Connections Fall 07

Holy Cross College — Alumni and Friends Magazine

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2007-2008 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman: Jerry Love ‘72 Vice Chairman: Richard Rice President: Br. Richard Gilman, C.S.C., Ph.D.

On the Cover: Cheerleader: Amara Zielinksi Hockey Player: Casey St. Aubin Women’s Soccer: Olivia LaFortune Men’s Basketball: John Mark Curtis Women’s Cross Country: Meaghan Heatherman Cover Photo by: Matt Cashore

David Bender, Jr. John Berges John Carnesale Br. James Everett, CSC Br. Robert Fillmore, CSC Daniel Fitzpatrick Deborah Foley-White ‘75 William Giles Luanne Hallett John Hardesty Dr. Gregory Hoffman, MD Michael Kiley Christine Klauer Paul Laughlin Lucille McKenna Mark McNamee ‘80 Dr. Michael Method, MD

Terry O'Reilly Mark Pulte ‘83 Brian Regan John Rosenthal Rev. Kevin Russeau, CSC, ‘94 Tim Shelby ‘93 Hastings Siegfried Thomas Sopko Br. Donald Stabrowski, CSC Mark Tabit Anthony Uebelhor ‘81 Gary Vanderbeek ‘73 Robert Wade Paula Waters Emeritus Arthur Decio Jerry Hammes Elizabeth Barkyoumb Louis Carnesale Robert Corrao Bazil O'Hagan William Shannon John Wilson

letter from the president

Fall 2007 Connections This fall I was privileged to attend the beatification rites for our founder, Basil Moreau in Le Mans, France… a joyous celebration of his life, his heritage and the internationality of our Congregation with representatives from every continent.

It was at the opening celebration at the village church of Laigne en Belin, Moreau’s birthplace, that I realized that great works can have simple beginnings and that becoming a saint begins with simple steps, straightforward at first, then branching out and growing even before solid roots have been set.

We certainly had a simple beginning here at Holy Cross, but as we have grown into a fully programmed baccalaureate institution, we have insisted that our graduates gain the experience of Holy Cross internationality and what it means to be part of a global community.

Moreau’s fledgling group of brothers and priests started in rural France but in a few short years were on the continents of Asia, Africa and North America.

At Holy Cross College, even as we seek to gain strength and depth here in Indiana, sinking our roots into its sandy loam, we require our students to cross borders and gain the experience of other cultures and faiths. I think Basil Moreau would approve of our branching out even as we struggle to set our roots. It is in our very best traditions.

Our first NAIA athletic teams which took the varsity fields this fall are called “The Saints.” How appropriate that our first year as varsity Saints

corresponds to the year that Moreau joins the varsity list of Christians — the Blessed!

And I’m sure in our Holy Cross College community there are real saints in the process of growing in faith and holiness, but it is too soon to celebrate and recognize them. Too much growing yet to be accomplished!

Instead, we rejoice in the honor bestowed on our founder, focus on his legacy and the educational traditions he has left us. We try to learn from his example and glean from his life and writings those things which we can apply to our own life and work.

Throughout this year we utilize many opportunities to incorporate Moreau’s values into the life of our college. We learn our lessons from him — that we must always show zeal for this work called Holy Cross College. That we must never be discouraged because our faith tells us Providence will make up for the gaps in our efforts.

And while we celebrate our teams being Holy Cross College Saints, we look forward to the day when we will claim along with Basil Moreau, the title of Saint forever. That end is in its simple beginnings among us now.

Sincerely,

Br. Richard Gilman, C.S.C., Ph.D., President

from the editor As the new editor of Connections, I would like to thank all the alumni, students, faculty and staff at Holy Cross College for being so friendly, welcoming and patient with me as I learn the ropes.

As the 50-year-old “freshman” in the administration, I am working hard to understand the traditions, the goals and the personality of this place so that I’ll be taken seriously by the “upperclassmen”(some of whom have been here more than 30 years).

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A Catholic/Holy Cross Hero

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Business Ethics

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There’s No Place Like Home

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What it Means to be a Saint

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Class Notes

Connections is published twice a year by Holy Cross College. Its purpose is to enhance the educational mission of the College and encourage support by offering information on educational trends and informing alumni and friends of current activities at Holy Cross College.

Editor: Michael Davids, Director of Communications, Marketing & Public Relations Assistant Editor: KP Palmer, Community Relations Specialist

My position as Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Communications is like being both the head cheerleader and the editor of the student newspaper rolled into one — lofty responsibilities not normally assigned to a freshman.

However, rather than being hazed, as one might expect, I have been encouraged, guided and given the independence to make my own decisions (and mistakes).

From what I have learned by talking to the students, that’s how all the freshmen are treated here at Holy Cross College.

Recently, as I was explaining the plan for a new marketing campaign to our board of Trustees, one of the “Seniors,” Dr. Tina Holland, Senior Vice President, gave me a pat on the back afterward and said, “You nailed it!”

I know I haven’t nailed anything yet.

We will have to wait and see what kind of response we get from the public and specifically high school students who are currently in a decision mode.

However, the kind and well-meaning encouragement Dr. Holland offered is what all freshmen need to gain the courage to take their next steps.

Acknowledgements: Connections Editorial Board Hank Borne, Ph.D., professor of sociology Pat Falvey, Vice president for Advancement John Raymer, Ph.D., professor of English Parents, please note: If your son or daughter is no longer at this address, please send updated contact information to the address below.

Address all correspondence and changes of address to: Holy Cross College, Advancement Office, P.O. Box 308, Notre Dame, IN 46556-0308 574.239.8400 FAX 574.239.8323

As for Connections, my goal is to increase both readership and reader involvement.

I invite alumni, students, faculty, parents and friends to submit letters, articles, short stories or essays. I would love for this magazine to truly help build connections among all our far flung Holy Cross family members by helping to give them more than the news around campus, but a voice with which to share their ideas and experiences.

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Holy Cross College Mourns the Passing Of Beloved Friend Robert Pfeil, HCC Trustee, Benefactor and Honorary First Varsity Letterman

We regret to inform friends and alumni of the passing of Robert Pfeil, 83, on September 22, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Robert Pfeil has been a close friend of the College since the very beginning. In fact, he represented the lead electrical contractor, Koontz-Wagner, during the construction of the campus’ St. Joseph Chapel. Later, when his son Michael attended Holy Cross, he became active in Parent’s Council and on the Board.

“Bob was always a great resource for me, especially in matters related to construction or the physical plant,” says Brother Richard Gilman CSC, Holy Cross College President. “He had a quiet way of explaining things that belied his extraordinary engineering knowledge.”

“His considerable generosity in donating the outdoor basketball courts and for providing the largest single donation the College has ever received for the new recreation center, led to our decision to name it The Pfeil Recreation Center after Robert and his late wife, Dorothy,” Brother Richard recalls.

“No one has been more instrumental in supporting the development of Holy Cross College athletics programs than Robert Pfeil.

Although students may not know his name today, he will soon be the most famous “Saint” of them all when the new Pfeil Recreation Center opens next fall,” says Patricia Falvey, vice president for advancement.

“A few days before Bob died, we presented him with a varsity jacket.

Although he was already very ill at the time, his face lit up with joy when we made the presentation,” Mrs. Falvey remembers.

“At the request of Bob’s family, we will be placing the jacket in a plexiglass container to be displayed near the school’s new trophy case in the Pfeil Recreation Center so that all future students and student athletes will remember the individual who made it possible,” she continues.

Robert Pfeil was granted the Cross of Hope Award by the Brothers of Holy Cross and the College in 2003. The College is asking all students, faculty, staff, friends and alumni to remember Mr. Pfeil and his family in their prayers.

“Thanks for being our Saint, Bob!”

community life Air Force Major Gen. Michael A. Collings — the leader of the Office of Military Cooperation (OMC) in Egypt — Speaks on Campus It isn’t often that college students get to meet a two-star general in person and ask him about his insights into the current situation in the Middle East. Maj. Gen. Michael A. Collings, Chief, Office of Military Cooperation, Egypt, gave Holy Cross students this rare opportunity on a warm day in late September.

Unfortunately, the evening lecture that had been planned for Driscoll Auditorium had to be rescheduled to an early afternoon lecture the next day because the General’s flight was delayed.

What had been expected to be a large crowd turned into an intimate affair because of conflicts with student classes. However, those who took advantage of the seminar were left inspired and informed by the General’s stories about life in the Middle East, negotiating with Arab leaders and his experiences as a fighter pilot.

As the Senior United States Defense Representative to Egypt, General Collings leads one of the largest Security Assistance Offices in the world and manages an annual budget of $1.3 billion. The Office of Military Cooperation (OMC), Egypt, comprises six divisions responsible for all aspects of the security assistance mission in Egypt. In addition to providing advice and assistance to the Government of Egypt on a wide range of military procurement and training issues, OMC serves as a liaison between the Egyptian Ministry of Defense and U.S. Central Command, coordinating the planning of joint military exercises throughout the region. The OMC provides administrative and logistical support to more than 400 military and civilian personnel and their families stationed in Egypt.

Although General Collings is not involved in the mission in Iraq, his son, also a fighter pilot, has seen duty there.

The General’s unique position as both a military leader and a concerned parent added an emotional context to his thoughts that moved listeners and helped put a human face on the complexities our country is currently facing.

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new faculty & staff members Michelle Bakerson Education Instructor BS, Ferris State University MA, Western Michigan Univ.

