Holy Family University Magazine - Fall 2021

FALL 2021

Meet Our New President: Dr. Anne M. Prisco

REMEMBERING SISTER FRANCESCA ONLEY, CSFN ’59, PH.D. LITERARY MAGAZINE, FOLIO GOES NATIONAL

MAGAZINE

Contents 3 Insight Thought Leadership from President Anne Prisco

4 In the News

University Updates

11 Remembering Sister Francesca Onley A Tribute to the Former University President 12

Around the Academy

Academic Updates and Faculty Briefs

16 Student Orientation 2021 Welcoming the Tigers of Tomorrow

20 Meet the New President An Interview with Dr. Anne M. Prisco

26 Alumni Profile: Joe Forkin ’95 Reconnecting Philadelphia to the Delaware River Waterfront

28 The Arts Celebrating Folio’s Past; Previewing a Bold Future 32

Alumni Profile: Virginia Campbell ’60

Holy Family Loyalty for More Than Six Decades

34 Advancing Holy Family University New Endowed Scholarship, Day of Giving, Tigers on the Loose

38 Athletics Women’s Volleyball Championship, Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society

42 Class Notes Alumni News and Remembrances

46 In Service Campus Walk, Donation Drive

48 Test Your Knowledge You May Win Holy Family Swag!

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HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED BIANNUALLY BY: Holy Family Marketing & Communications EDITOR Christopher McKittrick DESIGN Glenna Stocks, Stocks Creative CONTRIBUTORS Greg Pellegrino, Sports Information Director Julie Rempfer, ’10, MBA, Assistant Director for Alumni & Parent Relations ADMINISTRATION Anne M. Prisco, Ph.D., President James C. Garvey, Ed.D., Vice President, University Advancement Sherrie A. Madia, Ph.D., Vice President, Marketing & Communications

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hat a singular time this has been for higher education.

My arrival at Holy Family University is marked by the joy of joining a tremendously warm and supportive

community, along with the renewed pleasure of seeing members of the community in person once again. The excitement on campus as we prepare to welcome students back to campus this fall is palpable.

And yet, I would like to pause for a moment on the past 18 months which have presented each of us with an unprecedented and collective inflection point. The experience of weathering a pandemic produced dramatic change, forcing us into new ways of thinking, new routines, and new technologies to navigate as a lifeline to family, friends, and colleagues.

As I reflect on this time through the lens of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni, I am struck by the level of resilience within our community, and I am inspired by all that you have accomplished. I am reminded of the important takeaways the pandemic has produced, articulated beautifully in a recent article from Yale Medicine. Two lessons that speak poignantly to our community are the importance of human connections, and the gift of humility.

With family at the heart of our Mission, being apart meant working harder to stay connected, and by all accounts, our community achieved this brilliantly. From virtual lecture series, to online alumni wine tastings and networking events, we persevered on behalf of the important goal of connecting with one another in real and meaningful ways.

And during this time, each of us has been humbled in some way—by the overwhelming uncertainties that an unknown virus can produce, to the dedication of essential workers who never missed a shift, to the selfless efforts of our healthcare workers and educators—so many of whom are Holy Family alumni.

I would like to ask that you carry these lessons with you. The relationships that are formed at Holy Family University are part of our experience as we strive to produce graduates who not only do well, but also do good by sharing their talents with respect and dignity for one another. The ability to put our egos aside and to realize that we are each an important part of a larger plan as we go out to serve others is what distinguishes our community in an especially meaningful way.

I look forward to meeting each of you at an upcoming alumni event, and to learning about the unique role that you play in our Holy Family University family.

Onward & upward together, in faith & family, Anne M. Prisco, Ph.D. President

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The relationships that are formed at Holy Family University are part of our experience as we strive to produce graduates who not only do well, but also do good by sharing their talents with respect and dignity for one another.

Katella, K. (2021, May 14). 8 Lessons We Can Learn From the COVID-19 Pandemic. Yale Medicine. Retrieved from: yalemedicine.org/news/8-lessons-covid-19-pandemic

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IN THE NEWS

ABOVE: William Strecker, Chair of the Board of Trustees, presents Sister Maureen McGarrity, CSFN, ’70, Ph.D.

with the resolution honoring her as President Emerita.

Sister Maureen McGarrity Named President Emerita Before the May meeting of the University’s Board

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The Board’s resolution noted that during

of Trustees, William Strecker, Chair, announced

her time at the University Sister Maureen had

that the Board of Trustees wished to honor outgoing

“earned the great admiration and respect of the

President Sister Maureen McGarrity, CSFN,

students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Board

’70, Ph.D. for her 45 years of faithful and dedicated

of Trustees,” and that she has “demonstrated an

service to Holy Family University by bestowing

outstanding reverence for and a consistent ability

upon her the title of President Emerita upon her

to embody the Mission and Core Values of Holy

retirement from Holy Family University.

Family University.”

IN THE NEWS

ABOVE: The Sister Maureen McGarrity, CSFN, Ph.D. Center for Teaching &

Learning was opened by President Sister Maureen McGarrity, CSFN, Ph.D., Michael W. Markowitz, Ph.D. (Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs), Dennis Milan (Director, Center for Academic Enhancement), Shannon Brown ‘99 (Executive Director, Library Services), and Lisa Ratmansky (Executive Director, Center for Teaching & Learning).

The Sister Maureen McGarrity Center for Teaching & Learning On June 30, Holy Family University held the official grand opening of the Center for Teaching & Learning, a new resource hub for students, faculty, and staff. Michael W. Markowitz, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, unveiled named signage recognizing the service of Sister Maureen

Anthony Szuszczewicz H’11 speaks at the dedication ceremony of the Anthony H’11 and Mary Ann Szuszczewicz President’s Suite.

discussed the vision for the learning commons and showcased spaces designed

President’s Suite Named for Anthony H’11 and Mary Ann Szuszczewicz

for learning and enrichment.

In recognition of their generosity to the Blue &

McGarrity, CSFN, ‘70, Ph.D. The Sister Maureen McGarrity, CSFN, Ph.D. Center for Teaching & Learning is located on the second level of the Library.

During the event, Lisa Ratmansky, executive director of the Center,

The Center was created with funding from a $2 million Title III Strengthening Institutions Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

White Fund, Holy Family’s Annual Fund that provides a critical infusion of support for student financial aid, and their longtime service to the University, the President’s Suite in Marian Hall was named for Anthony Szuszczewicz H’11 and his wife, Mary Ann. Anthony Szuszczewicz is the former chair of the University’s Board of Trustees and the former President and CEO of Polonia Bank.

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IN THE NEWS

School of Nursing & Health Sciences Celebrates First Cohort Completing Second-Degree BSN Evenings + Weekends Program Seven School of Nursing & Health Sciences students—Kathryn Carlomagno ’21; Lauren Chambers ’11, ’21; Angelina Chertik ’21; James Dollings ’21; Allison Lisacchi ’21; Krista Mora ’21; and Sophia Winchester ’21—became the first cohort of nursing students to complete Holy Family University’s Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Evenings + Weekends 22-Month Cohort. The seven students were honored in a virtual pinning ceremony on Friday, February 26.

The program, which launched in April 2019, is designed to fit the schedules for working professionals with a baccalaureate degree from an

Sister Rita Fanning, CSFN, ’89 Appointed Vice President for Mission

accredited college or university who are seeking to

In July, Sister Rita Fanning, CSFN, ’89 was appointed Vice President for

student commitments.

become professional registered nurses. The layout of the program features all courses, clinicals, and labs on the evenings and weekends without any full-time

Mission. Sister Rita comes to Holy Family University with a wide range of experience. Sister Rita replaced Margaret Kelly upon her retirement after many years of dedicated service to Holy Family. As a Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth, she has been an elementary school teacher in both the Baltimore and Philadelphia Archdioceses, a high school guidance counselor, and principal of the sponsored private college preparatory school for girls in Philadelphia.

In addition, she has dedicated her work to the social services, field ministering

Middle States Commission of Higher Education Reaffirms University’s Accreditation In March, the Middle States Commission on Higher

as house mother and counselor, and as the executive director of residential

Education Evaluation Team completed its site

programs and alternative schools sponsored by the Sisters on both the Eastern

visit and determined that the University has met

and Western sides of Pennsylvania. Sister served as a member of the Provincial

all 15 Requirements of Affiliation, and was found

Council for Holy Family Province in Des Plaines, IL. Most recently, she served as

to comply with each of the seven Standards. The

the business manager for the Nazareth Retreat Center in Grand Prairie, TX.

Evaluation Team was chaired by Shirley Mullen,

Sister’s educational background includes a BA in Elementary Education

Ph.D., chair of the Evaluation Team and President

from Holy Family University and an MS in Counseling Psychology and Human

Emerita of Houghton College. The University’s

Services from Chestnut Hill College.

Middle States Steering Committee was chaired

“As Vice President for Mission I am looking forward to serving the ‘family’ here at Holy Family University by giving witness to the Mission and charism of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in conjunction with the University’s

by Bernice M. Purcell ’85, DBA, associate dean, School of Business Administration.

One of the most rewarding comments made by

Mission and Core Values,” said Sister Rita. “It is an honor for me to serve one

Dr. Mullen in the evaluation was that Holy Family

of our sponsored ministries in this role and a joy for me to be back on campus

University is truly living its Mission and bringing to

offering service to my alma mater.”

life the Charism of Family.

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IN THE NEWS

New Turf Field in the Works In May, Holy Family University and the Department of Athletics broke ground for the new “Tiger Field.” The groundbreaking took place on the current athletic field, which will be replaced with a brand-new athletic complex.

