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Back at the Armory The Saint Peter’s College track team is once again practicing on the indoor track at the Jersey City Armory, thanks to a recent $6 million renovation of the city landmark. To learn more about the historic structure’s comeback, see the related story “Armory Rising” on page 20.

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SAINT PETER’S COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D. President Joan Connell, Ph.D. Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Eileen L. Poiani, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs Michael A. Fazio, M.B.A. Vice President for Advancement Jon E. Yellin Vice President for Finance and Business Virginia Bender, Ph.D. ’78 Special Assistant to the President for Institutional Planning www.spc.edu Saint Peter’s College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. SPRING 2008 SAINT PETER’S COLLEGE MAGAZINE Volume 27, Number 2 Editor Lorraine McConnell Executive Director of Public Relations and Publications Editorial & Design Services Erbach Communications Group Contributors & Editorial Assistance Ana M. Cravo Daniel Drutz Pauline Heaney ’02,’06 Leah Leto ’05 Catherine Mernar Frances Salvo ’02 Rosemary Servidio Photography Juan Cardenas ’09 Saint Peter’s College Archives Saint Peter’s Magazine is published by the Office of Public Relations and Publications, Saint Peter’s College. Views expressed within these pages do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or official policies of the College.

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Moving Forward I have to say that it’s been quite a year for me and for Saint Peter’s College. On a personal note, the Presidential Inauguration week was filled with exciting and deeply moving events celebrating this great institution and our extraordinary community. It also marked the official start of a new chapter in our long history. One of the fundamental principles of a Jesuit education is, as Ignatius taught us, to seek the magis — to continually strive for more. For us at Saint Peter’s College, this means to continually strive for an excellence in education that best responds to the needs of the community in which our school is located. With faith in our mission and in each other, we are moving forward to make Saint Peter’s College better, stronger and more engaged with the communities we serve. And though many challenges lay ahead, we are already experiencing the kind of momentum that seemed impossible not too long ago. • Saint Peter’s this year welcomed its largest freshman class in seven years! And the number of students residing on campus continues to climb. • New academic programs and heightened interest in Jesuit education drew a record number of prospective students to our Fall Open House. • A growing number of “legacies,” as you’ll read in this issue of the magazine, are following their parents — and in some cases — grandparents to Saint Peter’s College. • And as Jersey City continues to grow and attract new businesses and residents, exciting plans for a new student center are moving ahead. We are indeed striving for the magis as we work towards developing the College’s new strategic plan and renew our vision to be a recognized leader in Jesuit education.

Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D. President, Saint Peter’s College

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Ahead of the Curve

Saint Peter’s Graduate Business Program, with its emphasis on Enterprise Risk Management, is bringing marketplace risks into focus — and moving careers to the next level. 12. The Presidential Inauguration

Inside the Inauguration of the 22nd President of Saint Peter’s College, Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., plus a look at an administration that’s off and running.

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On the Boulevard Peacock Blue Alumni News and Notes Ad Finem

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16. Legacies Live On

Meet a few undergraduates who followed their parents, and in some cases, grandparents, to Saint Peter’s College. 18. Philanthropic Women

Women who never attended Saint Peter’s College, but are establishing scholarships, in memory of their late husbands and fathers, are the latest “Donors Making a Difference.” 20. Armory Rising

The Jersey City Armory is back, thanks to a $6 million restoration project spearheaded by several Saint Peter’s College alumni. 23. Q&A

Sharon Pastore ’73 talks about making athletics more competitive at Saint Peter’s College and what the new Athletics Committee hopes to accomplish.

Alumni News and Notes Submit a note online at http://alumni.spc.edu or send it to: Office of Alumni Relations Cushing Alumni House, 2641 Kennedy Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07306 Letter to the Editor E-mail: lmcconnell@spc.edu Editor, Saint Peter’s College Magazine Hilsdorf Hall, 51 Glenwood Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 Telephone: (201) 761-6240 Fax: (201) 761-6241 On the cover: Saint Peter’s College sophomore and legacy Allison Reddington poses with the yearbook photo of her father, Raymond Reddington ’78.

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On the Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today a record number of students live on campus including 55 percent of this year’s freshman class. Members of the Class of 2011 moved into Whelan Hall at the beginning of the academic year.

Whelan Hall Marks 15th Anniversary Fifteen years ago only a handful of Saint Peter’s students lived on campus, in two apartment complexes that the College had purchased in the neighborhood. Today a record number call the Jersey City campus their home away from home, including 55 percent of this year’s freshman class. The catalyst for the change: a $1 million gift from Thomas Whelan ’68 in 1991 to fund construction of Whelan Hall, the College’s first newly-built residence hall. “The gift was totally

transformational for a couple of reasons. It was the largest single gift to the College at the time, and in that sense, it opened a whole new world of giving,” recalled Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Eileen L. Poiani. “It also brought our residence life program to a whole new level. For the first time we were going to have a true residence hall to foster community.” Named for the donor’s parents,Whelan Hall spurred a building boom on the east campus, paving the way for the

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........... construction of Millennium Hall and the renovation of Saint Peter Hall.Today, the College boasts seven residence halls, with Whelan and Millennium Halls mainly housing freshmen. Whelan had hoped his gift would attract more suburban students to Saint Peter’s to mix with the College’s commuter students. It worked — and more. “One of the things that has surprised me is the amount of international students who have come to Saint Peter’s as a result of the residence halls,”Whelan said. “Obviously, residence halls are an important component of their lives here.They’re doing fantastic, and they’ll continue to do well here in the U.S. and when they go home to their countries.” Saint Peter’s students now represent 25 states, including Alaska, Hawaii and Montana, and a host of countries including Japan and Bulgaria.The diversity broadens the experience for all students, according to Dr. Poiani. “Our resident student population is growing and it enriches the experience of our commuter students as they interact with each other,” she explained.

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Jesuits who celebrated their Jubilee this year included (left to right): Rev. John Wrynn, S.J., Rev. Thomas J. Sheridan, S.J., Rev. John Ruane, S.J., Rev. Edward J. Heavey, S.J., Rev. Joseph Papaj, S.J., and Rev. Ray Schroth, S.J. Not pictured: Rev. Juan Diaz Vilar, S.J.

Jesuit Jubilarians Seven Saint Peter’s College Jesuits celebrating 50, 60 or 70 years of service to the Society of Jesus or the Priesthood were honored at a Congratulatory Luncheon Celebration attended by the College community on October 18.The Jesuit Jubilarians who were honored included: Rev. Juan Diaz Vilar, S.J., Rev. Joseph Papaj, S.J., Rev. Ray Schroth, S.J., and Rev. John Wrynn, S.J. for 50 years in the Society of Jesus; Rev.Thomas Sheridan, S.J., for 50 years in the Priesthood; Rev. Edward Heavey, S.J., for 60 years in the Society of Jesus and Rev. John Ruane, S.J., for 70 years in the Society of Jesus.

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Text Messaging Boosts Campus Safety Saint Peter’s College successfully activated its new emergency preparedness system for the first time on February 20, in response to a threatening note left in McDermott Hall.Within a few minutes, messages were sent via text, email and cell phones, alerting students, faculty and staff members of the situation. The alert was lifted after the Jersey City Police completed a thorough investigation and declared the campus secure. Installed this past fall, the MagnAlert text messaging system is free of charge and available to all College community members who join, including day and evening students, faculty and staff.

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36th Annual Business Symposium Risk, Reward and Responsibility

Pictured (left to right): Robert J. DiNicola ’69, Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., Bob Woodward, Jerry Della Femina, Robert Goldstein ’60 and Thomas D. Carver, Esq. ’58.

How do top business people and government leaders handle risk? Saint Peter’s students, alumni and members of the greater New York-New Jersey business community discovered new insights on the topic at the College’s 36th Annual Business Symposium held November 8. Hosted by the College Board of Regents, the

Symposium focused on “Risk, Reward and Responsibility” and featured speakers Robert J. DiNicola ’69, Chairman and CEO of Linens-n-Things, Inc., Marilda L. Gándara, Esq. ’72, President Aetna Foundation, legendary adman Jerry Della Femina as well as a keynote address by Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward.

DiNicola and Gándara, both graduates of Saint Peter’s, reflected on the Jesuit experience and how it influenced their decision-making and leadership style today. “A great lesson I learned while I was here at Saint Peter’s was the fact that you can’t do it alone,” said DiNicola, a well-known turnaround expert who restored the luster to once-ailing retail franchises, Zales and General Nutrition Centers Inc. “You need to develop the capacity to surround yourself with the right people to guide, support and be there in a time of need.” More than 330 people attended this year’s event, a record high; the two lead sponsors were Fidelity Invest- Aetna Foundation ments and Aetna President Marilda L Gándara Esq. ’72 Foundation.

