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Different Paths. mountdepartments One Calling. mountresponse 2 22 Mount Marriages Wrap-Up. collegenews 3 Mount Pride, McKenna Lecture, and featurestories Sisters of St. Francis Award. seminarynews 10 Msgr. Roeltgen, Cardinal Hickey, Mounties 20 Hispanic Ministry. Study Abroad mountfaculty 13 Meet Tim Wolfe.

alumniprofile 15 Center for Luis Grillo. Intercultural mountsports 17 Development Kenyan Tradition, NEC Honors. advancementnews 30 26 “Igniting the Spark” Celebration. classnotes 32 Welcoming News from Around the Globe. the Stranger 29 mountresponse collegenews Dear Mount Magazine Margaret Carey Murphy Burke:

■ I would appreciate it if you “Mount Marriages” ing a few Mount grads). In First Lady of the Mount The “White House.” would convey to the staff of May of 1997 I graduated the Mount Magazine my con- We received so many from Georgetown Law the reader of The and Cecilia, arrived at the gratulations on the most responses to our “Mount School and in August of Story of the Mount. Beginning on August recent issue. Marriages” request, that we 1999 our daughter, to Mountain or any 16, 1809, a series of 11 letters, It is a fine tribute to the couldn’t possibly print them all. Madeline, was born. other history of Mount St. written from the Mount, are in Mount’s office of communica- The following are two addi- Maddie made her first trip Mary’s College and Seminary, the Carey collection. These con- tions. tional articles that did not print to the Mount in 2001 for including my own history of its tinue until June 11, 1810. I read with sorrow the news in our Winter ‘02 issue: Dan's 10-year reunion. first 50 years, the name of Between 1810 and 1814, she that illness has forced the Margaret Burke is a surprise, appears to be conducting a forthcoming retirement of ■ I thought I would add our Kathleen (Flavin), C’92 and and the title of “First Lady of the school in town for local chil- George Houston. He has Mount marriage to the many Dan Smith, C’91 My husband, Mount” perhaps a bit shocking. dren. The last letter, dated done a fine job and will be you must be receiving. Dan James Ryan Thomas ('96), and I I offer it, tongue in cheek, as a September 4, 1815, was from missed. and I met during March/April ■ My father, Joseph Robert ('96) are both Mount grads and correction to a woeful omission Baltimore—where she lived and Ellen and I have moved into of my freshman year (1989) Scheerer, graduated from the were married at Immaculate from the traditional recounting taught until her death in 1852. 1810, she left the Mount and be too far from town over a retirement residence in and dated all through our col- Mount in the 60s. My mother, Conception Chapel on October of our venerable college’s history. According to her letters, conducted her own school in rugged roads to have much hope Redwood City, CA. While we lege years. Dan graduated in Mary Angela (Zappacosta) 24, 1998. Our marriage was cel- In May of 2001, Professor Margaret was employed by town. Her letters to her brother of success, and besides, “…in will be traveling less in the 1991 and I graduated in 1992. Scheerer, graduated from St. ebrated by my father's and uncle's Kerby Miller, an historian of Fr. Dubois as a sort of superin- during this period indicate that my opinion there is no compar- future, I hope that I may be Dan received his MBA from Joe's in 1969. They were mar- close friend, Mgr. Dennis Tinder Irish and Irish-American history tendent of the institution. Fr. she was having serious financial ison in the respectability of the able to visit Emmitsburg at the Mount in 1993. In August ried at St. Mary's in Hagerstown - a Mount grad. at the University of Missouri, Dubois agreed to provide educa- difficulties, and that may be the two situations in prospect before some future date. of 1994 we were married at the in November 1970. Hope this is what you are forwarded to our archives a tion for her three sons and to reason why she moved after me that of the charge of the I was very moved by the Chapel. It was a special request They were introduced by looking for. It is great to have number of letters from the estate have two of her three daughters 1814 to Baltimore. school or as superintendent of ranking given the Mount in of Dan's that we be married at Joe's brother, Michael Scheerer, such traditional connections at of Matthew Carey, a political educated by Mrs. Seton. What Margaret’s position at the Seminary. That last is com- the recent U.S. News & World the Mount. It was a beautiful a Frostburg grad with a a time when it is hard to main- exile and publisher in Margaret’s first letters are full the Mount was is not entirely paratively speaking, high life Report feature on the impres- day - the high was in the mid Master's degree from the tain a community. We have Philadelphia in the late 1700s of praise for Fr. Dubois and his clear. In a letter to her brother, compared to the other.” sive record at which it gradu- 70s (after days of rain and highs Mount (and who worked at the been out of school for five years and early 1800s. The letters educational abilities with her dated May 22, 1810, she says “I Margaret Burke, for a short ates athletes. in the 90s!). Our families and Mount and St. Joe's in the late and have attended several wed- concerned Carey’s sister sons. The three boys were living am here at present very comfort- two years at the very beginning guests loved the special after- 60s and 70s) and his wife (girl- dings of our classmates at the Margaret, who was born in in the college, of course. ably and respectably established of this institution, was clearly an Larry McDonnell, C’37 noon at the Mount. Even the friend at the time), Kathy Mount chapel. Dublin around 1770 and appar- Charles, who turned out to be and have the entire management important part of the establish- ride back down to the McLean, (Moran) Scheerer, also a 1969 ently emmigrated to not much of a student and of all but the school. My word ment. How it is that she was Va. area for the reception has its Joe's grad who was a hometown Mary Frances (Scheerer) Philadelphia with her first hus- ended up running away from passes as law, Mr. D. is entirely entirely omitted from any histo- own legendary stories (involv- friend of my mother's. Thomas ▲ band, Murphy, around 1794. the college, is on the books until biassed (sic) by my judgment & ry is a matter of debate. But here After his death in 1798, she 1813. John and James, both of all the inmates of the establish- she was, indeed, and clearly the married an Irish sea captain whom were apparently good ment behave to me in the most first lady “administrator” of named Burke, who in turn died students, remained until August respectful manner…. For this Mount St. Mary’s. ▲ diplomaframes about 1807. Professor Miller of 1817. Of their later careers year Mr. D. allows me 70 dollars was seeking information on her we know nothing. Her oldest with a solemn promise of dou- ■ Choose between two natural hardwood Italian mouldings: (the natural three sons, Charles Murphy, daughter, Maria Murphy, had bling it next year if at the wind- Sources: Mount St. Mary’s College hardwood finish may vary slightly in shade and grain.) John Burke and James Burke, joined Mother Seton earlier as ing up of the year he finds his and Seminary Archives: Copies of who were students here begin- one of her first sisters in income here will allow it….” letters from the collection of The Classic Frame (pictured)- rich burnished-cherry finish ning in July of 1809. The dis- Baltimore, and died in Apparently at one point, Fr. Matthew Carey, courtesy of (Price: for Bachelor Diploma- $120; for Master diploma- $115) covery of Margaret Burke was a Emmitsburg on October 15, Dubois even considered having Professor Kerby Miller. MSM fascinating surprise to me, and 1812. Her two younger daugh- Mrs. Burke conduct a school for Archives: Account Ledgers and The Traditional Frame- burled walnut finish with gold border once again provided a facet of ters, Teresa and Cecilia Burke, local children at the college. Class Records, 1809-1817. MSM (Price: for Bachelor Diploma- $90; for Master diploma- $85) our history until now unknown. were educated by the Sisters in Writing to her brother on Archives: Students Cards, 1809- Sometime in early 1809, Mother Seton’s school, but, September 12, 1809, she notes 1817. To order, contact the Mount Bookstore at 1-800-468-1808, Margaret and five of her chil- again, of their later lives, I have Fr. Dubois had spoken to her [email protected] or visit www.framingsuccess.com. dren, the three boys mentioned no information. about opening such a school, By Fr. Daniel C. Nusbaum, above and two daughters, Teresa It appears that after June of but she concluded that it would College Historian

2 Mount Magazine mountresponse collegenews Mount Magazine 3 collegenews collegenews Mount Receives a $50,000 Grant mountxtra 2002 Pride of the Mount Recipients From the Lilly Endowment ■ Grant Committee he Mount community ered to be “individuals who Dennis Doyle, C’63, Thomas Members include: has anticipated 2002 for have demonstrated an extraor- O’Hara, C’64, Peter O’Malley, t more than five years. dinary commitment to Mount C’60, and John Walsh, C’58. ount St. Mary’s institutional environment that cessfully promoted their voca- Frank DeLuca, vice presi- The year 2002 marks the clos- St. Mary’s over the years Peter Dorsey joined the m has a rich history fosters such exploration.” The tion programs, as well as gain dent for institutional ing of the Connections through personal generosity of Mount faculty in the fall of of academic excellence com- Endowment received more ideas for promoting future advancement Campaign and the completion their resources, time and talent. 1987 as a graduate from St. bined with a deep-rooted spir- than 300 proposals and award- campus ministry programs. of the long-awaited McGowan Awardees respect the very best Joseph’s University and with a ituality. The Mount’s active ed 50 grants. To ensure that the Mount is Fr. John Dietrich, assistant Center. This year, the Pride of of American philanthropy and Ph.D. in American literature campus ministry program pro- The Mount’s proposal was successful in this endeavor, Dr. director of spiritual forma- the Mount Awards are being embody the very spirit of the from the University of vides spiritual and theological based on three broad goals for Werne and the implementa- tion for the seminary presented to five distinguished Mount.” The recipients were Pennsylvania. Since then, direction to undergraduate the exploration of vocation, tion grant committee mem- men who have served and announced on April 20, at the Dorsey has been a professor students and seminarians. with 12 specific objectives. bers will meet monthly with a Fr. Jim Donohue, assis- exemplified a serious commit- grand opening of Patriot Hall committed to his students and College life offers students the The goals are: to expand the consultant, drawing on his/her tant professor of theology ment to this program or to the in the McGowan Center. These colleagues. Not long after he opportunity to engage in foundational vocational explo- valuable insights and experi- community during the last few men include faculty member was welcomed into the com- Denny Doyle, C’63 thought-provoking conversa- ration on campus, increase lay ence on theological explo- Dr. John Donovan, assis- years. These men were consid- Dr. Peter Dorsey, and alums munity, he became an associate tion and debate. Outstanding ministry programs, and ration of vocation. “The pro- tant professor of philosophy professor of English and the commitment for Mount St. interests and career paths are address religious vocation grams that we would like to coordinator of the American Mary’s. He plays a significant recognized and defined. exploration. The grant fund- develop more completely will Ernest Cibelli, C’03 Experience Program. Because role in many of the organiza- Faculty and administration are ing will be used to accomplish strengthen and expand what of his devotion to the faculty tions in the community. Doyle intricately involved in the and expand these objectives the Mount already does in our Nancy Gibbons, director and his students, he was elected is a dedicated member of the exploration of career paths, while preparing the implemen- curriculum, add to our current of foundations and cor- as the vice president of the fac- President’s Council, the therefore it is essential that tation proposal. Dr. Stanley academic programs that help porate relations ulty board (1998-99) and was President of the National they are knowledgeable in all Werne, dean of academic serv- students prepare for lay min- selected as a member of the Alumni Association, and the vocational aspects, including ices and project director, will istry, as well as provide oppor- Sr. Anne Higgins, pas- Commission on College former chairman of the Mount paths for priesthood and use the next six months to tunities for students to discern toral associate Student Life to improve every Annual Fund Campaign. careers in lay ministry. coordinate three planning vocations to the priesthood aspect of life on campus, Not only has Doyle helped Based on this tradition of retreats for students, faculty, and religious life,” commented Dr. Carol Hinds, vice including academics, spirituali- this cause as a member of the excellence and its commitment and administration. Each Mount President George R. president and provost ty, and social life. Baltimore Area Connections to graduating spiritual, mature retreat will be a day of reflec- Houston, Jr. He added, “The Along with his enthusiasm Campaign Committee, but he men and women, Mount St. tion on the purpose of voca- Mount has long been called Melissa Main, director of for life as a professor, he also has also chaired the most outstand- Mary’s College and Seminary tion throughout our lives and the ‘cradle of bishops’ due to community service learn- proven his passion for scholar- ing event of 2001: The has recently been awarded a an opportunity to expand on the number of graduates who ing ship and writing. Dorsey has Baltimore/Washington Coach $50,000 planning grant from the goals of the proposal. have served as bishops of vari- been the recipient of grants and Jim Phelan Testimonial Dinner. Lilly Endowment. The A five-member team will be ous dioceses across our coun- Dr. David Rehm, associate fellowships for his books, Doyle’s love and commit- Programs for Theological delegated to visit other institu- try. This grant will not only professor of philosophy Sacred Estrangement: The ment for the Mount is also Exploration of Vocation grant tions that have successfully enable us to further this work, Rhetoric of Conversion in reflected in his devotion to program invited all accredited, implemented theological but also strengthen our stu- Dr. Mike Zoll, dean of Modern Autobiography and Baltimore. He is committed to four-year, church related, lib- exploration of vocation pro- dent’s understanding of the student development Common Bondage: The various causes in the county, eral arts colleges and universi- grams. These visits will be meaning and responsibility of Figuration of Slavery in including: the Maryland ties to apply for a planning instrumental in assisting the vocation.” Pam Zusi, executive Antebellum America. Mortgage Bankers Association, grant to be used to “create or Mount’s long-range plans of The awarding of the plan- director of development Dennis Doyle graduated the Neighborhood Housing expand opportunities for stu- establishing additional voca- ning grant by the Endowment from the Mount in 1963. His Services of Maryland, the dents, as well as faculty and tion programs on campus. has given Mount St. Mary’s a Dr. Stanley Werne, dean education continued as he Interfaith Housing Corporation, administrators, to examine Mount St. Mary’s will also wonderful opportunity to pre- of academic services and received professional credits and Notre Dame Preparatory how faith commitments relate send a three-member team to pare a proposal for the execu- project director from Johns Hopkins School. In 1990, Doyle retired to vocational choices, to create the National Vocation tion of a $2 million, five-year University, the University of as the president of a Baltimore opportunities for the consider- Directors Council providing program focusing on the Dr. Karen Stohr, assistant Virginia, and the University of Insurance and Financial ation of ministry as a possible the opportunity to meet with exploration of vocations. ▲ professor of philosophy Dr. Peter Dorsey New Hampshire. The commu- Services company and is cur- vocation, and to maintain an peer institutions that have suc- nity is very thankful of Doyle’s rently the president of

