Reflections froll} the President

Spring 1984, Volume 2, Number 2 3 Reflections from the President The debate between the Democratic Presidential hopefuls which took place on the Emmanuel Editor: Jann Doherty 4 Emmanuel Hosts Historic Debate campus early in 1984, brought considerable Contributing Writers: Paula McCabe '73, on Women's Issues aUention to the College. Since then, reporters, Joan Norris, Jackie Remlinger alumnae and community members have asked Class Notes Editor: 7 Forum Fever: why the College ag;reed to sponsor an event of A Student Perspective Anne Torpey Ockerbloom '51 this type. In the interview below, Sister Janet by Mary Beth Thomas '84 Administrative Staff: Mary Santoro Eisner, SND, President of Emmanuel, describes why the College hosted the forum and explores Design Consultant: WGBH Design 8 1984 Veepstakes: The Contest for the basic beliefs behind the decision. Second Place Editorial Advisory Board: by Marie D. Natoli, PhD Paula Carroll '72 Quarterly: Why did Emmanuel College Betty Farrell, Asst. Professor of Sociology IO A Threatened Resource: host a debate between the 1984 Democratic Mary Sweeney Fitzgerald '48 Leadership and Catholic Women's presidential candidates on February 3? Marie Campagna Franklin '75 Colleges by Abigail McCarthy Ann Marie Hughes Harrington '52 Sister J anet: The College hosted this Margaret Campbell Hill '72 12 Profiles: Mary Eva Candon '72, debate among the presidential candidates Carol Weiler Krems, Asst. to the President Carol Gorman McA'Nulty '50, for two major reasons: to inform our Maureen Keating McCaffrey '61 , Margaret McKenna '67, students and the general public about the Director of Alumnae Affairs June Kelleher Tomaiolo '67 issues of the day and to encourage Em­ Marie Bazzinotti Nicholaides '76 manuel women - and all women - to take Elaine L. Ricci '74 17 On Campus an active role in public and community Jennifer Nicosia-Rusin '73 life. Women have been 'missing in action' Nancy Sandman, Director of Development 19 Class Notes too long in leadership roles. It is clear in Church teachings that we 23 In Memoriam Published four times a year: are called to take responsibility for what Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter happens in society. We need to combine efforts to attack the social sins of hunger Department of Public Relations and war, and reach out to create a more Directory Emmanuel College Alumnae human life for all in this world. NeW b\ica- 400 The Fenway d since the pu Education empowers people, giving Boston, Massachusetts 02115 have passe . ry and them the ideas and skills necessary to bring four years \ st alumnae direct? formation about change. The debate gave us all a Third Class postage paid at tion of the a. me much of the!O \t the Co\- chance to listen to each candidate present uring that tI d' d As a resu , d Boston, Massachusetts 02115 d ut ate . pdate views on current issues, leaving each of us has beCOme 0 \an for an u hed- ning to assess individually which leader might © 1984 Emmanuel College \eg.e .has b:~nafumn~e direr~r~f ~~8!) . move us closer to human rights,justice and edition 0 . . On In the a . com- world peace. d for pubhcatl . pubhshlng Photog;raphs: u\e ar d C Harns neW The Bern as p' ubhsher of t~\e a\\ of the Patrice Flesch: page 3, top right, e\ecte d d mpl e Q: What is the College'S relationship to bottom left and middle; 4, bottom pany, s wi\\ collect an co. the pubhca- Women in Politics '84, the group which right; 5, top left, right middle and directory: be included In . s of the produced the debate? informatIOn to h subsequent ISSU; d tC bottom: 6, middle left, top right; 7, tion. Please wa 1 for more detal e top right, bottom left and middle; 9; "el nuarter Y SJ: Women in Politics was formed by an Emrnan "" . ~ 16; 17 ; 18 information. active group of women to undertake a Michael Lutch: 3, middle right; 4, top year-long voter education and registration right and left, bottom left and middle; 5, drive in Massachusetts. During that time­ top middle, bottom left; 6, top left; 7, until the election in November, the College bottom right has offered Women in Politics a home in Jann Doherty: 7, top left; 13; 15 the form of office space and support. The Randy Goodman: 3, top left; 6, bottom group's commitment to education and right Stephen Frank: 6, middle top action among women parallels that of the goals are to work towards peace,justice just personal advancement that matters, College. and equal rights for all people, we need to but the advancement of others as well. It is be active where those ends are either for­ a new model, a combination of personal Q: Does Emmanuel plan to continue ef­ warded or foiled . growth and achievement that also em­ forts in this area? braces service to others and to society. Q: What other projects might Emmanuel SJ: Emmanuel will continue to sponsor undertake in the future? forums in which political leaders running for office can present their ideas and SJ: There are many, but one we are now programs. We may, for instance, pursue considering is a series of programs which an exchange between the Democratic and focus on women in leadership positions. Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate We are not talking about how-to courses, in the fall. And there will be many other which explain how to achieve positions of opportunities to air the views oflocal, state power - I think women already know how and national candidates in the years ahead. to do that- but programs which focus on how to make a difference, once in such a Sister Janet Eisner, SND Q: Why have you selected the political position. arena to encourage women to be active in When we say that women can make a public life? difference in society, we are talking about women who, though they may participate SJ: There is a g reat deal of power wielded in a competitive model, direct their efforts in politics. Decisions are made every day by toward a process which will build com­ elected officials which have great impact on munity. In working towards a goal, it is not individuals here in the United States and upon those all around the world. I four

Trustee Ann Wood Kelly (left) and Democratic Presidential Candidates Forum at Emmanuel College Maryalice O 'Hearn '65

(left to right) Sally Rizzo, Chair of Voter Registration Committee (WIP) and Chair, Mass. Women's Political Caucus; Thomas Goodgame, Vice President and General Manager of WBZ-TV; and Sister Janet Eisner, SND

(left to right) Pat McSweeney '51, Marge Attending the pre-Forum reception: (left McNicholas, and Mary Lou Mahoney to right) Sister Ann Rachel Sharry, SND, Hegarty '57 Kerry Moynihan '85, and Deanne Jolley '86

3 Emmanuel Hosts Historic Debate on Women's Issues

It began with a single telephone call sonal staff, were roped off, and lounges T he panelists who would question the between two women - College President equipped with closed circuit television candidates arrived in the afternoon, meet­ Sister Janet Eisner, SND, and Emmanuel swelled to overflowing with more than 400 ing behind closed doors to sharpen their Trustee and graduate Margaret McKenna members of the press from all over the queries. Ellen Goodman, nationally syndi­ '67. United States and Europe. cated columnist for the Boston Globe, was But by the night of February 3, when the The 500 seats in the gymnasium had joined by Eileen Shanahan, senior assistant six Democratic presidential candidates been eyed for weeks by many who wanted managing editor for the Pittsburgh Post­ converged on campus for a debate pro­ to be in the midst of the action. Among the Gazette, and Carole Simpson, general duced by McKenna's group, Women In lucky ticket holders were Emmanuel stu­ assignment reporter for ABC News in Politics '84, there were literally thousands dents and alumnae, College trustees, state Washington, D.C. of people involved. and local officials, selected reporters and During the final hour before the debate WBZ Television of Boston, airing the photographers drawn from a pool, staff began, Emmanuel students and a lu~n ae gO-minute debate live as a public service, members traveling with the six candidates, took stations as ticket takers, ushers, and transformed the gymnasium in Marian and representatives from WBZ, Women in press-room aides. Secret Service men and Hall into a television studio. Holding Politics, and more than 200 women's women patrolled the halls and campus rooms, one for each candidate and his per- organizations in the Commonwealth. walkways, distinguished only by ~heir intent faces. The audience arrived. The television

Five of the candidates pose for photographs after the debate The "Press Room"

(left to right) Nancy Sandman, Director Alumnae Nancy Novelline '73 and Peggy Ellen Goodman, syndicated columnist of Development; Bonnie Brock, Director Connors '73 talk with Senator Ernest F. for the Boston Globe and member of the of Conferences; and Eileen Foley, Hollings panel of journalists Director of Residence

4 crew ran final tests on equipment. Liz and up on the stage for the 90-minute tion of funds to recently cut federal Walker, co-anchor of the WBZ-TV Even­ debate. programs aiding women and children, ing News and moderator of the debate, The debate took on historic dimensions, legislation enforcing child support, and a took her seat. Everyone was in place except for it was the first to focus the attention of wife's right to share in her husband's the six candidates. presidential candidates specifically on pension. The Fenway closed to regular traffic. issues of concern to women. As Sister Janet The man they saved their collective The motorcades began to arrive, led by Eisner, S D, noted in her remarks to the ammunition for was the current resident patrol cars with flashing lights. First former television audience, "Emmanuel College is of the White House. Gary Hart maintained Vice President Walter Mondale stepped co-sponsoring this Forum to give a clear that President Reagan is "the principal out amidst a sea of staff members, and message to its students and to all women: opponent of equal rights for women," then the Reverend Jesse Jackson, recently take an active role in public and community George McGovern added that while the returned from his controversial trip to life. It is our hope that the issues raised this President had appointed a woman to the Syria. Next came Senator Ernest F. evening will encourage reflection which Supreme Court, "one woman justice does Hollings, then Senator Gary Hart, a candi­ promotes world peace,justice, and human not add up to justice for women." Walter date with comparatively few companions rights. Emmanuel College, the first Catho­ Mondale, noting that the next President who would soon emerge with many more lic women's college in ew England, would select several Supreme Court supporters at his side. Former Senator opened in 1919, the same year that our justices, wanted a different man than George McGovern, chosen by Massachu­ Emmanuel women and all women were Reagan to make those appointments. setts voters over ixon in 1972, arrived seeking the right to vote. Today, we have Ernest Hollings pointed to the number with his wife, and finally Senator John that vote and know that women will make a of women in positions of responsibility on Glenn, whose pioneering role in the difference." his campaign staff as testimony to his sup­ nation's space program had captured the The candidates were united in express­ port for women. Jesse Jackson was the only imagination of America decades earlier, ing support and concern for women. Each candidate to declare he would select a stepped onto the Emmanuel campus. Each pledged to champion policies that guaran­ woman to run with him as Vice President. moved swiftly up the walkway through the teed equal treatment and justice for John Glenn summed up everyone's view fans and photographers, into Marian Hall, women. Candidates advocated the restora- when he quoted eloquent Elizabeth Cady

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson and Gov. Michael Senator John Glenn of Ohio Dukakis

(left to right) Trustee Betty Molloy

< '.} '. < Twomey '59; Susan Shaer, President, :.~\~.~: , , . Mass. League of Women Voters; Carol MeA' Nulty '50, Pres., Boston League of ... Women Voters; and alumnae volunteer Ann Canning '82

Congressman Edward Markey, Margaret McKenna '67 and Lieutenant Governor John Elizabeth Sullivan '87 and Fonner Lt. Kerry Governor candidate Lois Pines

