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PRESIDENT’S NOTE

I am honored to address you as acting president of Mount St. Mary’s University, an institution to which I have given more than 18 years of my life as a member of the faculty and, more recently, as dean of the Bolte School of Business. I am humbled to have been given this opportunity by the board of trustees to serve the university at this time.

I am especially delighted to serve the Mount during an important milestone for the university—the election of Mary Deely Kane, C’84, as the first woman to serve as chair of the board of trustees. Under Mary’s leadership, the Mount will continue to move forward in ways that will enhance the already excellent education our students receive while honoring the proud history of the university we all love.

Many of those enhancements are part of what we here on campus are calling Mount 2.0. Its vision is a result of an ongoing examination of where the university is today and what will keep us thriving into the future. It calls for new academic programs, a dynamic student experience focused on undergraduate and post-graduate success and commitment to living our faith. You can read more about Mount 2.0 on page 14.

In addition to learning more about these exciting advances, you’ll also read about the successes of a number of your fellow alumni, including one serving in the White House, several making a real difference and others dedicated to supporting life at the Mount. You’ll also read about the faith-filled travels of seminarians and students when they visited nearby cities to see Pope Francis and about the 34th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, a moving ceremony hosted by the Mount and attended

by President Barack Obama. You’ll meet a senior who will join the alumni ranks this spring—a student who has grown for the last four years into a leader, an influencer in the Mount community and a true representation of the Mount character.

Finally, I want to address the spirit of the Mount community. We have faced some challenges over the last few months, which I’m sure you have read or heard about from fellow alumni. I can assure you that we are deeply committed to the success of every student—we always have been and always will be. I also want to assure you that despite our challenges, the Mount continues to be the Mount you love. Our faculty are teaching and our students are studying, learning and engaging the world. They are bringing fresh ideas to help solve the problems facing humanity. Following their lead, we are looking forward.

As acting president, I commit to you that I will work with two goals in mind—to support and celebrate the success of every Mount student and to keep our faith-filled tradition strong.

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10 Mary Kane

Meet the Mount’s Leading Lady

04 Dates to Remember 05 Seminary Welcomes New Rector 06 Athletic Hall of Fame Welcomes 2016 Inductees 07

University Expands Division I Athletics

08 Justice in America Today 10

Cover Story / Meant to Be

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Now and in the Future, Mount 2.0

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A Pilgrimage for Pope Francis

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University Pays Tribute to Fallen Firefighters

20 From the Mountain to the White House 21

Class Notes

28 My View from the Mount

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DATES TO REMEMBER

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EVENTS SPORTS TRIPS

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Around the Mount Triathlon Come back to your mountain home to cheer on alumni and current students as they swim, bike and run their way around the Mount! The third annual event supports Mount Athletics.

SUNDAY, MAY 1

May Crowning of Our Lady A 12-foot wide silk flower crown will be lifted over 100 feet in the air to crown the gold-leafed bronze statue of the Blessed Mother at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. A sight not to miss!

SUNDAY, MAY 1

Honors Convocation Recognize and honor many of the Mount’s most outstanding students. Senior students receive rewards for academic success, artistic accomplishments and service to the Church and community.

SATURDAY, MAY 14

Baccalaureate Mass Join graduates and their families as they reflect on their college experience and prepare for bright futures. The event will include a Baccalaureate Procession and Liturgy.

Baccalaureate is a centuries-old tradition that acts as a rite of passage.

SUNDAY, MAY 15

Commencement Celebrate the Class of 2016 at the annual commencement ceremony!

FRIDAY–SUNDAY, JUNE 3–5

Reunion Weekend

Graduating classes ending in “1” and “6” are encouraged to return to their mountain home. Reunite with old friends and enjoy a round of golf, live music, hiking in the Catoctin Mountains and the annual festival.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Seminary Welcomes New Rector Monsignor Andrew Baker formerly served Diocese of Allentown, Pa. The Mount St. Mary’s Seminary welcomed a new rector this year. Archbishop William E. Lori, S’77, archbishop of Baltimore and Seminary chancellor, appointed Monsignor Andrew Baker to guide the country’s second largest seminary.

Msgr. Baker succeeds Msgr. Steven Rohlfs, S’76, who served as rector for 10 years.

“I invite the prayers of the Catholic community that Msgr.

Baker’s service as Rector will be a wonderful blessing for Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and for the men who will be formed for the priesthood under his able and faithful leadership,” Archbishop Lori said.

Msgr. Baker was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Allentown in 1991 and served in various parishes. Prior to his new role at the Mount, Msgr. Baker was rector of Saint Catherine of Siena Cathedral in Allentown. Additionally, he served on the faculty of St. Charles Seminary in Overbrook, Pa., and on the Congregation for Bishops in Rome. Msgr.

Baker earned a License in Sacred Theology from the University of Navarre, and a Doctorate from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome.

“The last eight months the Mount has literally become a home for me,” said Msgr. Baker. “The Seminary is a unique and distinct part of the Mount St. Mary’s family, with a special mission and vision of priestly formation. I have encountered so many great people who have been totally supportive and helpful to me and the seminarians.”

The Seminary plays a unique role in the university community. Seminarians serve as chaplains for each of the Division I athletic teams, assist with campus ministry, and organize Mount 2000, a weekend-long conference for high school students that involves several undergraduate student volunteers.

“There is, I would say, a kind of symbiotic relationship by which both the University and Seminary further our common Catholic identity and work of forming minds and hearts for wisdom and love,“ Msgr. Baker said.

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Kuhn’s teammates called him “an absolute class act on and off the field during his days at the Mount, and he remains so today.” With his help, the men’s soccer program transitioned from Division II to Division I. Kuhn’s induction makes him part of the first father-son duo in the history of the Hall of Fame. He joins his father, Ed Kuhn, C’63, HOF’07.

Thomas Muth / C’89 / Soccer

Muth has been called “the greatest sweeper back to play at the Mount.”

He was a integral part of the 1987 team that still holds the record for the most wins in one season, and helped the program make the transition from Division II to Division I. In 1987 Muth was named to the Maryland Small College All-State First team in 1987, and an Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

During his time on the men’s soccer team, Muth was also a scholar and the winner of the Monsignor Hugh J. Phillips Prize, which is awarded to students who attain the highest scholastic average during their first year. He later earned the NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship in 1989.

“The Mount has a great tradition of student athletes, and I am flattered to receive this recognition,” Muth said.

Athletic Hall of Fame Welcomes 2016 Inductees Alumni honored for baseball, soccer, softball, lacrosse

Naomi Marie Campano Radio / C’04 / Soccer and Lacrosse

Campano Radio was a dual-sport athlete – a goalie for both women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse. She helped lead the women’s lacrosse program to its first two Northeast Conference (NEC) Championships, as well as two trips to the NCAA Tournament in 2004 and 2005.

