Sparking Our FUTURE
Mount Saint Mary College
Donor
Impact Report July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
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Contents FROM THE PRESIDENT................................................. 1 ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE........................................ 2 LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEERS.......................................... 5 DOING WELL BY DOING GOOD - PLANNED GIFTS............ 6 LIVING LEGACY SOCIETY ............................................. 7 THE DOMINICAN PILLARS: A BLUEPRINT FOR SERVICE AND SUCCESS................................................ 8 LEADERSHIP GIVING CLUBS....................................... 14 ALUMNI DONORS...................................................... 15 PARENTS.................................................................. 19 CURRENT STUDENTS................................................. 19
The Advancement Team from left: Victoria Halfpenny, Tom Burnham, Michelle Iacuessa, Amanda Swan, Nikki Khurana-Baugh, and Cindy Senese-Sherilla
CAMPUS COMMUNITY............................................... 18 MARQUEE EVENTS.................................................... 20 BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONS .... 26 FRIENDS.................................................................. 27 TRIBUTES................................................................. 30 MEET THE NEW STAFF............................................... 33
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. For questions, please email advancement@msmc.edu
From Interim President
LETTER
Fr. Gregoire J. Fluet Dear Mount Saint Mary College Supporters, Alumni, and Friends
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With costs continuing to rise all around us, it’s more challenging than ever to avoid turning away qualified students for financial reasons. But we’re able to continue offering these students a lifeline thanks to dedicated donors like you. Even that small scholarship might make the difference between getting more hours on a second job and having time to study properly.
hen I first came to Mount Saint Mary College as chaplain and director of Campus Ministry nearly seven years ago, I could never have imagined that I would be serving as Interim President – but here we are! This role is challenging as one might expect, but certainly very rewarding. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank everyone, from students and staff to faculty and alumni, for their outpouring of love and support as I serve the college in this new role of leadership. It truly is a pleasure to present to you the 2022-23 Donor Impact Report. As you know, scholarships funded by the generous donations of alumni and friends help to bring a college education to dozens of deserving students. For many, these scholarships make the difference between attending college or putting that dream on hold. Even what might seem like a small sum of money can make a huge difference in the lives of a student, allowing them to purchase books they
might not be able to afford. Seeing the success of these students has always been one of my greatest joys at the Mount. As you will see, this Donor Impact Report reflects the legacy of the Dominican Sisters, which is still very much alive and well at the Mount. Like our founding sisters, it’s clear that our supporters have made the four Dominican pillars of study, spirituality, service, and community a staple of their everyday lives.
I can’t thank you enough for everything you do to help make the Mount such an incredible place! Of course, the publication you hold in your hands right now didn’t appear out of nowhere. I’d like to take a moment to thank the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees, and my talented colleagues in the Advancement office and Marketing office, who worked hard to bring you this report. Go Knights!
Allocating your
generosity $ 1,794,906
Funds raised in 2022-23
12%
Academic Support
34%
Institutional Support
54%
Scholarship
Our Donor
Contributors 32% Friends
42% Alumni
20% 6%
MSMC Community
Corporate Mount Saint Mary College
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Advancement Committee
A standing committee of the college’s Board of Trustees, members promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the college community, the Hudson Valley, and beyond; serve as advocates of the college; ensure new individuals with interest and capacity are engaged with the college in meaningful ways; and make financial donations to the college.
I graduated from MSMC in 1967 and have continued friendships with classmates from more than 60 years ago. After spending a number of years in education as a teacher, principal, guidance counselor, and social worker, I served on the Board of Trustees at MSMC and am currently on the college’s Advancement Committee. I entered the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary in Newburgh in September 1962 and am currently a member of the Leadership Team of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, the Wartburg Home Board, and the Board of Investor Advocates for Social Justice.
As an alum, I am very proud of my 45-year connection to the Mount. Having graduated in 1982 with a BS in Business Management and Administration, I was well prepared for my career. As a local business owner, we proudly serve our clients in the Mount’s Judeo Christian tradition, with integrity and honesty. The continued success of Mount Saint Mary College, in its mission and the values instilled in its students, is very important to me. I proudly served as a member of the Board of Trustees, and am happy to be of continued service to the college as a member of the Advancement Committee.
— Sr. Margaret Anderson '67
— Lou Bach '82
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The Mount is my alma mater. Over the years I have served on the Board of Trustees and have attended many of the academic and social functions at the college. I have a strong sense of commitment to this institution and its mission, particularly to the service component. Giving freely of my time on the Advancement Committee gives me the opportunity to continue supporting the mission. It is a gift to be of service and share one’s time, talent and treasure.
— Sr. Joann Boneski '65
My family, firm, and I have been given the opportunities to share our talents and experience with Mount Saint Mary College for over 26 years. It is an honor and privilege to assist the Advancement Committee. In doing so, I hope to engage the many relationships and firms the Daubman family has enjoyed by sharing the mission of service and the important needed role that MSMC provides for the entire Hudson Valley Community.
— Paul Daubman Sr.
My wife, Elizabeth, and daughters, Caterina, Mira, and Elle fell in love with Orange County and are proud homeowners in the City of Newburgh. I am passionate about youth development and am a committed community volunteer. Mount Saint Mary College is a critical anchor institution here in the City of Newburgh. As a resident and active stakeholder, I want to help the Mount and our students flourish and continue to be vibrant contributors to our community. I am proud to be a member of the Mount community and happy to have an opportunity to serve the college and continue its mission.
Prior to my son applying to the Mount, I must admit that I knew very little about the college. He had several opportunities to play baseball and attend other schools, but after visiting for the weekend in the fall of 2013, he was convinced the Mount was the place he wanted to spend the next four years. Having witnessed his growth as an individual, a student, and an athlete, it became apparent that the Mount was a special place, which has led me to be a donor and now a member of the Advancement Committee to help further the college’s mission.
— Bill Fioravanti
— Peter Hayes P'18
Newburgh is home for both my family and my firm. This is such a wonderful vibrant community. To have such an outstanding college in one’s home community is a rarity. Mount Saint Mary College is the heart and soul of this community. As an employer, it is a huge advantage to have amazing students, both undergraduate and graduate, coming to our firm from such an austere institution.
— Philip J. DeAngelo, Chair
I graduated from Mount Saint Mary College in 2019 with a BS in Business Management and concentration in Finance. During my time at the Mount, I played on the Baseball Team for four years and served the Hudson Valley at an internship with Wallkill Valley Federal Savings & Loan before joining UBS Financial Services (NYC) in 2019. Currently, I am the editor and writer for the Huvane Wealth Management Conversations and Next Gen Investor segment, and a coordinator for the Huvane’s 198th scholarship fund, providing financial aid and mentorship to first generation high school students in the Bronx.
— Thomas Huvane Jr. ‘19
I chose to attend the Mount without ever stepping on the grounds. It just felt right and this choice has truly been a blessing in my life. So much so, that when I was choosing where to attend for my Master's, I returned there. Mount Saint Mary College gave me a strong sense of service, mission, commitment, and the desire to give back in any way possible. As a double alumna, a Dominican Sister, and now a member of the Board of Trustees, I continue to be blessed. I hope that my commitment to those who love the Mount, whether alumni or friend of MSMC, be a blessing for others in whatever way they need.
— Sr. Connie Kelly, OP '84 '95
My experience of Mount Saint Mary College through the years has been like unwrapping a GIFT – one that keeps on giving! I graduated from the Mount in 1971. Those four years gave me an excellent education, career skills, lasting friendships with classmates, faculty, and staff, and deep gratitude for the beliefs and values that I cherish and share. Now, as an alumna, a Dominican Sister, and member of the Board of Trustees, I am delighted to offer my time, talents, and treasure so that others will have the opportunity to discover and unwrap such a GIFT!
— Sr. Connie Koch '71
I have more than 30 years of hospital operations and nursing experience and am currently the Chief Nurse Executive, Baystate Health and the Chief Nursing Officer at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. I served as Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services; Vice President, Surgical Services; Chief Nursing Officer and interim CEO in both major academic health systems and community-based hospitals. I hold a doctor of Executive Nursing Practice from Drexel University, a master’s degree in Nursing Administration from the University of Hartford, and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Mount Saint Mary College. I am a Malcom Baldridge Executive Fellow and a passionate champion for safety, quality and patient and staff experience. A Connecticut native, I've been married for 37 years and have two grown sons.
– Joanne O. Miller, DNP, RN, NEA-BC '83
For 30 years, I have provided service to those affected by mental illness and addiction and the individuals and systems that treat those individuals. After graduating from Mount Saint Mary College in 1988, I went on to Adelphi University where I obtained my Masters of Social Work. My wife, Elaine, Vice President of Students for MSMC is also an alum, as are our children, Ryan and Kayla. Currently, I serve as the CRO of Mental Health America of Dutchess County, and strongly believe that we need to embrace change. My leadership has led to successful transitions of service, and I have been recognized locally and statewide for my compassion and leadership. In addition, I have appeared on television and radio, speaking about mental health topics in an effort to eradicate stigma.
— Andrew O’Grady '88, LCSW-R Mount Saint Mary College
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My wife Kathleen and I, along with our children Benjamin, Luke and Molly live in Poughkeepsie and as a lifelong Hudson Valley resident, I am dedicated to the wellbeing of the community. I am a proud Mount Saint Mary College alumnus, earning my Bachelor of Science degree in 2004 and completing my Master of Business Administration in 2012. With over 15 years of experience in the marketing and business development field, I am currently the director of business development for PKF O’Connor Davis, and have taken on several leadership positions for businesses throughout the Hudson Valley.
— Brian Powers ’04 ‘12
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From birth to the age of five, I lived in my grandmother’s house, directly across the street from the Mount campus. After earning my Bachelor’s degree, I continued my education in Business at MSMC, where I felt right at home. My commitment is to community service, a passion I credit to the Mount, particularly through the example of the Dominican Sisters. Working closely with local civic, business, and not-for-profit leaders, my team at Get Right Results and I identify issues of priority for Newburgh. In addition, I served as a keynote speaker for the college’s first Start-Up Weekend, and received the Mount Saint Mary College Distinguished Alumni Award in 2022.
— JaY Paige ‘12
Learn More For more information about the Advancement Committee, please contact Nikki Khurana-Baugh at Nikki.Khurana-Baugh@msmc.edu
The years I spent at Mount Saint Mary College were among the best in my life. From the moment I arrived, I knew it was (and remains) a special place. Friends, faculty, and administration had a major influence in shaping the man I am today. My days there were fun, challenging, and eye opening and gave me perspective that I didn’t have before. Above all else, I met Mary Hill (class of 1990) there...we’ve been married for 25 years. It is for those reasons and more that I try to stay as involved with MSMC as possible 30 years after my graduation. I feel a debt of gratitude and it’s my pleasure to try and repay it in some small way.
I completed my four-year degree from Mount Saint Mary College majoring in Communications with a minor in Theater and English. I started my career at the former Saint Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, N.Y, planning and executing major hospital fundraisers and ceremonies and building relationships throughout the community, before becoming the Executive Director of The Chamber Foundation, Inc. of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2012. I currently serve as President of the Mount's Alumni Association, a board member of The New Deal Creative Arts Center in Hyde Park, and am the Executive Director of the Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Health System Foundation in Newburgh, N.Y.
— Matthew Sautner ’90
— Nicholas Shannon ‘03
I serve as Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations at Genting New York, where I direct Resorts World’s government affairs strategy and manage public relations for Genting’s New York State properties. I have more than a decade of leadership experience in government affairs and public relations. As the Vice President and Regional Director of Empire State Development’s (ESD) Mid-Hudson Regional Office, I lead the state’s implementation of economic development programs and initiatives for the seven county Hudson Valley Region. I earned a Master of Business Administration from Mount Saint Mary College and a Bachelor of Finance from SUNY Binghamton.
— Megan Taylor MBA '10
Born and raised in Newburgh, my connection to the Mount began years ago. I graduated from Mount Saint Mary Academy and years later returned to earn an MBA from MSMC. Both of my daughters graduated from Bishop Dunn Memorial School. The lessons learned, experiences, and friendships through my association with the Mount family, friends, and faculty continue to shape who I am. It's an honor to be part of the President’s Advisory Council, adjunct faculty, and Advancement Committee. I am excited for the future of the Mount and proud to continue my support.
— Debra Zambito '98
Leadership VOLUNTEERS Board of Trustees Our Board of Trustees serves as the college’s governing body and provides input on our strategic vision, are ambassadors for the college, and help secure additional resources for college initiatives. The Board also approves the annual budget and serves as the fiduciary body for the Mount’s growing endowment. Michael Horodyski, Chair Phillip DeAngelo, Vice Chair Christina Bart Bilsky '85 Sister Joann Boneski, OP '65 (Emerita) Valerie J. Bryant '99 Michael Catania, Esq. Claude D’Alessandro ’87, MS.Ed.'98 Bill Fioravanti Jonathan H. Gatsik '99 Christofer C. Guarino Beth M. Jennings Sister Constance Kelly, OP, '95 Sister Constance M. Koch, OP, '71 Jake A. Kosack ‘18 Anthony Liotti Sister Patricia E. Magee, OP, '88 Stephen McCarthy, CPA Sister Catherine McDonnell, OP, '69 Ann Marie Murray, PhD ‘70 Liam O'Brien, Esq. Jeremy N. Smith '06 George F. Stradar, Jr., Esq. (Emeritus) Sister Maureen Sullivan, OP '72
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Challenge of the Decades Volunteers
The Alumni Association Board works in partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement to increase outreach and engagement for all MSMC alumni. The Board and subcommittees provide a diverse alumni perspective for the planning and implementation of alumni activities and help to cultivate engagement and financial support from MSMC alumni.
