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As I sat on stage at the 2003commencement, I looked into theaudience and saw Willie Nelson, celebrating his granddaughterRachel’s graduation from theUndergraduate College, and WalterCronkite, celebrating his daughterKate’s graduation from New College.Meanwhile, ABC news correspon-dent John Quiñones and his cameracrew filmed footage for a nationalnews story on the university’sCollege Assistance Migrant Program,the longest-running program of itskind in the nation. In another partof the audience, one of our gradu-ates, probably from New College,displayed the message “This is formy kids” on her cap. Pride was evident on their faces as they recognized the milestone reached bythose who were awarded diplomasthat day.

I then started to think aboutwhat made this scene possible andhow important strategic planninghas been to the university’s past andfuture. Much has been achievedthrough the university’s strategicplan this year, a plan that commitsus to continued excellence andensures that future generations ofgraduates (and their parents andfriends) will experience their ownfeelings of pride as they are recog-nized for their academic accomplish-ments. 2002–2003 was indeed abanner year for the university.

The Council for Advancementand Support of Education (CASE)recognized the university’s fund-raising accomplishments by naming St. Edward’s to the 2003 Circle ofExcellence for Overall Improvementin Fund Raising. CASE consideredover 1,000 institutions in 23 cate-gories before selecting St. Edward’sas one of two winners in its category.

Fund raising for institutional priorities reached a two-year total of$35.5 million, and we recorded thelargest single gift in our history lastspring. We also celebrated the mostsuccessful faculty and staff campaignever — with a record-high 83 per-cent of individuals contributing and23 of 54 departments reaching 100percent participation.

The university dedicated twonew buildings this year. Trustee Halladded 15 classrooms to the campus,including three computer class-rooms, and provided new offices for the School of BusinessAdministration and the GraduateSchool of Management. In May, the building received a Merit Awardfrom the Austin chapters of theAmerican Institute of Architects and the American Society of InteriorDesigners. Moreau Hall, named forCongregation of Holy Cross founderFather Basil Anthony Moreau,

O F F I C E R SChairJim A. Smith

Vice ChairMyra A. McDaniel

TreasurerF. Gary Valdez, MBA ’78

SecretaryGregory A. Kozmetsky, ’70

M E M B E R SJohn Bauer, ’62Brother Donald Blauvelt, CSC, ’67Manuel ChavezMargaret CrahanBrother Richard Critz, CSC, ’72Isabella CunninghamBrother Richard Daly, CSC, ’61Larry FranklinCarolyn Lewis GallagherTimothy F. Gavin, ’76Brother Richard Gilman, CSC, ’65Monsignor Elmer HoltmanStephen Jones, MBA ’94

Margie Diaz KintzRoger KintzelEdward E. Leyden, ’64Greg MarchbanksSister Amata Miller, IHMVictor MiramontesTheodore R. Popp, ’60J. William Sharman Jr., hs ’58Ian J. TurpinRobert WeissMelba WhatleyPeter Winstead

E X O F F I C I OGeorge E. MartinPaul Tramonte, ’91James Payne

T RU S T E E S E M E R I T ICharles A. BettsEdward M. Block, ’50Guy Bodine, hs ’68Leslie ClementFred D. George, ’69Lavon PhilipsBill Renfro

St. Edward’s University Board of Trustees

A Banner YearGeorge E. Martin, PhD

opened in February and is home to180 students.

The outdoor campus will bemore beautiful than ever as the university implements the landscapemaster plan designed by world-renowned Sasaki Associates, Inc. The plan will add community andrecreational spaces for students andwill create distinctive entrances tothe main campus while preservingthe inspiring 30-square-mile vistathat can be enjoyed from the St. Edward’s hilltop.

Former Bolivian President JorgeQuiroga, a 1986 alumnus of theuniversity’s MBA program, agreed tobe the first Kozmetsky Professor ofGlobal Finance. The KozmetskyChair was created through a gener-ous gift of $3 million from the lateGeorge Kozmetsky and his wife,Ronya, and will bring together lead-ers from North America and LatinAmerica to study and promote cooperative economic development.

Our Office of UndergraduateAdmission is projecting a Fall 2003freshman enrollment of more than500 students, the largest in the university’s history. The incomingfreshman class will have a higheraverage SAT score than any of itspredecessors, while maintaining thediversity that is essential to the St. Edward’s mission.

The new students will be wel-comed to a much-improved physicalcampus by a community dedicatedto their success, personal and academic. In this issue of the St. Edward’s University Magazine, wecelebrate the people of our commu-nity and showcase our campus development. Together, our commu-nity and campus represent the St. Edward’s commitment to excel-lence and serve as the cornerstone ofthe university’s service to generationsof graduates to come. ■

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ISSUE EDITOR

Stacia Hernstrom

ART DIRECTOR

Ben Chomiak

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Carrie Johnson

ALUMNI NOTES EDITOR

Catherine Bedell

PHOTO EDITOR

Lori Najvar

INTERNS

Cassandra Elizondo, ’03Farrah Graj, ’03

ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY

PRESIDENT

George E. Martin, PhD

VICE PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Michael F. Larkin

VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

Paige Booth

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Stephanie Elsea

St. Edward’s University Magazineis published three times a year by the St. Edward’s University Marketing Officefor alumni and friends.

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2 Spring Graduation, SOURCE, Holy Cross FounderNamed Venerable, State Library Honors Lunning

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10 Philanthropy

11 Future Forward

12 Hilltop Voices

13 Getting Them HereWhy students choose SEU

18 The St. Edward’s ExperienceSix students reflect on their education

24 Inside Moreau HallCelebrating the second building completed in the university’s master plan

26 Outside BordersThe global SEU campus

30 Dynamic LearningThe life of four student organizations

33 RootsSEU’s family connections

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38 Can’t Get Enough of a Good ThingWhy three alumni stay actively involved with SEU

41 Alumni Notes

43 Alumni Events

44 CAMP 30th Anniversary

47 Recruit for SEU

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Tangible reflections of the St. Edward’s experience are

plentiful. But so are moreabstract ones: ideas, relation-

ships, challenges, dreams.The St. Edward’s campus is

a collection of creative, collaborative and curiousindividuals who transform

lives. Come back to campuswith us on page 13.

Memorabilia courtesy ofUniversity Archives, Alumni

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CAMPUS REFLECTIONS

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SOURCE HIGHLIGHTS STUDENT WORKThe second annual Symposium On Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression took placeMarch 28 in the Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center. The symposium fosters scholarly dialogueamong students and faculty. It also provides graduate-level experiences for students in all disci-plines as they present academic research, visual art or other forms of creative expression to thecampus community. Each presenter earns a monetary award and a certificate for participating.

This year’s SOURCE included an assortment of projects, from the myth of the cowboy to the effectsof DNA curvature. More than 35 students presented at the 2003 symposium. Vice President of theUndergraduate College J.D. Lewis attributes the event’s success to students’ enthusiasm aboutpresenting their work to the university community.

“This event provides students with an outlet to present their undergraduate research results andcreative projects. It enables them to share their ideas with other students, the faculty and the public,” Lewis said. “It’s an opportunity to showcase the students’ excellent research and artisticwork in collaboration with faculty members.”

SPRING GRADUATIONSt. Edward’s University recognized 414 gradu-ates — its largest-ever graduating class —during its 117th commencement May 10 at theFrank Erwin Center. The university conferred atotal of 998 degrees during the 2002–2003academic year, including 255 from Summer2002 and 329 from Fall 2002.

Honorary degree recipient Joseph Loeb IIIdelivered the keynote address this spring.Loeb, a Hollywood writer, producer and authorof several comic book series, told studentsthat true superheroes are found within. “Youshould know you are already heroes becauseyou have made it here today,” Loeb said.“You’ve studied and learned and questionedand grown, and finally you’ll be getting your

diplomas — that’s your utility belt; that’s yourpower ring; that’s your cape.”

Sister María Elena González of theCongregation of the Sisters of Mercy alsoreceived an honorary degree. A former first-grade teacher, she now serves as president ofthe Mexican American Cultural Center in SanAntonio and is an internationally recognizedexpert on the impact of culture on power and communication.

Alumni Programs kicked off Senior Week May4 with a celebration welcoming graduates intothe Alumni Association. About 150 studentsgathered outside Main Building for music fromthe Convict Hillbillies, sweet treats from Amy’sIce Cream and a photo booth.

Alumni Board Chair PaulTramonte, ’91, encour-aged graduates to getinvolved in the AlumniAssociation. “It’s an honorto welcome you as mem-bers to our AlumniAssociation,” he said.

On May 8, studentsattended graduationrehearsal followed by aparty hosted by Acad-emic Affairs on theRagsdale Plaza. A baccalaureate mass was held at St. IgnatiusMartyr Catholic Churchthat evening.

PATTERSON RECEIVES EMANCIPATOR AWARDAlvin Patterson, assis-tant to the dean of theSchool of BusinessAdministration, receivedthe Al EdwardsEmancipator Award atAustin’s 2003 JuneteenthOpening Ceremony.Awardees from aroundthe state are selected bya governor’s commission and honored duringJuneteenth celebrations, which mark the datewhen news of the Emancipation Proclamationreached Texas. The Austin celebration’s organ-izers also staged a marching band parade to,and concert at, Patterson’s home on June 17.

The award recognized Patterson’s involvementin Austin’s African-American community andhis contributions as a high school band direc-tor and counselor in the Austin IndependentSchool District. A native Austinite and productof segregated Austin schools, Patterson wasinstrumental in easing integration at Austin’sMcCallum High School. After rioting disruptedthe campus, Patterson played a pivotal role inrestoring peace by advising the StudentHuman Relations Committee, which en-couraged open dialogue and nonviolent conflict resolution.