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Blakefield Associates, LLC. Presidential Medal in 1987, Second Annual McKenna Lecture The Pride of the Mount the 28th Annual Bruté Medal Award is not the first honor in 1992, and the honor of Thomas O’Hara has received being named the first lay chair- in Business and Professional Ethics from this institution. He was man of the Board of Trustees. the recipient of the Mount’s O’Malley has also received the Distinguished Alumni Award Annual “Man for All Seasons” March 19, the in 1981. O’Hara has also Award from the St. Thomas on Mount host- served as vice president of Moore Society of Maryland ed its Second Annual alumni affairs for the National and an honorary degree of McKenna Lecture in Business Alumni Association, and cur- Doctor of Humane Letters. and Professional Ethics at the rently chairs the Advancement O’Malley has accomplished Ceresville Mansion in Advisory Committee for the much in his life thus far. Not Frederick. This year’s lecture Board of Trustees and the long after his graduation from featured William D. Novelli, Presidential Search Committee. the Mount in 1960, he newly appointed executive Following his graduation received a degree from the director of the American from the Mount in 1964, Georgetown Law Center. He Association of Retired Persons. Thomas O’Hara, C’64 Novelli comes from a very diverse background of employ- man of the Connections Mount St. Mary’s in 1958 and ment, working in both the Campaign. received an MBA from New public and private sectors. He The other chairman of this York University in 1962. Since began his professional career special campaign is John then, he has become the largest marketing for a packaged Walsh. Walsh held the chair of single alumni donor to the goods company, but eventually the Advancement Committee, Mount. His professional moved to the other side of the became the first chair of the accomplishments include being business arena, advertising for Founder’s Club, and is the cur- the president of the Wall Street such non-profit organizations rent chairman of the Board of Utility Group and the vice pres- as the Peace Corps and VISTA. President George Houston and William Noveli (left) discuss business ethics with Kirk Davidson, business, accounting Trustees. Like O’Malley, Walsh ident of research and partner He then co-founded one of the and economics chair, and Candace Keegan, C’02 (right). was a recipient of the Annual with Lord, Abbett, and Co. ▲ largest public relations firms in Brute Medal in 1998. mtl the world, Porter-Novelli. John Walsh, C’58, Sabina A. Kaniowski, Walsh graduated from Upon his retirement from the “Bill Novelli was the ideal pliment the Mount’s highly Zusi, executive director of C’02, and Frank DeLuca, C’68 firm in 1990, Novelli moved person to speak on business acclaimed undergraduate busi- development. “Thanks to their into the public service sector, ethics,” commented Dr. Kirk ness and master of business generous support, the Mount O’Hara received a J.D. from was one of the Founding acting as executive vice presi- Davidson, chair of the programs. Its main focus is has been able to offer more Georgetown University and Fathers of Washington, D.C.’s dent for CARE and initiating Mount’s department of busi- geared toward “the issues and than $22,000 in scholarships attended New York University Capital Centre and has served the Campaign for Tobacco ness, accounting and econom- challenges of ethics within the to Frederick County students Law School. Currently, he is as the president of the NHL’s Free Kids. ics. “As CEO of the country’s corporate environment.” The attending the Mount, as well as the vice president of public Washington Capitals. He is Speaking to a dining room largest and most powerful lob- series was funded and under- provide a forum to present and relations for the Governmental also the founding member of filled to capacity with Mount bying group, the AARP, he written so that all proceeds go discuss ethical challenging Affairs Division at the the law firm O’Malley, Miles, MBA students and Frederick and his organization are influ- directly to benefit Mount stu- questions that impact the cor- Prudential Insurance Company McCarthy, Harrell, and Levin area business professionals, encing how business transac- dents from Frederick County. porate environment.” of America and members of and sat as chair of the Board of Novelli addressed his bold and tions will be shaped over the Last year’s inaugural lecture fea- Future Mount MBA stu- the American, Washington, Regents for the University of enthusiastic plan for the future next several decades, including tured J. Michael Kelly, chief dents and business profession- D.C., and New Jersey Bar Maryland system. of the AARP. Included in this the ethical dimension of those financial officer of America als will undoubtedly benefit Associations. Even with all of his personal was a discussion on how the transactions.” Online. from this series, as it not only Once named “Man of the accomplishments, O’Malley “Baby Boomer” generation Established and funded by “The Mount is grateful to offers financial aid, but firmly Year” by Washingtonian has always saved time to serve will impact the organization in Matthew McKenna, senior vice the Frederick community for supports and enhances the Magazine, Peter O’Malley has the Mount community. He the near future and how it can president and treasurer of its enthusiastic interest in the overall goals of the MBA also received many honors founded and contributes to a better represent its 35 million PepsiCo and exiting member of McKenna Lecture Series in program. ▲ from Mount St. Mary’s scholarship in honor of his par- Peter O’Malley, C’60 members in policy making and the Mount’s Board of Trustees, Business and Professional pbm and Margaret Leubecker, C’02 College. O’Malley received the ents and served as the co-chair- advocacy. the lecture series stands to com- Ethics,” commented Pam

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Weller Receives Sisters of St. Francis Award halloffame hroughout its history, the to the highest standard as a Mount has been blessed Mount employee.” Previous ■ 2002 Hall of Fame. On t with a very talented fac- award recipients include Dave Saturday, April 13, a Mass, ulty, staff, and administration. Copenhaver, Sharon Ochoa, reception and dinner was held Whenever possible, the Mount Professor Robert Karsteter, and in honor of the inductees. recognizes and commends the George Gelles, C’64. (L-R): Denny Doyle, C’63, efforts of its staff and awards Weller arrived at the Mount national alumni president; those who especially exemplify in 1982 when he was hired as Paul Clark, C’54 (Baseball); the college’s mission. John R. the college bus driver. For 11 Kim Rhock, C’90 “Jack” Weller is one of these years, he drove Mount students (Basketball); Thomas employees. On March 21, dur- to and from sporting events and "Woody" Stoner, C’62 ing a college ecumenical cere- other college sponsored activi- (Outstanding Service to the mony in the Immaculate ties. This allowed him to estab- Athletic Program); Michelle Conception Chapel, President lish many friendships with the Dixon, C’87 (Track), and George Houston conferred the students and he soon became a President George Houston. Sisters of St. Francis Award on well-known face around cam- Inductee Knut Gundersen, him. A reception followed pus. He was even known to Jack Weller and President George Houston C’88 (Track) is not pictured. where members of the Mount drive ill students to doctor’s community were able to person- appointments or to the hospital. ally congratulate Weller on his In 1993, Weller joined the cial task force on institutional thought he was being called into accomplishment. ground services department in financial issues shortly after the the president’s office to discuss Alumni Leaders Celebrate Scholarship Success The award, established in the Mount physical plant. Since president’s arrival in 1994. an issue facing the Mount 1997 and named after the last then, he has become an even When reflecting on his time Council or an upcoming event. he Alumni Leaders held goal. After completing the religious order to serve the more visible member of the at the Mount, Weller explains “I am truly flattered that the their annual winter National Alumni Association’s Mount community, “honors a community and is well known that he is the lucky one; having Mount considers me worthy of t meeting in Bradley Hall initial pledge of $75,000 in two Mount employee who embodies for his caring greeting, warm great colleagues to work with receiving this award,” com- on February 23. The National and a half years, the alumni the mission of the Mount, both smile, and signature hat. and loving the relationships he mented Weller. “The fact that Alumni Council (elected alum- leaders recently increased their at work- as an example to other In addition to working for forms with students. He was the college would publicly ni officials) and chapter leaders pledge to $150,000. By the end employees- and at home.” grounds services, Jack is also the taken completely by surprise reward someone for working for gathered in their respective of 2001, the leaders reported Nominees should also be “guid- chair of the Staff Affairs when President Houston called them is very humbling and I committees to discuss the that expectations had been ed by high morale standards and Committee and a member of him into his office and told him hope I can continue to meet Alumni Scholarship, Reunion exceeded, with the Alumni a mature faith resulting in com- the Mount Council. Known for he was the recipient of the the high standards of this Weekend, and the DuBois and Scholarship enjoying more than passionate and just engagement his leadership, he was appointed award. Reflecting on this, award.” ▲ Brute Medals. Committee lead- $150,000 in revenues. with the world, and dedication by President Houston to a spe- Weller explained that he pbm ers and chapter representatives Five Alumni Scholarship also presented reports and grants will be disbursed this updates to the assembled leader- year, totaling $17,000. Five ship. The meeting’s afternoon Mount undergraduate students addywinners session featured two guest will receive $3,000 each, and speakers, Dr. Teresa Rupp (asso- one seminarian will receive ■ The Mount’s office of communications recently won big at ciate professor of history) and $2,000. Funds raised for the this year’s local advertising federation awards. Dr. David Rehm (associate pro- Alumni Scholarship come from The ADDY, the most prestigious award given by the Greater fessor of philosophy) who dis- three primary sources: the Frederick Ad Federation, recognizes excellence in creative adver- cussed the Mount’s academic Mount MBNA credit card, tising. This year the Mount took home three statuettes. program and Freshman Reunion Golf Tournament and Back Row (L-R): Kate Saganish, intern; Peter Mannix, staff Seminar. the sale of alumni merchandise. writer; Rachel Gaes, intern. Front Row (L-R): Rich Vallaster, The meeting also took on a As of December 30, 2001, the web manager; Joe Cliber, director of publications; Nancy Poss, celebratory theme, as it was alumni endowment total was ▲ assoc. director of public relations and marketing; Kelli Maze, announced that the Rev. Carl J. $339,354. Alumni Leaders at Reunion Weekend 2002 production coordinator. Fives Alumni Scholarship has pbm now surpassed its fundraising