New Faces on Campus Saint Peter’s College welcomed two new members to its senior administrative team. Michael Fazio, a Michael Fazio veteran fundraiser with extensive experience in non-profit advancement joined Saint Peter’s as Vice President for Advancement in November 2007. Prior to joining the College, Fazio was a consultant with GrahamPelton Consulting Inc., a national fundraising and non-profit management firm. Previous to that he provided leadership in the Office 6 Saint Peter’s College Magazine

of Development and University Relations at Fordham University. “There’s a tremendous sense of community here at Saint Peter’s,” said Fazio regarding his first few months on the job. “Everyone pulls in the same direction in a way that’s truly unique.” Lorraine McConnell became Executive Director of Public Relations and Publications in January 2008. McConnell has extensive Lorraine McConnell experience in

communications, especially public relations and promotion, having managed all aspects of public relations at The Newark Museum for the last seven years. Prior to that she was Director of Marketing, Promotion and Advertising for CBS Radio Network and ABC Radio Network. “Saint Peter’s is quite a dynamic place,” said McConnell shortly after beginning her position at the College. “Faculty and students here are very involved in the local community as well as with larger global issues.”

Innovative Approach to Entrepreneurship Awarded National Distinction How does one succeed as an entrepreneur? According to Assistant Professor of Business Dr. Enrique Nuñez who teaches “Introduction to Entrepreneurship,” debating skills are imperative.To help students develop the skill, he created a learning exercise that engages them in several weeks of preparation for a debate focused on the economic advantages of environmental sustainability. One half of the class is assigned the role of advocates and the other a dubious board of directors. “A good part of being an entrepreneur is salesmanship skills,” explained the business professor who joined the Saint Peter’s faculty in 2006. “ You have to be able to come up with a persuasive argument and defend it to skeptical audiences.” The innovative approach drew raves from students, as well as recognition from the 3E-Learning organization, which named Dr. Nuñez one of nine finalists in a national competition honoring novel methods of teaching entrepreneurship education using classroom experiential exercises. Dr. Nuñez presented the lesson, “Sustainable Advantage: Obliterate the Competition, Save the Planet” at the U.S. Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) in January. “The point of the exercise is to get students to be as persuasive as they can,” added Dr. Nuñez. “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose. I’m looking at how persuasive you are and how you’re able to overcome challenges from the other side.” 3E-Learning, developed through the guidance of Delta Epsilon Chi, a professional student organization, receives support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the George Washington University Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence. To learn more about Dr. Nuñez’ teaching methods on entrepreneurship, visit www.3E-Learning.org

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on Saint Peter’s As primary election results filtered in on Super Tuesday, Professor Alain L. Sanders of Saint Peter’s Political Science Department provided election analysis for The Wall Street Journal online in a webcast hosted by WSJ Executive Editor Online Alan Murray and Washington Executive Editor Gerald Seib. The program marked The Wall Street Journal’s first live webcast for Super Tuesday. Professor Sanders offered insight on why voters are so split among candidates this year, along with guests from Goldman Sachs, Columbia University as well as other WSJ reporters and editors. An attorney and former senior reporter who covered the Supreme Court for Time Magazine, Professor Sanders teaches constitutional law and politics at the College.

Saint Peter’s hosts a teach-in on global warming Saint Peter’s College joined more than 1,600 colleges and civic-based organizations in a twoday national teach-in on global warming on January 30-31. Organized in conjunction with Focus the Nation, a national global warming activist organization, the event raised awareness of the issue with a faculty panel comprised of Saint Peter’s professors who spoke across a wide spectrum of disciplines from Biology to Theology. “Climate control is such an important, multi-faceted problem requiring multi-faceted solutions,” said Assistant Director of Campus Ministry Doug DeMeo. “It’s important that students see that it’s not just an issue for biologists but involves so many academic disciplines.” “Students want to know what they can do about global warming, what’s happening on a political level and how it affects them,” said Christina Clark, President of SAVE, a student environmental group at Saint Peter’s that helped coordinate the event. Participating faculty members

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included: Dr. Katherine Wydner, Biology; Dr. Dan Murphy, Philosophy; Dr. Enrique Nuñez, Entrepreneurial Business; Dr. Rachel Wifall, English; Dr. Jose Lopez, Physics; Dr. Eileen Flynn, Theology; and Dr. Richard Thurston, Political Science. According to Dr.Wydner, the biological impact of global warming is already being felt, with winter temperatures increasing in New Jersey by four degrees since 1970.The professor examined two different scenarios for climate change.With low carbon dioxide emissions, the region’s climate might resemble Eastern Virginia in 80 years or coastal South Carolina under a high carbon emissions scenario. Dr. Lopez urged students to focus on three things: scientific fact, balance among all living things and connectedness. “The decisions you make affect other people, affect everything,” he said. “These are the things we live by at Saint Peter’s. Our education is about balance; and we also stress that we are men and women for

others, so you understand that you’re part of the world, part of nature, part of the universe.” Timed to coincide with the 2008 primary election season, another of Focus the Nation’s goal is to engage students and citizens with political leaders in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint. Following the faculty panel, Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy addressed participants on the city’s vision for sustainability and Michael Manzo, former State Assemblyman and environmental activist, spoke on the climate crisis at the federal level. Prior to the teach-in, a national webcast entitled “The 2% Solution” took place, followed by a discussion on the 2% solution of cutting back national greenhouse gases. “I hope students realize that global warming is a very real issue and not something you can ignore,” said Clark. “In thinking about the future, it’s definitely within our reach to improve.” Faculty presenters and organizers of Focus the Nation (left to right): Doug DeMeo, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry, Dr. Richard Thurston, Chair of the Political Science Department, Dr. Enrique Nuñez, Assistant Professor of Business, Christina Clark, President SAVE, Dr. Dan Murphy, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Rachel Wifall, Assistant Professor of English, Noel Borges, President of the Class of 2010, Dr. Eileen Flynn, Professor of Theology, Dr. Jose Lopez ’00, Assistant Professor of Physics. In foreground (left to right): Dr. Michelle Hartman, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Dr. Katherine Wydner, Associate Professor of Biology.

Ahead of the Curve In today’s economic climate, there are no certainties. Saint Peter’s emphasis on Enterprise Risk Management brings marketplace risks into sharp focus — and propels the careers of its graduates.

Dr. Jack Hampton (foreground) with graduate business students (left to right) Yu Miao ’08, Justina Kauffman ‘04/’08 and Adele Ping ’08. Saint Peter’s College Magazine

Ahead of the Curve 9/11. Enron. Worldcom. Tyco. And more recently, the sub-prime mortgage crisis. In the past few years, they’ve grabbed headlines and have had profound effects on the U.S. and world economies. It’s no surprise that businesses around the globe have sharpened their focus on measuring, managing and monitoring risk. The MBA program at Saint Peter’s College, with its emphasis on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), is arming managers with the tools they need to respond to these increasingly complex market conditions. The ERM focus is relevant to practitioners in a broad range of expertise, from financial reporting and accounting to marketing. “All of these disasters have brought a whole new level of expectation from top people in corporations,” noted Dr. Jack

his alma mater for his MBA. “Everything is a risk,” explained Lovenson, who earned his MBA last spring. “When you delve into it, you gain an appreciation of ERM. It raises awareness of what risk is and an appreciation of the consequences of not understanding risk, as well as the opportunities lost to not recognizing risk.” Launched two years ago, the 24-credit Enterprise Risk Management focus allows candidates to add a master of science degree to their current MBA from any other college. It is also available to Saint Peter’s candidates in both the MBA

“All of these disasters have brought a whole new level of expectation...risk management is a very good vehicle to bring together an understanding of the risks that can affect an organization.” – Dr. Jack Hampton KPMG Professor of Business and Director of Graduate Programs

Hampton, the KPMG Professor of Business and Director of Graduate Business Programs at Saint Peter’s. “Risk management is a very good vehicle to bring together an understanding of the risks that can affect an organization.” That’s a key reason that Mark Lovenson ’91/’07, a senior manager at Samsung, returned to 10

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program and the MS in Accountancy. Through hands-on exercises, graduate students identify risk in publicly-traded companies that could become tomorrow’s headlines.The program has a strong emphasis on business ethics and legal liabilities, two core strengths of a Saint Peter’s Jesuit education.

