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Connections Holy Cross College Alumni & Friends

LIBERAL ARTS:

Freedom in the Balance

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

EDITOR Jodie Badman STUDENT EDITOR Alexis Petersen ’18 STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Lizzet Aleman ’19 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kristina R. Craig, Kreative Koncepts OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS/ PHOTO COURTESIES Lizzet Aleman Dianne Barlas Tyler Braidic Colin Crawford ’18 Adam DeBeck Ashley Denson ’19 Chris Lushis ’08 Peter Ringenberg COVER PHOTO Peter Ringenberg

“There are many spokes on the wheel of life. First, we’re here to explore new possibilities.” – Ray Charles Holy Cross College prepares students for the possibilities. Students grow, learn, create, change, and transform to become knowledgeable, compassionate, and confident leaders, citizens, scholars, and disciples. At Holy Cross College ... prepare for the possibilities.

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Connections Cover A liberal arts education provides empowerment by giving students the tools to gain knowledge, discover truth, grow in wisdom, and appreciate beauty, while obtaining a better sense of one’s self, of the world, and of God. See article, page 16.

LIBERAL ARTS:

Freedom in the Balance

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12 Places You Will Go

18 Dream It. Do It.

Holy Cross students travel to India and Rome, finding a deeper meaning in their lives through global engagement.

Students are realizing their dreams and passions, as well as the benefits of a liberal arts education, through collaborative programs.

Credited with transforming Holy Cross from a junior college to a residential, baccalaureate institution, the College honors its third president.

22 Never Forget Your Roots Hastings Siegfried ’92 and Brendan McAleer ’11 travelled different paths as students; however one thing is constant: their appreciation and regard for Holy Cross College.

5 51st Commencement Exercises

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20 Remembering Br. Richard Gilman, C.S.C.

Special guests, Trustees, faculty and staff, graduates, family, and friends gathered to honor and celebrate the graduation of Holy Cross College’s 14th baccalaureate class.

Campus Updates New Staff / Welcome to the Board Practical Lessons / Green Dot Honors Convocation / DES Awards Spring Sports / Soccer Achievements Student Government / Westville Initiative

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or a full week prior to commencement, the Class of 2018 celebrated the end of four great years together. From May 13 through May 18, students attended a number of events with their classmates and friends, while also connecting with faculty, staff, and finally family at the annual Baccalaureate Mass.

Senior Week 2018 by Hank Gettinger, Director of Student Programming Senior Week, a special week of activities fit snugly between the last final exams and the formal commencement ceremony, provides graduating seniors the opportunity to get together, share new experiences, and make new memories while remembering old ones. Beginning on Sunday, May 13, the Class of 2018 traveled to Wrigley Field to root for the Chicago Cubs. From there, Holy Cross Saints were off to a Michigan winery, went bowling, and jumped into Skyzone Trampoline Park. The college hosted seniors at an outdoor luau, before toasting their success at the annual Champagne Brunch. Each student leaves his or her individual mark at Holy Cross College. And as the Class of 2018 sets sail to make their mark in the world as scholars, leaders, citizens, and disciples, we look toward the future with hope that graduation is not really goodbye, but rather, until we meet again. Godspeed, Class of 2018. Once a Saint, always a Saint!

Rejoicing Together — Baccalaureate Mass by Andrew Polaniecki, Director of Campus Ministry The opportunity to gather for prayer and reflection is a key component of graduation weekend at Holy Cross College. The tradition of Baccalaureate Mass provides the college community with an opportunity to place the educational experience of the graduates in the context of coming to know God and how it is that each is called to serve. Baccalaureate Mass for the Class of 2018, their family and friends, and Holy Cross faculty, staff, administration, and Trustees took place on Friday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel. Mass was celebrated by Bishop Kevin Rhoades, of the Diocese of Fort Wayne – South Bend. Bishop Rhoades provided a moving homily, emphasizing the unique vocation that God calls each of the graduates to, and explained that all are invited by Christ to live out their Baptismal calling to know, love, and serve God. Ave Crux Spes Unica

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Graduates its Class of 2018 By Jodie Badman, Associate Director of Development for Cultivation & Special Events

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s the notes of “Pomp and Circumstance” wafted through the air, the Class of 2018 entered the Pfeil Center’s McKenna Arena for the last time as students. For the time being, they would sit in their seats, gowned in the caps and robes worn by centuries of scholars before them, and await their turn to process across the platform, symbolic of their crossing from pupil to the “real world.” Provost Dr. Justin Watson welcomed all in attendance to Holy Cross College’s 51st Commencement Exercises held on May 19. Ruby Briones ’18 (A) provided a heartfelt opening prayer, urging fellow graduates to go forth to not only continue seeking the face of Christ, but to be the face, the hands, and the feet of Christ to all they encounter. Mary Freeby ’18 (C) delivered an inspirational address to fellow classmates that highlighted the unique community support that the Class of 2018 had fostered over the past four years. She described how their commitment, fortitude, and perseverance through various trials have prepared them for the future. By standing strong, supporting one another, and fighting together, the Class of 2018 have become warriors with the competence to see and the courage to act. Carpe Diem, Freeby proclaimed; each day is a gift from God, not to be taken for granted — seize the day! Keynote speaker Nicole Stelle Garnett (B), the John P. Murphy Foundation Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, reflected on the “amazing gift” graduates receive at Holy Cross College — not just a great education, but a great Catholic education in the Holy Cross tradition. That is, an education of the heart, as well as the mind. Garnett urged graduates to remember five powerful rules for life: SEEK, PERSIST, EXCEL, LOVE, and SERVE.

“‘For if you do, you will be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire,’” she said, quoting St. Catherine of Sienna. Brother Chester Freel, C.S.C. (D), Provincial of the Brothers of Holy Cross Midwest Province was also honored with Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa for his life of service to the people of God, his enduring devotion to the Congregation of Holy Cross, and his dedicated support to Holy Cross College. Kate Palmer ’07 (E) was the featured alumni speaker. Palmer, who works in advertising in NYC, touched on her memories as a student and paid tribute to Br. Richard Gilman, C.S.C. She explained that Holy Cross students are “scrappy”: resilient, determined, and unafraid of uncertainty and adversity; willing to do whatever is needed to get the job done. Holy Cross graduates have “learned to think creatively and how to overcome obstacles.” Quoting President Obama, Palmer stated, “‘True excellence only comes with perseverance. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for your seat at the head of the table.’” She then declared, “Stay scrappy, Class of 2018!” Holy Cross College President Father David Tyson, C.S.C., commended the Class of 2018 for their achievements. He urged graduates to never forget the meaning of Ave Crux Spes Unica — no matter what crosses are beared throughout life, be reminded that these things can be transformative, through the grace of God. Fr. Tyson closed with a quote from Brothers Karamazov: “Let us agree that we shall never forget one another, and whatever happens, remember how good it felt when we were all here together. United by a good and decent feeling, which made us better people — better probably than we would otherwise have been.”


