Mount Magazine - Fall 2009 by Mount Saint Charles Academy

News and Information from Mount Saint Charles Academy • Brothers of the Sacred Heart • Fall 2009 • Issue 7

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M O U N T S A I N T C H A R L E S A C A D E M Y • B R OT H E R S O F T H E S A C R E D H E A R T • M O U N T S A I N T C H A R L E S A C A D E M Y • B R OT H E R S O F T H E S A C R E D H E A R T

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Class of 1959 Celebrates 50th Reunion More than thirty members of Mount's class of 1959 gathered for their reunion and for the 2009 MSC commencement.

Celebrating 40 Years of Service to Mount Athletic Director, teacher and coach Richard Lawrence marks four decades of dedication to MSC.

60th Anniversary Jubilarians Honored Seven Brothers of the Sacred Heart celebrate their 60th anniversary at the Provincial House.

MSC Class of 2009 Listing of Graduates and Award Recipients Listing of our recent graduates and the colleges and universities at which they were accepted.

President’s Letter 3 Principal’s Letter 4 Class Notes 8 On the cover: Fireworks light up the sky over Mount Saint Charles Academy during Pops on the Green.

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Photo by Andrew Rowland ’06.

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Celebration! That’s our theme for this issue of Mount magazine. Our cover depicts a oncein-a-lifetime experience we all shared at last year’s Pops Concert. Circumstances created a scheduling problem and the music department opted to perform the Pops only once rather the traditional two concert format. The department’s director, Marc Blanchette ’76, also elected to hold the concert outdoors on the lower field and “Pops on the Green” was born. With time, the event grew beyond our initial expectations and turned into a community-wide festival of food, fun, and music. But it was the culmination of the event that took everyone’s breath away. On a crystal clear beautiful May evening, Mount’s combined bands performed an exquisite rendition of Stars and Stripes Forever, the performance culminating in a glorious explosion of fireworks over the school. The display was visible from throughout the city of Woonsocket and was the talk of the town for weeks following. The cover photo serves as a fitting symbol of our celebration, then and now — the iconic Mount building, the structure of which is instantly recognizable to so many, basking in the glow of fireworks. The photo becomes a visual representation of all that Mount stands for, of all

of which we all are so proud, of all that we celebrate — not the building, but all that happens in the building day in and day out, all that has happened since 1924, and all the good that has come from you, Mount’s graduates, as you “share your gifts and talents with others” and make the world a better place each and every day. This is what we celebrate — you and all that you are and all that you have become — because you are Mount. At the dedication of the school in 1924, Bishop Hickey, the founding Bishop, spoke these words: “Here stands the College of Mount Saint Charles, a magnificent building, a building which, I hope, will last until the end of time, built in the best manner, honestly and according to the best plans for accommodation of students and teachers, a building which will inspire faith, energy, and charity of all people of understanding who work for the common good. This college will be a monument, an everlasting sermon; beyond the horizon of Woonsocket it will be a forceful reminder of God’s truth.” And so, my dear fellow alumni and friends of Mount, that is what we celebrate, for indeed, over the many years, through many changes of time and history and circumstance, Mount has indeed stood strong in its conviction.

The building has endured, but more importantly, Mount’s influence has reached “beyond the horizon of Woonsocket” because of you. For you are the ones who have gone forth to work for the common good and have been in your own lives “a forceful reminder of God’s truth.” Join with us in this year of celebration of our 85th anniversary. Celebrate with us 85 years of “excellence in all things,” 85 years of education in the tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, 85 years of instilling in young men and women a spirituality of the Heart of Christ, a spirituality that inspires mercy, forgiveness, compassion, understanding, patience, and peace in all that we do. Let us celebrate together from near and far — for we are Mount! Excelsior!

Herve Richer ’74 President

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Dear Friends of Mount,

would like to begin by extending my warmest greetings to the alumni of Mount Saint Charles Academy and assure you that my intent is to continue the great tradition of academic excellence in a caring, compassionate and challenging environment. Although I am not an alumnus, I have come to know Mount as a second home, and that is not because I spend so much time here as Principal, but rather because of the great men and women who now occupy and have occupied this building. With your continued support and assistance our students will experience the opportunity to become people of faith who use their talents and intellects to serve others. I will do my very best to live this mission of the school and provide our students with the tools they need to meet their personal goals. Reflecting on the many accomplishments of our alumni gives us great cause to celebrate. During the first week of school I had occasion to visit with an alumnus who I had some years ago as a student. This young man is presently serving the country in our armed forces and is preparing to deploy to Iraq. The boy I knew in class developed a great maturity of life and continues to model the tremendous character I observed in him back in the classroom. He now leads soldiers in his platoon and prepares them for the duties they will face overseas. We have so many great

