CAMPUS HAPPENINGS
DR. CLARK OF HOLY CROSS INSTITUTE AT ST. EDWARD'S VISITS Dr. Marco Clark, executive director of Holy Cross Institute at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, visited several Holy Cross schools, including Hoban in the fall. During his Nov. 11 visit, Clark toured the school, met with administration and student leaders and surveyed several classes. Mrs. Mary (Duffy ’83) Bulgrin's freshman religion class shared Hoban's history with Clark, a topic that is covered in the course. As executive director, Clark and the Institute work directly with 18 primary and secondary schools and eight colleges and universities sponsored by Holy Cross in 14 states in the U.S. The Institute also supports the international education community of Holy Cross which spans 16 countries and five continents. During a meeting with five student ambassadors, Clark informed them that there are currently 110,000 students attending Holy Cross schools.
"You're becoming forces for good," Clark said. "I get goosebumps thinking about the impact. If 110,000 students are all going out to be disciples of hope to bring and as forces for good, that changes the world." Clark knows well the Holy Cross tradition and education. He was taught by the Brothers of Holy Cross at Bishop MacNamara High School and earned his undergraduate degree in psychology and English from the College of Holy Cross. Early in his career, Clark worked as a teacher, guidance counselor, club moderator and coach. Throughout his early career he also held various other roles including director-level positions in admissions, guidance and curriculum development. In 1997 he was appointed principal of his high school alma mater, Bishop McNamara, and in 2010 was named the President/CEO. The Institute, under Clark's direction, strengthens the Holy Cross values and mission in all schools and is a resource to school leadership.
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