Catherine Russell shares that “My father, Samuel G. Russell, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. after a three year battle with esophageal cancer. He was 69 years old, just two months shy of his 70th birthday.”
hope to make it home for a visit at Christmas time. Hope everyone is doing well. Miss my LOTAs!” Victoria Smoter completed her Bachelor of Arts degree on May 20, 2012, graduating cum laude with department honors and becoming a member of the Order of Omega, the national Greek leadership honor society at Washington College in Chestertown, MD. Earning her degree in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Psychology, Vikki’s research has been published and she recently presented her findings at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Pittsburg, PA. During her time at Washington College, Vikki was coxswain of the varsity women’s rowing team, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, and worked three years for the Washington Fund. Vikki continued the spirit of service she embraced at AHC, participating in numerous service functions and giving generously to the Kent County community and Washington College.
Kiera Duggan Boylan married her college sweetheart, Nathan Boylan, on July 9, 2011 at St. John Neumann’s Catholic Church in Gaithersburg, MD. They currently reside outside Corning, NY.
Brittany Rose graduated from Winthrop University with a degree in Dance Education and also earned her teaching certificate. She now owns and runs three of her own studios: The Olney Studio of Dance, The Mount Airy Studio of Dance, and The Damascus School of Dance.
Virginia Long was accepted to graduate school at Loyola University Chicago to study Immunology and Infectious Disease.
Catherine Russell ’04 with her father Samuel in June 2007, at her college graduation in Santa Barbara, CA.
Cori Sabate currently lives in Katterbach, Germany, where she is stationed as a Flight Medic with the United States Army. Cori writes, “I am working on getting my paramedic license while also taking only college courses through UMUC-Europe. I
We make every effort to verify names, dates and the accuracy of the information in the Class Notes. We thank all our alumnae for keeping in touch with the school by sending in their news every year, and we greatly appreciate the efforts of our Tartan Ambassadors, whose diligent work is integral to the quality and ongoing success of the notes in the Alumnae Magazine.
Attend an Alumnae Board meeting, come to Reunion in the fall, connect with classmates as an official Tartan Ambassador, volunteer for alumnae phonathons, attend the Benefit Auction, and join us for alumnae gatherings on campus throughout the year. Kiera Duggan Boylan ’05 celebrates with AHC friends on her wedding day. L-R: Mary Duggan ’07, Tricia Guarin ’06, Kiera, Lauren Guarin ’05, Jillian Irvine ’05, Vina Nguyen ’05, Sharon Hayden ’06.
Join us on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/AHCAlumnae, watch for our alumnae e-newsletter and visit www.ahctartans.org for campus news. Please keep us updated! Send in your Class Notes, stay connected and let us know if you have moved or changed your email address. THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS Summer 2012
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