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CLASS NOTES
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Robert Diegelmann, Ph.D., C'65
Dr. Francis “Frank” Delmonico, C’66
"We Are Starving" by Danny McDermott, Ed.D., C'80
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Stories are listed by class year, in ascending order to most recent and alphabetically by last name.
ROBERT DIEGELMANN, PH.D., C'65 Robert Diegelmann, Ph.D., C'65, was inducted into the National Academy of Inventors in April of 2018. He is a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He recently celebrated 47 years of working full-time at the university.
DR. FRANCIS “FRANK” DELMONICO, C'66 Senior Surgeon Dr. Francis “Frank” Delmonico, C’66, who joined the MGH Transplant Service in 1974, was recently appointed to the World Health Organization Task Force on Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
Delmonico is one of two individuals appointed from the United States to the WHO Task Force with the other 30 members derived from the six WHO regions throughout the world. Delmonico was invited to address the 3,000 attendees of 27th Annual International Congress of the Transplant Society in Madrid, Spain. Delmonico’s dedication to the cause of justice and human rights in the context of donation and transplant is known worldwide.
DANNY MCDERMOTT, ED.D., C'80 Danny McDermott, Ed.D., C'80, has written “We Are Starving,” his first nonfiction novel based on his experience teaching at Harriet Tubman School in Chicago, Illinois. In his novel, McDermott discusses how he created the Peaceful Warrior chess program despite being ridiculed by other staff members of the school. “We Are Starving” is an inspirational, real-life story about how one teacher transformed Harriet Tubman Elementary School from an inner-city school into the home of a champion chess program.
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REV. EDWARD SETON FITTIN, O.S.B., C'86 Rev. Edward Seton Fittin, O.S.B., C’86, celebrated his 25-year anniversary as a priest in June. He was appointed monastery prior of St. Mary’s Abbey in April. The prior is second in rank to the abbot and assists him with day-to-day operations of the monastery and stands in for the abbot in his absence.
COL. THOMAS P. SULLIVAN, C'93, MBA'96 Col. Thomas P. Sullivan, C'93, MBA'96, was awarded a master's in military strategic studies (MSS) from the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on July 27, 2018. Sullivan has more than 25 years of service in the United States Army Reserve. He is currently assigned as the deputy chief of staff G 3/5 of the 84th Training Command at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Sullivan works for AXA Advisors in his civilian capacity and is the Republican and Conservative Party candidate for New York State Senate, District 15.
Sullivan is pictured with his wife Debbie (Ruane) Sullivan, C’93, sons Sean and Jack, and daughter Grace.
KHARY CAUTHEN, C'94 Khary Cauthen, C'94, is now the vice president of federal government affairs at Cheniere Energy, Inc.
FRANK X. POWERS, C'94 Frank X. Powers, C’94, was recently honored as one of the PharmaVOICE 100. As managing partner of Elevate Healthcare, one of his greatest passions is constantly elevating the creative bar in health care advertising. This is Powers’ second PharmaVOICE 100 honor, as he first earned a spot on the 2011 list. Powers earned a Bachelor of Science in business and finance from the Mount and serves on the Bolte School of Business Dean’s Council.
MOUNTIES GATHER IN OCEAN CITY This group of Mounties gathered for their annual Ocean City, New Jersey, weekend in July.
In attendance from left to right: Tim Malcarney, C’96, Marnie Malcarney, C’96, Mike O’Rourke, C’79, Bob Breen, C’96, Chris Rogers, C’96, Tim O’Grady, C’96, Matt Kolster, C’97, Larry Hooper, C’96, James Maher, C’96, Matthew Reuter, C’96, Dan Rodgers, C’96, and kids! In attendance, but not pictured, Chris Sipes, C’96.
LT. COL. MATTHEW J. MCGRAW, C'00, MBA'14 Matthew J. McGraw, C'00, MBA'14, was recently promoted to lieutenant colonel with the United States Army on June 13, 2018. He continues to serve in active duty for our nation at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and resides in Pinehurst, North Carolina, with his wife, Kimberly, and their four children.
