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Around Campus Homecoming and Hall of Fame 2017 The Andy Mona '82 Student Center, The Garden Project and Bio-Retention Pond E. Matthew Goyette Endowed Chair Recipients: Where Have They Been? Mustang Moments Academic Excellence Passion for Truth: Students in Journalism STEM Initiatives at Bishop McNamara Faith & Service Universality of Faith: Patrick Agustin '04 The Anchor Project at BMHS Athletic Pride The Track to Success: Taylor Grimes '18 The Doctor is In: Dr. Jessica Nash 1,000 Points and Counting: Aliyah Matharu '19 and Jakia Brown-Turner '19 Talent in the Arts Stations of the Cross BMHS Sankofa Company
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The Mustang Messenger is published two times a year by Bishop McNamara High School's Office of Communications. We sincerely apologize in advance for any errors or omissions contained herein. Notices of misinformation or error may be sent to the Advancement Office at advancement@bmhs.org. Unless otherwise noted, photos are either taken by families, staff or courtesy of LifeTouch, Inc. Available online: www.bmhs.org/publications. ADVANCEMENT OFFICE Sandy Mammano Director of Development
Melissa Antonio Huar LR '91 Director of Events and Programs
Roderick Chapman '87 Assistant to Advancement and Athletics Dionna Gunter Database Manager/Gifts Processor Jasmine Johnson '10 Graphic Designer
Clare McGrath Merkle LR '74 Director of Foundation, Corporate and Government Relations Robert Nolte Alumni Association Liason
The Faith. Family. Future! Capital Campaign The La Reine Science and Innovation Center Classrooms of the Future
Santana Questa Communications Specialist
Alumni News Upcoming Events/Reunion Information The Vision of Potential & Prime: Craig Glover Hines '09
Publication Corrections: Annual Report 2016-2017
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Why I Give: Jasey Briley '77
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Ullysses Tucker Annual Fund Manager
• Faith. Family. Future! Campaign Giving: Herman Gloster '96 • In Loving Memory Giving: Mr. Robert D. and Mrs. Anita Jackson in honor of Kathy Link. Robin and Eugene O'Neil in honor of Mr. Kevin O'Neil '03. • Donor Societies: Moreau Society ($10,000+): The Sharper Cut, Inc. – Bill Banford '97 and Justin Banford '01 Notre Dame Society ($1,000+): Thennie Freeman • Workplace Giving: Thomas Hicks '74 • Project PRIDE Scholarships: John Gossart Scholarship
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