Mount St. Mary’s University, Spring 2008 Faith | Discovery | Leadership | Community For several students, the Mount legacy is part of their family history. Meet some of the almost 100 students on campus who have followed a grandparent, parent or other relative to Mount St. Mary’s. Message FROM THE PRESIDENT Mount Magazine Mount The Legacy Continues Mount St. Mary’s gives meaning to the President Emeritus word “legacy” in so many ways. Our George Houston, cover story features several of today’s who lost his battle students who continue the Mount’s with cancer this legacy within their own families. An winter. article on fascinating alumni Colin Ward, C’94, and Dana Pirone Ward, C’97, also This year, early illustrates how the Mount becomes part spring was a time of a family. As a shining example of the of great pain and scientific legacy the Mount community is great pride. On one creating, you will meet alumnus Robert hand, we struggled to come to terms with Diegelmann, C’65, a medical pioneer the death of Mount senior Dustin Bauer whose new discovery is revolutionizing (right) of Lutherville, Maryland, in a tragic 2008 special moments when media emergency care. accident. Somehow the tragedy seemed to people were all asking, “Who is Mount St. fuel the basketball team to give the campus Mary’s?” Our faculty essay comes from history something to lift their heavy hearts. professor Michelle Patterson, who seeks As we move toward the culminating events to connect the lessons of the past to her The courage and strength of the of our Bicentennial Celebration, we honor students’ lives today. And our newest Mountaineers was apparent when, after the generations who have gone forth campus capital project respects the losing a classmate and close friend, the from the Mount to create a legacy that architectural legacy of a revered Mount team still surged forward on the court. has shaped our country and our world. landmark, the Terrace, while preparing it The huge victories continued to add And we look forward to the good work of for future students. up—overcoming Quinnipiac, Robert generations to come. Morris and Sacred Heart to win the NEC The Mount community is blessed with finals, the play-in game beating Coppin inspiring individuals. In this issue, State in Dayton, Ohio, and then the road we share a brief sampling of faculty to Raleigh. The thrill of winning a spot in achievements, introduce our newest the NCAA tournament was a sweet victory Board of Trustees members, and one that Dustin would have been Thomas H. Powell include alumnus’ John Singleton’s cheering for as a Mount maniac. There is President reflection on Christian ethics no question UNC was a challenge, but the professor Dr. Germain Grisez, and team went to the Big Dance and played explore our unique sports chaplaincy their hearts out against North Carolina, program that helps prepare our the top seed in the country. March student athletes and seminarians Madness brought out alumni, students, for life beyond the Mount. We faculty and administrators, who pulled also honor the memory of together to witness one of the Mount’s table OF CONTENTS Mount Magazine is published two times a year for alumni 2008 Spring and friends of Mount St. Mary’s University by the office of cover STORY communications. The staff of Mount Magazine reserves the right to reprint all or portions of any comments we may 16 LegACIes AT The MOUNT receive unless you specifically request otherwise. Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and For Mount St. Mary’s, do not necessarily represent opinions of the editors nor policies of Mount St. Mary’s University. Mount Magazine legacy is part of our core; welcomes reader response. We reserve the right to edit it is the glue that makes letters for style and length. In addition to posted letters, we welcome comments by history and tradition email. All correspondence intended for publication must be signed and include a current address. combine to create a fresh Comments may be sent via email to: flavor. [email protected] Or in writing to: Mount Mount Magazine DEPARTMENTS Mount St. Mary’s University 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road Emmitsburg, MD 21727 2 ON CAmpUS feature ARTICLES BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Thomas G. O’Hara, Chair A facelift for the Terrace ■ Mount Mr. Eugene M. Waldron, Jr., Vice Chair Family Association column Rev. Msgr. F. Dennis Tinder, C’64, S’68, Secretary ■ Bicentennial Hall opens ■ 22 A MArrIAge OF SCIENce AND SPORT Mr. John J. Walsh, C’58, Treasurer Mr. James T. Brady Environmental efforts ■ Business Mount science professor Dana Pirone Mr. John R. Bransfield, Jr., C’63 department internationally Ward, C’97, and husband Colin Ward, Mr. Kevin B. Cashen, C’83 accredited ■ An interview with Dr. Mr. John E. Coyne, III, C’77 C’94, prove that opposites