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Pete DeCandia The Placemaker

The Mount's Mission As a Catholic university, Mount St. Mary’s graduates ethical leaders who are inspired by a passion for learning and lead lives of significance in service to God and others.

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Dear Alumni, Parents & Friends, One of the many reasons I love Mount St. Mary’s University is our long history of service to both the Catholic Church and her people. Our history is full of examples of leaders who have made an impact on the world—from DuBois, Bruté and Hughes, in our early years, to Blessed Stanley Rother, S’63, legendary coach Jim Phelan, Operation Smile founder Dr. Bill Magee, C’66, and, more recently, John Idol, C’80, CEO of Michael Kors, Assistant Secretary for International Markets and Investment Policy at the U.S. Treasury, Heath Tarbert, C'98, and Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, C’12, the first African-American woman in the Johns Hopkins neurosurgery residency program. There are countless additional leaders, administrators and faculty too numerous to mention.

That history motivates me to help today’s students prepare to lead and serve others, just as their predecessors have. Last October, we purposefully changed our university mission statement to: As a Catholic university, Mount St. Mary’s graduates ethical leaders who are inspired by a passion for learning and lead lives of significance in service to God and others.

Every day I am impressed by students who are dedicated to leading lives of significance. Many of the undergraduate students I see in classrooms and on the athletic fields also work in service jobs on campus to help pay for their education. Many of the adult students at our Frederick campus juggle the demands of full-time jobs and families with their studies. I recently met a student named Darrell who came to class in his mechanic’s overalls, wiping grease from his hands. These are the students who inspire me and reinforce my belief that I found a true home at the Mount.

It’s our goal to develop students to be ethical leaders of tomorrow, like the alumni you’re about to meet, so they’ll be ready to live significantly and to boldly make a difference in the world.

TIMOTHY E. TRAINOR, PH.D. President

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PRESIDENT Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D. VP UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Robert Brennan, C’85 VP ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Jack Chielli MANAGING EDITOR Donna Klinger EDITOR Nicole Patterson COPY EDITOR Joe Paciella, C’03, MBA’11 WRITERS Patrick Gill Donna Klinger Joe Paciella, C’03, MBA’11 Nicole Patterson ALUMNI NEWS TEAM Kim Johnson, MBA’18 Kevin Kalis, C’99 Emily Myers, C’13, MBA’15 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Maranda Buckley Jacob Chielli Michael Miville of MM Visuals DESIGN Laura C. Moyer

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LIVE SIGNIFICANTLY Mount alumni lead lives of significance

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MAGGIE FIORE, C'17 The transformative power of writing

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BLESSED STANLEY ROTHER, S'63 A shepherd who didn’t leave his flock

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STARTUPS WITH A SERVICE TWIST Meet the next class of Mount entrepreneurs

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ISAAC MILLS, PH.D. Chemistry professor teaches sustainable science

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ATHLETIC PROGRAM EXPANSION The future of Mount athletics

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Celebrating 60 Years as a National Shrine

The Visit That Keeps on Giving

The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is a place of peace and spiritual encounters—a refuge for generations of Catholics and people of other faiths. The holy grounds are a beloved sanctuary to hundreds of thousands of pilgrims each year. These are the grounds where St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first Americanborn saint, taught her Sunday school and where Blessed Stanley Rother, S’63, the first American-born martyr, worked and discerned to return to his mission in Guatemala. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the National Shrine Grotto.

Until 1958, the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes was a secluded, but very special, corner of campus known almost exclusively to Mount St. Mary’s students and seminarians; it was rarely visited by outsiders. In 1958 the Archdiocese of Baltimore appointed Msgr. Hugh Phillips director of the National Shrine Grotto and named him grotto chaplain when it was proclaimed a Public Oratory and designated as a national shrine. Phillips, a former Mount president, librarian and student, completely refurbished the shrine and opened it to the public. He was also responsible for enhancements including Pangborn Memorial Campanile, crowned with a 25-foot gold-leaf, bronze figure of the Virgin Mary and other significant statuary monuments.

A VISIT THIS PAST MARCH BY ARCHBISHOP CHRISTOPHE PIERRE, apostolic nuncio to the United States, continues to bless Mount St. Mary’s University and Seminary in ways that are still being revealed. Archbishop Pierre chose his address to seminarians and university leaders to unpack new guidelines for the formation of priests called “The Gift of the Priestly Vocation,” known in Latin as the “Ratio Fundamentalis.” The apostolic nuncio’s speech drew national attention, with articles in the National Catholic Reporter, Crux, and local diocesan publications from Baltimore to Boston. The full text has been published in Origins, the Catholic News Service’s documentary repository.

Phillips said: “People are beginning to experience what I have known for a long time: This mountain is blessed with the presence of the Blessed Mother in a very special and tangible way.” The National Shrine Grotto’s mission is to grow awareness of Our Lady for loved ones who are searching for peace of mind and consolation during times of affliction. Visitors continue to share stories of increased faith and peace in their lives. With the many prayers and petitions offered in Mary’s name, the National Shrine Grotto will continue to be a source of hope for years to come.

Recognizing the importance of Archbishop Pierre’s address, which explained Pope Francis’ vision for priestly formation for the first time, Rev. Msgr. Andrew Baker, S.T.D., rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, penned a commentary about the “Ratio Fundamentalis.” In his op-ed titled “Uncut Diamonds: Forming Priests in Today’s ‘Change of Age,’” Baker writes: “At the heart of priestly formation is the ‘new missionary spirit that must take hold of the church.’

Each future priest must see himself as a missionary disciple sent out to embark on a new chapter of evangelization. For those of us involved in seminary formation, all of the prayer, study and pastoral experiences must have this missionary focus and purpose.”

To date, Baker’s well-received commentary has been published by diocesan media in Philadelphia, Allentown and Baltimore as well as the Catholic News Service.

CELEBRATE! A 60th anniversary celebration will be held September 8, 2018. Most Reverend William E. Lori, S.T.D., S'77, will be presiding the Anniversary Mass. Learn more at www.nsgrotto.org/60years.html and see the day’s agenda.

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WELCOME! a $10 million, five-year Title III grant focused on improving student success and student engagement.

“Coming to Mount St. Mary’s has been one of the greatest experiences of my life,” said Creasman. “The university is blessed with talented and dedicated faculty and staff who make a difference in the lives of our students, who impress us all with their accomplishments. It is clear to me that the Mount is poised for even greater success in the future.”

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Michael Driscoll, Ed.D.

Kraig Sheetz, Ph.D.

Provost and Two Deans Named FOLLOWING NATIONAL SEARCHES, Mount St. Mary’s University proudly welcomes a new provost and two new deans to a team of top academic leaders during an important time in the Mount’s history as momentum builds from a series of leadership, academic and enrollment successes.

Boyd Creasman, Ph.D., has served as the Mount's provost since January 2018. He provides the leadership and advocacy necessary for continued enhancement of the Mount's outstanding faculty and academic programs. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tennessee State University and Master of Arts and doctorate in English from Florida State University.

Prior to becoming chief academic officer, Creasman held several administrative roles at West Virginia Wesleyan College, including service as English department chair, director of the School of Fine Arts and Humanities and founder and director of the first-year seminar program. He enjoyed a career as an English professor at West Virginia Wesleyan College where he taught a range of literature and writing classes. He also wrote a book called "Writing West Virginia" which was published by the University of Tennessee Press.

Creasman's four years as West Virginia Wesleyan College's provost resulted in considerable progress in assessing student learning and aiding faculty in becoming more effective in their teaching. He developed a profitable graduate program in nursing and co-wrote a grant proposal that resulted in

The Mount’s new deans, Michael Driscoll, Ed.D., and Col. Kraig Sheetz, Ph.D., will join the Mount this summer.

Driscoll will serve as dean of the Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business. After a 28-year career on Wall Street and eight years as a professor, he comes to the Mount from the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business at Adelphi University where he taught as a clinical professor of finance and senior executive in residence. Often quoted in national news media including The New York Times, National Public Radio and U.S. News & World Report, he is also an active member of the board of his alma mater, Xavier High School in New York City, and chairs its advancement committee.

“I look forward to joining the Bolte School of Business and helping to develop ethical business leaders of tomorrow as Mount St. Mary’s has done for 210 years,” said Driscoll.

Sheetz will serve as dean of the School of Natural Science and Mathematics. After a 28-year Army career, Sheetz joins the Mount from his role as vice dean of operations at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Sheetz’s variety of experiences include academy professor in the Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering at West Point, senior advisor to the National Military Academy of Afghanistan and tactical intelligence officer.

He has co-authored the book “A Pragmatic Guide to Multiphoton Microscope Design” and has been published in the Journal of Applied Physics. His research interests include ultra-short pulse laser design and development of femtosecond laser-based nonlinear microscopy systems.

“I look forward to becoming part of an organization with a clear passion for creating learning environments and experiences that will develop responsible scientists, psychologists, mathematicians and computer scientists who are prepared to engage society’s most relevant opportunities and challenges,” said Sheetz.

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WORKING ADULTS, especially those in fast moving fields like business, science and technology, face a paradox: They need to broaden their knowledge base and sharpen their skills to advance in their careers, but they lack the time to pursue more education through traditional pathways. Recognizing this need, the Mount’s Division of Graduate, Continuing and Professional Studies is unveiling more opportunities through accelerated undergraduate completion degrees and graduate certificate programs.

This past January, the Mount launched a new adult undergraduate completion degree in accounting. This program is offered to adult students and is the same curriculum that has enabled traditional undergrads to land positions at such firms as PwC, KPMG, Ernst & Young and Deloitte—only in an evening, eight-week course format at the Mount’s Frederick, Maryland, campus.

“We’re very excited to bring this accelerated accounting program to our adult undergraduate students at the Frederick campus,” said Carol Rinkoff, Ph.D., dean of graduate, continuing and professional studies. “This program will allow students to benefit from not only faculty expertise, but also through networking opportunities with the Mount’s numerous partners in the accounting field.”

The Mount is identifying educational opportunities as it works to strengthen the region's STEM-based industries, according to Jen Staiger, Ph.D., associate provost of graduate, continuing and professional studies. The Mount is also providing additional opportunities for the growing number of biotechnology and biopharmaceutical professionals in the region. Beginning in July, students will be able to pursue a graduate certificate in quality assurance and regulatory science (QA/RS). This program­—the only one of its kind in Maryland—will enable students to advance their understanding of areas such as biostatistics, quality systems and regulations, international regulations and quality management.

“We’re also excited to offer this certificate program to benefit the MarylandNorthern Virginia biotechnology hub,” continued Rinkoff. “This concentrated program of five, eight-week courses will allow students to certify that they have gained focused expertise in less than a year.”

Two new computational science graduate certificate programs have just been approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. These certificate programs in cybersecurity and data science are just two more examples of how the Mount is continuing to expand its academic offerings to meet the needs of today's adult learning population, while also playing a role in strengthening the region's STEM-based industries.

Learn more Visit frederick.msmary.edu for more information about adult programs at the Mount.

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Student Outcomes Saribel Morales-Rivera

What's next for the Class of 2018

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland Major: History, Spanish After the Mount: Pursuing a doctorate in history at the University of California, San Diego “I had never heard of the Fulbright Scholarship before I started at the Mount.

The process of applying for the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant award allowed me to really delve into my research interests, and lay the foundation to continue that research in the hopes of contributing to my academic field. I know I will always be Mount Proud wherever my intellectual pursuits take me.”

