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Connections Holy Cross College Alumni & Friends

Connections, Holy Cross College’s official magazine, is published twice a year.

Letter from the President This issue of Connections represents values that are integral to Holy Cross College—the importance of relationship, community, and yes, connection to each other. When we stopped publication of the magazine several years ago, that decision was hard to make, but it was essential given the transition that Holy Cross was going through at the time.

Now we have successfully emerged from that period and the College has expanded with our second highest enrollment.

Physical changes are also happening on campus, as we build a new residential facility, reconfigure our campus to create a quadrangle in the center of campus, and remove the parking lot.

Most importantly, we heard from you, our alumni, friends and parents. You told us that although you feel connected—through campus events, letters, student videos, and online media—you have missed the Connections magazine. The magazine is back; we hope you enjoy its return and will let us know how we are doing.

In this issue we highlight the Global Experience, one of the Four Pillar Experiences at Holy Cross College. Please take time to read about the transformational impact the global community has had on our students, staff, and faculty, in the classroom, on the athletic field, and abroad. On June 25, the College will host its first gala, Through the Eyes of Faith, which will support global immersion trips for our students and the Center for Global Perspectives. I look forward to seeing many of you at the gala.

Now that we have reinstated Connections, I am committed to continuing this tradition.

Thank you for being a part of the Holy Cross community and may God bless you.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to College Relations, Holy Cross College, 54515 SR 933 N., Notre Dame, IN 46556 Copyright 2015 Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without written permission. The opinions expressed are those of the authors or their subjects and are not necessarily shared by the College.

ALUMNI ANNOUNCEMENTS Send your updates to: Office of College Relations Holy Cross College 54515 SR 933 N. Notre Dame, IN 46556 Email: collegerelations@hcc-nd.edu Web form: https://collegerelations.hcc-nd.edu/ class-notes ALUMNI ADVISORY COUNCIL Timothy DeGeeter ’89, President Jared Sawyer ’08, Vice President Corey Edmonds ’12, Secretary Matthew Florian ’11, Council Member Sarah Fugarino ’11, Council Member EDITOR Charmaine Torma ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR Ramona M. Payne

Sincerely,

Br. John R. Paige, C.S.C., PhD

Connections Cover “My trip to Ghana was my first one out of the U.S. and even though I traveled over an ocean and thousands of miles, I felt like I was still in my home with the family that I love.”

– Mike Tarala ’15, Cape Coast, Ghana.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dianne Barlas Molly Gettinger ‘13 Jordan Oyer GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kristina R. Craig, Kreative Koncepts PHOTOGRAPHERS/PHOTO COURTESIES Dia Blake ’13 Maureen McDonald ’15 Br. Nich Perez, C.S.C. Dr. Doris Van Auken Cover photo: Br. Nich Perez, C.S.C.

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4 Crossing Borders, Building Relationships Holy Cross students gain a more global perspective by immersing themselves into new cultures and experiences.

6 Saints Soccer: A Global Team

8 Holy Cross College Inaugural Gala

10 From Indiana to Peru

A multicultural community translates to success in the classroom and on the soccer field.

Our first gala, “Through the Eyes of Faith,” will celebrate community leaders and support the Global Perspectives Program.

A providential meeting in the airport leads to a new life for Br. John Tryon, C.S.C.

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14 Recognizing Past Global Immersion Travelers Agartala, Northeastern India, December 2014 – Dr. Dianne Barlas, Bridget McCullough ’14, Shamel Seabrook ’15, Isamar Sorcia ’15, Anna Lee Hedderman ’15, Jenna Turner ’14, and Karlee Dillon ’15

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Alumni Announcements 13 Births | Marriages | Alumni Updates Alumni Awards

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Crossing Borders, Building Relationships

by Dianne Barlas, DMin, Director for Center for Global Perspectives

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ach time I meet a group of Holy Cross College students who are preparing to travel with the Center for Global Perspectives, I have a keen sense of the significance of the work that lies ahead. Amid the mixture of anxiety and excitement is an emerging spirit of adventure—a palpable readiness to be changed by the approaching experience. Recognizing and talking about the transformation that occurs when we travel to the developing world is challenging. Upon our return it is difficult to find the right words to describe how the people we met and the stories we heard have impacted us. We can agree that we now see the world differently. More importantly, we see ourselves as part of something larger, and a new perspective begins to deepen our identity as global citizens. This is the Holy Cross Experience—sending our students across borders of all kinds where they gain the competence to see and the courage to act.

