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Message FROM THE PRESIDENT

A LESSON FOR ALL

As a university president, I have been privileged to interact with

Mount Magazine thousands of parents and high school juniors and seniors as they have embarked on their search for the right university. Over the past few years I have noticed a significant shift of focus for many families—from merely finding a university to prepare for a career to finding a university to prepare for life in an increasingly complex, global society.

Many ask me why, with so many high quality universities available, they should consider a Catholic university for this preparation for life? My response is that Catholic universities are uniquely qualified for life preparation. And a recent sermon by Father Bill Parent, the Mount’s Executive Director of Catholic Identity and Mission, is proof positive of the lessons our students receive on a daily basis.

I hope you enjoy Fr. Parent’s excerpted message presented here, delivered on December 8, 2005, on the Feast of the Immaculate Thomas H. Powell Conception … President

By this point in the semester, with final States. Today immigrants, many of them • And as a Catholic university, in a world exams looming next week, just about Hispanic Catholic, continue to seek a fresh filled with oppressive philosophies, we everyone who has ever been a student has at start here. The Immaculate Conception is a offer a perspective that is both ancient and one time or another wished for a fresh start, fitting patroness. As she represents a fresh always new. We offer the truth of faith a second chance, a no-fail do-over for the start for all of humanity, haven’t Americans seeking understanding. whole semester. at our best always conceived of this nation as a place where people are free to start over? • To those who would kill the unborn, or Do you think that Adam and Eve wished for euthanize the sick, or execute criminals, a do-over? They had it all: Eden, sin-free Today is also special feast for us as Mounties, we speak the truth of the dignity of all lives, what Pope John Paul II called a state of because the Immaculate Conception is also human life. “original blessing.” Through bad choices, our patroness—a fitting one, too. Isn’t this they lost it all and ended up far from Eden. also a place where in many ways we find do- • To those who neglect the poor, we speak Imagine doing so badly in a class that I fail overs, second (and third and fourth) the truth of a preferential option for the not only for myself but for everyone who will chances, fresh starts? poor. ever take that class after me. I had a math course like that once. • As a university, we constantly encounter • To those who would reduce the meaning new people and new ideas that give us the of life to a matter fulfilling genetically The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is opportunity to discover new and deeper determined sexual desire, we speak the basically our celebration of humanity’s do- understandings of ourselves and the world truth of total and free self-giving in over, our second chance, our fresh start. around us. committed celibacy or in a communion of Through the grace of God, Mary, our love between husband and wife. second Eve, was conceived free from original • As Catholic, the Mount offers us fresh sin, in order to be a fitting Mother of God. starts when we need them most, when we Though anything is possible for God, there Through her son, our second Adam, the are enslaved by our sin. Though none of probably won’t be academic do-overs this possibility of a right relation to God is us was immaculate at conception, through semester. But God does offer each of us restored. the grace that comes through Church, something far more precious: no matter how especially through the sacraments of far away from God and everyone else we may This is a special feast day for us as penance and the Eucharist, in a sense we feel, no matter how lost we may be in our Americans. In 1847—a time when can become immaculate. sin, through the power of the truth, through immigrants, many of them Irish Catholic, the intercession of Mary Immaculate, were streaming into this country seeking a through the grace of the sacraments, God second chance, a fresh start—the bishops of offers us a fresh start so that like Mary in the United States unanimously voted to today’s gospel, we may be free in heart, in designate Mary under the title Immaculate mind, in our very being, to say “yes” to Conception as the patroness of the United God’s call. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:54 PM Page 1

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Mount Magazine is published two times a year for Spring 2006 alumni and friends of Mount St. Mary’s University by the office of communications. The staff of Mount Magazine reserves the right to reprint all or portions of any comments we may receive unless you specifically request otherwise. Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent opinions of the editors nor policies of Mount St. Mary’s University. Mount Comments may be sent via email to: DEPARTMENTS [email protected] Or in writing to: Mount Magazine Mount St. Mary’s University 2 ON CAMPUS 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road Patagonia study tour I Mount hosts Emmitsburg, MD 21727 College Bowl I Lt. Gov. Steele to BOARD OF TRUSTEES speak at commencement I New aca- Thomas G. O’Hara, C’64, Chairman demic options I Mounties travel to Msgr. F. Dennis Tinder, C’68, Vice Chairman I Msgr. Godfrey Mosley, C’79, Secretary aid Hurricane Katrina victims Agnus M. Berenato, C’75 Farewell to Mount provost I Trustee Richard J. Bolte Jr., C’79 emeriti James T. Brady John R. Bransfield Jr., C’63 Martha K. DeNardi, C’75 The Rev. Gerard Francik 6 FACULTY NEWS Patrick J. Goles, C’64 The Rev. Joseph R. Hacala, S.J. 8 SEMINARY NEWS His Eminence William Cardinal Keeler I William T. Kennedy, C’60 Mount 2000 and Beyond Msgr. William A. Kerr Upcoming alumni retreat and alumni The Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde reunion I March for Life I Holy Land Steven F. Murphy, C’79 12 I Peter F. O’Malley, C’60 pilgrimage New professor of music The Very Rev. Edward J. Quinlan III ministry I 18 seminarians admitted WITH LOVE … Simba Sana, C’90 to candidacy Our cover story on George and Bettie James E. Schaeffer, MBA’84 The Honorable Julie R. Stevenson Solt, C’80 Delaplaine Brian L. Smith, C’70 By Lisa Gregory The Rev. Paul S. Tipton 22 MOUNT SPORTS Diane Leneghan Tomb, C’86 Spring sports I Basketball wrap-up Sheila Vertino, SJC’68 Elaine Holland Vining, C’80 John J. Walsh, C’58 28 CLASS NOTES J. Scott Wilfong, C’52 Alumni news I Birth announcements I I feature Thomas H. Powell, Ed.D., President Wedding announcements In Memoriam I Winter Homecoming OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY Christopher R. L. Blake, Ph.D., Vice President for (p. 38) ARTICLES Academic Affairs Pauline Engelstätter, Assistant to the President Michael S. Malewicki, Vice President for Business and 36 CHAPTER NEWS 18 PLAYING IN THE BIG LEAGUES Finance Alumni chapter activities Mount economics students finished third Rev. J. Wilfrid Parent, Executive Director for Catholic Identity and Mission nationally in the College Fed Challenge. Msgr. Steven P. Rohlfs, S.T.L., S.T.D., Vice President/Rector of the Seminary 39 BICENTENNIAL HISTORY By Duffy Ross Dan S. Soller, Vice President for Student Affairs Mount Spirit, Olympic Dreams Pam Zusi, Interim Vice President for Advancement By Jennifer Harp, Archivist & Records 20 BRIDGING THE CULTURAL DIVIDE MOUNT MAGAZINE STAFF Manager Duffy Ross, Director of Communications This winter the Mount welcomed its first Fawn R. O’Hara, Director of Publications visiting Fulbright Scholar. Kate Charuhas, Director of University Marketing 36 FIRST PERSON By Casey Hynes, C’07 Walking in the Rain Aaron Miller, Website Consultant By Raymond J. Visotski, C’82 Barbara L. Ruppert, Communications Consultant 24 AT THE HELM Bicentennial Commission Chair Dick INTERNS Michelle Pantuso, C’04, Graduate Assistant; Ridgway, C’58, shares his thoughts on the Casey Hines, C’07 GOT A STORY YOU’RE DYING TO Mount’s 200th birthday celebration and PHOTOGRAPHERS WRITE FOR Mount Magazine? beyond. David Hasser, third theology seminarian; Send your idea to Tom Lesser; Bruce Weller [email protected] or PRINTING 26 IN SEAN’S MEMORY Graphcom, Inc., Gettysburg, Pa. to Mount Magazine, 16300 Old The family and friends of Mount student Mount Magazine welcomes reader response. We reserve Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, Sean Popper ensure his memory lives on. the right to edit letters for style and length. In addition MD 21727. to posted letters, we welcome comments by email. All correspondence intended for publication must be signed and include a current address. Please send your thoughts to Mount Magazine, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, Md. 21727 or FOR THE LATEST NEWS, VISIT [email protected]. www.msmary.edu 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:54 PM Page 2

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EXPERIENCIA PATAGÓNICA from Penguins to Tangueros Mount Magazine

Students and professors in the Mount’s Spanish and biology programs teamed up over winter break for a two week trip to the Patagonia region of Argentina. The trip began in Puerto Madryn, with excursions to Peninsula Valdes and Punta Tombo to see sea lions, elephant seals, and Magellanic penguins, accompanied by a visit to the Welsh city of Gaiman. From there the group visited El Calafate, the region of the glaciers in the south. Then they flew to Bariloche to see the Andean/western region of Patagonia before ending the trip in Buenos Aires, where they toured the city, visited an estancia, and enjoyed a tango show.

Magellanic Another trip is being planned for January 2008. Students in the science program will penguin study wildlife conservation and glaciers, and conduct behavioral observations of (Spheniscus animals. The Spanish/French program will have a cultural focus while visiting all magellanicus) Patagonian regions and Buenos Aires. The trip, planned for every two years, is open photographed at to all Mount students, alumni, their families, and the Mount community. Punta Tombo Those interested in the science program should contact Dr. Rosie Bolen (301-447- 5376, [email protected]). Those interested in the Spanish program, Dr. Diana Rodriguez-Lozano (301-447-5820 x4826/[email protected]).

Clockwise from top: Lake district in Bariloche—in Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi; Horse-back riding (gaucho ranch called La Cinacina estancia) (Anne Alvarado in the back, Bonnie Mitchell in the front); Music before the lunch; Music and dance entertainment after the lunch; From the tango dinner and show in Buenos Aires; Boat tour of Perito Moreno glacier (near Calafate)–front row (L to R): Cory Riley, Anne Alvarado, Kristin Brendle, Camille Rosetty, Bonnie Mitchell, Dr. Marco Roman. Back row (L to R): Casey Mae Fleischer, Shane Crowl, Bonnie Dowell, Diane Dixon, Lauren Mackey, Jennifer Auman, Michael "Miguelito" Gilbride. Not pictured: Amy McCormick, Dr. Diana Rodriguez-Lozano, and Dr. Rosie Bolen. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:54 PM Page 3

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MOUNT HOSTS COLLEGE BOWL—

The varsity sport of the mind Spring 2006 By Casey Hynes, C’07

Fifteen minutes until their match and “I had a great time representing the the Mount’s College Bowl team isn’t Mount in the regional tournament,” even breaking a sweat. says Katie Herzog, a junior majoring in business with a finance concentration The four members of the reigning and economics. She was joined by campus champion team are calm, fellow juniors Dan Long, a political collected and prepared—ready to begin science major; Nick Ferrari, a biology their first match in the regional major; and Katie Widdoss, a secondary tournament, hosted by the Mount in education major. Long and Ferrari were February. Teams from 16 area colleges members of last year’s team. traveled to campus for a shot at the national competition. Collectively, they offered a wide range of knowledge—honing their skills on College Bowl is a campus trivia contest everything from Hollywood trivia (film that originally aired on the NBC radio buff Ferrari’s specialty) to country network in 1953. Sponsored by Good music (Herzog and Widdoss favor Maryland Lt. Housekeeping magazine, the game show country group “Rascal Flats”) to the became part of network television in NFL (Long is a die-hard supporter of Governor Michael S. 1959 and ran on weekends until 1970. the Philadelphia Eagles). Each share a love of trivia and game shows, and Steele TO PROVIDE The Mount team did not take home bring their own areas of expertise to the the regional title, but still made a strong competition. UNDERGRADUATE showing—placing eighth out of 17 teams. Ferrari is a reality television fanatic and COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS the second cousin of actor Peter Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael S. Steele will Gallagher, better known as “Sandy serve as the commencement speaker at this year’s Cohen” on Fox Television’s, “The ceremony, scheduled for May 21. OC.” “We all know different aspects of knowledge and trivia, which is probably In January 2003, Lt. Gov. Steele earned a place in history why our team is so good,” he says. when he became the first African American elected to “Plus, we are all heavily involved in statewide office, and the first-ever Republican lieutenant other activities beside College Bowl.” governor in Maryland. As lieutenant governor, Steele serves as a partner, advisor and principal representative for Mount Professor Scott Weiss, who Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.—working with the state’s organizes the annual event, worked congressional delegation, state and local elected officials to with the team on a weekly basis, promote and implement the administration’s policies and giving them topics to research initiatives. and formulate questions on in order to quiz each other He is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in during practices. Weiss is Landover Hills, Md., where, in 1998, he was recognized as optimistic about next year’s the Man of the Year. tournament prospects. “Assuming they win October’s campus tournament,” he notes, “they will be the team to beat.” 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:54 PM Page 4

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NEWS FROM THE SHELTER FROM THE STORM Twenty-one members of the Mount community spent a week in January in Ocean CLASSROOM Springs, Miss., giving aid to Hurricane Katrina victims.

Mount Magazine Mount offers new academic options By Melissa Main, Director of Community Service

BUSINESS We’d heard stories of the devastation, but were not sure what to expect. The Maryland Higher Education Commission recently gave the Mount approval to offer its accounting programs Each day we received a folder with information about a different family needing in a five-year united Bachelors of Science and Masters of help with their home. We often faced the challenge of just finding the house, as Business Administration degree sequence. Students will many road signs, displaced during the hurricane, have not been replaced. now be able to elect a plan to complete both degrees in an integrated program over five years. The united program Splitting our group into two, we helped seven families during the week with a will prepare students for the CPA examinations, which variety of tasks—from ripping down drywall to clearing out two feet of debris left now require 150 hours of study. inside the house from the storm. Our tasks were hard, dirty, smelly and life giving. Many families had lost almost everything they owned, so there was much SCIENCE joy when a small token of love was found, like a picture of a granddaughter, or a At its March meeting, the Mount St. Mary’s University mother-in law’s dishes still in one piece. We realized that nothing should be Board of Trustees approved the proposed new major in taken for granted … all was precious in the eyes of the beholder. environmental sciences. The major will now be submitted to the Maryland Higher Education Commission for final Although the force of Hurricane Katrina affected thousands of people, we were approval. blessed and privileged to be able to make a difference in the lives of these seven families. By sharing tears, laughter and hard work with the community of Ocean EDUCATION Springs, our lives too, are forever changed. In the fall of 2007, the education department plans to begin accepting graduate level students into a certification program in severe and profound disabilities—with a concentration in autism spectrum disorders. Work is underway to develop coursework for the concentration— emphasizing evidence-based practices, individual and cultural differences, and family involvement to help students with severe disabilities reach their full potential.

COMMUNICATION STUDIES The Department of Communication Studies has established three new concentrations in journalism and mass communication, rhetoric and public address, and public relations. ONLINE CLASSES AVAILABLE The Mount’s Division of Continuing Studies is now offering online courses as part of Regis University’s Online Consortium of Independent Colleges and Universities.