Lea Findley Hometown: Prince George’s County, Maryland Major: Forensic Accounting After the Mount: Financial Institution Specialist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) “Majoring in forensic accounting not only gave me the investigative skills I need in the workforce, but also sharpened my oral communication skills. When I have to give presentations to the boards of directors of various banks, I will do so with ease. And I can analyze financial statements for potential fraud knowing I have the appropriate skills from the knowledge I learned at the Mount.”

Recent Mount grads will continue to make a difference with these

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Booz Allen Hamilton

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

ExxonMobil

Aidan McCormick Hometown: Yorktown, Virginia Major: Biochemistry After the Mount: Pursuing a doctorate in dental surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry “The combination of a deeper understanding of the STEM field and the challenging liberal arts curriculum made me a betterrounded student and prepared me for future challenges. I plan to apply the Catholic values I learned to my future dental practice.”

Recent Mount grads will continue their education at these

FDIC H&M Jesuit Volunteer Corps JPMorgan Chase & Co. KPMG Sheppard Pratt Health System United States Department of Defense United States Department of Housing & Urban Development

Cornell University Johns Hopkins University Rice University Tulane University University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of Maryland School of Pharmacy University of Virginia

Learn more Visit www.msmary.edu/classof2018 to read more student success stories.

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Live Significantly A significant life doesn’t speak loudly— but it does speak volumes.

Explore Watch the Live Significantly video at www.admissions.msmary.edu

By Nicole Patterson

FOR MORE THAN 200 YEARS Mount St. Mary’s has been preparing students to lead lives of significance in service to God and others. This way of life is so engrained in our culture that it’s now part of our mission statement. In the fall of 2017, University Marketing and Communications launched the Mount’s first truly integrative marketing campaign which brought to life the concept of leading a life of significance. The Live Significantly campaign included bold advertisements that captured the value and spirit of a Mount education while differentiating us from competitors. The campaign increased the university’s brand recognition in Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, which resulted in an increased number of prospective student visits to campus and an engaged incoming Class of 2022.

To live a significant life articulates an understanding of the end toward which a person’s life aims—and it can be exercised through many capacities of excellence. This issue spotlights stories of Mount community members who, through steadfastness, intellectual curiosity, personal integrity and artistic creativity, embody the very essence of Live Significantly.

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Our cover story features Pete DeCandia, C’13, (page 20) who is engaging wholeheartedly to create change. He recently launched his company, Teacher Props, which matches deserving teachers with homes in desirable neighborhoods. Working together with Under Armour, the Baltimore City School District, the Fund for Educational Excellence, Teach for America and the Baltimore Ravens, his influence continues to soar.

Entrepreneur Sara Madgey, C’09, M.Ed.’11, (page 22) is dreaming limitlessly about how to help teachers communicate during times of crisis. Her app, Pinpoint, has a pulse on the national crisis of school shootings, working to keep kids out of harm’s way and inform administrators and first responders quickly and efficiently. Recent graduates and entrepreneurs Louis Tonon, C'17, and Mateo Ruiz de Somocurcio, C'17, (page 23) are competing ferociously in the ride-share market to help college students gain access to safe, reliable and inexpensive transportation across campuses from Maryland to Michigan with their app, Campus Drive.

Writer Maggie Fiore, C’17, (page 14) is questioning courageously while studying science writing at Johns Hopkins University.

She was published by BrainFacts.org and continues to incorporate psychology, neuroscience and nature into her writing.

Assistant Professor Isaac Mills, Ph.D., (page 24) is teaching his students to learn voraciously as he works toward a more sustainable future in his chemistry lab. Inside and outside the classroom, his students pursue their work—one of the most recent will take her research skills to Cornell University.

Blessed Stanley Francis Rother, S’63, (page 18) truly led a significant life by serving selflessly and helping others to grow faithfully. On September 23, 2017, he became the first U.S.-born priest and martyr to be beatified by the Catholic Church.

A significant life doesn’t speak loudly—but it does speak volumes. Each life of significance will vary greatly, but there is one thing they all have in common: Mount St. Mary’s University.

All the stories were written here, ordained, before one of them came to be. President Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D., said during his inauguration speech: “I believe that the most significant history regarding the Mount is yet to be written; it will be created by our current and future students and seminarians.”

There is something special about the Mount. It’s in the moments you stop to catch your breath on the way up to the National Shrine Grotto and pause to look at the magnificent beauty that’s around you. It’s in the discovery of two Bible verses handwritten in blue ink around the heels of a basketball player’s sneakers (Philippians 4:13 and Colossians 3:23). It’s in the company of two seminarians giving one another haircuts at the DuBois-ber Shop. Lives of significance start here, guided by quiet unifying reminders that our faith has made us whole. We will not cower with self-doubt or fear. No, we will lift up our faces and on the heels of hope and on the cusp of a new dawn, we will rise. Let your life shine.

Are you living significantly?

Share your story with us at themagazine@msmary.edu

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Where Art Meets Science

By Nicole Patterson

MAGDALYN “MAGGIE” FIORE, C’17, is someone you don’t easily forget. She possesses a sharp sense of humor and a contagious fascination about nature’s effortlessly simple, yet intricately complex beauty.

Mount Magazine met Fiore at her home in Westminster, Maryland, to talk about her writing, her experiences at the Mount and how she’s enjoying pursuing a Master of Arts in science writing at Johns Hopkins University. In addition to publishing as an undergraduate, she recently had an article accepted for publishing by BrainFacts. org. Her love of everything psychology has led to her current scientific research on mirror neurons which, if they exist in humans, could relate to empathy and altruism.

Fiore writes as if she is crafting a gift to someone she loves. She does much of her writing in her room where she finds inspiration from decorative trinkets, most of which are gifts from others. “Being surrounded by so many reminders of the people I love and the people who love me helps make writing easier because when you’re stuck in your room for hours, it’s more enjoyable when you’ve got pretty stuff to look at,” she says with laughter.

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She points to a cactus painting her friend made for her birthday.

Fiore explains how looking at it gives her relief. She recently wrote a paper about how plants influence our behavior. “There are two types of attention: There’s direct attention which we use when we’re doing an interview or writing a paper and it’s hard and it weighs on our mental capacity. Then there’s fascination. When you look at plants, or anything interesting, that fascination helps recharge our mental fatigue,” she says. “So looking at my cactus painting is not just a nice reminder of my friend, but it’s helping me restore my tiredness, refreshing my brain.”

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A kaleidoscope of butterflies in flight on the wall behind her frames the scene— making it hard to miss the metaphor of metamorphosis. Fiore's heightened awareness that psychology is everywhere is what makes her a delightful conversationalist and a thoughtful writer—leading an audience to a place of wonder in a swarm of grace and fury that leaves us chasing the light. It’s an effect like no other.

MOUNT MAGAZINE (MM): Speaking of psychology, you had an article published in Eye on Psi Chi magazine. Your story is quite remarkable and inspiring. To what extent has your experience with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) led to your decision to study psychology and now pursue science writing?

MAGGIE FIORE (MF): Thank you so much! I am thankful for my disease, in part because it has led me to psychology and science writing simply by closing doors, for physical reasons, to other career goals I've had growing up. Sometimes I truly believe I would have gone into ballet, for example, or figure skating if it wasn't for SMA; but thank God I couldn't choose those paths, or some others, because now I'm absolutely in love with psychology and thrilled about science writing and I can't even imagine a different path for myself! It would possibly be more inspirational to answer this question by telling you that SMA has taught me perseverance and courage, which is how I got to where I am today. But it would be more honest simply to say that it was all the things I could not do that led me to the things I excel at and love, and I think that's really wonderful. We have amazing gifts and interests that we don't even know about yet, and sometimes God leads us to them in unique ways.

“We have amazing gifts and interests that we don’t even know about yet, and sometimes God leads us to them in unique ways.”

MM: What type of science writing are you most interested in?

MF: It seems that there are a lot of different ways to be a science writer. Some writers freelance, others are hired full-time, some give big presentations and others wouldn't dare leave their dark, isolated writing cave—that’s how I imagine my future sometimes, just me in a dimly lit basement somewhere, hunched over the keyboard most of my days, writing about rats and delayed reinforcement, or crying as I attempt to understand drug studies that make no sense to me.

Although crying in a lonely basement sounds like a pretty good gig, I'm honestly not sure where I want my science writing career to go and what kind of writer I want to be. I mostly think I want to be a science journalist and write for magazines or news sources. Or maybe I'll work for laboratories, universities or science museums. So many options!

MM: It seems like graduates of the program can go on to write for and be featured in prestigious journals and publications like National Geographic, Smithsonian and Discover. Do you have any aspirations of doing something like that?

MF: Absolutely! Those are all great examples; I’d love to write for any of them!

Science magazine is another good one. I was just reading a bunch of articles from National Geographic the other day about dinosaurs and I was thinking about what a dream it would be to have the job of those authors. If I could write about dinosaurs all day, I would definitely consider my career a success. I was actually at a dinosaur museum one time and next to each model of a dinosaur, there were a couple paragraphs describing them, and I thought to myself, “I could've written this. This could be my work someday.” So if I don't write articles, I might end up writing dinosaur museum brochures or something. My one true love is psychology, though. I really want to write for a platform that would allow me the joy of explaining advances in psychology to lay audiences. I would like to have a job writing about almost any field of science—emphasis on ‘almost’—but I need a future writing about psychology at some point.

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MM: What are your long-term career goals?

MF: This is currently my big career dream: Earn my master’s in science writing, land a job writing for a great magazine for a while, go back to school to earn a doctorate in psychology, behavior analysis specifically, then maybe switch to freelance science writing while simultaneously figuring out how to teach undergraduate level psychology, which would allow me to also conduct research of my own. I was just telling my friend the other day that being a science writer, teacher and researcher all at one time would be a lot and it might kill me—actually, the doctoral program alone might kill me—but man, what a way to go! But who knows? Maybe I’ll end up on an entirely different path. Maybe one day I'll join the circus instead and become a lion trainer—hey, that would even put my background in psychology to good use! Good lookin’ out, Skinner.

MM: What lessons have you taken with you from your time at the Mount?

MF: I’m thrilled about what the future has in store for me and entirely grateful to the friends and family I've made at the Mount who have given me unyielding support and have gotten me to where I am today. I used to be somewhat fearful of failure and insecurity in terms of my ability to perform well and succeed.

My time at the Mount has taught me, though, that failure is going to happen and imperfection is going to fill me with feelings of shame but none of that is any reflection of what I am capable of or what my future will look like. You can fail at something

and still be good at it. My poor professors have had to read terrible drafts of my writing assignments, and almost all of those drafts have made me question myself as a writer, but at the end of the day, I can somehow still manage to turn rust and tarnish into sparkling silver—or at least shiny bronze.

I can still produce good pieces of writing, it just takes time, practice and exposure. Going forward, I will write terrible drafts, I will fail and I will feel as though I lack the skill to write so much as a grocery list from time to time. But that doesn't mean I won't succeed, it doesn't mean I can't write clear and engaging pieces, it doesn't mean I'm not good enough to do the things I want to do; it just means that I'm human, and that's a wonderful thing. Looking toward the future, this is something I'm grateful to have learned during my time at the Mount. I owe a lot to Jon Slezak, Caitlin Faas and all the professors and friends who have taught me to dream big and have given me the confidence to do so.

Learn more Read Maggie's blog, Flowers and Foxes, and some of her published works at www.magdalynfiore.wordpress.com

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UNDER THE COVER OF A HOT JULY NIGHT, three masked men broke into the rectory of Santiago Atitlán in Guatemala, full of hatred for the faith and for the man who loved his flock dearly. There were shouts of anger, a brief struggle and a final gunshot. The man, a shepherd who would never abandon his flock, was Blessed Stanley Rother, S’63.