“My time at the Mount led to life-long friendships, athletic achievements and invaluable lessons in commitment, leadership and teamwork that I continue to draw on today,” Campano Radio said. “This honor is truly a recognition of my teammates and coaches.”

Nicole Trumpler / C’99 / Soccer and Softball

This winter, the Mount honored five Athletic Hall of Fame inductees at the annual homecoming basketball game. On January 30, Christopher Fallon, Michael Kuhn, Thomas Muth, Naomi Marie Campano Radio and Nicole Trumpler were honored for their contributions to Mount Athletics.

Another dual-sport athlete, Trumpler’s name is listed numerous times in both the women’s soccer and softball record books. Named a First Team All-Northeast Conference selection in both sports her senior year, Trumpler was an outstanding goalkeeper and one of the top players in the softball program’s history.

Christopher Fallon / C’76 / Baseball

Trumpler was cited as a role model in the classroom as well, and was named the NEC Women’s Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the year for the 1998-99 season. Her teammates said they could always count on her to motivate them on and off the field.

Known for his outstanding baseball career, Fallon is admired for his impressive comeback after an injury his first year. Fallon had an outstanding .627 batting average his first year before being injured. He bounced back, and had an incredible .450 average his sophomore year.

Fallon was voted Most Valuable Player by his teammates.

Coach Tom Ryan, C’63, commended Fallon for his skill and dedication.

“In my ten years of coaching baseball at the Mount, Chris was arguably the best outfielder we had, and one of the best pure power hitters of the decade,” Ryan said. “He played in every game, through injury sometimes, and is clearly one of the top five players in Mount baseball history.”

Michael Kuhn / C’91 / Soccer

Nicknamed The Rock, Kuhn earned recognition for his outstanding performance on the soccer field. He started every game in his playing career, and was a key cog in the backline of the 1987 and 1990 teams, which hold three school records that stand today.

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Inductees were recognized before the beginning of the men’s basketball homecoming game against Wagner College. They were joined by their families, as well as fellow alumni, current students, faculty and staff.

University Expands Division I Athletics Swimming and diving among new additions

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he Mount’s Division I athletics programs are slated to grow in the 2016-17 academic year, with the addition of a new men’s NCAA Division I swimming and diving team, expansion of the women’s swimming team to include diving, and additional roster spots added to three existing teams.

“This is a wonderful development for Mount St. Mary’s University,” said Athletic Director Lynne Robinson. “We have been energized by the positive feedback we have already received about our new men’s swimming program, and we are thrilled to welcome the first members of the inaugural men’s swimming team when they arrive in the fall of 2016.”

Neil Yost, the Mount’s first and only women’s swimming coach at the Mount, will also serve as the head coach for the men’s swimming and diving program. Now in his 11th season at the Mount, Yost has posted a 53-40 dual meet record in his career. Yost has coached individuals to three First Team All-NEC honors, five Second Team All-NEC selections and six Third Team All-NEC honors, as well as one Second Team relay and one Third Team relay.

“We welcome the challenge of having a team ready for competition this fall, and I am confident that our coaching staff and the admissions department will make it happen,” Yost said.

The new men’s swimming and diving team becomes the 17th team in the Mount’s NCAA Division I program, which currently includes 315 student-athletes.

Additional roster spots will be added to the women’s lacrosse team, and the men’s and women’s track and field teams.

Athletics will continue to expand in the coming years.

Current plans include the reinstatement of the Division I men’s soccer team, and creation of a Division I women’s rugby team.

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Justice in America Today Lecture series explores global issues Baltimore caught the world’s eye in April 2015. Residents of Maryland’s largest city took to the streets to protest the treatment of Freddie Gray, a 25 year-old African American who died in police custody.

The riots in Baltimore became a catalyst for Justice in America Today, a series of events sponsored by the president’s office that invited the Mount community to examine the pressing issues of our time, and to reflect on the University’s role in society.

“It is important our society confronts issues undermining the human dignity of every citizen and serve as a collective force for positive change,” said former President Simon Newman when announcing the series.

Former Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts sat on the first expert panel in the series. Challenges and Opportunities for Action was held on campus in September. Marc Mauer, executive director of the Sentencing Project and a national expert on sentencing policy, race and the criminal 8

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justice system, joined Batts along with Bishop Denis Madden, an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and an advocate for preserving social justice in Baltimore.

The final panel in the three-part series, Activism: If Not Me, Then Who?, focused on the need for action in the face of injustice, and what students can do to get involved.

In November, the University held a second discussion, Life or Death: Our Response to the Refugee Crisis. Expert panelists Fr. Dave Heney, author, pastor and Middle East expert; Kristen Urban, Ph.D., professor of political science at the Mount; and Zuhair Madanat, Mount St. Mary’s seminarian, examined the issues of social justice and global terrorism. The focus concerned the millions of Syrian and Iraqui citizens risking their lives while fleeing their homes and countries.

Expert panelists at the final lecture included Kim Dine, U.S. Capitol police chief and Brandon Scott, Baltimore city councilman.

Chief Dine has more than 40 years of law enforcement experience. Councilman Scott grew up in Baltimore and is running for City Council in Baltimore City’s 2nd District.

He works to resolve issues and strengthen communities in his area by addressing crime and violence, especially through the 300 Men March movement, which prevents violence among youths.

It is important our society confronts issues undermining the human dignity of every citizen and serve as a collective force for positive change.

Alumni Making A Difference Antonio Caro, C’14, found his passion working for an organization that is the voice of the Latino community. National Council of La Raza provides support in education, workforce development, health, housing and policy. Caro first developed an interest in social justice as the president of the Hispanic Cultural Association at the Mount.

Tell me about your job.

I manage, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of small to mid-level donors and prospects by igniting passion for NCLR’s work in the field of Latino development. I also lead major yearly fundraising events for NCLR’s Corporate board of advisors, and conduct research on existing and prospective corporate donors to increase NCLR’s reach.

How have you worked on behalf of social justice?

My passion for development and my hunger to see the dignity of humankind respected and increased drives my work. The money I collect directly supports our policy and workforce development teams, which enables them to lobby for social change. Whether it’s setting up monthly appeals, inspiring a passion for Latino development in our donors or planning and hosting fundraisers – all of my efforts are targeted at improving the common good by fighting for a more equitable society.

Tell me about a project you contributed to that made you proud.

Thanks to our team nearly two million home care workers in the U.S. have secured the right to critical federal minimum wage and overtime protections as of November 2015. This success hit close to home. My mother was a home care worker for 20 years. Throughout her career, she suffered numerous instances of workplace discrimination, wage theft and misclassification.

How did the Mount prepare you for your career?

My education taught me how to formulate, analyze and interpret ideas through a well-rounded approach – it taught me how to think. In politics and development, one must coherently support a point of view through a clear understanding and verbalization of morality. Additionally, knowledge in literature, history, science and the arts allows me to interpret ideas through different lenses.