The 39-member consortium includes small, private institutions, many of which are faith-based. Regis is a Denver-based Jesuit institution. Classes in Project Management and Team Leadership begin May 8. Future online courses will include criminal justice, arts and humanities, business and communications related topics. John Wysong cleaning up more than two feet of debris For information, please call 877-982-2329. that was left in a house from Hurricane Katrina. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:54 PM Page 5

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MOUNT PROVOST ACCEPTS

Presidency at Mount Mercy College Spring 2006

Christopher R. L. Blake, Ph.D., vice president and provost at Mount St. Mary’s University, has been appointed the eighth president of Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Dr. Blake, 45, was one of four finalists selected following an extensive national search. Left to right: He succeeds Robert Pearce, Ph.D., who announced more than a year ago his plans to TRUSTEE EMERITI Thomas H. Three members of the Mount St. retire after the 2005-06 academic year. Dr. Blake will assume the office on July 1, Powell, president; Mary’s University Board of Trustees 2006. John M. Kane, were elevated to “Trustee Emeriti” at C’84; Mary “I am greatly honored and humbled to accept the position of president of Mount the board’s March 13 meeting. Mercy College,” said Dr. Blake. “The mission of Mount Mercy College reminds each Anne Kelly, of us of our commitment to learning and our service to God and humanity. I pledge John M. Kane, C’84; Mary Anne Kelly, SJC’68; Kenneth in this appointment to strive to advance the leadership and service that is essential to SJC’68; and Kenneth L. McVearry, C’67, L. McVearry, that mission and to the college’s success.” received the honor for their years of C’67; and service and leadership advancing the Thomas O’Hara Mount Mercy College is a 77-year-old, Catholic four-year co-educational college mission of the Mount. founded by the Sisters of Mercy to provide young women with liberal arts based education. Mount Mercy became co-educational in 1969 and the college continues “John, Mary Anne and Ken have served under the spiritual and intellectual auspices of the Sisters of Mercy—whose the Mount with distinction,” said commitment is to “serve human needs where they exist.” The college offers more Thomas G. O’Hara, board chairman. than 35 majors in both liberal arts and professional programs—serving 1,500 “It has been an honor to serve with students. them and to watch their leadership in action.” “Mount Mercy College is very fortunate to have Chris Blake joining its community,” said Mount St. Mary’s University President Thomas H. Powell. “Dr. Blake’s inspired Kane serves as president and CEO of leadership throughout our campus has brought Mount St. Mary’s University to new The Kane Company, in Baltimore, levels of achievement. His academic credentials, along with his relationship with Maryland, offering years of experience faculty and students alike, are most impressive. He will always be considered a ‘Son of in a multi-modal transportation the Mount.’ ” environment—providing trucking, distribution, commercial moving and storage, limousine and para-transit busing to customers in the Mid-Atlantic “Dr. Blake’s inspired leadership area. He is also chairman of the throughout our campus has Maryland Republican Party. brought Mount St. Mary’s Kelly is a senior associate of disaster University to new levels of operations in the Department of achievement. His academic Preparedness and Response for the American Red Cross. She also serves as credentials, along with his president of the Frederick Professional relationship with faculty and Women’s Network and is a member of students alike, are most impressive. the Board of Trustees for Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County. He will always be considered a ‘Son of the Mount.’” McVearry is Executive Vice President of The Charles E. Smith Companies. He — Thomas H. Powell, University President also is a member of the Board of Trustees finance committee. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:54 PM Page 6

faculty 6 NEWS

William Collinge: “ ‘Doing Well a Thing A SAMPLING OF Faculty Achievement That Is Well Worth Doing’: Teaching Dorothy L. Sayers on Work,” College SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS Andy Rosenfeld: Hansel and Gretel, by Theology Society Annual Convention,

Mount Magazine Michelle Bower: “The Interplay of Engelbert Humperdinck, conductor/ Mobile, Alabama, June, 2005. Teacher and Student Actions in the musical director, Center Stage Opera Teaching and Learning of Geometric Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Kirk Davidson: “Business and Society Proof,” with T. S. Martin, S.M.S. November, 2005. Issues Facing Wal-Mart: A Cross- McCrone, and J. Dindyal, Educational Cultural Analysis,” Annual Conference Studies in Mathematics, 60, 2005. Byron Stay: The Writing Center Director’s of the International Association for Resource Book, co-edited with Christina Business and Society, Merida, Mexico, Richard Buck: Review, Beyond Rawls: An Murphy, Erlbaum Press, forthcoming. 2005. Analysis of the Concept of Political Liberalism, by Shaun P. Young, Journal Rodica Stoicoiu: “A Foretaste of the Mike Epstein: “Teaching Critical of Value Inquiry, Spring, 2005. Heavenly Banquet: Eschatology and the Thinking in a Physical Science Class for Paschal Mystery,” Liturgical Ministry, Non-Science Majors,” National Capital William Collinge: Review of Eileen Fall, 2005. Area Skeptics, October, 2005. Flynn, Why Believe?: Foundations of Catholic Theology, Horizons 32, 2005. Joseph Vince: “Firearms Intelligence- Kathleen Guidroz: “Researching Led Policing,” IACP Firearms Sexuality and Stigma: Challenges to Fr. Jim Donohue: “Christian Funeral Interdiction Newsletter, forthcoming. Feminist and Qualitative Practices in a Changed Time and Methodology,” with Michele Berger, Culture,” with John McFadden, The SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS American Sociological Association Ekklesia Project, Pamphlet #13, 2005. Michael Barry: “Development and Use Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, of Production Sharing Agreement Law Pennsylvania, August, 2005. Mike Epstein: Review, High Resolution in Uzbekistan’s Oil and Natural Gas Continuum Source AAS, Applied Sector,” Harvard University/ Boston Tara Horst: “The Whole Person at Spectroscopy, August, 2005. University Central Eurasian Studies Work: Recovering the Human in Society Conference, Boston, HRD,” 54th Annual American Joshua Hochschild: “The Rest of Massachusetts, Fall, 2005. Association of Adult & Continuing Cajetan’s Analogy Theory: De Education Conference, Pittsburgh, Nominum Analogia, Chapters 4-11,” Christine Blackshaw: “Two Views of the Pennsylvania, 2005. International Philosophical Quarterly, Woman Question: Galdós and September, 2005. Gissing,” 55th Mountain Interstate Joshua Hochschild: “Proportionality, Language Conference, Wake Forest Participation and the Alleged John Larrivee: “The Measuring Progress University, Winston-Salem, North Idiosyncrasy of De Veritate 2.11,” Third Paradox and Catching up with the Carolina, October, 2005. International Conference, Thomas Economy: a Call to Economists, an Instituut te Utrecht, “Divine Opening for Christian Economists,” Michelle Bower: “The Mathematics Talk Transcendence and Immanence in the Catholic Social Science Review, of a Secondary School Teacher of Thought of Thomas Aquinas,” Utrecht, forthcoming. Mathematics and Physics,” Proceedings Netherlands, December, 2005. of the Twenty-Eighth Annual Barry Long: “All Access Spotlight: U2,” Conference of the Mathematics VH1 Music Studio, lesson plans to Education Research Group of Australia, accompany VH1/MENC Melbourne, Australia, 2005. programming, November, 2005. Richard Buck: “Can Democracy Mike Miller: “A Joyful Path to Daesin?” Respond to the Deliberative Worry?” New Blackfriars, July, 2005. International Social Philosophy Conference, Troy, New York, July, Marco D. Roman: Review, Thresholds of 2005. Otherness/Autrement Mêmes: Identity and Alerity in French-Language Literatures, eds. David Murphy and Aedin Ni Loingsigh, London: Grant & Cutler Ltd, 2002, The French Review, April, Timothy Wolfe: Juvenile 2005. Justice: A Reference Handbook, with Donald Shoemaker, ABC-CLIO publisher, November, 2005. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:54 PM Page 7

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John Larrivee: “Non-Market Work: A Michael G. Sollenberger: “Strato of Barbara Palmer: Secretary, Maryland Review of and Lessons from the Lampsakes, the Natural Scientist,” Association of Colleges for Teacher Wisconsin Rural Strategies Project,” Classical Humanities Society of South Education. Spring 2006 and “My Friends Get By with a Little Jersey, Richard Stockton State College, Help from Me: Favors in Non- Pomona, New Jersey, November, 2005. Bruce Yelovich (Fr. Elias): Ordained to Metropolitan Wisconsin,” Rural the Holy Priesthood by His Grace Sociological Society Annual Rodica Stoiciou: “Eucharist, Source and Bishop Thomas, Antiochian Orthodox Conference, Tampa, Florida, August, Summit,” Conference on the Eucharist, Archdiocese of North America, Diocese 2005. Diocese of Wheeling- Charleston, of Oakland and the East. Assigned to Charleston, West Virginia, September, St. Mary Orthodox Church, Barry Long: “American Skin: 2005. Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Feast of Constructions of Identity in Popular St. James, the Brother of God, October, Music,” Glory Days: A Bruce PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 2005. Springsteen Symposium, Penn State Michael Barry: Editorial work, “Central and Monmouth Universities, Long Eurasian Studies Review.” Public Frank Zarnowski: Led student group Branch, New Jersey, September, 2005. Defender work, State of Maryland that won 1st place in the Regional Office of the Public Defender, Federal Challenge and placed 3rd in Bill Mattison: “The Rise and Fall of the Baltimore City Office, Baltimore, the National Competition for the Person/Sin Distinction: Anger and Maryland, 2005. Federal Challenge. Matthew 5:22 from Augustine to Aquinas,” University of Fribourg, Michelle Bower: Panelist, “What AWARDS Switzerland, October, 2005. Happens After the Interview? The First Fr. Jim Donohue and Karl Einholf: 2005 Year on the Job,” Annual Meeting of Nominees for the U.S. Professor of Christine McCauslin: “C/EBP‰ and the Psychology of Mathematics the Year Award, in recognition of CREB Mediate Inducible Expression of Education, North American Chapter, extraordinary dedication to NGF in the Central Nervous System,” Roanoke, Virginia, October, 2005. undergraduate teaching. with Victoria Heath, Anna Colangelo, Alessandra Mallei, Italo Mocchetti, Richard Buck: “Tolerance or Civility: TENURE AND PROMOTIONS Peter Johnson, 2005 Society for Rav Soloveitchik on Confrontation and Tenure was awarded as well as Neuroscience meeting, Washington, Community,” Limud B’Yachad Adult promotion to Associate Professor: D.C., 2005. Education Series, Suburban Orthodox • Ms. Elizabeth Holtry, Associate Congregation, Baltimore, Maryland, Professor of Art Barbara Palmer: “Learning to be there, December, 2005. • Dr. Marco Roman, Full Professor of but not there”: In-service Teachers’ Foreign Languages Development as Facilitators of Peer William Collinge: Organizer and • Dr. Maureen Oakley, Associate Discussion, with Janice Almasi, moderator of panel on Bill Portier’s Professor of Political Sciences National Reading Conference, Miami, “Here Come the Evangelical • Dr. Karen Keely, Associate Professor of Florida, December, 2005. Catholics?” College Theology Society English Annual Convention, Mobile, Alabama, • Dr. Marcia McKinley, Associate Marco D. Roman: “Ritual and Exchange June, 2005. Professor of Psychology in the ‘Lai de Lanval,’” 55th Annual Mountain Interstate Foreign Language Mike Epstein: Chair-Elect, Baltimore- A three-year contract awarded to Conference, Wake Forest, North Washington Section, Society for Fr. Mark Pilon, Associate Professor of Carolina, October, 2005. Applied Spectroscopy. Reviewer, Journal Systematics of Chemical Education. Andy Rosenfeld: “Muleteer Songs and Promoted to Full Professor: the Traditional Musical Festivals of the Carl Glover: Edited 11 books in the • Dr. Danny Miles Alpujarras,” International Weekend “Instant Success in Business” series, • Dr. Kirk Davidson Conference, “The Role of the Donkey Business Group of the Professional (and Mule), Culture of the Book Division, McGraw-Hill, New Promoted to University Professor: Mediterranean,” Hydra, Greece, York, New York, Summer and Fall, • Dr. Robert Ducharme October 2005, proceedings forthcoming 2005. • Mr. William E. O’Toole March, 2006. • Dr. Frank Zarnowski 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:54 PM Page 8

seminary 8 NEWS

Mount 2000 and Beyond A HUGE SUCCESS By Tom Crowe, Pre-Theology, Diocese of Arlington Mount Magazine

Camille DiBlasi, founder and president of Healing the On Saturday afternoon, small games of Culture, talked about the football, soccer and basketball broke love of God manifested in out on Echo Field, defying the snow “This is the grandest cathedral on earth the Eucharist and encouraged the youth that began to fall, portending the because He is here,” thundered to respect themselves. “The success of coming blizzard. By the end of the Burlington’s Bishop Salvatore Matano, this conference for young people is that storm, “Put out into the deep” had a pointing at the tabernacle where the you just light them on fire for Christ. whole new meaning. All tolled, 10 Blessed Sacrament was reposed on You make (the faith) make sense in inches of snow fell, hampering February 10 during Mount 2000 and their heads so they understand why movement and giving all involved Beyond. Two thousand students and they’re Catholic.” added opportunities for grace and self- their chaperones filled Knott Arena to denial. God always gives opportunities worship Our Lord in the Eucharist in Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Harrisburg to grow in holiness. spite of threats of snowstorms. celebrated Mass on Saturday morning. Bishop Rhoades, former rector of the Chairman Joe Yokum (S’07, Columbus) Bishop Matano’s energetic homily fit Seminary, has attended all 11 Mount said this was “one of the largest Mount well with the up-beat tone of the 2000 and Beyond retreats. 2000 retreats that we’ve had; the weekend of Eucharistic adoration and glitches were few and far between, the praise. He exhorted the gathered youth overwhelming support of the seminary to, “Put out into the Deep!” He students, the college students, the continued, “You are asked to be the administration, the faculty, and the disciples who, in 2006, bring the ARCC staff was wonderful, the spirit of message of Jesus to your family, your the weekend was phenomenal.” friends, to your schools, neighborhoods and workplaces! The adult community sees in you the hope of the future!”

“Your grace is enough,” sang music leader Martin Doman and the gathered Matt Smith, who was voted off MTV’s throng at the end of Mass. Doman and “Real World” program because of his his band provided rousing praise music controversial advocacy of chastity, talked throughout the weekend, assisted on about his experiences in the proverbial electric guitar by Deacon Greg belly of the beast. He has put his Thompson of Arlington. This was experiences in the world of pop culture Thompson’s final Mount 2000 as a into practice in his websites that seminarian, a significant event since his promote smart life decisions, first Mount 2000 retreat—as a www.lifeteen.com and his new “chastity chaperone in 2000—was where he first website for the rest of us,” felt a strong pull toward a priestly www.NoMoHo.com. vocation. “It was a true gift from the Lord to be able to play at the retreat. Mount 2000 also had the support of I hope to be able to come back in the the university’s undergraduates, led by future to help with Confessions.” senior Nicole Wells, and a cadre of student volunteers. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:54 PM Page 9

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DATES ANNOUNCED FOR

2006 Fall Seminary Alumni Reunion Spring 2006 October 3-4, 2006

ARCHBISHOP HARRY J. FLYNN TO BE RETREAT MASTER Msgr. Steven P. Rohlfs, STD, S’76, Rector, has announced that Archbishop Harry J. Flynn, S’60, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, will be the Retreat Master for the annual Priests’ Alumni Retreat to be held at the seminary, June 19-23. Archbishop Flynn served as faculty member, dean, vice rector and rector from 1965-1979. Ordained for the Diocese of Albany, he also served as bishop of Lafayette, La. For more information about the program, please contact Melissa Crabbs, director of conferences at the Mount (301-447-5330 or [email protected]).

BISHOP PAUL COAKLEY TO VISIT THE MOUNT Seminary Schedule of Events Bishop Paul S. Coakley, S’83, Diocese of took place October 8, 1906; the MAY Salina, Kansas, will be the main presentation of the 31st Annual John 5 Deacon Night celebrant of the traditional Cardinal McCloskey Award, sponsored JUNE Homecoming Mass at the Priests’ by the National Alumni Association; 19-23 Priests’ Retreat—Archbishop Alumni Reunion on October 3, 2006. and Mass at the Grotto of Our Lady of Harry J. Flynn, S’60, Lourdes on Wednesday, October 4. Bishop Coakley was appointed on Archdiocese of Saint Paul and October 21, 2004, by the late Pope John A block of 25 rooms has been reserved Minneapolis—Retreat Master Paul II as bishop of Salina and ordained at the Sleep Inn-Emmitsburg, located AUGUST for the diocese on December 28, 2004. off US Rt. 15, a mile north of the 16 New men arrive He became the 47th Mountaineer priest Mount. For reservations, and a special to be elevated to the bishopric. Bishop Mount rate, call 301-447-0044 and be 20 Seminarians arrive Coakley was ordained to the priesthood sure to mention the Priests’ Reunion. 23 Classes begin for the Diocese of Wichita and served For more information about reunion 25-27 Weekend of Recollection from 1998-2002 as director of spiritual activities, contact Phil McGlade, formation in the Mount Seminary. Office of Seminary Development and OCTOBER Alumni Relations (301-447-5017 or 3-4 Priests’ Alumni Reunion Other reunion highlights will include [email protected]). the celebration of the 100th 20-22 Inaugural Seminary Family anniversary of the laying of the Weekend—More information McSweeny Hall cornerstone, which to follow NOVEMBER 17 Candidacy Mass

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seminary 10 NEWS

TO THE HOLY LAND By Rev. Mr. John L. Lavorgna, Fourth Theology, Archdiocese of Hartford Mount Magazine