A navy veteran, Patterson earned a Bachelorof Music in music education at the NewEngland Conservatory of Music before begin-ning his career as a high school band directorin 1950. He also holds a master’s degree ineducation from Southwest Texas StateUniversity. In 1977, Patterson began workingas a counselor with two state migrant educa-tion programs at St. Edward’s and joined theuniversity full time in 1984.

Patterson dedicated the award to his paternalgreat-grandmother, whom he knew only as“Little Grandmother Patterson,” a former slavewho lived to be 110. She bore the physicalscars of slavery — intentionally broken knuck-les and deep welts from whippings — but kepta positive outlook. “She was soft-spoken andeloquent,” he said. “In her slave vernacular,she would say: ‘You know, ’twon’t be soalways’ and ‘But things are gonna get betterby-and-by.’ Those two phrases have buoyedme all my life.”

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While millions of college students across thecountry spent Spring Break on the beach, 20students from St. Edward’s traded their swim-suits and sunscreen for service-based trips.

As part of Alternative Spring Break, a programsponsored by Campus Ministry, groups of fivestudents along with a leader were dispatchedto New York City, Colorado Springs, Colo., andMonterrey, Mexico, where they volunteered atfacilities run by the Congregation of HolyCross. In New York, students taught GEDclasses and assisted with job skills work-shops at the Marie Smith Urban StreetAcademy. Students worked in severalsocial ministries in Colorado Springs andinteracted with parishioners in Monterrey.Each group also had time for a little sight-seeing and socializing.

Another group of students decided tostay closer to home and participated inthe Austin Urban Plunge. For four daysand three nights, students immersedthemselves into the homeless commu-nity, spending their days on the streets

and meeting at night to sleep as a group in adowntown church.

“The purpose of Alternative Spring Break is toallow students to put a personal face on peoplewho are poor, struggling and possibly home-less,” said Anna Aldave, associate director ofCampus Ministry. “We want students to get toknow the poor as people and friends, not associal problems to be solved.”

HOLY CROSS FOUNDER DECLARED VENERABLEPope John Paul II declared Father Basil Anthony Moreau, founder of theCongregation of Holy Cross, venerable at an April 12 consistory. A commission of theologians appointed by the Vatican studied the virtues ofFather Moreau and recommended the declaration. According to BrotherJohn Paige, CSC, dean of the School of Education, the vote to advance the

cause of Father Moreau could continue “perhaps to the point of formally recognizing his heroicvirtue and proclaiming his saintliness for the good of all people.”

Brother Paige says the pope’s action is inspiring for the St. Edward’s community. “It is FatherMoreau’s spiritual legacy that we carry to today’s generation of young people, particularly manifested in the works of education founded and sponsored by his Holy Cross priests, brothersand sisters around the world and their colleagues in ministry.”

STUDENTS FIND ALTERNATIVE TO SPRING BREAK

UNIVERSITY HONORSThe Office of Student Financial Services wascited as “one of the best examples of a success-ful merger” between financial assistance andstudent accounts in the May issue of UniversityBusiness, a publication for 42,000 presidentsand administrators at U.S. two- and four-yearcolleges and universities. Mergers like the oneorchestrated by OSFS improve the studentexperience by making financial records andtransactions centralized and seamless.

The Council for Advancement and Support ofEducation named the Office of UniversityAdvancement to the 2003 Circle of Excellencefor overall improvement in fund raising. CASEcited the university’s restructured fund-raisingprogram. Begun in 2001, the program features abalanced and targeted approach for annual giving, major gifts and deferred giving. CASEconsidered over 1,000 institutions for the award.St. Edward’s was among only 40 colleges anduniversities honored for superior educationalfund-raising programs.

The university’s Marketing Office received fourCASE awards in 2003 district competition. Thegrand opening of Trustee Hall won a Gold Awardfor best institutional relations project/specialevent. Two radio advertisements — part of theuniversity’s integrated “Learn to think” imageadvertising campaign — received a Gold Awardfor best radio spots. The St. Edward’s UniversityMagazine won two awards: a Bronze Award ingeneral feature writing of 1,000 words or less for“The Business of Emotion” (March 2002) and aGold Award in publications writing for “The Lifeof the Mind” series (March 2002).

Hilltop Views, the student newspaper, receivednine awards from the Texas Intercollegiate PressAssociation, a 73-school organization, in Spring2003. Awards included first place in news writingand internship performance. Hilltop Views EditorStacee Millangue, ’04, was elected 2003–2004president of the association.

The SEU Elite Dance Team received five awardsat the 2003 Dance and Marching AuxiliariesNational Competition at UT–San Antonio inMarch. Team members Nicole Benson, ’02;Vianca Berain, ’05; Melissa Brown, ’05;Jessica Estrada, ’03; Carrie Kennedy, ’04;Emmy McKee, ’05; and Caitlin Warren, ’06,received the National Sweepstakes Award,National Best in Class Team, and NationalChampionship Awards for jazz, lyrical and hip-hop routines.

NATIONAL STUDENT ATHLETE DAYWhile St. Edward’s University celebrated its athletes on April 6 as part of National Student AthleteDay, the athletes were giving back to their community. Student athletes spent the morning partici-pating in community service projects at Onion Creek Greenbelt, Dittmar Recreational Center andWilliamson Creek Greenbelt. “It’s rewarding for our athletes to flex that muscle, to use their leader-ship power and influence for the good of the community,” said Kris White, assistant athletic trainerand coordinator of the event.

Afterward, the Hilltoppers met at Lucien Hamilton Field to eat lunch and cheer on the baseball teamagainst Abilene Christian University. The Hilltoppers lost the first game 11-7 but came back in gametwo, 3-1. Between games, 18 students were recognized for excellence in academics and athleticsand for outstanding community service: Jeremiah Batla, ’03; Michelle Colaninni, ’03; ChadwickCollins, ’06; Joseph Dinkins, ’06; J.D. Dunn, ’03; Leah Foster, ’06; Josh Hamilton, ’06; RyanLaPointe, ’04; Daniel Mize, ’03; Jennifer Morrison, ’03; Brittani Pilcik, ’04; Laura Prendergast,’04; Susan Richardson, ’04; Jamie Shackelford, ’05; Kendall Smashey, ’06; Tiffany Tirres, ’03;Tracie Tirres, ’05; and Erin Wortham, ’04.

SEU students participated in the Austin Urban Plungeas part of this year’s Alternative Spring Break.

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SEU FIGHTS ASTHMAThirteen-year-old Lauren Caswell, daughter ofAbby Caswell, benefits specialist in HumanResources, suffered a severe asthma attack onFeb. 29, 2000, and died three days later. Laurenwas one of nearly 5,000 Americans who die eachyear from the chronic lung disease.

On Saturday, March 22, more than 40 members ofthe St. Edward’s community participated in Austin’sAmerican Lung Association Blow the Whistle onAsthma Walk, which was held in Lauren’s memory.

The St. Edward’s team exceeded its fund-raisinggoal of $2,000 — it has raised $3,500 to date —and received the top fund-raising team award. TheAustin walk, which raised more than $62,000, isone of nearly 150 U.S. events to raise money forasthma this year.

“The Austin walk was such an uplifting experience.If it helps one person to breathe better, it was worththe time and effort,” Caswell said. “The university’sparticipation in the walk was so very heartwarmingbecause Lauren loved coming to St. Edward’s. Thewalk was a wonderful tribute to her.”

CMP partnered with Shoesfor Austin to give tennis

shoes to 100 elementaryschool children last spring.

CMP PARTNERS WITH SHOES FOR AUSTINThe Community Mentor Program at St. Edward’s University partnered with the nonprofit Shoes forAustin in April to distribute tennis shoes and socks to 100 Austin-area schoolchildren at Becker andDawson elementary schools. Each child who received a pair of shoes and socks had worked with aSt. Edward’s student mentor throughout the school year to achieve an academic or behavioral goal.

CMP is a nationally recognized charter AmeriCorps program. Each mentor tutors and coaches atleast five children for 15 to 20 hours per week. In 2002–2003, the 58 CMP mentors contributed23,458 hours of support to five partner elementary schools — Becker, Dawson, Linder, TravisHeights and Houston.CMP will continue itspartnership with Shoesfor Austin in Fall 2003to distribute shoes andsocks to children atLinder, Travis Heightsand Houston elementary schools.

Shoes for Austinbegan in 1999 andwas one of two “incu-bator” nonprofits toreceive funding andsupport from St. Edward’s in2001–2002.

SGA HOSTS MAYORAL DEBATEThe St. Edward’s University StudentGovernment Association (SGA) held a mayoraldebate on campus April 7. SGA invited theeight candidates for mayor to discuss issuesand share their visions for Austin.

“It is important for voters to be given a chanceto meet candidates up close and hear theirviews,” said Jake McCook, ’04, SGA vicepresident of public affairs, who helped coordi-nate the debate. “We know a lot of peopledon’t vote in city elections. We want the com-munity and our students to be educated abouttheir elected representatives. By bringing can-didates to campus, we hoped more peoplewould support one of them on election day.”

Four candidates, local news media and over150 people attended the forum, which wasmoderated by Geronimo M. Rodriguez Jr.,’90, adjunct instructor of political science. Theevent continued a series of SGA programs toencourage voter participation in Travis County,including municipal and national “mobile voting” election stations and several voter registration drives.