“We all have different talents and gifts. The key is to use them is such a way that we get the change we so desperately need,” said Timothy Wolfe, Ph.D., director of the Mount’s human services program, and series facilitator. “Waiting for others to lead is not the way to think about social change. All of us must get involved and do what we can with the resources and skills we have.”

Since the series began, Mount students have taken action by participating in prayer groups, peaceful protests and developing unique projects to make their voices heard.

Keep up with how Mounties are addressing today’s problems around the globe by following #MSMUJustice on Twitter.

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Development advocate at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the nation’s largest Latino advocacy organization

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COVER STORY

Meant to Be Mary Kane’s rise atop the Mount was years in the making

by Steve Fink When Mary Kane, C’84, received her first Holy Communion at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Wilmington, Del., little did she know that at that very moment she’d also begun a pilgrimage of sorts to Mount St. Mary’s University.

to reach or stretch to something they didn’t think they could do, then I hope that’s the case.”

Kane, who earned a degree in business and finance while at the Mount and also holds a law degree from Catholic University, agrees there’s much to be done following a challenging year for the university. It’s a task she knows she can tackle.

That’s because the sacred occasion was led by her pastor, Fr. Jim Delaney, the iconic Mount St. Mary’s sociology professor, women’s basketball coach and alum who was a faculty member for more than 30 years. Delaney, “It’s going to be a lot of work, but that’s okay,” she admitted.

C’50 (D), even helped start Kane’s high school alma mater, St. Mark’s in Wilmington, where he was the very Students and alumni alike should feel confident with Kane first principal. at the helm. Though she’s already spent four years as a board member, it’s her illustrious career as an assistant It’s as if there was always a subtle calling for Kane during state’s attorney, secretary of state, executive director her childhood to come to Emmittsburg – a realization of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and, most recently, made clearer after she was unanimously elected as chair president and CEO of Sister Cities International that’s of the board of trustees in March. equipped her with a vast palette of skills, and certainly “When you love a place like the Mount as much as I do, it’s the type of leadership it takes to sit atop the board. not a hard assignment to accept. I’m very much looking forward to it,” she said.

In the process, Kane also became the first woman to hold the esteemed position.

“I didn’t even think about that, to tell you the truth, until people started telling me, and I think it’s wonderful,” she said. “If I can be a role model or encourage someone else

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Kane has traveled across the globe and met people from all walks of life since becoming in 2011 chief executive of Sister Cities, the nonprofit behind every sister state, city and county in the U.S. The organization aims to “promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time”. Her experiences at the nonprofit allow her to better understand the needs of a diverse student body.

LEADING THE FUTURE / Mary Kane looks to the future as the new leader of Mount St. Mary’s University.

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“I’ve learned that wherever you go, people want the same “Mary is a proud alum of the Mount—an enthusiastic things. They love their country, they love their families, promoter wherever she goes! She has achieved and and they want a better life for their children. It doesn’t balanced success in her personal and professional life matter whether you’re in Nigeria, China, Japan or Peru. and she returns to her alma mater in this official capacity Those are the basic things that all people want,” she said. with an extensive and impressive resume—a tribute to the quality education she received at the Mount and the strong Marylanders may also remember her during her woman she is,” he said. “Mount St. Mary’s is in good hands!” time as Secretary of State from 2005 to 2007 and as running mate to former Gov. Robert Ehrlich during his That’s a message Kane herself hopes to ensure for students, 2010 campaign. parents and alumni concerned for the future of the school.

“Running for office is not one of the easiest things to do, “This incredible opportunity to help lead my alma especially when you lose,” she quipped. mater is both invigorating and humbling. Higher education is changing. The question is how do we Even during her time on the campaign trail, Kane was change and keep all the important qualities that make frequently reminded of her beloved Mount St. Mary’s. She Mount St. Mary’s the life-changing experience that recalls encountering many alumni and students while out has influenced thousands of alumni for more than stumping with Ehrlich.

200 years? How do we adjust to the realities of the 21st century, and continue to instill the Catholic values “I’ll never forget on July 4 we had to go to multiple parades. that have made us a source of incredible leaders, and We’re walking along, and everywhere I went I would hear, attract the best and brightest students?” she said.

‘Go Mount! Yay Mounties!’ It was amazing,” she said. “And “Change is never easy. Our task is to make the journey I’ll never forget the governor looking at me and saying, as open and transparent as possible to ensure that our ‘You guys are everywhere!’”

Mountain home will be here for many generations.”

Ehrlich says the board “made a great choice” in selecting his friend as their new leader.

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After all, being a Mount St. Mary’s student gave Kane some of the most wonderful and meaningful days of

Steve Fink is a freelance writer from Baltimore.

He is the director of news programming and promotion for CBS Local Digital Media.

her life. She met her husband, John, C’84, CEO of the Kane Company and a former board member himself, her freshman year in a writing course after he prodded the professor to assign a partnered project.

“The professor said, ‘I think you just want to meet the blonde sitting in front of you,’ and my husband said, ‘As a matter of fact, I do!’” she said.

The rest was history. The couple wed two years after graduating, and in April 2016, they celebrated their 30th

wedding anniversary. They have three children, Jack, Grace and Elizabeth.

With a lifetime of milestone memories dating back to that first Holy Communion, there is one constant for Kane: Mount St. Mary’s. This latest achievement has truly brought the university’s place in her life full-circle.

“I love Mount St. Mary’s, it’s always felt like home,” she said. “And I hope that as chair of the board we can make this the best school that we can possibly be.

Mount Pride at the Final Four

BY M A RY K A N E /C’84 My favorite Mount memory was as a cheerleader in 1981 arriving at the arena in Springfield, Ma., for the NCAA Division III Final Four.

There was no doubt which school had the most spirit! The student section for Mount St. Mary’s was overflowing with blue and white dressed fans, and all throughout the streets on the way there “Mount St. Mary’s, ooh, ah!” was shouted by fans as a dozen buses unloaded hundreds of Mount students. It may not have been the most original chant, but it was catchy! Alumni from around the country showed up in full support, ready to cheer the Mountaineers on to a basketball victory that had not been claimed since twenty years earlier in 1961. When I think of the Mount, I still remember this as one of my favorite moments. It was the ultimate college road trip! Looking back, I also remember that we didn’t win that night. But something else happened – we galvanized four classes of students with a deep pride for our college. For as long as I live, I know I won’t forget that weekend.

Unfortunately, I don’t think Springfield’s local Howard Johnson’s will either!

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David Cloutier, associate professor of Theology and chair of the Undergraduate Academic Committee, says the result of the revision process will provide students with an integrated curriculum that helps them build key skills.

“The core needed to be smaller so that students had more opportunity to take electives and perhaps double major or do internships,” he said. “The revision provides an even better education for our students and positions the Mount to be a particularly distinctive Catholic liberal arts university.”

The faculty and board will vote on the curriculum changes in April.