5 Stanton: "To men their rights and nothing and women on certain issues. While polls power is a key issue in this campaign, and more, to women their rights and nothing consistently reveal no significant difference the debate gave a diverse group of women less." in opinion between men and women on the chance to be heard." By the debate's end, one thing was clear. "traditional" issues such as day care, the The voter education and registration Every candidate has recognized the poten­ Equal Rights Amendment and equal pay, a drive undertaken jointly by the College tial power of women in the electoral wide gap is noted on another setoftopics­ and Women in Politics is a formidable task. process, for women now comprise 53% of arms control and defense, the environ­ The registration drive will involve hun­ the voters in the United States. ment, and delivery of social services. An dreds of women, including Emmanuel The debate was part of a year-long part­ example cited frequently was that 18% student volunteers, each taking that "active nership between Emmanuel College and more men than women approved of Pres i­ role in community life" advocated by Sister Women in Politics, a liaison formed to dent Reagan's decision to send United Janet at the debate. One volunteer who is increase voter education and registration States troops to Grenada in 1983. Noting involved in planning efforts in the nine in Massachusetts. As Margaret McKenna, that current statistics reveal six million Massachusetts cities of Boston, Cambridge, a founding member of Women in Politics more women than men registered to vote Worcester, Lowell, Lawrence, Fall River, and Director of the Bunting Institute of in this country, commentators speculated New Bedford, Springfield and Pittsfield, Radcliffe College, noted: "Our goal is to about the potential power of "the women's smiled from behind piles of paper and said, increase the numberofwomen registered, vote." "Well , it's a man's world, you know, unless voting and active in political campaigns in For the Forum sponsors, the debate women vote." Massachusetts. This is a year in which offered a singular opportunity to bring the women can be heard as they have never concerns of women to the attention of the been heard before." candidates. According to Vivienne Simon, Interest in the debate was heightened by Executive Director of Women in Politics, increasing coverage in the popular press there was another dimension: "Access to of the so-called "Gender Ga p," described as a difference in opinion between men

Meeting the Press: Rev. Jesse Jackson Sister Janet Eisner, SND, (left) and and Walter Mondale talk with panel of On screen, panelists Ellen Goodman, Academic Dean Marion Kilson journalists Eileen Shanahan, and Carole Simpson

(left to right) Laurie Hayes '84; Evelyn Murphy, Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Affairs; and Phyllis McManus Hayes '59

Post-debate conversations

6 3rd was confirmed for the event. That was aides to the candidates, Liz Walker (WBZ good news! Unfortunately, only a limited anchorwoman and Forum moderator), Student number of seats were available. Any and all Eileen Shanahan, Ellen Goodman, and students who were interested in being part Carole Simpson (the candidates' question­ Perspective of the Forum were encouraged to volun­ ers); usheringatthe Forum; hosting at the teer their services to help Women in reception; questioning at the Forum. Politics '84 (WlP) and Emmanuel put the Two months after the Forum, Emmanu­ event together. There was lots of work to el students still express their experience lYy Mary Beth Thomas '84 be done! with excitement and exuberance: Volunteerism on campus soared to new "When the first candidate arrived, I got Early in November rumors of an impend­ heights; the level of student involvement chills ... It was so exciting!" Mary Beth Begley ing Democratic Presidential Candidates' was tremendous. During the few weeks '84 Forum to be held at Emmanuel were being before the event the campus was bustling " It was electrifying to be such a vital part heard on campus. The rumors soon be­ in preparation. Student life went on but it ofthe political process." Kerry Moynihan '85 came reality with an "official announce­ was NOT life as usual! Every aspect of "I was really proud to be part of ment" from the President's Office. The student activity - classes, meetings, meal­ Emmanuel... It was a very complex event good news - yes, there would be a forum ; times, and late night conversation - was and we pulled it off!" Pamela Broum '85 the bad news - it was tentatively scheduled spiced with forum fever. There was no " ... It was a once in a lifetime to take place in January while the entire getting away from it - not that anyone experience!" Laurie Hayes '84 student body would be home for Christmas wanted to! It was a most exciting period "It was so exciting, certainly the high­ break! for Emmanuel students. light of my four years at Emmanuel."Julie Much to the delight of the student popu­ Student involvement in the Forum took Paquin '84 lation, the Forum could not be arranged many forms - answering telephones and "We were at our best. .. It was Emmanuel for the January date and Friday, February helping with mailings in the WIP office; at its best."Joanne Ridge '84 acting as pressroom aides and as personal

Emmanuel student volunteers meet with Liz Walker, Forum moderator and Mary Beth Thomas '84 co-Anchor, WBZ Evening News

Greeting the press - Elizabeth Markham Karen QuentaI '87 and Karen Day '87 Trustee Dr. Thomas Durant and Joanne '85 (3rd from left) and Helen Tuttle '87 offer assistance to a journalist Ridge '84, President of Student (far right) Government

7 19 84 Veeps takes: The Contest for Second Place

by Marie D. Natoli, Ph.D.

Quadrenially, the American electorate Regardless of whether or not a woman liferation of party primaries across the engages in a peculiar ritual: the election of or any other minority should be a running states has "sewn UJPI~'ln',t~h;;e;,D~~ne~!;I · '~'GI~::~;liiiil".1i'El1'2 its only two nationally-elected leaders, the mate, the entire subject of vice presidential nomination for a c President and the Vice President. selection needs to be more carefully ad­ During the period ofthe modern Presi­ dressed to avoid what has all-too-often in dency (FDR to the present) and particularly the past been a haphazard, last-minute since the advent of television as a principal selection process. (Most of us are old electioneering tool, that ritual seems to take enough to remember 1972 presidential more time (Walter Mondale, for example, candidate George McGovern's debacle has been "campaigning" since the 1980 with the "Eagleton Affair" and his ultimate defeat of the Carter-Mondale Administra­ retreat from his initial outburst of" 1000% tion) and cost considerably more money support" for the Missouri Senator as his than in simpler times. running mate, once Tom Eagleton's Yet, there seems to be an inverse correla­ cal record became the subject of public tion between time and money spent and scrutiny and an embarrassment to the clarity of the issues under discussion. McGovern.) With this thought in mi In particular, it seems that although there need to take a brief look at the has been a growing awareness of the crucial criteria for vice presidential position occupied by the Vice President­ before glimpsing into the nr,r>tJ. female vice-presidential candidate; and Walter Mondale and Gary Hart similarly, the candidacy of the Rev. Jesse each other apart if they hope to "rl,.a?,v". Jackson who has had an impact since he Democratic victory come N()v,prr.tv·r has in general committed himself to broad­ While it is frequently unwise to ening presidential election politics and has categories and attempt to fit events into specifically committed himself from the them, if we examine the criteria entering outset to a female running mate. into a vice presidential selection, several themes do emerge. These patterns shed light on the contemporary question of the prospects of a female candidate for the second office. Vice Presidential candidates are chosen: negated, a) as a "safety valve" for a party which these criteria feels the presidential nomination was "pre­ selection process bel~p1!'!IIIIIIIIIiW!poslte determined" since an incumbent President as many of them as possfbk:... ~:~~!I""•• is virtually reassured of renomination or, Crucial in the selection of a '\' as a more reGent development in the presi­ dential running mate is an elZl7lZrw.tl!OnUrllce!t:r-- __ dential selection process, because the pro-

8 - one which removes from consideration force within the Democratic Party. Real­ Catholic might have caused or contributed individuals who don't meet a sufficient istically, there is little hope that Jackson to the ticket's demise. Any woman or a combination of criteria for the circum­ will capture the nomination. black candidate will want to maximize the stances of the time or the personal But the fact that Jackson has publicly chances of victory. They would do well to predilections of the presidential candidate. pledged himself to the selection of a female consider their role in the electoral con­ The construction of a presidential ticket running mate, has helped draw attention sequences of the ticket on which they serve. and the "balancing" which takes place do to an issue which undoubtedly would have not occur in a vacuum. A ticket is con­ arisen anyway. Since the 1984 Republican structed within the context of a particular ticket is healthily in place, it is the Demo­ set of events, issues, forces and moods crats who must bear the brunt of pressure Marie D. Natoli, Ph.D. , Associate Professor of ___-..:. w:..-hich condition the political arena at that to include a woman on their ticket. The Political Science, has been at Emmanuel College . . e. What might be a winning reality of 1984, however, is that a woman since 1970. She has wriUen and lectured exten­ ctors at one point will be will probably not be selected for the second sively on the subject of the American Vice Presi­ another. It would spot on the Democratic ticket, for several dency and sits on the Editorial Board of the reasons. Walter Mondale will probably be Presidential Studies Quarterly and theJohn F. the nominee; and given the strength of Kennedy Library Academic Advisory Committee. Gary Hart's candidacy, Mondale will probably find himself with very little "choice" but to seal a Mondale-Hart ticket. Ironically, the very "gender gap" that has been used as an argument for a female the Democratic ticket might suggest t a woman is unnecessary to the ticket's p ' larity. If the Reagan Administration 'nd ed suffering from a gender gap, omen migh t decide that any Demo­ et is preferable to voting for the - ush ticket. Thus, if in fact a gen- a d es exist*, the Democrats will o it without a woman on the d. ionally, despite the fact that o several Democratic women n resswoman Geraldine a partic f w York) are being bandied 11J!l~fna~.Il,:itl~!\1~~might valen te tial running mates , the or''iriiighit !1~~'gi ~Jtl11~~he cou rse of th ionally prominent women e Democratic Party label are ~~~~', ~I;n;;s:h, ort , the Marie D. Natoli, Ph.D. tween. There are many more . r minent Republican women o e likely that the first woman v'c res e tial candidate will be on the epu ("can icket). SO-It 'S d ubtful that the U.S. will see a wo an 1Ji e presidential nominee in 1984. Bu~ s h candidacy is not far off. A word o[ to the first would-be female run- te (this same caution would apply rst would-be black running mate): reful to avoid a presidential nominee is in significant jeopardy oflosing the ection. The reason for this can be seen in the 1956 unsuccessful attempt by then Senator John F. Kennedy to capture the Democratic vice presidential spot as Adlai Stevenson's running mate. The Stevenson ticket was doomed to defeat; had Kennedy been on that ticket, his presence as a

*Critically speaking, it is erroneous to assume that women would or do vote as a bloc.

