 for a decision she rendered Plymouth, MA 02360 as a senior business development officer. Madeline 1992- Reunion 1972 REUNION as Director of the Board of Hearing for the Division of George was recently promoted to Senior Vice President Kathryn Begley Helen Smirnoudis 1980 Medical Assistance entitled "Transplant Rules and Hea d of Retail Banking of First Trade Union Bank, 1940 11 th Avenue West 116 Longwood Avenue #5 Broadened-HIV Patient Can Get New Liver." Catherine a $300 million federally chartered savings bank head­ Jayne LaCrubba Mazzaglia Seattle, WA 98119-2884 Brookline, MA 02446 Buonomo Lifschultz has just completed her 25th quartered in Boston. Catherine Christian McGue thinks 336 Broad Moor Street [email protected] marathon and is currently working as an assistant Karen Zraket Pappalardo its great that Emmanuel is now coed!! Margaret Baltimore, MD 21212 Kara Lynch Tiramacco received her master's in teacher in a Montessori school in Sudbury. 18 Beach Street Labieniec Stewart is an independent education consul ­ Woburn, MA 01801 Education at Emmanuel and is currently teaching tant and trainer. She is a national trainer for Project kindergarten in Worcester and lives in Northboro with 1981 Elizabeth T. Robinson was married in 2000 to Matt Crisis and the University of Kansas Strategic Instruction her husband Robert. Jennifer Guiducci Anderson 1986 Nesto. They were living in Asia but have just been Model. Michelle Kiehl Lavigne received her master's in Nursing and is working as a Kathleen A. Pheiffe r, Ph.D. transferred to Europe (Paris and London). She contin­ 40 Steere Way licensed Nurse Practitioner. Jen was married in 254 East Maplehurst Street ues her interest in the art therapy field and looks Marstons Mills, MA 02648-2142 September to Brian Anderson and the newlyweds have Ferndale, MI 48220-1368 forward to getting involved in Europe. The best way to 1975 settled in Kansas City, MS. Heather Maxwell Mook Dawn Brenchick Dziokonski's mother passed away in reach her is at her family address in the U.S. or via e­ Marie Campagna Franklin Valerie Ryder-Letelier relocated to Las Vegas, NY. rece ived her master's in Women's Studies from Tufts March 2001 unexpectedly. Her husband Tony, an Air mail: [email protected]. 29 Trowbridge Avenue Force Reservist, was activated on Sept. 30,2001 for Valerie volunteers as an interpreter fo r non-English University and has relocated to Honolulu, HI. She is Newtonville, MA 02160 one year due to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Dr. speaking parents/students in the Clark County School welcoming any visitors! Cara C. Murtagh has been District. Va lerie has two daughters. Catherine is 6 and Martha Smith is married to Peter Smith and has two Sheilah Shaw Horton has recently been appointed as appointed Assistant Vice Principal of the Thomas

14 ClASS NOTES 15 Carroll School in Peabody, MA. She is continuing her 1999 Karen T. Giffen '00 passed the certification exam to graduate studies at Emmanuel. Rosyland Danly has become a Certified Meeting Professional and had twin Andrea Pappalardo recently become engaged! Lauri Bejtlich DiFraia was boys. Carol Timberlake '00 graduated from Barbizon 174 Francis Street married to Mark DiFraia in July 2001. She received her Modeling School in December of 2000. She is now New Britain, CT 06053 master's degree in Education in May 2001 from pursuing a career in the modeling industry, concentrat­ Fitchburg State College. Maureen O'Neil is currently teaching at Mount Saint ing on commercial print modeling and acting. Carol Joseph's Academy in Brighton. has participated in several photo shoots and was an 2000 extra in her first commercial for one of Boston's largest 1998 insurance companies. She also did a 'cold reading' and Hillary Oak Rebecca Consentino Hains presented 30 seconds of singing experience to one of 19 Longfellow Road 945 Riverside Drive #19C the nation's top talent scouts. As a result, she was Wenham, MA 01984 Methuen, MA 01844 chosen as one of the contestants to compete in the [email protected] IMTA (International Model Talent Association) being held in Los Angeles, California this year. Wish her Mandy L. Price GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 534 Revere Street, #1 (formerly CAS) luck!!!!! Jan Keith '99 was recently appointed as Emmanuel's Director of Alumni Relations (see related Revere, MA 02151 Karen Tyler Giffen story on page 4). Mariano Bautista Linan '00 recently Paulita Velazques Fernandez 179 Dean Street grauated from Suffolk University with an M.B.A He 95 Topliff Street Mansfield, MA 02048 and his wife just welcomed their first child Miguel in Boston, MA 02122 Linda Tatten June. Alison Ward 61 Patten Drive 21 One Slack Drive Marlborough, MA 01752 Bow, NH 03304 [email protected] Alison Ward and Kevin Nyhan were married on June 1, Carol L. Timberlake ... The Emmanuel College class 2002. All best wishes! Allen Wilson writes that his wife 72 Waverly Street notes are available online at Mary gave birth to their first child Arnir in October of Roxbury, MA 02119 www.emmanuel.edulalumni/classnotes 2000. [email protected]

For additional information on any of these events or programs, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Jan Keith at 617-735-9829.

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12:00 PM ...... MON'n·uy ML~ORL\L MASS 3 6:00 PM ...... FALL NFnVORKIN(, EVFNf Chapel Boodles Back Ba y Hilton, BostOn SAUJrF TO ALUMNI FOR Rf_"iARKABlf SUPPORT ponsored by the Adult Lea mer Committee (STA RS!) RFCfJYllON Join fellow Alumni fo r an informal gathering to exchange To be announced information, idea and networking opponunities. 9 6:00 PM ...... Aw\iNI AsSOOAllO, ' BoARD or DIIU:;CTORS Mf.ITlNG DECEMBER AM R 11 6:00 PM ...... AlUMN ASSOCIATION Bo.\RD Of DIRfCTORS MFETING 1S FAJ .L AL'v1UNI i'HONAll-IO, BEGINS AMR Through Novembe r H 17 ALUMM VOLUNrrER D AY 1S C:~ II USTMAS AT &iMANULL Contact Conn ie Ferreira ar 6J7-735-9786 Join rh e Emman uel Comm unity for a Liturgy at 11: 00 a.m. and bri ng th e fam il y to see Santa Clau and participate in 12:00 PM ...... M ONllILY M n,IORIAL MA;~ Chapel holiday acti"ities.

19 NE\l;l'ORl MA ~ I ON TOUR 19 AlliMNI VOLUNTEER DAY Sponsored by the Alu mni Associarion Contact Connie Ferrei ra at 61 7-735-9786 Tour the historic "Breakers' in the morning, have lunc h and shop in downtown ewport and tou r the ' Ma rble House " in the afte rnoon. Cost is $30 person, whi h 12:00 PM ...... MONllILY ME."IORIAL MASS incl udes both tours and transportation. Chapel

24 FOURm A 'UAL SI~TrR M ,\RIE AUGUSTA NEAL, SND LFCfUJU, SERIES To be announced