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Welcome Aboard

Monica Markovich

by Michael Griffin, PhD, Senior Vice President

Myriam Saint Jean

Richard Storey

Holy Cross College is pleased to introduce several new members of our team. We began 2018 with a significant addition at the officer level when Monica Markovich began her tenure as Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer. In just one semester, Markovich has brought great energy, attention to detail, and a strong team mentality to her work. On the academic side, Stephanie White has come on board as our firstyear student adviser. For White, this is a return to Michiana, where she grew up. For the last 12 years, White served as an academic adviser at the University of Washington, where she also earned her M.Ed. degree. In the area of college relations, Myriam Saint Jean has joined the college as Assistant Director of Development for Research and Cultivation. Saint Jean came to Holy Cross from the South Bend Education Foundation, where she also

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worked in their development efforts. In residence life, Richard Storey joined Holy Cross this year as the Director of the Men’s Residence Halls. Storey is a graduate of Ball State University and has worked in ministry for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, as well as a stint on the leadership team at Bethlehem Farm, a Catholic ministry serving the poor of West Virginia. A new addition who is shared by the admissions team and the student life team is Carlos Centellas. Centellas is the coordinator of outreach for firstgeneration students. He has been a tremendous help in the admission process, especially for Spanish-speaking parents. Centellas also has become very active in student life, promoting cross-cultural understanding and support for firstgeneration college students.

Gentine Joins Holy Cross Board of Trustees by Jodie Badman, Associate Director of Development for Cultivation & Special Events

Joshua Gentine

Holy Cross College is honored to announce the appointment of Joshua Gentine to the institution’s Board of Trustees. “Josh brings to our Holy Cross Board a spirit of generous service, complimented knowledge, and expertise in the way of finance and investment. I am looking forward to working with him as we further the mission and goals of the college,” said Fr. David Tyson, C.S.C., President of Holy Cross College. Gentine is the Founder and Portfolio Manager of Equitation Capital, a private fund that invests in small business debt and equity. Gentine is also an active early-stage investor with a focus on food and beverage investments and runs Equitation Partners, an organization focused on consulting, investing, and launching consumer-centric businesses. Prior to Equitation, Gentine worked from 2014 to 2017 as a Human Capital Manager at Deloitte Consulting, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Sargento Foods, Inc. Gentine earned a BBA from the University of Notre Dame, with a concentration in finance, and his MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. He lives in Charlottesville, VA, with his wife, Meredith, and their son, Henry. Gentine is a former seminarian at the University of Notre Dame and spends his free time teaching youth religious education and training for mountain climbs. Gentine will serve a three-year term and be eligible for reappointment to a second three-year term in 2020.


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Holy Cross Launches Green Dot Initiative by Bill McKenney, Dean of Students

In January 2018, Holy Cross College officially launched a campus-wide initiative called Green Dot, a violence prevention strategy predicated on the belief that individual safety is a community responsibility and not just that of the victim or perpetrator. The Green Dot program has already been implemented in hundreds of schools nationwide, including in the TriCampus community, beginning with Saint Mary’s College, and followed by the University of Notre Dame. The goal of Green Dot is to attract a force of engaged and proactive bystanders campus-wide to communicate that violence will not be tolerated in our community and that everyone has a responsibility to help. The program uses the imagery of a green dot to represent a single choice in one moment in time to use your voice, actions, or attitude to promote safety and intolerance for violence and make one small corner of our campus safer. The program targets students, faculty, and staff, teaching participants how to integrate moments of prevention into their existing relationships and activities. Everyone will be a bystander at some point. Green Dot encourages individuals (and provides the tools) to make the choice to do something when that moment arises, helping to prevent violence from happening. No one has to do everything, but everyone can do something.

Gallo Named Director of Soccer Operations

Practical Lessons in Success

by Tom Burzycki, MBA, and Linda Thorpe Gordon, MSA

Practical Lessons in Success represents a unique intergenerational learning opportunity for Holy Cross students, and the Michiana community, to meet and share knowledge with successful community leaders. During Lessons in Success, today’s leaders meet with future leaders for a unique perspective on achievement in the working world. The 2017 – 2018 Lessons in Success season began in September (2017) with Gregorio Chavez, a community leader and activist, who discussed the strategies students may take when presented with academic, career, and volunteer opportunities in their lives. In October, Holy Cross College welcomed Executive Director of the South Bend Historic Preservation Commission Elicia Feasel to campus, to address ways her background in liberal arts helped prepare her for her current role as director, tasked with transforming historic commercial buildings into new and vibrant uses. The fall 2017 sequence wrapped up in November with Lou Nanni, V.P. of Advancement at the University of Notre Dame, providing a moving talk on the spiritual challenges he faced working with the homeless and developing a working and vibrant program at the Center for the Homeless in South Bend. The spring 2018 portion of the series began with Carl Buchanon, Sr., Battalion Chief for the City of South Bend Fire Department and active track and field coach, speaking on the impact and importance of using God’s gifts to overcome adversity. Finally, during the April presentation, recent Holy Cross College graduates shared the successes and challenges in their first work experiences, in applying for graduate schools, and in finding their place in the community and the work world. Alumni wrapped up the address with a meaningful reflection on the value of their Holy Cross College education. For the 2018 - 2019 academic year, Holy Cross College will offer new guest speakers who will continue the tradition of this very successful program.

by Tyler Braidic, Sports Information Director

The Holy Cross College Athletics Department has named Omar Gallo Director of Soccer Operations. In his new role, Gallo, who has spent the last six years leading the Saints men’s soccer team, will also lead the Holy Cross women’s soccer program.

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Honors Convocation Celebrates Achievement Holy Cross College students and faculty are distinguished for their achievements in both academic and humanitarian efforts. On April 11, the college held its annual Honors Convocation to honor students who have earned at least a 3.5 GPA during the spring or fall semesters of 2017. Graduating seniors who have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher throughout their undergraduate studies were presented their honor cords, to be worn during commencement in May. Cords were also awarded to student-members of Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society, also to be worn during graduation. Additionally, Dean of Faculty and Professor of Philosophy David Lutz, PhD, was presented with the 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award. A faculty member since 2011, Lutz has spent time in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving in the 79th Engineer Battalion in West Germany. After earning an MBA and PhD in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame, Lutz taught for a decade in several academic institutions in Africa. When asked about being named the recipient of the award, Lutz stated, “If I have had any success as a teacher, it is only because I have had such great students at Holy Cross College.” He went on to say, “It is a pleasure to teach highly-motivated truth-seekers who are eager to grow in their understanding of the answers that philosophy can provide to some of life’s most important questions. So, this award is not about me; it’s about the students who make Holy Cross a strong, Catholic, academic community.” Individual students were specially acknowledged during the ceremony, following the college’s commitment to cultivate the abilities and strengths of the mind and heart in tandem. In recognition of their talents, passions, and contributions to the community, seniors Veronica Ramirez ’18, Colin Crawford ’18, Tagin Schultheis ’18, and George Sutherland ’18 shared the stage to receive awards as distinct as their lives’ paths, exhibiting traits

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conducive to equally mindful and compassionate world citizens as forged by a Holy Cross education. Ramirez, a liberal studies major, was awarded the St. Thomas Aquinas Award for Academic Excellence in recognition for her academic excellence, discipline, curiosity, and authentic appreciation of the liberal arts. Ramirez is an active member of the campus community and in 2017 travelled to Uganda as part of the Holy Cross College Global Perspective program where she worked with fellow Holy Cross students. The St. Joseph Service Award, presented to a student who exhibits clear dedication to service to others, was presented to Crawford. A history major, Crawford has volunteered extensively with Boys and Girls Club of America, AmeriCorps, Andre House of Arizona, and has participated in the Global Perspectives India trip. He served as president of the College’s DES chapter and was also the recipient of a first-place prize in the DES annual writing competition. A business major and captain of the Lady Saints basketball team, Tagin Schultheis received the St. Sebastian Champions of Character Award in acknowledgment of her athletic achievements and sportsmanlike behavior on and off the court. Schultheis ranks first in the program for starts, assists, free throw percentage, and three-point field goals. She also participated in the Global Perspectives Peru trip and served as a resident hall assistant, in addition to other on-campus roles. Finally, Sutherland, business major and former student body president, received the All Saints Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. He was active in residence life for the duration of his college career and was the first Holy Cross student named Battalion Commander of the University of Notre Dame’s Army ROTC program. Sutherland will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army in August, before reporting to Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course following his graduation.