Pictured from left to right: Lt. Col. Matthew J. McGraw, C’00, MBA’14, Morgan McGraw (6), TJ McGraw (13), Mark McGraw (1), Taylor McGraw (11) and Kimberly McGraw. Rev. Edward Seton Fittin, O.S.B., C’86
Col. Thomas P. Sullivan, C’93, MBA’96, and family
Khary Cauthen, C'94 Frank X. Powers, C’94
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Katie Lynn Staab, Ph.D., C'03
Peter J. Rowland, C’07
Rev. Edmund McCullough, C'09
Dr. Alexis Salerno, C’11
KATIE LYNN STAAB, PH.D., C'03 Katie Lynn Staab, Ph.D., C'03, assistant professor of biology and a Charles A. Boehlke, Jr. Engaged Faculty Fellow at McDaniel College, was the 2018 recipient of the Ira G. Zepp Distinguished Teaching Award. The honor is given to a professor whose innovative teaching and mentoring inspires a zest for learning across diverse disciplines. She is one of the youngest recipients in the award's history.
Staab focuses her studies on physiology, development and evolution of connective tissues and patterns of evolutionary diversification within musculoskeletal traits in fishes. She is widely published and earned a Bachelor of Science in biology at the Mount and a doctorate in biological sciences with postdoctoral work at The George Washington University.
PETER J. ROWLAND, C'07 Peter J. Rowland, C’07, recently joined the law firm of HunterMaclean, as part of the firm’s business litigation group. Rowland will advise clients in complex litigation matters involving environmental, oil and gas, transportation, and occupational and safety law. Rowland earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2007 from Mount St. Mary’s University, where he double-majored in criminal justice and Spanish. Before attending law school, he served as an active duty officer in the U.S. Army. He is a current member of the National Guard and serves as an officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Rowland is licensed to practice in Florida and Virginia.
REV. EDMUND MCCULLOUGH, C'09 Rev. Edmund McCullough, O.P., C'09, was ordained on May 20, 2017, to the Dominican Order (Order of Preachers).
DR. ALEXIS SALERNO, C'11 Dr. Alexis Salerno, C’11, recently won the University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine’s Residency Research Award for her research project titled “TEE Training of Emergency Physicians Through an E-Learning System: The Impact of an Interactive Online Education Module I’m Teaching Emergency Physicians Trans Esophageal Echocardiography.” This cuttingedge emergency medicine research is aimed at improving resuscitation of patients in cardiac arrest.
Salerno (middle) received her award from the chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Brian Browne, on her left. On her right is internationally renowned researcher Dr. Barbra Backus, from the Netherlands, who was the featured speaker at grand rounds and served on the selection committee for the Resident Research Forum.
ARIEL (DURAN) MENDEZ, C'12 Ariel (Duran) Mendez, C’12, recently wrote and published her first children’s picture book titled “Fear and a Friend” which was inspired by her studies abroad while attending the Mount. Children’s literature has always been a passion of hers and she is very excited for the transition and adventure into the literary world.
DR. TIMOTHY COX, C'13 Dr. Timothy Cox, C’13, has graduated from medical school and is entering his first year at the University of Kansas School of Medicine–Wichita Family Medicine Residency Program at Via Christi Hospitals.
JULIETTE M. WALLACE, C'15 Juliette M. Wallace, C’15, was recently promoted on July 1, 2018, to senior associate of Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, Inc. in Hagerstown, Maryland. She provides tax and accounting services to clients in a variety of industries. She graduated from the Mount with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
CHRIS CAMPBELL, C'16 Chris Campbell, C’16, was named First Year Teacher of the Year at Centreville High School in Fairfax County, Virginia. He was nominated and won Region IV First Year Teacher and was named a finalist for Fairfax County First Year Teacher of the Year.
Chris played baseball at the Mount and was NEC second team all-conference and holds the all-time best ERA record in recent school history.
THE CALABRESE FAMILY The Calabrese family celebrates the graduation of Henley Allen, C’18. She is the granddaughter of Bob Calabrese, C’68, making her the third generation of Calabrese Mount graduates. Pictured is Bob Calabrese, C’68, Henley Allen, C'18, and Kerri Calabrese Allen, C’93. Congratulations to three generations of Mount Proud alumni as they share their enduring Mountie spirit.
Catch up with classmates at events at the Mount!
Spend time with old friends and meet more Mounties! Check the event calendar on page 58 for upcoming events at the Mount.
Births
Juliette M. Wallace, C’15
Chris Campbell, C’16
The Calabrese Family
JOANNE (TRACEY) BERG, C'95, AND HUSBAND ROBERT Joanne (Tracey) Berg, C’95, and husband Robert welcomed their fourth child to their family! Ella Grace, born March 3, 2017, joins twins big sister and brother Makena (9), Logan (9) and big brother, Luke (7).