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men and women who have left us and continue to influence the lives of others, who live the mission of the school and live lives of service. Of course not everyone puts life in harms way as a member of the armed forces, but each of you, in your own special way, models the values we hold dearly. Mount Saint Charles has much to celebrate in the people who have taken the seeds of wisdom and experiences gained from their time with us and have nurtured and cultivated them to bring great hope to the world. Whether serving your families as parents, serving the community as nurses, therapists, doctors and law enforcement officers, or serving young people as educators, counselors or coaches, Mount alumni have the opportunity to bring the Gospel values to all those with whom they have contact. We continue to instill in our young people the importance of service through their religion classes, school wide projects and community outreach programs. All of these initiatives have as their focus the example of Jesus Christ who calls each of us to love one another. In his most recent encyclical, “Caritas in Veritate,” Pope Benedict writes about the importance of loving and serving our neighbor in Truth. He says, “practising charity in truth helps people to understand that adhering to the values of Christianity is not merely useful but essential for building a good society and for true integral human development.”(p. 2) As a

school community we accept that challenge of the Church’s mission and within the Tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart to build up our society and to advance the dignity of the human person. “The more we strive to secure a common good corresponding to the real needs of our neighbours, the more effectively we love them. Every Christian is called to practise this charity, in a manner corresponding to his vocation….”(p. 4) Reading this I was reminded of the many gifts that we have experienced as a community, and also of the great responsibility we have to share those gifts with our world. Our alumni are a treasure not only to our school community but to the greater community. Your example and presence in the workforce allows you the opportunity to bring the message of hope and compassion to those individuals you meet and work with every day. Together we can make our world a better place. Loved be the heart of Jesus.

Edwin Burke Principal

Class of 1959 Celebrates 50th Reunion

Front row l/r: Kenneth Hrossowyc, Brother Philip, Ronald Picard, Robert Hamel, Maurice Dubois, Ronald Jarry. Second row l/r: Bernard Fagnant, Richard Tessier, Ronald L'heureux, Paul Dube, Ray Leclerc, Leo Pontbriand. Third row l/r: Herve Pelland, Adelard Aubin, Paul Marchand, Roland Pepin, Robert Ethier, Julien Ayotte, George Roy. Top row l/r: Thomas Flood, John Mclaughlin, Normand Baglini, Robert Marrah, Marcel Laflamme, Ronald Newland, Guy Boulay, Bertrand Cayer, James Dowling, George Buteau, Charles Leclerc, Matt Lacroix, Paul Turcotte, Donald Bibeault, Robert Belleville, Raymond Burke

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Leading the Way… Mr. Adelard Aubin and Dr. Julien Ayotte lead the members of the Class of 1959 to their seats at the arena for the 2009 Commencement.

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Forty Years of Service: A Labor of Love For forty years, Richard Lawrence has been teaching and coaching generations of students at Mount Saint Charles. In 1969, when Mount was still an all-boy boarding school, Mr. Lawrence joined

the staff to teach English and to coach soccer and basketball. He continued coaching Varsity Boys Soccer from until 1990 and retired at the end of 20 years, having won more games and more league championships than any other soccer coach in the history of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League. From 1974 to 2003, he coached the Varsity Boys Tennis Team, to 318 wins and 85 losses. Since 2001, he has coached the Varsity Girls Tennis Team to 60 consecutive league wins—the 8th longest streak on the national level. During this time, the girl’s tennis team has won 10 Division I State titles and 6

State Championships. As Mount’s Athletic Director for the past 36 years, he is only one of two nationally certified Athletic Directors in RI and was recently honored for thirty-five years

of outstanding service by the National Athletic Administrator’s Association. In 1974, when he first began his tenure as Athletic Director, there were roughly twelve teams at Mount. Today, the program has more than quadrupled in size, with 53 teams and over 70 coaches! The expansion of the school’s new gym, locker rooms, and classrooms and the future plans for additional playing fields, new ice arena and new tennis courts will continue to alleviate the increasing demand for more space to accommodate the growing number of teams. On the personal side, he has coached and played tennis

with all six of his children since they were two years old. Christian ’90 played soccer and tennis for his father and went on to play tennis for four years at Seton Hall University. He and wife Kimberly have two children (Drew-5 and Julia-2) and live in Plympton, MA. Kirsten’92 lives in Oakland, CA and is married to Scott Fawver. She played for her father and went on to play Division II Tennis at Saint Anselm College. Jessica ’95 played Varsity Tennis for four years and also went on to Saint Anselm College and played for four years on the Women’s Team. Jessica lives in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Alexandra ’09 played on three state championship tennis teams at Mount has followed in the footsteps of her older sisters will play tennis at Saint Anselm College. Meryl ’11 is playing #2 singles on the Mount team and has been on the team since her freshman year. And last but not least — Jacob (MSC ’18) likes all sports and plays soccer, basketball, baseball and of course, tennis. His father also coaches him on all of his teams in his home town of Glocester, RI. Incidentally, when Jacob graduates, Mr. Lawrence will have been at Mount Saint Charles Academy for fifty years! Now that will be the end of an era!

