Mount Magazine Spring/Summer 2014 by Mount Saint Charles Academy

News and Information from Mount Saint Charles Academy • Brothers of the Sacred Heart • Spring/Summer 2014 • Issue 19

Looking Toward Mount’s Future

M O U N T S A I N T C H A R L E S A C A D E M Y • B R O T H E R S O F T H E S A C R E D H E A RT • M O U N T S A I N T C H A R L E S A C A D E M Y • B R O T H E R S O F T H E S A C R E D H E A RT

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Mount’s 90th Anniversary Celebration

On Saturday, June 14th,

Class of 2014

the Academy formally

Congratulations to

celebrated its 90th anniversary of ministry and honored the

Mount’s newest alumni, the Class of 2014!

Brothers of the Sacred Heart with Mass and a dinner reception. Br. Mark Hilton, SC also shared some reflections during this event.

President’s Letter 1

Athletic Hall of Fame

Investing in Mount’s Future

On Friday, May 16th,

A staff writer from

Mount inducted its second class into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

the Valley Breeze spent some time at Mount and talked to Herve Richer ’74, president, about summer construction, changes at the Academy, the future of Mount, and an exciting announcement!

On the cover: Caroline Kennedy, Class of 2019 (Photo: Images by Bob DiCaprio)

Principal’s Letter 2 School Notes 22 Class Notes 26

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Dear Alumni and Friends,

s the summer days drift slowly by and our students and teachers continue to enjoy some rest, the halls of Mount remain a hive of activity. Carpenters, masons, roofers, floor mechanics, plumbers, painters, cleaners, and others are all busy preparing the school for the return of our students and staff. Administrators and committees of teachers are meeting to rewrite curriculum. Schedules are being prepared. All eyes are on the future and it is that which we celebrate in the pages of this magazine. Yes, we have just celebrated ninety years of ministry, but now we look forward to our ninety-first year — and many years beyond. The passing of time inevitably brings change, and there are some significant changes noted in the news we share with you. You will note changes that are occurring to our physical plant. Changes are being announced in the make-up of our school’s program. And a significant change has occurred relative to the organization of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. All of these changes are preparing us and positioning us for our future. Also with the passing of time often come challenges. Throughout our school’s ninety year history, many challenges have been encountered, and it was the manner in which those challenges were responded to that has allowed us to continue to minister to students today and brought us to this point where we prepare for a future that will undoubtedly bring with it its own challenges.

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Support from partners like you has been a key factor in enabling us to respond to challenges. Throughout our history, the support of partners has been critical to our success. Today, the support we receive from you, our partners, is vital to ensuring the continued success of our mission. Your role in this mission is no less important than that of any of us who minister in this building and in our classrooms each and every day. The challenges we face today are like the winds that buffet a ship and make the journey a little more difficult — economic forces, demographic conditions, and a cultural shift that is drawing people away from the life of the Church. Certainly, the sailing is not as smooth as it was six years ago. And the winds show no sign of abating anytime soon. Some may say that the challenge is too big. Some may say that it is futile to battle these winds of change. But I am not one of those. I believe in this school and its mission. I believe the work that we do with young men and women is more important now than ever. And I believe that with you as our partners, we will have the support we need in order to respond to the challenges before us and sail our ship into a brighter future. And so we need you, our partners, more than ever. We need your financial support in order to make our many dreams and projects a reality. But even more, we need you to advocate for our school, to testify to the experience you have had here and the difference it has made in your life. We need you to tell everyone you know that as Mount

has made a difference in your life, it will make a significant difference in the lives of young men and women for years to come. As you make your way through the pages of this magazine, I think you will see that we are moving into our future with great confidence. We are undaunted by the challenges before us and are moving with an eye toward the future — and we are doing so with the faith that God will continue to bless this ministry which is of, by, and for Him. There is a great and bright future before us. There are still many young men and women who need what Mount can offer. Indeed, as newly elected Provincial Br. Mark Hilton, SC has noted, the world needs what Mount and schools like it have been founded for — to bring the fatherly love of God to our students so that they, in turn, can bring that love to the world and make the world a better place. Mount is preparing for its future. I hope you will continue to be a part of that future as our friends and partners in ministry. Excelsior! Herve Richer ’74 President

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Dear Alumni and Friends of Mount,

that are pleasing to God.

for this transition in our history

and practice. We are very excited

presents an opportunity for the

about entering this next phase

n closing this 90th year in

school to build for the future.

and look forward to including

the history of Mount Saint

As soon as students cleared

this new grade in our total school

Charles Academy we give

the building, the construction

experience.

thanks to God for the opportu-

projects began. I am amazed

nity this celebration has brought

by the great work done by the

tude to you for the offerings and

and look forward to the great

contractor to transform the space

support provided to make these

promise that the future holds for

in such a short window of time.

projects a reality. Our students

our school community. Trust-

Tearing down walls to the bare

receive the benefits of these up-

ing always in Divine Providence,

bones and reconstructing state of

dates to classrooms and facilities

we prepare our building and

the art learning space is a major

to make their learning environ-

programs to meet the needs of

transformation. Ninety years

ment engaging and relevant

the young men and women who

of lessons, memories, and sur-

to the skills of the twenty-first

are formed by our mission of

roundings have changed to pave

century. Unlike municipalities,

education in the Tradition of the

the way for the next generation

Mount has no tax dollars upon

Brothers of the Sacred Heart.

of learners to inhabit the space

which we can depend, so this

Our motto of Excelsior is the

at Mount Saint Charles. When I

type of work depends on the

goal that is ever present in our

walk the building with alumni

generosity of benefactors. Be as-

gatherings and meetings as we

who are returning after fifty

sured of the continued prayers of

strive to provide the best envi-

years, I am gratified to hear from

the entire Mount community for

ronment and course of study

them how much of the character

all of our alumni and friends.

to prepare our students for life.

and atmosphere of the building

It challenges us to reach ever

remains the same. The change

higher as we respond to the need

is the structure of the space and

identified by Fr. Andre Coindre,

the tools through which learn-

founder of the Brothers of the

ing is now shared, but what

Sacred Heart, and present in the

remains constant is the charism

Rule of Life, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to rescue the young

which defines how we minister

from ignorance, to prepare

to students and their families.

them for life and to give them a

It also requires us to uphold the

knowledge and love of religion.â&#x20AC;?

guiding principles of the founder

More than science, history, and

and the legacy of a school of the

English, our task is to prepare

Brothers. Another part of that

young men and women for life.

change will include the opening

Our common core standards are

of the sixth grade in the fall of

rooted in the Gospel and based

2015. A group has been working

on the desire that all of those

since the summer of 2013, and

who experience education at

will continue through this com-

Mount Saint Charles live lives

ing year, to provide the structure

This summer, like most,

Finally, know of our grati-

Loved be the Heart of Jesus.

Edwin Burke Principal

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The Three American Provinces of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Merge into One United States Province sions and retreats have all provided times for the Brothers to meet, work and share their life, faith, and ministry. Today with their ministry in twelve schools and other settings and residing in twenty-one communities across the US, England and the Philippines, the formation of a single province enables greater New Provincial Council (L to R): Br. Barry Landry, SC; focus of the resources at Br. Joseph Holthaus, SC; Br. Mark Hilton, SC; Br. Ronald hand to serve the Church Hingle, SC; Br. Ivy Leblanc, SC and the mission of the Brothers, to make God’s love On July 19, 2014, the formal known. This vast spread of the installation of Br. Mark Hilton, Brothers, including three workSC as the new Provincial of the ing in various parts of Africa, Province of the United States of and four others serving the wider the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Institute through programs based occurred. In the presence of more in Rome, is a part of the reality than 100 Brothers and of the of the community today. CentralSuperior General, Br. José Ignacio izing some functions, coordinate Carmona Ollo, this is the last step mission and ministry across the in a sequence of events that has wider group, all provides for a unfolded over the last three years better application of resources. or more was brought to comple With this event in July, the tion. stage is set for the new Provincial Although the Brothers in the to lead the Brothers forward into United States have been divided the future, into new possibilities, in three areas, or Provinces, always at work with our partners since 1960 and earlier, the Brothin mission. Our wonderful histoers have worked cooperatively ries in so many parts of New Engthroughout their history in the US land, and the legendary works of and in an even more coordinated Brothers in Africa and elsewhere, manner in the last thirty years. are part of a legacy in which we all Formation, studies, renewal ses-

participate and which we all have a part in bringing to life today. The Brothers’ Rule puts it more simply – to fulfill our motto and shared hope—Ametur Cor Jesu— that the Heart of Jesus may be loved. Brothers blessing the new Provincial leadership

Br. Mark Hilton, SC making promises as the new Provincial Provincial Council receiving a blessing

All of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart from the new Province of the United States and their lay partners

Thank you to Br. Mark Hilton, SC for his assistance in preparing this segment!

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Mount’s 90th Anniversary Celebration

All of the Brothers that have worked at Mount Saint Charles are pictured with Bishop Gelineau

On Saturday, June 14th the Academy formally celebrated its 90th anniversary of ministry and honored the Brothers of the Sacred Heart for their dedication, service, and commitment to the Academy and its mission for these past ninety years. All of the Brothers of the former New England

Province were invited, forty-eight of them having served at Mount during their careers, most of whom were in attendance. The Most Reverend Louis E. Gelineau, Bishop Emeritus, celebrated Mass in Mount’s Chapel Hall at 5p.m. for the Brothers, students, families, alumni, school 2

board members, faculty, staff, and friends of the Academy. Members of Mount’s band and chorus provided the music. Following the liturgy, the Brothers were available to greet guests and then enjoyed a reception with faculty, staff, and invited guests in Chapel Hall. 3

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1) Br. Mark Hilton, SC speaking: 2) Brothers of the Sacred Heart during the celebratory reception: 3) Most Reverend Louis E. Gelineau, Bishop Emeritus, celebrating Mass: 4) Guests enjoying the evening: 5) Principal Edwin Burke (left) and President Herve Richer ’74 (right) with Br. Roland Champagne, SC (middle): 6) Br. Francis (Frank) Fontaine, SC with Kristen Rodrigues ’14

The following are the living Brothers who have served Mount Saint Charles Academy during its 90 year history:

Br. Joseph Beaulieu, SC; Br. Laurent Beaunoyer, SC; Br. Lucien Blain, SC; Br. Romeo Bonsaint, SC; Br. Roger Bosse, SC; Br. Frederick Bouchard, SC; Br. Edward Breault, SC; Br. Robert Breault, SC; Br. Irenee Chabot, SC; Br. Roland Champagne, SC; Br. Rene Chenard, SC; Br. Robert Croteau, SC; Br. Leon Cyr, SC; Br. Paul Demers, SC; Br. Nelson Dionne, SC; Br. Francis Fontaine, SC; Br. Robert Gagne, SC; Br. Thomas Greer, SC; Br. John Hebert, SC; Br. Raymond Hetu, SC; Br. Mark Hilton, SC; Br. Clifford King, SC; Br. Leo Labbe, SC; Br. Louis Laperle, SC; Br. Paul Lauze, SC; Br. Robert Lavoie, SC; Br. Ralph Label, SC; Br. Marcel Leclerc, SC; Br. Roger Lemoyne, SC; Br. Paul MacDonald, SC; Br. Robert Marcotte, SC; Br. Shawn McEnany, SC; Br. Willie Morin, SC; Br. Bertrand Ouellette, SC; Br. Roland Ouellette, SC; Br. Clement Pelletier, SC; Br. Roy Pinette, SC; Br. Gerald Provencher, SC; Br. Robert Provencher, SC; Br. Normand Roux, SC; Br. Benoit Roy, SC; Br. Daniel St. Jacques, SC; Br. Charles St. Amand, SC; Br. Donald Tardif, SC; Br. Roger Thibault, SC; Br. Marcus Turcotte, SC; Br. Paul Vaillancourt, SC; Br. John Waitkus, SC. 4

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Former Mount principal Br. Mark Hilton, SC, who was installed as the new Provincial of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart’s new Province of the United States on July 19th, shared a reflection during our 90th Anniversary Mass. Throughout the readings this evening, we hear the echo of God’s love, making its way through salvation history. Yes, it was this loving, generous God of compassion who drew the Israelites into the covenant, a covenant in which we all now share. For Paul, the love of God was the element at the core of the relationship of the Trinity and at the core of our relationship with God … we are not simply being drawn into a deal with some deity, but we are being called into the life of God himself. And where is this love most evident? In the gift of his Son, poured out on the cross, out of love, for us. And that same, deep and constant response has been at the heart of the ministry of the Brothers here in Woonsocket for far more than the ninety years of Mount, but yes, it has made its home in and become a transforming hallmark of this place these ninety years. From the beginnings of the ministry of Father Coindre in post-revolutionary Lyons, the task has been a three fold one—to rescue young people from ignorance, to prepare young people for life, and to give them a knowledge and love of religion. Later Brother Polycarp, the first Brother Superior General would put it in simpler but even more demanding terms—it is about our sanctification, about the sanctification of our