Now and in the Future, Mount 2.0 Focus turns to academics, Catholic identity, career outcomes and the student experience

by Steve Fink

In addition, the university will adopt new majors and plans to develop online courses. Currently, the School of Education and Human Services is piloting a new learning management system that enhances classes with cutting edge online tools and provides the foundation for classes to be entirely online.

Mary Kane, the Mount’s newly-elected chair of the board of trustees, views these revisions as vital upgrades that will “attract more wonderful students” to the university.

“I think we should embrace the fact that higher education is going to change. We have to change. That doesn’t mean we give up what the Mount’s about, especially our Catholic identity, it just means we look at other opportunities,” Kane said.

Enriching Catholic identity continues to be a major focus As excitement grows for the newest class of Mounties of Mount 2.0. Catholic identity is the core of the school’s to join the university this fall, students and faculty look DNA and legacy, and students will always be encouraged forward to the next wave of university enhancements. to develop a deeper relationship with God. Efforts to position the Mount for a bright future has become known as Mount 2.0 – an initiative that looks “The board is very strongly committed to our Catholic to enrich the university to better serve current and identity — it remains the heart of our educational future students. experience at Mount St. Mary’s. We want students to become the best version of themselves,” Kane said.

Moving forward, officials are considering a growth in the undergraduate population over the course of the next Giving students the opportunity to participate in service decade. This change would better support the financial programs for the less fortunate, like the creation of the infrastructure of the university while continuing the Mount House in Baltimore, is just one way Catholic Mount’s legacy as a small university. In order to increase identity will be put into action. enrollment, four major areas have been identified thus far: Academics, Catholic identity, career outcomes and student In addition to helping students grow academically and experience, which includes growth in DI athletics. spiritually, the Mount also helps students look to the future with its unique Career Pathways initiative. Spearheaded Among the most substantial components of the by the Career Center in partnership with the President’s plan is implementation of a revised core curriculum. Council and the Office of Alumni Relations, fall 2016 will Faculty on the school’s Veritas Committee mark the initiation of the program. Three pathways – worked feverishly this year to trim the current finance and accounting, STEM and government – will be 65- to 66-credit core down to a proposed 49-credits. the first of a proposed ten that will redefine how students Changes position the Mount more competitively for connect to alumni and other professionals. prospective students, especially transfer students who encounter difficulty graduating in four years at colleges Career Pathways will create a system of organized around the nation. networks for Mount students. An alumni agent will 1 4

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spearhead each pathway, helping to connect students with other alumni and professionals in their field of interest. Connections will enhance the likelihood of securing job shadowing opportunities, internships and careers, in addition to other opportunities like mentorship and advice.

While many of these initiatives are still developing, students are already enjoying significant upgrades to the campus under the Mount 2.0 plan. Inside residence halls, HBO On Demand and DVR programming were added to the television package and WiFi connections are substantially faster.

Another key differentiator for the Mount is the expansion of Division I athletics when many colleges across the nation are cutting back to save costs. Attracting DI athletes helps the Mount build a community of driven and passionate students. In fall 2016, men’s swimming and diving teams will join the Mount athletics offerings.

The university will also increase roster spots for women’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s track and field. Mount 2.0 also includes moving women’s rugby, presently a club-level sport, into the newly formed DIAA Chesapeake Collegiate Rugby Conference in the fall.

Several classrooms were given modern makeovers with innovative interactive technology, upgraded furniture and new lighting. Some student lounges were turned into multi-functional rooms with new couches, high-top desks, and booths for students to work on projects individually or in groups. And did someone say Starbucks? Yes, students can gear up for exams with a piping hot latte to fuel their studies.

To continue its commitment to student success, the Mount recently introduced the Center for Student Engagement and Success. Associate Provost for Student Engagement and Success Paula Whetsel-Ribeau, Ph.D., will head-up this new program bringing together the university’s best practices in student support to ensure a strong student experience.

Of course, continuing to secure the university’s financial outlook and infrastructure is necessary to complete many of the Mount 2.0 initiatives, and officials are looking at ways to attract more donors and alumni eager to invest in the future.

Ultimately, the many facets of Mount 2.0 will carve a path of excellence – not just for the future of the school, but for the future of every student who graduates from here, too.

Steve Fink is a freelance writer from Baltimore. He is the director of news programming and promotion for CBS Local Digital Media.

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the greatest was to kneel before the Altar as the Servant of Servants and lift up the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Months later, I continue to experience great joy in friends and family sharing with me their desire to tell the Good News.”

A Pilgrimage for Pope Francis Papal visit draws Mounties to Philly, DC

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ope Francis visited the United States for the first time in September 2015, and Mount students and seminarians joined the millions of pilgrims who traveled to see him. More than 150 students traveled to Philadelphia and five seminarians served at two different Masses during the Holy Father’s time in Washington D.C.

“The pilgrimage to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis was a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Fr. Brian Nolan, chaplain and director of Campus Ministry. “Gathering with the Holy Father for Mass so close to the Mount was a graced and memorable experience for all our students.”

On the second day of the Pope’s historic visit, seminarians Kevin Fields, Brendan Glasgow, Andrew Larsen and Ferdinand Mukhar assisted during a Mass at the Bascilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, honoring the canonization of Blessed Junioeri Serra. Earlier that day seminarian Ebuka Mbanude served at a public, midday prayer service with Pope Francis and the U.S. Bishops at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.

“It was a privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility to serve at the Canonization Mass of St. Junipero Serra,” Fields said. “Of the moments encountering His Holiness,

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A few days later, Mount students, faculty and staff rose before the sun to attend the Papal Mass for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. The pilgrimage included a two hour bus ride, four mile walk to the city center, and more than eight hour wait to enter the Mass.

The experience gave the group a chance to meet and reflect on their faith with other Catholics from around the globe.

Sydney Johnson, C’19, attended after hearing her grandparents tell stories about meeting former popes.

She was thrilled to have the chance to see Pope Francis.

“The most powerful thing for me on the trip was witnessing the masses of people coming together to worship God and stand up for what they believe in despite all the differences there may be between people and cultures,” Johnson said.

For more photos and stories from the event search #MSMUPopeVisit on Twitter and Instagram.

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ach year thousands flock to Emmitsburg for a memorial weekend honoring the lives and losses of America’s fallen firefighters. On October 4, 2015, the Mount, in a show of support for the nearby National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and out of respect for the fallen firefighters, offered its facilities for the 34th annual memorial service. Four thousand firefighters, families, friends, members of Congress and Mounties gathered in Knott Arena to honor 87 who died in the line of duty.

On behalf of the nation, United States President Barak Obama addressed the crowd. The president expressed his remorse and deep appreciation for the fallen heroes who served our country.