President Fr. David Tyson, C.S.C. presents the 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award to Dean of Faculty and Professor of Philosophy Dr. David Lutz.

Award recipients include Tagin Schultheis ’18, Colin Crawford ’18, George Sutherland ’18, and Veronica Ramirez ’18.


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Men’s Tennis The inaugural season for the Saints tennis program started out on a high note, led by captain J.T. Page ’19 of St. Joseph, Michigan, who competed most of the year in No. 1 singles. Page partnered with teammate Dylan Euzarraga ’21 from San Clemente, California, to compete in the No. 1 doubles.

Men’s Golf Men’s and women’s golf seasons began on April 6, when they played in the IUSB Invititational at the South Bend Country Club. In May, Joey Medora ’18 (Bishop, California) and Brendon Shibley ’18 (Bishop, California) led the team to the NAIA National Championship for the second straight year. Blake Vise ’20 (Muncie, Indiana) played well for the Saints during his first year with the team, having won the Crusader Classic this past fall.

Women’s Tennis The Lady Saints were led by Kaylynn Gruber ’21 (Munster, Indiana) who was dominant in her first season with the Saints. Gruber was in the No. 1 singles spot, and played No. 1 doubles with teammate Kaitlin Burguieres ’21 from Lake Charles, Lousiana. For her outstanding play, in March Gruber was named the CCAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week.

Women’s Golf On the women’s side, last year’s CCAC All-Conference golfer, Natalia Campbell ’20, of Anderson, Indiana, picked up where she left off last season, placing first in the opening tournament at the Erskine Park Golf Course. Campbell then qualified for the NAIA National Championships, a first for the women’s golf program.

The Saints tennis teams enjoyed a successful first season, while Holy Cross golfers earned spots in post-season competition.

Student Athletes Earn Honors Holy Cross College student-athletes continue to receive recognition for their achievements on the field, on the court, and in the classroom. Eight Holy Cross soccer players were named to the CCAC All-Academic Team (completed at least 30 semester hours with a 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA). Selected to the men’s team were Kalen Saddler ’18, Bruno Souza ’19, Trey Sorg ’20 and Andres Vital ’20. Of the Lady Saints, Sofia Lopez ’18, Carley Klott ’19, Sydney Bright ’20 and Lindsey Woodbury ’20 earned the designation. Midfielder Souza and goalkeeper Klott were named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes for their exceptional performance in the classroom, and midfielder Leon Gopal ’19 was named to the CCAC All-Conference Second Team. Gopal started every match this past season and recorded three goals and two game-winning goals. Both Holy Cross men’s and women’s basketball programs had student-athletes honored by the NAIA and the CCAC this season. Lady Saints Tagin Schultheis ’18 and Keysha Streater ’19 were named to the CCAC All-Conference Honorable Mention Team. On the men’s side, Ja’Mare Washington ’18 was named CCAC All-Conference Second Team, and Travon Brackett ’18 made All-Conference Honorable Mention. Nate Miller ’19, from the men’s team, and Madison

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Graduating seniors of the Holy Cross men’s soccer team, Aaron Bannister, David Villegas, Alassane Diop, Kalen Saddler, Harry Francis, Ilja Golubevs.

Tomblin ’19, from the women’s team, were named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes, having maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Miller and Bryce Crosen ’19 from the men’s team, and Tagin Schultheis, Jessica Majors ’18, Streater, Tomblin, Jessica Norris ’19, Alex Forster ’19, and Kaelyn Barlow ’20 from the women’s team were selected to the CCAC All-Academic Team.

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Places You Will Go Svaagat he: Welcome to India

by Colin Crawford ‘18 (India) and Fr. Michael Sullivan, C.S.C. (Rome)

Few would deny that the Holy Cross College community is “small,” but it is not confined to the perimeter of its campus. The Global Perspectives Program offers students the opportunity to encounter cultures different than our own. One such global encounter presented to students is that of the Republic of India, which seven students, led by Dr. Dianne Barlas and Doug Blair, set off to experience this past January. The journey began with a three-day stay in the Indian capital of Delhi and a day trip to one of the world’s seven wonders: the breathtaking Taj Mahal. It was then off to the southern city of Bangalore to spend nearly two weeks immersed in the Holy Cross ministries throughout the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Students at several Holy Cross schools exchanged cultural insights with us, and we were welcomed into the home of a teacher whose family served two very large, and very delicious, meals. Evenings were spent playing soccer with the boys of the Abayadhama trade school or basketball with the resident Holy Cross Brothers. Tours through bustling palaces, Hindu temples, and Catholic churches were balanced by scenic train rides, visits to peaceful ashrams (park-sized gardens used for meditation), and prayerful reflection around bonfires. Though we were 7,500 miles away from campus, we never really left Holy Cross; Lizzie Medina ’19 recognized the global presence of the Congregation’s charisms. “India will never let me forget that even across the world, we share the Congregation of Holy Cross: a family with the same faith, great aspirations, and that there are people always praying for your well-being,” she said. “We should not forget to do the same.”

Benvenuto: Welcome to Rome, Italy

On March 9, fifteen Holy Cross College students embarked on the journey of a lifetime. Led by Father Michael Sullivan, C.S.C. and Professor Dianne Barlas, the travelers departed for their destination … Roma! Each day during the next week the group journeyed through the Eternal City to see the myriads of monuments and locations of grand historic, aesthetic, and religious significance, and were treated to awe-striking wonders, such as the Pantheon, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and famous piazzas. Students had the opportunity to view some of the most beautiful art that Western Civilization has to offer, including Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, Bernini’s Daphne and Apollo, and architectural works of Bramante, Borromini, and Bernini. The religious importance of Rome was not forgotten as the group had the opportunity to see Pope Francis at a public audience, and visit many important basilicas and churches. Students toured classic places of worship such as St. Peter’s Basilica and the Cathedral of St. John Lateran, and explored the ancient catacombs of Saint Sebastian. The group from Holy Cross enjoyed the experience of Roman culture, marked by the crowded, narrow streets, warm and friendly people, and the delicious cuisine. A day they will forever remember was spent in medieval Assisi, evocative still of the presence of Saints Francis and Clare, visible in the many monuments they left behind. Though travelers were exhausted by the end of trip, everyone agreed that it was the best spring break ever, full of unforgettable memories in the beautiful city of Rome, with its continuous 3,000-year history.

Setting out on a journey, returning as global citizens, Holy Cross College students explore and discover; experience and learn; serve and connect. Pictured clockwise, students visit the Qutub minar in Delhi, India; the Colosseum in Rome, Italy; and the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.