Through the grace of God, the The group spent seven nights in generosity of others, and the Jerusalem and was able to visit many enthusiastic support of a Mount famous holy sites, including the Garden alumnus and the rector, four members of Gethsemane, the Church of the of the class of 2006 were offered an Holy Sepulchre, the Jordan River, and incredible opportunity to participate in the stations of the Via Crucis. The trip a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, also included three nights in the November 17-28, 2005. Deacons Lee northern city of Nazareth, the site of THE MOUNT TRAVELS TO Jirovsky, John Lavorgna, Dennis the Annunciation of Our Lord. “The Schuelkens, and Jamie Workman were mystery of the Incarnation came about Annual March for Life selected by Rector Msgr. Steven Rohlfs in history at that very spot; at the to join a group largely composed of Basilica there is a sign in Latin that IN WASHINGTON, D.C. parishioners from Saint Veronica’s reads ‘And the Word Was Made Flesh Church in the Diocese of Arlington, … Here,’” explained Deacon By Bryan W. Jerabek, Second Theology, Diocese of Birmingham Va. Schuelkens. “The love of God was in Alabama poured out and made manifest in the They accompanied and assisted Father Blessed Virgin right there, in the On January 23, more than 200 seminarians and students Christopher Buckner, S’80, who is in ordinary town of Nazareth.” from Mount St. Mary’s University traveled to participate residence at the parish and is a veteran in the 33rd annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. of leading such excursions, as well as an All the deacons agreed that some of the expert on the religious history and most profound moments came as they The day began with a Youth Rally and Mass at modern political realities of the Holy served at these privileged altars, often at Washington’s MCI Center. A record crowd of more than Land. The graces of being present at or near the sites of the most sacred 22,000 exuberant youth and their parents, teachers and the sites where the mysteries of our events of salvation history such as the chaperones were in attendance, along with seminarians faith actually occurred proved to be a Transfiguration, the Last Supper, and from the Mount and other seminaries around the country. tremendous source of grace and prayer the Resurrection. Such a gift will More than 100 concelebrating priests assisted, including that will remain with them through the certainly bear fruit in ministry. Msgr. Steven Rohlfs, rector, and several others from the years ahead. Mount. In addition, several bishops were in attendance, “Pilgrimage is the right word to use to including Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, former rector of the describe those days, since prayer was the Mount, as well as three American cardinals. Theodore essential element of the experience,” Cardinal McCarrick, Archbishop of Washington, D.C., noted Deacon Workman. “We took celebrated the Mass. time to meditate on the events of the After the Rally and Mass, the seminarians joined more life of Christ. At the Church of the than 100,000 other marchers in the walk from the Nativity, we all reverenced the place of National Mall to the Supreme Court. It was a cold and the birth of our Savior and prayed the third joyful mystery together. Then, one gray day with rain showers in the morning, but Left to right: of our number spontaneously began to providentially, all rain ceased for the entire duration of the Schuelkens, Workman, Jirovsky and sing ‘O Holy Night.’ I felt I was right March. The March for Life trip and other seminary pro-life Lavorgna at The Church of the Cenacle there with Joseph, Mary, and Jesus.” activities are coordinated by the Seminarians for Life Club, (Last Supper). led by Brian Lorei. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:54 PM Page 11

seminary NEWS 11 Spring 2006

Frederick Joseph Ziegler III NEW PROFESSOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY

Frederick Joseph Ziegler III has joined the seminary as its new professor of music ministry. Ziegler is returning to the Mount community after 9 years away – he previously served on the seminary faculty from 1995-1997, when he taught in the areas of Sacred Music, Sacred Music in ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY Liturgy, and vocal training. He also served as an organist and choral director. The Most Reverend William E. Lori, bishop of Bridgeport, celebrated Mass with Admission to Candidacy Now as music director for the seminary, Ziegler will perform as organist at Morning at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, Prayer and Mass each weekday at 7 a.m., and oversee training, scheduling, and on November 18. supervising student organists. As vocal music director, he will train, schedule, and supervise cantos and direct the Seminary Choir. Ziegler will also serve as the liturgical Among the eighteen seminarians of the third theology planner, selecting music for all liturgies, and as an instructor in sacred music, class admitted to Candidacy were Denis Marcel conducting sacred music workshops and developing an academic instruction program Beauregard (Brother Andrew) from the Archdiocese of in this field. Boston/Franciscans of the Primitive Observance; Jesse Bolger and Michael James Foppiano from the Archdiocese Ziegler studied as both an undergraduate and graduate student at Baltimore's Towson of Baltimore; Kevin Michael Butler, John Paul Lovell, and University, and did graduate work at Western Maryland College (now McDaniel Josue Vargas-Lara from the Diocese of Rockford; College) in Westminster. He has been working as an organist and choir director since Lawrence Daniel Carney, III and Matthew David Marney he was in high school, at various churches including Holy Family Catholic Church in from the Diocese of Wichita; Richard Mario Esposito, Randallstown, St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Hagerstown, and the Presbyterian Benjamin Paul Holdren, and Rafael Rodriguez-Fuentes Moorings Church in Naples, Florida. Ziegler most recently served at Zwingli United from the Diocese of Lincoln; John Russell Johnson and Church of Christ in East Berlin, Pa., where he was responsible for adult and youth David Alan Koetter from the Diocese of Savannah; Paul choirs, hand bell choirs and instrumental and chamber ensembles. He planned, Dean (Phu Duc) Nguyen from the Archdiocese of recruited and managed all areas of the church's music department, providing music Washington; Adam Andrew Streitenberger and Joseph for worship and other special events. Thomas Yokum from the Diocese of Columbus; Christopher Thomas Vaccaro from the Diocese of Arlington and Peter Karl Zorjan from the Diocese of Peoria.

The rite of admission to candidacy for ordination as deacons and priests is celebrated when the candidates have reached a maturity of purpose and are shown to have the necessary qualifications. During the ceremony, the seminarians are asked about their resolve to complete their preparation for ordination and to prepare themselves in mind and spirit for faithful service to Christ and the Church. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/063:54PMPage12

Mount Magazine 12 generosity ofBettieandGeorgeDelaplaine. For morethan50years,thehistoryofMountSt.Mary’s Universityhasbeenintricatelyentwinedwiththe With Love… With By LisaGregory 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/063:54PMPage13 T the family business. University, hebeganhisassociationwith post-graduate studies atRutgerstaking The JohnsHopkinsUniversity and during World War II,graduatingfrom In 1949, intheNavy serving after producing aneighborhood newspaper. George, alongwithhissister, began Years later, attheageof12, young would befeasible,” says George. increasing andthatadailynewspaper saw thatliteracyinthearea was Frederick News-Post. “Mygrandfather daily newspaperknown today asThe a shop and,intheensuingyears, started William T. Delaplaine,openedaprint 1880, whenGeorge’sgrandfather, informed.inhabitants Thisbeganin made to theFrederick area iskeeping its contributions theDelaplainefamily has Among themost significant THE FAMILY BUSINESSANDBEYOND in herblueeyes. with herusualenthusiasmandatwinkle had agreat timedoingso,”says Bettie, University.St. Mary’s “We’ve certainly more importantly, neighboringMount impacted theplacethey callhome,and, years ofmarriedlife, have greatly Bettie Delaplaine,who,duringtheir50 This isespeciallytruewithGeorgeand religiously, civicallyandculturally. community—historically, economically, deeprootsestablished withinthe throughout theyears, thefamily has settlers inthearea.among thefirst And, An ancestor oftheDelaplaineswas T Delaplaine family. is, quite simply, to know the o know Frederick, Maryland, Delaplaine family. is, quite simply, to know the o know Frederick, Maryland, George rightfromthestart.Right,Bettie’s engagementphoto Bettie saysassheadmitstobeingquitetakenwithayoung wasaheckofniceman,” “He Information Bureau. Delaplaine Jr. VisitingNews and in Denver withtheGeorgeB. attheNational CableCenter industry has beenhonored for hiswork inthe Telecommunications Association.He Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Association,now known as Cable TV Association andMaryland-Delaware PressMaryland-Delaware-D.C. also heldstints aspresident ofthe a growth industry,” says George,who “I saw thisasagoodopportunity. Itwas number ofcablesystem subscribers. and itranked 25thnationallyinthe the subscribercountexceeded 120,000 the timecompany wassoldin2001, changed to GSCommunications.By West Virginia,andthenamewas neighboring Pennsylvania, Virginiaand and bounds,expandinginto later. Thecablebusinessgrew by leaps Southern becamesoleowner three years was formed in1966, andGreat A newcompany, Frederick Cablevision, with thedailynewspaper. andnews,incompetition entertainment cable televisioninproviding both George recognized thepossibilityof transplants from themetropolitan area, Tocapital. reach thenewaudienceof between Frederick andthenation’s of thenewsuperhighway, now I-270, Washington, D.C.,through completion linking oftheFrederick area with publisher in1964, hewasaware ofthe At thetimehetook over aseditor and heading thecompany aspresident. publisher, writingacolumn,and positions, endingaseditor and took himthrough asuccessionof His step upthemanagementladder vocabulary,” asserts Bettie.vocabulary,” asserts word retirement“The isnot inour column. andwritesaregularmanagers historical where heischair oftheboard of Life,magazine now known asMaryland reestablished publicationofastatewide Publishing, LLC,which recently One ofthosebusinessesisGreat States number ofventure businesses. capital Inc.,which investsEnterprises, ina president ofGreat Southern Entrepreneur oftheYear. Today, heis Master George wasnamedMaryland’s a director In1999, ofF&MBank. nearly20years as principals, andserving wasoneofthe grandfather C.C.Carty Brick Works, acompany inwhich his president anddirector oftheFrederick other asvice endeavors aswell—serving His businessassociationshave included husband. shesays, smilingather so darnsmart,” Bettie isabitmore enthusiastic. “He’s cable asbeingspirituallyinspired. but attributeshisvisionfor thefuture in justbeing “not aplodder” too smart, accomplishments, heviewshimselfas When speakingofhisprofessional

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Mount Magazine 14 spiritual enlightenmentandphysical educationaladvancement, preservation, andsciences,historical of thearts community—including thoseintheareas more than60nonprofit groups inthe million foundation provides grantsto Foundation afew years ago.The$15 and Bettie theDelaplaine established In thespiritofthistradition,George one’s selfandresources. our culture,” says Georgeofgiving of “In ourfamily itisexpected.Itpart endeavors. newspaper, butalsohisphilanthropic onhisworkwould atthe carry leaving four young sonswhonot only pneumonia anddiedattheageof35, Unfortunately, hecontracted food to distribute to theneedy. 1895, hespearheaded acollectionof Delaplaine. Duringthesevere winterof George’s grandfather, WilliamT. Delaplaines, goingalltheway back to Giving isafamily traditionfor the THE GIVINGGENE says Georgeofgivingone’s selfandone’s resources. “In ispartofourculture,” ourfamilyitisexpected.It time and talents as well, serving on aswell, serving time andtalents They have beengenerous withtheir Directors. onthemuseum’sBoard of who serves mother wasbornthere,” says George, grandparents. “My George’s Carty is locatedwasoncethehomeof Center. Thefacility where themuseum Education the DelaplaineVisualArts the creation of andtheestablishment Street to theCityofFrederick, enabling onSouthCarrollCity Millproperty Southern donatedtheoldMountain family. Under George’sguidance,Great the museum,have direct tiesto the buildings, which housethecenterand grantsof$1million.The state provided fundsfor both by matching Civil War Medicineexist today. They Center andtheNational Museumof Education Delaplaine VisualArts As aresult oftheirgenerosity, the ontheboard. serves foundation’s president, whileBettie asthe well-being. Georgeserves live ourlives.” community. Thisishow we’ve chosen to to giveimportant back to the community,” says Bettie. “So,it’svery “Our livelihood hascomefrom this Monument Re-dedication Committee. as co-chair oftheFrancis Scott Key Scott Key MemorialFoundation, acting School for theDeaf,andFrancis the Board oftheMaryland ofVisitors Association, theFrederick Council, Arts Frederick CommunityConcert ontheboards ofthe She hasalsoserved home. hangs inaplaceofhonortheir andtheplaque Recruiting Services, given a civilianby theAirForce The award isthehighest nationalhonor Force Commander'sAward asaresult. She istherecipient oftheU.S. Air County. “Ijust love themusic,”shesays. inFrederickthan 70such concerts area Sheisresponsible stages. for more bandstorenowned for bringingmilitary special events for the News-Post andis spent many years asthedirector of Working alongsideherhusband,Bettie award several years ago. the Boy ScoutDistinguished Eagle recipientfirst inFrederick Countyof twiceaschairman. Hewasthe serving Council, Advisory Emergency Services member oftheMid-Maryland chairman, andhasbeenalong-time Committeeandwasitsfirst Advisory Emergency MedicalServices the State Masons. Hehasalsobeenamemberof the United Way, Red Cross and with Club ofFrederick. Hehasserved of theFrederick Jaycees andtheKiwanis George, for example, isapast president countless committeesandorganizations. feeding thecows. George, thegentlemanfarmer, 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:55 PM Page 15

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TWO “NON-CATHOLICS” AND THE MOUNT “You don’t have to be Catholic to love the Mount,” Bettie has been known to state on more than one occasion. Although devoted Episcopalians— George serves on the vestry of Grace Episcopal Church in New Market and has been a lay reader and chalicist for 40 years—it certainly hasn’t hampered the Delaplaines’ commitment to the university. They have supported the Mount in numerous ways, as major donors for the Knott ARCC and the seminary and by establishing the was impressed,” recalls George of what Trustees. “I was the token Episcopalian,” Delaplaine Art Gallery and the he learned that night about the Mount. she says with a chuckle. Delaplaine Professorship for the Humanities. The couple has also Yet the Delaplaines had long felt the Bettie stresses the value of all gifts, large provided many other donations Mount could be better and more and small. This is true for the Mount as impacting the Mount community in thoroughly recognized and utilized by well. For her it is about the details. She more intimate and immediate ways, the local community. remembers attending a campuswide such as through providing scholarship picnic, which President Houston wanted resources to assist students in need. “Before, it was just that Catholic school in conjunction with his inauguration, up there,” says Bettie. “But, we knew and the lack of proper outdoor grills “I was extremely grateful for the that it could mean so much more to the that were needed for the event. generosity of the Delaplaines in community.” A door had been opened providing the funding for the and George and Bettie, not surprisingly, “I was told they didn’t have any because professorship and enabling me to have walked right through it. there was no money in the budget for this opportunity,” said Trudy Conway, them. The cost for the two was $2,700. I Ph.D., professor of philosophy and the Bettie would go on to chair the told the food service director to buy first recipient of the Delaplaine inaugural committee for President them and handed him a check.” Professorship for the Humanities. “The George Houston in 1994—thus three-year study was very intellectually beginning a relationship that continues Problem solved. today, as Bettie currently serves on the stimulating and allowed me to do “These are the things that can fall extensive study in the philosophical area Mount’s Bicentennial Committee. Besides chairing the committee for through the cracks,” she adds. “That’s of cross-cultural understanding. It also when I made this great discovery. Here, offered me an invaluable opportunity to President Houston’s inauguration, Bettie has also served as honorary chair for $2,700, I provided something that broaden my study into a range of other benefited the entire college community. disciplines,” Conway added. of the inauguration of current President Thomas Powell. In fact, she is friends This was a real eye-opener for me.” with both presidents and even has George and Bettie began their In recent years, George and Bettie have nicknames for them, fondly referring to involvement with the Mount when been honored by the Mount for their President Houston as Rex and President invited to attend a dinner bringing support and involvement—each receiving Powell as Top Cat. She has also served together civic leaders from Frederick the President’s Medal and an honorary for 16 years on the Mount’s Board of and representatives from the school. “I degree.

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“The word retirement is not in our vocabulary,” says Bettie.