Brothers of the Sacred Heart 60th Anniversary Jubilarians Honored

The Brothers of the Sacred Heart’s 60th Anniversary Jubilarians were honored by Brothers, relatives and friends at the Provincial House on September 6th. Pictured renewing their vows are L/R: Brothers

Ronald Dupuis (celebrant), Francis Fontaine, Claude Martin, Charles Leo St. Amand, Clement Pelletier and Benedict Roy. At right, Br. Paul Demers served as homilist for this wonderful occasion.

ROYAL MOUNTIE REUNION This year, Mount Saint Charles Academy is celebrating its 85th Anniversary. A number of events have been planned over the course of the coming year to commemorate this occasion, among which is our Royal Mounties Reunion for members of Mount’s graduating classes from 1925 to 1959. All members of this distinguished group are cordially invited to join us for the reunion of our Royal Mounties here at Mount on Sunday, October 25th.

On that day Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am in Chapel Hall by Fr. Charles Quinn, Chaplain at Mount. Music will be provided by Mr. Greg Cooney and the Mount Choir. After Mass we will host a reception, immediately followed by a turkey dinner. The school will remain open for those who want to tour the facilities after dinner. The cost of the dinner is $20.00 per person. Contact the Alumni Office for a registration form.

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Rene Cote is currently teaching labs in Materials Science & Engineering and Introduction to Engineering Design & Drawing at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Research programs include biomechanical studies in conjunction with University of North Texas Health Science Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery of gliding resistance of finger tendons and new methods for repairing fractured patellae.

1962

Ed Wyspianski has been enjoying retirement in "Paradise" (Cape Coral, Florida) for the past 1-1/2 years. Ed was an architectural drafter before retirement.

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Patrick Labbe, of Summerville SC has been appointed the South Carolina state coordinator for Progressive Democrats of America. Mr. Labbe also serves as the Chairperson for the Dorchester Progressive Democrats and has been involved in political organizing since going door to door for Senator Eugene McCarthy's Presidential Campaign in

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Submit your news email: alumni @ mountsaintcharles.org 1968 at eleven years old. Mr. Labbe stated his goal for South Carolina is to build 10 chapters in the coming months from the midlands to the Pee Dee, from the low country to the Grand Strand and from the Mountains to the Piedmont. Mr. Labbe works as a Hospice Case Manager in Ridgeland.

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Melanie Jolicoeur has been promoted to Associate Director of Marketing at Storey Publishing. Storey specializes in do-it-yourself books, on such topics as gardening, crafts, nature, backyard building, cooking, animals, and home enjoyment. Their offices are located in North Adams, MA.

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Lori McCarthy Wirkus has recently accepted partnership and celebrates the formation of Flynn & Wirkus,

Melissa Mondor O'Neil and husband, Daniel, welcomed their first son, Gavin Daniel, born on May 11th at Women and Infants' hospital in Providence.

WE WANT YOU FOR THE NEW MSC ALUMNI DIRECTORY! We would like to introduce the Mount Saint Charles Academy Alumni Directory project, the most comprehensive directory of Mount alumni ever published. The contents of the directory will be divided into four sections: Biographical, Geographical, Class Roster, and most importantly the Introductory Section showcasing our school’s history and events. All efforts are being made to contact Mount alumni via phone, email, and mail to obtain and verify biographical information.

P.C.; a law firm that specializes in Railroad Representation. Lori joined the firm in 2001. She lives in Franklin, MA, with her husband, Eric, and their two children, Madigan, 4, and Michael, 20 months.

Mount has contracted with Alumni Research, Inc. to collect and compile the information into a hardbound, library quality volume and an online community. This directory is being made available to Mount alumni only, is a limited edition press run and offered one time only. Alumni Research, Inc. will soon be contacting those who have provided current telephone numbers and addresses to verify biographical information. Please help your alma mater to keep in touch with you.

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John Fraley was married to Melissa Daria Carubia on May 30, 2009 at the Liberty Hotel in Boston, MA. Among the members of the wedding party was his brother and co-best man, Benjamin Fraley '02. Christopher Renaud recently graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and was commissioned a Captain in the US Army's Medical Corp. He just began his internship at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. Friends can email Chris at: crenaud@mail.une.edu

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Ben Fraley has earned a Masters of Music Degree in Percussion Performance from the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) at the University of Cincinnati. He will continue at CCM where he has been accepted to the Artist Diploma Program.

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Ryan Bilodeau recently graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a dual degree in philosophy and political science and has been accepted into the Diocese of Providence's Our Lady of Providence Seminary.

