Guy Brigida lives on Cape Cod and is happily retired from a career in computer programming. He has been married for 67 years to the former Ann Larkin. They have raised three boys, all of whom played basketball at Reading High School, each captaining the team in their senior year. His youngest matriculated at Clark University in Worcester, attaining All-American status in the 400-meter event. He is a member of the Hall of Fame at Clark. // John Cheney continues the Jesuit tradition of continuing education by being actively enrolled at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UMass–Boston, taking courses in writing poetry, Shakespeare, and short story writing, as well as serving on the board of directors of the OLLI offerings. He is a father of three (graduates of BC, Wheaton, and Harvard), grandfather of four, and great-grandfather of two.

David Rico sends greetings to fellow classmates! For the past 25 years he has been aging in place in his Pompano Beach home. He is widowed, still mobile, taking care of himself, and still driving. He would love to hear from classmates.

Jean Harrington Crowley lives with one of her six daughters, Constance, in Arlington, Virginia, and spends summers on the Outer Banks in North Carolina, where her daughter Christin owns a brewery in Corolla. She enjoys being outside and loves listening to music. She’s anxiously awaiting the birth of her second great-grandchild and is grateful for the many blessings in her life. Jean keeps in touch with her “forever friend” from BC, Joan Keenan Barry, whom she met during their fall semester in 1954.

John Eddy merely wishes to inform his classmates that he is still happily alive. // Thomas Kelly and Sandra are back in Arizona for the winter. They recently returned from fly-fishing in Arkansas. They traveled there and back in his RV. Just under 3,900 miles of adventure! He is hoping to see classmates for his 65th reunion.

John Carr called his old Brighton friend Bernie Shea because they have the same cardiologist. They had a great conversation, but John was crushed when Bernie told him he didn’t see anyone from their class at Laetare Sunday. John was under the weather but he usually makes it. He hopes maybe they can do better next year, God willing.

Bob Caprio says hello to all his 1962 classmates. He retired from Polaroid Corporation in 1995 after 25 years. He remained on Cape Cod for a number of years, boating and fishing, before moving to the Villages in Florida. He misses those Cotuit oysters. His weekly activities include bowling; playing golf, billiards, and cards; and eating out. He still works out five mornings a week. He is 88 years old and beginning to feel it. // Kevin Duffy (aka the “Victorian Santa”), along with Patricia (Mrs. Claus), strolled around the Derby Street Shops in Hingham, Massachusetts, this December. Beginning in 2004, this marks Kevin’s 20th year. Kevin and Patricia walk around the shops and grounds, giving free photo opportunities. // Jeremiah Long now has three great-grandsons. The youngest is one year old, another is two years old, and the oldest is 10 years old. // Joan Mullahy Riley and her husband, John, took their granddaughter, Rose (eight), to Ireland. Their visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock was a beautiful experience. // Patricia Stabile vacationed with her daughter in Italy in September. // 1962 alums, connect with your classmates and attend a First Friday Luncheon. Send a message to Eileen Faggiano to let her know you would like to be on the list.

Class correspondent: Eileen Corazzini Faggiano // efaggiano5@gmail.com

Dan O’Neill is proud of his son, David ’91, for winning the 2024 NCAA Rowing Championship as head coach of the University of Texas–Austin women’s rowing program. // Robert Smith shared that after graduation and in recognition of the cold fact that he was not an NFL prospect, he opted for the US Marine Corps. As a young captain in Vietnam, he saw action in Operations Utah and Texas and returned home alive and a few pounds lighter. He and Linda will be married for 60 years come February, and they have three children: Rob, Shannon, and Susan (graduates of PSU, Princeton, and Clemson, respectively); and nine successful grandchildren. They have settled in Cape Charles, Virginia. In lieu of golf, Robert continues to row competitively, and he misses his classmates of ’63.

Class correspondent: Ed Rae // raebehan@verizon.net

Robert Consalvo ’64, MEd’66, PhD’70, shared that the Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School in Hyde Park, which he cofounded with former Boston School Committee member Dr. Robert Guen, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The Academy is often cited as one of the best charter schools in Boston. // Marshall Hoffman and his public relations company, Hoffman & Hoffman Worldwide, are working on the global public relations for ITER, the $22 billion plant being built to demonstrate that carbon-free fusion energy can be produced and controlled. Fusion is the Sun’s energy, which gives the Earth light and heat. The plant is a partnership between the European Union, US, China, Russia, Japan, Korea, and India. // Dennis Rossi has been retired from radiology practice for 10 years now. He has one wife (of 58 years), three children, six grandchildren, and one boat. He splits time between New York and Florida and is trying to figure out where the years went!

Dr. Steve Colucci is moving from Riverside, California, to Carlsbad, California, to a senior living community. After the death last year of his beloved wife of 55 years, Dr. Marie Thonis Colucci ’66, followed by the death of their only son, Michael Colucci ’97, Steve and family pet Mo have decided to open a new chapter in their lives. // Sally Stevens is still enjoying the Hawaiian vacation that began in 1967, although her Boston accent is still intact! She never tires of daily swims and balmy trade winds. Like Boston, Honolulu has changed through the years. She is thankful to have experienced both terrific places. // James Vary, who is a professor of physics at Iowa State University, was named fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2022 and distinguished professor in liberal arts and sciences in 2024. // After his 1965 graduation from Boston College, John Vernon joined the PhD program in English at the University of California at Davis. He received his PhD in 1969 and was offered a position as an assistant professor at the University of Utah. After two years at Utah, John moved to Binghamton University, and became a distinguished professor there in 2002. In John’s career as a writer, he has published 11 books, three scholarly studies, one book of poetry, a memoir, and six novels.

Class correspondent: Patricia McNulty Harte // patriciaharte@me.com

Steve Arlinghaus, long retired from the Foreign Service of the US, was honored in August by his four daughters and six grandchildren, who organized a family-wide celebration of his 80th birthday for a week at the beach in Delaware. In October he and his wife, Eileen, marked their 58th wedding anniversary. He remains a faithful season ticket holder for men’s hockey at the Heights. Steve is in frequent contact with classmates Rich Falco and Rich Batsavage, who live in Florida. // John Bonin, the Chester D. Hubbard Professor of Economics and Social Science, retired after teaching at Wesleyan University for 54 years. After graduating from BC, he earned a PhD in economics from the University of Rochester in 1973. He published over 75 articles in economics journals and book chapters; he coauthored three books and co-translated four microeconomic texts from French with his wife Hélène. His retirement project is studying the craft beer industry in the US and Quebec. // Arnold Garber has two happily married daughters, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter, with another on the way. He was married in 1967, one year after he graduated from BC, and the year he entered the Army as a lieutenant, having obtained his commission from ROTC at BC. He turned 80 on October 15, and is retired from a 37-year career as an executive with Dunkin’ Brands. // Maurice Giguere shared that as a senior in 1966, he was getting ready for certain deployment to Vietnam. Suddenly he contracted Type 1 diabetes. His draft status quickly changed to 4F from 1A. After meeting with the famous Fr. Drinan, dean of BC Law, he decided on an MBA instead; a major fork in the road. Now at 80 years old, Maurice often thinks of the plight of our Vietnam veterans who weren’t so lucky … if they made it back at all. He’s now enjoying a great life, so he wonders: Was this disease a blessing or a curse? // Jane McDonough reflects on the many good memories of her years at BC. Her roommate of three years, Sandy Lehto Cravedi ’65, died a few years ago. In 1966 they drove across the country with Jane’s brother Tom. They went camping and saw the US in the best possible way. Her ’57 Chevy made it to California and back to Massachusetts.

John Austin Murphy ’67, MA’69, JD’73, is following the football team more closely  than ever now that is being coached by his nephew Bill O’Brien. He is cheering them on in person whenever he can. He attended the Duquesne game with his classmate Bill Cooney. // D. Michael Ryan ’67, MA’88, is recovering on the Gulf of Mexico from two hurricanes. There was not much damage in his unit but it’s still a mess. His cats are helpful! His “lady friend” is arriving from Pennsylvania to help him out, especially emotionally and lovingly. She is very special. Back to cleaning! //  Bob St. Germain as well as Bitsy Kelly Smith and Mary-Anne and Charles Benedict ’67, MBA’70, were seen at the Pops on the Heights gala in September. Also on campus were Jim and Judith Day ’68. The Veterans Remembrance Ceremony brought together Vin and Joan Browne Iacono, Paul Gerety, and Mary-Anne and Charles. Paul White; Jim Hughes; Tom Walsh ’67, MEd’68; Dave Gay ’67, JD’70; Al Butters; Cindy Rae Butters; and Roger Croke all enjoyed the BC vs. Syracuse game! Jack Keating and Marty Paul are recovering from surgeries.