Educating Practitioners With the added focus on ERM, Saint Peter’s joins a select group of institutions, such as Wharton School of Business, Drake University and Saint John’s University offering similar programs. However, the Saint Peter’s degree has a key difference. “We are the only one teaching for practitioners — the risk managers, brokers, insurance company executives, financial officers and controllers — in a serious way,” Dr. Hampton explained. “The research at the other schools is largely done for the insurance industry or for other academics.We are not writing for an academic audience.We are writing for an audience of practitioners.” Saint Peter’s graduate business programs enroll approximately 350 students, including international students from a host of countries. In fact, Adele Ping and Yu Miao, both from China, discovered Saint Peter’s program through Internet searches for graduate business programs near Manhattan. Fellow graduate student Peter Mele ’85, who expects to earn his MBA this spring with dual concentrations in finance and international business, has extensive experience on the financial reporting side of hedge funds and investor relations. He

assistant at the College, ERM is an important tool that she knows will spark her planned career in marketing — especially the experience she has gleaned from the real-world practitioners who teach her classes. “Our professors are wonderful,” she explained. “The experience they bring to the classroom is one

values the ERM focus of his degree, which emphasizes the risks of both new product and missed opportunities. “As the marketplace expands, so do your risks,” he explained. “ERM is the tool you use to evaluate those potential risks. It’s critical to ensuring that the synergies that exist between

THE HAMPTON FILE “The Saint Peter’s MBA program uniquely combines a course of study rich in intellectual rigor with practical, real-world exposure to current business issues and leaders.” – Vince Tizzio President and CEO of AIG Small Business

business units are appraised.” A core component of the ERM focus at Saint Peter’s is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which enhanced accounting standards for publicly held companies to better protect investors.That, along with the caliber of his fellow students, impressed Lovenson. “The Saint Peter’s program is on fire,” he said. “When vice presidents from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs were sitting in on my graduate school classes, I was kind of astonished. It allows you to network and interact with high-level people.” Propelling Careers Forward Recent college graduates are also eyeing the program as an advantage that will broaden their knowledge and give them an edge in their careers. For Justina Kauffman ’04, an MBA candidate and graduate

of the most interesting things.You can give definitions and lectures about risk management, but having the experience behind it is wonderful.” Employers, too, enthusiastically note the value of a Saint Peter’s MBA. “The Saint Peter’s MBA program uniquely combines a course of study rich in intellectual rigor with practical, real-world exposure to current business issues and leaders,” commented Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AIG Small Business. This cutting-edge degree propels careers forward. Lovenson’s MBA paid off in spades when he was promoted at Samsung immediately after graduation. “There was a lot of return on investment. My earnings immediately went up exponentially,” he said. “As you go along in life, the Saint Peter’s degree kicks in big time.”

Current job: KPMG Professor of Business and Director of Graduate Business Programs at Saint Peter’s College. Previous jobs: Executive Director of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS), Dean of the School of Business at Seton Hall University and Connecticut State University. Outside the classroom: Regular columnist for Business Insurance Magazine, the largest risk management publication in the world; access Dr. Hampton’s columns online at www.businessinsurance.com/erm. Current project: “Enterprise Risk Management Concept and Readings” a new book authored by Dr. Hampton that he is currently testing in risk management classes. “It’s the fifth draft because each of the previous versions we work on, we improve the ideas and concepts so significantly, I have to rewrite the darn thing!” The next big thing: An academic focus on the topic of Outlaw Regimes. Saint Peter’s Graduate School of Business students will be delving deeper into the darker side of doing business in a global framework and examine the national and regional laws affecting business practices.

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With open hearts and minds, faculty, students, staff, trustees, alumni, members of the Board of Regents and friends of the College officially welcomed Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., as Saint Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 22nd President on October 20, 2007. Preceding the Inauguration was a week-long series of lectures, cultural programming and special events celebrating a faith-based community that strives for greater truth, understanding and social justice.

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Off and Running “I have no doubt that this is Saint Peter’s century,” said Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., in his inaugural address as the 22nd President of Saint Peter’s College and first lay leader in the institution’s history. The new President envisions a future rooted in legacy and committed to academic excellence and serving all who strive to be transformed by an education faithful to Jesuit values. Saint Peter’s College Magazine looks at his first few months in office. Looking Ahead. In his inaugural address Dr. Cornacchia spoke of the need for the planned student center to be located on the east side of campus spanning Montgomery Street to Glenwood Avenue. In a community-wide College meeting, the President presented preliminary plans for the new facility and designated an Architectural Committee to work with the firm, Shepley Bulfinch, on developing more detailed plans for the student center.

Promoting Saint Peter’s College. The President appeared on “New Jersey Power & Politics” with Jim McQueeney to discuss the progress of ethnic minorities in the Garden State and their impact on elections. A political scientist who began his academic career at Saint Peter’s, Dr. Cornacchia is a noted scholar on the roles that various immigrant populations play in American political culture.

Peacock Pride. Since taking up residence at Guarini House, Dr. Cornacchia and his wife, AnnMarie, have more opportunities to demonstrate Peacock pride.The couple, along with Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Eileen Poiani, cheered on the Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team in a historic win over Rutgers University at the Armory in Jersey City.

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Listening Tour. Seven “Conversations with the President” were held with the College community throughout the fall and several more are planned for this spring.Well attended by students, faculty and staff, the hour-long sessions sparked ideas for future innovations to the College and are the first step in developing a long-range strategic plan for Saint Peter’s.

“ Increased interest in a Catholic, Jesuit education in this multi-cultural metropolitan environment means that we shall have to embark on a growth plan: constructing buildings, expanding programs and investing in the people of the College community.” — Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., Inaugural Address

A Green Campus. Saint Peter’s joined more than 400 colleges and universities in addressing global warming by pledging to reduce its carbon footprint. Following its adoption of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, Saint Peter’s established a “green campus” committee to develop and implement a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, encourage environmental stewardship and integrate sustainability into the day-to-day life of the College. For updates, visit www.spc.edu/green.

On the Road. The President brings good news about Saint Peter’s College and his vision for its future to hundreds of alumni (including Thomas L. March, M.D. ’58 and his wife Francis pictured left) at events held during the winter in Orlando, West Palm Beach, Naples and Washington, D.C.

Getting to know AnnMarie Cornacchia A few things you may not know about AnnMarie Cornacchia. She’s up before 5 a.m. each morning for the 37-mile commute to Westchester where she’s worked as a public school teacher for 28 years. Is a proud alumna of Mother Cabrini High School who marched in New York’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade as a teenager. And is quickly learning the good places to park in Jersey City so her Toyota Prius isn’t booted. “I’m kind of back home again,” said Cornacchia, who grew up in Inwood and moved from suburban Elmsford, NY, to Guarini House shortly after her husband became Saint Peter’s College’s 22nd President. “I am enjoying Jersey City tremendously. Even with its challenges (fire trucks running down Kennedy Boulevard in the middle of the night), it’s a lively place to live.” Cornacchia is also enjoying a deeper connection to The Jesuit College of New Jersey. “It’s nice to be here, to meet people and put names and faces together,” she added. “I’m blown away by the outpouring and genuine depth of feeling, care and concern that people have here. It’s a rare thing and it’s the College’s greatest asset.” In this new era of lay leadership, Cornacchia is taking things one moment at a time. “I think the transition at Saint Peter’s College is going to take time and a lot of thought,” she said. “Rather than envision a role for myself, I’m going to spend time learning the culture of the community and then think about where I best fit in.” Saint Peter’s College Magazine

Legacies Live There are nearly 60 undergraduates following in parents’ footsteps at The Jesuit College of New Jersey. Three of them — Allison Reddington ’10, Daniel Thomasey ’11 and Kaitlin Ensor ’10 — share their reasons for choosing Saint Peter’s College. Allison Reddington’s relationship with Saint Peter’s College began when she was a little girl — marching alongside her dad, Raymond P. Reddington ’78, in the College’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade. “Saint Peter’s has always been very close to my family,” said Reddington, who in addition to her father, can name a dozen or so relatives including her grandfather, Francis X. Reddington ’42, as Saint Peter’s alumni. Although the sophomore Business major applied to the family alma mater, she decided to attend college elsewhere. Reddington chose a somewhat larger university in Connecticut but quickly changed her mind after freshman year. “I had wanted to get out of New Jersey for the experience, but there’s just something about Saint Peter’s College that’s more welcoming.” Reddington believes she made a good decision transferring to The Jesuit College of New Jersey and appreciates many aspects of the undergraduate experience, from accessible professors who take an active interest in students, to Jersey City’s proximity to New York. “I really love it here,” she added. “I love my professors. They really put themselves out there for you.”