PhD (Candidate), Western Michigan University

Christopher Beiting, Ph.D. Acting Dean of Students; Professor of History BA, Kalamazoo College MA, Western Michigan Univ.

PhD, Exeter College, Oxford University

Roberto Casarez Information Systems Instructor BA, University of Notre Dame MS, Texas A&M International University

David Barstis Head Coach, Cross Country

Katelyn Palmer

Adam DeBeck

Community Relations Specialist BA, Holy Cross College

Admissions Counselor BA, Saint Joseph‘s College

Anselma Dolcich-Ashley

Cody Risedorph

Religion Instructor BS, Georgetown University MS, Georgetown University MDiv, Weston Jesuit School of Theology PhD, (Candidate), University of Notre Dame

Head Coach, Golf

Casey Stt. Aubin Director of Student Activities AA, Holy Cross College BA, Illinois State University

Ryan Gowen Head Coach, Golf

Craig Horvath Associate Director of Development AA, Holy Cross College BA, Univeristy of Notre Dame

Carla Siler

Sarah Kolda

Jonah Smith

Associate Director of Library Services BA, University of Maryland MA, University of Michigan

Science Instructor BS, Taylor University MS, PhD, (Candidate) Rutgers Univ.

Education Instructor AA, Indiana University MEd, Indiana Univeristy

Christina Tembo Jim Letherman Steve Baumgartner Head Coach, Men’s Basketball & Admissions Counselor BA, Holy Cross College

Latin Instructor Liturgical Choir Director BA, John Carroll University

Michelle Love Angel Cortes History Instructor BA, Biola University MA, University of Denver MA, University of Colorado PhD (Candidate), University of Notre Dame

Lori Crawford-Dixon Foreign Language Instructor BA, Wheaton College MA, Pennsylvania State Univ.

MPA, Pennsylvania State Univ.

MEd, University of Notre Dame

Development Office Manager

Associate Director of Admissions BA, Johnson & Wales University

Hugh VanAuken, PhD Professor of Psychology BA, University of Notre Dame MS, Mississippi State University PhD, Saint Louis University

Reverend Robert Moss, C.S.C. Religion, Theology Instructor BA, Aquinas College MA, University of Notre Dame MTh, University of Notre Dame

Michael Davids Associate Director of Communications, Marketing, PR BA, University of Iowa MALS, Wesleyan University

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One Miracle Away…

Our Holy Cross Hero

By K.P. Palmer

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ather Basil Moreau was born in 1799, a time in which it was dangerous to be Catholic. The storming of the Bastille occurred a mere ten years earlier and there was still much turmoil and disorder in the country. Leaders of “the Reign of Terror” were interested in overthrowing the two most prominent

institutions of French culture and government: the monarchy and the Church. Many priests and bishops were killed or exiled, and those who were not were forced to give up their allegiance to Rome and swear loyalty to the state. Those who refused went into hiding in the countryside, doing their best to continue spreading the Word of the Lord. During this time, they were assisted by brave Catholics who put their lives at risk.

Workmen prepare for the beatification ceremony

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Fr. Moreau’s parents were two such Catholics. They made sure that all fourteen of their children had a thorough understanding and love of Catholicism. By the time he was old enough for school, the education system in France was in shambles. Most of the schools before the revolution were Catholic and shut down. The new government provided no schools at all, creating an entire generation of illiterate, uneducated children in France.

However, Moreau, a very bright child, was noticed by a local priest who took it upon himself to find the means to educate the young Basil.

Though his education was often interrupted, Moreau was an eager student. It has been said that he was a natural leader in and out of the classroom. After he was ordained, he was sent to graduate school and just two years later became a seminary professor and remained one for thirteen years, teaching his students with great energy and zeal. It was during this time that Moreau became close friends with another priest, Father Jacque Dujarie.

Father Dujarie had started to organize a society of brothers and sisters to open schools.

However, by the time his organization started to flourish, Father Dujarie was fifty-three years old and dying. Knowing he needed a young, strong and extremely intelligent priest to help him and eventually take over, he found these qualities in Father Moreau.

From early on in his career, Moreau had wanted to start a society of priests for missionary work. He wanted a group of priests, brothers and laymen to open schools for boys and girls all across France, Europe and across the ocean. When asked to replace Father Dujarie as the superior of the Brothers of St. Joseph, Moreau eagerly accepted. He then added priests to the society and renamed it the Congregation of Holy Cross.

He moved his society to a village just outside of Le Mans called Notre Dame. With their newfound independence, Moreau and his priests began developing missions in surrounding villages.

Bringing Catholic education back to France was not Moreau’s only goal. He was set on developing his schools all the way to the university level where students would not only be taught Catholic values, but all subjects needed to make the students productive citizens. It was during this time that he stated the philosophy he is now known for, “the mind must not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.”

He began to write textbooks and encouraged his top teachers to write them as well. He also wrote a teaching manual that to this day is seen as a model for progressive educational techniques.

Another of Moreau’s long-term ambitions was to be a missionary. Moreau had been receiving requests for brothers and priests from dioceses in Indiana, Montreal, Algeria and East Bengal. Slowly but surely, Moreau began to send groups to these untamed places that were literally at the edge of the known world. He sent a small group to Indiana, where the bishop assigned him to the outpost settlement of South Bend. Included in this group was Father Edward Sorin.

When Sorin proved to be impulsive and careless with the congregation’s limited finances, Moreau’s patience was tried time and time again. Despite all this, the Holy Cross Mission in Indiana began to take root and then flourish.

In the end, Moreau was essentially abandoned by the congregation he had put his heart and soul into. As the priests in the most important positions, particularly Father Sorin, gained power, they rallied to have him demoted as superior, claiming he was too tight with the finances. It is prudent to note that he was frugal only because the missions had driven the congregation deeply into debt. Moreau stepped down from leadership and died under the care of the Marianite Sisters.

Brother John Tryon, English professor and director of the Writing Lab at Holy Cross College, who recently presented a public lecture on Moreau, explained,

“in his unflagging effort to embrace the wholeness of humanity, he achieved holiness. He was a man who, on the heels of the Reign of Terror, envisioned the Reign of God; he was a man who, in the midst of trial and calumny, had the courage to carry out his mission to the ends of the earth.”

For the amazing accomplishments of his life and the miracles attributed to him in death, Father Basil Moreau was beatified on September 15th, 2007. Brother John, fearing that the beatification will “sanitize” Father Moreau’s legacy, that he will be known to future generations as an almost “ethereal being,” he wants the world to know that Blessed Basil was a man and a brave leader: “I share this human side of Blessed Basil not to minimize him; indeed, it is my purpose to lionize him. He was merely a human who led an heroic life, whole-heartedly serving God by selflessly serving the people of God.” We need only look around us here in Notre Dame, Indiana to see the miracles his bravery and leadership created for all of us.

Brothers of the Holy Cross from around the world attended the ceremony.

Br. Richard catches up with an old friend.

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Business Ethics An Oxymoron‌ Or Are there Ethical and Profitable Ways to Conduct Commerce?

A liberal arts education at Holy Cross College that leads to a Business Concentration requires students to take courses in literature, history, religion and philosophy.

Are classes like these really necessary for conducting business?

Business people, owners, executives and employees are expected to be scrupulously honest and ethical in all their professional and personal dealings. They should never take action that has even the appearance of being inappropriate.

But who writes the rules?

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The very first day a student enters the business world, their abilities to make ethical choices will be tested.

Here are some of the types of questions they may face: If you sell copy machines to a large corporation at slightly over cost because they buy in volume, but then you sell the same machine to a school for orphans at full price (or approximately 50% more) because the school’s purchasing agent doesn’t have the wherewithal (or leverage) to negotiate a better price, is that fair? Unethical? Or, good business?

If you are a doctor and you charge an insurance company full price, but charge a poor uninsured family half price, is that fair? Unethical?

Or, good business?

If you manage a drug company that has discovered an extremely rare new compound that cures all kinds of cancer, do you sell your limited supply to the highest bidder, or to the most needy? How will you recover your research and manufacturing costs and still make a good profit?

If you can manufacture a running shoe in the US for $1, in Canada for $.90, in Mexico for $.50, in Nicaragua for $.25, or in Haiti for $.15, where do you build your plant? And, at what point, if any, have you crossed a moral divide? What is a living wage? Is a minimum wage job in the US that doesn’t provide enough money for food and shelter superior to what would be considered a living wage in Haiti?

Is it wrong to pay a worker less than their work is worth? Is it equally wrong to accept more from your employer than your work is worth?

Is a fixed price more ethical than a variable price?

What is a fair price? What is a fair wage?

At what point does a business decision become a moral choice?

There is a big difference between what is legal and what is scrupulously ethical. How are the inexperienced supposed to know the difference?

Business authors such as Stephen Covey write about using a moral compass, an effective symbol for how decisions are made because its needle can spin through all the directions. As a captain guides a ship, he or she cannot always maintain a perfect heading. Wind batters the boat, waves push it. The goal of any navigator is to know what direction to head and hope that the port and starboard corrections eventually even out.

In order to resolve problems, the solution has to be fair to all concerned. It should result in a good feeling about making that specific decision, and a belief that it will work in the real world.

—Tom Burzycki, Holy Cross College Business Professor

Some people believe that “fair business practices” are anything the market will allow. Others believe there should be international standards to follow. Governmental commissions have been convened to determine such things and their findings create outrage on both sides of the argument between corporate standards of conduct and human rights.