The Brothers’ Gift to Future Mounties By Br. Robert Croteau, SC The New England Province of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart had a long established financial aid fund for needy students of our schools. These Province funds have accumulated through the work of the brothers as tutors, drivers and moderators in our schools as well as the gift of personal patrimony from some of the Brothers. For the last twenty-five years, the Brothers’ stipends for their extra-curricular activities had reached $500,000. The leadership of the Brothers felt it was time to present a gift. During these economic times, and in the spirit of the 90thAnniversary of Mount Saint Charles, the Brothers decided to contribute to the support of the investment portfolio to Mount’s Financial Aid Fund for needy students, thus increasing Mount’s Fund by half a million dollars.

peers and of our students. Yes, at the end of all the rest of the words—it is about holiness, that holiness first and completely found in the Trinity, brought to life in the lives of men and women, and made whole in us. But from those earliest times, it has been a call from the heart of the young and their families for formation. When the Brothers first arrived in New England, in 1889 in Manchester—it was because a pastor, on behalf of his people, asked for us to come. And here in Woonsocket in 1898, it was the same call from Monsignor Dauray, the same ache of the heart that called the Brothers here—first to the Petit-College in Paroisse de Precieux-Sang for more than sixty years and, here, to L’Academie du Mont Saint Charles du Sacre Coeur in 1924. It was never easy answering that call—but it was always, deeply a call from the heart, in the Spirit, calling us as Brothers into relationship with a new community. Little did the people of the time know that the fluent French speaking Brother in charge of the school, Brother Josephus, was actually Irish. Little did the people know that with the school’s construction underway, it finally dawned on a few and then many that the building was magnificent but that there was literally no place for the Brothers planned within the building—there was no community space whatsoever, no residence. It had been forgotten in the rush—they would have to make do with what was there. (Continued on Page 12)

Statue Proposed for New Entryway At the 90th anniversary liturgy and dinner celebration on June 14th, which also honored the Brothers of the Sacred Heart for their ninety years of service to the Academy, Mount’s president, Herve Richer ’74, announced that the Academy would begin a campaign to raise funds in order to commission an artist and create a permanent memorial to the Brothers. Mr. Richer shared with those in attendance this photo which depicts a similar memorial sculpture at Catholic High in Baton Rouge, LA. It is hoped that the proposed sculpture will be located in the school’s newly constructed main entrance. The work on this proposed sculpture will begin as soon as funds become available. For more information contact Donald Demers, Director of Institutional Advancement, at demersd@staff.mountsaintcharles.org or 401-769-0310 x111. 5

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Mount Saint Charles Academy—Class of 2014

Hannah Cote Andrea Courtemanche Abby Cozzolino Benjamin Cross Thomas Crudele Matthew Cummings Joseph D’Alesio Spencer Darveau Liam DeBeasi Theresa Deer Drew DePiero Kathryn Dery Heather Desrochers James DiBona Emily DiCecco Lauren DiCenso Ryan Diogo Sarah Dolan Jonathan Dow Jordan Duncan Haley Emerson Emily Farnum Julia Feeley Kylie Finnerty Jennifer Flaherty Ashley Fortier Jaime Fregeau Katelyn Gagnon Jacquelynn Garcia Sarah Gardella Jordan Gaulin Grace Giacin Allison Gibbons Lianna Gigliello Olivia Gildea Alexandra Goralski Jacqueline Greco

1 Robert Guyon Thomas Haley Hollis Hanna Nolan Hayward Abigail Holmes Gregory Iovanel Megan Jackson Weiwei Jiao Thomas Johnston Lauren Kane Marisa Kapanakis Alayna Kaplan Harrison Kelly Sarah Kennedy Jillian Kern Hyerin Kim Hyunil Kim Yoonji Kim Michelle Knueven Noor Kouki Kevin Krupowies Jacob Lace Marissa Lahousse Brian Larence Zachary Larivee Timothy Latshaw Jacob Leahey

Samuel Levesque Wenjunxiu Li Samuel Lombardi Zoe Lorusso Anqi Lu Eric Lundquist Michael Macari Erin MacNeil Michaela MacQuarrie Kenzie Magnan Julie Marciniak Jacob Martin Moira McCarty Teressa McKee Matthew Medeiros Eric Melaragno Christopher Miele Christina Mollicone Sabrina Mollicone Dorothea Moniz Elizabeth Monroe Kevin Muise, Jr. Noreen Mulledy Peter O’Brien Karlee Ogilvie Victoria Pagnini Mariah Paolino

Valerie Papineau Joshua Parenteau Richard Parrillo Anthony Pasquarelli Theresa Pereira Michael Perella Mark Perilli James Perro James Picard Emma Pickering Derrick Ray Nicholas Rizzo Emily Rochefort Allie Roderick Kristen Rodrigues Griffin Rogers Rachel Saad Ramy Saad Thomas Saladin Nicholas Sangiovanni Amy Schmitt Gretchen Segers Marianna Shaikhly Abbey Shannon Sara Shevlin Alex Silvestri Brett Simoneau

Marc Squizzero Drew St Germain Darin St Sauveur Olivia Stack Danielle Staelen Kailyn Stephens Rebecca Swiszcz Rebecca Thomson Rebecca Tillinghast Elijah Tousignant Tam Tran Justin Trindade Shannon Tuffy Valentina Tuozzolo Andrew Van Winter Devin Votta Kathryn Whalen Lauren White Kristin Wnukowski Zongyue Xu Mariko Yamamoto Philip Yazbak Elio Younes Riley Young Jiaheng Zhang Tiffany Zhang Zeyu Zheng

1. The Class of 2014 processes to the Br. Adelard Arena for their commencement while MSC faculty applauds them 2. Paige Coffey ’14 hugs another Mountie from the graduating class

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Cassidy Almon Elizabeth Anthes Pavit Arora Jessica Bacon Ryan Badeau Caitlin Barnabe Shaina Bauersachs Jenna Beauchemin Patrick Bennett Lily Bickford Elizabeth Bileau Brennan Bissonnette Austin Black Ryan Blais Kevin Boisclair Emily Boni Gianna Bordieri Olivia Boyce William Burns Matthew Cadden Yingyi Cai Gina Calcagni David Cannata Catherine Cardon Lillie Carnes Jack Carroll Angela Caruso Katerina Caruso Briana Castro Matthew Ceh Castillo Lauren Christian Douglas Ciullo, III Paige Coffey Cameron Connaughton Travis Connolly Rebecca Cook Megan Corbeil

Photo: Images by Bob DiCaprio

Congratulations to Mount’s newest alumni!

The Mount Saint Charles Academy Class of 2014 graduated from the Brother Adelard Arena on Sunday, June 8th at Jennifer Flaherty 1:00p.m. There were 182 students who graduated, including eleven international students which is the largest group of international students in a Mount graduating class to date. The top three students for this year’s graduating class were: Jennifer Flaherty, Kristen Rodrigues, and Jonathan Dow.

Jonathan Dow of Cumberland, RI and son of David Dow and Kathleen O’Connell served as Master of Ceremonies. Kristen Rodrigues Jennifer Flaherty of Franklin, MA and daughter of John and Susan Flaherty presented the valedictory address, and Kristen Rodrigues of Cumberland, RI and daughter of Mario and Michelle Rodrigues gave the salutatory address. Father Brian Sistare, the Academy’s chaplain, delivered the invocation and Principal Edwin Burke offered greetings to the class and presented the graduates. Most senior awards were given at Academic Convocation on Friday, June 6th however, the Academy’s top two honor prizes for seniors, the Excelsior Award and the All-Mountie Award, L to R: Mr. Edwin Burke, Principal; Spencer Darveau, were announced during Excelsior Award Winner; Kristen Rodrigues, All-Mountie Award Winner; Mr. Herve Richer ’74, President graduation.

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The Excelsior Award is presented in recognition of good leadership and participation in co-curricular Jonathan Dow activities, for showing good human relations, and for working coordinately with others in projects of common interest. The senior recipient is selected by a majority vote of the faculty of the Academy. This year’s recipient was Spencer Darveau of North Smithfield, RI and son of Dennis and Deborah Darveau. The All-Mountie Award winner must be above average in academic work, must have participated in at least one interscholastic sport, contributed significantly to the welfare of the Academy through participation in co-curricular activities, and must have manifested distinctive qualities of leadership. The recipient is selected by a majority vote of the faculty. This year’s recipient was salutatorian, Kristen Rodrigues.

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Photos: Images by Bob DiCaprio

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENT ATHLETES ON THEIR CHAMPIONSHIPS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 20132014 SCHOOL YEAR! FALL DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS Girls JV Volleyball Division 1

CLASS OF 2014 TOP TEN Front (L to R): Danielle Staelen, Kristen Rodrigues (Salutatorian), Elizabeth Monroe, Lauren White, Jennifer Flaherty (Valedictorian) Back (L to R): Gregory Iovanel, Anthony Pasquarelli, Jonathan Dow (Master of Ceremonies), Spencer Darveau, Matthew Medeiros

WINTER DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS Girls Varsity Indoor Track STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Athletic Department Service Stories

Boys Varsity Ice Hockey

The girls and boys track teams, junior high tennis team, and varsity baseball team volunteered their time to get athletes involved with community service projects.

SPRING DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS

The track team worked on a project in conjunction with Hasbro Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, collecting crayons and coloring books for the patients.

Boys JV Volleyball Northern Division 1

The baseball team worked with the Woonsocket Little League, taking part in the Coaches vs. Cancer week and participated in an ALS Awareness game.

Boys Varsity Volleyball Northern Division 1

The junior high tennis team ran a clinic for players at a school in Uxbridge, MA.

Boys JV Lacrosse Northern Division 2

GREAT WORK, MOUNTIES!

Boys Varsity Tennis Division 2 Varsity Baseball Division 2

Online School Store and Alumni Portal Coming Soon to www.mountsaintcharles.org! Soon you will be able to purchase your favorite MSC merchandise online and alumni will be able to log in to the alumni portal. Stay tuned for more details!

JV Baseball Division 2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Boys Varsity Tennis Division 2 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS Girls Varsity Tennis Girls Varsity Lacrosse

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On Mount Day, MSC Presented its Highest Athletic Awards Every year during Mount Saint Charles Academy’s Mount Day, which is a celebration of community, of the students’ hard work, and of the approaching conclusion of another successful school year, Mount Saint Charles recognizes its All-State athletes and awards its highest athletic award honors. This year on May 16th, the students received their awards. The Providence Journal sponsored Dick Reynolds Scholarship ($5,000) is awarded to a student

ProJo Dick Reynolds & Honor Roll (L to R): Marc Squizzero, Amy Schmitt, Travis Connolly

who has served as a sport correspondent and provided faithful service to his or her school and to the Providence Journal sports cov-

The 2014 National Scholar Athlete Award (male & female) is awarded to two seniors who have maintained the highest level of excellence in the classroom as well as on the playing field. It is sponsored by the United States Army Reserve. This year’s recipients were: Danielle Staelen of North Smithfield, RI and Anthony Pasquarelli of Pawtucket, RI.

All-State (L to R): Julie Marciniak, Briana Castro, Marc Squizzero, Brian Larence, Patrick Holmes, and Thomas Crudele

erage. The candidate must receive strong recommendations from guidance counselors, coaches, and teachers. Each school in Rhode Island is asked to submit one candidate for this award. Mount Saint Charles nominated Travis Connolly of Mendon, MA. The Providence Journal Honor Roll Boy and Honor Roll Girl is a nomination for a $5,000 scholarship. Honor Roll Candidates must have competed in a sanctioned varsity sport and earned all-state or all division status. They must have a grade point average of at least a 3.5 and must receive strong recommendations from guidance counselors, coaches, and teachers. Mount Saint Charles nominated

The 2014 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award (male & female) is awarded to two seniors who have participated in at least one schoolsponsored varsity sport, and who have demonstrated integrity, poise, self-confidence, and leadership. The winners are considered to be models for good sportsmanship and are selected by a majority vote of the entire coaching staff. This year’s recipients were: Megan Corbeil of North Smithfield, RI and Travis Connelly of Mendon, MA.