Class correspondents: Mary-Anne and Charles Benedict // mainside55@gmail.com

Bill Driscoll was acknowledged as the longest-practicing dentist in the Connecticut State Dental Association, at 52 years. He still enjoys private practice and works three days a week. He strongly feels the environment created in his years at BC was instrumental in helping him have a fulfilling career and life. // James Geary is training for his 30th consecutive Boston Marathon in 2025. He is looking forward to the BC students at Heartbreak Hill once again! // Since retiring, Bill O’Mahoney has been playing and performing classical guitar for Veterans Affairs Hospitals, hospice facilities, local hospitals, and nursing homes. Recently, he was asked to play, as a study, for infants born to mothers experiencing drug addictions, to see if it would be of any therapeutic benefit. So far, so good, he reports. // Ruth and Mark Schwartz are celebrating being great-grandparents at the birth of their first great-grandchild. // In 1965, John Trapani organized the BC Eagles of Sound jazz ensemble. Its members included Kip Doran and Pat Byrne ’69. John was also the music director for the Class of 1968’s junior class musical, How to Succeed in Business. The Eagles of Sound performed many campus concerts and attended the MIT Jazz Festival in 1968. In 1977, John founded the John Trapani Big Band. After 47 continuous years of concerts, dances, and shows, John and his Big Band finally played their last two concerts in July.

Class correspondent: Judith Anderson Day // jnjday@aol.com

Rich Foley and his wife Jean have retired and are now living on Cape Cod. They have three sons and four grandkids, who also love the Cape. // Ed Hanley ’69, MPH’72, retired from his career as an economic geologist in 2013. Ed had worked for New Jersey Zinc in mineral exploration, as a senior geologist at Billiton Metals, and was an independent consultant in Reno, Nevada. Ed also spent six years on the faculty of the University of Nevada–Reno. He completed his career doing gold mine reserve expansion in California and Nevada and in China and Mongolia.  In retirement, Ed spends his time between his home in Reno, where he continues to learn guitar, and his sailboat in Alameda, California. // Jim Littleton remarked that it was good to see the members of the Class of 1969 who attended their 55th reunion luncheon on June 1, 2024. Among the classmates who attended were: Cornelius Neal Maher; Mary Mulvoy Lofty; Marty Gavin ’69, MBA’74; Pat Daly ’69, MAT’71, JD’73; Kathie Reynolds; Jim Malone; and Myrna Cohen Thurnher. Jim Littleton introduced Casey Beaumier, S.J., who serves as the University vice president and secretary.

Class correspondent: James R. Littleton // jim.littleton@gmail.com

Janet Cornella thanks Dennis “Razz” Berry for his continued service to the Boston College Class of 1970, and for being so diligent in posting news about their classmates over the past 50+ years. It takes a lot of dedication, she writes. Janet’s college friends Ginger Romano McCourt ’70, MEd’74, and Sheila Clifford Sollinger have enjoyed their biweekly phone calls over the years, now more than ever. They made it to the Golden Eagle Reunion and have enjoyed seeing the Reunion pictures and reminiscing. // Philip Kremsreiter was introduced to a national organization helping those who recently lost a spouse or loved one. GriefShare can be used to find locations and resources online to help guide you through the time after loss. Recordings of classes can be viewed online if you miss an in-person class. The $20 cost is worth it for the booklet and weekly meetings and resources offered. Both his sister in Nashville and Phil are in GriefShare groups. // Mike Ryan and daughter Katie Wisecarver ’00 participated in the National Father-Daughter Tennis Tournament, held in August 2024 on the grass courts of Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, right down Hammond Street from Upper Campus!

Class correspondent: Dennis “Razz” Berry // dennisj.berry@gmail.com

Paul W. Chisholm was honored recently by Boston’s Cathedral High School (CHS). He was awarded the Vigor in Arduis Medal, along with his wife, Margaret Chisholm, in recognition of their family’s philanthropic support and Paul’s long-term service and leadership to the school. This includes his 11 years as CHS board chair and trustee of the Adopt-A-Student Foundation, the charitable foundation for the exclusive benefit of CHS, providing scholarships to students. // Greg Daoust and Samuel Scribner reunited in August 2024. They met in their freshman year at BC at 45 Strathmore Road, an off-campus dorm just two blocks from Cleveland Circle. They met up recently at Pino’s Pizza to have lunch and reminisce. Pino’s was where they often went to get either a pizza or a sub to take back to their dorm. At that time Greg’s home was Detroit and Sam’s was the Republic of Panama. It was a great reunion. 

Class correspondent: James R. Macho // jmacho@mac.com

The David Auth Celebration of Life, held on June 15 in New Haven, Connecticut, was attended by fellow Marauders—the intramural basketball champs in ’70 and ’71, and roommates for all four years at BC. Attendees included Alan Kreczko (Weatogue, Connecticut), Bill Ingellis (Southbury, Connecticut), Jack Turcotte (Harpswell, Maine), Rich Pavia (Smyrna, Georgia), and Dan Jasinski (Austin, Texas). Dan also visited with Marauders John Sandberg (Lincoln, Rhode Island) and Brian Houston (Portland, Maine) at the Cedars care facility to watch the Celtics win the NBA Championship game. Dan shared that Marauder MVP Brian Houston succumbed to Parkinson’s on November 12. Intramural basketball GOAT Tim Lechmaier passed away in 2021, just missing his 50th reunion. In 1972, after moving to on-campus housing, Tim had to switch teams, and beat his former Marauders in the championship game. // Richard Keeley ’72, MA’77, MBA’89, will have his book Exploring the Thought of Jane Jacobs: The Conversation of Citiespublished by Hamilton Books early in 2025. // Anthony Polito ’72, MS’75, has retired to Sarasota, Florida. He had lots of fun with BC alums at the BC vs. FSU tailgate in Tallahassee and BC night at the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Red Sox game at St. Petersburg.

Class correspondent: Lawrence G. Edgar // ledgar72@gmail.com

William O’Neill hopes that his fellow alumni and the BC community realize what a great hire [Head Swimming and Diving Coach] Dara Torres is for the University. He has followed Dara locally for years. He writes that “she is the real deal and now the Eagles are a serious contender in swimming east of the Mississippi.”

Class correspondent: Patricia DiPillo // perseus813@aol.com

David Bogonovich and his wife, Sheila Lalli, reside in Dorset, Vermont, and now have three grandchildren with the arrival last year of Llewyn David. After a career in investment management, David founded Northeast Money Management seven years ago and has no plans to retire. // Michael Canavan writes that he and his wife, Freda, are enjoying a great ride in life. He recently retired and they enjoy spending six months a year in Meredith, New Hampshire, on Lake Winnipesaukee. They are blessed with four wonderful grandchildren, three boys and one girl. // Linda Chatalianmoved to the Belmar, New Jersey, area. She’d like to connect with BC alumni, especially those in the Classes of 1974 and 1975. She appreciated the several pictures from BC of their Golden Eagle Investiture. She requests classmates join the Class of 1974 Facebook group and post additional pictures and videos of their reunion gatherings. // Dr. James DiRestahas been elected to the board of trustees of the Massachusetts Foot and Ankle Society for the 2024–25 term. // Robert Harnden shared that he has older adopted children and Braden is his fourth great-grandchild. // Dave Hinchen, MDiv’74, is now in his 15th year as director of Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) New England. Fifty-five Ignatian volunteers serve in 33 nonprofit agencies in Boston, Worcester,  Providence, and surrounding communities. BC graduates serve as volunteers, spiritual reflectors, and council members with IVC New England. He invites you to join them. // R. Kevin Kearney shared that he is fully retired. His wife, Donna, continues her law practice, but part-time. They live in Norfolk, Virginia. He volunteers at Sacred Heart Church as a lector, eucharistic minister, and adult catechist. They are traveling the world and just returned from a 52-day, nine-country tour of Europe. // Theresa and Chris Levy relocated to the Charleston, South Carolina, area in November 2023, after 30 years in Westport, Connecticut, moving into the new home they built on Johns Island. They worked hard to get settled in before Thanksgiving with their golden retriever, Gracie. They had a great Golden Eagle weekend with so many ’74 friends and roommates during Reunion weekend in June. Chris invites you to stop by and say “hi” anytime you’re in the Low Country. // Doug Rawlings is a cofounder of the group Veterans For Peace, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 1985 that has the abolition of war as its founding principle. // Nancy Yablonski writes that as proud graduates of the Class of 1974, five roommates from Mod 37B arrived at the 50th Reunion looking forward to all the activities and good weather. They were astonished to find Mod 37B still “living and breathing” and famously housing another generation of Eagles. Their Reunion highlights included the 50th Golden Eagle Induction Ceremony and the Saturday evening Reunion dinner. They had their annual Mod 37B reunion in October in Washington, DC, with Nancy, Kathy, Martha, Christina, and ML.

