THE MAGAZINE OF BOSTON COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Winter 2018 n Vol. 17 Issue 1 My BC High Story The capstone of my vocation Printed with recycled materials. bch_today_Winter18_v2.indd 1 2/20/18 11:37 AM R E F LE CTI O N S in this issue By Bartley M. Regan ’12 “WORK HARD, BE A LEADER, BE HUMBLE, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY HAVE FUN.” These simple words are the guidelines of how I try to live my life each day. My grandfather, the legendary football coach, athletic director, and guidance counselor, Jim Cotter ’55 spoke these words often to me and my family. When asked to write a reflection on the appointment of my mother and Jim Cotter’s daughter, Grace Cotter Regan, this simple mantra came to mind on how we both approach life. Work Hard. I grew up on Morrissey Boulevard, much like my mom and I don’t think I can remember a time when Boston College High School wasn’t a part of my life. My earliest memories are of my grandfather coaching football BARTLEY M. REGAN ’12 and me on the sidelines helping out. His practices left a real impression on me because he was never quiet about a player’s work ethic. My mom has the same grit and approach Bartley “Moe” Regan ’12 began his BC High to getting the job done, and that has gotten her where she is career in the Arrupe today. But what I’ve learned from my mother feels more Division. His love of profound in that the persistence and commitment she’s shown sports propelled him to toward her goal, has paid off. I’ve watched how hard she’s a career for the Eagles as worked in each of her jobs, particularly at St. Mary’s of Lynn, a three-sport athlete where she had an uphill battle from day one, to turn it around throughout high school. and become a great school. During his senior year, Moe led the football Athletics came easy to me, school work, not so much. My team to the state cham- mother’s commitment to my academics helped me not just get pionship game at Gillette stadium as captain and by but thrive. She pushed me and continuously encouraged me quarterback. The team to reach out when I needed help. That’s where Judy Fargo won the Super Bowl in comes in, my high school guidance counselor. I remember 2011. Moe was also cap- running at full speed down McElroy Hall when I received my tain of the hockey team highest marks on a report card senior year. She was so proud of which played at Frozen me because she knew how hard I had worked for those grades. Fenway in 2012. Be a Leader. I was really fortunate to play on a few great In recognition of his Moe and his mom, Grace at senior night for success, leadership, and teams at BC High. I learned from great leaders and coaches hockey 2012. sportsmanship Moe that I try to emulate today with my own players. They all received the Paul J. taught me to lead by example. That’s exactly my mother’s style. She’s a hands on leader. She knows what it takes Hunter ’53 Outstanding to make sure change happens. I think the BC High community is fortunate to not only have such a great leader, Athlete Award his senior but someone that is genuine, compassionate, and committed to the mission. year at the athletic awards ceremony. The One thing about my mother is that she always has a plan and when things get hectic she keeps her cool and Hunter award is only handles it. I will never forget a saying my grandfather would tell her, “Gracie, it’s not the crisis, it’s how you given to one outstanding handle the crisis with strength and resolve.” Her passion for others to succeed is something that both my brother student each year. and I have been on the receiving end our whole life. His accomplishments Be Humble. I can honestly say I am so humbled to be the son of the first female BC High President. She will on the field and in the classroom earned him a always put the mission and institution first, and she carries a genuine sense of caring and compassion for each spot on the Stonehill person she meets. It could be the president of a company or a new 7th grader; they will get the same amount of Skyhawks football roster attention and kindness. I am proud as an alumnus because with her in office the possibilities are endless. all four years. His love of the game transformed Have Fun. Some of my favorite memories of my time at BC High were spent playing sports. On the football into a career as Assistant field, we won the Super Bowl in 2011 and I was fortunate enough to play at Fenway Park for Frozen Fenway with Athletic Director at the hockey team. My freshman baseball coach was