Amy Schmitt of Cumberland, RI and Marc Squizzero of Cumberland, RI. One of the highest accomplishments that a student athlete can earn is to be selected to an All-State team. This year, nine athletes received this honor: Girls Tennis – Julie Marciniak of Cumberland, RI; Girls Ice Hockey- Briana Castro of Cranston, RI; Brianna Luciani of Bellingham, MA; and Alexis Fagan; Boys Ice Hockey – Brian Larence of Cumberand, RI; Marc Squizzero of Cumerbland, RI; Keith Phaneuf of Blackstone, MA; Patrick Holmes of Norfolk, MA and Thomas Crudele of Uxbridge, MA.

The 2014 Outstanding Athlete Award (male & female) is awarded to two seniors who have demonstrated outstanding ability in at least two sports, have shown fine sportsmanship, have been judged to possess superlative leadership qualities, and have remained coachable and committed to the team concept. This year’s recipients were: Briana Castro of Cranston, RI and Riley Young of Franklin, MA. 9

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MSC Inducts Second Class to Athletic Hall of Fame In conjunction with Mount’s 90th anniversary year, the Academy inducted its second class of inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, May 16th at Savini’s Restaurant in Woonsocket, RI . With the exception of Al Thurier and Richard Rondeau who are deceased, all of the nominees were in attendance.

Back (L to R): Father Charles “Charlie” Quinn; Marcel Peloquin ’41; Richard Rondeau Jr. (son of the deceased inductee, Richard Rondeau ’39); Anthony Garganese ’82; Keith Carney ’88; David Roy Jr. ’98; John Harwood ’70; Greg Thurier (son of the deceased inductee, Al Thurier) Front (L to R): Angela (Martinelli) Burke ’96; Lyse-Anne (Wante) Lepine ’82; Brenna Leveille ’03; Sarah Gervais ’00; Michele (Merten) Diodati ’91; Coach Bill Belisle ’48

Coach Bill Belisle ’48 is the most successful high school hockey coach in the country with thirty-one state titles (twenty-six consecutive), ten consecutive national titles, 944 career wins, and had twenty players drafted by NHL teams. A 1948 Mount Saint Charles graduate, Bill’s Mount Pride is what sets him apart and makes him the greatest high school hockey coach in the USA. Keith Carney ’88 is one of the greatest defenseman to have ever worn the red, white, and blue of Mount Saint Charles. He led Mount to state championships from 1985 to 1988 and went on to continue his hockey career at the University of Maine. He had a seventeen year career in the NHL and was a member of the 1996 World Cup Team and the 1998 USA Olympic team. Angela (Martinelli) Burke ’96 is one of Mount’s premiere female athletes. An outstanding cross country runner, she earned her first All-State honors in 1992 and 1993 and was the second Mount female basketball player to score 1,000 points. Angela went on

to be selected NE-10 freshman runner of the week seven times at Quinnipiac University. Michele Leigh (Merten) Diodati ’91 was an outstanding basketball and softball player during her time at Mount. In basketball, she reached 1,000 points in her junior year and in her senior year she averaged 28.9 points and sixteen rebounds per game. She finished her career with 1,738 points. In softball, Michele was a .400-plus hitter. She went on to at Babson College with a career 1,927 point and over 1,000 rebounds. She was also twotime NCAA All-American. Al Thurier was Mount’s original Flying Frenchman. His fifty goals for the season in 1935 is a Mount record that still stands. He led Mount to a 26 and 1 record with the team’s only loss being to the Mount alumni by a 2 to 1 score. Al led Mount to state, New England , & national titles and went on to a sixteen year professional career in the AHL and NHL. Richard Rondeau ’39 was Mount’s only hockey player to ever be inducted into the United States Hock-

ey Hall of Fame. A leading scorer for the state, he led Mount to state, New England, and national titles. At Dartmouth in 1942, Richard led the nation in scoring and still holds eight NCAA collegiate hockey records, including most goals (12) and assists (11) in one game. Marcel Peloquin ’41 is one of the Academy’s premier alumni athletes. Upon leaving Mount and attending Assumption College, he was a three time .400 hitter with an RBI average of 1.44 per game—a school record. He served as an outstanding coach and long-time vice principal and athletic director in Woonsocket. Lyse-Anne (Wante) Lepine ’82 is one of Mount’s premier crosscountry runners. Winning all of her meets but one as a junior and senior, she went on to attend Bryant University where she received 1st team NorthEast 8 Conference Honors in 1983, 1984 and 1985. Lyse-Anne also served as an assistant cross country and track coach at Bryant where she was instrumental in producing many all-conference runners. John Harwood ’70 was Mount’s only Providence Journal Honor Roll male student athlete award recipient. He was a three time first team All-State selection in hockey, a two time AllState selection in baseball, a two time Interscholastic League Scoring Champion, and a two time Interscholastic Batting Champion. He excelled in hockey and baseball and was selected to the AllIvy hockey team at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Brenna Leveille ’03 is one of Mount’s premiere three sport athletes. She was a member of Mount’s first ever girls basketball state championship team, made the All-Division team in all three sports, and was named MVP in basketball (1,000 point scorer and Mount’s third leading scorer all-time) and volleyball. Brenna was also named Mount’s Female Athlete of The Year for 2002-2003. Tony Garganese ’82 was an outstanding first baseman who helped Mount to a playoff berth during his senior year. He went on to Bryant University where he was named at N.E. 8 Player of the Year in 1986; N.E. 8 All Star 1985-1987; New England All-Star 1986-87; and NCAA All-American in 1987. Tony was also Bryant’s record holder for batting average (.440); most hits (143); most runs scored (110); most home runs (21); most triples (8); and most doubles (32). He holds single game records for most hits (5), most doubles (3) and most triples (2). Sarah Gervais ’00 was Mount’s 2000 Female Athlete of the Year and a five sport athlete at MSC. She was also named All-Division and All-State in soccer; All-Division and All-Class in indoor and outdoor track, basketball and soccer. In 2000, she received the MVP award in basketball, soccer and outdoor track. Sarah went on to become a soccer goalkeeper at Brown University where she was the team MVP and made the All-Ivy team

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in both 2002 and 2003. Also in 2002, she was named an NSCAA Regional All-American. David Roy ’98 was Mount’s alltime leading scorer in basketball with 1,947 points and over 1,200 rebounds. A true scholar athlete, he received the Academic All-State honor during his sophomore, junior and senior years. After graduation, David represented Rhode Island in the European Junior Basketball Tournament. He went on to play varsity basketball at Vassar College in 1999, 2000, and 2001. In addition to the thirteen inductees, the Spirit of Sport Award was also given during the induction ceremony. This is a special recognition award given to an individual in the Mount Saint Charles community who exemplifies the ideals of the positive spirit of sport and represents the core mission of education Bill Belisle with Matt Piedmonte. based athletics. This year’s recipient was Father Charlie Quinn. Fr. Charlie coached Mount’s junior high boys’ soccer team from 1982 – 2011. During that time his teams won nine state titles and thirteen division championships. He also served as Mount’s junior high boys’ tennis coach for three seasons. Fr. Charlie was the school chaplain from 1982-1987 and again from 2007-2012. He In honor of Bill Belisle’s induction into the 2014 Athletic was also a member of the teaching Hall of Fame, the boys hockey team asked Matt Piedfaculty. He continues to be present monte, a current MSC parent, to make Bill a chair that for many of the junior high boys’ was constructed out of hockey sticks. The team presented their gift to Bill on the seniors’ last day of classes in May. soccer games and is a volunteer chaplain at the school. 3

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1) Fr. Charlie Quinn (left) with Herve Richer ’74, president (right); 2) Keith Carney ’88 (right) is pictured with Bill Belisle ’48 (middle) and his son David Belisle ’77; 3) Brenna Leveille ’03 is pictured with her brother Ray Leveille ’00 who currently serves as MSC’s associate athletic director; 4) Michele Leigh (Merten) Diodati ’91 speaks on behalf of the inductees; 5) Lyse-Anne (Wante) Lepine ’82 is pictured with her family: (L-R) Richard Lepine, Jennifer Lepine ’15, Matthew Lepine ’13, and Christoper Lepine ’15; 6) All 1,000 point scorers, Girls—only three female 1,000 point scorers in MSC’s history L to R): Brenna Leveille ’03, David Roy Jr. ’98, Angela (Martinelli) Burke ’96, Michele (Merten) Diodati ’91; 7) Keith Carney ‘88 is pictured with his family 11

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Gina (right) is pictured with RIC president Nancy Carriuolo.

sentation ceremony. It’s a national award given by college presidents which “honors inspiring college student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. Through service, research, and advocacy, Newman Civic Fellows are making the most of their college experiences to better understand themselves, the root causes of social issues, and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change. These students represent the next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders. They serve as national examples of the role that higher education can—and does—play in building a

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And so those first years unfolded, the Brothers simply lived with it—bedrooms and community spaces cropped up everywhere—in Chinatown, in Broadway, in Tin Pan Alley, in the rear of science labs, in the maintenance spaces downstairs – everything got dual purposed to make it happen. And yes, even in that setting, it was about formation, about love, about holiness. It is said that when the boarders left night prayer, they saw the Brothers seated in the now faculty room —they were doing spiritual reading by the way, as the boarders left for bed—they also saw them seated in the same places, in the early morning when they came down, doing meditation … more than one boarder was heard to wonder if they sat there all night. This is a history filled with wholeness—with the Boarders making sure that Mount never closed for snow, with outdoor ice rinks created by diligent students hosing down the outdoor rink all night, with students coming to the school paying little if anything, with plays by Brother Michael, with football games (at least till 1964 or so), with activities, and band concerts, and liturgies, and retreats, and the list goes on. It has always been about the classes and the academic excellence demanded of all, and it has been about the personal formation and relationship, that echo of the love of God 12

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Justin Eckilson, Class of 2010 graduated in May 2014 from St. Anselm College. At the commencement, he was awarded the Chancellor’s Medal, for the graduating student with the highest grade point average. He graduated number 1 out of 417 students. Over the summer, Justin started his graduate program at Providence College in the PACT program (the Justin at his Providence Alliance for St. Anselm College Catholic Teachers). With Graduation. this two year program, he will earn his Master’s in Education. He will take courses during the summer and then teach full time during the two school years. He will be teaching middle school social studies at St. Michael’s School in Fall River, MA. Gina DiBona, Class of 2010 received the Newman Civic Fellows award from Rhode Island College President, Dr. Nancy Carriuolo on April 30, 2014 at RIC’s honors pre-

better world. Newman Civic Fellows are recommended by college and university presidents to acknowledge motivation and ability in public leadership.” (www.compact.org/ initiatives/awards-programs/thefrank-newman-leadership-award/) Vaughn Hayward, Class of 2009 signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in June. The Dodgers assigned him to Los Angeles’ rookie league affiliate in the Arizona League. Vaughn was the first of three Hayward brothers to play baseball at Mount. Garrett ’11 will be a junior on the Duke University baseball team and Nolan ’14 will be a freshman on the Bryant University baseball team. One of Bryant’s top pitchers for the 2014 season, Vaughn graduated from Bryant University Vaughn playing for Bryant. in 2014.

in the Trinity, that has made Mount what it is today. And yet, it is different. There are fewer Brothers here today, no boarders and technology has its own demands. But even more it is about men and women committed to the care of the young, of the least in our society, in order to transform that society out of love. Yes, today, just like in the time of Coindre when the Brothers began, today it is a partnership between parents, students, teachers, staff and the Brothers that makes it all happen—it is a partnership with one purpose, holiness, and with one way, love. In these halls throughout the years, that message has been etched into the fabric of many lives—favorite teachers, Brothers who seemed to be there when needed, peers who understood the depth of the Mount experience and made it true for each new generation. It is about a story, that began in 1821 in Lyon, that was told again in 1847 in Mobile, Alabama as the Brothers respond to the needs of orphans in the US, that was told in the call to New England in 1889, and in the building of this school ninety years ago. And it will be told again and again for each new generation of students, teachers, staff, parents and Brothers who walk these halls, who live out this mission, who together make the charism live… there are three things that last, faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love.