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REAL WORLD 101Via independent films, dancing elephants and last-second three-pointers, students at St. Edward’s stepped beyond the classroomlast spring to gain hands-on experience in their areas of study.

Students in Instructor of Communication TereGarza’s Communication and Popular Cultureclass spent Spring Break working at the South-by-Southwest Music, Film and InteractiveMedia Festival. Students experienced firsthandhow media projects are produced, created and circulated. “Students see how the processworks by being on different crews and apply-ing knowledge they learn from the classroom,”said Garza.

Students in adjunct instructors Jonathan Clarkand Herman Matthews’ Visual Arts andTechnology class created public serviceannouncements and a music video featuringThursty the Elephant, a cartoon-like characterwho champions children’s literacy. After work-ing with students at Allison and Galindo elementary schools and with celebrity guests,including former Austin Mayor Gus Garcia, theclass unveiled the projects on campus in April.

Students in Professor of Business CatherineMacDermott’s fall and spring BusinessCommunication courses organized the HoopFest basketball tournament to benefit March ofDimes. Students raised more than $1,300 whileorchestrating every aspect of the tournamentfrom accounting to public relations.

“My students applied business communicationtheory to real-life situations by providing serv-ice to a nonprofit agency,” said MacDermott.“Experiential learning helps students becomecivicly engaged, which is critical to living outthe mission of our university.”

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Brother Gerald Muller, CSCAssistant Professor of Music

What do you enjoy most about teaching at St. Edward’s?The students — their warmth, friendliness and lack of pretension.

What is your favorite spot on campus?The Maloney Room is my favorite place on campus because I have a baby grand Kawai piano inthere that is used in concerts and festive events.

Who has been the most influential person in your life?Agnes Hanrahan Muller, my mother. She was the most intelligent person I ever met and the mostprayerful, prudent and patient.

Do you have a religious affiliation?I am a Roman Catholic Brother of Holy Cross — have been for 58 years and hope to end mylong and interesting life in that community of worthy men.

Describe your most recent travel experience.I had the pleasure of traveling with 41 students and faculty from St. Edward’s on an internationalconcert tour to New York City and Montreal, Canada. In New York City, we sang in the Church ofthe Epiphany and in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in downtown Manhattan.

In Montreal, we sang in the Oratory of St. Joseph. The chorale performed Gentle Joseph, ahymn I wrote to thank Blessed Brother Andre Bessette, CSC, for a miraculous cure someyears ago. The text was set to music by Brother George Klawitter, CSC, and I gave a copy tothe organist with the proviso that it be translated into French and sung by the Little Singers of Montreal.

Music for our concerts included two hymns in Swahili — Siyahamba and Mungo Ni Pendo, which[Dean of the School of Business Administration] Frank Krafka had brought back from his visit toAfrica a year ago.

What is your favorite animal?Human beings because we are made in the image and likeness of God.

Thursty the Elephant joined with SEU students in Visual Arts and Technology topromote children’s literacy in Austin schools.

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CAMPUS REACTS TO WARAs tensions grew between the United States and Iraq, student leaders at St. Edward’s organizedseveral forums to allow students to share views and feelings regarding the possible war. The firstevent was a Student Government Association–sponsored debate in the Robert and PearleRagsdale Center on Jan. 31. As war become more likely, the St. Edward’s University EnvironmentalClub and Students United for Peace and Justice held a rally for peace on the Ragsdale Center lawnon March 6.

Emphasizing the wish for peace, the rally brought together for open dialogue and discussion indi-viduals who supported and individuals who opposed the war. More than 100 students, faculty andstaff attended, including members of the Japanese Culture Club, who taught the university com-munity to fold colorful pieces of paper into cranes. According to Japanese legend, a wish comestrue if the wish-makers fold 1,000 cranes. After reaching their goal, students in the club mailed the cranes to President George W. Bush with a letter explaining both the legend and the students’wish for peace.

When the war began on March 20, Students United for Peace and Justice organized a quiet, candlelight prayer vigil. Staff members Ronald S. Lowe Jr. and Travis Judd made it possible to fly the Missing in Action/Prisoner of War flag over St. Edward’s University, as a symbol of concernfor military personnel held as POWs or listed as MIA. Students, faculty and staff also organized aweekly support group for those with a loved one serving in the war and collected care packages tosend to troops overseas.

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Sarah Brunelle, ’06, president of the Japanese Culture Club,orchestrated a campuswide effort to create 1,000 papercranes to symbolize the wish for world peace.

STATE LIBRARYHONORS LUNNINGAssistant Professor ofTheater Arts EvLunning was honoredin May 2003 with a reso-lution from the TexasState Library andArchives Commissionfor his volunteer workfor the Texas TalkingBook Program. Thecommission recognizedLunning’s contributions as a narrator andannounced that three of his narrations havebeen added to the National Library Service forthe Blind and Physically Handicapped collec-tion. Only 10 books from volunteer studiosnationwide have met the stringent standards.

NLS thoroughly reviews submissions from statelibraries for length, quality of the narrator’svoice and close adherence to the printedpiece. Lunning’s narrations selected by NLSare Justis Colt by Don Bendell, Trespasses:Portraits of a Serial Rapist by Howard Swindleand Foot Notes: A Memoir by Tommy Tune.

Lunning has volunteered with the Talking BookProgram since 1992 and has logged more than900 volunteer hours with the recording studio,narrating 39 projects.

The Hilltopper softball teamfinished the season 30-30 andsecond in the HeartlandConference. Brittani Pilcik, ’04, wasnamed Heartland Conference Co-Newcomer ofthe Year. Lindy Brown, ’04; Tiffany Tirres, ’03;Tracie Tirres, ’05; and Erin Wortham, ’04, were select-ed for the All-Conference Team. Wortham also was selected for theAll-Region First Team.

The baseball team ended the season 25-31. First baseman JoshHamilton, ’06, set an NCAA Division II record for most homeruns in agame after smashing five during the April 18 game against OklahomaPanhandle State University. Hamilton also tied an existing record with20 total bases in the game. He was featured in the “Faces in theCrowd” section of the May 12 Sports Illustrated. Hamilton andThomas Miles, ’02, were selected for the All-Conference Team.

In men’s tennis, Kendall Smashey, ’06, was selected HeartlandConference Co-Freshman of the Year. Women’s tennis capturedthe 2003 Heartland Conference title and closed the season 10-2.Coach Russell Sterns was named Heartland ConferenceCoach of the Year, and Michelle Colaninni, ’03, was namedHeartland Conference Player of the Year. Colaninni; SophiaAdamson, ’05; Vanessa Kelley, ’05; Liz Mauer, ’04; BrunaTasso Oliveira, ’06; and Alyssia Palacios, ’05, wereselected for the All-Conference Team.

The golf team seized the UT–Brownsville tournamenttitle where J.D. Dunn, ’03, won the individual title,Ben Corbet, ’06, finished second, and PabloRosas, ’05, finished third. Hilltopper first baseman Josh

Hamilton, ’06, was featured in the“Faces in the Crowd” section of SportsIllustrated in May.

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SEU RECOGNIZESOUTSTANDINGSTUDENTS &FACULTYSt. Edward’s University presented 10 studentswith 2002–2003 Presidential Awards at HonorsNight in May: Stephanie Bazan, ’02; BrandonBenavides, ’03; Adam Conley, ’03; LoralynneDickey, ’03; Andre Ford, ’03; Andrew Harper, ’03; Christina J. Moore, MSOLE ’02;Tiffany Tirres, ’03; Lucinda A. Trippe, ’03;and Bhadri Verduzco, ’02.

Presidential Awards are given annually to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in their final semester who exemplifythe qualities of leadership, academic perform-ance, and service to the university and othercommunities. Faculty, staff and students nomi-nate potential recipients, who must completeessays, provide information on activities andhonors, and submit letters of recommendation.A panel of faculty, staff and students reviewsthe applications and selects the winners.

The university also named distinguished facultymembers, who were recognized for knowledgeand scholarship, teaching effectiveness, andcommitment to service and mission:

■ 2003 Distinguished Teaching Career AwardProfessor of Anthropology Joseph O’Neal

■ 2003 Distinguished Teaching AwardsAssistant Professor of Philosophy Mark CherryProfessor of English Barbara Filippidis

■ 2003 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty AwardForeign Language Instructor Juan Isart

Sybil MillerProfessor of Photocommunications

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I would still be a photographer. Nothing else was able to hold my interest, and I triedmusic, writing and landscape design before committing to photography at the age of 20.

What is your favorite class to teach?I really do like them all — History of Photography is a great class to teach each spring,as I get to reacquaint myself with all the amazing, accomplished and brave photo-graphers who worked in the new medium during its first decades. Teaching this classnot only introduces the lineage of photographers to our students, it reminds me of thegreat tradition I work in.

What is your favorite holiday?New Year’s Day. It's the quietest day of the year.

If you could have a conversation with anyone in history, who would it be?Timothy O'Sullivan, who photographed, brilliantly, the Civil War and then went on tophotograph the Western territories on several expeditions. He left behind no notes,diaries or letters; I'd love to ask him about his work and experiences.

Describe your most recent travel experience.Just got back from a trip to Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana and North Dakota. I amworking on a photographic project, Statesmen: Pictures in the Fifty State Capitols, andwent on this trip to photograph in these five capitols.

Who is your favorite artist?This changes all the time. I love the architecture of Tadao Ando, who designed the newModern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Ando is a self-taught architect who creates spareand beautiful spaces, working primarily with concrete, which he is able to make take onthe quality of stone. I find both his creative process and the result to be fascinating —works of art that you can walk into.

