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THE SPRING HILL COLLEGE MAGAZINE | WINTER 2007

• SPRING HILL SHAPING WORKS TO RESTORE, REBUILD AND RENEW LEADERS IN OUR GULF COAST COMMUNITIES SERVICE TO • ALUMNAE LEAD CHANGES IN OTHERS PRICHARD THE SPRING HILL COLLEGE MAGAZINE FROM VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1 THE EDITOR: PRESIDENT Lindsay O’Quin

MANAGING EDITOR: John Kerr

LAYOUT & DESIGN: Dear alumni and friends: Andy graduated in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science in accounting. He was inducted Peg Udall As we begin the New Year, what better to the Spring Hill College Athletic Hall of time to reflect on our blessings, our family Fame in 1997 for his achievements in bas- PHOTOGRAPHY: and friends, our opportunities and even our ketball and baseball. Elected to the Spring Pinky/MM Bass challenges. I hope 2006 was full of many Hill College Board of Trustees in 2000, Mandy Brown blessings for you and that 2007 is even bet- Andy was an inspiring and passionate board Jeff Byrd ter. member and was instrumental in the reno- Spring Hill College continues to rejoice Scootie Dabbs vation of Quinlan Hall in 2003 as both in its many blessings: the quality and char- Chris Hughes advisor and benefactor. acter of our students, the gen- Andy was CEO of several New Keith Necaise erosity of our alumni and friends, York Stock Exchange member Dr. Rachel Peltier the excellence and commitment firms until 1987. A certified pub- Greta Sharp of our faculty, the dedication and lic accountant, he then served as Peg Udall hard work of our staff and much a tax and financial consultant to more. the John L. Loeb family in New CONTRIBUTING This fall we welcomed the York for many years. On Oct. 20, WRITERS: largest freshman class in the we welcomed Andy home with a College’s history, 350 strong, and Brady Bordelon ’07 memorial service followed by the indications are that 2007 will be Mandy Brown internment of his ashes next to another banner year for enroll- Kelly McCarron ’99 the Sodality Chapel per his ment. More than 60 percent of Andrew J. McLaughlin ’53 wishes. Scootie Dabbs this year’s freshman class ranked Family members, friends and colleagues Greta Sharp in the top 25 percent of their high school gathered in the chapel on a beautiful fall Donna Tarasavage graduating class. We welcomed seven vale- afternoon, and as we celebrated Andy’s life, dictorians. This class averaged 24 on the I reminded everyone that Andy always THE SPRING HILL ACT exam and had an average grade point encouraged those around him to meet life’s COLLEGE MAGAZINE average of 3.57. So, as you can see, both challenges head on and to get the most out is published three times a year quantity AND quality are parts of this of every opportunity afforded to them. He blessing. by the Office of Communications always told it like it was and never hesitat- New and returning students continue to and Marketing. ed to inspire, to question, to act, to serve give hours and hours of service to our local and certainly, to care. Andy was a true tes- communities, especially to those towns dev- PRESIDENT tament to what IS a Spring Hill graduate. astated by hurricane Katrina. They tutor at He will be with us forever and in our Lord’s Rev. Gregory F. Lucey, S.J. elementary and middle schools, work with loving care for eternity. He will be missed. hospice patients, volunteer for the Boys and I hope you all enjoy and lovingly rely COMMENTS Girls Clubs and help care for senior citi- upon your family and friends in 2007 and should be addressed to: zens. Spring Hill students continue a strong rejoice in YOUR blessings. We here at the Lindsay O’Quin, Editor legacy and commitment to learning how to College, value all of you, and are glad you Spring Hill College Magazine, become compassionate leaders in service to are among Spring Hill College’s blessings. 4000 Dauphin Street others. I wish you all a happy and blessed New Mobile, AL 36608-1791 I mentioned the blessing of friends. This Year. 251.380.2280 or 877.SPR.HILL past September, we lost a dear friend. Andrew J. McLaughlin, alumnus, trustee, [email protected] Sincerely, benefactor and, yes, friend, died this past September. His love for Spring Hill was ever present. Rev. Gregory F. Lucey, S.J.

i TABLE OF CONTENTS

FROM THE PRESIDENT ...... i

CAMPUS NEWS ...... 2-5

ATHLETICS ...... 6-7 MANDY BROWN

WEAVING THE SOCIAL FABRIC ...... 8-10 LINDSAY O’QUIN

GIVING BACK: STEBORS GIVE $1 MILLION TO HONOR JESUITS ...... 11 JOHN KERR

STUDENTS SHARE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS WITH REFUGEES ...... 12-13 GRETA SHARP

PUTTING A FACE ON POVERTY ...... 14 LINDSAY O’QUIN 6 15

MUSIC IN JESUITS ...... 15 LINDSAY O’QUIN

GRADS MAKE NURSING A FAMILY AFFAIR . .16-17 LINDSAY O’QUIN

STUDENT PROFILE: ACTING UP ...... 18-19 GRETA SHARP

ALUMNAE LEAD CHANGES IN PRICHARD . . .20-21 LINDSAY O’QUIN

CLASS NOTES ...... 22-24

ZIMMERMAN GRATEFUL FOR ALUMNI CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP ...... 25 GRETA SHARP 8 CHAPTER UPDATES ...... 26-27

ALUMNI NEWS ...... 28

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Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 1 CAMPUSNEWS PRESIDENT’S CABINET WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS enneth Hokenson, Joseph from Case Western Reserve KDeighton and John Kerr University School of Law in recently have joined Spring Hill Cleveland. He is pursuing his College’s staff. The Rev. Mark Ph.D. in higher education Lewis, S.J., associate professor of administration from Kent State history, has been appointed University in Kent, Ohio. assistant to the president. JOHN KERR KENNETH HOKENSON DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING AND COLLEGE RELATIONS Kerr joined Spring Hill in Hokenson came to Spring September 2006 after working as Cabinet members are, back row, Joe Deighton, vice president for student Hill in July 2006 after serving as affairs and dean of students; Steve Pochard, dean of admissions and finan- director of communications and chief development officer and cial aid; Dr. George Sims, associate vice president for academic affairs; John marketing at Christian Brothers secretary for institutional Kerr, director of communications and marketing; front row, Rev. Mark University in Memphis, Tenn. advancement at the Lewis, S.J., assistant to the president; Dr. Noreen Carrocci, provost and Prior to his work at CBU, he vice president for academic affairs; Dr. Charmane May, executive vice pres- was associate vice president for Archdiocese of Boston in ident; Rev. Gregory F. Lucey, S.J., president; Rhonda Shirazi, vice presi- Brighton, Mass., where he was dent of business and finance; and Ken Hokenson, vice president of develop- public relations at Saint Louis responsible for managing all ment and college relations. University and assistant vice development activities of the chancellor for university rela- student affairs at Avila College, a private, archdiocese. Prior to that, Hokenson tions at the University of Tennessee at Catholic, liberal arts college in Kansas served the archdiocese as director of the Chattanooga. City, Mo. His role included providing capital campaign and charitable gift plan- “I hope we can nurture an integrated vision and leadership to the student affairs ning. Hokenson received his B.A. and marketing approach, help best identify the division, with focus on creating a dynamic M.A. from Rhode Island College in college's ‘heart,’ and develop effective ways and diverse living and learning environ- Providence. to position us in the minds of prospective ment. Prior to his position at Avila, “My overall goal is to raise the funds students, parents, alumni and friends, not Deighton served as associate dean of stu- that will enable Spring Hill College to only here in the Gulf region but in key tar- dents for campus life and judicial affairs at carry out its mission of providing an out- get markets where we can develop more Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio. standing academic experience to its stu- sense of awareness of what a great choice “I’m passionate about helping students dents while also inspiring them to follow we are,” Kerr said. have a positive experience on our campus, the Jesuit tradition of ‘service to others,’” A native of Belle Vernon, Pa., Kerr and so far they have impressed me with Hokenson said. holds a B.A. in journalism from Saint their willingness to partner with us in JOSEPH DEIGHTON Bonaventure University and a master’s reaching this goal,” Deighton said. VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND degree in public administration from A native of Cleveland, Deighton earned DEAN OF STUDENTS Georgia College. Deighton joined Spring Hill in July 2006 a B.A. in accounting and finance from after serving as vice president and dean for Walsh University and a Juris Doctor degree TWELVE NEW FACULTY MEMBERS JOIN SHC STUART C. BABINGTON B.A., English, Spring Hill College; M.A., University; Ph.D., philosophy, University INSTRUCTOR, COMMUNICATION ARTS English, Master of Library and of Tennessee, Knoxville B.S., journalism, University of Southern Information Studies, University of Mississippi; M.A., communications, RACHEL L. PELTIER, PH.D. Alabama; Ph.D., information studies, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PSYCHOLOGY Southeastern Louisiana University University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada B.S., psychology, M.S., physiological psy- MARYLEE BRESSIE RN, MSN THERESA MCGONAGLE CRIDER chology/neuroscience, Texas A & M INSTRUCTOR, NURSING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/LIBRARIAN University; Ph.D., biomedical sciences, B.S., M.S., nursing, University of South B.A., English, Spring Hill College University of North Texas, Fort Worth, Alabama Texas JACQUELINE L. LARAWAY–DOWSEY FREDERIC CADY INSTRUCTOR, NURSING JOHN B. SWITZER, PH.D. INSTRUCTOR, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND LAW B.A., psychology, University of South ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, THEOLOGY B.A., political science, Master in Public Alabama; B.S., nursing, University of B.A., history and philosophy, St. Benedict Administration, University of Texas at El Mobile; M.S., nursing, University of Seminary College, Covington, La.; Paso; Ph.D. candidate in government, South Alabama Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Pontifical University of Texas at Austin University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome, CHAD A.S. MULLIKIN, PH.D. JANET NIEMI CHUBB INSTRUCTOR, MATHEMATICS Italy; M.A., religious studies, Loyola ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, NURSING B.S., mathematics, State University of University, New Orleans, La.; Ph.D., the- B.S., nursing, Idaho State University; West Georgia; M.S., mathematics, ology and education, Boston College M.S., nursing, University of Utah, Salt Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D., LAUREN TODD TAYLOR, PH.D. Lake City; Ph.D., health sciences, Nova mathematics, University of Georgia ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ENGLISH Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, B.A., English, University of Detroit Fla. MURRY G. MUTCHNICK, PH.D., L.L.C. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PSYCHOLOGY Mercy; M.A., literature and English, AMANDA K. COLLINS, PH.D. B.A., biology, University of Alabama; Michigan State University; Ph.D., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ LIBRARIAN M.S., psychology, Memphis State English, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 FRESHMAN CLASS BREAKS RECORDS By Lindsay O’Quin

he largest freshman class in the histo- “It became really clear to me that Spring Try of Spring Hill College – 350 stu- Hill is definitely where I’m supposed to be CLASS OF 2010 dents – started their experience on the for the next four years,” Castleberry said. BY THE NUMBERS Hill in August. Jeremy Jordan, a graduate of St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile, received a This academic year marks Spring Hill’s FEMALE eighth consecutive year of record enroll- Trustee Metropolitan Scholarship. For 66% ment of traditional undergraduates at Jordan, whose high school is right next 1,125 students, a 10 percent increase from door to the college, the decision to attend MALE last year. The second largest freshman Spring Hill was easy. His father once 34% class consisted of 314 students, who taught as an adjunct professor, and two of entered Spring Hill in 2004. his uncles graduated from Spring Hill. Steve Pochard, dean of admissions and “I grew up a mile from Spring Hill, and I 80% RESIDENT financial aid, said he is pleased that many rode my bike down Avenue of the Oaks,” Jordan said. “Spring Hill, once you’re of Spring Hill’s new students are from COMMUTER Mobile and Baldwin County, citing an 86 there, it’s like its own little city. It’s self- 20% percent increase in freshmen from the contained.” local area since last year. This year 146 Castleberry said she was eager to be a AVERAGE ACT freshmen from Mobile and Baldwin part of campus life and being on her own 24 County chose to attend Spring Hill. for the first time, while remaining close to “Students are choosing Spring Hill her family. AVERAGE because of our academic reputation, the “I’m also really excited about living on 3.57 GPA quality of our teaching faculty, the numer- campus and meeting people from different ous campus beautification projects, and countries,” she said. competitive scholarship programs for local “One of the things we continue to be CLASS RANK area students,” Pochard said. proud of is diversity – geographic, ethnic The new Gulf Coast Scholars program, and religious diversity,” Pochard said. The 33% for example, are restricted scholarships freshman class is made up of students from available only to students living in coun- 23 states, and about half the class reports ties bordering the Gulf of Mexico in belonging to a denomination other than IN TOP 10% Alabama, Mississippi and Florida Catholic, he said. (Escambia and Santa Rosa counties). For Castleberry said she was most excited the fall of 2007, the scholarship will be about the service and mission opportuni- valued at $18,000 annually with a four- ties Spring Hill offers each semester. She year value of $72,000 and will require a joined the trip with Campus Ministry to VALEDICTORIANS high-school G.P.A. of 3.5 and an ACT Bayou La Batre, Ala., for Hurricane 7 Katrina cleanup before classes even start- composite score of 26. ETHNICITY This year’s freshman class has proven to ed. be academically outstanding with an aver- Jordan said he plans to major in business age high-school G.P.A. of 3.57, while 33 management and minor in marketing and 68% CAUCASIAN percent of incoming freshmen rank in the French. He has been taking tae kwon do top 10 percent of their graduating class, classes for six years and has been teaching AFRICAN - including seven valedictorians. classes for the past four years. With his 10% AMERICAN Among those valedictorians is Ali “AJ” degree from Spring Hill, he plans to open HISPANIC/ Castleberry of Semmes, Ala., who gradu- his own tae kwon do studio. 7% ated at the top of her class from Mary G. “I’ve always heard the teachers at Spring LATINO Montgomery High School. Hill are really helpful, and I’m looking Castleberry was invited last February to forward to learning a lot,” Jordan said. OTHER participate in Scholarship Day, where she For more information on enrollment at 15% was awarded a Trustee Honors Spring Hill College, call the Admissions Scholarship. She then attended Freshman Office at (251) 380-3030 or visit STATES Preview over the summer to become www.shc.edu/admission. 23 acquainted with Spring Hill’s campus and 3 COUNTRIES other incoming freshmen.

Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 3 CAMPUSNEWS WHIL THE LITTLE STATION THAT COULD By Brady Bordelon ’07

ost of us know the story “The Little said. “If you have a coach and no team to run the MEngine That Could,” a childhood fable of plays, the team won’t be able to achieve goals. an outdated and feeble train able to achieve its What I want to do is build a team that can do goal of crossing a mountain through determina- that.” tion and positive thought, despite disheartening First on Mazza’s to-do list is to conduct market obstacles. WHIL, the radio station at Spring research with Coleman Research Group, one of Hill College, is the little station that could. the leading radio research groups in the world. For the past 10 years, WHIL listener numbers Coleman is currently conducting research to have been stagnating, and as a public broadcast- determine what the Mobile market really wants. ing station there is significant pressure to gener- The results, due by the end of the year, will help ate membership, listeners and revenue for the Mazza and WHIL plan future improvements. station. “There is great, positive upside for the WHIL has certainly begun the journey station,” Mazza said. “There has been no toward the greatness once envisioned for significant growth for a while, and by the station, and is making significant doing some basic things it will allow us steps toward becoming a strong and to share an audience that is consonant important facet of the Spring Hill with other public stations.” College community. The Mobile community, however, is Last spring, WHIL moved into a state- already starting to see WHIL’s impact on of-the-art studio, located near the heart the surrounding community. Last sum- of campus, and a new spirit revitalized its mer, WHIL received the Organization staff. Recent events including significant of the Year Award at the Greater Mobile community recognition and a new gen- Area Arts Awards in recognition of the eral manager are sure to have an even many ways the station has supported the bigger impact on WHIL. arts in the Mobile community through This fall WHIL welcomed Mario programming and performances. PHOTO BY JEFF BYRD Mazza as its new general manager. Mazza “Mobile has a diverse and rich cultural Former interim general manager Catt Sirten accepts life, and the Mobile Arts Council cele- is from the Boston area, where he was WHIL’s award from Bob Burnett, executive director of vice president of programming for the the Mobile Arts Council. brates all disciplines and genres,” said Charles River Broadcasting Company. Top: Mario Mazza joined WHIL last fall as general Bob Burnett, executive director of the Mazza has experience in turning around manager. Mobile Arts Council. “The Greater underperforming operations, combining Mobile Arts Awards are one more way of broadcasting excellence with financial success and innovative for- developing community awareness about the role the arts play in matting – all of which will certainly impact WHIL for the better. our lives.” Although hiring Mazza is a step in the right direction, the fate A new location, enthusiastic staff, community recognition, and of the station does not rest entirely on his shoulders. The WHIL a new general manager are steps on a path to a bright future for staff, supporters of the station and the Spring Hill College com- the station and signs that WHIL is becoming an important part of munity all have a share in turning WHIL around. the Spring Hill College community. “This isn’t just about me. It’s just like a football team,” Mazza Brady Bordelon ’07 is a senior majoring in Communication Arts. ALPHA SIGMA NU HONORS ARCHBISHOP LIPSCOMB Alpha Sigma Nu honorary society on Nov. 28 honored Mobile Archbishop Oscar Lipscomb, right, for his many years of spiritual leadership and service to the archdiocese. Sally Baffour, center, internationally noted adoption advocate, presented a lecture titled ‘An African Woman’s Spiritual Journey’ at the society’s induction of new members.

4 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 FAMILIES ENJOY LIFE ON THEOLOGY NEWS SUMMER INSTITUTE OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY THE HILL DURING MOBILE & ATLANTA he Summer Institutes of Christian Spirituality offer a unique FAMILY WEEKEND Topportunity for those interested in both academic challenge By Brady Bordelon ’07 and spiritual enrichment. Each location will offer several one- credit courses, in one-week sessions, studying a variety of spiritual he Spring Hill College Family Weekend is designed for stu- masters and mystics, along with biblical, liturgical and social Tdents to share their college experience with their families, themes. The academic coursework is enhanced by the cultivation and approximately 300 SHC family members had this opportunity of a faith community, through daily liturgical prayer and personal recently. The weekend of Oct. 20-22 was packed with social and sharing. informational events for the whole family. MOBILE – JUNE 3-9 AND JUNE 10-16 ON THE SHC CAMPUS All facets of student affairs joined together to provide a large In its 14th year, the Mobile Institute program is shaping up to menu of activities for families to choose from during their time on be one of our best ever. Back by popular demand, the Rev. the hill. Each activity was a new opportunity to interact with William Harmless, S.J., professor of theology at Creighton other parents, students and SHC staff members. University and former SHC faculty member, during week one will “Family Weekend is a chance for students to share their college teach “Mysticism: Christian and Zen.” Dr. Ronald Modras, profes- experience with their family,” said Jennifer Bishop, director of stu- sor of theological studies at Saint Louis University, will also join dent activities. “You really get a chance to see how the SHC fam- us as a visiting faculty member. He will present “Jesuit Humanists: ily extends beyond campus into the families of our students. Ricci, Rahner and Arrupe” during week two. Dr. Timothy Watching how Carmody, professor and director of graduate theology at SHC, will much the fami- present a colloquy, “Sons and Servants: Kings and Highwaymen: lies love this Jesus’ Parables of the Other.” Carmody has given numerous lec- place makes all tures throughout the Southeast on topics like the Dead Sea the work worth Scrolls and “The DaVinci Code.” it.” ATLANTA – JUNE 17-22 AND JUNE 23-28 AT IGNATIUS RETREAT HOUSE Athletics host- The program for the Atlanta Institute is coming together beau- ed a number of tifully as well. The Rev. Thomas Stegman, S.J., will return to games over the teach a course titled “The Holy Spirit in the Letters of Paul.” weekend, includ- Stegman, assistant professor of New Testament at Weston Jesuit ing a men’s soc- School of Theology, was a frequent speaker at Atlanta area parish- cer game versus es while he was completing his dissertation at Emory’s Candler Belhaven, which School of Theology. “Our Lady of Guadalupe,” taught by the Rev. Anastacio Rivera, S.J., is targeted at those involved in Hispanic PHOTO BY KEITH NECAISE Spring Hill won ministry and those with a special devotion to Our Lady of Families participate in a game of blackjack at 5-3 and featured a Casino Night during Family Weekend 2006. cookout and tail- Guadalupe. gating party spon- sored by SGA. CHRISTUS THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE ANNUAL CONFERENCE Casino Night, sponsored by Campus Programming Board, was APRIL 19-20 SHC and the Department of Theology are proud to help facili- one of the weekend’s most popular events, and the President’s tate monthly lectures and the annual conference for the Christus Prayer Breakfast is an honored tradition during Family Weekend. Theological Institute. Christus, an ecumenical consortium of area Several departments on campus assisted with the Information churches, strives to satisfy a hunger for a theological enrichment Fair. Administrative representatives were on hand to provide fam- and to promote a reflective deepening and broadening of faith on ilies information and to answer questions about different programs the part of the clergy and laity. This year’s conference will feature and services offered on campus. internationally acclaimed lecturer and writer Ronald Rolheiser. Between campus-sponsored events, families could choose a Rolheiser, a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Missionary multitude of activities during the down time. From attending class Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is president of the Oblate School of with their student on Friday to golf to shopping in the bookstore, Theology in San Antonio, Texas. His books, including “Holy family members, not even the youngest of the crew, could claim Longing and Forgotten Among the Lilies,” have become best sell- boredom. ers in the area of spirituality, and his weekly column is carried by “My favorite part of Family Weekend was the Greek Reception more than 50 newspapers worldwide. because my parents were able to see Greek life in a positive light,” For information on these and additional upcoming theology said Conor Gee ’07. “And it was also a great chance for my par- events, visit shc.edu/theology or call (251) 380-4460. ents to meet my friends and see the see the diverse backgrounds of the students at Spring Hill.” Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 5 BADGERNEWS

{STUDENT–ATHLETE PROFILE} RANDY GIVEANS By Mandy Brown Hill, I have developed great leadership skills,” Giveans said. “I have also learned how to work as part of team, traveled to places I have never been before and made lasting friendships with my teammates and coaches.” Golf coach Steve Hodges said, “Randy is a leader who brings experience and his fun personality to the game. He is an excellent student who loves the game and the bond he shares with his teammates.” Giveans is very involved in the social aspects that SHC has to offer. He is the president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, treasurer of Delta Mu Delta (the national honor society for business majors), a peer tutor in multiple business courses and a resident assistant. “SHC has meant so much to me,” Giveans said. “The smiling faces and lov- ing friends have made me feel at home these past four years. Through SHC, God has blessed me academically, athletically and socially. SHC has provided so much for me, and for that, I am greatly apprecia- tive.” Giveans is a native of New Orleans, La., where he graduated from Faith E S I

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P in May with a bachelor’s degree in finance Randy Giveans ’07, a two-sport athlete, runs cross country and plays golf for Spring Hill. and economics, Giveans plans to attend graduate school to pursue his MBA. enior Randy Giveans embodies the fall golf season, his average 18-hole round “The faculty, staff, coaches, classmates Swell-rounded characteristics of Spring was 81. Randy will also compete for the and teammates have helped me to become Hill College. He is not only a student- Badger golf team this spring. the man I am today,” Giveans said. “The athlete but also a campus leader, thriving “Randy has always been an asset to the tradition of excellence is seen throughout inside and outside the classroom. team,” said cross country coach Chris the campus, and that has inspired me to Giveans is a two-sport athlete at Spring Hughes. “He is a leader on the field as be the very best student, athlete and Hill, playing golf and running cross coun- well as in the classroom. He has lots of friend I can be. The things I have learned try all four years. As a senior, he is the natural athletic ability and is a hard work- in class and out of class will be extremely captain of both the men’s golf team and er, but he also keeps us laughing when beneficial to me in the future. I am defi- cross country team. He was also a member things get a little too serious. I have no nitely leaving Spring Hill a better per- of the men’s basketball team for two sea- doubts that Randy will be continue to be son.” sons. successful no matter what path his life During the cross-country season, takes.” Mandy Brown is sports information director Giveans averaged a time of 30:08. In the “By participating in athletics at Spring at Spring Hill College. 6 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 NEW COACHES JOIN SHC ATHLETIC STAFF By Mandy Brown

pring Hill welcomed “This is a great chance to Sthree new coaches to the work with student-athletes athletic staff in 2006: men’s who have the opportunity to and women’s soccer coach succeed in the classroom and Adam Pearce, women’s bas- on the court,” Jeffries said. “I ketball coach Robin Jeffries am looking forward to taking and men’s and women’s ten- the women’s basketball pro- nis coach Hans Laub. gram into the future and “We’ve got a dedicated gaining ground in conference coaching staff and our new play.” members are an important The most recent addition part of our program’s develop- to the coaching staff is Laub, ment,” said Scott Westbrook, who has been in the tennis SHC athletic director. “Our profession for more than 12 students continue to excel as years. He has worked all over competitors in the classroom PHOTO BY MANDY BROWN the United States and in the From left, tennis coach Hans Laub, women’s basketball coach Robin Jeffries and on the field and court. It and soccer coach Adam Pearce joined the Spring Hill coaching staff this year. Mobile area. He has coached will be a great year for us.” teams and individuals up to Pearce, a native of Portland, Ore., one,” Pearce said. “The result of being the international level, and in 2003 was entered his first head coaching position at hired by such great people was only esca- selected to represent Alabama in the Spring Hill. He was a men’s soccer assis- lated by the quality of athletes who make Southern Seniors Cup. tant coach for two years at Concordia up the men’s and women’s soccer pro- “It is my hope to bring some needed University in Portland. Pearce graduated grams. I couldn’t ask for a better group of stability to the Spring Hill tennis pro- from Concordia in 2000 with a B.A. in student-athletes.” gram,” Laub said. “This also signals a new physical education. He earned his M.A. in Jeffries came to Spring Hill after coach- beginning for both teams. The sudden education-sport sciences and coaching ing at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss., interest of new players to be part of next from the University of Akron where he for seven seasons. A native of season is phenomenal. We are looking for- was also the graduate assistant coach for Brookhaven, Miss., she received her B.S. ward to the challenge ahead. It’s a super the women’s soccer team. in exercise physiology and M.A. in exer- start.” “This is my first head coaching posi- cise physiology from Mississippi State Visit www.shcbadgers.com for Badger tion and it has been wonderful from day University. athletics news and schedules.