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Class of 1964 Receive Gold Diplomas

On Sunday, June 8th, at the Academy’s commencement ceremony for the Class of 2014, members of the Class of 1964 received gold diplomas in honor of the 50th anniversary class’ high school graduation from Mount. This presentation was held at the Brother Adelard Arena prior to the commencement exercises. The 50th anniversary class and their guests participated in three days of activities for their reunion weekend. On Friday, June 6th, they enjoyed dinner and a tour at the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket. On Saturday evening, June 7th, the class returned to Mount Saint Charles for a tour of the Academy (some haven’t been back

here since their 1964 graduation!) given by Mount’s president, Herve Richer ’74, principal, Edwin Burke, and former Provincial of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, Br. Robert Croteau, SC. Members of the class of 1964 also enjoyed dinner in Chapel Hall and a video presentation by John Guevremont ’74, a faculty member at the Academy. On Sunday, June 8th, they began the day with Mass in Chapel Hall followed by brunch. The group proceeded to the Class of 2014 commencement ceremony where they were awarded their gold diplomas. After graduation, they were honored at a reception sponsored by Mount’s Parent Council.

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Members of the Class of 1964 who attended the anniversary and reunion festivities were: Edward Auclair; Richard W. Beaudoin; Romeo G. Berthiaume; Richard Brodeur; William L. Cantrell; L. Joseph Carroll; Richard R. Crepeau; Robert P. Cyr; Don Dalpe; Dean G. Demers; Richard H. Desjardins; Carlo J. DeStefani; Alfred Ducharme; Sean Durgin; Roger Dufresne; Raymond Forget; Roger P. Gagnon; Frank G. Gonsalves Jr.; Edward F. Goryl; John J. Guerin; John J. Henderson; George Houle; Richard G. Lemay; Paul Charles Lussier; Bobby Marchand; Robert E. Martineau; Paul R. Mayer; David M. McCreadie Jr.; Gerald E. Menard; Gene Pouliot; Gerald N. Scampoli; Martin J. Soltys; William (Bill) Sudol; Lorenzo C. Tetreault; Laurent E. Tremblay; Albert Violette.

Members of the Class of 1964, their guests, and current students enjoying the evening.

MSC IS SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2015 EXCELSIOR HALL OF FAME Nomination Deadline—December 31, 2014 • Induction Ceremony—May 2, 2015 The Excelsior Hall of Fame was established to recognize outstanding graduates and friends of Mount Saint Charles who are making or have made significant differences with their contributions of service and loyalty to the Academy, the Church, or to the community. Mount’s Excelsior Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and

Dinner will be held on May 2, 2015 in Mount Saint Charles Academy’s Chapel Hall. Please visit www.mountsaintcharles.org/excelsiorhalloffame for more information and to submit a nomination online or to download the form and mail it in. Nomination forms are also available in Mount’s Main Office. 13

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INVESTING IN MOUNT’S FUTURE Mount investing $1.3 million in improvements this summer

By Sandy Seoane Valley Breeze Staff Writer Contrary to recent news reports that declining enrollment has put the school in poor fiscal condition, Mount St. Charles Academy President Herve Richer said this week that recent investments in the facility show that the Catholic high school is preparing for a bright future. And in fall of 2015, he said, the school will expand its programming to include 6th-graders. “Like many Catholic schools, we’re suffering from some decrease in enrollment, but we’re adjusting to maintain our stability,” said Richer. His statement comes in response to recent reports that Mount had laid off more than a dozen teachers this year, and that enrollment is declining at a rate not felt by many of the area’s other private Catholic schools. The stories, Richer said, were not entirely accurate. The school did lay off some teachers: five have been told they will not be returning in the 2015 school year. One teacher also left voluntarily and another two opted to retire this year. Two additional teachers were reduced to part-time hours. The staffing adjustments, Richer said, were made to accommodate enrollment levels that saw a decrease when the state and national economy stalled, but have remained stable over the past four 14

years. “Six hundred fifty to 700 is our new normal,” Richer said of the student population, which is still served by some 80 employees including teachers and support staff. “None of that affects any of our programs,” he added. “Mount is in firm financial condition. If you look at the projects we’re investing in, you can see we’re preparing for a future.” In the past four years, Mount has seen complete renovation of much of its classroom space. The school has added new technology to its science labs, rebuilt the freshman/sophomore locker-room, added a sprinkler system to the Brother Adelard hockey arena, replaced the stairs leading from the upper campus to the arena, and converted the school’s heating system to natural gas. In 2013, leaders added six new tennis courts across Logee Street to its list of amenities. This summer alone, officials will invest another $1.3 million in the 90-year-old school, including replacement of the upper portion of the enormous granite staircase at the front of the building and major upgrades to the entryway more commonly used on the Logee Street side of the building. The improvements to the entry will address one long-standing issue with the building: It faces the wrong direction. Built in 1924 and designed by famed city architect Walter Fontaine, the school, and its stately 20-step granite stair-

case, once faced Bennett Street and looked over Woonsocket from its hilltop location in the Bernon district. As the city grew, the through traffic on Bennett began to pose a danger for students, and eventually school administrators petitioned Woonsocket leaders to have the road closed off. Their request was granted, and the address of the academy was changed to Logee Street. Students and guests began using a small, unassuming doorway at the back of the building near the new drop-off area. The front facade is now viewed only by visitors who drive around the building or park in the back lot. “We can’t turn the building around,” Richer said with a laugh. Instead, the small door that has served as the unofficial primary entrance for years is getting major upgrades, with double doors, a closed in vestibule where students waiting to be picked up can escape inclement weather, and a canopied awning. In back, meanwhile, the granite staircase has been demolished and is being replaced. The original steps, Richer said, could not be reused because the foundation had begun to crack and could not be

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renovated to comply with modern building codes. At the school’s ice hockey arena this summer, the roof has been replaced and insulation has been added. One-half of the second floor classrooms are now undergoing a full reconstruction, and will be upgraded to match improvements made on the third floor in 2011 and 2012. Four classrooms and an office are currently getting a complete makeover, with floor-toceiling renovations. Rooms have been gutted and stripped to the frame so that new windows, flooring, lighting, and furniture can be added, while drop ceilings are being removed from the window areas to add light.

The remaining classrooms on the second floor, Richer said, will be finished next summer. Deslandes Construction of Warwick is performing most of the work, with the exception of the arena roof, which is being done by Weathershield, Inc. of Milford, Mass. The work is part of an ongoing effort to upgrade the academy. It began when the gymnasium was built in 1999 and the school

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- which historically enrolled around 700 students - the same number it has right now, added classroom space to increase capacity. “The gym was our first major renovation since the school opened in 1924,” said Richer. “We’ve been going at it every year since.” The work has all been financed through the school’s annual fund, as well as the yearly walkathon and auction, with the exception of one classroom, which was sponsored by the Pointon family in memory of Henry S. Pointon, a graduate of the Class of 1944. The current tuition at the academy is $11,600 a year for 7thand 8th-graders and $12,600 for 9th- through 12th-graders. “Our tuition is pretty much average for Catholic schools in the area,” Richer said. Few valid comparisons can be drawn, however, between Mount and Bishop Feehan in Attleboro, where tuition is somewhat less, or LaSalle Academy, which is located in a far more populated area. “The fact that they (LaSalle) are in Providence as opposed to Woonsocket makes a difference,” Richer said. All of the private schools, Richer said, have seen some decline in enrollment. “The waiting lists (of 10 years ago) don’t exist anymore,” he said. Richer says the school has been steadily enrolling around 125-130 new students each year for the past four years, down from a high of around 185 annually. With 182 seniors, Richer said the Class of 2014 was the school’s last large graduating class for the foreseeable future. “It’s not uncommon for a school to go through something like this,” Richer said. “It was time (for the personnel cuts). It’s just good business. And if we maintain enrollment where it is there should be no need for more layoffs.”

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MSC to add 6th Grade in 2015 By Herve Richer ’74, President

The administration at Mount Saint Charles is pleased to announce the addition of a sixth grade beginning with the fall of 2015. This change will effectively make Mount a college prep school for students in grades 6 through 12. Changes in the structure of educational systems, especially in the public sector, have leaned heavily toward a school system with elementary, middle, and high schools. The formerly prevailing model of a juniorsenior high school like Mount with grades 7 through 12 is now very uncommon. Our new structure will allow us to welcome students transitioning from their elementary school after grade 5. Presently, students transitioning from grade 5 will move on to their local middle school and will be unlikely to change schools again after grade 6 to join us in grade 7. Mount Saint Charles will continue to support Catholic elementary schools whose programs end with grade 6 or grade 8 and will continue to accept qualified students entering grades 7 and 9 as well as students desiring to transfer into grades 8, 10, or 11. A committee of teachers is hard at work preparing a curriculum and program for our new sixth grade that we feel will be one of the best in the state. From every academic department, to technology, to the concept of an outside expanded classroom, the addition of the 6th grade will launch a reinvention of our lower school.

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From the Class of 1959, Donald Bibeault’s Success Story Advances the Promise of Mount’s Future Having attended Mount from grades 7-12, Don distinguished himself as a scholar athlete throughout his entire career at MSC. He was an academic award winner and letterman on the varsity football team in addition to being editor of the

began as an 1,100 page thesis for his doctoral dissertation at Golden Gate University, ended up changing the business world. Before Don, a strategic framework for floundering companies had never been studied at the doctoral level.

A starting player on Mount’s football team, Don is #38 in the front row.

Hilltopper, member of the debate society, glee club, and choir. Upon his graduation from the Academy, Don went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Columbia University, and a PhD.

Don is on the right holding a graduation award

in Microeconomics and an honorable Doctor of Law Degree (LLD) from Golden Gate University. He also served as a Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army Corps of Engineers before accepting financial positions at General Electric and American Airlines. In 2010, Don came back to Mount for his MSC Excelsior Hall of Fame induction. Among all of his accomplishments, however, Don’s most noteworthy one is being the pioneer for the creation of the corporate turnaround industry. It’s a profession that takes underperforming companies and turns them into successful and profitable businesses. What 16

turnarounds, Bsquare Corporation, went from a loss of $73 million to a growing and profitable high-tech company with Coca Cola company and Ford Motor Company as clients. A published author, his bestselling book, Corporate Turnaround: How Managers Turn Losers into Winners has been in print for more than 30 years and is regarded as a leading text in business management. He is also the author of several financial and corporate management periodicals, including pieces in The Wall Street Journal. Through Don’s work, university level courses have been created as well as several other enduring business model frameworks including the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) which now has more than 9,000 members (where Don served as founding director) and chapters around the world. Don has also participated on several boards and councils including the Board of Trustees of Golden Gate University and Alexia Natural Fashions Inc. He was also a member of the Board of Overseers at Columbia Business School and a member of Financial Executives Institute and the Association for Corporate Growth. In 1988, the Secretary of Commerce invited him to serve on the advisory council of the US and Foreign Commercial Service which is responsible for promoting exports. In recognition of his accomplishments, Don received the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award for Corporate Turnarounds from TMA and the Association of Certi-

A turnaround executive is responsible for going into a company, quickly fixing a problem and leaving. It’s an industry dedicated to stabilizing failing companies, rebuilding corporate value, and retaining jobs. It’s also an industry that Don, as founder, has had a profound impact on in the United States as well as around the world. Through his company Bibeault & Associates, Don has specialized as a turnaround executive since the 1970s where he has served as chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chairman, and has acted as an adviser to top management of seriously troubled companies, including several multi-billion dollar turnarounds. Don lead several successful turnarounds and restructuring for corporations including: Iron-Oak Supply; Ironstone Group; American National Petroleum; Best Pipe and Steel Inc.; PLM International; Pacific States Steel; California Windsor Company; Tyler-Dawson Supply; Silicon Graphics, Inc.; Varity Corporation (formerly Massey-Ferguson); Harvest Industries, Inc.; Monon Trailers Corporation.; Avalon Savings and Loan Association; Follett Corporation; Bank of America; As editor of the Hilltopper, Don is pictured during a staff and several leading private meeting. equity firms. One of Don’s

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fied Turnaround Professionals which is the highest possible honor in the industry. He was also invited to be the commencement speaker at the Berkeley-Columbia MBA graduation for the Class of 2010 on February 21, 2010 as an alumnus of Columbia Business School’s Executive MBA program. The foundation for Don’s success story began on his first day he walked through the doors of MSC as a seventh grader. It is because of his roots at the Academy that Don is committed to Mount’s future. Not only did Don serve as the National

interest is used each year to award scholarships and tuition aid to students in need. In a letter thanking Don for his generous contribution, Br. Crouteau, as former principal, said, “As you well know, the Development Program is a matter of people, partnership, heart and hopes, of commitment, energy and effort. It is a never-ending task but so fulfilling as we meet challenges and needs and opportunities are realized. Thank you for your continued partnership with the Academy, your investment in the future of our school and its students, and for your generous contribution to the life and char“There’s a hilltop in Woonsocket where the acter of Mount Saint Charles word excellence really means something. Academy.” Former Director of It gave me the preparation to go out in the Development, Annette Blair, world, and I want to give something back.” also in a letter to Don, said, “It is -Don Bibeault, Class of 1959 more than money and numbers it is an outstanding contribution Alumni Chairman of Mount’s 1987 to Mount’s future. It will mean an alumni Campaign, but he has been opportunity to educate young people instrumental in the school’s longwho we hope, someday, will be as term strategic plan. He was the successful and thoughtful as you.” driving force of the life insurance In addition to the life insurendowment program by purchasing ance contribution, Don established the first policy at $25,000. Proceeds the Donald B. Bibeault Scholarship from this go towards the Brother with a gift of $25,000. It was an opMichael Scholarship fund where the portunity created for hardworking

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students in need of financial aid. In another letter from Annette Blair, she thanked Don once again and said, “As Donald with his wife, Lynne. rich as our tradition, our future looms bright. Your confidence and generous investment in Mount will help ensure that prospect as it enables our students to flourish.” Since his graduation from Mount in 1959, Donald Bibeault has truly lived his life by Mount’s motto of “Excelsior!” His belief in the Academy’s future makes Mount’s hallmark of excellence thrive and the hopes and dreams of future students a reality. In 2009, Don founded and currently serves as managing director of Verto partners, LLC (a firm devoted to operational turnaround excellence) and lives with his wife, Lynne, and children (Zachary, Jessica, and Dorothy) in Novato, California. He is also working on his second book! Visit www.mountsaintcharles. org/donbibeault to see his BerkeleyColumbia MBA commencement speech!

