News and Information from Mount Saint Charles Academy • Brothers of the Sacred Heart • Winter 2008 • Issue 3
Museum of Work and Culture Names Archive for Eugene Peloquin Mount Soccer Team Wins Sportsmanship Award Rhode Island Interscholastic League Announces Hall of Fame Inductees MSC Golf Tournament Announced Passages: Mount’s First Student Leaving a Meaningful Legacy
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Hall of Fame A Mount Inspiration Former Navy Captain, Teacher, Principal, Theologian, and Community Volunteer Eugene A. Peloquin inspires exceptional achievement and service others.
Model Athletes MSC varsity soccer team was voted co-winner of the team sportsmanship award by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League.
In May of this year Brian Lawton will be inducted into the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Hall of Fame.
Leaving a Legacy of Philanthropy Chris Bouley explains the importance of passing on values to the next generation.
President’s Letter 3
Principal’s Letter 4
Class Notes 6
Around Campus 10
On the cover: Eugene A. Peloquin, Class of 1950, stands in the Eugene A. Peloquin Catholic Schools Archive in the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket.
M O U N T S A I N T C H A R L E S AC A D E M Y • B R OT H E R S O F T H E S AC R E D H E A RT • M O U N T S A I N T C H A R L E S AC A D E M Y • B R OT H E R S O F T H E S AC R E D H E A RT
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What Has Happened to the “Good Old Days” at Mount? “
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hen I was in school, the Brothers kept us in line. We did as we were told, or else.” Many alumni who return to Mount are heard describing their school days, especially when they come for reunions. And most speak of the discipline with a sense of pride and good humor. Although the mission of the school is essentially the same, with a rigorous academic program within the tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, Mount is different now than it was in the so-called “glory days.” This is partly due to the changes in society which require a different response from us. Part of it is due to the call of the Church to have the Brothers religious community return to its roots — the beliefs of the founders of the community. The Brothers of the Sacred Heart have fine-tuned their focus on the basic teachings of their founder, Rev. Andre Coindre, who gathered men together in service to the youth of Lyon, France.This focus has been transmitted to our lay faculty who have inherited greater responsibility for the mission. Due to this, there has been a shift from the letter of the law,
to the spirit of the law. St. Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians writes, “…the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” Thus, rule books and handbooks have moved from a juridical view to a pastoral stance. Each child is seen as the focus of our school and its mission. We strive to adjust and adapt our curriculum to the needs of the child, rather than try to force the child to serve the needs of the curriculum.The child is entrusted to our care to be nurtured, formed, encouraged to growth and maturity, becoming the person they are meant to be, in partnership with the family. In the spirit of our founder, the student is believed to be inherently good. When a student is found to be doing something that is destructive to self or others, our goal is to correct the child, not punish the child.The first has the welfare of the child and the community at heart, the latter was focused on the objective rules. Although we continue our rigorous academic program, our religious and co-curricular experiences challenge students to become people of faith and focus their gifts and talents in service to others. Leadership for Jesus was never about privilege; it was always about
service. Our school mission is to help identify and develop each student’s personal gifts and talents, ultimately for the service of others. Hence, leadership is now practiced as a position of service, service to others within the school community, the broader civil and church community and the world. Like Jesus, we attempt to cultivate a belief in leadership as compassionate service by example. So yes, it is very true that Mount is quite different than many may remember it during their time here, but the mission has always been about a response to the times in which we minister. And these times are far different than those of decades past. Mount has changed, but at its heart the mission is and always will be the same — to challenge our students to be people of faith who bring their gifts to serve others and to ultimately make a difference in our world. Sincerely yours,
Br. Robert R. Croteau, SC President
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reetings from Mount and best wishes for a very happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. I hope that the year ahead affords you an opportunity to come back and visit, especially if you haven’t been on the campus for some time.