1968 Charlie Mandeville and daughter Jessica, a student at the Fr. Holland Catholic School in Pascoag, are pictured with her school project about Mount hockey. Charlie is now working on a complete history of Mount hockey and is interested in any articles or scrapbooks (especially the years from the 20’s to the 60’s) or memorabilia that former players might have. He can usually be found in the Alumni Office at least one morning a week. Incidentally … after the hockey project, he’ll be working on a history of baseball. 8

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2009 MSC Alumni Band Concert

YES!! It is that time again. Christmas Concert 2009 will once again feature the Mount Alumni Band. Every four years since 1981, we have had an Alumni Band for our Christmas concert. This will be the eighth time we assemble this great (and not so great) group of musicians. We started by adding a few alumni to the senior band and now we have a separate band for the alumni. In 2001 and 2005 we had just over a 100 member alumni band. We would like representatives from all classes. Our old-timer award went to drummer Lee Gallagher ’33. The 1960’s were well represented by people such as James Mullin ‘61, George Lessard ’62, Al Violette ’64, and Mike Neville ’66. The 1970’s include: Henry Morel ‘70, Phil Desrosiers ‘71, Paul Lessard ‘74, Marcia Degrange Pelletier ’75, Eric Hamel ‘78 and Dave Ward

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‘79. The 1980’s include Ann Beth Carey ’82, Nathaniel Hefferman ’82, Mike Carey ’85, Chris Mosca ’87, Christine Eldridge ’87, Edgar Lecuyer ’88, Chris Dumas ’89 Kim Roberge Dumas ’89 and Chris Johnson ‘89. The 1990’s and 2000’s are obviously very well represented. Now all we need is you!!! On Saturday evening December 19 we will hold a short rehearsal followed by a reception with plenty of time to socialize. The concert will take place on Sunday afternoon December 20 at 2:00 PM. An informational letter will be sent in early October. Contact all your friends and talk it up on FACEBOOK. Let’s have a 120 piece band representing as many classes as possible!!! For more information contact Marc Blanchette ‘76 at 401-769-0310 x 112.

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Class of 2009

Charlotte Akhtari Peter Alger David Anderson, Jr. Amanda Ashley Morgan Banner Katie Barnhart Bethany Barone Kyle Beauchamp Julia Becker Nicholas Belanger Matthew Benoit Joseph Bijesse Andrew Bissonnette Timothy Blair, Jr. Russell Blais Stephanie Blanchette Jared Bomba Ashley Bomm Jenna Bouffard Nicholas Bowen Marley Boyle Eric Breault Emma Burns Laura Calcagni Sean Calnan Natasha Carvalho Robert Cascio Corinne Catalano Domenique Ciavattone Shayna Cogswell David Coletta Patrick Cooney Sean Cornell Nicole Corriveault Lauren Cote Kevin Cournoyer Douglas Courtot LorriAnne Croteau Ian Crowley Allison Davis Peter DeAngelo Mark DellaPosta Megan Demianiuk Jeffrey Deslandes Michelle DeSousa Brandon Desrochers Kelly Dickinson Allegra DiMeo Evan Diohep Hailey DiSpirito Kristie Dorfman Katherine Doyle Matthew Drolet Devan Dumas Andrea Dunn Chelsea Dwyer Schuyler English Jenna Ethier Brianna Faraone Amanda Fontaine Liana Fontaine Eliza Foresti Emily Foster Buteau Francois Emily Frazzette Jeffrey Gardella Lindsay Gaulin John Gibbons IV Angelica Gigliello William Gottlieb Michael Green Emily Groth Nathan Guevremont Danielle Guilmette Kaeli Havunen Vaughn Hayward Daniel Hazard Katherine Heffernan Caroline Henderson Rose Hendricks Arielle Hollander Amy Horan

James Huling Owen Jacobs Andrew Jessey Ryan Keenan Brendan Kennedy Kristina Klara Caitlin Kline David Knight Patrick LaBreche John Lace Marissa Lacombe Matthew Lagarto James Langlais Amandarose Larivee Alexandra Lawrence Zachary Leduc Lauren Leger Matthew Levasseur Ryan Levesque David Lizotte Jr Christina Lockerby Gabrielle Lopez Alyssa Marciniak Allison Marn Derek Maron Jeffrey Marques Kimberly Martin Melissa Martin Ryan Masi Lauren Massemini Callie-Marie Mathews Colleen McDonald Alyssa Medeiros Matthew Mourey Miranda Mowbray Eric Mozynski Brandon Mulvey Anthony Mussulli, IV Nicholas Novak Patrick O'Brien Joshua Pangborn Ryan Pangborn Thomas Paolino Rachel Paquin Jeffrey Pelletier Kevin Peloquin Daniel Pelzman David Percy Samuel Pericolo Todd Pfizenmaier Jessica Pham Dustin Picard Kenneth Pickart Mariah Piedmonte Rebecca Piette Hannah Pingeton Evan Platek Amy Plouff Sarah Poirier Rachel Prewitt Meredith Pump Colby Rabideau Thomas Reilly Lori Roberts Brandon Robichaud Grant Rocco Jeffrey Rollo Benjamin Rouleau Jillian Rousseau Nicholas Russell Patrick Ryan Jason San Antonio Nicholas Santangelo Maressa Schneck Asia Seibert Courtney Shea Molly Silven Alexis Sohinki Jennifer Solomon Katherine Solomon Lauren Suffoletto Kenneth Tessitore Genevieve Thomas Audrey Thompson

Gary Thurber Bryana Tirrell Chelsey Trainor Natalie Verardo Alannah Wagstaff Kristen Ward Paul Zeller