University Pays Tribute to Fallen Firefighters Thousands attend 34th annual memorial event

“To the families of the fallen, we know words alone can’t ease the pain of your loss. But perhaps it helps a little bit to know the American people stand with you in honoring your loved ones,” President Obama said. “We hold you in our hearts, today and always. We offer you our deepest condolences, and our prayers and our gratitude.”

After his remarks, President Obama unveiled a plaque with the names of the fallen, which has since been installed at the Memorial Park in Emmitsburg. He then greeted each family individually to pay his respects on behalf of the American public. Families were presented with an American flag, a red rose and a badge with their firefighter’s name. Firefighters processed out to the emotional sound of pipe and drum.

The memorial service concluded a weekend retreat for surviving friends, family and colleagues of the fallen 87.

Memorial events included a Friday night dinner and a Saturday night vigil at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Visit msmary.edu/NFFFmemorial for more photos and news from the event.

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“Taking advantage of the academic and community environment at the Mount really taught me how to work in teams and strengthen my leadership skills, which has definitely helped me in my career,” he said.

ALUMNI PROFILE

From the Mountain to the White House Alumnus serves nation in prestigious role

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avid Mader C’70, became interested in politics as a young boy when his father ran for a seat on the town council in his hometown of Bergenfield, NJ. He never imagined he would work closely with the president of the United States.

So, what does a day in the White House look like for the controller of the Office of Management and Budget?

“I begin each day with a 9 a.m. meeting with the president’s chief of staff,” Mader explained. “We discuss what is going on in the U.S. and the world.” He goes on to explain that some of the most challenging aspects of his job include improving efficiency and value for citizens while also driving down costs.

During his time on Saint Mary’s mountain, Mader wasted no time preparing for life after graduation. He started out as a history major, but switched to political science in his sophomore year. He was also the first student prosecutor in student court, which evolved into the student government association that exists today. Mader was deeply committed to intramural sports on campus and even started the club lacrosse team.

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W H O /// David Mader, C’70, Political Science Major W H E R E /// Controller, Office of Management and Budget, The White House

After graduation in 1970, Mader accepted a position at the General Services Administration, and later became senior vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton. In May 2014, he was nominated by President Obama to serve in his current role. His duties involve federal government policy, financial and property management, and accounting. In addition, he was nominated to serve simultaneously as deputy director for management, where he worked enhancing the response to cyber security threats from June 2014 to November 2015.

“Working at the White House has been the coolest experience of my life,” Mader says. “Taking the Oath of Office committing to improve how the government operates in order to help American citizens has been really special. It is an honor to serve the country and the president in this way.”

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Alumni Spotlight DR. FRANCIS LEO D E L M O N I C O /C’66 A LETTER FROM THE NAA PRESIDENT

HELLO MOUNT ALUMNI, With all that I have seen in the media and on social media involving our beloved Mount, it is apparent that our alumni are certainly passionate about our alma mater. Mount St. Mary’s is at a historic crossroads and I hope you will join me in supporting the successful future of the University.

Winter Homecoming weekend was a great success! Five alumni were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame and Knott Arena was filled to the rafters with loyal Mount basketball fans. Congratulations to Hall of Fame inductees Christopher Fallon, C’76, Michael Kuhn, C’91, Thomas Muth, C’89, Naomi Marie Campano Radio, C’04 and Nicole Trumpler, C’99. You can read more about their accomplishments on page 6.

Congratulations, Dr. Francis Leo Delmonico, M.D., FACS, C’66. In November 2016, His Holiness Pope Francis will appoint Dr. Delmonico to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.

Pope Pius XI established the academy in 1936. It aims to promote the progress of the mathematical, physical and natural sciences and the study of related epistemological problems. The list of Academy members includes David Baltimore, Francis Collins, Stephen Hawking and other Nobel Laureates.

Currently, Dr. Delmonico is a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he is also emeritus director of renal transplantation. He is a 35year member of the MGH Department of Surgery.

During the Hall of Fame luncheon, former President Newman announced the expansion of the Mount’s Division I athletics program with the addition of a men’s swimming and diving team, women’s diving, and an increased number of roster spots for three teams. Discussion has also started about bringing back men’s soccer.

As the University is committed to growing our athletics programs, I hope you will also make a commitment to the Mount in support of our student athletes.

Additionally, he serves as an advisor to the World Health Organization in matters of organ donation and transplantation, acts as the medical director of the New England Organ Bank and is the advisor and former executive director of the Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group (DICG). At DICG, he is dedicated to combating global organ trafficking. He is also the past president of The Transplantation Society, a role he held from 2012 to 2014.

Also during the Hall of Fame luncheon, the NAA awarded the Distinguished Young Alumni Award to Kevin Downs and Corey Downs from the Class of 2013. Their non-profit organization, Ranchin’ Vets, benefits veterans who served post 9/11. The Downs are the perfect example of remarkable young alumni who embody the generous spirit of the Mount.

Over the years, Dr. Delmonico authored or co-authored more than 300 articles that have appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, Journal of the American Medical Association and The New York Times. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs such as Nightline, Good Morning America, Bloomberg News and NPR News.

Please save the date for Reunion 2016 on June 3-5! Classes ending in “1” and “6” will celebrate milestone anniversaries. I am proud to say this year is my 35th reunion. I hope to see you on campus this June.

To the Mount!

ELLEN CALLAHAN/C’81

Dr. Delmonico is an invited lecturer and visiting professor in numerous cities and universities in more than 70 countries throughout the world. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Pan American University of Mexico City.

In 2004, Dr. Delmonico received the Simon Brute medal, the highest honor given by the Mount’s National Alumni Association.

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CLASSNOTES 1959 Dr. James K. McAleer, MD, FACS, recently came out of retirement and returned to the Urology department at Cleveland Clinic in Northeast Ohio. Jim was also voted as the Humanitarian Physician of the year at Medina Hospital.

1963 Edward Kuhn, Jr. was inducted into the Berks County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. Ed is a member of the Mount’s Hall of Fame for enhancements he made to the athletic program.

1949 Horace Hanna The Mount celebrated Horace’s 90th birthday this year!

1969 John Baer, political columnist of the Philadelphia Daily News, won the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association’s 2015 Award for Excellence on November 12, 2015.

1981 While wandering Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina during a nor’easter in July, Tom Looney and Pat McAuliffe met and exchanged thoughts on the merits of surfing versus golf today.

Tom Whelan/C’81 and Tom Caulfield/C’82 met up at the Links during the Open Championship at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland.

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1982 John Graham was a panelist on a commercial real estate industry panel hosted by Biznow. The panel addressed the state of the commercial real estate market for Annapolis and the Baltimore Washington Corridor. The mayor of Annapolis and the new economic development representative for the State of Maryland (Hogan administration) provided opening comments.

John was the industrial expert on the panel, alongside representatives for office, retail and multi-family (apartments).

1985 Joseph Pettyjohn president of Liederkranz, chaired an extremely successful Oktoberfest this fall. The celebration attracted 30,000 people to celebrate family, tradition and heritage.