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Inevitably, when alumni write or visit, they want to know what vestiges remain of their time at Mount — they look for and want to be assured of the familiar, to know that Mount today is the Mount they remember. Fortunately for us, Mount is able to continue to change, to grow, and to improve — and former students who have been away for a long while are always in awe of the physical changes we have been able to realize, especially over the past twelve or fifteen years. And these changes help us to better serve the needs of 21st Century students, students whose needs are dramatically different than those of students from decades past. It is comforting, though, to know that Mount’s mission has not changed, that what has always made Mount a special place has not changed. Mount has had and continues to have a way of making its students feel welcome and at home, a
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way of making them feel that they truly belong to a community that cares for and about them, and that Mount is more for them than just a “school.” This ideal is affirmed over and over again in notes and letters and e-mails I receive or in comments from visiting alumni. Recent graduates visit often and spend hours walking the halls and visiting teachers. Older graduates may visit less often, but share the same sentiments with comments like, “It’s good to be back at my second home.” Even current students feel the pull of a very special place. We witnessed this recently when we began the Second Semester with two young students who returned to Mount after having transferred to other schools earlier in the year.This happens more often than not. Having experienced Mount and the community we have created, students are unable to find the same in other schools. Perhaps this is best seen in recent events concerning one of the seventh graders. He and his parents had no connection to or experience of Mount prior to this year. Sadly, the young man’s father was terminally ill with cancer and passed away shortly after the holidays.
In an e-mail, the mother wrote that, “Mount has been and will continue to be such an important influence in Matt’s [the student] life. Paul [the father] was so grateful for the Mount community and knows that they will care for Matt and be there for him as he navigates the difficult road ahead.” And in lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to Mount. What is it about Mount that elicits such a response? My guess is each of us will likely answer in different words. But at its essence, our answer will be the same. And it is that essence that graduates remember and hope to recapture when they visit. It is what makes Mount Mount and it can never change. Rest assured that we will do all that we can to insure that it won’t. Excelsior!
Herve Richer ’74 Principal
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Museum of Work and Culture Dedicates Archive to Mount Alum Eugene Peloquin Eugene A. Peloquin was born in 1932 in the Social District of Woonsocket, during the height of the Great Depression, Eugene (Gene) was the last of 8 children born to the late Armand and Marie-Louise (Tellier) Peloquin. Six of his older brothers and sisters, due to the difficult economic times, were forced to leave school before graduating high school. However, due to the sacrifices of his entire family, Eugene was able to attend Mount Saint Charles graduating in 1950. The tuition at the time was $18.75 every three months (the price of a war bond) for a total of $75.00 per year. Gene then entered Our Lady of Providence Seminary earning an Associate’s Degree through Catholic University in 1952. Enrolling at Providence College, he credits the Dominicans for providing him with a solid theological and philosophical background. Graduating from PC in 1955 he embarked upon his 31 year career with the North Smithfield public school system, only taking time when he enlisted in the military. In 1956 Gene graduated from the Navy Officer’s Candidate School in Newport, RI serving on active duty in various capacities until 1959 when he joined the Naval Reserves. He was a Combat
Information Center Officer, having graduated from the US School of Naval Justice. He served as a ships’ Legal Officer and Prosecutor for Court Martial, and on the staff of Commander Destroyer Squadron 8 — at sea deployments. He retired from the US Naval Reserve in 1981 with the rank of captain, having served as Unit Commanding Officer for 7 years. In November 1959, Gene resumed his career in education in North Smithfield where he worked as both a teacher and principal until his retirement in 1989. From 1989 until 1997 he was the Executive Director of the Business Volunteers for the Arts/Rhode Island, a non-profit group matching up business executives to non-profit art organizations throughout the state. “The Nun Project,” dedicated in 2000 at Woonsocket’s Museum of Work & Culture, is one of the projects for which Gene is most proud. Working with the leadership of the museum and a committee of religious, representing the many different orders who served the local area, Gene feels
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts Award for promoting art education in schools. The John H. Chafee Heritage Award for his volunteer efforts and advocacy on behalf of the Museum of Work & Culture and the behalf of the John H Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
this tribute to religious educators is something for which they can all be proud.The display includes: a nun figure in the 1929 Catholic classroom, pictures of the habits of the 11 different orders of nuns and brothers who staffed the area Catholic schools, and looseleaf binders with articles, stories, and pictures of the 27 area Catholic schools that they staffed. As a direct result of this project, the Museum has expanded their archives to include “any Catholic school, anywhere in the world” and now can boast of 66 school binders in their archives. Gene would like to mention that if you attended a Catholic school and would like more information (or you would like to contribute to this project) you can call the museum at: 401-769-9675 or email your questions to: iblais@rihs.org
AWA R D S The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for his efforts in preserving the history of and honoring our area’s World War II Veterans. The Gov. Aram J. Pothier French Heritage Award for promotion, dedication, and love of French Heritage and Culture.