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Freshman Daniel Thomasey — who often accompanied his grandfather, Bernard W. Cicirelli, Sr. ’55, to Saint Peter’s basketball games — was also drawn to the small college atmosphere and personal care. “I looked at a lot of different schools. It wasn’t as if I was forced to come here,” explained Thomasey, whose mother, Lynne Cicirelli Thomasey ’77, is also a graduate as are several

estimates that there are approximately 60 children of alumni among the current undergraduate population and Executive Director of Admission and Enrollment Marketing Joe Giglio says that the number of legacy applications rises each year. “As our alumni come and see us they begin to understand that Saint Peter’s College can provide just as competitive a college

“I knew I would be taken care of here since it’s a small school and there’s a lot of one on one. It’s been a great experience.” — Daniel Thomasey

aunts and uncles. “Saint Peter’s is a great school.” A Presidential Scholar who plans on majoring in Biology, Thomasey said the transition has been a smooth one. “I knew I would be taken care of here since it’s a small school and there’s a lot of one-on-one. I live on campus and have made a lot of good friends. It’s been a great experience.” Reddington and Thomasey are just two examples of the growing number of children of alumni considering Saint Peter’s College.The Office of Admissions

experience,” he said. “The College is not static.We continue to grow, evolve and innovate in order to prepare their children for a successful and well-educated future, one student at a time.” The College’s maxim, ‘One Student at a Time’ really resonated with Kaitlin Ensor who, initially, had no intention of applying to her father’s alma mater.The sophomore, also a Presidential Scholar, was set on suburban colleges until a high school teacher urged her to check out Saint Peter’s. A visit to the Jersey City campus and meetings with several faculty

Current Saint Peter’s students pose with photos of their parents taken from Peacock Pie, the College yearbook.

Pictured top to bottom are: Kaitlin Ensor ’10 and Richard J. Ensor ’75

members changed her mind.The decision came as something of a shock to her dad, Richard J. Ensor ’75. “My dad was very surprised,” recalled the Psychology and Visual Arts major. “He never tried to push me towards Saint Peter’s.” Now that she’s ensconced in college life, juggling a double major along with Student Senate and the theater group Argus Eyes, Ensor can’t imagine herself anywhere else. “I love the environment,” she added. “There’s always something to do here. I really got drawn into co-curricular activities and didn’t expect to be involved on this level, but people would just ask me, ‘Hey do you want to do this?’ and it grew from there.” While some of the most important characteristics of a Saint Peter’s education have remained constant from generation to generation, today’s legacies say they are enjoying a more vibrant campus experience. “When my dad went here there were no dorms,” noted Reddington who moved into Whelan Hall last fall. “He stayed at home with my grandmother, commuted to school, played tennis and went home. It was definitely a different experience.”

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HILANTHROPIC “My husband loved Saint Peter’s and credited it for enabling a poor boy from Jersey City to get an education. I thought the best thing we could do was to help others achieve the same thing.” — Pat Spaltro, Saint Peter’s College benefactor

OMEN Marilyn Haggerty (left) and Nancy Yewaisis, (right) two philanthropic women who’ve made a difference at Saint Peter’s College.

Marilyn Haggerty never set foot in a Saint Peter’s College classroom. Neither did Carolyn Murray, Karen Patrick, Pat Spaltro, Julia Dreisbach or Nancy Yewaisis. Nevertheless, all of these women are responsible for establishing scholarships to support qualified students at The Jesuit College of New Jersey. As wives and daughters (and in one case, the parent, too) of Saint Peter’s graduates, they recognize the power of Jesuit education and each has created a vehicle to enable others to benefit from it. 18 Saint Peter’s College Magazine

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For Marilyn Haggerty, of Westfield, NJ, that vehicle is the Jack Haggerty Memorial Scholarship ’57, which she instituted in 2004. Her husband, John (Jack) R. Haggerty, graduated from Saint Peter’s with a B.S. in Accountancy after attending Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark. For 27 years, he was the CFO of Summit Bank, now Bank of America. “I felt that if I could help a Saint Benedict’s student attend Saint Peter’s, I would be remembering the two institutions that Jack felt indebted to for the education he received,” she said. Carolyn Murray, who lives in Ridgewood, NJ, established the James G. Murray ’59 Memorial

which they did.” Laurence D. Miniter ’59, considered his Saint Peter’s education to be his “defining credential,” according to his daughter, Karen Patrick, of Bel Air, MD. A Business Management major, Miniter went on to become a systems manager at IBM, as well as a member of the Oradell, NJ, police department. “Saint Peter’s had a profound effect on him,” Patrick said. “It was a source of great pride to my father to be able to say he was Jesuit educated.” After her father’s death in 2005, Patrick and her mother, the late Lydia Miniter, founded an endowed scholarship in his name. “Our purpose,” she said, “was to provide a similar experience for

“Saint Peter’s had a profound effect on him. It was a great source of pride to my father to say he was Jesuit educated.” — Karen Patrick, Saint Peter’s College benefactor

Scholarship in 1999. Its criterion mirrors her husband’s background and values. James Murray was an evening student at Saint Peter’s who graduated with a B.S. in Accountancy; later in life he became an Irish citizen.The scholarship is awarded to a student in the evening division, majoring in accounting, with preference given to an individual of Irish descent. “Jim had a successful career in business, which he attributed to his education from the Jesuits,” said Murray. “He felt it was comprehensive and worldly. In fact, he encouraged our two daughters to go to Jesuit colleges,

others in my father’s honor.” She said that her son, Andrew, attended Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia because he wanted a Jesuit education, too. As a pre-med student at Saint Peter’s, Dr. Joseph F. Spaltro met Father Joseph E. Schuh, S.J., a biology teacher who became his mentor. “Father Schuh had a great influence on my husband’s life,” said Pat Spaltro, Dr. Spaltro’s widow.With Father Schuh’s encouragement, Dr. Spaltro went on to attend the College of Dentistry at NYU, where he studied oral surgery. His practice was at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ.

After Dr. Spaltro passed away in 2004, Mrs. Spaltro, who now lives in New Mexico, set up the Dr. Joseph F. Spaltro Scholarship. “My husband loved Saint Peter’s and credited it for enabling a poor boy from Jersey City to get an education,” she said.“I thought the best thing we could do was to help others achieve the same thing.” Similar bequests were made by Julia Dreisbach of Kearny, NJ, whose husband, Albert W. Dreisbach, Jr. ’63, earned his B.S. in Accountancy at Saint Peter’s, and whose son, Dr. Albert Dreisbach III, graduated from the College in 1979. “Albert went to Saint Peter’s on the G.I. Bill,” said Dreisbach. “He received an excellent education in business and went from accounting to the vice president of finance of a very successful company. I owe them for their good job and this way, the College can help other students. Saint Peter’s is number one on our list.” In 2006, the Joseph S.Yewaisis Scholarship was created by Nancy Yewaisis, of Scotch Plains, NJ, to honor her late husband, who graduated in 1961 with a B.S. in Accountancy. As a member of the College’s Board of Regents, she also encourages others to give back. “Saint Peter’s has changed so many people’s lives,” she remarked. “It’s time to give back to the school that has given you so much.” Donors make a real difference at Saint Peter’s College. If you’re interested in learning more about giving opportunities, please contact Director of Advancement and Gift Planning Ana Cravo at (201) 761-6104.

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ARMORY RISING The Jersey City Armory is back, thanks to a $6 million restoration project spearheaded by several Saint Peter’s College alumni.

Muhammad Ali, Chuck Wepner and Sonny Liston all fought bouts at the Jersey City Armory. Legendary Saint Peter’s basketball coach Don Kennedy led the Peacocks to championship seasons there, too.

The Saint Peter’s College track team is now utilizing the Armory for practices. Inset: The Peacock’s bested the Scarlet Knights at the Armory in November.

Once the site of exciting professional, college and youth sporting events, the Armory began to lose its luster during the 1970s. Much like the rest of McGinley Square, the Armory fell victim to changing times and new facilities that enticed teams and crowds away. Now the Armory is back, thanks to the efforts of a group of movers and shakers including several Saint Peter’s graduates who lobbied for the $6 million in funding to transform the aging structure into a state-of-the-art sports center once again. “When Yanitelli Center opened in the 1970s, it coincided with the Armory and McGinley Square losing visibility,” recalled Robert Hurley ’71, director of the Jersey City Recreation

Sires ’74, a basketball standout for the Peacocks, sought and won the funding from the Department of Human Services. The result is an impressive restoration unveiled a year ago featuring a 200-meter Olympic surface running track, three basketball courts, new scoreboards and improved lighting. On tap are new locker rooms and bathrooms. Once dark a good part of the year, the Armory now hosts practices for local high school and youth league football, basketball, track and baseball teams.The city also runs evening open recreation sessions there. In November the Armory was the site of a historic Saint Peter’s men’s basketball win over Rutgers, the Peacocks’ first Big

Once dark a good part of the year, the Jersey City Armory is now used by hundreds of kids daily. Department and coach of the Saint Anthony High School basketball team. Hurley remembers hopping the bus from Greenville as a kid to watch the Peacocks’ home games at the Armory, as well as the boxing matches held there. Those fond memories and the acute need for more recreational space in the city drove Hurley seven years ago to begin exploring the feasibility of restoring the Montgomery Street building. Owned by the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, the massive beaux-arts structure was built to house New Jersey National Guard Operations. After consulting with an architect Hurley and others, including Congressman Albio

East Conference opponent since a 1995 victory over Seton Hall.The Armory was also recently the site of the high school indoor state track relay championships. “This will be a real help to the area,” Hurley predicted. “Businesses will benefit.The state relays brought in 10,000 people to Jersey City who were looking to spend money.” While the economic benefits are a boon to the city, Hurley derives his biggest satisfaction from seeing between 800 and 1,000 kids using the Armory daily. “It’s exciting to see the effect it has had,” he said. “With the issues kids today can have, I don’t know if there’s a greater feeling to walk in and see wall-to-wall kids there. It’s just a great feeling.”