1960's Sr. Margaret Anderson '67 Judith Henderson '66 Beverly R. Mennerich '68
Nicholas A. Shannon, President Maxine E. Lindsay-Shillingford '98, Vice President Judith Henderson '66, Class Agent System Chairperson Peggy Ann Caraballo-McCarthy '89 Sean Creighton '92 Linda A. Dombroski '81 Marilyn J. Ejercito '77 Patricia M. Farrell '92 Mary Ann Fitzpatrick '64 Thomas J. Ferrigno '90 Danielle M. Greco '98 Mysia H. Haight '84 John C. Hughes '84 Kristi Reeve Larson '00 Kathleen M. Markisello '87 Beverly R. Mennerich '68 Corri A. Nicoletti '10 Amy M. Orozco '11 Alicia S. Plevritis '03 Carlos S. Santana '12 Matthew G. Sautner '90 Eric W. Stallmer '93
1970's Marilyn J. Ejercito '77 Dr. Anne Marie Murray '70 Anne W. Rich '71 Nancy Rust Sutherland '75 Sr. Catherine Walsh '70 1980's Christina Bart Bilsky '85 Peggy Ann Caraballo-McCarthy '89 Mysia H. Haight '84 John C. Hughes '84 Dr. Joanne O'Keefe Miller '83 Andrew D. O'Grady '88 1990's Carol L. Brown '94 Thomas J. Ferrigno '90 Danielle M. Greco '98 Maxine Lindsay-Shillingford '98 Matthew G. Sautner '90 2000's Amber Curti '09 Anthony Curti '08 Alicia S. Plevritis '03 Trevor M. Purcell '03 Nicholas A. Shannon '03 LeeAnn M. Van Koppen '04 Shannon M. Zawiski '06 2010's Thomas Huvane Jr. '19 Brian Klose-Koehler '13 Corri A. Nicoletti '10 Amy M. Orozco '11 Carlos S. Santana '12
School of Business Advisory Committee
School of Nursing Alumni Advisory Council
The purpose of this council is to establish ongoing connections with the business community; assist the school in assessing the effectiveness of its academic programming, organizational structures, and managerial processes; and provide feedback and advice on changes and initiatives.
Members are committed to using their diverse backgrounds and experiences within the nursing community to further the mission and vision of the School of Nursing. Members encourage and develop relationships between alumni, corporate partners, healthcare community leaders, and donors for the enhancement of the School of Nursing.
Eric Langstedt, PhD, Co-Chair Anthony Scardillo, PhD, Co-Chair Joseph Amato Sophia Pambianchi Timmian Massie Charles H. Broe, Sr. '22 Susan Dean Rob Affuso Mark J. Olsen '20, '21
Anne Rich '71, Co-Chair Beth Scannell-Desch '72, Co-Chair Christina Bart Bilsky '85 Barbara Citarella '80 Margaret Deyo-Allers '02 Marilyn Ejercito '77 Patricia Farrell '92 Ryan McGahan '08 Elise McKenna '81 Nicholas Terzulli '19 Debra Zambito '98
The college relies on many volunteers to give of their time and talent. Volunteers serve as ambassadors, advisors, advocates, speakers, and help relay the vision, mission, and goals of the college to their respective spheres of influence. For more information, contact Nikki Khurana-Baugh at Nikki.Khurana-Baugh@msmc.edu
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Do well by doing good Planned gifts
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en Franklin first coined the phrase “Do well by doing good” in Poor Richard’s Almanac. What he meant by that was, when we give of ourselves to others, we often receive the benefits of our generosity in other ways. Franklin was known as a generous philanthropist throughout the colonies and often wrote about philanthropy to encourage others to be generous in their communities. Making a planned gift is a great example of doing well by doing good. You don’t have to be rich to take advantage of these giving opportunities. Even donors of modest means can make an impact on the college they love, and its students, by using these giving tools.
Named and Endowed Scholarships One of the best ways to make an impact on the students at Mount Saint Mary College is to create a named or endowed scholarship. Scholarships help students gain access to an affordable MSMC education and keep the college competitive with our peers as we build our student body. When you help cover the cost of tuition, books and other expenses, you are really enabling a student to focus on what really matters – their education. A named scholarship is an incredible way to honor a loved one; recognize a beloved faculty member; or memorialize the life of someone who has passed. MSMC has two ways to create new named scholarships: through the commitment of an annual scholarship gift of at least $5,000, or you can endow a scholarship with a minimum of $25,000. Annual named scholarship gifts are
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awarded within the year the gift is received and provide students with immediate financial assistance during that school year. These scholarships can be funded in many ways, including a donation of a cash gift, a gift of appreciated assets such as stocks, or making a gift through your will or living trust. Endowed scholarship gifts support students in perpetuity. The college awards 5 percent of the principle, while re-investing any additional interest to help the principle grow in value. For instance: If a donor establishes a new named endowed scholarship with a minimum of $25,000, the college will award $1,250 in the first year. Since the college’s endowment usually earns more than 5 percent interest, that extra interest earned is then added back to the principle. Compound interest quickly grows the principle, allowing the college to award more money from your endowed scholarship each year. Imagine where your scholarship will stand in 10 or more years.
Making a Will/Estate Planning Many people believe that they lack sufficient wealth to include a charitable gift in their will. They assume that the joy of philanthropy and the tax advantages of a planned gift are privileges of the wealthy, not people like themselves. In fact, people of all ages and backgrounds are making a difference in the lives of Mount students by including the college in their will. Everyone from 18–80 needs to have an up-to-date will or a Revocable Living Trust; it is easy and necessary if you want to ensure your wishes are followed. Most of us don’t think in terms of having an estate but we all have one. Having an estate plan allows you to ensure that your possessions and accumulated wealth are transferred to your heirs while minimizing certain taxes, costs and lost time. By preparing a will and naming Mount Saint Mary College as a beneficiary you may avoid certain taxes
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To learn more about options for creating scholarships or legacies that support students, please contact Tom Burnham, Director of Principal Gifts at 845-569-3218 or Thomas.Burnham@msmc.edu
and probate costs while at the same time potentially transferring greater wealth to your heirs AND providing a meaningful gift to Mount Saint Mary College. Writing your will importantly offers you the unique opportunity to create a legacy for yourself by including gifts to Mount Saint Mary College. These types of gifts create long-term stability for the college and ensure that its mission carries on well into the future. Donors who make these types of gifts also become members of the Living Legacy Society. You only need three pieces of information to include Mount Saint Mary College in your will: our name, address and our tax id number – that's it! Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550, Tax-ID: 14-1468399. For additional assets not covered in your will, including (but not limited to): 401ks, IRAs, life insurance policies, and bank accounts, you may want to designate Mount Saint Mary College as a beneficiary. Naming
Living Legacy Society the Mount as a beneficiary may help your heirs avoid or reduce income or estaterelated taxes while the full value of the plan benefits MSMC. This kind of gift might be particularly interesting to you if you have a life insurance policy you no longer need and wish to create a legacy at the Mount. If you would like to name Mount Saint Mary College as your beneficiary, it is as simple as contacting your account administrator and filling out any necessary forms.
at the Mount, your IRA Charitable Rollover Gift (also known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution or QCD) benefits you as well.
Please don’t forget to tell us that you have included us in your will or estate plans. We want to thank you, celebrate your gift and understand your wishes for how your gift is to be used to support Mount Saint Mary students.
Note: It is necessary for the funds to pass directly from your IRA to Mount Saint Mary College. If you withdraw your money first before giving it to MSMC, it will count as income and you will be taxed on the amount of your withdrawal. Please consult the administrator of your IRA or a qualified financial expert for additional details and to discuss your unique financial situation.
Giving through your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Donations made from your IRA are some of the most powerful and tax-smart gifts you can make to Mount Saint Mary College. That is because your gift passes tax free preserving the intended gift, while also reducing your income by an equal amount, thereby reducing your income taxes and protecting your hard-earned savings. If you are 70 ½ or older, you can transfer up to $100,000 each year directly from your IRA to a qualified charitable institution such as Mount Saint Mary College. Along with making an immediate impact on students
If you are at least 73 years old and have not met your required minimum distribution for the year, your IRA Charitable Rollover Gift can satisfy all or part of that requirement. Since this transfer is made directly from your IRA to Mount Saint Mary College it may reduce your taxes because it does not count as income for you.
Giving through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Donor advised funds (DAF) are growing in popularity for making gifts to MSMC. A donor advised fund is a “giving account” that offers flexibility and ease of use for donors. While not all nonprofit entities are eligible to accept gifts from DAFs – Mount Saint Mary College is and we welcome their use by our donors who wish to set up named or endowed scholarships or otherwise support the college.
Income-Producing Charitable Gifts Income-producing gifts provide income for you or persons you designate. Income can be paid to you for the life of up to two beneficiaries or for a set period of years. Ultimately, the gifted assets become available for use by the college for a predesignated purpose. Examples of the type of gifts are Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Trusts, and Charitable Lead Trusts. While the specifics of each type of trust are different, several advantages apply to all three. • Create life income for yourself and/or someone else age 50 or older • Claim a partial charitable income and estate tax gift deduction for the value of the remainder interest in the trust • Convert low-yield securities or other property to a form of investment that has a better yield • Receive professional investment management of the assets • Reduce or avoid capital gains taxes for gifts of long-term appreciated property All trusts and annuities are professionally administered by the National Catholic Community Foundation. We are here to help work through the specifics of your donation. Helping us to understand exactly what to do with your generous legacy gift is an important step in the process. We want to thank you, celebrate your gift, and inspire others to join you in supporting students at the Mount.
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ount Saint Mary College recognizes with profound gratitude the members of the Living Legacy Society, who have included the college in their estate plans. Their enlightened philanthropy will ensure the provision of academic excellence in the Dominican tradition for future generations of Mount students.
Emily R. Austin Estate of Florence M. Crawley Fr. Gregoire J. Fluet Estate of James R. Halpin Estate of Bernice J. Hornibrook Maureen A. Lawrence ‘70 Estate of Judith McLaughlin ‘66 Susan and Joseph* Maloney Estate of Jerome Picard Estate of Janice Ruggiero Dr. Susan Ryan ‘76 Catherine P. Sheehan James P. Smith, Jr. Ruth C ’89 & John* Smith, Sr. Estate of Lorraine Santacroce Dr. Elizabeth Scannell-Desch ‘72 Elaine Squeri ‘64 Estate of Regina Taylor ‘97 Estate of Mary G. Thompson William Thorpe * Deceased
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The Dominican Pillars A blueprint for service and success
“[James McEnery] was a genuinely dedicated teacher with a love for the Mount.” — Dr. James F. Cotter From an interview before his passing
Few could have predicted the lasting impact the Dominican Sisters would have when they arrived in Newburgh 140 years ago... But in the present day, it’s easy to see how much we owe to their hard work and dedication. On April 9, 1883 Sisters Hildegarde, Justina, DeSales, and Egbert first set foot in Newburgh. They had arrived by way of a steamship called The Mary Powell. With the four pillars of Dominican Life – study, spirituality, service, and community – guiding them, the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh established Mount Saint Mary College as a four-year institution in October of 1959. And now, more than 60 years later, these four Dominican pillars are still at the core of a Mount education.
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ittingly for a man born on the Fourth of July, there’s much to celebrate about the life and legacy of James V. McEnery, Professor Emeritus of English. McEnery is a Mount Saint Mary College legend, embodying the Dominican Sister’s devotion to the pillar of study. A founding faculty member of the college, he was the only lay person and the only male instructor during the college’s first academic year in 1960. Later in his career, McEnery was given the Trustees Award “for his love for the Mount and his humanitarian approach to life.” From the Mount’s first commencement in 1964 all the way through 2022,
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only two people had led the college’s Commencement processions: McEnery and James Finn Cotter, another longtime Mount English professor. Cotter – a Mount legend in his own right – passed away in 2021 after decades of service to the college. During an interview before his passing, Cotter recalled the countless contributions that McEnery, his friend and colleague, made to help the college become the thriving academic institution it is today. “Jim loved his students and enjoyed meeting them after class,” Cotter noted. “He always had lunch with them, learned their names, and remembered them long after they had graduated. He was a genuinely dedicated teacher with a love for the Mount.”
McEnery even looked the part, dressing like the “quintessential college professor,” with his signature bow tie and tweed jacket, said Cotter. McEnery’s appearance reflected his dedication to his students. McEnery and his wife, Jane, had four children, three of whom became Mount graduates: Mary Anne ’70, Susan ’73, and Regina ’80. They also had a son named James. Mary Anne and Regina fondly remember their father. They had several classes with McEnery when they were students, but he never gave his daughters special treatment. Mary Anne and Regina both remember their father as “a tough grader,” but always fair. Regina said that for her dad, “being in
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Dominican Pillar Study the classroom, impacting students, [and] instilling knowledge was front and center.” Her sister agrees. “I would describe him as scholarly, humble, very tuned-in to his students, and always willing to make himself available to answer any kind of questions they might have had,” said Mary Anne. “He loved the English language and he loved good writing. And he also loved to see his students succeed.” The first step in helping his students succeed was making sure they had a place to live and learn. Mary Anne recalled how, in 1960, her father pulled up his sleeves and helped to put the finishing touches on the Villa Madonna, the college’s first residence hall and class space. McEnery was also a big supporter of the Mount’s Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), said Mary Anne: “He put a lot of effort into trying to open doors for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. That was very important to him.” The professor’s devotion to the Mount lasted long after his retirement in 1987. It wasn’t unusual to see him at events like Alumni Reunion Weekend, Investiture, or Convocation, and of course, Commencement. McEnery was just as good a father as he was a professor. In 1976, his wife was nearing the end of her battle with cancer.
HELP HONOR MCENERY'S LEGACY The Professor James V. McEnery Memorial Endowed Scholarship was recently established in his honor by his loving family. This new scholarship, given to new or continuing students in the English or Education field, is still growing and could benefit greatly from your support. To help support this scholarship, please contact Nikki Khurana-Baugh, Vice President for Advancement at 845-569-3216 or at Nikki.Khurana-Baugh@msmc.edu
more recent years, his name has been added to the award’s title as well. Thanks to the work of faculty and staff like McEnery, the college’s academic programs have grown and thrived. In only the past few months, the Mount has introduced a plethora of exciting programs, including new majors in Philosophy and Theology and Religious Studies, and a Master of Science in Nursing Education program for students who want to teach in an academic or healthcare setting.