Eugene A. Peloquin stands in the Catholic Schools Archive dedicated in his honor at the Museum of Work and Culture.
The Humanitarian Service Award by Mount Saint Rita Health Center for his work on the Nun Project at the Museum of Work & Culture. The Museum of Work and Culture dedicated the Eugene A. Peloquin Catholic Schools Archive in November 2007.
C L A S S Dinner, Mass and a Brunch on Sunday are also part of the weekend festivities. For more information contact Gail Bryson in the Alumni Office.
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Rev Aram Berard, recently celebrated his Golden Jubilee with the New England Province of the Society of Jesuits with a Mass and banquet at Boston College High School. Joining Fr. Berard for the celebrations were family and friends from the MSC Class of 1950: Stanley Bator, Arthur St. Laurent, Fr. Berard and Eugene Peloquin. Fr. Berard has served in numerous capacities in his 50 years of service. Fluent in the Vietnamese language, he served in Vietnam as well as in Vietnamese communities in Texas and in Pennsylvania and also taught French at Boston College High School.
Joseph Chamberlain II retired after 32 years of teaching English in the Stoughton Public Schools. He is presently Senior Editor of the Roundel, the national magazine of the BMW Car Club of America.
1952 Ed Gauthier writes that “When I was serving in the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division during the late 50’s, I often participated in the American Civil Rights movement when off duty and off the military base. My personal experiences and story became part of the Voices of Civil Rights Project and is now part of the permanent collection in the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Hopefully the collection will inspire and educate the leaders of tomorrow.”
1958 Jim Clancy, Roger Brissette, Charles Moran, and Jerry Tardiff are working on the final plans for the 50th Reunion which will be held on June 6, 7 & 8 this year. Reservations have been made for dinner and a tour at the Museum of Work and Culture, and plans for Beer & Dynamites on Saturday afternoon are in the works. 6
1968 Omer Recore and daughter Ashley MSC ’10 and uncle Richard Plouffe ’70 got together last summer for Omer’s birthday in August. Richard and his wife reside in Orlando.
1980 Since September, Barbi Carignan has been assigned to a new EDS account in Braintree MA, working with the Stop and Shop CIO and his staff, supporting their extensive suite of computer
N O T E S ing all you taxpayers that in addition to being a great lawyer, Doris is also a fantastic tax preparer! Doris Masse received an award from the State of New Jersey and it reads as follows: “A former Legal Services attorney who, in private practice, has remained dedicated to securing a greater measure of justice for the disadvantaged by providing many hours of pro bono service in a broad array of cases.” Congratulations Doris!
1981 Susan Andrade Rubiano has been married for 16 years and has 4 children: Adriana15, Michael-13, Brandon-12 and Zackary-8. She owns 9 Dunkin Donuts and 2 Baskin Robbins and has lived in Florida 12 years.
1982 Anthony Garganese was selected Florida’s 2007 Attorney of the Year by the Florida League of Cities. He is also managing partner of the Orlando law firm of Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D’Agresta which represents numerous businesses and local governments throughout the state of Florida.
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applications. On a scale of challenging assignments, measured by resulting migraine headaches, stabilizing this complex application environment requires an endless supply of aspirin. More importantly, on the personal front, Barbi is enjoying the good life with her new husband Craig (see picture below) whose hobbies include cooking and brewing beer (which is just a liquid form of cooking). Finally, Barbi would like to publicly thank Doris Masse for taking care of all her tax accounting, remind-
Susan Hurd received her MA and CAGS in Holistic Mental Health Counseling from Salve Regina University in 2006 and 2007 respectively. She did 1500 hours of clinical training at the Healing Choices Fibromyalgia Clinic located at the Rehabilitation Hospital in North Smithfield. You can email Susan at: sarawindhawk@yahoo.com Dean Remy recently launched an international contract hire Life Science Sales Company, SCiSOURCE INC.The goal is to enable biotechnology companies to bring their products to market faster via SCiSOURCE’s Senior Sales Executive Teams
placed around the world. His daughter, Danielle, graduated from Mount in 2007, and daughters Nicole and Taylor are in 7th and 9th grade. His family keeps him incredibly busy but he’s loving life. “I’ll love it even more once we get the company rolling and entering its’ expansion stages in 2-3 years.”