According to Holy Cross College Business Professor Tom Burzycki, “In a world of business, whether it is a notfor-profit or a profit seeking enterprise, ‘Saints’ from Holy Cross College understand that their purpose is more than just winning at any price or changing rules to fit a situation. They will consider that their actions and those of their business go beyond being legal. In order to resolve problems, the solution has to be fair to all concerned. It should result in a good feeling about making that specific decision and a belief that it will work in the real world. Ethical dealing is the only basis that facilitates an increase in open cooperation for future work.”

When we talk about ethics, we are forced beyond the rule of law into the fuzzy world of feelings, fairness and assumptions. In the liberal arts curriculum, students study stories, histories, philosophies and parables that can help them understand concepts that even the most logically written rules and laws cannot define.

By showing the personality of Jesus Christ in the Gospels, for example, the New Testament takes one beyond the hard and fast rules of the 10 Commandments. Read Christ’s parables and one can understand more about how to behave than one could find in a book of laws. Readers can get to know His personality and make assumptions that help steer their lives.

Although assumptions fall into the great gray divide between the black and white of hard fast rules, it is impossible to make decisions without them. For example, one can wonder, “In this situation, what would Jesus do?” And a study of literature, history, and philosophy can improve this decision making process even further: “Am I being noble, or a noble fool like Don Quixote?” “Am I weighing my options, or paralyzed by them like Hamlet?” “Am I doing something positive in the world, or just pushing a rock like Sisyphus?”

By studying the lives of historical characters, fictional characters and Biblical personages, students can develop their moral compass and navigate the ethical dilemmas that arise between market forces and human needs, between fair profit and greed, and between logic and faith.

And when a mistake is made in one direction, the steering wheel can be turned to correct one’s course and keep the ship pointed toward the greater good (whatever that may be).

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annual report 2006-2007 Holy Cross College

Annual Report The loyal generosity of alumni, parents and friends keeps enabling Holy Cross College to provide students with more opportunities. In recognition of all who supported Holy Cross College during the past fiscal year, the 2006-2007 annual report appears on the pages that follow.

2007 TOTAL

2006 TOTAL

$5,172,739 1,711,979 20,000 2,572,716 79,136 916,385 $10,472,955

$3,919,143 1,539,228 20,000 1,829,164 56,443 469,995 $7,833,973

$3,866,794 2,677,746 (15,333) 1,721,538 193,318 $8,444,063

$3,650,738 2,365,774 (595,281) 1,686,776 187,155 $7,295,162

2,028,892 12,331,353 $14,360,245

538,811 11,792,542 $12,331,353

Cash $174,215 Investments 7,967,196 Accounts Receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $195,868 for 2006 and $226,896 for 2007) 398,938 Student Loan Receivable 219,019 Pledges Receivable 957,198 Other Assets 233,108 Investment in Educational Properties - net 14,431,423 Total Assets $24,381,097

$95,443 6,056,224 405,692 219,131 903,322 203,577 14,802,616 $22,686,005

REVENUES Tuition (less tuition discounts of $527,818 for 2006 and $1,182,769 for 2007) Student Housing Bookstore Contributions Miscellaneous Income Investment Income Total Revenues

EXPENSES Educational Expenses Administrative Expenses Unrealized Loss (gain) on interest rate swap agreements Student Housing Fundraising Expenses Total Expenses Change in Net Assets Net Assets at Beginning of Year Net Assets at End of Year

ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

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Accrued Payroll and Related Liabilities Accounts Payable Deferred Income Funds Held for Others Fair Value Adjustment of Interest Rate Swap Long-Term Debt Total Liabilities

$167,515 296,672 258,117 237,798 535,186 8,525,564 $10,020,852

$178,608 172,111 228,154 239,893 550,519 8,985,367 $10,354,652

Unrestricted Net Assets Temporarily Restriced Assets Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets

$9,630,357 4,729,888 $14,360,245 $24,381,097

$8,508,377 3,822,976 $12,331,353 $22,686,005

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Br. John Driscoll S O C I E T Y

TRUSTEE'S CIRCLE—$2,500 + CTS Foundation John L. Carnesale (1982) Louis V. Carnesale (1982) Ricardo Cedillo Crowe Chizek and Company, LLC Richard B. Gilman, C.S.C. Independent Colleges of Indiana Foundation, Inc. John W. Anderson Foundation Koch Foundation, Inc. Gene and Carol Kubicki Lilly Endowment, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McNamee Robert L. Pfeil Shane Charitable Trust Sodexho, Inc Students of Holy Cross College The Swisher Foundation Mary Jo Uebelhor

CROSS AND ANCHORS— $100 - $249 John E. and Sueann Alter Art Hansen Photographic, Inc Douglas and Suzanne Ashby Patrick J. and Kathy Bannon Linda M. Barry (1984) John A. (1973) and Patricia Bawcum David P. Bender, Jr. and Susan F. Bender Catherine E. (Divane-1992) and Thomas Bonaccorsi Tom and Mary Ann Brecht Timothy M. and Stacey Burke Ryan D. Butt (1998) Raymond and Mary Ann Camosy Joseph D. (1990) and Autry J. Cataldo Charles and Dee Ann Mattes Marjory T. Cleveland Peter D.and Judith Connolly Margarita Corbaci John and Susan Corcoran Robert E. (1975) and Linda M. Diltz

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL— $1,000 - 2,499

ADVOCATE OF HOLY CROSS— $500 - $999

Art Iron Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jack Berges J. Thomas and Peggy Chandler Terry A. (1973) and Susan Coddens Robert F. Cullen, Jr. and Karen J. Cullen Frederick J and Joan Curto Anonymous Philip D. Driscoll Bridget M. Elliott-Seng (1995) and Andrew Seng Eugene and Marilyn Glick Foundation Ford Meter Box Foundation, Inc. W. James Hamilton Suzanne Hanley Kevin Harnisch (1972) JOFCO, Inc Jackson County Bank Michael J. and Carol Kiley Roger G. and Christine R. Klauer Teresa L. and William T. Mangan Norfolk Southern Foundation R. Wood and Anne M. Northup Gregory and Michelle Pulles Patrick T. and Louise A. Rainey Rauh-Martenet Foundation Michael J. Riley (1980) Frank and Kay Slocumb Thomas C. and Joyce A. Sopko Daniel and Yvette Thompson Anthony P. (1981) and Shelley Uebelhor Weston Wabash Foundation Dr. Francis Yeandel

BMW Constructors, Inc. Campbell & Fetter Bank Thomas J. and Adaline S. Cashore Franklin K. and Delores H. Dietzler Kathleen Duggan Friendshuh (1987) Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Charles C. (1981) and Renee Emma Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Rita G. Eykamp Daniel and Patricia Falvey Jon (1987) and Colleen Gentry Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Giel Ed (1981) and Linette Graham Gary and Marie Koenig Dr. and Mrs. Eugene McEnery, Jr., Emmett McEnery (1986), Eugene T. McEnery, III (1984) Thomas F. and Mary Ann McKenna Mark (1980) and Julia McNamee Caryl S. O'Connor Scott T. Origer (1981) Gregory and Susan Payne Dick and Donna Pfeil Mr. and Mrs. Keith and Kay Phelps William J. Powers (1969) Robert C. (1978) and Theresa (1980) Priebe Richard and Patricia Rice Christopher J. Ruhe (1979) Lou Somogyi (1982) Reverend Michael B. Sullivan, C.S.C. Thomas and Patricia Sullivan Richard L. and Gail C. Tognarelli Whirlpool Foundation

Colleen Cook Dobslaw (1974) and Bill Dobslaw Michael J. (1972) and Susanne E. Donlon Bradley R. and Ellen E. Dunlap James A. and Mirta L. Evans Dr. and Mrs. James W. Fanning Michael J. Fanning (1998) Richard J. Flahaven (1979) Jon M. (1984) and Tracey Fonacier Mr. Richard E. Ford Kenneth and Colleen Francis John and Kelley Craddock Frazza (1979) Edward T. and Ardeth Gareau Susan E. Giel (2003) Brian W. Greve Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Jeanette) Haddix Bernard K. and Jill A. Hanley Robert J. Hayes (1993) Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hendrick Daniel and Beth Henkel Ron and Barbara Henry Herff Jones, Inc.