“George and Bettie’s friendship has A visitor to the comfortable Delaplaine been inspirational to everyone at the home is greeted warmly. It is easy to see Mount,” said Thomas H. Powell, why Bettie is known far and wide as a university president. “Their kindness is most gracious hostess. On a mini-tour clearly evident throughout our campus of the home, she proudly shows off community. Most importantly, their “George’s bath tub,” as she calls the generosity has allowed us to support our recently constructed indoor pool where students and faculty in a significant George swims each morning. A lover of manner.” art, Bettie has decorated her house with photographs and original artwork, many BETTIE AND GEORGE items created by friends and family. Son Bettie admits to being quite taken with Ted is quite handy with a camera, a young George right from the start. exhibited by two stunning photos on “He was a heck of a nice man,” she the wall, one of which is of three recalls of their early courting days, “So smiling children in Tibet. interesting and intelligent.” The couple Photos from their recent trip to first met when Bettie, who is originally “He travels quite a bit,” says Bettie. Antartica, Bettie in her red parka and from Virginia, came to Frederick as a George and Bettie accompanied him George with their son, Ted. recent graduate of Randolph-Macon recently on a trip to Antarctica. Photos Woman’s College working as a lab from that trip are scattered across the instructor at Hood College. They kitchen table as Bettie organizes them celebrated their 50th wedding into an album. The photos include anniversary this past August, and have breathtaking images of glaciers, flocks of four grown sons and five grandchildren, penguins and a smiling Bettie in her red ages six to 14. parka. She had initially pulled out the photos to share with President Powell and his wife, Irene, during a recent dinner together. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:55 PM Page 17

of marriage 50 years 17 50 years impacting Frederick 50 years with the Mount Spring 2006 August 12, 1955 Bettie and George were married. Their ﬁrst Christmas 1964 together they printed the George takes over the Delaplaine Review. Frederick News Post as editor and publisher

1986 Opening of Frederick’s Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center 1994 Bettie chairs the inaugural committee for President George Houston

While waiting for George to return 1995 Bettie received the Mount’s home from the office, Bettie talks presidents medal of honor enthusiastically about the trip, all the while keeping a watchful eye on the door. Once George arrives home, there is an easy camaraderie between them that comes from five decades of being together. 1997 Bettie and George were However, the couple—usually so awarded an Honorary outgoing and welcoming—become Doctorates from the Mount and George received the somewhat reserved when talking about president’s medal of honor. their contributions to the community. To them it is in many ways a private 1999 matter. When the topic is brought up, George was named Maryland’s they both change the subject politely Master Entrepreneur of the Year. 2001 and subtly. Establishment of the Delaplaine Foundation Not that much needs to be said. Needs have been met. August 2005 For the Delaplaines, that is, quite Bettie and George celebrated their 50th anniversary with a trip simply, more than enough. to the Florida Keys Lisa Gregory is a Taneytown-based freelance writer and a frequent contributor to Mount Magazine. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/063:55PMPage18

Mount Magazine 18 BIG LEAGUES PLAYING INTHE rn anwk,Ph.D. Frank Zarnowski, display theirskillsandknowledge,” said project inwhichimportant they can since itgives oureconomicsstudents an each fall semester to theFed Challenge, performance. TheMountlooksforward “I amdelightedwiththisyear’s team Richmond. College andtheUniversity of Virginia, Lafayette College,Gettysburg over thelikes oftheUniversity of Federal Branch Reserve competition member teamwon the5thDistrict Earlier inNovember, theMount’ssix- the runner-up. this year, whileSUNYatGeneseowas national champion, took thetitleagain Building. Northwestern, thedefending Federal Board Reserve ofGovernors over thenationalchampionship atthe Chairman AlanGreenspan, presiding including former Federal Reserve which featured three economists, running inthisyear’s competition, University outofthe …allfinished Hamilton, Rutgers, New York Boston College,Cornell, Harvard, American highereducation. like airof awho’swhointherarified schools thatdidn’tmake reads thefinals achievement initsown right,thelist of thirdWhile finishing isanextraordinary November inWashington, D.C. the Fed Challengecompetition, heldlast students third finished inthenation A By DuffyRoss their ownagainstthenation’s elitecollegesanduniversities. nationally intheCollegeFed Challenge,morethanholding A teamofMounteconomicsstudentsﬁnishedthird Mary’s University economics Mary’s six-member teamofMountSt. , professor of Reserve—and defendReserve—and theirposition. recommend policyfor theFederal judges—inwhichReserve they topresentation apanelofFederal conditions, andmake a20-minute current andneartermeconomic research,undertake about analyzedata competition askseconomicsstudents to the CollegeFed Challengein1997. The BankofRichmondReserve introduced The Baltimore Branch of theFederal fund. and theMount’sgeneralscholarship scholarship awards for teammembers netted theMountteam$7,500in Moody’s Investment and Services The competition issponsored by placed secondtwice(1997 and2001). won thecontest once(1999), andhas Challenge competitions. TheMount inallnineCollegeFed participated istheonlyschool to haveSt. Mary’s Brian Ogle and Catherine Muething Katherine Herzog, included senior Team from members theMount program.” students, andtheMount’seconomics highlyofthe quality ofour speaks very Northwestern andSUNYatGeneseo, championship, against schools like to competeopportunity for thenational Mount squad. “To have the economics andmoderator for the Philip Bauchan and Matt Sanicola Jennifer Grim ; andsophomores . Mount ; juniors one presentation attheMerrillLynchone presentation our economicsfaculty inmidOctober, formal oncampus presentations with team,” Zarnowski said.“We have two muchpresentations, like anathletic “We actuallyhave a‘schedule’ of “international sector.” markets, themacro-economy, orthe that discipline—whether itisfinancial in asliceto becomean“expert” taking into smallersliceswitheach student In thefall, they divideuptheeconomy marketsfinancial andeconomicnews. materials to read andasked to follow students are provided withadditional reading. Over thesummermonths, semester withmeetings andrequired thecycle inthespring Students start pursuit. the fall, inreality, it’sayear-round And whilethecompetition isheldin implementation process. and policy-making monetary economic scenarios,andtheFed’s makers mightrespond to hypothetical howthe team’spresentation, policy- addressed in arguments madeordata session, judgesaskquestions about During thequestion andanswer interest rates. short-term the Fed withregard shouldtake to and arecommendation asto the action economic well-being ofthecountry, ofrisksthatthreatenidentification the policy, that affect monetary conditions of economicandfinancial conditions,near-termfinancial forecast discussion ofcurrent economicand Each includesa team’spresentation group. policy-setting monetary Reserve’s Open Market Committee,theFederal decision-making process oftheFederal knowledgeable abouttheFed andthe to helpstudents becomemore The CollegeFed Challengeisintended 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:55 PM Page 19

19 IN THEIR OWN WORDS … Members of the Mount’s Fed Challenge team describe the experience. Spring 2006

PHILIP BAUCHAN Junior, Economics Major Beltsville, Maryland “What made Fed Challenge so valuable was the greater office in Frederick, Md., to their staff of appreciation I gained for the complexity of economics. It was a investment managers in early humbling experience to try to comprehend so much data and November, the regional contest at the relationships, and then to be so bold as to think I understood Federal Reserve Bank in Baltimore, enough in order to make a decision in only one area of the economy. I truly came to appreciate the importance of collective Md., in mid-November and (this year) decision making.” the national finals at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. JENNIFER GRIM Senior, Economics Major and Team Captain “I’d say that the nation’s best Fed Mount Airy, Maryland Challenge program is at Northwestern “Fed Challenge has been the highlight of my Mount career. It has University,” said Zarnowski. “They been the one experience allowing me to tie together all of the have been at it for two years and have information learned in my business and economics courses. While it won two national titles. After was a lot of work, it provided real world experiences and assisted me in obtaining a job after graduation.” Northwestern, I think we have proven that, year in and year out, we have a KATIE HERZOG contending team. Perhaps one could Junior, Economics Major say that we have the nation’s second Bel Air, Maryland best program. We certainly have some “Being a member of the Fed Challenge team for the past two years very good students and the faculty at has been an extremely rewarding experience. It’s amazing to have the opportunity to represent the Mount on a national stage. Each of the Mount should not hesitate to us has strengths in different areas, and we really came together to match them up with the very best of put together a ﬁrst-rate presentation.” other renowned schools. Our students can accomplish a good deal.” CATHERINE MUETHING Junior, Economics Major Bethlehem, Pennsylvania “Representing the Mount at the national Fed Challenge competition “To have the opportunity to was truly an honor. I gained a strong understanding of the workings of the Federal Reserve as well as the condition of our compete for the national nation's economy. The challenging decisions made by these policy- championship, against makers affect unemployment, the stability and competitiveness of the economy, and the future prosperity of the country. Fed schools like Northwestern Challenge is an excellent and unique opportunity to put ourselves in and SUNY at Geneseo, the shoes of the Federal Reserve.” BRIAN OGLE speaks very highly of the Sophomore, Economics Major quality of our students, Frederick, Maryland “This role entails looking at all the tools to analyze the U.S. and the Mount’s economy, including unemployment rates, social and political impacts, and then multiplying that by 10. Our ﬁnish speaks well economics program.” for the Mount and really puts our new designation of ‘university’ out there for others to see.” — Frank Zarnowski, Ph.D., professor of economics and moderator for the MATT SANICOLA Mount squad Freshman, Economics Major Frederick, Maryland “The competition has a lot of value because this is real life, it’s what people do for a living. Alan Greenspan is one of the most powerful men in the country, so being in his presence and competing at this level above schools like Harvard and Yale means a lot.” 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/063:56PMPage20

Mount Magazine 20 development work, ofcourse programs andcommunity open dialogueabouttheMiddleEast, aswell aswiththe While attheMount,Elouanengagedstudent bodyinan stereotypes aboutIslamicsocieties andcultures. countries—encouraging students to challenge prevailing ofthosewholiveunderstanding inMuslim colleges together to enrich campus to bringMiddle Eastern scholarsan effort and Scholar duringthe2006 springsemester, in universities selected to host aFulbright U.S. collegesand Mount isoneofonly28 the MuslimWorld. The Program: Direct Access to Visiting Specialists of theFulbright semester aspart campus this six weeks on critic whospent filmmaker and renowned Egyptian all. He’sa isn’t aprofessor at In reality, he class. upcoming to teach an professor asheprepares could beany other Mount sweater, HossamElouan jeans andabrown knit Academic Center, wearing oftheKnott floor onthemain and sittinginasmalloffice It’s just before noononaThursday afternoon By CaseyHynes,’07 Mount’s first visitingFulbright Scholar. Elouan cameto campus this winter asthe Egyptian screenwriter andfilmmaker Hossam the Cultural Divide One FilmataTime Bridging culture intheMiddleEast. life ofcinemaineveryday andthesignificance filmmaking and Islamic religion, Arabwomen’s issues,thepoliticsof discussion on important issuesintoday’sdiscussion onimportant post 9/11 world. materials to “give visionto theMuslimworld” andstimulate Comparative Politics: andother MiddleEast, withfilms visual outreach. Heassisted MountProfessor Kristin Urban’s course, Urban isnostranger herself to theFulbright Muslim culture, includingdiscussionsonthe Scholar program. In2004,thepoliticalscientist also helpthelocalcommunitylearnmore about lectured andconductedresearch inAmerican churches affordedto Elouantheopportunity Studies attheUniversity ofBahrainin Outreach inarea presentations schools and Manama, Bahrain,asaFulbright Scholar. “In additionto thevisual class—slide shows, short films, andfeaturefilms, all films, works heoffered to the world, just by being himself. Ibelieve hewas very surprised by the surprised very warmth ofourcampus and especially ofourstudents.” from theMiddleEast— about that part ofthe about thatpart Hossam’s warmth study oftheMiddle misperceptions East,” Urban said. come alive inour “I know he connection really changed alot of the human and senseof humor made 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/063:56PMPage21 his dream project, ofHomer’s amodern adaptation project—Elouan hasspentthree years writingandworking on may have to waitonanotherAn Emmitsburgdocumentary time.’That’stheamazingthingaboutthisplace.” short myself ‘ohmy andIthought: God,thisisallminefor this a beautifulspot to feel thepower oftheuniverse. Iwasthere by the beautifulplaces.TheNational ShrineGrotto ofLourdes is want to have onthescreen, thesebeautifulpersons andalso people, architecture, anddifferent spiritualaspects,”hesaid.“I “I would love imageaboutthisarea through to give acertain Under theEmmitsburg Sky entitled inspired himto beginworking onadocumentary Thecharmpeople isfantastic.” ofthelocalcommunityactually with inspiring.Thecontact spaces were relaxing, very very “I found theMountagreat place,”hesaid.“And theopen Elouan wasquite enamored withsmall-town Emmitsburglife. Angeles, andlectures frequently intheMiddleEast. onart visiting Fulbright Scholar attheUniversity ofCalifornia, Los asa Omani culturalmagazineNizwa.Herecently served haveand film appeared innoted Arabpublicationsandthe freelance researcher inEgypt, andseveral ofhispiecesonart Middle Eastern culture. Heworks asascriptwriter and Institute, Elouanwaswell-suited theMountin to immersing Fluent inseveral languages,andagraduateoftheCairo Film and negative stereotypes.” Middle East, we are ofprejudices ableto transcendbarriers “Hopefully, through thisdirect accessto someonefrom the director oftheMount’sCenterfor Intercultural Development. differences between thetwo cultures,” saidPaulett McIntosh, enables thelistener thesimilaritiesand to better understand making,approachability infilm “His expertise andhumor Europe, though—thatisabigone.” all your dreams. To make amovie intheUnited or States said, “butsometimes you dream somuch thatyou can’trealize are different projects“There you wantto work on,”Elouan School University inNew York City. Universityschool, eitherSanFranciscoState ortheNew set inCairo. Heisalsopreparing to attendanAmericanfilm . Odyssey , and seeingherlaugh. What makes you happiest? Arab music;Johnny CashandNatalie Merchant. and now Emmitsburg. classic. American movie: called Favorite movie: The HossamElouanFile Salaam Cinema A discussionofthe politicsofﬁlmmakingandthe A discussionofBeyond the Pyramids: Modern Door to the Sky A discussionofIslamicreligion andArab women’s On Boys, Girls, &the Veil Events includedthosebelow: body inanopendialogueabouttheMiddleEast. While attheMount,Elouanengagedstudent A MiddleEastern Film andLecture Series within thelargercontextofEgyptian society gender identityandthedimensionsofveiling thatexamines Nasrallah, film Egypt) Ashort culture inthe MiddleEast signiﬁcance ofcinemaineveryday life and Egyptian Architecture identity. a quest herculturalandreligious to preserve visit herdyingfather andsubsequently begins Moroccan woman whoreturns from Paris to ofa Morocco) tellsthestory Thisfilm issues moviemakers. power ofmovies andthetyranny of ofthe is ahumorous story andheartbreaking Makhmalbaf, Iran)ThisIraniandocudrama Man With theMovieCamera Favorite placeto visitinthe U.S.: A 1929 documentary experimental Vertigo (Directed by Farida BenLyzaid, (Directed by Mohsen , Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 Looking atmy daughter Favorite music: (Directed by Yousri . San Francisco, Traditional Favorite

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Mount 22 SPORTS Senior Matt Warner is the preseason Player of the Year.

SPRING SPORTS TRACK AND FIELD … A strong nucleus The Mount St. Mary’s track and field team boasts a a strong nucleus this Mount Magazine spring. MEN’S LACROSSE … BASEBALL … Challenging for a Junior Mandy Jenkins is the defending playoff spot Challenging for a MAAC title outdoor pole vault champion and is With a solid lineup and an experienced After falling to Marist in the coming off her second-straight indoor pitching staff, the 2006 Mount St. championship game last year, the 2006 pole vault first-place finish. Fellow Mount St. Mary’s men’s lacrosse team Mary’s baseball team has high hopes for junior Denise Tetkowski also had a into the season. In each of the past two looks to challenge for the Metro strong showing at the indoor seasons, the Mount was eliminated Atlantic Athletic Conference title this conference championships, winning the from the Northeast Conference playoffs season. 60-meter hurdles in program-record on the final day of the season. The tim. Junior dominated Leading the way for head coach Tom Nina Victorin Mountaineers are hoping this is the the shot put and weight throw in the Gravante will be senior Matt Warner. season to get past that roadblock and indoor season, taking the gold medal in challenge for the conference title. The preseason Player of the Year according to a poll of league coaches, both events. Senior Shannon Norris also had a strong performance at the indoor “Having eight seniors gives us strong Warner fueled the Mount offense with championships with a second-place leadership,” said Mount St. Mary’s a record-breaking season in 2005. The standing in the 60-meter hurdles and a head coach Scott Thomson. “This is the 6-1 attack poured in a school-record 52 third-place finish in the 200-meter dash. first time since I’ve been at the Mount goals, helping the Mount average 10.47 goals per game (14th in the nation). where we have eight seniors who On the men’s side, junior Corey Brown contribute to the team success. We also Warner’s record-breaking year included was named the Outstanding Field have depth at every position, which will an eight-goal outburst against St. Performer at the indoor championships help us achieve our goal of winning the Joseph’s, the NCAA single-game high after finishing third in the high jump, NEC championship.” in 2005. long jump and triple jump. Senior Devin Barry, who is the defending NEC SOFTBALL … WOMEN’S LACROSSE … champion in the 110-meter hurdles, Versatility the key New coach and new attitude won the 60-meter hurdles for the third- Last season, the Mount St. Mary’s It’s a new year, with a new coach and a straight year during the indoor season. softball team wanted to be in new attitude, but the continuity of two Northeast Conference women’s lacrosse the Northeast Conference WOMEN’S TENNIS … championships is still there. The 2006 playoff chase going into Back with more experience the last weekend. In Mount St. Mary’s women’s The Mount St. Mary’s women’s tennis 2006, head coach Larry lacrosse team returns nine starters, team was young last season, but should Alvis looks for the nine seniors and the hunger for a compete for the Northeast Conference Mountaineers to be in third-consecutive title. Last year, the Mount lost to the the hunt again, but to league eventual NEC champion Quinnipiac in have their fate in their title. the NEC semifinals, but the team own hands at the end of returns with more experience. the year. The squad is led by five juniors Denise The squad may have had (Whitney Edmonds, Jen Iosue, Katie Wescott has 25 years of coaching nearly the same record as Muething, Christine Pace and Alicia experience, including a 104-86 in the past, but going into Patterson). Along with these five mark in 11 seasons at Delaware. his second season, Alvis says juniors, head coach Phil Hammond also Wescott inherits a team that went Mount St. Mary’s has plenty returns sophomore Ashley Wentzel and to build on from 2005. With 14-6 last year and went to the has added a highly touted freshman in NCAA Tournament for the second- the core group of players Kaitlin Hallahan. back and a highly touted straight year. Usually, it takes time for recruiting class, Alvis’ goal players and coaches to get familiar Iosue and Muething saw most of the might become a reality and with each other, but because the time at No. 1 singles in the fall, take the softball program to Mountaineers and Wescott are respectively, while Hallahan took over new heights. such a veteran group the transition the No. 3 singles role. Edmonds, has been smoother than usual. Wentzel played in the 4-5 spots while Pace and Patterson split time at No. 6 singles. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:57 PM Page 23