Class correspondent: Patricia McNabb Evans // patricia.mcnabb.evans@gmail.com

Pat Colella Armstrong retired in June after finishing her 49th year of teaching high school English. She is enjoying a slower pace and lots of reading! // Steve Carroll, Mary Jo Dow and Paul Kelleher, Pete Lawlor, Pete Foley, Bob Feeney, and their respective spouses have rented an Airbnb in Newton and look forward to the Class of ’75’s 50th Reunion celebration at the Heights. Steve’s son has made the most of his time at BC, graduating and then pursuing a master’s in education. He is dedicated to his career and now works as an assistant principal. // After retiring as CEO of the Campbell’s Company, Denise Sullivan Morrison moved with her husband, Tom, from New Jersey to Marco Island, Florida. In “chapter next” she serves on the Boston College Board of Trustees and is a board director for MetLife, Visa, and Quest Diagnostics. She is a mentor and leadership coach for Bank of America’s enterprise executive development program. Denise adores her four grandchildren and oversees the care of her 91-year-old mother. She is actively involved in boating and traveling. // Robert Mucciarone thanks BC for giving him the opportunity to have a great career at F.W. Webb Company, which is still going. He reflects that the BC name means a lot in the business world.

Class correspondent: Hellas M. Assad // hellasdamas@hotmail.com

Paul Alphen ’76, MA’77, has retired from the practice of law, and instead will concentrate on improving his cooking skills, boating, and welcoming friends and family, with his wife, Nan ’79, MEd’80, to their new home in Falmouth, Massachusetts. He was also elected as the president of the Abstract Club (a 141-year-old association of real estate attorneys). // In 2024 Linda Deegan, MEd’76, and her husband, Richard, celebrated 25 years of owning and operating Pirates Treasure House in Little River, South Carolina. They moved there in 1999 from North Reading, Massachusetts, where Linda owned an educational toy store for eight years in Wakefield, D&D Crafts and Creative Play. In Little River the store features Richard’s artwork, consisting of whales, sea captains, fishermen, and much more, made out of dock wood and pilings from the Little River Pier. // A summer reunion of old friends and classmates was organized by Denise Guthrie Dawley and Mary Cormican Horan at Granite Links in Quincy. The friends raised a glass to treasured loved ones now lost and promised to make the reunion a semiannual event. Attendees included: Denise, Mary, Elaine Reinhardt Bowler, Fred Brady, Paul Durgin, Aideen Guthrie Hunt, John Dumas, William “Sully” Sullivan, Leah Picardi Gallivan, Gene O’Brien, Kathy Duggan Carey, and Martha Foley Sherman ’76, MEd’85. // Carolyn Langelier and Jim Foster have been married for 47 years. Carolyn met Jim while he was working at the School of Management Library when it was in Fulton Hall. Jim retired from the TJX Companies, where he was manager of facilities for 2,000 T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods stores. They currently reside on the Cape in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, where Jim works part-time for Hy-Line Cruises. // Ron Sinkovitz shared that Mod 16B roommates from the Class of ’76 continue to get together annually after 48 years. With all six roommates present, it’s easier to piece together and reminisce about some of their memorable events and parties. Conversations always include BC’s successful athletic teams, recent trips, and any updates on other BC alumni. The roommates include Ron, Bob Coates, George Montana, John Purcell, Jack Early, and Nick Gistaro.

Lou Chrostowski shared that Paul Lazour hosted a dinner with classmates Paul Pedulla and Jennifer Lynch along with their spouses this summer. Paul Lazour’s son Patrick ’13 was also there. He and his brother, Daniel, have their latest play, “We Live In Cairo,” playing at the New York Theater Workshop. Lou has been involved with Boston College’s LGBTQ+ Alumni council, serving on its executive committee for the past few years, and is currently its membership committee chairperson. // Joseph Fay recently joined the Boston College LGBTQ+ Alumni Council and hopes others from the Class of 1977 will, too. He and his husband live in New Orleans, where his husband’s family has lived for generations. Joseph has also joined the board of New Orleans Advocates for LGBTQ+ Elders (NOAGE), which provides services and advocacy for LGBTQ+ older adults in the New Orleans metro area. // Mary Jane Enterkin Kolassa has been an advocate for naturists for over 20 years. // Larry Raiche has retired from a 46-year career as a certified public accountant as of last June! The company he created, Raiche & Company CPAs, continues under the same name by a former partner in New Hampshire. He continues to be involved in the hotel industry on a part-time basis and now resides on Sanibel Island, Florida, for six winter months. He is still a BC football season ticket holder!

Class correspondent: Nicholas Kydes // nicholaskydes@yahoo.com

Larry Barton retired in December from his crisis management consulting practice and became the first American to be inducted into the Security Hall of Fame. That honor, from the nonprofit Outstanding Security Performance Awards organization based in the UK, has only been given to seven individuals from the law enforcement and security sectors. Larry will continue to serve as distinguished professor of crisis management and public safety at the University of Central Florida. // Willie Brown, JD’78, practiced law in Massachusetts and in the Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps for 17 years, then moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he practiced law for an additional 18 years before retiring. Now he works in the movie business as both a background “extras” worker and an actor and Screen Actors Guild member. Netflix built a big studio in Albuquerque, where he’s currently involved in a three-year streaming movie. Willie has worked on six movies and series filmed in New Mexico. // Peter G. Crummey was reelected to a second term as town supervisor in his hometown of Colonie, New York. Previously, he served as town judge for 21 years. Boston College continues to play a large role in his family and with his daughters Carol ’08, Constance ’11, and Canon ’18. A mini family reunion was held during the BC vs. Syracuse game on November 9 and he enjoyed being invited out to the field at halftime, when former student athletes were recognized. // While at BC, Steve MacLellan vowed to retire by age 55. He did, twice, but now he’s back at work as an AI consultant for Broadcom, growing its travel funds. Steve is happily married to Paulineand they have three wicked smart boys (Stephen, Alex, and Ian) and now five wonderful grandchildren (Calum, Ingrid, Fiona, Ry, and Ezra). Steve reports that nothing is as humiliating as bowling with a four-year-old and nothing is more rewarding than creating travel memories with grandkids. // Marian Hoar McGrath, Esq., recently began working with Bradley C. Pinta, Esq., ’77 at Pinta Law Group, LLC. The firm, which specializes in complex business litigation and transactions, was featured in the law experts section of the December/January 2025 issue of Boston Magazine.

Class correspondent: Julie Butler // julesbutler33@gmail.com

Jane McGlew Collen just published the eighth children’s book, Magic Afloat, in the Enjella Adventure Series. Her fourth novel in the historical fiction series Journey of Cornelia Rose, The Path of Saints and Sinners, will be published in March. She and her husband, Jess Collen, are intellectual property lawyers in New York. // James Curtin had a nice Halloween get-together with Julius Sciarra, Tom Pope, Steve Papazian, and Jim Merrigan, along with their spouses and some mutual friends. They enjoyed reminiscing about their time at the Heights, careers, and retirements for a few of them. James says this is supposed to be the time of their lives to travel and experience life. Tempus fugit; just do it! // Kevin Hassey went to Croatia with his wife and ran into two other alumni. It was a delightful time! The Hasseys met Cynthia Bremer ’84 and Paul Smiegal ’83! They had a wonderful time and proved that even in this large world we’re able to connect with each other and find other Screaming Eagles! // Gene Reineke, MA’79, has spent much of the year volunteering with the Moreau College Initiative—a prison education program run by Holy Cross College and the University of Notre Dame. Gene has been supervising study halls and is teaching at the state prison in Westville, Indiana. // Mary-Noel Sellers is living in Birmingham, Alabama. She is enjoying spending time with her four grandchildren, who all live in Birmingham at last. She worked on the Capital Campaign for BC and loved it! Her husband, Bob, retired as CFO of the Diocese of Birmingham and they recently took a two-week trip to Provence. She loved being able to use her French again and revisit Avignon, where she spent her junior year abroad while at BC. Mary-Noel is still running and has taken up golf! (She stinks at golf, but goes back for more punishment!)