Colleges and Universities Albright College American Musical & Dramatics Academy Arizona State University Art Institute of Boston Assumption College Auburn University at Montgomery Bay Path College Becker College Bentley University Berklee College of Music Boston Architectural College Boston College Boston University Bridgewater State College Brown University Bryant University Bucknell University Butler University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Champlain College Clark University Clarkson University Clemson University Cleveland Institute of Art Colby-Sawyer College College of the Holy Cross College of the Ozarks Colorado State University Columbia College Community College of Rhode Island Connecticut College Cornell University Daniel Webster College Dean College Dickinson College Drew University Drexel University Duke University Duquesne University East Stroudsburg University Eckerd College Elmira College Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emerson College Emmanuel College Endicott College Fairfield University Fitchburg State College Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University Fordham University Franklin Pierce College George Washington University Georgetown University Goucher College High Point University Hobart & William Smith College

Hofstra University Husson University Indiana University Iona College Ithaca College James Madison University Johnson & Wales University Keene State College Lafayette College Lake Forest College LaSalle University Lasell College Lehigh University LeMoyne College Lincoln Technical Institute Long Island University Loyola College of Maryland Loyola University of Chicago Lynn University Magdalen College Maine Maritime Academy Manhattanville College Marist College Marquette University Massachusetts College of Art & Design Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Massachusetts Maritime Academy Merrimack College Millbrook School Mount Holyoke College New England Institute of Technology New Hampshire Institute of Art New York University Nichols College Northeastern University Norwich University Pace University Palm Beach Atlantic University Pennsylvania State University Providence College Purdue University Quinnipiac University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island College Ringling College of Art & Design Rivier College Roanoke College Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Sacred Heart University Salve Regina University San Diego State University Santa Clara University Savannah College of Art & Design School of Visual Arts Seton Hall University Sienna College Simmons College Skidmore College Southern Connecticut State University Springfield College St. Anselm College St. Bonaventure University St. John's University St. Joseph's University (PA) St. Louis University

St. Michael's College State University of New York - Env. Sci/For State University of New York at Stonybrook Stevens Institute of Technology Stonehill College Suffolk University Syracuse University Temple University Texas Christian University The American University The Catholic University of America The Citadel The College of the Holy Cross Trinity College Tufts University United States Coast Guard Academy United States Merchant Marine Academy United States Naval Academy University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa University of Connecticut University of Dayton University of Hartford University of Maine University of Maryland University of Massachusetts at Amherst University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth University of Massachusetts at Lowell University of Miami University of New England University of New Hampshire University of New Haven University of New Mexico University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Scranton University of Tampa University of the Sciences University of Toronto University of Vermont University of West Virginia Ursinus College Utica College Valparaiso University Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Military Institute Wagner College Wake Forest University Washington College Wellesley College Wentworth Institute of Technology West Virginia University Western New England College Westfield State College Wheaton College Wingate University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester State College

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TOP DEPARTMENT AWARD WINNERS

Front Row L/R: Hailey DiSpirito, Emily Foster, Allison Marn, Emily Frazzette, Gabrielle Lopez, and Daniel Pelzman Top Row L/R: Kristina Klara, Rose Hendricks, Kevin Peloquin, Nathan Guevremont, Christina Lockerby and Nicholas Russell

Br. Robert Croteau, Provincial, Excelsior Award winner Emily Foster and Gold Diploma recipient, Mr. John McLaughlin '59, who's family sponsor the award

Carolyn, Daniel '09, Steven '11, and Jon Pelzman are pictured after the Class of 2009 Liturgy

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National Merit Scholarship Program These juniors of Mount have met the requirements to enter the 2010 National Merit Scholarship program. They scored in the top 5% of the nation on the October PSATs.

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR Ms. Susan Tessier, Director of Guidance, was named “Guidance Counselor of the Year” by the Rhode Island Association of Admission Officers for her work with students as well as providing assessments of students to the colleges throughout the admissions process.

Front L/R: Caitlin Coen of Manville; Alexandria Gregory of N. Smithfield; Zoe Downes of Smithfield; Grace Keating of Cumberland Back Row L/R: Matthew Santos of Cumberland; Robert Yates of Sutton, MA; Steven Cortesa of Uxbridge, MA

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MOUNT APPAREL Proclaim your Mount Pride in style and comfort. Wearing clothing available for sale are John Guevremont ’76, Ethan Guevremont ’15, Jonathan Blanchette ’15 and Marc Blanchette ’76. A complete listing of merchandise is available in the Office of Institutional Advancement. Contact Glenda Luzzi at: 401-769-0310 x 176 or at: Luzzig @ mountsaintcharles.org

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CLASS OFFICERS 2010

Secretary, George Hanna of Lincoln; President, Grace Keating of Cumberland; Vice President, Cathryn Puccetti of North Smithfield; Treasurer, Matt Cogdill of Northbridge, MA.