social studies teacher, Nick Argento. He was passionate in Catholic Memorial High the classroom and on the field. Nick cared about the little things that we were dealing with as students, players, School. Moe continues to and teammates. I remember being on the freshman baseball team when Coach Argento taught us the guidelines lead in sports as he is also called “The Pyramid of Success” this technique held us accountable but also made playing baseball fun. I still use a three-sport coach for the Knights in the same this method today with my players. sports he played in high To me, BC High is not just getting a strong leader in Grace Cotter Regan (otherwise known as Moe’s mom) but one school. who knows how to handle adversity and keep a cool head despite it. My dad, brother, our whole family, and I are Moe earned his B.A. in extremely proud of her, but if he were still alive, my grandfather would be the happiest and proudest father around. He Communications from was my mother’s role model and hero, and I know how important this would be to him. Stonehill College in 2016. “Work hard, be a leader, be humble, and most importantly…have FUN!” Go Eagles! bch_today_Winter18_v2.indd 2 2/20/18 11:37 AM in this issue BC High Today Published by: Office for Institutional Advancement Boston College High School 150 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 617-474-5030 • Fax: 617-474-5035 6 www.bchigh.edu Winter 2018 • Vol. 17 Issue 1 SPECIAL FEATURE BC High Welcomes Grace Regan P’12, President OFFICE FOR INSTITUTIONAL Grace Regan P’12 ADVANCEMENT The new president will lead Interim Vice President for BC High into the future while Institutional Advancement honoring our past . Colleen F. Carter [email protected] by Brendan Hughes ’98 Assistant Director of Development Matthew BeDugnis ’13 [email protected] Associate Director of Communications 14 William L. Burke ’52, P’86, GP’17 [email protected] SPECIAL FEATURE Director of Alumni Relations My Story Was Formed Matthew J. Curran ’89, P’22 in Tanzania [email protected] Advancement Systems Manager Salmons reflects on his Kimberly Duong experience through the Hyde [email protected] Global Scholars Program. Director of Major Gifts and Strategic Partnerships by Troy Salmons ’18 Tara Esfahanian P’21 [email protected] Director of Parent Programs Kim Jennings P’21 [email protected] Director of Individual Gifts 16 and Estate Planning Daniel Kenslea, Jr. ’71 SPECIAL FEATURE [email protected] Bulger Performing Arts Director of Development Staci McDonnell P’19, ’22 Center Turns 10 [email protected] The Center has become a place Operations Assistant to gather in times of joy and Ellen M. McKenzie grief, triump and tribulation. [email protected] Development Assistant Suzann Sweeney [email protected] Director of Marketing & Communications Editor, BC High Today also inside BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jennifer Tegan P‘17 [email protected] 2 On the Boulevard Gregory E. Bulger ‘68 Copy Editor Hyde Center | Arrupe 10 Year Anniversary | HoloLens | John R. Carroll ‘86 Bill Burke ’52 My Brother’s Keeper | Ignatian Values Days | MLK, Jr. Prayer Service Reverend Brian Conley, SJ, Chair Design Mary-Lynne Bohn, Accent Design, Inc. 16 Bulger Performing Arts Center Turns 10 Paul J. Donato ’95 Printing Martin J. Dunn, DMD ’53 Mass Printing, Inc. 18 Athletics in the News John F. Ferraro ‘73 Photography Golf Team wins States | Regatta Mass and Meal | Norm Walsh ’70 Margaret M. Florentine John Gillooly ’89, LifeTouch Photography, Honored | Fall Team Wrap Up J. Frank Keohane, Esq. ‘53, GP’12,’14 Reverend Ron Perry, SJ, Jennifer Tegan P’17 20 Alumni News Notes Timothy S. O’Donnell, Esq. ’83, If you would like to send a letter to the editor or update your information, please send the Secretary information to the address listed above, or 25 Faculty & Staff Notes Kelly A. Verrochi P’15, Vice-Chair e-mail [email protected]. 26 The Scene 28 In Memoriam BC High Today 1 bch_today_Winter18_v2.indd 1 2/20/18 11:37 AM hyde center for global education Becoming Global Citizens The Hyde Center for Global Education started the 2017-2018 school year with a flurry of global activity! In August, the Peretti Scholars conversational Spanish program launched with 16 students. The Scholars were paired with Spanish speaking mentors in the community, attended supplemental Spanish classes to enhance their conversation skills, and have experi- enced cultural field trips in the Greater Boston area – excelente! This fall, the Hyde Center also welcomed new exchange partners from St.