Class correspondent: Peter J. Bagley // peter@peterbagley.com

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP is pleased to announce that Laureen Harris, a partner in the firm’s tax certiorari practice group, has been identified as one of the most influential individuals on Long Island by City & State New York magazine. As such, she was profiled in the 2024 Long Island Power 100 List. Laureen was also selected by Long Island Business News as one of the Most Influential Long Islanders of 2024. // Doreen Cook Hope recently retired from Washington Gas in Washington, DC. After practicing law in DC and Florida for 12 years, she joined Washington Gas in 2000 as a lobbyist, and since 2018 led operations of its legacy sites. She is enjoying traveling, home renovating, and continuing to support BC as a Neenan Society member, a volunteer on the 45th Reunion Committee, and a board associate on the Boston College Alumni Association Board of Directors; and of course, happily spending more time with her husband and their two adult children. // Alisa Fontana Lewis has been teaching for over 35 years in Greenwich, Connecticut, and was honored as a distinguished teacher. She sees veteran teacher Joanne Dubrul Riley (a classmate in the late Dr. Charles Smith’s methods class) and dear friend Suzanne Reidy Arnone ’81. She recalls inquisitive discussions about education and teaching with Dr. A. Lin Goodwin back during their Teachers College days. She and her husband, Rick, live in Greenwich and have two 20-something-year-old sons: Ricky, in Colorado, and Ryan, in Connecticut. // Donald Maloneyearned an MPA degree from Regis College. He writes that, God willing, it will be followed up by a JD. // Nancy Sterlingwas excited to welcome her daughter, Jenna Sterling ’24, to the BC Alumni Association. They were delighted to have Nancy’s college roommates, Peg O’Brien Bernhardt and Dr. Ingrid Akerblom, as part of the celebration. That same month, Nancy marked her third decade with ML Strategies, LLC, the consulting affiliate of Am Law 100 law firm Mintz, where she specializes in strategic and crisis communications and public relations litigation strategy for clients. Nancy has an accreditation in public relations from the Public Relations Society of America.

Class correspondent: Michele Nadeem-Baker // michele.nadeem@gmail.com

Jennifer L’Herbette and her husband, Bertrand, recently moved to California to be closer to their daughter and two grandchildren. She is still a practicing psychotherapist and is loving her job! She has been in private practice for nearly 20 years. Their daughter Margaux ’14 moved to Cameroon and is working for the United Nations. // John McLaughlin, Esq., president of McLaughlin Investigations & Security Services, LLC, has expanded the firm’s services to cover all of New England. // Joe Roy is retiring. He spent most of his career in the retirement plan business but has spent the last eight years working for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership with the University of Nebraska. Joe and his wife, Vicki, are excited to be near their daughters in Omaha. He has kept up his support of the Eagles and attends BC sporting events when they are close by. In 2024, Joe attended the Frozen Four and the Missouri football game.

Class correspondent: Alison Mitchell McKee // amckee81@aol.com

Dan Leahy ’82, MEd’91, who lives in Lowell, Massachusetts, with his wife, Joyce, is pleased to share that for over 40 years, he and his family have been supporting Mustard Seed Communities, the ministry of his longtime BC friend Gregory Ramkissoon, MA’81, MA’82. Mustard Seed Communities is presently ministering to more than 700 children with disabilities who have been abandoned in five countries, including Jamaica, where it all began. Each fall a fundraiser is held in greater Lowell to support this amazing work. Dan invites you to please check out mustardseed.com. // Joe Schreiber graduated with a master of science degree in communication management from Temple University. // Mary Zaylor, Maura McKone, Sheila Buckley, Maureen Armacost, Tricia Cusumano, Joanne Guinan, and Jane Sulick ’82, MEd’85, MSW’94, met up in Newport, Rhode Island, for a terrific weekend. They had great food, walks, and especially enjoyed catching up late at night. The conversations just picked up from the last gathering! They hope to do it again soon.

Class correspondent: Mary O’Brien // maryobrien14@comcast.net

A fun-filled extended weekend in Charleston, South Carolina, was enjoyed by Lynn DeRosa ’84 and Martin Romanelli; Dena ’83, MSW’84, and Ken Carlone; Sandy and Jim Clinton; Karen Karaszewski ’84, PhD’05, and Tony Giuliano ’82; Joann Infante Elkins and her husband, Ken; Joanne Battibulli Bertsche and her husband, Tom; Ann Considine Russo; and Kathleen Woodward Milano ’83, JD’88, and her husband, Sean. The group enjoyed good food, good conversation, laughter, and many great memories honoring their lifetime friendships.

Class correspondent: Cynthia J. Bocko // cindybocko@hotmail.com

Mary Jacobs submitted the following reflection: “My name is Mary Jacobs. When you turn 60, you start to think about your story. Mine is simple. [I was] created in love by a Father in heaven, loved by family, friends from BC and beyond. [I] had a calling to ‘care for those who couldn’t care for themselves’ and became a nurse. [I] remain working in a field that is challenging; with hard work and faith, compassion and empathy can shine for those in need. I got lucky to find love late in life at 39, and am married 8,608 days! Now that’s a story.” // Brian Murphy ’84, MBA’89, enjoys keeping up with BC Athletics. He was recently honored with an invite to a classmate’s son’s wedding, and received the sad news of another classmate’s passing. Brian is in close contact with fellow classmates and friends Peter McAvinn, Larry Wein, Bruce Wheeler ’83, and Michael Zafiropoulos ’85. // Forty years after graduating and still good friends, roommates Chris MacLean Garner, Laurel Holmes, Gina Libro Marksteiner, Diana Ribera Segura, Michelle Russo ’85, and Nancy Wilkins-Diehr gathered in Madrid for a visit with Diana and her family.

Class correspondent: Carol A. McConnell // bc1984notes@optimum.net

The Super Mega Ultra Vixens of 733 West (Grace Bergdahl, Nancy Bryant, Eileen McCarthy, and Kate O’Boyle) got together recently for a weekend of Chicago fun. The Art Institute, architectural boat tour, deep dish pizza and Cheezborgers were enjoyed by all. Honorary roommate Marc McNamara supplied the hats. And of course plans were made for the upcoming 40th Reunion! They can’t wait to see everyone. // Laurie Zamparelli Marcello had a mini reunion sleepover with these New Dorm/Edmonds roommates: Christine Bucci Carpenter ’86; Dianne Anestis Caraviello ’86, MEd’89; and Debbie Green ’86. They celebrated Christine’s birthday. When not at her Maine summer home, she is riding her horse. Dianne lives in York, Maine, and owns an Ogunquit gallery. Laurie is a realtor living in Portland, Maine. Her daughter Hope is an Austin Scholar at Merrimack College. Debbie is a nurse and restaurateur in Vermont. It was as if no time had passed. // Peter Neronha ’85, JD’89, is currently serving his second term as attorney general of Rhode Island and living in his hometown with his wife, Dr. Shelly Johnson. Their son Zach graduated from medical school in May and is a resident at Northwestern Health in Chicago, and their son Josh works as an analyst for American Airlines in Dallas. Every chance Peter gets he hires BC and BC Law grads; he says they are good reminders of how much he loved his seven years at Chestnut Hill. // Maria “Mary” Leonard Olsen proudly announces that her son Chris Olsen opened for Meghan Trainor’s concert tour! Maria is a DC lawyer, podcaster (whose podcast is called Becoming Your Best Version), TEDx speaker, author, and mentor to women in recovery. Her next books are about consumer DNA testing and 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life’s Sequel. // In recognition of her leadership on fossil fuel–free investing, Leslie Samuelrich was named by Barron’s as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Finance and honored by Forbes on its 50 Over 50 list. Leslie started as president of Green Century Funds in 2012.

Class correspondent: Barbara Ward Wilson // bww415@gmail.com

Joseph T. Walsh has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s trial practice group in its Houston and New York offices. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Walsh was assistant general counsel at Exxon Mobil Corporation.

Class correspondent: Leenie Kelley // leeniekelley@hotmail.com

Belinda Johnson-Cornett, MS’87, received a master’s degree in nursing from Boston College years ago. She is currently a CEO of a healthcare organization in Florida, and she graduated this year with a doctorate in business administration. // Carolyn Elvidge Loucas raised her children, Lindsey (a 2022 graduate of Boston University) and Lydia (a 2024 graduate of Saint Lawrence University), in Boston’s South End with her husband, Tom Loucas. Who was the first person recognized at her 30th reunion? Tom. Gerry Frost was calling Tom’s name from the steps of McElroy! Carolyn is a professional organizer (her dream job!) who helps people manage their stuff, financials, and electronic lives. Tom markets alternative investments to family offices. He recently joined MBX Capital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. // In August 2023, Sister M. Leonarda Nowak, MEd’87, F.D.C., celebrated her 60th anniversary of religious life in the Congregation of the Daughters of Divine Charity. The entire congregation is now celebrating the 150th anniversary of their consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with a special Holy Hour each month. Their General Chapter has the theme, “You must be born from above” (John 3:7). Information about the Daughters of Divine Charity can be found on their website: www.daughtersofdivinecharity.org.