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THIRD ANNUALFACULTY-FRESHMENSOFTBALL GAMEThe freshman class battled faculty and staff inthe third annual faculty-freshmen softball gamelast April. Following are excerpts of the post-game report from Over-the-Hilltoppers coachTim Green, professor of English.

Somewhat like the tortoise triumphing over thehare, the Over-the-Hilltopper Gang lulled thefreshmen into a false sense of security thenrallied to earn a stunning emotional 9-9 tie.

Omar Garcia, ’00, [advising specialist in theCenter for Academic Progress], hero of yore,became a hero of now by smashing a three-run homer over the left field wall to tie thegame in the seventh inning. Garcia was namedfaculty/staff offensive player of the game.Defensive player of the game was [AssociateProfessor of English] Cecil Lawson, ’76, whodove and caught a line drive down the third-base line, rolled over three times, held the ballhigh, and flashed a smile at his adoring fans.(The only sad news is that Cecil was unable toget out of bed the next morning).

The Over-the-Hilltoppers want to thank thefreshmen for a game well played. And I want tothank, too, the faculty and staff who not onlyrisked injury and ridicule to play but also oftenexperienced injury and ridicule while playing.We’ll get ’em next year.

Coach SirTim Green

Sue CurreyAssociate Professor of Communication

What do you enjoy most about teaching at St. Edward’s?I love working with adult students, many of whom have amazing experiences to bring to our discussions. I enjoy the environment at St. Edward’s, one that really supports teachers’ efforts.I love the way the mission of St. Edward’s drives my teaching. I enjoy the feeling of communitythat exists among my colleagues.

What was your favorite class in college?Wow! This is a tough one. I’ve been in college a lot! I can’t stay away from taking courses;it’s my addiction. I can’t come up with a favorite.[Currey has a BA in speech and drama with teacher certification from the University of Northern Colorado, a BS inaccounting from Mesa State College, an MA in speech from the University of Oklahoma, an MA in English from theUniversity of Tennessee at Chattanooga, an MBA from St. Edward’s, and a PhD in educational and occupationalstudies from Colorado State University.]

What was your first job?I grew up in a farming community in Colorado near a wonderful valley full of peach orchards.I packed peaches during peach harvest. I used to slip notes with my address on them in boxesof peaches to see if anyone would respond. I heard from many folks in other states.

What is your favorite animal?I love the fireflies of Texas … never saw fireflies before moving here. They’re like magic.

What is your favorite book?Are you kidding? Have you seen my office? They are all my favorites!

If you could have a conversation with anyone in history, who would it be?Eudora Welty and Kate Chopin, American writers who beautifully captured the muted and honest voices of women.

What are your hidden talents?I go on movie binges and sometimes rent and watch six to eight movies in a day. Is that a talent? I love movies: bad ones, good ones, sad ones, funny ones.

SPRING SERVICECommunity service projects blossomed acrosscampus almost as profusely as the blue-bonnets this spring.

Campus Ministry hosted its seventh annualEaster basket drive for Austin-area childrenidentified by social agencies such as AIDSServices of Austin. Members of the campuscommunity donated more than 200 Easter baskets, surpassing the amount requested by the community groups.

Alpha Phi Omega, a coed community servicefraternity, donated $1,000 to Kids Exchange, aTravis County nonprofit organization servingchildren coping with their parents’ divorce orseparation. Group members voted overwhelm-ingly to contribute their year-end funds to theorganization, where many members volunteerand donate supplies. The contribution will pro-vide one month of services for 160 clients.

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Reporting by Mia Allen, Cassandra Elizondo, ’03, Stephanie Elsea, Stacia Hernstrom,Carrie Johnson and Michelle Martinez, ’01.

UNSUNG HERO AWARDSThis spring St. Edward’s honored itsUnsung Heroes — employees whodemonstrate the university’s operatingprinciples of collaboration, respect, con-tinuous development, responsibility forexcellence, high standards of service,open communication, understandingand promoting diversity, and good stewardship of university resources.Supervisors nominated support staffmembers, and the university communityvoted to select the 2002–2003 honorees:

■ Amanii Luper, MBA ’00, administra-tive secretary, Student Life

■ Ricardo Vargas, assistant custodialsupervisor, Physical Plant

■ Jose Velarde, custodian, Physical Plant

■ Marilyn Wilke, administrative coordinator, Athletics

“Our Unsung Heroes and their peersare employees who don’t usually getthe spotlight and without whom the university would have to close itsdoors,” said Haven Street-Allen,director of Human Resources.

To celebrate the Unsung Heroes and their fellow employees, Human Resources and administra-tors hosted two back-to-back Star Parties with an all-star sports theme. Coaches from Athleticsalso hosted to authenticate the theme. This year’s Star Parties marked the seventh year of recog-nizing the university’s Unsung Heroes and fellow support staff employees.

In April St. Edward’s University joined the NewMedia Consortium, a nonprofit organizationformed in 1993 to explore technological inno-vations in teaching, learning and creativeexpression. Members are selected through astringent application and peer-review process.

St. Edward’s becomes one of 110 NMC partner institutions including Stanford,Princeton and Yale universities. Members share ideas through conferences, online discussion groups, access to publications and new products, and free grant-writing consultation services.

“St. Edward’s will be a valuable member ofNMC because of the university’s demonstratedcommitment to technology,” said JasonRosenblum, instructional systems and pro-gramming manager at St. Edward’s. “We strive

SEU CELEBRATESNATIONAL LIBRARYWEEK1. Find a picture of tornado damage at

St. Edward’s.

2. Sheila MacIntyre was a mathematician. What is she known for?

3. Oscar Ray is a pseudonym. What is theauthor's real name?

4. According to Butler, what miracles havebeen attributed to St. Edward?

5. What was the first recorded use of the word recycle?

To celebrate National Library Week, April 6–12,the Scarborough-Phillips Library staff posedthese five questions to the university commu-nity as part of Library Pursuit, a contest usingmaterials in the reference section.

The library also hosted daily prize drawings for library patrons. In addition, library staff in-augurated complimentary coffee on weekdaymornings and evenings and free donuts on Wednesday mornings during fall and spring semesters.

Held since 1958, National Library Week wasincorporated this year into the Campaign forAmerica’s Libraries, an initiative launched inJanuary to highlight the vital role that libraryresearch plays in education. More than 10,000libraries across the country are participating inthe campaign.

to implement the best practices in teachingand learning.”

For example, the university launched a securewireless network in April through a partnershipamong Instructional Technology, ComputerServices, Network Services and Tele-communications. The wireless networkincludes the Moody Hall atrium, Robert andPearle Ragsdale Center, Ragsdale Plaza,Trustee Hall and Scarborough-Phillips Library.

“Technological innovation is essential toachieve the St. Edward’s vision of recognitionamong the country’s best small universities,”said Rosenblum, who spearheaded both thewireless network project and the consortiumproposal. “We will continue to adopt new initia-tives and new technologies to augment students’ experiences.”

SEU SELECTED FOR I .T. CONSORTIUMWomen in Science and the TeachingScholars Program organized AllisonElementary School’s first science fair in April.WIS encourages students to pursue careersin science, and TSP places math and science students from St. Edward’s intoAustin-area classrooms as mentors. WIS alsoheld its semiannual on-campus workshop formiddle school girls interested in science.

Students in Assistant Professor SaraMedina-Pape’s Theater Costume Skills class painted faces in the Ragsdale Centerto raise money for a Congregation of Holy Cross mission project in Uganda. The project assists young Ugandan womenwho have lost their parents to AIDS byteaching them to sew and to support theirfamilies. The students painted each face for$2.40 — the cost of printing one sewingmanual — and reached their goal of funding100 manuals.

Athletic Director Debbie Williamson-Taylor (left) andAdministrative Coordinator Marilyn Wilke, one of theuniversity’s 2002–2003 Unsung Heroes, attend a StarParty honoring SEU support staff.

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Carrabba’s Founders

Share Recipefor Success

Damian Mandola (left) and his nephew Johnny Carrabba (right) hosted a lively cooking show —and offered insight from nearly 30 years as entrepreneurs — at a Business Development CouncilExecutive Briefing in April. St. Edward’s University President George E. Martin (center) served assous-chef. Mandola, whose son, Dominic, attends St. Edward’s, and Carrabba are co-founders ofCarrabba’s Italian Grill.

In 1993, the duo partnered with Florida-based Outback Steakhouse Inc. to open 10 Carrabba’srestaurants. Two years later, Outback began developing the Carrabba’s theme nationwide. Today, thereare more than 100 locations in 15 states. Mandola and Carrabba remain integrally involved in thefranchise. They also host Cucina Amore on PBS and recently authored Ciao Y’all, a signature recipecollection.

Both men, who grew up attending Catholic schools, confess affection for St. Edward’s. “Whenmy son, Dominic, visited St. Edward’s, he fell in love with the campus,” said Mandola. “When I visited, I did, too.”

Carrabba agreed. “When we visited, it just felt like home.” ■

Lifetime Giving Society CelebratedIn March the university inducted 60 indi-

viduals into The Edwardians, a recognition society for the university’s most generous sup-porters, whose lifetime giving, documentedplanned gifts and pledges total $100,000 ormore. The inductees’ combined lifetime givinghas provided more than $35 million for scholar-ships, facilities, programs and faculty support atSt. Edward’s.