1971 Jack Ellis and Rev. Vincent J. O’Malley represented the Mount at the inauguration of Anne Carson Daly at Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY. 1972 Bob Wassmann /C’72 and family enjoyed summer fun at Atlantic Beach, NC this summer.

The photo includes Anne Costigan /C’10 with fiancé Andy Wassmann /C’09, his sister Jen Wassmann /C’04 and father Bob Wassmann/C’72 with life-long friend and classmate Ray (Sneak) Sloan /C’72.

1987 Timothy Biesiadecki was appointed president of the board of the Mercer County (NJ) Estate Planning Council for the 2015–16 year. He served on the executive board in various senior roles for the past five years, and has been a councilmember for more than 15 years. In June 2015, Tim carried the “Flame of Hope” as part of the New Jersey Unified Relay Across America team. He was selected to serve as a torchbearer for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, CA in August. His leg of the relay as torchbearer took him through the Princeton-Trenton corridor of New Jersey.

The relay took the torch from Athens, Greece through all 50 of the United States and lit the caldron that burned during the Games. Timothy is a senior vice president with U.S. Trust in Princeton, NJ, and resides in Lawrenceville with his wife Kathleen/C’87, daughter Laura and son John/C’18.

1975 Charles Newton Weaver, Jr. completed a 27-hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program offered by the Ocean City, MD Department of Emergency Services. He is an active member of CERT Team 3 Strike Force, dedicated to disaster awareness and community preparedness. He joins the Maryland Council Citizen Corps, part of Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). He was also elected to the board of Directors of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station and Museum.

1978 For the 40th year in a row members of the Class of 1978 donated 114 food items to the Emmitsburg Food Bank.

1987 Members of the Carolina Chapter enjoyed the Charlotte Knights Game and Picnic. Alumni included Tim Buck/C’87; Michael Salomon/C’13; Kelly Salomon/C’13/MBA’14; Ray Visotski/C’82; Jesse Schuman/C’12; John Driscoll/C’87; and Kristen Driscoll/C’88.

1990 Reverend Patrick York was appointed to the position of vice-rector dean of students at Conception Abbey and Conception Seminary College.

1979 Bill Gorman was named chief operating officer at McGladrey LLP. Bill will oversee business planning, strategizing and execution; the firm’s five regions; the accounting industry services business and the integrated marketing communications team.

Paul Wagner won his third Emmy award on June 27 for his reporting on the death of Medrick “Cecil” Mills. Mills collapsed of a heart attack outside a Washington, D.C. fire station in January 2014 and the firefighters inside refused to help. Paul also won an Edward R. Murrow award for the same series of stories. Paul works for WTTG-TV (Fox 5) where he has been a reporter since 1999.

1980 Charles J. “Charlie” Haberkorn was named the general manager of Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc. He will also continue to serve as vice president of strategic planning and supply chain management, a role he has had since March 2013.

1991 Phil Portier, a government teacher, and his students were successful in securing funds for the Campus Improvement Phase III project at James M. Bennett High School in Salisbury, Md. Phil engaged students in reviewing primary source documents about the project and writing to county councilmen. County executives were so impressed by the findings and presentation of the student’s research that the project will be upheld and funds will be directed to the athletic field house and playing grounds instead of being reallocated.

1993 Neil Beckler, a veteran English teacher at Clear Spring High School, was elected as president of the Washington County Teachers Association (WCTA), an MSEA/NEA affiliate. He has been employed with WCPS since 1993.

Additionally, Neil has been a softball coach, yearbook adviser and history club adviser. He resides in Hagerstown with his wife and three daughters.

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CLASSNOTES 1994 Eileen Anne Emerson-Boles is a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Education at the University of San Francisco. The degree will be conferred at the University’s 156th Annual Commencement.

1998 Ryan Henigan partner at CohnReznick was named president of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)’s Maryland chapter. Ryan, who was on the CFMA Maryland board for nine years, will lead the chapter’s ongoing mission to provide education and information essential to the success and growth of construction financial professionals.

Frank Powers was named one of the most influential people in healthcare by PM360 magazine. Powers was awarded the first ever Elite Award for leading Dudnyk to unprecedented success while fostering a unique corporate culture.

2001 Deanna Butters director of SAGE Eldercare’s Spend-A-Day Adult Day Health Center in Summit, NJ, presented a program at SAGE Eldercare on “Diagnosed with Dementia – Now What?”

Deanna is a certified dementia practitioner, as well as a certified Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care trainer.

2009 Kaitlin Hallahan/C’09/MBA’13 and fellow Mount alumni enjoyed the Washington, D.C. Chapter event at the Washington Nationals baseball game.

2010 Joan Lanigan ran as a qualified runner in the Boston Marathon and finished with a time of 3:31, which qualifies her for the 2016 Boston Marathon. To date, she has run six other marathons including Disney World Marathon, Belfast-Northern Ireland Marathon, Baltimore Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Disney World Goofy Challenge and Portland, Oregon Marathon.

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2011 Tom FitzSimons finished fourth in the USA Track and Field National Championships.

2002 R.J. Matava published his first book – Divine Causality and Human Free Choice.

2004 Marina Hardy presented Maryland Governor Larry Hogan with a Papal Blessing from her firm’s friends at the Vatican. As Governor Hogan continues to respond well to chemotherapy, Marina looks forward to giving him Grotto water and Ott House wings.

2013 Drew Carrick/C’13/MBA’14, is now an MBA ambassador at MBA Recruiting Events where admissions directors from top business schools meet talented MBA applicants.

Kevin Downs and Corey Downs were awarded the 2016 Distinguished Young Alumni Award by the National Alumni Association for their Ranchin’ Vets non-profit organization.

The organization benefits veterans who served post 9/11.

2005 Doug Leidig was named president and CEO of Asbury Communities, Inc. Asbury provides management, marketing and integrated technology consulting services for senior living entities.

2006 Kirby L. Day was promoted from Sales Assistant to Administrative Manager for the Kuta Group of Capitol Securities Management, Inc. of Timonium, MD. 2007 Casey Hynes was recently named a 2015 Emerging Journalist Fellow with the Journalism and Women Symposium. After graduating from the Mount she earned her M.S. degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and wrote for Roll Call in Washington, D.C. before moving overseas.

From 2010–14 Hynes lived and traveled in Asia covering human rights and technology as a freelance journalist. She currently lives in Iowa and writes on culture, rights issues and tech in Latin America.

Alumni Spotlight T H E M C S H A L L E Y FA M I LY Meet the McShalleys. Frank, C’85, Joanne, C’83, Molly, C’16 and Brian are a very passionate and loving family with insurmountable pride for the Mount.

“Entering my freshman year, I had no idea the impact the Mount would have on my life,” Joanne said. “I have continued to be part of the MSMU community in my 33 years since graduation and have only missed one reunion.”