1985 Jennifer Urquhart Gosselin a Patrolwoman for the Bellingham (MA) Police Department since 1996 was recently promoted to the position of Detective and is enjoying her new role with the department. Her husband, Leonard also works for the police department as the K-9 officer. Aside from residing with the two working K-9’s, they also enjoy spending time with their West Highland and Cairn Terriers. Jennifer would love to hear from classmates at: dogs@charter.net
1987 Tony DeRosa and family, after 2 years in Texas, are relocating to Ohio in May. He is still with LexisNexis as a sales manager. His wife, Karen, is very busy with their four kids: Sam-7,Theo-5 and twins AJ and Belle-3. Friends can email Tony at: tony.derosa@lexisnexis.com Deb Jasinski McGee recently received her MBA from Bryant University. Friends can email Deb at: djmcgee@cox.net
1988 Jeffrey Marsocci continues to work training precinct and county activists for the North Carolina Democratic Party. He and other activists gave the rights to a canvassing training video to the Democratic National Committee, where the video is used in trainings across the country and can be seen online free at: hhtp://democrats.org/a/2007/04/canvassing_trai.php
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Kathleen Moran Garland is Manager of Contracting for Partners Healthcare System, Inc. and Partners Community Healthcare, Inc. She married Dwayne Garland on November 19, 2006.
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Scott Pouliot is living in Raleigh, NC and working in a software development position for FileONE, Inc.Their software package is used in a variety of Secretary of States offices through the US.
Kenneth McDonald is in Seattle, WA and “pursuing a career in wine and exploring the Emerald City.” He would like to hear from friends at: kennethlmcdonald@hotmail.com
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Jason A. Parker is the Environmental Planning Specialist for the Town of Narragansett. He married Jennifer Kalapos from
Ryan Earley is the principal of the White Mountains Regional High School in Whitfield NH.
David Roy, a 2002 graduate of Vassar College, is a first year MBA student at Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management. He was awarded a Roy H. Park Fellowship, which is granted on the basis of academic and professional performance coupled with demonstrated leadership. Following his graduation from Cornell, he plans to pursue a career in management consulting.
Scott Capp, who recently took on the role as Missions Pastor of Village Bible Church in Sugar Grove, IL, survived a roll-over van accident with his entire family coming home after Christmas in a snow-storm. They all walked away without a scratch…despite the totaled vehicle.They stopped a few feet short of a pond, and can only believe God was with them.
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1991 Lisa Cirelli Borgas and husband, Frank, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Seth, on August 22, 2007. He joins big brother, Ryan-4. Kim Beaudry Joachim and husband, Leo, are pictured with her Mount friends at their July 1, 2007 wedding.
Fellow classmates from the Class of 1991 are L/R: Andrea Griffin Van Beek, Kim, Leo, Karen Gallagher Prew, Elizabeth Moran and Nicole Dumas Letendre.
1992 Mark Garriepy and his wife, Cameron, welcomed their first child, Felix Grayson, on November 8, 2007.
Stratford, CT who is a financial analyst at GTech in West Greeenwich, RI. They are the proud parents of their new son, Jayden Thomas Aloyzy Parker, born May 4, 2007 and currently live in Westerly, RI. David White, wife Jamie, and sons, Mackenzie-4 and Liam2 have recently relocated to Tai Cang, China. David is the Senior Manufacturing Engineer for TillotsonPearson Inc/ Composites division. He is the project manager for a new factory being built there, building windmill blades for General Electric. He expects to be in China for 1824 months.
1995 Richard DeCapua is Director of Housing and Residence Life at Brandeis University. He oversees the staff and students who live in the halls and oversees the residence hall construction and renovations. Dan Zaluski is a teacher and hockey coach at Cranston East High School.
On November 16th President Bill Clinton addressed the North Country community on behalf of the Hillary Clinton’s campaign for president.