If These Walls Could Talk Rebuilt as part of the federal WPA program after a fire destroyed the Fourth Regiment Armory in 1927, the Jersey City National Guard Armory has seen its share of sports, entertainment and historic moments. February 1936: More than 8,000 attend the 15th Annual Hudson County Automobile Show at the newly-opened Armory. April 1941: Eight months before Pearl Harbor, the British War Relief Society hosts a war relief fundraiser at the Armory with Broadway and radio stars of the day. March 1949: For the first time since 1930, Saint Peter’s College upsets Fordham 66-58 in a basketball game played before 3,000. January 1956: Before the Brooklyn Dodgers play a series of home games at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, more than 10,000 cram into the Armory for a pre-season rally organized by the Jersey City Dodgers Boosters. June 1970: Seeking a comeback, former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston is awarded a tenth round knock-out against “Bayonne Bleeder” Chuck Wepner in a boxing match billed as New Jersey’s biggest since 1963. February 1971: Rich Rinaldi ’71 sets an Armory and Saint Peter’s record scoring 54 points in a 111-89 victory over Saint Francis. July 1979: Muhammad Ali climbs into the ring against Jersey City Mayor Thomas F.X. Smith in a highly publicized benefit for Jersey City Medical Center. January 2006: The Armory reopens with some help from Saint Peter’s alumni and basketball standouts Robert Hurley ’71 and Congressman Albio Sires ’74. November 2007: Saint Peter’s defeated its first Big East opponent since 1995, outgunning Rutgers 65-58 at the newly-renovated Armory. The Peacock team will play Seton Hall in the historic arena next year. Saint Peter’s College Magazine 21

Peacock Blue A Winning Soccer Season for Peacocks

The Saint Peter’s College Men’s Soccer Team (15-6-1) finished up an exceptional season with a trip to the 2007 NCAA Tournament in November. After losing 1-0 to Loyola in the MAAC Championship Game, the Peacocks became the first team in Saint Peter’s history to receive an at-large bid to the Tournament. The Peacocks battled the University of Virginia Cavaliers in the first round and fell 3-1 in a victory to Virginia.The team managed to keep the lead 1-0 in the first half, but the Cavaliers put the pressure on in the second half scoring three goals to win the game. This was Saint Peter’s second appearance in the NCAA Tournament. In 2003 they defeated Brown 2-0 in the first round and fell to Michigan 6-2 in the second round. Saint Peter’s College senior forward, Murphy Wiredu, led the

Saint Peter’s Men’s Soccer Team became the first in the College’s history to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

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team with 14 goals and four assists for 32 points this season.Wiredu was named MAAC Offensive Player of the Year, a 2007 College Soccer News Third-Team AllAmerica and was named to the NSCAA/adidas North Atlantic Region First Team. Joining Wiredu on the First Team All-MAAC is senior Juan Gaviria, junior Chris DeAbreu, and sophomore Assaf Sheleg. Sophomore Udi Naim was named Second Team All-MAAC, and freshman Lebongang Pila was named to the All-Rookie Team. Head Coach Guy Abrahamson said he was blessed to have such an outstanding group. “The team always gave a 100 percent effort. All of the credit is due to the team’s effort and great attitude. The seniors were tremendous leaders and I believe the main reason for the team’s success was the closeness of the group.They were like family and it showed on the field.” Despite losing four graduating seniors, Abrahamson is very excited for next year’s team with eight starters and a very strong group.The season opener is August 29, 2008 against University of Connecticut.

Peahen players wore pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Peahens Pack the House

The Peahens were a sea of pink during the warm-up against the Rider University Broncs on February 8.The occasion was the “Pack the House Challenge,” an NCAA national contest for Division I women’s basketball programs to increase Breast Cancer Awareness.The Saint Peter’s event drew more than 700 spectators to the Yanitelli Recreational Center and raised $1,100 to support the American Cancer Society,Young Survivor’s Coalition and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Enid LaGesse, Ph.D., Director Multi-Cultural Affairs, Study Abroad, Africana Studies said the Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs organized a tailgate party prior to the game, to increase attendance. Spectators were also treated to a Peahens win over the Broncs, 62-56, their 12th home victory this season and seventh straight win against Rider. Assistant Director of Athletics Emily L. Haynam noted the event was a campus-wide effort with many student athletic teams competing to sell t-shirts to raise money for the challenge. “The campus community really came alive in helping to put this event together,” said Haynam. “The Department of Athletics could not have done this without the help of the campus community, and it was truly representative of the College’s ideal of men and women for others.”

Q&A SHARON PASTORE ’73 Last year the College Board of Trustees formed an Athletics Committee to see what could be done to make the athletics program at Saint Peter’s more competitive.Athletics Committee Chair and College Trustee Sharon Pastore ’73 spoke about the current state of athletics at the College and what the Committee hopes to accomplish. Q. What are the goals of the new Athletics Committee?

A. One of the key objectives is to make athletics more competitive at Saint Peter’s and to formulate an athletics strategy and a plan for implementing that strategy. Everyone is very keen on seeing how we can bump the athletics program up and do it in a way that makes sense for the College, Q. How will you go about accomplishing this?

A. The first thing we’re doing is some benchmarking against other schools in the MAAC Conference. A key metric will be funding, where money is spent, how it’s spent, the make up of the students and the make up of the athletic programs. And once we have that, we’ll be in a position to assess how Saint Peter’s stacks up and look at some areas we ought to focus on. So we don’t have any quick answers right now, but the benchmarking is going to open up some areas of further exploration for us. Q. What would you say are the strengths of the Saint Peter’s athletics program today?

A. One of the things that perhaps people forget, and is very important, is that Saint Peter’s is an NCAA Division I school. And that is attractive to a number of student athletes because they look at Saint Peter’s with all of its various attributes — The Jesuit College of New Jersey, an urban campus with close proximity to New York City — and see a school where they can play, where they can perform as athletes.

Q. And the challenges?

A. I think one of the key challenges is budgets and how to get creative in supporting the athletic programs. And that’s one of the other things the Athletics Committee is hoping to find out from our benchmarking is to get some ideas that will help fund the athletic programs so we don’t have to take away from Peter to support Paul so to speak. Q. You played basketball for Saint Peter’s. How would you describe your student athlete experience?

A.Well it’s a very biased view, because it was great. Being able to participate in a sport that you love really makes the whole learning experience that much more positive.There are without a doubt leadership qualities that are developed within an athletic program.The idea of setting goals, maintaining a focus, discipline and practice. And I think you’ll find many of the athletes at the College are among the top academic performers in the school. Q. Would you say the student athlete experience today is comparable to what you experienced as an undergraduate?

A. I think it is.When you look at the time demands of the athletes and the expectations for performance in the classroom, there’s no question that there are distinct parallels that can be drawn.The women’s soccer team just earned a NSCAA Team Academic Award for posting a 3.2

GPA. It’s an example of tremendous accomplishment by student athletes. Q. You’ve been a Saint Peter’s Trustee for nearly five years. What compels you to give back?

A. I think it’s because of my interest in athletics when I was at the College. Sports and academics blended well for me, it was the key driver for me coming to the College. Saint Peter’s molds you and develops you to become who you are.When you look at your success in life, you look back to the drivers and the influences and it was without a doubt the College and my experience there. A Director at AT&T Communications Corp. in Bedminster, Sharon Pastore resides in Bloomfield, NJ.

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at Manhattan College where he continues to teach Art History and German Literature. He is also a widely published playwright, poet and translator of European Literature.

1943 – 65th YEAR REUNION Evis Coda, M.D. is the Medical Director at Santa Monica Medical Hospital. He turned 87 in November 2007.

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1947 Brian McCarthy, son of Campbell J. McCarthy, visited Saint Peter’s College and delivered a lecture about the advantages of majoring in science.

1950s 1950 Arthur R. Ellenberger, Executive Director of the Essex County Medical Society and the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, was presented with the 2007 Medical Executive Meritorious Achievement Award by the American Medical Association.The award honors a medical association executive who demonstrates exceptional service and has made significant contributions to the goals and ideals of the medical profession.

Joseph A. Ruffing and wife Elinor went on a 13-day safari to Tanzania. Their route ran from Arusha to the Serengeti region. 1953 – 55th YEAR REUNION

1953 Thomas L. March, M.D. and his wife Frances hosted the annual Orlando Alumni Reception at the Winter Park Racquet Club. Over 25 alumni and friends gathered together for the reception and joined College President, Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., as he spoke about recent activities at Saint Peter’s College.