8 Mount Magazine collegenews collegenews Mount Magazine 9 Reverend Msgr. Keneth Roeltgen, Rector at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary 1988-97, passed away seminarynews on April 7. 2002 seminarynews A Farewell to Monsignor Roeltgen Hispanic Ministry Certificate

had a beautiful experi- and devotion he felt for the ence this past Saturday, Eucharist, the Blessed Mother ount St. Mary’s the Mount’s Hispanic Lamendola, who coordinates designed to prepare seminari- i one that I think I will and the priesthood. Seminary remains Ministry Certificate Program. all pastoral field education ans of non-Hispanic origin for always remember. I went to I thanked Monsignor in a m focused on meet- Last spring, nine seminarians assignments and teaches with- ministry within many diverse visit Monsignor Roeltgen at personal way for his example ing the changing needs of the enrolled in the program, in the program. “There has communities as effective Sibley Memorial Hospital in to me and for all his support. I Catholic population in the which integrates language and been a steady increase in the preachers, teachers, celebrants, Washington. Though near thanked him for his faithful United States. One way we cultural studies, pastoral field number of Hispanic ministry counselors, and confessors. Sr. death, Monsignor’s eyes ministry through the years, achieve this goal is by prepar- education, and liturgical expe- placements, and it’s a reflec- Onellys Villegas, MHSH, sparkled with life. He was per- especially at the Mount. I ing for priesthood men well rience. It is an initiative whose tion of developing pastoral teaches a pastoral theory course fectly alert and we spoke for 15 thanked him for his priestly suited for ministry in dioceses time certainly has come. necessities within the sur- within the program, which – 20 minutes. As he clasped witness to so many of our that often have burgeoning “I receive many new rounding dioceses. I always emphasizes the relationship my hand, Monsignor spoke of alumni whom he helped form Hispanic Catholic popula- requests each year from parish- look for ways to increase between faith and Hispanic his love for the priesthood and in the seminary. tions, with growth rates as es, schools, and other Catholic opportunities in this area of culture, as well as contribu- for the Mount. He thanked This meeting of farewell high as 80 percent. institutions throughout this field education.” tions of Hispanic Catholics to God for the blessings of his ended tearfully, yet joyfully, as A byproduct of this reality region for seminarians with The field placements are a the new evangelization. priestly life and described his I knelt by Monsignor’s bed for within the Church is the cre- training in Hispanic ministry,” key component of the certifi- An obvious fundamental life as filled with so many joys. his blessing and as I prayed ation and implementation of noted Fr. Salvatore cate program, which is component to the program is Most especially he spoke of the over him a prayer of commen- joy he had serving at Mount dation to the Lord. St. Mary’s. He spoke of the Monsignor Ken Roeltgen was wonderful spirit of the Mount, one of the most gracious men I a spirit he was confident would have ever met. His priestly life not be extinguished by the and ministry was a blessing to clergy scandals so prominent about his recent change of I asked Monsignor if he me and countless others. He in the news. assignment. He was supposed would give me a message for was truly “a man of the Monsignor and I shared and to have moved to a new pas- our seminarians and he simply Eucharist.” May Jesus, the discussed our faith in the res- torate at Annunciation parish said to me: “the Holy great high priest, now grant urrection. I noticed how that very day but said that the Eucharist,” the “Blessed him a place at His heavenly strong his faith was as we Lord had changed his assign- Mother” and “the priesthood.” table! ▲ talked about the Lord and His ment. We spoke of this “new He did not have to explain love and mercy. He expressed assignment” and I asked what he meant. I could see in By Father Kevin C. Rhoades, his readiness to pass from this Monsignor to remember us in his eyes and in the joyful vice president and rector of life to the Lord. He even joked prayer at his new assignment. expression on his face the love the seminary

Cardinal Hickey Honored is Eminence, James Cardinal Hickey, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, was honored with a citation h by the Mount’s Board of Trustees, as he joined the sem- inary community for Mass on the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter on February 22. President George R. Houston, Jr., Fr. Kevin C. Rhoades, seminary rector, and Daniel F. Curtin, chairman of the newly formed Rector’s Council, presented Cardinal Hickey with the citation, which expressed the Mount’s deep gratitude to the Cardinal for all his support and guidance of the seminary, from his days as vocation director of the Diocese of Saginaw, through his service as Archbishop of Washington. ▲ ngp 10 Mount Magazine seminarynews seminarynews Mount Magazine 11 seminarynews mountfaculty strong proficiency in the Merrill a full-time seminary in Spanish offer deacons the immersion program that com- leged with a message of mercy Spanish language. The pro- faculty member who teaches opportunity to preach in bines language training with and love.” gram currently includes two these courses. “Being able to Spanish and expose the wider education in Mexican culture, Dr. Timothy Wolfe Placing himself in another’s levels of fundamental pastoral converse in Spanish adds great- seminary community to the history, liturgy, and prayer. shoes took Wolfe one step fur- Spanish, two levels of advanced ly to the ministry of the priest richness of the culture. The “The time in Mexico is an ther during his doctoral pastoral Spanish, as well as a in the United States, and also seminary Spanish choir sings at incredible opportunity to get Walking a Mile in Another’s Shoes research, as he teamed with a course on preaching in seems to add much to the vital- the Spanish liturgies. the whole picture of Hispanic childhood friend familiar with Spanish, which are also offered ity of the seminary itself, espe- Another exciting develop- ministry, and complement the this issue of an ultimatum: either enlist in turned his life entirely around. the Washington D.C. drug to seminarians not enrolled in cially as the student body ment is the establishment by academic work,” said Dr. as Mount the U.S. Army or serve out a “I walked a number of steps scene to further his research on the certificate program. diversifies.” the Mount of an intensive Merrill, who will supervise the Magazine demonstrates, eth- sentence including jail time. down the wrong path,” com- juvenile drug dealers. Every “The Spanish language Additional elements of the Spanish language program in summer program. ▲ nic and cultural diversity at Wolfe chose the Army, a mented Wolfe. “My family, summer, the team would enter courses at the Mount involve certificate program include Querétaro, Mexico. It will be the Mount exists on all levels choice that would inevitably friends, and future wife never the public housing projects members of all the classes, from courses in Latin American inaugurated this summer with a By John L. Lavorgna, and far exceeds the perimeters change his life in more ways gave up on me, thus I feel a and gather firsthand, the opin- pre-theology to fourth theolo- Church History. Regularly group of 10-15 seminarians to Pre-Theology, Archdiocese of of the classroom. However, our than he ever imagined, as he moral obligation to never give ions and motiviations of the gy,” explains Dr. Charles scheduled liturgies celebrated be engaged in the eight-week Hartford campus diversity is not limited not only rose to the rank of up on troubled juveniles.” troubled youth. It took several to just ethnicity and culture. Sergeant, he inescapably found Wolfe further explained, “We trips for the juvenile dealers to Our students, staff, and facul- his calling in life: to explore are called to help those in need come to trust the pair, but ty come from all walks of life the field of juvenile delinquen- much like Christ administered after a few games of basketball and add to the Mount commu- cy. Furthermore, he met and to the poor and underprivi- and casual conversation, the Mount Seminarians Installed as Lectors nity, their own unique person- fell in love with his future wife alities, experiences, percep- Doria, a woman who would William Co, Diocese of Peoria; tions, and opinions. Dr. Tim help steer his life in a success- David Craig Deston, Jr., Diocese Wolfe certainly stands out as a ful and happy direction. of Fall River; Darin John Didier, member of the faculty whose Wolfe became particularly Diocese of Fargo; James Raymond life has been driven by diversi- interested in juvenile drug de Anda, Archdiocese of Omaha; ty, so much so that it inspired dealers after taking a part-time Andrew John Heintz, Diocese of his career. job at a local detention center Arlington; Emmanuel Ikechukwu in Roanoke, Va., to offer vari- Ihemedu, Archdiocese of Hartford; “If you open your ears, ety to the routine Army life. Kyle Thomas Ingels, Archdiocese of heart, and mind, you can cer- His primary responsibility was Washington; Robert Edward tainly get a feel for what it is to counsel the troubled youth Lacey, Diocese of Sioux Falls; like to be in any other person’s and offer guidance and sup- Andres Mendoza, Diocese of shoes,” reflected Dr. Tim port when needed. Wolfe Bridgeport; Matthew Wolfe, as he pondered his life became a natural at working Worthington Nolan, Archdiocese work as a sociologist and crim- with these adolescents as, in a of Washington, Alfred Ubaka inal justice scholar. It is these sense, he was once in their Obiudu, Diocese of Wheeling- sentiments that drove a trou- shoes. The detainees came to he Most Reverend period of time before their ordi- tions." At the end of the homi- Charleston; Richard Albert bled adolescent to become a know and trust him and he Fabian W. Bruskewitz, nation in order to be better dis- ly, Bishop Bruskewitz, quoting O'Donnell, Diocese of Burlington; highly respected Mount facul- became more of a mentor than t Bishop of Lincoln, posed for the future service of the from the instruction in the ritu- Edgar Otero-Ruiz, Archdiocese of ty member, mentor, and friend a case worker. The success and installed 23 Mount seminarians word and of the altar. At the al, reminded the seminarians to Atlanta; John Wilson Rodas- to many members of the achievements of those he from 15 different dioceses into Mount, the ministry of acolyte is meditate on God's word con- Castaneda, Diocese of Bridgeport; Mount community. As fate counseled influenced and the ministry of lector on April received at the end of the second stantly, "so that each day you James Kenton Seiwert, Diocese of would demonstrate, it was sev- inspired Wolfe to further his 19th during Mass in the Mount year of theology. will have a deeper love of the Sioux Falls, Stephen David Solar, eral entanglements with the criminal justice interests to the chapel of the Immaculate The ministry of the lector Scriptures, and in all you say Diocese of Ogdensburg; Peter law and a strong-armed sen- Master’s Degree level. In 1994, Conception. Seminarians at primarily involves the function and do show forth to the world Thaddeus Pineda Sumbillo, tence from a local judge that he was awarded an M.S. in Mount Saint Mary's normally of reading the word of God in our Savior, Jesus Christ." ▲ Diocese of Rockford; Paul Gerard would set Wolfe’s destiny in Sociology from Virginia Tech receive this ministry at the end the liturgical assembly. The Wierzbowski, Diocese of Rockford; motion. and was eventually awarded a of their first year of theology. newly installed lectors are Alphabetically: Juan Alberto Thomas Matthew Woods, After appearing in court sev- Ph.D. in Sociology/ The Church requires that can- expected to "meditate assidu- Abreu, Diocese of Metuchen; Archdiocese of Washington; Robert eral times for minor offenses, Criminology from the same didates for ordination receive the ously on sacred Scripture" so Michael Francis Angarola, Diocese Dwight Wullweber, Diocese of the local justice was so tired of institution in 1997. Clearly, ministries of lector and acolyte that they "may more fittingly of Peoria; Jeffrey Walter Couture, Sioux Falls. seeing the adolescent Wolfe in the once troubled adolescent and exercise them for a suitable and perfectly fulfill their func- Diocese of Bridgeport; Anthony his courtroom, he offered him with not much of a future had

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want to include adults in their ning courses, making future The pass would never come. world,” commented Wolfe. “If professional decisions, or sim- “Sutter just held the ball,” said you meet them halfway, they’ll ply enjoying a lively conversa- Phelan. “He had a couple of meet you.” tion, Wolfe’s door is always Luis Grillo, C’70 players to pass it to but for what- With his fifth academic year open to those in need. “I owe ever he reason he never did.” rapidly drawing to a close, Dr. Dr. Wolfe so much,” com- Sutter was fouled and went to Tim Wolfe certainly stands as a mented senior sociology ou’re watching televi- Carter and three others, he also basket on anyone. He was also the free throw line. He missed living exemplification of the major, Lizette Chacon. “He sion and flipping formed the Mount’s first class of a great defensive player all over the shot and Stetson would win Mount’s mission. In the class- truly shows that he cares about y through the channels minority students – a fact that the court and he forced a num- the game at the buzzer. Grillo room, he is a scholar whose each and every one of his stu- when you pause long enough to didn’t bother Grillo as much as ber of turnovers that he turned was crushed. teaching style is appreciated dents and I am grateful to have see Tim Duncan apply his own the lack of something else. into points.” “Coach Phelan looked like he and enjoyed by students of all gotten to know such a version of “Hack-a-Shaq” on “No social life,” said Grillo. Perhaps the one basket that was having a heart attack,” said majors, so much so, that thoughtful professor.” “He’s a the Lakers’ all-world center in “I was in culture shock. I was at Grillo will never forget is the Grillo. “I was so crushed I left enrollment for his courses warm and caring man who’d the NBA Playoffs. You wait an all-boys school and that first one that he never had the the arena and started walking often has to be capped. “Doc do anything for his students,” long enough to see how ugly week when the lights went out opportunity to score. back to the hotel. After a mile or makes the learning environ- added Mannix. “I know we O’Neal’s free throws are going and I couldn’t see anything the Statesboro, Georgia will go two I realized that I was walking ment relaxing and fun and would do anything for him.” to look before flipping through only thing running through my down as the place where Grillo’s down some really dark country there is never a dull moment in As a devoted husband, loving a couple dozen more channels mind was that this was not life would change forever. The roads in Statesboro, Ga., and his class,” commented Mount father of four boys, and a high- before resting comfortably on Washington D.C.” Mount was facing Stetson this wasn’t the place for me to be delinquents opened up and Likewise, the town of history major and sociology ly respected and admired mem- the Bravo channel and its week- He would adjust and become College in the NCAA Southeast alone. I called a cab then.” began telling their stories. Emmitsburg soon came to minor, Kathryn Mannix, ber of the Mount community, long special on Cirque du Solei. one of the Mount’s all-time lead- Regional and trailed the entire “The Stetson game was the Wolfe soon became a fixture appreciate Wolfe and his fami- C’03. “When he walks in the Wolfe has certainly found his During that brief NBA inter- ing scorers with 1,387 points game until taking a one-point worst loss of his career,” said and as trust increased, he was ly. Shortly after his arrival, he classroom door with a big place in this world. His life lude you may notice a small and a 17.3 points per game aver- lead with 15 seconds left in the Phelan. “I think he spent the on a first name basis with became almost legendary to smile on his face asking how work stands as a testament to gentleman, small being a rela- age over his three-year career. contest. With the clock ticking, next month on the beach at the many of the juvenile dealers. local children while practicing everyone is doing, it just gets his character and has been an tive term when intermingling “Lou was a super-quick,” said Bob Sutter would steal the ball Gulf of Mexico.” “It was so fascinating to get an one of his favorite hobbies the class off to a good start.” inspiration to future social serv- with seven-footers, who is with- Grillo’s head coach, Jim Phelan. and a streaking Grillo would It would be three weeks in insider’s view,” commented with his sons, skateboarding. Known for incorporating cur- ices professionals. “All it took out question running the show “He was so quick and explosive race past him ready for the Clearwater, Florida. Instead of Wolfe. “I believe I was given as Known to many children of rent issues facing society with was one course for the Doc to on the hardwood. No, it’s not that he could take the ball to the unopposed fast break lay-up. flying back to Baltimore with good an understanding as a the town as “the skateboarding sociological theory, Wolfe inspire me to change my major Kobe or Tony Parker but a middle class white could be dad,” Wolfe advocated for a doesn’t simply teach the mate- from business to sociology,” Mountaineer dressed in NBA given.” This research, although safe place for children of the rial written in the textbook. commented senior sociology blue and sporting a whistle often depressing and a little town to skateboard and fre- He allows students to voice major Kevin Bunch. “Dr. between his teeth. This is a man daunting at times, was certain- quently wrote articles for the their opinions and concerns, Wolfe has certainly been one of living a dream. ly the driving force behind the town paper asking for help. He all the while encouraging them the driving forces behind my This is Louis Grillo, Mount swift confirmation of Wolfe’s organized a group of area chil- to think analytically and as a future plans to enter the profes- St. Mary’s class of 1971. doctorate. dren interested in skating and member of a community. sion of social work.” His story is a familiar one. Yet, with all these accom- aided them in convincing the Students are often heard com- Indisputably, Wolfe has Talented young basketball play- plishments behind him, Wolfe Emmitsburg town council to menting on how favorable an done a great service to the er from the inner city goes to truly found his calling in life in construct a small skate park. environment Wolfe’s classes are institution as an educator, as a the country to learn to play pro the summer of 1997. The The group, led by Wolfe, for learning: enough flexibility means of inspiration, and ball but instead learns some of Mount St. Mary’s Department attended a town council meet- for them to be fun, yet struc- most of all as a good friend to life’s biggest lessons… then of Sociology had an opening ing and convinced the mayor tured enough that core princi- many members of the Mount becomes a basketball referee. for an assistant professor and and the council to donate ples are thoroughly explained community. His legacy at the Okay, so it’s not the Disney Wolfe figured he’d broaden his materials and manpower to and subsequently learned. Mount is certainly secure, as Channel but it does have that study to include the classroom. construct the park. As with Outside the classroom, he has not only demonstrated Mount warm feeling to it. Within a few weeks, he was many facets of his life, Wolfe members of the Mount com- his commitment to the mis- Grillo came to the Mount in teaching his first foundations once again found friendship munity have come to rely on sion of the college, but his 1966 as a high scoring guard of sociology classes at the and trust by placing himself in this kind and very humble unwavering dedication to the from Archbishop Carroll in Mount, and within a few other’s shoes. This time, it was scholar whenever they’re in betterment of humanity. ▲ Washington D.C. He joined months, his students and col- with area children, advocating need. He epitomizes good pbm Fred Carter, who entered the leagues accepted him as a for the construction of a safe Christian character and his Mount the year before, to make member of the Mount com- place for them to enjoy their everyday actions and attitude one of the best collegiate back- munity. time as children. “Children reflect this. Whether it’s plan- courts in country. Along with