Jennifer Ann Bilotta married Christopher Marc Morin ‘99, son of Mrs. Lisa Morin Bonin ‘77 and husband, Robert Bonin Jr. Jenn and Chris are
Jeff Chatellier is now at Yale University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, after serving 2 _ years in the Peace Corps in Senegal, West Africa. Friends can email Jeff at: Jeffrey.chatellier@yale.edu Meghann K. Parker married Christopher Balczunas on July 29, 2006. Meghann is a
Special Needs teacher in Woonsocket and Chris (originally from Belgium) is a Senior Software Developer for EMC. They make their home in Woonsocket where Meghann still plays the saxophone. Lauren Piccolo recently joined Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker as a Senior Business Development Associate. She had been Vice President of Administration at a New York based risk mitigation company.
both attended Lasell College where Jennifer received her BA in Early Childhood Education and is employed as a Behavioral Therapist in the Newton Public Schools and Chris received his BS in Business Management and is employed by Brown Brothers Harriman of Boston as a Senior Client Account Manager. The ceremony and reception were held at the Boston Seaport Hotel in Boston on September 2, 2007. After a honeymoon in Jamaica, the couple will reside in Quincy, Ma. Alexander Bonin ’11, Michael Morin ’78, Celeste Morin ’80, Stephen Morin ’82, Celie Morin ’07, David Morin ’83, Dana Morin ’03, Justin Morin ’07, Brian Morin ’84, Kevin Morin ’88, Rene Fleuette ’66, Rema Fleuette Tomka ’89, Remi
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Fleuette ’88, Aimee Fleuette Beam ’97, Philippe Fleuette ’00, Jules Fleuette ’74, Michael Molinari ’98, Erin Fregeau Molinari ’97, Ryan Fandetti ’98, Pavann Kapadia ’98, Anthony Lucchetti ’00, Sarah Bowen ’00, Emily Bowen ’03, Marybeth Chabot ’00, Carla Mecurio Cross ’99, Mary Salinger ’99, Renee Menard ’99 and Jo-Ann Iadarola Evangelist ’99. WOW! Jake Mello works for DLM General Contractors in New Jersey where he develops scope and cost of large scale building damages (such as fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.) for insurance companies.
well as a CPA. She lives in Jamestown and is working as a principal auditor for the Office of the Auditor General. Alyssa Dube and Jerry Bonner were married Sunday, September 2, 2007 at The Village Inn, Narragansett. Mount alumni in attendance included Maid-of Honor, Kayla Dube ’05 and Bridesmaids: Ashley Gannon '02, Angela Zazza ‘02, Christine Viscone ‘02, Meghan Piedmonte ‘02 and Kerri Horton ‘02. They honeymooned at the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas and now live in Narragansett.
2000 Neil Hunt married Korin Marie Sharp on November 3, 2007 in Dearborn, MI. George Wagdi ’00 served as best man. Neil received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in information systems management from Carnegie Mellon University in 2004. Kori has her MBA from the University of Detroit-Mercy. Neil and Kori reside in Dearborn, where Neil is a sales engineer for Endeca Co and Kori works for DTE.
2002 Andrea Butola passed the Certified Fraud Examiners exam. She now is a CFE as
Matthew Morais is a Corporal in the Marine Corps, currently stationed overseas in Iraq, where he’s been deployed for the second time. He joined up in January of 2005. Travis Pavoni is a Petty Officer Third Class in the Navy, stationed in Siganella, Italy.
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Monique Cote graduated with a BS from Providence College in May of 2007, majoring in Health Policy with a minor in business studies. She recently accepted a position as Education and Support Manager with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America in New York City.
Christa Gignac graduated US Army Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC in September of 2007. She is now attending George Mason University’s ROTC program as well as regular academic classes and serving as a Staff Sergeant in the Virginia Army National Guard. She’ll graduate in 2010 as a 2nd LT and continue her service as an officer in the active duty army.
2004 Jeffrey Hake is currently studying in Santiago, Chile, at the University of Chile, as part of an exchange program with the University of Maine, where he is completing his junior year. He’s taking classes in agriculture and will be in Chile until mid July.
2007 Alicia Mathurin received the St.Timothy Award, a national award given annually in the Diocese of Providence to outstanding juniors and seniors in high school and early college.This award from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry is the highest honor a diocese may present to a Catholic youth. She was nominated by the Father Marot CYO Center in Woonsocket.
Luke McDonough is a senior and Captain of the Assumption College hockey team where Patrick Ciummo ’03 is also a senior right wing.
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Katherine Roy is a senior music major at the University of New Hampshire and will stay an extra year to get her Masters in Education.