Thomas X. Hoban (1980) Jim and Jane Hough Dan and Lynn Hubert Robert A. and Judith Hurst Jeffrey (1982) and Tina (1983) Jankowski Jasper Herald Company Mel M. Justak, II (1993) Sara Kassen Amy Moren-Kenesey (1987) Joseph A. and Virginia A. Kennedy Reverend Thomas King, C.S.C. Peter M. and Mary Ellen Kogge John A. Kush (1978) Nancy Lavelle William and Sharon Leahy Robert E. Letherman (1990) Jacqueline A. (1980) and Gregory Lezynski Charles (1968) and Grace Lippert Lockheed Martin Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Maidenberg Mary Ann Maloy Kevin and Amy McCarthy

ASSOCIATE—$250 - $499 Steve and Louise Anella (MPA Architects) Mr. Hugh J. Baker, III John and Nancy Berendsen In Memory of Bro. Bernard Berendsen, CSC Geoffrey L. Blazi (1985) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brehm Bryan Boilers James C. and Frances Burke Laura DiPiazza (1997) Frank L. Dunham Barbara and Patrick Ferraro Edward and Terry Geldermann Gregory and Patricia Gettens Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Hanley (1995) Mary Ellen Hegedus and Jack Stewart Tom Kinsella Dr. John and Mary Jane Koch Andrew (1995) and Susanne Kronewitter Lawrence G. Kruse (1969) and Mary Ann Osuch Thomas J. and Pamela Lieb Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Mahoney Carl and Mary McClelland Eugene T. McEnery, III (1984) and Laura McEnery Emmett T. McEnery (1986) Mary T. and Gary Merrill Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas O'Brien Jon (1983) and Diane Pilarski Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Pozsgai, Sr. Edward J. Sauer John H. Suddarth, Jr. (1974)

Terence M. (1981) and Laurie McFadden Maureen A. McFadden-Dorgan (1977) and James Dorgan Colleen A. McGrath (1970) Alvin and Montel Menting John O. (1988) and Tamara Moody Patrick M. (1984) and Jane Moore Craig and Rebecca Mortell Patricia C. (1980) and Brian Murphy Pamela Heck Newman (1974) Thomas P. and Lucile B. Nichol Aloysius J. Niemier Northrop Grumman Foundation John J. (1979) and Tina L. Nurkowski James and Barbara O'Connell Luke T. and Sharon M. O'Toole Sandy Ohlund Patrick G. and Linda C. Pepe Samantha Pfeil Bruce J. Piechocki (1977) Dick M. and Carla T. Proffitt Francis H. and Therese S. Raven Paul F. (1981) and Cyndi Raven

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annual report John D. Raymer J. Terence (1994) and Ellen Reilly Repp Associates Foundation Thomas J. and Kyong Rini John W. Rosenthal Richard K. and Margaret K. Scharf Lorrie and Bill Schmuhl Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Schuster (1971) Walter E. Shannon and Nancy Lee GreveShannon Alissa M. Soboleski (1997) Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred G. Stoeckinger David W. and Lisa A. Stopczynski Kevin P. (1989) and Alison Sullivan Thomas M. (1972) and Diane Taylor Thomas and Barbara Jemielity Joseph M. Tracey Margaret VanDerGracht Peggy (1981) and Rex Voorheis WJXT / TV 4 Vickie L. (1975) and Jan Warner Joseph B. Wilson Rob (1997) and Alyson Wolfle

Daniel F. (1979) and Barbara Wood Geoffrey B. (1987) and Paige Young

SAINTS—$41 - $99 Patrick M. and Judith D. Adamo Bose, McKinney & Evans, LLP John C. (1986) and Jennifer Bourjaily James P. and Patricia Brennan George W. and Marie A. Carr William J. and Loretta Cernugel Eaton Corp.

Andrea M. (1991) and Jeffrey M. Faltynski Maureen B. Flanigan (1972) William A. (1970) and Adrienne Gillen Glen L. Heck (2004) John J. and Sue B. Heck Mike and Mary Kay Hennessy Vicki L. Hill (1977) Patricia M. Hogan-Vidal (1978) and John Vidal IBM International Foundation John and Linda Knapp James L. and Kathleen Knopick

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Thomas J. (1973) and Carolyn A. Koepp Barbara A. Lockwood Lawrence J. (1977) and Gina M. (1979) Loebach Rachel A. (1982) and Charles E. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCall William M. McCarthy (2000) Marilyn McCombs and Mark Weir Robert A. McKelvey (1977) Charles P. (1978) and Julie (Faini) Neises (1978) Edward T. (1984) and Laura Novak David M. Nye (1971) Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Program Patricia E. Primmer William R. and Marilynn R. Quasney Charles F. Quinn, III and Judith A. Quinn John M. Quinn, V (1999) Malachi J. and Lani Redington Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Reich, Jr. Timothy M. Rippinger (Dec 2004) William D. (1986) and Andrea Roche Reverend Edward J. Ruetz

SBC Foundation Tomas C. Saavedra (1988) Anonymous Daniel A. Siberell (2002) Stacey A. Sperow (1993) Jim (1972) and Teresa Sweedyk Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Tull Matthew J. (1993) and Carrie C. Urbanski William J. and Shirley Veach Rose M. Waldschmidt (1990) Zane S. Way (1994) James and Susan Weidner Andrew W. Wendelborn (1997)

annual report ENDOWMENT Jesus M. (Rookie) Guzman Scholarship Fund

Cragan’s Irish Import Shop James R. and Merry Crews, Jr. David L. and Loretta A. Derocher Edward and Deborah K. Dick Rachelle L. Dolniak Timothy D. Falvey (2004) William H. Giles Brother Richard B. Gilman, C.S.C.

Marilyn Sullivan

Fr. Thomas Eckert, CSC David J. and Phyllis Florian Robert L. and Margaret M. Kloska Kevin and Mimi Leahy Fr. Brad Metz, C.S.C. Kevin M. Russeau, C.S.C. (1994) The Sergio Corporation Students of Holy Cross College Christine M Urbanski

ENDOWMENT Lemuel G. De Jesus Scholarship Fund

Restricted - Discretionary Fund for So. Cal Students

Pablo A. and Lucille Guzmán

Luanne and Burdett Hallett

ENDOWMENT LRC and Learning Disabled

Restricted - Frank Snyderburn, CSC Scholarship Fund

Anonymous

Charles D. and Kim V. Snyderburn

ENDOWMENT Martin P. Thurin Scholarship

Restricted - General Scholarships and Grants

Joe and Julie (1982) Harmon

James E. (1974) and Julianne (1974) Bankowski Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Anonymous Brother Richard B. Gilman, C.S.C. Matthew and Laura (1989) Hartz Independent Colleges of Indiana Foundation, Inc. R. Douglas and Janice Irvine Michael and Dorene Muszer National Recoveries, Inc. Aloysius J. Niemier Parker Hannifin Foundation Patricia P. Rheinheimer (1975)

Greif, Inc. Jennifer L. Hall (2003) Thomas and Alberta Haunert Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hendrick Ron and Barbara Henry Hoffman Legacy Foundation, Inc. Craig J. Horvath (1985) Leonard and JoAnn Isban David J. Kaiser Joan Kent Bev (1970) and Jerry (1972) Love Edward E. and Carol A. Madigan Kevin McEnerney Terence J. and Donna J. O’Reilly Robert L. Pfeil Brian C. Regan Richard and Patricia Rice Steven and Jeanne Robinson Roland J Barnes, DDS Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving Mark A. (1980) and Jill Tabit Brother John F. Tryon, C.S.C. (1969) Gary A. (1973) and Lynne Vanderbeek Paula S. Waters

Restricted - Golf Outing

Restricted - Recruiting

Memorial Health System Notre Dame Federal Credit Union Press Ganey Associates, Inc. Single Path Todd Widdis

Paul J. and Michelle C. Laughlin

Restricted - Henry Meers Scholarship Fund

Restricted - Special Projects

Pablo A. and Lucille Guzmán

ENDOWMENT Joseph T. Sullivan, Sr. and Gertrude M. Sullivan Scholarship Fund

ENDOWMENT Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Arcadia Investment Management Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Jack Berges Frances Adeline Chikar Daniel and Patricia Falvey Brian W. Greve Richard and JoAnn Koesters Barbara J. Roty

ENDOWMENT Notre Dame Federal Credit Union Scholarship Fund Notre Dame Federal Credit Union

ENDOWMENT Tabit Family Endowed Scholarship

Restricted - Social Concerns Mr. and Mrs. Rock Heller Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

Wachovia Foundation

Restricted - Spike Sullivan Family Endowed Scholarship Robert J. Sullivan, Jr. Marty F. Sullivan (1988)

Fr. Ted Hesburgh Tribute, March 2006

Nancy B. Meers (1991)

Restricted - Jenny Lynn Nemeth Scholarship Steve J. Nemeth, Jr. and Paula L. Nemeth

Clive Corporation, Inc. Indiana Campus Compact Students of Holy Cross College Warner Family Practice Washington Mutual Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation

Passageway Campaign

Restricted - Kirk E. Barieri Science Scholarship

Milann Siegfried and Family

Kirk E. (1978) and Renee Barbieri

Joseph A. Lafferty (2006) Students of Holy Cross College

Restricted - Alumni Association

Restricted - Other

Restricted - Technology

Caitlin A. Hurley (2002) Wayne R. Liszewski (1989)

Students of Holy Cross College

Terence J. and Donna J. O’Reilly

Restricted - Student Govt. Association

Restricted - Rec Fund Restricted - Buildings and Grounds Manchester College Mark T. (1983) and Julie B. Pulte Ritschard Bros., Inc.

Restricted - Campus Ministry David H. Niswonger Steven and Jennifer Deane DL Hubert & Associates

Charles and Jane Ammeson Kenneth Andre, III (1984) David P. Bender, Jr. and Susan F. Bender James G. Berges David E. Berges John A. and Claudia Berges Dallas and Mona Bergl Thomas J. and Adaline S. Cashore Ricardo Cedillo

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SAINTS ENTER NAIA COMPETITION In our first year in NAIA sports, the Holy Cross College Saints had some great personal and team successes. The men’s soccer team finished their inaugural season with a winning record. After completing their first 10 games with only two wins and eight losses, our young team began to really gel and completed the season by running the table—winning their last seven games. Composed primarily of freshman and sophomore players, the future looks bright, especially since they outscored opponents 65 to 33 on the season.

The women’s soccer program played 4 games and finished the season with two wins and two losses. They will continue training and playing together at an indoor facility this winter. With new recruits to the program, they hope to play a complete schedule in 2008.

The men’s golf program participated in some major college tournaments this fall including the Notre Dame Open, in which they faced some of the top collegiate golfers in the nation. Our freshman phenom, Tyler Alge won two collegiate invitational tournaments and Jared Sawyer placed fourth in one of the most competitive events of the year. Our golfers worked very hard and showed great improvements week to week.