Born in 1935, the first child of farmers in Okarche, Oklahoma, Rother was taught the faith while he grew up as a farm boy. He was an average student, so it was assumed that he would follow his father’s path and take over the family farm. As he was preparing for his final year of high school, Rother surprised his family by announcing that he intended to enter seminary after graduation.

He entered Assumption Seminary in San Antonio, Texas, and at first, the academics did not give him any trouble. The new seminarian’s first year passed quickly, but his pace of study soon slowed. He persevered, but after five and a half years, just as he was beginning his studies in theology, he was dismissed, having failed the previous semester. Despondent, yet resigned, Rother returned to Okarche, ready to follow the Will of God—even if it meant giving up his hope of priesthood.

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One Step from Sainthood

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Yet God did not abandon him and he soon met with his pastor and bishop. Rother was assured that he would be sent to another seminary. The bishop only needed to find one willing to accept a student struggling to learn Latin, a requirement of a priest. With great confidence in his potential, the bishop of Oklahoma City-Tulsa, requested admittance for Rother at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, and on September 11, 1959, Msgr.

George Mulcahy welcomed the future Blessed to what became Rother’s most dear mountain.

Rother matured in his faith and love at the seminary. His academics improved significantly and through the solicitude of the rector of the seminary as well as his fellow seminarians, he was able to overcome his difficulty with languages and pass his exams.

In a memorandum to Rother’s bishop, Mulcahy writes: “By God’s grace, [Stanley] should be a very effective and valuable parish priest.” And, on May 25, 1963, he became conformed by

ordination into a living example of Christ. As a priest, Rother was a man of prayer. “I really envied the way he prayed,” says his classmate and friend Archbishop Harry Flynn, S’60, reflecting on their time together in seminary.

This prayer, formed and deepened at the Grotto and the holy grounds of the seminary, proved to be the life-giving force Rother drew upon as he preached in the language of love to all people.

Rother’s generous heart was open to all he met and after only five years of priesthood he applied to the Oklahoman mission of Santiago Atitlán in Guatemala. In 1968, he began his ministry in this small impoverished town nestled between two towering volcanoes.

Although he had been “unable to master the Latin” as Flynn says, his quick mastery of the local native dialect “had a touch of the Divine in it.” Not only did he learn to speak to the indigenous people, Rother also began the daunting task of translating the New Testament into the local dialect, ever striving to communicate the Gospel he lived into the words of those he loved.

When the young missionary arrived in Santiago Atitlán, he found a people in dire poverty. There was almost no sanitation so many of the men and women had a variety of ailments, and the fields yielded little after years of overuse. But from his deep life of prayer, the shepherd found the courage and perseverance to serve the flock entrusted to him. He learned their language and culture, and rather than impose his American views on the people, he sought to integrate the rich culture of the people into the traditions of the Church. It was this practical concern, as well as his spiritual solicitude, that endeared him to those he served.

Rother was often found doing even menial tasks beside his parishioners. He oversaw a radio station and hospital as well as organized and trained teachers and catechists. His knowledge of farming also allowed him to help raise the yield of crops which improved nutrition for the people of the village. Rother never sat idly by when his neighbor was in want and was tireless in providing for the needs of his flock.

Because of his deep love for his people, he was deeply loved in return. St. Paul’s description of himself as a shepherd in his letter to the ancient Church in Corinth could be applied to Rother. He had become all things to all people and was in every way a true father to his children and a shepherd to his flock.

But as he brought light to his people, darkness gathered on the horizon.

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In the 1970s, the Guatemalan government became increasingly unstable and groups of guerilla fighters prowled about with government-sanctioned death squads attempting to uproot the troublesome groups.

Rother’s work with the native people was labeled subversive and he was under constant scrutiny. In 1979, he discovered his name was No. 8 on a death-list and the following year the violence against his community increased.

In 1981, informed by a friend that his life was in immediate danger, Rother returned to Mount St. Mary’s for a week of retreat and discernment. While there, he confided in Flynn: “If I speak, they will kill me. But if I remain silent, what kind of shepherd will I be?”

Thrust into the darkness like that of Christ at Gethsemane, Rother spent that week praying.

Emerging from the retreat resolute and unshakable, he remarked, “I know what I must do. I must go back and speak.”

Rother returned to Santiago Atitlán just before the Easter festivities, which he celebrated with all his heart. If he knew that his time for service was drawing to a close, he never showed it. He worked tirelessly during the next four months to support, comfort and minister to the needs of his beloved community. The time all feared came one July night. The echo of the gunshot rang throughout the town, and all who heard it knew the priest’s fate. “Stanley Rother literally did what every shepherd must be willing to do—give his life for his flock,” reflects Mount St. Mary’s Seminary Rector Rev. Msgr. Andrew R. Baker, S.T.D. The shepherd lay dead and his flock was devastated—yet they held the hope he had taught them in their hearts. His room in the rectory, stained with his own blood, became a site of pilgrimage. Devotion continued after his death, and the people’s faith was rewarded.

Stanley Rother was declared a Blessed by Pope Francis in September 2017, bringing him one step from canonization and sainthood.

With the pope’s declaration, the shepherd also became the first American-born martyr, and Mount St. Mary’s the first seminary in the United States with a graduate who is a martyr.

The life of Blessed Stanley Rother is one of complete service to others. His actions will be studied by new generations of Mount seminarians and students, with each learning what’s needed to care for their own flock.

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gave me the confidence to be successful in the real world despite my lack of confidence in myself academically.” Having graduated in the bottom 50 percent of his high school class and worked through the challenges of dyslexia, he says these struggles were his greatest strength—an advantage to problem solve and think differently about the world around him.

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Startups with a Service Twist Alumni share the ideas behind their startup companies and how they are making a difference in their local communities.

By Nicole Patterson

Featuring PETE DECANDIA, C’13 Teacher Props Because all teachers deserve a great place to live SARA MADGEY, C’09, M.ED.’11 Pinpoint For safety, seconds count LOUIS TONON, C’17 MATEO RUIZ DE SOMOCURCIO, C'17 Campus Drive Students helping students

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The Placemaker Access to great education and opportunities is what every kid deserves and that’s what drives my work and my passion in Baltimore.

THE ROLE OF AN ENTREPRENEUR is to make solutions irresistible in both mundane and magnificent ways. Pete DeCandia, C’13, is using his entrepreneurial spirit to serve human needs and he’s harnessing the collective power of placemaking to create community and influence in Baltimore.

Building a better city requires more than just good urban planning, and DeCandia’s holistic vision for Charm City includes pillars like housing for teachers, sports for kids and philanthropy for schools. His work combines his startup company, Teacher Props, with his positions at Under Armour, the Fund for Educational Excellence and Teach for America, as well as his efforts with the Baltimore City School District and the Baltimore Ravens. If it sounds towering, it is—but his propensity for greatness is driven by goodness.

“I learned how to be a virtuous person at the Mount,” he says.

“In all the things I learned—from Aristotle to St. Thomas Aquinas—my amazing professors balanced the Catholic values with reasoning from philosophies that ignited my curiosity.” He says the Mount supported and allowed him to combine all of his interests: business, philosophy, sports, academics, friendships and faith. He played baseball, joined the honors program, was president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, served as SGA Class of 2013 treasurer and was a peer tutor. “The supportive nature of the Mount

After the Mount, DeCandia was accepted to Teach for America, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enlist, develop and mobilize the nation’s most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity and leadership. This afforded him the opportunity to become a full-time educator, teaching geometry, a college and career readiness elective class and coach mock trial and baseball, while earning a master’s in education from Johns Hopkins University.

But the transition to his new role and living situation was difficult. Mentally, he says he was ignorant of the achievement gap and socioeconomic disparity that his students faced.

Physically, just getting into the city and finding a place to live was tough. Teach for America didn’t have the capacity to support teachers finding housing and while he was lucky to find roommates, he says others were rushed into crummy housing situations. That’s when he got the idea for Teacher Props.

“I always had this entrepreneurial itch to do my own thing and never really had the confidence,” he admits. But in October 2016, that changed, as he got the encouragement he needed after a Teach for America startup weekend in San Francisco. He met others who had started their own companies or had been incubating ideas.

One afternoon of performing Shark Tank-style pitches to angel investors and he was hooked.

He returned to Baltimore to scratch the itch and build his dream.

On January 1, 2017, DeCandia launched Teacher Props, a company that finds and sources great places to live in desirable neighborhoods and matches them with deserving teachers. Last summer, Teacher Props helped 104 teachers find homes and properties in Baltimore. The concept behind the idea is if a city values its teachers by providing smooth transitions and excellent living situations that meet their personal and

professional needs, then teachers can bring their best selves into the classroom to better serve their students. They will fall in love with the city and stay in Baltimore as change-makers for years to come.

How does it work? Teachers fill out a Google form with their preferences on housing and Teacher Props plays matchmaker, fitting the right people with the right properties. The website breaks down each neighborhood—its culture, attractions and highlights. “It’s important to talk to people about that because their perceptions about Baltimore will be based on the neighborhoods where they live.” And he’s right. Studies have shown that the more connected people are to the places where they live, work and play, the more those communities contribute to individuals’ health, happiness and well-being. In effect, placemaking capitalizes on the assets of a city or neighborhood to maximize shared values.

Today, DeCandia works in the Global Philanthropy department at Under Armour and at the Fund for Educational Excellence, a nonprofit organization working to improve student achievement in Baltimore City schools. To date, his most ambitious project yet is called the Baltimore Student-Athlete Coalition which consists of partnerships between Under Armour, the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore City Public Schools and the Inside Out Initiative.

“There’s a lot of synergy in working together,” he says joyfully.

That synergy, the interaction of two or more people producing a combined effect greater than the sum of their individual inputs, is exactly what keeps him motivated. “Our city needs a lot of help.

I wouldn’t consider living anywhere else and I want to make roots here because there’s just too much to do. It’s a gritty, roll-up-your-sleeves type of city which is why I love it so much. I definitely have big ambitions but I know as long as I stay committed to the city, its teachers and students, that’s where it all lies.”

Tell Us PETE'S SUGGESTIONS FOR...

Artisan Coffee: Hamden Going Out: Fells Point & Federal Hill Walking your dog in Patterson Park: Canton Hustle & Bustle: Mount Vernon Art & Museums: Charles Village

PETE THANKS HIS MENTORS Ed Egan pre-law Denise Marjarum learning services Michael Miller, Ph.D. Thane Naberhaus, Ph.D. philosophy Kevin Robinson Sr. business

Today, as he stands atop Federal Hill, with the harbor at his back, it's easy to see the significance of creating meaningful places.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TEACHER PROPS

www.teacherprops.org pdecandia@teacherprops.org @TeacherProps @teacherprops

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The Ride-Share App for College Students For Safety, Seconds Count DURING THE TIME BETWEEN the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida,­—a period of just a little more than five years­—there have been more than 400 people shot in 200-plus school shootings. Gun violence on school campuses is an issue that can seem difficult to solve, but thanks to Sara Madgey, C’09, M.Ed.’11, there is hope.

Madgey describes a lockdown drill at a public school in New Jersey where she started teaching. “During the training you were asked to hold a red piece of paper if you needed help or green if you were safe.” She then turned out the lights in her classroom, locked the door and taped the colored paper to the window.

Although it was just an exercise, the process was slow, potentially dangerous and lacked exact information about students’ location and well-being. “There were so many things that could have made the process so much more efficient,” she thought.

That experience changed everything, sparking the idea that led her to where she is today. Since 2014 Madgey and her team have developed, tested and improved her app called Pinpoint. Designed with safety, speed and simplicity in mind, Pinpoint allows users to create a database with the names of every student, teacher, room and building on a campus. With just a few clicks on any device, an administrator can start a lockdown. A text message and email are sent to every person in that database who are then asked three simple questions: Are you safe? Where are you? Who is with you?