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Fostering Honorable Competition One of our players was helping to form a wall in front of the goal. He was intently listening to our goal keeper’s instructions. Meanwhile, the official was telling him to do something else. He did not hear those orders and subsequently was issued a yellow card and then taken out of the game. Not once did he protest or display anger. He did as he was taught — respect the official. VARSITY SOCCER TEAM — Front Row L/R: Anthony Nero, Tim Coffey, Jason San Antonio and Tom Riley. 2nd Row L/R: John Gibbons, Kevin Anderson, Eric Mozynski, Chris Ford and James Huling. Top Row L/R: Coach Alan Tenreiro, Kyle Craven, Robert Van Winter, Ryan Kennedy, Mike Fournier, Kevin Poirier, Christopher Melanson and George Shakan. Missing: John Guay and Paul Archambault
The Mount St Charles Athletic Department is committed to promoting The Five Principals of Honorable Competition as listed in The Encyclopedia of Sports Parenting by Dan Doyle. To this end I meet with the team captains of each varsity sport and engage them in a discussion on what it means to honorably compete and give each of them a mission to promote such behavior among their teammates. Each captain is asked to briefly describe in writing examples that occur during the season. This is the varsity soccer captains’ story. — Richard Lawrence CMAA Director of Athletics
BOYS SOCCER The varsity soccer team was voted co-winner of the team sportsmanship award by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League.
It was in the second half of the game with one of our biggest rivals, and we were already down by two goals. One of our players kicked the ball out of bounds.Yet the referee awarded us possession. The player who had kicked the ball realized that the official made a mistake. Rather than take the throw, he advised the referee that he had kicked the ball out of bounds.The call was reversed and the opposition was awarded the ball. It was a rather small action and did not have an effect on the outcome of the game; however, it was a very positive thing to do in a game that was going so negatively. Our player’s actions surprised a few of us and reminded us that we all should be playing within “the spirit of the rules.”
The official made what appeared to be a very bad call late in a game that we were leading by one goal.The call resulted in the opposition scoring a tying goal. And that was that.Yet not once in those final minutes did any of our players give the referee a hard time: not once after the game did any of our players complain about being cheated out of win. It was special playing on a team like this. – Kevin Poirier, Paul Archambault, Ryan Kennedy, and John Guay THE FIVE PRINCIPLES OF HONORABLE COMPETITION
1. RESPECT THE GAME 2. PLAY BY THE RULES, AND WITHIN THE SPIRIT OF THE RULES 3. PLAY YOUR BEST 4. DON’T HIT BACK, PLAY HARDER 5. EMPLOY COMPETITIVE SELF-RESTRAINT
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Alumni chorus members gather in Chapel Hall for a picture before their concert rehearsal in December.
Principal's Leadership Award Herve Richer, Principal of Mount St. Charles Academy, announced that Jameson Clem, son of Thomas and Lisette Clem of Woonsocket, has been nominated to compete in the national Principal's Leadership award.This places him in the national competition where he is eligible to receive a college scholarship. While at Mount, Jamie has been a member of the swim team and has been involved in indoor and outdoor track. He is a member of National Honor Society and has served as class president during his junior and senior year. Jamie has been involved in Boy Scouts for many years. Besides serving as a senior patrol leader and assistant scoutmaster, he has achieved Order of the Arrow recognition and is an Eagle Scout. His volunteer service includes Habitat for Humanity. Jamie will be attending the United States Naval Academy in the fall.
RI Interscholastic League Hall of Fame 2008 Class Brian Lawton was among eleven distinguished athletes, coaches, officials, and administrators who will be inducted into the Rhode Island Interscholastic League High School Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2008, on Wednesday, May 7th at the Quidnessett Country Club. Brian was the first Americanborn hockey player to be selected No. 1 in the National Hockey League in 1983, playing for ten years in the National Hockey League.
Mount Apparel Grace and Jamie, two year old twin daughters of Josh ’91 and Gretchen Mills Bryson model MSC Hoodies available for purchase in the Development Office. Other items for sale are: children’s bibs and adult tee’s, sweatshirts and sweatpants. For pricing information contact Chris Cabral at 401-769-0310 x117.