The Global Encounter experience, once called “Through the Eyes of Faith,” began in 2000 as a campus ministry trip. The original intent was to enter into the simple rhythm of the Holy Cross Brothers’ community life, to witness their faithful response to God’s call and

to see the universality of the Catholic Church in action.

When the College moved forward with the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree, the global experience became a core requirement; later the Center for Global Perspectives was established and an academic focus emerged. In the past 15 years, the college’s mission to form global citizens has found its home among the people of Ghana, Brazil, India, Peru, and Uganda.

Three hundred and eighty-seven Holy Cross students have taken a leap of faith, packed their bags, and found themselves in the villages and neighborhoods of the emerging world.

Global solidarity, the complexity and challenges of a global economy, education, equality, and environmental concerns were added to studying the Church’s evangelization efforts in Africa, Asia, Central and South America. Knowing someone’s name, sharing their table, and gathering together in prayer removes the boundaries and makes the borders that separate us less of a hurdle to overcome and more of a place where compassion and healing build relationships. Whenever our hearts are changed, it is a sacred moment; wherever that happens, it is holy ground.

“Our first task in approaching another people, another culture, another religion, is to take off our shoes—for the place we are approaching is holy.”

– Max Warren

Facing page, top left, Victoria Anania ’14, Nicaragua 2014; Top Right, Ghana 2013; Bottom photos: India 2012.

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Saints Soccer: A Global Team

by Jordan Oyer, Sports Information Director, Holy Cross College

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he Holy Cross College men’s soccer team has set the bar high for Saints athletics, winning on the field and blending student-athletes from many different cultures. The current roster is made up of players from 10 different countries spanning five continents. From Ecuador to South Korea, the men’s soccer team fosters an environment of cultural acceptance and appreciation in the locker room.

The Saints have translated this multicultural approach to success with three consecutive winning seasons and three straight trips to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament. Head Coach Omar Gallo has developed the Saints into a team with a winning reputation. “Different cultures have different styles of play, and we encourage our guys to embrace the different styles of fellow teammates,” says Coach Gallo. “The multicultural backgrounds also allow individuals from around the world to build unique friendships and find what they have in common. These friendships go well beyond the soccer field, but are clearly seen on the pitch during games.

You play harder when you are playing for a friend.”

The players gravitate to the Holy Cross program because of the diversity on the roster. Sophomore Anesu Tabengwa came to Holy Cross College from St. Andrews, Scotland, on the advice of a former international Saints player, Alex Clarke. “I was put in contact with my former (club team) captain and

now good friend Alex, who helped me see the vision behind the men’s soccer program. He sold me on his incredible experience at Holy Cross College and described it as a place where you will meet people from across the globe, enjoy playing your sport, and find your true calling in life, all at the same time.”

In some cases players come from countries where English is not their first language, but the Holy Cross staff and faculty have become exceptional at helping students adapt. “At first it was a little hard to adjust because I had to learn the language better,” says junior forward Alfredo Molestina of Guayaquil, Ecuador.

“But the people here were very helpful. Now I know I am getting a really good education and the campus community has been great.”

Jonghyun Son from South Korea wants young people from his country to consider Holy Cross. “If they come here to get their higher education, they will be able to pursue being professional soccer players and use their knowledge from Holy Cross College for their life.”

Coach Gallo believes the size of the school and the welcoming Holy Cross community makes the difference. “As a Canadian international, I can relate quite easily to our international players. The transition seems to be much easier as these kids aren’t just another number at this school, but given personalized attention to succeed.”

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“The multicultural backgrounds also allow individuals from around the world to build unique friendships and find what they have in common ... you play harder when you are playing for a friend.” –Coach Gallo

Facing page, top center photo, Ryong-Myeong Cho ’15. Facing page, bottom row of photographs left to right, Ryong-Myeong Cho, Anesu Tabengwa ’17, Alexander Clarke ’14, and Lukman Ahmed-Shaibu ’16. This page, above, men’s soccer team, fall 2014 .

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ark your calendar for June 25! Holy Cross College is pleased to host its first gala, Through the Eyes of Faith. This event will support Holy Cross students participating in the Global Perspectives Program. With your support, we can ensure that our students will have the funds to travel internationally on a global immersion experience.

Each year Holy Cross College sends about 24 students abroad to communities in Brazil, Ghana, India, Peru, and Uganda.

At Holy Cross, education is a holistic experience, and we seek to engage the mind, body, and spirit.