This information is gathered and displayed on a single screen where administrators and first responders can see, in real time, exactly how many students and staff are accounted for, where they’re located and if anyone needs immediate assistance.

Amid the media coverage and political conversations surrounding school shootings, Madgey says her app has gained more interest. “Lockdowns are a new, unfortunate scenario that teachers across the country are struggling with. Unlike fire drills which have been perfected over decades of practice, lockdown drills can lead to uncertainty and miscommunication,” Madgey

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Pinpoint is an app that helps you locate individuals during an emergency situation.

explains. She’s currently looking to expand the app to serve other industries including corporate campuses, hospitals or event venues. Pinpoint also introduced a new feature called Broadcast Center, which sends non-emergency communication to individuals in a database including weather closings or special announcements.

“Since that first version we’ve made many tweaks to the product.

We want to make it as simple for teachers to use and as cost effective as possible. We just want to make schools safer and solve a serious problem that’s happening,” Madgey passionately says. After years of demoing Pinpoint at different schools to various demographics across the country, it finally launched this spring. Madgey says the demand is growing and she recently sent out seven proposals to interested clients.

Sitting on a bench under an old oak tree, the school bell rings three o’clock. Madgey is happily teaching fourth grade at McDonogh Lower School in Owings Mills, Maryland. (McDonogh is also the first school to use her app.) As she’s being photographed, three students from her class watch from the hill and wave and whisper to each other before turning around to go back inside. The last year has brought many exciting changes including the birth of her first child. “I’m looking forward to continuing to be a mom and teaching fourth grade and growing Pinpoint,” she says. “I’m incredibly blessed to be here.” Inside her classroom hangs a poster that reads: Never settle for less than your best. “Teachers put their heart and soul into teaching. I teach my students to be the best version of themselves and treat others with respect,” Madgey says. “I believe genuinely caring about your students is the only way you can be a successful teacher.”

LEARN MORE ABOUT PINPOINT

www.pinpoint.us sara@pinpoint.us @pinpointsafety

THE CATOCTIN MOUNTAINS may soon rival Silicon Valley thanks to Mount St. Mary’s University alumni Louis (Lou) Tonon, C’17, and Mateo Ruiz de Somocurcio, C’17, who recently launched a ride-share app called Campus Drive—developed exclusively for college students.

Tonon, founder and CEO, says the service fills a need for college students wanting safe, convenient, reliable and affordable transportation off campus, but are at schools not currently served by other ride-sharing services. The thought came to him while brainstorming business ideas during his summer internship.

Through research he discovered this wasn’t an isolated problem specific only to the Mount. “The difference between Campus Drive and companies like Uber and Lyft is availability,” he says, noting the unique market creates opportunities for students to earn money and build relationships.

The company emphasizes its critical role in avoiding potentially deadly situations like drunk or distracted driving. “Campus Drive is ultimately about building a safer, stronger community,” Tonon adds. In addition to allowing students to earn an income by driving other students, riders can enjoy off-campus activities for an average fare of between $4 and $10. The company is working to develop partnerships with local businesses to offer student discounts.

When the classmates, now colleagues, began forming their business structure, Tonon recalls the valuable takeaways from courses such as business and decision making. “I learned to focus on how to think about shareholders and the potential business decisions for all parties involved,” he says. The pair also studied real-world examples, highlighting the importance of business ethics learned in courses on business and society and business law, helping them steer clear of pitfalls experienced by others in the industry, such as Uber’s former CEO, Travis Kalanick.

“At the Mount we’re constantly striving for excellence and students, staff and faculty are always available to reach out and lend a hand,” adds Ruiz de Somocurcio, Campus Drive’s chief operating officer. From concept to prototype, each milestone was met with support from professors, alumni and fellow students. When the prototype launched in the fall of 2017, a high demand for both riders and drivers led to the development of a professional app to be used on campuses across the country.

With 100 users signing up in the first weekend and roughly $200,000 in investments, Campus Drive was finally in gear.

Tonon and Ruiz de Somocurcio say their business has accelerated, especially after a trip to Michigan this past winter where they met students and started developing their market.

Campus Drive currently has nearly 1,100 users and operates

Louis (Lou) Tonon, C’17

at four schools including Ferris State University (Michigan), McDaniel College, Washington College and the Mount. “Our plan is to raise another round of funding at the end of this semester so we can upgrade our technology. Our goal is to launch at 10 more schools this fall,” Tonon adds. Software upgrades will be completed after another round of funding which will allow a product students can be happier with—where they can schedule rides in advance and always be able to get a ride.

No matter where the road leads, how expectations shift, or what’s around the corner, Tonon and Ruiz de Somocurcio are committed to bringing a safe, affordable and convenient alternative method of transportation to college campuses across the country.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CAMPUS DRIVE

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Feature Story “If you know how the equipment works, you can build it yourself.”

The Elements of Sustainable Success

By Nicole Patterson

“I HAVE THIS CRAZY DREAM, someday, of being a mountain hermit with an off-the-grid cabin where I make my own fuels and I live with solar panels and a solar pond and raise my own food,” says Assistant Professor Isaac Mills, Ph.D. The Mount’s newest chemistry professor spends his days working on photocatalysis which means he uses light as a catalyst to drive chemical reactions that wouldn’t or shouldn’t take place without it. But what he’s really passionate about is solar fuels.

“Hydrogen is great, but we make all of our hydrogen fuel from fossil fuels in a reaction called steam reforming, so every last bit of it is natural gas or methane and that’s terrible for the environment,” says Mills, who is interested in zinc, chemically speaking. “Everybody thinks that’s crazy. You cover guardrails and pennies with it. Zinc is not a fuel; it’s a cheap metal that we throw away.” Mills says zinc’s best quality is that most countries have vast reserves and because it’s a common metal, there would be no one country that has an advantage over another. He believes in energy’s accessibility to all and that a future energy economy should be equal and open access.

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Zinc is inexpensive, safe to store and has an almost indefinite shelf life. That’s precisely why he wants to find a use for it as a fuel source.

Mills earned his doctorate from Carnegie Mellon University, where he met Anthony Brooks, Ph.D., now a senior scientist at Johnson & Johnson. Brooks imagined the idea after reading an engineering paper on the possibility of building a zinc-air fuel cell. If the engineers could make an engine that used it, he could find a way to make the fuel. After years of trial and error, Brooks got it to work and engineers have since built a passenger-sized vehicle that could run for about 600 kilometers (372 miles) off zinc-air fuel. “That’s almost what I get on my car!” Mills exclaims.

It worked, but it required extremely rare and exceptionally expensive materials.

That’s where Mills’ research comes in. “What I’m trying to do in this lab is find a way to make hydrogen or zinc cheaply and without expensive and rare materials,” he explains. The first goal is to get something that works. Then you make it work longer and even cheaper, continuing to improve upon it until it’s market comparable as far as cost per watt hour.”

Upon his arrival to the Mount in 2017, Mills received startup funds for his classroom but lab equipment and instruments are expensive. “If you know how the equipment works, you can build it yourself.” At Carnegie Mellon Mills says the cheap instruments were often $20,000 and several were close to $100,000. Professors could spend upwards of $1 million annually on graduate student research. Mills’ advisor was a bit of a DIY type and an engineer who bought parts and built things himself.

Mills has used the same approach in his lab. “I’ve built devices for a few hundred dollars that would have cost $10,000 otherwise,” he proudly shares. Thanks to entryfriendly, open-source platforms like Arduino, he can build anything that’s controlled on a 0-5 volt source. He’s never taken a programming class in his life, but the opensource hardware, software and tutorials allow him to build electronic devices that run the photo reactor and collect data from sensors.

“When Dr. Mills came to the Mount I thought his stuff was really cool, especially how he builds his own instrumentation,” says Meagan Suchewski, C’18. His students call it Garage Science; Mills compares it to how some people like to build old muscle cars. “We buy these electronics and we make instruments that you would only see in high-end government or academic research labs­—only much less expensive and much more accessible.” His students care about sustainable research management and conservation efforts as well—and now have opportunities to do research on solar fuels.

Ann Kayser, C’18, is grateful for the opportunities and exposure. She is pursuing a doctoral degree in inorganic chemistry at Cornell University this fall. “I can’t wait to research and come up with my own ideas,” she says. Kayser is experimenting with elements including iridium and cobalt.

Growing up, her mom told her she would be an artist. “I still sketch and draw but I realized what I loved was nature and creativity, and this was the science that would get me the best connection to the environment. I have a strong Catholic faith, and I believe I have a responsibility to be a steward of the environment and to change things.” Kayser will put those skills to the test when she joins 32 other accepted students, one of six females, this fall at Cornell. “Chemistry has taught me how to dig deep. People will always tell you no. You have to say yes, push yourself intellectually, challenge yourself and keep asking questions.”

Ann Kayser, C’18

Check it out Watch Isaac Mills, Ph.D., and his students as they perform Garage Science. @MSMU

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Athletic Developments

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From Peter Rono, C’92, MBA’00, capturing a gold medal in the 1988 Olympics, to cutting down the nets at the 1962 Division II men’s basketball National Championship, to the discovery of Babe Ruth on Echo Field in 1913 and beyond, the Mount’s storied athletic past dates back nearly a century and a half.

Building on this history and preparing for future success, the university continues to add programs and expand rosters, as well as upgrade facilities to give student-athletes the best experience possible.

“With a focus on our studentathletes, we’ve made some fantastic improvements during the last few years,” says Mount St. Mary’s University Director of Athletics Lynne Robinson, C’79, MBA’83. “The addition of programs and facility enhancements could not have occurred without the support of our generous donors and the hard work of our coaches and staff. The Mount community is truly thankful to everyone involved.”

Momentum Mounts with Athletics Expansion

MEN'S SOCCER AND MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF In fall 2018, men’s soccer and men’s and women’s golf will return to compete at the Division I level for the first time since 2013. Head men’s soccer coach Bryan Cunningham will lead the program back on the pitch for their first home match on Friday, August 24, while the men’s golf program will host its first event on October 5-6 at its home course, Quail Valley Golf Club, in Littlestown, Pennsylvania. Head golf coach Kevin Farrell, C’08, also returns to the Mount to once again lead the team. “I’m so excited to help bring golf back to the Mount and build on the previous success of the program,” exclaims Farrell.

WOMEN'S BOWLING Women’s bowling will make its debut this fall and become the Mount’s 22nd NCAA Division I varsity team, with head coach Kenneth DeGraaf beginning to build the program. The inaugural recruiting class features 10 newcomers from nine states, from California to Florida, and from Louisiana to Michigan.

The team’s first home event, the Mount Shootout, will be held on October 20

and 21 at its home tournament and practice facility, Sunshine Lanes, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.

In the coming years, the university plans to add NCAA Division I programs in field hockey, women’s volleyball and women’s water polo. “Seeing our studentathletes succeed both on the field and in the classroom is something that makes me very proud to be part of the Mount,” says President Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D. “By improving and expanding the athletic experience, we are helping more students prepare to lead lives of significance by engaging in our superb education and development experiences.”

“The Mount has always been a place that has embraced athletics, and we plan on building on the momentum of our past success,” says Mount St. Mary’s Director of Athletic Development Kevin Robinson Jr. “The plans for the next phase of athletic expansion, along with the needs of our current programs, make it necessary for continued facility upgrades and additions.

It’s our goal to shape the Mount into an athletic destination, something that will make alumni, students and parents extremely proud. This is a very exciting time for the Mount.”

