SPRINGSPRING HILLHILL 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 16 20 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.