Frank and Joanne were married in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception in 1990 and years later sent their daughter, Molly, to attend college at their mountain home.

Molly is currently a senior.

“I asked Molly if she really wanted to go to the Mount,” said Frank. “She told me that she saw the lifelong friends her mother and I made and wanted to become a part of the phenomenon that is the Mount.”

While Molly is the greatest gift they believe they have given to the Mount, they have been involved in many other facets.

“It’s important to give your time, talent and treasure,” Frank explained. “We have given and continue to give our time and talent by our involvement in the Alumni Association on the national and chapter level, participating in campus events and being constant ambassadors for the Mount. We give our treasure by making our annual gift and ensuring the future of the Mount.”

2014 Rebecca Lynch/C’14, Patrick McAuliffe/C’81 and Gerry Cogan/C’60 enjoyed a few beers at Fenway Park in May. Mounties attended the 32nd Summer Camp of Mount Karate Club and Phoenix Karate-do Association Kyokushinkai International. Alumni pictured: Anthony Codispoti/C’91; Gary Herwig/C’91; Paul Dempsey/C’87; Cathy Melanson/C’87; Matt Heaps/C’08; Kathryn Franke/C’13/ MBA’15; Earl Bell/C’08; Monica Murray/C’13; Chris McKenn/C’90; Matt Balaban/C’08; and Adam Kauffman/C’09.

SUBMIT YOUR NEWS! Send your updates and photos to alumni@msmary.edu for submission to Mount Magazine.

Frank and Joanne recently joined the giving society Endowment Builders. This campaign is for anyone who feels passionately about ensuring the future of the Mount by assisting in the development of a stronger endowment.

“We want to change the mindset of ‘not being able to give’,” Joanne said. “All Mounties should give what they can. It doesn’t matter how many zeros are at the end of the number, it is just important to be an active member in the Mount community.”

The McShalleys know how special Mount St. Mary’s is to them. As Fr. Forker once said, “For those who went here, no explanation is needed; for those who didn’t, no explanation is possible.”

To become an Endowment Builder or to share your time and talents like the McShalleys and others, contact the Development Office at 301-447-5361.

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CLASSNOTES Weddings Sara Carchidi Madgey/C’09 and Brian Madgey/C’09 June 28, 2014 BRIDAL PARTY: Carly Webb/C’09; Madelyn Carey/C’09; CarolAnn Larkin/C’09; Clare Allen/C’09; Sean Madgey/C’14; Ryan Maher/C’12; and Colin Yhlen/C’09.

Robin Covaleski McKay/C’00 and Kris McKay/C’00 May 31, 2016 St. Rose Church in Belmar, NJ BRIDAL PARTY: Danielle McKay McLamb/C’01; Megan Molloy/C’00; Lacey (Morley) Johansson/C’00; Scott DiPisa/C’00; Tom Neidhart/C’00; Bob Faustman/C’00; Chris Wilson/C’00; and Duncan Gladwin/C’00.

GUESTS PICTURED: Jill (Daisy) Wilson/C’01; Jen (Burke) DeCaria/C’00; Amanda (Gilbert) Gladwin/C’99; and Brian David/C’00.

National Alumni Association

Mary Harkins McKernan/C’11 and Brendan McKernan/C’13 CEREMONY: St. Stephen Church in Kingsville, MD RECEPTION: Ripken Stadium BRIDAL PARTY: Jessica O’Toole/C’12; Larry Hannon/C’13; Kyle Wakayama/C’13; Jack Nash/C’13; Patrick Decker/C’13; Michael Neuman/C’13; and Kevin McKernan/C’08.

MOUNTIES IN ATTENDANCE: Nathan Buckey/C’11; Bridgette Stesch Cole/C’11; Mary Brennan/C’11; Megan Kennedy Bifulco/C’11; Bobby Tonnesen/C’15; Charles Brothman/C’14; Matt Himes/C’11; Mary Kreke/C’14; Logan Henry/C’14; Ben Buckey/C’05; Nicole Buckey/C’01; Tyler Jones/C’13; Jeff Bertoni/C’90; Jen Bertoni/C’90; Thomas McKernan/C’81; and Mary Noel/C’09.

Sarah Jung Sebeck/C’08 and John Sebeck/C’07 December 12, 2015 Four Seasons in Baltimore, MD BRIDAL PARTY: Zara Zweber Minio/C’08; Kelly Pignataro Hafto/C’08; Sabrina Scheffel/C’08; Victoria Budosh Kneip/C’09; Charles Kneip/C’08; Robert Link/C’08; Patrick Bulvanoski/C’07; and Christopher Wagner/C’07.

N AT I O N A L A L U M N I A S S O C I AT I O N AWA R D N O M I N AT I O N P R O C E S S Mount St. Mary’s University and the National Alumni Association are always eager to recognize successful and outstanding alumni from all walks of life. We continuously showcase graduates of the University who have distinguished themselves in their career or through community service.

We encourage alums of all ages to submit their nomination for achievement in vocational or artistic pursuits, volunteer service, public service organizations, civic functions or service to the University.

If you would like to nominate a fellow alum, please visit msmary.edu/alumni, click “National Alumni Association” and follow the links for more information.

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Births Jane Mackie Lambert/C’89 and husband Vince Knox William John Lambert October 24, 2014 Lori/C’96/MBA’98 and Justin Hockley/C’96 Finn Spencer Hockley November 15, 2014 John D’Adamo/C’02, wife Melissa and big sister Maxie Clare Michelle D’Adamo March 30, 2015 John was also appointed as principal of Our Lady of Grace School in Parkton, MD on July 1.

Kathy Fox-Whitcomb/C’02 and husband Brandon Remy Angeline Whitcomb October 10, 2014 Ashlea/C’04 and Jeffrey Hagood/C’04 Katelyn Hannah Hagood May 12, 2015 Jamison/C’07 and Brian Perkins/C’06 Camden Taylor Perkins May 26, 2015 Angela and Justin Smithhisler/C’10 Jeremy Caleb Smithhisler August 23, 2014

BABY STEPS / Photos in list order.