Facility Upgrades Recent facility upgrades can be seen at the various locations of the PNC Sports Complex, including the Knott ARCC and E.T. Straw Family Stadium, as well as Memorial Gymnasium.

BASEBALL Thanks to our generous benefactors, the baseball program received a synthetic turf infield, which was installed at E.T. Straw Family Stadium. This allows the team to return to the field after an inclement weather event much sooner than the former natural grass field permitted. “Having the infield turf allowed us to do more game day situations at practice and enabled us to play seven intra-squad scrimmages before we opened our season,” explains head coach Scott Thomson. “Without this we would have only been able to practice in the gym."

Previously, the team traveled more than 100 miles round-trip to practice on a turf field.

WOMEN'S RUGBY This past fall, the women’s rugby program began play at the NCAA Division I level. “As we transition into preparation for the upcoming season, we are looking at blending more high performance elements into the Mount's current varsity sports model to bring innovation, collaboration and energy to not only how we will look to play the game but how we will build a program of legacy here at the Mount,” says head coach Farrah Douglas. Using her experience as a former U.S. National Team member, head coach of the USA Girl's High School All-American Team (USA U-18) and assistant coach with the U.S. Women's National Team, Douglas will work to develop the program and compete against such institutions as Harvard, West Chester, Quinnipiac and Army.

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MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Memorial Gymnasium also benefitted from upgrades through donor gifts for men’s and women’s basketball, with new locker rooms, film review space and whiteboard walls. This renovation provides a recruiting advantage over the Mount’s peer institutions who lack a dedicated practice facility like Memorial Gym.

CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK AND FIELD Mount cross country and track and field are also building for the future.

The program’s roster, currently the university’s largest, will add additional student-athletes next year, bringing its total to more than 100. Despite the program’s size, it still lacked a dedicated team area. That’s why, through a generous gift, a dedicated space in the Knott ARCC has been created: the Horning Hospitality Suite, home of Waitzman Track and Field Center. “We now have a home, and we are unbelievably grateful to the university, and Irene and Doug Waitzman for making this possible,” says head coach Jay Phillips, C’05, MT’08, who just led the men’s outdoor track and field team to its first NEC title in 21 years. “We’ve set a bold vision for the program, from recruiting, to performance, to building community and forming young men and women. The Horning Hospitality Suite, 2 8

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home of Waitzman Track and Field Center turns that vision into reality.”

This space will be used for pre- and postpractice modalities, core and stretching, and house a video review area, room for student-athlete study hall and coaches’ offices.

MEN’S RUGBY Men’s rugby, the Mount’s first premier team sport, is also seeing improvements.

Thanks to a commitment from the university along with donor funding, the program will offer student-athlete scholarships as well as increase the program’s budget. Head coach Jay Myles has also been named a full-time university employee. Myles led the program to the 2016 National Small College Rugby Organization’s 15s National Championship, and sevens titles in the 2017 Collegiate Rugby Championship’s Philadelphia region and the 2018 Chesapeake Rugby Conference.

While these improvements are a benefit for the Mount’s NCAA Division I and premier sport student-athletes, they will also elevate the experience for club sport and recreational athletic participants, as well as expose more potential students to the university earlier on in their lives through additional youth sports programming.

As the university continues to strive to attract high-achieving student-athletes, improvements such as these will help the Mount position itself to compete ferociously for years to come.

Cheer us on Visit www.mountathletics.com and www.mountrugby.com to learn more.

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Alumni News

Alumni profiles

NAA President’s Letter

David Ginty, Ph.D., is the Edward R. and Anne G. Lefler Professor of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School, investigator at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, member of the National Academy of Sciences and a Mount St. Mary’s graduate from the Class of 1984. Ginty is also a member of the School of Natural Science and Mathematics Board of Advisors.

DEAR MOUNT ALUMNI, What an exciting first year as your National Alumni Association (NAA) president!

Throughout the last 12 months, I have focused my time on getting to know as many of our great alumni, parents and students as possible—whether at chapter events, NAA meetings or through phone calls and emails.

I am happy to announce our National Alumni Association has made great strides since I last wrote to you in October. We are in the process of launching our strategic plan which focuses on how we can best serve you, our alumni constituents, as we work toward new and exciting events and communication methods to better our outreach and inclusivity.

Our chapters and events are also growing. We welcomed a new chapter in the Carolinas area and held multiple events in the Jersey Shore area. Our Washington, D.C. Chapter has been committed to service with their well-attended monthly service event Cup of Joe, where they pack breakfasts for area homeless shelters. Our Philadelphia Chapter most recently held a chapter Mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

We’ve also had great success in invigorating chapters in New York, Frederick and Atlanta.

I am excited to see more events in these areas in the upcoming year.

My goal is to continue to increase engagement and activity in all chapters as I continue into the second half of my first term as NAA president. If you have ideas for events or are looking for a way to get involved, I welcome your feedback and appreciate your time and effort in promoting our mountain home!

Sincerely,

ED CARUSO, C’86 President National Alumni Association emc@caruso-insurance.com

A Conversation with David Ginty, Ph.D., C'84

For more than two decades, Ginty’s research has focused on peripheral nervous system organization and development, mechanisms of sensory neuron activation and the functional organization of the spinal cord—all toward a greater understanding of the sense of touch, including altered touch sensitivity in autism-spectrum disorders.

MOUNT MAGAZINE (MM): How did the science department at the Mount prepare you for your career?

DAVID GINTY (DG): I was well prepared for graduate school because of the excellent teaching by the Mount science department faculty and the professors’ genuine interest in both science and the well-being of their students. The science department was a comfortable learning atmosphere with small classes; one of my chemistry classes only had two students!

This was perfect for me because I got to know my professors well, and they were all very approachable. I was fortunate enough to work for Dr. Thomas, professor of chemistry, which was a transformative experience that showed me how exciting it could be to focus on a scientific problem and the joy and satisfaction associated with taking creative approaches to scientific problem-solving. I also benefitted by the broad liberal arts curriculum of the Mount. Succeeding in science, as in most, if not all, fields, requires skills in writing, public speaking and interpersonal communication. I got all that and more during my time at the Mount.

MM: You’ve already had some great successes and recognition for the work you’ve done. What do you hope to achieve next?

DG: My goal is to help the junior scientists, the undergrads, graduate students and postdocs working in my laboratory, to grow as scientists and succeed. Greater than the joy of discovery itself is being able to contribute to the development of a bright, young scientist and to help them to reach their potential. That means more than teaching someone how to use a pipette; it also means helping students understand the value of collaboration, the art of presenting one’s ideas clearly, the need to focus while at the same time seeing the big picture, multitasking and treating others with kindness and respect. I love being a mentor, and I hope to achieve a greater ability in this area.

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“Nurture your curiosity, explore your options and seek out practical experiences in your field of interest.”

MM: What advice would you give to a student interested in getting into neurobiology or a similar field?

DG: Nurture your curiosity, explore your options and seek out practical experiences in your field of interest. It’s often not enough to learn in the classroom or from reading to know whether a particular area or career choice is the right one for you. If a student is considering a career in neurobiology, or any area of science, then gaining practical experience in a scientific setting is key. The earlier the better, but it’s never too late. While many students gain practical experience during the school year and summers, for others that may not be so easy to do. It’s fine for practical experiences to come after graduation; many successful scientists I know worked for one, two or more years after college as a research assistant or technician before going to graduate school. Those kinds of practical experiences help shape career interests and vision, and the letters of recommendation from supervisors can be highly valuable for graduate school applications. And, of course, going to graduate school is not the only option. Many people find their niche as laboratory scientists, in either academia or industry, or as writers, teachers and administrators. My current laboratory manager graduated from a liberal arts college with a major in biology; she is terrific at what she does and she has an excellent career. Science is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. I would suggest not rushing into graduate school until you gain some practical experience and an appreciation of your own interests and strengths.

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“The seminary gave me spiritual tools and disciplines to ensure that my foundation was built on Christ, His church and the sacraments.”

ALUMNI PROFILE

Rev. Daniel Mode, S’92 CMDR. DANIEL L. MODE, CHC, USN, S'92, is a man with a servant’s heart. For decades, he devoted himself to God and country as a priest and a captain in the United States Navy. Last year he was also a recipient of the Academic Circle of Excellence Alumni Hall of Fame Award for exemplary character, accomplishments and contributions to the Mount.

He says the person he’s become is largely credited to his experience at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. “The seminary gave me spiritual tools and disciplines to ensure that my foundation was built on Christ, His church and the sacraments,” says Mode. “These foundational tools were always my anchor despite the storms that came my way.”

But he weathered those storms—at times coordinating ministry for 17 U.S. and coalition Catholic chaplains to care for more than 30,000 service members. He served as a priest for more than 26 years and spent three decades as a chaplain in the Navy. His missions as a supervisory and command chaplain took him to Japan and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as well as the Persian Gulf for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Bagram, Afghanistan, for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Another lesson he credits to his time on Mary’s mountain is humility. Truth, Mode explains, is the best one-word definition that he’s heard for humility.

“If we can accept the truth of how God has made us—with our gifts and talents and our challenges—we can go a long way to being humble before God and others,” says Mode. “When you are humble you have a better vision of service—that it has never been about you, but what God can do through you for others.”

WHERE IS HE NOW? Rev. Daniel Mode is currently in residence at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, in Arlington, Virginia, and working at the Pentagon as the Director for Plans and Operations of the Office of the Chief of Chaplains of the Navy.

His book, "The Grunt Padre," focused on the life and legacy of Rev. Vincent R. Capodanno and initiated the process for canonization—as the church officially proclaimed Capodanno a servant of God.

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A LETTER TO MY YOUNGER SELF

Tamika Tremaglio C’92

Dear Tamika,

“We should concentrate on being who we are and embrace that.”

You were not a mistake and you don’t have to continue to prove that you weren’t a mistake. God doesn’t make mistakes. In fact, isn’t that what my great grandmother meant when she said to my mother at the age of 18, “One day you will be so happy that you had that baby....”

So, when is that one day you continuously ask yourself as you continue to let that control you, push you and even define you?

Be brave…as you can hear the whisper, “One day this will all seem worth it. Someday, I will make you proud.” Well, strive to be amazing as you patiently wait for that day to come. I assure you, Tamika, it will come. Whether it’s the day you pass the bar exam, yes it may not be until you are 25 years old or perhaps it’s at the age of nine when you and your mother lay on the side of the road after being hit by a drunk driver, bleeding as her face is scarred from protecting you rather than herself. Perhaps in those uncertain moments she realized that I wasn’t a mistake?

“TODAY IS ABOUT YOU AND YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Not just for who you are in this very moment—think about the successes of the person you will become,” says Tamika Tremaglio, C’92, as she opens her keynote speech to hundreds of Mount students and faculty at the annual SPARC Festival. “I’ve been where you are right now.”

Regardless, you can be certain that that day will come and it won’t be for the reasons that you thought—no, it won’t be because of the letters behind your name, the amount of money that you make, the fancy shoes (seriously, not the shoes!) or any material things—it will simply be because of the impact that you made on the world, simply because you exist and live a life of gratitude and service to others.

This is where you will find fulfillment—your purpose!

As an undergraduate at the Mount, Tremaglio earned her bachelor’s in business administration while also starting the dance team. She continued her education at the University of Maryland School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctor and then pursued an MBA from the University of Baltimore.

She’s now the Greater Washington managing principal at Deloitte, responsible for overseeing more than 10,000 audit, tax, advisory and consulting professionals in the region. “My role and purpose is to be a servant leader and that’s something I learned at the Mount,” explains Tremaglio. “The impact that I can make on other people—and my upbringing—those things were reinforced on campus.”