Weddings
JAMION CHRISTIAN, C'04, AND ALLIE (VADAS) CHRISTIAN, C'10 Jamion Christian, C’04, and Allie (Vadas) Christian, C’10, were married May 5, 2018 in Walkersville, Maryland.
Pictured alumni and employees include: Diane (Loiello) Palmieri, C’83, Oliver Brown, C’13, MBA’15, Donna Brazil, Ph.D., Chris Hamilton, MS’18, Trish (Youngblood) Robinson, C’04, Kevin Robinson Jr., MAT’06, Will Holland, C’10, Sasha (Alegbeleye) Whitney, C’09, Paul Palmieri, C’92, President Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D., Ashley LoDato, C’10, Amanda Buckel, C’10, MBA’14, Jeff Null, C’02, Nick Whitney, C’07, Liz Moir, MBA’17, Justine Miller, C’13, MBA’15, Allie (Vadas) Christian, C’10; Jamion Christian, C’04, Morgan Williams, C’18, Koki Adasi, C’04, Brian Carroll, C’05, Mike Fabean, C’92, Mary (Smith) Fabean, C’92, Katie (Donovan) Sciandra, C’10, Kristin Collins, C’13, MBA’15, Erin Leddy, C’13, MBA’15, Jason Epps, C’05, Markus Mitchell, C’08, Shawn Atupem, C’11, Sam Atupem, C’09, MBA’15, Gavin Coco, C’07, Mike Sanders, C’07, Mary (Dunn) Atupem, C’11, Kayla (Miller) Atupem, C’10, M.Ed.'15, Jennifer (Sansevero) Wivell, C’04, Lisa (Curreri) Coppola, C’10, Jessica Burke, C’08, Maria Lutz Drader, C’06, Chris Ricci, C’09, Kelli (Seger) Sondberg, C’09, Mary (Dillon) Marvray, C’05, Esmond Marvray, C’02, Jessica Lilly, C’03, Katie Schmidt, ’07, Bob Brennan, C’85, Heidi (Blattel) Brennan, C’85.
JOHN ROMANO, C'14, AND BRIDGET (MCGANN) ROMANO, C'14 John Romano, C’14, and Bridget (McGann) Romano, C’14, were married on July 28, 2018, in Parker, Colorado.
Pictured alumni and employees include: John Romano, C’14, Bridget (McGann) Romano, C’14, Mary McAuliffe, C’14, Hannah Gutcher, C’14, Mary MacAdam, C’14, MBA’16, Shelby Lyles, C’15, Gabe (Little) Birnie, C’14, Nick Kolega, C’14, Michael Paulus, MBA’15, Ian Schultz, C’12, Katie (Muir) Schultz, C’14, Lindsay Diaz, C’14, Tyler Anderson, C’14, Erin (Smith) Anderson, C’13, John Looney, C’15, Sarah Crue, C’15, Shannon Greene, C’15, Annie Battista, C’14, Chrys Mulligan, C’14, Rev. Jim Donohue and Rev. Matt Hoelscher, S’14.
TIM NICKAS, C'12, AND DANIELLE (GRACE) NICKAS, C'14, MBA'16 Tim Nickas, C’12, and Danielle (Grace) Nickas, C'14, MBA'16, were married August 4, 2018, in Vineland, New Jersey.
Pictured alumni, employees and current students from back to front: Paul DuBois, Sharon DuBois, Maddie Midles, C’13, MAT’16, Josh Poole, C’17, DJ Workcuff, C’18, James Stevenson, C’95, Tom FitzSimons, C’11, MBA’13, Zach O’Grady, C’15, Bobby Rudd, MBA’15, Alex Proffitt, C’13, MBA’15, Shane Pierce, C’14, Alexis Watson, C’18, Coach Jim Deegan, Alison (Kopreski) Filion, C’07, Jamie Everett, Andrea Keller, Chrissy Berenato, MBA’18, Maria McIntyre, C’15, MBA’17, Dale Phillips, C’05, Jay Phillips, C’05, MT’08, Henry Zerella, C’74, Mary Bogdan, C’14, Giuliana (Cofone) Moniger, C’14, Kaisha (Sutton) Huguley, C’12, Quinton Huguley, C’12, Mary MacAdam, C’14, MBA’16, Kara (Kopreski ) Monahan, C’02, Brian Sagendorf, C’19, MaryAnn Grace, C’20, Jenna Panconi, C’15, Sloane Stathis, C’14, Emily Myers, C’13, MBA’15, Amy (Agoliati) Rich, C’14, Lily O’Beirne, C’14, MBA’16, Kelly Kresky, Jessica (Szczawinski) Greenwell, C’14, Brigid (Sheehan) O’Grady, C’14.