Mount Feshman Favio Osovio is in SPORTS 23 the No. 2 singles spot. BASKETBALL

WRAP-UP Spring 2006

MEN’S TENNIS … WOMEN’S GOLF … High expectations MEN’S BASKETBALL … Making waves at the net! The women’s golf team set high A strong NEC season The 2004-05 Mount St. Mary’s men’s expectations for the spring season. A strong second half lifted team was an upperclassmen laden the Mount St. Mary’s men’s basketball Head coach , now in his squad that advanced to the Northeast Bud Nason team to its best season since 1999. A eighth year at the Mount, is excited Conference title game for the first time fourth-place finish in the Northeast about the season. With the new team in program history. Despite the loss of Conference and hosting a home motto “prepare to succeed,” he is two players to graduation, head coach playoff game were just a few of the confident that the team will be able to Phil Hammond has another contender highlights for a Mountaineer team make a strong showing at the NEC in 2006. that established itself as one of the best Championship in Florida. defensive units in the NEC. Leading the way is senior Jeff Senior Shannon Prettyman, who posted Lamberton, who was named to the All- “The biggest thing that happened for us this the squad’s best finish in program NEC first team at the No. 4 singles last season is that we were able to establish an history at the NEC Championships last year. Senior Paul Stuart earned an All- identity as a tough defensive team,” said season with a 12th-place standing, NEC first-team selection in doubles Head Coach Milan Brown. “All teams have returns for her final season as the while fellow senior Bobby Cozzillo something to hang their hat on, and for us it team’s top golfer. With fellow senior picked up an All-NEC second-team nod was defense. Once we committed to that, we were able to , and the emergence of in 2005. Megan Wertner come out with more wins.” freshmen Molly Gorman and Katie Cozzillo inherits the No. 1 singles spot Letsch, the Mount looks to continue to The Mount, which finished with a 13-17 overall record and while freshman Favio Osovio is No. 2. make strides toward its first NEC an 11-7 mark in the NEC, held the opposition to 66.5 Lamberton plays No. 3 singles, championship. points per game, its lowest scoring defense since 1981. In freshman Derek Taylor is at No. 4 and addition, the Mount held 14 straight opponents under 70 Stuart is at No. 5 singles. Sophomore points, something that hasn’t been done at the Mount Rob Dupaya and freshman Sam Walton since 1948. split time in the final singles spot. The Mountaineers’ fourth-place finish was its best in NEC MEN’S GOLF … Loads of potential play since the 1996-97 season, and the 11 conference wins The men’s golf team may be a young were the third-most since the school joined the NEC in team but they show great potential for 1988-89. becoming a frontrunner in the WOMEN’S BASKETBALL conference championship race this … Back to basics In many ways, the 2005-06 Mount St. Mary’s women’s spring. basketball team went back to its glory days—relying on both Freshmen Erin Brilhart looks to finish strong in his Molly starters and a strong supporting cast. second season as head coach. Despite Gorman Senior and sophomore led the team’s challenging spring Samira Rashid Tiffany Green the squad on the stat sheet, but it seemed like a different schedule, Brilhart has confidence player had a stellar game every game. The result was the that the team will be fully squad’s best overall and conference record since 2001-02 prepared to make an impact in and its highest seeding in the Northeast Conference in five Florida at the NEC years. Championship. In the Mount’s 12 victories, seven different players led the Sophomore Kevin Farrell will be leading team in scoring. Only four players paced the team in the the men’s team this spring. Farrell Mountaineers’ nine victories in 2004-05. posted a 60th place finish at the Bucknell Invitational last fall, with a Individually, Green was named the NEC Defensive Player three-round score of 233, and tied for of the Year and Gauthier earned a spot on the NEC All- 12th place at the MSM Fall Invitational Rookie team. Rashid became the 21st player in program in October, with a two-round total of history to reach the 1,000-point plateau and ended her 158. Farrell finished the fall season with career in 19th place with 1,049 points. a 78.2 stroke average per round. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/063:57PMPage24

Mount Magazine 24 Mount St. Mary’s University isa Mount St.Mary’s celebrating our200years ofdistinction. in the Mountcanplay apart alumni, board andfriendsof members, whole community:students, faculty, to methatthe extremely important ready for thecelebration.Itisalso Bicentennial Commissionisto get us Bicentennial campaign. Thejobofthe Bicentennial celebrationandthe is adistinction between the thatthere to understand It isimportant ACHIEVE?BICENTENNIAL WILL WHAT DO YOU HOPE THE Bicentennial Commission. behindthe putting tremendous support but for allofus.Theuniversity is moment—not onlyfor theuniversity— the Bicentennial.Thisisagreat community by helpingusget ready for Mount inaunique the way andserve projects. Now Icangive back to the Trustees aswell asthrough other years through my work ontheBoard of theMountovercontinued to serve the graduate oftheclass1958 andIhave connection to theMount.Iama university inthisway. Ihave alifelong I amincredibly the honored to serve COMMISSION? TO CHAIR THE BICENTENNIAL DID YOUOFFER ACCEPTWHY THE At TheHelm Dick Ridgway, C’58 celebration andbeyond. shares histhoughtsonthe200thbirthday With theclock tickingtoward 2008,Ridgway the chairmanofBicentennialCommission. Dick Ridgway, isservinghisalmamateras C’58 Plaza. student activity, social,andFounder’s alumni, athletic, grotto, civic,seminary, following committees:academic, plans. Thecommissionhasformed the asweher leadership proceed withour to express my continuedgratitudefor the successLizhashelpedengineerand to acknowledgeMonahan. Itisfitting managed by thedirector, Professor Liz commission isbeingoverseen and Bicentennial. Most ofthework ofthe inthe celebrate andparticipate to hasanopportunity everyone usmakeleaders—helping sure that students, seminarians andcommunity alumni, faculty, administrators, These are 40great people—drawn from COMMISSION. BICENTENNIAL US ABOUTTHE TELL unrestricted andspecialprojects. gifts, projects, endowment, annual million dollargoalthatincludescapital Bicentennial campaign hasa$75 Bicentennial inAugust of2007. The many ways for thelaunch ofthe helping usget thecampus ready inso Powell hasshown great in leadership celebrate itinaunique way. President grotto. Andwe canbeproud to andthe the college,seminary unique institution inthatitincludes future generationsto come. will beawelcome gatheringplacefor and permanent reminder ofourhistory asa Founder’s Plazawillserve home.The to theirmountain our constituencies andbringthemback planning events thatwillreinvigorate Television. Thealumnicommitteeis to beaired onPublic St. Mary’s ofMount onthehistory documentary university initiatives ahistoric isto film theBicentennial.Oneof well after and alecture seriesthatwillcontinue be publishedduringtheBicentennial development ofanacademicjournalto academic committeehasproposed the illuminated thesky. For the instance, fireworks thefinal long after have projects thathave apotential impact Wecentury. have anumberofgreat activities, andprograms inourthird provide aplatform for future work, is. Itneedsto helpsteer usforward,and asthat just acelebration,asimportant We don’t wanttheBicentennialto be COMMISSION? WITHIN THE THAT YOU HAVE BEENDISCUSSING WHAT ARE SOMEOF THE ISSUES 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/063:57PMPage25 during ourBicentennial. a dailybasisandcelebratethataswell the work continuingonourcampus on to recognize Itisimportant fantastic. Bicentennial Commissionandthatis doing outsidethescopeof people have shared thingsthey willbe for celebrationandinnovation. Many opportunity Bicentennial awonderful andmake the to participate person commission. Iwould askevery than just theevents plannedby the the Bicentennialmust bemuch bigger number ofactivitiesandprojects, but The commissionissponsoringaset COMMUNITY TO THINKABOUT? ELSE WOULDWHAT YOUTHE ASK time to becomeaBicentennialPioneer! the celebration,andyes, there isstill alumni andfriendswhohave supported We are gratefulfor themore than500 purchase throughout theBicentennial. from someofthetreasures available for andrevenues sponsorships corporate Additional resources willcomefrom the celebration—willprovide funding. whohavedonors pledged$2,008 for Our BicentennialPioneers—gracious CELEBRATION? THIS FUND HOW WILLWE Monahan at301-447-4427. orcontact Liz www.msmary.edu, visittheMount’s website at events, Bicentennial celebration andupcoming For more information onthe during thattime. to meeting withmany, many Mounties looking forwardwithgreat anticipation come to acloseinfall of2008.Iam launched inAugust of2007 andwill Mount. Theformal celebrationwillbe working, andassociatedwiththe period of16 monthsfor thoseliving, will bethebackdrop to awonderful to thinkofitisthattheBicentennial way ofthatwork. Perhaps thebest way the Bicentennialshouldnot get inthe the work ofthecampus must goonand I’m sure ithasto bebusiness asusual— THING ELSE? HAVEWILL DO ANY- WE TIMETO CELEBRATINGBICENTENNIAL THE OF MIDST IN THE WHEN WE ARE John Walsh Stocker Marv Andrew Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Irene Powell Scott Newkam, C’72 Kevin Murphy, C’95 The Rev. DanMindling Dr. FrankMerolla, C’63 Linda Jünker, C’89,MBA’97 Kelly Roche Hughes,C’82 Thomas Holmes,C’68 Pat Goles,C’64 Jack Graham,C’57 Dr. Einolf Karl Jack Ellis,C’71 Bettie Delaplaine C’64 Daniel Curtin, The Hon.JamesP. Jr., Courtney C’60 Carter,Karen C’87 C’80 Brunk, Martin Tom Butler Audy Marybeth Edward J.Audy Anthony Ambush Committee Members Jim Phelan Bill Meredith, Ph.D. Carol HorningWoehrle J.Flynn,S’60 Archbishop Harry His EminenceWilliamCardinal Keeler Elizabeth C.Monahan, Pam Zusi, Thomas H.Powell, Peggy Tripp, C’85, Msgr. JohnEnzler, S’73, Dick Ridgway, C’58, Steering Committee BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION Jen Martin, C’05 Jen Martin, Laura Fenaroli, C’08 Richard BolteIII,C’08 Ryan Audy, C’08 Dan Ketter, S’08 Student Representatives Director Advancement Interim Vice President for Vice Chairman University President Chairman Bicentennial Vice Chairman

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Mount Magazine 26 In Sean’s Memory —Denise Popper, C’77 “The foundation’s successspeaks Mount. andthe Pa.; Preparatory inDevon, School Devon Pa.; inExton, and James School Philip three Sean attended—SS. schools scholarships andotherdonationstothe the Foundation hasawarded $86,000in Since thegolf tournament’s inception, young peopleinapositive way.”” dedication andtheir desire to affect character ofitsmembers,their volumes aboutthe conviction and be amongsuch group afine ofmenandwomen. students, andwe couldnotgranting scholarships feel to deserving more honored to loved Sean,”saidDenisePopper. missionisto keep Sean’sspiritalive by “Their SeanPopper“The Foundation wasfounded by agroup ofpeoplewhoknewand the Foundation isevidencedby thecommitment ofSean’sparents, charity GolfClubin Phoenixville,Pa. golftournament atKimberton Thestrength of University$50,000 to following MountSt.Mary’s theSixthAnnualSeanO’Classic Recently, representatives oftheSeanPopper Foundation presented acheck for student.will award annuallyto adeserving overcome tremendous inlife, obstacles aswell astheSeanPopper Scholarship, which created theSeanPopper Award, given annuallyto aMountstudent whohas spirit lives onthrough thegenerosity oftheSeanPopper Foundation, which has Sean diedin1999 attheageof19, duringhissophomore year attheMount.Yet his tunnel ofmy life and,for Him,Iamgrateful.” underestimate thepower ofprayer. Godhasbeenmy guidinglightthrough the despite theseadversities, nomatterhow they seem.Never overwhelming for important usto continueto livelearned thatitisvery ahealthy, prosperous life high regard for friendship.InoneofhisFreshman hewrote: Seminarpapers, “Ihave remembered for histremendous positive senseofhumorandhis spirit,wonderful graduatingfrom highschool,After Seanenrolled attheMount,where heisbest defects thatwould butnot defeat debilitate, hisspirit. heart onhislegs—multiplecongenital a pacemaker implant andvascularsurgery surgeries,11 twoAs achild, majoropen-heart heunderwent cardiac catheterizations, would change hislife, andthelives ofhisfamily andfriends,forever. Very earlyinlife, SeanPopper diseasethat developed acomplex heart congenital Chris (C’76)Popper ON AT THE MOUNT.ON AT THE ENSURING HISMEMORY LIVES HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE OBSTACLES INHISSHORT LIFE. SEAN POPPEROVERCAME MANY , aswell O’Donnell. asfamily friendJeff Denise (C’77)and 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/063:57PMPage27 —From oneofSean’s Freshman Seminarpapers “I have learnedthat itisvery important for usto continueto live a www.seanoclassic.org. Information ontheSeanPopper Foundation canbefound by visiting he askfor specialtreatment. Never didhegive anything best effort.” buthisvery humility, graceandcourage.Never didhecomplain abouthiscondition.Never did teacher ofSean’s.“Seanreturned thefavor by embracinglife andlivingitwith “Sean loved life, andlife loved Schramm, saidRobert himback,” aformer English recallmembers Seanalways kept anoptimistic attitudeandpositive ofmind. state andsurgeries,friendsfamily Despite thedailymedications,hospitalizations to come.” faith andcourage.Hisspiritwillberemembered by theMountfamily for generations tremendous strength through to to fight hisunshakeable hisillnessisatestament generosity to ouruniversity,” saidMountPresident ThomasH.Powell. “His “We are most gratefulto thePopper family andtheSeanPopper Foundation for their Mount. James School inExton, Pa.; School Devon inDevon, Preparatory Pa.; andthe scholarships andother donationsto thethree schools Seanattended—SS.Philipand Since thegolftournament’s inception, theFoundation hasawarded $86,000in spirit alive andwe, asafamily, willbeeternally grateful.” affect young peopleinapositive way. inkeeping They are Sean’s anintegralpart the conviction andcharacter theirdedicationanddesire ofitsmembers, to not waned;infact, itgrows year,” every Denisecontinued.“Itspeaksvolumes about Foundation isenteringitsseventh year,“The has andthepassionamongitsmembers Him, Iamgrateful.” God hasbeenmy guidinglightthrough the tunnelofmy life and,for overwhelming they seem.Never underestimate the power ofprayer. healthy, prosperous life despite these adversities, nomatter how Sean Popper Award —Hangameh Sedghi,C’04, 2004 recipient ofthe campus toﬁnishherstudies. was abletoreturn to despite thetragedy, during her timeattheMountand, She suffered thelossofbothparents 2004 recipient oftheSeanPopper Award. was the C’04, HANGAMEH SEDGHI, “It ispeoplelike Seanwhomake people Ihave ever met.”” and definitely the most caring people are the best, the brightest to make itthrough the year. The them, Iwould not have beenable became like family andwithout the Mountsospecial.Everyone