9 A Threatened Resource: Leadership and Catholic Women's Colleges lly Abigail McCarthy

The following is reprinted with permissUm from In the past few weeks, when I have called have piled up!" Women from these col­ Commonweal, A Review of Public Affairs, people's attention to this interesting and leges, she continued "have a higher than R eligion, Literature, arul the Arts, published lly rather puzzling phenomenon, the ten­ average level of intellectual self-esteem, a Commonweal Publishing Co., 232 Madison dency has been to explain it away. They great deal of involvement in academic and Avenue, New York, NY 10016. The article must be widows who "inherited" their hus­ student li fe, a greater likelihood of com­ appeared 17 June 1983:357. band's seats. Or they must be the appoin­ pleting college, enrolling in graduate and tees of politicians paying off old debts. professional schools and attaining doctoral Almost half the women in the House of Quite the contrary. These women belong degrees." Representatives, one of the two women to the current generation of women office­ What is true of all women's colleges is Cabinet members and many state and local holders - those who overcome the obstacles true of the Catholic women's colleges. The office-holders come from a small identifi­ women face in the difficult world of nitty­ congresswomen I talked to mentioned the able group of colleges. So do two of the gritty politics to reach some of the highest same things other women's college gradu­ three women who have been elected offices available to either men or women. ates do. Throughout their college lives they mayors of America's largest cities. Which They have reached pinnacles of influence saw women as role models - as professors, group of colleges has produced these in an arena which affects all of our lives. department heads, administrators. They women leaders? The prestigious Seven No other Catholic women are in a position themselves had the opportunity to develop Sisters of the ivy league? Think again. They where they can do so much good except, of and exercise leadership. "There was no J. have come from the small Catholic course, the Catholic women educators who question of a man as the student body !~m' women's colleges. helped to form them. president and the woman as vice presi- I stumbled across this surprising fact What did their colleges do for these dent," said one. "We were the leaders and wh il e doing research on a paper for the women? Recent research, especially the eyland Conference, the association of research done by Dr. Elizabeth Tidball , ~ colleges sponsored by women reli gious. makes it clear that, until the present time at . There are 132 eylan colleges in the least, most women of high achievement United States, of which, at last count, 55 have come from the women's colleges in were women's coll eges. In the world of general. Patricia Roberts Harris, noting higher education these women's colleges this when she was Secretary of Health, constitute a tiny minority. And yet they Education, and Welfare, spoke feelingly, have had this surprising result...... what a luminous minority these institu­ tions have been - what achievements they

10 we had the responsibility. We came out of ever, have come into prominence during Women from other colleges find this college unafraid of responsibility and will­ recent years when, researchers agree, supportive ness, friendship, and sisterhood ing to take it." They were the editors, the Catholics had already become part of the enviable. Women in the political world face athletes, the fund-raisers. They learned mainstream. fierce competition and merciless examina­ what they could do. It may be that the Catholic colleges tion by the press and public. Support from Did the Catholic women's colleges do educate a different economic group. A few other women is invaluable to them. something more? Mary Rose Oakar, con­ years ago, Barbara Mikulski, congress­ The best explanation of all for the num­ gresswoman from Ohio, thinks there was woman from Maryland, trying to explain ber of Catholic women graduates in politics another dimension. "There was the effect the numbers of ethnic women successful in is one of those cited by Congresswoman of the nuns themselves-a group of highly politics, had this to say, "Our mothers were Oakar. "Our educations called us to ser­ dedicated women," she says. "The nuns housewives or working women. The only vice, and politics is one of the best ways of who taught me at Ursuline were committed female role models we had were the Cath­ serving and helping others, of making their to the education of women. They were olic nuns. We had no knowledge of, or lives better." Research bears her out­ wonderful women, and the lay teachers experience with the clubwoman and women legislators over the years have who taught with them were wonderful volunteer life. We tended to follow our tended to pay more attention to the needs people, too. We had almost individual fathers into the grass-roots organizations." offamilies, of children, ofthe poor, as well attention at all times and great encourage­ That applies to some of the women we are as to the cause of peace. ment to do whatever we hoped to do. And talking about but not to all of them by any The colleges which produced these the emphasis was on Christian humanism­ means. women and inspired them are now at risk a total development of the whole person. Jeanne Simon (wife of Representative for several reasons. All colleges are vulner­ Concern, compassion, caring for others­ Paul Simon of Illinois), a lawyer and former able today because of the dwindling of the we absorbed those things almost uncon­ state legislator, has other explanations. college-age population and the drying up sciously. They were part of being a woman." "Our colleges were small, but the attitude of funds. Small women's colleges are even But why politics? The congresswomen was that no area of study was closed to us. more vulnerable than others because they themselves can only hazard guesses. Until There was a com mon core of stud y, and we have little or no endowment and are highly recently Catholics looked on themselves as tended, all of us, to be studying and dis­ tuition-dependent in an era of oaring a minority, and the traditional paths into cussing the same things - Aquinas's theory costs. In addition Catholic women's col­ the mainstream for minorities have been of politics, for example." She also feels that leges suffer from a weakening of commit­ politics, sports, and the arts. Most of the these small colleges fostered a sense of ment to education on the part of religious office-holders we are talking about, how- friendship and sisterhood among the in some cases, and from the competition of women who attended them. "Barat in my tuition-hungry men's colleges which have time attracted women from rather well-to­ become co-educational. Five women's col­ L do, conventional Catholic families. When I leges have closed in the last few years. It first ran for office, I was reluctant to ask would be a shame if the educational re­ for help from other alumnae. But they source which has been so fruitful in giving came, and they offered to do what they us caring and concerned women leaders could, whether they were Republican or should disappear. Democrat. The sense seemed to be 'you're one of ours and we believe in you'."

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11 The Courage of Their Convictions: Profiles of Four Outstanding Leaders

Emmanuel has produced its share of leaders in of bizarre events, that the individual can carrying out plans for the National Con­ American affairs. Here are four who have dis­ ma ke a difference. I want to be involved in vention, fund raising, and educating D.C. tinguished themselves in the arenas ofp olitics the positive course of history, to help pro­ citizens about the political process. and education: a top elected official ofa Massa­ vide more access for more people to the Recognizing the need fo r support and chusetts town, the current head of the Boston centers of power that affect our lives." An training for state executive directors like League ofW omen Vo ters, the Executive Director ardent supporter of American political and herself - "the technicians ofthe Party"­ of the Democratic party in the District of governmental processes (" I feel terribly Mary Eva was a leader in forming the Columbia, and a former Deputy Counsel in the American !"), Mary Eva sees hersel f as an Associati on of State Democratic Executive White House who now seTVes as a V ice President educator involved in teaching people how Directors and in 1982 was elected its third and the Director of a women's institute program to use the system so that they can exert of a prestigious college. influence over the policies that govern their Though the backgrounds and accomplish­ li ves. Her satisfactions come from "helping ments of these women vary widely, a common people to believe in themselves and their theme runs through their stories: a deepfelt sense power, by demonstrating how the system ofres ponsibility to the larger community around in which we li ve works for them." them. In extraordinary ways, they have translated A history major at Emmanuel, Mary Eva this strongfeeling into service - and simultane­ began to a ppreciate American fo rms of ously expanded their own potential as women and government when she spent a summer as leaders. studying government in Europe and Russia, then another summer living on Guam . Mary Eva CandoD '72 After graduating from Emmanuel , Mary Eva returned to her nati ve Washington, Executive Director of the District of D.C., taking ajob with the U.S. Youth Columbia Democratic Pary. President of Council , an umbrella organization of25 the Association of State Democratic natio nal youth groups. Here she designed Executive Directors. Special Assistant for international exchange and education State Parties and Delegate Information­ programs and led youth delegations to Democratic ational Committee. Acti ve foreign countries. The groups met with lobbyist for the D.C. Voting Ri ghts elected and appointed leaders such as West Mary Eva CandoD Amendment. German Chancell or Wi ll y Brandt and These are the concurrent jobs, believe it Egyptian Foreign Minister Ismail Fahmi, president. It was due to this involvement or not, ofju st one person: Mary Eva in order to learn about foreign govern­ that the Democratic National Committee Candon, who left Emmanuel only twelve mental processes and decision making. chose her as Special Assistant for State years ago. And there's more on her list of T hese experiences deepened Mary Eva's Parties and Delegate Information, a posi­ acti vities. In October 1983, she earned a appreciati on of our own system still tion which entails coordinating communi­ law degree from Georgetown Uni ve rsity further. cation between the National Committee by taking evening courses. For relaxation Back in her home "state," Mary Eva Chairman and state parties and delegations she tries to run fo u r miles a day, fi ve days a found the chance to become involved . in preparation for the National Conven­ week - and participates in a few races in Struck by the lack of congressional repre­ tion. Mary Eva says that her positions with her spare time. Where she finds this is hard sentation for the District of Columbia, the D.C. Democrati c Party and the to imagine: her working day runs about 18 Mary Eva joined the Young Democrats and ational Committee are each "supposed hours. began helping to develop the party system to be part-time, but.. .. " T hat's how the 18- But Mary Eva calls herself 'Just one of in Washington. When in 1977 the D.C. hour days come about. the laborers in the vineyard." Her devo­ Democratic Party appointed her as its first "I feel compelled to be in volved in public tion to public service stems mainly from fu ll-time Executive Director, she left the li fe ," Mary Eva comments, despite indica­ her parents, role models who "espoused Youth Council. As Executive Director she's tions that she is part of an "endangered only one commandment to her and he r involved in recruiting, training, and elect­ species." "I want to have some control over fo ur siblings - love one another." Her ing Democrats to offi ce; designing and policies that guide my life. I don't want enormous energy stems from her convic­ imple menting delegate selection plans; others to make all the decisions fo r me." ti ons: " I believe that history is not a course Speaking about the possible demise of the

12 party system, she adds, "Ifthings are going selected issues. Its clout as a lobbying reasonably well, people don't get involved organization is well known. - only 55% of them vote. The average The League's ability to bring about voter doesn't vote in terms of a party, but change was one of the drawing cards for rather in terms of how she or he views Carol. So was the stimulation of inter­ immediate circumstances in the U.S. and change among highly informed women. abroad. People need to learn that when Carol's background was in teaching, an they elect a President, they are also filling occupation she pursued for ten years­ 10,000 otherjobs within the country's cen­ including two in Germany - following her ters of power. They are not so much elect­ graduation from Emmanuel. Her Em­ ing a person as choosing a value system to manuel education (English major, history guide public policy." minor) gave her a "wide background" and "There is an ongoing debate as to "a sense of history," she feels, and her stay whether political parties stand for any­ in Germany stretched her perspective still thing. Clearl y, I believe that they do. But, further. In 1960 she earned a master's we (political parties) must learn how to degree in education through part-time translate our values and dreams to the study at Boston University. ext came electorate. This is the greatest challenge marriage, a child, and then - she found ahead for American political parties." herself at home "talking to a baby." At this Taking a mental leap into the years point her sister and a friend - both Em­ Carol Gorman MeA'Nulty ahead , Mary Eva reports that she wants to manuel alumnae-"decided I ought to join continue serving as a link between govern­ the League," as she puts it, and Carol League sponsors debates and provides a ment and people, perhaps on an inter­ attended a Unit, or neighborhood, wealth of information to voters, including national level, most definitely in a meeting. the annual "Boston Guide to Elected Democratic administration. For she is a "The League was like a master's degree Officials. " firm - and eloquent - believer in the in government," Carol beams. Always in­ Looking back over her years of League process of large-scale change: "Although terested in politics, she had worked for involvement, Carol reports that the organ­ we can't eradicate man's inhumanity to Kennedy during his 1952 Senate race. In ization "gave me a feeling that if you work man, we can prevent this inhumanity from the League she met women from diverse in a group you can find people with com­ being institutionalized . To me, that's the backgrounds; the group provided gener­ mon interests, and through these common most significant contribution of the ous nourishment for a hungry mind. interests you can work to make change in American form of government - we've Before long, Carol was organizing meet­ government policies. " Among many done away with institutionalized ings as a Unit Chair, serving first as Mem­ League-b06sted accomplishments she had inhumanity." bership Chair and then as Education Chair a hand in, Carol can count a change to on the Boston Board. In 1969 she was fairer teacher hiring practices in Boston, a elected Vice President of the Boston more equitable method for selecting Carol Gorman MeA'Nulty '50 League of Women Voters, serving for six School Committee members, and the pre­ years, or three terms. vention of the construction of [-95 th rough "My mother is the League of Women During these years the Boston desegre­ densely residential areas. "[ like the League Voters," Carol Gorman MeA' ulty's oldest gation ruling went into effect, and Carol because it's multifaceted," she says. "It isn't son used to tell his friends very proudly. joined the Racial Parent Council at her just women's issues; it's people's issues. The A bit of an exaggeration, granted. But second child's school and was elected its League tries to go into issues that affect for most of the last two decades, Carol has Co-Chair. She was first appointed then people and that can be affected by played an active role in League activities, elected to the Community District Advisory government." from leading discussions at neighborhood for Boston's School District 3, working with Carol finds that League activity is "never meetings to organizing mayoral debates as the City-wide Parents' Advisory Council static. It's always growing, alwa ys chang­ President of the Boston League of Women during the 60's and early 70's, one of the ing." And she stresses, "I believe in volun­ Voters, her present office. most tumultuous periods in the history of teer service if you have the time." The Clearly, she's a woman who believes in Boston public education. Boston community might well thank its the potency of group effort. As President Carol's next League post was on the state lucky stars that Carol had the time. of the Boston League, Carol leads the Board, where she headed a study on Carol attributes her success and her acti vities of an organization widely re­ finance and government. Then came a enormous enjoyment in League leadership spected for its ability to affect legislative four-year break in League office-holding, to many fa ctors. ''I'm an organizer. I like decision-making at local, state, and while she presided over the Mother's Guild meetings," she says with a bright smile. " I national levels. Formed the day women got for her youngest son's secondary school. like meeting people -especially people with the vote, the strictly nonpartisan League Carol returned to active League work in different backgrounds - finding out how continues its longstanding tradition of 1983 and was swiftly elected President of people think, and broadening my own providing clear information to voters (of the Boston League of Women Voters. Cur­ perspective." both sexes, these days), undertaking ex­ rent issues include assessing practices in Besides serving in the League, Carol has tensive studies of current concerns facing Boston, national security, health care, fair found the time to raise two sons - now government at all levels, and sUPP9rting housing, transportation problems, and grown - and work part-time in her hus- race relations. And as always, the Boston