NOAH MILLER C'12, AND LAUREN (SAVAGE) MILLER, C'12 Noah Miller C’12 and Lauren (Savage) Miller, C’12 were married August 11, 2018, in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
TYLER ANDERSON, C'14, AND ERIN (SMITH) ANDERSON, C'13 Tyler Anderson, C’14, and Erin (Smith) Anderson, C’13, were married on October 27, 2017, at the Chapel of St. Mary on the Hill. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Jim Donohue.
Pictured alumni include: Jack Schwartz, C’14, Ben Rush, C’09, Melissa Rush, C’09, Vince Montana, C’13, MC Robinson, C’13, Will Morgan, C’13, Ian Schultz, C’12, Katie Schultz, C’14, John Romano, C’14, Bridget (McGann) Romano, C’14, Harrison Barton, C’15, Chys Mulligan, C’14, Mollie Walsh Beigel, C’14, Adam Salam, C’14, Maris Beigel, C’14, and Drew Carrick, C’13, MBA’14.
ERIN MCKAVITT MAHONY, C'12, AND TOM MAHONY, C'12 Erin McKavitt Mahony, C’12, married Tom Mahony, C’12, in Annapolis, Maryland, on July 8, 2017.
Pictured alumni include: Noah Miller, C’12, Paul O’Connor, C’13, Lauren Savage Miller, C’12, Jenn Ball Cline, C’12, David Cline, C’12, Heather Kokoski Price, C’12, Bob Price, C’12, Brenna McDonnell, C’11, Lauren O’Connor, C’13, Ann Czapski Coughlin, C’12, Chris Coughlin, C’13, Michele Zampelli Mahony, C’82, John Haney, C’12, Bobby Paulshock, C’12, Mark Mahony, C’81, Eileen Mahony, C’82, Raven Andrews, C’12, Julia Walker, C’12, Mark Linn, C’11, Brian Walker, C’12, Kristen Bianco, C’11, Laura Crane, C’12, and Rob Bianco, C’12.
In Memoriam May 1, 2018 to August 31, 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.
THOMAS B. SCHMIDT, C'43 June 08, 2018
JOHN GEORGE GREEN, C'51 July 15, 2018
PAUL KINIRY, C'53 July 30, 2018
PAUL X. MULLEN, C'53 May 22, 2018
ERNESTO ARILL, PH.D., C'57 July 27, 2018
THOMAS J. MADIGAN JR., PH.D., C'62 June 12, 2018
JAMES EDWARD SULLIVAN, C'63 May 09, 2018
PETER A. JOHNSTON, C'67 June 11, 2018
EUGENE J. MARINELLI, C'68 July 04, 2018
JAMES P. SULLIVAN, C'83 May 22, 2018
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
Mr. Patrick S. Hanigan, C’07, was erroneously listed in Mount Magazine’s summer 2018 edition of In Memoriam. We regret the error.
C. Gregory Kallmyer, C'72
May 26, 1950 –May 13, 2018
C. Gregory Kallmyer, C’72, passed away May 13, 2018. Being a part of the Mount community was very important to Gregg. He participated in varsity track and field and continued his commitment to the Mount as a member of the President's Council, Board of Trustees, Pre-Law Advisory Board and the Advancement Committee. He loved giving back to the Mount and to his community. Gregg was a truly unique soul. He was always willing to lend a hand whenever needed and loved to make people laugh. He was genuine, kind, reliable and extremely humble. Friends and family always said that you couldn’t help but love him for who he was and that his smile lit up a room. Gregg was a brilliant and remarkable person. He was the vice president of UBS Financial Services and took pride in his position and appearance. Embodying the Mount’s values, he believed in academic excellence and educating one’s self to advance the understanding of our world and the human connection while maintaining the desire to learn. He was a hard worker and extremely caring to everyone. Gregg was always improving and he strengthened those around him by embracing them for who they were and encouraging them to never give up. He worked tirelessly to help students grow and believe in themselves. Gregg and his wife, Patricia, “Patty,” established the C. Gregory & Patricia Kallmyer Endowed Scholarship Fund in 2016 to benefit current Mount students. The scholarship is awarded to a student who is in his or her sophomore year and has completed his or her full freshman year at the Mount. The recipient is someone who has demonstrated strong academic achievement in college and has earned a 3.0-3.5 cumulative GPA. The scholarship focuses on students who are from Western Maryland and show they are committed, actively engaged members of the Mount community.