The men’s and women’s cross country team raced in six intercollegiate area and regional events. Individual accomplishments included many personal bests as the teammates pushed each other to greater accomplishments each week.

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PROGRESS WITH THE PFEIL RECREATION CENTER A Saint Among Students Claire Humphrey decided her sophomore year that she would like to be part of the Student Government Association (SGA) and successfully ran for secretary. At that time, the secretary doubled as the liaison between the SGA and the Social Concerns Committee (SCC).

Throughout her term, Claire discovered that she really loved the SCC, not only its mission, but its dedication to helping others as well.

“The Social Concerns Committee provides an outlet for students to answer their call to serve. Through service opportunities both at Holy Cross College and in the community, this committee contributes to the Holy Cross College mission by advancing the Gospel and forming compassionate hearts,” Claire said. As the SGA evolved, the role of the Social Concerns Chairperson was created and Claire felt it was a natural fit. She has been the chairwoman and president of SCC now for two years.

This committee has been very influential on Claire’s education and her overall college experience. “I have learned to solve problems, to conquer difficult challenges, and to lead by example. I have also learned the meaning of commitment and perseverance and most importantly to be grateful for everything God has given me.” There were times she wanted to quit, feeling as though she did not need the added stress. She could easily take a less challenging road. However, Claire recognized early on that through this position she could directly impact people’s lives, not only the other students who looked to her for leadership, but also the lives of those her committee was helping.

“I have had many memorable experiences during my work with the Social Concerns Committee. Last year, I delivered a Thanksgiving food basket to a family that had moved to South Bend from New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. The family was so thankful and the mother told me that if we hadn’t helped, they would not have had a Thanksgiving meal. I remember standing in their kitchen, holding their little boy in my arms and becoming overwhelmed with emotion as it sunk in how this family had to bear such difficult financial struggles. I was also humbled realizing that the work I was doing was so meaningful to them. It was definitely a bittersweet moment for me.”

Claire is also extremely driven. After graduation, she wants to become a teacher or work for a non-profit organization, two fields in which she will be able to continue serving others. She was recently accepted into the Teach for America program, which sends well-qualified college graduates to inner city schools to teach for two years while earning their teaching certificates.

During the summer, she interned at the Logan Center, a non-profit organization that supports people with disabilities. Claire said this was “an amazing experience” that helped her realize she wants to eventually work for a non-profit organization.”My goals outside of my career are to discover what I am truly passionate about, to travel the world, to begin a family, to continue my education, to be joyful, and to challenge myself every day for the rest of my life.”

These are some incredible goals, but anyone who knows Claire knows that she will accomplish every single one.

Holy Cross College Food Drive Nets 3,725 Packages of Food for Charity If college students truly live on macaroni and cheese and canned food, then the Holy Cross College dining hall should see a big spike in attendance for the next few weeks.

At a donation rate that averaged almost seven cans per student and faculty, Holy Cross students must have donated most of their personal food stash to the Catholic Charities Annual Food Drive.

Faculty sponsor Doris Van Auken states, “The response to such a great community need was truly amazing.

I was speechless. I congratulate all the students for their kindness and generosity.”

Student groups and dormitory floors competed against each other to see who could donate the most food.

The winner was James Hall 2nd Floor which averaged 28.48 cans/person.

“However,” Van Auken continues, “the real winners in this food drive were the many families that will benefit from all the students’ generosity. Children will not go to school or bed hungry and parents will feel the satisfaction of providing for their families.”

Holy Cross College Student Nicole Molnar helps load Macaroni and Cheese donations for the Catholic Charities Food Drive CONNECTIONS fall.winter2007 13

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

By K.P. Palmer

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EIGHTEEN STUDENTS THIS FALL SEMESTER ALONE HAVE RETURNED TO EARN THEIR DEGREES. VICE PRESIDENT TINA HOLLAND SAYS “WE ARE USING THE STORIES OF THESE RETURNING STUDENTS TO SAVE CURRENT STUDENTS

THE TROUBLE OF TRANSFERRING AND THEN TRANSFERRING BACK.”

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s the baccalaureate program with its concentrations and majors become more popular, a trend is emerging at Holy Cross College – the return of students who had once transferred. In the past, Holy Cross has been seen as a ‘transfer school,’ not as a school one could attend for four years and earn a bachelor’s degree. Thankfully, this is becoming a distant memory as the college adds varsity sports, a recreation center, a baccalaureate program and new majors. Students are now coming to Holy Cross with the intent to stay here for four years. Many students who have transferred to different schools or entered the workforce after earning their associates degree have heard about this transformation and are returning. One such student is Kimberly Konald.

Kimberly came to Holy Cross fresh out of high school and “of course, like many eighteen year olds caught up in the moment of change, I made some bad decisions that caused me to drop out,” she told Connections. After leaving Holy Cross, she pursued a career in retail management. Although she enjoyed customer service and the retail environment and was moving up quickly on the corporate ladder, she became depressed and was unsure why. “I had an awesome life. I had a great job, great pay, and great friends.”

Through self-analysis, Kimberly discovered she had been feeling this way since she had dropped out. She re-assessed her goals and decided to go back to school. “I wanted to go back to school and I realized the reason I was so unhappy was because I was denying who I wanted to be, a teacher. God really spoke to me that night, and it became clear to me that I was so unhappy because I was denying who I needed to be and I was denying God. For six years, I had dedicated my life to my companies, giving no attention to anything else. I denied my friends, my family and my God. I worked nonstop 50 to 60 hours a week, every week, for 6 years.”

It was at this time she called her friend, Amelia Marcum Ruggaber, the director of campus ministry at Holy Cross College and former Holy Cross classmate. Amelia told Kimberly about the baccalaureate program and the elementary education major now offered at the college. Kimberly knew this was her chance.

“So here I am, back at square one, working hard so that I can be happy. I’m broke and jobless, but my sanity and my faith are stronger than ever and that means more than any dollar amount. I have made some huge mistakes in my life, some I am

even scared to remember, but without those mistakes I would not be who I am today.”

Another student who found out the hard way that Holy Cross College was where he belonged is 2007 alumnus Greg Meola. Greg came to the college in the summer of 2002 as a part of the Conditional Acceptance Program, a program designed to ease the transition from high school to college.

After two years here, after serving as vice-president of the Student Government Association and earning his associates degree, Greg decided to transfer to Michigan State University.

“At the time, I was not interested in the baccalaureate program at Holy Cross College because it was brand new and did not offer any majors.”

After only one year at Michigan State, Greg transferred back and became part of the third graduating class. “Sometimes you don't know what you have until you do not have it anymore. Holy Cross College specializes in the success of the individual. The college not only gives you the tools to become successful, but more importantly, they show you how to use them, and they show you that they care.”

“I have several ideas as to why this is becoming such a popular trend. First, bigger schools are not for everyone, just like Holy Cross isn’t for everyone. Secondly, the students who belong at Holy Cross do not usually realize it until after they leave, but sometimes that is just part of the education process.

All in all, I would not trade in my experience at a Big Ten school to graduate a year earlier for anything. Without that experience, I would never have known how much Holy Cross College had done for me.”

This trend excites the College’s faculty and staff. It proves that the environment they have created is one in which students feel most comfortable, as well as one in which they can excel academically. Eighteen students this fall semester alone have returned to earn their degrees. Vice President Tina Holland says, “We are using the stories of these returning students to save current students the trouble of transferring and then transferring back. While we understand some students need to experience it for themselves, it is an expensive and timely process that could be eliminated by simply listening to another student who has already been through it.” This trend will ultimately help the school population to grow, not only through students coming back, but by helping retain the students currently enrolled.

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SAINT Steven Henderson

By definition, a saint is “a special person who lived a holy life, a person who shows us how to follow Jesus.” Now none of us will likely ever become true saints, but when looking at this definition, one can apply it to Holy Cross College. We have various organizations on campus that give us the opportunity to better ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually, both on and off campus.

These organizations include Social Concerns, which deals with service, and Mission Team, which deals with developing a stronger relationship with God. Because Holy Cross is a smaller school, it is easy to start a new club based on your own personal interests, which would be much harder to do at a larger institution. We help one another inside and outside the classroom, because as a Holy Cross family, we all want each other to achieve. This is what a saint would do.

Jessica Green To be a Saint is to be part of the community of Holy Cross. We are a family here! Just by being at the school, no matter how involved or uninvolved you are, you feel its spirit.

Ellen Ludwig To be a Holy Cross Saint is to be a lucky individual surrounded in a tight community with amazing opportunities waiting at your doorstep.

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student Dave Bendel Being a saint can be described in three words: Truth, Unity and Charity.

To be a saint is to be truthful to yourself and others, united with the ones around you and being charitable to the community in which we live.

Amara Zielinski Being a Holy Cross Saint is a unique college experience. As the coach of the Holy Cross cheerleading squad it is my privilege to play an active role in promoting school spirit. Here at Holy Cross we have a lot of it! It will encourage every Holy Cross student to participate in the many activities offered at Holy Cross, because by participating in these activities, you can see firsthand what it means to be a saint.

Andy Buehl What does it mean to be a Holy Cross Saint? Good question. I bet you some people would put long drawn out answers of what they think it means to be a Holy Cross Saint. Personally I don't think that's necessary. All I know is that I am a classy, witty, intelligent and socially concerned person who is single and ready to mingle. In my eyes that’s what it means to be a Saint!