13 band's exterminating business. She owes Catholicism got translated into a broader left the White House. After one semeste r her ability to manage such a full schedule, context of humanistic values and iss ues of in a special appointment as Visiting Profes­ she explains, to a mother who was a good concern for othe rs." sor in Government and Political Science at babysitter, a "very supportive husband," Specific teachers particularly impressed Simmons Coll ege and as Scholar in Resi­ and the fact that she was able to do her her. "The two people I remember most are dence at Radcliffe, she took on the direc­ part-time work in her home. She's now Sister Marie Augusta eal and Sister Ann torship of the Bunting Institute. One of Vice President of the exterminating Rachel Sharry, who represented a lot of the four la rgest postdoctoral fe llowship company, with an assistant and a computer the things that I still believe in. Sister Marie programs in the country- and the only for support. "So I reall y have two full-time Augusta has spent her life fighting the good one primaril y for women - the Institute jobs," Carol quips. "But only one of them is fight on a number of important and not paid - and that one (in her husband's busi­ always popular issues. Sister Ann Rachel, ness) isn't paid enough!" too, had a great deal of inAuence on me ­ What will Carol do in 1985 when her her sense of community and responsibility term as President of the Boston League of in terms of others." And Sister Ann Rachel Women Voters is up? "It's too early to say. facilitated Margaret's personal growth: "I I don't know whether I want to go on fur­ remember that Sister Ann Rachel treated ther. We (my husband and I) might want to me like a grown-up. I always got a sense expand the business. I'll never drop my from her that you make your own League membership, but I might want to decisions." drop back," she considers thoughtfully. From Emmanuel, Margaret went on to But she prefers to "let things happen as Law School at Boston College (one of about they happen," sensing that "there's a time 20 women of 500 students) and Southern for everything." Judging from her past Methodist Uni ve rsity. "I had been a leading experie nces, whatever Carol decides to debater in high school," notes Margaret, undertake wi ll not only be a success, but a "so I thought I might make a good lawyer. source of great pleasure and stimulation As I learned more about the law, I became for her. interested in law as an agent for social change." Margaret placed so highl y in her law school class that she was accepted into the Margaret McKenna '67 Margaret McKenna Honors Program of the Justice Depart­ As Margaret McKenna completed her ment's Civil Ri ghts Division before passing provides space, time, and encouragement senior year at Emmanuel in 1967, she the bar. After working as a civil ri ghts law­ for over 40 scholars, artists, and creative interviewed with a numbe r of Boston cor­ ye r for the Justi ce Department, she became writers each year. Margaret also served as porations about e nte ring their manage­ a trial attorney speciali zin g in major em­ Vice President for Program Planning, co­ ment training programs. She was told that ployment discrimination cases. She left this ordinating major programs at the coll ege women were not accepted . She decided to work to become the Legal Director and and planning for Radcliffe's future en­ pursue another interest, law, obtained her then the Executive Director of the Inter­ deavors. In addition , she serves on the JD degree, and within a decade was the national Association of Official Human boards of a host of organizations concerned second-ranking lawyer in the White House. Ri ghts Agencies, the trade association of with higher education (she is a Trustee of To make an understatement, those U.S. civil and human rights statutory Emmanuel), access to education, and staunch corporati ons didn't recognize the agencies. A short period as a consultant to women's iss ues in general. marks of brilliance. Currently the Director the Treasury Department came next, and "Basicall y, I've spent my li fe in public of the Bunting I nstitute and Vice President then she landed the job of running the service. My in terest is in public policy, in for Program Planning at Radcliffe College, Carte r-Mondale campaign in Rhode Island particular, higher education and how pub­ Margaret has built success upon success in - as one of onl y five women State Coor­ li c policies affect women." Her sense of the 17 years since she left Emmanuel. And dinators. Putting in "24 hours a day," responsibili ty for other women and her from the wa y things look, there will be Margaret worked with the media, gave strong sense of identification with women's plenty of successes ahead . speeches, raised funds, and organized a issues are what led her to become involved Raised by parents who were deeply com­ fi eld group to get out the vote. in the group, Women in Politics '84 - a mitted to civic and public service, Margaret When Carte r took offi ce, Margaret was statewide, non-partisan, non-profit coali­ helped her father campaign for (a nd win) appointed his Deputy Counsel, and worked tion of individuals and organizations com­ such posts as Rhode Island Democratic on policy analys is, headed task forces, and mitted to increasing women's participation State Committeeman. "Social justice was a mediated disputes between agencies. In in the po li tical process through voter edu­ fami ly tradition with us. I never knew any­ addition, she helped organize the new De­ ca tion and registration - producer of the thing different," she explain s. partment of Education and, during the recent Democratic Presidential Candidates Margaret feels that Emmanuel rein­ administration's last year, served as its Debate held in February at Emmanuel. forced her sense of responsibility towards Deputy Unde rsecretary. Would she call herself a fem inist? "Ab­ others as we ll as he r commitment to social "I always feel that New England is solutely!" she exclaims quickl y. ''I'm very justice. "The Catho lic part of Emmanuel home," Margaret says, and that's where was a very good part of the institution. she headed when the Carter administration

14 comfortable with being a woman, and I am her offspring grew older, she found herself year term, she was elected Chairman. Since a person who believes in equal access to thinking, "I could be more worthwhile. I've she's running for a second term, it's the opportunities. " got all this education behind me and I could ideal year for her to be Chairman, a post In addition to her career, Margaret be doing so much more with it." After with great visibility in town. And this race is manages a dual-career marriage, and the some searching, she discovered the stimu­ not all she's thinking about. As this article raising of her son, age 3. "I went through a lation she sought in the League of Women went to press, she was seriously considering period of time, several years ago, when I Voters. running for State Representative. thought about running for Congress, and From 1975 to 1980 she was active in the As Chairman of the Selectmen's Board, I decided not to do it, at least not then. It League, serving as Secretary to the Board June chairs the group's weekly meetings as was a choice oflifestyle ... Besides, I like of Directors for the Worcester Area, then well as hearings, represents the town on being an executive more than a legislator. Coordinator for Shrewsbury. To report to the Worcester County Advisory Board, I'd rather be a Cabinet officer than a Con­ the League on Shrewsbury affairs, June communicates to the press on the town's gressperson. " began observing town meetings. She also behalf, and handles an array of day-to-day Margaret owes her achievements to a joined the Citizen's Advisory Group, a sub­ problems. Cable TV, a sewerage treatment "sense of vision, of what's possible," the group of the town's School Committee. plant, and fiscal matters have been key refusal to accept no for an answer, and the Asked to observe a few Selectmen's meet­ issues. She finds the work challenging and ability to pick good people ("It makes you ings,June soon found herself "tearing her exciting: "There's always a new issue; I'm look good!"). She wants, at some point, to hair out" at the Board's lack of response to always learning." apply these attributes - as well as her con­ school and other important concerns. It Is there a relationship between June's siderable experience - to running a com­ was her husband who urged her to "stop success as a civic leader and her Emmanuel plex, major organization such as a college, complaining and do something about the education? June feels that the broad liberal university, or foundation. There's not a situation" - run for a Selectman's seat. arts background Emmanuel gave her shadow of doubt that she'll accomplish "Me? I couldn't do that!" was her first fostered an ability to examine all sides of this, with excellence. reaction. But she presented the possibility an issue - an essential for a town adminis­ to townspeople she worked with - and re­ trator. I n addition, she found a strong role ceived enormous encouragement. Begin­ model in Sister Marie Augusta Neal, whom June Kelleher Tomaiolo '67 ning with a group of six helpers and a June perceived as "a very strong woman" campaign manager, June launched a full­ who encouraged students to investigate How do you get on your town's Board of scale fight for Selectman. "It was exhaust­ views totally opposite to their own in order Selectmen when you're an unknown, a ing," she remembers. But her work paid to build strong convictions. Interestingly woman, and you have only six weeks to off in a strong and jubilant victory. enough, some Shrewsbury residents call campaign? June looks upon her first six months on June "the iron lady," meaning a woman You walk the neighborhoods with your the Board as a "trial period" during which who makes up her own mind free from the three-year-old son, meet the people, tell the other members - all men - seemed to influence of others' opinions. Not a bad them why you're running.You distribute be trying to figure her out, to decide reputation, for the holder of the most cards bearing your picture and credentials. whether she was sincere. But a spirit of important office in Shrewsbury, Enlist lots of help. Talk at coffees and on camaraderie gradually developed, and in M assach usetts. the phone, endlessly. And you put up signs her second year the Board elected her Vice allover town commanding everyone to vote Chairman. This year, the last of her three- for you. At any rate, that's what June Kelleher Tomaiolo did in 1981 when she decided to run for one of two seats on Shrewsbury's five-person Board. And it worked. In spite of the fact that two incumbents ran, June was the top vote-getter in a field of five - and the first woman to become Selectman of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. What's more, she was later elected Chairman, making her not only head of the governing body, but also the chief spokesperson for the town of22,OOO. "I never thought I'd be a Selectman," June exclaims. A European History major at Emmanuel, she taught elementary school a few years, began work on a master's degree, and married a Shrews­ bury realtor/developer. When her first child arrived,June stopped teaching, but managed to finish the M.Ed. before her June Kelleher Tomaiolo second and third children were born. As