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class 28 NOTES 1967 Joseph Lee Cutuli, C’67, along with Jim (Doc) Flynn, Tony Hahn, Olin Malone, William Howard, Ron Montagna, Joe Cutuli and William Gounce, Daniel H. Murray, C’60, had a all class of 1967, got together 1949 1954 successful heart transplant on in September 2005 at Jimmy’s Mount Magazine Thomas B. Grasberger, C’49, has Rear Adm. Thomas F. Brown, Aug. 11, 2005. He wants to thank Crab Shack in Dundalk, Md., four children and nine grandchil- USN (Ret), C’54, H’00, was the everyone for their prayers. to reminisce about old times. dren, one of whom is a little girl principal speaker at the adopted from Russia. Of the four Northwestern University’s Navy Robert James Sullivan Jr., C’60, William M. Lavelle, C’67, is now Mounties from Richmond that Midshipmen’s School Reunion. led a group of parishioners from completing his 35th year as a real Thomas came to the Mount with, Admiral Brown, who received a Blessed Mary Sacrament of estate broker and developer. He all are living and see each other Doctorate of Human Letters Harrisonburg, Va., to visit Mount has two grandchildren, who are quite often. They just celebrated degree from the Mount in 2000, St. Mary’s, the Grotto of Lourdes, four and six years old. their 60th high school reunion. had a very distinguished career on Oct. 13, 2005. that once included serving as cap- 1968 tain of the USS Midway, the ship Tom Walsh, C’60, is currently Joseph C. Bremer Jr., C’68, the reunion was held on. To intro- retired and living in St. Augustine, recently formed a tour company duce Admiral Brown at the event Fla. In his spare time he enjoys named Panama Joe Tours that was another Mount alumnus and golfing, fishing, tennis and arranges trips to the Republic of a graduate of Northwestern Navy boating. Panama. Midshipmen’s School, Philip A. McDonnell, C’43. 1963 Terry P. Detrich, M.D., C’68, is Robert August Granrath, C’63, is currently a neurologist at the 1955 teaching accounting and business Memorial Hospital in Easton, Richard C. Dulaney, C’55, and law at Colonia High School in Md. He was recently elected to seven other members of the class Colonia, N.J. the Southern Clinical of 1955 got together at Ron Neurological Society’s Board of 1951 Sczerbicki’s last July in Pasadena, 1965 Governors. He and his wife, William A. Heeke Jr., C’51, and Md. Shown are, from l to r: Joe Robert Diegelmann, C’65, Patricia, have two children and his wife, Mary, have eight children Tague, Dick Dulaney, Joe recently received the Faculty four grandchildren. and 16 grandchildren. They Dougherty, Bob Flanigan, Ron Teaching Excellence Award for recently returned from an Sczerbicki, Jack McMullen and 2005. He teaches courses in med- John J. Gallagher, C’68, is retired October cruise to New England Bill Tammaro. Photo above left. ical and dental biochemistry to and moving to Lady’s Island on and Canada. Photo above. medical students as well as to pro- the water in Beaufort, S.C. 1957 fessionals seeking continuing edu- 1952 L.J. (Skip) Hance, C’57, was hon- cation. In his spare time he 1969 Edwin Fernand, M.D., C’52, ored in Washington, D.C., in teaches EMS personnel how to William (Wilbur) Wills, C’69, recently welcomed his 19th grand- September as this year’s outstand- drive ambulances in emergency and his wife, Sue, are now home- child this winter. ing older worker from Delaware, conditions. owners in Winter Park, Fla. They as part of the Experience Works have three children, Sgt. Dan Dr. John F. O’Neill, M.D., C’52, is Prime Time Awards Program. He John McKee, C’65, was recently Wills, Jennifer and Becky. a clinical professor of ophthalmol- brought four decades of business designated a member of Wachovia ogy and pediatrics at Georgetown and leadership experience to his Securities Premier Advisors 1970 University School of Medicine current position of accounting Program. He recently stepped Vincent Castanova, C’70, is a and a clinical professor of oph- director for Girls, Inc., of down after 10 years as branch distinguished lecturer for the thalmology at The George Delaware. He also works part time manager of the Greenwich and Australian Academy of Sciences. Washington University School of for a local attorney as a law clerk Mt. Kisco complex to spend more In July 2005 he presented 10 lec- Medicine and Health Sciences, in and courier. time with his clients. John cur- tures concerning nanotechnology addition to having his private rently lives in New Fairfield, at six institutions throughout practice. John has also worked to 1960 Conn. Australia. save the sight of children in Karl Krause, C’60, and his wife, numerous countries around the Baerbel, attended the Mount 1966 Jeffrey B. Gill, C’70, retired as world and served as a member of Reunion in June 2005. They Tim Moriarty, C’66, recently trav- deputy chief probation officer for the expert professional review enjoyed their time spent chatting eled to the West Coast while the U.S. District Court for the panel for the International Eye with members of the class of renewing his British work visa, Eastern District of Va. on June Foundation’s (IEF) “Seeing Eye” 2004. Shown are, from l to r, back and met up with John Kaheny 30, 2005, with more than 30 years program to expand eye care for row to front row: Colleen and Chris Gannon, both class of of service. He is now teaching children in the developing world. Moughan, C’04, Eileen Williams, 1966. part time as well as traveling with He was awarded the IEF’s 2004 C’04, Hayley Howe, C’04, Karl his wife, Donna. Promotion of Peace and Vision Krause, C’60, Gina Lattanzi, Award in November 2004. C’04, Lauren Devito, C’04, Keli Stevens, C’04, Eileen Cox, C’04, and Ryane Dougherty, C’04. Photo above right. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:57 PM Page 29

class Barry Eugene Heller, C’72, is cur- NOTES 29 rently working as a used care sales- man at Heller Auto Sales. He and his wife, Anne, reside in Falls Joe DeNardi, C’74, is an attorney Stephen K. Hess, C’70, and his Church, Va. in the Pearl of the Chesapeake. wife, Annie, spent two weeks in He and his wife, Martha a mem-

Ireland in July 2004. Their first Harry M. Henderson, C’72, cur- ber of the Mount’s Board of Spring 2006 grandchildren, twins Drew and rently works from home for IBM. Bob Wassmann, C’72, gathered Trustees, have three children, one Isabella, were born on June 4, He and his wife, JoAnne, have with four other Mounties this in law school, one in college and 2004. been married for 35 years and summer in Ocean Beach, N.J. one in high school. have four grown children and two Pictured are Bob’s son Andy John Martellini, C’70, is a practic- granddaughters. Wassmann, C’09; Ray “Sneak” Jane Davis Gallagher, C’74, has ing veterinarian in Lake Sazy, Fla. Sloan, C’72; Bob; his daughter two grown children, Megan and He and his wife, Renee, have Dr. Suzanne Medina, C’72, was Jen Wassmann, C’04; and Scott Jay. She has a granddaughter, three children. recently awarded the California Bollwage, C’72. Photo above. Carolyn, who is 4. Jane is cur- State University – Dominguez rently working as a middle school John C. McCauley, C’70, has four Hills Lyle Gibson Distinguished 1973 guidance counselor. She and her sons, two granddaughters and one Teaching Award. Recipients of Joseph R. Hager, C’73, has retired husband, James, C’73, recently grandson. He recently spent 10 this award are recognized for their from the U.S. Army and is a regis- took a trip to Tuscany with days in Ireland visiting relatives in ability to communicate the materi- tered school teacher. He is also a Mount friends. Donegal. als of their courses effectively, for Texas state-certified residential real their active interest in the progress estate appraiser. He and his wife, Tom Gallagher, C’74, and his Brian L. Smith, C’70, was recently of students as individuals, and for Sharon, have three children and wife, Cindi, celebrated their 25th appointed senior vice president at qualities that lead them to search six grandchildren. wedding anniversary in January The Segal Company in New York. continually for new and creative 2005. They have two daughters, He currently serves as the chair of ways to present materials and to Jane McDonough Milne, C’73, Katie and Moira. the Mount Annual Fund, chair- generate intellectual enthusiasm retired in September 2004 after man of the President’s Council among students. Medina is cur- 31 years with the Montgomery Walt Gardiner, C’74, is a senior and a member of the Board of rently a professor of graduate edu- County Police and began working economist with FCA, where he Trustees. cation at California State for the Montgomery County performs global risk analysis. He University, Dominguez Hills. She Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge is also busy with his children’s 1971 received her Ph.D. in instruc- 35. Her family resides in sporting activities. He and his Walt Morris, Bob Sarubbi, Tom tional technology from USC’s Rockville, Md. She still keeps in wife, Julie, have four children, Burns, Dave Dale and Ed Ewald, School of Education in 1991. touch with Bill Montanaro, C’73, Chris, 18, Karly, 15, Vince, 12, all members of the class of 1971, and his wife, Roseanne, Joe and Hugh, 10. traveled to the White Mountains Robert W. Miller, C’72, holds the Richard, C’74, and his wife, Jane, of New Hampshire for the MSM position of case management and Paul Pometto, C’74. Trudie Mangiaracina Glazewski, Class of 1971 Alpine Society manager at the Roxbury C’74, has been working at a Octoberfest. They are shown from Correctional Institution in 1974 school for children with special left to right, with Walt’s cousin Hagerstown, Md. He and his wife, David J. Baczewski, C’74, recently needs for the past 26 years. In Ray Coyle on the far left. Photo Pamela, have four children, two of celebrated his 25th wedding 2003 Trudie married Rich above. whom are Mount graduates: anniversary with wife Nancy. They Glazewski and the couple moved Robert Miller Jr., C’00, and have two children, Lauren and to Pennsylvania. James H. Tinney, C’71, has three Caroline Miller, C’02. David. They reside in Tinley Park, children. His son, Liam, is a fresh- Ill. David is a director of the Irwin Bob Halstead, C’74, and his wife, man at the Mount. His twin Daniel F. Thomas, C’72, is a Retina Center at Ingalls Hospital, Joan, have three children. He is daughters attend Towson “semi-retired” corporate financial an administrator of Illinois Retina an environmentalist, community University and Shenandoah executive. He teaches accounting Associates, and a medical practice activist, historic preservationist, University. part time at the University of consultant. new urbanist and has a master’s Colorado and at Colorado State in city planning from the Pratt John A. Ward, C’71, has been pro- University. Jack Buchner, C’74, has been in Institute. He won the HUD Best moted to president and general pastoral ministry at St. Joseph’s Practices Award and National manager of M.S. SkinCare Inc. in Church, Cockeysville, Md. He is Preservation Award. Dallas, Texas. also an adjunct professor of theology at Loyola College and the Michael Laginestra, C’74, is vice 1972 College of Notre Dame. He was chairman of CB Richard Ellis and H. Fred Bourdon III, C’72, is a married in 1978, and has a 21- serves on the company’s policy professional photographer who year-old son who is in his third committee. worked as Senator Biden’s photog- year at the Naval Academy. rapher for his 1996 and 2002 sen- atorial campaigns as well as for Delaware Today Magazines and Party and Society. He also helps run the family bar and package store, Jackson Inn, Inc. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:58 PM Page 30

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Dan Mancini, C’74, has become 1977 The Rev. Edwin J. Wichman, S’80, to share inspiring ideas about how very involved with the Knights of Kate Marshall, C’77, and John celebrated his Silver Jubilee as a to dress a naked wall. There are Columbus, serving as grand Kane, C’84, worked tirelessly on member of the priesthood. Rev. personal stories from Anne and knight of a local council, and is Sept. 5, 2005, to fill a 40-foot Wichman was also newly Donna throughout the book. presently in his second year as a truck, provided by Kane, to send installed as pastor of St. James in district deputy. He has just been to Catholic Charities in Lafayette, Sewickley, Pa. Pat Sainsott, C’82, works with reappointed the continuing educa- La., for the victims of hurricane school groups in the education tion chair for the Association of Katrina. Photo above. 1982 department at the Maryland Zoo. New Jersey Chiropractors. Juanita Balenger, C’82, became She worked with Kendra 1979 director of the Para-Legal Institute Matarozza, C’03, a special events Harry Neiderer, C’74, and his Meg Gorman Herring, C’79, and in Fairfax, Va., in October. coordinator for the zoo, on the wife, Christine Commerford, her husband, Ed, traveled to Animal Ambassador Program. C’75, have three girls, Beth, Europe in July 2005 for their 25th Alexandra Bradley, C’82, gradu- Photo above. Eileen and Karen. Harry works as wedding anniversary. ated in June 2005 from Main an IT manager for Johns Hopkins Line Health at Harcum College in Dave Yheln, C’82, is the vice pres- Bloomberg School of Public Ralph W. Notto, C’79, recently Bryn Mawr, Pa., with an associ- ident for hospital operations in Health. Christine is a family physi- published a book called Challenge ate’s degree in radiologic technol- Mount Laurel, N.J. He is the cian in private practice. They and Consequence … Forcing ogy. Alexandra is currently work- father of three children, Andrew, reside in Catonsville, Md. Change to eCommerce. ing as a diagnostic technologist at Megan and Colin. Colin is a fresh- Lankenau Hospital in Wynewood, man at the Mount this year. Chuck Spliedt, C’74, and his Caroline M. Petrilla, C’79, is a Pa., and plans to pursue further wife, Cindy, adopted daughter senior mediator with the State training in the imaging modalities 1983 Angel Marie in fall 2005. Chuck Office of Dispute Settlement of mammography and magnetic David J. McCauley, C’83, was was diagnosed with MS in 2004. (ODS). She has received various resonance imaging. recently promoted to colonel in The condition has helped him commendations including most the U.S. Army. David is stationed refocus his life more intensely on recently the Union County Robert Hetherington, C’82, is at Sill, Okla., and is scheduled to what he feels is most important – Human Relations 2005 Special shown with the other members of attend the Naval War College at family, health and an enjoyment Recognition Award and Who’s the GDAS Committee, a group Newport, RI. of everything that life has to offer. Who Among Law Educators, dedicated to the planning and 2005. implementation of “You Had to Patrick Francis Sprankle, C’83, Henry P. Zerella, C’74, and his Be There,” an annual trip, with- and his wife, LeeAnn, recently cel- wife, Gina, reside in Vineland, John M. Punderson, C’79, com- out kids, to stay in touch with old ebrated their 17th wedding N.J. They have two children, pleted his graduate degree in pas- friends. The group recently trav- anniversary. Karin and Matthew. Matthew is a toral theology at St. Joseph’s eled to the Dominican Republic freshman this year at Mount St. College. for their 20th anniversary. From l 1984 Mary’s. to r, front row, are: Marlena Oliver John Cejka Jr., MBA’84, Kathleen MacQueeney Ruppert, (Riehl) Hetherington, C’83, became Frederick County’s 1975 C’79, is now the co-op coordina- Margaret (McNulty) Cashen, newest district court judge when Mike Grady, C’75, John Esposito, tor at the Cincinnati State C’85, Kevin Cashen, C’83; from l he was appointed on July 6, 2005, C’75, Woody Mills, C’75, and Art Midwest Culinary Institute, as to r, back row: Bob to the Maryland District Court by Taylor, C’74, reunited for a fish- well as an adjunct professor at the Hetherington, C’82, Dave Gov. Robert Ehrlich. ing trip on the Gambler out of University of Cincinnati. Vidmar, C’83, Lynne Vidmar, Point Pleasant, N.J, in September Kathy Sevy, Jody Sevy, C’82, Mary Deely Kane, C’84, was 2005. A good day of reminiscing 1980 Robin (Finizio) Kessler, C’82. recently appointed as secretary of and fishing was topped off with Martin Brunk, C’80, and William Photo above. state by Maryland governor John winning the pool with a Gorman Jr., C’79, recently con- Robert Ehrlich. seven pound fluke. Photo above. tributed to the integration of Anne Bold Pryor, C’82, with American Express Tax & friend Donna, writes a monthly Kevin Daniel Sullivan, C’84, Bill Mitchell, C’75, appeared on Business Services and RSM column for InSide SCV, a Los accepted a position at Genworth Dr. Phil on May 10, 2005, to pro- McGladrey, now the nation’s Angeles area monthly publication Financial, located in Richmond, mote his book The More You fifth-largest accounting firm. on interior design-related topics. Va. Know: Getting the Evidence and Both Brunk and Gorman serve They have also written a book, Support You Need to Investigate a as managing directors for the The Naked Wall, which is set to Troubled Relationship. newly merged companies. be released on June 1, 2006. It is an interior design book fashioned 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:58 PM Page 31

class 1985 NOTES 31 Lt. Col. Thomas V. Cantwell, John Fee, C’92, rode in the Tour C’85, was awarded the Bronze of Hope 2004. The Bristol-Meyers Star for his service in Iraq at a cer- Squibb Tour of Hope is a nine- emony in Chambersburg, Pa. Lt. day journey across America by a Col. Cantwell commanded the team of 20 people who have been