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Student Government Elections Held

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Between the Executive Board, Programming Board, and Student Senate, Holy Cross College Student Government Association is composed of 22 students who are committed to our constitution, to “cultivate a spirit of cooperation among the students and faculty, promote a unified student body, foster fellowship and collaboration among the students, and guarantee a public forum for student expression in conjunction with the overall mission and charism of the college.” Each year in March, the Holy Cross student body is asked to participate in selecting these students for the upcoming academic year, and The Holy Cross Student Government Association represents student interests and concerns, while helping to recruit new students, retain each year the resounding existing students, and improve student and alumni involvement. response is heard. During the interviews that were held for Programming Board appointments, number of student votes, with more than half the student body visiting the polls. several students said that they were amazed by how much their voices were All candidates in contention presented thorough campaigns, respected fellow heard by the faculty, staff, and administration. Many expressed that our small candidates, and were able to build significant awareness in 2018 election. All campus community is brought together by clear communication between all the votes were cast in person at polling locations throughout the campus, as Holy groups on campus. When past Student Government President Greg Fean ’18 Cross College does not utilize an electronic voting system. While counting ballots saw that the college had 29 applicants for the various positions, he pointed out by hand is no easy task, 2016 - 2017 SGA President George Sutherland ’18 with pride that “this is because students see what we do and they want to be a says the paper ballot system encourages more participation, as “students see the part of it.” Students who hold these various positions are very engaged, and the polling locations, and we can reach out and ask fellow students to vote.” applicants all express a desire to increase their own student engagement, as well This is another example of how engaged Holy Cross students strive to reach as to help others engage their own experience at Holy Cross College. out to others. On Election Day, Wednesday, March 21, Holy Cross College recorded a record

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David Napierkowski ’20 Caleb Mishler ’19 Marie Oliva ’18 Ryan O’Connor ’19

Programming Board Entertainment Committee Co-Chair Brianna Gonzalez ’19 Entertainment Committee Co-Chair Philip Querciagrossa ’19 Public Relations Chair Karen Eckrich ’19 Intramurals Chair Michael Kloska ’19 Ave Crux Chair Meg Conroy ’19 Social Concern Chair Zac Mundwiller ’21

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Student Writers Nationally Recognized

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Ashley Adamczyk ’18

Colin Crawford ’18

Holy Cross College is pleased to announce that Ashley Adamczyk ’18 (Granger, IN) and Colin Crawford ’18 (South Bend, IN) have been recognized in the 2018 Delta Epsilon Sigma (DES) Honor Society Writing Competition. Each year, Delta Epsilon Sigma (Knowledge, Strength, Justice) holds a writing competition. The contest is open to any undergraduate enrolled in an institution that hosts a chapter of the society, and spotlights writing in many categories, including poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction/personal essay, critical/analytical essay, and scholarly research. Adamczyk, a communications major, submitted an entry to the short fiction category titled “Sweet Surprise,” and received an honorable mention for her work. “I submitted this piece simply because I love writing,” says Adamczyk. “In doing so, I stepped outside of my comfort zone because I usually keep my creative writing to myself. So, I am very honored to have received this recognition.” Adamczyk was inducted into DES in 2017. Receiving first place in scholarly research, history major Crawford’s paper “Drinking and Devotion in Colonial Virginia” was originally written for a class

taught by associate professor of history, Dr. Angel Cortes. Crawford, inducted to DES in 2016, served as president of Holy Cross College’s Delta Epsilon Sigma chapter. “I am so honored and humbled to have been selected for this award,” says Crawford. “I thank Delta Epsilon Sigma, the selection panel, and Dr. Cortes for this opportunity.” For his efforts, Crawford received a $500 cash prize and will have his work peer-reviewed and published in the Delta Epsilon Journal. Dr. Cortes, who serves as chapter adviser, personally lauded the students for their participation and accolades in the competition. “I take particular pleasure in recognizing the excellence in writing that is already at the college, determined by the standards commensurate with our specific fields of learning,” he says. Delta Epsilon Sigma is a national scholastic honor society founded in the Catholic tradition. First assembled in the 1940s, each year DES offers membership to students in higher learning institutions across the country who are distinguished among their peers in both academic accomplishment and dedication to serving others.

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by Noel T. (Westville Education Initiative; expected BA 2019)

Students enrolled in the Westville Education Initiative attend the commencement ceremony for fellow program classmates.

When I attended Purdue in the early 1990s, it was a tech-heavy university, where most of the students were in some sort of science, technical, engineering, or math discipline. Even the pharmacy and agricultural majors seemed to have a technical glow to them. There existed a schools of liberal arts, but its enrollment seemed modest compared to the enrollment within the STEM schools. One college roommate was in the school of education, but we engineers would refer to his discipline as a “poop major.” I remember him having an incredible amount of free time at college. He stayed busy and made better grades than I did, but had far fewer stints working through the night trying to solve long equations and understand technical theories. We engineering majors were doing “real work,” the stuff that drives our nation, flies our spaceships, surfs our internet, and builds our factories. Fast-forward through a twelve-year career in quality management and engineering, and seven years in prison, and I have landed at Holy Cross College looking to capitalize on an easy flight through its liberal studies program. Contrary to my old roommate’s academic experience, I still have to pull the occasional all-nighter. Fewer now, because I have learned to manage my time better, but what I once called a “poop major” has proved more challenging that I ever imagined. The literature classes I had once assumed easy are now the ones that keep me up all night. In some respects, trying to understand the mysteries of Shakespeare and Milton are just as challenging as my technical courses at Purdue. Where I once found differential equations difficult to understand, today I can compare it to the difficulty of evaluating what exactly Shakespeare meant to tell us with all the talk of nature in King Lear. I can compare my battles with queuing theory with the struggle to offer my classmates sharp insights on Milton’s description of the four devils, let alone the struggle to reconcile Milton’s devils with my own beliefs about Satan. More importantly, the liberal studies program is helping me to ask questions and raise my awareness about my perspective on life’s purpose. The topics that we cover lead me to understand people on a social, economic, and cultural level rather than measuring their significance by zeros and ones. This understanding

has shown me that the “real world” is not some binary experience, where math and science provide all the answers. My coursework today allows me to appreciate the ambiguity of the “real world,” where answers are not so clearly defined. In engineering classes, answers were clearly demonstrated through logical argument, whereas liberal studies courses allow for personal interpretation and an open-mindedness to varying solutions. Today, I am taking courses covering subjects I never had an academic awareness of, much less a desire to learn, such as: Religious Sacraments, Just War Theory, Shakespeare, Milton, Labor History, Darwinism, Capitalism, PeaceBuilding, Citizenship, Climate Change Politics, Theology, and Catholic Social Teaching. The class discussions are engaging, induce critical thinking, and allow me to formulate my arguments in support of defensible positions. Learning to build these positions and articulate them verbally and in writing improves my ability to persuade an audience, which has obvious importance for any situation in the modern world. I believe the pragmatic benefits of these new rhetorical abilities will serve to complement and compound my technical education and experience. It is unclear if the purposeful career I seek will be found in the manufacturing industry again; I think my future will be in a service industry that helps my countrymen overcome today’s social and economic challenges. I trust the interdisciplinary aspect to my whole body of education will prepare me for a career that addresses the modern challenges of mankind. There is still much to learn and understand, and I will allow the pursuit of my bachelor’s degree to help guide my future.

Below, writer Noel T. congratulates graduate Greg H. ’18. Greg became one of the first Westville students to earn a BA from Holy Cross College through the WEI program.