The Kallmyer family continues to embrace all those who have a passion for helping others and giving back to the Mount community. They encourage everyone to follow their dreams, never give up and continue improving themselves. There is always something new to learn and Gregg was always ready to rise to a challenge. “Gregg always believed in the power of higher education and the magic of Mount St. Mary’s,” said his widow, Patty.
Homecoming Winter 2019 SATURDAY, JANUARY 26
Calendar of Events
Thursday, October 18 Delaware Chapter Happy Hour
Friday, October 19, 2018 Men's Rugby Alumni Golf Tournament Baseball Alumni Golf Tournament Coach Deegan’s Birthday Dinner Seminary Family Weekend
Saturday, October 20, 2018 20th Annual Mount St. Mary's Men's Lacrosse Matty Cup Men's Rugby Alumni Game Baseball Alumni Game
Friday, October 26, 2018 Men's Soccer Alumni Golf Tournament
Saturday, October 27, 2018 Baltimore Chapter Rugby Social
Saturday, November 17, 2018 Boathouse Row
Saturday, December 1, 2018 Catholic Clash at Loyola
Saturday, December 8, 2018 Men's Basketball Alumni Game
Saturday, January 26, 2019 Hall of Fame Brunch
Winter Homecoming Featured events include the induction of the newest Athletic Hall of Fame members, men's and women's basketball games and the Alumni Winter Homecoming Social.
Saturday, February 23, 2019 Baltimore Chapter Winterfest
Saturday, March 23, 2019 Academic Circle of Excellence
Learn more! Visit www.alumni.msmary.edu for more events in your area.
Join the 1808 Legacy Society Live Significantly
ROBERT W. BREAM, C'75, MBA'86, has built a life and a legacy of significance. As a young man, he lived in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Gettysburg High School. While his story includes overcoming a multitude of obstacles and challenges along the way, his personal commitment to the Mount is rooted in gratitude. When other influential individuals in the young man’s life didn’t recognize or nurture his potential, the Mount offered him the encouragement and opportunity necessary to change his life—and that was the genesis of Bream's ongoing allegiance to the Mount. His desire to succeed began early. At the age of 14 he started picking cherries in the orchards of Adams County, Pennsylvania, delivering flowers and working in grocery stores—a humble beginning that fostered a steadfast work ethic which lasted until his early retirement at age 59. When Bream graduated from the Mount in 1975 with a degree in finance, he went to work in the financial services industry and served as assistant general manager of the Pennsylvania Employees Credit Union from 1976 to 1986. While he worked he also continued his education at the Mount and earned a Master of Business Administration in 1986, graduating with honors. He then served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Jax Navy Credit Union from 1986 to 1991. Bream was also President and Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines Credit Union from 1991 to 2002 and most recently served as President of North America Card Services and Group Executive Vice President of Fidelity National Information Services, (FIS). Now retired, he says an ethical and honest life in the financial services industry has been personally and professionally fulfilling and that the Mount’s vote of academic self-confidence propelled his own tenacity and grit to achieve the kind of success he wished for as a young man. Along the way he has mentored employees and co-workers, four of whom are now CEOs of their own companies. He and his wife, Susan, currently reside in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, and are proud to have raised two daughters. From an early age, Bream instilled in them the confidence that they could achieve their dreams. Julie Fagan writes the popular health and lifestyle blog “Peanut Butter Fingers” and lives with her husband and their two children in Charlotte, North Carolina. Leslie Chafin has a successful career with Mondelez International and she and her husband welcomed their first child in September. Bream felt it appropriate to recognize the role the Mount has played in his life and through estate planning and a living endowment program, he has graciously given back to the Mount so others can receive the same access to opportunity and purpose. Robert W. Bream, C’75, MBA’86, and wife Susan
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 Robert W. Bream, C'75, MBA'86, and his wife Susan, in caring for the Mount now and in the future.
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