1954 Warren C. Nolan has retired. Last year he and his wife Mary celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

1955 Dr. Robert Kramer recently celebrated the completion of 50 years of college teaching — the last 45 years

Joseph V. DeFelice was featured in an article that appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Every Christmas season, Joe gives the world of “professional” St. Nicks a whirl and morphs into “Santa Joe.” John P. Maher, M.D. added his fifth grandchild to his family.The new baby was named John, after his grandfather. Hon. Reginald Stanton was the recipient of the 2007 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award. Stanton served as a judge for nearly 30 years before retiring in 2003. He currently serves as counsel to the firm of Drinker Biddle in Florham Park, NJ.

1957 George I. Collins and his wife Carole celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. Collins recently retired from Kraft Foods. Eugene J. Kray, Ed.D., was re-elected as Vice Chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. James R. Marren and his wife Celine were guests at the 50th wedding anniversary Mass and reception of Barbara and John Redling in Old Bridge, NJ.They shared a table with Don March, Helen and Ray Schuyler, Anne Connolly, Georgette Harold and Lucille Rockis. Another special reunion made possible by Saint Peter’s. Donald J. Nowacki is very proud of his beautiful grandchild, fivemonth-old Jenna.

Become reacquainted with your classmates. Reunion Weekend is June 6–8. Pictured (left to right) at Reunion 2007: Don March ’57, John Kuzminski ’57, Diane Kuzminski and Vera Taylor ’77.

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Nicholas Tauro, Sr. is writing a book on the First Ladies of the United States. The book is scheduled to be published in 2009. Ronald W. Tobin, Ph.D., introduced two celebrity friends at the University of California, Santa Barbara: Pete Hamill, a classmate from Regis, spoke on “Immigration:The Lessons of New York,” and John Cleese read comic passages at a benefit performance for Ron’s Extension Division. 1958 – 50th YEAR REUNION – GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY June 6, 7 & 8, 2008 Charles F. Shaughnessy was the recipient of the 2007 NJ State Jefferson Award.The Jefferson Award honors ordinary people who, through public service, do extraordinary things for other people, their community, their nation or the environment. Shaughnessy is the founder of “adopting a park” in his town of Colonia.The group plants trees and has a fall “clean up” every year. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and volunteers for the St.Vincent DePaul Society and the Salvation Army.

Corporation (now Wachovia), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Fidelity Bank Corporation, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mellon Bank,Vice Chairman of Chase Manhattan Bank and non-executive Chairman of both The Dime Bank and Riggs National Corporation.

1961 Nicholas R. Amato was recently named to the board of Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.

Leo F. Tymon, Jr. recently announced his retirement from his presidential position at Independence Community Bank in Short Hills, NJ.

1964 Edward W. Reuter was inducted into the Marist High School Hall of Fame this past fall and received the Spirit of Marist Award. John P. Sheridan, Jr. was recently appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Cooper Health System.

1962 Brian McCarthy recently retired from his position with the City of San Diego Bureau of Vital Statistics. 1963 – 45th YEAR REUNION June 7, 2008 Robert E. McCabe and his wife Irma celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on September 22, 2007.

1965 Rev. Eugene P. Squeo was awarded this year’s Pax Christi New Jersey Dorothy Day Award in October 2007. He was recognized for his ongoing involvement in interfaith relations and work among all immigrants. Frank S. Woodruff retired from his position at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey last spring.

1959 Joseph D. Thomas and his wife Doreen recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

1960s 1960 Eugene C. Boyle received St. Peter’s Prep highest honor last fall as he was inducted into their Hall of Fame at the Legends of Prep ceremony. Boyle is a former trustee and founding member of the St. Peter’s Prep Alumni Board.The ‘Legends’ award acknowledges service and leadership at an extraordinary level. Thomas W. Sharlow, Sr. is still enjoying life with his wife Sara, their five children and spouses and eight grandchildren. He is practicing law in Metuchen, NJ. Anthony P. Terracciano was appointed Chairman of the Board of Sallie Mae.Terracciano was formerly President of First Union Saint Peter’s College Magazine

Alumni News and Notes A Lifelong Commitment to Jersey City

For Elnora Watson ‘72, home truly is where her heart lies. The lifelong Jersey City resident has built a career in the city providing support for at-risk families through her position as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Hudson County. “Our mission is to help our constituents move into the economic mainstream,” Watson said. “In order to do that, the family unit has to be stable. Our community cannot prosper if our families are not prospering.” In her 29 years of experience at the Urban League of Hudson County, Watson has seen the demographics of the city shift to a more culturally diverse base. Watson speaks with passion of the programs the Urban League of Hudson County fosters to assist area children, adolescents and their families. One of the newest initiatives is an after-school program for families who can’t afford afternoon care. Children receive homework assistance, computer experience and trips to places including Wall Street. “We want to give the children a broad view of the world within the limited resources we have,” explained Watson. A graduate of Jersey City’s PS 14 and Lincoln High School, Watson sits on the boards of the Jersey City Community Charter School, an initiative of the Urban League of Hudson County, and the Schomburg Charter School, as well as a child care center. Through the years, she has turned down opportunities to leave Jersey City. “I’ve had opportunities to live and go other places, but I always turned them down,” the Saint Peter’s alumna noted. “I love Jersey City.”

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1966 John M. Kopcak is now retired and has been ordained a deacon.

Michael J. Pillo has retired from his position at Bristol-Myers Squibb.

1969 Robert C. Hinkle is active in the Christian Life Community Church. He is studying French at New York’s French Institute, Alliance Française.

In addition to practicing medicine, Gregory M. La Gana, M.D., also performs in “Damaged Care:The Musical Comedy About Healthcare in America” with colleague Dr. Barry Levy. The play has been performed in 27 states and is in its 11th year.

1967 Robert G. Lahita, M.D., Ph.D., was recently named the new medical chief at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Lahita was also featured in a StarLedger article “Hospital’s med chief injects keen insight and comic relief ” which describes his unique teaching techniques. He will be honored by his alma mater at the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner. Thomas D. Quinn retired from Union High School where he taught history and communications for 30 years. He is currently the historian and archivist at the New York Athletic Club and president of their quarter-century club. Quinn is active in fundraising for the Xavier Society for the Blind. He is currently restoring a 120-year-old home in Spring Lake, NJ. 1968 – 40th YEAR REUNION June 7, 2008 Maureen Burns Shannon appeared in a play called “Soldiering On” at the American Theater of Actors in New York.The play, by Pamela Reeves, is a one-act comedy drama. Shannon also had a role in the film Fur, which starred Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Jr. Hon. Joseph A. Egan, Jr., Probate Judge for the District of Ridgefield, CT, was installed as the 23rd President of the National College of Probate Judges on November 16, 2007 in San Diego.

Thomas F. O’Reilly, and his wife Josephine hosted the annual Naples Alumni Reception at the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club. Over 45 alumni and friends gathered and celebrated Mass. Guests then joined College President, Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., as he spoke about recent activities at Saint Peter’s College. O’Reilly was recently elected Rear Commodore of the NSYC. Richard M. Sostowski, M.D., was featured in New Jersey Monthly magazine as one of the “Top Doctors in New Jersey.” Dr. Sostowski is a psychiatrist who practices in Bernardsville and Millburn. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and is boarded in forensic psychiatry.

1970s 1970 Maj. Gen. George R. Fay, USAR, was inducted into the Marist High School Hall of Fame this past fall. John P. Ferguson, President and CEO of Hackensack University Medical Center, has once again earned the distinction of being selected as one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine.This is the third consecutive year that Ferguson has been named to this elite list of influential people who have a tremendous impact on the healthcare industry.

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Gary S. Horan, President & Chief Executive Officer of Trinitas Hospital, has been elected a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. He joins more than 2,000 New York Academy of Medicine Fellows, a distinguished group of physicians, academicians and other health professionals involved in issues relevant to the health of the public.

industry. Most recently, he was President of BT Infonet USA, a $121 million division of BT Infonet Services Corp.

Ralph R. Russo will be honored for Professional Achievement at the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner. Ralph is President, CEO and Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc.