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

VOLLEYBALL WOMEN’S SOCCER The SHC women’s volleyball team finished the 2006 season The Lady Badger soccer team finished the 2006 season with a with a record of 7-18 (3-5 GCAC) under interim head coach record of 6-9-2 (3-6-1 GCAC). Alison Sellers Cook. The Lady Badgers ended the season in MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Jackson, Miss., at the GCAC tournament where they finished 1-2 The SHC men’s cross country team finished 2nd at the GCAC with a win against Dillard University. Senior Ali Mullin and jun- championships in Jackson, Miss., on Oct. 21 and placed 3rd in ior Lindsey Schmidt were named to the GCAC All-Conference the NAIA Region XIII championships two weeks later. team. Sophomore Patrick Aucoin was named second team All- MEN’S SOCCER Conference. The SHC men’s soccer team finished their first season under new head coach Adam Pearce with a 5-10-1 record. Men’s soccer WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY does not compete in official conference play, but they did face The SHC women’s cross country team finished 2nd at the GCAC member William Carey University (0-1), Belhaven GCAC championships on Oct. 21 and placed 7th in the NAIA College (5-3) and the University of Mobile (0-4). The Badgers Region XIII championships. Junior Amy Lyon was named second ended the season on a high note as they defeated Thomas team All-Conference. University 3-2 in overtime on Nov. 1. Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 7 WEAVING THE SOCIAL FABRIC

RESTORING, REBUILDING, RENEWING OUR GULF COAST COMMUNITIES

By Lindsay O’Quin

pring Hill College students, faculty and staff have whose lives were torn apart by Hurricane Katrina,” Smade a long-term commitment to weave the said Maureen Bergen, director of Campus Ministry. social fabric in Gulf Coast communities, piecing After two back-to-back relief trips to Pascagoula, together what hurricanes have torn apart. Miss., almost immediately after Katrina ravaged the More than 300 students have carried out this mis- Gulf Coast, Campus Ministry found a need closer to sion throughout the fall semester in nearby commu- home in Bayou La Batre, Ala., where they led three nities, a reflection of this year’s theme, “Weaving the trips during the fall semester. Social Fabric: Restoring, Rebuilding, Renewing Our Thirty-five freshmen volunteered on the first trip Gulf Coast Communities.” on Aug. 20, the Sunday before the start of classes. “In my nine years of working with students in Once in Bayou La Batre, the volunteers were split many of the ways that encourage their formation as into four groups to tackle several projects, including servant-leaders – to become what God calls them to gutting a family’s house, sanding and painting the be – I cannot think of any work that has engaged as interior and exterior of two families’ homes, and many students, faculty and staff over as long a period beatifying Bayou La Batre’s city hall and fire station. of time, as has our commitment to serving those Because many of the freshmen were not from the Gulf Coast, the service trip was their first glimpse of the devastation that Hurricane Katrina had caused. Many students said they had watched tele- vision reports as the tragedy unfold- ed, but after a few months the updates faded from the news. For other students, the service trip was a way for them to say thank you to those who had helped them in their time of need. “Normally we’re on the other side, giving donations and collecting clothes,” said freshman Michelle Blanchet of Lafayette, La. “But, peo- ple did so much to help my family, and now it’s my turn to help. So, it’s a cycle of giving.” Jamie Cousin, a freshman from New Orleans, was part of the group that helped to gut the family’s home, a moving experience for her and PHOTOS BY CHRIS HUGHES many others in the group. Thirty-five freshmen volunteered on “I am so grateful to the people the first trip on Aug. 20 to Bayou La who gutted my house and salvaged Batre, Ala. The group tackled several projects, including gutting a family’s some of our memories, and I’m so house, sanding and painting two fami- glad that I could do this for someone lies’ homes, and beatifying Bayou La else,” Cousin said Batre’s city hall and fire station. One hundred fifty students partici- pated in the second “Saturday of 8 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 Service” on Sept. 23, including many students in Greek organizations who volunteered as part of Greek WEAVING THE SOCIAL FABRIC Week. EVENTS FOR SPRING SEMESTER Anna Moore, a Delta Gamma sorority sister, helped a couple who lost everything move a pile of debris into Jan. 11 March 22 a trailer. Moore said she is grateful that she was able to “JEWS, CHRISTIANS AND “FROM HOUSE CHURCH TO take part in the trip, and she hopes to participate in THE REST OF THE WORLD” MEGA CHURCH: THE EVOLVING Jewish Christian Dialogue: SHAPE OF THE SPACES IN WHICH more trips throughout the year. Dr. Peter Pettit WE WORSHIP” “It was great to see everyone working together to 7 p.m., Byrne Memorial Hall Christus Lecture Series: help out those in need. It gave us all a different per- Marchita Mauck spective on those who need our help,” Moore said. Jan. 27 7 p.m., Gautrelet Room “This project put us right there in their front yards, BAYOU LA BATRE “SATURDAY IN SERVICE” March 31-April 8 and we could see the difference we were making.” Campus Ministry SPRING BREAK IMMERSION TRIPS Forty-five students, faculty and staff participated in TO NICARAGUA AND BELIZE/ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY U.S. TRIP the final “Saturday in Service” of the semester on Oct. Jan. 29 - Feb. 23 Campus Ministry 14. The group painted in three locations, including the MAPO KINNORD: “FORWARD FLOWS” restored Boys and Girls Club. The volunteers also April 15 hauled debris and did yard work in two other loca- Ceramic Sculpture Eichold Gallery STREET FEED tions. Students for Justice “During these trips, we have painted and plastered, Feb. 11 torn down and rebuilt, mucked out moldy debris, STREET FEED APRIL 19-20 cleared fields to make room for volunteers’ trailers and CHRISTUS ANNUAL Students for Justice CONFERENCE planted flowers at city hall to bring a semblance of Feb. 13 Thursday, April 19 “CREATING A COMMUNITY “ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL! Projects in Bayou La Batre during the fall semester included OF KINSHIP” HOW DO THE INVITATIONS TO hauling debris and painting the restored Boys and Girls Club. Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. DISCIPLESHIP DIFFER AND DEEPEN AS WE MATURE AND MOVE ON 7 p.m., Location TBA IN LIFE?” Feb. 22 Evening Lecture: Ronald Rolheiser “LIFE CAN CHANGE IN A SINGLE 7 p.m., Byrne Memorial Hall INSTANT: KATRINA, DESTRUCTION & Friday, April 20 TRANSFORMATION” “BEYOND LIBERAL & Christus Lecture Series: CONSERVATIVE: WHAT DOES IT Rev. Doug Dousson MEAN TO BE CATHOLIC IN A 7 p.m., Byrne Memorial Hall WORLD, A CHURCH AND A FAMILY AS POLARIZED AS OURS?” Feb. 26 - March 23 Breakfast Workshop: RON BECHET: PAINTINGS Ronald Rolheiser Eichold Gallery 7:30 a.m., Louise Moorer Commons

MARCH 4-11 April 21 JUSTICE AND MISSION WEEK BAYOU LA BATRE “SATURDAY IN SERVICE” “Weaving the Social Fabric” Campus Ministry Campus Ministry March 7 April 24 HUNGER BANQUET “YOM HASHOAH” March 5-9 Jewish Christian Dialogue: RACE DOCUMENTARY AND MACHINE Ms. Stanlee Stahl March 9-11 7 p.m., Ahavas Chesed Synagogue IGNATIAN FAMILY TEACH-IN ON RACISM AND POVERTY April 25 POST-KATRINA COOL DAY Loyola University, New Orleans (Celebration of Our Learning)

March 15 April 25 “THE EVOLUTION-CREATION HONORS CONVOCATION STRUGGLE: A VERY AMERICAN STRUGGLE” May 13 Suarez Lecture: Michael Ruse COMMENCEMENT

PHOTOS BY DR. RACHEL PELTIER 7 p.m., Byrne Memorial Hall Avenue of the Oaks Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 9 R E I T L E P L E H C A R

. R D Y B S O T O H P Several sororities and fraternities participated in the Bayou La Batre Saturday in Service as part of their Greek Week activities. normalcy and beauty back to a community,” Bergan munity – clubs and organizations, Greek and resi- said. “I have never heard a student complain about dence life – to get all students involved in this proj- the work, or the heat, or the dirt or the messiness. I ect,” said Brad Hentschel ’07, president of SGA. have only heard them say Campus Ministry will that this is work that needs continue to lead service to be done and we are here “I cannot think of any work that trips during the spring to do whatever we are has engaged as many students, facul- semester, and other asked to do.” departments and organi- The Student ty and staff over as long a period of zations will continue Government Association time, as has our commitment to serv- their service to commu- will carry out the annual nities along the Gulf theme during the spring ing those whose lives were torn apart Coast. semsester by sponsoring by Hurricane Katrina” “We know we must Books for Bayou La Batre. continue to be the The Bayou La Batre — MAUREEN BERGEN, DIRECTOR OF thread in God’s hands,” Library, which lost all of its CAMPUS MINISTRY. Bergan said, “restoring, books during Hurricane rebuilding and renewing Katrina, have supplied a list of children’s authors that the social fabric so in need of mending through the they would most like to have in the library. Members work of our hands and hearts.” of the campus community will have the opportunity to pledge money to purchase books on the list. Editor Lindsay O’Quin is assistant director of “We really want to draw in all of the campus com- communications at Spring Hill College.

Ryan Brown ’06 designed the win- ning logo for this year’s theme.

10 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 GIVING BACK Stebors Give $1 Million to Honor Jesuits By John Kerr

pring Hill College helps a.m. to 5 p.m., with Sdevelop a pattern for Saturday classes our first life. That’s what Dr. two years, then these were Benjamin “Jack” Stebor ’59 transferred to the evening certainly believes about his division. alma mater. “The Jesuit faculty stood That pattern included a out as a tireless dedicated successful dental practice group that was an example for more than 35 years in to us all.” Lake Worth, Fla., and a Stebor recalls the chal- lifelong love for Spring Hill lenging academics, too. College. “The biggest impact during As a way of giving back my school years came from to the college and those the chairman of the biolo- tough and caring Jesuits gy department, Fr. Yancey. who helped weave his pat- He put the fear of the Lord tern, Stebor and his wife, in most of us and gave us a Marietta, recently made a good idea of how intense pledge of $1 million to sup- graduate school would be,” port the vision set forth by Stebor said. “In later years, President Gregory F. Lucey, Marietta and I visited the S.J. campus quite often and In January the college everyone warmly accepted will begin the renovation of us. Marietta was given a the Administration ride in Fr. Eisele’s golf cart Dr. Jack Stebor ’59 and his wife, Marietta, gave $1 million in Complex. Plans for the ren- that he built himself, and honor of the Rev. William Rewak, S.J., and the Rev. Thomas ovation include a refur- we videotaped a very inter- Cronin, S.J. Part of their gift will go toward renovation of the esting explanation of his bished rotunda in the rotunda in the Administration Building (top) to honor Rewak. Administration Building, seismograph that will be one of the oldest buildings donated to the school on campus. In recognition of their gift, the Stebors archives. Fr. Murray gave Marietta a private organ con- have chosen to name the rotunda in honor of the Rev. cert and Fr. Tipton hosted a tour of the newly renovat- William J. Rewak, S.J., former SHC president. ed Stewartfield. All this personal attention made her But, that’s just the beginning. The Stebors, along feel part of Spring Hill.” with classmate Pat Burke, are spearheading a fund-rais- Why this gift and why now? “Spring Hill has ing effort on behalf of the class of 1959 to name a changed a lot since 1959, and I have been so impressed remodeled classroom in Quinlan Hall in memory of over the years of how the college has evolved, that I the Rev. Thomas J. Cronin, S.J. Cronin holds a special influenced my son (Benjamin John Stebor IV ’88) in place in the hearts of many graduates of that era. attending,” Stebor said. “After his graduation both of “Marietta and I wanted to see two close friends us were involved in student recruitment. We have remembered in a special way, Fr. Tom Cronin and Fr. encouraged my classmates and others to help support William Rewak,” Stebor said. an institution that not only can grant an excellent Stebor’s days as a Spring Hill student included the education, but also the philosophical background to famed “rigor” that’s part of a great Jesuit education. help pattern your life.” “My memories of my student days are somewhat trau- matic,” Stebor jokes. “The pre-med/pre-dental curricu- John Kerr is director of communications and marketing at lum was intense. Our courses went every day from 8 Spring Hill College. Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 11 INTEGRATING FAITH AND CULTURE STUDENTS SHARE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS WITH REFUGEES By Greta Sharp

t’s the season of “The students love Ispreading joy, of a it,” she said. “It’s a little extra kindness Spring Hill College and goodwill to all. For tradition. Because students at Spring Hill Spring Hill is so into College, this includes Jesuit social justice, it the annual tradition of fits with Spring Hill. “Christmas on the Hill It’s a good program.” – Sharing the Spirit of Jana Curran is the the Season” and pre- resettlement director senting gifts and neces- for Catholic Social sities to Catholic Services’ Refugee Social Services refugee Resettlement Program. families. The program provides On Nov. 29, groups basic services when the of students armed with refugees arrive, includ- gift baskets and maps ing assistance with headed to the refugees’ housing, applying for homes. Each family Social Security cards, received a fruit basket finding employment, donated by Aramark, registering children in new and used age- school, referring to appropriate books and medical screening and a gift card to Wal- in general help to set- Mart. Students, faculty tle and acclimate the and staff members par- PHOTOS BY GRETA SHARP new residents. Jessica Baker, left, and Maura O'Callaghan were among the more than ticipated by making “These are people 30 students preparing and delivering joy to local refugee families in who have left their monetary and book Mobile as part of the college's annual Christmas on the Hill celebration. donations. home country because More than 30 Spring Hill students were involved in of well-founded fears of persecution based on race, the program, from decorating the cafeteria for the nationality, religion, social group or political opin- campus lunch to wrapping the gifts for the families to ion,” said Curran. “It’s different than an immigrant. delivering Christmas joy. Director of Campus They don’t just come here to be economically better. Ministry Maureen Bergan explained that the students They had to leave. They have refugee status.” who are helping are volunteers. She explained they are here legally, and have been “I just like to spread joy,” said Spring Hill student subjected to significant interviews and security Burt Rabby. “Make someone’s Christmas a little bet- checks. ter. It’s what the season’s about.” Curran said involvement in the program Another Spring Hill undergrad, Dec. 6, 2006 is not dictated by the refugees’ religion. For Camille Breaux, has been involved in Courtesy of the those who do not celebrate Christmas, she the project for two years. Due to a hectic Press-Register 2006© explained that they just “go with the flow” finals schedule, she helped out before- All rights reserved. and accept it as part of the culture. Of the hand with decorating and wrapping, but Reprinted with permission. 12 families, 10 are Meskhetian Turk, one is was unable to take part in the delivery. Sudanese and one is Cuban.