SC Celebrates Mr. Lawrence’s 45th M Anniversary of Service to the Academy

Richard Lawrence, MSC Director of Athletics and English teacher, was honored in June for being the first lay person to serve at Mount for 45 years — half of the Academy’s history! With Mount faculty and staff gathered around, Mr. Lawrence was presented with a watch by Herve Richer ’74, president. Mr. Lawrence came to Mount Saint Charles in 1969. During his tenure, he has served under nine principals and one interim principal as an English teacher and Director of Athletics. He has also coached several Mount sports: boys soccer; boys and girls tennis; and boys and girls basketball. His athletic teams have won over forty championships and more than ten state titles. He was an award winning journalist for THE OBSERVER (19761986) and currently reads Advanced Placement exam essays for the College Board. He has been inducted into the RI Interscholastic League

Athletic Hall of Fame, Rhode Island Boys Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame, The Rhode Island Girls Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame, The New England Soccer Hall of Fame, and the Rhode Island College Athletic Hall of Fame. He has been cited by the University of Chicago (2010) as an “Outstanding Teacher.” He has been recognized for his work in the area of sportsmanship and was honored as a Sports Ethics Fellow (2010) and cited as “One of twenty Great Living Americans who have made a difference in the area of sportsmanship.” (2011)

(L-R) Herve Richer ’74 president with Richard Lawrence

Since 2000, Mr. Lawrence has also directed service trips for his students to promote leadership and good citizenship. For the past twelve years, he has led a trip to the Blowing Rocks Preserve where his students have worked on a Restoration Project with The Nature Conservancy to improve the habitat for the endangered giant sea turtles. Congratulations, Mr. Lawrence! 17

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In response to the last issue, Ray Lamoureux ’46, Bob Ayotte ’55, and Bob Ethier ’59 shared some of their Mount memories!

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I received my copy publication two days of the Wi nter 2014, Issue 18, of the MOUNT ago and I have now cover to cover. On had a chance to rea pa ge 16, “Let’s Ta ke d it Another Trip Down La ne”, the photo on Memory the rig ht side in th e midd le of the pa ge of one of the section is that s of the Class of 19 55. I am the th ird on the lef t of the mi person dd le row. Actua lly, I ca n na me most of classmates in that my photo and ma ny of them attended ou r Class reu nion. Un for 50th tu nately, as I looke d classmates that ha ve passed away sin at that photo, I see two ce that 50th Reun ion are Fran Lawrence ; they (th Omer Labonte (four ird from the rig ht in the midd le row) an th from the rig ht in the back row). When d at th is photo, I als o th ink of how youn I look g we were, but I am rem inded of the co also mpetition between two guys, Paul Em (ex treme rig ht, mi ile Platiau dd le row) and myse lf. We went th ru gr school, jun ior hig h am ma r school, and Mount tog youn gest in the cla ether and we were ss both graduatin g the at 15 years old. We in every th ing: grad comp es, ex tra-cu rricu lar activ ities, spor ts, etc eted In the photo jus t above the Class of . 19 guys sta nd ing and sittin g before a firep 55 photo, there are 5 lace. That must be of 1959 photo beca a Class use the fel low sittin g on the lef t is my Ju lien or Butch as brother his old ch ild hood fri ends ca lled him. Th be a class officer ph is must oto and made Al l State. ; Butch was a rea lly good baseball pla yer I love receiv ing th is publication. Rega rds, Mr. Robert Ayotte ’55

Bob is from the Cl as Louisville, Kent uc s of 1955 and currently lives in ky.

Ray Lamoureux ’46 sent us a picture of himself and his date Barbara from the first “unofficial” Mount prom where they were crowned King and Queen! He even included some newspaper clippings that were published about the event. Ray’s date Barbara, later went on to marry Rod Cavedon from the Class of 1955! Recalling the night, Ray said, “My name was pulled out of a hat and that’s how I was chosen. My kids laugh about that but I tell them it was God’s will!”

and ut the 90th ann iversa ry I am writin g an article abo s wa I ile wh ool sch h hig love for my about my experience and St. unt de a good choice with Mo there from 1957-1959. I ma ivities that act rts spo and ion cat Cha rles and enjoyed my edu teachthers of the Sacred Hea rt I participated in. The Bro life in in son per ter de me a bet ers used discipline and ma sports My es. rul ong str of ching add ition to my father’s tea educad goo baseba ll gave me a participation in hockey and my good h oug Thr . nin g and losing tion of tea m effort and win ure of fut The s. ate ssm of my cla nature, I got along with all to nce cha a me e gav unt from Mo my life after graduation t wen I , old U.S. Nav y. At 22 yea rs ser ve my cou ntr y in the to due s wa e vic ship with the ser into the ser vice. My leader ing from hig h school. After return my at d rne the values I lea vice for , I entered the postal ser my 2 yea r ser vice duties am ver y I of 2 dau ghters of whom 30 yea rs. I had a fam ily n last isio dec t rida and made tha proud. I am retired in Flo d Luck Goo f. gol of lots y er and pla yea r. I just love the weath h my wit and keep up the good work in you r 90th celebration school. — Bob Eth ier ’59 Bob is from the Class Nalcrest, Florida.

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Mount’s Wind Ensemble Performed with an Internationally Known Italian Tenor

Carmine Orsini performing on the Stadium Theatre’s stage with the MSC wind ensemble

dance, and visual arts. An award winning soloist who has performed throughout Europe and who has shared the stage with Luciano Pavarotti, Orsini made his US debut last year to ecstatic audiences and rave reviews. He has sung in some of Italy’s most famous opera houses and hotels and on Italian television. His repertoire includes best loved arias from famous operas (“Nessum Dorma”) to traditional Neopolitan favorites (“O Sole Mio”) to sacred pieces (“Panis Angelicus”) and

In celebration of Mount’s 90th anniversary, the Academy’s wind ensemble accompanied Carmine Orsini in concert on Thursday, May 8th at 7:30p.m. at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, RI. Orsini’s concert marked the final performance of Mount’s first ever Performing Arts Series, established to not only celebrate Mount’s 90th anniversary, but to promote the arts in northern Rhode Island. This Carmine Orsini is performseries has ing with a member of featured Mount’s wind ensemble prominent artists who performed and collaborated with MSC students as well as local school and community performers throughout the school year to provide audiences, students, and guests with a memorable experience of music, drama,

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popular Western tunes (“I Can’t Help Falling in Love”). From the Campania region of Italy, this was Orsini’s second trip to the United States and his first time performing at the Stadium Theatre. Marc Blanchette, Mount’s music director, said, “The Mount Music Department has often brought in guest soloists. In past years, most of our soloists have been instrumentalists. Having Carmine as our guest is a unique opportunity for our students to not only experience a vocalist, but to work with a musician from another country.” The first concert of Mount’s Performing Arts Series was a sold out performance by distinguished liturgical composer, Dan Schutte, and the second performance was by Greg Abate, a Grammy nominated Jazz musician. Please visit www.mountsaintcharles.org/performingartsseries for more information on Mount Saint Charles Academy’s Performing Arts Series!

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An American in Nice—Rosaire Harnois, Class of 1951 By Ryan J McCarty ’06 MSC Teacher and Webmaster

celsior from 1951 states that Rosaire or “Rosy” as he was known was “a well-known figure on the campus. On the day of the Academy’s Because of his generosity and kind90th commencement exercises, ness, his popularity is not surpassed Mount welcomed a very interesting by many.” A member of the and special friend. Rosaire Harcheerleading squad, Hilltopnois, Class of 1951, had traveled per newspaper, and Excelsior a long way to come to Mount yearbook staff, Rosaire emSaint Charles Academy for somebraced all that Mount had to thing that was very precious offer. Voted the smartest day to him. He and his family were student in his class, he was greeted and escorted by alumni also known as the research director, Gail Bryson; Mount man in History class. He faculty member, Ray Morin’70; and has fond memories of his teachers Excelsior Hall of Fame member, including Brothers Honorius and Gene Peloquin’50. I was pleased to Eugene. He graduated from Mount be able to sit down with Mr. Harnois in 1951 and entered the United States that day to talk with him about his Army. Since the world was still relife and his love of the Academy. building from World War II, Rosaire Born in Woonsocket, RI on Ocwas first sent to France for four years tober 15, 1932, Rosaire Harnois lived and then Maryland for two years. with his two parents and siblings. Upon completion of his service in He attended Saint Ann’s School in Maryland and six years in the Army, Woonsocket until the eighth grade Rosaire returned to France. when he then attended Mount Saint While in France, Rosaire’s skills Charles as a day student. The Exas a French speaker were put into use very quickly. In fact, while coming out of the Paris subway system onto the famed ChampsÉlysées, he came face-to-face with one of his teachers from Mount, Brother Eugene. Also during his Rosaire (third from the left, standing) is pictured with his time in France, Rofamily from France saire met his future

Rosaire with the Excelsior yearbook staff

wife Monique, and decided to make a home in Nice where they raised their three children: Marie, Jacques, and Caroline. He began working for American Export Lines, a company that ran cargo and passenger ships between America and Europe, as a translator, and then for twenty-six years served as an internal auditor for the Onassis Group, owned by Aristotle Onassis, in Monte Carlo. On several occasions he was able to meet the famed Jackie O! Sadly, Rosaire’s wife passed away in November 2013 after fiftyeight years of marriage. However, he has kept busy with his children, three grandchildren, and one great child. Traveling from France with his family, Rosaire came to Mount in order to obtain another class ring because his was stolen from his home. It also gave him an opportunity to show his loved ones the Hilltop he grew up on and cherishes so dearly. It was a pleasure to get to know Mr. Harnois and his family and to see another example of a Mount graduate who knows and understands the meaning of Excelsior!

Military Mounties Throughout the entire 2013-2014 school year, Mrs. Grace’s eighth grade World History class worked on a “Military Mountie” project. As part of Mount’s on going 90th anniversary celebration, the Class of 2018 reached out to and compiled information from alumni who have served in our country’s armed forces. The students wanted to learn more about our alumni who have used their talents in the service of our country. Fifty-four alumni Mounties from 1941-2012 responded. Mrs. Grace said, “This is the class’ gift to the history of Mount Saint Charles Academy.” The class is pictured here with some of their projects. Thank you to all of our alumni who participated and sent us their information! 21

Mount’s bright future is now — read on!

Pass the Plate: A Fight to Feed—Acoustic Coffee House: On Thursday, March

20th, from 7-9p.m., Mount Saint Charles hosted an acoustic coffee house for grades 9-12 with

eight musical acts featuring MSC students, teachers, and staff. Coffee and sweet treats were available throughout the evening. All proceeds from the event benefited Pass the Plate: A Fight to Feed, an organization founded and run by high school students (including students from Mount), which strives to provide food security to those in need and raise hunger awareness. The event raised close to $500 and collected 55 canned good donations for the Rhode Island Food Bank.