St. Edward’s Associates FetedIn May the university hosted “A Taste

of Texas” wine tasting and dinner for the St. Edward’s Associates, donors who give $1,000 or more to The St. Edward’s Fund annually. Guests sampled five Texas wines and complementary cuisine.

Faculty-Staff Campaign Exceeds Goal

The St. Edward’s Fund celebrated its mostsuccessful faculty and staff campaign ever inMay. Besides meeting the 83 percent overallparticipation goal during the six-week campaign,faculty and staff members exceeded the overallfund-raising goal of $62,000 by raising morethan $73,000. In addition, a record-breaking 23 of 54 departments reached 100 percent participation.

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In his centennial history of St. Edward’sUniversity, Brother William Dunn, CSC,described the “pleasant scene” that greetedFather Edward Sorin, CSC, on his 1872 visit tothe hilltop that became the university’s home —the spectacular view of Austin, the ColoradoRiver, and the “handsome groves of live oaksand bright patches of bluebonnets [that] delighted the eye.”

St. Edward’s will further enhance the campus landscape in the coming years with theaddition of tree-lined walking paths and road-ways, shaded gathering areas, and a new naturaljogging trail that will encircle campus. Gatewayswill be added across campus to transition visitors from parking areas to the pedestrian-friendly heart of campus. And new entrancesigns will welcome visitors to campus. Theimprovements are part of a landscape masterplan designed by internationally acclaimedSasaki Associates Inc. through a collaborativeprocess that included St. Edward’s Universitytrustees, students, faculty and staff. ■

Enhancing theNatural Beautyof Campus

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“Just look outside that window.” I adjust-ed my tightly worn baseball cap to get a better look. The spring sun peered throughthe second story window of Main Building,wandering through the outstretched branchesof a nearby tree against a perfect blue sky.“Most of you have only 50 or 60 springs left.I bet you haven’t thought about it that waybefore.” And I never really had.

My class seemed transfixed by this acuteobservation from [recently retired] Professor

of English Peter Pesoli; its abruptness was only surpassed by the magnitude of its mean-ing. Fifty springs didn’t seem like all thatmuch time.

But the view from that second story win-dow has changed considerably since I peeredout of it nearly two years ago, and so have I.

The narrow old road that used to windaround the north side of Main Building is nomore. The paved sidewalks that led studentsthrough campus were busy with work trucks

UnderConstruction

UnderConstructionBy Adam Longley, ’04

and orange construction cones. Trustee Hallwas in the beginning stages, and on my dailywalk to Fleck Hall, I heard the sounds of anew era at St. Edward’s echo off every nearbybuilding. The work was constant; every day, anew piece of the puzzle seemed to come tolife, and this new building began to takeshape before my eyes. I was busy, too, tryingto build a foundation of my own, one piece at a time.

Construction started slowly. As a fresh-man, I had no idea where I was going. I wasskeptical: about St. Edward’s, about my futureand about college in general. After a while,though, something began to happen.

Each class at St. Edward’s taught mesomething about myself. In Religions: Eastand West, [Professor of Religious Studies] EdShirley made foreign religious concepts sud-denly tangible, giving me a new perspectiveon my own beliefs and their relationship toglobal religious theory. American Dilemmasoffered me an opportunity to understand andevaluate the most complex social and politicalarguments of our era. And even Math forLiberal Arts Majors gave me — an admittedlypoor mathematician — the confidence to takeon any task, no matter how daunting.

I started to change, and gradually myskepticism began to fade away like the oldroad on the north side of campus. Piece bypiece, my foundation was built.

Invaluable lessons, insightful advice,close-knit community and a newfound under-standing of my responsibilities serve as thecornerstones of my foundation. It’s a uniquestructure, visible most clearly to those whoknow me best and those who have helpedmake sure each integral piece fits perfectly.

Seeing Trustee Hall take shape from theground up only reminds me of the constructionprocess each student undergoes at St. Edward’s.The building’s design, both unique and traditional, is a perfect representation of theeducational experience at St. Edward’s. TrusteeHall is finished, but with each passing spring,our structures continue to take shape. For us,the construction is ongoing. ■

Hilltop Voices

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GettingThemHereBy Stacia Hernstrom

WANTED: personal attention in strong

premedical program with high med-school

admittance rates.

WANTED: flexible classes and international

atmosphere to facilitate top-quality business

degree for working adult.

WANTED: master’s in counseling for former

entrepreneur and current high-tech employee

looking to run her own business again.

FOUND: St. Edward’s University.

Looking for a college is like searching the want-ads.

There are too many. Or too few. They all begin to look the

same. The head spins. Ennui sets in — or perhaps over-

drive. Yet, in record numbers, students looking for a

college are finding St. Edward’s University. Here’s why.

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Nicole Henke, ’07 (right), started goingto her high school’s college fairs as a fresh-man. By her senior year, she had narrowedher search to five universities. At the fair hersenior year, she had detailed questions. Esme Lozano Hoang, ’99, MAC ’05, the St. Edward’s admission counselor at the fair,offered answers.

“Esme knew what was going on, oncampus,” said Henke. “Our conversation wasa comfort to me because I realized that at St. Edward’s, students are actual people, notjust numbers.”

Interested in biology and a premed program, Henke wanted a university withtraditionally high student acceptance rates tomedical school. She also wanted a universitywith an active Catholic student life group.

When Henke arrived on campus for anSEU Overnight in November 2002, one ofthree visitation programs hosted by theOffice of Undergraduate Admission, sheknew no one — except Hoang, who greetedher warmly and asked how she was doing. Atthe overnight visit, Henke toured campus,stayed with current students in a residencehall and attended a biology class.

“The professor knew all the students bytheir first and last names,” rememberedHenke. “He and the students talked about aclass trip to Big Bend, and it felt like this wasright. I knew I would find my niche in thispersonal environment.”

Helping students find the college forthem is one of the goals of the Office ofUndergraduate Admission. “Regardless ofwhether a student chooses St. Edward’s or is a good fit for us, we want to guide themthrough the college selection process and helpthem grow,” said Tracy Manier, director ofundergraduate admission.

For Manier and her staff of 13, therecruitment process begins when students are sophomores in high school. With theMarketing Office, Manier and her teamdesign a stream of targeted recruitment mate-rials for students and their parents that guidesthem through selecting a college and intro-duces them to St. Edward’s. Students receivebrochures describing Austin, St. Edward’s,campus life, available majors and academicopportunities, and facts about the studentbody. Parents receive information about academic programs and support services,

financial assistance, and campus safety. Throughout the stream, a student’s

admission counselor maintains contactthrough college fair visits, like the one toHenke’s school. Counselors also send e-mailsand handwritten notes to students. In addi-tion to SEU Overnight, students visit campusand spend time in classes or with professorsat programs like Junior Day for high schooljuniors and Picture Yourself at SEU Day foralready accepted students.

Current St. Edward’s students are integralin the process. About 15 students give campus

tours to prospective students and their families (see essay, page 18). Thirty studentambassadors host students who attend visita-tion programs. Five telecounselors routinelycall admission candidates to answer questions,invite them to campus, and inform them ofapplication and scholarship deadlines.

The admission office is effective, saysManier, because it serves a new type of student. “Today’s college-seekers are moreacademically prepared, they are savvier, andthey want the right kinds of informationquickly,” she said. “They are looking at a

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Represent St. Edward’s at a college fairin your area.

Share the benefits of a St. Edward’seducation with prospective college students you know.

Volunteer to speak with students whoshare your academic interests orcareer goals.

Host or attend a summer send-off partyfor new SEU undergraduates.

Actively participate in your local alumnichapter — and raise the profile of St. Edward’s in your community.

Contact the Office of Alumni Programsat 800-964-7833 or seualumni@admin.stedwards.edu to learn more.

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number of schools, and they want honestanswers to help them make their decisions.”

A collaborative community is the key toanswering their questions effectively. “At anygiven point in the admission process, we relyon every employee at St. Edward’s,” saidManier. “Students and parents have so manyinterests and concerns, and the university’semployees are extensions of us — fromCampus Ministry staff and the grounds crewto professors and coaches.”

The process is working. In 2002–2003,St. Edward’s received 33 percent more appli-cations than the year before. And the pro-jected enrollment for the Fall 2003 freshmanclass is expected to increase 25 percent.

More than increasing applications andenrolling more students, it’s reaching theright kind of student that is imperative forManier and her staff. “We strive to find abalance between meeting our numericalenrollment goals and finding the studentswho will be a good fit for the university. Inthe end, we want to pluck those gems, thosestudents whose values and academic goalsmatch our own.”

Gems like Henke, who felt the power ofthe campus and community throughout hercollege decision-making process. “I felt like Icould talk to anyone on the campus and not

feel intimidated by them or their positions,”she said. “I was a part of the campus evenbefore I made my decision to attend.”

But high school students like Henke arenot the only ones considering St. Edward’s.More than 2,700 adult learners have earnedundergraduate degrees through the universi-ty’s New College program since 1978, theyear its first graduate received a diploma.More than 3,000 adult students also havecompleted the university’s seven graduateprograms. Adult students, who often jugglefull- or part-time jobs,family commitments,and community obliga-tions, need a universitywith flexible courseschedules, opportunitiesto earn credit quickly,and convenient, afford-able learning options.For them, a baccalaure-ate or master’s degree isthe next step in anestablished career or the means to pursue adifferent field.

“Nontraditional isbecoming traditional,”said Tom Evans, direc-tor of the Center forAcademic Progress,which coordinates NewCollege and graduateadmission. “Our mis-sion is to provide serviceand convenience, to givestudents what they needand not waste theirtime. We want to exceedtheir expectations fromthe day they inquire tothe day they graduate.”