The groundbreaking ceremony kicked off the construction process, which

University Receives Scholarship Grant from W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Holy Family University was awarded a $68,000 scholarship grant from the W. W. Smith Charitable

will include a brand-new turf field, a two-lane practice track, field lighting,

Trust, a private foundation established by William

and a new scoreboard. The project is estimated to be completed in the fall.

Wikoff Smith in 1977. The Trust makes grants in

TN Ward Company Builders is overseeing the construction of the complex.

the Greater Philadelphia region to support basic

“This is a very special day for the University and our student-athletes,”

needs, college scholarships, maritime heritage

said Director of Athletics Tim Hamill ’04, M’08. “Holding the shovel today

preservation, and medical research. As one of the

made this all feel real. This is indeed a great day to be a Tiger, and we are all

University’s most generous grantors, the W. W.

incredibly excited about the new facility.”

Smith Charitable Trust has contributed to the success of hundreds of Holy Family students.

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IN THE NEWS

Early Childhood Education Pathway Program Receives Grant The Early Childhood Education Pathway Program, which began accepting students in Fall 2020, provides an opportunity for students to earn a PreK-4 or PreK-4/Special Ed bachelor’s degree and Pennsylvania teaching certification in a format that meets the needs of busy working professionals. The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Pathway Program is for students who have earned an Associates of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or have completed the first two years of a four-year Early Education program. The ECE Pathway Program was initially supported with a grant from the William Penn Foundation.

In the current fiscal year, the program received $52,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. The program will receive $180,000 next fiscal year to be used to recruit and retain more students into the ECE Pathway program, with $120,000 of the funds going directly into tuition support for the students. This one-year grant is funded by the Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization.

“We are thrilled to receive an increased grant from the Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization for 2021-2022,” said Trish

Distinguished Writers Series: Author Carmen Maria Machado

Joergensen, Ed.D., associate professor of Education. “These funds will help

Carmen Maria Machado, author of the bestselling

the ECE Pathway program and its students immensely.”

memoir In the Dream House and the award-winning short story collection Her Body and Other Parties, was the third speaker in the Holy Family University

Psi Chi Honor Society Inducts First Graduate Student Group in Virtual Ceremony

Distinguished Writers Series. The free event was

The University’s chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in

in the New Yorker, the New York Times, Granta,

Psychology, established a new group for Holy Family University graduate

Vogue, This American Life, Harper’s Bazaar,

students in the Psychology doctoral and master’s degree programs. On Friday,

and elsewhere. DC Comics published her limited-

March 26, 19 students in graduate Psychology programs were inducted

run comics series, The Low Low Woods, from

into Psi Chi and were honored with a virtual ceremony that celebrated

2019-2020.

their accomplishments.

The virtual ceremony was attended by inductees and guests, faculty, and

held in March.

Her essays, fiction, and criticism have appeared

Machado holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and has been awarded fellowships and

administrators including Shelley Robbins, Ph.D., dean of the School of

residencies from the Guggenheim Foundation,

Arts & Sciences at Holy Family University, who also served as the keynote

Yaddo, Hedgebrook, and the Millay Colony for the

speaker of the event. Deborah Harris O’Brien, Ph.D., the President of Psi Chi

Arts. She lives in Philadelphia and is the Abrams

and associate professor at Trinity Washington University, offered welcoming

Artist-in-Residence at the University

remarks and also attended the ceremony.

of Pennsylvania.

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IN THE NEWS

Four University Alumni Educators and Current Ed.D. Student Honored with Lindback Awards Four Holy Family University School of Education alumni—Dana Laut ’00, Kimberly Pellak-Tana M’01, Juan Namnun M’04, and Sharon Hall M’09—have been named recipients of the 2021 Lindback Awards for Distinguished Teachers.

The awards are presented annually by the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation to recognize outstanding educators in Philadelphia public schools.

The four University alumni are among 60 teachers and seven principals nominated by their school communities and selected by a central committee of School District administrators and a Philadelphia Federation of Teachers representative to be honored. The teachers were chosen based on their lessons that improve the intellectual and character development of their students, a particularly challenging task this past year because of restrictions imposed by COVID-19.

This Spring the University opened the Reflection Room, a space for spiritual expression, contemplation, or prayer in the Education and Technology Center.

In addition, a Holy Family University School of Education student was also honored by the Lindback Foundation. Current Holy Family University Ed.D. student Pauline Cheung, who is principal of Francis Scott Key School, an

Holy Family Named to Institute on Teaching and Learning for Campus-wide Interfaith Excellence

elementary school in Central South Philadelphia,

Holy Family University has been accepted to the Institute on Teaching and

is one of seven area school principals to be

Learning for Campus-wide Interfaith Excellence by the Interfaith Youth

awarded the 2021 Lindback Foundation Award for

Core (IFYC), a national nonprofit that equips the next generation of citizens

Distinguished Principal Leadership.

and professionals with the knowledge and skills needed for leadership in a religiously diverse world. IFYC supports students and educators across the country to integrate interfaith leadership into educational experiences and campus life.

The acceptance includes a $3,000 grant that Holy Family University will utilize to support the University’s interfaith action plan, an initiative that includes the University’s Reflection Room (located in ETC 204) which opened earlier this spring. Previously, the Interfaith Youth Core supported the initiative with a $1,000 grant to help develop the Reflection Room and an additional $1,000 grant for curriculum support.

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IN THE NEWS

ABOVE (L TO R): Lieutenant Commander Ellie (Hopkins) Bracken ’80; Rita (Seeger) Jablonski ’86, Ph.D.; Jerry Wydro ’90, M.D.; Roger Falloon ’97; Ted Qualli ’00; Lieutenant Colonel Barbara McCormick ’03, M’07, DNP; Dennis Kilfeather ’05, M’11.

Alumni Honored with 2020 & 2021 Alumni Achievement Awards Holy Family University celebrated Reunion 2020 and 2021

with the Distinguished Alumni Service Award. The festivities

on Saturday, May 22. During the virtual event, the Class of

also included an Alumni Memorial Mass, Breakout Reunions,

1971 was inducted into the Golden Alumni Society and Alumni

and musical performances by Mike Brill M’11 and Melissa

Awards were presented. The 2020 & 2021 Alumni Achievement

Wegfahrt ’15.

Award was presented to seven University alumni: Lieutenant

The Alumni Achievement Award honors distinguished

Commander Ellie (Hopkins) Bracken ’80; Rita (Seeger)

graduates who have displayed great accomplishments in one

Jablonski ’86, Ph.D.; Jerry Wydro ’90, M.D.; Roger Falloon

or more of the following areas: professional achievement,

’97; Ted Qualli ’00; Lieutenant Colonel Barbara McCormick

community volunteer service, and humanitarian efforts. Through

’03, M’07, DNP and Dennis Kilfeather ’05, M’11. In addition,

these accomplishments, these alumni bring recognition to

Sister Maureen McGarrity, CSFN, ’70, Ph.D. was presented

themselves and Holy Family University.

Holy Family University Alumni Benefits Program Did you know that the Holy Family University Alumni Association sponsors an Alumni Benefits Program as a service to our alumni? The program offers a variety of attractively-priced products, most of which are available to alumni, students, faculty, and staff, as well as their spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, and siblings. life insurance

real estate benefits

travel insurance

pet insurance

medicare exchange

advisory services

id theft coverage

telehealth

long term disability insurance

long term care insurance

auto/home insurance

small business insurance

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TRIBUTE

Remembering Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN ’59, Ph.D.

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ister Francesca Onley, CSFN ’59, Ph.D., a

China. Her interest in international partnerships

Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth for 71

also led to the establishment of English-language

years, passed away April 17 in Philadelphia.

education programs for seminarians in Vietnam.

She was 88 years old. Sister Francesca served as the president and chief administrative officer of

During these years of expansion, Sister Francesca’s motto was always, “Little by little. You may not be able to do it all at once, but you can do it

Sister Francesca stands in front of Holy Family University Library.

little by little.”

In 2015, the University renamed the Education and Technology Center the Sister Francesca Onley Education and Technology Center in her honor.

Born March 4, 1933 to Edward and Marie (Rice) Onley in Philadelphia, she entered the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in 1950 and professed her final vows with the congregation in 1959. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business from

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Little by little.

You may not be able to do it all at once, but you can do it little by little.”

Holy Family College in 1959, a master’s degree in secondary education from Marywood University in Holy Family University beginning in 1981 until her

1966, and a Ph.D. in higher education administration

retirement in 2014 at the age of 81.

from Southern Illinois University in 1986.

As the University’s fourth president, she led

From 1953 until 1980, Sister Francesca served

the transformation of Holy Family College into a

at Nazareth Academy Grade School and Nazareth

university in 2002 and added many educational

Academy High School, both in Philadelphia, as

programs including criminal justice, along with

a faculty member, guidance counselor, assistant

graduate and doctoral studies in education. She

principal, and principal. In 1980, she was asked to

directed the construction of Stevenson Lane

serve as assistant to the president of Holy Family

Residence Hall in 2009, the renovation of the Nurse

College under Sister Lillian Budny, CSFN, Ph.D.. In

Education Building simulation lab in 2008, the

1981, Sister Francesca was appointed president of the

construction of the Garden Residence Apartments

college to replace Sister Lillian upon her retirement.

in 2006, construction of the Education and

During her educational career, Sister Francesca

Technology building in 2005, the renovation of St.

was distinguished by her leadership ability and

Joseph Residence Hall in 2005, and construction

gained the respect of those who worked with her.

of the University’s Campus Center in 1988. Under

She earned numerous awards including Woman of

her guidance, the University also expanded into

Distinction in 2004 by the Philadelphia Business

multiple satellite campuses. Additionally, through

Journal and Outstanding Contributor to Catholic

the Congregation and Sister Francesca’s association

Education in 2000 by the Catholic Philopatrian

with the United Nations International Association

Literary Institute. Beloved and treasured by many,

of University Presidents (IAUP), Holy Family

her loss will be mourned by the Sisters of the

University established international friendships and

Holy Family of Nazareth, her family, and the many

successfully reached partnership agreements with

faculty, staff, and alumni whose lives she so

universities in Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and

greatly influenced.