Students are part of a close-knit community and collaborate in programs designed to enhance their competence to see and courage to act. The short-term global immersion trips are hosted by the Congregation of Holy Cross communities of priests, brothers, and sisters, and provide students with the opportunity to experience what they have studied in the classroom by participating in the culture. By the time they return

to campus, our students are able to evaluate how other cultures perceive them, and they gain a new appreciation for their own opportunities.

In this inaugural year of what will be a biennial event, Holy Cross College will present Daniel B. Fitzpatrick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quality Dining, Inc., with the 2015 Fidelis Award.

This award is given to an individual who exemplifies a “life lived in faith.” We will also present The Center for Hospice Care with the 2015 Service Organization Award. Both of our honorees have made significant contributions to the greater Michiana community and deserve this recognition. The gala will be held at the Gillespie Center at the Hilton Garden Inn. We hope alumni and friends will join us for this special evening. For more information on the gala and to purchase tickets, please call the College Relations office at (574) 239-8368 or register at http://collegerelations.hcc-nd.edu/gala.

Following the completion of my junior year at Holy Cross College, I had the opportunity to travel abroad to Uganda, Africa. Being a Holy Cross student allows you opportunities that no other institution can provide. Deciding to take my global perspective trip to Uganda was one of the most profound experiences of my life. Immersing myself into a different culture gave me the opportunity to develop relationships with, and a better understanding of, individuals in a thirdworld African country.

This experience enabled me to come back to the United States and be thankful for the blessings I have in my life. Thus, I am appreciative to Holy Cross College for providing me the opportunity to grow as a leader academically and spiritually through this global perspective trip.

— Robert Lulgjuraj ’15, SGA President

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“My students always rose to the challenge.”

– Br. John Tryon, C.S.C. Pictured below from Peru 2012 trip: Top, left to right, Jack Horn ’13, Michael Werner ’12, Robert Werner ’12, Ben Bournay ’14, Melissa Som ’12, Brittany Bulatovich ‘14, Jackson Hallahan ’14, and Hadiyyah Blake ’13. Bottom, St. Edwards University students pose with Holy Cross College students.

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From Indiana to Peru

by Molly Gettinger ‘13

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r. John Tryon, C.S.C., began teaching at Holy Cross College in 1999, but a providential encounter and his openness to the divine providence of God changed his path. In December 2014, Br. John moved from Holy Cross College in Indiana to a Holy Cross community with the novice community members in Peru.

Br. John was at the South Bend airport to meet a C.S.C. brother when someone Peru 2012 trip. Fro nt row left to right yelled, “John Tryon!” He turned around, : Professor Lori Cra Jack Horn ’13, Melis wford-Dixon, Br. Jo sa Som ’12, Michae hn Tryon, Brittany l Werner ’12, and Ha Ben Bourney ’14 an and there stood Fr. John Phelan, a C.S.C. Bulatovich ’14, diyyah Blake ’13. To d Robert Werner ’12 p row, left to right . , priest he had not seen in years. Fr. Phelan had recently been appointed novice master for South of Br. John’s classes can tell you that they were not American and Mexican brothers, and he shared the easy; students were required to read at least 60-100 news about his placement with Br. John. pages of reading daily and pass detailed quizzes about In August 2014, Br. John was preparing his syllabi the text. He is known for challenging students and for the fall semester when Fr. Phelan invited Br. John encouraging academic excellence. “They will rise to to join him as assistant novice master in Peru. “You your expectations,” Br. John says of his students. “My know, if Fr. Phelan’s plane had never been late, we students always rose to the challenge.” never would have talked about Peru, and my name Shortly after arriving in Peru, Br. John learned would not have come to mind.” Br. John prayed about that rather than remaining at the novitiate, he would the invitation, talked to his provincial, and spoke with temporarily move to teach English at a high school and College president, Br. John Paige, who gave him his tutor deacons and aspirants of the congregation. blessing.

Br. John will return to the novitiate in January 2016, When I spoke with Br. John Tryon, some of his when a new group of novices arrives. Holy Cross fondest memories were of the Holy Cross College College will always have a profound place in his heart, students. Br. John’s courses were always popular, and if his service to the College is any indication, he will perhaps because his final exams included a homemade become an involved member of his new community. meal and book discussion, often hosted at Br. John’s residence. Any student who was blessed to learn in one

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Through Our Online Directory The Holy Cross College community extends past the campus boundaries. We have alumni, parents, and friends all over the world. In the past, keeping in touch with the Holy Cross family was difficult, but with the launch of the College’s Alumni Directory, individuals can connect virtually.