12 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 “This is a Christian holiday,” explained Sister Patty an American Christmas, when gifts are exchanged. Huffman of Spring Hill's Campus Ministry depart- Idris Karamov explained that most of what he knew ment. “Muslims don’t celebrate Christmas. Many of about American Christmases came through American these families are Muslim, but we’re sharing our spirit movies he saw in Russia, but now, he said, he sees it of Christmas just as they would share a festivity they is real and that it is beautiful. might have.” Nasir Karamov recalled a New Year’s long ago in Curran said the program began in 1975 in Mobile Russia when young people went door to door handing helping mainly Southeast out balloons. He thought it was Asians, but has grown to so nice that someone was shar- include those from African ing the celebration in this fash- nations, Cuba and Meskhetian ion. Turks from Russia. With a limit- “They couldn’t bring much, ed staff, she continued, Catholic but they brought balloons,” he Social Services relies on the said. “If young people still think community for supplies and like that, there is a future for involvement through communi- this country. If you’re thinking ty groups and volunteers. about refugees, America has a “They are grateful and excited great future.” that someone would do that for He went on to tell the stu- them,” Curran said. “It’s a nice, dents that he learned from their warm, welcoming sort of activi- example, wanting to do good ty. They are very grateful and things for others, but all he feel appreciation.” could offer were lessons in Alli Hyde and Ally Slivka Russian. Both brothers are delivered the gifts to the learning English. Idris Karamov Karamov families. is teaching Russian to his super- “Because our theme is visor at work. ‘Weaving the Social Fabric,’ this Through the help of Smith, helps others, no matter what the Karamovs asked about the ethnicity,” said Slivka, explain- students’ schoolwork, future ing the importance of the pro- plans and sports. Both students Imran Karamov, 1, and his mother, Elena gram. “This is to welcome them, Karamova, check out some of the donated gifts shared Christmas memories with to let them know we support they received at Christmas on the Hill. the families. Slivka talked about them 100 percent.” going to a Christmas tree farm Hyde participated in a similar program with her and choosing a tree in northern Alabama. Hyde church and recalled walking into the recipients’ spoke of Christmas Eve shopping with her father in house and seeing their faces light up. Baton Rouge, La. “I was young when I did that, but it’s a distinct “We wish you health and prosperity in all your life,” memory,” Hyde recalled. said Idris Karamov to the two students. “And that With the help of Catholic Social Services inter- you develop into all you want to be.” preter Ilona Smith, the two young women visited Both brothers expressed gratitude to the openness with brothers Nasir and Idris Karamov and their fam- of Mobilians to make them feel welcome. In Russia, ilies. The brothers explained that while Christmas is Nasir Karamov said, they were not always accepted. not as popular in Russia, they know about Christmas “We feel like we’re at home here,” he said. “We in America and how it is celebrated. Idris Karamov were used to constant discrimination.” Here, he said, said he has explained to his children that Christmas “We feel at home. That’s why we are very thankful to is the birth of Christ and it is also when Santa Claus the American people. We can live here freely.” comes and brings gifts. Idris Karamov thanked all the people at Catholic Imran Karamov, 1, quickly found the chocolate bars Social Services for helping the families resettle in stashed in the gift basket and brought it to his moth- Mobile. He compared his family’s travels to Moses in er, Elena, to open it. the desert, leading his people to the Promised Land. “Thank you very much that you brought this,” said Now he said, they are making Mobile their home. Elena Karamova. “We feel very happy and peaceful about the future Nasir Karamov said that most Russians celebrate of our family and our children. We’re thankful to the Jan. 7, which is the Orthodox Christmas. New Year’s president and to all the people of the United States. is also a major celebration in that country, similar to People here are very kind.”

Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 13 EDUCATING FOR THE COMMON GOOD give it impact, to make it real to the rest of the class. “I believe that training in art can help us learn to PUTTING A FACE think outside the box. So, now it was time for me to live up to my ideals,” Starr said. ON POVERTY Stephen Foster Black, director of the new Initiative By Lindsay O’Quin for Ethics and Social Responsibility at the University of Alabama and grandson of Supreme Court Justice t is easy to Hugo Black, spoke to Spring Hill students on Oct. 18 Iignore the about their responsibility as educated citizens and injustices hap- about ways they can get involved in the project. pening in the Black explained that with the privilege of higher edu- state of cation comes the obligation to effect change. Alabama when “You are a conduit for the voices for poverty – to they are hap- tell their stories poignantly and authentically,” Black pening to told the group of interested students. someone else. Starr said she discussed the project with several of But, students her colleagues and students, and the goal is for the and faculty pilot project to be the beginning of an ongoing pro- involved in gram. S S

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P the extent and course, which is also a service-learning course, will scope of poverty in the state to raise awareness of the photograph the working poor in the Mobile area in challenges the poor face every day. They will create a their work and home environments. The students will Web site that combines information about poverty interact with and help the people they will eventually with documentary photographs and personal stories of photograph, as they strive to tell their stories through local working families struggling to make ends meet. honest and direct still imagery. The goal of the program is that putting a face on “To have the best kind of photography – story- poverty will change it from an abstraction to a reality, telling photography – depends on your ability to humanizing the lives of real people and the difficul- interact and connect with people,” said Loehr, profes- ties they face, and helping to create a climate for sor and chair of the Division of Communication, Fine change. and Performing Arts. Barbara Starr, associate professor of fine art and Students in Dr. Margaret Davis’s advanced writing director of the Facing Poverty project, said the pro- course will conduct interviews and hands-on research gram grew from a 2004 visit by Gov. Bob Riley to the in the homes and workplaces of the poor to learn Spring Hill campus. In a speech on tax revision he their stories and write their histories. These stories told the audience that an Alabama family of four will be paired with the documentary photographs on earning $4,600 a year was required to pay state the Web site, designed by Janden Richards’ Web income tax, in addition to 9 percent sales tax on all design class. goods including food and medicine. At that time Theology classes will research the writings of major $18,400 was the federal poverty level. religions to find quotes pertaining to our responsibili- “I was stunned. It seemed so wrong to me. And yet ty to the poor, while social science classes will two subsequent votes supported keeping it that way,” research facts related to poverty to include on the Starr said. “I could only assume that many, like me, Web site. were unaware of the problem. … So, I thought hard Black explained that the trend in the United States about how I could make this problem real to others.” is toward civil disengagement and urbanization. The Starr’s idea for the Facing Poverty Web site was result is homogenous communities comprised of peo- inspired by “Let Us Now Praise Famous Men,” the ple who all look, think, talk and act the same, mak- Depression-era book of stories and photographs by ing them unable to relate to the injustices happening James Agee and Walker Evans. Starr said as an artist, to people outside their circle. she always stresses the power of visuals to her stu- Black encouraged the students to do more than dents. One of the assignments in her beginning class charitable works – “to walk in someone else’s shoes, is to find an interesting fact and think of a way to to see through someone else’s eyes.”

14 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 MUSIC IN JesuitsBy Lindsay O’Quin E S I A C E N

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O pieces. H P Rev. Jim Coughlan, S.J., from Regis High School in New The new organ was York City performed many selections at the ‘Music in installed in the choir loft of Jesuits’ concert. St. Joseph Chapel

he “Music in Jesuits” concert was not only a which included solo Tdedication of the new organ but also a celebra- and ensemble, instru- tion of how music has been a part of the Society of mental and vocal Jesus for over 450 years. selections performed Jesuit musicians from around the country came by Jesuit musicians. together on Sept. 30 for a special concert in St. Among the perform- Joseph Chapel to dedicate Spring Hill’s new organ ers, the Rev. Kevin in memory of the Rev. J. Franklin Murray, S.J. The Waters, S.J., Jesuit of 24-stop, 30-rank tracker (mechanical action) Gonzaga University in organ, built by Heissler Organ Company in Spokane, Wash., per- Germany, was installed in the choir loft in March formed an original composition on the organ titled 2006 and was featured in all of the selections at the “Prelude on Veni Creator Spiritus.” Other selections concert. included compositions by Bach and Handel, featur- “I was so very grateful that all of these Jesuit musi- ing the Rev. Jim Coughlin, S. J., of Regis High cians agreed with enthusiasm to come here to Spring School in New York on the organ. Hill College to help us dedicate the new organ. And “Besides the wonderful music and the rarity of hav- I was amazed that they kept thanking me for the ing a concert given solely by Jesuit musicians, more kindness of inviting them,” said the Rev. Stephen Jesuits from around the country and beyond had a Campbell, S.J., chair of the Department of Fine and chance to see our Spring Hill,” Campbell said. “They Performing Arts and rector of the Jesuit community. have a picture in their minds now. They know who Campbell organized the special musical event, we are.” Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 15 GRADS MAKE NURSING A FAMILY AFFAIR By Lindsay O’Quin

ollowing in her son’s footsteps, Diana Foote is on Diana graduated in May 2005 with her Bachelor of Fher way to fulfilling her lifelong dream of becom- Science in Nursing. Richard started a graduate pro- ing a nurse. gram in nursing at a university in Mississippi, but quit Diana and her son, Richard Foote, entered Spring when he heard Spring Hill was planning to start a Hill’s new Master of Science in Nursing Clinical new online Clinical Nurse Leader program. Nurse Leader program when it launched in March “I wanted to come back to Spring Hill because of 2006, and the two will graduate together in May with the strength of the department and the strength of the program’s first class. Dr. Harrison,” Richard said. Dr. Carol Harrison, professor and chair of the divi- And, he convinced his mother to join him. “See, sion of nursing, taught the Footes as undergraduates. he keeps getting me into all this,” Diana said, point- She is proud that they decided to further their educa- ing to her son. tion in the MSN program. Richard said Spring Hill’s Clinical Nurse Leader “Richard and Diana are talented and compassionate and have made quality patient care and clinical leadership a family affair,” Harrison said. “We are thrilled that they chose our program, and I’m sure they will continue to excel in all they do.” Ever since she was 6 years old, Diana knew she wanted to become a nurse. She attended nursing school after graduating high school, but she soon married and started a family, putting nursing school on hold. Diana went on to serve as exec- utive director of the Escambia- Santa Rosa Bar Association from 1989 to 2000. After she earned a E degree from the University of S I A C

South Alabama, she became a E N paramedic in May 2000 with H T I E

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“Becoming a paramedic was real- H ly just a transition until I could P become a nurse,” she said. Richard Foote ’99 and his mother, Diana Foote ’05, started Spring Hill’s Master of Meanwhile, Richard, 36, became Science in Nursing program in March 2006 and will graduate together in May. an emergency medical technician after high school. He served in the U.S. Navy for 12 program was appealing to him because he wanted to years and then entered the U.S. Air Force, where he further his career in the Air Force, and he liked that has served for the past 2 1/2 years. Richard graduated the role allows him to collaborate with other health- from Spring Hill in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in care professionals, rather than being in an administra- nursing. He told his mother of his positive experience tive position. He also hopes to teach nursing eventu- in the program and suggested she do the same. ally, preferably at Spring Hill. “Richard said, ‘Mom, you should go to the nursing The Footes credit the SHC nursing department for program at Spring Hill.’ So, that’s what I did,” Diana being accessible and flexible with the program. said. Although the courses are online, students are con- 16 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 stantly in contact with the nursing faculty. Richard, who is currently deployed with the Air Force, e- mails his professors about every other day. Diana, who is doing her MSN PROGRAM: clinicals at Infirmary West in Mobile, sees her professors on a ONE YEAR LATER regular basis. ince its inception in the fall of 2005 to the first class “The program has been very Soffered in March 2006, Spring Hill’s new online MSN responsive to the students as far as our time and orienting the pro- Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) program will graduate its gram toward our goals,” said first students this summer. The program accepted 25 stu- Richard, who is specializing in dents for the first term and is now thriving with nearly 50 military medicine, while his moth- students admitted. er is interested in working in the “We are delighted with the success of our program so far, emergency room. and to be a part of such an exciting new era of nursing,” With a mother and son taking said Dr. Carol Harrison, professor and chair of the all the same courses, sometimes Division of Nursing. things can get a bit competitive. The Footes often compare grades SHC’s first online initiative currently serves students in and brag when one does better the greater Mobile area, five additional Alabama cities, than the other. But, the competi- Mississippi and Georgia, working at 15 medical facilities. tion doesn’t go as far as studying. The CNL, a relatively new role introduced by the “We don’t study together, American Association of Colleges of Nursing in collabo- because we have different study ration with leaders from education and practice arenas, habits. She studies, and I don’t,” was created to better meet patient care needs within the Richard confessed. health care delivery system. CNL partnerships are now in Despite the heavy course load, place in 35 states and involve 92 schools of nursing and the Footes are determined to fin- ish their master’s degrees by their 190 practice sites. target date in May. Diana, espe- For more information about the MSN/CNL program, cially, has her heart set on gradu- visit www.shc.edu/msn or contact the Office of Graduate ating with her son in the pro- Programs at 800-524-8957. gram’s first class. “I don’t want him to graduate a year ahead of me,” Diana said stubbornly. “I want to be in that first class for a change.” After nervously starting her undergraduate degree as a woman in her 50s, Diana will finally get her chance to become a nurse at age 57. Diana lives in Fairhope with her husband of 38 years, Richard Foote Sr. They also have a daugh- ter, Kimberly, 37, who lives in New Orleans.