Lori Grifa, JD’88, was nominated by the New Jersey governor for a Superior Court judgeship in December 2021. Following her confirmation in January 2022, Judge Grifa was assigned to preside in the Family Court of Essex County, located in Newark. Following the entry of a transfer order issued by the Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, Judge Grifa now presides in the criminal division. // Paulist Press has just released Dorothy Day: Radical Devotion, a graphic biography by Jeff Korgen ’88, MA’95, MSW’95, that explores the life of the radical activist and candidate for sainthood. The book is available from Paulist Press and most booksellers. // Bob Rivers was selected by Lawdragon as among the 500 leading family law attorneys in the United States and one of the Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers in all practice areas by Boston Magazine. Bob practices at Lee & Rivers LLP. 

Class correspondent: Rob Murray // murrman@aol.com

Class of 1989 alumni Cathi Ianno ’89, MBA’96; Mike Farber; Laura Brinkley and Joe Loftus; and Aileen Sullivan and Matt Zogby enjoyed the BC vs. Louisville game (despite the loss!) with their kids Abby Fournier, Jack Farber, Melissa Loftus, Adam Loftus, and Peter Zogby ’21. They reflected that there’s no greater joy than enjoying a BC game with your BC kids who grew up together! // Mary-Elizabeth Tessi Maynard, MSW’89, retired from Leominster High School as a teacher of psychology and sociology in June 2024. She also teaches psychology at Mount Wachusett Community College. Her degree from Boston College made her a better teacher of adolescents. In her retirement, she plans to use her social work degree and license to continue to serve others in the community. // In her role as founder of Winslow Workplace Advisors, Joan Parsons Ziady, JD’89, recently launched a platform specifically designed to empower women attorneys. She is delighted to partner with Gail Miniutti-Parsons of LifeCycle Focus on this exciting endeavor. // Susan Pickles shared that after spending 26 years teaching in Florida, she became principal of Basilica School of St. Paul in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 2023. Part of the Diocese of Orlando, the Basilica School of St. Paul celebrated its 100th anniversary this January. The school is very proud of its diverse student population, and strives to be the hearts and hands of Jesus to all. Susan invites you to pop by on a Wednesday morning for the school Mass at the beautiful Basilica Church of St. Paul! // Matthew Pye was recently inducted into the Candy Hall of Fame in recognition of his 30-year career in candy (most of which were spent with Just Born, the makers of Peeps and Mike and Ike) and his active industry involvement. // Eric Welter was inducted into the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, a professional association honoring leading lawyers nationwide in labor and employment law. He is also a senior fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, an honorary society of trial lawyers. Outside of law, Eric writes about prayer at Abound in Hope (aboundinhope.substack.com). He lives in Leesburg, Virginia, with his wife, Kimberley, and son, Paul Thomas.

Class correspondent: Andrea McGrath // andrea.e.mcgrath@gmail.com

Maria Archer, MA’90, and her family just visited BC again to see the beautiful campus. The colors were stunning. // Former political science major Tony Fernandes was appointed the principal deputy assistant secretary in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs at the US Department of State. He is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. He is proud of his daughter, who is a sophomore in the Morrissey School of Arts and Sciences. // Brian Hellgeth is the head of sales, North America, for Ardor—an all-in-one travel and expense platform for small and midsize businesses, which can be used for personal travel as well. He is still in the Chicago area and will have his last of three children graduate from college this spring. If you come through Chicago, he invites you to give him a call to get together. // Steve Hudson writes that he and his son Connor recently celebrated Connor’s graduation from Clemson University with a trip to Ireland. They spent two weeks visiting his great-grandparents’ home in County Kerry. It was the 100th anniversary of his maternal grandfather coming from Ireland on the SS America to Ellis Island. While in Dublin, they came across a young woman in a BC sweater taking classes at Boston College Ireland; she is the daughter of fellow 1990 classmate John Fox! It is a small world! // Toni-Michelle Rubio writes that the Jesuit tradition and her theatre major from BC have truly inspired her. She founded the Living Museum in 2008, which produces immersive “living history museum” experiences for schoolchildren K–12. She performed at the New York Metropolitan Opera for 20 years. She created Move to Empower (M2E), an official NGO of the United Nations. M2E works in Kenya, India, and Cambodia to empower women through fitness and health education and provides fitness job opportunities. Toni-Michelle raised three compassionate sons, and she thanks BC. // Keith Wargo was incredibly thrilled to see his daughter graduate last May from the Carroll School. After many years of football tailgates as a family, Caroline ’24 now charts her own journey as an Eagle alumna, and he could not be more proud.

Class correspondent: Missy Campbell Reid // MissyCReid1@comcast.net

In April 2024, Jennifer Ament Moeller was elected Door County Circuit Court judge, Branch 1. The investiture was in August 2024 when she was sworn in, formally received her robe, and addressed friends, family, and members of the legal community in Northeast Wisconsin. She serves a court of general jurisdiction, hearing every type of case in state court: criminal, juvenile, family, probate, civil, and municipal. She has lived in Door County for 25 years with her husband of 30 years, Mark.

Class correspondents: Peggy Morin Bruno // pegmb@comcast.net and Leslie Poole Petit // lpetit@dominicanacademy.org

After a year of online classes, Alison Berger, MA’92, is now certified as a professional Christian life coach. The classes were offered by Light University. Alison previously received an advanced diploma in biblical counseling. // Brian Dossie took his family to Copenhagen to visit his son John Patrick ’26, who was studying abroad for the fall semester. // Debbie Volpe Hogan ’92, PhD’24, received her PhD in higher education from the Lynch School in November 2024. Her dissertation is titled “A Systems Approach to Exploring Belonging and Successful College Outcomes of Black Student-Athletes at Predominantly White Division I Institutions: A Three-Paper Dissertation.”

Class correspondent: Katie Boulos-Gildea // kbgildea@yahoo.com

Cami D. Agan, MA’93, a graduate of the master’s in English program at Boston College, became the first woman to achieve the rank of distinguished university professor at Oklahoma Christian University. Her edited collection, Cities and Strongholds of Middle-earth, came out in July of 2024. // In November, at Gillette Stadium, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts awarded Sean Curran the Robert Treat Paine Jr. Chairman’s Award. The organization is led by Rahsaan Hall, who said, “the Robert Treat Paine Jr. Award is a way to acknowledge CEOs who have made meaningful commitments to equity in the community. Sean’s efforts are a testament to his dedication to making this region better for everyone. We are proud to honor him as we celebrate 105 years of empowering communities and changing lives.” // If you like philosophical novels, check out Henry’s Chapel (Sagging Meniscus Press, 2022), by Graham Guest, MA’93. // Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook, PhD ’93, is now semiretired, having left her second post as academic dean at the Claremont School of Theology in 2023. She now serves there as professor of Christian histories, and is the editor of the journal Anglican and Episcopal History. In June 2024 she was elected the historiographer of the Episcopal Church. // After almost 23 years with Citizens Bank, Patrick Laundry ’93, MBA’02, is coming up on his first year with BankNewport as its senior vice president and director of business intelligence and strategic planning. The Heights are well represented at BankNewport, as fellow BC alumnus John Sullivan ’93, MS’99, serves as the bank’s executive vice president and chief information officer. It is not uncommon to find Patrick and John at local Newport, Rhode Island, watering holes and eating establishments after a long day at the office. It’s a tough job but someone has to do it. // Deborah Michienzie, MEd’93, is employed as a literacy specialist in Norwood, Massachusetts, and recently earned an EdS in reading and literacy instruction with initial licensure from Bay Path University.

Class correspondent: Laura Beck // laurabeckcahoon@gmail.com

Jylene Livengood, JD’94, is still using her skills to solve complex problems with Dell/EMC. Your cat videos are safe with her! She recently moved up to saffron belt in tai chi. She offers best wishes to all the graduates of BC Law. // Yolanda Rabun, JD’94, was promoted to IBM vice president as associate general counsel and trust and compliance officer, based in Atlanta. She celebrated 30 years with IBM in June 2024.

Class correspondent: Nancy E. Drane // nancydrane@aol.com

Kimberly Dee has been named executive vice president, consumer banking director at the Boston-based Eastern Bank. She will also serve on the bank’s management committee, composed of Eastern’s most senior executives. She will have direct responsibility for Eastern’s retail, consumer lending, and mortgage businesses. She lives in Braintree, Massachusetts, with her family. // Allison “Ali” Zeinoun Ferrier is doing well in the New York area! She has taught English at Somers High School for the last 28 years and is also a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor. She offers lunch yoga classes for staff and students. She also created an elective called Mindfulness Through Literature! Ali saw some of her BC roomies and pals at the November 9 BC game. They included Liz Landry, Michele Missan, Tom O’Keefe, Phil Pergola, Ed McLoughlin, Erik Fortier, Brian Kelly, and Tom Dee ’95, MBA’03. Bring on the 30th Reunion! // Shyama Friedenson earned her MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business, focusing her studies in luxury marketing, sustainability, and real estate. Friedenson is a global marketing executive with a portfolio of work that represents over 150 Academy Award nominees and $6 billion in global box office revenue. With stints in the US and Europe, she has had creative collaborations with Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Margot Robbie, showcasing her strategic and creative marketing expertise. // Chanda Leary-Coutu was promoted to vice president, integrated marketing at Wellness Pet Company. Chanda has been a committed Wellie for the last 18 years and continues to define excellence and hard work in her role, setting the bar as a cross-functional partner and leader. She has helped fuel the growth of the business, managed a multitude of functions over her years, and has always done so with a positive and collaborative spirit. // Michele Mollard is proud to have been operating her franchise, Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), for over four years, and has helped many companies increase their profit and gain control of their business. She has also impacted individuals within these companies to be more fulfilled at work and in their personal lives.