DONATIONS in her memory may be made to Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, 310 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016.

You may also make a gift online at nazarethcsfn.org/ donate

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2021 TAYLOR AWARDS TO FUND THREE KEY RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION INITIATIVES Six Holy Family University professors are

The 2021 Taylor Awards were awarded

recipients of the 2021 Ray and Mildred Taylor

for the following proposals:

Awards to fund three important research and publication initiatives. This year’s honorees will

DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF

pursue research initiatives in the areas of providing

A REMOTELY-DELIVERED POSTPARTUM

postpartum psychosocial support, developing

PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM

strategic plans for the School of Business

Alexa Bonacquisti, Ph.D., School

Administration, and creating early childhood

of Arts & Sciences

education mentorship programs.

The award program was established through

RESEARCH ON THE STRATEGIC PLANNING

an endowment created by Carol Taylor ’75, RN,

PROCESS IN BUSINESS SCHOOLS

Ph.D., a former University faculty member who

AND PROGRAMS

served from 1979-1987 and 1995-1997 in the

Bernice M. Purcell ’85, DBA; Donald Goeltz,

School of Nursing & Health Sciences. Taylor and

DPS, MBA, MS; and Luanne Amato, MBA,

her family created the award to honor her parents:

Ed.D.; School of Business Administration

Ray and Mildred Taylor. Carol Taylor was honored by the School of Nursing & Health Sciences

ESTABLISHING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD

in October 2012 with its highest award, the

EDUCATION MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Distinguished Nursing Alumni Award.

Trish Joergensen, Ed.D. and Kim Heuschkel,

The Ray and Mildred Taylor Awards provide

Ed.D., School of Education

funding to faculty who have completed at least two years of full-time teaching at Holy Family.

The committee members on the 2021 Taylor Grant

Requests are made in the form of formal proposals

Award Committee Members were Maria Agnew

to the Ray and Mildred Taylor Committee, with

’90, Ph.D., Chair (School of Education), Samantha

priority given to those projects that advance faculty

Cepparulo ’12 ’13, MHSc (School of Nursing &

research and scholarship.

Health Sciences), Elizabeth Jones, Ph.D. (School of Education), Karl Malaszczyk, Esq. (School of Business Administration), Jaclyn Myers, Ph.D. (School of Arts & Sciences), and Melissa Rampelli, Ph.D. (School of Arts & Sciences).

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MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH COLLABORATION OF HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY FACULTY ON COVID-19 AND MENTAL HEALTH

DIAN HE AWARDED 2021 SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE

As the COVID-19 situation improves in the United

The 2021 School of Arts & Sciences Award for

States, ongoing questions remain regarding mental

Teaching Excellence has been awarded to Dian

health outcomes and long-term coping with the

He, Ph.D. for his extraordinary efforts in training

effects of the pandemic. To address these questions,

Holy Family University faculty on

a multidisciplinary team of Holy Family University

teleconferencing platforms and hardware

faculty members including Alexa Bonacquisti,

to help make the Fall 2020 semester a

Ph.D., Jennifer DeCicco, Ph.D., Patrick

better virtual experience for students

McElwaine ’00, M’04, Psy.D., and Kristin

and faculty. His contributions to helping

Sagedy, Ph.D., MSN, RN, CEN, conducted a

the faculty in the School of Arts &

research study on the mental health effects of the

Sciences become better virtual teachers

COVID-19 pandemic.

included sharing his knowledge related

The study was conducted online from March

to various features of the remote teaching

through May 2021. Participants were 175 adults

experience, including whiteboards and

across the United States. Preliminary findings

managing chat streams during a live class.

indicated a substantial decrease in reported

The School of Arts & Sciences Award

quality of life during the pandemic from before

is given annually to a faculty member

the pandemic. This decrease in quality of life was

in Holy Family University’s School of

significantly related to an increase in anxiety

Arts & Sciences who has demonstrated

and depressive symptoms. Respondents reported

excellence in teaching and has

negative changes at work due to the effects of the

demonstrated a commitment to quality

pandemic, such as increased workload, loss of job,

teaching in the school. Leadership of

and coping with patients’ deaths from COVID-19,

the School of Arts & Sciences select the

and fearing for their own safety. They also reported

award recipient each year.

negative changes at home, such as feeling lonely, isolated, unmotivated, and increased substance use.

Regarding positive changes, many people

“I am honored to receive the 2021 School of Arts & Sciences Award for Teaching Excellence,” said He. “This was a hard year for everyone due to

cited spending more time with their families and

the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all forced into

the flexibility of working from home. The majority

remote teaching with little preparation. I did what

of respondents (94%) reported that they were

I could by sharing my technology expertise with my

already vaccinated for COVID-19 or would be

fellow colleagues to help them to do what they do

vaccinated as soon as possible. Data analysis will

best—teaching. I want to express my sincere thanks

continue on this study, with more information

to Dean Shelley Robbins and all my colleagues for

to be learned about the mental health effects of

their support and cooperation to get through this

COVID-19 and how to best support those in need

tough time. We are now much better prepared for

of additional intervention.

the future.”

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PARISI CUMMINGS PRESENTS RESEARCH ON BEST PRACTICES FOR SEVERE AND ENDURING ANOREXIA NERVOSA TREATMENT Melinda Parisi Cummings, Ph.D., assistant professor of Psychology co-presented with Robbi Alexander, Ph.D. of Penn Medicine Princeton Health at the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals annual symposium. Dr. Parisi Cummings and Dr. Alexander presented on behalf of a multidisciplinary team of professionals from the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders.

GRIFFIN LEADS EVALUATION OF BUCKS COUNTY CO-RESPONDER PILOT PROGRAM WITH THE BENSALEM POLICE DEPARTMENT

The presentation focuses on a novel approach to the treatment of severe and enduring anorexia nervosa. A licensed psychologist with over 20 years of eating disorders expertise, Dr. Parisi Cummings is a former Program Director of the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders Care at Penn Medicine

Patricia Griffin, Ph.D., assistant professor of

Princeton Medical Center and is a consultant of

Criminal Justice, has been appointed to carry

the program and an affiliate member of the Penn

out a multi-year multi-phase monitoring and

Medicine Princeton medical staff.

evaluation study of the Bucks County Human Services Co-responder program.

In December 2020, the County of Bucks

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The presentation, entitled “Is it Time for a Paradigm Shift? An Exploration of Best Practices for Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa,”

approved a two-year pilot program for the

examines four defining characteristics of severe

implementation of a Human Services Co-responder

and enduring anorexia nervosa (developed by

program with the Bensalem Police Department.

approximately 20-25% of patients with anorexia

The Co-responder partners with local law

nervosa), treatment recommendations based on

enforcement to serve as a liaison in addressing

research about the eating disorder, and the goals of

the social needs of individuals contacting 911

a new inpatient treatment protocol for severe and

Emergency Services.

enduring anorexia nervosa.

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FACULTY BRIEFS

Geraldine Fitzpatrick-

Patricia Griffin, Ph.D.

Doria ’85, Ed.D.

presented “Building Co-

co-presented “Cultural

responder partnerships

Raena Shirali, MFA

“Discovering a sense of

Conference

Overlays: Authentic

in Philadelphia” at the

was awarded the 2021

self through the Inside-

Presentations

and Practical Ways

Penn Mental Health

Scholastic Educator

Out Prison Program”

Honors

Patricia Griffin, Ph.D. published the chapter

to Foster Culturally

AIDS Research Center,

Award from The Adroit

in Current Issues in

Luanne Amato, MBA,

Sustaining Practices

Community Advisory

Journal Summer

Corrections (Cognella

Ed.D. and Donald

in Your Course” with

Board (January 2021)

Mentorship Program

Publishing).

Goeltz, DPS, MBA,

Priscilla Jeter-Iles,

and served as the

for her work with high

MS will present

Ph.D. of Arcadia

Conference Committee

school creative writers.

“Reacting/Enacting

University at the

Organizer for the 6th

Business Cases” at the

2021 Pennsylvania

International Law

National Association of

Educator Diversity

Enforcement Public

Business, Economics

Consortium (PEDC)

Health Conference

Brian Berry, Ph.D.

Using LinkedIn as

and Technology Annual

Virtual Summit (June

(March 2021) and

has had the paper

a teaching tool” in

Conference (October

2021). In addition,

presented “First

“Using Classroom

the Journal of

2021).

Fitzpatrick-Doria is a

Responder Health

Clickers to Increase

Instructional

Bernice M. Purcell ’85, DBA published

Publications

the paper “Other people’s profiles:

developer of PEDC’s

& Wellness Special

Academic Engagement

Pedagogies

Vicki Brzoza, Ph.D.,

toolkit Diversifying

Interest Group,”

for Elementary School

(Volume 26).

MSN, MBA, RN,

the Teacher Pipeline: A

“Intersectionality

Aged Students with

CCRN presented

Toolkit for Recruiting

Special Interest

Disabilities” accepted

the Virtual Podium

More High School

Group,” “Turning Law

for publication in the

Presentation “Success:

Students of Color into

Enforcement and

Journal of Special

Patricia Griffin, Ph.D.

Perceptions of

Pennsylvania Teacher

Public Health Inside-

Education Technology

was elected Board

Accelerated Second-

Prep Programs.