There are a few things that I will ask you to also remember:

During the Q&A portion of her speech, one student asked, “You’ve talked a lot today about your successes. What was your biggest failure?”

8. Have integrity in everything you do.

“Success isn’t about faking it until you make it,” Tremaglio remarks. “Rather, you have to be in an environment that fosters that authenticity.

My biggest failure was not being myself.”

And who Tamika Tremaglio is and what she’s learned can be seen in this letter she wrote to her younger self. It’s an example of how to use the past to be at peace in the present moment and delight in what the future holds.

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If you could be so “lucky,” choose a partner in every sense of the word—one that contributes equally and sees your success as their success.

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Create your personal brand.

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Do not compare yourself to others; live your own purpose.

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Find your true passion.

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Give the gift of experiences, time and presence to your children and always lead by example.

Tell Us What’s something people don’t know about you?

I started the Mount’s dance team.

What club did you enjoy?

Student defense council.

How are you living significantly?

By helping others. My role and purpose is to be a servant leader and that’s something I learned at the Mount. The impact that I can make on other people—and my upbringing—those things were reinforced on campus.

What advice from others sticks with you to this day?

About responsibility: My dad would say: ‘To whom much is given, much is required.’ About business: Deloitte believes: ‘We’re only as good as the good we do.’ About getting outside your comfort zone: My mom would say: ‘The fruit is always on the limb.’

What books do you want to share with others? "The Empress Has No Clothes: Conquering Self-Doubt to Embrace Success." For years I gave away "Black’s Law Dictionary." It’s the gold standard for the language of law.

What does success look like to you?

Success starts with simple human kindness—and the Mount is exceptionally good at that.

Tamika Tremaglio, C'92

6. Be authentic.

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Don’t allow your struggles to take away your joy.

9. Remember, chance favors the prepared individual.

10. Take risks—remove fear from the equation. Don’t let the acronym stand for Forget Everything and Run, but rather Face Everything and Rise!

And finally, be authentic and/or be.

Be still and know that you were not a mistake and yes that too.

And today, just like every day in your life, your mother is fulfilled.

Your mother is whole because of you. Your mother is happy she had you and God knows and, in fact, everyone will know you are not a mistake.

Just continue to be.

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In His Own Words

Edward Post, C’29, football manager, on the steps of the Delaplaine Fine Arts Center

Michael A. Post, C’97 DEAR MOUNT FAMILY, It has been a pleasure to get to know and serve beside you for the past 17 years. The Mount has always been a place of inspiration and of pride for me. Ninety-five years ago, my grandfather, Edward Post, C'29, first stepped foot on the Mount campus, where he was a member of the men’s basketball and baseball teams, the Knights of Columbus, and was the manager of the football team (yes, the football team).

Later, he passed his love of the Mount on to my father who then followed in his footsteps as a member of the Class of 1958. He was involved in the theatre, was a student manager for Coach Jim Phelan, and majored in economics.

This month, I step away from the Mount after four years as a student (Class of 1997) and 13 years as an employee. Mary’s imperishable mountain has provided an indescribable amount of opportunity and significance to my family during the past nine decades. There are not enough pages in this magazine to name all of the people who have positively affected me along my journey here. While I was fortunate to spend more years on this campus than my father and grandfather combined, I have always felt it was one of my callings in life to give back to this community.

In fact, it has been my purpose.

“I have always felt it was one of my callings in life to give back to this community. In fact, it has been my purpose.”

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On a rainy evening in October 1994, I was sitting in the back seat of a blue minivan traveling with four of my closest friends.

We were following three other vans from the Mount and we were headed to Memphis, Tennessee, on a community service trip for fall break. While on I-81 in Virginia, a truck cut in front of us, causing our van to swerve, and the next thing I knew, we had lost control on the wet roads and flipped multiple times.

The van came to a stop upside-down in a muddy ditch on the side of the highway. The drivers from the other vans saw the accident in their rearview mirrors and feared that we all died instantly; however, all five of us crawled out of the van and walked away

Michael Post, C'97, Robert Post, C'58, and Edward Post, C'29

Robert Post, C'58, in front of the Terrace

with only minor cuts and bruises. A seminarian who was with us on that trip told me a few days later, “Angels looked down upon you and saved you for a reason.” This moment in time began my search to answer the questions of, “Why am I here?” and “Why was I saved?”

After the accident, I returned to the Mount and began searching for the answers to those questions. I spent many weeks reflecting within the gates of the grotto, along with enjoying an immersive oncampus experience playing rugby, being a resident assistant and completing my degree in psychology. Through mentorship and contemplation, I realized that I was meant to serve.

Specifically, I knew I was called to serve students, my future wife and children and the Mount. Upon graduation, I joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Sitka, Alaska.

After that, I earned my master’s degree and worked at a few other colleges. I knew I would eventually find myself at the Mount to give back all I had gained.

Since 2005, I have been humbled to hold six different titles during my tenure at the Mount, each role serving to help our students live lives of significance­—through opportunity, mentorship and engagement.

As dean of students, I had the privilege to advise and support students in some of the more difficult times of their lives, including situations when they found themselves in trouble, having difficulty adjusting to college life, or when tragedy struck.

Car accident, October 1994

Through the years, my wife has been an incredible leader, mother, motivator and inspiration to me; I am excited to be with her on the next step of our journey together. She has seen first-hand that the Mount is a community that produces people who truly lead lives of significance.

Our family has been blessed by our time at the Mount.

I would like to believe I have made my father and grandfather proud and that I As vice president for enrollment, I had the have done enough to thank the Mount for all it has given my family during the past sincere honor of personally signing the 90-plus years. Lastly, I pray the angels in acceptance letters of 2,126 students who, like me, have called the Mount their home heaven who saved me are smiling at a job and have since walked across the stage for well done. their undergraduate degree.

Faithfully yours, MICHAEL A. POST, C‘97 As an employee, I have supervised, mentored and worked with colleagues who have forever changed my life. The Mount community is its strongest in WHERE IS HE NOW? the heart of its workforce. The pride, Michael Post, C'97, now serves as vice dedication and concern for students is president for enrollment management at the core of that “something about the at Bridgewater College in Mount” everyone always talks about.

Bridgewater, Virginia.

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Mount Awards Alumni Sponsored Scholarship:

Baltimore Chapter Paul F. Herb Memorial Scholarship Recipients The Paul F. Herb Memorial Scholarship recognizes rising sophomores through seniors who are from the Baltimore Chapter area. This award is based on academic achievement, campus activities and financial aid.

Alumni Awards Athletic Hall of Fame Established in 1971 by the National Alumni Association, the Mount St. Mary’s Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes former athletes who exhibited athletic prowess of an outstanding nature in an intercollegiate sport. Four outstanding individuals were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame on January 27, 2018, at the Hall of Fame Brunch during the Winter Homecoming Celebration.

Left to Right: Baseball: Eric Smith, C’07 Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field: Mandy Jenkins, C’07 Baseball: Dustin Pease, C’07 Men’s Lacrosse: Nick DeFelice, C’01

Academic Circle of Excellence BRIANNA BRINKLEY, C’18

EMILY VALENTINE, C’18

Four astounding alumni were inducted into the Mount St. Mary’s University Academic Circle of Excellence Alumni Hall of Fame on March 24, 2018. The Circle of Excellence recognizes distinguished Mount alumni— particularly those who achieved significant accomplishments in their professional field or in service to their community.

Left to Right: President Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D. Seminary: Msgr. John C. Cregan, S’87 Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business: David M. DiLuigi, C’92 College of Liberal Arts: Honorable Julie R. Stevenson Solt, C’80

ASHLEIGH KOCHER, C’19

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COURTNEY VARLEY, C’20

Division of Education: Gregory C. Mullenholz II, C’03

Distinguished Young Alumni Award: Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, C’12 The Distinguished Young Alumni Award recognizes alumni who, through hard work, perseverance and education, reached a high level of achievement in their chosen profession. The award also honors young graduates who brought honor and distinction to their alma mater by their success, interest in and support of the Mount through the National Alumni Association.

This year’s award was given to Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, C’12, on January 27, 2018.

Abu-Bonsrah graduated from Johns Hopkins Medical School in May 2017 and has begun her seven-year residency as the first female African-American neurosurgery resident in Hopkin's history. This prestigious program accepts just two to five residents and is ranked second in the country.

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Class Notes See what your fellow alumni are doing!

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Stories are listed by class year, in ascending order to most recent and alphabetically by last name.

WILLIAM CURTIS, C’61 Dr. William Curtis was honored with knighthood and investiture into the Papal Order know as the "Equestrian Order of Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem" at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on October 21, 2017, in recognition of his civil, religious and charitable activities. This medieval order of chivalry was founded, according to tradition, during the First Crusade around 1103 A.D.

Dr. Gary P. Palank Sr., C’70

ROBERT DIEGELMANN, C’65 Robert Diegelmann is in his 46th year as a full professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. In his research, Robert focuses on trauma and wound healing. Recently, one of his patents on technologies to control life-threating hemorrhage was approved. This advancement has saved many lives, both on the battlefield and in civilian situations.

DAVID MADER, C’70 After serving as an appointee in the Obama Administration for two and a half years in the Office of Management and Budget, David Mader joined Deloitte Federal Consulting as chief strategy officer for the civilian sector. As a fellow in the National Academy of Public Administration since 2010, he was elected last summer as a member of the academy’s board of directors. He also serves as a senior advisor to government executives for the Partnership for Public Service.

DR. GARY P. PALANK SR., C’70 The drumming dentist wrapped up a 41-year career as a dentist in Hagerstown, Maryland, when he retired in January 2018.

John Singleton, C’86, MBA’87, and Karen Singleton

JOHN SINGLETON, C’86, MBA’87, AND KAREN SINGLETON In 2018 John Singleton and his wife, Karen, will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the founding of their IT consulting firm, Communications Resources, Inc. John and Karen are the proud parents of three sons and make their home on the Severn River in Arnold, Maryland. Their oldest son, Michael, is studying finance and is a senior at the University of Notre Dame. Twin brothers, Gus (Villanova University) and Jack (Catholic University) are sophomores studying engineering and business, respectively.

LT. COL. JACK RUDDY, C’90 Lt. Col. Jack Ruddy recently retired from the military with more than 26 years of service to our nation as a pilot, both in active duty and as a reserve. He now flies for FedEx as an airbus captain and lives in Gardiner, New York, with his wife, Tracey Barnes Ruddy, C’90, and their children, Piper and Jack.

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ELIZABETH DILUCHIO ALBANO, C’91 Elizabeth DiLuchio Albano was recently promoted to executive vice president of Artisans’ Bank in Delaware. She has been employed by Artisans’ Bank for more than 25 years, serving in a variety of roles with increasing levels of responsibility.

In her new role as executive vice president, Elizabeth will play an important part in the next phase of Artisans’ Bank, working with the senior leadership team and the board of directors to formulate strategies to drive growth and income. She has donated her time to several local organizations, including the Ronald McDonald House, the Food Bank of Delaware and Ursuline Academy. Elizabeth resides in Wilmington, Delaware, with her husband and two daughters.

JULIANE CHUPEIN MURPHY, C’94 United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has announced the newest additions to its leadership team, including Mount graduate Juliane Chupein Murphy, who has been named interim vice president of corporate partnerships. She is responsible for expanding corporate and business philanthropy to increase support for United Way’s Impact Fund to end intergenerational poverty in the region, including enhancing the annual workplace giving campaign and developing new business and middle market penetration strategies, as well as product development for corporate partners.

DAVID NICOSIA, C’94, MBA’00 CompanyVoice has announced the appointment of David Nicosia to the newly created post of senior vice president, head of business development. In his career, David has worked at Maryland Capital Management as senior vice president and head of institutional sales, leading the firm's sales and marketing functions.