Photo: Images by Bob DiCaprio

Mountie Receives Lumen Gentium Award: Congratula-

tions to Moira McCarty, Class of 2014, for being 1 of 15 recipients who received the Lumen Gentium Award for Distinguished Catholic Youth from the Diocese of Providence at an awards ceremony in May. She was honored for being an exceptional example of what it means to be a Catholic witness through service and ministry to her parish and local community, the diocese, and those in great need. The diocese received 190 nominations which

were reviewed and given to Bishop Tobin for his final approval. Of the 190, fifteen individuals or groups were chosen to be honored.

Catholic Youth Ministry Awards: Four Members of Mount

Saint Charles Academy Received National Awards by Bishop Tobin at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence on Sunday, March 2nd at 1:00p.m. Emily Boni, Kristen Rodrigues, and Zachary Larivee, all from the Class of 2014, received The St. Timothy Award for exhibiting Catholic morals and integrity; leadership; setting a positive example; and demonstrating service to others. Gregory Cooney, a former teacher in Mount’s Fine Arts Department, received The Companions on the Journey Award for excellence in youth

(L-R) Kristen Rodrigues, Gregory Cooney, Zachary Larivee, Emily Boni

ministry; commitment to young people; outstanding leadership; longevity in ministry; and commitment to on-going education and formation. These awards are the highest honors a diocese may present to Catholic youths and adults from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry .

Blind Faith Performs at MSC: On Thursday, March 20th

(L-R): Matt (keyboards), Diane (vocals), & Henry (drums)

“Blind Faith” performed for the seventh and eighth grade as well as the senior band and wind ensemble. Blind Faith members, Matt, Diane, and Henry, are all blind yet were given the gift music. Matt plays piano (and is also the son of Gerald Ventre, Class of 1963!), Diane sings, and Henry plays percussion in this very inspiring trio!

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Fine Arts Day: Mount’s annual

Fine Arts Day celebration was held on Sunday, March 16th. Students in over thirty of Mount’s ensembles and classes shared their performing and visual arts talents. The day began with Mass and afterwards guests were able to enjoy brunch and visit various parts of the building to view artwork and attend performances. The grand finale was a tribute to the Asian Arts which featured some of MSC’s international students.

Shrew!—The Musical: On March 29th and March 30th, Senior Drama performed Shrew!— The Musical in MSC’s Bell Tower Theater. (See photo on page 23) Cabaret: On Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th, Mount’s Music Department presented “New Friends from Around the World” Choral Cabaret. Guests watched the performance and enjoyed some snacks and beverages while seated at tables in MSC’s Bell Tower Theater! (See photo on page 23) Pops Concert: MSC held its annual Pops Concert on May 17th and May 18th. One of the featured soloists was Ronald Blais from the Class of 1970! (Photo page 23)

Chess Team The cast of Shrew!—The Musical

Team’s coach and MSC teacher, Mrs. Lori Ann Pereira, was also honored by the Rhode Island Interscholastic Chess League as the 2014 coach of the year!

National Honor Society: Con-

gratulations to the 2014 inductees of the National Honor Society in grades 10-12! ( See photo on page 24)

The cast of Cabaret

Art in Motion: On May 19th,

MSC celebrated Art in Motion which serves as the end of the year recital for our Dance program. The Steel Drum Band performed as special guests!

Holocaust Suitcase Biographies: On Tuesday May 27th, at

the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket,RI students from Mr. Hogue’s ninth grade Honors English class exhibited their Holocaust research projects. That evening, everyone also had the chance to hear the daughter of two Holocaust survivors share her parents’ experiences. These projects on display are called “suitcase biographies” because the students create them out of actual pieces of luggage and then fill them with items that tell the story of the person they have researched. The students essentially re-created their Holocaust

victims’ lives through symbols. Not National Junior Honor only is this experience a commemoSociety: Congratulations to the ration and a memorial for all of 2014 inductees of the National those people who suffered through Junior Honor Society in grades this terrible time in history, but 8 & 9! (See photo on page 24) it also gives each student the chance to reflect on his or her own life. The ninth grade Honors English students do this to complete their Holocaust Suitcase Biographies study of Elie Wiesel’s Night.

Chess Team: Congratulations to Aidan Kennedy and Nicole Hoyt, both from the Class of 2016, for Receiving the Chess Team’s Coach’s Award! Aidan and Nicole were helpful in instructing new players and displayed great team spirit and dedication! The Chess

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Junior High Luau: On May 28, the Junior High held their annual Luau. Even though, the weather moved them indoors, the junior high still had a great time! (See photo on page 24)

Junior High Movie Night: Pops Concert

Art in Motion

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School Trips:

Junior High Movie Night

France: In June, MSC students, parents and staff spent a week traveling France! Spain: MSC students and staff spent their April vacation in Spain! Junior High Tennis Team making sandwiches for Crossroads residents

Junior High Tennis: Serving Junior High Luau

Love: The junior high tennis team staged a tournament, asking each participant to bring food items. Under the direction of Coach Ruth Lepre, the teams made sixty-seven lunches to donate to Crossroads RI., a local food bank.

7th grade and American Jazz: Mrs. Grace’s seventh grade

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Odyssey Geography class was given an assignment in which they had to demonstrate how American jazz was an example of an important idea which began in one place and spread to surrounding cultures.

Project Close Up: Mrs. Koller and Mr. McCarty led twenty-three sophomore, junior, and senior students to Washington D.C. to participate in Project Close Up which is a program that gives students the opportunity to visit the nation’s capital and get a “close up” view of our democracy as it’s happening. Our Mounties were able to interact with the people, places and processes that shape our government. 8th grade trip to Washington, DC: In April, our eighth grade class spent a weekend in our nation’s capital with MSC staff! (See trip photos on next page)

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France Trip

Reconstruction of the front staircase.

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Br. Roland cleaning up the new Main Office.

Construction of the new entrance canopy.

Richard G. Breault, Class of 1960: Richard remains active in Taekwondo and is now an instructor and tournament official in the Philippines!

in Cambridge, MA with his wife Anne and their two daughters, Isabella and Abyail. (Thank you to The Boston Pilot for the information on David’s award.) Jeff Maxwell, Class of 1993: Jeff is a recent author of the book “So You Wanna Buy A Home—A 21st Century Guide to a Mid-Evil Process” He graciously donated a signed copy to the MSC library!

Richard and his wife in June, 2013. Jonathan E. Michell, Class of 1983: Jonathan and Pauline A. Villarico were married in Round Rock, TX on March 12, 2014. Pauline attended Mount during the 1981-82 year (as part of the Class of 1983). They rediscovered each other a few years back on Facebook and the rest is history! Jonathan is a Quality Control Analyst for Embrace Home Loans and resides in Coventry, RI. Dr. David King, Class of 1991: On April 21st at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel, David was presented with the 58th Annual Lantern Award at the Massachusetts State Council of the Knights of Columbus annual Patriots’ Day Dinner and Lantern Award presentation. This award is given in recognition of

Chad Lamoureux, Class of 1994: Chad and his wife Jenna welcomed with love their daughter, Elysa Joan Lamoureux on April 30 2014. She weighed 7lbs 9oz. Paternal grandparents are Joan and George Lamoureux ’66. Currently, Chad is an Accounts Receivable Specialist for SimplexGrinnell and resides in Gardner, MA. Nicole Morin, Class of 1999: Nicole has been named Social Worker of the Year for care in health/mental health issues by the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. In May, Nicole also received a teaching award from the Brown University Alpert School of Medicine for teaching physicians in the school’s residency program. Nicole conducts didactic sessions with the residents on how to address the psychosocial needs of patients. Currently, Nicole is a licensed independent clinical social worker at Rhode Island Hospital.

Jason Strniste, Class of 1999: Jason has been named principal of Bishop Guertin High Massachusetts State Deputy Peter Healy and School in Nashua, NH by Cardinal Sean O’Malley present the Lantern the Provincial Council Award to David (Photo: Massachusetts State and will be serving with Council Knights of Columbus/The Boston Pilot) BG’s new president, Mrs. Linda Brodeur. Jason the recipient’s contributions to attended Dartmouth College and society. David is a trauma surgraduated with a major in geon at Massachusetts General Chemistry. In 2009, he completHospital who ran the 2013 Boston ed his Master’s of Education Marathon and served as a first Degree in Educational responder (see Mount Magazine Administration at the University issue 16 for David’s story). Also a of New Hampshire. Prior to his Professor of Surgery at Harvard appointment at BG, Jason served Medical School and a lieutenant at St. Thomas Aquinas High colonel in the army, David resides School in Dover, NH where he 26

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performed several administrative duties including serving as an associate principal. He was also a teacher and department chair in Science and Math. Jason currently lives in Dover, NH (Thank you to the Provincial’s Newsletter in April 2014 for this update) Jenna Sciuto, PhD, Class of 2002: Jenna received her PhD in Literature from Northeastern University in May 2014. She has accepted a tenure-track assistant professor position with the English and Communications Department at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. While at MCLA, she will teach Global Anglophone Literature and English Language Studies. Christopher Wolfe and Kayla (Lepine) Wolfe, both from the Class of 2005: Christopher and Kayla were married in July 2012. In October 2013, they welcomed with love their first child, Christopher Jr!

Undergraduate Symposium which recognizes academic excellence. In addition, John and Marian both earned a place on Assumption College’s undergraduate Dean’s List for the fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters. Recognized for their outstanding academic achievement, they each had to achieve a GPA of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester. Kristen E. Ward, Class of 2009: Kristen was awarded a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies, Cum Laude, from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI on May 18th. She graduated from the accelerated five-year P.A. program, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences in 2013. During the summer of 2014, Kristen began her physician assistant work with Ocean State Urgent Care. Currently residing in Cumberland, RI, Kristen is the daughter of Thomas ’71 and Carol Ward, also of Cumberland. Matthew Hall, Class of 2010: A psychology student at Rhode Island College during the 2013-2014 school year, Matt was part of the National Institutes of Health research team doing groundbreaking studies on problems associated with brain injury in premature infants. RIC was given a grant by the National Institutes of Health and Matt was chosen to participate in the project. (Thank you to the Rhode Island College Alumni Magazine for this update) Photo: RIC Alumni Magazine

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John McVey, Marian Murphy, Ashley Recore, all from the Class of 2010: On May 17th, John, Marian, and Ashley all graduated from Assumption College during the college’s 97th commencement ceremony. Ashley received a Bachelor’s Degree and graduated with a major in Management. Marian received a Bachelor’s Degree and graduated with a major in Foreign Language and a minor in Theology. John received a Bachelor’s Degree and graduated with a major in Accounting and a minor in Finance/Music. John was also presented with the Luca Pacioli Accounting Achievement Award as part of the college’s 30th Annual

Matt standing to the far right. Nicholas Liotta, Class of 2013: Nicholas was named a Presidential Scholar at Clarkson University for the fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters. To earn this honor, Nicholas achieved a minimum 3.80 GPA and carried at least 14 credit hours. A member of Clarkson’s Class of 2017, Nicholas is majoring in Aeronautical Engineering.