Out: Moving Beyond

with co-author Tiffany

Member for her second

Other

the Systems that Divide

Watson, Ed.D.’17,

consecutive two-year

Science in Nursing

Roger W. Gee, Ph.D.

Us,” “Cop, researcher,

assistant professor at

term of the Global Law

Students” at the

presented “Learning

and psychologist:

the University of North

Enforcement Public

National Council

About Words: Beyond

the benefits of

Georgia. The paper is

Health Association

Licensure Examination

Definitions” at the Peru

meaningful officer

part of Dr. Watson’s

at the organization’s

for Registered Nurses

TESOL Association:

health and wellness

doctoral dissertation

Annual General

(NCLEX-RN®)

The First Free Online

partnerships” and “The

from her time at Holy

Meeting in October

Qualitative Report

Teaching Webinar:

future directions of

Family University.

2020.

Annual Conference

“Teaching English

Intersectionality and

(January 2021) and

During the Pandemic”

its approaches to law

the Virtual Poster

(August 2020).

enforcement and public

Degree Bachelor of

Presentation of the same

health issues.”

title at the Delta Tau atlarge of Sigma Theta Tau International Research Day (April 2021).

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WELCOMING THE

TIGERS OF TOMORROW 16

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STUDENT ORIENTATION 2021 Blue welcomes two of the newest Tigers.

D

uring this summer Holy Family University is welcoming our newest students with Student Orientation, giving incoming first-year and transfer students the opportunity to attend information sessions with deans, learn about on-campus

resources and support services, and meet other new students.

Orientation was organized by Sammie Davis, director of Student Success,

who has been assisted by students who volunteered as Orientation Leaders.

Ryan Keller ’17 and Linda (Thatcher) Raichle ’70 greet future Holy Family University alumni at the Orientation Resource Fair.

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STUDENT ORIENTATION 2021 FAR LEFT: Orientation Leaders

greet students and families.

LEFT: President Anne M. Prisco,

Ph.D. welcomes the incoming students to Orientation.

BELOW: Incoming

students learn about their academic programs.

Do YOU Know the Impact that You Can Make?

Do you know that YOU have the ability to give the gift of a Holy Family University education?

Donors to the Blue & White Fund, Holy Family’s Annual Fund, make a significant impact in the lives of today’s students by supporting financial aid. Your generosity will help them, many of whom are the first in their family to attend college, realize their dream of earning a degree.

For more information or to make your gift today, please visit holyfamily.edu/give or call 267-341-5007.

“In addition to the impact my Holy Family education has had on my career success, I am grateful to be a part of a caring community that helped to shape me into the woman I am today.

For these reasons and so many more, I give back to Holy Family by volunteering my time and donating regularly in support of the students following in our footsteps.”

–Sara Szymendera ’13 President, Holy Family University Alumni Association Board of Directors

HOMECOMING Saturday, October 9, 2021 • Volleyball & Soccer Matches • Food Trucks & Vendors • Alumni Beer Garden • Student Activities • Pumpkin & Face Painting • Mass …and much more!

holyfamily.edu/homecoming

MEET OUR NEW PRESIDENT DR. ANNE M. PRISCO

The

VALUES of HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY nne M. Prisco, PhD, is drawn to many things about Catholic higher education, but she says she is especially drawn to Holy Family’s motto, teneor votis – perhaps never more so than in 2021: “I am bound by my responsibilities.” “‘Bound’ is a heavy word,” she says. “This notion of being bound by responsibility is also the notion of serving. Do we work, or do we serve? I think that is another difference with faith-based education because we talk about serving. It’s a sense of calling, service, and responsibility. Those are the things we are hearing about today and being called to do in society.

“The Sisters understood that a long time ago.”

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Dr. Prisco surrounded by her family. From right to left: Steve (spouse); Amanda (daughter-in-law); Louis (son); Everly (granddaughter); Steve (family friend); Taylor (family friend); Dr. Anne M. Prisco; Zachary (son); Kyle (son-in-law).

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r. Prisco, who assumed leadership of the University in July, joins Holy Family with

in education. Initially, she considered a career as a high school

decades of experience in higher education.

teacher. “I loved teaching—when we got out of school, we went

She is the first lay President of the University,

home and played school.” Dr. Prisco remembers. “I always

a role that she also held as the first lay president of Felician

thought I was going to be a teacher and never questioned that I

University in New Jersey, and in leadership and academic roles

would be in anything else but education.”

at several Catholic institutions.

To prepare for her new role, Dr. Prisco has engaged deeply with the founding principles of the order of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and what they mean to the University.

Love, respect and care are at the core of those principles.

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From a very early age, Dr. Prisco knew she wanted to work

However, upon her graduation from the University of Arizona and returning to her native New York City, Dr. Prisco had to pursue a different path.

“New York City was in bad financial straits and there were no teaching jobs,” she recalls. “There was an opening for a

“What animates us is that we follow the Charism of Family.

financial aid counselor at Fordham University. Not only was

That’s where you get into this sense of loving care,” she explains.

I on financial aid myself as an undergraduate, but I had also

“There has to be a lens of love and respect with one another.

worked in the University of Arizona financial aid office as a

Diversity is part of our strength. Everything we do is informed

student, so I was familiar with the forms and programs. I never

by that sense of values, and that helps us decide what the

thought I would be behind a desk or in an office, but I found

priorities are at the institution.”

that I had a knack for administrative work, and I really cared

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about what I did because I was helping students get money to

Family University, what unique animating principles do the

go to school.”

Sisters of the Holy Family bring to inform our values?”

Dr. Prisco would go on to earn her MBA in Finance from Fordham, and later a Ph.D. in Economics and Education from Columbia University. She is the recipient of numerous

Decades after working at Fordham, Dr. Prisco is still increasing access to as many students as possible.

A significant part of that responsibility is ensuring the high

academic, leadership, and service awards, including a public

level of academic excellence of the University as it continues

policy fellowship from Columbia University. She was named a

to expand into new degree programs. “We expect the best of

Top 50 Business Women in New Jersey, and received the Wise

everyone,” Dr. Prisco explains, “But we need to provide the

Woman Award from the National Organization for Italian-

support system to get people there. Our mission is to deliver it

American Women. She is frequently invited to speak on higher

in a way that provides a level playing field for all.”

education policy, leadership, and transformational change.

Dr. Prisco brings with her vast experience in Catholic higher education. She previously served for eight years at the

She has been driven in her life by the idea that everyone deserves opportunity and prioritizes what she calls “inclusive excellence.”

“

I believe in prioritizing inclusive excellence, and ensuring that everyone in our community feels welcome and supported by a network of services regardless of their faith tradition, ethnicity, gender, or anything else. Recognizing diversity in all its forms is a strength for any university."

helm of Felician University. This experience enabled her to

“Everyone in our community should feel welcome and

develop a thorough understanding of the distinction between

supported by a network of services regardless of their faith

different institutions.

tradition, ethnicity, gender, or anything else. Recognizing

“What our Catholic identity means is that there is a body of knowledge that is called the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teachings that should guide how we do

diversity in all its forms is a strength for any university, never more so than today.”

Dr. Prisco’s personal experience as a first-generation student

everything at Catholic institutions,” says Dr. Prisco. “That

from an immigrant family informs her goals as an educator and

makes us similar to all Catholic institutions, and I’ve previously

leader, and her vision for Holy Family.

served with Vincentians, Jesuits, and Franciscans. What I would

“My parents didn’t graduate from high school, and I have a

say when I was working at those particular institutions was,

Ph.D. I say that because parents dream that their kids will have

‘What’s the difference that this order brings to this school?’

more educational opportunities than they were able to have.

Yes, we are a faith-based, Catholic institution that welcomes

“Education will add value to every part of your life. It does

all because that’s what the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and

not just give you more choices for the work that you can do.

Catholic Social Teachings call us to do. But in the case of Holy

Education can transform a person, a family, and a community.

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“And we welcome second-generation, third-generation, fourth-generation college-educated students. We want every kind of diversity here. It’s also just as important for us to support those who are returning to school and let them know that the door is always open to continuing their education.

There are opportunities at any time in your lifetime. We welcome those adult learners, whether they are just starting, finishing an undergraduate degree, or recognizing that they want a graduate degree.”

As part of that outreach, Dr. Prisco also envisions establishing a deeper connection between the University’s alumni community and current students over the next several years.

“Family means that our alumni need to feel like we are there for them and that they are there to equally carry the next generation forward by being a mentor, providing an internship,

“

The implication of 'family' is that we don't go away! It's a lifetime commitment to one another, and I hope that our alumni feel that we serve them so that they feel called to support the next generation of students."

helping new graduates get jobs, and talking up the value of their education here,” she explains. “The implication of ‘family’ is that we don’t go away! It’s a lifetime commitment to one another, and I hope that our alumni continue to feel called to support the next generation of students.”

In addition to her excitement for her new role leading Holy Family, Dr. Prisco also has enjoyed exploring Philadelphia.

of the University as it continues to weather the COVID-19

“I am enjoying getting to know my new city just by walking

pandemic and its impacts over the last 18 months. “We learned

around, and visiting museums, music venues, sporting events,

what it’s like not to have life as usual or the kind of interactions

and all the culture of Philadelphia.” She has already been

that we’re used to—good, bad, or indifferent,” explains Dr. Prisco.

spending time in the city with her husband, Stephen Sergi, and

“The way we lived our lives was called into question, including the

looks forward to spending time in Philadelphia with her two

recognition that we are each responsible for one another.

children, their spouses and grandchild on their visits from the West Coast.