Nontraditional student BenjaminAnyacho, ’05 (right),came to Austin fromNigeria in 1999 with abachelor’s degree infinance. An evaluationof his degree by anAmerican accreditationorganization yielded theequivalent of 86 hours

of coursework at an American university.Without a bachelor’s degree recognized byAmerican employers, Anyacho had troublefinding a job. He began looking for a way to“upgrade” his degree quickly and found NewCollege when he attended the graduation of afriend. After the ceremony, Anyacho pickedup a New College brochure, one of severalinformational publications produced by theCenter for Academic Progress and theMarketing Office.

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reassured me that the kind of learning anddiverse culture I wanted were abundant at St. Edward’s,” said Anyacho, who works atAbbott Laboratories and also is a missionaryin Central Texas. “New College was the onlyprogram that accommodated my needs.”

He called the admission office in Marchand reached recruiting coordinator AmyBush, MLA ’04, who helped him map out adegree plan. Anyacho selected the university’sbusiness administration degree offeredthrough PACE, the Program for AcceleratedCollege Education. PACE gives adult students the opportunity to take shorter, concentrated courses and to finish theirdegrees in less time than a traditional four-year program. Currently, New College offersfour PACE degrees.

With advising specialist Rene Eakins,Anyacho registered for two courses. He beganhis first semester this summer, taking Busi-ness Communication and Critical Inquiry, anintensive orientation course that acclimates orreintroduces adult learners to the collegeenvironment and available support services.With an extensive business background fromhis education and experiences in Nigeria,Anyacho has been able to transfer credits to meet certain course requirements at St. Edward’s. But he’s also learning new concepts and meeting new contacts.

“To be able to do what God has calledme to do requires extraordinary business andcommunication skills. Business is constantlychanging, and my courses are providing amuch-needed update,” he said. “But somethings haven’t changed — and I’m able toprove my knowledge and get credit for it atSt. Edward’s. Classes are small but diverse,and both challenging and exciting. The pro-grams are scheduled around people and theirparticular needs.”

In addition to PACE, which Anyachochose, the university offers other vehicles foradult learners to earn credit quickly. Studentscan create a portfolio documenting college-level learning gained through experiences inthe workplace, military, community or volun-teer organizations. An expert faculty memberreviews the portfolio and awards credit basedon the learning demonstrated. Students alsomay test out of certain courses through theCollege Learning Examination Program, a setof exams in various college-level subject areas.

To guide students through the manyoptions available to them, recruiters andadvisors communicate with adult studentsthrough the admission and registrationprocesses. They offer frequent informationsessions about specific programs and meetwith graduate and New College students todiscuss degree plans until students graduate.“Our students are concerned about returningto school and juggling multiple commit-ments,” said Evans. “To know that someoneis looking out for them and is always think-ing of their needs is comforting.”

Like Anyacho, Carrie Lynne Pietig,MAC ’05 (below), heard about St. Edward’sfrom a colleague. Pietig, who holds a bache-lor’s degree in business, owned and ran asmall corporate training business for fiveyears before joining a larger Arizona-basedcompany. She was promoted and moved toAustin, eventually joining Dell as a productmarketing manager. But Pietig wasn’t inter-ested in an MBA. Eventually, she wants to“hang her shingle out” again — as a self-employed psychologist. Pietig conductedmost of her graduate school research on the

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Internet. She collected information from theuniversity’s Master of Arts in Counseling webpage and submitted her application.

“Applying online was too easy. It wasn’tsupposed to be easy!” she remembered. “Ithought, ‘Either way, I’ll know’ and clickedsubmit.” Pietig received her acceptance letterwithin a week and began to get nervous.

“I worried that other students would bemuch younger, many just out of college,” shesaid. “What kind of interaction would I havewith professors? What would their expecta-tions be? Would I be able to keep up?”

To allay such fears, Evans and his teamof 14 organize orientations for graduate students each term. Led by Center forAcademic Progress staff, deans, programdirectors and faculty, the orientation sessionshelp students get parking permits and IDcards, find the library and bookstore, andlearn about student services like the fitnessand writing centers. Students also ask ques-tions, talk with professors one-on-one andmeet other new students.

“I walked away from orientation know-ing I had absolutely made the right decision,”said Pietig. “The small group made us feelcomfortable enough to ask the questions wewere scared to ask before.”

And that’s the purpose, says Evans.“Orientation lets students know they are apart of something greater. They are one student in a community of students who arebalancing many of the same time commit-ments and who have many of the same fears.They also see just how many resources andservices the university offers. They discoverwhat our community stands for, and it’s aprestige and integrity that they want to be apart of. The community shines.”

The Dean of Students Office also hostsan orientation for traditional undergraduateslike Henke. A team of four student orienta-tion coordinators works with Assistant Deanof Students Nicole Guerrero, ’99, MAHS’01, to plan five two-day summer orientationsessions. When they arrive on campus, newstudents are broken down into smaller groupsheaded by student orientation leaders.Throughout the two days, new studentsattend workshops on everything from studentorganizations and school spirit to how tochoose a major and register for classes.Parents attend their own sessions, including

panel discussions with current students and parents.

“Orientation reflects the caring nature ofour community,” said Dean of Students LisaMartinez, who also organizes orientations fortransfer and international students. “We wantto welcome and embrace new students.”

Martinez’s office also partners withStudent Life to organize Welcome Week,activities hosted by the university communityto officially welcome newfreshmen when theyarrive in the fall. As partof Welcome Week,Alumni Programs andAthletics provide volun-teers to help studentsmove into the residencehalls. Campus Ministryhosts a special Mass ofthe Holy Spirit to blessnew students through-out their tenure at St. Edward’s, and the President’s Officehosts the MedallionCeremony, which inductsthem into the university’sacademic community.

Yet, the personalattention students receivethroughout the admissionprocess is only part ofwhat distinguishes St. Edward’s. What truly sets the universityapart, says Martinez, ismission. “The missionstatement and our HolyCross legacy guide all of our actions. Studentsunderstand that we’recommitted to transfor-mation — one of thefundamentals of a HolyCross education.”

And the process oftransformation begins the moment a studentinquires about St. Edward’s. It beginswith an answered ques-tion, a resolved fear, afeeling of belonging —

the framework for an environment in whichstudents are challenged to learn, encouragedto achieve, and supported through successesand failures.

“Ultimately, I want to know this: When I get to the end of my life, am I going to be satisfied?” said Pietig. “I knowmy answer — and I’ve found a wonderful partner in St. Edward’s to help me reach my dream.” ■

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College fairs:Admission counselors visit high school– and business-sponsoredcollege fairs. This process allows students to do more than pickup information. They also can talk with a knowledgeable repre-sentative about their educational plans and how St. Edward’scan help them meet their goals.

College overnights/info sessions:Throughout the year, prospective Undergraduate College studentsget a taste of the St. Edward’s learning community. They stay in residence halls, visit classes and facilities, and talk with pro-fessors. Such total immersion helps students determine if St. Edward’s is the right “fit.”

For prospective New College and graduate students, the univer-sity holds information sessions where staff and faculty offer anin-depth look at programs, evaluate transcripts of prior collegework, assist with schedule planning and answer questions.

The facts:Through publications, college fairs, info sessions, campus visitation programs and one-on-one interviews, the universityprovides clear and complete information about admission criteria, academic and campus life, and the affordability of a St. Edward’s education.

Reaching out:As part of the St. Edward’s mission to provide a quality educa-tion to a diverse population, the university actively provides generous financial assistance, including need- and merit-basedscholarships, and flexible payment plans. Each student’s individual situation is considered, and the Office of StudentFinancial Services coordinates a seamless financial assistanceexperience for students.

Taking the time:Students interested in St. Edward’s have several opportunities to speak with friendly faculty, helpful staff, enrolled students and alumni to learn more about the personalized St. Edward’seducational experience.

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“How big are the classes?” “How do you know so many people?” “What’s the food like?”

When friends and professors find outthat I’m the campus tour guide coordinatorand a former resident assistant, they want toknow what kinds of questions I’m asked. I’vegotten some unusual ones, but most fall intothree main categories: prospective out-of-statestudents want to know about the ever-changing Texas weather, local students want toknow what our small school has to offer com-pared to larger institutions in the area, andalmost everyone wants to know what being astudent here is like.

This is why all campus tour guides arecurrent studentswho volunteer theirtime to showprospective studentsand their families —as well as groups of schoolchildren,new universityemployees and eventhe media —around campus.When I train newguides, the firstquestion they usu-ally ask is whetheror not they have towalk backward, asmany guides do sothey can face theirgroups. New guidesalso ask about thebest question andthe hardest questionI’ve ever had on atour. The best andhardest questions are

difficult to choose, but the walking backwardis optional.

“Walk this way,” however, is a staple ofthe tour guide vocabulary. Over the past threeyears, I’ve shown a lot of students and parentshow to walk my way around campus. I’vetalked about why I chose St. Edward’s somany times it’s almost scripted by now.What’s more important is why I’ve stayed.The former I attribute to feeling like Ibelonged; the latter is a bit more complicated.

I’ve stayed because I like swapping dogstories with my former German professor,Harald Becker, and I like calling my advisorLynn and the Dean of Students Lisa —instead of Dr. Rudloff and Dean Martinez. Ilike the memory of my four-personIntermediate Playwriting class on the balconyof Sorin Hall just outside of [AssociateProfessor of English] Alan Altimont’s office. Ilike having two jobs that are about welcomingnew students the way I was welcomed and amwelcome still. And, though I can’t say as muchfor the Texas weather, I can guarantee that thequality of my education is as constant andunswerving as my professors are challengingand caring.