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n today’s goal-focused trend of “teaching to the test,” giving students only what they need to pass it, a liberal arts education may be undervalued by some. But not by Fr. Gregory Haake, C.S.C. As an Assistant Professor of French in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Notre Dame, he readily and humbly admits he is no expert on the topic of liberal arts. Yet, he possesses a clarity of mind about the matter that is both compelling and complex. Fr. Haake’s specialty is the intersection of literature, politics, and religion in 16th-century France, a time when scholars were thinking about education and how people learn. “In the beginning, liberal arts were fairly limited (to our minds) to the trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric,” says Fr. Haake. Though the word liberal has become a political football, its origin lies in the Latin liber, meaning “free (man),” notes Fr. Haake, adding that ancient scholars believed education and knowledge were fundamental to being empowered and thus free. “Today’s liberal arts are more specific, more expanded,” explains Fr. Haake. He sees a liberal arts education as one that provides empowerment in four ways, giving students the tools to “gain knowledge, discover truth, grow in wisdom, and appreciate beauty.” At a liberal arts college, gaining knowledge includes coming to know oneself. “It’s easy in this day and age to put yourself in a box,” says Fr. Haake. “But at the end of your undergrad liberal arts studies, you don’t just say, ‘I know this [subject].’ You can say, ‘I grew, and I now have a better sense of myself, of the world, and God.’” That, he says, is what becoming freer means. “As Catholics, we believe that truth exists – and that it’s discoverable,” says Fr. Haake. By studying history, for example, we can look at past events and see what they tell us about people: how we’re motivated, how we think, how we define ourselves. “We learn how to be better human

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beings, how to construct our communities better, how to contribute more meaningfully to the political sphere — beyond political persuasions and in search of the truth.” Growing in wisdom happens when students can recognize complexity and understand that more thought is necessary to solve a problem. They develop wisdom by learning from mistakes, seeing what works and what doesn’t. “Having gained knowledge and discovered truths, one then has the ability to act and respond appropriately, meaningfully, and successfully,” says Fr. Haake. As for appreciating beauty, that is a liberal arts benefit many people overlook, notes Fr. Haake. In the French culture, he says, the appreciation of beauty — as experienced through art, nature, music, literature — is an outgrowth of the belief that beauty is reflective of God. “In American culture, there is sometimes a struggle to appreciate beauty, because we’re pragmatic. But this is an area where we can grow closer to God, to what lies beyond.” Though once reserved for elites, beauty is for everyone, Fr. Haake believes. Through liberal arts studies, beauty becomes accessible. “Even if something is not to your taste, you can still see how it reflects God’s ways and divine truths. “It’s all about balance,” says Fr. Haake. That’s what Holy Cross College strives to provide. When students leave this campus, they will be equipped with knowledge and a continuing thirst for it, critical thinking skills that lead to truthfinding, wisdom that comes through a lens of faith and global perspectives, and an appreciation of beauty that allows them to see the hand of God in it. Whether they go on to further study or embark on a career, Holy Cross graduates “will have a sense of purpose, for themselves and for the world,” Fr. Haake adds. “This greater sense of how to see the world and navigate it opens up possibilities and opportunities that weren’t there before,” he says. Graduates will have the freedom that a liberal arts degree implies: “the freedom to see — and to choose — the good.”


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— Rev. Gregory Haake, C.S.C.

Scholar, Citizen, Leader, and Disciples: Identities at the ‘CORE’ of Holy Cross College

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In the fall of 2017, the President’s Council issued a charge to the College’s Division Chairs to create a core curriculum for this new moment in the College’s history. Our task was not one of revising the current core but of crafting a liberal arts curriculum committed to an academic experience where faith and reason co-existed as active dialogue partners. From the start, we envisioned a core curriculum that would cultivate academic excellence within an intellectual environment dedicated to “forming global citizens with the competency to see and the courage to act.” Our Catholic identity and a renewed sense of the College’s mission became the foundation to aligning our strong

interdisciplinary approach with formation of these four essential identities of scholar, citizen, leader, and disciple for our students. Underlying these identities is the charism of the Brothers of Holy Cross, whose persistent dedication to our college has continuously made it possible for students to achieve their academic potential with a deepened sense of call and vocation, and the common good. We set out to develop a strong Catholic liberal arts curriculum that was deeply rooted in intellectual scholarship and practical skills. Dr. Jessica Hughes offered this insight early on in our discernment, “A Catholic liberal arts core curriculum provides an education that shapes the whole person

in terms of values, practices, spirituality, and relationships, being able to live wisely, faithfully, and creatively in a world desperately hungry for people of clear vision, committed passion, and just action.” Our new core curriculum reflects this principle and is a robust integrated course of study in the humanities, social, and natural sciences enabling our students to become insightful scholars, faithful citizens, moral and ethical leaders, and authentic disciples. Many thanks to Drs. David Lutz, Isaac Desta, Doris Van Auken and Jessica Hughes, Profs. Thomas Burzycki and Mary Merrill, Br. Lawrence Unfried, and Jennifer Kau for their wisdom and perseverance.

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DO IT. by Ciiarra Greenawalt ’18

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immerse themselves in the South Bend-Elkhart region hree mornings a week, a small group of Holy Cross by meeting with local business leaders. Throughout the College students come together with students fall semester, AEP students also have the opportunity from Bethel College, Indiana University South Bend, to brainstorm and build their own entrepreneurial and the University of Notre Dame. Holy Cross seniors ventures, before formally proposing their ideas for Gregory Fean ’18, Michael Adamo ’18, and Ciiarra funding at the beginning of the spring semester. The Greenawalt ’18, along with junior Matthew Sheldon goal of the program is to connect students with local ’19, have been working with their classmates all year opportunity, with the intent of retaining more recentlyto connect with some of the brightest entrepreneurial graduated talent in the South minds in the area, work on their Bend-Elkhart region. own startup ventures, and connect Of the Holy Cross themselves with the growing students who participated in entrepreneurial environment in the the program’s pilot year, two South Bend-Elkhart region. This businesses will be receiving cohort of young adults is known funding from the AEP as the Applied Entrepreneurial – Dr. Isaac Desta, Associate Professor of Business investment board. Sheldon and Program (AEP). Fean obtained funding for their startup, Touchdown AEP got its start at the beginning of the 2017 fall Tailgates, which provides tailgate equipment such as semester, stemming from the Startup Moxie program, a tents, tables, and chairs to Notre Dame football game similar class which provides entrepreneurial education attendees. Greenawalt also received funding for her and opportunity to local high-schoolers. AEP is a startup, AutoFella, which provides on-site automotive year-long program which provides students from diagnosis, maintenance work, and shop referral for Holy Cross and surrounding institutions a chance to

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From left to right, Greg Fean ’18, Ciiarra Greenawalt ’18, and Matt Sheldon ’19.

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for the Liberal Arts Student Holy Cross College has partnered with Smart Launch Tech Summer Academy, a summer program collaboration between the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and Eleven Fifty Academy, a coding school that provides immersive training for coders of all skill levels. Ryan O’Connor ’19, a business major, has been selected to participate in this immersive experience to gain valuable technical skills to better prepare him to enter Indiana’s rapidly growing tech sector. Through code training and exposure to technical-career work environments, Ryan will gain skills and knowledge outside of campus, setting him apart from others seeking a job, especially when the student has a strong liberal arts foundation.