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We’re Looking for Some Missing Alumni! If you see yourself or anyone you know listed below, that means we do not have current contact information. Please email our Alumni Director, Gail Bryson, at alumni@staff.mountsaintcharles.org or call her at 401-769-0310 x115 with the new information so we can update our records. 1927 Romuald Harpin 1928 Florian Gauthier Robert Parenteau 1929 Roland Sylvestre 1930 Clair White Donald White Thomas Shea 1931 Felix LeRoy Gabrial Smith Normand Brault Thomas O’Connor Thomas Ryan Vincent Bourgeois 1932 Arthur Constantino Camille Hebert Edouard Roberge Henry Vincent Jean Gosselin Leo Dumas 1933 Bernard Filiatrault Clifford Estes Edward Baker Henry Vanasse 1934 Alfred Camire Andrew Beauvais Archibald Watkins Charles Santarsiere David Colello Fernand Leger Francis Warder Harold Lagasse James Griffin John Coulter Paul Deschenes Ralph Armington William Lewis William Walsh 1935 Andre Beauvais Charles Lemoine D.A. Hebert Donald Mackay Edward Welch Howard Murphy James Everett John Bockwich Marceau Frechette Marcel Lefebvre Raymond Chretien William Gallagher William Lange William Theroux 1936 Daniel Olivier Edward Bowen Fridolin Gauthier George Murphy Gerard Bolduc John O’Hara Joseph Walsh Paul Ledoux Paul Proulx Roscoe Carlow Russell Peel Walter Bowen 1937 Arthur Lambert Charles Amiguet Charles Howarth Charles O’Connor Edward Borek Francois Foisy Guido Bellucci James Boire James Ronan Jeremiah Sullivan Joseph O’Brien Ralph Enos Rolando Spagnoletti Walter Nanny William Malley William Sullivan 1938 Edward Kane Eugene Foley Fernand Olivier Frank Barry James Otis John Bourke John Buckley Lucien Barrette Normand Labelle Philias Martin Philip Sullivan Raymond Wolfram Robert Howarth Robert Latraverse Roger Landry Wesley Rull 1939 Arthur Hardy Charles Garvey Cyril May Edward Gumbus Edward Lynch Eustache Soucy Francis Gourley Francis Gumbus Francis King George Allman Gerard Pelletier Jean Louis Simoneau John Hynes John Malican John Mulcahy Maurice Heroux

Michael Mahony Richard Poulin Robert Kelley Stanley Banas William Bourdeau 1940 Andrew Henry Francis Carrier Francis Hibner Gerard Beauchemin Henry Desrochers James Brogie James Tobin Joseph Donohue Joseph Hughes Joseph Paquin Joseph Willoughby Marcel Guerin Raymond Cote Robert Cuniff Robert Girouard Robert Gordon Robert Normandin Roger Mandeville Theodore Lemieux William Crepeau William Ryan 1941 Adelard Deljourdain Andrew Doherty Charles Dennen Christopher O’Sullivan Clark Dinneen George Smith James Fitzpatrick James Munson John Burke John Doherty John Ruddy Lawrence MacGillivray Leo St. Germain Marcel Bessette Paul Dyer Roger Perreault Thomas Grenier Wilfrid Cote William Clancy 1942 Anita Andrews Bernard Mondor Bernard Wozniak Cliden Devine David Martin Edward Healey Edward Hughes Edward Jackovny Francis Finn Frank Keefe Frederick Musser Harold Densmore Henry Kaufmann James Jamiel James Murphy John McCarthy John McDermott Joseph O’Connell Leo Gilbride Louis Panuzio Normand Berube Omer Milliard Paul Foisy Paul Robert Robert L’Heureux Roger Bissonnette Thomas Ling Timothy O’Connor William Doherty William Hurley 1943 Anthony DiBenedetto Armand Collard Bernard Nault Charles Peloquin Henry Hensen James Greene John Keenan Leonard Rousseau Normand Michaud Paul Lucien Savoie Philip Rieber Raymond Robitaille Richard Thomas Robert McGovern Thomas Borst 1944 Armand Cote Arthur O’Leary Charles McGarrigle Francis Mozzicato Francis O’Connor George Gergora Gerard Bousquet Maurice Dager Maurice St. Martin Normand Bourget Paul Westcott Rolland Raymond Thomas Ward William Beausoleil William Finn 1945 Ernest Peloquin Harold Poirier John Scannell Robert Lemay Theodore Kenney 1946 Bernard Heslin Charles Westover Douglas Connor Francis Sweeney George Beaudoin George Grady Joseph Sullivan Leo Deslandes Michael Buchman Michael Orlando

Normand Provencal Paul Chagnon Walter James

Robert Madden Roger Somers Rosaire Cournoyer

1947 Alvin Murphy Charles Beausoleil Daniel Sullivan Donald Lecourt Edward Kelly Ernest Landry George Jasmin Gerard Dufresne Gerard Hebert Gerard Laliberte John McCarthy Joseph Quinn Laval Lachance Lionel Trudel Normand Gelinas Normand Rondeau Paul Deslauriers Peter Berriman Raymond Beaudet Richard Johnson Richard O’Brien William Buckley

1953 Andre Bedard Andre Warlop Conrad Lemoine Jose Laboy Paul Mailloux

1948 Andre Dextraze Arthur Staples Charles Keegan Daniel Doyle Gerard Tremblay James Kennedy James Noonan John Moran John Strickland Joseph Kennedy Leo Charland Marcel Gregoire Paul Gagne Pedro Benavides Raymond Blanchette Robert Brauer Robert Smith Roland Lafortune Thomas Baker Walter Cassidy 1949 Albert William Alessandro Rossi Claire Kennedy David Ware Edward Coogan Ernest Chamberland Henry Gemme Jean Paul Gagne John Crosby John Hennessy John O’Neill Joseph Collins Leo Messere Luigi Irori Peter Morrongiello Raymond Blanchette Richard Boucher Richard Ware Robert Grant Robert Hennessey Robert Robidoux Roberto Dominguez Thomas Boncek Wilfrid Doiron 1949 1950 Albert Boulanger Charles Mehling David Bolger Donald Cormier Donald Russell George Martin James Wallace Joseph Kava Louis Cardarelli Normand Gendron Paul Allen 1951 Adelard Gagne Aurelio Amor Bernard Gendron Camille Gelinas Charles Lyons George Callas John Gurun John Kilfoyle John Mahoney John Williams Jose Martinez Joseph Niland Kermit St. Peter Leo Austin Marcel Gagnon Maurice Bell Peter Harrington Ricardo Martinez Valmore Forcier Wilfred Paquin William Logue 1952 Carl Fombrun David Paux David Stanton Dennis Reardon Donald Landry Donald Lord Emelio Tieles Eugene Dusablon George Pepin Henrique Montes Julien Forcier Laurent Ethier Laurier Cote Malaku Steen Marcel Blanchette Matthew Connally Maurice Harton Maurice Tatro Paul Gagnon Raymond Dauray Raymond Gregoire Richard Bernier

1954 Alphonso Herrera Ambrose Duarte Anthony Federico Edbert Daigle Henry Wacker John Perreault John Pincince John Scannell Julian Laroche Marcel Richer Marcel Vallee Martin Lee Normand Cloutier Pedro Restanio Peter Friery Philip Desrochers Raymond Lachance Robert Lacroix Roger Cournoyer Roland Ayotte Russell Conlin Theodore Marchand Tomas Reinbold 1955 A.J. Massicotte Aloysius M. Volker Armand L. Bisson Charles W. Sweeney Clement W. Guay Daniel L. Needham Gerald . C. Duval John C. Burnham Louis Ambrosia Mario R. Benincasa Maurice A Masse Norman E. Lessard Normand E. Lefebvre Normand R. Bonneau Peter D. Lebel Richard J. Williams Robert E St. Germain Robert L. McDonald 1956 Augusto Rincon Charles Labonte Clarence McNerney David Bosse Edgardo Emeric Lionel Rincon Lucien Brule Normand Falcon Paul Marchand Robert Langevin Robert Shea Roland Shaw Ronald Cloutier 1957 Alan Sayer Alfred Matthews Bernard Sullivan David Stuard Edward Thompson Eugene Hauber Francis Buckley George Hebert George Seabrooke John Friery Joseph Gochenaur Kevin O’Connor Richard Dupre William Driscoll 1958 Alfonse David Daniel Champagne Donald Aguiar Federico Brid George Justice Nathaniel Small P. Laurent Tessier Philip Facey Robert Charron Robert Connolly Robert Frigon Roland Pandolfi 1959 Arthur Pichette Arturo Cervera Claude Pasguier Eugene Dumontier Herbert C. Bondel James Gilbeault Jean Paul Lynch Jeffrey Larson John Cronin John Ennis Louis Pointon Maurice Dubois Michael Berk Paul Audette Ramon Azua Raymond Murray Robert Patenaude Robert Paulhus Robert Ritz Stephen Zito 1960 Alphonse H. Salembrier Bertrand A. Guay Daniel F. Spillane Dennis M. Way Francis T. O’Connor James J. McCarthy John R. Monize Lewis R. Sears Raymond M. Forget Richard G. Breault

1961 Arthur Hemond Dwight Doyle Francis Aiello Frank J. Clapper James F. Milbrandt Jan Debruyne John Faucher John Mahony John McGiveney John McHale Joseph Plante Leo Jette Paul Johnson Raymond Hickey Raymond Scott Richard Mailhoit Robert Moakley William Welton 1962 Albert Boudreau Charles Charette George A. Eddington Gerard Walsh John Scobey Paul Cote Peter Ellis Raymond Granger Roberto Moll Thomas Greer Wayne Cote William Kirby 1963 Armand Plaisance Arthur Kinsman Claude Blanchet Dennis Vennard Edward Donovan Emile L Parenteau Francis Wojcik Frank Servidio Guy Holmes Herbert Cullity James Flament Paul D. Vandemortele Rene Messier Richard Peters Robert Cabana Robert Fortier Robert Marquis Stephen Eno William J. Ryan 1964 Alan Gibbs Anthony Hurley Charles Dupre Claude Garcia Dean Demers Denis Loranger Dennis Costello Dennis Smith Francisco Escalante Frank McMahan Frederick Rabidoux James Hatch John Donovan Joseph Kelly Leon Pepin Melvin C. Everton Michael Smith Normand Blais Rene Dupuis Rene Lefebvre Robert Benoit Robert Daigle Robert Davis Robert McQuade Roland Pepin Ronald Barry Steven Torrey Thomas Sullivan Thomas E. Puza

1966 Anthony Ciliberti Anthony King Charles Phelan Dennis Lapierre Donald Lambert Garry Dowd Gerald Mitchell Gregory Donahue John Faucher John Hogan Michael Emidy Normand Gadoury Paul Blais Paul Crowley Richard Clifford Robert Durand Robert Marechal Roger Decelles Roland Rainville Vincent Van Dyke William Everett William Isabelle 1967 Charles Boucher Daniel Brady Denis Lemek Emanuel Paradis Francois Dru George Mero Gregory Anderson Henry McNamara Henry Walker John Cormier Joseph Smith Kenneth Stannard Leon Ferraris Lucien Beaudet Manuel Moniz Maurice Marcotte Michael Tripp Paul Durand Paul Poisson Raymond Chamberland Richard Beaudet Richard Harnois Richard Larue Robert Foster Robert Fournier Robert Geoffrey Robert Leduc Roger Archambault Roger Brodeur Roger Landry Roger Robbins Ronald Fonteneau Terrence Smith Vincent Martel William DeFalco William Donovan Yvon Lefebvre

1968 Andrew Dahl Brian McCarthy Charles Poirier Daniel Cotter David Baker Delano Dube Donald Croteau Donald St. Germain Frederick Elie Geoffrey McDonnell Harry Rossignol Jean-Claude Grenier John Gidrewicz John Mitchell John Petrowicz Karl Nadeau Lawrence Mousseau Louis Gagne Maurice Villeneuve Michael F. Krawczyk Normand Audette 1965 Paul Brillon Andre L. Gregoire Paul Lamothe Andrew L. Sanders Paul Marquis Arnold L. Roy Paul Monti Art J. Messina Paul Rivet Coneth P. Murray Paul Tsimortis David R. Stevens Raymond Carpentier Denis P. Myers Richard Gabrielle Dennis E.. Theroux Robert Allard Donald R. Legrande Robert Chabot Edward J. Ouellette Robert Fortier Francis J. Evans Roger O’Sullivan Gerald G. St. Amant Stephen Frangione Gerald G. St. Germain Thomas Carey Gerard L. Frappier Thomas Malone Gregoire J. O’Brien William Gander James M. Regan Zoilo Filion Jeffrey S. Close John M. Lebel 1969 John M. Regan Dana Girard Jose A. Ynojosa Didier Gabriel Kenneth P. Redgate Eugene Blanchet Leroy C. Vargas Gerard Lemoine Maurice X. Tetreault Gerard Rossi Michael C. Marks John Armstrong Michael F. Chase John Bisson Paul A. Murphy Paul Allard Paul F. Johnson Paul Crowley Paul G. Ducharme Raymond Desplaines Paul H. Turcotte Raymond Peloquin Peter B. Desrochers Reginald Baily Pierre P. Coles Richard Laberge Rene F. Lacroix Robert Amritt Richard A. Audette Robert Belisle Richard G. Corriveau Robert Guertin Richard J. Normandin Robert Parmentier Richard P. Smith Robert Sullivan Robert A. Platiau Ronald Cummings Robert G. Plante Stanley Williams Robert M. Cournoyer Thomas Crawshaw Robert R. Savard Thomas Dunn Robert S. Cote William Durkin Roger A. Richer Roger L. Dussault 1970 Thomas L. Shahen Claude Armstrong Tyovaro O. Escalante Gilbert Dorval Vincent Esart Mario Brunetti Paul Bouchard Paul Lambert Raymond Dumas