Richard’s wife, Heather, graduat- L L A ed from Spring Hill in 1997 with a D U G degree in psychology and is work- E P Y ing on her Ph.D. at the University B O T

of Mississippi. The Footes and O H their 1-year-old son, Jackson, live P in Mobile.

Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 17 {STUDENT PROFILE} ACTING UP By Greta Sharp

eff Ferry ’07 combination, his Jspent his sum- generous spirit with mer working with his interest in the the blind, theater,” Campbell amputees and explained. recovering stroke Several factors victims, and drew Ferry to Maine, received college including relatives credit for his who live in the area. time. But he He was also intrigued wasn’t working at by the opportunity a local hospital or work with the handi- rehabilitation capped, as Ferry had facility. Rather, a handicapped friend he spent his sum- in elementary school. mer as an intern One of Ferry’s first at the National duties as a Beadle, Theatre what NTWH calls Workshop of the Jeff Ferry, back row, left, and members of his improv class strike poses for the its interns, was to Handicapped in camera. Ferry interned during the summer at the National Theatre Workshop of pick up the program Belfast, Maine. the Handicapped in Maine. participants at the The 22-year-old airport and bring theater major first them back to the learned about the program from the Rev. Stephen campus. It was this opportunity, he said, that gave Campbell, S.J., chair of the Department of Fine and him a chance to know them. Performing Arts, who has known Ferry since his “It let me know that they can do a lot more than I sophomore year at Spring Hill. had originally thought,” Ferry said. He was a nervous “He’s been in every production in one way or at first, unsure as to how the participants would react another,” Campbell said. “He’s just always there to to him and how much help they would actually need. help in whatever capacity he can – building sets, While all the participants were older than 18, most painting, move heavy objects, climb ladders, help were in their late 20s and early 30s. “I was there as with the lights. He’s always available to do anything an aide to help them out,” the Mobile resident said, related to theater.” explaining that this included pushing wheelchairs or NTWH was founded in 1977 as an educational, serving as the swimming pool’s lifeguard. “I found production and advocacy organization by Bro. Rick that most actually didn’t like to ask for help.” Curry, S.J. Spring Hill College awarded him an hon- Ferry was at NTWH for three sessions. It wasn’t orary degree in 2000. After that, Curry contacted until the second session that he shared scenes with President Gregory F. Lucey, S.J., about the possibility handicapped actors. Finally, in the third session, he of Spring Hill students interning in his program. performed a scene with an actor in a wheelchair. Campbell suggested that Ferry take the internship, Ferry explained that their scene was changed just both for the experience and the academic credits. days before the performance, giving the two only a “He came back and was very enthusiastic about it. day to buckle down and learn the lines. He is a very generous person and I know he’s done “Actually, it was very good,” he said. “It was about and continued to do a lot of work with his church, two brothers in a car wreck. One walked away and mostly children’s activities, and he worked with a the other didn’t. It was about how it affected them. It grammar school soccer team, so I figured that he was was written by a resident playwright who is handi- the kind of person who would like to help. It’s a good capped.”

18 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 Jeff Ferry, bottom, right, takes a boat ride with fellow Beadles.

The internship also provided classroom experience as Ferry attended and participated in classes. “The opportunity to work with them and learn what they have to offer, that really inspired me,” he said of the handicapped actors. During the sessions, Ferry worked with different teachers, offering a difference in perspective that Ferry said helped in learning lines and movement. “Up there we had seven days to learn lines,” Ferry explained. “It helped me to learn lines faster. It helps you learn movement and stag- ing faster if you can get your lines down. And I’m more free with my body than I was before.” “The opportunity to work with The second and third sessions brought in veterans for NTWH’s them and learn what they have to Wounded Warriors program, includ- ing those who served in Vietnam offer, that really inspired me.” and most recently in Iraq and Afghanistan, who were there to par- — JEFF FERRY ’07, ON INTERNING ticipate in writing courses. Ferry AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF THE HANDICAPPED said it was interesting to hear their war stories, especially from those who were close to his own age. “They seemed older because of what they had been through,” Ferry explained. One of the Vietnam vet- erans from the third session left a message that the workshop had been the best experience of his life, helping him finally find peace. He specifically thanked the Beadles for that. Working with handicapped actors, Ferry said, was little different than working with any other actor. The blind participants learned lines by listening to a tape recorder. “Other than that, they were pret- ty much the same as me,” Ferry said. Jeff Ferry, right, learned a lot from participants in the Wounded Greta Sharp is a freelance writer in Warriers program like Truman Mayer Irwin, left, whose foot was Mobile. injured by shrapnel.

Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 19 SHAPING LEADERS IN SERVICE TO OTHERS ALUMNAE LEAD CHANGES IN PRICHARD By Lindsay O’Quin enice Emanuel and Shayla Jones Beaco, two ambi- With a comprehensive plan in place, Prichard’s Ltious Spring Hill alumnae, are working to change leaders are in the process of developing an implemen- the negative image of Prichard, Ala., and to increase tation plan that will determine the city’s future land the connections use and drive the long-term changes in the communi- between the city and ty. Projects include their alma mater. administering a Emanuel, who Comprehensive earned a bachelor’s Wastewater degree in sociology Management Study, pro- from Auburn viding more recreation University for citizens of all ages, Montgomery, com- and attracting more busi- pleted the Master of nesses to the area, Liberal Arts degree in according to the City of leadership and ethics Prichard’s Web site. from Spring Hill in Beaco said another 2006. Working for important initiative is the City of Prichard the Weed and Seed pro- as grants administra- gram, a strategy to “weed tor, Emanuel secures out” violent criminals funds to address the and drug abusers in high- city’s most pressing crime neighborhoods PHOTOS BY KEITH NECAISE needs, the first of Shayla Jones Beaco ’97, left, works for the City of Prichard as communi- and plant the “seed” which was a $1 mil- ty development director and Lenice Emanuel (MLA) ’06 is grants with social service pro- lion grant toward the administrator. grams to prevent, control city’s infrastructure and reduce drug use and problems. violent activity. The mayor has committed to address- Beaco graduated from Spring Hill in 1997 with a ing the problems in Alabama Village, in particular, bachelor’s degree in political science and went on to due to its infrastructure, crime, poverty and education earn a master’s degree in urban planning from Auburn problems. The neighborhood in Prichard represents a University. As the City of Prichard’s community population of about 10,000 residents. development director, Beaco produced the city’s first- “We will provide them with the resources to do a ever comprehensive plan, in collaboration with better policing job within the boundary,” Beaco MACTEC Engineering and Consulting Inc. explained. “We realize that you can’t go into a com- Under the leadership of Mayor Ron Davis since munity with heavy law enforcement without any pro- October 2004, Emanuel and Beaco are part of the gramming.” effort to revitalize Prichard, a predominately black city of 28,000 residents in Mobile County. The alum- SPRING HILL’S CONNECTIONS WITH PRICHARD nae praise Davis for bringing integrity to his position Emanuel and Beaco are excited about the changes as mayor. taking place in Prichard and wanted to share those “It’s a really exciting time for the city, because while changes with Spring Hill faculty and staff. Dr. Alex Prichard has a long history of poor leadership, this is Landi, professor of political science and director of actually the first time that the leadership is really the MLA program, facilitated a discussion among the approaching the work from a place of being all-inclu- alumnae and key faculty and staff, with the intent to sive – crossing all political and racial boundaries, strengthen the ties between the college and Prichard. which is phenomenal,” Emanuel said. “(Davis) recog- Landi had both Emanuel and Beaco as students and nizes that we can do so much more by working says he takes great pride in their exemplifying Spring together.” Hill’s mission of professional excellence and leader-

20 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 ship in service to Spring Hill students others. who recently gradu- “A lot of times ated from Vigor or there is a disconnect Blount to visit their between Spring Hill old high schools and College and the recruit new students, African-American said Pruitt, who community, who graduated from don’t always see Spring Hill in 1998. where they fit in,” Pruitt added that Emanuel said. “But Prichard Mayor Ron Davis brings integrity to his position, with Shayla offering more schol- I’m always the first Jones Beaco, left, and Lenice Emanuel by his side. arship packages to say, ‘Let me tell would be beneficial you how you guys are very much a part of the history to recruit high-ability and high-need students from of this institution.’” Prichard. Ken Hokenson, vice president of develop- Dr. Kathleen Orange, director of the Foley Center, ment and college relations, said he and his staff plans said she has been involved with the Weed and Seed to raise funds for that purpose, with guidance from initiative in Trinity Gardens, another high-crime Steve Pochard, dean of admissions and financial aid. neighborhood in Prichard. Students volunteering Emanuel, Beaco and Pruitt stressed that many high- through the Foley Center have tutored at several ele- school students from Prichard do not think there is a mentary and middle schools in Prichard as well, she place for them at Spring Hill. They agreed that they, said. too, were intimidated by the academic rigor associat- Orange said she would like to explore the idea of ed with Spring Hill, but once they became students working on ways for students to volunteer safely at here, their professors pushed them to excel. Alabama Village with the help of Beaco, who was in “I think Spring Hill is really one of the best-kept Orange’s first community service scholarship group secrets as far as racial reconciliation and racial heal- her freshman year at Spring Hill. ing,” Emanuel said, “because I think it is a place Dr. Larry Hall, professor of sociology, has been part where people are truly accepted.” of the Hope VI project to rebuild Bessemer Avenue Apartments, a public housing community in Prichard. Dr. James Larriviere, chair of the division of business, is working with Emanuel and Beaco on scholarship opportunities for Spring Hill students. Another opportunity to connect Spring Hill with Prichard residents is to attract more students from the area. Marcus Pruitt, admissions counselor, recruits stu- dents from high schools in Prichard. He says the key to reaching those students is to meet with them at their churches and to get them to visit Spring Hill’s campus. “Most students at high schools, especially at Vigor or Blount, are intimidated to fill out applications to Spring Hill, because the norm in that area is to go to historically black colleges,” Pruitt said. “But when I go to their church, they aren’t afraid to talk to me Lee Walton, senior planner and urban designer with MACTEC about scheduling a visit or talking about financial Engineering and Consulting, looks over plans for Prichard with aid.” Beaco and Emanuel. Another effective recruiting method is for current