South Bend residents. By offering this program as an eight-credit course, Holy Cross College has now provided its students a more practical and hands-on way to gain experience and networking skills. “I have gotten more out of this program than I have from taking classes for over three years in college,” states Matt Sheldon. “The network that the Applied Entrepreneurship Program introduces you to is honestly incredible.” Dr. Isaac Desta, Associate Professor of Business at Holy Cross College, has also praised AEP, saying, “This program enhances the professional network, entrepreneurial skills, and self-employment opportunities of the students. For Holy Cross, this program provides a good platform to engage and form partnerships with the local business community.” The AEP cohort continued meeting throughout the spring semester, with the program culminating at Notre Dame Idea Week, where the participating students had the opportunity to showcase their businesses to the public.


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A MISSIONCENTERED LEADER A WARM-HEARTED, GENEROUS FRIEND

A WISE TEACHER

Remembering

Brother Richard B. Gilman, C.S.C.

by Karen Gadson, contributing writer, and Jodie Badman, Associate Director of Development for Special Events

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f you look around Holy Cross College, from the student residence halls to Millennium Arch, from Pfeil Center to the Ganger Athletic fields, you will see places and faces that are more than a microcosm of collegiate Catholic life. They are a visible tribute to the foresight and dedication of Brother Richard Gilman, C.S.C. As president of Holy Cross College from 1992 to 2011, Br. Richard was the creative visionary who took Holy Cross from a two-year commuter junior college, to a residential, four-year liberal arts college with nine baccalaureate majors and a vibrant athletics program. On September 24, 2017, Br. Richard passed away at the age of 74, at Dujarie House in Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame. Since his death, those who had the privilege of knowing him have had time to reflect on his sizable impact in their lives.


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Remembering Br. Richard Gilman, C.S.C. through the years. Clockwise, L to R: Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., Br. Richard, and Jerry Hammes at the Hesburgh Grove Dedication, 2008. As a Novice in 1961. Addressing constituents in 2008. A teacher at heart, in the classroom, 1970s. Announcing his retirement after 19 years as president of Holy Cross College (2010). Br. Richard discussing plans for the Pfeil Recreation Center with Bob and Jim Pfeil in 2007. Breaking ground for Vincent Hall in 1994, along with Rev. William Simmons, C.S.C., Board chairman Art Decio, Provincial Br. Thomas Mosier, C.S.C., and an unidentified student.

“Brother Richard saw something in me that I did of the kindest and most interesting people I have ever not see in myself,” says Dr. Tina Holland, who known.” Before her senior year, Palmer traveled to Ghana came to Holy Cross College as a young adjunct math on a student trip Br. Richard accompanied, and he shared instructor at the same time Br. Richard was beginning the experiences and insights he’d gained while living and his leadership here. “He challenged me to grow in my teaching in Ghana for five years at St. Augustine’s College. faith, in my ability to teach, to lead and to understand “After graduation, he gave me my first job and was always complex — even enigmatic — people (like him).” there to give me guidance,” says Palmer. Since her days as a part-time educator, Holland has “I had the privilege of learning from and working with served Catholic higher education in positions ranging Br. Richard during my student career at Holy Cross College, from faculty to administrator to her current position as a volunteer with the Brothers of Holy Cross in Ghana, as president of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady and while working at the College’s Center for Global University in Baton Rouge, LA. Of her mentor, Br. Perspectives,” says Jay Dunne ’07. He saw many sides of Richard, she says, “Most importantly, he taught me to Br. Richard during those years: “a wise teacher, a sharp wit, a balance strength and humility, to teach, to lead and to mission-centered leader, and also a warm-hearted, generous love those in my charge.” friend.” Br. Richard’s contributions to the Holy Cross College An avid traveler, Br. Richard was passionate about community, says Dunne, “will continue to enrich my life and seeing the world, exploring new the lives of so many others long places, and learning about — and after his passing.” from — others around the globe. “Br. Richard’s legacy at Holy From the glaciers of the Arctic to Cross College will remain one Glacier National Park, from Peru of inspiration,” says Nichole to Alaska, Richard Gilman sought Molnar Dunne ‘09. She adds that to visit every state and step foot as a student and alum, she has – Meister Eckhart on each continent. Only age, “continuously learned more about time, and health kept him from ultimately witnessing the impact Br. Richard had in carrying out the mission of the the beauty of Hawaii and the splendor of the Antarctic. Holy Cross community. I was blessed to know him and am Hiking the Himalayas or trekking through the rain personally grateful for his service as my teacher and friend.” forest, Br. Richard journeyed to, and marveled at, all “Richard was my friend,” said Br. Joseph McTaggart, God’s creation had to offer. “He was in his inner peace C.S.C., a classmate at St. Edward’s High School in when spending time in the vast open and unspoiled Lakewood, Ohio, and lifelong friend. “Above all, he was wilderness,” says longtime friend Mark Peterson. very much a man of faith. A quiet man, a private man “But, I believe his favorite place to visit was the friends, whose faith and personal spirituality was never worn on his culture, beauty, and way of life in Ghana, Africa. That sleeve.” The last time he saw Br. Richard was shortly before was where his heart was.” his death. “With affection, love, and my own anticipation of Through these expeditions, Br. Richard came to his loss, I said simply, ‘God bless you, Richard.’” Though Br. realize the importance of forming students into global Richard was frail and failing fast, remembered Br. Joseph, “in citizens during their studies at Holy Cross College. As a quiet, thin voice he said, simply and kindly, ‘thank you.’ president, Br. Richard instituted the Global Perspectives Perhaps that is all we should say, too — thank you, Richard. program as a pillar of a Holy Cross College education. For everything.” Because of this global encounter, scores of Holy Cross Richard Gilman, a teacher and mentor; a leader and graduates have been changed by seeing the world visionary; a Brother and friend. The mark Br. Richard left on through the eyes of faith. That pillar remains at the heart the campus of Holy Cross College is significant and will live of Holy Cross education, as does the enduring legacy of on through each student walking the halls, participating in Br. Richard Gilman, C.S.C. athletics, and living in residence. Kate Palmer ’07 describes Br. Richard as “one

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Hastings Siegfried ’92

“College is a big change in a person’s life.” Those were tutor me.” This willingness to invest in students was evident the wise words Hastings Siegfried ’92 heard from his throughout the faculty. “They didn’t have to do the things father, Ray, as he contemplated his next step after high they did, going above and beyond to help you learn. They school. “My father was a Notre Dame graduate, and I grew did it because they cared,” says Siegfried. up around Notre Dame,” says Siegfried. “But his advice to His history instructor, Fr. Michael Sullivan, is another me was to start smaller — take a year who made a big impact. “Father’s or two to get focused and stabilized.” patience and willingness to help And though father and son me prepare for tests — these are visited many mid-sized and larger the models I reflect on,” notes universities, something about that Siegfried, who now is a vice early advice rang true, and Hastings chairman and chief operations Siegfried began his college career at officer of NORDAM, the global – Hastings Siegfried Holy Cross College in 1990. aerospace manufacturing and “What I reflect back on,” he repair firm that his father started says, “is not so much the campus 49 years ago. life. That’s just one piece of it. But the biggest impact on “Being at Holy Cross helped me focus on how to excel. me at Holy Cross College was the faculty.” He remembers I learned that it’s not always about books and grades; it’s his mentors fondly, but more than that, he considers them about effort, motivation, and learning from experiences, friends and has actively kept many of those friendships so you can adjust and become a better person over time.” close for over 25 years. These are lessons he has taken with him into the business “Brother James Bluma was my accounting teacher for world as well. two years, and he spent many hours outside of class to Summing it up, Siegfried says, “God always has a plan.”