Class correspondent: Kevin McKeon // kevin.mckeon@ridgewaypartners.us

Stephanie Dawson is excited to announce her latest venture: Unboozle, the Un-Drinking Game. Unboozle is a free mobile app that gamifies the experience of reducing drinking. Stephanie and her husband launched this app because not everyone is looking for sobriety, but many of us could use better habits. The user sets a self or group challenge, tracks their drinks, and is ideally motivated to drink less alcohol. We can still have fun, but without the hangovers! Learn more at www.unboozle.com. // Katherine A. Ladetto ’96, MS’02, PhD’24, earned her PhD in nursing after defending her dissertation, “Multilevel Factors Associated with Intent to Leave in US Nursing Home Nurses.” She is an assistant professor in nursing at Simmons University and continues to practice as an adult and gerontological nurse practitioner. // Boston College alumni and Fordham Prep Fathers’ Club copresidents Anthony Lucarelli and Neal Denning ’99 were thanked by His Eminence Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, for their club’s continued support to the Saint Ignatius School in the Bronx. The school honored the Fordham Prep Fathers’ Club at its 2024 Annual Scholarship Benefit at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. // Ed Moffitt, MBA’96, is a first vice president, investment officer and senior financial advisor in the private client group of Wells Fargo Advisors in Beverly, Massachusetts. // Maryann Rabkin, JD’96, shared that after a busy career as a divorce and family law attorney and a collaborative divorce professional and mediator, she is entering and enjoying retirement. She finds it hard to believe the years that have passed since her time at BC Law, and she has great and fond memories of her time and work with colleagues and classmates there. Sadly she reports the passing of her beloved husband Ira in late 2023. She is so grateful for her life with him. She offers best wishes to her BC family. // Joel Vengco and Leigh McGrale-Vengco are so proud to have their daughter, Grace Vengco ’28, join BC’s Class of 2028. Like her dad, Grace has joined BC bOp! and plays the drums.

Kristen Wolthausen Frame ’98 shared that she and three other BC alumnae are members of the MOMbies, who have gained international attention with millions of views on TikTok and other media—such as ABC World News Tonight, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Good Morning America—in their effort to raise money for metastatic breast cancer research. The other members are Lisa Cancilla McCormack; Keri Gleason O’Connor ’95; and Lisa Frias English ’00, MS’05.Learn more at MOMbies.org. // Gavin and Colleen Custer Mhley are saddened to report the passing of their daughter, Caroline, who was a junior in high school in La Grange, Illinois. An avid dancer, Caroline passed away suddenly three months after suffering paralysis from a rare cancerous tumor in her spinal cord. Caroline’s valiant final months of life, which Gavin documented on a CaringBridge website, inspired many. Numerous BC classmates from all parts of the country attended her funeral services.

Class correspondent: Mistie P. Lucht // hohudson@yahoo.com

Molly Honan DiLorenzo moved back to her home state of Maine in 2022 and is now the director of communications at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, which covers the entire state. // James Hederman, S.J., MDiv’99, was happy to celebrate his 25th jubilee year of his Jesuit priesthood with his family and brother Jesuits at Fordham University in October. He writes that God has blessed his ministry in terrific ways, and he asks His continued guidance. // Heather Anderson Kurzman is the 2024 recipient of the Science Educator of the Year Award for Middlesex County, awarded by the Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers. Heather is a chemistry teacher at Bedford High School in Bedford, Massachusetts. // Ted Trevens, MBA’99, just celebrated 25 years in business for his company Dynamic Solution Associates, which provides full-service consulting to nonprofit organizations. He lives in Arlington with his wife, Courtney, and their two children.

Class correspondent: Matt Colleran // colleran.matt@gmail.com

Louis Lehot, JD’00, was named to the National Association of Corporate Directors Northern California’s 2024 Leadership Council, a group of key advisors who will help shape the future of corporate governance within the board director community. Louis was also named to Law360′s mergers and acquisitions editorial advisory board. Louis is a partner with Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley and San Francisco, and coleads a team of 45 lawyers dedicated to serving emerging growth companies and sponsors from garage to global.

Class correspondent: Kate Pescatore // katepescatore@hotmail.com

Brandon Gantus recently returned to the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as a partner and coleader of the firm’s employee benefits and compensation practice. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three kids. // Dan Nelson was recently acknowledged at the 45th annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards show at the Palladium Times Square in New York City as coeditor for the award-winning documentary Rap Trap: Hip Hop on Trial. It was stated on stage that “the editors took the footage and made art.”

Class correspondent: Sandi Birkeland Kanne // bcbubbly@hotmail.com

Julie Alden Cullinane has published her debut memoir, Ghosts Only I Can See, released in October by Yellow Arrow. Ghosts peeks back in time to Cullinane’s younger self and focuses not on literal ghosts, but the ghosts—the shells—of her former self. In this hauntingly woven collection of creative nonfiction and poetry, Cullinane shares these ghosts and the painful, powerful, and wonderful experiences that made her the woman she is today. Cullinane is a neurodivergent poet, author, and mom in Boston. // Hugh Donnelly and Vivian Chin welcomed their first child, a son named Hugh M. Donnelly VII, in September 2023. Hugh and Vivian are overjoyed to begin this new chapter of their lives and look forward to bringing Hugh VII to the Heights! // Dianna G. El Hioum, JD’02, chief growth strategist at Fox Rothschild, was recognized by the New York Business Journal on its 2024 Women of Influence list. The feature highlights women in New York City “who are impacting those around them both professionally and personally.” El Hioum leads the firm’s efforts to expand its reach through strategic lateral acquisitions. She is former chair of the firm’s nationwide Intellectual Property Department. // In January Ryan Kennedy was sworn in as the mayor of Hopewell Borough, New Jersey, where he lives with his two daughters. When he’s not at town hall, Ryan practices real estate law in the Princeton, New Jersey, office of Stevens & Lee. // Rick Klein joined the LGBTQ+ Alumni Council Executive Committee. He aims to stay connected to the University, and to bring together LGBTQ+ alumni and allies. 

Class correspondent: Suzanne Harte // suzanneharte@yahoo.com

Corie Fogg ’03, MEd’04, continues as dean of faculty at the Williston Northampton School. She and her daughter, Marigold, regularly visit “Uncle Pope” Carlos in Boston. On the occasion of the passing of Corie’s father, Stephen K. Fogg ’72, JD’75, she was deeply grateful for BC’s support; Fr. Tony Penna presided, and Meg Felice ’02, MA’12, PhD’28, graciously sang. Richard E. Lynch ’73; Richard P. Healey ’73, JD’76; and Joseph F. Abely ’74 took part in the service, a true expression of men and women for others.

Kate Costello-Sullivan, MA’96, PhD’04, published her fifth book in July, a collection coedited with Dr. Cian McMahon (University of Nevada, Las Vegas). Intended for academics and the lay reader alike, the Routledge History of Irish America seeks to offer a comprehensive survey of Irish-American history from the colonial era to the present, addressing issues of gender, race, politics, work, and much more.