Prior to that, he was senior director at Advanced Investment Partners, a majorityowned affiliate of State Street Global Advisors, where he oversaw Northeast client service and marketing. He also previously served as vice president with Old Mutual Asset Management and its affiliate, Pilgrim Baxter & Associates.

Elizabeth DiLuchio Albano, C’91

PHILLIP PORTIER, C’94 Phillip Portier was recognized by WMDT in their coverage of James M. Bennett High School and its efforts to improve government classes. Phillip is involved with a partnership between his school and the local bar association to give students real-life experiences with lawyers and judges. Topics in this program include law and justice, free speech, law in the cyber age, rights and responsibilities, and power and empowerment.

LORI HAGOOD RICE, C’97 Lori Rice was promoted to chief financial officer of St. John Properties, a Baltimore-based real estate development, investment and management company. In her new role, Rice will be responsible for developing and executing all financial strategies, planning and forecasting initiatives to continue the company’s fiscal stability and long-term growth.

Juliane Chupein Murphy, C’94

ANTHONY RACHUBA IV, C’98 Anthony Rachuba established Rachuba Law Offices, P.C. in May 2017. His practice focuses on estate planning and administration, trust planning and administration, business formations, business succession planning, special needs trust planning, guardianships and elder law. Anthony has been a trusts and estates attorney for all 16-plus years he has been licensed as an attorney.

ELIZABETH ANGERMAN, C’99 Elizabeth Angerman was recently highlighted as a finalist in the Service to America Medals by the Partnership for Public Service. Most recently, she was selected as a fellow at the National Academy of Public Administration and is one of its youngest members.

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Members from C’01-'03

BRIAN MELODY, C’99, & JULIA MELODY, C’00 Brian and Julia received the Pride of the Mount award at the Mount men’s rugby annual golf outing on October 6, 2017, at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, Pennsylvania. This award is given to alumni who have gone above and beyond in dedicating their lives to service to the Mount.

Weddings

MEMBERS FROM C’01-'03 In August members from the classes of ‘01-’03 celebrated the 13th Anniversary of their Mount Fantasy Football League. Their League Division names consist of the Terrace, Sheridan Hall, Apartments & Off Campus, covering some of their residences while at the Mount.

JULIE NOVINSKIE, C’09, AND BRENDAN TEWEY, C’08 Julie and Brendan were married on April 30, 2016.

Back row left to right: Matt Donato, C’02, DeWitt Bauer, C’03, Benjamin Acquesta, C’02, Pete English, C'02, M.Ed.'06, Justin Scaduto, C’02, Kenny Sheridan, C’02. Front row left to right: Sean McMullen, C’02, Christopher Stack, C’02, MBA’09, Aaron Miller, M.Ed.'04, Matty Lynch, C’01, Scott Sturgeon, and Kirk Puepke. Photo taken by Julie Jeffery Bauer, C’03.

Births

LIAM MCCUSKER, C’03, MBA’05, AND MARIAN WARGO, C’03 Liam and Marian welcomed their first child on August 22, 2017—a baby boy named Finn Michael McCusker.

Bridal Party from left to right: Favio Osorio, C’09, Vanessa Patterson, C’08, Krysten Mesner, C’09, Brendan Tewey, C’08, Katie Fives, C’09, Kathleen Meren, C’09, Marie Graney, C’08, Candice Welkie, C’09, Laura Marinelli Zerbato, C’09, Cassie Mizzoni, C’09, Julie Novinskie Tewey, C’09, and John Novinskie Jr. C’70.

CAROLANN LARKIN, C’09 Carolann Larkin, (daughter of Sean Larkin, C’76, and granddaughter of the late Dr. Joseph Larkin, C’42) married Daniel McKay on November 5, 2016, in Philadelphia.

Carolann and Dan currently live in New York City.

BENJAMIN RUSH, C’09, AND MELISSA SIPES RUSH, C’09 Benjamin and Melissa welcomed their daughter, Eleanor Luna Rush, on January 3, 2018.

KEVIN NICHOLAS, C‘04 Kevin is a senior vice president of institutional sales at Goldman Sachs & Co. He is based in New York City where he has been since 2007. Kevin and his wife, Emily, live in Manhattan with their two children Sophie (age 3) and Graham (age 1).

Mounties in the wedding party included: Maid of Honor: Janel Larkin Malone, C’02, Bridesmaids: Clare Allen, C’09, Madelyn Carey Bartolo, C’09, Brigid McDonnell, C’09, Carly Webb, C’09, Groomsman: Joseph Malone, C’02. Other Mounties in attendance and pictured include: Joseph Larkin, C’67, Terrence Larkin Sr., C’79, Dr. William Bonner, C’78, Courtney Smerz Kauffman, C’02, Ian Kauffman, C’03, Judy Sinko Branco, C’09, Ryan Breslin, C’09, Jon-Michael Doller, C’09, Brian Madgey, C’09, MBA’10, Sara Madgey, C’09, M.Ed.’11, Katie Barrett Marconi, C’09, Katie Stevenson Staso, C’09, Matt Staso, C’09, Rebecca Skehan, C’09. Other Mounties present but not pictured included: Mary Ellen Cotter Larkin, C’81, Myles Larkin, C’82, Monica Larkin Doherty, C’85, Christopher Larkin, C’07, Peter Milovcich, C’09, Christie Molinaro, C’09.

KATHRYN FRANKE, C’13, MBA’15, AND WING LAM, C’10, MBA’12 Kathryn Franke and Wing Lam were married on May 6, 2018.

Engagements MOLLY GERWIG, C’16, AND TIM SCHWEMLER, C’16 Molly and Tim are engaged to be married in August 2018.

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MEAGHAN CONLON, C’12, AND RONNIE YATES, C’10 Meaghan and Ronnie were married on October 7, 2017.

Pictured alumni include: Kyle Yates, C’13, Brendan Rooney, C’12, Allie Fife Rooney, C’13, Shelby Lyles, C’15, Alicia Miller, C’12, M.Ed.'04, Ryan Scanlon, C’12, Anne Battista, C’14, Megan Gluck, C’15, Esther Rufolo Moasser, C’12, Jason Dubard, C’11, Meaghan Conlon Yates, C’12, Ronnie Yates, C’10, Brigid McTavish, C’12, Kaitlyn Larrimore, C’13, Brian Acton, C’10, Brandon Bieltz, C’10, Kristen Waters Acton, C’10, Emily Gutcher Urbanski, C’10, Aaron Urbanski, C’10, Kristen Bourne, C’11, and Michael Cramer, C’10.

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LOGAN HENRY NEUMAN, C’14, AND MICHAEL NEUMAN JR, C’13 Logan and Mike were married on September 9, 2018, at St. Mary’s Chapel on the Hill.

Pictured alumni include: Chris Duffy Jr., Matt Muller, C’82, Kyle Wakayama, C’13, Bill Witkoski II, C’15, Mike Peters, C’82, Michael Neuman Sr., C’82, Michael Neuman Jr., C’13, MBA’17, Patrick Decker, C’13, Danielle DiPeppe, C’14, Jane Boehm Muller, C’84, Brittany Graham, C’12, Brendan McKernan, C’13, Mary Harkins McKernan, C’11, Larry Hannon, C’13, Chad Fogle, C’13, Katie Scott, C’15, Caitlin Gagnon, C’15, Courtney Garwood, C’11, Mary Kreke, C’14, Bobby Tonnesen, C’16, Jack Nash, C’13, Adrienne Boettinger, C’99, Connor Gruber, C’16, Quintin Gabler, C’12, Brenda Beza, C’15, Dan Yen, C’14, Charles Brothman, C’14, Logan Henry Neuman, C’14, and Taylor Frock Hockensmith, C’14.

TANIA LUCIA GAONA, C’12, AND WILLIAM MITCHELL IV, C’10 Tania and William were married on February 18, 2017, in Cartagena, Colombia.

MARIS BEIGEL, C’14, AND MOLLIE WALSH, C’14 Maris and Mollie were married on November 18, 2017, in Annapolis, Maryland.

Bridal Party from left to right: Chrys Mulligan, C’14, Catherine Sukovich, C’15, Drew Carrick, C’13, MBA’14, Gabe Little, C’14, Jeanette Beigel, C’08, Harrison Barton, C’15, Anne Battista, C’14, and Jack Schwartz, C’14.

MURPHY ALAFOGINIS, C’11, MBA’13, AND JONATHAN HINER, C’11, MBA’12 Murphy and Jonathan were married in the fall of 2017 at Mt. Springs Lake Resort in the Poconos.

Bridal Party included: Jessica Warner Palompelli, C’10, Molly Kristiniak Westen, C’12, Gillan Alafoginis, Darby Alafoginis, Alex Haschen, C’11, Jonathan Peery, C’11, Emily Hiner.

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KAYLA BISHOP SAKOWSKI, C’14, AND CRAIG SAKOWSKI, C’15 Kayla and Craig were married on April 28, 2017.

Front row (left to right): Nick Maffei, C’17, Elena Silva, C’17, Nick Moriconi, C’13, Ali Donahue, C’15, Danielle Cummings, C’15, Stephanie Rappazzo, C’15, Elissa Ingram, C’16, Second row (left to right): Susanne Hasslinger, C’16, Jordan Forrest, C’15, M.Ed.’17, Rachel Craig, C’16, Sean Hartig, C’16, Colin Tirney, C’15, Kathleen Sukeena, C’15, Kerri Shields, C’15, Juliana Good, C’15, Rachel Horner, C’17, Craig Sakowski, C’15, Kayla Bishop Sakowski, C’14, Sara Fuss, C’15, Karly Sites Parson, C’16, Colleen Crann Healy, C’15, Sarah Crue, C’15, Third row (left to right): Jack Bonner, C’17, Megan Shuster, C’15, Kirk Hofmeister, C’15, Tim Steffens, C’16, Nick Cline, C’15, Tito Miranda, C’15, MBA’17, Matt Hawkins, C’15, Matt Drumgoole, C’14, Brady Parson, C’16, Tom Healy, C’12, MBA’14, Chris Viers, C’15, Peter Sherwin Jr. C’15, John Looney, C’15.

TAYLOR HAMLET, C’10, AND BRENDAN HARRISON, C’11, MBA’12 Taylor and Brendan were married on August 5, 2017. Pictured are Mount graduates of the Classes of ’10 and ’11. Parents of the bride are also Mount alumni, Joseph, C’81, and Cindy Ferraro Hamlet, C’81.

Pictured alumni include: Karen Arata Brown, C’10, Pat Brown, C’10, MBA’11, Christina Koerper Shieve, C’10, MEd’12, Jacqueline Caniglia McClay, C’09, MBA’11, Scott McClay, C’10, MBA’11, Jennifer Lougheed Fowler, C’10, Emily Grugan, C’10, Jeanne-Marie Donahue, C’10, Mary Beth Kasda Henry, C’10, Tim Henry, C’10, MBA’12, Russell Moncure, C’10, Brittnee Griffith Moncure, C’10, Robbie Wunder, C’11, Pat Gaughran, C’11, Rob Owen, C’13, Samantha Dupaya, C’10, MHA’15, Joe Hamlet, C’81, Cindy Ferraro Hamlet, C’81, Meghamn Brennan Guttormsen, C’10.

BRENDAN ROONEY, C’12, AND ALEXANDRIA FIFE, C’13 Brendan and Alexandria were married on October 21, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria, Virginia. Pictured are the bride and groom along with several of their Mount lacrosse teammates.