15 "I Believe in Me Week" image. During one seminar, three women from the Women's Resource Center at On Much ofa student's time-in fact, much of Emmanuel gave moving descriptions of any person's time in a professional en­ people who had significantly affected their Call1pus vironment is spent "packaging" her sense of self. Finally, a panel of women credentials or work experience, gearing spoke on relationships in several contexts: herself for the needs of the "market." One "Surviving Friendships," "Keeping Balance essential- and often neglected - ingredient in a Marriage Relationship," "Relationships of that package is a strong belief in one's with a Divorced Partner," and "How Cul­ tures Affect Relationships." Concert to Benefit Scholarship Fund Student feedback about the program was enthusiastic. "The things I heard really hit As we go to press, final arrangements are home and made me look at and begin to being made for the second annual benefit think about myself, my self image and my for the College Scholarship Fund at the eating habits," said one student, echoing Boston Pops on Sunday, May 6. Sponsored the feelings of others. There was unani­ by the College and the Alumnae Associa­ mous agreement among the students that tion, this year's event is being chaired by a similiar program should be repeated next Arline Clepelle Steinberg '51. All proceeds year. And according to the program's from the event will be donated to the Em­ The cast of "Food Fright" directors, "That's just what we wanted to manuel College Scholarship Fund which is hear!" used to assist Emmanuel students, more self, a healthy self-concept that will sell the than 70% of whom receive financial aid. package. Archbishop Bernard F. Law, a special To help increase the self awareness of Student/ Alumnae Mentor Program a guest of the College for the evening, will students at Emmanuel, a special week-long Success announce the first recipient of the Cardinal program was held in February. Organized Medeiros Memorial Scholarship at the by LindaJurgela ofthe Counseling Center post-Concert reception. The fu ll four-year and Ei leen Foley, Director of Residence, " I tuition scholarship was established by the Believe in Me Week" focused on the men­ College in honor of the late Cardinal. tal, physical and spiritual aspects of A full report on the event will be in­ students' li ves. Activities ranged from cluded in the next issue of the Quarterly. thought-provoking discussions to work­ shops fu ll of fun and laughter, teaching students that the abili ty to laugh at one's Continuing Education Rep Appointed to self is an important one. Alumnae Board The week began with a Liturgy, fo llowed Michael O'Hara (husband of Nancy by an Ice Sculpturing Contest held later in Farley O'Hara '64) of the Sheraton Corp. Geraldine Butler '82, a Registered urse the d ay. Two events were gearedspecific­ and Lisa Ventura '84 at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a a ll y toward physical awareness. "Preventa­ resident of Dorchester, has been ap­ tive Health Care for Women," sponsored pointed to Emmanuel's Alumnae Associa­ by the Harvard Community Health Plan, tion Board. Butler is the first Continuing covered such topics as what is involved in a Education graduate to sit on the Board gynecological examination and overall and her main responsibility wi ll be to health care. increase the involvement of the Continu­ "Food Fright" was a cabaret of a coll age ing Education alumnae population, which of scenes, original and topical songs, per­ now numbers 803. sonal narratives and humor-all dramatiz­ "The majority of Continuing Education in g women's obsession with food. weight, people tend to leave Emmanuel with little and body image. The program was pre­ Westminster Gallery Director Susan commitment to the College," said Butler. sented in an effort to d ispel myths about Pomerleau '75 and student Maureen "Many return to college for professional anorexia and bulimia. Drs. AlbertJurgela Sullivan '84 advancement, already having received and Donald Turlick, Counseling Psyc holo­ schooling elsewhere. Once their goals gists, were on hand following the presenta­ are achieved their connection with Em­ tion to answer students' questions. manuel ends." On the li ghter side, but sti ll with a "These women and men need to feel message, "Dress for Success" demonstrated more a part of the College. Emmanuel the importance of appearance and its in­ needs to be a part of their heart," con­ Auence on one's own image. Ten student cludes Butler. As spokeswoman for Con­ models showed how they use their ward­ tinuing Education alumnae interests, she robes to present themselves in a variety of looks forward to planning programs that situations and at a reasonable cost. will continue to enrich their lives and bring The third phase ofthe week centered on Linda Gonski '87 and Mary Parent '61, their support to Emmanuel. relationships and how they affect self- software consultant

16 Women in the Church "We've been taught one model of One alumna shared her positive experi­ Church," said Friel, alluding to the hier­ ence of participating in a local parish It was a relatively small group-some thirty archy in the Church's historic structure, council, suggesting that others might be­ alumnae and friends - who attended "but have begun to adopt a more participa­ come involved similarly. Another alumna, "Women in the Church," the second pro­ tive model." She said further: "The hier­ however, reported that her experience with gram in the new Emmanuel College Alum­ archical model is a lot easier. You don't parish councils had been less positive. nae Series. But the small group grappled have to be too responsible. When you get "Many are 'rubber stamp' councils," she with some big issues in the contemporary into participating, it's hard work but you said, implying that membership on a parish Church, with the help of Sister Mary Friel, begin to experience a whole new set of council sometimes amounts to merely con­ SND '60, currently Associate Professor of rewards." firming the decisions made autocratically educational psychology at Western Con­ Friel spoke of the difficulties of bringing by the pastor. "That kind (of parish council) necticut State University and member of about structural change in the Church in has no effect. It's very frustrating." the Danbury (CT) Permanent Commission terms of the Christian mystery of dying Two alumnae from the classes of 1968 on the Status of Women. and rising. "Systematic change," she said, and 1973, both married with young fami­ The two and one-half hour session, "involves a dying and rising daily." She re­ lies, described the problems they had largely a dialogue directed by Sister Mary lated her own experience of the Christian experienced as parents with the Church Friel, was attended by several of Friel's mystery in working for change. "I try to hierarchy at the parish level. Friel re­ Emmanuel classmates as well as others devote one of my behaviors to structural minded the grou p that it is we who give the from a range of graduating classes. Alum­ change every day," said Friel. "Some are hierarchy its power. "If you take some nae attended the event for a variety of more risky than others; sometimes I fail, (power) to empower yourself," said Friel, reasons. sometimes it's a plus." "there's a little more equality." "We as women (in the Church) are hav­ When Friel suggested that "You have to "The one who sees takes the leadership, ing a difficult time," commented Pat be a strategist to bring about structural the one who sees is responsible," Friel McCurdy '53. Also from the class of 1953 change," one alumna responded, "It added, urging the women's active partici­ and a member of the Christian Science sounds like war!" Friel reassured the group pation in the Church, in spite of the obvious Church, Elaine Messias noted: "I came be­ that it was not war but perhaps confronta­ challenges involved. "You don't have to be cause I see this (women's struggle in the tion that is involved in change efforts. "We invited. You'll find a whole new group to Catholic Church) as part of a larger strug­ have to learn how to dialogue," said Friel, work with. You'll feel the cooperation and gle common to many other churches. It is if "sometimes in a confrontative way." experience each other's gifts." the hierarchy ofthe man-made, human Paula McCabe '73 laws, which are not reflecting the divine ones, that is holding women back." Pat Sabbey '68, pleased to be back on Project Excel at Emmanuel experience college life, while stimulating campus for the first time since her com­ them to think about themselves and their mencement, said that she was angry with "I've learned things I didn't know before," future." Archbishop Law for his recent remark said a soft-spoken girl who wore ajacket Project Excel began in 1980 at South­ about women being "equal- but" and was loaded with Michael Jackson buttons, a eastern Massachusetts University. Now feeling a "sense ofislation." She wanted an tribute to the current idol of American operating at eight colleges in the northeast, opportunity "to gather with other women." the program has already served 590 Estelle Shanley, Director of Public In­ students. formation for the Massachusetts Board of A $2,000 grant from the Boston Public Regents of Higher Education and a friend Schools enabled Emmanuel to begin its of Emmanuel and Emmanuel graduates, pilot program this spring with two local offered her reasons for attending the ses­ high schools, Boston English and Copley sion: "I see no role for myself in the Square. The afternoons spent at Em­ Church . I feel very angry with the male­ manuel involve students in theatre, music dominated Church but I am still veryin­ and the sciences. terested in it and in why I can't find a place One example of the experiences students for myself. I came hoping I would find gain came recently when the group worked Project Excel students and Professor some kind of a definition (of Church, my with Emmanuel professor, actress, and jazz Louise Cash place within it) . I have a lot more to think singer Louise Cash. Cash, who called act­ about, but now I feel more normal." youth. Her simple, yet powerful statement ing "a communications tool," invited In the course of the session, Friel defined was one of several from the sophomores students on stage to act out various situa­ the Church as "the people of God," bor­ and juniors participating in Project Excel tions using mime and improvisation. Ini­ rowing the definition from the Second at Emmanuel College. tially reluctant, the new actors soon found Vatican Council. "You're the people of "Project Excel acts as a bridge between themselves yelling at one another over God, the pilgrim Church," said Friel and high school and college for gifted and spilled drinks or weeping over the loss of a she urged women to assume their rightful talented students who, for one reason or child. At the conclusion of a sketch, one place in the work of the Church. She another, are not necessarily college­ boy turned to another, and in an under­ acknowledged that it would not be easy but bound," says Dr. Rosemary Barton Tobin, tone not meant to be overheard, said: promised that there would be rewards. Project Excel Director at Emmanuel. "Our "Hey, man, this is fun." program brings students to cam pus once a week for the afternoon and all ows them to