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Classes ending in 2 and 7 are reunion years They have two sons and gist part time for Yakima BEVERLY ELAINE SUMMERLIN 1950s 1960s four grandchildren. Jack Valley School in Selah, ’77 has been employed by REV. ALBERT C. LOUAPRE, S.J. GERALD L. COLEMAN ’60 traveled extensively with Wash., a state residential the State of Alabama ’54 resides in Atlanta, Ga., resides in St. Petersburg, the U.S. Army for 26 years. facility for multiple-handi- Department of Human working as a retreat and Fla. He is working part time He worked four years with capped individuals. Roy Resources since 1979. She spiritual director at Ignatius as an Alzheimer’s nurse and a defense contractor and continues to practice pedi- was promoted to program House Jesuit Retreat is also a retired colonel. eight years in education. atrics with Yakima manager for Temporary Center where he has been Pediatrics Associates, as Assistance for the Needy involved in retreat work for JAMES J. WALLACE ’60 is a ROBERT B. RYAN ’69 resides in well as serve as a consultant Families Program in 2000. three years. Public Relations Society of Gloucester, Mass., with his for the state of Washington She is responsible for a America (PRSA) fellow. wife, Debra. Robert gradu- in the area of foster care. social service program that HAROLD BAHLINGER SR. ’57 He is president of the inter- ated on May 20, 2006, from Their daughter, Kristin, is issues more than $6 million resides in Baton Rouge, La., national nonprofit associa- Suffolk University’s Sawyer beginning her second year per year in benefits and with his spouse, Claire W. tion SPELL (Society for the School of Management in of teaching theology at assists individuals in reach- Bahlinger. He is chairman Preservation of English Boston with a Masters of Archbishop Mitty High ing self-sufficiency. of the board of Kornmeyer Language & Literature), Public Administration. School in San Jose, Calif. Furniture. which promotes good They have 10 beautiful and Their son, Ben, joined the JUDGE SEAN EARLY ’79 won English by recognizing peo- healthy grandchildren rang- Peace Corps on June 25, re-election for his third DON BYRNE ’57 resides in ple for outstanding contri- ing in ages 1 to 12 years. 2006, and is serving in term to municipal court for Enterprise, Ala., with his butions to better English Costa Rica in the area of the Parish of Orleans in wife, Una Byrne. usage. youth development. August 2006. He resides in 1970s New Orleans, La. ETHEL P. (KORDOMENOS) JOHN C. WICK III, J.D. ’62 is ROY “ROE” ACREE ’72 works FRANCISCO X. STORK ’75 CATRANIS ’57 resides with her retired and living in for the Mobile County recently saw his second husband, Nick, in Mobile, Franklinton, La., with his Health Department as novel, “Behind the Eyes,” 1980s Ala. They have three chil- wife, Ellen A. Anthony. director of insurance and published by Penguin USA. DR. EDWARD LOSE ’80 has dren. Ethel is property They have two children, benefits The book is a young adult accepted a full-time posi- manager with Catranis Jack and Keeley. They also novel about a Chicano boy tion as a clinical geneticist Enterprises. have two grandsons, Grant JOHN DANIEL BREEN ’72 grad- who, despite his great at University of Alabama at and Reece. uated from the University efforts to stay out of trou- Birmingham Department of JAMES E. FISHER ’57 and his of Tennessee Law School in ble, ends up in reform Genetics after devoting wife, Kate, live in Point NAN LOUISE (STUARDI) WILDER 1975. After graduation he school where he comes of most of his time to general Clear, Ala. James is retired. ’62 resides in Mobile, Ala., went into private practice age and learns how to live pediatrics and clinical James and Kate have an 18- with her husband, Lewis. (1975-1991). He became with courage and purpose. genetics. year-old daughter who is U.S. Magistrates Judge in His first novel, “The Way attending University of JAMES “JIM” E. CRAHAN, JR. 1991. In 2003 he became of the Jaguar,” was pub- THOMAS A. BYRNE JR. ’82 Massachusetts in Amherst, ’67 lives with his wife, U.S. District Judge – lished in 2000 and was resides with his wife, Carol, Mass. Donna, in Kansas City, Mo. Western District of awarded the Chicano in Houston, Miss. He is Tennessee. He is married to Latino Literary Prize. He president of Byrne CPA PHILIP W. FRANK ’57 and his JUDITH A. (ALFORD) HEITER ’67 Linda Turnbo Breen, and resides in Boston, Mass., Firm and has five children. wife, Mary S. Frank, live in and her husband, William, they have two children, and is a staff attorney for He is a member of Spring Shreveport, La. Philip is live in Mobile, Ala. They Daniel, 27, and Phillip, 24. MassHousing. Hill College Board of employed as a buyer with were married in 1968. The Breens reside in Trustees. Lucent Technologies Judith works at Spring Hill Jackson, Tenn. STEVEN ALSIP ’77 resides with (AT&T). Presbyterian as a preschool his wife, MARY JO (SINCHAK) RITA (BRODERICK) DURKIN ’82 director. Their two chil- MICHELLE (FORSTALL) JONES ALSIP ’77, in Mobile, Ala. is employed with St. WALTER ROBERT GILL JR. ’57 dren, Jackie and John, are ’72 works as a regional Steven is vice president for Andrews Products as a lives in Boynton Beach, both graduates of Spring director for the Alabama Infection Limited P.C. manager for golf sales in Fla. He and his wife, Hill. Institute for the Deaf and They have two daughters, Long Beach, Ind. She and Elizabeth, have been mar- Blind in Mobile, Ala. She REBECCA ALSIP ’05 and her husband, Kevin J. ried for 48 years. They have JANE S. IDZI ’67 is a broker is married to Bryan W. KATHRYN ALSIP ’05, and one Durkin ’81, have two six children, 10 grandchil- associate and founding Jones. They have four chil- son, Thomas, a private daughters, Erin Durkin, dren and one great-grand- partner with Keller dren, Nathan, 28, Nicholas, practice physician at New who is a junior at the child. Williams Elite. Jane lives in 26, Emily, 21 (student at York University. University of San Diego, Dallas, Texas, and has three Spring Hill) and Andrew, and Abby Durkin, a fresh- JOHN A. LUTTS ’57 is children and three grand- 14. NATHAN CLARK ’77 is man at Arizona State employed as associate pro- children. employed by Coral Reef University. fessor at the University of THOMAS FRANCIS KIRWIN ’72 is Law Offices, P.A., as an Massachusetts-Boston in MARY ANN (KALIFEH) U.S. Attorney for the attorney. He and his wife, ROBERT KINNE KELL ’82 and the Department of MCCONNELL ’67 and her hus- Department of Justice. He Cindy Robert Clark, live in his wife, Cary Baker Kell, Mathematics. He is married band, RONALD MITCHELL and his wife, Shirley, live in Palmetto Bay, Fla. have been married for 14 to Ruth Martha Lutts and MCCONNELL ’67, reside in Tallahassee, Fla. years. They have three they reside in Quincy, Mobile, Ala. After 20 years TIMOTHY F. MADGAR, M.D. ’77 boys, Costa, 12, and twins Mass. They have seven in the education field, THOMAS “MICE” L. MICEK ’72 is an optometrist in Remy and Ryder, 10. They children. Mary changed her career lives in Egg Harbor Baltimore, Md., where he live in Dallas, Texas, where and now works for Roberts Township, N.J. lives with his wife, Lisa Robert is employed by CHARLES W. SCHEFFER ’57 Brothers Inc. as a real LaGuardia Madgar. They Merrill Lynch as a wealth resides in Cookeville, estate agent. DANIEL E. REIMER, M.D. ’72 is a have been married for 20 management advisor. Tenn., with his wife, Mary physician for Radiologists, years and have one daugh- G. (Puddin) Scheffer. They JEAN (MCDONALD) PINKLEY ’67 P.C. in Mobile, Ala. He is ter. He was president of the ROBERT BRYCE KING, D.M.D. ’82 have five children and six resides in Amory, Miss. She married to Ann Gidlin Maryland Optometric and his wife, Nuria King, grandchildren. Charles is was married to Leonard F. Reimer. They have four Association in 2000-2001. reside in Mobile, Ala. retired from Mallory Pinkley Jr., M.D. in 1967. children. Robert practices dentistry Controls, Division of They have two children, JOSEPH “JAY” J. MCCANN, JR. in Semmes, Ala. They have Emerson Electronics as a Vivian and Rebecca, and ROY SIMMS ’73 has been pro- ’77 resides in Imperial, Pa., three children, Madelyn, quality manager. two grandchildren, Michael moted to clinical professor and works as an annuity 17, Zachary, 15, and Alex, and Cecelia. Jean planned of pediatrics in the director with MassMutual 12. Robert stays busy with THOMAS J. SCHULTE ’57 and to retire from Amory Main University of Washington Financial Group. his children and enjoys his wife, Judith, live in Street Inc. in September School of Medicine, the coaching youth sports and Hope Sound, Fla. Thomas 2006. Department of Pediatrics. BRIAN D. MELTON ’77 is an playing golf. is a retired attorney who is He and his wife, BARB SIMMS attorney in Dallas, Texas. now enjoying fly fishing. JOHN “JACK” STRANGE ’67 ’73, have lived in Yakima, He is employed with THOMAS ARTHUR KINTZ ’82 They have four children resides in Bonner Springs, Wash., for 26 years. Barb Shackelford, Melton & lives in Hastings, Minn., and four grandchildren. Kan., with his wife, Wanda. works as a speech patholo- McKinley, LLP. with his wife, Denise 22 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 Marie. Thomas works as a Seminole County. BRENDAN P. SHAW ’96, a to Tampa, Fla. They were MANDY JONES ’01 and RYAN contract specialist with member of the Spring Hill married in New Orleans on LIMBERT ’01 are proud to United Health Group in MARY JANE O’MALLEY ’87 College 1995 Deep South July 29, 2006, at St. announce their marriage on Minnetonka, Minn. resides with her husband, Championship Rugby Anthony of Padua. Aug. 5, 2006. The couple Bernard O’Malley, in Floral Team, is attending the lives in St. Louis, Mo., with CAROL (KOLLING) LENOIR ’82 Park, N.Y. University of Notre Dame’s KRISSY RODRIGUEZ ’02 is an their daughter, Molly. and her husband, Daniel two-year MBA program, executive assistant with Richard LeNoir, live in THERESA ANN (PAPA) STEPHENS where he is studying corpo- Congresswoman Mary LACINDA (BRADLEY) MITCHELL Oak Ridge, Tenn., and are ’87 and her husband, rate finance. Bono in Washington, D.C. ’02 is proud to announce busy raising four children Cameron Mosteller She has announced her her marriage to Luke and one incorrigible dog. Stephens, reside in Mobile, KARI LYNN ALEXANDER ’97 engagement to Justin Mitchell on March 5, 2005. Carol volunteers as a sub- Ala., with their three sons, resides in Springfield, Va., Landon, a legislative assis- The Mitchells live in stitute teacher in the three Cam, Henry and Warren. and was recently promoted tant with Congressman Flomaton, Ala., where different schools her chil- Theresa is employed with to director for George Jerry Lewis in Washington, Lacinda works for the dren attend. Belk Department Stores Mason University, D.C. Krissy is the daughter Escambia County Inc. as a project manager Hemlock Overlook Center of Alfredo and Gala Commission as a senior MARINA LIBRO ’82 works for for the Southern division. for Professional Rodriguez of Dallas, Texas. prescription clerk. the State of Virginia Development. Justin is the son of Jason Marine Police. She resides 1990s and Karolyn Landon of MANDY BLAKENEY ’02 and in Lanexa, Va. She is also PAUL A. BERNHARDT ’97 Apple Valley, Calif. A wed- James Bradley Ball were with the U.S. Reserves as a RUTH M. CRANE ’92 lives in resides in Mobile, Ala., ding date has not been set married on April 15, 2006, watercraft instructor. Gulfport, Miss. She is a with his wife, Jolene yet. in Mobile, Ala. Mandy is a manager for Gulf Coast Lipscomb. Paul works as an registered nurse at the GINNY W. PARKER ’82 is Dermatology, PA. She mar- office manager with O’Neal LONA STANLEY ’02 is a human Children’s Hospital of employed with Ambiance ried Robert Shaw Matthews Steel. His oldest child is a resource specialist with the Denver, Colo. The Balls By Parker as an art consult- ’90 in October 2006. junior at Spring Hill. Department of Defense in reside in Denver. ant. She is married to Mississippi. She received William P. Parker and they MICHAEL GAMAUF ’92 works as JULIE DENISE (BLACKSTONE) her master’s degree in 2004 MELISSA BALDWIN ’03 have one son, Wilson a business development BROWN ’97 lives in Fairhope, from Radford University in announces her upcoming Parker, age 13, three cats executive with Grant Ala., with her husband, Jay Virginia. She is engaged to marriage to Edward Forness and one Pembroke Welsh Thornton, LLP in Chicago, Brown. They have two Timothy Barousse of Jr. of Fargo, N.D., on April Corgi. Ill. He is married to children, Ryan, born in Mandeville, La. The wed- 28, 2007. Melissa is Deborah Gamauf, and they 2002, and Molly, born on ding is planned for June 12, employed with Stem ANNA HAYWOOD (MCCOWN) have two children, May 31, 2006. 2007 in Hawaii. Products in Mobile, Ala., as LUCE ’82 has been married Nikolaus and Frank. an AP/AR representative. to Robin Herndon Luce for DOMINIQUE COCO, M.D. ’97 KATHERINE GUEVARA ’03 was 24 years. They live in JONATHAN ADRIAN GARCIA ’92 and his wife, JESSICA STARR, Student Bar Association MELANIE F. THOMAS ’03 and Mobile, Ala., and have four resides with his wife, D.V.M., ‘98, live in representative for Section Y DONALD R. SMITH JR. ’04 were children. Montserrat, in Gainesville, Fla. and Student Bar married on Feb. 4, 2006, at Cantonment, Fla. They Dominique is an M.D. in Association executive Mater Dolorosa Catholic JAIME BETBEZE ’87 has been have three children, pathology at the University treasurer at the University Church in New Orleans. selected as honorary chair- Phillip, 4, Anabella, 8, and of Florida. He was named of Georgia. Donald is employed as an man of the Multiple Brandon, 12. Jonathan is chair of Resident Council account executive at Sclerosis Society’s Mobile employed as a professional for American Society of CHRISTINE ARNESEN ’04 gradu- Florida Corporate Funding. Leadership Class of 2006. healthcare representative Clinical Pathology in 2006. ated in May 2006 from Melanie graduated from the In this capacity, he will with Pfizer. Quinnipiac University in University of Southern lead the Class of 2006 in DOROTHY FLISK ’99 finished Hamden, Conn., with a Mississippi in August 2005 their fundraising efforts to MARGARET (GROTE) HESSION her second master’s degree master’s degree in health with a Master of Science in help find a cure for the ’92 lives in Glencoe, Ill., in May 2006. Her degree is sciences and a certification counseling psychology. She devastating effects of MS. with her husband, Tom, a Master of Jurisprudence as a pathologist’s assistant. has also earned her Jaime is a partner in the and their three sons and in Child and Family Law She resides in Springfield, National Certified law firm of Hand Arendall one daughter, ages, 7, 5, 3 from Loyola University of N.J. Counselor credential. where he practices primari- and 2. Chicago, School of Law. Melanie is employed as a ly in the fields of admiralty child and family therapist and construction law. He CHRISTINA M. (MACELUCH) MARRIAGES at the Children’s Home also served on the MS KALISZ ’92 resides in Lake 2000s SHAD SCHINDELER ’97 was Society of Florida. They Society’s Leadership Class Mary, Fla., with her hus- MICHAELA S. GUZY ‘01 was married on Feb. 28, 2006, reside in Boca Raton, Fla. of 2004. band, Todd R. Kalisz, and promoted to travel and to Mary Weaver. They hap- their 2-year-old daughter. consumer electronics direc- pily reside in Midway, Continued, next page MICHELE (ZOGHBY) HADDAD Christina works as a flight tor for Hearst Publications/ Utah. ’87 worked in retail and attendant with Delta Air Town & Country Magazine medical sales after gradua- Lines. and is responsible for over- ERIN GAULE ’98 was married tion. She was married in seeing advertising for three on May 13, 2006, to October 1996 to Michael KELLY HOGAN WILLIAMS ’92 publications: “Town & Nicholas A. Curtin in St. D. Haddad. They live in resides in Columbia, S.C., Country,” “Town & Louis Cathedral, New KEEP IN TOUCH Sheldon, Conn., with their with her two children, Country Travel” and “Town Orleans, La. Share your successes with three children, Elise, 9, Sean, 8, and Kathleen, 5. & Country Weddings.” friends and classmates by Matthew, 6, and Andrew, 2. She is employed with Michaela resides in New JEREMY ESPOSITO ’00 and submitting your news to National Health Care as a York City, N.Y. Sondra Gayle Hutchins of the Spring Hill College ELIZABETH (MACINNES) speech-language pathologist Louisville, Ky., proudly Magazine. KIRCHEN ’87 was married to in Columbia. KATIE LEIGH (BARNETT) BONNER announce their marriage Evan Kirchen in 1997. ’02 and WILLIAM “BILLY” that took place on May 28, Send your news to: They reside in Houston, ASHLEY NORTON HUTCHESON BONNER ’02 were married 2006. Class Notes Texas, with their three ’94 was accepted to July 2002. They have a Spring Hill College children, Ava, Alexandra Armstrong Atlantic State baby boy and live in CARRIE (DRONE) GEORGE ’01 and Oliver. University in Savannah, Birmingham, Ala. and Jamie George were Office of Ga., where she is pursuing a married on July 1, 2006, in Alumni Programs JANINE R. (RAPIER) MCCOMAS master’s degree in special Houston, Texas. Carrie and 4000 Dauphin St. lives with her husband, education with a concen- AMANDA (MCNIFF) CASSREINO ’87 ’02 received her M.A. in Jamie reside in Atlanta, Mobile, AL 36608 James, in Longwood, Fla. tration in behavior disor- religious studies from Ga., where Carrie works in They have three children ders. She and her family Loyola University in New public relations and is pur- Or e-mail ages 14, 12 and 8. Janine is live in Savannah. Orleans in May 2005. After suing her Masters of [email protected] a stay-at-home mom and being displaced by Katrina, Nutrition at Georgia State substitute teaches in she and her fiancé moved University. Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 23 CLASSNOTES