Diane Querciagrossa To be a “saint” means to be effective in society. Many people these days are not aware of “the bigger picture,” the world outside their own community. Being a saint is to be able, aware, and compassionate towards all.

Devon Davis A saint is someone who takes pride in going to a Catholic college that actually upholds Christian morals and values.

A Saint is also someone who contributes to this amazing community.

Vincent Volpe

Nicole Molnar

Right now it means going to school fulltime and working two jobs. It means Ramen noodles, staying up until strange hours of the night pecking at a keyboard, coming home to an empty apartment, dirty clothes and a sink full of dirty dishes. It means I need to run the vacuum and shave my face more often. It means I am here to focus on my education. It means that I have not given up yet, I haven't quit. It means a lot more but it’s time for me to go meet Fr. Thomas for help with my math.

Katie Fetters Being a Holy Cross Saint is being able to know almost everyone in the school, whether you know the person from a club, team, or maybe from sharing a class together. Everywhere you go, you see someone you know and that is what I love about this school. A Holy Cross Saint is someone who has school spirit, supports the team through the good times and the bad and has a great time doing it! I love being a Holy Cross Saint, being a part of the small community and enjoying all of the Saints sports and activities! Go Saints!

Mary Miller A Saint, to me, is supporting your fellow Saints in their activities and academics while also being a part of the Holy Cross Community!

Chantel Albert Being a saint means you are proud of being who you are. It means waking up every morning not caring how people think of you, or that you are being judged for being different. Being a saint is something I am proud of because Holy Cross gave me a shot at being an individual and showed me what I have to offer to the world.

To be a Holy Cross Saint is a privilege that is achieved with hard work and desire.

Sure, many students are accepted in to Holy Cross as freshman and are able to call themselves a part of the Holy Cross community, but it is only those ambitious students that continue to stay at Holy Cross and live out the mission of the Brothers and the college that truly makes them Holy Cross Saints. It takes four years of a Holy Cross education to be a saint and to absolutely appreciate Holy Cross and take pride in being a saint.

Randy Ebright For me, to be a Holy Cross Saint, or any saint for that matter, means doing the right thing for the right reason. A truly "good" gesture involves helping others without expecting anything in return as opposed to performing charitable actions for personal gain. Personal gain and even recognition are nowhere in a saint’s thoughts, only the goal of coming to the aid of others. Saints should believe they are no better than any other person and when they do get recognized for some good action, they should only respond with a shrug and exclaim, “I only did what anyone else would have.” Humility, sacrifice and work with the people are daily events in saints' lives. A saint truly is not an ivory tower thinker, but should immerse themselves in life and not promotethemselves above anyone else.

Most importantly, a saint is flawed.

When mistakes are made, a saint has the wisdom and courage to recognize them and attempt to correct or compensate for them. Anyone can be a saint and at one time or another everyone has been one.

However, one should act as consistently as possible for the benefit of others and the community.

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LIVESTRONG for Matt Patterson He was a political science major who had hopes of one day becoming a politician or attorney. His friends and family said he mentioned more than once he’d eventually become President. And none of them doubted him, they said.

“He had a dynamic personality,” Kelly Carey said of Matt. “You could not meet him and not remember him.”

It’s the little things we’ll remember most about Matt Patterson: His uncanny appreciation for the stock market.

His ability to talk with professors about politics.

“How loud he was,” said his sister Lauren Patterson, a freshman at Holy Cross College.

“To his friends, he was unforgettable,” said Kelly Carey, a Holy Cross College sophomore, classmate, and friend of Matt.

Matt Patterson died Aug. 3rd of esophageal cancer, less than a year after he was diagnosed.

“Some of his friends even called him Grandpa,” agreed his mother, Nancy Patterson and his sister, Lauren. He just always seemed older than he was.

“We thought he would pull through because he has such a strong personality,” she said.

“But, Matt knew people were rooting for him.”

And now his family and friends are keeping his memory alive.

For one, Matt’s uncle, Al Fassler, 55, of Niles, recently rode the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s LIVESTRONG Challenge in Portland, Oregon in Matt’s honor. The challenge is a 100-mile bike ride to raise money for cancer research and awareness.

He’d been training for the event since May. “It helped me through all this,” Al said of the training and Matt’s death.

His goal was to raise $2,500 to contribute to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. But, he surpassed that, raising nearly $7,000.

“He never let it get him down.”

“That’s because Matt always thought the doctors would figure out a way to save him in the end,” said his dad, Phil Patterson.

But pictures show the steady decline of the Holy Cross College sophomore over a one-year period. He went from a healthy 20-year old to someone who appeared years and years older two weeks before his death.

Since then, his family and friends have seemingly been left to wonder how the cancer caught up to Matt, a 2005 graduate of Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Nancy Patterson explained how her son called her in November of 2006 from his dorm room at Holy Cross College with intense pain in his abdomen. He went to the doctor, who prescribed medicine for acid reflux. Because of his age, cancer wasn’t even considered.

“The medicine did the trick for a time, but the pain returned,” she said.

Rob Collins, who roomed with Matt for a time, made it a point to visit his friend every weekend and saw the fight Matt waged with cancer.

“I just don’t think he would have wanted people to remember him like that,” Rob said, referring to what the cancer and treatment did to Matt’s body. “He wanted people to remember how he was at the beginning of his treatment,” Rob said.

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When Al began to train for the 100-mile, Matt anticipated eventually joining his uncle on the journey.

“It was a way to keep him inspired,” Matt’s dad, Phil, said of the ride and his son. That helped raise everyone’s spirits and gave everyone a goal to focus on, the Pattersons explained.

And while Al is keeping Matt’s legacy alive through 100-mile bike challenges, Lauren Patterson sees her brother’s legacy on the Holy Cross College campus all the time.

“He was so well known,” Lauren said.

People approach her, come to her room, pull her aside after class to tell her stories about what a good friend he was. And if there’s one thing she wants people to remember about her brother, it’s that he lived his life fully.

He didn’t waste a moment.

“I want other people to understand that they think we have all this time,” Lauren said.

“They think they have all this time to call their mom and tell her how they’re doing or to see their friends or figure out what to do.

People assume they have all the time in the world, but they don’t. His life was taken short, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t full.

When I talk about him to other people, I always want them to know I am who I am because of him,” she said. “He is my role model.”

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The Siegfried Family Dedicates Holy Cross College's Newly Remodeled Siegfried Dining Hall Thanks to the generosity of the Siegfried family and the business founded by the late Ray Siegfried — The NORDAM Group — Holy Cross College (HCC) has been able to complete a state-of-the-art renovation its dining facility, which will now be known as the Siegfried Dining Hall.

According to Brother Richard Gilman, CSC, President of HCC, “Students today are not only interested in quality of education when choosing a four-year college, they also want quality of life. Great food and an inviting place to enjoy each meal with their friends is a big part of the college experience.

We were very excited when we found out that Milann Siegfried and her family were going to help us.”

Two of Ray and Milann Siegfried's six children attended Holy Cross College in the 1990s, Hastings (1991-1992) who is currently a Trustee on the Holy Cross College Board and his sister Milannie (1995).

Kellner Siegfried, Fr. Michael Sullivan, CSC, Milann Siegfried and Hastings Siegfried welcome students to the remodeled Holy Cross College Dining Facility

In his beautiful dedication prayer, Fr. Michael Sullivan, CSC remarked, “This place will help us build up God's Kingdom ... by drawing us together, nourishing us in body, refreshing our spirits and celebrating our friendships.”

Holy Cross College Celebrates the Signing of an Affiliation Agreement with Holy Cross Village On October 12th a ceremony was held in Holy Cross College’s dining hall to honor the signing of an affiliation agreement between the College and Holy Cross Village to create a truly intergenerational community where the young could be educated and the aging could continue to lead independent and dignified lives. This agreement requires the two organizations to allow the use of each other’s facilities. The Village will provide employment and research opportunities for the College and the College will provide educational opportunities for Village residents and employees.

“This affiliation with Holy Cross College makes our vision of providing an enriching lifestyle for our residents a reality,” says Steve Kastner, Executive Director for Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame. “Our residents will be able to audit college courses, enroll in evening continuing education classes and mentor students with their wealth of knowledge and professional experiences.”

According to College President, Brother Richard Gilman, CSC, “This agreement will allow us to create work/study opportunities and develop a gerontology program — a very promising field as the baby boom reaches retirement age.”

The agreement further represents the tremendous growth Holy Cross College is experiencing and further expands the mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross as they provide educational opportunities and minister to the aged.

Steve Kastner (left center) and Brother Richard Gilman (right center) sign the affiliation agreement while Br. Thomas O’Shaungnesy, C.S.C, Ph.D., Provost of the University of Portland, Brother Robert Fillmore, C.S.C, Midwest Provincial Superior, Jerry Love, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Holy Cross College, look on.

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faculty The Holy Cross College faculty have been very active since May. Here is the report from the Center for Faculty Development: faculty notes Steve Miceli Spent seven days in Louisville, Kentucky this past June, scoring advanced placement exams in American History for the College Board. More than 325,000 students wrote for the American History exam, and more than 1,000 readers were necessary to score them all. Steve is currently conducting his dissertation research or the immigrant communities in South Bend after the Civil War. Sandy Olhund Sandy is the editor of a book in progress by Dr. Guido J. Braem, noted taxonomist and historian, on the life of Charles Darwin. The book is to be published in 2008 in Brussels, in anticipation of the year 2009, the bicentennial of Darwin’s birth and the sesquicentennial of the publication of his Origin of Species. Sandy is an accredited judge with the American Orchid Society, and often gives presentations on orchids. This October, she was a featured speaker at the Annual Speakers’ Day in Miami, sponsored by the South Florida Orchid Society.