Like many of my fellow students, I thinkmy transcript reflects only a portion of whatI’ve actually learned. I’ve learned to drive a six-passenger golf cart and a fifteen-passenger van.I’ve learned about taking charge and steppingback. I’ve learned that college is wonderful,yet there are bigger and better things ahead.I’ve learned that I am ready for those things.

And I’ve learned to walk backward prettywell, too.

I love it here. But, even more, I love whoI am here. In December I will be the first person in my family to graduate from college. So the best question I get, “What’s St. Edward’s all about?” is easy to answer. Me.

Walk My WayThe St. Edward’s experience —

there isn’t one.

There are many.

And each is personal,

life-changing.

Just ask the six student

writers featured here.

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acceptance (or denial) was agonizing.When I first decided to go back to school

(after a five-year break since high school), I enrolled in a few classes at a community college in Oakland, Calif. When I moved toAustin in January 2000, a co-worker mentioned St. Edward’s to me in passing. He knew I was a photographer, and he hadheard about the program at St. Edward’s.

I always had a romanticized image in myhead of what a university was — autumnalleaves, studying on the grass, coffee with students. St. Edward’s fit my vision. Irequested a bulletin, and the moment that I received it, I read the mission statement. It painted a picture of a diverse communitydevoted to supporting a nurturing environ-ment for everyone. It sounded cozy and welcoming.

What it also said to me was that I wouldlearn how to be a critical and educated

thinker. My professors would focus on meand would teach me skills to succeed in theworking world; they also would teach mehow to participate in the world.

Those words stirred something inside ofme, a mixture of anxiety, excitement andanticipation — the feeling you get in yourgut when you’re falling in love or riding aroller coaster. It feels good but also a littlescary. You don’t know if you can do it, buteverything inside of you is screaming to try.

I’m in my fifth semester at St. Edward’sUniversity, and every one of my instructorshas lived up to the words of the missionstatement. In fact, every day the gifts that Iam given go beyond the words of the missionstatement. My professors show me that theynot only know what they are teaching me,they have lived it. They are not just teachingtheory, they are teaching life. And that is thegreatest gift I could get.

I sat in my beat-up white pickup withno air conditioning, on a warm NovemberTexas day. Sweat streamed down my face as Itore open the envelope. I studied the words“The Office of Admission is pleased toannounce that you have been selected foradmission to St. Edward’s University,” andtears filled my eyes. I had been accepted.

As the sweat and tears mingled down myface, I ran in the house and called everyone I knew, starting with my mom. I could barely get the words out and finally chokedup, “They accepted me.” That day was Nov.16, 2000, just five days after my 29th birth-day — and it was the best present I got.

It had taken me an entire summer towrite my letter of intention for admission. I’dwrite it, put it away for a few days, edit, re-write and put it away for a few more days.This process went on until I had no choicebut to send it. Waiting for my letter of

Birthday Present By Dina Avila, ’04

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It’s around one in the morning. Some ofmy housemates and I are hanging out, plot-ting our next prank. Suddenly, anotherhousemate pops his head in and asks, “Heyd’y’all wanna get a rosary together?”

Praying the rosary with a bunch of col-lege guys is not something that I have experi-enced much in college. However, at MoreauHouse, it is a fairly common part of life.

Moreau House is the section of St. Joseph’s Hall reserved for candidates tothe priests and brothers of the Congregationof Holy Cross and for college men wantingto experience life in a prayer community.This latter group of four guys forms the HolyCross Collegiate Hospitality Program, andlast fall was my second semester in it.

Through the program, we live and pray with members of the Congregation ofHoly Cross. Every member of the MoreauHouse community cooks twice a month and cleans a part of the house each week. We also serve breakfast to day laborers onWednesday mornings.

These activities seem burdensome tosome. However, it is through this structureand our daily lives that God draws us together and to Himself. For we are morethan friends and housemates. We supporteach other’s faith. We are called to share ourfaith with each other and to bring each otherinto a more intimate relationship with God.

When I arrived at Moreau House, Iunderstood that such is the purpose of livingin a prayer community. What I didn’t under-stand was how powerful community prayercould be. My first semester in the collegiateprogram was, sadly, full of distractions. I took18 hours of class and spent most of my free

time out socializing with friends. But Inoticed that the more time I spent prayingand sharing with my housemates, the closer I felt to God. By the beginning of my secondsemester in the program, I sensed that I had changed.

Now, I am more patient with people andwith God. I am more assured in my faithbecause, through daily mass, prayer with theguys and contact with the Blessed Sacrament,

Coming to GodTogetherBy Jesus A. Santos, ’03

God has helped me overcome some of mystrongest vices, like smoking.

This triumph may not last forever, and Iknow I will struggle with smoking and otherchallenges throughout my life. However, eventemporarily overcoming a 10-year-long habitthrough my prayer experience at MoreauHouse has shown me the power of God tochange humans, to change me.

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I sit at a table in the plaza, trying to readas the sun casts shadows from the trees ontothe slick pages of Deutsch Zusammen. I flipthrough it impatiently, pretending to studyGerman vocabulary, just to look busy topassersby. I glance quickly at my watch.11:20. My eleven o’clock study date is late again.

Suddenly I hear the familiar voice thatgreets me each day. “Offroad!”

I look up to see a wheelchair — and thewoman in it — barreling through the graveltoward me. Debbie Piper, ’04 (far right), mybest friend at St. Edward’s, parks her chair at my table.

We usually meet in the coffeehouse, buttoday, we take advantage of this warmFebruary day. The plaza is busier than usual,and I forget all about my German as Debbiebegins to fill me in on last night’s antics.

She interrupts herself mid-sentence,giddy with excitement. “Let’s go dancing thisweekend,” she suggests. I agree, withoutthinking twice.

I almost questioned her the first time shementioned dancing. Almost. But I neverquestioned Debbie’s exuberance and passionfor life.

As we head toward Moody Hall, Debbiebreezes past me in her chair, laughing as I tryto catch up. She greets everyone we pass witha smile, a habit I quickly picked up on.Before disappearing into class, we finalize ourevening plans: dinner at Debbie’s church,then tonight’s episode of The Bachelorette.Since our first meeting in Doyle Hall twoand a half years ago, we have gotten to knoweach other over meals, reality TV, our dailymeetings and even a few mischievousescapades. We have shared the academic challenges of Freshman Studies and 10-page papers.

Although I struggle with German vocabulary, I don’t have to struggle with any

of the things I have learned from Debbie.She has taught me something just as valuableas my academic knowledge — strength,courage and openness. When we leave St. Edward’s, the lessons I learned from herwill be some of the most important ones Itake with me. Through all the fun and less-than-fun times, Debbie has kept me optimistic, kept me sane and kept me going.My time at St. Edward’s has been betterbecause of her smile, her fire.

On a Roll By Tamara Farley, ’04

The diversity of St. Edward’s is whatmakes our university such a special place. Iknow now that diversity is not just aboutaccepting others; it is about looking at theworld from their points of view. The univer-sity’s beautiful campus and rigorous academ-ics would not thrive without its heart: thepeople who walk — and roll — through thecampus every day.

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When the director said we’d need vaccinations, I looked up from my paperwith wide eyes. But when she warned usabout the patients biting us, I searched forthe exit sign. Questions stampeded throughmy mind: What am I doing here? Am I inover my head? How did I end up at a psychiatric hospital?

The story begins in my Writing forPublicity class when [Instructor of English]Brion Champie assigned a semester project:volunteering at a nonprofit organization. Itook to the Internet and found an opening.“Volunteers wanted for public relations writing at hospital.” Perfect.

I envisioned myself in a quiet cornercomposing brochures and fund-raiser invita-tions. No matter that this was a full-fledgedpsychiatric hospital, specializing in severely illpatients, most of whom were long-term, live-in residents.

The volunteer director offered a differentvision. In her southern drawl she told us,“Y’all really need to get involved with thepatients. If ya don’t, how do you expect towrite about us?” She had a point.

For the next few days I hesitantly inchedmy way outside my comfort zone. I spent alot of time with patients playing boardgames, reading books and, many times, justtalking. I also helped plan events and, ofcourse, did quite a bit of writing. After a fewweeks, I became completely at ease and,frankly, felt guilty for being anxious in thebeginning. I realized that all my fears andpreconceived notions were just plain silly.

By the end I had gotten to know someof the patients well, and this made it hardwhen they left. It was difficult not onlybecause they were gone, but also because Iknew they didn’t have anywhere to go. Scarceresources often meant patients would have toleave before they were ready. Working at thehospital made the connection between mental illness and homelessness painfullyobvious to me.

When the semester and my time at thehospital came to an end, my connection tothe people I met didn’t. I’ll never forget theexperience. More importantly, I’ll never beable to overlook homeless people like I didbefore. I realized that as a society we all havea responsibility to take care of each other.

That’s what I like so much about St. Edward’s — no matter what class I take, I know it will be about more than just memorizing facts. All the classes teach aboutour responsibility to society and the impor-tance of service. In a way, we’re all studyingthe same things; we’re all discovering what’simportant to us.

Looking back, I can’t help but see theirony. Just two weeks before I began volun-teering at the hospital, I had changed mymajor from psychology to English writingand rhetoric. What are the odds my firstEnglish class would have me volunteering ata psychiatric hospital? Maybe pretty good —at St. Edward’s anyway.