Class correspondents: Allie Weiskopf // allieweiskopf@gmail.com and Elizabeth Wenger // lizabbott@gmail.com

Stephanie Cizek writes that Tony Hale should be added to the BC notable alumni web page. Tony is an Emmy-winning documentary editor and writer. He won the Emmy for Outstanding Documentary Writing for the movie The Story of Plastic in 2021, which he also edited. Other films he edited, including A Will for the Woods, Charged, Youth v Gov, and Afghan Cycles, have won over 50 awards, and in 2022 he was listed in DOC NYC’s “40 Under 40” list. He has also worked on short films for The New Yorker and the New York Times op-docs. // Clelia Castro-Malaspina Gore has coauthored a nonfiction book for children called Your Freedom, Your Power: A Kid’s Guide to the First Amendment, published by Running Press Kids, an imprint of Hachette. It has received high praise, including a starred review from Booklist, a leading industry book reviewer of children’s books. // Emily Keane married Vincent Di Terlizzi on July 19, 2024. Eagles in attendance were: Liz Adams and Dave Levy; Erin O’Reilly Lagasse ’05, MEd’06; Erin Taylor Gallivan; Shannon Donovan Anderson; Christine Bourque Barsanti ’05, MS’06; Becca Magnone VanDenHeuvel; Vee Castanaro Gallotta ’05, MEd’06; Kristen Baum and John Xeller ’05, MA’07; and Jeff Gallotta. // Matt Lindnerwas married to Erin Lavelle on August 3, 2024, at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Rocky River, Ohio. Also in attendance were the groom’s friends Dan Dwyer ’05, MA’06, and Adam Mistler, as well as the bride’s cousins Jim Ramella ’09, MBA’10, and Patrick Ramella ’08. The happy couple also welcomed their first child, Victoria Elizabeth Lindner, back in February 2024. // Leslie Neilsen ’05, MEd’08, is in her 15th year of her teaching career in North Carolina. Currently, she works at Marvin Ridge High School in Waxhaw, teaching world history. A BC pennant hangs proudly in her classroom! She just returned from a week at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching on Ocracoke Island. Continued education is an important part of her career. While she misses Boston and tries to make it home every year, she is enjoying her life in the Carolinas.

Class correspondents: Justin Barrasso // jbarrasso@gmail.com and Joe Bowden // joe.bowden@gmail.com

Stacey Greci Gibson opened Parallel, a wine-focused restaurant in Northeast Portland, Oregon. Stacey serves as sommelier and beverage director, with her husband and business partner, Joey Gibson, as the chef. Parallel focuses on a wine-first approach of planning the food menu around the wines being poured. // Jong Chul Lee shared that the BC community set up a foundation in honor of Edward “Teddy” Kim, who passed away from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) on April 6, 2012. The organization has raised and granted over $100,000 to the Leukemia Research Foundation for AML research. The fundraising has been from board member donations (by BC graduates) and from the organization’s annual golf outing, which it hosts in the greater New York City area around Labor Day every year. // In celebration of their 40th birthdays, Class of 2006 roommates Ashley Massaro, Mairead Ridge, Kate Reilly, Elizabeth Zephir, Jenna Keegan, Feng Chang, Mary Wertz, Jean Blosser Brown, Gabrielle Pitman Gary, Melissa Shakro Stopa, Leah Contrino Slattery, and Courtney Smith reenacted life at Newton Campus, Upper Campus, and Lower Campus by going away together to North Carolina. Fun times were had by all, and planning for their 45th birthdays has already begun!

Class correspondent: Cristina Conciatori // cristina.conciatori@gmail.com

Dave Chepauskas earned his private pilot license in August and is currently working toward his commercial pilot license and instrument rating at Morristown Airport in New Jersey. // Mike Cintolo started a new position as global regulatory compliance director at BlueSnap in July. Based in Waltham, BlueSnap helps businesses improve the way they accept payments globally. // Sean Hanel ’07, MAT’09, has launched Building Futures Project, a nonprofit providing transformational service opportunities in San Salvador, El Salvador. The organization leads students and adults on service trips to build classrooms and homes while working alongside the local community. Sean invites fellow Eagles to learn more or get involved at www.buildingfuturesproject.org. // Can you hear me now? Former class president Brian Rochefound out the hard way it isn’t easy being green after switching carriers to Mint Mobile. With more bars in more places, welcome back to AT&T, Brian!

Class correspondent: Lauren Bagnell // lauren.faherty@gmail.com

Fr. Isaiah Marie Hofmann, of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, performed at Abbeyfest, a Catholic music festival outside Philadelphia, in September. Classmates Margy Burke, Brett Bertucio, Pete Land, and Veronica Roberts ’08, MA’09, enjoyed seeing him on the big stage for the first time. Everyone had a good time reminiscing about Fr. Isaiah’s spontaneous performances in the Mods. His music can be found at major streaming platforms under “Fr. Isaiah.” // Rev. Jon Paul Sydnor, PhD’08, has published The Great Open Dance: A Progressive Christian Theology. The book is published by Pickwick Publications, the academic imprint of Wipf and Stock. Dr. Sydnor currently teaches at Emmanuel College in Boston.

Class correspondent: Maura Tierney Murphy // mauraktierney@gmail.com

Sandra Dorsainvil, MA’09, is happy to report that she graduated from the Mindfulness Coaching School and has received her certification as a coach from the International Coaching Federation. // Emily Norman and her husband, Kevin Faldu, exchanged vows on October 6, 2024, at Crystal Springs Resort in New Jersey, surrounded by family and friends.

Class correspondent: Timothy Bates // tbates86@gmail.com

Clare Sweeney Short is releasing her first children’s book, Bo the Boat. A speech-language pathologist living in Atlanta with her husband and three children, Clare wrote this book as a story that supports early speech and language development. It will be published in English and Spanish. // Amber Slattery married Simon Herbin in two celebrations in Paris and Champagne, France, in April 2024. Many Eagles helped the couple celebrate, including Maryellen Barba Babcock, bridesmaid; Kathleen Donohue Cerra ’10, MEd’12, and Robert Lamberti Jr., readers; Jeanette Hall Torres, cantor; and Joseph Foley, Hannah Feeney ’12, Kelley Durham ’12, Caitlin Mead Zager, and Veronica Smith.

Class correspondents: John Clifford // clifford.jr@gmail.com and Kathryn Phillips // Katyelphillips@gmail.com

After four years serving as the director of Catholic campus ministry at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Fr. Wade Bass recently was named the pastoral administrator of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Allen, Texas. // Justine and Benjamin Forster ’13 welcomed their third future Eagle, Blair Catherine Forster, on October 25! She joins her sister, Adeline, and brother, Harrison, as the third Forster born in less than four years. // In June 2024, Alison Wagner and Al Kelly III ’09 got married and were surrounded by many family and friends, including 60-plus BC alumni. 

Maureen Cary, MA’12, became a solo mental health practitioner during the Covid-19 pandemic after spending six years at Boston Neuropsychological Services in Needham, Massachusetts. She offers in-person sessions as well as virtual. Her focus is adolescents, adults, and couples. She has also taken up acrylic painting as a hobby—a perfect respite from the challenges of psychotherapy! // In this year’s annual Jackson Hole Marathon Races, Adam Drufke placed third in the quarter marathon with a time of 49:26. // Catherine Kirwan-Avila professed her final vows as a Handmaid of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on July 31, 2024, at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Catherine’s formation has taken her to Philadelphia, Spain, Georgia, Peru, and, most recently, Rome, where she and her sisters from eight countries prepared for their final vows. The Handmaids are a congregation of Ignatian and eucharistic women who seek to partner with Christ in the mission of reconciliation through accompaniment and education. // Ashley Thibodeau is now a clinical assistant professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan. She is teaching undergraduate students in her specialty area of pediatric nursing and participating in interprofessional education curriculum development.

Class correspondent: Riley Sullivan // sullivan.riley.o@gmail.com

Chelsea Chin and Anthony Santacrose got married on June 3, 2023, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, with at least 29 other Eagles present. // Creighton Dixon and Greer Millard welcomed their daughter Maeve Dixon on June 7, 2024. // Gunnar Esiason and his wife, Darcy, welcomed their daughter Mieke Elina Esiason to the family in June. // Allison White ’13, PhD’20, married Tyler Mertens in Newport Beach, California, on October 5, 2024. Several friends from the Shaw Leadership Program were in attendance!