Her powerpoint presentation was entitled: “Why Be Round?

Renantheras, Arachnis, and Paraphalaenopsis”. She was an invited speaker at the Paph Guild in Morro Bay, California, where she presented a program on “The Identification Confusion of the Long-tailed Phrags”, based on articles she coauthored with orchid taxonomist Guido Braem, published in France.

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Mary Ellen Hedegus Mary Ellen was recently appointed to the Brain Health Advisory Committee at Memorial Hospital. The hospital is in the process of establishing a Brain Health Center and has appointed a steering committee to guide the process.

John Raymer John has been busy since May chairing a Communication Studies B.A. Committee to create another bachelors program at HCC. He has also been working closely with the College of Wooster which has a nationally recognized Communications degree program. John will also present a revamping of the “Promotions and Tenure” section of the Faculty Handbook that his ad hoc and Faculty Forum Committees worked on over the past two years. John is in his fifth year of offering the evening class SAT Review in English to area high school students and has created a new course in personal journal writing for area residents called Writing My Life Stories offered by the College’s Community Education program offered this Fall and next Spring.

After being asked to teach for the Humanistics Department at Saint Mary’s College this year, John has created his own version of a “Senior Colloquium in Renaissance and Enlighten-ment Literature” which he is offering to Humanistics majors. Lastly, named to the Dismas House Board of Directors, he is working with his church to provide meals to the Dismas residents and developing community fundraising events for the group — the first being a Bears/Colts bash at a local restaurant.

Winnie Caponigri A grant was given to Winnie Camponigri by Delta Kappa Gamma International Society to join a group of scientists who are in the process of studying the problems that have developed in California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea. “In 1940 the Salton Sea was a logical place for our military to use in training and high altitude drop tests of inert bombs. Now urbanization has crept outward and is about to surround the sea.

The hazardous material has left the Sea smelly and containing lead and/or depleted uranium. The Navy is involved in the clean-up as is the Salton Sea Authority [SSA]. It will be a long ongoing process — the sea is a precious ecological resource and can be restored to its past state but it needs the cooperation of the state, the Navy, and the U.S. government.” Winnie said.

Christopher J. Dreyer, CSC, MS, LCSW Br. Chris received a $700 grant from Indiana Campus Compact to defray costs for Spring Break Alternative Trip.

He also received a $750 grant from Indiana Campus Compact to assist students in landscaping efforts at Holy Cross College.

Br. Chris accompanied Holy Cross College students on a one-week summer volunteer experience to work with the Blackfeet Indians in Montana.

And he accompanied another group Holy Cross College students on a two-week trip to Ghana, West Africa.

Dr. Susan Devetski Susan, Divisional Chair of Holy Cross College’s Elementary Education Department, attended the Association of Teacher Educator’s Annual Meeting in San Diego, California this past spring.

Dianne Reardon Attended a conference this last summer regarding lay ecclesial ministry.

Don Savioie From a response to a call for papers from the University of Leeds, Don was invited to give a presentation at the conference, ”A Day in the Life,” a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper album, June 19th.” The heart of my program was singing and playing “With a Little Help from my Friends” in the blue-eyed soul style associated with Joe Cocker.

It was an excellent opportunity; the doors are now open for publication from the event as well as future conferences to attend.

Currently, I’m working on American music; a history of rock and roll. Don has applied for the 2008 Summer Stipends Award from the National Endowment for the Humanities to help fund this endeavor. Additionally, he remains still active performing gigs on campus (Notre Dame) and across northern Indiana, southwestern Michigan, and Chicago.

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80s Jospeh Hosinski ’85 lives in Granger, Indiana with his wife Holly and their two children.

Joseph is the Director of Marketing for Dutchmen Manufacturing in Goshen, Indiana.

Dennis Gurka ’86 is living in Orland Park, Illinois.

Matt Gacek ’87 lives in Stevensville, Michigan with his wife Laurel. He is the Manager of Sales and Marketing for B&L Information Systems in Bridgman, Michigan.

90s Elizabeth (Nyers) Gordon ’90 lives in Southport, Florida with her husband James. She is in management for Publix SuperMarkets in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Claire E. (Dettling) Shely ’91 lives in Mishawaka with her husband Leon Shely. She works in the Computer Applications Program at the University of Notre Dame.

Brian Trapp ’92 lives in Pipersville, Pennsylvania with his wife Kelly and their three children. He works for Johnson & Johnson in Pennsylvania.

Thomas Leppert ’95 is living in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Andrew Sharp ’95 lives in Sugar Land, Texas with his wife Amy. He works in Houston, Texas as Branch Analyst for UBS Financial Services, Inc. Andrew and Amy have two children.

Brian Welch ’95 is the Director of the Student Success Center at Purdue University North Central. He is married to Andrea Welch.

P. Alexander Gates ’96 lives in Fishers, Indiana with his wife Julie. They have one child.

David Headley ’96 is living and working in Canton, Illinois.

Dawn Elizabeth Haisler ’97 lives and works in Tucson, Arizona.

She is the dining room manager at Canyon Ranch.

She is married to Victor Acuna and they have two children.

James Jiloty ’99 lives and works in Daytona Beach, Florida. He is an account executive in the Employee Benefits Division of Brown & Brown of Florida.

He and his wife Meredi recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary in June!

00s Lundy Tol ’00 lives in Corona, California.

Thomas Smith ’00 is living in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Van Giles ’00 and Caitlin Hurley ’02 are the Founders and Presidents of the newly formed Holy Cross College Alumni Club of Chicago. They hosted the club’s inaugural event at Sopo Grill and Lounge in Chicago on October 11th.

01s Indiana Buikema ’01 is an Army wife and keeps the troops always in her thoughts and prayers.

Elizabeth (Feighan) Kelly ’01 lives in Chicago with her husband Tony. They wed in April and then honeymooned in Tony’s home town in Ireland.

Rory Dippold ’01 is living and working in Falls Church, Virginia. Rory is an American history teacher for Falls Church City Schools.

02s Brian Robbins ’02 is living in Highland, Indiana and working as a Financial Representative for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Katherine Lynch ’03 earned her BS in Education from Western Illinois University. She is living in Evergreen Park, Illinois and is currently working as a special education teacher for AERO Educational Cooperative in Burbank, Illinois. She works with middle school students with autism and she also runs a recreational program for individuals with disabilities at South Suburban Special Recreation Association.

04s Darren Manley ’04 is pleased to announce his association with the New York literary agency Janklow & Nesbit Associates, which will represent his first book, a memoir, to major publishers this fall/winter.

The agency will handle all publishing rights, in addition to radio, film, audio and telvision.

Signing with Janklow & Nesbit represents a major milestone in his career, one that has renewed his commitment to the written word. Darren lives in Los Angeles, California.

05s Sheila K. Twomey ’05 earned her BA from Holy Cross College.

She is currently living in Brookline, Massachusetts.

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Sean Miller ’05 lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. He is the Human Resources Project Coordinator for Weber Shandwick Worldwide.

Stephanie Borrelli ’03 is currently residing in Indianapolis, Indiana. She earned her BS in Kinesiology from Indiana University and is currently working on her BSN from the IUPUI School of Nursing.

William Casserly ’06 lives in Chicago, Illinois with his wife Julie. He is the assistant dean and head freshman football coach at St. Ignatius High School in Chicago.

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Chicago Alumni Club of Holy Cross College Gathers for the First Event

I To learn more about the Holy Cross College Club of Chicago, please visit www.hccchicago.com or email Van Giles (van@hccchicago.com) or Caitlin Hurley (caitlin@hccchicago.com).

For help starting a club of your own, call Craig Horvath at 574-239-8368.

Wouldn’t an Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, or Detroit Club be great?

t was only a matter of time before a satellite alumni organization was created for Holy Cross College.

On Thursday, October 11, club presidents Van Giles and Caitlin Hurley were joined by representatives from campus as well as friends and alumni from Chicagoland and across the country for the Holy Cross Club of Chicago’s first networking party.

English teacher Brother Raymond Harrington, CSC, Craig Horvath, Director of Development, Casey St. Aubin, Director of Student Activities, Andrew Wendelborn, Alumni Board member and Admissions Counselor, Adam DeBeck all made the trip from South Bend for the historic gathering. “This is a great night for Holy Cross College. It’s been a long time in the making,” said Hurley.

There was a large HCC banner outside the restaurant inviting guests in on a particularly cold fall evening. Supporters filled a private room at Sopo Bar and Lounge — a popular spot in the Lakeview neighborhood. Ironically enough, the establishment’s wall color was the same burgundy of HCC. It seemed like no one wanted the good time to end as guests ate, drank, mixed, and mingled from 6:30 PM until well after 11 PM. There was a great deal of laughing and updating as old friends who hadn't seen each other in years — some since graduation — happily began the process of catching up and filling in the lost time.

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After business cards, handshakes, hugs and kisses were exchanged, friends dove right into old stories about life in the dorms, favorite teachers, memorable football weekends, and what they’ve been up to since their time at the Cross.

In short speeches, Van Giles, Caitlin Hurley and Craig Horvath addressed guests and thanked them for coming while explaining some of the club’s initiatives and goals.

Alumni and friends clapped and hollered as Craig Horvath outlined his plans. “This is the first in what will be many alumni clubs.” He encouraged some of the guests who came from as far away as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Orlando to consider heading up additional groups.