Daniel Shea, James Finn Cotter, and James McEnery. Mount Saint Mary College archival photos
Regina, who was a freshman at the Mount that year, recalled sitting in the college’s cafeteria, lonely and feeling like her world was crumbling around her. “I just remember Dad coming in with his tray and sitting down next to me,” Regina said. “He didn’t say anything – he just sat down and gave me that smile of his. I never felt like I was alone at the Mount again.” McEnery passed away on Christmas Eve of 2015, but his legacy lives on at the Mount. Just this year in October, McEnery’s family established the Professor James V. McEnery
Memorial Endowed Scholarship. The award will be given to new or continuing students in the English or Education field who demonstrate financial need and good to excellent academic ability. The James V. McEnery Alumni Service Award, which is given to an alum who goes above and beyond to serve the college, is regularly awarded at Alumni reunion Weekend. And a year after the passing of his wife, McEnery established the Jane R. McEnery Award for Excellence in English, given annually to a graduating senior. In
As the programs evolve, so too does the academic structure. Complimenting the Schools of Business and Nursing, the college debuted The School of Arts, Sciences, and Education (SASE) in the Fall of 2023. Bringing together six divisions at the heart of a liberal arts education under one umbrella, SASE provides more efficient and equitable management and a more consistent structure across each academic area. These include the Divisions of Communication, Art, and Digital Media (CADM); Education; Humanities; Mathematics and Information Technology; Natural Sciences; and Social Sciences. McEnery, we think, would be pleased with the innovative ways we are keeping the Dominican pillar of study alive and thriving at Mount Saint Mary College. Mount Saint Mary College
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“I’m very, very proud of the Care Closet,” said Fr. Fluet. “We are family, and so we take care of each other.” — Fr. Gregoire Fluet
Dominican Pillar Spirituality Spirituality
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efore Fr. Gregoire J. Fluet answered the call to become Interim President in the Fall of 2023, he arrived at Mount Saint Mary College by way of Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, Conn. From his first day on the job as the Mount’s new Chaplain, Fr. Fluet has said that Campus Ministry and the Dominican pillar of spirituality are for everyone, not just those of the Christian faith. It’s a core value that Fr. Fluet has stood by unwaveringly these last six years. He reminds students each week that Confession is not only available, but open to anyone in the college community who wishes to take part in the sacrament. And for those interested in the Christian faith, Fr. Fluet is there to guide them through the process, from Baptism and First Communion through Confirmation and renewing wedding vows. Then there’s the Care Closet, which proves the old axiom that “a little help can go a long way.” Spearheaded by Fr. Fluet and established while the world was still reeling from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Care Closet provides personal items like food, toothpaste, toilet paper, and more to students. The motto is simple, Fr. Fluet explained: “Need one? Take one.” The venture is supplied through donations from the faculty, staff, and students, as well as through the generosity of friends of the college. A satellite of the Care Closet, the
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Snacks ‘n’ Stacks Cupboard in the Kaplan Family Library and Learning Center, was established in 2022. Fr. Fluet also created the Mount’s Student Emergency Fund, which has been extremely useful to students during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. This fund provides financial support to students who find themselves in unforeseen crisis situations that could potentially derail their progress towards graduation. It’s not surprising that Fr. Fluet is devoted to the Mount community. The Dominican pillar of spirituality, he said, teaches us to love our fellow human beings. “[The pillar of spirituality] means balance, looking to our Lord for guidance, and love – the love that we are to have for one another,” he noted. “We are called to love one another, to welcome one another, and to be present to one another, as He has been present to us.” Sharing Fr. Fluet’s sentiment is Charles Zola, assistant to the president for Mission Integration, associate professor of Philosophy, and director of the college’s Catholic and Dominican Institute (CDI). Since Zola established it 15 years ago, CDI has been promoting the Mount’s heritage of St. Dominic, advancing the Dominican charism of study and service, providing a forum for discussion of contemporary ethical issues, and enhancing Catholic and Jewish dialogue. Zola also created the Dominican Scholars of Hope (DSH), a nonacademic community for highly motivated Mount students.
Zola
“For me, the Dominican pillar of spirituality highlights a fundamental truth about the human person,” Zola explained. “We are not merely physical or material beings, but a unity of soul and body. A mistaken view of this essential JudeoChristian perspective is what motivated Saint Dominic and his mission. Today, Dominican higher education invites students to explore and live this reality in a very intentional way.” As Zola notes, spirituality can take many forms. The Mount has no shortage of students, faculty, and staff living the spirituality pillar. For example, at the dedication ceremony for the college’s baseball and softball field scoreboard last year, the Mount honored the donors for their commitment, support, and leadership. This included the Huvane and Hayes families, whose sons, Tom Huvane Jr. ’19 and Ryan Hayes ’18, played for the Mount’s baseball team. Tom Huvane Sr. made a fitting connection between spirituality and athletics: “A Catholic education is more than just the education in the classroom; it’s also your body and your soul,” he said. “This is where we take care of the body – it’s in athletics. We learn about competition, we learn about teamwork, we learn how to lose with humility, we learn how to win with confidence, and these are all life lessons that we can learn right here on this field.”
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s a service-oriented college, the Dominican pillar of service has become an integral part of everything Mount Saint Mary College has to offer. The School of Nursing’s curriculum embodies this by providing students with opportunities that not only prepare them for their role in a service-focused profession, but assist people within the Mount and local community as well. Lynette DeBellis, associate professor of Nursing and Chair of the School of Nursing, says that the Mount’s Nursing program has made great strides in providing service opportunities for its students. “Service goes hand-in-hand with the profession of nursing, [just like] the Dominican pillars,” she explained. “We believe that students should engage with organizations within the Newburgh community to understand the populations they serve during clinical rotations.” For Mount Nursing students, these service opportunities include fundraising efforts, such as when students within Sigma Theta Tau, the International Nursing Honor Society, raised more than $1,000 for Doctors without Borders on behalf of Ukraine. Service in the community The Student Nurses’ Association (SNA), a club for all nursing students at the Mount, consistently runs events on and off campus, allowing students to receive realworld experience while assisting the local community. Along with medical professionals from the New York Blood Center (NYBC),
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE MOUNT The college offers a variety of donor funded scholarships for nursing students, such as the Hudson Valley Hospice Annual Scholarship. Recently established by Hudson Valley Hospice, this scholarship supports Nursing students from Dutchess or Ulster County who have an interest in Hospice nursing. Other scholarships include the Bart Bilsky Family Scholarship for Nursing Excellence, the Moira Rovere Bayer ’81 Memorial Endowed Scholarship, the Elise Cuff McKenna, Sr. Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Excellence, and many more.
students within the SNA help plan the college’s blood drives each semester. Working with students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community, Nursing students spend their time assisting those donating blood over the course of the two-day event. Students within the SNA have also teamed up with the college’s Office of Health Services to keep students, faculty, and staff flu-free by administering flu shots through a series of on-campus clinics. Nursing students from the college have also participated in several flu clinics for the cadets at West Point in the past. With a focus on giving back to the local communities, the School of Nursing has hosted various community health education events throughout the years. One such event that the school regularly offers is their popular Fuzzy Friends clinics, where children learn the “bear necessities” of medical care. Led by Linda Kelly, associate professor of Nursing, the clinics feature students demonstrating how doctors and nurses use stethoscopes, bandages, blood pressure cuffs, and more to keep patients happy and healthy. The patients in this case are the children’s very own stuffed animals – ranging from traditional teddies to superheroes. “These clinics benefit both students and the children of the community,” explained DeBellis. “We are able to provide a warm and welcoming presence for children, highlight the role of the nurse, and provide opportunities for students to practice not only their clinical expertise, but also practice skills while engaging and communicating with younger clients and their families.”
Nursing Workforce Diversity With service ingrained in the School of Nursing’s curriculum, engagement opportunities were additionally extended with the addition of a $1.6 million, threeyear Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Grant from the Health Resources & Services Administrations (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Currently in its second year, the NWD program focuses on the recruitment, support, retention, and graduation of nursing students from underrepresented groups. It increases nursing education opportunities and assists students from disadvantaged backgrounds to become baccalaureate-prepared nurses by providing academic and financial support. Throughout their first year, the NWD program took on a variety of service opportunities, including writing letters to encourage and empower women and girls through the Letter Project, as well as independent drives for the Grace Smith House women’s domestic violence services in Poughkeepsie, NY and the Mount’s Campus Ministry Care Closet. Most recently, students within the NWD program participated in the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk for the American Cancer Society, benefitting breast cancer research. Through this opportunity, the group raised more than $1,600 to be donated for the fight against breast cancer. “It is important to provide opportunities for students to understand the social determinants of health, and how these factors affect the community at large,” DeBellis said.
Fuzzy Friends clinic
Blood drive on campus
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
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“I love that kids come to learn on a Saturday morning about topics that are interesting to them ... As a parent, I have seen how engaging these programs can be.” — Dr. Rebecca Norman Professor of Education
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Dominican Pillar Community Community
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ozens of classrooms buzz with children proudly reading their own stories aloud to classmates and parents. Educators are imparting the joys of the written word to youths of all ages, and teachers in training from area colleges are working one-on-one with them to unlock their full academic potential. In the gym, children are practicing their free-throws and layups with student athlete volunteers from Mount Saint Mary College, and downstairs, young scholars are learning computer programming. It sounds like a dream school, but it’s happening every Saturday morning and weekday afternoons at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center in the City of Newburgh, N.Y. Janine Bixler and Rebecca Norman, professors of Education at Mount Saint Mary College and codirectors of the college’s Collaborative for Equity in Literacy Learning (CELL), have helped hundreds of children in the Newburgh community – and generations of Mount teacher candidates – to benefit from the free educational programing at the Armory. And all it takes to start, they note, is one Saturday morning. In the Armory’s signature Saturday Morning Enrichment Program, children of all ages participate in reading, writing,
Families at the Newburgh Unity Center during a literacy program called “LEAP"
math, natural science, and computer science programs with the goal of developing their scholastic ability, as well as their life skills and emotional intelligence. “I love that kids come to learn on a Saturday morning about topics that are interesting to them,” said Norman. “My son took flying lessons and learned how to play chess, my daughter has participated in our program as well as sewing and other programs. As a parent, I have seen how engaging these programs can be.” For the children of the Armory, the sessions afford small group and one-on-one
tutoring, and increase their literacy skills in a fun and engaging way. This is in-line with the vision of Armory founder and board chair William Kaplan, an entrepreneur and philanthropist from Newburgh who says that offering such programs will help reduce poverty and eliminate the need for educational remediation for participants. As a successful businessman, Kaplan has provided employment for thousands: at the Regal Bag Corporation, which he started in Newburgh shortly after World War II, and then at A.C. Moore arts and crafts, which he co-founded and grew from a single store to
“The goal is to create lifelong readers, instead of those who only read because they have to for school,”
— Dr. Janine Bixler
“We’re not only preparing them for future employment, we’re preparing them for life.”
William Kaplan at the Armory with Janine Bixler, Professor of Education
– William Kaplan
The Newburgh Armory has been changing young lives since 2010. From accessible literacy courses to helping children explore career paths, the Armory hosts a variety of educational programs. Local students not only learn skills that will be helpful to them in school, but can also explore a litany of potential careers and vocations.
As part of CELL, Mount teachercandidates help young Armory students to explore books that reflect various cultural backgrounds and interests of the Newburgh community. “The goal is to create lifelong readers, instead of those who only read because they have to for school,” explained Bixler. For the Mount Education students, teaching at the Armory extends beyond in-school fieldwork experiences and
“We invite you to make a human investment in the welfare and education of our children,” said Kaplan. The City of Newburgh has experienced this firsthand with excellent results. And any community could emulate that success, he added. For more information about the Newburgh Armory Unity Center, visit www.newburgharmory.org, email info@ newburgharmory.org, or call 845-245-4035.
more than 100 outlets.
“We’re not only preparing them for future employment, we’re preparing them for life,” said Kaplan.
interested communities, and will share it with anyone who is interested.
creates more effective and culturally aware educators, said Bixler. Teacher candidates benefit from out-of-school community learning experiences to develop knowledge, skills, and experiences “that nurture the whole child with the community.” Norman said that working with children of different ability levels in cross-aged classes at the Armory helps to prepare Mount teacher-candidates for a variety of situations that they may experience in their future careers. Mount students “get to try techniques that might not be available during the
school day,” Norman said. “For example, in Around the World in Stories, we pick a topic – this semester animals – and build upon it throughout the semester. They use a multimodal approach to learning about the animals with videos, a demonstration, and books. This would be harder to do in a classroom, where the curriculum is more rigid.”
Guided by the founding Dominican Sisters, the cornerstone of a Mount Saint Mary College education has always been community. The Armory is one of many places in our region where Mount students volunteer their time, effort, and skill. In addition, students regularly engage in projects such as stocking food pantries, helping with food and clothing drives, facilitating community education, and other worthwhile projects. Local partner organizations have included Newburgh Ministry; Loaves and Fishes; Catholic Charities; Food Bank of the Hudson Valley; Safe Homes of Orange County; and many more.
Kaplan sees the Newburgh Armory Unity Center as a model for other communities throughout the country, large and small. He and his team have created a blueprint for the creation of similar service centers in
To support any of the important initiatives discussed in this article, please contact Nikki Khurana-Baugh, the Vice President for Advancement at 845-569-3216 or at Nikki.Khurana-Baugh@msmc.edu Mount Saint Mary College
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Your Impact Leadership GIVING CLUBS 1959 Society
Dominican Society Aquinas Society
Gifts of $10,000 or more Advance Testing Company, Inc. Christina '85 & Mark Bilsky Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan Estate of Florence M. Crawley Phil & Tina DeAngelo Mary Moran Deatherage '75 & William Deatherage Dominican Sisters of Hope Dr. Karen Eberle-McCarthy Jonathan Gatsik '99 Peter & Nancy Hayes Michael & Noreen Horodyski Thomas Sr. & Bernadette Huvane Joan Kaplan William Kaplan The William & Elaine Kaplan Family Private Foundation Susan & Joseph* Maloney Dr. Maureen Markel Stephen & Christine McCarthy Elizabeth G. McCurdy Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, Inc. National Philanthropic Trust Parkhurst Dining Services Pepsi Cola of the Hudson Valley Michael & Niki Quinn Resorts World Hudson Valley Rhinebeck Bank James Jr. & Nancy Smith Elaine G. Squeri '64 & Ronald W. French TEG Federal Credit Union Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association Debra '98 & Jim Zambito
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Our donors play a critical role in the growth and enrichment of Mount Saint Mary College — impacting our students inside and outside the classroom; and ensure the financial future of the Mount.