Chelsea Wood Brown and Matthew Brown welcomed their daughter Naomi Annabelle Brown on September 4, 2024. // Stacy Caprio is glad BC helped sharpen her analytical, finance, and numbers skills, and that it exposed her to others trying new things and going out of their comfort zones. She completed her first house flip in the Austin, Texas, area last month and can’t imagine having the thought process or openness to do so without her BC background. It was very fun and she is currently working on another. She hopes everyone else is doing well! // Jessica Carbone is excited to share that she wrote a children’s book! The book, called Philanthropy Means Love, is a charming story about the power of collective impact and the importance of making donations even when you don’t think you’re giving a lot. This lyrical book teaches kids to support the causes they care about and introduces them to a fun new word, philanthropy. Get your copy on Amazon today! // Katie Cutting graduated as a doctor of nursing practice and is now a psychiatric–mental health nurse practitioner working in Vermont. // The year 2024 was a big one for Ben Daniels, MS’14. He completed and defended his doctoral dissertation in the field of geography and environmental systems, started a new job as a geologist for the Maryland Department of the Environment, and on July 31, welcomed his son, Max, to the world! Max joins Ben’s wife, Olga, and daughter, Sara (four). // Kellan Etter got married on October 12, 2024, to Lauren Rank in New Virginia, Iowa. Fellow Eagles in attendance included the rest of Mod 36B (EJ Risley ’14, MBA ’18, JD ’18; Justin Smith; Nick Martis;Sean Sweeney; and Vince Mendola); and Cooper Aakhus; Nate Shnipes; Bill Gaughan ’15; Sean Keane ’15; and Zachary He ’15. Several Dropkick Murphys songs were played to close the night much to the confusion of the bride’s extended family. // Christine Zhao shared the following updates from her classmates: BC biddies of Iggy A31 welcome their future alumna, Class of 2043, courtesy of new parents Cooper Aakhus and Clara Kim Aakhus. Newlyweds and homeowners David Farley and BC affiliate Sydney Tice tied the knot, and are now a family of three with their fur baby, Sundae, securing the group chat’s invite to the nice part of the Jersey Shore (not that part, honey) for life. This is all thanks to matchmaker, best friend, and officiant Michelle Cunningham Gulen, who also makes an incredible charcuterie board. Bill Kloza is making the Carroll School proud and is an entrepreneur and walking advertisement for the thrills of Arkansas. Lani Frankville’s fur baby, Finn, got a stepcat sister. Charlotte Parish started a new, better job and is continuing the good mission of the diversity and inclusion group for the New England Region Volleyball Association. Willis Wang finally got some personal space. Wonchan Yi is somewhere with lower taxes. Christine Zhao also became a cat stepmom and skis now (kind of), but most importantly, got her closets organized. // Marissa Manhart Loefflerreceived the St. Joseph’s Health Nurse Excellence Award for New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements. This peer-nominated honor recognizes a nurse who uses evidence to innovate nursing practice. She also received a Jan Moran Nursing Excellence Scholarship from the New Jersey Council of Magnet Organizations. Marissa is celebrating 10 years as a nurse at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, where she is a performance, safety, and improvement coordinator. // Lexi Schneider married Matthew Parra ’13 in Portland, Maine, in June 2024. Over 30 BC alums were in attendance, spanning from Karen Rosbicki Whitaker ’73 to Emily Parra ’22, MSW’22. The couple now live in Colorado, where Lexi is completing her residency in family medicine. // After eight years working in student affairs at Ithaca College, Jess Shapiro began a new role at Cornell University’s College of Arts & Sciences career development as the Nexus Scholars and summer experience grant program manager. // A flock of Eagles traveled to Florence, Italy, on September 12, 2024, to join Katie Stack and Vaibhav Reddy in an epic multicultural wedding celebration filled with tradition, dancing (with a sax man!), incredible food, plenty of spritzes, and fun.

Lizzie Baker married Jimmy Bujold in Madison, Connecticut, on August 3, 2024. They celebrated alongside over 40 fellow Eagles! // Andrew McManus and Isabella Iarrobino tied the knot at the Woods Hole Golf Club on Cape Cod this past September. They met at a psychology class in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. They started dating shortly thereafter and spent the decade after college traveling and living in different cities together. BC was such an important part of their lives, and they were so excited to celebrate their big day with almost 30 BC alumni. // John Ippolito and Katie Jones were married in Southwick, Massachusetts, on June 22, 2024. There were many BC alumni in attendance for this joyous occasion. // Elizabeth Pehota and Matthew Keemon ’13 met on Elizabeth’s first day at Boston College as stunt partners on the cheerleading team. Their bond deepened while cheering for the Boston Celtics, and fitness became central to their relationship as they now run marathons together worldwide. They married at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island, in an elegant celebration with personal touches, including a reception stunt that paid tribute to their BC days and showcased the trust and connection that began on campus. // Michael Savard earned a master of science in finance from the University of Massachusetts in May 2024. He began a Juris Doctor in August 2024 at New England Law | Boston, accepting the school’s Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Scholarship.

Class correspondent: Victoria Mariconti // victoria.mariconti@gmail.com

Julie Orenstein married Andy Maggard on May 11, 2024, in Leesburg, Virginia. Erin Ducey ’16, MSW’17, and Emma Vitale were maids of honor, Rachel Aldrich was a bridesmaid, and Bob Orenstein ’80 was the esteemed father of the bride. Other fellow Eagles in attendance were Alex Christofferson; Andrew Malley; Chris Karousatos; Sean Sudol;Zach Russell; Christopher Kabacinski; Katlyn Noonan ’17, DNP’22; Brendan Koscher ’15; and Megan Lang and Mitch Wolfe ’17.

Kelsey Craig, JD’17, married Dillon Pruett in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 5, 2024. Fellow BC Law alumna Mal Mrozek, JD’17, was also in attendance. // Luke Heineman married Mayra Almeida-Trejo on June 22, 2024. Eagles in attendance were Laura McLaughlin, Laura Simeon, McCaela Sullivan, John Heineman ’84, Julie Daniels ’86, and Joseph Heineman ’89. // Savanna Kiefer and Edouard Nicaise, both graduates of the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, tied the knot on August 10, 2024, in Carmel, California. Surrounded by fellow Eagles, they celebrated a beautiful day full of love and memories. // Wendy Stanko and William Lambert were married on October 12, 2024. Eagles in attendance were Mary Mangraviti ’86; Christine Smith ’86; Nancy Marrs ’86; Christine Mulroney ’86, MEd’93; Mackenzie Hart; Gregory Michalowski; Maura Stanko ’86; Joseph McCarthy; Christine Qin; Arnav Roy; Emma Phelan ’23, MS’24; and Elizabeth ’95 and Neil Phelan ’95.

Chelsea Binnig deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve as a critical care flight nurse in the Army and saw a few members of Army ROTC who she knew while she was at BC in the program. // Bea Lynch and Conor Finngot married in Westport, Connecticut, this past summer. // Elena Michaelides and Trevor Prince were married on June 8, 2024 in Philadelphia, and had Casey Beaumier, S.J., STL’05, PhD’13, from the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies, officiate their wedding! // Deirdre Gaffney O’Connor ’18, MEd’20, and Aniello O’Connor welcomed their first child, Cecilia Therese, on May 8, 2024. // Erin O’Keefe married Mark Pfister on May 11, 2024, with more than 40 Eagles in attendance.

Alex Chansky recently launched a podcast about science, research, and careers. Rocks for Jocks is now available on all podcast platforms. Each episode covers a new topic or guest, including BC alumni who are now scientists and industry professionals, with a focus on earth and environmental sciences. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or just curious about the world, Rocks for Jocks has something for you! // Dave Cote, MBA’19, a program manager in Draper’s Navy strategic systems, volunteers as a board trustee at the Discovery Museum in Acton, Massachusetts, a nonprofit supporting children and families in Greater Boston. This year, the museum received the prestigious 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for impactful community contributions. Draper’s support to the museum highlights their shared mission of creativity and exploration. // Kalie Paranzino and Justin Schnebelen ’21 were married on August 3, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Parish in Cockeysville, Maryland. They met serving at Family Weekend Mass in Conte Forum on September 30, 2018. Their relationship grew and was nourished through weekly Candlelight Mass in St. Joseph’s Chapel.

Alex Benoit, MA’20, and Ellie Rambo, MA’20, who met at BC in the master of arts in English program, plan to marry on May 30, 2025, in North Carolina. // On June 1, 2024, Isabel Catanzaro ’20, JD’23, married James McGrath in Boston, surrounded by many of their classmates and other generations of BC alumni! 

Riley Odams ’21, JD’24, passed the Massachusetts bar exam and began working as an associate at Mintz’s Boston office.

Urwa Hameed ’22, JD’26, shared that she has published two books: Steering Towards Change: Women Politicians Challenging Patriarchy, Class and Power in Pakistan; and Hosting Earth: Facing the Climate Emergency. // Rusty Handler, MBA ’22, has been promoted to vice president, finance, at LPL Financial. // Kendrick Kemp, ThM’22, writes that his life and ministry developing a Black liberation theology of disability has continued to build and grow as he has begun the pursuit of a doctorate of ministry at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Most recently, he has taken a committee position with the American Academy of Religion’s status of people with disabilities in the professions committee. He is excited to take on this leadership position with the academy, and he hopes to connect with many of you at future meetings!

Francesca Giangiulio graduated from New York University with a master of arts in journalism. // Jordan, MS’23, and McKay Lewis welcomed their child, Harvey George Lewis, on September 15, 2024. // After graduating with her bachelor of arts, Ciara Rushe ’23, MEd’24, stayed at BC to complete a fifth-year master’s in moderate support needs and is now teaching second grade in South Boston. Her lifelong dream of becoming an educator and making a difference in the lives of children is coming true! She couldn’t be more grateful for her experience at Boston College, which made her dreams reality! // Rachel Wallen, MHA’23, married Andrew Hegewald on October 5, 2024. Another BC alumna named Rachel, MSW’22, was in attendance.