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Dr. Prisco assumes leadership at a critical time in the history

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"To what extent that each of us wants to take that on is an individual decision, but the idea that it undergirds us all as a

human society is important for people to understand. But again,

of loving care -- and of responsibility to one another. These

the University community’s sense of responsibility and that we’re

principles are ingrained in the University’s Mission and

all in this together isn’t because of what we all just went through—

Core Values.

Holy Family has always recognized it as important. This notion

“We don’t do what we do because of the pandemic or

of care is infused within the Sisters of the Holy Family’s ministry.

because of the recent calls to consciousness in society. Holy

From a Catholic perspective, that’s one more element that

Family University has been doing this all along. My hope is to

nurtures the type of mission that we will continue to emulate.”

build upon the foundational work of my predecessors, Sister

Dr. Prisco endeavors to remain connected to those founding principles of the University as she leads, building on a culture

Francesca and Sister Maureen. This is the work that we are called to do. This is what motivates us to serve.”

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ALUMNI PROFILE

Reconnecting Philadelphia to the Delaware River Waterfront

O

ver the past decade, Philadelphians have

Corporation reconstituted into the DRWC and

been able to experience several major new

expanded its focus on additional riverfront areas,

parks along the Delaware River, including

amounting to six miles of waterfront from Port

innovative spaces for recreation, the arts, dining, and

Richmond to South Philadelphia. “Every proposal

entertainment. These projects have been developed

had to pack so much into it that we couldn’t get any

by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation

real momentum,” says Forkin. “By expanding that

(DRWC), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

jurisdiction, it gave us a good start to think larger, more

overseen by Joe Forkin ’95. Forkin has spent nearly

diverse ideas, and to spread out the improvements.”

By refocusing on smaller sites within those six miles, the DRWC created several waterfront park areas each with its unique character. Forkin explains, “In 2011, we built the Race Street Pier, which was the first public park that was built on the waterfront in over 15 years.” Other successful projects followed including the expanded Penn’s Landing Winterfest (beginning in 2013), Spruce Street Harbor Park (2014), and Cherry Street Pier (2017), in addition to several trails.

The DRWC works closely with government entities, including the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as local communities that the projects are based in.

Forkin reflects on his education at Holy Family MARIA YOUNG

ABOVE: Joe Forkin '95 speaks to CNN Travel at the Cherry Street Pier.

student became essential to his career. “I had a great experience at Holy Family,” he recalls. “I think of

organization, the Penn’s Landing Corporation, and

education as strategic thinking and decision making.

has served as President of DRWC since 2017.

For me, English and communications were a passion of mine, and critical thinking—how do you make

the DRWC in 1997 as Vice President, Operations

good, sound decisions, how do you receive data and

and Development. The Penn’s Landing Corporation

quickly convert that into a decision point that leads

concentrated on developing the two-mile area of

to success—was the experience I had.”

the Philadelphia waterfront that is well-known

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how the communications skills he developed as a

25 years working at DRWC and its predecessor

Forkin joined the predecessor organization for

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University as an English major and points out

“The whole job is communications,” Forkin says

to Philadelphians. However, the area proved to

of his position as President of the DRWC. “Whether

be too small to house all the ambitious ideas that

you are speaking to an elected official like the Mayor

the organization had. In 2009, Penn's Landing

or a Senator or in a church basement to a community

MATT STANLEY

Safely relax under the sparkling lights at Spruce Street Harbor Park.

group, it’s all about communications. You have to be

heritage and make the neighborhood proud. We

well-written, well-spoken, and convincing as well as

came up with a kielbasa cheesesteak sandwich

passionate in what you’re trying to convey to people.”

called the Wit or Witowski.” With a laugh, he adds,

It is particularly important to Forkin and

“Guy Fieri really liked the sandwich and our wings,

the DRWC that the projects that are developed

so it has gotten a lot of momentum in Philadelphia.”

reflect their communities. “Each neighborhood

On the back of those successes, DRWC has put

has its desires, and community engagement is very

funding together for a $250 million project that

important to us. When we go to a community,

will create the new 12-acre Penn’s Landing park.

we ask ‘What do you want to see here? If we can

The project, which will break ground in 2022, will

build a park here, what do you want to do?’ Each of

resolve a major issue. “In a one-block section of the

our parks is very reflective of

City from Chestnut Street

the community feedback that

to Walnut Street and from

we hear.”

Front Street to the river, it

In addition to the DRWC,

will solve the issue of I-95

“

You have to be well-written, well-spoken, and convincing as well as passionate in what you’re trying to convey to people.”

Forkin has also found success

separating the historic core of

as a restaurateur, though

the city from the riverfront.

he credits his two business

We will cover over Delaware

partners for their success.

Avenue and I-95 completely

The three partners co-own

with a four-acre cap. That

two restaurants named Gaul

will then slope down to the

& Co. Malt House, one in

riverfront for seven acres.”

LEFT: Take in the

Port Richmond and another

When completed, the project

sweeping views of the Ben Franklin Bridge at Cherry Street Pier.

in Rockledge. The Port Richmond location was

is expected to generate approximately $1.6 billion

featured on the Food Network’s popular series

of new revenues benefiting the City, School District,

Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. “It was one of the first

and Commonwealth.

new restaurants to open up in that neighborhood,”

“Our whole story is about access,” says Forkin

explains Forkin. “Port Richmond was the Polish

about the role that DRWC plays in the changing face

capital of Philadelphia because there are a lot

of Philadelphia. “We are the steward of six miles of

of Polish immigrants and heritage there. When

a river which has an amazing history. How do we

we purchased the bar in that neighborhood, we

reconnect the residents and visitors of Philadelphia

knew that we had to do something to build off that

to that river?”

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THE ARTS

Celebrating Folio's Past; Previewing a Bold Future

W

hen the inaugural issue of The Folio (as Holy Family University’s literary magazine was then known) was

published in Spring 1959, the 30-page black-andwhite publication featured four literary pieces and three illustrations contributed by students. Over 60 years later, Folio has published hundreds of original works of prose, poetry, artwork, and photography and is one of the University’s longest artistic traditions.

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THE ARTS

BELOW:

“Sunset In Paradise” from Folio 38, Photograph by Taurai Augustin ’18

After decades of Folio existing as a print magazine, the current faculty advisors of Folio, Keith Kopka, Ph.D. and Raena Shirali, MFA, will help guide future issues of the student-run magazine to an entirely digital platform.

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THE ARTS

PERUSE THE ARCHIVES To view all previous editions of Folio, please visit holyfamily.edu/folio

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT:

Folio 33 (2010). Folio 12 (1980), Art by James Mouat ’82. From Folio 36 (2013), Art by Amanda Bates ’15

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THE ARTS

The upcoming issue number 43/44 (a double issue representing the work of contributors from both 2020 and 2021) will be available to students, contributors and alumni at the start of the Fall 2021 semester.

Over the decades, dozens of students and faculty members have contributed to the publication of Folio, including University professor Thomas Lombardi, Ph.D., who passed away in January 2021 after teaching at Holy Family University for 45 years. Dr. Lombardi’s first contribution to Folio, a poem titled “Meeting in a Small Wyoming Town,” appeared in issue 5 (1969). He began serving as a moderator of the magazine with the next issue.

Dr. Lombardi and his wife, fellow Holy Family faculty member, Victoria (Inverso) Lombardi ’69, remained involved as advisors of Folio over the next 40 years. His contributions continued to be featured in Folio, and his final poem to be published in the magazine, “Autumn Chore,” appeared in issue 42 (2019). In addition to helping students select poems and short stories for Folio in his years as an advisor, Dr. Lombardi also arranged on-campus evening

Capture the Bizarre

by Margaret DeFelice ’16 (Folio 36, 2013) Why are humans attached to normalcy?

Afraid to become who they want to be?

Normal is boring.

Life is more exciting when it stings.

I’m not talking about pain, But of flaws that our souls sustain.

Perfect cookie cutters are not the same As to what is truly insane.

No story is of a normal life.

Stories are filled with longing, sadness, and strife.

Joy can take an unexpected turn That can set our being to burn.

Average humans live to see these moments scourged.

Creative humans rush to them with a great urge.

Leading the way with no holds barred, Writers capture the bizarre.

celebrations known as Folio Night that featured students reading their work.

After decades of Folio existing as a print magazine, the current faculty advisors of Folio, Keith Kopka, Ph.D. and Raena Shirali, MFA, will help guide future issues of the student-run magazine to an entirely digital platform that will welcome submissions from undergraduate students from throughout the United States. In addition to helping to expand the audience of Folio to include a diverse group of writers, artists, and thinkers from across the country, the new format will allow the magazine’s staff to gain experience in the rapidly expanding field of digital publication.

This new future will re-establish Folio as one of the University’s oldest traditions dedicated to the artistic growth of the University as the publication is shared with the wider literary community.

Honesty

by Robin Ray (Folio 14, 1984) Although a few have borne it, Plenty have hid it.

Some minds have never worn it, Others have just begun.

Those who think it sane, Protest it again and again.

The few who think it profane, Look about it as vanity.

Although some have ruined it utterly, The least have worshipped it sacredly.

Understanding this, what might it be But the mere thought of honesty.

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ALUMNI PROFILE

ABOVE RIGHT:

ABOVE LEFT:

Campbell (fifth from right) participating in a fashion show on campus in 1958.

Campbell (kneeling, bottom right) as a member of the Hi-Fi’s, Holy Family College’s first athletics team.

Holy Family Loyalty for More Than Six Decades

M

any members of the Holy Family

for Campbell. “Holy Family was the best thing

University community can refer to

that ever happened to Gini Campbell,” she

themselves as lifelong Tigers because of

reflects happily. “It brought me out of my shell,

their commitment and connection to the University.

which my parents tried to do for years. Maybe it

In the case of Virginia “Gini” (Fluehr) Campbell

made me too outgoing, but that depends on who

’60, her long association with Holy Family even

you talk to!”

predates the institution’s Tiger mascot—and even most of the buildings on campus today!