In Memorium MARCH 1, 2015 – MARCH 31, 2016 // A full listing of deceased alumni is available on the Alumni web page. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace, Amen. May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Mr. Roy L. Vercollone/C’41 August 12, 2015 Mr. Alan A. McLeod/C’42 March 8, 2015 Dr. William F. Carr/C’43 April 7, 2015 Dr. Peter A. Grandell/C’43 August 6, 2015 Mr. James A. Lord/C’43 January 3, 2016 Dr. Robert A. Nevins, MD/C’44 March 16, 2016 Rev. Joseph C. Rusin/S’46 July 15, 2015 Mr. Leo T. Downey, Jr./C’48 March 4, 2015 Mr. Raymond A. Pugliese/C’49 July 15, 2015 Mr. Howard William Bennett/C’49 September 8, 2015 Mr. Fred Simon/C’49 October 30, 2015 Mr. Joseph Donald Regan/C’50 April 3, 2015 Dr. Francis M. Anonia/C’50 August 10, 2015 Mr. Thomas Charles Sanders/C’50 September 2, 2015 Mr. Philip M. Miller/C’50 October 20, 2015 Mr. Donald J. Lipsi/C’50 November 12, 2015 Mr. Joseph D. O’Connor/C’50 December 1, 2015 Rev. Msgr. Thomas K. Mabon/C’51 July 28, 2015 Deacon T. Kelly Fitzpatrick/C’51 March 31, 2016 Dr. James D. Tully/C’52 November 17, 2015 Dr. Domenic Michael Falco/C’53 June 6, 2015 Mr. Maurice Welsh Gable/C’54 August 2, 2015 Mr. Michael Francis Monahan/C’54 August 23, 2015 Mr. Joseph Leo Tague, Jr./C’55 April 18, 2015 Mr. Adam Anton Wurtz/C’55 May 7, 2015 Rev. Edward S. Matuszak/S’55 May 24, 2015 Rev. Thomas Eugene Boyle/S’56 March 12, 2015 Rev. Oscar H. Frundt/S’56 April 13, 2015 Mr. William D. Mahony/C’56 September 4, 2015 Rev. Carl J. Steffen/S’58 July 15, 2015 Most Rev. William B. Friend/S’59 April 2, 2015 Mr. Philip A. McMaster/C’59 November 20, 2015 Mr. Michael P. Meyer/C’60 March 11, 2016 Mr. Gerald Savage/C’61 May 23, 2015 Mr. John P. McManmon/C’61 October 13, 2015 Mr. Gerald E. Trees/C’61 October 28, 2015 Dr. William E. Blandford/C’61 November 19, 2015

Rev. Msgr. Richard W. Burton/S’63 November 7, 2015 Mr. Terence C. Heverin/C’64 April 24, 2015 Mr. James A. Bath/C’66 January 19, 2016 Rev. John P. Kinter/S’67 April 9, 2015 Msgr. Vincente F. Hilata, PA/S’67 April 13, 2015 Mr. Richard E. Mathers/C’68 June 10, 2015 Mr. Gerald F. McKinney/C’68 July 13, 2015 Mr. Charles N. Leggett, Jr./C’69 April 23, 2015 Dr. Maurice J. Conley III/C’69 October 12, 2015 Mr. Andrew J. Hedesh/C’70 May 10, 2015 Rev. Richard J. Broderick/S’70 December 10, 2015 Mr. John J. Bartos/C’71 March 10, 2015 Mr. Charles D. Ottinger/C’71 May 12, 2015 Mr. Donald Patrick Marshal/C’71 June 30, 2015 Mr. Robert C. Ball/C’72 June 6, 2015 Mr. Burket E. ‘Bud’ Tyler/C’72 June 22, 2015 Mr. Jude C. Pohl/C’73 September 7, 2015 Mr. Edmond J. Fisher, Jr./C’74 June 17, 2015 Mr. Patrick Michael Morgan/C’75 July 10, 2015 Rev. Mark J. Skertich/S’77 July 20, 2015 Mrs. Mary Hinke Metzger/C’78 June 3, 2015 Mrs. Anne Dolan Egan/C’82 July 19, 2015 LCDR W. R. Dermott, USNR/S’82 December 10, 2015 Ms. Laura A. Cook/C’86 May 3, 2015 Rev. Robert A. Lange/S’86 May 4, 2015 Mr. Stephen D. Broas/C’86 May 6, 2015 Rev. Msgr. David R. Hintz/S’86 August 18, 2015 Mr. Martin E. McGarity/C’86 January 28, 2016 Rev. Thomas Joseph Krupich/S’88 June 27, 2015 Mrs. Jennifer Kaye McGaha/C’88 August 16, 2015 Mr. Noel A. Hart/MBA’92 March 6, 2015 Rev. John R. Clark/S’96 July 1, 2015 Mr. Richard J. Lundy/MBA’99 May 18, 2015 Rev. Joseph Michael Dominic Peek/S’02 March 14, 2016 Mr. Dustin M. Weaver/C’04 July 24, 2015 Rev. Luis Leon-Saenz/S’10 November 2, 2015

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I began my first year with mixed emotions – on the one hand, nervous and afraid, and on the other, excited because I knew there was something special about this place. The Mount propelled a timid freshman to dig deep and find the leader he was destined to be.

During my four years here, I’ve been a leader of the Black Student Union, participated in the Activities Management Program (AMP) planning campus events, served as the vice president for the class of 2016 and worked with Paula Whetsel-Ribeau, Ph.D., associate provost for student engagement and success as a presidential intern. I also participated in the Inclusive Excellence Committee and the board of trustees Academic Affairs Committee as a student liaison. I’ve even played percussion for the Gospel Choir, and had the opportunity to play on the choir’s very first Christmas album.

FIRST PERSON

My View From the Mount

by Casteel Johnson / C’16

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efore I came to the Mount all I knew was east Baltimore. I was content with where I was and who I was and I never envisioned that four years later I would graduate with a job lined up as a commercial banker for the Accel Management Development Program at PNC Financial Services.

As a high school senior, I decided to meet with an admissions counselor for Mount St. Mary’s University.

Little did I know such a small decision would help shape me into the person that I am today. I chose the Mount because I knew I no longer wanted to be in Baltimore, but I also knew I didn’t want to be too far from it, either.

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Last year, I participated in Battle of the Bands – another step outside my comfort zone since I had only ever played percussion for gospel groups. I was afraid to learn a new genre and perform for a new crowd, but with the help of my friends I overcame that fear. I’m glad I did, because we ended up winning the championship.

As I get closer to graduation and reflect on these last four years, I attribute most of my growth to my experiences at the Mount and many of the people here. There are two people that stick out in particular – Dr. Timothy Wolfe and Alanna Dixon, C’15. Both encouraged and pushed me in times of triumph and uncertainty. They took me under their wings and helped me transition into the Mount community.

Today, I am no longer just a scared kid from east Baltimore – I am an adult ready to take on the world. The Mount is a community where academic learning is important, but learning about yourself is equally important, where comfort is key but comfort zones are always challenged.

This mountainside changed my life and will forever be my home.

The best things in life are the people we love, the places we go and the memories we make along the way!

Graduating classes ending in “1” and “6” are encouraged to return to the Mount for their milestone anniversaries. Reconnect with classmates, hit the green for a round of golf, kick up your heels with the live band or throw on your sneakers for a hike in the mountainside. You can even stay on campus in a former residence hall or one of our new campus housing options.

WEEKEND EVENTS

Bruté Awards / Golden Mountaineer Dinner / Class Socials / Golf Outing / DiNunzio 5K Fun Run/Walk / Reunion Festival with food trucks and live bands

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