17 Pbooothon hceecb Goal, Sets New Cheese gathering at Kathy's home in Record Natick. Sr. Janet Eisner, SND, will be the Alumnae special guest. This year's Phonothon goal was $55,000 3. Needham: Group members look for­ but the resulting' $63,009 in pledges Area Group ward to gathering at the home of Chair­ exceed that, surpassing last year's record person Kay Murphy McCabe '44 on Sun­ of $47,000 by a remarkable 33%. day, April 29. Over tea, they hope to renew Many volunteers, including alumnae, News friendships, make new friends, and share students, faculty and staff, contributed nostalgic moments as they continue to more than 500 hours to the record-break­ define their goals and purposes. ingefTort. Emmanuel College Alumnae Area Groups, 4. Winchester: Phyllis Ciamillo Galante '47 Nancy NoveUine '73 served as chair of nurtured and supported by the College, and Anne Torpey Ockerbloom '5 1, Chair­ the 1983-84 Phonothon and Patricia have distinct personalities, shaped by their persons, have planned a dinner meeting MacCarthy Sullivan '62, Alumnae Annual membership. What results these grass roots on May 9 at the Winchester Country Club, Fund Coordinator, organized the event. efforts have produced! with Sr. Janet Eisner, SND, as guest. This A full report is being sent to volunteers will be another in a popular and greatly and will be included as well in the fall Massachusetts Area Groups appreciated series of such dinners. publication of the 1983-84 Giving Report. 5. South Shore: On April 28th, Sr. Janet Nancy Spadorcia '76, Chairperson, Eisner, SND, participated in a panel dis­ Massachusetts Area Groups, reports the cussion sponsored by the Quincy Mayor's following activities: Commission on the Status of Women. President Visits Florida I. Belmont/Watertoum: On March 20, South Shore alumnae were invited to Anne Marie Skowron Mahoney '73, Mary attend the event and a tea immediately Florida in February has come to rival Cape Watson Gavin '73, and Gertrude Creedon afterward. Cod in July as a popular gathering place Broderick '48, Chairpersons, arranged a 6. Springfield/Hartford: After their suc­ for Emmanuel College alumnae. In addi­ delightful cocktail/dinner party at the cessful Mass and Champagne Brunch at tion to the growing number of alumnae Belmont Women's Club. Fifty alumnae St. Joseph College last fall , Chairpersons who reside in Florida, there is a sizable attended. One alumna, speaking glowingly Janet LaVallee Holden '68 and Janet representation of alumnae visitors from of the evening, remarked with amazement, Healey Rickarby '48 are now arranging for the eastern United States. "I didn't know until that night that some of a dramatic time at "Stage West." This February, for the second year in a my neighbors were also fellow alumnae!" row, Sister Janet Eisner, SND, president of So inspired was another visiting alum that Other Area Groups Emmanuel, and Nancy Sandman, director she is eager to organize a group in her of development, traveled to Florida to meet town! Ann Marie Belson '64, Chairperson, Area with alumnae. Their five-day visit included 2. Natick/Framingham/Sherborn: Chair­ Groups Outside Massachusetts, describes a a series of gatherings designed to provide persons Kathleen McNulty Hart '63, and variety of activities, past, present and alumnae with a first-hand accounting of Margaret Burke Lee '63, and Anna future: current activities and needs on campus. In O'Connell Burwell '64, have been busy 1. Connecticut: Virginia M. Donahue '49 tum, alumnae provided the College repre­ forming a steering committee, holding has worked diligently and creatively to sentatives with a rich series of accomplish­ committee meetings, and working on formulate a design for Area Groups ments and anecdotes about themselves, arrangements for aJune 10th Wine and throughout the state. Both she and her their families and classmates. For the second successive year, Francis and Mildred Crowley Phelan '30 hosted a luncheon in Palm Beach. While many of Healthworks '84 the 25 alumnae and friends present had attended last year's luncheon, there were a number of newcomers as well. In Naples on the west coast, Barbara Hall Flatley '33, a Washington, D.C. resident vacationing in Florida, hosted a gathering of ten alumnae and friends. Other activities included visits with Lillian Collins Ritchie '32, Timothy and Mary McDevitt Linehan '38, Frances McLaughlin Jones '41 ,Jean McCourt McDowell '47 and Jim and Nancy Davin '45. As a community service, Emmanuel Ribboncutting ceremony launches Alumnae, parents and friends who wish offers Healthworks free health screening Healthworks '84 in the Boston area: (left to be included in next year's activities may tests to area residents to right) Stephen Havas, Deputy contact Kim Cronin in the Development Commissioner, Massachusetts Dept. of Office at Emmanuel. Public Health; Sister Janet Eisner, SND; and Boston Mayor Raymond L. Flynn

18 committee continue to work on this and warm, welcoming voice. They've project. promised to visit me this spring. 2. Long Island: In January, yet another in Class Notes One of the loveliest times of 1983 was a long list of interesting meetings occurred the delightful May luncheon which Mary when Chairperson Joan Delaney Collins Conway so graciously hosted for twelve of '49 invited members to a luncheon at her us. The shock of Mary's sudden death this home. Sr. Janet Eisner, SND, Maureen February is still with us. Mary was our McCaffrey '61 , and Kim Cronin '78 were We have had an outstanding response from hardworking Class Agent for many years among the guests. many classes for this issue of the Emmanuel and was responsible for our reaching 3 . Metropolitan N Y: Chairperson Claire Quarterly. Ifyou have news ofyourself or your $1 ,220 as a 55th Reunion Gift. No tribute Fay '45, together with Margaret Drennan family, we hope you'll share it with us by sending could acknowledge all the help she gave, '47, happily announce that on May I the a note to your Class Secretary or to me, in care of not only to our Class but also to the College Metropolitan New York Network of Em­ the Alumnae Office. and its Alumnae Association. Individually, manuel Women ( EW) wi ll hold its first we can keep her in our prayers and carry meeting at the Roosevelt House in Man­ Anne Torpey Ockerbloom '51 on her spirit of faithfulness to Emmanuel. hattan. In addition to Sr. Janet Eisner, Class Notes Editor A second sorrow came last September SND, College representatives, and area 17 when we learned ofthe loss of our class­ alumnae, the guest li st includes alums from mate, Eleanor Groden. This may come as White Plains and from areasof CTand NJ. Ida Finn Hackett, 25 Montclair Ave., sad news and a shock - as it was to us - to 4. Rhode Island: Patti French Knowles 2 3 Roslindale, MA 02131 some whom we could not reach by tele­ '71 , Chairperson, and Dolores Urso The class of 1923 wishes to thank Sister phone. We shall miss her at our meetings, Haronian '57 have formed a steering com­ Janet Eisner and the wonderful alumnae for she was always there, faithful to her mittee that is planning a coffee for RI who helped make our 60th so memorable. friends, to her Class, and to Emmanuel. alums. And congratulations to the classes of 1933 Nine of us attended the beautiful funeral 5. Washington, DC: On May 6 this active and 1958 - we enjoyed their memoirs. service at St. Ignatius Church, where her group, whose Chairperson is Patricia nephew, Fr. Groden, said what we all knew Sullivan Burke '68, will enjoy a brunch at - "She had courage. She never com­ H elen Towle, 30 Kings Beach Road, the Army-Navy Country Club. I n addition plained." A Perpetual Enrollment in the Lynn, MA 01902 to Washington area alumnae, those in 24 Cenacle Crusade of Prayer was given on attendance will include Sr. J anet Eisner, behalf of the Class and we will keep her in SND, Nancy Sandman, and Maureen Beatrice Eaton, 59 Ridgewood Road, our hearts and prayers. Keating McCaffrey '61 . The Washington 25 Milton, MA 02186 Let's all look forward to spring. Keep Area Group is preparin g for a fundraiser well and let me hear your news. next fall. Alice Hackett,jamaicaway Towers, 6. Los Angeles : Chairperson Joan Mc ary Mary Sheehan Loughrey Guertler '53 reports that on November 5, 27 111 Perkins St. #221,jamaica Plain, MA 02130 2 9 32 Whites Ave. #223, Watertown, Mary Anne Hartnette Surrette '62 hosted MA 02172 a coffee/dessert in her Los Angeles home. We welcome all 2gers to attend our 55th On February 25, another get-together was MaryG. Tribble, 31 Murray Hill reunion luncheon as guests of the College held at the home of Anne Marie Mi ller '68 28 Road, Malden, MA 02148 on Saturday, June 2. in Pasadena. Joan adds that efforts are Happy New Year 1984! May it draw all of being made to organize Area Groups in us closer as we count our blessings, and Orange and San Diego Counties. with God's help, face with courage the sor­ Kathleen McCarthy, 28-12 Mitkllesex . It is clear, then. that Emmanuel College rows that life holds. 30 Circle, Waltham, MA 02154 Alumnae Area Groups are providing a Our Reunion Year contained many wide spectrum of activities for sharing and blessings. InJune, at Alumnae Weekend, Mary Thompson Mungovan, giving and keeping the Emmanuel College the College gave us a warm welcome, a 31 22 Martin Road, Milton, MA 02186 im age ali ve and well- and as beautiful as delicious luncheon, and a memorable day. ever! Two ofthe day's top features were a talk by ou r own Mary Grady, who in her inimitable Margaret McCullough Buckley, 42 Helen Ryan '45 way spoke about the good old days at 32 Savoy Road, Needham, MA 02192 Alumnae Office Volunteer Emmanuel, and a fabulous exhibit, "Em­ manuel Alumnae Through the Years," Loretta Robinson Toye, 29 Durso P.S. Was your town or state missing from which included scenes, costumes, and Ave., Lawrence, MA 01843 the Area Groups update? Would you like familiar faces of the last 60 years. 33 to meet with other alumnae in your area? A treasured personal joy for me last If you'd like to help organize such a group. summer was a reunion with Peg Coffey Mary M. Geaney, 23 Turner St., please let the Alumnae Office know. We'll Doherty whom I hadn't seen for years. It 3 4 Brighton, MA 02135 be happy to send you a list of your neigh­ was lovely to visit with Peg and her devoted Agnes Crane Duggan, 50th Reunion boring alums and share some pointers on husband at their home in Andover, and to Chairperson, is enthusiastic about plans getting a group started. hear all about their wonderful family. for theJune 1-3 Reunion Weekend. Nothing has dimmed Peg's delightful smile