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1984 Black History Month cel- event of that game for Grillo was After his first year here, plac- ebration when the Catholic the fight that broke out between ing second in both the indoor African-American Bishop Providence and Syracuse. With A Kenyan Tradition and cross-country champi- attended the celebration. Grillo in the middle, the brawl onships, in addition to being “We were celebrating the was quickly contained and a rep- named All-America in the diversity of Catholicism,” com- utation was built. Still Running at the Mount Indoor 800-meter, outdoor mented Grillo. “Other NBA officials call me 1,500-meter, and cross coun- Twenty years after Coach the fight doctor,” chuckles he Mount St. Mary’s to become the Kenyan and Kip placing first while try, Rono once again followed Phelan called him to play bas- Grillo. “I’m from city basketball track team has had its Ambassador at the UN. breaking the NCAA record in the Cheriuyots and was named ketball, Grillo found him again and you had to learn to antici- t share of success over the Kenyan running began with the 1,500-meter, which he still to the 1988 Kenyan Olympic at his doorstep looking for help. pate a fight and be ready for it. years. With 100 All Americans, the Cheruiyot brothers, Kip holds today. team along with the brothers. On July 1, 1986, Grillo became Over the years I’ve become pret- 28 National Champions, 10 and Charles, twins from But how did they find Although Charles competed in the Mount’s first full-time ty good at keeping the victim Olympians, and 10 NEC Team Kabarnet, Kenya. This was not Mount St. Mary’s in the 5,000-meter, Kip and Peter Assistant Athletic Director. from retaliating which keeps Championships, one may won- their first visit to the United Emmitsburg, MD; a small, would face each other in the 1986 will also go down as NBA fights from getting into der where all this talent comes States as they were already catholic school thousands of 1,500-meter. Despite Kip's the team, Grillo cashed in his guy play,” said Grillo. Grillo’s first visit to the NCAA bench-clearing brawls.” from. After taking a closer look competitors in the 1984 miles from their hometown? previous personal records in ticket in Atlanta and flew to Julius Erving would rewrite Tournament. “Lou was a tough, hard- at these statistics the origin of Olympics in Los Angeles, They both attended St. the 1,500-meter, Rono went Tampa to stay with family. Two how the game of basketball was “Every amateur referee wants nosed player at the Mount and the talent becomes clearer but Calif. In just their first year Patrick’s Roman Catholic ahead to win the gold in the months before graduation, he played. Grillo was cut by to officiate a Final Four game he’s the same way as an NBA still puzzling. Thirty-three of here, they were both named to School in Iten, Kenya, a school 1988 Seoul Games, while Kip had called it quits and found Thursday. but I was just happy to get my referee,” said teammate Fred the All Americans, 12 of the the NCAA II Cross Country connected with MSM through finished seventh. solace on the beach. A conversation with Carter first tournament game,” Carter. “He gained a lot of National Champions and half All-America team. That was the Irish Catholic Brothers. “More than anything, our “That first week I bought a that night, who was getting remembered Grillo. “I was sent respect with the way he handled of the Olympians are all natives just the beginning of the broth- The brothers had planned to international athletes have pro- bottle of rum and a coke and ready for his third season with west to Long Beach State.” fights and in the NBA’s eyes he of Kenya. er’s collegiate success. They attend the University of vided us excellence in track & spent a week on the beach,” said the NBA’s Baltimore Bullets, led The next year he was sent to showed he had the ability to A steady stream of Kenyan went on to rack up a total of Richmond, but when the track field and have helped us meet Grillo. Grillo to an all-night bus ride to Salt Lake City. Salt Lake would control the game.” runners has flowed to the Mount nine National Championships, program was cancelled, they the challenge provided by the By the time he got back to the Cleveland. The Cavaliers had a turn out to be the first step in a In 1988, the NBA moved since 1985. Actually, the first 17 All-America titles, and eight were steered toward the Catholic Ex Corde Ecclesiae,” Mount his chances of gradua- tryout camp. Bill Fitch, the dream come true. from a two-man to a three-man Kenyan to hit campus was not a school records. In 1987 they Mount. Back home, their said long time track and field tion in the spring had passed. Cavs head coach at the time, “After each round of games officiating crew. The NBA was runner but a future United led the team to a second place friend and classmate, Peter head coach Jim Deegan. Undaunted, he went to the told Grillo to go home. the NCAA gets together in a bouncing around Grillo’s name. Nations Security Council presi- finish in the NCAA II Indoor Rono, was still a student at St. “Since we opened the doors to bank and borrowed the money “So I came home,” said meeting and decides which offi- By that fall he was no longer the dent, Njuguna Mahugu, who Championship with Charles Pat’s and followed the brothers these athletes they in return to pay for his final year of class- Grillo. “Now married and cials will advance to the next Mount’s first Assistant Athletic graduated in 1970 and went on placing first in the 5,000-meter here the following year. have been able to help us open es. He would get his diploma in without a job, I went back to round of games,” said Grillo. Director but a full-fledged NBA doors to elite Division I meets. the mail. Archbishop Carroll and my “This is normally a quick meet- referee. Because of the catholic mission His hopes of playing profes- high school coach. He handed ing but after Salt Lake they were He’s been there ever since. of the school we have been able sional basketball remained and me a sheet of paper and told me still talking three hours into the But his heart is never far from to accomplish feats at the when the Virginia Squires draft- to take this exam. I passed and session. The other officials kept the Mount. He was back on Division I level that many ed him in the 9th round he was I’ve been a basketball referee tell me, ‘Kid, we think you campus this past spring to wel- other schools can’t approach.” ready to fulfill his dream. ever since.” screwed up the meeting.’” come the latest class of Rono returned to the Mount Memorial Day weekend he The next 30 years would be a Grillo would advance to the inductees into the Mount Hall with the gold and continued to married Stephanie at St. Luke’s quick rise through the ranks. Regional in Seattle and then the of Fame, an honor bestowed on aid in the team’s success. He Church in the District and two By the early 80’s he could be call came for the trip to New him in 1981. helped lead the team to a cross- day’s later he went to Richmond found on the hardwood making Orleans. He would officiate the “I’m wedded to the Mount,” country NEC team champi- for the Squires first day of train- calls in the ACC, the Southeast first semifinal of the Final Four said Grillo. “The Mount has onship in 1989 along with Kip, ing camp. Conference and Atlantic 10. in Superdome. been a wonderful place for me. who was the individual cham- Again, timing was not in In 1983 he found himself “It was a big time thrill,” said As a student it forced me to grow pion. In 1991, he was named Grillo’s favor. Virginia’s no. 1 back where the journey began as Grillo. “I can still remember up and I’ll forever be in its debt.” the League’s Most Outstanding pick in the draft that year was a the Mount’s Director of seeing James Brown the broad- Thirty-six years ago Louis Performer and lead the team to highflying junior out of the Minority Affairs. Over the next caster, a DeMatha guy at his Grillo hoped to grow up to be a an NEC Outdoor Track and University of Massachusetts. three years he would make what first Final Four and me a Carroll professional basketball player. Charles Cheruiyot was Field championship and a sec- “My best man had gone to he felt was a difference on the guy at my first Final Four and He exceeded those hopes and one of three ond place finish in the indoor Mountaineers running school at Springfield College Mount campus claiming his we both walked out onto the continues to live his dream as for Team Kenya in the championship, a great conclu- ▲ and he was telling me at the proudest moment came from floor and embraced.” one of the Mount’s finest. 1988 Olympics. sion to his career at the Mount. wedding, wait till you see this the events surrounding the Perhaps the most significant wmh “I had never been to the