2011

Treasurer, Meagan Murphy of North Smithfield; Secretary, Christopher Astephen of Mendon, MA; President, Michael Corriveau of Bellingham, MA; Vice President, Steven Pelzman of Smithfield

2012

Ferrari Physics Day The Student Government at Mount St. Charles Academy have been observing Teacher Appreciation Week with a series of activities. One of the days was proclaimed "Ferrari Physics Day" honoring Kathy Ferrari, who has taught physics for the past 28 years at the school. In June she retired from teaching, but plans to continue her involvement at the academy by working with the Science Fair Program. Kathy and her husband Larry make their home in Woonsocket.

Kathy Ferrari with Student Government representatives Kevin Peloquin and Amanda Fontaine

Art Teacher Wins Award Paula Hogue, Chairperson of the Art Department at Mount St. Charles Academy, has been named a Silver Star winner in the Inspired Visual Learning Contest. The award was given for creatively using visual learning in the classroom using Inspiration, a visual learning software tool. Hogue received an Intel-powered convertible classmate PC, valued at $1,000 for professional development and/or classroom technology, and a five pack volume license for an Inspiration Software product with supporting lesson plan books.

Vice President, Gian DiCostanzo of Lincoln; President, Connor McCarty of North Smithfield; Tresurer, Dylan Schaffer of Cumberland; Secretary, Julia DoCurral of Milfrod, MA President, Nicole 2013 Remy of Bellingham; Vice President, Krystin Tavares of Cumberland; Secretary, Elyse Sparks of Woonsocket.

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President, Cameron Connaughton of Cumberland; Vice President, Marissa Lahousse of Woonsocket; Treasurer, Caitlin Barnabe of Cumberland; Secretary, Sarah Kennedy of Franklin, MA

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SAC OFFICERS These students have been elected officers of SAC (Student Administrative Council) at Mount St. Charles Academy for the 2009--2010 school year. Secretary, Erica Fletcher of Milford, MA; Vice President, Michael Kondik of Milford, MA.; Treasurer, Hannah Gardella of Milford, MA; President, Kevin Carriere of North Smithfield

Major Awards These students received special awards at a recent awards night for freshmen and sophomores at Mount St. Charles Academy. Lauren Clem of Woonsocket, the Hugh O'Brien Leadership Award, The Young American Leaders Award, and the J. Wendell Phillips '43 Scholarship; Melanie Davis of Cumberland, the William Larkin Memorial Scholarship; Mary Grande of Johnston, the Young American Leaders Award; Kristen Dellaposta of Greenville, The Young American Leaders Award; Zachary Samborsky of North Smithfield, The Brother Robert Croteau Legacy Award; Garrett Hayward, of Glendale, The Brother Louis Laperle Chemistry Award; Michael Magerman of Franklin, The Young American Leaders Award; Alexandra Fontaine, of Harrisville, The Young American Leaders Award.

CHALLENGE CUP WINNER Mount Saint Charles is the small school winner of the first Challenge Cup sponsored by the RIIL and Cox Communications. This award, presented at the Providence Performing Arts Center in June, is given to a school which demonstrates outstanding success on the athletic field -- and does it with a consistent demonstration of good sportsmanship. At that same award ceremony, seven of our outstanding scholar athletes - Alexandra Lawrence, Brittany Dickie, Eliza Foresti, Molly Silven, Kyle Beauchamp, Owen Jacobs and Colin Russell; Coach Bill Belisle; and members of the five state championship teams - girls' tennis, boys hockey, competition cheerleading, boys' volleyball and baseball were also honored at the annual Cox Sports Awards Night. Last year our Varsity teams won a total of eight division titles and four state championships along with sportsmanship awards given to the Boys Soccer team, the Girls Softball Team and Girls Tennis. At a recent awards ceremony at Mount St. Charles Academy, these students were chosen as Most Valuable Players for their respective sports:

Spring Sports MVP Awards

Front Row L/R: Girls' Outdoor Track, Alison Marn of North Smithfield; Boys' Lacrosse, Mark DellaPosta of Greenville; Girls' Lacrosse, Caitlin Bray of Lincoln; Softball, Eliza Foresti of Greenville Back Row L/R: Boys' Tennis, Brett Armstrong of Manville; Boys' Volleyball, Owen Jacobs of Hopkinton, MA; Baseball, Josh Pangborn of Johnston; Boys' Outdoor Track, Nick Belanger of Johnston; Golf, Tom Pericolo of Wrentham, MA.