Trustees Club
Lakeland Bank
Gifts of $1,000-$2,499
LAN Associates
Mark G. Aberasturi
Anthony Liotti
Mary Anne Brickhouse '67
John Abernethy
M & T Charitable Foundation
Mary Lois Connell '67
Armistead Mechanical Services, Inc.
Dr. Lynn Maelia
Anne S. Cotter
Patrick Axtmayer
Nancy M. Marjollet
Sean M. Barton '13
A. Vincent Mazzie
Margaret M. Bauman '70
Dr. Ruth Anne Osbourn McCormick '73
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Bayer
Mary Anne McEnery '70
James Cotter
Penny L. Ducker '73 & Barbara Buddenhagen Kenneth & Janeen Espinel Focused Wealth Management Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra Dr. Carl Hoegler Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation IBEW Local Union No. 363 M & T Bank William McCurdy Mid Hudson Construction Management, Inc. Susan '77 & Robert Myklak Newburgh Mall Peter M. Olympia, Jr.
John L. Cotter
David & Samantha Potack Premier Diagnostic Services, Inc. Ita M. Rahilly Jeannine P. Rogers Rose Roscino Talbot '68 and Maurice Talbot The Palombo Group Unitex Walden Savings Bank West Hills Country Club William A. Smith & Son, Inc.
Dr. William & Patricia Cummings
Geraldine Walotsky Cass '71
Paul & Carol Daubman
Edward and Colleen Cooke
Daubman Corporate Interiors
Kim Curtin
D-Ben Security Systems, Inc. Todd Diorio DuBois Law Group, PLLC
Deirdre Barrett Denihan '84 Dr. Mary Ellen '72 and Len Doherty James M. Dolan '73 Patrick Duffy
Beverly '68 & Ken Mennerich Dr. Joan M. Miller '69 Mary and Bill Murphy Dr. Roger & Bonnie Newman Patricia Nocton NYS Laborers' Employers Cooperation and Education Trust Fund
Bill Fioravanti & Elizabeth Rowley
Marilyn J. Ejercito '77
Dr. Jeffrey & Eva Kahana
Arthur Emerson III
Anne C. O'Brien-Teta '71
Facilities Maintenance Corporation
Andrew '88 & Elaine '89 O'Grady
Fr. Gregoire J. Fluet
Perreca Electric Co., Inc.
Bruce Gordon
Alicia Hock Plevritis '03
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Haight
Dr. Elizabeth A. Scannell-Desch '72
Dr. Ann Marie Pennes Murray '70
Dr. James D. Haluska '71
Dr. Anthony & Jody Scardillo
Orange Bank & Trust Company
James Harte
Ann '70 & Thomas Spratt
PKF O'Connor Davies
Highland Associates
Laborers Local 17 LECET Nona S. Lynch '70 Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 373 U.A.
Holt Construction Corp.
Michael Potack
Hudson Valley Building and Construction Trades Council
RBT CPAs, LLP
John R. Hutton '03
Rose Press, Inc.
Beth Marie Jennings
Spectrum Pension & Compensation
John Herbert Company
Lindsay Walker
Stephanie Keane Joyce '88 & Richard P. Joyce '86
Laurie A. Walsh '83
John W. Koepper '72
Gina Starstrom State Farm Insurance Co. Summit Actuarial Services, LLC Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP Ann-Marie Walker '82 & Dr. Tony Mitchell West Point Tours, Inc. Susan P. Wynne '73 * Deceased
Alumni Donors
"I became a nurse because of my mom and family. I come from a bunch of nurses and I love it. This scholarship means everything to me because this means I will get to finish this degree and achieve my dreams.”
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Class of 1964 Mary Ann Kennedy Fitzpatrick Margaret Poyatt Elaine G. Squeri Sr. Patricia E. Sullivan
Class of 1965 Sr. Joann Boneski Kathryn Schreiber Leach Rita Mare-Hasselbacher
Class of 1966 Judith Ringwood Henderson M. Jayne Jarvis Henninger Eileen Held Monahan Patricia A. Murray Mary Jane Rumbalski Vance
Class of 1967 Bobbie Lancaster Allen Sr. Margaret Anderson Kathleen Carey Behringer Elizabeth Johnson Bishop Mary Ann Lyons Bloom Mary Anne Brickhouse Sr. Maureen J. Chicoine Mary Lois Connell Frances Lynch Empie Sr. Nancy Erts Michele Calabrese Gusciora Lynne Sherrer Jergensen Janet Looney Kolano Sharon Aldo Langenbach Janet Seaman McCauley Ann Cronin Miller * Deceased
Mary Ellen Yablonsky Murphy Mary Castiello Peduzzi Margaret Blot Sedlmeir Kathleen Reineke Steenrod Alice Wildner Thompson Joan Kennedy Tolley Jean Schug Trahan Sibylle M. Tulve
Class of 1968 Sr. Lois Dee Susan Flynn Donaldson Mary Jo Schwab Espasas Ellen Thompson McCabe Beverly McDermott Mennerich Sheila Gage Nugent Susan Kearney Olsen Virginia Chambers Smith Rose Roscino Talbot Sharon Flynn VanBramer
Class of 1969 Helen Steller Foehrenbach Jane A. Harkinson Joan E. Lanigan Sally A. McDonnell Kathleen M. McGuiness Dr. Joan M. Miller Dr. Rosemary Shea O'Connor Lynn Bertholf Priebe *Patricia Ambury Trible
Class of 1970 Christine Rusin Asmussen Margaret M. Bauman Olivia Wilson Curtin Paula DiBerardino Catherine Brosnan Kennedy Patricia Whittredge Kozersky Maureen Thompson Lawrence Nona S. Lynch Claire M. McCormack Mary Anne McEnery Dr. Ann Marie Pennes Murray Joan McClurg Patino Judith Lillis Pond Ellen Dwyer Rosano Maria D. Sasso Ann McCue Spratt Sr. Catherine Walsh Theresa A. Zappone
Class of 1971 Judith Woll Callan Geraldine Walotsky Cass Marie Looser Cavanaugh Mary Ellen Miller Cunningham Susan Dowling-Quarles Maria Serino Fitzgerald Adelfa Gutierrez Dr. James D. Haluska Mari-Olga Alonso Kelley Louise Machowicz Lang Maureen McLaughlin Lucia Sara Delvecchio MacKay Nancy J. Madden Marylyn M. McDonald Maureen Kilpatrick Neppl Anne O'Brien-Teta
— Rosaria Arcamone, Nursing major
Virginia Warren Pelliccio Ellen Murphy Porter Lorraine Hernandez Publow Barbara Hampton Reuschle Anne Wolff Rich Mary Sheeran Sherwood Sandra Schallehn Sprague-Neal Margaret M. Walsh
Class of 1972 Julie Van Vliet Amodeo Sharon Clancy Bonifazio Patricia Collins Crispell Susan Nooney Dagenais Regina K. Derico Dr. Mary Ellen Doherty Kathleen Murphy Donahue Denise Enright Fulham Linda Fabbri Keithley John W. Koepper Catherine Ruggiero Lanci Cathy Donnelly Maguire Sr. Lucy Povilonis Georgette M. Richards Dr. Elizabeth Scannell-Desch Susan Pendulik Spinelli Christine Lalonde Stammer Mary Cramer Wassi
Class of 1973
Veronica Hall Barnhart Margaret M. Barry Martha Neifert Bosco Catherine Finck Breitenbach Eileen McElhill Brucia Sandra Lombardi Byrne Linda Settoducato Christy Michele Gallo Cook Anne Marie Bengal Cullinan James M. Dolan Penny L. Ducker Laura Colamonico Fanzilli Concetta Gargano-LaValle Eileen McNamara Grattan Cathleen M. Howard Eileen P. Lambert Dr. Ruth Anne Osbourn McCormick Gail Evans McTamaney Kathleen Hand Murin Carol Sorg Neumann Christine De Magistris Nunn Dr. Joseph O. O'Connor Ellen O'Brien O'Connor Dr. Deborah Shanley-Benzaia Regina Seelig Sikorski Ellen Weber Staino Regina McWeeney Whiteman Susan P. Wynne
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Alumni Donors
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Class of 1974 Elizabeth Bowles Angleman Mary Ellen Henske Bruderman Denise Slabicki Carrington Patricia A. Cavanagh Eileen T. Cimino Susan McPeck Eagan Marie Fuerst Giokas Ellen Byrne Jimenez Mary Ann Kadera Klicka Sharon Reap Longobardi Kathleen Hirschy Mayer Steven T. Otlowski Patricia A. Russell Kathleen Murphy Spangler Katherine O'Keefe Stanley M. Daniel Stivers Janet Larkin Stivers
Class of 1975 Susan Charbonneau Atkins Theodora R. Bosch Margaret Bowles Burns Rosemarie Martini Butler Susanne Devine Campbell Brian L. Carrington Eileen V. Caulfield Mary Moran Deatherage Carlotta Gruber Garabedian Elizabeth Gekakis Teresa M. Gillen Lynda Durbak Jutton Kathleen McGovern Larson Kim O'Connor Mastroianni Kathleen Quilty Neuffer Mary Pettit Orluk Mary Ellen Gallagher Ostrander Susan A. Peck Lisa A. Poplawski Catharine Martone Powzyk
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Maureen Mullarkey Pulice Patricia A. Sauer Linda Fagan Squires Nancy Rust Sutherland
Class of 1976
Joan Brady Carbone Susan Daly Mary Ellen Dolan Eileen Doyle Kathleen Quane Grandjean Rosann Buonocore LaManna Deborah Spire Otlowski Dr. Susan M. Ryan Margaret M. Vosburgh Louisemary Witcher-Schoonmaker
Class of 1977
Teresa Santarelli Arluck Teresa Ferrante Balicki Rosemary E. Blank Jean Pabst Burt Colleen M. Cavanagh-Bendernagel Joan M. Chiaviello Nancy Scannell D'Agostino Deborah Powdrell Dutcher Marilyn J. Ejercito Jamie L. Gutierrez Joan Fenton Henry Anna Marie Hayes Kennedy Judith Mallette Kluz Debra Capps Layland Mary Ellen Vandervort Leimer Susan Moffo Myklak Dr. Richard C. Reed Debra Lapenta Siddi Joseph P. Spano Diane Pignataro Statler Dr. Karen Marinelli Wallis
Class of 1978 David C. Green Timothy F. Heil Susan Williamson Marian Jacqueline Newman McConnell Maureen T. McLoughlin Mary Ellen Lewicki Plass Karen Maruca Shea Mary Miller Thalacker Dr. Richard D. Thayer
Class of 1979 John K. Fanning Margaret M. Hanrahan Donna Lee Connell Kleister Janice Donelan Matheson Marie F. Sossi
Class of 1980 Carla Bunch-Davie Barbara Marble Citarella Mary E. Coogan Joseph J. DiCioccio Joanne Hanretta Henderson Susan Tighe Millspaugh Agnes Montalvo Timberger Gregory P. Whalen Elizabeth Whelan Whalen Laura M. Zybrick
Class of 1981 Debra Santora Calvino Linda Dobias Dombroski Annemarie Berckovits Furphy Karen Mills-Heron Ann MacDermott-Keefe
Ronald J. La Sota Meaghen Flanagan-Leidig Edward J. Lowe Paul T. Nergelovic Kate J. Novak Sheri Bell Patterson
Class of 1982 Ludwig H. Bach Susan E. Bach Rita Honan Crana Kathleen Levinson Eden MaryTeresa Richardson Evans Jean Marie Olson Fortunato Doreen Quirk Glut Nancy L. Hoyt Camille Murphy Kennedy Judith E. Lesiak Mary O'Connell Lewis Marta A. Newkirk Karen Capellini Petrosino Kelvin T. Thomas Ann-Marie Walker
Class of 1983 Maureen Breslin Dr. Jorge R. Delgado Kathleen Pawlak DiLella Susan DiPreta Donnelly Nancy Majewicz Greene Linda Thompson Jannarone Jeanette Clarke Kluckowski Marie DiPrima Kochek Lorraine Rose-Lerman Sharon Douglas Mercer Dr. Joanne O'Keefe Miller Christine Becker Miller Honore L. Piccorelli Mary Halloran Pugh Mary L. Saari Laurie A. Walsh
Class of 1984 Catherine Corcoran Allgauer Margaret Chandler Deirdre Barrett Denihan Mysia H. Haight Julia Martin Holland
John C. Hughes Eloise G. Hunt Julianne Delio LaForge Kathleen Stuhler Reilly Linda Crocker Smith Mary D'Acchille Suleski Marianne Decker Weaver
Class of 1985 Monica Bastian Christina Bart Bilsky Raymond J. Donahue, Jr. Kathleen Atwell Kalmer Maura Hall Martin Eileen Rogers Karen M. Schiaffo Deborah Daly Weisel Jeannine Lewis Wool
Class of 1986 Donna L. Bean Donna Smith-Peretin Falquero Vicki Mancuso Griffin Richard P. Joyce Clare Rizzitiello Kitz Patricia A. Savage Carleen Blados Washington
Class of 1987 Vicki Zwart Boyle Joseph Ferrigno Susan Croteau Kindley Kathleen Mohrman Markisello Meline Pittman Radenberg Lynn A. Stanaitis-Maschi Beverly Taylor
Class of 1988 Debra Youngs-Brauner Maureen A. Cannon Kathleen Niezelski Clark Amy Van Derwerker Gilmore Stephanie Keane Joyce Mary Baus Knight Kenneth J. Maguire Donna M. McCarthy
MaryKay Hollenbeck Messenger Robert J. Munger Andrew D. O'Grady Jeanine Feenaghty Terwilliger Christina Berckovits Worsfold
Class of 1989 Peggy Ann Caraballo-McCarthy Maeve O'Sullivan Cizek Marianne Vaeth Compton Donna Sipos Cox Laura A. Crowley Anne Gillard Morrow Elaine Moore O'Grady Ellen Benson Powers Ruth C. Smith Suzanne Windsor Soltysik Curtis Britt Britt Turner
Class of 1990 Cathleen McManus Blair John T. Di Christina Kelly Aherne-DiBernardo Thomas J. Feenaghty Thomas J. Ferrigno Margaret Greaney Gray Bernice DeFina-Mastoros Eileen Gaffney McDowell James J. McGork Eileen Sorcinelli Mezzo Kevin D. Morrow Matthew G. Sautner Mary Hill Sautner Robert J. Stenber Tara Mahon Wasilewicz Gail Kolombatovich Zelley
Class of 1991 Cheryl Schnitzel Barnum Joan Ejercito Chrysler Maria Repole Griffin Michael J. Hogan Sandra Ramos Maguire Catherine Higgins McElligott Kathleen M. Morrow Regina McFadden Schaeffer Daniel Sullivan
Class of 1992 Kelli Geenty Baldwin Deidre A. Bullock Sean T. Creighton James J. DelViscio Patricia M. Farrell Stephanie Devito-Hogan Martina Downey Kitson Linda LaRocco Victoria Krawiec Mastrantuono Jennifer M. Michaels Tyrone G. Middleton Robert D. Morales Richard A. Parisi Kara Merwin Sweet Christopher R. Troy Kerry Ann Ryan Troy Dean J. Zambito
Class of 1993 Marie C. Barnett Amy W. Cassidy Melissa L. Derrick Robert S. Slutsky Eric W. Stallmer
Class of 1994 Daniel J. Allen Carol O'Keefe Brown Gerald V. Conlon, Jr. Jennifer Hartling Dube Edward A. Feller Laureen Sexton Feller Melissa Hurley Frias Eileen Boyle Gardocki Joy Orzechowski Gould Edward W. Hanley Michelle A. Iacuessa Tiffany Loprete Ingram Jennifer Gorgone Murray Evelyn L. Perhauch Diana L. Pinott Silvia L. Roberts Margaret M. Scalzo Kimberly Lavoie Strano
Class of 1995 Amy Carroll D'Amico Christopher X. Dougherty Linda M. Hall Sharon Stitt Hood Stanley R. Jackson Michael J. King Donna E. McCabe Suzanne Murphy-LaBella Kimberly Shrimpton
Class of 1996 Marlene Brooks-Flores Darren O. Bryant Kelly Sheehan Burke Michael P. Burke Matthew T. Dembinsky Allan D. Diamonti
Class of 1997 David Campanaro Charles J. Cordero Gail H. Fogarty Michael A. Knight, Sr. Brian C. McIntyre Jase H. Merrill Julie A. Robinson Patrick J. Ward
Class of 1998 Jason W. Bowen John J. Bruno, Jr. Suzanne Callaghan Jean Prokop Donnelly Mary T. Forde Danielle M. Greco Ronald E. Harley Maxine E. Lindsay-Shillingford Gregg V. Paliotta Matthew Scully Roseann Salatino Torre Arlene Treutle-Levine Debra Catania Zambito
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Alumni Donors
Class of 2011
Class of 1999
Class of 2005
Class of 2012
Class of 2006
Class of 2013
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Jessica Alvarez-Cordero Timothy J. Van Damm Trevor M. Dennin Jonathan Gatsik Amanda Lahar Hansen Peggy A. Ligo Marisol V. Maloy Andrea Shramek Merrill Jean Early Minuta Eric M. Ramos Erin M. Sheedy Stephen J. Sosler
Class of 2002 Erin Botti Ursula Tort Callahan Tracey Antosiewicz Duffy Tiffany Reis Gagliano Jacqueline Nipitella Iorio Brando S. Jobity Allison Gregory Twomey
Class of 2003
Matthew D. Canino Regina M. Gibson Debora Jackson Marnie Raffaele Kerin Peter J. Larson Kristi Reeve Larson Salvatore A. Mondello Patricia M. Moresco John P. Morrissey, Jr.