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Fall Season Sports MVPs These students were selected as Most Valuable Players for their respective sports:
The Untold Story of America’s Greatest High School Team Boys' Cross Country, Michael Gingras, Lincoln; Girls' Cross Country, Theresa Donohoe, Hopedale; Girls' Volleyball, Elyse Barbour, Greenville; Girls' Soccer, Ashley Mastaj, Milford,MA; Boys' Soccer, Kevin Poirier, Harrisville; Girls' Tennis, Melissa Ferry, Lincoln
Ice Kings DVDs are available in the Alumni Office for $20. Contact Gail Bryson at 401-769-0310 x115 or mscalumni@aol.com.
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Mr. Carl Steckert and student look-a-likes pose for a picture during the fall 2007 Spirit Week activity — “Dress like your favorite teacher day.”
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You’re Invited to Auction on the Mount On May 10th Mount will host an auction to benefit the West Wing Project.The evening will start with cocktails and a silent auction followed by dinner and a live auction. We hope you will join us! For ticket information please contact Chris Cabral in the development office at 401-769-0310 x117.
In Memoriam MSC Friends & Family September 2007 through January 2008
Mount’s First Student Oliver J. Roberge was the first student to enroll at Mount Saint Charles when it opened its doors in 1924. According to the 1930 yearbook, “Robey’s pictures adorned the sporting pages of Rhode Island newspapers for four years with the captions: “Sensational MSC End,” Crack MSC Center,” and “Stellar MSC Catcher.” He was a varsity letter man in three sports and Captain of three sports while at Mount. According to his daughter, Mr. Roberge lived a full life and “danced” to the end. He was 97 years old and leaves his wife of many years, Frances.
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Name Mr Oliver J Roberge Mr Andre Gerard Mr Edgar J Martel Mr Marcel F Dalpe Mr James E McCormick, Jr Mr Normand Gauvin Mr Omer A Sutherland Mr Edward T Connolly Mr Rosaire Theroux Mr Albert R Ferrier Col Jean M Heon, Jr Mr Lucien A Jacques Mr Robert A Beaudette Mr Roger Parenteau Mr Roger J Sweeney Mr Gerard A Drolet Mr Bruce R Girouard Mrs Tracy L Flavin Mr Keith R Martin
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Mr Paul McIntyre Mr Roger Guevremont Mr Paul H Leclaire
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We would like to apologize to the following individuals who were inadvertently marked “deceased” in the last newsletter. Mr. Philip A. Morris, Sr. ‘50 • Mr. Bertrand J. Bessette ‘54 • Mrs. Paul G. Lussier Information was submitted to Alumni Office by family or friend.
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2007 Holiday Face Off Sponsored by: MYLAN Underwritten by: CITIZENS BANK FOUNDATION
MSC Golf MYLAN IS PROUD TO SUPPORT MOUNT SAINT CHARLES ACADEMY
Please join us at the first MSC Golf Tournament Monday, July 21st, 2008 Pawtucket Country Club 11:30 am Lunch 1:00 Shotgun Start Dinner to follow Tournament Proceeds to benefit the West Wing Project $175 per person $700 per foursome
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FLIK • Larry O’Donnell ‘81 • AMICA LARAMEE WIGNALL • The Hanna Family Buddy D • STOP & SHOP • PEPSI
Sponsor opportunities still available. Contact: Glenda Luzzi at: 401-769-0310 x 117 luzzig@mountsaintcharles.org
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Leaving a Legacy of More Than Wealth For The Next Generation hen making decisions about a successful transfer of assets, planning is essential.Today, the process can be accomplished with relative ease. Passing on your personal values, however, is a more nuanced exercise that requires an understanding of what drives your family. Proactive planning and discussion among family members is paramount.