Pictured: Mike Fields, C’13, MBA’14, Mark Burns, C’12, Brian Baldini, C’13, MBA’14, Sean Brogan, C’12, Ryan Scanlon C’12, Kaitlyn Larrimore, C’13, Megan McTavish, C’13, Anthony Golden Jr., C’12, MBA’14, Jon Marsalese, C’13, MBA’14, Deanna Dini Burns, C’12, Jessica Wilson Baldini, C’13, MBA’14, Brendan Rooney, C’12, Allie Fife Rooney, C’13, Meagan Conlon Yates, C’12, Bridget McTavish, C’12, Esther Rufolo Moasser, C’12, Molly Clark Brogan, C’12, Cody Lehrer, C’12, MBA’13, Jake Willertz, C’12, MBA’13.

BRIAN BALDINI, C’13, MBA’14, AND JESSICA WILSON BALDINI, C’13, MBA’14 Brian and Jessica were married on December 9, 2017, at the Chapel of Immaculate Conception. Officiant was Father Thomas Haan, S’13.

Bridal Party included: Christine Baldini, C’09, Meg O’Hara, C’14, Alyssa Larkin, C’13, Andrew Scalley, C’13, MBA’14, Anthony Golden Jr., C’12, MBA’14.

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CARMEN F. DEYESU, C'63 August 1, 1941 – March 25, 2018

In Memoriam

Carmen F. Deyesu, C’63, was born at the Old St. Joseph’s Hospital on Caroline Street in East Baltimore. He was a 1959 graduate of Calvert Hall College High School and obtained a bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Mary’s University. He was a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law. Deyesu was a man of tremendous integrity and passion, and was a deeply spiritual man, dedicated to improving his community.

August 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 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.

Rev. Daniel C. Nusbaum, Ph.D., known as the “Renaissance Priest,” served many roles during his 40 years at Mount St. Mary’s: professor, chaplain, undergraduate associate provost and chair of the department of visual and performing arts. He spent his life promoting dignity, refinement and passion for the arts.

Rev. Daniel C. Nusbaum, Ph.D.

As part of the Mount’s study abroad program, Nusbaum taught students for a year in Florence, Italy, and as college historian, he contributed to Mount Magazine—penning columns that gave readers insight into little known facts about Mary’s mountain. In 1999 he established the Reverend Daniel C. Nusbaum Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship which supports rising sophomores majoring in the fine arts and is awarded based on academic merit and financial need.

LAURENCE JAMES PETERSON JR., C’61 July 6, 1939 – December 25, 2017 Laurence “Larry” J. Peterson Jr., C’61, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and economics from Mount St. Mary’s University. For more than 50 years he was a friend and advisor to the Mount—providing counsel for many Mount presidents, including Msgr. John L. Sheridan and Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D. In 1987, the Peterson family and friends established the Larry and Vivian Peterson Memorial Scholarship in honor of Larry’s parents: Laurence J. Peterson Sr., C’37, and Vivian Peterson. The scholarship is awarded annually to a university freshman and first-year seminarian based on financial need and academic merit.

Mr. Benedict R. Berry, C’48 September 22, 2017 Rev. Francis G. McManamin S.J., C’48 February 24, 2018 Mr. Richard D. Maher, C’49 October 17, 2017 Mr. Victor Leroy Wolfe, C’49 February 18, 2018 Mr. Raymond J. Brennan, C’50 March 3, 2018

Deyesu served on the operating and foundation boards of St. Joseph’s Hospital. In 2005 he was the recipient of the Worker Award for his “extraordinary contributions through faithful leadership and service.”

Mr. Francis L. Werner, C’50 December 26, 2017

J. DENNIS MOLLOY, C’65 July 16, 1943 – October 21, 2017

Mr. Paul James Sharpe, C’53 October 26, 2017

J. Dennis Molloy, C’65, was born in Brooklyn, New York, the third of nine children, to John L. and Viola H. Molloy.

He earned a Juris Doctor from the Antioch School of Law in 1983 and was an active member of both the Virginia Bar Association and the District of Columbia Bar, and of the Barristers in Washington, D.C. Hanson & Malloy, his law practice, is also located in Washington, D.C.

Mr. John J. Martini, C’56 September 11, 2017

Molloy served in the U.S. Army from 1968-73, and was honorably discharged. As an active alumnus, he served on the President’s Council from 1996 and the Mount’s Pre-Law Advisory Board from 2010.

REV. DANIEL C. NUSBAUM, PH.D. January 23, 1934 – November 9, 2017

A full listing of deceased alumni is available on the alumni web page at msmary.edu/alumni.

Deaths listed in order by class year.

PATRICIA T. RALSTON, C’80 February 1, 1958 – December 4, 2017 Patricia T. Ralston, C’80, was a Trustee emerita and the first female member of the Mount’s Board of Trustees.

She received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Mount St. Mary’s University and became a CPA. At the Mount, she was a President’s Council member and subsequently chair. A member of the first graduating class of the Johns Hopkins real estate program, Patricia received a Master of Science in real estate management in 1993.

Ralston worked in both the public and private sectors, including her time at the General Services Administration and the Department of Homeland Security as well as 10 years with the Rouse Company.

MICHAEL W. HOLDER, C’09 June 9, 1987 – January 29, 2018 Michael Walter Holder, C’09, was the head of human relations for the Hershey Creamery Company. He was a 2005 graduate of Trinity High School in Camp Hill and a 2009 graduate of Mount St. Mary's University. He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd in Camp Hill.

Holder was a wonderful father, a loving husband, son and brother and a loyal friend.

Mr. Edmond V. Lawlor Jr., C’51 March 13, 2018 Mr. Lawrence M. Trout, C’51 January 9, 2018 Mr. Joseph Gerard Charles, C’52 January 10, 2018 Dr. James J. Staudenmeier, C’54 November 6, 2017 Mr. Stephen E. Sohonyay, C’56 August 22, 2017 Mr. Frank A. Cervera, C’58 August 19, 2017 Mr. John G. Pallay, C’58 January 7, 2018 Mr. J. Roger Schmiedel, C’59 December 11, 2017 Mr. John C. Tremonti, C’59 October 30, 2017 Mr. Robert F. Dehney, C’60 February 10, 2018 Mr. Francis P. Devlin, C’60 March 17, 2018 Mr. Karl F. Krause, C’60 December 19, 2017 Mr. George Joseph Shapanus, C’60 October 11, 2017 Mr. James J. Donnelly, C’61 September 24, 2017 Mr. J. William Jenkins Sr., C’61 October 4, 2017 Mr. Donald G. Haag, C’62 November 26, 2017 Mr. Thomas J. Dugan III, C’63 September 20, 2017 Rev. Joseph F. Hanley Jr., C’63 November 2, 2017 Mr. James P. Connolly, C’64 October 21, 2017 Mr. George W. Curth, C’64 October 25, 2017 Mr. George J. Martin, C’65 February 13, 2018 Mr. William V. Kelly, C’67 January 22, 2018 Mr. T. Austin Murphy, C’68 February 15, 2018 Honorable Edward J. Ryan, Esq., C’68 November 4, 2017 Mr. James Neil Synnott, C’70 March 6, 2018 Mr. Ralph D. Blake, C’72 October 16, 2017 Mr. Joseph D. Ziliotto, C’72 August 6, 2017 Mr. Earl K. Haning, C’73 August 9, 2017 Dr. Christopher L. Fisher, C’74 August 23, 2017 Mr. Kenneth M. Schultz, C’74 March 6, 2018 Mr. Gregory F. Gramlich, C’82 August 23, 2017 Mr. Joseph P. DuBoyce, C’85 August 7, 2017 Mr. Kevin D. Campbell, CPA, C’94 December 1, 2017 Mrs. Allison E. Novelli, C’01 November 26, 2017 Mr. Patrick S. Hanigan, C’07 August 9, 2017 Germain Grisez, Ph.D., professor emeritus, C'09 February 1, 2018

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Summer Send Offs Sponsored by the Office of Parent & Family Engagement Summer Send Offs are informal gatherings for incoming, first-year and transfer students and their families. These regional events offer new students and their families the opportunity to meet current Mount students, alumni, university representatives and other family members in a casual and relaxed setting. Incoming families are encouraged to attend an event in their area. Please join us for one or more of these regional welcome events. All are welcome.

Calendar of Events

Join the 1808 Legacy Society

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 JERSEY SHORE BEACH BALL 2018 Join Jersey Shore alumni and friends for the second annual Jersey Shore Beach Ball! Mount alumni gather in our reserved Mountie VIP section at Bar Anticipation for a beautiful afternoon of sun, sand, drinks and friends. This is an event you won’t want to miss.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 CAROLINAS ALUMNI CHAPTER CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS GAME It’s baseball season. Join alumni and friends of the Carolinas Chapter at the Charlotte Knights game.

Visit www.alumni.msmary.edu for more events in your area.

Live Significantly

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MAIN LINE PHILADELPHIA THURSDAY, JULY 19, 6–8 PM Arbordeau Condominium Clubhouse in Devon, Pennsylvania Hosted by: Ed Caruso, C’86, Peter Arbes, C’92, Alex Proffitt, C’13, and the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter WASHINGTON, D.C. SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2–4 PM Crystal City Sports Pub in Arlington, Virginia Hosted by: Bill Bayne, C’86, Art Dougherty, C’88, and Jim Madden, C’86 LANCASTER TUESDAY, JULY 24, 6–8 PM Luca Italian Kitchen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Hosted by: Taylor, C’07, and Leeann Robustelli Mason, C'06 JERSEY SHORE SUNDAY, JULY 29, 4–6 PM Conaghan Home in Avon by the Sea, New Jersey Hosted by: David Conaghan, C’81, Michael Courtney, C’92, and Jim Courtney, C’88, P’20 BALTIMORE TUESDAY, JULY 31, 6–8 PM Hunt Valley Country Club in Phoenix, Maryland Hosted by: Pat, C’64 and Chrystie Goles, SJC’64, Rob Herb, C’78, and the Baltimore Chapter FREDERICK, MD THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 6–8 PM Mount St. Mary’s Frederick Campus in Frederick, Maryland Hosted by: Office of Parent & Family Engagement NORTHERN VIRGINIA SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 4–6 PM Brennan Home in Oak Hill, Virginia Hosted by: Bob and Heidi Brennan, C’85

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TOM, C'81, MBA'83, AND TRISH LOONEY, C'82, were familiar faces across the Mount’s campus for most of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Tom attended St. Rose High School in Belmar, New Jersey, and Monmouth College. Trish was from Silver Spring, Maryland, and her father completed the V-5 U.S. Naval officer training at Mount St. Mary's College.

The two were married in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. In 2008, Tom was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame after being a member of the Mount’s 1981 men’s basketball team, which made it to the NCAA DII National Championship game. With a tremendous 24-year career in the technology sector that included successful stops at Oracle, Next Computing and Microsoft Corporation, Tom was the recipient of the 2013 Bruté Medal.

The pair remain active with the Mount and currently reside in Wilmington, North Carolina. Upon reflection of how to increase their support to the Mount, they decided to name Mount St. Mary’s University as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Both realize the importance of giving back, and this planned gift serves as a reminder of their gratitude for all the Mount has done for them. They are thankful to impact the lives of future Mounties and live significantly.

Trish Looney, C'82, & Tom Looney, C'81, MBA '83, and Grace Kane

Learn more Patrick McAuliffe Jr., C’81, MBA’84, Director of Gift Planning 301-447-5435 mcauliffe@msmary.edu

An estate gift to Mount St. Mary’s University is easy to arrange, will not alter your current lifestyle in any way and can easily be modified to address your changing needs.

You are invited to join Tom Looney, C'81, MBA'83, and Trish Looney, C'82, in caring for the Mount now and in the future.

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