daughter, Julia Frances “Lainie” Marin Lawhead, BIRTHS Johnston, born on June 13, on Dec. 20, 2005. She joins SPRING DAN O’GRADY ’85 and his 2006, in Auburn, Ala. She Lauren, 9, Will, 7, and wife, Lara, welcomed their weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces Lillie Anne, 4. They are IN MEMORIAM daughter, Maeve Margaret, and was 21 inches long. back in their house and almost fully recovered from on Aug. 18, 2006. She and joins big brother Matt, 7, KEVIN ANDREWS ’94 ERIN Katrina and feel more JEROME L. RYAN ’29 and sisters Colette, 5, and BOETTCHER ANDREWS ’95 blessed than ever. announce the arrival of JAMES M. TONSMEIRE SR. ’33 Bridgett, 2. They reside in their daughter, Norah CYNTHIA (MACELUCH) Arlington Heights, Ill. Kathleen “Norah Kate” STAPLETON ’98 and Jay Andrews, born on May 16, Stapleton announce the RICHARD T. BRASSELL SR. ’35 MOLLY STRAIN ZICKUHR ’90 2006. She joins 2-year-old birth of their daughter, and her husband, Monty, GEORGE RUPTIER ’36 are happy to announce the brother Kevin M. Andrews Meredith Claire, on Oct. arrival of their son, Jack Jr. 12, 2005, weighing 8 Albert Zickuhr, born pounds, 13 ounces, 20 1/2 CHARLES HENRY ADAMS ’37 JEFFREY M. BURG ’94 and his inches long. The March 5, 2006. Molly wife, Laurie, proudly wel- recently retired from the Stapletons reside in IRBY BAUDOUIN JR. ’37 comed their third child, Suffolk, Va. Florida Times-Union as a Evan Joseph, born Aug. 29, copy editor and page 2006. He joins big brother BILLIE M. BYRD ’37 designer after 16 years of MARIAN REAGAN FAULK ’99 Matthew, 6, and big sister (MLA) and E. WARD FAULK WILLIAM J. HYDE JR. ’37 service. The Zickuhrs live Emma, 4. The Burgs reside III ’92 are pleased to in Jacksonville, Fla. in New Orleans, La. announce the addition of Allen Shepard Faulk to REV. MSGR. ROY FRANCIS AIKEN ’41 Congratulations to NORA LORIA ELZEN WILLIAMS ’94 and their family on June 11, CUADRADO ’91 on the birth her husband, Wes, proudly 2006. He weighed 7 THOMAS L. LEE ’41 of her third son, Charles announce the birth of their pounds, 11 ounces and was Arturo Stacey, who turned twin daughters, Anna 21 inches long. Big brother JOSEPH P. SIMONS JR. ’41 1 in August 2006. He joins Marie and Loria Katherine, Jackson, 4, is very excited his brothers Christian, 3, born on March 15, 2006. about his baby brother. and Harry, 2. Nora and her Wes and Loria have been JOSEPH F. GASSIE SR. ’42 family reside in a suburb of married for five years and PETER MARSE ’01 and his ALOYSIUS J. SPRINGMAN ’44 Chicago. reside in Ridgeland, Miss. wife, HILARY (FROBISH) MARSE ’01, are pleased to Congratulations to KRISTA AMY (CROWELL) COOPER ’95 announce the birth of their JULIUS C. ROTTER ’46 VELTMAN VALLUZZO ’92 and and her husband, Ivan, wel- daughter, Annabella CHRIS VALLUZZO ’91 on the comed their son, Grant Sophia, on June 30, 2006. GUSTAVO J. MORENO III ’48 birth of their third child, Alexander Cooper, on Pierson Christopher April 18, 2006. They reside THERESA AND RYAN TRUXILLO JOSEPH M. POWERS ’49 Valluzzo, who was born on in Birmingham, Ala. ’01 are proud to announce March 28, 2006. He joins the birth of their daughter, his big brothers Harrison, 7, Congratulations to Camille Claire. She was LOUIS S. PROKOP ’49 and Murphy, 5. COURTNEY MELKUS (MASINO) born on July 8, 2006, ’96 and her husband, Jeff weighing 7 pounds, 8 PATRICK H. KOCH ’50 PHILIP KAHN ’92 and his wife, Melkus, on the birth of ounces. Camille Claire is Tania, live in Lima, Ohio. their baby girl, Avery enjoying life in Asheville, LAWRENCE BILL WHITTINGTON ’51 Philip is employed by Eli Grace, on June 20, 2006. N.C., with her parents and Lilly & Company as a sen- Avery joins her big sister, big brother, Brendan Mark. DAVID B. WAGNER ’52 ior sales representative. Catherine. Congratulations on the CHRIS KONONCHEK ’02 and STANLEY W. WANUCHA JR. ’52 birth of their first child, BURKE A. NEVILLE ’95 and his PATRICE (KELLER) KONONCHEK Philip James Kahn III, born wife, Kelli, are proud par- ‘02 proudly announce the on Nov. 8, 2005. ents of their second child, birth of their daughter, FRANCIS J. CONLAN JR. ’53 Janie Walker Neville, who Meredith Marie ELLEN (BROWN) STEIN ’92 and weighed 7 pounds, 11 Kononchek. Meredith was ANDREW J. MCLAUGHLIN JR. ’53 her husband, Kerry, ounces. born on May 5, 2006, and announce the birth of their weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces LOUIS R. MONICA SR. ’53 first child, Katherine Lane. PAOLA BERTORINI PUTMAN ’97 and Michael J. Putnam and was 19 inches long. Katherine was born on June The Kononcheks reside in JAMES G. FITZPATRICK ’55 15, 2006, weighing 6 proudly announce the birth of their son who was born New Orleans, La. pounds, 10 ounces and was LLA H. HICKEY ’55 20 inches. The Steins on Sept. 5, 2006, and Congratulations to RACHAEL reside in Birmingham, Ala. weighed 7 pounds, 10 SUSAN (IVY) NELSON ’02 and ounces. The Bertorinis her husband, Jerry Morgan JOHN A. PIERCE ’55 GUY COMERCI ’93 and his reside in Lakeland, Tenn., Nelson Jr., on the birth of wife, Bari, proudly and Paola is employed with Emily Claire Nelson, born DR. M. ANDREA ABRAMS-HUNT ’57 announce the birth of their JumperShop as a regional on March 23, 2006. The daughter, Caterina Celia sales manager. Nelsons were married on KAMEL W. KENNEDY ’59 Comerci. She was born on CATHERINE (TYLER) TONRY ’97 Aug.17, 2002, and live in Sept. 27, 2006, weighing 7 Mobile, Ala. Rachael is JOHN W. LOWERY ’59 pounds, 7 ounces. Celia and are proudRICHARD to announce TONRY IIthe ’96 employed with the Mobile joins her 2-year-old sister, County Public School sys- NANCY N. WALL ’59 Ella. birth of their fourth child, Patrick James Tonry, born tem as a fifth-grade teacher. MISSY AND DAVID CRESSON ’93 March 22, 2006. The DONNIS N. BROWN ’62 celebrated the arrival of JENNIFER (FEELY) CHAPMAN ’03 Tonrys reside in Slidell, La., and MICHAEL CHAPMAN ’02 their son, Chase Morris, on where Rich is a partner in are proud to announce the WILLIAM T. HAKESKI ‘68 Oct. 20, 2006. Chase was the law firm of Tonry, birth of their son, Grant welcomed home by big sis- Brinson and Glorioso and Patrick, born on Sept. 20, CHRISTOPHER P. SAXER ’82 ter Hayden and brother Patriot Title. 2005, and weighing 5 David. The Cresson family pounds, 15 ounces. GREGORY W. TOWLE ’87 lives in Baton Rouge, La. JOEL LAWHEAD ’98 and JULIE (STEVENS) LAWHEAD ’96 were Chapmans live in Celma, LESLIE FRANCES JOHNSTON ’93 graced with the birth of Texas. THOMAS J. LEJEUNE ’89 announces the birth of her their fourth child, Elaina

24 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 {SCHOLAR PROFILE} ZIMMERMAN GRATEFUL FOR ALUMNI CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP By Greta Sharp E S I A C E N H T I E K Y B O T O H P Justin Zimmerman ’09, recipient of the New Orleans Alumni Chapter Scholarship, appreciates those who made it possible for him to attend Spring Hill.

ometimes neatness doesn’t count. As a high This scholarship, Zimmerman said, was a deciding Sschool senior, when Justin Zimmerman received factor for his attending Spring Hill. “That’s why I the application for the New Orleans Alumni Chapter value it so much,” he explained. “Spring Hill was Scholarship, it was already past the due date. But just exactly what I was looking for.” in case, he filled out the application, handwriting his With financial reasons, Zimmerman thought he answers, using the margins and even the back of the would have to attend another school. “You are the paper. Then he faxed his application the same day. reason why I’m going to Spring Hill now,” he told the A few weeks later Zimmerman received a phone New Orleans Chapter. “I wouldn’t be here and doing call from chapter president Emily Hardin. “She said, the things I do for the college if it wasn’t for the ‘We could tell that you wanted this so bad. It seemed alumni association.” The four-year scholarship, when like you really had a good idea of what Spring Hill coupled with his Faculty Honors Award, covers College is and you made us want to send you there.’” approximately two-thirds of his Spring Hill expenses. Then came Hurricane Katrina and Zimmerman lost Now a sophomore studying international business contact with the alumni chapter. It wasn’t until and Hispanic studies, Zimmerman is a member of Zimmerman’s sophomore year that his parents, Boyd Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and serves on the and Pat Zimmerman, were invited to a chapter gath- Campus Programming Board and the Inter-fraternity ering for local Spring Hill parents. Council. His future plans include law school. “On the front of the invitation, they quoted some- Zimmerman appreciates Spring Hill’s small class size thing I wrote on that really scribbled application,” and core curriculum, which he said exposes students Zimmerman said. His parents brought back contact to new ways of thinking. information and now Zimmerman keeps in touch “I probably would never have taken philosophy and with chapter members, updating them on his grades, I’m so glad I am,” he said. “It’s so insightful and it campus involvement and how much he continues to opens you up to new things and opens your mind.” appreciate their support. Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 25 CHAPTERUPDATES

of 1986-2006 came out to see old friends alumni and their families attended the and meet other alumni in the area. The mass and reception that followed. A spe- chapter also hosted a Holiday Wine cial thank you to Lauren Letcheworth Tasting party at the Village Wine Market Hayden ’96 for coordinating this event. in English Village on Nov. 30. More than 30 people attended to spread some holi- day cheer. A special thank you to the chapter for planning such wonderful events!