Robert F. Cassidy, Jr. Brian M. Denisar Dr. Matthew T. Flanagan Jennifer Fullwood Garrett John R. Hutton LeeAnn Doherty Van Koppen Jeanette Cicio Lynch Jane Macgregor Mangiamele Kristen Markel Roberta H. Morrow Alicia Hock Plevritis Nicholas A. Shannon Edward S. Stern Laura Caserta Torchia
Class of 2001
Class of 2004
Class of 2000
Naomi Jannotti Daven Betty L. Gaudette John S. Lunney Catherine Canale McLoughlin Gary A. Pinar Daniel P. Twomey
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Andrea Palumbo Boroczky Jillian M. Cook Lauren A. Kahl-Canino Marco Marcelo Catherine M. Nelting Michelle Calvino Pagano Brian T. Powers Audra Woodruff Smith
Drew Y. Sagar
Tasha D. Fasce, J.D. Ryan P. Williams Shannon Morris Zawiski
Class of 2007 Anonymous
Class of 2008 Anthony J. Curti Pinar Bagsever Morales Regina Ammirati Satkowski Melissa Tetler-Grau
Class of 2009 Amber Becker Curti Kelly Doherty Kane Sharon Healy Mankiewicz John A. Nicoletti Nicholas A. Syrigos Alan Zollner
Class of 2010 Kathleen Gallagher Barton Irene Belén-Jones Paul O. Fritz Kaitlyn N. Maglione Corri Tetler Nicoletti Meghan A. Taylor
Eloisa M. Jessup Amy DeSouza Orozco Matthew R. Peters Dr. Kathleen Venable
Eric K. Miller
Class of 2017 Amanda M. Pecorella Michael C. Stoeckel Jennifer R. Stosch
Class of 2018 Angelo V. Accattato Shacore Graham Edward Muschio, Sr. Rebecca Boggio White
Sean M. Barton Claudine L. Castano Dean DiMarzo Jennifer Garton Brian Klose-Koehler Diana Carlsen Larson Matthew P. Pagano Marc Soevyn
Class of 2019
Class of 2014
Jasper Bradley Andrew M. Connors Crystal Mullings Graham Sarah N. Quade Evan Ramos Douglas F. Smith
Karen M. Borst Christopher B. Chieffo Joseph M. Henain Dr. Kieran J. O'Keefe Clarisa Rosario-DeGroate Gretchen Hafner Salcedo Ryan Philip Straub
Class of 2015 Mary K. Bocskocsky Christopher J. Marchese Patrick McGinnis Lauren Bell Pagano Rebecca Jacobini Reynolds
Class of 2016 Peter J. McLoughlin Philip A. Moresco Christine Gilbert Mullarkey
Nicholas J. Ciani Brigit T. Gardner Thomas Huvane, Jr.
Class of 2020
Class of 2021 Ryan Bayer Francesca Carlone Taylor E. Hollis Matthew Kozireski
Class of 2022 Devin P. Kelley Timothy Maguire
Parents of Alumni & Current Students
Current Students
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
Thomas & Bridget Baldwin
Christian & Carol Angelillo
Thomas & Kelly Morris
Christopher & Jeannie Guglielmo
Max Andon
Thomas & Dawn Barbieri
Michael & Kerri Bazylewicz
Paul & Trisha Norwood
Robert & Jean E. Haight
Keith & Maria Blatz
Michael & Wendy Paggiotta
Lisa Conrad
William & Lorrie Ann Bevevino
Thomas Sr. & Bernadette Huvane
Michael & Lisa Ciuffo
Christopher & Lisa Costi
Michael & Tracie Paolo
Robert Dalton
Laura '89 & Matthew Crowley
Edward & Sharon Crooker
Christopher & Stephanie Petrellese
Grainne Jacob
Dale Dombroski
Michael & Pamela Cyran
James & Lauren Petricca
Chad & Melissa Fassett
Kenneth & Elizabeth Dean
Stephen & Jennifer Phelan
Joseph & Anna Grippi
Robert & Karen Dentato
Steve & Lori Racca
Dean & Jacqueline Guerra
Robert & Jeanette DeSantis
Brian & Corde Reed
Thomas & Diana Houghton
Michael & Lisa Donnelly
Alfredo & Raena Rodriguez
Richard & Lisa Kreischer
Michael & Janine Esposito
Andrew & Eileen Shea
Joe & Patricia Langan
Leonard & Christine Ferara
Frank & Felice Signorelli
Steven & Lauren Lerner
Benjamin & Lee Ann Finch
Ken & Lisa Sowers
Darran & Kathy McCahill
Adam & Isabella Littman
Joseph & Shivaun Fiumara
Robert & Janice Stosch
Timothy & Cathy McCarty
Jeanette '03 & Justin Lynch
Casey & Patricia Ward
Beverly '68 & Ken Mennerich
Robert Lynn III
Dennis Frank & Milagro Rodriguez Frank
Jean-Marie Baumann
Joseph Montanino
Xiangdong Liu
Christopher & Kate Mack
Anthony & Melissa Gallucci
Carl & Carol Candela
Nadia Mosquera
Victoria Maffettone
Eugene & Caroline Mainiero
William & Gina Gallucci
Robert & Linda Carlson
Herbert Olmstead
Joseph Martin
Luis & Diana Martinez
Reginald Wright & Adewunmi Green
Dr. & Mrs. Costantino P. Cerini
Greg & Susan Gurello
Joan '70 & Joseph Patino
Ralph & Jolyn McCarthy
Albert & Susan Closi
Stephanie Mele
Doug & Lori McGowan
Brian & Casey Hons
Rose M. Collazo
Patricia A. Pignataro
Paige Montgomery
Mike & Michelle Mihale
Sean & Kathleen Horan
Charles & Diana P. Colombo
Michael & Susan Morley
Brian & Kristy Horos
Carmine Comitini
Nicholas & Joyce Palmieri
LTC & Mrs. Gerald R. Jilbert
Julie Desrats
Robert & Loretta Peel
Joseph & Joey Keating
Meridith Di Tullio
Herminio & Janet Rivera
Justin & Robin Kelley
Cathryn Edge-Smith
William & Kathleen Smith
Albert & Jina LaFleur
Mary Ejercito
Thomas & Catherine Solfaro
Jason & Antoinette Leone
Glenn & Alison Thoben
Thomas & Michelle Lotito
Craig & Kelly Tynan
Steven & Juliann Lutinski
Eric & Elizabeth Warmoth Jeremie & Heather Younes
John Joslin Philip A. La Rocco
Dana Donnelly Alyssa Esteves
Robert Leen
Ashley Fearon
Jody L. MacHugh
Kassidy Fico
Robert J. MacHugh, Jr.
Sofia Gannon
Dr. Maureen Markel
Wendy Guerra
Lia Matthews
Sally Hilderbrand
Joseph Rigano Joan Roberts Louise Rush
Emily Irish-Kazolias Nicole Kreischer
Hannah Murray Allison Oakley
Donald Schreeck
Gabriela Ordonez
Dr. Emilie Scirocco
Faith Ann Pasquarello
Graham & Alice Seidel
Derryn-Ryan Rodriguez
Kenneth & Janeen Espinel
Shawn Shrimpton
Jordan Rush
Michael & Cheryl A. Galante
Dr. Scott Snyder Ryan & Dina Tait
Stephanie Saintil
Nancy Gallo
Richard & Annette McClinchey
Tito Grenga
Daniel & Susan Twomey
Michael & Catherine Milano
Samuel Guardiola
Amy R. Weit-Lane
Gianna Slovitsky Emmalyn Winslow
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Marquee Events Mount Alumni Danielle Greco ’98, Jay Paige ’12, and Anthony Curti ’08 were each honored at Alumni Reunion Weekend.
Reunion Weekend September 2022
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undreds of successful grads, spanning decades of Mount Saint Mary College history, journeyed back to their alma mater from September 23 to 25 for the college’s annual Alumni Weekend. Alumni and their families celebrated their accomplishments, caught up with old friends and professors, and saw what’s new at the college that launched their careers. They enjoyed a barbecue with their classmates and professors; class dinners and other reunions; and more. During the festivities, Danielle Greco ’98 was presented with the James V. McEnery Alumni Service Award for her continued service to her alma mater. Jay Paige ’12 was honored with the college’s Distinguished
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Alumni Award and Anthony Curti ’08 received the Distinguished Young Alumni Award. These recognized Paige’s and Curti’s contributions to society through their professional and volunteer work. A dedication ceremony for the campus’s new baseball and softball field scoreboard was held between alumni baseball and softball games. The Mount community honored and thanked the Huvane and Hayes families, whose sons, Tom Huvane Jr. ’19 and Ryan Hayes ’18, played for the Mount’s baseball team. In addition, the college thanked Beer World for their in-kind donation as well as GRP and Associates and, specifically, Jay Paige ‘12 for his time, equipment, and for helping with operations for the dedication event.
Scholarship Donor Appreciation Brunch October 16, 2022
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tudent scholarship was the main course at the Mount Saint Mary College Scholarship Appreciation Brunch on October 16, which allowed the college community to thank the many generous donors who provide endowed scholarships for Mount students. Nearly 80 scholarships were highlighted, including a dozen new scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. New scholarship donor Jay Paige ’12 served as the event’s keynote speaker. Paige, a Mount Advancement Committee Member, recently established the There’s a Paige in Every Chapter Endowed Scholarship in memory of Frederick D. and Ava Marie Paige.
13th annual Gala December 2, 2022
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he Gala raised more than $120,000 in gifts, sponsorships, and ticket sales, which will be used to support the Annual Gala Endowed Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is awarded to academically strong students with financial need, with preference given to students pursuing a degree in Business. Mount alumnus Lou Bach ’82, president of Spectrum Pension and Compensation, Inc., and Ron Flaherty, president & CEO of TEG Federal Credit Union, were honored with the Joseph A. Bonura Award for Leadership Excellence. The award recognizes individuals or organizations whose professional accomplishments, service to the community, and leadership reflect the same commitment to quality, concern for neighbors, and shared prosperity that have exemplified the career and character of local restaurateur Joseph A. Bonura.