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United States before so when I Peter Rono (#668) won chose the Mount I came here the Gold Medal in the NEC Honors Mount Scholar Athletes in part to be with my friends,” 1,500 meter in the 1988 mountxtra said Rono. “With all that I Olympics in Seoul, Korea. he Mount St. Mary’s win- (Hamilton, Ontario / The other representatives of Walter Johnson) earned a 3.61, accomplished in my four years, ■ Courtney Martinez- ter athletic teams had 14 Cathedral) earned the Mount’s the women’s basketball team Anna Kalema (Silver Spring, I couldn’t have made a better Connor, Mount St. t scholar-athletes named to highest cumulative GPA with a were: Myriam Baccouche Md. / Wheaton) had a 3.49, choice of schools. I don’t think Mary's first year women's the Northeast Conference win- 3.87. She is an English major (Fairfax, Va. / Robinson) with a Kari McCarty (Hagerstown, I could have accomplished all lacrosse head coach, is no ter honor roll. The NEC win- and averaged 4.6 points and 3.35 GPA, Adrienne Harris Md. / North Hagerstown) that I did if I had gone to stranger to national pub- ter honor roll recognized schol- 1.8 assists per game this season. (Richmond, Va. / Largo[Md.]) posted a 3.68 and Melissa another school.” licity. She became the first ar-athletes from each of its 12 Junior biology major Michelle posted a 3.57, Lauren Phelan (Wantagh, N.Y. / St. Rono, now a consultant for Mountaineer women's member institutions. The Rafeedie (Germantown, Md. / Kokotajlo (Hamilton Square, Anthony) earned a 3.29. New Balance Running Shoes, head coach to ever grace award winners must have Seneca Valley), a member of N.J. / Peddie) earned a 3.52, Marco Binion (Washington, enjoyed his experience so much the cover of a national earned a minimum of 60 the women’s indoor track and Jess Lilly (Williamsburg, D.C. / Wilson) posted a 3.26 at the Mount that he returned monthly publication. U.S. semester hours, maintained a squad, posted her team’s high- Pa. / Williamsburg) posted a and Shawn Day (Frederick, to earn his Master’s degree. Lacrosse chose Martinez- minimum cumulative grade- est GPA with a 3.73 and junior 3.70. Md. / Gov. Thomas Johnson) But that was in no way the Connor for the cover of its point-average of 3.20 and par- Russell Potee (Arnold, Md. / The women’s indoor track earned a 3.33 to round out the end of the Kenyan era at Lacrosse Magazine as one ticipated with distinction as a Mount St. Joseph’s) earned the team representatives were: representatives of the men’s Mount St. Mary’s. The follow- of the up-and-coming member of a varsity team. men’s indoor track team’s high- Melanie Bender (Fallston, Md. indoor track team. ▲ ing year Bernard Kitur of young head coaches in the Senior women’s basketball est GPA with a 3.47 as a math- / Fallston) with a 3.61, Brynn wmh Rono’s hometown, Kasperbet, collegiate lacrosse world. player Katie Walton ematics major. Dutcher (Kensington, Md. / enrolled at the Mount—he Martinez-Connor helped lead the team to first began coaching at the place finishes in the NEC Mount this season after Outdoor Track and Field being a part of five nation- Championship and Cross- champion both seasons as well Cleophus Koros, a native of al championships as a Fobbs: NEC Defensive Player of the Year Country Championship in the as gaining a position on the Kapsabet, Kenya, hometown defensive stalwart for the 1995-96 season. Not only was cross-country All-America of both Rono and Kitur, is the University of Maryland. iana Fobbs capped off history and ranked her seventh the people I will be guarding.” more steals in a game 28 times. he a member of the champi- team. The indoor seasons were most recent Kenyan addition She was named the her improbable bas- in the country this season with As a freshman, Kiana logged She was the team’s leading onship team, he was also the just as successfulas they placed to the Mount St. Mary’s track Defensive Most Valuable k ketball career at the the most steals in a single just 24 minutes for the entire rebounder from the backcourt cross-country individual cham- first in the NEC Indoor team. The renowned gold Player of last year's NCAA Mount by earning the game. She completed the sea- season and recorded just one with 4.3 rebounds per game pion in 1994 and 1995. Championships with Kinyua medallist, Peter Rono, who Tournament and is look- Northeast Conference son ranked ninth in the steal. During her soph- and led the team in assists with Although Kitur was the lone named most valuable player in suggested the school to Cleo as ing to take the Defensive Player of the Year country in steals per game omore campaign she 3.4 per game. What she Kenyan during his tenure here 1998. The outdoor season left well as encouragement from Mountaineers to the award. Fobbs, a senior finance and helped lead the saw action in 13 brought to the court every at Mount St. Mary’s, the fol- the Mount just short of the recent Mount graduate NCAA Tournament major, had 110 steals on the Mount to the high- games while start- game could not only be meas- lowing year the Kenyan talent Triple Crown with a second Kiprono, guided him to the through the automatic bid season to rank third all-time in est steals average in ing two games but ured in her statistics, but also continued to find it’s way to place finish in the NEC. Mount. Cleo seems to be system by winning the single-season history and the NEC with it was not until in how much enthusiasm and the Mount. Ondieki still holds the school enjoying his first year here NEC Tournament in a moved up to ninth on the 12.3. a third of the heart she showed every time Daniel Kinyua and Steve record for the 10,000-meter despite some minor adjust- couple of weeks. Mount’s career steals list with “I don’t know way into her she was on the floor. Ondieki joined the team and that he ran that season. An ments. “The difference in 204. She was the only player why I get so junior season Her recognition as the once again helped the Mount additional boost of power to weather is hard to get used to Image courtesy of U.S. Lacrosse. on this year’s team to have many steals,” that she NEC’s top defensive player is to successful seasons. In his the 1998-99 season was anoth- but I enjoy the roads here, started every game, and dating Fobbs said. “I began to wholly justified. She has first outdoor season here, er Kenyan native, Festus they’re much better to run on.” back to last season she gradu- think maybe it make her played a part in not only main- Kinyua was named a Division I Kiprono. Kiprono was a mem- As Cleo adjusts to the condi- ates having started 47 consecu- is anticipa- mark on taining the pride of the Mount All-America in the 1,500- ber of both the cross-country tions here in the U.S. he is tive games. All this, after tion, I try to the court. women’s basketball program, meter run as well as aiding the and indoor championship beginning to find his nitch and being a freshman walk-on and think ahead of In her first but also helping the aura of the team in their NEC Outdoor teams along with Kinyua and make his place on the Mount starting just four times in her the person I game of the program continue to grow. Track and Field title. The Ondieki. He also attended St. St. Mary’s track team. If he has career prior to this 47-game am playing. streak against Robert She takes with her this tremen- Mount cross-country team, Patrick’s Roman Catholic half of the success of the previ- streak. When we play Morris, she racked up dous honor but she leaves the with the additions of Kinyua School where the legendary ous contributions from Kenya Earlier this season on Dec. a team or seven steals in 29 basketball program, and the and Ondieki, continued their Mountaineers’ Rono and the we should be seeing great 19, 2001 at Richmond she watch films, minutes and has since Mount itself, a better place winning streak in both the Cheruiyot twins attended, con- things in the future for Mount posted nine thefts, good I try and been held without a than when she arrived in the 1997 and 1998 seasons. tinuing the tradition of St. track. ▲ enough for the second-highest notice the steal just once in that fall of 1998. ▲ Kinyua was the individual Pat’s here at the Mount. wmh single-game total in Mount tendencies of span and recorded four or jpb

18 Mount Magazine mountsports mountsports Mount Magazine 19 took comfort in the over- was presented with an extraor- “Londoners” Rachel Gaes, C’02 whelming care and support of dinary opportunity to experi- and Margaret Rahaim, C’02 Taking Diversity to an the Irish people. “They were ence a multicultural inter- extremely affectionate and kept change. By shear chance, she asking what they could do,” was jogging past a local church commented Kalas. Amidst all and noticed an advertisement International Level the tragedy and mourning, the for an eight-week course on student travelers were exposed contemporary Christianity and to another culture’s opinion of decided to enroll. “My group lthough the Mount For more than a decade, strong leadership of faculty cooking, sports, local issues, an international catastrophe included young adults, ages 20- a prides itself on pro- Mounties of all majors have par- mentors, an average of 40 to 50 the use of English and the role and left more educated in how 24, from South Africa, moting diversity on campus, the ticipated in semester long pro- students a year are given the of the church in the region. the United States is viewed Vietnam, China, and the U.S., scope of that diversity is not lim- grams abroad in London, chance to immerse themselves Also included in these courses from the outside. “Students as well as native Londoners,” ited to its Emmitsburg home. Dublin and Florence. Under the in another culture, providing far is a survey of regional history. certainly realize that we don’t explained Gaes. “It is this aspect more opportunities than if they Additionally, students plan- work like the rest of the of my semester in London that were simply tourists. ning on traveling to Florence world,” commented Kalas. I am most thankful for.” The Dr. Robert Ducharme of the are required to study the Italian “This ultimately leads to a group met every Wednesday for department of English led the language prior to their depar- more sophisticated and mature a talk led by a guest speaker fol- first semester abroad program ture. sense of oneself.” lowed by discussion and social- to London in 1991 with much The housing arrangements Since the creation of the pro- ization. “I consider my semester success. Since then, professors for the study abroad programs gram, the American Institute of in London to be, by far, the Bob Kalas, Sue Goliber, Mike certainly augment the pro- Foreign Study has worked in highlight of my career as a Towle, and Sr. Patsy gram’s goal of plunging stu- conjunction with the Mount, Mount student.” McDonald are among the dents into the local culture. producing and implementing a Professors and classmates of many who have led groups on Whether it’s staying in family program comparable to the the travelers undoubtedly rec- international excursions. In sponsored homes in Dublin, mission of the Mount. The ognize positive changes in the April, Dr. Steve Whitman of an apartment complex in institute makes all the local students upon their return. the department of history and Florence, or a choice of one of arrangements and offers Most noticeably, travelers are LONDON several students concluded a the two in London, Mount resources and support to the often excited and very eager to semester study in Florence. students are certainly made to group as needed, but essentially show pictures of and discuss The study abroad program feel physically part of the grants the college and students their experiences. “I’ve certainly certainly complements the region’s culture. They are given full autonomy over the curricu- seen significant changes in the Mount’s acclaimed core cur- the satisfaction of adapting to lum and agenda, especially trav- student’s maturity, self-reliance, MOUNTIESMOUNTIES riculum, so much that students an unfamiliar environment el. The Dublin group alone and overall appreciation for are often heard saying they while learning and appreciat- traveled to cities in France, western art and culture,” com- wished they “had paid more ing another ethnicity. Italy, Germany, Scotland, and mented Kalas. “Studying attention in western civiliza- Besides the noted cultural England. On average, the insti- abroad is a wonderful experi- STUDYSTUDY tion class!” The program is and language differences, tute strives to incorporate five ence that should be part of essentially “a transplanted diversity applies to the study or six cities a semester into the every college student’s life.” Mount,” allowing students to abroad program in a less appar- program, but the opportunities With another semester study in another country while ent way. Being exposed to a don’t end there. Every Friday, already planned for the Spring ABROADABROAD still accumulating credits different perspective on students and faculty members of 2003 in London, and the DUBLIN toward a Mount degree. America and its political travel to European destinations possible future addition of a Multidisciplinary in nature, actions and history is certainly of their choice. fourth destination, the foreign the program encourages stu- one of the bedrock principals Last semester, the Dublin study program has certainly dents from all majors to partic- of the program. For the group group was exposed to a variety become an integral part of the ipate and explore their own traveling to Dublin in the fall of Irish culture through these Mount’s curriculum. The discipline in a foreign setting. of ’01, this could not be more excursions. Kilkenny Castle, chance to study abroad within However, there is a set curricu- true. As Americans learned of Galaway, the Aran Islands, and the context of the Mount’s cur- lum of courses students study, the horrific news of the terror- sites containing the ruins of riculum is an opportunity that which supports and enhances ist attacks of September 11th, medieval abbeys and churches will continuously be offered to the overall goals of the program Dr. Bob Kalas and his group of such as Clonmacnois were future students. For many, it is and its specific focus on cultur- Mount travelers found them- among the destinations the an experience like none other al awareness and diversity. selves far from home during a Dublin group toured. They also and a pinnacle moment of Focusing specifically on the life time when support from fami- attended several plays in Dublin. their college experience. ▲ and culture of the region, these ly and friends was much need- While studying abroad in pbm courses cover topics such as ed. However, the group soon London, senior Rachel Gaes FLORENCE

20 Mount Magazine Mount Magazine 21 Christ, the unifying Savior, is these men – who had left a present.” country of wealth to help thou- sands of Vietnamese refugees – Ha decided he also would seek “I believe oan (Abraham) Dang a lifetime of service to God. Ha is a fourth-year the- Abraham’s dream began to there is d ology seminarian, take shape in 1990 when he studying for the Diocese of arrived in the United States, a Allentown, Pennsylvania. The land he describes as: “Great unity in 10th of 12 children, Ha was Freedom.” Determined to be Different Paths. born in Vietnam, prior to the successful in his new life, diversity.” fall of Saigon. Miraculously, his Abraham flourished and gradu- parents and siblings survived ated from an American high the Vietnam War, but there school. “The American culture were obstacles to overcome in is unique because it embraces One Calling. their journey to freedom. not only one culture, but many, Joel Noble Lopez For many years his parents different cultures from around sought a way for his family to the world,” Ha said. He then escape from Vietnam, yet the entered Saint Charles Borremeo third-year theology administering pre-departure consequence of a family being Seminary in Philadelphia, Pa., a student studying for orientations to natives going caught was too great to chance. beginning his path toward the the Diocese of Rockford, abroad for employment, and At 14, Abraham and his 17- priesthood. Later, Abraham Illinois, Joel Noble Lopez’s interviewing candidates. year-old brother adventurously requested to be transeferred to native land of the Philippines is Soon after, Joel came to the escaped Vietnam in a small Mount St. Mary’s. considered the center of United States to visit with his boat with 66 others and landed For Abraham, each challenge Catholicism in Asia – where parents. His intent was to on the shores of the Philippine comes with an achievement to shopping malls host Sunday return to the Philippines and, Islands – where they were be appreciated. More than a Mass … where each day, at 3 eventually, to the seminary, but placed in a refugee camp. “… decade after traveling to the p.m., the Divine Mercy Prayer he learned of the need for a very much like a jail,” recalls United States, he still struggles is broadcast across the nation. Filipino priest in the Rockford Abraham. For almost five years with the English language – and Joel was raised in a typical Diocese. After thoughtful he lived at the camp, singing in fears he always will. But that middle-class household. His prayer and reflection, Joel the choir, attending school, does not stop his determination Four men from four diverse backgrounds … joined together by a parents, along with his brother decided to remain in the and learning English. It was and resolve. He believes the and sister, would recite the United States. “This clearly during this stay that Abraham’s Mount offers an opportunity calling to serve God. Four Mount St. Mary’s seminarians: Rosary each night before bed. showed me that sometimes our life would change as a result of for many cultures to come Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ihemedu from Nigeria, Joel Noble Lopez of Throughout his childhood, his own will and plan does not working with American mis- together. “I ask other seminari- spirit of service and commit- correspond with God’s,” Joel sionary priests. Inspired by ans to appreciate who I am and the Philippines; Rene Mauricio Pulgarin-Zapata from Columbia, ment to God and his people said. “We really need to pray grew through various church hard so we can listen to God and Doan (Abraham) Dang Ha from Vietnam, have found a kinship related functions. Upon grad- better and know His divine in their home away from home. uation from high school and will, so that we will have the seeking a way to repay God for courage to say, ‘Yes Lord, may all his goodness, Lopez realized your will be done in my life.’ ” “The For each, the journey to America was the product of a desire to the ultimate payment would be Joel says being here is a to offer himself totally to God dream come true. preach God’s word, and the knowledge of a need for diversity in – and enter the seminary in the “I came to the United States Church Philippines. not to impose my culture on the priesthood. Their decisions were filled with courage and faith, Three years later, Joel left to anyone, for I believe strongly will always their stories reflect adjustments made in customs and traditions. hold a traditional job. Armed that there is no culture better with a teaching certificate and than another,” reflected Joel. be united.” following his completion of the “Every culture is a gift to one Civil Service Professional another. The skin colors and Examination, he worked for ethnic backgrounds of the peo- three years with the Philippine ple are living and concrete Overseas Employment examples of the universality of Doan Dang Ha Administration (POEA) inter- the Catholic Church. I believe preting psychological tests, that there is unity in diversity if

