HCC inaugurates new president

By LIAM KELLY news writer

“i believe that this is our time,” holy cross president dr. marco clark declared during his presidential inauguration saturday afternoon.

clark, the first layman to serve as president of the college, has held the role of holy cross’ sixth president for the past nine months after succeeding Fr. david Tyson.

Following an academic procession accompanied by bagpipes, bishop of the diocese Fort waynesouth bend Kevin rhoades delivered the event’s invocation.

rhoades was next joined by other prominent figures in the south bend community, including mayor James mueller, notre dame president Fr. John Jenkins and saint mary’s president Katie conboy.

mayor mueller expressed excitement for what is to come under the leadership of clark. after the introductions, clark was presented with the ceremonial mace and medal of holy cross and then officially proclaimed president. beginning his inaugural address, clark described the gratitude he felt to be in his position.

Jenkins also offered praise of the new leader.

“i can think of no one better to carry forward this extraordinary legacy and ministry of the brothers as president of this holy cross college than you,” Jenkins said to clark.

“The most pressing emotion in my heart right now is grateful,” clark said. “i’m grateful that i get to fulfill my vocation, my destiny, through this ministry of leadership see holy cross PAGE 3

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