James Maughn, Rev. Gregory F. Lucey, S.J., Marty and Wally ’71 Maughn ATLANTA The fifth annual Atlanta Chapter Scholarship Auction was held on Oct. 8, Teresa Manrara ’06, Bolton Sullivan ’84, 2006 at the home of Marty and Wally ’71 Eugene Ramirez ’05 and Santi Tefel ’07 Maughn. With approximately 30 people in attendance, more than $7,300 was raised toward the scholarship fund. There MIAMI are currently three students receiving the Monty’s Raw Bar in Coconut Grove provided the setting for the July 27 Atlanta Scholarship thanks to the gen- Brothers John ’88 and Pat ’78 Joyce erosity of those attending this annual Student Send-off and Alumni Reception. event. During the evening, an announce- More than 50 alumni, friends and stu- ment was made that Frank Butterfield ’00 CHICAGO dents gathered for the opportunity to wel- Alumni from the Chicagoland area has been appointed as the new president come Spring Hill’s newest freshmen and gathered for three special events in recent of the Atlanta chapter. He will be taking their families to the Spring Hill communi- months. On June 17, 2006 nearly 60 over for Jennifer Minigutti ’88 who has ty. In addition, information was shared alumni and friends gathered at Wrigley served the chapter for several years. We about leadership opportunities and the Field for the annual Cubs outing. After would like to thank Jennifer for her serv- need for starting an official alumni chap- enjoying a delicious lunch in the Stadium ice to SHC and welcome Frank to the ter for the South Florida area. Be on the Club, attendees gathered to cheer on the position. lookout as more events are sponsored or Cubs as they played the Detroit Tigers. On Jan. 18 the Atlanta Chapter will call the alumni office toll free at On Sept. 10, approximately 50 alumni hold an organizational meeting. This is a 877-SPR-HILL for details on how you can gathered at Bloomingdale Golf Club great chance to come out and hear what is help. despite rainy weather for the 11th annual going on in Atlanta and offer suggestions Chicago Golf Classic. Under the leader- for future events as well as a wonderful ship of tournament chair, Mike Gamauf opportunity to volunteer with the chapter. ’92, more than $10,000 was raised through Be on the lookout for more details! If you the tournament and post-tournament din- are in the Atlanta metro area and would ner auction. A special thank you goes out like to help in any way please contact the to all of those who participated through alumni office at (877) SPR-HILL or alum- sponsorships, prize donations and atten- [email protected]. dance. As a result of your generosity, three deserving students are able to attend SHC on the Chicago Scholarship. Alumni also showed their Badger pride on Dec. 21 as Jonathan Strickland ’01, Kristi Vaughn July the Spring Hill College Men’s Basketball ’04 and Paul Agnew ’01 team participated in a tournament at St. Xavier University. Thank you to all of MOBILE those in attendance for showing your sup- The Mobile Alumni Chapter sponsored port! the 12th annual Zoghby-DeVaney Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament on Sept. 24, 2006. More than 80 golfers MEMPHIS participated and several other friends Richee Robichaux ’02, Anna Muro, Jennifer On June 24, 2006, Mike ’91 and gathered for the post-tournament dinner Kuklinski ’04 and Maureen McGovern ’04 Jennifer Adams opened their home to helping the scholarship grow by more SHC alumni and friends for their annual than $20,000. The scholarship, awarded BIRMINGHAM Margarita Party. Attendees enjoyed live each year to a deserving student who is The Birmingham Alumni Chapter music, good food and great fun! The the child, grandchild or sibling of an SHC sponsored an Oktoberfest Young Alumni Memphis Chapter also hosted an Alumni alum from Mobile or Baldwin County, was Happy Hour at Oasis on Oct. 12, 2006. Mass on Aug. 27 at The Cathedral of the presented to this year to Christopher Nearly 20 young alumni from the classes Immaculate Conception. More than 15 Bolling. Bolling is a Mobile native and 26 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 graduate of McGill-Toolen High School with future Northeast Chapter events, and is following the footsteps of a long list please contact the Alumni Office at alum- of relatives by attending SHC. Many [email protected] or (877) SPR-HILL. thanks to the following tournament com- mittee members for putting together such a wonderful event: Bill Ward ’77, chapter president, Sam Coates ’94, Jim ’71 and Peggy ’71 DeVaney, Kristen Kammer Hattox ’99, Trey Mayhall ’95, Stephanie ’92 and Scott McNally, Tyler Nicols ’81, Bob Pfeffle ’89, George Zoghby ’88 and Mary Jo Zoghby. Jim ’68 and Janet ’70 Marcotte and current On Thursday Nov. 16, 32 young alumni parents Pam and Don Philastre in the Mobile area gathered at the Double executive committee as well as local Olive for a Young Alumni Happy Hour members of the Parents Board bid farewell John ’83 and Jane Notter and Mary Beth ’87 honoring the classes of 1996-2006. Thank to those entering the SHC freshman class and Jimmy ’79 Dunn you to Amber Houston ’02, president- of 2006. A reception in honor of our elect for the Mobile chapter, for organiz- newest members of the community was ing this successful event. ST. LOUIS held at Cafe Beignet on Aug. 9. Special The Coca-Cola Patio of the newly con- The chapter also sponsored a Christmas thanks to Gordon and Ann Stevens and structed Busch Stadium provided the set- Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. Ric and Bootsie Smith for their assistance ting for the St. Louis alumni gathering on The event was held in Stewartfield and 99 with this event. The Chapter’s highlight Aug. 25, 2006. Approximately 25 people alumni attended representing classes from of the year took place on Oct. 15 when attended to network with other alumni the 1930s through 2006. A great time was the New Orleans Scholarship Fundraiser and watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on had by all, as classmates and friends were was held at Jackson Restaurant. With longtime rivals the Chicago Cubs. able to catch up over eggnog and holiday more than 60 people in attendance, over Attendees also had the opportunity to tunes. $5,000 was raised toward the scholarship meet and mingle with Cubs general man- fund, providing access to SHC for deserv- ager, Jim Hendry ’77. ing students in need. A special thank you to the chapter committee, especially presi- dent Emily Hardin ’98 and president-elect Kerri Tedesco ’99, and all donors, sponsors and attendees for supporting this event!

John Smith, Marie Forsdick Smith ’98, Sarah Cockerham, Rev. Gregory F. Lucey, George Barrett ’52 and George’s grandson SJ., Caroline Cockerham ’09 and Walter and future Badger Matthew Cockerham NASHVILLE FAMILY WEEKEND George Barrett ’52 hosted a reception Each year, the college honors those par- for incoming freshman students from ents who have continued the family lega- Nashville on Aug. 13, 2006 at the Pat Feehan ’90, Jerry Rubin ’57, Melissa DeTosto ’96 and Spencer Gillen ’89 cy by sending their son or daughter to Boundry Restaurant. The event provided Spring Hill as well as those parents who an opportunity for the new freshman and are members of the President’s Club, mak- their parents to meet current students and NORTHEAST ing it possible for others to receive an On July 20, 2006, the Northeast alumni of SHC before heading down to education on the Hill. Hosted by Chapter held a Happy Hour at Tonic Bar the Hill. Also in attendance were repre- President Gregory F. Lucey, S.J., this year’s and Restaurant in mid-town Manhattan. sentatives from area Catholic high reception took place on Friday, Oct. 20 in Co-hosted with Loyola University of New schools. his suite of newly renovated Nan Orleans, nearly 30 people attended Altmayer Place. The reception was held including 10 SHC alumni representing in conjunction with the Spring Hill’s three decades of classes. The chapter also NEW ORLEANS annual Family Weekend, which welcomed hosted Christmas Cocktails on Dec. 18 at The New Orleans Alumni Chapter has more than 300 people to campus. been busy over the past few months plan- Heartland Brewery. Special thanks to ning and executing a number of events. Melissa DiTosto ’96 and Meredith Fales Alumni celebrated the start of summer ’91 for their help in organizing this holi- with a happy hour at Monkey Hill Bar on day event. If you are interested in helping June 29, 2006. Members of the chapter’s Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 27 ALUMNI NEWS

substitute teacher. JOHN EWENS ’63 “Everything I’ve done in life – my Jesuit education, my military experience, HELPS STUDENTS my reading, my marriage, my spiritual ‘BECOME THE BEST belief – led me to the point of giving, to the point of wondering what’s going to be THEY CAN’ the lasting effect of my life.” ohn Ewens is a thoughtful, considerate “Touching others is so important,” says Jman whose life embodies the Spring Ewens, Eucharistic minister, team leader Hill mission of leadership in service to of the Baptism program and coordinator others. Today, his generosity is helping of immigration reform at St. Patrick keep that mission alive for future genera- Catholic Church in Moreno Valley, Calif. tions of students. “Part of my heritage from Spring Hill is “It gives me peace of mind to know service to others. that what I believe in will continue long “I constantly try to instill in my stu- after I’m gone,” says Ewens, a widower dents a sense of responsibility – that we who has established two charitable gift need to help make society a better place. annuities with Spring Hill, has made the Spring Hill does this,” Ewens says. college the beneficiary of an IRA, and “I constantly try to “Giving as much as possible to Spring Hill also plans to include the college in his instill in my students a will help it continue to grow, to help the will. sense of responsibility – students become the best they can for the “I love Spring Hill. It has a sense of greater glory of God.” place – a history – that attracts me.” that we need to help For more information on planned giv- Ewens, a Wisconsin native, is a 1963 make society a better ing options and their benefits, contact Dr. Spring Hill graduate. He’s been teaching place.” Alex Landi, planned giving officer, at high school for 38 years: 30 years as a full- (251) 414-3206 or [email protected], or visit — JOHN EWENS ’63 time teacher and the last eight years as a www.shc.edu/plannedgiving.

Dr. Leo Kling III ’68 UPCOMING EVENTS: Lucille M. Hess ’81 Jan. 18 Atlanta Alumni Chapter Kevin ’94 and Erin ’95 Andrews Organizational Meeting Martin, Zieman & Pfeffle, P.C. Jan. 27 Memphis Mardi Gras Party – Robert C. Pfeffle, D.M.D. ’89 The Michael E. Zoghby Family Feb. 10 St. Louis Mardi Scholarship Fundraiser The Orthopaedic Group, P.C. Feb. 15 Birmingham Mardi Gras Alford, Clausen & McDonald, LLC Happy Hour Branch, Bell, & Zoghby – Sam A. Zoghby III Mar. 9 Mobile Alumni Baseball game and crawfish boil Chuck Stevens Automotive Mar. 22-25 Homecoming on the Hill The Children of Michael E. Zoghby reunion weekend D.W. Gwatkin Construction Co., Inc. April 14 Chicago Alumni Reception Mobile Educators Credit Union April 22 New Orleans Crawfish Boil Whitney Bank Wilkins Miller, P.C. May 3 Birmingham Crawfish Boil Sam Coates ’94 * Events are subject to change. Please check your mail for complete details or log on to RE/MAX By The Bay: www.shc.edu/alumni for updated information. The Judy Niemeyer Team Carpe Diem Coffee and Tea Company Spring Hill College wishes to thank all of Tom ’76 and Sue ’77 Lyon WANTED the sponsors of the 12th annual Zoghby- J.P. Callan ’50 DeVaney Memorial Scholarship Golf Dan Elcan ’80 The North Texas Chapter of the Spring Tournament. We appreciate your generos- Hartley Brothers MFG. INC. Hill College National Alumni Association ity and support! Smokey Bones needs your help! The chapter is in need of volunteers to help plan local chapter Artcraft Press Carrabbas events as well as work with the scholarship Baldwin Bone and Joint, P.C. – O’Charleys selection process. Please consider rekin- – Dr. Drew Corbett Budweiser dling your ties with SHC by getting E. Tyler Nichols ’81 Coca-Cola involved! If you are interested in helping Halliday-Jaet Trust Shell Landing Golf Course in any way, contact the Alumni Office at Mr. and Mrs. James O DeVaney Jr. The Imperial Palace (877) SPR-HILL or [email protected] Jim ’71 and Peggy ’71 DeVaney The Grand Hotel Joseph P Thomas, M.D. The Moors Golf Club 28 Spring Hill College • Winter 2007 SPRING HILL COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

WATERWAYS AND CANALS OF HOLLAND & BELGIUM APRIL 9-17, 2007 From approximately $2,095 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy. Explore the spectacular waterways of Belgium and the Netherlands! Experience the diamond capital of the world, Antwerp, Belgium. Discover Bruges, with its Burg Square and charming cobbled streets. Then, travel along the Zeeland coast from Veere, Netherlands, and learn about the Delta Works’ complex Storm Surge Barriers on Neeltje Jans Island. Cruise past iconic windmills at Kinderdijk, and see Willemstad. Journey to Delft, famous for its blue porcelain, and The Hague, site of the royal residence and the Mauritshuis Museum. After rejoining the ship in Arnhem, sail to the quaint stone buildings and historic cathedral of Deventer, and con- tinue to Kampen. Finally, cruise the scenic ring of canals in Amsterdam, and admire beautiful arrangements of Dutch tulips and other flowers at the renowned Keukenhof Gardens.

IRELAND ~ ENNIS & KILKENNY JUNE 23- JULY 4, 2007 Approximately $2,395 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy. Set on Europe’s outskirts against the waves of the Atlantic Ocean is a rare land – the legendary Emerald Isle. Begin in Ennis, County Clare, and travel to the ancient Burren and windswept Cliffs of Moher. Appreciate the country’s epic literary heritage at Coole Park in County Galway, with its beech tree bearing W.B. Yeats’ initials and the 16th-century tower of Thoor Ballylee where he resided. Cruise to the Aran Island of Inishmore and marvel at the cliff-side fortress of Dún Aengus. See the limestone Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary before touring the highlights of Kilkenny, including Kilkenny Castle and Bród Tullaroan. Visit the Irish National Heritage Park in County Wexford, the Waterford Crystal Visitor Center, Jerpoint Abbey and the famous Dunbrody Famine Ship.

CHIANTI IN A TUSCAN VILLA JULY 15-23, 2007 Approximately $2,095 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy. Discover the rolling hills of Tuscany, blanketed with verdant vine- yards, olive groves and cypress trees. From the idyllic village of Marcialla in the heart of Chianti Country, travel to Castello di Monsanto, and sip the region’s distinctive and renowned Chianti wine. Journey to Pisa, with its iconic Leaning Tower, and ancient Lucca. Travel through the beautiful Tuscan hill country, stopping in San Gimignano and Colle di Val d’Elsa, a major center for crystal blowing. Then, experience the brilliant artistic and architectural her- itage of Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance, including the famous Duomo and the Old Palace. In Siena, navigate narrow cob- blestone streets lined with gothic buildings, and visit the city’s mag- nificent Duomo, Mangia Tower and Gaia Fountain, lined with stun- ning bas-relief artwork. NOTE: The itineraries outlined in the ad copy above are preliminary and are subject to change due to operational conditions. HOMECOMING ON THE HILL MARCH 22-25, 2007

This year honors reunion classes ending in 2 and 7, but all alumni are invited back to the Hill for a fun-filled weekend! Visit www.shc.edu/homecoming for details.

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