MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Hoban Family, It is a great and humbling honor to formally address the Hoban community for the first time. I am sure you can understand the surreal feeling that comes with returning to your alma mater in a much different time and space than when you left. I have been overwhelmed by the many well wishes and kind words of encouragement as I begin the transition as Hoban’s 12th president. As a proud Hoban graduate, I feel a tremendous sense of responsibility and excitement as I envision the future of our beloved school. My promise to you is that Hoban will always make decisions that reflect the best interests of the students and families we serve, and we will consistently model the Holy Cross values in our actions and words. It was during my Hoban experience that my love for education was ignited. Hoban teachers, coaches, advisers and staff members showed such care for my development, not just academically, but holistically. They demanded my best and taught me that the pursuit of excellence isn’t a “sometimes” occurrence, but an all-of-the-time habit. As I visit with our Holy Cross educators, it is evident that they are providing the same level of care and commitment to our current Knights. I will work tirelessly alongside them to advance the Hoban culture that is so imperative to our identity and our future success. Together, we will create an environment that is inclusive, fun, high-energy and filled with high expectations. In a world of problem identifiers, we will remain steadfast problem solvers. We will honor Hoban’s incredible traditions while continuing to develop its standing as a leader in 21st century education. One of the main goals of my entry and transition plan is to meet with our students, educators, families and alumni to solicit their input on a number of important topics. Our stakeholders are a vital component to proactively plan for the future – I hope you will consider participating when the opportunity is formally presented. Despite the challenges of the pandemic and its lingering effect on the world of education, Hoban remains strong. In the spirit of the Holy Cross tradition, our staff will focus their efforts on the Holy Cross core value of zeal. At its heart, zeal is an insatiable desire for continuous improvement. Improvement not for ego’s sake, but for the collective’s ability to be great for one another. I am excited by the possibilities the future holds for Hoban, our students and our community, and I invite you to become involved in our efforts in any way that you can. Hoban's strength has always been and will always be the people who selflessly give of their time, talent and treasure. True to You, Chris DiMauro ’99 President 2 \
SPRING-SUMMER 2021
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WE WILL HONOR HOBAN'S INCREDIBLE TRADITIONS WHILE CONTINUING TO DEVELOP ITS STANDING AS A LEADER IN 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION.
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