The new online community allows us to connect with alumni based on geography, major, and profession. It brings together all that we love about Holy Cross, wherever we are. In order for our online community to be strong and vibrant, it is necessary for individuals to create a profile.

When you visit the site at https://collegerelations.hcc-nd.edu/profile, you will also have the opportunity to get involved with various College activities by registering for events and for signing up for various volunteer activities. We are always looking for dedicated alumni who want to assist us in: • Recruiting students • Establishing regional alumni clubs • Planning reunions • Collecting alumni updates • Writing for the College Magazine So even though you are no longer on campus, now you can stay connected with Holy Cross! Don’t miss out on friendships, networking, and even engaging discussions. Many alumni have already signed up, but if you haven’t, use the QR code to set up your profile.

We hope you will join us online!

If you have questions or issues in establishing your profile, please contact the College Relations Office at

574-239-8344 or

email development@hcc-nd.edu

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Alumni Announcements BIRTHS, BAPTISMS, AND ADOPTIONS Ben Bournay ’14 and his wife, Ashley, welcomed their son, Jack William, on March 20, 2015 Whitney Witkowski Baughman ’09 and her husband, Josh, welcomed their son Marcus on August 6, 2014.

MARRIAGES Brandon Loulan ’10 married Megan Olms ’11 on November 22, 2014.

Amanda Cup ’12 and Ryan Ayala ’11 married on May 24, 2014.

Marie Louise Resweber ’12 married Steve Bridgeman ’13 on June 28, 2014.

Joe Gettinger ’13 and Molly Flanigan ’14 married on February 22, 2014.

CLASS UPDATES 2006 Chris Nichol has recently accepted the position of Academic Advisor at Boise State University Athletic Department.

2009 In January, Whitney Witkowski Baughman completed her BA in English Literature and Language at National University.

2013 Audrey Lee is a part-time music teacher/choir director at her elementary school and teach grades kindergarten through fourth.

2014 Nicholas Fruin is working part-time at Purohit Navigation, a healthcare brand solutions company in downtown Chicago.

Vincent Lynch accepted a position in Washington, D.C., as a scheduler and legislative assistant for Congressman Mike Rogers of the Alabama-03.

Terry Phillip Riggs is in Terre Haute, Ind., where he is the Assistant Director of Senior Programs at Western Indiana Community Action Agency, as well as an Assistant Football Coach at West Vigo High School.

He is also the co-founder/Scouting Analyst at Smith Scouting Company.

Tell us what’s new.

Have you started a new job? Recently married? Earned a promotion? Had a bouncing new baby? Received special recognition? If so, we want to know about it! No amount of news is too small.

Submit your announcements by mailing them in, sending an email or completing the online form, and your information will be published in the next Connections. For marriages, please include the full name of the bride and groom, date of wedding, and current city/state of residence. For births, please include the name, sex, and date of birth of the baby or babies.

Share your news today!

Office of College Relations Holy Cross College 54515 SR 933 N. Notre Dame, IN 46556 Email: collegerelations@hcc-nd.edu Web form: https://collegerelations.hcc-nd.edu/class-notes

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Thank You Ghana 2000 Patrick Cavolo Amy Leetz Aimee Martin Dave Meuleman Erin Becker Heather Norris Francesca Milles-Dave Sarah Lett Rebecca Marie Reilly Greg Giefer Francis Paul Quinn Michael Prosser Ghana 2001 David Cardimen Dan Coriden Frank Diorio Thomas Hirschauer Gillian Hurley Robyn Kozak Kristen Kurek Karen Matta Nora McDonnell Kat O’Keefe Michelle Phelan Thomas Schibi Monica Schoenfield Ghana 2002 Patrick Lindenmeyer Rebecca Roman Ashlynne Harris Stephanie Walsh Michael Kennedy Ghana 2003 William Blair Charmane Cane Megan Craney Fr. Mark Ghyselink Thomas Hogan Patrick Lindenmeyer Jennifer Nelson Monica Schoenfield Ghana 2004 Amy DeCloedt Michelle Grasso Mike Flaherty Joe Lafferty Joe Yahnian Jon Maki Matthew Wingard Kimberly Green Phil Gerchman Chad Sears Christopher Nichol Peru 2005 Elizabeth Vollers Sheila Twomey Katy Beach Victor Riley Jeff Clarkson Ghana 2005 Amy DeCloedt