Thank you to our top sponsors Diamond Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Dessert Sponsors
TEG Federal Credit Union
PKF O’Connor Davies The Polumbo Group RBT CPA’s, LLP Spectrum Pension & Compensation Inc. William A. Smith & Son Insurance
Anthony Liotti John Herbert Company
Gold Sponsors Bialkin Family Foundation Bonura Hospitality Group Catania, Mahon & Rider, PLLC Get Right Results IBEW Local Union 363 Mid Hudson Construction Management Unitex Healthcare Laundry Services Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan
Hors d’oeuvres Sponsors Focused Wealth Management Summit Actuarial Services, LLC
Mount Saint Mary College gala, left to right: Ron Flaherty, president & CEO of TEG Federal Credit Union; Nikki Khurana-Baugh, vice president for Advancement at the Mount; and Lou Bach ’82, president of Spectrum Pension and Compensation, Inc.
VIP Sponsor D-Ben Security Systems, Inc. Floral Sponsors Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP West Point Tours Check-In Sponsors Parkhurst Dining Services Plumbers Local Union No. 200
Sr. Lucy Povilonis, O.P. '72; Fr. Gregoire Fluet, PhD, MSMC Interim President; Sr. Joann Boneski, O.P. '65, Advancement Committee; and Sr. Connie Kelly, O.P. '84 '95, Advancement Committee
Michael Horodyski, chair of MSMC Board of Trustees, Gary Jennings, and Beth Jennings, MSMC Trustee Mount Saint Mary College
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Marquee Events Christmas vespers
December 4, 2022
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or the Mount Saint Mary College community, the annual Christmas Vespers service of lessons and carols signals the joyous beginning of the holiday season. This was the first time that college has been able to resume the tradition since it was put on hiatus in 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual service features lessons and carols like “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Towards the end of the service, the audience joined in singing “Silent Night,” during which the lightswere dimmed and the chapel was illuminated with candles. The event was livestreamed by Knight Productions and the students of Merle Becker, instructor of Digital Media Production at the Mount.
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Startup Weekend Athletics Hall of Fame December 9, 2022
Six outstanding athletes were inducted into the Mount’s 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame. Rachel (Sleeter) Darling ’14, MSEd ’15 – Women’s Cross Country. Darling earned All-Skyline Conference honors three times in her career, including First Team citations in both 2012 and 2013. Nick Findlay ’14 – Men’s Lacrosse. Findlay was on the Mount’s first ever Men’s Lacrosse roster in 2010 and finished his career playing in 48 games and posting 175 points. Jen Gries ’16 – Women’s Volleyball. Gries goes into the Hall of Fame as the Mount’s all-time leader in digs, lifting more than 1,500 over the course of her career. Owen Heath ’17 – Men’s Golf. Heath, the first Men’s Golf student-athlete to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, was a three-time All-Skyline Conference selection. Jen Mocanu ’12 – Women’s Basketball. Mocanu left her mark on the program by appearing in nearly 60 games and leading the Knights to a pair of Skyline Conference Championships and two victories in the NCAA Tournament. Rob Thompson ’14 – Men’s Soccer. A First Team All-Skyline Conference selection, Thompson helped lead the Knights to their first ever Skyline Conference Championship and berth into the NCAA Tournament.
March 31April 2, 2023
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he Mount hosted the second annual Techstars Startup Weekend - Newburgh from Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2. During the event, potential entreprenuers met mentors, investors, cofounders, and sponsors — learning how to coordinate, collaborate and even start a business. The event was coordinated at the Mount by Micah Modell, assistant professor of Information Technology; Lee Fothergill, professor of Mathematics; the MSMC Career Center and the MSMC Advancement Office. Also aiding in the effort were Kori Rogers of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District; Laura Garcia of Newburgh Free Library; and Ethan Bagley, facilitator. The event was sponsored by Advanced Testing, TD Bank, Ulster Savings Bank, and the Mobile Pub.
Panelists included (left to right) Crystal Bhagwandeen Johnson ’06, ’13, MBA ’09 assistant controller and assistant vice president of Walden Savings Bank; Jillian Torre ’14, group marketing manager at Money-Media, Financial Times, and Shannon Morris Zawiski ’06, chief operation officer, Independent Living.
Women's leadership forum April 4, 2023
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ount Saint Mary College hosted the Women’s Leadership Forum with a group of inspiring Mount alumnae who are making their mark in business. Three highly successful Mount Saint Mary College alumnae returned to their alma mater to share their business experience with the next generation of students. The Women’s Leadership Forumm featured a panel discussion with Crystal Bhagwandeen Johnson ’06, ’13, MBA ’09, assistant vice president and assistant controller with Walden Savings Bank; Jillian Torre ’14, group marketing manager at Money-Media, Financial Times; and Shannon Morris Zawiski ’06, chief operating officer at Independent Living. The three discussed how they followed in the footsteps of the Dominican Sisters – the women who founded the Mount in 1959 – and made their mark with service, hard work, and a commitment to their community. The forum, moderated by Nikki Khurana-Baugh, vice president for Advancement, kicked off with an introduction by Sr. Catherine Walsh, OP, a Dominican Sister and former Mount professor of Communications.
Emeriti Faculty Appreciation Luncheon April 20, 2023
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ormer facutly were welcomed back to campus on April 20, 2023 to reunite with colleagues and to learn about the exciting new things happening at Mount Saint Mary College.
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Marquee Events Annual Golf and Tennis Invitational Tournament June 5, 2023
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ount Saint Mary College’s 45th Annual Golf and 12th Annual Tennis Invitational Tournament earned approximately $144,000 for scholarships at the college – a record for the longstanding event. Held at The Powelton Club in Newburgh, N.Y. (golf, tennis, and reception) and The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge in Monroe, N.Y. (golf ), the event honored Meghan Taylor, MBA ’10, vice president, Government Affairs and Public Relations at Resorts World Casino. Hundreds of friends of the college came to support the Mount.
All donations and net proceeds will support the college’s Golf and Tennis Tournament Endowed Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is awarded to academically strong students with financial need, with preference given to students pursuing sports management, sports medicine, or similar fields. In addition, Resorts World has established an annual scholarship for Mount students. This scholarship gives preference to local students with high financial need and demonstrates Resorts World’s commitment to the success of our local students and their families.
Thank you to our top sponsors Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Resorts World Casino
D-Ben Security Systems, Inc. IBEW Local Union 363 Elizabeth (Betsy) McCurdy/GTI Graphic Technology, Inc.
Gold Sponsors Advance Testing Company, Inc. The Kaplan Foundation Newburgh Mall M&T Bank Premier Diagnostic Services, Inc. Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan William A. Smith & Son Insurance
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Awards/Honoree Reception Sponsors DuBois Law Group Focused Wealth Management Laborers Local 17
Desmond center grand opening June 15, 2023
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ith a ribbon cutting led by Newburgh Mayor Torrance Harvey ’03, the Mount celebrated the grand opening of the recently renovated Guzman Hall – home of the Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness The Desmond Center provides accessible and equitable educational, health, and wellness services for community members and families in the local area. Programming began in March of 2022 in various locations on- and off-campus. Now, most programs will take place in the new space. The Mount partnered with Mid Hudson Construction Management (MHCM) to create the state-of-the-art wellness center. The updated space boasts a large
community room that offers breathtaking views of the Hudson River, and a variety of multipurpose classroom-style areas for health screenings, exercise programs, and more. The building also introduces revamped space for Desmond Center staff and other Mount offices. The new Guzman Hall also remains true to the Mount’s Dominican heritage, with stained glass from the former Founder’s Chapel repurposed and built into the new design. Other elements, such as a large stained-glass panel that tells the story of St. Dominic, have been retained in their original forms and locations. The grand opening event was sponsored by Affinity by Molina Healthcare.
Challenge of the Decades May 1 - June 30, 2023
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ount Saint Mary College’s Challenge of the Decades campaign surpassed its goal for student scholarship support, collecting a total of $101,200 in donations from generous alumni.
Other highlights include the 1970s alumni raising the most with $32,470 (nearly $10,000 coming from the Class of 1973 alone), the 1990s alumni donating the first gift of the challenge, and the 1980s alumni donating the final gift of the challenge.
Alumni from each graduation decade competed to raise money for student scholarships. With a goal of $100,000 overall, the decade that had the highest percentage of alumni participation would win the challenge. And after two months, the alumni from the 1960s came out on top.
The Mount’s 1960s alumni were honored with an oversized Adirondack chair in recognition of their dedication to future Mount students at the 2023 Alumni Reunion Weekend.
The college’s Advancement office offered a special thank you to a pair of matching gift donors: Dr. Karen Eberle-McCarthy, professor emerita of Hispanic Studies, and an anonymous Class of 1964 alumna.
Mount scholarships provide an affordable, values-based education to thousands of deserving students, many of whom are among the first in their families to attend college. Thanks to the alumni, students who were in need of support can continue their education at the Mount. Mount Saint Mary College
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Businesses, Foundations & Organizations
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Rhinebeck Bank
Advance Testing Company, Inc. AmazonSmile Foundation
"This scholarship allows me the opportunity to
Rose Press, Inc.
Armistead Mechanical, Inc.
just focus on my education and not worry about
Rotary Club of Greater Newburgh
Barre Body & Soul
anything else. This scholarship is also a great help
Rotary Club of Monticello
for my family and I am very grateful for it."
Shell Oil Company
Benevity Community Impact Fund Bialkin Family Foundation
Shell USA Company Foundation
Broadway Tailors
— Yuridia Garcia, Psychology major
The Brunell Team at RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group Calculated Fire Protection Co., Inc.
Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan Composition Roofers Local No. 4 Control Systems Services Inc. CrossingWell Consumer Health
Skin Westchester Spano Advisory Services Inc. Spectrum Pension & Compensation
Catania, Mahon & Rider, PLLC Color Me Krazy
ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc.
Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation IBEW Local Union No. 363 Independent Living, Inc. Ironworkers Local 417 John Herbert Company
Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, Inc. Mutual of America National Philanthropic Trust Newburgh Mall
Standback General Contractors State Farm Insurance Co. Summit Actuarial Services, LLC SUNY Orange TD Bank
NYS Laborers' Employers Cooperation and Education Trust Fund
TEG Federal Credit Union
Orange Bank & Trust Company
Lakeland Bank
UBS Matching Gift Program
Orange County Chamber of Commerce
LAN Associates
The Palombo Group
Ulster Savings Bank
Levine & Levine, PLLC
Facilities Maintenance Corporation
Parkhurst Dining Services
Liberty Rotary Club
Focused Wealth Management
Party Time Rentals, Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Follett Higher Education Group, LLC
Pepsi Cola of the Hudson Valley
M&T Bank
Perreca Electric Co., Inc.
Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra
M&T Charitable Foundation
PKF O'Connor Davies LLP
Heights Lumber Center, Inc.
Main Street Cutters
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 373 U.A.
West Point Tours, Inc.
Highland Associates, Ltd.
Mid Hudson Construction Management, Inc.
Plumbers Local Union No. 200
William A. Smith & Son, Inc.
Holt Construction Corp.
Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby Inc.
Premier Diagnostic Services, Inc.
Hudson Valley Building and Construction Trades Council
Millspaugh Funeral Directors
RBT CPAs, LLP
The William & Elaine Kaplan Family Private Foundation
The Mobile Pub
Resorts World Hudson Valley
Zick Whitted Taub Group
D-Ben Security Systems, Inc. Daubman Corporate Interiors DGF Stadium Corp. Dominican Sisters of Hope DuBois Law Group, PLLC
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Laborers Local 17 LECET Laborers' Local 157
Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP
Unitex Walden Savings Bank Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association West Hills Country Club
Friends
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Mark G. Aberasturi John Abernethy John Adelhardt Martha Albarado Celia Alicata Albert & Susan Alioto Edward L. Allgauer Cynthia Ammirati Bonnie Amoia Jennifer Anderson Kaitlyn Anderson Stephen Andrade Dennis Angelillo Gregory Angelillo Kristen Antoni Dorothy A. Aspinall Patrick Axtmayer Nicolina Balducci Matthew Baldwin Melissa Baldwin Daniel J. Bannan Peter Bannan Brian Barbaccia Maureen Basedow Mary Baumann Carol Bayer James N. Beard Sam Bellarosa Emily Bergin Jessica Bergin Kaylee Bergin Stanley Bilsky Dee Birkenstock Domenic Biscardi John and Sue Bliss * Deceased
Tina Blondin Jamie Bloom Roland A. Bloomer Michael Bodendorf Natalie Bradley Kelsi Brazell Pamela Breeman Ann-Marie Breslin Catherine Brown Donna Brunell Robert Brust Steven Bucsok Chris Buhler John & Sue Burns Liz Butler Lisa Calapa John Campbell Michelle Campbell Michael Caprariello Heidi Carnevali Keri Carozza Carmine Caruso Charles Casey Jeannette Chetaitis Susan Christensen Angela Cirruzzo Nick & Rossana Citera Cicilia Ciuffo Joseph Ciuffo Jim Clancy Renee Clarke James Cohen Meredyth Colotti Christopher Comitini Ricky Comitini
Megan Connolly Giuseppe Corbo Donna Cornell Douglas Cortland Grace Costanzo Anne S. Cotter James Cotter John L. Cotter Carlinthia Cox Estate of Florence M. Crawley* Regina F. Crossley Kristine Curley Kim Curtin Robyn Cyrille Jennifer Dahnert Jeffrey Damasco Mariah Darrah Andrew Daubman Paul & Carol Daubman Lisa Day Susan Dean Patrick Decker Patrick Demic Christopher Denisar Frank & Barbara DeNome Noelle DeNome Stephanie DePoala Elizabeth DiBenedetto Thomas Digovanni Jacqueline DiMarzo Kim DiStefano Tim & Melissa Ditlow Molly Dixon Jane Dooley Patrick Duffy
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DONORS WHO WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS.