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Fostering a Life of Faith by Chris Lushis ‘08, MA

Fr. Brendan McAleer, C.S.C. serving mass at Holy Cross College.

On April 7, 2018, in the footsteps of Blessed Father Basil Moreau, Holy Cross College graduate Fr. Brendan McAleer, C.S.C. ’11, was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Daniel Jenky, C.S.C., in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame. Fr. McAleer, a traditional student at Holy Cross for two years before entering the Old College Undergraduate Seminary program as a junior in 2009, indicated how his time at Holy Cross prepared him to consider dedicating his life in service to God by offering a community of support. Near the beginning of his time as a Holy Cross student, when trying to decide if it was the right place for him, Fr. McAleer offered a prayer asking God for a faith-filled friend to accompany him. Soon after, he found that Holy Cross College “offered one great holy and dynamic friendship

after another.” He says, “It’s amazing how many different, solid friends of various backgrounds I found along the way that supported or challenged me.” Regarding his vocation, Fr. McAleer came to see that, “If I am meant to do this, it’s not just a vision quest that I do on my own, but it involves God working through lots of different people.” One of these people was fellow Holy Cross graduate Krystal Sherman ’07, now known as Sr. Margaret Mary of Jesus, O.C.D., a Discalced Carmelite nun living in Des Plaines, Illinois. For Fr. McAleer, encountering another student who was discerning religious life provided friendship that was supportive, affirming, and indicative of the type of community Holy Cross seeks to promote in the spirit of Basil Moreau. Now beginning his ministry as a Holy Cross priest, Fr. McAleer reveals, “For the current Old Collegians and those early in formation who have come from Holy Cross College, I am able to share with them how well equipped I felt I was to enter seminary and graduate school from Holy Cross. It is great to be able to offer them encouragement and see how Holy Cross College continues to foster that support and community.”

“If I am meant to do this, it’s not just a vision quest that I do on my own, but it involves God working through lots of different people.”

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Alumni Announcements BIRTHS, BAPTISMS, AND ADOPTIONS Mike Witous ’16 and wife Jess Witous proudly announced the birth of their son, Michael John Paul, on February 18, 2018. Mike Tarala ’15 and Claire Tarala ’15 celebrated the birth of their second child, son Augustine, on November 30, 2017. Scott Howland ’14 and wife Kassie Howland ’14 welcomed the birth of their daughter Isla Rose on March 19. Her middle name Rose is in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Emily Ford Lechlitner ’10 and husband Kyle welcomed daughter Emma on October 10, 2018. Katie Fetters Emery ’10 and husband Noah became first-time parents with the birth of their son Gregory Jack Emery on April 23, 2018. Brandon Beck ’09 and wife Jacee Watson Beck, a graduate of Saint Mary’s College, welcomed twin girls Aislinn and Ansley to the world on January 4, 2018. Big sisters Adelie and Aria are thrilled! Wes Solmos ’09 and wife celebrated the birth of their daughter Sadie Caroline on February 15, 2018. Tim Holewczynkski ‘09 welcomed daughter Maeve Joan in February 2018.

Andrew Querciagrossa ’16 became engaged to Meghan McAleer. The couple plan to marry in July 2018. Nikolas Jeličić ’14 married Gabi Mostarac on March 9, 2018, in New York, NY. Vincent Lynch ’14 was married to his college sweetheart, Megan Flaherty, SMC ’12 on January 19, 2018, in Detroit, MI. Vincent and Megan live in Washington, D.C., where Vincent has recently moved from his position on Capitol Hill to a lobbying position in the private sector, while Megan is a fourth grade teacher St. Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington. Samuel Mertz ’14 married Chelsea Jones on July 8, 2017. The couple lives in Portland, OR. Yama Kader ’13 married Shelbi Kader on October 7, 2017, on the beach in Dana Point, CA. Michelle Sheehan ’12 married Brandon Mangia on April 2, 2018, at St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church in Chicago. Danielle Wood ’11 recently became engaged to Andrew Noone and will be married next fall at Holy Name of Jesus in Beech Grove, IN. Steve Jaffee ’11 married Elizabeth Bubb on April 28, 2018. The couple resides in Blaine, MN.

CLASS UPDATES

Susan Stanforth ’03 and Ross Stanforth welcomed their third child, Benjamin Francis, on September 25, 2017.

Beau Casazza ’16 started graduate school at the University of San Francisco in the fall of 2017.

MARRIAGES AND ENGAGEMENTS

Sarah Niespodziany ’15 was recently named Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Communications at Elkhart Regional Partnership.

Johghyun Son ’16 married Leeseul Han on March 10, 2018. The couple lives in Cheong-ju City, South Korea. Following his military training, Son recently began work as a social worker for elderly military veterans.

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PARENTS’ WEEKEND 2018 by Adam DeBeck, Director of Alumni, Parent, and Community Relations

Jordan Leturgez ’14 is pursuing a role as Deacon at the Greater Progressive Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Celebrating his third year of baptism, he is also considering new opportunities to become an entrepreneur and basketball trainer. Shawn Tallet ’14 and his band, Barroom Philosophers, won album of the year for the Syracuse Area Music Awards. Thomas Lyons ’14 graduated March 29, 2018, from Georgetown University Law Center with a L.L.M. in Securities and Financial Regulation. Nicole Leo ’14 has accepted a new position with the Crime Victims Services Department of the Office of the Attorney General for the State of Texas. Nicole and husband Shane Leo ’12 live in Austin, TX. Nathan Durkes ’10 recently earned a mini-MBA in BioPharma Innovation from Rutgers University.

Holy Cross College boasted its strongest turnout in recent memory for February’s annual Parents’ and Family Weekend. Events highlighting the college’s bold new direction, under the direction of Fr. David T. Tyson, C.S.C., were spread across the weekend to showcase Holy Cross’ Catholic, intellectual, and experiential traditions. Families gathered for a weekend of activities. A few highlights included short lectures from faculty regarding research from their discipline, an interactive alumni panel that gave perspective into the power of a Holy Cross degree, and an open forum during which President Fr. Tyson discussed the future plans for Holy Cross. The signature event was Saturday evening Mass, with President Fr. Tyson presiding, followed by the President’s Reception celebration.

Family Weekend 2019 planning is already underway.

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FEBRUARY 15-17, 2019

Taylor Williams ’13 began working for South Bend School Corp. as a Minority Advocate and is currently working on a collaborative project with Holy Cross Admissions Director Jordan Schank. Adam Primmer ’11 was promoted to Loan Officer/Credit Analyst at the Business Development Corporation in South Bend, IN, in July 2017. Sean Dillon ’10 was named by South Bend School Corporation to Assistant Principal of Clay International Academy. Courtney Bogunia ’09 accepted a new positon as Administrative Assistant to Development at the Congregation of Holy Cross, U.S. Province. LuAnne Simonis Thompson ’83 works as a paralegal at May Oberfell Lorber and celebrates her thirtieth wedding anniversary this year.