Kimberly Green David Gryp Blanchelle Guzman Daniel Nussbaum Kate Proos Courtney Crowley Jared Wright Peru 2006 Jonathon Carrillo Luis (Marc) Ortiz Steve Baumgartner Greg Meola Roger Hershberger Isaac Ruiz Jennifer Dunlap Nga Le Anh Le Kamella Harjung Ghana 2006 Katelyn Palmer Jay Dunne Deirdre O’Toole Ellen Ludwig Claire Humphrey Mary Miller Elizabeth Peterson Elitia Shadinger Erin Ray John Hunter Tyler Martin Neil Foldenaer Dave Bendel Adam Hill Tom Policinski Pablo Sweeney Jared Sawyer Steven Henderson Ghana Winter Trip 2006 (led by Dr. Mangan) Jay Dunne Tara Morin Josephine O’Hagan Matthew Ciula Brooke Szumial Boris Demianczuk Peru 2007 Michael Hodge Steven Fournier, Devon Davis Christopher Rightmire Christopher Castagnetti Micaela Cochran Christopher May Christopher Marten Abigail Stopczynski Ghana 2007 Chantel Albert Steven Bentkowski Andy Buehl Tim Holewczynski Neumann Jones Kyle Kincaid Samantha Larson

Lance Lovejoy Brenda McDonald Nicole Molnar C.J. Nachtegall Kirsten Redfield Kristine Reichardt Angela Riccioni Jill Savoia Krystal Sherman Wes Solmos Ted Theisen Amara Zielinski Mexico 2007 Nicole Marnocha Courtney Meyers Alexandria Hurley Adam Dick James Strong David Flores Shannon Tschirhart Maggie O’Neil Paul Ahern India 2007 Brandon Beck Elliott Magers Kyle Murphy John Mark Curtis Peru 2008 Daniel Mauck Nic Kovatch Dietra Pickens Michael Latina Peter (Charlie) Castiglia Patricia Krizman Ghana 2008 John Brodbeck Katie Fetters Diego Rivas Brian Dries Olivia Villarreal Candice Leonard Mexico 2008 Michael Evans John Kelly Catherine Rueth Mila Mesaros James M. Ross Christina Sorensen Nathanial Ring Thomas Raymer India 2008 Daniel Adamo Andrew Benson Geoffrey Davidson Patrick Kohn Mathew Qualey Daniel Perales Brian Riesterer Anthony Suh

... to all of our Global Immersion Travelers!

Ghana 2009 Emily Ford Olivia LaFortune Nyasha Medley Desiree Back Jennifer Wiegant Grace Sturdt Dana Qualizza Sarah Buckley Tyler Desits Patrick MacCaighan Joseph Flynn Sean Dillon Ramsey Travis William Mitchell Ty Robbins DJ Albert Eddie Pruzinski Brian Burt Arnold Miguda Peru 2009 Sarah Fugarino Megan Ohms Samantha Augustowski Aditi Giannone Monica Zehr Steven Jaffe Joseph Garvey Levi Burkins Brian Loulan Vincent Volpe Mexico 2009 Andrew Phillips Greg Wright Scott Winenger Daniel Hatfield Richie Campos Sharon Kailyn Gray India 2009 Diane Querciagrossa Abigail Vanek Elizabeth Gores John Mohnke James Patrick Murphy Shane Bowser Matthew Humm Benjamin Ulm Ghana 2010 Andrew Weiss Colleen Derksen Katelyn Crane Alexandria Feldt Ashley Wormal Jeffrey Byers Preston Battles Brendan McAleer Sara Proctor Kaitlyn Gallaway Ryan Brennan Brian Matthews Joseph Caban Gulliver Rojas

Peru 2010 Elizabeth Bolitho Jesus Botello Alejandro Botelle Maria Soto Brian Crain Mark Wilkins Matthew Florian Kathleen Kneeland Mark Curtis India 2010 Savannah Alvarez Charles Evan Ammeson David Bodien Samantha Brouseau Joseph Esch Andrew Reamer Jose Rios Catherine Sullivan David Sullivan Karl Stuebe Nicaragua 2011 Brian Carver Alexandria Gamble Jordan Kline Lauren Patterson Alexis Valdez Peru 2011 Mark Thomas Bryne John Patrick Cleveland John Paul Kent Tiana RaShae Magee Daniel Patrick Martin Katherine Joy McClure Blake James Sharp Kelly Erin Wade William Ryan Wilkinson Adam Michael Onderdonk Valerie La Salle Patout Ghana 2011 Matthew John Adler Tyler J Alge Ryan Jared Ayala Tori Lynn Creswell Zachary A Cook Amanda Lynn Cup Adam Michael Dobrzykowski Catherine Farrell Bradley Joseph Gendel Tyler Jacob Kanczuzewski Amanda Kupfer Miller Katelyn Marie Pelton Alexandria Gabriel Rios Andrew Clark Tullis Kathleen Rose Wantuch Danielle Renae Wood Rebecca Sue Wynen France 2011 Ben McDonald Regina Slonkosky Marie-Louise Resweber