Thomas & Nancy Duffy Deborah Dulaney Jonathan Duncan Kristin D'Urso Eugene Eberhardt Dr. Karen Eberle-McCarthy Kerri Elting Lisa Endee Ashley Erkek Loretta Esposito Samuel Eubank David Evans Marius Exilien Anna Fabiano Carmelo Fargas Susan Farley Ronald & Allie Fassett Heather Finkelstein Lauren Finn Marie Finn Kathleen Finnegan Darren Fischer Aaron Fitch Jamie Fitch Kelly Fitzgerald Daniela Fiumara Douglas & Rhea Fleckenstein Genevieve Florkowski Kathleen Flug Natalie B. Flug Mary A. Flynn James & Colleen Fogarty Stephen Fordyce Dr. David Foster Hon. & Mrs. Mark D. Fox
John R. Fracasse Kendall O. Francis Connie Freeman William Fuchs Ana Fuentes Michael Fullam Jamie Gallo Rosemary B. Gallogly Rosemary Ganino Laura A. Garland William R. Gedgard Catherine George Jacqueline Ginda William Glennon Hildegard Gomez Annette Gordon Bruce Gordon Traci Gould Susan Green Mary Anne Griggs Audrey Grimaldi Peggy Gruber Gina Guglielmo Steve Guglielmo Sara Gunn Mark Gurello Michael & Kay Gurello Maureen Halahan Hillary Hansen James Harte Laura-Ann Hazen Angela Healey Kathleen M. Helhoski Mark Henrici Brian Henry
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Friends
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Paul & Deborah Hill Sean Hogan Kate Howard Pearlene Howard DeForest Howland Ali Hoyt Amanda Hurley Linda Iovino Patrick Izzo Beverly Johnson Edward Johnston Luisana Justo Hidalgo Eva Kahana Andrew Kane Kristen Kane Francesca Karl Kenneth & Phyllis Kellman Ellen Kelly John Kelly Lynn Kelly Brian Kennedy Nina Kenny Margaret Kiernan Francis C. Kiley Thomas Kilkenny Lori Kirkorian Bernard & CarlaLisa Rovere Kistner Lynne P. Knittel Kristina Kondracki Doris Konnerth Cristina Kouridakis Karen Kucyk Maria Kuczinski Mr. & Mrs. Frederic D. Kullman, Jr. Odette Kupper
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Kate Labuda Kevin Langan Kevin Lavelle Betty Lawhorn Jeffrey Lease Margaret Lee Triste Lee Booth Barbara Leen Ed Leen Gerard Leen Anthony Lepore Gene Leyden Philip Lilavois Dana Lloyd Meredith Loredo Chelsea Loscalzo Jo-Ellen Lundin Daniel Lynch Jennifer MacGregor Scott Macgregor Patricia Maffettone Lynne Maggio Sharon Maggiore Nancy Mahar Anna Marie Mainiero Eugene Mainiero Felicia Mainiero Francesca Mainiero Denise Malandruccolo Joan Malaspina Bryan M. Maloney Katharine Mangano Christopher Mankiewicz Jessica Mariani Ginette Marino
"The scholarship really helps me and my education by lightening the financial burden. I plan on going to a 3-year physical therapy program. I’ve been in physical therapy in the past and I have seen how it positively impacted people. This scholarship enables me to more easily get through 7 years of school."
— Matt Riccardi, Biology major Jean-Pierre & Nancy Marjollet Margaret Markiewicz Jacqueline Masterson Heidi Matusik A. Vincent Mazzie Michael & Geraldine McAndrew Regina P. McAuliffe Elizabeth G. McCurdy Robert & Ginny McCurdy Ryan McDevitt Brandon McDonald *J. Joseph & E. Mary McGowan Regina McGrade Francis James McGrath Patrick M. McGrath Thomas McHugh John McKegney Michele McKeon Jacqueline McKnight Bill & Joyce McNair Sabrina McNamara Alyson Mehr Thomas Meigel James Mesner
Susan Metzger Matthew Meyers Richard Mezzatesta Phyllis Mileo Kristina Miller Richard & Bernadette Miller Crista Minicozzi Mary Mirra Dr. Tony Mitchell Richard S. Morgan Tammy Morsch Jason & Christine Mullarkey Thomas & Mary Myers Kurt Najork Martine Najork Nicole Naranjo Lauren C. Naru Jim Nast Christine Neuman Carolyn Newman Clark Newman Roger & Bonnie Newman Angela Nicolosi Patricia Nocton
Joanne Norton Dr. Irene and Mr. Joseph Nunnari Kristen Nye Christine M. O'Connor Richard Olewnik Drew & Joanne Olsen Eric Olsen Megan O'Malley Tom O'Reilly Rafael Ortiz Michael & Lori Pacella Brian Padgett John Panagrossi Wilma Parker Hon. & Mrs. Pano Z. Patsalos MariAnne Pecorella J.P. Petit Jayme Petrillo Steve Phillips Lori Pine Sylvia Pisco James W. Polhamus Donna Pollari John Ponessa * Deceased
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DONORS WHO WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS.
Our College community
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Nicole Tung
Dr. George E. Abaunza
Barbara Petruzzelli
Karen Ufret
Kathleen P. Barton '10
Sarah N. Quade '20
Dominic & Angelina Vaiuso
Irene M. Belen-Jones '10
Clarisa M. Rosario-DeGroate '14
Drew M. Brown
Robin Rosenberg
Brian Burns
Dr. Anthony Scardillo
Barbara Connolly
Cindy M. Senese-Sherilla
Samantha Victor
Dr. Mike Daven
Barbara Seymour
Elizabeth Vignali
Naomi T. Daven '01
Susan M. Shea '23
Lindsay Walker
Dean DiMarzo '13
Douglas F. Smith '20
John Walsh
Arthur Emerson III
Stephen J. Sosler '99
Star Walters
Fr. Gregoire J. Fluet
Patricia Stolz
Ann Catherine Warner
Dr. Michael L. Fox
Michael D. Strano
Tiffany N. Gagliano '02
Kimberly A. Strano '94
Arthur D. Glass II
Dr. Marie-Therese C. Sulit
Dr. Elizabeth Harper
Amanda Swan
Natalie Welker
Dr. Carl Hoegler
Dr. Anne-Marie Uebbing
James Wendt
Samantha Howe
Dr. Kathleen Venable '11
Lisa White
Michelle A. Iacuessa '94
Dr. Robert Wakeman
Theresa Whitford
Ryan A. Kadlubowski
Amy R. Weit-Lane
Luther Wike
Dr. Jeffrey Kahana
Francis White
Nikki Khurana-Baugh
Ryan P. Williams '06
Michael Lowell
Dr. Charles M. Zola
Darlene Schmidgall
Eric M. Seideman Samantha Shapley Regina Shaver Lorette Shea Catherine P. Sheehan Daniel & Catherine Sheehan Sara Siddiqui Sara L. Silbiger Christine Simoni Mary Sinnott Kiana Small Michael C. Smith Lou Sosler Matthew Spellman Thomas Spratt Gina Starstrom Alyson Stater Morrisa Steel Eric Stolz Sarah Stolz Elizabeth A. Stradar-Santiago David Sucic Sally Suffecool Benjamin Sulsky Ronald & Donna Sylvestri Veronica Sylvia William Tagliareni Gregg & Kellie Tait Rubilady Tavarez Douglas & Linda Tawse Lynn A. Thompson Rob Thompson
Robin Schulze Robyn A. Scopteuolo Marlene Scully
Francis & Garnet Toritto Gary P. Trible Joseph Tribuna
Albert Popp Michael Potack Janet Pugliese Thomas Pullis Kelly Purcell-Martinez Kristen Purdy Anna Quereau Michael J. & Niki Quinn Jenna Racca John & Deborah Rath Kenneth Rauschenbach Eileen Reale Pamela D. Reilly John L. Rich Justin Rider Trish Rivers Maria Rodriguez Jeannine P. Rogers Beth Rosado Ruth Rossi Karen Roth Bill Fioravanti & Elizabeth Rowley Norliza Ryason Dr. Priscilla & Drew '05 Sagar Jim & Delores Sahakian Danielle Saltalamachia Rachel Sapienza Justin P. Satkowski Patrick Savage Georgia Schindler
Madison Valenti Nicholas Valentine Jennifer Van Bever Rick Vaughan
Michael D. Weddell Priscilla Weed Justin Weinberger Nola Weit
Nancy Wilson Christine Winsch Katherine Wiwczar Joanne Woodworth
Christopher M. Lyn
Christine Work
Dr. Lynn Maelia
Kristin Wright
Sharon Mankiewicz '09
Derrik & Allison Wynkoop
Suzanne R. Muschio
Paula Wynne
Catherine M. Nelting '04
Janet A. Zeman
Elaine O'Grady '89
Jalal Zoghby
Sten Miller Perkins
Richard E. Zolzer
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Tributes Honorary Gifts
In Honor of Class of 1972
In Honor of Class of 1998
Denise E. Fulham '72
Roseann L. Torre '98
All the Wonderful Instructors
Georgette M. Richards '72
Kathleen A. Kelly '84
In Honor of Class of 1977
In Honor of Rose Antonatos
Teresa S. Arluck '77
Dr. Tony Mitchell Ann-Marie Walker '82
Jean M. Burt '77 Joan M. Chiaviello '77 Joan Fenton Henry '77
In Honor of Lou Bach
Judith A. Kluz '77
Joan Kaplan
In Honor of Class of 1978
In Honor of James Beard
Mary Ellen Plass '78
Donna L. Bean '86
In Honor of Sr. Leona DeBoer Maureen A. Cannon '88 Eileen V. Caulfield '75 Mary D'Acchille Suleski '84 Nancy S. D'Agostino '77 Linda A. Dombroski '81 Marilyn J. Ejercito '77
In Honor of Dr. Mary Ellen Doherty '72 Linda F. Keithley '72
In Honor of Dominican Sisters of Hope Dr. Charles M. Zola
Jennifer L. Dube '94 Penny L. Ducker '73 & Barbara Buddenhagen Ellen B. Jimenez '74 Rosann M. LaManna '76 Sharon L. Mercer '83 Dr. Ann Marie Murray '70
In Honor of Karen Eberle-McCarthy
Maureen T. Neppl '71
Marisol V. Maloy '99
Anne C. O'Brien-Teta '71
Christine M. Nunn '73 Regina E. Sikorski '73
Maria L. Fitzgerald '71
In Honor of Lou Fortunato
Meaghen E. Flanagan-Leidig '81
Andrea L. Boroczky '04
In Honor of Class of 1980
Susan Spinelli '72
Marie A. Giokas '74
Amanda M. Pecorella '17
Laura M. Zybrick '80
M. Daniel '74 & Janet '74 Stivers
Deidre A. Bullock '92
Eloise G. Hunt '84
In Honor of Class of 1983
Donna Lee Kleister '79
In Honor of Danielle Greco '98
Mary D'Acchille Suleski '84
Stephanie P. Devito-Hogan '92
Mary L. Pugh '83
Judith A. Kluz '77
In Honor of Class of 1984
Julianne LaForge '84
Tracey M. Duffy '02 Donna M. Falquero '86 Michael J. Hogan '91 Michelle A. Iacuessa '94 Peter '00 & Kristi '00 Larson Jean Minuta '99 Matthew '90 & Mary '90 Sautner Nicholas A. Shannon '03 LeeAnn M. Van Koppen '03
In Honor of Christina Bilsky's appointment to the Board of Trustees Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Bilsky
In Honor of Marissa Campbell
Julianne LaForge '84
In Honor of Class of 1988 Maureen A. Cannon '88 Donna M. McCarthy '88 Kenneth Maguire '88
In Honor of Class of 1990 Cathleen M. Blair '90
In Honor of Lifelong MSMC Friends
Mary P. Thalacker '78
In Honor of Dr. Tom Sarro Mary D'Acchille Suleski '84
Sandra B. Sprague-Neal '71
In Honor of School of Nursing
Kim Mastroianni '75
In Honor of Dr. Lynn Maelia
Regina M. Schaeffer '91
Dr. Ruth Anne McCormick '73
Anonymous
In Honor of Cynthia Seibold
Kate J. Novak '81
In Honor of Kristen Markel '09
Linda LaRocco '92
Mary P. Orluk '75 Honore L. Piccorelli '83 Dr. Richard C. Reed '77
Dr. Maureen Markel
In Honor of Sr. Peggy Murphy Anonymous
Dr. Tony Mitchell Ann-Marie Walker '82
In Honor of Students Dr. George E. Abaunza
In Honor of Class of 1991
Lorraine Rose-Lerman '83
Sandra Maguire '91
Lynne Sherrer Jergensen '67
In Honor of Dr. Irene Nunnari
Kathleen M. Morrow '91
Mary L. Sherwood '71
Anthony '08 & Amber '09 Curti
Maureen A. Cannon '88
In Honor of Class of 1992
Linda A. Smith '84 M. Daniel '74 & Janet '74 Stivers
In Honor of Sister Ann Sakac
Mary D'Acchille Suleski '84
Robert D. Morales '92
John Campbell
Kara R. Sweet '92
In Honor of Class of 1965 Sr. Joann Boneski '65
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Philip A. La Rocco
Nicole Tung
Marie F. Sossi '79
Maureen A. Cannon '88
In Honor of Sr. Pat Sullivan Monica Bastian '85
Mary T. Forde '98 Peggy A. Ligo '99
Joan Carbone '76
In Honor of Class of 1993
In Honor of Division of Natural Sciences Faculty
Linda A. Christy '73
In Honor of Sr. Catherine Walsh '70
Eric W. Stallmer '93
Maria F. Griffin '91
Dr. Jorge R. Delgado '83
Sr. Constance L. Kelly '84
Memorial Gifts
In Memory of Dr. James Finn Cotter
In Memory of Gail Adelhardt '65
Bobbie M. Allen '67 Suzanne Callaghan '98 Claudine L. Castano '13 Mary Lois Connell '67 Mary E. Coogan '80 Anne S. Cotter James Cotter John L. Cotter Melissa L. Derrick '93 Tracey M. Duffy '02 Elizabeth A. Gekakis '75 Janet M. Kolano '67 Patricia W. Kozersky '70 Julianne LaForge '84 Sharon Langenbach '67 Ellen T. McCabe '68 Richard S. Morgan Mary Ellen Murphy '67 Dr. Irene and Mr. Joseph Nunnari Steven '74 & Deborah '76 Otlowski Mary L. Saari '83 Margaret Sedlmeir '67 Lynne Sherrer Jergensen '67 Dr. Marie-Therese C. Sulit Alice Thompson '67 Joan Kennedy Tolley '67 Laura Torchia '03 Arlene B. Treutle-Levine '98 Rebecca I. White '18
John Adelhardt
In Memory of Patricia Hayes Axtmayer '73 Patrick Axtmayer Anne Marie B. Cullinan '73 Penny L. Ducker '73 & Barbara Buddenhagen Carol J. Neumann '73 Susan A. Peck '75
In Memory of Charles T. Baus Mary C. Knight '88
In Memory of Sr. Jean Rosaire Bedotto, OP Sr. Constance L. Kelly '84
In Memory of Delia Nicoletti Bellarosa '39 John McKegney Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lynn III Sam Bellarosa
In Memory of Sr. Frances Berski OP Marie F. Sossi '79
In Memory of Carol Bolton Hamilton '71 Jim & Delores Sahakian