Campbell decided to attend Holy Family College

classmates,” she says. “If something was good, we

close to home—quite literally in her case. “I went

shared in the laughter. If something wasn’t good,

to Holy Family because I lived across the street,”

we shared in the tears.” She credits the many on-

she explains, though she does list other reasons for

campus activities and events for helping her to

attending. "Financially, Holy Family was something

become less shy around others. Though some of

that I could readily afford. Holy Family was smaller

those Holy Family traditions continue today, such

than the grade school and high school that I went

as the annual Christmas Rose, others are no longer

to." Campbell, the oldest of 12 siblings, jokes, "In

part of the University’s culture.

with! So, I got to meet people.”

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camaraderie because we got to know each of our

only a few years after it opened because it was

some cases, it was smaller than the family I lived

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Campbell grew close with her classmates and developed lasting friendships. “We had a

One example? The College’s dress code.

“If you look at the rules back then, they are totally different than they are today,” Campbell remembers. “Every Friday you could dress casual,

ALUMNI PROFILE

RIGHT:

Virginia “Gini” (Fluehr) Campbell ’60 at Reunion 2018

“ but absolutely no pants or jeans. If you wore

activities, including helping coordinate the fiftieth

Bermuda shorts on campus, you had to wear a

anniversary of the Class of 1960 in 2010. She

long coat on to cover them! You could wear knee

encourages alumni to get involved with the Alumni

socks, but usually we had to wear stockings. On

Association, which encompasses all 20,000+

formal occasions, like Charter Day and Honors

graduates. “It helps you to expand your own

Convocation, we wore black graduation gowns with

network,” Campbell points out.

white gloves.” With a laugh, she adds, “You’d never get the students today to do that!”

Campbell and her classmates also recognized the importance of paying it forward to future Holy

Nevertheless, Campbell is proud of the

Family University students and established the first

growth of Holy Family in the six decades since

class scholarship fund. They continue to support it

she attended. “I think Holy Family has moved

every year, and even inspired later classes to start

forward under the direction of Sister Francesca

their own scholarships.

Onley and Sister Maureen McGarrity,” Campbell

For students entering Holy Family University

says. “When you say the name Holy Family to

in the fall, Campbell encourages students to

people, it has a good reputation.”

participate in on-campus activities to develop

After attending Holy Family College,

We had a camaraderie because we got to know each of our classmates.

If something was good, we shared in the laughter.

If something wasn’t good, we shared in the tears.”

meaningful relationships with their classmates. “I

Campbell attended Women’s Medical College of

think by nature people are shy. So you can’t just

Pennsylvania to become a medical lab technician,

wait for the next person to take that first step,”

a program that Holy Family College did not have

Campbell advises. “By associating closely with your

at the time. But long after she attended Holy

classmates, you can learn different experiences that

Family, Campbell has remained involved in alumni

they went through.”

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ADVANCING HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY

DAY OF GIVING A SUCCESS THANKS TO THE WONDERFUL SUPPORT of Holy Family University’s alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends, we surpassed our third

MOR E THAN

RAISED FOR “DAY OF GIVING” SCHOLARSHIP

A NEW ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP has been

annual Day of Giving goal of $30,590 by

established in memory of Edward J. Fitzgerald,

raising more than $35,000 on February 11.

Jr. and Anita L. Fitzgerald by their son, Ward

A one-time full-tuition “Day of

$35,000

NEW ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED

Fitzgerald. According to Ward, his parents were

Giving” scholarship will be awarded

from Northeast Philadelphia and they had a great

to a deserving senior in the 2021-2022

love for the Holy Family University community.

academic year. The extra funds raised

The scholarship will be awarded annually

will be awarded to a second senior.

During these extraordinary times, we

to provide financial support to a student who embraces, practices, and exhibits the values of

are grateful to all our donors for demonstrating

the Catholic Church. Ward is Chief Executive

the strength of our family!

Officer and Senior Managing Principal of EQT Exeter, an international real estate equity fund

RECENT GRANTS OF NOTE

investment group, and real estate development and operating company.

Endowed funds are a meaningful way to create a permanent legacy at Holy Family

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION American

University for you, your family, or a loved one.

Rescue Plan Higher Education Emergency

For more information, please contact Joshua Liss,

Relief Fund III — $5,908,315 in support

Assistant Vice President for Development, at

of Holy Family University’s coronavirus

jliss@holyfamily.edu or 267-341-3100.

pandemic response.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

G R A N TS R EC E I V E D

$5,908,315 AND

$2,332,951 (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION)

$35,000 (CROWN HOLDINGS, INC.)

$29,988 (PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION)

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Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!

Higher Education Emergency Relief

WILL YOUR EMPLOYER MATCH YOUR GIVING

Fund II — $2,332,951 in support of

to Holy Family University?

Holy Family University’s coronavirus pandemic response.

CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. — $35,000

Many corporations will match employee donations to Holy Family, and the impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some

in support of Pathways into Vietnam,

companies even match gifts made by retirees

a global initiative to teach English

and/or spouses.

as a foreign language to seminarians studying to become priests in Vietnam.

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION — $29,988 in support of “It’s On Us PA,” a statewide campaign

Visit holyfamily.edu/matching and search our matching gift database to see if your employer will match your gift. You will find all the information you need to initiate a match!

For more information on having your

to combat campus sexual assault

gift matched, please contact Jeff Goldman,

through awareness and prevention

Advancement Services Manager, at jgoldman2@

education programs.

holyfamily.edu or 267-341-5007.

Thank You to Our 2021 Tigers on the Loose Sponsors!

Thank you to our generous sponsors who spark opportunity, hope, and achievement for Holy Family University students by making an affordable, high quality education possible.

As a result, our graduates are putting their bright minds to work and making their mark on the world as health care practitioners, educators, and business leaders.

For a complete list of sponsors and donors, please visit holyfamily.edu/tigersloose.

Presenting Sponsor

EQT Exeter Platinum Sponsors A.T. Chadwick Company, Inc. James Dever Bennett, Esq. ’82 and Kim F. Bennett

Gold Sponsors Barnes & Noble College

TN Ward Company

PepsiCo

WSFS Community Foundation

Silver Sponsors Delran Builders

Metz Culinary Management

Independence Blue Cross

NSM Insurance Brokers

Landscaping Maintenance & Snow Plowing, Inc.

Performance Food Group Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP Tantala Associates, LLC, Engineers & Architects

Bronze Sponsors Allied Universal

J. R. Simplot Company

Pro Systems, LLC

Chadwick Service Company

Kane Builders S&D Inc.

Dennis Colgan H’18

Daniel ’04 and Michele M’10 Kilcoyne

Southampton Window Cleaning & Janitorial Service, Inc.

Crown Holdings, Inc.

Kingsbury, Inc.

Salvatore and Margaret Faia

Legacy Sign Co.

Roger ’97 and Beth ’09 Falloon

Dominc Marano H’13

Family & Friends Organization of Holy Family University

Parx Casino

Holy Family University Alumni Association

Penn Jersey Paper Co. PNC Bank

Steamfitters Local Union 420 William Strecker Anthony H’11 and Mary Ann Szuszczewicz Tyson Foods Mary Keirans Vassallo ’85 Karen Wold

TH E EV E N T SU R PA S S E D I TS GOAL WITH MORE THAN

$270,000 TIGERS ON THE LOOSE RAISED IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID.

MORE THAN 150 ALUMNI AND FRIENDS gathered at Tigers on the Loose, Holy Family University’s annual scholarship celebration, on June 3 at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

The event surpassed its $250,000 goal with more than $270,000 raised in support of student financial aid. Led by EQT Exeter, this year’s Presenting Sponsor, thank you to our sponsors and donors for their generosity. For a complete list of sponsors and donors, please visit holyfamily.edu/tigersloose.

Tigers on the Loose changes venues every year, giving attendees access to some

MORE TIGERS ON THE LOOSE

of the most interesting cultural spots in Philadelphia. Please save the date of May

To view photos from the evening and a recording of the program, please visit holyfamily.edu/ tigersloose

Academy of the Fine Arts in Center City Philadelphia. As the first art museum and

12, 2022 for the next Tigers on the Loose, which will be held at the Pennsylvania school in the United States, it features a world-famous collection of American art.

In front of the Sphinx of Ramses II, President Sister Maureen McGarrity, CSFN, and Blue with Roger Falloon ’97, Tigers on the Loose Committee Co-Chair, and his wife, Beth ’09.

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Diane Murphy ’18 and Meghan Rakus ’19

ADVANCING HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY

LEFT:

Kaitlyn Meyers ’21 shared her student experience and spoke passionately about the importance of student financial aid. According to Kaitlyn, “Students like myself graduate from high school with dreams of changing the world for the better in our own way. Holy Family’s donors allow these dreams to become reality and we, as a whole, are eternally grateful for all you have done to support us.”

Jim Bennett ’82, Tigers on the Loose Committee Co-Chair, thanked attendees for gathering to celebrate Holy Family and its students in the unique setting of the Penn Museum.

Sarah Montgomery ’20 and Marisa Beauchemin ’21.

Tom DiMarcantonio ’19, Taurai Augustin ’18, and Matthew Weed ’18.