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Talking to Your Children About Money Raising children who are born into wealth has benefits and challenges. No one can shape and strengthen the financial and philanthropic habits children develop better than their parents. Children are curious about the concept of money, and will often accept guidance from their parents.Teenagers begin to perceive financial responsibility as a symbol of adulthood and independence. Regular discussions with your family will be invaluable. Instilling Your Values in the Next Generation Intergenerational transfer of wealth is more than just a taxefficient way to transfer your assets. Leaving money to your family and charitable organizations, helps perpetuate your family’s values and culture.The culture of shared family history 14
and identity creates a sense of responsibility, productivity, and appreciation of the opportunities that come with wealth. Educating children empowers them and reinforces a strong work ethic to ensure that family wealth does not undermine their capacity to be productive and maintain a sense of selfworth. Begin by explaining to your child what it means to live within one’s means. Discuss how there are limits to spending, no matter what your family may have. Explain the difference between wants and needs.This can help promote wise spending habits. The ability to set and fulfill personal goals is central to appreciating the benefits that come with wealth.Teaching your children to identify and pursue their own goals —financial and social — will give them a sense of responsibility for their future. Avoiding this topic may lead your children to assume they never need to worry about money and may leave them unprepared to make important financial decisions. Passing on Your Legacy: Philanthropy and Your Children For many, philanthropy is a tradition – a way to contribute to the community, make a difference in other’s lives, and pass on values. Following a few simple steps helps ensure that
philanthropic values are instilled in your children: Begin by working with your child on a personal mission statement.Your child should reflect on the needs of the community and how they can help meet those needs. Help them identify the talents they can use to make a difference. Next, be a role model! When parents donate or volunteer, kids see first-hand the impact philanthropy can have. Finally, allocate resources to teach your child the decision process behind charitable giving. Use their allowance to teach financial responsibility and giving. An allowance can teach the concepts of charity, saving, planning, and responsibility. Consider creating three “accounts” with each allowance payment—1/3 for daily needs, 1/3 for long-term needs, and 1/3 for charitable contributions. When a child donates their own money they feel ownership over the decision. Intergenerational transfer of wealth extends far beyond legal, tax and financial implications. Planning begins with creating an environment in which your entire family can talk openly about issues surrounding wealth, values, and philanthropy. Christopher J. Bouley ’82 christopher.j.bouley@smithbarney.com
Design: Matt Castigliego
by Chris Bouley
New Mass Cards Now Available New mass cards “for healing,” “in honor of,” and “in memory of ” are now available through the Mount Saint Charles Development Department.You may request your cards by calling 401-769-0310 x117, emailing cabralc@mountsaintcharles.org, or stopping by the office during normal business hours.
It’s Not Too Late!
CLASS REUNION UPDATE
As Mount continues to plan for further West Wing renovations it is not too late to help out. Please take a moment to send in your 2007-08 Annual Fund donation today. A gift of any size is greatly appreciated.
1958 – 50th Reunion – June 6, 7, 8
If you need further information, please contact the development department at 401-769-0310 x 117 or cabralc@mountsaintcharles.org
1988 – 20th Reunion at the Waterman Grille – August 9
1963 – 45th Reunion 1968 – 40th Reunion 1973 & St. Clare ‘73 – Twelve Oaks Restaurant – November 29 1978 – 30th Reunion 1983 – 25th Reunion
1993 – 15th Reunion: Committee working on plans 1998 – 10th Reunion 2003 – 5th Reunion
UPCOMING EVENTS
President Br. Robert R. Croteau, SC
February 28: Forum on the Mount
Principal Mr. Herve Richer ’74
March 1: Entrance Exam April 26: Excelsior Dinner May 10: Auction on the Mount June 6, 7, 8: Class of 1958 50th Reunion June 8: Class of 2008 Commencement July 21: MSC Golf Tournament
Board of Trustees Raymond Reinsant SC, Chair Br. Robert R. Croteau, SC Br. Raymond Hetu, SC Br. Mark Hilton, SC Br. Donald Tardif, SC School Board Mr. Stephen Adamo ’82 Christopher Almon, Esq. ’82 Mrs. Ann Auclair Mr.Theodore Audet ’75 Mr. Marc A. Cote ’70 Br. Robert G. Gagne, SC Jacqueline Grasso, Esq. ’83 Mr. John Hoyceanyls Br. Louis J. Laperle, SC Br. Roland Ouellette, SC Ms. Martha Ballou Roberts ’76 Mr. Eric Robichard ’87 William Smith, Esq. Mrs. Kathryn Sabetti Tillinghast ’87 Mr. Donald Wignall Admissions Mr Joseph O’Neill, Director 401-769-0310 x137 MtStChrles@aol.com Alumni Mrs. Gail Bryson, Director 401-769-0310 x115 alumni@mountsaintcharles.org Development Mr. Donald M. Demers, CFRE, Director demersd@mountsaintcharles.org We hope you enjoyed this issue of Mount. If you, or someone you know, would like to receive Mount please contact Gail Bryson in the Alumni Office at 401-769-0310 x115
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