In Memory of Sr. Agnes Boyle Melissa L. Derrick '93
In Memory of Monica Bugiada Gary A. Pinar '01
In Memory of Dieter W. Bussigel Dr. Irene and Mr. Joseph Nunnari
In Memory of Michael Carbone Joan Carbone '76
In Memory of Margaret P. Cavanagh
In Memory of Dr. Virginia J. Davidson Dr. Irene and Mr. Joseph Nunnari Dr. Marie-Therese C. Sulit Maxine E. Lindsay-Shillingford '98
In Memory of Dr. Patrick J. DeLuca Dr. Matthew T. Flanagan '03 Annemarie B. Furphy '81 Mary D'Acchille Suleski '84
"As someone who came from Mexico as a first-generation student, this scholarship not only helps me, but other people who are in the same situation as me. This makes my college career and future career a part of my future. Thank you." — Ingrid Murga, business major In Memory of Patricia Welch Donahue '72
In Memory of Karen A. Johnston '80
Dr. Mary Ellen Doherty '72 Mary C. Wassi '72
Anonymous
In Memory of Louis Fletcher
In Memory of Bronwen Jones Lewin '74
Donna L. Bean '86 Mary C. Knight '88
Kathleen H. Mayer '74 Kathleen M. Spangler '74
In Memory of Julie Garau Chvatal
In Memory of Dana Julkerski
Bernice DeFina-Mastoros '90 Margaret F. Gray '90 Eileen M. Mezzo '90
In Memory of Dr. Hedwig Just
In Memory of Mary Jane Gedgard '64 William R. Gedgard
In Memory of Fr. Michael Gilleece Patricia W. Kozersky '70 Regina C. Whiteman '73
In Memory of Patrick & Cecilia Gillen Teresa M. Gillen '75
In Memory of Maria Giordano Phil & Tina DeAngelo
In Memory of Gertrude Rowe Haight Veronica H. Barnhart '73
Patricia A. Cavanagh '74 Colleen M. Cavanagh-Bendernagel '77
In Memory of Joshua F. Depew
In Memory of Raymond F. Hutton
Dr. Marie-Therese C. Sulit
John R. Hutton '03
In Memory of Caren Cocuzza
In Memory of Lt. Col. J. M. Desch
In Memory of Steven Iacuessa
Mary L. Pugh '83
Dr. Elizabeth A. Scannell-Desch '72
Dr. Anthony Scardillo
Jillian M. Cook '04 Sr. Maureen J. Chicoine '66 Dr. Rosemary S. O'Connor '69
In Memory of Janet Kelly Kerr '67 Bobbie M. Allen '67 John Kelly
In Memory of George Kolombatovich Gail K. Zelley '90
In Memory of Walter & Margaret Lambert Eileen P. Lambert '73
In Memory of Dr. Edith Lessor Dr. Richard D. Thayer '78
In Memory of Sr. Marie Genevieve Love Bobbie M. Allen '67 Maureen A. Lawrence '70 Kathleen M. McGuiness '69 Sheila J. Nugent '68 Dr. Rosemary S. O'Connor '69 Mary Castiello Peduzzi '67
In Memory of Francis & Rita Lowe Dorothy A. Aspinall Edward J. Lowe '81
In Memory of Joseph Maloney Daniel J. Bannan Peter Bannan Kathleen P. Barton '10 James N. Beard Dee Birkenstock John and Sue Bliss Pamela Breeman Broadway Tailors Susan Christensen Edward and Colleen Cooke Donna Cornell Amy L. D'Amico '95 Deborah Dulaney Susan Farley Fr. Gregoire Fluet Mr. & Mrs. James E. Fogarty, Jr. Eileen P. Gardocki '94 Bruce Gordon James Harte Angela Healey Mark Henrici Michelle A. Iacuessa '94 Nikki Khurana-Baugh Mr. & Mrs. Frederic D. Kullman, Jr. Richard & Barbara Mainey Bryan M. Maloney Susan K. Maloney A. Vincent Mazzie Mr. & Mrs. Bill McNair Susan Metzger Dr. Joan M. Miller '69 Mary and Bill Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Myers Kurt Najork Jim Nast Richard Olewnik Susan K. Olsen '68 Peter M. Olympia, Jr. John Panagrossi James W. Polhamus Ita M. Rahilly Michael C. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Douglas O. Tawse Nicholas and Susan Valentine John Walsh Mount Saint Mary College
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Tributes In Memory of Donald Mates Sr.
In Memory of Margaret Ann Venable
Mariah Darrah
Gene Leyden
Patrick Decker
Dana Lloyd
Steven Bucsok Mr. & Mrs. Tim Ditlow Michelle A. Iacuessa '94 Sharon Maggiore Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby Inc. MSMC Division of Math and IT Norliza Ryason Justin Weinberger
Christopher Denisar
Meredith Loredo
Barbara DeNome
Jennifer MacGregor
Frank DeNome
Scott MacGregor
Frank DeNome, Sr.
Main Street Cutters
Noelle DeNome
Jane E. Mangiamele '03
Molly Dixon
Jessica Mariani
Kristin D'Urso
Margaret Markiewicz
In Memory of Cheryl Walker
Kerri Elting
Jacqueline Masterson
Ashley Erkek
Regina P. McAuliffe
Samuel Eubank
Patrick M. McGrath
Marius Exilien
Jacqueline McKnight
Carmelo Fargas
Sabrina McNamara
Aaron Fitch
Alyson Mehr
Jamie Fitch
Richard Mezzatesta
Genevieve Florkowski
Crista Minicozzi
Connie Freeman
Pinar Morales '08
Rosemary B. Gallogly
Christine K. Mullarkey '16
Catherine George
Jason & Christine Mullarkey
Donna Brunell
Jacqueline Ginda
Nicole Naranjo
The Brunell Team at RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group
Susan Green
Christine Neuman
Laura-Ann Hazen
Kristen Nye
Chris Buhler
Brian Henry
Christine M. O'Connor
In Memory of Marie Murphy Scannell
Liz Butler
Luisana Justo Hidalgo
Megan O'Malley
Lisa Calapa
Sean Hogan
Lauren Pagano '15
Dr. Mary Ellen Doherty '72 Dr. Elizabeth A. Scannell-Desch '72
Michelle Campbell
Kate Howard
Mr. & Mrs. Gregg V. Paliotta '98
Francesca Carlone '21
Ali Hoyt
J.P. Petit
Heidi Carnevali
Amanda Hurley
Jayme Petrillo
John Clark
Andrew Kane
Sylvia Pisco John Ponessa
Audra J. Smith '04
Dr. Joanne O'Keefe Miller '83 Laurie A. Walsh '83
In Memory of Bob Mayer
In Memory of Danny Powell '73
Kathleen H. Mayer '74
James M. Dolan '73
In Memory of Sr. Mary Assumpta Mazza Sheri E. Patterson '81
In Memory of Stephen McCarthy '00 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. McCarthy
In Memory of James V. McEnery Mary Castiello Peduzzi '67 Frances L. Empie '67 William R. Gedgard Mary Anne McEnery '70 Wilma Parker Mary C. Wassi '72
In Memory of J. Joseph McGowan Edward and Colleen Cooke
In Memory of Dr. Judith McLaughlin '66 Cathy D. Maguire '72
In Memory of John Munday '74 James M. Dolan '73
In Memory of Past Members of the MSMC family Rosann M. LaManna '76
In Memory of Carolyn Pecorella
In Memory of Sr. Jean Redmond Judith A. Pond '70
In Memory of Carolyn Rich Marie L. Cavanaugh '71 Penny L. Ducker '73 & Barbara Buddenhagen Anne '71 and John Rich
In Memory of Richard Rodgers Jeannine P. Rogers
In Memory of Elaine Steyer Rotan Mary L. Pugh '83
In Memory of Janice C. Ruggiero Jeannine P. Rogers
In Memory of LTC Martin & Gerre Ryan Dr. Susan M. Ryan '76
In Memory of William K. Schneeman
Kaitlyn Anderson Max Andon Kristen Antoni Barre Body & Soul Emily Bergin Jessica Bergin Kaylee Bergin Jamie Bloom Natalie Bradley Catherine Brown
Amanda M. Pecorella '17
Sally A. McDonnell '69
Jeannette Chetaitis
Kristen Kane Kelly Doherty Kane '09
Kelly Purcell-Martinez
In Memory of Albina & Patrick Sheehan
James Cohen
In Memory of Maureen Petrillo Irish '77
Color Me Krazy
Kenneth & Phyllis Kellman
Kristen Purdy
Marilyn J. Ejercito '77
Catherine P. Sheehan
Meredyth Colotti
Margaret Kiernan
Eileen Reale
Megan Connolly
Karen Kucyk
Beth Rosado
In Memory of Maureen Terwilliger '83
Control Systems Services Inc.
Jason Lamitola
Stephanie Saintil
Douglas Cortland
Kevin Lavelle
Danielle Saltalamachia
Kathleen P. DiLella '83
CrossingWell Consumer Health
Anthony Lepore
Rachel Sapienza
In Memory of Marissa Pica '83 Kathleen P. DiLella '83 Susan M. Donnelly '83
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* Deceased
Patrick Savage Georgia Schindler ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. Robin Schulze Robyn A. Scopteuolo Regina Shaver Sara Siddiqui Christine Simoni Mary Sinnott Matthew Spellman Gina Starstrom Alyson Stater Morrisa Steel David Sucic Benjamin Sulsky Rubilady Tavarez Karen Ufret Jennifer Van Bever Richard Vaughan Rick Vaughan Samantha Victor Lindsay Walker Star Walters Ann Catherine Warner Lisa White Nancy Wilson Katherine Wiwczar Joanne Woodworth Christine Work Kristin Wright Xiangdong Liu Zick Whitted Taub Group Jalal Zoghby
In Memory of Susan Webster Nee '89 Janet A. Zeman
In Memory of Priscilla Whitney Dr. Anthony Scardillo
Meet the new staff
Tom & Amanda
M
ount Saint Mary College’s Advancement team recently welcomed two new employees to the fold: Amanda Swan, Director of Annual Giving; and Tom Burnham, Director of Principal Gifts. Swan joined the Mount in April of 2023 and hit the ground running in her new role. As Director of Annual Giving, Swan builds relationships with alumni and the community to increase financial support and funding for scholarships essential to student recruitment and retention. In her first months at the college, she led many of the Mount’s annual giving campaigns, including the Challenge of the Decades, Go Blue, and is planning Knight Nation for the spring. “I have enjoyed working with our alumni, faculty, and staff in fundraising efforts and look forward to building on our successes this coming year,” she said. Swan has an extensive background in annual and major gifts and grant writing, with experience at national organizations such as the American Red Cross. She worked in the education field before joining the Mount’s staff, including at SUNY New Paltz as a Major Gift Officer and at Green Chimneys Children’s Services. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Sweet Briar College and is also a licensed veterinary technician. The New Paltz resident has one dog, Odin, and a cat, Leia.
Tom Burnham, Director of Principal Gifts
Burnham recently joined the Mount’s Advancement team in November 2023 as the new Director of Principal Gifts. In this role, he assists donors in making gifts that support scholarships and other initiatives at the college. He also supports all activities of the Advancement Office to further the Mount’s mission of education and service. “This is an exciting time to be a part of Mount Saint Mary College,” he said. “We are at an inflection point and there is a lot of positive energy around what is happening here. Scholarships are important to making an education accessible here at the Mount, and that will be a focus for me and the Advancement Office.” Burnham has served the majority
Amanda Swan, Director of Annual Giving
of his career working in the disability services field, primarily with The Center for Discovery in Harris, N.Y. There, Burnham spent more than two decades building relationships with families and donors to grow The Center into one of New York State’s largest programs for children and adults with disabilities and complex conditions. He looks forward to building the same kinds of relationships here at the Mount with students, alumni, families, and friends. He grew up in the Catskill Mountains along the Beaverkill River and is a graduate of Gettysburg College. He lives in Goshen, N.Y. with his wife Liz, daughter Caroline, son Tommy, and his dog Ralph. Mount Saint Mary College
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New scholarships honor pillars of the Mount
T
he Sr. Ann Sakac Endowed Scholarship and the Sr. Leona DeBoer Endowed Scholarship for Nursing will greatly impact current and future Mount students. Consider making a donation at msmc.edu/NewScholarships or use the QR code and indicate either of these scholarship funds. Sr. Ann and Sr. Leona will be notified of all gifts made in their honor. The Sr. Ann Sakac Endowed Scholarship was established thanks to a $100,000 gift from Penny Ducker, Class of 1973. This scholarship will be used to support new incoming students, with financial need and the academic aptitude to succeed at the Mount. Under her 32-year leadership at the college, Sr. Ann oversaw much of the college's expansion from a fledging institution to a pillar of the community. The Sr. Leona DeBoer Endowed Scholarship for Nursing was created and endowed by an anonymous donor to support new incoming Nursing students with financial need and the desire to serve our community through nursing. Sr. Leona was the inaugural Dean for our School of Nursing and built our Nursing program. Decades of Nursing alumni credit Sr. Leona for their stellar education; career success; and life skills.
msmc.edu/NewScholarships