ATHLETICS

CACC

CHAMPIONS AGAIN! Tigers Claim Women’s Volleyball 2020-21 CACC Title

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or the second time in three seasons, the

’21, Tayana Bennett ’22, Morgan Silks ’22, and

Holy Family University women’s volleyball

Allyssa Hartney ’23.

team brought back a championship banner

to hang in the Campus Center Gymnasium after

volleyball team’s record in the CACC Tournament

defeating top-seeded Georgian Court University,

to 15-11 as the Tigers now own two championship

3-1, in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference

banners (2020-21 and 2018). Holy Family has been

(CACC) Championship match on March 20. Due

in the CACC Tournament finals six times in the

to the Covid-19 pandemic, the traditional 2020 fall

program’s 18 years of existence.

season was canceled and pushed to an abbreviated spring season.

Carly Covington ’21 was named the

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The championship victory improved the women’s

The women’s volleyball team finished the abbreviated Spring season with an 8-1 overall record and a 5-1 mark in conference play. Over the last

tournament’s Most Valuable Player as she totaled

three seasons, the Tigers own a win-loss record of

18 kills and 19 digs while hitting at a .341 clip in

64-17 to go along with three straight appearances in

the championship match. She was joined on the

the CACC Tournament finals and two trips to the

All-Tournament team with Camille Johnson

NCAA Tournament.

ATHLETICS

Women’s Soccer Ranked 16th in Final National Rankings The Holy Family University women’s soccer team finished the 2020-21 spring season ranked 16th among NCAA Division II teams on the final regular-season rankings released by United Soccer Coaches, sponsored by Verizon. The Tigers

40 Student-Athletes Inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma 40 Holy Family University student-athletes were

were previously ranked 18th before the final rankings were announced.

The women’s soccer team finished the spring 2020-21 season in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Championship game. The Tigers were edged by city rival Thomas Jefferson University, 2-1.

The Tigers finished the campaign with a 5-1-1 overall record and were

inducted into the Pennsylvania Psi Chapter of

4-0-1 in conference play to claim the regular-season title and top-seed in the

Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete

CACC Tournament.

Honor Society, for the 2020-21 academic year. The

The women’s soccer team has appeared in 22 consecutive CACC Tournaments

honorees were officially inducted during a virtual

and is now 31-11-3 in the postseason since joining the conference in 1999. The

ceremony in March.

Tigers have appeared in 13 CACC Championship games in the program’s history.

“We are extremely proud of our student-athletes

This season the Tigers had five players earn All-CACC honors, including

earning this prestigious honor especially during an

Hannah Derby ’21, Kait Findlay ’22, Hannah Florentino ’23, Brianna Pudlo

academic year that was unlike any other,” said Robin

’21, and Jacqueline Ziegler ’22. Derby was also tabbed the CACC Defensive

Arnold, associate director of Athletics. “Our student-

Player of the Year, and Pudlo garnered Goalkeeper of the Year honors.

athletes had to adapt to many changes not only on the field of play but most importantly in the classroom.

The women’s soccer team is scheduled to open the 2021 season on Thursday, September 2 at home versus West Chester University in non-conference action.

The hard work and dedication to their studies is evident and I congratulate each and every one of them for this wonderful achievement.”

Chi Alpha Sigma recognizes college studentathletes who receive a varsity letter in their sport, achieve junior academic standing or higher after their fifth full-time semester, and earn a 3.4 or higher cumulative grade point average.

STEPHEN PELLEGRINO PHOTOGRAPHY

Chi Alpha Sigma is the only non-profit organization that was established to recognize college student-athletes who excel both on and off the field of competition. Chi Alpha Sigma provides outstanding student-athletes with an opportunity to become connected within a fraternal association that aligns their educational and athletic successes for a lifetime.

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Track & Field Recognized with All-Region Honors Holy Family University had six student-athletes from the men’s and women’s track & field teams earn All-Region honors for the 2021 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field season as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) in May. Top-five individuals in each event from each region earned All-Region honors, in addition to each of the members of the top-three ranked relay team.

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On the men’s team, Isaiah Whaley ’23 became just the second Holy Family University track & field athlete to earn All-Region honors as he was recognized for his performance in the 400-meter dash. Whaley finished with the fifth-best time in the East Region after recording a personal-best time of 49.46 seconds at this year’s Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Championships. His personal-best time was good enough to win the event and, in the process, bring home All-CACC honors.

On the women’s team, five student-athletes earned All-Region honors marking the first time in program history that Holy Family University has had All-Region selections in women’s track & field. Nyoki Jones ’22 and Korryn Braxton-Young ’23 earned All-East Region honors in individual events, while the 4x400-meter relay team of Jones, Kai B. Lash ’22, Desiree Draper ’23, and Ariel Salkey ’24 were also recognized.

Covington Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District® Team Carly Covington ’21 was named to the 2020-21 Academic All-District® Women’s Volleyball Team, selected by CoSIDA. The Academic All-District® program recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. As a First-team Academic All-District® honoree, Covington advances to the CoSIDA Academic All-America® ballot.

Covington boasts a 3.67 cumulative grade point average and is a Neuroscience major. She’s a two-time Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) All-Academic selection and was among 40 Holy Family student-athletes inducted into the Pennsylvania Psi Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma for the 2020-21 academic year.

Covington ranks fifth all-time at Holy Family with 1,173 kills and is eighth all-time with 1,186 career digs.

She is one of four student-athletes in program history that has recorded over 1,000 kills and digs in a career.

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Covington is the first Holy Family University women’s volleyball student-athlete to earn CoSIDA Academic All-District® honors since former standout Sarah (Ambach) Schild ’14 earned the award in 2013. Ambach was a three-time Academic AllDistrict® selection and was named an Academic All-American® in 2013.

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Jones earned All-East Region honors in both the 400-meter dash and the 400-meter hurdles. She finished first overall in both events at the CACC Championships. Jones won the 400-meters with a time of 57.72 seconds to rank fifth-best in the region. In the 400-meter hurdles, she ranked tied for third in the region after recording a school-record time of 1:04.36 at the Philadelphia Metropolitan Collegiate Invitational. Jones Braxton-Young’s school-record distance of 40’6” (12.34m) in the shot put earned her All-Region honors as she finished the season tied for fifth-best. She set the new standard at the Osprey Twilight hosted by Stockton University in April. At the CACC Championships, Braxton-Young finished second overall in the shot put to earn All-CACC honors.

The Holy Family University 4x400-meter relay team finished with the second-best time in the East Region this season behind only Adelphi University (3:55.12). The Tigers recorded a time of 3:58.33 at the CACC Championships to win the event and in the process earn All-CACC honors. It also set a new CACC Championship record in the 4x400. Holy Family, Adelphi, and Southern Connecticut State University were the only three relay teams to record a time under four minutes in the event this year.

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nearly duplicated her record time at the CACC Championships as she won the event in 1:04.92.

32 ndAnnual G O L F C L A S S IC Providing financial support to Holy Family University students

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CLASS NOTES 60s

70s

Marta (Graffy) Sparrow

Linda (Thatcher)

’81, Ph.D. works at Holy

Raichle ’70, Ph.D.

Spirit Catholic School

recently retired and

in Annadale, VA. She

is now enjoying her

and her husband, Dave,

leisure time. She looks

live in Springfield, VA.

forward to getting back to traveling and

Jim Duffy ’82 was

enjoying time with her

Father Michael Iski

promoted to executive

four grandkids. She also

‘73 is the pastor of St.

vice president of

Cynthia Britt Roberts ’63 is still working in

was recently appointed

Paul’s United Church of

operations of Henkels

real estate an Associate Broker at Berkshire

to the Holy Family

Christ in Allentown, PA.

& McCoy, Inc., which

Hathaway Fox & Roach in Rosemont, PA. She

Alumni Association

and her husband, Doug, have 10 grandchildren.

Board of Directors.

designs, builds, and Maggie Jaster ’73,

maintains infrastructure

Ph.D. completed 25

for the utility and

Kathleen (Keenan)

years teaching at

communications

Susan Lepis ’65 is

Fastiggi ’71 retired after

Penn State Harrisburg.

markets.

enjoying retirement

a fulfilling career as an

She is an associate

after a rewarding

English and German

professor of Humanities

Teresa Dempsey ’87,

career working for the

teacher. She and her

and English and was

CRNP received the

United Nations in New

husband, Charlie,

honored at a virtual

Albert Nelson Marquis

York, NY and teaching

will be celebrating

Faculty Awards

Lifetime Achievement

French at the Marine

their 50th wedding

Ceremony on April 29.

Award from Marquis

Academy of Science

anniversary next

and Technology in

year. They have been

Margery (McAneney)

as an adult nurse

Sandy Hook, NJ. She is

blessed with children,

Walsh ’73 retired

practitioner and a part-

an active member of

grandchildren,

after a long career in

time health evaluator

a variety of local clubs

friends, and countless

elementary education.

for Signify Health.

and organizations,

wonderful memories.

She and her husband,

devoting her time to

Who’s Who. She works

Thomas, live in

Elaine (Hennessy)

Turnersville, NJ.

Cubbage ’88, M’92

art, photography, and

Sister Barbara Sudol,

community service.

CSFN, ’71, a former

recently retired after

Holy Family trustee,

teaching for 37 years.

Margaret Mattson

recently published her fifth book, a collection

80s

She and her husband,

’69, Ph.D. recently retired after 40 years

of short stories, Tales

John Coyne ’80 is the

their 50th wedding

of service in the

of the Anawim.

chief underwriting

anniversary by taking

federal government.

officer at Travelers

their three children,

She serves as the

Bond & Specialty

their spouses, and

chairperson

Insurance. He and his

six grandchildren to

of the Alcohol and

wife, Jeanine, live in

St. Lucia for 10 days

Other Drug Advisory

Oreland, PA.

in July 2021. Edmond

Edmond, celebrated

Council of Montgomery

just published his

County, MD.

first book, Just a Kid from Swampoodle to Vietnam.