“None of this would have been possible without our friends in South Bend who provided the resources to create this club. The development, alumni, and administration offices went out of their way to give us the tools to succeed,” said Giles.

Applause was abundant as guests realized the importance of a Holy Cross College Alumni Club and were proud that their alma mater now had an official presence in Chicago.

“It seems only fitting that Chicago is the first.

So many students and alumni move to the Windy City to begin their careers or to get a taste for life in the big city. Chicago offers so much and South Bend is a short drive, making it convenient to revisit campus or attend a football game. In essence, we wanted to provide a club that people could turn to for any and all social and networking needs,” said

A toast to the success of the the club.

Director of Development Craig Ho with ‘06 alumnus Bill Casserly

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California residents Jeff “Malibu” Ayres and Herb Kovatch were both impressed with the turnout.

“I was originally coming back for the Notre Dame versus Boston College football game but when I heard the club was having their opening event, I knew I had to be here. Now that I know the club exists, I will be sure to come back more often,” said Ayres.

Brother Raymond Harrington emceed a trivia game based on Holy Cross College history. Winners who knew what year the college was formed and who the first president was, were given Holy Cross College pins, sweatshirts, polo shirts, hats, and coffee cups for responding correctly. As Brother Raymond tested the crowd’s knowledge, Horvath, St. Aubin and De Beck fielded questions about staff, faculty, and life on campus.

In their remarks to the attendees, Giles and Hurley both stressed the need for everyone to spread the word so that the club will continue to grow. “We know there are people who would have loved to have been here tonight but getting current contact information is always a struggle,” said Hurley. “It’s up to everyone to update their information and encourage others to do so as well.”

The Chicago Club is scheduling their next event for December 8th. Looking beyond, there are big plans in the works for architecture cruises, Chicago sporting events, a golf outing, and various volunteer efforts.

its 15th Annual Football Raffle on Friday, August 24th during the college's orientation weekend. This raffle, sponsored by the Alumni Association, has been one of the college's favorite fundraisers for the past several years. It is no surprise why this raffle has been so successful — the prizes are great! Third place was $200, second place was $250, and first place prize was best of all: two season tickets to the 2007 Notre Dame football season.

The season football tickets were won by Charles and Jeanette Haddix of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Their son, Matt, is an alumnus of Holy Cross College. Joan Kent from Irvine, California, mother of current Holy Cross student Dylan Kent, won the second place prize of $250. The third place prize of $200 was won by Holy Cross College alumnus Ben Ingle of Shelby, North Carolina.

The 2007 raffle raised $6,567 — however, this year that amount was matched by an anonymous donor. This brought the grand total to $13,134 — the largest raffle proceeds ever! The Holy Cross Alumni Association sponsors a scholarship with the money raised.

Craig Horvath, Associate Director of Development, would like to say thank you to all who participated. “I am truly grateful to everyone who bought a ticket or contributed. Holy Cross College, as well as the student who wins this scholarship, will benefit from your generosity.”

Andrew O’Connor ‘11 and parents.

Club Presidents Caitlin Hurley and Van Giles.

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“We grew up in the same town, but we would have never met if we hadn’t decided to go to Holy Cross.”

Mrs. Holy Cross

By K.P. Palmer

Every year I waited with patient anticipation of the Mr. and Ms. Holy Cross Pageant, just knowing it would be ‘my year.’

I did not win my freshman or sophomore year, and was named Ms. Runner-Up my junior AND senior year. It was a huge shock losing senior year, I genuinely believed I would win for persistence if nothing else. Not that I am bitter or anything.

I’ll get over it… really!

One of my fantasies about winning this pageant was actually to fall in love with Mr. Holy Cross and for us to become the quintessential Holy Cross College couple. Looking back, I am glad this did not actually happen (no offense guys). However, for two Holy Cross alumni my silly fantasy became a reality. In 2003, Robbie Couch and Teresa Van Hoozer were crowned Mr. and Ms. Holy Cross. On August 11th, 2007, they tied the knot in real life becoming Mr. and Mrs. Holy Cross.

Robbie and Teresa met at Holy Cross College in the fall of 2002. Although they were both from South Bend, they had never met before attending Holy Cross. Robbie says this is why the college has been such an influential part of their lives. “We grew up in the same town, but we would have never met if we hadn’t decided to go to Holy Cross.” When they met, Teresa was a sophomore, Robbie was a freshmen and they hit it off right away.

In the spring of 2003, both Robbie and Teresa decided to participate in the pageant.

However, they insist they intended to enter separately and never thought they would win together. They decided to perform their talent together and performed a swing-dance. From what I have heard, their performance was awesome. They went on to do the evening wear and interview portions of the event and were crowned with the title of Mr. and Ms. Holy Cross.

Teresa went on to Purdue University to major in nursing, Robbie transferred to Valparaiso University to major in business management and the ideal Holy Cross couple stayed together over the next few years. Robbie proposed on Christmas Eve of 2006 and they were married a year later. Where do you suppose the ceremony took place? The Holy Cross Chapel of course!

They even used the Holy Cross bus as their limo, which just proves how much they love Holy Cross. I have been on that bus before and the trip could not exactly be called a luxury cruise.

Either way, congratulations Robbie and Teresa, your story is like a fairy tale! As for me?

I am trying to open the pageant to faculty, staff and alumni. You know what they say, fifth time’s a charm…

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David Hunt, AA ’04 Gets Psyched!

After five semesters at Holy Cross College (HCC) and three semesters in the Psychology program at St. Louis University, David Hunt has been offered a position at the Chicago School for Professional Psychology. In one of the most selective professional programs in the country, David has matriculated into a 5-year, clinically focused Psy.D. curriculum alongside classmates from a few other notable institutions — Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Cambridge and Oxford.

He attributes his acceptance success to the terrific education he received at HCC with much thanks to among others Dr. Doris Van Auken, Father Merwyn Thomas, Brother Lawrence Unfried, Brother Chris Dreyer, Diane Fox, Brother Richard Gilman and his parents Dr. Robert and Mary Hunt.

He says that one of the most profound experiences he had at HCC was his mental health internship on the “wild” nightshift at the (CHECK NAME)St. Joseph Memorial County Hospital ER. “I saw a lot of trauma and human suffering as I tried to comfort people in times of crisis,” he said. “This experience, along with other experiences working as a crisis counselor at Madison Center and as a domestic violence intern for ALIVE (Alternative

to Living in a Violent Environment) helped me decide on my future career path.”

While David was at Holy Cross College, he was also the SGA Athletics Commissioner. One night while at a flag football game, David was inspired by a beautiful sunset to take the photograph of Centennial Arch at sunset that has been used on many subsequent marketing materials for the College.

His younger brother Kevin is currently a sophomore History major at HCC. David’s advice to anyone who would want to get into a top graduate program or find the job of their dreams is to make the most of your internship opportunities and work closely with the caring professors at Holy Cross College.

Paul J. Laughlin of Deloitte Tax LLP Chicago Joins Holy Cross College Board of Trustees

Paul J. Laughlin joins the Holy Cross College Board of Trustees

Northfield, Illinois resident Paul J. Laughlin, a partner in the Private Client Advisory group of Deloitte Tax LLP, has been named to the Board of Trustees of Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, Indiana.

“I am honored to be named to the Board and excited to be involved at Holy Cross during this time of dynamic growth.” Mr. Laughlin says. “Holy Cross College has wonderful caring professors that had a great impact on our son, Paul Jr., and I am glad to be able to give something back to this great institution,” he continues.

In the last five years, Holy Cross College has grown from a two-year program to become an excellent, four-year liberal arts college. “We have added NAIA sports teams, apartment-style dorms, and several new majors,” says Brother Richard Gilman CSC, President. “We are glad to have Paul’s expertise available to help us make the best decisions for our future as we move forward,” he continues.

Paul and his wife Michelle have three children: Paul, Jr. who attended Holy Cross College and is now a senior at the University of Notre Dame, Anne, who also attends Notre Dame, and Erin who is a student at Loyola Academy.

Paul received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Notre Dame.

He earned a BBA in Finance and later a Juris Doctor.

Paul is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Illinois CPA Society, and the Illinois Bar. He has more than twenty-five years of experience advising wealthy families in the areas of tax, estate, charitable and financial planning. Paul has also served on the boards/councils of various other charitable organizations, including: the Executive Committee of the Music Institute of Chicago; the Art Institute of Chicago Planning Advisory Committee; and the Planned Giving Council of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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Please nominate deserving alumni for the Holy Cross College Alumni Association Awards:

Holy Cross College Service Award The Holy Cross College Service Award recognizes a Holy Cross College alumnus/a who has furthered the mission of the College through service to his or her community.

Outstanding Alumni Award This award recognizes a Holy Cross College alumnus/a who has aided in the development of the College through contributions of time, talent or treasures.

Nominate Deserving Alumni Today!

Alumni Awards to be Announced at Ave Crux Weekend To nominate, please submit the following: A paragraph explaining why you have nominated this alumnus/a A list of the nominee’s accomplishments Send nominations to: Holy Cross College Attn: Alumni Association Awards P.O. Box 308 Notre Dame, IN 46556 Fax: 574.239.8324 Or, email to chorvath@hcc-nd.edu January 15, 2008 is the deadline for nominations. The awards reception will be held during Ave Crux Weekend on February 9, 2008. For more information, please contact Craig Horvath, director of development, at 574.239.8368 or chorvath@hcc-nd.edu.

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