Outstanding Atheletes of the Year

These students received special awards at a recent awards night for junior high students at Mount. Anthony Pasquarelli of Pawtucket, The James Jordan Memorial Geography Award; Matthew Medeiros of Cumberland, The Janet Goodison Memorial Math Award; Caitlyn Thibeault of Woonsocket, The Jacqueline Gaudet Memorial Music Award; Kelsey Gainor of Cumberland, The Great Eight Award; Alexandra Cesare of Lincoln, The George E. Tessier Memorial Scholarship; Jack Ricci of Wrentham, MA, The Great Eight Award; Cameron Connaughton of Cumberland, The Chris Heroux Memorial Scholarship; Sarah Kennedy of Franklin, MA, TheTracey Ducharme Memorial Scholarship

Eliza Foresti (on the far left) and Jason San Antonio (on the far right) were named the 2009 Outstanding Athletes of the 2008-2009 year. This award is given to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding ability in at least two sports, has shown fine sportsmanship, has been judged to possess superlative leadership qualities, and has remained coachable and committed to the team concept. The Sportsmanship Award is awarded to a senior who has participated in at lease one school sponsored varsity sport and who has demonstrated integrity, poise, self-confidence and leadership. Alexandra Lawrence and Kevin Peloquin were given this award. Both awards are selected by a majority vote of the entire coaching staff. 15

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2008-2009 MSC Championships FALL DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Girls Varsity Soccer Division 2 North Girls JV Soccer Division 2 North Girls Middle School Soccer Northern Division Girls JV Tennis Division 1 North Girls Middle School Tennis Catholic Athletic League Girls JV Volleyball Division 2 North

Girls Varsity Indoor Track & Field Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Division 1 Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Division 1 Girls Varsity Basketball Division 2 Competitive Cheerleading Small School

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Girls Varsity Tennis Division 1 Girls JV Tennis Division 1 Girls JV Soccer Division 2 Girls Middle School Soccer

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Competitive Cheerleading Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Division 1

Girls Varsity Softball Division 1 Boys Varsity Baseball Division 2 North

State Champions Boys Varsity Volleyball

Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Division 2 North Boys Varsity Volleyball Division 2 North Boys Junior Varsity Volleyball Division 2 North Varsity Golf Northern Division STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Boys Varsity Volleyball Division 2 Middle School Volleyball Boys Varsity Baseball Division 2 OTHER NOTABLE TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS

Boys Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity Tennis Girls Varsity Softball

MSC Baseball Champions The Mount Varsity Baseball Team won their last eighteen games in a row to win the Rhode Island Division II baseball title for 2009. The team swept Prout High School in two straight games at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket on June 11th and 12th. The state title was the first won by a MSC baseball team since 1935 – seventy-four years ago!

MSC 85th Anniversary Hall of Fame We are now accepting nominations for the 85th Anniversary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and dinner which will be held in April, 2010. Do not assume that your candidate has already been nominated! METHOD OF SELECTION NOMINATION CRITERIA* 1. Service to Mount Saint Charles Academy: given to a person with a long and outstanding record of service and loyalty to the Academy. 2. Personal Achievement: given to a person who has, through his/her accomplishments, brought honor upon the name of Mount Saint Charles Academy, and has lived a life in accordance with the teachings and charism of the Academy. 3. Outstanding Service to the Catholic Church: given to an alumnus/ae for outstanding contribution to the mission of the Church. 4. Citizenship/Community Service: given to an alumus/ae for unique social service.

All who have a candidate in mind should submit this nomination form by December 31, 2009 to the Hall of Fame Nomination Committee, c/o Mount Saint Charles Academy. From the list of suggested names, the Nominating Committee will present a list of nominees to the Selection Committee. The Selection Committee will meet in January of 2010 to elect the inductees into the Mount Saint Charles Academy Hall of Fame. Nominees not selected may be re-nominated for the 90th Anniversary Induction in 2015. Those nominated for previous inductions may be re-nominated at this time. A brief summary of the candidate’s qualifications is required. Supporting material may be requested. The Academy reserves the right to make an independent inquiry.

NOMINATION FORM

* Current employees of Mount Saint Charles are not eligible. Posthumous nominations are accepted.

Name of Nominee______________________________________________________________________ YOG__________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________________________________________ Summary of candidate’s qualifications*_______________________________________________________________________ Nominated by________________________________________________________________________ YOG____________ Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail ______________________________________________________ Tel_____________________________________ *Please attach supporting information.

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Planned Giving Strategies

enefactors can realize significant tax efficiencies while simultaneously supporting Mount Saint Charles Academy. Knowing how to give efficiently and with the greatest benefit for both the donor and Mount is key to devising any planned giving strategy. Successful giving, especially in the case of wealthy donors and their often complex assets, means matching the right charitable vehicle with an appropriately valued asset, whether it’s appreciated stock, cash, real estate or elite collections of art, automobiles or other property. With a strategy that fits your individual situation, the assets you donate will not become subject to wealthdepleting tax penalties. Who gives?