324th Military Police Battalion touched by cancer. Pictured are: Spring 2006 from November 2002 until Jeff Cannon, C’92, Will Milligan, November 2004. The Army C’92, John Fee, C’92, Christine Reserve unit served in Diyala (Fee) Williams, C’01, Dave Province, Iraq, as part of DiLuigi, C’92, Regina (McFadden) Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Chris Kunish, C’90, and his wife, DiLuigi, C’92, and Mike Williams, The Bronze Star is given for meri- Jeannie, have two daughters, C’01, congratulating John after torious service in military opera- Brianne and Caitlyn. Chris is still his cross-country ride. tions against an armed enemy. running the Allendale Bar and Photo above left. Grill and Mahwah Bar and Grill. Timothy Hodapp, S’85, was They have recently opened a new Gregg F. Howell, C’92, was named director of public relations establishment, the Manchester recently nominated as Man of and marketing at Oppenheimer, Bar and Grill. Ed and Brenda the Year for the Leukemia & Wolff & Donnelly LLP law firm (Nuckels) Medvid, C’90, reside in Lymphoma Society for the in Minnesota. Reston, Va., with their two chil- National Chapter in dren, Catie (7) and John (2). Washington, D.C. 1987 Brenda teaches high school math Christopher Kuhn, C’87, recently at Flint High School and Ed is a joined Bayerische Landesbank in software engineer at SRA New York City as vice president – International. project finance. Christopher and his wife, Kristin (DeStefano) 1991 Kuhn, C’89, have three children: Elizabeth D. Albano, C’91, assis- Emily Rose (9), Owen (6) and tant vice president and assistant Janice Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Logan (3). The Kuhns reside in controller of Artisan’s Bank, has C’93, and her husband, Luis, are Robbinsville, N.J. Kristin’s father, been promoted to vice president living in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Thomas DeStefano, C’62, and and controller within the bank’s She recently helped Judi Strike, brother Glenn DeStefano, C’92, Finance Division. In her new posi- MBA’05, with a community serv- are also Mount alumni. tion, Elizabeth is responsible for The Rev. Daniel Mode, S’92, met ice project with youth detention general and cost accounting, up with the Rev. Tom Leland, centers in Guayama, Puerto Rico. 1990 financial reporting, budget and S’99, in Dohal, Qatar. They are Janice and her brother, Julio, Stephen Burns, C’90, and his forecasting. Elizabeth joined the both on active duty for the mili- arranged for some of the youth to wife, Margo, have four children: bank in 1991 as a management tary as chaplains. Fr. Mode is a attend MSM basketball games at Henry (9), Maddie (8), Emma (3) trainee. She resides in Navy chaplain helping out with the Mario Morales Coliseum. The and Abby (2). The family resides Wilmington, Del. the Army and serving with the Mount provided four basketballs, in a suburb of Chicago and is 173rd in Southern Afghanistan, two soccer balls, men’s basketball busy with a grass roots effort to 1992 and Fr. Leland is an Army chap- jerseys and shorts, lacrosse warm- develop the lacrosse program. Jeff Cannon, C’92, and his wife, lain serving in Qatar. up suits, tee shirts and school sup- Gretchen (Baum) Cannon, C’92, Photo above. plies. Photo above, bottom. Trish Canavan, C’90, her hus- have three children, Peyton (6), band, Tim, and their three sons, Kyle (4) and Chase (2). Jeff was Paul Palmieri, C’92, was recently 1994 Ryan (11), Ethan (7) and Liam (5), recently promoted to supervisory appointed as a venture partner Maj. Erik Krivda, C’94, received live in Sasebo, Japan. Tim is in special agent in D.C., joining the and mobile entertainment prac- two Bronze Stars for service dur- the Navy. The family will be mov- Terrorism Financing Operations tice leader at Acta Wireless. ing the Battle of Fallujah in Iraq. ing to Rhode Island this spring. Section. The Cannons reside in He was also promoted to major at Severna Park, Md. 1993 that time. On his return from Bridget Cohee, C’90, and her Neil Becker, C’93, and his wife, Iraq, he was sent to Fort husband, Gerry, live in Andrew Duffy, C’92, was recognized Julie, have three daughters: Emily Leavenworth, Kan., to attend the Martinsburg, W.Va., with their as one of the “Top Young Attorneys (6), Monica (4) and Sarah (4 Army Staff and Command daughter, Maggie (10). in Pennsylvania” in the “Super months). Photo above right, top. School. Lawyers/Rising Stars” section of the Philadelphia Magazine’s December Steve Liberace, C’93, recently J. Brian Treanor, C’94, was 2005 issue. He and his wife, Jodie, married and bought a house in recently named director of divi- live in Wynnewood, Pa., with their Freehold, N.J. He is releasing a sional communications for the son Jack (2) and daughter Kaitlin CD of original songs; see Kean University Division of (2 months). www.SteveLiberace.com. Institutional Advancement in Union, N.J. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:59 PM Page 32

class 32 NOTES 2000 Julie Varner, C’01, currently Jon Franciose, C’00, signed with serves as associate director for Game Day Music to perform stu- social concerns at the Maryland dio guitar work for commercial Catholic Conference in 1995 music promoting sports and net- Annapolis, Md. Nicole Conreur-Davison, C’95, working songs. He currently per- received her master’s degree in forms with a regional band called 2003 counseling last May from Central Mean Motor Scooter, playing vari- Tora A. Mahoney, MBA ’03, has Mount Magazine Connecticut State University and ous venues in Maryland, D.C., joined the Business Technology q is now working as a career coun- Virginia and West Virginia. Law Group in Columbia, Md. selor at Sacred Heart University. She was an attorney with Hudson Jennifer Mongold, C’00, received Global Resources in Washington. 1996 her MBA from Johns Hopkins Mahoney has a law degree from James LaCroce, C’96, received his University in May 2005. the University of Baltimore Ph.D. in clinical psychology from School of Law with a concentra- the Pacific Graduate School of Colleen Wenthen, C’00, received tion in estate planning. Psychology in Palo Alto, Calif. Dr. a dual master’s degree in science LaCroce has accepted a position for elementary education and spe- Brian Santo, C’03, was named at the Oakes Children Center in cial education from Long Island one of the top 100 (#85) AL San Francisco. University. She currently teaches pitching prospects by Baseball special education in Lodi, N.J. Notebook. s 1997 Paul Chrismer, C’97, recently 2001 2004 began working as a financial ana- The Rev. Fr. Deacon Elijah J. Francis J. Lipscomb, C’04, lyst at Parkway Capital in Bremer, C’01, was ordained a received a promotion on July 1, Hanover, Md. He currently deacon on April 7, 2005, at 2005, to become a professional resides in Towson, Md. Christ the Saviour Cathedral growth consultant for and Seminary. He was awarded Montgomery County Public Maj. (Dr.) Sam Galvagno, C’97, his medical degree in May 2005 Schools. recently finished a second active at Penn State University. He is duty tour with the United States currently a seminarian at Christ Air Force. He received the 2004 the Saviour Seminary in WE WANT YOUR Command Flight Surgeon of the Johnstown, Pa. t Year Award and the Meritorious PHOTOS! Service Medal. He is currently Margaret Carey, C’01, was hired completing his residency in anes- as the new women’s basketball When sending photos digitally thesiology and critical care medi- coach at The Catholic University via email for possible inclusion cine at the Brigham and Women’s of America. Carey began her in Mount Magazine and on Hospital, Harvard Medical coaching career in 2001 as the top our website, please follow these School, Boston. women’s basketball assistant guidelines: coach at Richard Stockton Timothy Walsh, C’97, is now a College under head coach Joe Digital photos and scanned partner in two Washington, D.C., Fussner. Carey helped lead the prints should be AT LEAST 2x3 bar restaurants, T.S. Mutley’s in Lady Ospreys to the 2004-05 New at 300 dpi (dots per inch). u Adams Morgan and The Town Jersey Athletic Conference title Digital Cameras: If you are Hall on Wisconsin Avenue. and a berth in the NCAA unsure of your camera’s Division III Tournament. resolution options, take the 1998 photo(s) at the largest size or Ann (Gerrity) Lupo, C’98, Paul Joseph Chubb, C’01, gradu- quality possible. received her Master of Arts degree ated with a Doctor of Osteopathic Scanned Prints: Scanner soft- in special education from New Medicine degree on June 5, 2005, ware allows you to choose the Jersey City University in May from the Philadelphia College of dpi so follow the guidelines 2005. Osteopathic Medicine. above. When taking the photo be sure Catherine Heimerl, C’01, gradu- 1999 to make the subject as large as v Chris Sakers, C’99, graduated ated in December 2005 from possible within the frame of from Loyola College in American University’s School for the photo. If you are taking Maryland with his master’s International Service with a pictures of large groups of degree in curriculum and Master of Arts degree in interna- people, arrange them in several instruction with a concentration tional communication. She is cur- rows in front of each other. in secondary mathematics. rently working as a study abroad advisor in the Office of Photos should be saved as a International Education at JPEG ﬁle. Bucknell University. Email photos to [email protected] w 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:59 PM Page 33

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Chuck Spliedt, C’74, and Cindy Laura Elizabeth Kiley, C’91, and Spliedt Michael Kiley

Adopted daughter Angel Marie Keegan Patrick Spring 2006 Fall 2005 May 17, 2005 q q Deborah McBride Heppes, Carrie (Zuech) Larkin, C’91, and C’86, and Paul Heppes Sean Larkin, C’89 Adopted daughter Clare Christopher Diamond Jiao Ling Aug. 2005 May 28, 2004 Kelly Mulholland Pedone, C’91, r Stephen Kleindienst, C’87, and and Jeff Pedone Pamela Kleindienst Emma Grace Stephan Edward Jr. and James Oct. 8, 2005 Rahseena L. Watson Scott, C’95, Kimberly Patrey Sneckenberger, Daniel and Mark Scott C’96, and Rich Sneckenberger Feb. 18, 2005 s Peter and Molly Arbes, C’92 Nina Simone and Mason Steven Mitchell Anthony Andrew John and Chloe Sara Sept. 2005 March 11, 2005 Ann (Bamby) Enriquez Bergeron, Dec. 29, 2005 C’90, and Dan Bergeron Jeffrey Stauder, C’95, and Danielle Guarino Vaughn, C’96, Quentin James Douglas Peterson, C’92, and Kathleen (Southworth) Stauder, and Bob Vaughn Nov. 23, 2005 Diane Peterson C’95 Maxwell Robert Benjamin Carter Madeline Marie July 12, 2005 Patti (Burns) Berry, C’90, and Bob April 24, 2005 Dec. 8, 2004 Berry u Steve Casler, C’97, and Christy Gage Joseph Mary Beth (Keating) Bevacqua, Kelly (Kuhnemund) Zilligen, C’95, (Wicks) Casler, C’98 C’94, and Lawrence Bevacqua and Tom Zilligen Anna Elisabeth Kelly McLaughlin Catania, C’90, Caitlin Leigh Daniel Xavier Oct. 5, 2005 and Joe Catania, C’93 Nov. 3, 2004 April 2005 t Adopted Juan Carlos Matthew and Nicole Flynn, C’97 July 1, 2005 Daniel J. Murphy, C’94, and Colleen Loy Daniels, C’96, and Cassidy Grace Jennifer Murphy, C’94 Jeramy Daniels July 8, 2005 Erin (Daly) Omara, C’90, and Eleanor Jean Noah Edward Steve Omara, C’90 Sept. 11, 2005 Dec. 24, 2003 Catherine Dawn (Bridges) Katherine Grace Coleman, C’98, and Stephen Justin Polun, C’94, and Karina Christopher Green, C’96, and Coleman Stephen W. Rogers, C’90, and Polun Gina Green Mackenzie Jennifer Rogers Maximus Victor Claire Jan. 2, 2004 Ian Williams March 31, 2005 Dec. 8, 2005 July 7, 2005 Mary (McNamara) Maguire, Karen Kruppenbacher Delaney, Edward Keating, C’96, and Sandy C’98, and Brion Maguire Brian Tobin, C’90, and Connie C’95, and Paul Delaney Keating Conall Edward Tobin Colin William Kara Grace Sept. 22, 2005 Negan Sophia Oct. 2004 Oct. 18, 2004 v Ken Hofgesang, C’00, and r Colleen Clark Karnicki, C’91, Shari (DeLaney) Gallagher, C’95, Allison McGinn Keefe, C’96, and Thea (Maddox) Hofgesang, C’01 and Eddie Karnicki and Kevin Gallagher David Keefe Kieran Sean Hannah Kathleen Hayden Michael Maeve Jacklyn April 17, 2005 April 10, 2005 Dec. 9, 2005 July 10, 2005 Pictured at the baby shower are w Brian Kearns, C’00, and Carrie Zvech Larking, Colleen Tara (Gerne) Merola, C’95, and Jennifer and William Meghan (Murphy) Kearns, C’00 v Clark Karnicki, Laura Myers Kiley, Mike Merola Malachowski, C’96 Padraig Faelan C’91, Kathleen Clark, C’94, Mary Taigh James Catherine Louise June 21, 2005 Ann Jones Messanger, Jill Rosato Sept. 12, 2005 Aug. 3, 2005 Huey, Timmie Taff, Kara Saab, Rev. Fr. Deacon Elijah J. Bremer, Melissa Debaugh Mehlam, Sue t Gino Mevoli, C’95, and Mary Beth (McDowell) Sembrot, C’01, and Laryssa Bremer Swenarton McCool, Sue O’Connell, Elizabeth Mevoli C’96, and Joe Sembrot Jonah Alexei Mary Ritcey Burger, Kara Nolte, Santino Anthony Joseph William July 17, 2005 and Lisa Verrone Bonanno with her Dec. 14, 2005 Oct. 25, 2005 daughter Danielle, all class of 1991. Gina (Woods) Mastromarino, C’02, and her husband Dominick Michael Nov. 17, 2005 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:59 PM Page 34

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Cynthia Leigh (Stanek) Holsworth, C’02, and Adam Holsworth March 19, 2005

Colin Kegel, C’02, and Julia Ann Conners Oct. 22, 2005, Forest Hill, Md.

s Chloe (Mathus) Oram, C’02, and Alan J. Oram q Oct. 8, 2005, St. Peter’s RC Frank Miele, C’87, and Amy Dolan Patrick Quinn Woolford, C’86, Jill Moretti Whalen, C’99, and Church in Reading, Pa. July 9, 2004 and Jacqueline Marie Phillips George Whalen June 24, 2005, Philadelphia Jan. 17, 2004 t Eric Powers, C’02, and Shauna Back l to r: Dan Harrington, (Martino) Powers, C’03 C’86; Mark Woodruff, C’87; Cathie (Holtzer) Boarman, C’90, Ashley Foley Weishaar, C’01, and May 28, 2005, Chapel of the bride and groom; Michelle and Brad Boarman, C’91 Joseph Weishaar, C’97 Immaculate Conception at the (Hadley) Schweers, C’88; Eileen Sept. 4, 2005, Chapel of the Oct. 1, 2005 Mount Cox, C’04; Seated: John Law, Immaculate Conception at the C’87; Jim Wilson, C’87 Mount Leah (Peiffer) Blayman, C’02, and Kelly (Klinger) Soffe, C’02, and Timothy Blayman Doug Soffe r Inga Rohe-Prevett, C’94, and Sept. 3, 2005 July 10, 2004 James Prevett Sept. 10, 2005, Cloisters Castle in Megan (Lipari) Brown, C’02, and u Matthew Watkins, C’02, and Lutherville, Md. Jimmy Brown Kate (Muldowney) Watkins, C’02 May 28, 2005 May 21, 2005, Holy Rosary Timothy Polinsky, C’96, and Lisa Church in Cherry Hill, N.J. Neukum Matt Butkera, C’02, and Hannah Nov. 27, 2004 Vergossen Nov. 10, 2005 Bridget Hanlon, C’98, and Christian Cooper Dec. 17, 2005, The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, Pa. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:59 PM Page 35

in In Memoriam MEMORIAM 35 MOUNT ALUMNUS SUCCUMBS TO CANCER July 1, 2005, through February 28, 2006 REMEMBERING FR. DARIN DIDIER, S’05 1920s

The Rev. Msgr. Thomas Madden, Prep’25, Oct. 24, 2005 Spring 2006 By Peter J. Sharpe, First Theology, Diocese of Fargo

A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, 1930s Fr. Didier studied at the Mr. Thomas W. Fennell, C’33, Oct. 3, 2005 University of North Dakota and Mr. William S. Stock, C’37, Aug. 7, 2005 received a master’s degree in physical therapy in 1997. He was 1940s accepted as a seminarian for the The Rev. Msgr. Paul J. Taggart, C’40, Nov. 10, 2005 Diocese of Fargo, North Dakota, The Rev. Charles W. Gerloff, S’45, July 19, 2005 and came to Mount St. Mary’s in Dr. Steven Oristian, C’47, Nov. 22, 2005 2000. His studies were interrupted Mr. Harry M. Scrignoli, C’49, Nov. 28, 2005 by the onset of non-Hodgkins lymphoma cancer, which forced him 1950s to miss the spring 2004 semester. Mr. William E. Wunder, C’50, Dec. 26, 2005 Mr. George F. Zverina, C’51, Oct. 21, 2005 When God chooses a man to be With strong faith and persever- Mr. Joseph M. Gough Jr., C’52, Nov. 9, 2005 priest, he also marks out an allot- ance, Fr. Didier underwent treat- Mr. Cornelius J. Dougherty, C’54, Dec. 29, 2005 ted time of earthly ministry. For ment, fulfilled the necessary aca- Mr. Joseph E. Dougherty, C’55, Feb. 14, 2006 , this span demic requirements and Fr. Darin Didier, S’05 Mr. Robert M. Murphy, C’56, Jan. 7, 2006 was less than 100 days. Ordained ultimately was called to Holy Mr. Wilfred R. Niklaus, C’57, Dec. 22, 2005 on June 22, 2005, Fr. Didier Orders. Mr. Cicero A. Tennant, C’57, Dec. 26, 2005 passed away in Fargo, North At the Mount, he was president of Mr. George B. Arnold, C’58, July 24, 2005 Dakota, on September 6, after a the Legion of Mary and served as The Rev. Msgr. Joseph M. Fitzgerald, S’58, Dec. 4, 2005 long struggle with cancer, at the a chaplain for the university track Mr. Richard A. Pepin, C’58, Dec. 24, 2005 age of 32. and field team. “His passing came as a shock The seminary community cele- 1960s because the end really happened brated a Memorial Mass for Fr. Dr. Arnold G. McGreevy, C’61, Sept. 10, 2005 so quickly. For his cancer to Didier in Immaculate Conception Mr. Giles E. Maurey, C’62, Sept. 5, 2005 progress so rapidly was a surprise,” Chapel on September 12. The Rev. William Q. Simms, S’62, Sept. 30, 2005 said Fr. Terry Dodge, a classmate Mr. Raymond L. Bosley, C’65, Aug. 21, 2005 Fr. Peter Ryan S.J., seminary pro- and fellow Fargo ordinand. “What Mr. Norris L. Harrison Jr., C’68, Oct. 19, 2005 fessor of moral theology, was one was inspiring was that even of the Mount’s representatives to though he was sick he still threw 1970s attend the Requiem Mass in himself fully into his work. The Mr. David Thomas Coghlan, C’71, Oct. 2, 2005 Fargo. “It was the most beautiful Saturday before his death he was The Rev. George E. Golden, S’75, Nov. 13, 2005 funeral I had ever been to. Fr. celebrating Mass in his parish and Mr. Paul W. Markwood Jr., MBA’77, July 12, 2005 Didier’s parents have a really he had to stop midway through strong faith. His father walked out his homily and go sit down 1980s of the church giving the victory because he was so weak. That’s Mr. David Scott Zocchi, C’82, Dec. 23, 2005 sign.” how much he wanted to give himself to do the Lord’s work.” Indeed. Requiescat in pace. 2000s The Rev. Darin Didier, S’05, Sept. 6, 2005