19 Mary Geaney reports that she, Mary Frances Connaughton Mitchell, J ean Reddy Murphy, Malloy Duplain, and Mary Ryan Howe 6 Yarmouth Rd., Canterbury Estates, had a great reunion in Florida. 3 8 81 Emerson Rd., Wellesley Hills, 43 Sandwich, MA 02563 Laura Dixon Chess is recuperating MA 02 181 from a long illness. She is presently at the Anna Doherty and Kay Buckley Sullivan recently retired from the Boston School New England Rehabilitation Center in Rose C. Merenda, 258 Negansett System. Kay is using her skills to teach 7th Woburn. Ave., Warwick, Rl 02888 grade CCD at St. Agatha's, Milton. 44 Fortunata Caliri is busy editing in­ The Class of 1944 began its celebration of Mary Cronin enjoyed a trip to Antigua dividual memoirs of the Class of 1934 for a our 40th anniversary year at the Treadway in February with a group of Boston Col­ Class publication. Inn in Newport, RI on November 4-6. lege alumnae. Louise Ballou Kelley and Charlotte Agnes O'Brien and Ruth Norton had a Duddy McSorley orchestrated the gather­ Agatha C. Maguire, 217 Bishop Dr., wonderful trjp driving through Ireland in ing, attended by 60 alumnae and husbands Framingham, MA 01701 October. They made a surprise visit to 35 from NY, FL, MD, RI , and MA. Our Mary McDevitt Linehan and her husband gracious Class President Kathryn Murphy Tim at their home overlooking Bantry Bay. Ms. Mary C. Donelin, 79 Fenno St., McCabe welcomed everyone and it was a Mary and T im Linehan are escaping the Wollaston, MA 02170 weekend offun and frolic, warmed by fond 36 winter at their Florida condo. The Class of 1936 held a luncheon at the remembrances of our four years at Irma De Leo Zigarmi enjoyed a recent Marriott Hotel in Newton on October 5. Emmanuel 40 years ago. Join us for the visit to her son in California. Enjoying the get-together were: Ida climax of our 40th reunion year at Mary Paquette spent Thanksgiving and Donovan Good, Mary Young McLaughlin, Alumnae Weekend - a class dinner on Christmas in Florida. Mary Donelin, Mary Healy Shea, Eleanor Friday. We hope to see those who couldn't Claire Killian retired from teaching in Fallon, Eleanor Elcock Strapp, Helen make it in ovember! Everett and is a volunteer at the Whidden Goodwin Watt, Helen Kelly Ray, Gertrude Memorial Hospital, Everett. Larkin Miller, Katherine Flatley Walsh, Dorothy Cummings Brosnihan has Eleanor Kennedy Winn, Rita Guthrie Blake, Helen McLaughlin moved to Ontario, California. 175 Quincy Shore Dr. , Apt. B -43, Costello, Rita Lavin, Francis Carr 45 Kay Barry McNulty and her family have Quincy, MA 02171 Fleming, Patricia Cahill Whalen. We were temporarily moved back to the Boston area happy to have Claire Fallon O'Connor and but they plan to return to Vermont in the Kay Lavinjoin us. Plans were made for a Helene Riley White, 25 Pilgrim Rd., summer. We all extend our sympathy to spring luncheon and weekend. Kay on the recent death of her brother, 46 Milton, MA 02186 Eleanor Elcock Strapp now lives per­ Waltel-. and the death of her infant grand­ manently in Delray Beach, Florida. child. Eleanor Fallon and Claire O'Connor J eanne Connolly Clancy, 22 Larkhill Mary Foley Lydon has been caring for spend most of the winter season with her. 4 7 Rd., West Roxbury, MA 02132 her husband Pat, who is suffering an ex­ Rita Guthrie Blake and her husband tended illness. Please keep them in your Tom are spending the winter in Florida prayers. Martha Catalogna DeSimone, also. Also remember in your prayers 4 8 16 Warren St., Danvers, MA 0 1923 Mary Donelin enjoyed a glorious vaca­ Margaret Flood Mitchell, who is seriously Frances Pashby Scoledge has returned to tion in Rome and Greece. ill. Danvers after 3 years in Monterey, Mexico, We offer our sincere sympathy to Rita where her husband Bob worked for GTE­ Cronin on the sudden death of her Sylvania. Frances enjoyed her travels brother-in-law. Deep sympathy also to Ida Mary Hogan, 1058 Essex St., through the Mayan ruins of the Yucatan Donovan Good on the recent death of her 39 Lawrence, MA 01841 Peninsula. She has resumed her active in­ son-in-law. In anticipation of our 45th reunion, we are terest in the theater, performing in various still trying to locate: Vivian Burns, productions throughout the orth Shore. Florence Carroll, Margaret O'Leary, and Loretta Murphy Regan, 410 Dover Mary Wadden Oliver has been an active Mary Shanley. 3 7 Rd., Westwood, MA 02090 member of the Leominster School Com­ I n November. 16 members of our class mittee since 1977. She was a delegate for Governor Dukakis at the State Convention met in Brookline to plan for our Big 50th Mary Travers, 7 Cuthbert Road, in 1982. Reunion coming up in three years. Sug­ 40 West Roxbury, MA 02132 gestions and ideas were proffered and the Our sympathy is extended to Gertrude only definite outcome was the decision by Creedon Broderick, whose husband Tom Class Presiden t Peg Deveney to meet in the Barbara McNamara, 3 Windsor St., died in August, and to Peg Higgins Carr, spring for another luncheon. Present were: 41 Haverhill, MA 0 1830 whose husband Arthur died recently. Kay Devane, Kay Barry, Rosemary Curnane, Angelina Graham, Isabell Catherine M. Guinee, 7 Rush Street, Virginia Donahue, 3 Maple Crest Gallagher, Alice Kennedy, Elinor 42 Somerville, MA 02145 4 9 Dr., Danbury, CT 06810 Haverty, May Battell, Barbara McGrath, Sympathy to Eleanor Donovan Landrigan Marjorie Hickey, Regina Merenda, Rita on the sudden death of her husband David. Struzziery, Gertrude Bennett, Mary Mary McKenna Draper and her husband Miller, Loretta Regan. George toured our great state of Alaska.

20 J oann, who li ves in Lutherville, Maryland, Lorraine M. Crosby, 93 Walnut Hill Maureen Murph)l, 85 Bartlett Ave. , was attending her first reunion since Rd., Newton Highlands, MA 02 16 1 Belmont, MA 02178 5 0 graduation! 60 Twenty-four alumnae attended our 33rd Nancy Foster Kommers is Placement Class Reunion held in the fall at Director of otre Dame Law School, Uni­ Louise Wadden Cuilmeltf', 9 Cherry Emmanuel. Next year's reunion wi ll be in versity of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ridge Rd., Acton, MA 01720 October. We want to make big plans for 61 Indiana. My request for news brought a terrific re­ our 35th! sponse - if your news does not appear in Dot Sulesky Jayes works part-time as an this issue, look for it in future issues; and if R.N. at St. J ohn's Hospital, Lowell. j acquelyn Marston 376-B Pond I haven't heard from you, plea.5f' keep the 5 4 St., Westwood, MA 02090 news coming. Let's get acquainted again as Helen Cummings was appointed Program Anne Torpey Ockerbloom, our 25th reunion approaches! Director for Foreign Languages in the 40 Mayflower Rd., Lizzy Lammens Fraikin writes from 51 Boston Public Schools. Winchester, MA 0 1890 Canada that she is delighted with the op­ Kathleen Joyce Powers and husband John portunity to stay in touch . She has had a celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Ruth Kenney Tracey, I Robbin Rd., long ca reer in federal civil service, cham­ last year with a trip to Holl and, Austria, 5 5 Canton, MA 0202 1 pioning equal employment policies, and is and Germany. now Director of Research at the Canadian Barbara Savage Giugio's son J ohn Department of Indian Affairs. Her two j osephine De Cristofa.ro, 70 Alba Rd., passed the Massachusetts Bar Exam last children, 16 and 13, are "survivors in a Wellesley, M A 02181 year. Barbara will acquire a new daughter­ 5 6 two-career family." We received word that the son of Barbara in-law when her son Stephen marries on A move back to New England after 14 Burke Gallagher of North Andover was Sept. 15, 1984. years "out West" pleased Maureen killed in Lebanon. Our sympathy to Arline Clepelle Steinberg is the chair­ McKenna Horn and her husband David. Barbara and her famil y. man of the Emmanuel College Scholarship Daughter Christina wi ll continue her edu­ Benefit Evening at the Pops. Pat cation in Indiana, where she is a junior at McSweeney, Nancy McGrath, and Mane Murphy Clausfn, 6 Lexington DePauw University. Dorothy Killian McIntire are also assist­ 5 7 St., Canton, MA 0202 1 Joan Lynch Devine is a veteran of many in g on the committee. They hope that moves, since husband Bill works for the many from our class will attend the event. federal government. ow residing in Mary Ailinger Joyce and husband Ned j oanne Ca.nnon Murphy, II Lilac Washington, DC, they have li ved in Brazil, have an empty nest for the first time in 30 5 8 Circle, Wellesley, MA 02181 Panama and England. Their daughter years. They are the proud grandparents of Debbie is a sophomore at Catholic niver­ J eremiah , 4Y2, and J acob Thomas, almost Phyl& McManus Hayes, 3 Oak Rd. , sity; son Chris is an eighth-grader. I. Mary and a fellow teacher have started a 5 9 Canton, MA 02021 Travel plans for Kathleen McEnaney business called Color Crest. They run Claire DeCristoforo Pallotta summed up Heitman include stops in Ireland, Scot­ workshops in which you learn the effects the feelings of many of our classmates: "I land, Wales and England. Her tri'p may be of color on yourself and receive guidance can't believe how quickly 25 years have a welcome break from teaching, both at a in wardrobe planning. Let Mary know if passed!" local college and high school. Children you have a group that's interested in their The responses to our initial plans for the Christopher, 17, and twins, Tracy and presentation. 25th reunion have been enthusiastic and Mark, 14, are "growing up so quickl y," she encouraging, but a bit slow. Let's hear reports. from the remaining 500/£ before this Sister Barbara Metz, SND, has had a Margaret McCarthy Prior, varied career since leaving Emmanuel. She 76 Trenton St., Melrose, MA 02176 historic event passes us by! 5 3 earned master's degrees in both mathe­ Fran Conway Welch's husband Steve has Our classmates continue to expand their matics and theology. served as ovice retired from the government and is per­ horizons. Pat Cahill received her J .D. Directress for the otre Dame order, per­ forming as a Dixieland Musician in the degree from George Washington Univer­ formed missionary work in Kenya and Washington area. sity Law School in 1980 and is now Sudan, and is currently a member of the Rita Curry McMahon is the proud President/Director of Calvary Hospital, retreat staff at St. Stephen's Priory in grandmother of a girl, her first grandchild. Bronx, New York. Dover. Elaine Corcoran O'Malley's daughter Anne Gaffney Foran and Eileen After 17 years at home raising 7 Julie will graduate from Georgetown Uni­ Bellonzi Levis have teamed up to manu­ children, Frances Wyrocki Foley has "re­ versity Dental School this May. facture quilting kits. joined the working force" as supervisor of Suzanne Chartrand Bagnall li ves in Frances Pitochelli McCormick is an the Medicine nit for the Harvard Com­ Springfield, Virgi nia with her husband illustrator, calligrapher and sculptor. Maureen Timmins Sullivan, who has five munity Health Plan. She notes proudly and two daughters. children, including a daughter at Em­ that her oldest daughter Kathleen is a Mary McDonough Ajemian and Joann freshman at Emmanuel. "How time flies!" O'Connell Walsh were greeted with manuel, received her master's degree in adult education in 1979. Maureen and her " Dynamic" might describe Hilda f: shouts ofjo y at our 30th reunion. Mary Iglesias Morrill's lifestyle! While raisin g came all the way from California and husband Bobjust finished restoring their old Victorian house in East Greenwich, RI . 3 children - two now in coll ege - Hilda