attract. Ms. Martha K. DeNardi, C’75 Charlie Beitz Mr. Kevin P. Dowd, C’70 By Lisa Gregory Rev. Msgr. John J. Enzler, S’73 8 FACULTY News Rev. Thomas P. Ferguson, S’94 Rev. Gerard Francik A sampling of faculty achievement 24 A REVOLUTION IN EmergeNCY CAre Mr. Patrick Goles, C’64 Robert Diegelmann, C’65, has invented Mr. William T. Kennedy, C’60 10 BIceNTENNIAL UpdATE Rev. Msgr. William Kerr ■ a revolutionary new technology that will Ms. Mary Lear State and national recognition Mr. James V. McAveney, Jr., C’66 Bicentennial Winter Homecoming save lives on the battlefield and beyond. Most Reverend Francis Malooly ■ Coach Jim Phelan honored ■ By Lisa Gregory Dr. Frank P. Merolla, C’63 Rev. Msgr. John F. Myslinski, S’80, MT’86 Bicentennial timeline: 1958 - 2008 Mr. Scott Newkam, C’72 27 WHO Is NATALIE CURTIS? Ms. Suzanne Nicholson 14 SemINARY News Most Reverend Edwin F. O’Brien ■ And what is she doing at the Mount? Very Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M. Mount 2008 Jenkins Trust Ms. Hilary C. O’Donnell, C’83 scholarship recipient ■ Faculty By Dr. Michelle Wick Patterson, History Very Rev. Edward J. Quinlan III, C’74, S’78, MT’86 honored with Equestrian Order ■ Professor Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades Mr. Simba Sana, C’90 Upcoming alumni events Mr. James E. Schaeffer, MBA’84 28 PresIdeNT EmerITUS GEOrge R. Mr. Brian L. Smith, C’70 32 AdVANcemeNT News Mr. Robert J. Smith, C’64 Presidential Lecture Series ■ New HOUSTON Remembered The Hon. Julie R. Solt, C’80 Maj. Gen. John Anthony Studds, USMC (Ret.), C’60 Board of Trustees members George Houston, 23rd president of Ms. Diane L. Tomb, C’86 Mount St. Mary’s University, passed away Ms. Sheila Vertino, SJC’68 36 MOUNT SPORTS Mr. J. Scott Wilfong, C’72 in January. Basketball wrap up OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY Dr. Thomas H. Powell, President Dan S. Soller, Executive Vice President 37 CLAss NOTes 30 FAces OF The BIceNTENNIAL CLAss John T.Butler, Vice President for Advancement Alumni news ■ Birth As the class of 2008 prepares to graduate, Pauline Engelstätter, Vice President for University Affairs announcements ■ Wedding Michael S. Malewicki, Vice President for Business and Finance some of those we introduced you to in David B. Rehm, Vice President for Academic Affairs announcements ■ In Memoriam Msgr. Steven P. Rohlfs, S.T.L., S.T.D., Vice President/Rector 2004 reflect on their time at the Mount. of the Seminary Msgr. Stuart W. Swetland, Vice President for Catholic Identity 46 CHAPTer NOTes and Mission Alumni chapter activities 34 WHY WE PLAY AND PRAY MOUNT MAGAZINE STAFF The Mount’s sports chaplaincy program Linda Sherman, Director of University Communications 48 FIrsT PersON reminds us what being the best is all Kate Charuhas, Director of University Marketing Conservation of Effort: A Chance Fawn R. O’Hara, Director of Publications about. Carla Orndorff, Website Manager Meeting with Germain Grisez Barbara L. Ruppert, Magazine Editor and Communications By John Singleton, C’86, MBA’87 By Barb Ruppert Consultant Rita Beard, Administrative Assistant GOT A STORY YOU’re DYING TO PHOTOGRAPHERS Brad’s Creative Images Photography Inc., Sara Glik, wrITE FOR MOUNT MAGAZINE? Heidi Gutman, Tom Lesser, Sofia Negron, Send your idea to [email protected] Rich Prenger, Seminary photographer Christopher or to Mount Magazine, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Shocklee, Bruce Weller Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. PRINTING Graphcom, Inc., Gettysburg, Pa. 1808-2008 200 years of distinction on 2 CAMPUS THE OLDEST RESIDENCE HALL ON CAMPUS Is Getting a Facelift Mount Magazine Mount Plans have been finalized for the The Terrace will keep its historic look The first DuBois Hall was completed in 824 renovation of the Terrace, the residence while providing a state-of-the art residence and cost $6,000. On June 6, 824, very hall that most Mount alumni have lived in for students. Construction is to begin in shortly after it was finished, a fire destroyed the during their four years at the school. May, immediately after commencement, building. Construction immediately began on the with the majority of construction taking current DuBois Hall, which was completed on “For two hundred years, the Terrace has place during summers and breaks. The $24 Dec. 6, 825. been the hub of our Mountain campus,” million renovation will occur in phases says Phil McGlade, C’70, director of over the next three years, with DuBois seminary development and former director Hall the first residence hall to close for of university alumni relations. “Almost renovation. When completed, the Terrace every student and seminarian, since Fr. will have a sprinkler system, elevators, DuBois and Fr. Bruté guided the Mount, wireless access, student lounges and a new has lived in DuBois, Bruté and McCaffrey HVAC system.