22 Mount Magazine Mount Magazine 23 what culture I come from. If I mmanuel Ikechukwu “It is a message that permeates That was six years ago. months he attended an ESL During his first assignment appreciate their culture and e Ihemedu is in his first my soul, to the souls of men Emmanuel initially came to (English as a second language) as a CCD teacher in background, they will appreci- year at the Mount seminary, who choose to give their lives the Mount campus as a senior program at the University of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he ate mine.” studying theology for the to God.” in college. At first he felt iso- Tampa. Initially, he struggled quickly learned that the chil- Abraham feels that the Archdiocese of Hartford, After spending several years lated, not quite a college stu- “This with his new language, but dren could not understand increase in the Vietnamese Connecticut. He considers in a seminary in Nigeria, he dent … not yet a member of after a few weeks in a class cre- him. He met with the parents, population in the U.S. himself to be “tri-cultural,” expressed an interest to his the seminary. In time things ated especially for him and one who equally could not under- Catholic Church will only being raised the majority of his spiritual director to live in a improved and he found the country other man, he admits the: stand his English, and told make the church more beauti- life in his native country of community environment. His Mount campus to be a friendly “Holy Spirit helped me pass!” them: “Be holy and they will ful and abundant in the ways Nigeria, followed by a period request was accepted and and welcoming place. needs more During this period, Rene felt learn to be patient with me.” of worship. “The Catholic of time in Buenos Aires, Emmanuel was sent to live Emmanuel credits the semi- frustrated that he couldn’t pray By the end of his assignment, Church is a universal church, Argentina, and now the United with the Marians of the nary for fostering an environ- the Lord’s Prayer when he children were requesting his not specific to any one ethnic, States. Immaculate Conception in ment where each nationality is faith.” attended Mass. But in time, he class and they were indeed nation, and cultural group. She Raised Catholic, he attended Argentina. It was during this represented and included. learned the language and with- learning. is for every ethnic, nation, lan- Mass daily with his parents and year-long period that he found Monthly dinners highlighting in eight months established a At the Mount, programs guage and culture. The church siblings. Emmanuel says that himself questioning his reasons foreign cultures unite the home in Atlanta. Faced with a have been established for the will always be united.” he was called to this lifestyle, for committing his life to God. house and act as an education- choice of seminaries to attend, increasing interest in Hispanic He left the community and al tool for the men to experi- Rene Mauricio he joined the vocations director Ministry, and more and more lived life outside of the semi- ence another culture, even if Pulgarin-Zapata from Atlanta on a trip to the Anglo seminarians are attend- nary for two years – teaching only temporarily. “It is a joy Mount. He recalls the visit ing Hispanic Masses – placing business, English and Spanish for me to see the number of vividly because it was the first the shoe on the other foot. “I in Bun’eos Aires, Aregentina men studying their vocation,” Two years after initiating the be interested. After prayer and time he had seen snow. “It felt realize there are people every- “A message and spending a lot of time in he says. The hope and courage process, Rene entered the sem- reflection he decided: “to come like home when I came here,” where who need me, not just reflection. Alone in a country of these men is infectious,” he inary in Columbia. to the United States because reflects Rene. With a lot of the Hispanic community,” where his culture was barely stated. They may not look like It was also during this time God called.” help and guidance from Fr. stated Rene. “This country that represented, he realized that my family from Nigeria, but that he met a priest from Rene arrived in Tampa, Rhoades, who Rene calls “a needs more faith. It’s exciting the missing element was his they are my family.” Atlanta who explained the Florida, not knowing a word of good, holy man,” he began his to be a part of it.” ▲ permeates vocation and decided to shortage of Hispanic priests in English – and his host family studies. ngp recommit himself to a lifetime America and asked if he would knew no Spanish. For eight But not without obstacles. my soul.” of complete service to God. ene Mauricio Pulgarin- “I realized that you can do r Zapata is a third-year and be anything while serving theology seminarian, studying God. Priests embody all kinds for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, of vocations. In Christ you Georgia. Raised Catholic, he find a doctor – healer, a lawyer says he knew he had a calling to Emmanuel – defender. I knew that this be a priest or missionary most was my calling,” said of his life. Ikechukwu Ihemedu Emmanuel.

24 Mount Magazine Mount Magazine 25 The celebration of campus diversity and cultural awareness erhaps the heart of the difficult task and is a challenge when the peer educators were The multitude of programs is certainly not a difficult task at the Mount. As the visage Mount’s diversity, the from small college campuses to not present for a time last year the center holds in a semester is of the Mount continuously becomes more diverse with each p Center for the floors of the United States due to scheduling conflicts. astounding. From comedy Intercultural Development Congress. The CID believes “We sorely missed the students shows to musical events, incoming class, much pride and satisfaction is taken in all (CID), was created to present that early education is the key. and were overjoyed when they dances to cultural celebrations, ethnic and cultural groups on our campus. This diversity students with an entirely differ- Incoming freshman now par- returned,” explained Munyiri- the center always offers stu- ent way of viewing diversity. ticipate in a mandatory inter- Wilson. dents fun and entertaining is surely celebrated, and without a doubt, an indispensable The center’s mission is clear: to cultural development work- Through their efforts of activities that showcase the promote, foster, affirm, and shop during their orientation helping the underprivileged of diversity of our world. The contributor to the uniqueness and beauty of the Mount. support the diversity of the at which issues involving cam- Frederick County, the peer center strives to celebrate a Mount. An entirely redesigned pus diversity are discussed. educators are not only exposed multitude of ethnic holidays version of the former office of Furthermore, the center to ethnic diversity, but also the throughout the duration of the multicultural affairs, the center boasts a diverse group of volun- broad range of economic diver- year. Most of the programs take celebrates and embraces the teer peer educators that help to sity in the surrounding com- place in the Purcell ethnicities and cultures of all foster diversity outside the class- munity. “Being a volunteer Intercultural Center at which students, not just those of room and into the surrounding peer educator has given me the students can hang out with minority decent, and defini- communities. The program is so opportunity to make a differ- their classmates and enjoy a tively represents the college’s successful, the center for inter- ence in someone’s life,” com- cup of coffee or borrow a commitment to diversity. The cultural development and the mented Louie-Anne Watkins, movie from the extensive video CID reflects the multiple iden- wellness center received a joint C’02, and a senior member of library. tities of the students of the $10,000 grant for the exposition the group. “I have learned a lot In January, the center hosted Mount, their races, genders, of diversity through community about myself through helping a grandiose celebration in nationalities and sexual orien- service. The group travels to the women of the Frederick honor of Dr. Martin Luther tations. Oftentimes, centers for Frederick every other Sunday to Family First Program change King, Jr. with more than 100 multicultural affairs offers sup- assist the Frederick Family First their lives.” Mount community members port and promotion of minori- Program in its endeavor to sup- The center is certainly all participating in the events. ty races, but leave the majority port and empower single minor- encompassing, as it is not lim- With “Martin Luther King for feeling as if they have no cul- ity parents and underprivileged ited to just students. Faculty, the New Millennium” as its ture. The CID strives to break children. staff, administrators and alum- guiding theme, the weeklong down this stigma and truly The ultimate goal of this ni are all included in its celebration incorporated lec- reflect what diversity is all program is to assist these fami- endeavors. Minority alumni tures by distinguished mem- about by providing programs lies in their efforts to better receive “The Mosaic Times,” a bers of the Mount faculty with that foster an appreciation for their economic and personal quarterly publication that dis- performances of song, music, and sharing of all cultures, development. The peer educa- cusses the achievements and and poetry by Mount students, while recognizing and advocat- tors pride themselves on their events of the center. alums, and seminarians. The ing the cultures of our interna- work and influence over the tional and U.S. minority stu- program. They assist in the for- dents. mation of self-esteem work- Additionally, the center shops, provide childcare, and offers a multitude of resources have implemented child and to our U.S. minority and inter- teen support programs. “The national students, so much so, Mount peer educators have the retention rate of minority been wonderful to our families students has notably increased and a tremendous help to our since the center’s founding in program,” commented 1999. Furthermore, there has Rosalind Munyiri-Wilson of been a considerable increase in the Frederick Families First minorities assuming leadership program. “The collaboration Center for Intercultural Development roles. Currently, more than between the Mount and our one-third of the Mount’s resi- program has been wonderful- dence life staff are of minority our children and teens have descent. Indisputably, these truly bonded with the peer Embracing the Cultures increases can also be directly educators and look forward to attributed to the support and seeing and interacting with guidance offered by the center. them.” Munyiri- Wilson fur- Abu the Musical Wizard conducted Opening students eyes to ther explained that the pro- a flute making workshop in Purcell. of All Mount Students campus diversity can often be a gram actually lost numbers