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Some CEOs acquire companies. Others bring new products to market. For Thomas P. Weatherall ’91 being CEO is all about making children’s wishes come true. As President and CEO of Make-AWish Foundation of New Jersey, Weatherall is currently overseeing a monster wish — construction of the Samuel and Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place in Monroe Township, an ambitious, one-of-a-kind Wishing Place on the East Coast. At 20,000 square feet, the castle-like structure is designed to stir imaginations as well as bring hope and joy to seriously ill children and families served by Make-A-Wish. “The community embraced this project for the children of New Jersey,” said Weatherall, noting that a recordsetting gift, the largest in the history of the Make-A-Wish organization, made the facility possible. “This was somewhat of an uncommon gift for a relatively young foundation. It set a precedent and inspired others to make similar gifts in size.” Weatherall joined Make-A-Wish in 2002. Prior to that, he was a consultant for Graham–Pelton Consulting Inc. and held administrative posts at Seton Hall University and Saint Peter’s College. Having overseen many capital campaigns for non-profit organizations he’s finding the Make-A-Wish project particularly rewarding. “For the children and families who turn to us at the most difficult times of their lives, this facility enhances what we already do and allows us to do so much more.”

Kathleen Fitzgerald Cocca, Executive Director of KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, was named to the additional role of global head of corporate communications for KPMG International. In her expanded role, Fitzgerald will lead a global team in providing communications strategy for the KPMG network of firms, responsible for global internal communications and media relations for KPMG International. Geraldine A. Michalik, Ph.D., will be honored at the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner for Loyalty to Alma Mater, along with her sister Cecilia ’73, and brother, Joseph ‘83.The Michalik Family has been a major part of the Saint Peter’s College family for decades. Benjamin A. Michalik, Ph.D., their father, was a beloved faculty member and Professor of Economics from 1947 to 1993. Charles F. Trapp was appointed Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Aftersoft Group Inc.Aftersoft is a leading supplier of software and services to the automotive aftermarket in the U.S., United Kingdom and Canada. 1973 – 35th YEAR REUNION June 7, 2008 Lawrence G. Malone has joined Mountain West Exploration Inc. as President and Chief Operating Officer. Malone has more than 35 years of experience in the global communication

Cecilia A. Michalik recently retired from Ford Motor Credit Co. She will be honored for Loyalty to Alma Mater at the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner. Rev. Alexander M. Santora celebrated 25 years of ordination to the priesthood. Fr. Alex currently is pastor at Our Lady of Grace in Hoboken and is an adjunct professor of theology at Saint Peter’s College. Hon. Albio Sires was recently inducted into the Saint Peter’s College Athletics Hall of Fame, Class of 2007. The Congressman also received the Special Achievement Award. Kathleen E. Skrupskis is working on her second master’s degree. She received her first master’s degree from Seton Hall University.

1975 Lynn Lagomarsino was appointed Vice Chair of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. She previously served as Treasurer of the Chamber. Matthew M. Schrier has relocated to southern Virginia. He has established his own business, the Community Chiropractic Office with his wife Diane in the town of Farmville,VA.

1976 Nicholas Goldsack was appointed the Town Administrator of West New York, NJ. Goldsack is a certified financial officer and certified tax collector. He has 39 years of experience in the public and private sectors. Goldsack’s last position was Chief of Staff for Assemblyman Vincent Prieto. Edward A. Hogan was recently selected for inclusion in the Energy Law, Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law sections of The Best Lawyers in America 2008.

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Alumni News and Notes Preserving History

Walking around Jersey City with John J. Hallanan, III ’03 is a bit like walking back in time, as the Saint Peter’s alumnus points out landmarks of note. Passionate about local history and architecture, Hallanan became the youngest member appointed to the nine-member Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission last July. Raised in Jersey City, the 26-year-old says it’s a privilege to serve on the commission whose main purpose is to conserve façades and offer guidelines when altering or renovating buildings in the city’s historic districts. Hallanan, who begins Rutgers School of Law in Newark this fall, also sits on the board of directors for the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy, a non-profit dedicated to preserving and promoting the architectural, cultural and environmental heritage of Jersey City. Recent initiatives include a successful campaign to have St. John’s Episcopal Church placed on the municipal register of historic places and support of the Embankment Preservation Coalition to transform the Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Branch Embankment into an elevated park similar to La Promenade Plantée in Paris. “In a city such as Jersey City, Boston or New York, pedestrians are able to see different architectural styles, each emblematic of different periods in history, together in the same place,” noted Hallanan. “A depression-era art deco skyscraper near a late 19th century Italianate residence; a post modern skyscraper overlooking a neighborhood of brownstones. It is the job of the Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission to see that this experience be preserved for future generations.” 28

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William F. Regan was named Senior Vice President – Senior Investment Manager for JPMorgan/Chase. Regan is responsible for the Bank’s branch-based investment program in New York State and Connecticut.

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Charles M. Lizza, Esq., partner in the law firm, Saul Ewing LLP, received St. Peter’s Prep highest honor last fall when he was inducted into their Hall of Fame at the Legends of Prep ceremony. Lizza was the former chairman of the Board of Trustees and St. Peter’s Prep legal advisor.The ‘Legends’ award acknowledges service and leadership at an extraordinary level.

John Campanioni was named Metro Division Commercial Banking Marketing President of Sovereign Bancorp.

Pamela Miller, Esq. was named to Business Insurance’s “Women to Watch.” This elite group consists of women doing outstanding work in commercial insurance, risk management, employee benefits and related fields. Miller was selected from hundreds of nominations. She is currently the Vice President of Market Strategy and Development at Medco Health Solutions, Inc., in Franklin Lakes, NJ. 1978 – 30th YEAR REUNION June 7, 2008 Raymond R. Berger has been the Minister of St.Thomas More Fraternity Secular Franciscan Order for two years. He is retired from New York City Transit since July, 2000.

1979 Frank D’Amelio was named Chief Financial Officer for Pfizer. He has over 30 years experience with companies such as AT&T and Lucent. L. Robert Johnson founded the Hudson Shakespeare Company over 15 years ago.They have been performing Shakespeare throughout the State of New Jersey. Robert A. Meadus, Audit Manager for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey was recently at the College recruiting students for his organization.

Meadus was one of the first students at Saint Peter’s College that participated in the Cooperative Education program.

1981 Vivian Dupree retired after 35 years of service as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the United Way of Hudson County. James F. Leen hosted the annual West Palm Beach Alumni Reception at the Governors Club of the Palm Beaches. Over 25 alumni and friends gathered together for the reception and joined College President, Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., as he spoke about recent activities at Saint Peter’s College.

1982 Gerard Scala was inducted into the Marist High School Hall of Fame this fall. Scala was previously inducted into the Saint Peter’s College Athletic Hall of Fame. An attorney for more than 20 years, Scala coaches youth soccer in Toms River, NJ. 1983 – 25th YEAR REUNION – SILVER ANNIVERSARY June 7, 2008 Gerard J. Fennelly was selected as the Entrepreneur of the Year by the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. He is currently the President of NAI Fennelly Inc. Joseph A. Michalik will be honored at the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner for Loyalty to Alma Mater, along with his sisters, Cecilia ’73, and Geraldine ’71.The Michalik Family has been a major part of the Saint Peter’s College family for decades. Benjamin A. Michalik, Ph.D., their father, was a long time faculty member and Professor of Economics from 1947 to 1993.

1985 John M. Fields was recently appointed Executive Vice President, CFO of Oritani Savings. As part of the Oritani management team, Fields is in charge of all aspects of the bank’s financial management including accounting, treasury, financial reporting, information technology, SEC compliance, and shareholder relations. Pedro A. Garrido was named Principal at the Anna L. Klein School in Guttenberg, NJ.

President’s Volunteer Service Award from the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation.The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation was created by President Bush in 2003 to help recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in communities throughout the U.S. Howell received the award for founding Sidewalk University and for his work with various other community organizations. 1988 – 20th YEAR REUNION June 7, 2008

1986 John Job entered the Seminary for the Archdiocese of Newark in September.

1987 Conrad A. Howell received the

Mark S. Colicchio is currently the Program Manager for the Public Health Sanitation and Safety program at the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.

Anthony R. Suarez, Esq. was elected to his second term as Mayor of the Borough of Ridgefield, Bergen County. Suarez served as Mayor and on the Council since January 1999, when he was first elected as a Councilman. He resides in the Borough with his wife Catherine and their two children, Laura Anne and Matthew, and maintains a law practice in Fort Lee, NJ.

1989 Brian M. O’Connor was appointed as Trustee to the Bayonne Board of Education. O’Connor is a sales manager with Universal Hotel Supply, handling accounts for major hotels across the country. He previously worked for Serta Mattress and Down, Inc.

1990s 1990 Cathryn (Maxwell) Villano began her 37th year of teaching at Paramus High School.The school recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

1991 David G. Flaherty was appointed to the Howell Board of Education school board. Flaherty is a sergeant with the Howell Police Department. He presently serves as President of the Howell Township Superior Officers Association and was Deputy Mayor in 1991.