DAVID SCOTT ZOCCHI, C’82 David Scott Zocchi, C’ 82, 45, found peace surrounded in love by his wife Judy (Mazzeo) Zocchi, C’ 80, as well as his family and friends, on Dec. 23 in his home after a courageous battle with brain cancer. David will always be remembered for his gracious spirit and never-ending strength. Mr. Paul Dressler, OFM, CAP, C’ 82, gave a powerful homily/eulogy celebrating David’ s life. The Rev. John Dobrosky, C’ 79, S’ 83, concelebrated. Other Mounties who attended the services include Kathy Joyce, C’ 82, Pat Mackin, C’ 82, Julie Omnibus Mackin, C’ 82, Simmonetta Musio, Michael Joyce, C’ 82, Anne Mastracci Henig, C’ 79, Beth Gannet Gardner, C’ 79, Mary Glose Lawler, C’ 80, Ray Bogan, C’ 79, the Hon. James P. Courtney, C’ 60, David Conaghan, C’ 81, and George Meseis (son of Nadime Mesies, C’ 81). 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 3:59 PM Page 36

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BALTIMORE l TOYS FOR TOTS The chapter held its annual Christmas party and Toys for Tots toy drive on Dec. 11, 2005, at the Claddagh’s Pub in Baltimore.

Mount Magazine Members of the United States Marine Corps were overwhelmed by the generosity of our alumni. More than 100 new toys were collected for needy children. Chapter President Stephanie Lopez, C’01, and the Baltimore Chapter board announced the chapter’s plans for the year and welcomed National Alumni President Pat Goles, C’64, to this annual event. FREDERICK JENNIFER’S RESTAURANT Jennifer’s Restaurant in Frederick was the site for the Frederick Chapter’s pre-St. Patrick’s Day social held on March 15. Chapter President Evelyn Stevenson, C’01, and National Alumni President Pat Goles, C’64, discussed new initiatives for the National Alumni Association and the Frederick Chapter. FLORIDA CELEBRATING A STEELERS VICTORY! The Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl victory was another reason to celebrate during a recent mid-winter gathering of Mount alumni that included John Rooney, C’60, JoAnn Wallace Rooney, Patrick Rooney, C’60, and Mount President Thomas H. Powell. The extended Rooney family owns the Steelers franchise.

The gathering took place at Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach and included the Annual Alumni Golf Tournament. Participants included Jerry Bohlinger, C’59, Maryanne Bohlinger, Lt. Col. Duncan Bossle, C’62, John Bransﬁeld, C’63, James Donnelly, C’68, Peter O’Malley, C’60, John Rooney, C’60, JoAnn Rooney, Patrick Rooney, C’60, Richard Russo, C’60, Sal Salerno, C’63, Al Shockley, Erv CONNECTICUT Straw, C’52, Anthony Stromberg, C’63, Maj. Gen. Tony Studds, C’60, ANNUAL LOYALTY LUNCHEON John Toner, C’50, Meg Toner, President Powell, Tom O’Hara, C’64, Pat The Connecticut Chapter held its Annual Loyalty Luncheon on Nov. Goles, C’64, and George Gelles, C’64. 26, 2005. The chapter honored Coach Jim Deegan for his many years of service to Mount St. Mary’s and the Mount’s Track and Field pro- Winners of the tournament included John Toner, Tom O’Hara, Jack gram. Chapter President Romas Laskauskas announced Mount St. Bransfield, and JoAnn Rooney. Jack Bransfield had the longest drive, Mary’s senior Emily Mayer as the Connecticut Chapter’s scholarship while Sal Salerno had the closest putt. recipient. Congratulations, Emily!

Left to right, standing: READING Don Quinn, C’61; John McKee, C’65; Coach Deegan; Romas ALUMNUS HONORED Laskavskas, John Muldoon, C’62; Charlie Shinkus, C’61 Scott Hoover, C’77, Reading Chapter president, hosted a social honoring Ed Kuhn, C’63, for his unwavering dedication to youth in Left to right, seated: the Reading area. Ed was honored during half time at the Albright Gene Sullivan, C’60; Walt Robinson, C’63 College men’s basketball game on Feb 11. Alumni President Pat Goles, C’64, attended the game, representing Mount St. Mary's University and the National Alumni Association. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 4:00 PM Page 37

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PHILADELPHIA

k UNION LEAGUE, THIRD CENTURY CONVERSATION Chapter President Pat McGinn, C’98, and more than 50 Philadelphia chapter alumni, welcomed Dr. and Mrs. Powell, National Alumni President Pat Goles, C’64, and his wife, Chrystie, to the Union League in downtown Philadelphia on Feb. 1. Alumni and guests enjoyed participating in an engaging presentation focusing on the Mount’s future and plans for the future. Shown, l. to r.: John Campbell, C’82; Mike Cory, C’82; Susan Janowiak, C’81; Ellen Callahan, C’81 WASHINGTON, D.C., BASKETBALL SOCIAL Chapter President Anthony Solazzo hosted a pregame basketball social on Dec. 7 at Bender Arena on the campus of American University. Board Chairman Tom O’Hara, C’64, and many loyal Mount alumni and Mount Club members enjoyed dinner and a pregame update from Coach Milan Brown.

TOYS FOR TOTS National Alumni Association President Pat Goles, C’64, joined Anthony Solazzo, Washington, D.C., chapter president, and members of the chapter for their annual Toys for Tots toy drive on Dec. 11 at McFadden’s Pub in Washington. Toys were collected for needy children and donated through the United States Marines toy drive.

COLUMBIA COUNTRY CLUB, THIRD CENTURY CONVERSATION The chapter welcomed President and Mrs. Powell to the Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Md., on March 16. The Culkin School of Irish Dance entertained alumni during this pre-St. Patrick’s Day event. Dr. Powell led an engaging discussion of Third Century Conversation. Plans for the Mount’s third century of service were outlined and discussed.

Top two photos, D.C. Chapter Basketball Social at Bender Arena Chair of the Board of Trustees Tom O’Hara, C’64 and Dennis Molloy, C’65; Mike Hardisky and the Loughry family Middle photo, D.C. Chapter at McFadden’s Pub Maureen Plant, C’82; Susan Janowiak, C’81, executive VP of NAA; Katier Sherman, C’01; Anthony Solazzo, C’81; Ryan Kiernan, C’04; Cory Lawson, C’04; Pat Goles, C’64, president of NAA Bottom two photos, D.C. Chaper at Columbia Country Club Left, Sean Culkin, C’82, Culkin School of Irish Dance, and his students; Bill Ferrand, C’56, Mrs. Irene Powell, Msgr. James Beattie, C’57, S’61 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 4:00 PM Page 38

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WINTER HOMECOMING FEBRUARY 4, 2006 More than 150 alumni returned to the Mount to enjoy a day on campus.

Mount Magazine The day began with the Alumni Leaders Winter Meeting, where more than 50 alumni volunteers gathered to discuss and plan the year’s activities. The traditional Blue & White Alumni Basketball games were played midday, and alumni and students joined together for Mass in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.

• Alumni Pre-Game Social • Mount Men vs. St. Francis, PA • After the men’s game, alumni joined at a post game social to wrap up a full day of fun and activities.

The Lady Mountaineers triumphed over St. Francis, PA - 64-60 and members of the Hall of Fame were honored before the Men’s team took on St. Francis. Shown are Front row, Coach James Deegan, Susan Janowiak, C’81; Patrick Goles, Alumni President, C’64; Coach James Phelan; Back row, Jack Campbell, C’64; Rick Kidwell, C’76; Michael Watson, C’95; James Stevenson, C’95; Thomas “Woody” Stoner; Vanessa Blair, C’91 l 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 4:00 PM Page 39

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MOUNT SPIRIT, Olympic Dreams

By Jennifer Harp, Archivist & Records Manager Spring 2006

“Our world today is in need of peace, tolerance and brotherhood. The values of the Olympic Games can deliver these to us. May the Games be held in peace, in the true spirit of the Olympic Truce.”

—JACQUES ROGGE, President of the International Olympic Committee

With the close of the Winter Olympic Several other Mount athletes achieved Games in Torino and the approaching the honor of finding a place on their warm weather, it is time to turn our nation’s team. In 1984, Trond attention to China. There, in 2008, Skramstad competed for Norway in thousands of athletes from around the the decathlon, earning 7579 points world will be competing in the Summer and a 17th place finish. Fred Olympics. As we prepare for our Owusu, a member of the bicentennial celebration in that same 4x400 relay team for Ghana, year, Mount Magazine would like to look arrived in Los Angeles only back at our own Olympic history. to miss the chance to compete due to a team Coach Jim Deegan (at the Mount from member’s injury. Algerian 1956-2006) created a track team full of student Ahmed Mahour champions over the years, leading one Bacha (1984) traveled to newspaper to label the Mount a the games as a coach for “Decathlete Factory” – an apt choice of several events. words considering the Mount has been home to 11 Olympic athletes, many of Through these incredible whom competed in the decathlon. athletes, the Mount Fellow Mountaineers cheered for demonstrated its strong students like Bill Motti, 1983-85, Georg sense of community both on Werthner, MBA’87, Carlos O’Connell, campus and throughout the C’87, and Dave Lishebo, C’88, during world. Each of the 11 the 1984 and 1988 games. Dave Olympians who called the Lishebo finished first in his heat in the Mount home competed for 400m preliminaries, 4th in the other nations, including quarterfinals and 8th in the semifinals. Kenya, Austria, France, Norway and Ireland. As we watch the Also competing in the 1980s was a summer games in 2008, let us group of Kenyan runners. Brothers remember that the Mount has Charles and Kip Cheruiyot raced in the always been a part of the “true 5000m and 1500m, respectively. Of spirit of Olympic Truce.” course, the most famous Mount Olympian is undoubtedly Peter Rono, who overcame a pool of athletes expected to medal to win the gold at the 1988 games in Seoul. Top: Charles and Kip Cheruiyot; Bottom: Peter Rono, who overcame a pool of athletes expected to medal to win the gold at the 1988 games in Seoul. 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 4:00 PM Page 40

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WALKING IN THE RAIN By Raymond J. Visotski, C’82 Mount Magazine

“My life is less because they are physically gone, but I am forever grateful because they lived. Whatever meager successes I achieve in life are but a small part of their legacy.”

Once a year, I visit the Mount campus— preparing to graduate in just a few describe, but as I walk that cemetery, I where I studied from 1978 until 1982. weeks were born the year I departed read the names … Forker, Delaney, As a student, I was active in the local from this special mountain. I felt O’Neil, Dillon, Kaliss, Byrd, Fives, volunteer fire department and officially old! Kline, Phillips … and I recall the ambulance company and, besides that There is a very old cemetery on the side indelible impact they etched on my fact, I’m sure my existence there was of the mountain, just above the being as a man. I think of challenges I that of a typical college student. I went campus. This cemetery has been face today and wonder what they would through the motions, took the tests and enlarged and developed through the offer up as suggestions for me to graduated. years, but in the old section, there is an conquer life’s challenges. After college, I made my way to the area affectionately referred to as My life is less because they are physically Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science “Priests’ Row,” where the “Men of the gone, but I am forever grateful because and ultimately became an undertaker. Mount” lay buried. Their monuments they lived. Whatever meager successes I It was several years later that I began are testimonies to their wisdom and achieve in life are but a small part of understanding the difference between dedication to the university. their legacy. learning wisdom and learning facts. As one of the oldest Catholic Raymond J. Visotski, C’82, is the owner of A recent trip to the Mount brought institutions in the country, the Mount George Funeral Homes and South many things into focus. faculty was, at one time, all priests. Carolina Cremation & Memorial Society. They dedicated their lives to the pursuit He lives in Aiken, South Carolina. Last year around this time, I made the and teaching of wisdom—not political drive from South Carolina to New correctness, social engineering or Submissions for First Person can be Jersey for a special family event. My wife memorization for exams. They made via email to [email protected], or and three daughters were not able to instructed us how to analyze a situation, in writing to the Mount’s ofﬁce of take the trip with me, so I left a day weigh consequences and make sound university communications, 16300 Old early and drove all the way to decisions with certainty. They stayed Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, Maryland—spending the night and most and taught until they died—not because Maryland 21727. of the following day at the Mount. they had tenure and could take it easy, but because they understood how Now, late April in South Carolina is important their contributions were. I’m really early summer, but when I awoke sure they anticipated the future, in Maryland the next morning, it was forseeing a time when their teachings 38 degrees and raining in the Catoctin would become diluted with modern Mountains. As I walked around the thought. foggy campus, my mind raced, recalling places, people and events. Walking in Yet after all these years, I still learn from the cold rain, there was a moment them. The highlight of my annual trips where I came to the realization that to the Mount is the time I spend with most of the men and women who were those buried there. It’s difficult to 6127-MountMag_spr06_final 6/23/06 4:00 PM Page 41

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INTRODUCING THE MOUNT’S JUNE Sunday, July 16 SEPTEMBER NEW WEBSITE! What Would Summer Be Without a Delaware Chapter—Beach Picnic at Saturday, September 9 Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, Del. Visit www.msmary.edu and you’ll see Class Reunion?—Register Now! Catholic Charities’ Dragon Boat Races—look for the Mount alumni that we’ve done more than give our old Friday, June 2- Wednesday, July 26 Sunday, June 4, 2006 team, thanks to the Baltimore Chapter! website a facelift. It’s easier than ever Washington, D.C., Chapter— now to find alumni information—just Alumni Reunion Weekend Happy Hour Saturday, September 16 click on “Alumni” in the menu bar at Thursday, June 22 Baltimore Chapter—Annual Clipper City the top of the page, or choose Saturday, July 29 Washington, D.C., Chapter— Cruise, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Md. “Alumni” in the drop-down menu in Summer Open House Happy Hour the Quick Guide section. For students beginning the college Friday, September 22— search process For a complete listing of Mount events, Friday, June 23 Sunday, September 24 Knott Auditorium visit www.msmary.edu/calendar Reading Chapter— FamilyFest Night at the Reading Phillies, Pa. 800-448-4347 For details on chapter events, visit www.msmary.edu/alumnievents OCTOBER Sunday, June 25 AUGUST Or call the alumni office at 14th Annual Orioles Bullpen Party, Tuesday, October 3— 877-630-6102. Orioles vs. Washington Nationals, Sunday, August 20 Wednesday, October 4 33rd Annual Baltimore Chapter Crab Priest Alumni Reunion Camden Yards, Baltimore, Md. For details on seminary events, visit Feast, Ocean Pride Restaurant, Contact alumni office ASAP, 10/3, Priest Reunion Mass, Chapel www.msmary.edu/seminary Lutherville, Md. Or call the seminary alumni and 877-630-6102 of the Immaculate Conception, development office at 301-447-5017. Wednesday, August 23 Bishop Paul S. Coakley, S’83, Washington, D.C., Chapter— presiding For Grotto events, visit JULY www.msmary.edu/grotto Monday, July 10 Happy Hour 10/3, Priest Alumni Banquet Admissions Information Session Friday, August 25 10/4, Priest Alumni Mass, Grotto Presentations, campus tour and lunch Mass of the Holy Spirit, Chapel of the with faculty Immaculate Conception O’Hara Room, Patriot Hall 800-448-4347