26 Mount Magazine Mount Magazine 27 CID also welcomed visitors King. Among those invited to co-curricular activities. He cur- Conway established the from off campus to offer their speak were local African rently serves as the faculty Florence and London study Welcoming the Stranger insights into the life of Dr. American historians Lord director of curriculum pro- abroad programs. She is well Nikkens, William Lee, and grams and research for the cen- known for her interaction and George Dredden as well as the ter and has conducted much sincere appreciation and admi- Mount St. “Welcoming the Stranger grant seminarians, renowned Artistic Director of research in the area of campus ration for the Mount’s commu- as Mary’s College Among Us” addresses this issue, whom I consider mountxtra the African American Drama diversity including a Campus nity of international students. and Seminary enters the twen- and the larger challenges facing a true blessing Company of San Francisco, Climate Assessment. “Mount As the Mount prepares for its ty-first century, it stands as an a very diverse Catholic Church. to us and to ■ In its short three years, Phillip Walker. The week cer- St. Mary’s College has a duty to bicentennial celebration, it is institution of higher education The all-encompassing docu- the American the CID has sponsored tainly left the students of the educate students to live in a quite evident that cultural and in a more diverse America than ment combines praise and crit- Catholic numerous programs. Mount enriched with apprecia- diverse world and the CID is ethnic diversity have taken their ever before. With growing icism for the recent efforts of Church.” Some examples of past tion and admiration for the life part of the institutional frame- prominent places in what minority populations in both the church to welcome these The welcom- programs include: and work of one of our nation’s work making that happen,” President Houston calls “this the college and seminary, the groups, while offering goals to ing of diverse greatest advocates of diversity. reflected Malone. “By combin- old house.” “During my four Mount is graced with students be set and strategies to reach traditions and Hispanic Heritage Month Diverse in its own right, the ing the academic and student years at the Mount, I’ve learned and seminarians of all back- them. “At present our U.S. languages is leadership of the center com- life sides of the campus, we more about myself through grounds and cultures. Conference of Catholic also quite evi- Martin Luther King, Jr. bines familiar faculty faces and hope to increase our ability to being exposed to other cul- Likewise the Church as a whole Bishops is conducting work- dent in semi- Celebration a dedicated administrative make all of us- students, facul- tures,” commented Senior has recently seen an immense shops around the country in nary pro- director. Paulett McIntosh, ty, staff, administrators, and Class President Maria rise in diversity within parishes. support of this document, so grams. In Women’s History Month assistant dean of students and alumni- see diversity as a bene- Berberabe. “Not only has the This growth can be noted from full of meaning to us now,” their report, director of intercultural devel- fit, something to be developed Mount faculty educated me as a the pews of churches across the commented His Eminence, the U.S. Catholic Black History Month opment, has devoted her life’s and nurtured, as a valuable student, they’ve taught me to country, to the classrooms of William Cardinal Keeler, Bishops urge the formation of mission to fostering an inspira- contribution to our education become more aware of the colleges and seminaries such as Archbishop of Baltimore, masses and programs at which South African Drama tional environment of diversity and working lives.” diversity that surrounds all of the Mount. In an attempt to Chancellor of the Seminary, immigrant parishioners can ment by encouraging a univer- Troupe for students. A native of The center is also very fortu- us.” encourage the welcoming of and ex officio member of the practice their faith in native sal appreciation for and a broad Jamaica, McIntosh is well nate to have one of the Mount’s The Mount has certainly been this new population, the U.S. Mount’s Board of Trustees. tongues. The Hispanic ministry understanding of all cultures. Intercultural Internship known on campus for her most diverse professors, Dr. blessed with a diverse popula- Catholic Bishops issued a state- “Last Thursday at the work- program in the seminary builds “We ought to be open to many Fair charismatic and sincere charac- Trudy Conway, professor of tion, which continues to devel- ment in November 2000, enti- shop in the Baltimore area, I on this recommendation by not peoples in the hope that we ter. She is a friend to many philosophy and department op and evolve with each passing tled “Welcoming the Stranger was happy to see the major only encouraging seminarians of might understand more deeply Contemporary Indian Mount students and readily chair, serving as the interna- year. The center for intercultural Among Us.” offices of the Archdiocese rep- non-Hispanic decent to be pro- the wonder and richness of Dance available when they want to tional student advisor. Conway development certainly stands as From the earliest Catholic resented as we tried to work ficient in Spanish, but to learn human life,” commented chat or even just hang out. Her is certainly no stranger to a testament to the future of settlements in the original thir- together to make sure we are a the customs and traditions of Professor of Theology, Dr. Native American dedication to campus diversity diverse environments. Prior to diversity at the Mount: ethnicity teen colonies to the Western welcoming community of the Hispanic culture. “I am very David McCarthy. “This won- Pow-Wows is clear, and she truly embodies joining the Mount faculty in represented and celebrated, ideas European emigration of the faith.” impressed that so many of our der is one of the goals of our the goals and ideals of the 1979, she studied in Vienna as shared and taught and traditions early twentieth century, the The Mount has certainly seminarians already recognize liberal arts education.” Small Group Discussions Mount’s mission. “Diversity is an undergraduate student and solidified for future students American Catholic Church has taken steps that strongly reflect the great need for multicultural- As it prepares for its bicen- central to education,” reflected later taught at an Iranian uni- of the Mount. ▲ always been a church of immi- the encouragements of the U.S. ism and bilingualism in the tennial celebration, the Mount Literary Presentations McIntosh. “As an institution of versity. As associate dean of pbm grants. More recently, the Catholic Bishops in both the Church and are preparing to has certainly set a precedent for higher learning, it is imperative undergraduate studies, American Catholic Church has college and seminary. Boasting serve God’s people in their dio- increasing diversity on campus- Chinese Dragon Dance that we continue to create experienced a tremendous its most diverse group of semi- ceses by studying Spanish and es of small Catholic colleges opportunities for learning and influx of groups from regions narians in its history, Mount St. taking courses in Hispanic cul- and seminaries. Much like the Cultural Art Exhibits interacting across communities Diversity Peer Educators at the such as Latin America, the Mary’s Seminary is striving to ture.” Catholic Church, our college Frederick Family First Agency. of diverse cultural groups both Caribbean, Asia, the Pacific educate the priests of tomorrow Likewise, the college certain- and seminary were founded by Reggae Concerts in curricular programs and Islands, the Middle East, to work and function in very ly “welcomes the stranger” and immigrants, and this portion of outside the classroom.” Africa, Eastern Europe, and the diverse parishes. “As priests we has come a long way since grad- our heritage certainly has not Comedy Shows Also included in the leader- former nations of Yugoslavia must be ready and willing to uating its first minority stu- been forgotten. One of the ship of the center for intercul- and the Soviet Union. Many of serve all those who are entrust- dent, John Williams, in 1965. bedrock goals of the Board of Cultural Plays tural development is Professor these immigrants bring with ed to our pastoral care, includ- The extensive center for inter- Trustees is to increase campus of Sociology and Department them their own traditions and ing those of diverse back- cultural development not only diversity and the recruitment of Persian Night Chair, Marty Malone. Since his practices and seek parishes in grounds and those who speak celebrates the diversity of our U.S. minority and internation- arrival at the Mount in 1985, which they can preserve these different languages,” comment- campus, but offers U.S. minor- al students. Undoubtedly, this Jazz Concerts Malone has been a strong aspects of their cultural identity ed Fr. Kevin Rhoades, vice pres- ity and international students a will result in a more diverse advocate of campus diversity, here in the United States. Yet, ident and rector of the semi- place to feel at home and proud community of learning where Multicultural Lectures urging faculty and administra- many find parishes heavily in nary. “All one needs to do is of their ethnicity. Inside the are cultures are welcomed and tion to celebrate the Mount’s favor of “old world” immigrant look at our seminary student classroom, the Mount’s highly celebrated. ▲ Ski Trips ethnic and cultural differences, populations, such as Italian, body to see the diversity of cul- acclaimed core curriculum par- pbm both in the classroom and in Irish, and German. tures and the presence of immi- allels the U.S. Bishops’ state-

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Mandy L. McAteer, C’03 passes the “Igniting the Spark” Celebration “spark” to a table of guests.

The Most Rev. Harry J. Flynn, D.D., S’60, Archbishop of Saint Paul - Minneapolis

President George Frank DeLuca, C’68, emcee and Houston is presented a vice president of institutional gold mediallion. advancement.

ount St. Mary’s College and Seminary welcomed Guests stroll from Mass to the brand new m more than 400 individuals to celebrate the comple- Patriot Hall. tion of the Connections Campaign on April 20, 2002. The cam- paign was indeed a success, raising $37.9 million over five years—making it the paramount fundraising effort in the school’s nearly 200-year history. The evening began with Mass in the Immaculate Conception Chapel celebrated by the Most Rev. Harry J. Flynn, and con- cluded with a black-tie gala event recognizing leading campaign donors. Devoted alumni, faculty, administrators and students Board of Trustees Chair, participated in a ceremony that reflected how campaign contri- John Walsh “ignites the butions “ignited the spark” for a promising Mount future. ▲ spark” to begin the pbm evening’s program.

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■ Patriot Hall stands as one of the most striking tributes to the success of the Connections Campaign. The result of a generous gift from the Class of 1968, the hall boasts impressive moun- tainside views, state-of-the-art audio/visual technology, vaulted atrium and food court style dining. The combined seating of both college and seminary dining rooms tops around 800. The “Igniting the Spark” celebration was the facilities’ inaugural event with an anticipated dedication slated for fall of 2002. Luke Spannagel, Ashante M. S’03 Bratcher, C’03

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studying to become a registered Ellsworth, C’90. Amy & Fred Beth Jowdy, C’93, has been 1970s investment advisor and char- also have a three-year-old accepted into the doctorate baltimorechapter tered financial consultant. centralpachapter daughter, Amelia Catherine. program in sports management Peter (“Hugger”) Wilson, Diehl’s youngest son, Jason, at the University of ■ The Baltimore Chapter held an after-work happy hour C’71, is currently serving as graduated from the Mount in ■ On Wednesday, May 8, the Central Pa Chapter hosted a Scott Linzey, C'90, and Massachusetts-Amherst. at Little Havana, Baltimore, Md., on February 21. Rob regional vice president for sales 2001. “Meet the Presidents” reception at Gingerbread Man Kathleen Sheridan Linzey, Weed, C’93, coordinated the event with the help of Dave at Metropolitan Trucking, Inc., Riverside in Wormleysburg, Pa. C'90, welcomed their second Tom Taylor, C’93, and his Gabor, C’90. Gabor also arranged a Mount “Afternoon at in Paterson, N.J. He also is the Thomas Harrington, C’78, is President George Houston welcomed Harrisburg area set of twins, Emma Catherine wife, Amy, welcomed a daugh- the Theater” on April 27. This year’s event was at the father of Wendy, C’00, and serving as special agent in charge alumni to this annual spring event, and was joined by Phil and Jack William on ter, Emerson “Emma” Mechanic Theater in Baltimore, featuring the off- Laura, C’02. of the F.B.I.’s Philadelphia McGlade, C’70, director of alumni relations, and Anne November 2, 2001. Katherine, on February 5, Broadway production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Division. Harrington is tem- Sluck, C’97, assistant director of alumni relations. 2002. Bob Wassman, C’72, is retiring porarily heading the division as a John Ford, C’84, coordinated the event for the chapter. Robert P. Hill, II, C’92, mar- this year after 30 years of teach- search is conducted for a new ried Chulsey Landry on Lisa Davis, C’94, and her hus- Dr. Edward Palank, C’67, was ing in Montgomery County office chief. October 6, 2001. Mount grad- band, Rodney, celebrated the 1930s featured in the January- Public Schools. After his uates in attendance included: birth of their daughter, Celina February issue of The Physician retirement from the school sys- in Man. Xlibris Corporation was followed by a reception at Jeff Hall, C’92, Dexter Nutall, Rose, on January 28, 2001. Several members of the Class of Executive, in an article high- tem, he will be a reading will publish the book. the Marriott, University of C’91, and Cliff Warren, C’90. 1935 met recently for lunch at lighting his unique career as a teacher at Washington Jesuit 1980s Maryland. Mountaineers in Christopher Heagy, C’96, was the Algonquin Hotel in New doctor and golf enthusiast. A Academy, which opens in Rev. Patrick Smith, C’85, was attendance from the Class of Michele (Pinto) Case, C’93, recently honored by the York City. Frank O’Brien, cardiologist and golfer, Palank September 2002. He will have Robinson (R.J.) Binau, C’80, the celebrant at the Mount’s 1988 included: Joe Ferlise, and her husband, Joel, cele- Maryland-Delaware-D.C. John Barry and their families authored The Golf Doc, a book the opportunity to work with has accepted a position with College Mass on January 20, Willis Gunther Ferlise, brated the birth of their daugh- Press Association. Heagy met with Msgr. Joseph K. Parks that celebrates golf as an disadvantaged students with the State of Wisconsin’s 2002, observing the birthday Tracey (DiGiovanni) Coleman, ter, Emily Catherine, on received an award from the to catch up and share recollec- opportunity to improve the high academic potential in the Department of Administration, of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (bridesmaid), Joe Diventi. October 23, 2001. Association for his May 24, tions of their days at the health of the heart. Palank cur- Washington, D.C., area. Bob’s Division of Executive Budget Rev. Smith serves as pastor at Others in attendance included: 2001, story “Seniors in Spring: Mount. The attendees report- rently serves as president of daughter, Jennifer, is currently and Finance. He and his fami- St. Teresa of Avila Church in Jennifer Gibbons, C’89 (brides- ed that they are looking for- Edward A. Palank, MD, Inc., finishing her sophomore year ly previously lived in the Washington, D.C. maid), Patrick McAuliffe, Jr., ward to their 70th class as a cardiologist at Southwest at the Mount. Annapolis, Md., area. C’80, Mary and John Kane, reunion in 2005! Florida Heart Group in Patricia (Wig) Holden, C’85, C’84, Loretta Kane, C’89, Tom delawarechapter Naples, Fla., as a moderator on Jack Suchy, C’73, is serving as a Susan O’Malley, C’83, presi- and Gregory Holden, C’85, Whelan, C’80, Joseph the Golf Channel, as a medical police captain with the City of dent of the Washington welcomed their second child, Horning, Jr., C’53, and ■ The Delaware Chapter hosted a tailgate party at adviser for Golf Digest, as a Norwalk, Conn., department Wizards, is currently serving Alexander Mark, in August Charles O’Donnell, C’56. The Winterthur’s annual Point-to-Point Race on Sunday, May 1950s teaching fellow and board of police service. He is the as a visiting course instructor 2000. Patricia is now associat- couple followed their celebra- 5. Alumni came together on the Winterthur estate grounds member at ACPE, and as a command officer in charge of at Georgetown University. ed with Post & Schell, in tion with a honeymoon in to enjoy a beautiful sunny day, exciting horse races, people Bob Musser, C’55, has retired consultant to Medtronic- approximately 130 uniformed O’Malley will share her expert- Philadelphia, Pa., where she Cancun, Mexico, and now watching and good company! following a 45-year career in Physio Control. police officers. Jack led a group ise this semester in sports mar- practices law as part of their reside in Olney, Md. labor relations. He and his of 15 officers from Norwalk to keting. Her success in the professional liability group. wife, Carolyn, now reside in Mike Schorn, C’68, was elect- New York City just hours after sports business has been widely Gregory is a chemist who Canadian Lakes, Mich. ed as vice president of the city the September 11th tragedy. reported, and 2002 will mark works as the operations council for the city of Reading, The group assisted the NYPD her 13th season at the helm of manager at EPR Industries. 1990s Pa. Council members selected for 24 hours and received the the business operations of Schorn for this position in “WTC” pin to wear on their Washington Sports and Kimberly (Schultze) Wong, Several Mounties were in 1960s January 2002. uniforms as a thankful gesture Entertainment. C’86, and her husband, attendance at the baptism of for their assistance. Jack and Martin, would like to Lyla Hart Kline, daughter of Dr. Frank Delmonico, C’66, Paul D’Amato, C’69, was his wife, Liz, have two chil- Karla Green Nabors, C’84, is announce the birth of their Amy Gregg Kline, C’90, and was recently a guest on ABC’s elected to the New Jersey State dren, and reside in Wilton, now employed at Montgomery daughter, Melissa Anne, on her husband, Fred. The Rev. “Nightline.” He was dis- Assembly for the Second Conn. College in Rockville, Md., in December 18, 2001. She joins Rick Hilgartner, C’90, per- cussing ethical questions relat- District (Atlantic County) in developmental education. brothers, Sean and Patrick. formed the ceremony on the ed to transplants and the sale of November 2001. Prior to his Roger Diehl, C’77, is Feast of the Epiphany. In (L-R): Marian Giorgi, C’85, Joe Giorgi, C’85, Jack human organs. Dr. Delmonico service in the State Assembly, employed as a premier agent at Christopher Schiavo, C’84, is Theresa McAuliffe, C’88, mar- attendance were: Christine Graham, C’57, Kara Nolte, C’91, Anne Sluck, C’97, assis- is employed at Harvard D’Amato was mayor of Prudential Financial, and publishing a book this summer ried Stephen Barczy, Jr., on Tamberino Huber, (godmoth- tant director of alumni relations, Ellen Callahan, C’81, Medical School and resides in Linwood, N.J., from 2000-02. recently completed studies to about philosophy, titled, The September 8, 2001. The wed- er), C’93, Susan Kline, (aunt), Harry Benjamin, C’98, Pat McGinn, C’98 and Kevin Wellesley, Mass., with his wife, become a certified long term Shepherd and the Knucklehead – ding took place at St. Patrick’s C’89, Edwin Gregg, (grandfa- Foley, C’85. Janice. care specialist. He is now Where We Celebrate the Duality Church in Rockville, Md., and ther), C’66, and Mary