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Alumni News and Notes 1992 Phillip S. Tobey was one of the GOP candidates for the Mount Olive Township City Council.Tobey was appointed to the council in March 2007 when he replaced John Biondi. He currently serves on the Township Council’s Financial Committee, Board of Adjustment and sits as co-chair of the township’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee. 1993 – 15th YEAR REUNION June 7, 2008

1994 Quincy L. Ballon is Owner/Creative Director of GalleryQB, Brooklyn’s newest addition to the world of art and design. The unique inventory includes classic pieces from artists such as George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, and Milo Baughman. GalleryQB is poised to become an authoritative showcase for classic modern furniture and cutting-edge artwork.

1995 Anthony Scotto has earned his M.A. in Administration/Supervision/Curriculum Planning.After serving as a classroom teacher for several years, he is now Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the TriDistrict of Atlantic Highlands/Highlands/ Henry Hudson Regional.

2000 Jose L. Lopez, Ph.D. was invited to attend the 4th International Microplasma Workshop at National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. Dr. Lopez was one of only seven American scientists invited from over 250 international participants. He received the following three awards, the most of any workshop participant: Excellence in Education Award, Excellence in Research Award and a Plaque of Appreciation for delivering the Plenary Lecture in Industrial Application of Microplasma, which was entitled “Optimization of Large-Scale Ozone Generators.”

2002 David A. Tango passed the New York and New Jersey bar exams. He currently is working for a law firm in Somerset, NJ, practicing labor law.

1996 Michael B. Pierson was honored for his efforts on behalf of children with autism and related disorders at the sixth annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner by the Simpson Baber Foundation.The event was held at the Chandelier Restaurant.

Joseph B. Aballo was named bowling champion at Elliott’s 33rd annual New Year Singles Classic tournament. Among those he defeated was his best friend, and former Saint Peter’s College teammate, Dan Dunleavy ’03.

Joseph M. Moran was appointed principal of Lincoln Middle School in Dunellen, NJ. Prior to this, he was assistant principal at Parsippany Hills High School.

1999 Ginamarie Mignone was promoted to Vice Principal of the Quitman Street Community School.

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Joy T. Walter received her Ph.D. in biomedical science with a specialization in neuroscience. She attained the degree from the Sue Golding Graduate division of biomedical sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. 2003 – 5th YEAR REUNION May 2 & June 7, 2008

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Jennifer V. Meyerson was named Assistant Soccer Coach at New York University. Meyerson played soccer at Saint Peter’s College while pursuing a dual degree in History and Spanish.

2004 Marianela Martin was recently installed as Principal of Ryerson Elementary School in Wayne, NJ.

2006 Stephen Kuzminski was accepted into the Council on International Education Exchange Teach in China Program.

When it comes to your family, you only want what’s best, including a secure financial future. That’s why there’s Life for Life®, a life insurance program with great rates, lots of choices, and automatic benefit increases. Offered by the Saint Peter’s Alumni Association.

Weddings JoAnne Lacher ’84 was married to Peter Luccarelli on August 8, 2007.The wedding was officiated by Mayor John O’Leary of South Amboy, NJ.

Births Domenico A. Tirado ’93 and Agnes Tirado, daughter – Victoria Dominique,August 25, 2007.Victoria weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and measured 20.5 inches. Nichole M. Cechony ’95 and Stephen Gossen, daughter – Tyler Elizabeth, January 2, 2008. Jan (Pittman) Reimer ’97 and Michael Reimer ’98, daughter – Abigail Faith, October 18, 2007. Justin D. McKeon ’97 and Melissa McKeon, daughter – Casey Shea, July 27, 2007.

Paul A. Laracy ’99 and Margaret Laracy, daughter – Marie Clare,August 27, 2007. Victor C. Picinich ’87 and Mary Villa Picinich, son – Mark Andrew, October 11, 2007. Mark joins his older brothers Matteo (2) and Tomas (7) who, with the family, reside in California. Pauline N. Heaney ’02, ’06 and Thomas J. Heaney ’04, son – Aidan Daniel, December 27, 2006. Stephen Hankins ’03 and Holly (DeFilippo) Hankins ’03, son – Nathan James, September 24, 2007.

Join Us Young Alumni Happy Hour & Reunion For class years 1998 – 2008

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Honoring the Classes of 1998 & 2003

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IN MEMORIAM Saint Peter’s College wishes to extend its prayers and condolences to the families of alumni, members of the College Community and friends who have passed away. Joseph A. Abbott, M.D. ’54 Thomas Adams Gerard J. Anderson ’54 John C. Benson, Ph.D. ’53 George V. Boyle ’50 William J. Cannon ’35 Alfred Caruana, S.J. Thomas J. Connolly, M.D. Benedetta Dardanello Julia DiFeo Sarah Mary DiGioia Vincent Dillard Jerome A. Dolan, M.D. ’44 John Joseph Donnelly ’50 James M. Dunn, CPA ’68 Robert J. English, Esq. ’54 Robert Ernest

Edward J. Fahey ’58 Dr. Kathleen Faughey Kathleen Branagan Feczko ’77 Haydn J. Fleming Ida Fonzo Anthony J. Gaeta ’55 Hon. John A. Garbarino ’39 Richard F. Grady, M.D. ’47 Hon. Bruce J. Graham ’60 James J. Griffin, Sr. ’53 John Herbert Fred Hessinger ’61 Capt. Martin J. Higgins ’39 Frederick K. Kleen, Jr., CPA ’51 Edward S. Kubanik ’73 George M. Lahita Sy Landy

Narcisa P. Lorenzo Henry J. McDermott ’58 Edward McMahon Lydia Miniter Arnold A. Morris ’55 Peter J. Moss ’61 F. Joseph Murray, Ph.D. ’42 Bernard P. Murray '55 George E. Myer ’59 William D. O’Toole ’48 Philip J. Redling ’75 Robert T. Reid ’68 Brian Reilly ’70 Maurice J. Roussell ’61 Sharon Russell John E. Scher ’70 William R. Seeliger, M.D. ’64

Charles R. Sheppard ’61 Ronald I. Smith ’51 Ronald A. Solari ’79 Marjorie M. Sullivan Christopher S. Taylor Leonora L. Thomas ’01 Mary C. Tighe ’94 William C. Troescher ’52 Inez Wilson ’84 Robert Sutter Wolfram, D.D.S. ’38 Kwai “Kaye” Yam Joseph J. Zakrzewski ’57 Edward J. Zdziarski ’66 Norman L. Ziegler, Jr. ’62

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Who Are We? By Carmel Galasso ’79

There are 28,000 living alumni of Saint Peter’s College.Who are we? For a small Jesuit college, it turns out we’re a pretty impressive bunch. Approximately 3,300 of us work as teachers and educators. More than 1,000 are physicians and dentists, 1,150 of us are attorneys and 1,500 are accountants. At least 750 Saint Peter’s College graduates are top corporate executives such as CEOs and CFOs and, over the years, the College has produced 50 judges, including one currently serving on the federal bench and one U.S. Senator. In other words, Saint Peter’s alumni are a diverse and successful group.We span many professions, from legal and political arenas to media, medicine, social services and non-profit organizations. And we’ve grown beyond Hudson County and New Jersey to become an alumni association that now includes men and women hailing from nearly every state in the nation and countries from around the world. As President of the Alumni Association, I’m often asked why so many success stories emerged and continue to emerge from Saint Peter’s College. One obvious reason is leadership — the College offers so many opportunities for growth, challenging students and empowering them to become leaders.We are not afraid to take risks and it’s one of the reasons Saint Peter’s alumni are “each

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“For a small Jesuit College, it turns out we’re a pretty impressive bunch.” successful in their own way,” as Father Loughran liked to say. But it goes deeper than that. Many colleges and universities can claim small classrooms, but what makes Saint Peter’s College so unique is our intimate learning environment or cura personalis, genuine care for the individual person.Whether you were taught by Jesuits or by lay faculty who embrace Jesuit ideals, that sense of genuine care is what guided and molded you. Personal care developed our spiritual, moral and intellectual being, showed us the way to become men and women for others and helped determine our paths in life.

Like many of you, I always felt that Saint Peter’s was like a second family to me.The relationships and connections formed outlasted my four years of college and became lifelong friendships that led me to where I am today.Who I am as a person came from my development at Saint Peter’s College. And though life has taken us in many different directions, the one thing we share is our connection and deep affection for the institution. If you’ve been out of touch with your alma mater, I encourage you to come back.Visit the Web site. Attend a reunion or basketball game. Check out Jersey City and see how Saint Peter’s College has grown, with exciting changes in academic programs and the addition of residential life. As accomplished alumni, we have an important role to play by offering time, talent and treasure to ensure the future success of the College.We are the “secret weapon” that demonstrates that a Saint Peter’s College education does indeed prepare graduates for a lifetime of leading, learning and service.We are the living proof. The President of the Saint Peter’s Alumni Association since 2005, Carmel Galasso is the Director of Housing Services for the United Way of Hudson County. She is also the recipient of the College’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2005.

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