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90s

Annamaria Ranieri ’90

Kim (Sayford) Wilson

Jerry Paterson M’98,

’95 earned an MBA

Ph.D., was featured in

in Health Services

McGraw Hill’s “The Art

Administration from

of Teaching” project

Keller Graduate School

in April 2021. He is the

of Management in July

principal of Clarence

2020. She is an online

B. Lamb Elementary

tutor for students

School in North Hanover

learning English as a

Township School

Second Language.

District in Wrightstown,

is a sales and marketing

NJ, and serves as an

consultant for RKC

adjunct professor at

Consulting, LLC in

Holy Family.

Richboro, PA.

John Rendfrey ’03 completed his 15th year of teaching at Paul VI High School in Haddon

00s

Jennifer (Domanico) Bonomo ’91 has been teaching for the

Township, NJ. He also holds a graduate degree in Theology and Philosophy from St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, MD.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 30

Karyn (Mierzejewski)

years. She is married

Kling ’96 received the

Crystal Smith-Herman

to Brian Bonomo and

Einstein Healthcare

’02, M’20 is a special

they have two children,

Network Award for

education liaison at

Nicholas and Sarah

Community Service

Brookwood Elementary

Grace.

in May 2021. Karyn

School in the Bristol

obtained an MSN in

William Berry ’01 is a

Township School

Lisa Roman-Fischetti

Nursing Education from

therapist and owner

District. She and her

’92, M’05 is a nursing

Drexel University in

of Inner Wellness

husband, John, live in

excellence client

December 2020 and

Therapeutic Services

Levittown, PA.

advocate for Tipton

celebrated 25 years of

in Plantation, FL. He

Health Communications

working with traumatic

teaches at Florida

Nick Nastasi M’04 was

Jennifer (Fantine)

based in Newark, DE.

brain injury patients.

International University

appointed principal of

Papeika ’04, M’10 and

and writes for

Bristol Borough Junior-

John Papeika ’04,

Senior High School.

M’12 reside in Cherry

Holly (Merk)

T Nong Lo ’96 serves

Psychology Today. He

Rosenberger ’92 is the

as a police officer with

also co-authored the

Hill, NJ with their two

finance and operations

the Philadelphia Police

textbook, Addiction: A

boys, Walter and Oliver.

manager for St. Mary’s

Department.

Human Experience.

John is the safety

Catholic Church in Foxborough, MA.

compliance manager Annmarie (Batty)

for Acme Markets and

Chavarria ’98, DNP,

Jen is a kindergarten

MSN, RN, NEA-BC has

teacher for the School

accepted a position as

District of Philadelphia.

senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL. H O LY FA M I LY. E D U

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CLASS NOTES

Rachel (McClain) Riley

Jeff Davis M’06

’04, the senior director

accepted a new

of communications at

position as director of

Valley Forge Tourism &

operations at Dorney

Convention Board, was

Park & Wildwater King–

named to Philadelphia

dom in Allentown, PA.

Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” Class of

Andrea (Sucic)

2021, which recognizes

Hamburg ’07, CRNP

Daniela Chacon-Bonilla

the most talented

is a board-certified

’15 is married to Saul

up and coming

pediatric nurse

Bonilla ’15. The couple

leaders in the Greater

practitioner. She works

lives in Philadelphia

Philadelphia region.

at Margiotti & Kroll

with their dog, Loki.

Pediatrics in Northeast Philadelphia and has

Steven Footit ’16 was selected as one of

twin daughters.

three winners of Independence Blue Cross’

10s

Celebrate Caring Foundation Awards. He

Justin Barbetta ’10, JD

Family after serving 27 years in the Army. He

works as an attorney for

also battled cancer and served on the front

Wisler Pearlstine, LLC in

lines of COVID-19 as an ICU nurse at multiple

obtained his nursing degree from Holy

Blue Bell, PA.

hospitals in PA/NJ. Steve is donating a portion Maria (Bernarda)

of his winnings to Holy Family’s School of Nursing & Health Sciences.

Dayna Mader ’11 has

Duarte M’15 published

MaryKate (McCrane)

taught for the Delanco

her first children’s

Kilfeather ’05, M’12

School District in

book, Billy the Bully

and Dennis Kilfeather

Delanco, NJ for nine

Bear, in February 2021

Melanie Ramirez ’18

’05, M’11 and their two

years. She earned

with Newman Springs

works as a mental

children live in Bucks

a Master’s Degree

Publishing.

health technician. She

County with their dog,

in Education with a

Marvin, two ducks,

Reading Specialist

Marissa Pietrolungo

and four chickens.

Certification from

M’18, D’21, a cardiac

Rachel D’Angelo ’19 is

Dennis was honored

Cabrini College in 2016

ICU nurse at Temple

pursuing a Masters of

with a 2021 Alumni

and is engaged to be

University Hospital, was

Fine Arts Degree at the

Achievement Award.

married in May 2022.

celebrated by NBC10

Pennsylvania Academy

Mandi Gurecki ’19 is

Philadelphia, as part

of the Fine Arts (PAFA).

fulfilling her dream

Barbie (Paul) Spear

Nick Weaver ’12 is the

of their Celebration

She was one of two

of becoming an

M’05, the managing

fire marshal for White-

of Women’s History

students whose work

emergency medical

director of Alliance

marsh Township, PA.

Month in March 2021.

was selected for the

technician. On her

Holdings, a private

She received the

school’s Fourth Wall

birthday in November

investment firm in

COVID-19 Courage

Exhibit (Winter 2021)

2020, she became

Horsham, PA, was

Award in Leadership

and her work was

engaged to Alex

featured in Philadelphia

from the American

featured in PAFA’s

Kubiak. The couple is

Business Journal in

Academy of Nursing in

Annual Student

planning to be married

February 2021.

Fall 2020.

Exhibition (May 2021).

in June 2022.

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lives in Bethlehem, PA.

CLASS NOTES

20s Petra (Schumann)

Brett McCutcheon ’20 received a DAISY Award, an

Sullivan M’20 works as

international program that rewards and celebrates

a lung transplant nurse

the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care

coordinator for Temple

given by nurses every day, in his first year as a nurse

University Hospital.

at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, PA.

In Memoriam Mary Gindhart ’59

Lydia (Bilinsky) Klecor ’64

Helen (McCreesh) Greenfield ’84

Maritza Hernandez ’09

Sister M. Francesca Onley, CSFN, ’59, Ph.D., President Emerita

Frances Laukagalis ’64 Diana (Slapkus) Mulligan ’64

Barbara Kaczmarek ’85

Kevin Peron ’11

Betty (Smith) Dienna ’60

Sister M. Susanne Danoski, CSFN, ’65

Vincent Avitello ’93

Thomas Lombardi, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D.

Sister M. Paul Rozanska, CSFN, ’63, Former Treasurer

Sister M. Josepha Gagliardi, CSFN, ’68

Frances (Fudala) Griffin ’94

Phyllis Antos ’64

Joseph Broderick ’01

James Mazzarella, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor

Leonard Bierling ’79

Phyllis (Wilowski) Bridenbaugh ’64

Anne (Vallimont) Loielo ’81

Kathleen (Cunningham) Murgitroyde ’06

John Scioli, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor

Christine (Wagner) Fuhr ’94

Michael Lamparello ’11

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Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe 9242 N. Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114 For tickets and complete details:

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THE S B S A RAIS E D

$5,809 TO INCRE AS E AWARE NE S S OF SU ICIDE AND MENTAL H E ALT H ISSU E S

OUT OF THE DARKNESS CAMPUS WALK ON APRIL 17, Holy Family University’s Social and Behavioral Sciences Association (SBSA) hosted the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), to raise awareness of suicide and mental health issues. The walk started at Holy Family University’s Campus Center and progressed to Fleuhr Park, located across the street from the University. Including donations that came after the event, the SBSA raised $5,809.

According to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10-21. The AFSP funds research, spreads education, provides support to those affected by suicide, and advocates for smart public policy.

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MEDICAL SUPPLY DONATION DRIVE HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY and the FrankfordNortheast Philadelphia Rotary Club teamed up for a Drive-By Collection of medical supplies that was held on the University campus on Thursday, June 17. The supplies will be shipped by Project C.U.R.E. (Commission on Urgent Relief and Equipment) to countries around the world where adequate medical supplies are not available for proper intervention, wound care, and other

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Over three dozen volunteers participated on campus to collect various medical supplies, including medical and wound care supplies, personal protective equipment, and dental supplies.

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BRIGHT FUTURE On May 15-16, Holy Family University held Commencement ceremonies for the 1,801 members of the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020 at the University’s Newtown campus location.

Students, faculty, staff, families, and friends gathered to celebrate the bright future of our newest graduates.

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2021-2022 UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 30 Fall Semester Begins SEPTEMBER 13 Golf Classic

holyfamily.edu/golf

15 Opening Mass and

Presidential Blessing

OCTOBER 8 Athletics Hall

of Fame Induction

9 Homecoming

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NOVEMBER 19 Alumni Quizzo Night

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24 Thanksgiving Break Begins (through November 26)

DECEMBER 3 Christmas Rose 24 Christmas Break Begins

(through December 28)

JANUARY 2022

MARCH 10 Alumni Networking Event APRIL 4-8 Presidential

Inauguration Events

10 Spring Semester Begins

8 Presidential Installation

17 Martin Luther King

14 Easter Break Begins

Day of Service holyfamily.edu/service

FEBRUARY 11 Great Day to be a Tiger

& Day of Giving

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28 Spring Break Begins (through March 6)

(through April 18)

MAY 12 Tigers on the Loose

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JUNE 4 Reunion 2022

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