The vast majority of American households give to charities and philanthropic causes each year. And each year, Americans typically donate more than the year before. Giving USA estimates that total contributions from individuals and corporations topped $300 billion in 2007, the first time that mark was surpassed.1 Overall, roughly the same percentages of wealthy, middle class and poor give to charity, and each group contributes a similar amount of household income: 1.5% to 2.5%. However,

wealthy donors differ in how they give, because they simply have different types of wealth to offer that work well with different kinds of philanthropic vehicles.2 1 http://www.givingusa. org/press_releases/releases/20080622.html 2 http://www.generousgiving.org/page. asp?sec=4&page=161#307 Strategies for Giving

Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs), charitable lead trusts (CLTs), and charitable gift annuities (CGAs) are just some of the strategic options open to wealthy and affluent donors. Matching the right vehicle to a donor’s wealth is the key to successful giving and sound personal wealth management. CRTs are irrevocable trusts that generate a payment stream to the donor and give the assets (e.g., financial assets,) to a charity or charities once the non-charitable interest ceases. For example, a donor may stipulate that he or she receive 6% a year from the trust as long as he or she lives, and the same for his or her spouse, after which time the remaining assets are transferred to Mount. CLTs enable donors to plan for the transfer of assets as well as support Mount. They are especially useful when

The 21st annual Alumni Golf Tournament was held at Country View Golf Club in August of this year. Pictured are the volunteers and the first place team from Boch Toyota, who also sponsored the Hole-in-One Car, the beverage cart and one of the holes.

funded with assets the donor anticipates will grow over time—either because of the assets’ potential or a current value that may be considered depreciated. You can name Mount as one of the charities as income beneficiaries of your irrevocable CLT, and the trust then makes payments to the school over a predetermined period of time. Depending on the type of CLT you create, when the trust terminates your heirs may receive the trust assets at their thenmarket value without further transfer tax liabilities.

Left to right: Mike Cournoyer ’68, Keith Ducharme ’94, Amar Kapadia ’94, Gerry Piette ’76, Steve Egan ’94, Marc Morelle ’68, Sarah Bryson ’93, Ron Trottier ’68, Rebecca Piette ’09, Paul Gagnon ’68, Gail Bryson, Dick Landry ’68, Tom McComb ’83 (Boch ), Rick LaBreche ’85, Mike Clemmy (Boch), Dan Groslin (Boch) and Chris Simmons(Boch).

Class Reunions Class of 1979

CGAs are contractual ar-

rangements between a donor and Mount. The donor agrees to transfer assets (cash, stocks or other assets accepted by the charity) to Mount in exchange for a guaranteed lifetime income, typically for the donor or for the donor and spouse. As in the other techniques, the transfer of appreciated assets will not result in capital gains recognition for the donor at the time of sale.

Class of 1994

An effective charitable giving program can provide not only a high level of personal satisfaction, but also some significant financial gains for the donor and his or her family.

Christopher J. Bouley ‘82 christopher.j.bouley@smithbarney.com

1980’s Multi-Class Reunion — Join Us!

Pictured are members fo the Class of 1979 who attended their reunion at RIVER FALLS in Woonsocket on August 8th.

Saturday, October 17 at 6:00 pm in the MSC Gym Design: Matt Castigliego

by Chris Bouley

Alumni Golf Volunteers and Winners

For more information contact the Alumni Office at alumni@mountsaintcharles.org Pictured are members of the Class of 1994 who attended their reunion at the HI HAT Restaurant in Providence on August 8th.

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UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER 17 Bringing Back the 80’s — Multi-Year Reunion MSC Gym OCTOBER 25 Royal Mountie Reunion MSC Chapel Hall NOVEMBER 11 & 12 Fiddler on the Roof Stadium Theatre NOVEMBER 1 MSC Open House NOVEMBER 25 Class of 2009 Yearbook Party MSC Chapel Hall NOVEMBER 28 Class of 1999 Reunion State Lounge, Providence DECEMBER 5 & 12 MSC Entrance Exam DECEMBER 19 Alumni Band Rehearsal & Reception DECEMBER 20 Christmas Band Concert Alumni Performance DECEMBER 28, 29, 30 Holiday Face-Off MSC Arena

President Mr. Herve E. Richer ‘74 Principal Mr. Edwin Burke Board of Trustees Br. Robert R. Croteau SC, Chair Br. Mark E. Hilton SC Br. Raymond A. Hetu SC Br. Clifford A. King SC Br. Daniel St. Jacques SC School Board Mr. Mark Andreozzi ‘90 Mr. Stephen Adamo ‘82 Mr. Theodore Audet ‘75, Vice Chair Mr. Richard Cedor ‘82 Mr. Wayne Cottle Br. Robert Gagne SC Mrs. Donna Gamache Griffiths ‘90 Mr. John D. Hoyceanyls Br. Louis J. Laperle SC Ms. Kathleen McGuire Br. Roland Ouellette SC Mrs. Martha J. Roberts ’76, Chair Mr. William Smith Mr. Alan Tenreiro ‘92 Mr. Al Valliere ‘65 Admissions Mr Joseph O’Neill, Director 401-769-0310 x137 admissions@mountsaintcharles.org Advancement Mr. Donald M. Demers, CFRE, Director 401-769-0310 x111 demersd@mountsaintcharles.org Alumni Mrs. Gail Bryson, Director 401-769-0310 x115 alumni@mountsaintcharles.org We hope you enjoyed this issue of Mount. If you, or someone you know, would like to receive Mount please contact Gail Bryson in the Alumni Office at 401-769-0310 x115