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comed a daughter, Emma a post-doctoral research posi- Rose, on November 21, 2001. tion at Johns Hopkins ladymountaineers Nick D’Alessio, C’01 University in the biomedical floridachapter Dana M. Pirone, C’97, recent- engineering department. ■ 1982 Women’s Basketball Team Returns: Rev. Carl J. Fives Alumni ly earned her Ph.D in Tumor ■ On Tuesday, February 26, 2002, the Florida Chapter Biology from Georgetown Steven Reynolds, MBA ’97, hosted a “Meet the President” reception at The Westin On February 2, 2002, the National Alumni Association University. Dana has accepted has been promoted to senior Cypress Creek in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. President George R. honored the 1982 Lady Mountaineer basketball team. Scholarship Recipient Houston, George Gelles, C’64, national alumni vice presi- Players, coaches and staff were reunited to commemorate the dent, and Phil McGlade, C’70, director of alumni relations, 20th anniversary of their exciting and memorable trip to the unzio (Nick) D’Alessio, were on hand to greet Florida alumni and discuss ongoing NCAA Division II Women’s Final Four Tournament in n C’01, is a Mount grad- upcomingevents projects at the college. Ray Asmar, C’78, chapter president, Springfield, Mass. A reception and dinner was held at the uate and alumni scholar with a coordinated this year’s event. President Houston’s residence to commemorate their return very promising future in acade- ■ Delaware Beach Party for the anniversary. mia. D’Alessio is presently at An Alumni Beach Picnic is being planned for August 10, Yale University Divinity School, 2002, and our alumni representatives in the area are now associate at Smith Elliott C'94, Mike Baynes & Mark where he is completing his first seeking out interested participants and co-planners. The Kearns & Company, LLC, Heimerl, both C'97 and Jason year of studies in a two-year picnic will be held at Cape Henlopen State Park in Certified Public Accountants, Polun, C'96. program in philosophical theol- Rehoboth Beach, Del. To inquire about the beach picnic in Hagerstown, Md. Other Mounties in atten- ogy. His academic interests are or add your name and address to the list of alumni in the dance included: Jen (Dowd) largely interdisciplinary, focused Delaware Seashore area, please forward your contact Sarah Thompson, C'97, and Lynch, Kristin Supik, Morgane on the intersections of philoso- information to the following alumni representatives: Dr. Todd Cunningham, C'96, Swift, Carolyn (Palme) Perkins, phy, theology, and music. His Frank Merolla, C’63, at (302) 644-0813, or Don Quinn, were married on December 14, Todd Perkins, Deanna Czech, long-range goal is to earn a C’61, at [email protected] 2001 at Sts. Philip & James Scott Szleiga, Helen (Haenn) Ph.D and teach at the Church in Baltimore, Md. Davidson, Kim Hartman, Jim college/university level. ■ Dragon Boat Races Bridesmaids included: Aimie Hughes, Chris Zaneski, Megan D’Alessio’s work is focused on On September 14, 2002, the Mount will be competing (Thompson) Zinzi, Christy Dyer, Erin (Kelly) Sipes, Mike the historical periods of the in the annual Catholic Charities Dragon Boat Race at the (Dougherty) Raftovich, Post, all C'97, Chris Sipes, Joe Middle Ages and the 19th and offer answers to questions that Inner Harbor in Baltimore. Md. The Mount will join 39 Alejandra (Chili) Matus- Verch, Tara (Smith) Verch, Front row (L-R): Shari Delaney, C'95, Susie Rowlyk 20th centuries. His interest in continue to loom over scholars other teams made up of local businesses and community Aguirre & and Kerry Mike Soistman, Becky (Mann) Beccaria, C'95, Vera Feldbusch, C'00, Diane Deegan Bittle, musical history is centered with- in the Western tradition: ques- organizations, each sponsoring a Catholic Charities pro- (O'Connell) Kelly, all C'97. Polun, all C'96, Colin Ward, C'79 and Beth Jowdy, C'93. Back row (L-R): Dr. Carol in Britain, including the 16th tions of identity, knowledge, the gram. The Baltimore Chapter is now actively recruiting Groomsmen included: Mike C'94, Chad Wollenweber, Hinds, Lynne Phelan Robinson, C'79, Susan Janowiak, and 17th centuries and early value of artistic expression, and alumni and friends to participate in this exciting event. Zinzi & Justin Polun, both C'93, Hollie Edwards and C'81, Denise Kenney, C'79, Meghan Gardiner, C'99, Kia 20th century work of Ralph the force of religious beliefs in Training will begin in July. To join the Mount’s Dragon Williams, C'01, Deanna Butters, C'01, Mary Lawrence Vaughan Williams. Yale’s pro- culture. He feels that one of the Boat Race team, contact Dave Gabor, C’90, at (410) 879- Melvin, C'84, Kelly Roche Hughes, C'82, Becky Lovett, gram provides an environment greatest challenges he faces is 2322. C'81, Amy Hart, former trainer and George Gelles, C'64, where his interests and course that of being true to oneself and nymetrochapter national alumni vice president. work can dovetail. He has been living up to beliefs and convic- ■ Orioles Bull Pen Party able to combine his research in tions, and notes that the most The Tenth Annual Orioles Bull Pen Party, sponsored by ■ On Thursday, March 14, 2002, Mount alumni joined different areas to paint a broad- inspiring, challenging and also the National Alumni Association, will be held on Saturday, the families and friends of graduates lost in the September Johnnies Talk Their Way Out ly employed at Morgan Stanley er cultural overview including disturbing tales in human histo- September 21, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. The game will be 11th tragedy. A Mass of Remembrance, celebrated by Msgr. of College,” which was fea- in Baltimore, Md. geographical, musical, and his- ry are usually rooted in people against the Boston Red Sox and starts at 7:05 p.m. The Joseph K. Parks, C'35, was held at the Church of St. tured in Bay Weekly. The torical elements. and cultures trying to achieve Bull Pen Party and Game is open to Mount alumni, par- Francis of Assisi, and was followed by a reception at honor was awarded on March Kevin Murphy, C’97, has The education and interdisci- that goal. ents, students and families. The cost per person is $28, O'Reilly's Pub. Almost 70 alumni, family and community 1, 2002, at the Press announced his engagement to plinary exposure that D’Alessio D’Alessio offered a quote which includes food and beer at the Bull Pen Party, a Bull members were in attendance, sharing memories, paying Association’s Editorial Colleen McMahon. Their received at the Mount offered from philosopher David Hume Pen pass, and a game ticket. Reservation deadline is July 1, their respects and learning more about the Mount's efforts Conference in Washington, wedding will take place on him unique guidance for the to express his view: “Be a 2002. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at to memorialize the alumni who were lost. D.C. November 9, 2002, in academic challenges ahead. He philosopher, but amidst all your (301) 447-5362. In his homily, Msgr. Parks thanked the Mount commu- Lancaster, Pa. Kevin is a senior explained that as an undergrad- philosophy still be a person.” nity for its presence and support during this difficult time, Catherine Finnerty, C’97, accountant at KPMG, and uate, he learned to “think in To this quote, he added, and reminded the participants that Mary, the college's recently announced her resides in Narberth, Pa. terms of broader questions; to “Substitute whatever you will namesake, is also known as the Queen of Peace—a fitting engagement to Victor Cretella. see the whole without losing for ‘philosophy,’ and I still think inspiration for Mounties in a time of grieving, war and An April 13, 2002, wedding is Amy (Whelan) Neely, C’97, sight of the particulars.” In his old Hume’s right!” ▲ uncertainty. planned. Catherine is current- and her husband, Brian, wel- new course work, he attempts to ahs

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■ On Thursday, April 25, a Spring Social was held at ■ Men’s Lacrosse Coach honored by the National Alumni Jennifer’s Restaurant in Frederick, Md. Thirty Mount Association alumni from the Penn-Mar area were joined by Denny Doyle, C’63, national alumni president, Phil McGlade, The Mount’s Men’s Lacrosse Coach, Tom Gravante, was C’70, director of alumni relations, and David Karn, C’97, honored by the National Alumni Association for his exem- assistant director of the Mount MBA program. The pro- plary personal courage, and for leading the team to the 2001 prietor of Jennifer’s Restaurant, Jennifer Dougherty, C’83, MAAC Championship. Gravante, who successfully under- recently won the Frederick mayoral election. went cancer treatment in 2001 while coaching his victorious team, was presented with a plaque during half time at a basketball game on January 16. Allyson Dennis, both C'98. Fr. Eric Hohman. Melissa recently Tom Mullelly, C'74, presided. received her JD from Dickinson Sarah and Todd now reside in School of Law, and is now Glyndon, Md. employed at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell in Wilmington, Melissa DiVincenzo, C’98, has De. An October 2002 wedding announced her engagement to is being planned. bishopbegley

■ The Most Reverend Michael J. Begley, Bishop of Charlotte, passed away on February 9 in High Point, NC, at the age of 92. (L-R): George Houston, Mount president; Denny Doyle, C’63, national alumni president; Tom Gravante; Nicole Bishop Begley was a graduate of both Mount St. Mary’s Gravante; George Gelles, C’64, national alumni vice College and Seminary, receiving his degrees in 1930 and president. 1934, respectively. Born March 12, 1909 in Mattineague, Ma, Bishop Begley was first ordained in the Diocese of Raleigh on May 26, 1934. Jimi Thoelen, C’98, He was appointed as first Bishop of Charlotte by Pope Paul VI announced his engagement to 2001 in 1971, and ordained on January 12, 1972. He served as Tanya Santomarco. The wed- Bishop of Charlotte for 12 years, retiring in 1984. While in the ding took place on April 13, Katie Hopkins C’01 and Diocese of Raleigh, he served 2002 at St. Gabriel’s Church in Michael Marino of Baltimore, at St. Mary in Wilmington, Saddle River, N.J. Md. recently announced their Immaculate Conception in engagement on January 13, Carolina Beach and St. 2002. The happy couple has set Therese in Wrightsville an April 26, 2003 wedding date. Beach. Begley was also super- 2000 intendent of the Catholic Kate Stattel, C’01, is one of 24 Orphanage at Nazareth from Megan Williams, C’00, recently secondary school teachers cho- 1952 to 1955. married Christofer Doll. The sen for the NEH Summer A funeral Mass was held marriage took place in the Institute for School Teachers. at St. Gabriel’s Church in Chapel of the Immaculate The Institute is held at the Charlotte on February 15, Conception, with Fr. Jerry College of Notre Dame in 2002, followed by burial at Francik as celebrant. The couple Baltimore, Md., and hosts Belmont Abbey. honeymooned in Ireland and teachers of Latin in middle and now reside in Thurmont, Md. secondary schools. ▲

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