Raymond Houle Robert Gauvin Robert Heanue Robert Smith Ronald Geoffroy 1971 Albert Laplante Douglas Ryan Eugene Paquette James Normandin Marty Brodeur Marty Guatieri Normand Poulin Paul Gagnon Robert Carpenter 1972 Charles Bissonnette Dennis O’Brien Francis Ferland Franco Mangiafico George Avakian Guy Lapointe James Hickey John Ward Marc De Laporte Normand Frigon Phillippe Gregoire Rodney Crepeau Ronald Parenteau Steven Sirois 1973 Albert Daly Andre Loranger Edward Beaudoin John Dwyer John McHenry Peter R. Sullivan William Shanley 1974 Anthony Berard Bruce Pickford Deborah Sarkas Jeannine Savaria Joseph Sarrasin Kevin Kelly Lise Lambert Madonna Houle Paul Berard Sandra Barrette Stephen Della Torre Suzanne Picard Thomas C. Mahoney Timothy Dunn Vincent Ward 1975 Brian Walsh Celeste Bisson Diane (LaChappelle ) Wallace Don Phaneuf Donald Deslauriers Edward Gagnon Glen Montour Louise Morriseau Mary Beth Casey Michael Hurst Michael Ross Michelle Nadeau Michelle Peloquin Richard McMurtrie Steven Lasalle 1976 Andree Galipeau Christina Preston Denyse Arseneault Diane (Dalpe) Finnegan Jana Pawlina Kathleen Vermette Laura Beauchamp Lu-Ann Masse Paul Pratt Sandra Paterson 1977 Charles Mandeville Claire Roy David Radzik Erin Hession Gary Letts Jean-Paul Saumur John Gilson John Lisi Kevin McGuire Paul Soullier Phyllis Caron Pierre Parenteau Stephen Faulstich Tracy Newman 1978 Anthony E. Rodrigues Catherine (Slowick) Colvin Cheryl-Ann (Nichols) Connolly Donna Radzik James Colucci Kathleen Lucier Lynn (Montmarquette) Bellomy Marie (Herpels) Wilks Mary Laferriere Michelle Girard Paul Belhumeur 1979 Danielle Gelinas Michelle Pothier Pamela Brown Paul C. Ciccone 1980 Bruce Beauchamp Cheryl Moreau Christina (Marshall) Haman Christine Feeny Geordie Schmalz

Michele (Dumaine) Hurlbutt 1981 Chris Sannella David Foster Gary Lamothe James Simmons Richard Lussier Richard Palin Valerie (Wilk) Hansle 1982 Anthony DiPardo Brian Sullivan Christine Piette Debra Leduc Edmund Brown Holly Wilson Jacqueline (Gorniewicz0) Griffith 1982 Joseph Catalfano Richard Dolan Richard Nocera

1993 Jeffrey Germain Shane O’Brien 1994 Adam J. LaVerdiere Gregg Kwider James P. Murphy 1995 Jaclyn Sabatino Joshua Segal Karla Tassinari Louise Bouliane Melissa (Charron) Keene Michael Collins Thomas Castrignano Wayne Hunt

1996 Angela Saccoccio Benjamin Sweeney Christina Dunne Christina (Petersson) 1983 Wolfe Debra Lyne Henderson David Glowka Dennis Picard Eric McDuff Donald Taillon Matthew Kohansky John O’Hara Neil Bowman Louis Cioci Rebecca (Cloutier) Lynne (Mongeon) Breen Demers Trang Nguyen Nancy Tessier Robert McDonald 1997 Steven Palin Adam Bricault Alyssa (Townsend) 1984 Walker Don Antonia Beth-Anne (Rotatori) Kevin O’Connor Marengo Susan Hurd Danielle Listenfelt Tracy Tellier Jonathan Crudale Valerie Zalk Thomas Douglass 1985 Alan Perry Carolyne (Read) Wildman Debra Fitzpatrick Douglas Poirier Kristin Arruda Marc Guernon Maryann O’Brien Matthew Gautreau Sean Clancy Steven Coley Suzanne Boucher William Henderson 1986 Christopher Kelly Dawn Cishek Donna (Compagnone) Dunlaney Marc Felicio Michael Sheahan Rachel Chaput Stephen Lessard 1987 Christopher Conte Cynthia DeMaria David R. Laferriere Dawne Chattman Diana (Villiard) Richard Gretchen Verplanck James Palin James Savard Jennifer Brien Joseph Bochar Kerri McCallum Stephane Corriveau Timothy McNamara 1988 Annette Chicoine Dena Arruda Jennifer (Tessier) Poust Katherine Eaton Kathleen (Moran) Garland Laurie (Champagne) Ferreira Melissa Micheletti Michael Basile Nicole Auger Scott Blair Susanna Azagra 1989 David Malo David Marcos Edward A. Turcotte Jennifer Blanchard John Anzivino Michael P Nerney Michelle Jordan Raquel Lopez Stephen St. Andre

1998 Lynne M. Jackvony Mary Begin Melissa Emery Natalie Franz Patrick M. Hutchins Quinn Sullivan Rachel M. (Sgaggero) Giglio 1999 Adam J. Chamberlain Thomas Veilleux 2000 Julie Powers Kerry Brown Laura Colannino Richard Lombardo Robert Fisette Sarah Gervais Sarah Pichette 2001 Brendan Carroll Laura Russo Raluca (Mandrila) Viazmensky Richard Lucas Tracy Adams Verusca Silva 2002 Erin Mitchell John Daniel Kimberly Reynolds Michael Arpin Ryan Nugent 2003 Alexander M. St. George David Jacobs Michael T, Mallette Olga (Tsyganova) Brichto 2004 Adam J. Schreffler Aprile D. Giugliano Eric A. Gomes Jeremy A. Young Joshua A. Champagne Maria R. Corvese Ryan C DeBeasi Stephanie A. Popovich William A. Nosal 2005 Annie Cardillo Danielle Boucher Kathryn Lapolla Samantha Russo Stephanie Begin

2006 Bryson Cook Chad Fournier Christina Aiudi Erin Digan Joseph Lancellotti 1991 Kerri Hughes Bruce F. Lerch Matthew O’Connell Charlene Vallee Maysoon Sharif Christopher Miller Meryl Luzzi Matthew Johnson Nicholas Rampone Paul Careau Rachel Cottle Sharleen (Tessier) Peck Sarah Kline Tuan Tran Siobhan Chavarria 1990 Andrew Higgiston Jill Chamberland

1992 Carl Tavares Dana Mainelli Danielle Corrente Ian Peters John Lahar John Lawton Kristen Berard Nicholas Palmer Tracey Flaherty

2008 Carrie Jane Lapolla Laura Elizabeth Gaudette 2009 Katie Barnhart 2010 Mary Oftring

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We Must Never Forget Our Roots By Ryan J McCarty ’06 MSC Teacher and Webmaster

California’s Silicon Valley is a place that is constantly on the move and is the center of high-tech industry in the United States. Not only is the South Bay area known for the world’s largest technology corporations such as Apple, Google, Pixar, Hewlett-Packard, Oracle, and Yahoo, but is also the place Marc Hebert, from the Class of 1970, calls home. Originally a student at the Juniorate of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in Pascoag, RI, Marc spent Marc Hebert ’70 his junior and senior years at Mount. Recalling the many great memories of his time at the Academy, Marc fondly

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remembers his time on the debate team, in the chemistry and math clubs, and as editor of the Hilltopper, the school newspaper. After graduating from Mount, Marc went on to Harvard University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Experimental Psychology. He then received his Master of Business Administration Degree from Stanford University and began a career in Information Technology Services. A fortuitous business opportunity presented itself to Marc a few years ago which allowed him to make a generous gift to Mount. He made a $100,000 contribution to our school in memory of his uncle, Brother George Ernest Bernard, SC. His donation went towards renovating classrooms. He has also established a trust for future needs of the school. So why give to Mount? Marc

A C A D E M Y says it is simply that he never forgot his roots. He wanted to give to the school that gave him so much. “Giving to Mount Saint Charles was the best way to spend my money. I could have given to Harvard or Stanford where I went to school, but I knew that my gift to Mount would make more of a lasting impact. Mount is a treasure of Northern Rhode Island, which has been a source of great education and experiences for middle-class kids.” We are certainly grateful to Marc for his generosity! Marc Hebert is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Estuate, a global IT services company. He resides in San Jose, CA with his son Christian. For more information on giving opportunities, please contact Donald Demers, Director of Institutional Advancement at demersd@staff.mountsaintcharles. org or by calling (401) 769-0310, ext. 111.

CLASS REUNIONS 1979 — Saturday, August 16 — City Side, Woonsocket, RI 1984 — Saturday, October 25 — River Falls, Woonsocket, RI 2004 — Friday, November 28 — Dave & Buster’s, Providence, RI 2009 — Saturday, December 27 — City Side, Woonsocket, RI 1965 — 50th Reunion – Fri, Sat, Sun, June 5, 6 & 7, 2015 SPECIAL EVENTS Alumni Soccer — Sunday, October 12 — MSC’s Lower Field Royal Mounties — Sunday, October 26 — MSC’s Chapel Hall 2014 Yearbook Party — Wednesday, November 26 — MSC’s Chapel Hall Alumni Hockey Game — Friday, December 26 — MSC’s Br. Adelard Arena Holiday Face-Off — Fri, Sat, Sun, December 26, 27 & 28

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Mail to: Office of Advancement • Mount Saint Charles Academy • 800 Logee Street • Woonsocket, RI 02895-5599 Stock gifts or transfers can be made by contacting Donald Demers at 401-769-0310 x111 or demersd @ staff.mountsaintcharles.org. Online contributions are also accepted at www.mountsaintcharles.org, click Giving at the top then Give Now.

EXCELSIOR DINNER On Saturday, April 5th, MSC thanked its top benefactors with dinner in Chapel Hall!

AUCTION ON THE MOUNT MSC’s Department of Institutional Advancement hosted the Seventh Annual Auction on the Mount on Saturday, March 22nd, in the Academy’s gymnasium.

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DEAR PARENTS: Please notify the Alumni Office if your son or daughter has a new address that needs to be entered into our Alumni database. Contact: Gail Bryson, alumni@staff.mountsaintcharles.org

UPCOMING EVENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

August 16: Class of 1979 Reunion — City Side in Woonsocket, RI August 25: First Full Day of Classes September 26 & 27: Faculty Play October 9: Walk-A-Thon October 12: Alumni Soccer Game — MSC’s Lower Field October 25: Class of 1984 Reunion — River Falls in Woonsocket, RI October 26: Royal Mounties Mass & Dinner — MSC’s Chapel Hall November 15: New York City Day Trip November 26: Class of 2014 Yearbook Party — MSC’s Chapel Hall November 28: Class of 2004 Reunion — Dave & Buster’s in Providence, RI December 26: Alumni Hockey Game — MSC’s Br. Adelard Arena December 27: Class of 2009 Reunion — City Side in Woonsocket, RI December 26, 27, 28: Holiday Face-Off — MSC’s Br. Adelard Arena February 13, 2015: Beer and Wine Tasting — MSC’s Chapel Hall March 21, 2015: Auction on the Mount — MSC’s Gymnasium May 2, 2015: Excelsior Dinner — MSC’s Chapel Hall June 5, 6, 7, 2015: Class of 1965 50th Reunion June 7, 2015: Class of 2015 Commencement

OPEN HOUSE • Sunday — November 2, 2014, 2-4 pm ENTRANCE EXAMS • Saturday — December 6, 2014 at 8:15am • Saturday — December 13, 2014 at 8:15am • Saturday — March 7, 2015 at 8:15am • Saturday — May 2, 2015 at 8:15am Please visit www.mountsaintcharles.org/admissions for more information.

President Mr. Herve E. Richer ’74 Principal Mr. Edwin Burke Board of Trustees Br. Robert R. Croteau, SC, Chairperson Br. Ronald Hingle, SC Br. Clifford King, SC Br. Michael Migacz, SC Board of Directors Albert P. Valliere Jr. ’65, Chair Christopher Keyes, Vice Chair Dr. Mark Andreozzi ’90 Dennis Darveau Scott DiChristofero ’84 Br. Robert G. Gagne, SC James Hanley ’96 Matthew Jarret ’95 Br. Robert Lavoie, SC Kathleen McGuire Jill (Savini) Moylan ’95 Br. Roland Ouellette, SC Gerald R. Piette ’76 Frank Simonelli ’92 Admissions Mr. Joseph O’Neill, Director 401-769-0310 x137 admissions@staff.mountsaintcharles.org Advancement Mr. Donald M. Demers, PhD, CFRE, Director 401-769-0310 x111 demersd@staff.mountsaintcharles.org Alumni Mrs. Gail Bryson, Director 401-769-0310 x115 alumni@staff.mountsaintcharles.org Marketing/Communications Ms. Penny C. Federici, Director 401-769-0310 x177 federicip@staff.mountsaintcharles.org