21 enthusiasticall y pursues her second career parents of two daughters, Betsy, 12, and is used to speedy relocations after spend­ as Director of Public Relations for a con­ Patricia, 8. ing several years travelling with jim on temporary home furnishings compan y, U.S. Navy assignments. Most recently, she Scandinavian Design, Inc. She travels tutored students preparing for high school Lucille Farina Carberry, 22 Haver­ "quite a bit" and is anticipating a trip to equivalency exams in Franklin, Massachu­ hill St., N. Reading, MA 01864 Hawaii injune. Hilda also enjoys garden­ 6 5 setts. Linda McCarriston will have her first book ing and landscape design in whatever spare Suzanne Huber is li ving in Trumbull, of poems published by Texas Tech time she can find! Connecticut where she is a travel agent. University Press in the spring of 1984. The One sad bit of news - I learned recently Patty Mojcher Sidlovsky is very active volu me is ti tIed Talking S oft Dutch I twas of the passing ofJoyce Santino, who died in her community, Farmington, Connecti­ one of three winners chosen out of about in December of 198 1. Our condolences to cut. She teaches religious education, works 700 manuscripts in this year's Associated her family and friends. part-time at the Farmington Ambulence Writing Programs Award Series. Linda is Service, and is the Corresponding Secre­ also to be congratulated for receiving a tary of the Farmingtonjunior Women's Lorraine Calise Going, 70 Perry St., $ 12,500 grant from the National Endow­ Club. She and husband Al have three Newport, RI 02840 ment for the Arts. These grants are 6 2 children, joanne, 9,joseph, 2, and Peter, Lee Phelan Listro teaches kindergarten in awarded to allow outstanding artists and I. Providence, Rhode Island, at St. Augus­ writers time to pursue their work. Patty Squillace, D.V.M., is a small tine's School where her son Matthew is a animal veterinarian in New York. She has student. Daughters Suzanne and Lisa Carolyn Pytel Keleher, 383 Manning a private practice and will soon affiliate attend URI and PC , respectively. St., Needham, MA 02192 with the orth Shore Animal League in Mary C. Irons is a computer program­ 66 lew York. Patty and her husband eil mer at New Balance Athletic Shoe Cleary, who is also a veterinarian, earned Company in Brighton, MA. Marcia Gmndone Powers, their degrees in Italy. T hey are the parents The Gateway Players, Wareham, MA , 1587 Washington St., West Newton, 67 of 6Y2-year-old twins, Michael and Erica. wi ll feature Ann Kenny Gonzales as MA 02 165 Ann M. Palermo recently married. Her Blanche DuBois in Streetca'" Named Desire. new last name is Furguiele. Ann is a The May production wi ll be directed by Cecilia Caputo Gauthier, 132 pediatrician at the Montifiore Hospital in Ann's husband Santiago Gonzales. the Bronx, ew York, and is also a clinical On February 8, I 984, Janet Marcin 6 8 Gulliver St., Milton, MA 02186 assistant professor of pediatrics, Albert Irons was presented with the Outstanding Einstein College, also in the Bronx. History Teacher Award by the Norwood, Jane E. O'Connell Nowak Nancy R. Hall and husband David had Massachusetts Chapter of the Daughters 6 9 1930 Oakdale Ave., their second child, Andrew, in August. of the American Revolution. West St. Paul, MN 551 18 Their first child, Laura, is 3. Louise Murphy Maguire teaches Grade We hope to see as many people as possible Let your classmates in on the news. I at the j ohn F. Kennedy School in Mid­ at our 15th reunion on Friday, june Istat I would love to hear from yo u! dleton, Rhode Island. Son Douglas attends Emmanuel. Rhode Island Community Coll ege and son Gregory is a high school sophomore. AnnM. Keegan, 217 Wood Hill Rd., Valerie Gigliotti, 235 Park Drive, Narragansett, RJ 02908 70 Boston, MA 02215 72 Lirula S calfati M cM enimen, 14 Grace 63 Dr. , Wilmington, MA 0 1887 M ayre MeG rath Hammond, 75 Susan Cooney Murphy, 81 Cmnston Myrtlf' St., E. Weymouth, MA 02189 71 Circle, Wickford, RI02852 73 Ann McLaughlin Tuite, 13 Western Cathy Carr has moved to her new co-op 64 Ave., N. Easton, MA 02356 apartment in New York City where she J ane G. Hopkins, 24 Owen St., Judith Getch Brodman continued her continues her career as an editor for E.F. 7 4 Apt. 301, Hartford, CT06105 education at Boston University and re­ Hutton. Cathy earned her MS in Library I t's hard to believe but in May it wi ll be 10 ceived a master's degree in Computer Science from the University of orth years since we graduated from Emmanuel. Engineering. After working in software Carolina, Chapel Hill, in 1973. For those It would be great to hear from yo u! management for a number of years, Judy who like to keep in touch, Cathy'S new Joan Plefka li vesin East Hartford, has recently started her own consulting address is 155 East 93rd Street, New York, Connecticut and works at Aetna Life and business. Good luck,judy! NY 10128. Casualty in Hartford. Marie Pazola Leen is involved in several Rosemary Hanrahan, ASCW, is a con­ Virginia Lukach Reynolds and her part-time activities. Utilizing her training sultant with the Visiting Nurses' Associa­ husband Merle live in Cromwell , Con­ in French, she teaches the language in an tion of Providence and is also involved in a necticut. Ginny teaches at East Catholic adult education program and in another private consulting practice. Rosemary re­ High School in Manchester. position, teaches French to computer per­ ceived her MSW from Boston University sonnel for the New England Technology in 1980 and now resides in Cranston, RI. Marie Champagne Fmnklin, 97 Group in Woburn. Marie is also involved Pam Heaslip Lash, her husband jim 7 Winthrop Rd., Brookline, MA 02146 in the Meals on Wheels Program in her and their two sons, jimmy and Andrew, 5 Karla M. Torkildsen Anderson writes that area. She and husband Edward are the have been transferred to London where since leaving Emmanuel she has been per­ Jim wi ll work for Stone and Webster. Pam forming on the piano in concert. She has

22 offered to play at an event such as Em­ Lisa Fletcher Stamatis teaches 6th Scott recently bought a beautiful home in ma nuel Night at the Pops, if the occasion grade at St. Charles School, Woburn. She Shrewsbury. Coll een is a rate analys t for presents itself. Karla is a graduate of the and he r husband Robert are expecting the New England Electric System and is New England Conservatory and a doctoral their first child in June. e nrolled in the MB A program at Ass ump­ candidate at the Eastman Music School in Joan Buckawicki Tobin is a coordinator ti on College. Scott is a chemical salesman Rochester, ew York. in the Actua rial Research Department at for Pa riser Industries and is responsible Carol Messere Kautz and husband J ohn Hancock Mutual Life Insurance for the Northeast Region. Fred erick are the proud parents of a baby Company in Boston. She and her husband Mary Anne O'Connor will marry girl , Cathe rine Anne, born J an. 2. They reside in Pe mbroke. Coleman Geary on Columbus Day week­ reside in Herndon , Virginia. Eileen Casey Dougherty is an elemen­ e nd. Mary Anne is hostess manager for Susanne DiLiddo Campagna and hus­ ta ry a rt teache r for the Sc it~ a t e Public Abdow's Big Boy, Lincoln Plaza. band Paul have relocated to Manassas, Vir­ School Syste m . She and husband Gerry Worceste r. Cole man is employed at the ginia whe re Paul is a human services li ve in Ma rshfield. Pl ymouth nuclear plant. administrator. Susanne works for the Fair­ Sandy Fiumefreddo li ves in Medford Eileen Willis and T im Messer plan to fax County Public Schools as an instructor a nd is Personnel Director at Lord and ma rry [.a bor Day Weekend in Albany, in the Adult and Community Educati on T aylor in Burlington. New York. Eil een received her master's Program. She also takes graduate courses Juleen Donovan Gantley is a Systems degree in Re hab Counseling from North­ in adult educati on at George Mason Uni­ Designe r for Blue Cross of MassachuseltS . eastern Uni ve rsity. ve rsity. ./uleen li ves in Hanover with husband Donna Leuzzi received a mas ter's degree Ro be rt. Sandra Cap'rill/o, 4 Abbot CO llrt, in [tali an last summer from Middlebury Wo /nl.rn, MAO 180 I Coll ege. Since graduating from Em­ 8 3 Mary H erlihy-Gearen, Sandra Capriulo started work fn r the ma nuel, Donna has been acti ve in language 3049 S. Buchanan St., Apt. I -B Ame rica n Red Cross as a Regional Case­ education. She now teaches a Spanish 78 Arlington, VA 22206 worker Supe rvisor. T he position includes course in Emmanuel's Department of casework in Boston , the South Shore, and Continuing Education. west suburba n areas. Nancy Gibbons Baird, 2 1 Bennett Lisa Altieri is a shareholde r representa­ 79 Dr. # 6, Stoughton, MA 02072 Laurie Shannaham Wenger, ti ve at Fidelitv [m'estme nts in Boston. M. Teresa Mascarenhas is the Academic 1203 Longmeadow St., Susan Keese is a research assistant in the 76 Counselor to bilingual/biculturalunder­ Longmeadow, M A OII 06 De pa rtme nt o f Human Geneti cs . Yale graduates at Uni ve rsity of Massachusetts, Susan May Leaver and Tom are the proud Uni ve rsity Medical School. New Have n. Amhe rst. She is also pursuing an MA in pa rents o f Tommy, 2, and Gregory, I. Connecticut. School Counseling and Consultin g. Susan and T om li ve in Wellesley and Karen Hunt is a graduate student in the We will celebrate our 5th reunion with recently visited Janice Callahan in Wash­ De partme nt of Bioche mistry. Universitv hors d 'oeuvres and music on Saturday ington, DC, where J anice is an executive o f California. Davi s. night,June 2, from 9 p.m . - I a.m. at the for Computer Science Corporati on. Mary Condon works as an artist at Data­ Back Bay Hilton , one o f Boston's newest Mimi Reeves Whelan and T im li ve in guide T ravel Graphics in Weston. hotels. We look forward to seeing you Nashua, New Hampshire where Mimi Susan Najpauer returned to Boston to again. keeps busy with Erin, 31;2 , and Timmy 11;2 . work as Program Coord in ator in the [n her spare time, Mimi substitute teaches Alumnae Office at Em manuel. She is also in the Nashua school system and is also a .lane Owens, 88 Ma. tchett St., a n Office Administrator forJonathanJ. freelance calligrapher. 8 0 B righton, MA 02135 Margoli s, Esq. Andrea Der Boghasian has been appointed Vice President of Administra­ In Memoriam ti on at Miller Communicati ons, Inc. Michele Giarde//o Sdollgas, 99 Manthol'11 f Rd., Andrea will be responsible for both fin an­ 81 Helen Shortell O' Leary '25 W('st Roxbury, MA 02 132 cial and o pe rati ons management, as well as Rita Connors Cleary '25 serving on the executive comminee, bein g Laura A. Listro will ma rry Paul Croak.J r., Ma ri e T. Mc Kenna Condon '27 involved in initial programs and budget on O ctobe r 7. 1984. at 3pm. [mmaculate Conception Cnurch, Revere. Laura has Ma ry Campbell Conwa y '28 pla nning and special events promoti on for Margaret Cul ve r Farrell '3 1 new clients. Andrea is completing her completed her schooling and is a Medical Sister Mary Adele Thomas , R.S. M. '34 MB A at Boston University. Tech nologist at Massach usetts General [sabel Connell y Vaas '39 Dro p me a line and let me know what Hospital. Laura R. DePrizio Remillard '39 you are doing. Have a nice summe r! Louise A. Toumey '39 Ma.ry Donlan, 24 Grfe n St., Mary Reardon Mc Kinnon '40 Wo llaston, M A 02 I70 Cynthia Freed Dacey, 14 Fu-rnace 8 2 Patricia Dohe rty J ohnson '46 Donna Leger Bradley married Paul 7 7 Colony Dr., Pernbm ke, MA 02359 .l eanne Pendergast Fay '48 Cynthia Freed Dacey teaches Spanish in Bradley on O ctober 29. 1983. Bridesmaids Ma rilane Smith Kilty '49 the Marsh fie ld Adult Ed program and is a in cl uded Colleen Hurley Gardner, Eileen Patricia C. McCabe Lew is '55 home day-ca re provider. She li ves in Pem­ Willis, and Mary Markham. T he Bradleys Sister Rita Moloney '60 reside in Clinton. broke with he r husband Kevin and tw o Colleen Hurley Gardner and husba nd sons, Michael, 2Y2, and Rya n, 2 months.

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