Alumni Association Champagne Brunch On May 18, 2018, the Holy Cross Alumni Association welcomed the Class of 2018 into the Holy Cross alumni family. Graduates were toasted for their successes and formally inducted to the Alumni Association, and Taylor Williams ’12 provided some words of wisdom and inspiration to the class. Congratulations, Class of 2018.


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MINNEAPOLIS/ST.PAUL, MINNESOTA Father Tyson enjoyed meeting some of our young Minnesota alumni. Pictured left to right: Fr. Tyson, Amara Viaene ’09, Steve Jaffee ’11, and Adam DeBeck, Director of Alumni, Parent, and Community Relations.

Father David Tyson, C.S.C., spent the spring semester hosting numerous presidential events for alumni, parents, friends, and admitted students in Indianapolis, IN; Chicago, IL; Naperville, IL; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN; and Fort Wayne, IN. Father spent time sharing his vision for the College that includes a focus on enhancing academic excellence, maintaining its strong Catholic identity, increasing the College’s endowment, and providing its students with a transformative education that produces both scholars and citizens.

FORT WAYNE, INDIANA Father Tyson’s last presidential event was held at Eddie Merlot’s in Fort Wayne, IN, for local alumni, admitted students, current parents, and local high school administrators. NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS Coopers’ Hawk Winery in Naperville, IL, provided just the right atmosphere for alumni, parents, and friends of the college to hear firsthand about Father Tyson’s vision.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Father Tyson with three admitted students from the Chicago, IL, area. Alumni, admitted students, and friends of the college enjoyed themselves at the historic Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Chicago.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Father Tyson kicked off the first of his presidential visits in Indianapolis, IN, at Cooper’s Hawk Winery. Many alumni, current parents, and admitted students were in attendance.


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Recognition 2018 On March 23, 2018, Holy Cross College welcomed back to campus more than 90 alumni, parents, and friends of the college who support the Holy Cross through their time, talent, and treasure. Donors participated in a day of events that showcased the college, and honored all those who generously support Holy Cross. The College honored outstanding donors Dr. Greg Hoffman and Mrs. Susanne Hoffman, and Mr. Kirk Barbieri ‘78 and Mrs. Renee Barbieri during the gala dinner.

TOP ROW Left: Holy Cross donors attended a special Mass celebrated by President Father David Tyson, C.S.C., as part of the day-long donor recognition events. Right: Father David Tyson, C.S.C., thanks donors for their generosity to the College during his evening remarks. SECOND ROW Left: Barbara O’Connor, Trustee, and Edward Graham ’81 enjoy conversation during dinner. Right: Greg Fean ’18, Ciiarra Greenawalt ’18, Matt Sheldon ’19, Rubith Briones ’18, and Colin Crawford ’18 presented to donors during a special Student Showcase. THIRD ROW Left: Father David Tyson, C.S.C., honored both Renee Barbieri and Kirk Barbieri ’78 during the evening for their commitment to the ASCEND Campaign by creating an endowed scholarship.

Right: Father David Tyson, C.S.C., recognized the generosity of Susanne Hoffman (past parent) and Dr. Gregory Hoffman (Trustee and past parent) for their support of the ASCEND campaign through a gift to support residence life.

Class of 2018 Senior Gift Campaign Every year the senior class comes together to raise money for their senior class gift. This year’s gift campaign chair, Stephanie DiNella ’18 , encouraged classmates to make a gift of $20.18 in honor of their class year. During the May 18 Alumni/Senior Champagne Brunch, Stephanie had the pleasure of announcing the total contributions raised. This year the Class of 2018 raised $1,027 with 51% of the class participating. The class gift will be presented in the form of a scholarship to a worthy incoming student, in honor of Class of 2018 member Mary Freeby, who was diagnosed with PNH (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria). Mary has fought the disease with strength, courage and humility. Mary was able to join her classmates at commencement to receive her degree.

FOURTH ROW Left: Alumni Board and Driscoll Society members John Suddarth ’74 and Frank Yensel ’74 posed for a picture in front of Brother John Driscoll’s portrait. Center: Nathan Durkes ’10 (Alumni Board member), Dr. Jacob Laundry, and his wife Deborah were all smiles during the evening. Right: Mariano Gomez ’18 shared his Holy Cross story and his love for the college. He humbly acknowledged that without generous supporters of Holy Cross, he would have not been able to attend.

Tuition Runs Out Day – February 13, 2018 Tuition Runs Out Day is the day that tuition dollars run out and the college runs on the numerous donations from generous alumni, parents, students, and friends of the college. Tuition Runs Out Day includes a photo booth and a “thank-a-donor” booth. Students stop by the “thanka-donor” booth and write handwritten thank-you notes to donors. These notes are sent out to all those donors who make a gift to the college throughout the year.

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Our commitment to our students is simple: we will nurture your God-given talents and passions, and develop them into practical skills in order to launch you into a career that makes a deep impact on the world. – Rev. David Tyson, C.S.C., President


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Admissions Ready? 1, 2, 3, 4, Go Saints!

by Michael Griffin, PhD, Senior Vice President

Since the election of Fr. David Tyson, C.S.C., as president of the College, Holy Cross has been returning to its roots, which means embracing multiple ways for students to get to their next goal in life. For Holy Cross College, that translates into four distinct enrollment options. Most know about the 1-year Gateway Program and our traditional 4-year program, but we now offer now a 2-year Driscoll Scholars program, as well as an intensive, accelerated 3-year bachelor’s degree program. Our roots also means a deepening of our academic ethos and commitment to Catholic mission. In this, our first admissions cycle with all of these options, here are the highlights of what worked best:

8 Driscoll Scholars in Engineering: These high-achieving students, many from groups under-represented in the field of engineering, will earn their AA in Liberal Arts from Holy Cross in two years while also being prepared in math and science for transition to Notre Dame to complete in the next three years, their Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

15 Moreau Scholars: These are students from the very highest academic tier of achievement when compared nationally to their peers. Moreau Scholars were nominated during the admissions process, completed an interview with a Holy Cross faculty member, and then had to choose between Holy Cross and some impressive competitors. Of 32 Moreau Awards, 15 chose us — a great yield!

20 St. André Scholars: These students distinguished themselves in academics and also in mission-driven service. They too were nominated, interviewed, and awarded. Of 47 St. André Scholars, 20 will be attending Holy Cross!

Holy Cross and the Tri-Campus Community Increasingly, students at Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, and Holy Cross refer to our unique location as the tri-campus. The ability to participate in classes, clubs, and social events across three colleges gives Holy Cross a unique advantage; we are able to offer a small college environment with large university access. All Holy Cross Saints are able to benefit from the opportunities offered by the tri-campus. Thus, we are drawing students who plan on graduating from Holy Cross, but will take some of their classes at our neighboring institutions. Holy Cross College is more than a recipient of the benefits. Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s benefit from the unique features of our campus: a tightknit community and a strong sense of social commitment rooted in our Catholic identity. The three institutions share historical roots in the Holy Cross religious family, as well as a common postal address. Notre Dame, Indiana, 46556: the most interesting ZIP code in Catholic higher education.

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WELCOME HOME

PICNIC 2018

Saturday, September 8 (Notre Dame vs Ball State)

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hardesty Plaza Holy Cross College

Food • Fun • Games Inflatables • Ice Cream Face Painting and more! For more information and to register visit

hcc-nd.edu/welcome-home-picnic/ or contact 574-239-8374. Note: Only registered guests will receive a complimentary game day parking pass on campus.


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