Kaleigh McNish Mark Travis

Elizabeth Rosas Kayla Vanlue

India 2011 Melissa Bromley Timothy Fitzpatrick Jessica Heston Patrick Huyge Michael Karason Trace Myers Ryan Odynski Joseph Quercisgrossa Theodore Roelofs

Ghana 2013 Tyler Berg Claire Doriot Brendon Gendel Heather Hawk Erin Hederman Esther Hostetler Charity Messimer Teresa Querciagrossa Elliot Rectenwal Clarice Shear Austin Szafranski Michael Tarala Molly White

Ghana 2012 Jaime Genis Emily Harris Devin Johndrow Anthony Kepley Shay Kleinpeter Lieren Lorenc Damian Marciniak Margaret McCormick Corrine Middleton Ethan Tanis Peru 2012 Hadiyyah Blake Benjamin Bournay Brittany Bulatovich Jackson Hallahan Jack Horn Michael Novitzki Melissa Som Michael Werner Robert Werner Brazil 2012 Mary Fitzgerald Emily Kovach Brandon Stoll NaShawn Brown India 2012 Faythe Aiken Dan Callan Molly Flanagan Joe Gettinger Shane Leo Kristin Moore Matt Slomski Amber Weaver Matt Wheeler Brazil 2013 Megan Eve Maureen McDonald Kelly Murphy Dane Okuda Jacob Wood Amanda Taveira Peru 2013 Shane Carnahan Patrick Derksen Abrianna Hartman-Rios Allen Jozwiak Francesca McCarthy

India 2013 Andrew Aldrich Jacob Badger Ally Clendineng Nicholas Fruin Nicole Roger Hannah Sweet Uganda 2014 Robert Lulgjuraj Terron Phillips Michelle Roy Rachel Staley Peru 2014 Nora Dixon Henry Deery-Schmitt Fredrick Fritzche Madeline Gondeck Celia Hernandez Thomas McCartney Alec Rodriguez George Stanko Patrick Sweeney India 2014 (NE Province) Karlee Dillon Anna Lee Hedderman Bridget McCullough Shamel Seabrook Isamar Sorcia Jenna Turner Peru 2015 Ryan Aranowski Miguel RobledoGutierrez Madelyn Martinec Joelle Poettgen Megan Santos Uganda 2015 Christina Blank Erin Crane Max Linnville Shelby Nelson Richard Solomon James Walters

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Driscoll Society

We know that our Saints of the last decade are finishing advanced degrees, launching careers, and starting families. We also know that our alumni are proud of their Holy Cross experience and are looking for ways to express their pride and gratitude. In honor of our 10-year anniversary of the College’s first BA commencement, the College is launching an exclusive giving society for young alumni, the Young Alumni of the Driscoll Society. Alumni who support the Annual Fund with a $100 gift for each year after their commencement will become a Driscoll Society member.

By your 10-year reunion, you will be a full member of the Driscoll Society with your first gift of $1,000 to the Annual Fund.

Become a Driscoll Society member today! www.hcc-nd.edu/young-alumni-of-the-driscoll-society/

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Alumni Awards 2016 Do you know a Holy Cross alumna or alumnus who is a rising star, a business sensation, a distinguished academician, or has dedicated themselves to service?

NOMINATE SOMEONE

TODAY!

During Reunion 2016, the Alumni Association will be honoring deserving alumni who have made significant contributions to the College or in his or her field. Please take a few minutes to nominate a deserving alum from these categories.

Distinguished

Alumni Award

Br. Chris Dreyer

Outstanding Service Award

Young Alumni Award

Visit our website to nominate alumni for these prestigious awards. Descriptions and criteria for each award are available at

www.hcc-nd.edu/alumni-awards/ or use this QR code to nominate alumni from your smart phone.