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BELIZEColby Hoffman, MBA ’04 (above), set

out to explore the international marketplacewhen he participated in the MBA program’sfirst Seminar in Foreign Business in Belizelast March.

Each morning after a run, he and otherstudents joined Assistant Professor ofManagement Gary Pletcher for a seminarand lecture followed by visits to local businesses in the tourism, education, medical,banking, government and communicationindustries. At each organization, studentsexplored the obstacles and challenges ofdoing business locally and with neighboringcountries. In the afternoons and evenings,

they explored local scenic areas, markets and restaurants and learned traditionalBelizean dances.

“The experience taught me to identifythe cultural impact on business processes andto formulate strategies to bridge those differ-ences. Each organization’s philosophy helpedme understand the marketing strategies usedby my own company,” said Hoffman, a senior hardware engineer for Agere Systems.

Now back in the United States,Hoffman spends his time working, attendingclasses and designing a computer system forBelize’s only institution of higher learning,Galen University. He and several colleagues,including Jeremy Meier, MBA ’05, havepartnered with the university to secure accessto global research for education.

“It is difficult to get computer parts intothe country because the import tariffs are sohigh. We wanted to give the university ahuge discount, but it’s hard to price equip-ment without knowing the cost of the tar-iffs,” Hoffman said.

Examining Belize’s trade issues and complicated business contracts has givenHoffman firsthand experience with “culturalimpact” and its challenges, but he is deter-mined to continue.

“Education will help everyone in thecountry. It will have the most impact on theeconomics of Belize,” he said. In July, Hoffmanparticipated in the second Seminar in ForeignBusiness in the Caribbean. In Fall 2003, he willattend the third in Prague, Czech Republic.

SOUTH KOREAPatricia D’Angelo Abderholden, ’80

(next page, top, second from left), can’t imagineteaching English anywhere but her hogwan inPohang, South Korea.

“The kids call me ‘crazy teacher’ becauseI dramatize the part of each character I read.I can’t help it,” she laughed. “I’m passionateabout theater, and acting the parts bringsbooks to life for the kids.”

Each morning after coffee, yogurt andbread, Abderholden walks to her classroom inthe private school where she teaches. Thisparticular day is Teacher’s Day, and herkindergartners present her with shoppingbags full of perfume and decorations for ahanbuk, a traditional Korean dress. Once settled, the children struggle through twoEnglish phonics worksheets, have a snack andthen play a game of duck, duck, goose. In theafternoon they design parachutes from plasticbags, string and paper cups.

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Oct. 1, 2002Cotton! Most high school students take

to the fields in October to pick cotton — aneconomic requirement for the country to stayin business. I arranged [to join them]. At firstshy, they quickly started chatting with me.No one spoke English. My neighbor askedabout my family. I said I had a mom, dadand two brothers. Then, a ripple of swivelingheads: “Two brothers, mom and dad” all theway down the line.

[After picking 23 kilos of cotton,Griffith stayed at a local onion farmer’shouse.] I was exhausted. I closed my eyes. Iopened them. Ten children sat staring at me.Questions flew at me. I stumbled throughthe language. The next day I discovered I wasthe first American ever to visit the village ofKaytmas. I hit the fields again. It was the bestthing I have done so far in Uzbekistan. Andthe work was miserable.

May 21, 2003Almost 1,200 women make multiple

daily trips to three taps to fill water bucketsand carry them home. Among them is myhost mother, Marufa. We sat for tea recently,and she looked at her hands, crusty and sun-beaten. Then she talked about her house-work. Work at home grew as the economyfell after independence. Now, [once a doctor’s

UZBEKISTANKevin Griffith, ’00 (below), began his

Peace Corps service in Uzbekistan in August2002. Almost one year through his two-yearcommitment, he offers the following reflections,excerpted from his journal.

At 2:10 p.m., Abderholden dismisses thekindergarten class and welcomes her second-graders. They work on grammar and play thecard game crazy 8s. At 4 p.m., she receives aclass of preschool children who must learn topronounce the letters K and L before theycan play ring around the rosy, and at 5:10p.m., two teenagers arrive for private lessons.At 6 p.m., Abderholden helps the school sec-retary, who is shy about using English.Afterward, she joins friends for dinner andattends a meeting of the English Club, agroup of Koreans who gather to discussmetaphors and colloquialisms native toEnglish speakers. She arrives home at mid-night, checks e-mail and heads off to bed.

“Working overseas can be challenging,”said Abderholden, who graduated with a BAin theater arts and earned her teaching certifi-cate in 1981. “St. Edward’s taught me tothink, not to memorize, so I look for creativesolutions to life’s issues. Everyone needs apurpose, and people the world over have thesame emotional needs. I don’t see my newfriends as Korean or my students as Koreanchildren — I just see my friends and my students.”

Abderholden believes in looking beyondU.S. borders to the international communityfor work. “Go for it,” she said. “It’s an adventure.”

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assistant] my host mother milks 12 litersfrom two cows, feeds chickens, cooks break-fast and cleans. Anything requiring watermeans a trip to the taps.

With 1,000 meters of pipe and taps, thevillage could connect 152 homes to the cen-tral water pipeline. Last month I encouragedKasimjon [a fellow teacher] to write a proposal for the Peace Corps PartnershipProgram. Hassan, the mayor, wrote a budgetand obtained letters from local women. Mystudents translated the documents. Twoweeks ago, funding was secured: 2,490,000soum, or $2,490. Next week, work begins.

May 29, 2003As the “last bell” rang May 24 at 5

Specialized School Parkent, we held a [graduation] ceremony in the school court-yard. The electricity did not work, but theday was typical of any graduation, with theexcitement of what’s to come and thethoughtfulness of memories.

Eleven A was my favorite group. TheirEnglish [allowed us to] debate the best“phase” of life, answer the question “What islove?” and discuss the importance of self-esteem. With graduation, I lose Rustam, mybest English speaker. I also lose Maxsuma,the most articulate and clever student I teach.Bekzod and Saidjon will be missed becausethey have the most determination.

I assume my pride for these students andadmiration for their intellect and resiliencemeans that I like the work I do. That makesthe tough days here worth it. Congrats, 5SSPClass of 2003!

NIGERIAWhen a munitions dump detonated in

January 2002 and unexploded ordinancespread over a large, heavily populated area inLagos, Nigeria, Foreign Service Officer

Stephanie Wickes, ’97 (above, seated), stageda public service campaign via radio, televisionand school presentations that saved lives and fostered friendships among Nigerians,American diplomats and the U.S. Armyexperts sent to clean up.

“I knew in high school that I wanted to serve my country, but I wasn’t sure I wanted to join the military. The ForeignService is my way of giving something back,” said Wickes. “I’m on the front lineshelping to forge relationships with othercountries and foster better understandingbetween cultures.”

Every day in Lagos, Wickes combedlocal press for reactions to U.S. policies and briefed senior consulate management. She also arranged State Department guest speakers for various sectors of Nigerian society on topics such as investigative journalism and Islam in America. One of her toughest moments was representing the

U.S. government with colleagues at thefuneral for a Nigerian victim of the 9/11World Trade Center attacks.

After graduate school at GeorgetownUniversity, Wickes passed the written andoral examinations required for work in theU.S. Foreign Service. Her first assignmentwas a two-year tour in Lagos that began inDecember 2000, followed by a tour as a staffassistant in the Bureau for European andEurasian Affairs in Washington, D.C. Shewill begin her next assignment in Berlin,Germany, in August.

“St. Edward’s gave me a perspective thatdoesn’t come from books and lectures butfrom interaction with people from other cul-tures,” she said. “The international relationsprogram at St. Edward’s helped me developthe dedication, perceptiveness and creativedrive to advocate American foreign policy,protect American citizens and promoteunderstanding throughout the world.” ■

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Mary Doyle had a dream — a

vibrant Catholic educational

institution for Austin’s youth. To

initiate that dream, she donated

most of her 498-acre farm in

Austin to the Catholic Church

for St. Edward’s University.

Today, Doyle’s vision exists in

the classroom — and frequently

outside of it — through student

organizations. In fact, the life of

a student organization evolves as

much as Doyle’s farmland has.

Ultimately, each organization

helps to fulfill her dream by

facilitating dynamic learning.DynamicLearningBy Joan Vand, ’03

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Young Readers UniversityThe idea for Young Readers University cameto Bethanie Bryant, ’04, (opposite) on asleepless night over the 2001 Christmasbreak. As part of her Brown Scholarshipapplication, she designed the communityservice organization to bring first- and second-grade at-risk students and their parents together with volunteers from St. Edward’s for a weekly reading hour.

To fund the project, Bryant teamed upwith Director of Corporate and FoundationRelations Michael Guerra, ’83, and pro-cured a generous gift from Group TwoArchitecture, a member of the university’sBusiness Development Council.

Her greatest challenge was getting chil-dren and their parents to attend the eveningreading program. Bryant recruited at sur-rounding elementary schools and was wellreceived, but it was difficult for many of thesingle and working parents to arrange thetime and resources to participate. Reading tojust a few students at each session, Bryantsometimes found it hard to keep the project going, but she persevered.

“The premise and ideal of YoungReaders University — to reach out into theimmediate community and share the gifts St. Edward’s has given us with those less for-tunate — has motivated all of us involved tocontinue to actively and optimistically pursuethis program,” she said.

Since the organization held its first reading hour in January 2003, Bryant hasrecruited more than 80 volunteers from St. Edward’s.

Coming to “the castle,” as the childrenin YRU like to call St. Edward’s, has beenfruitful for everyone.

Volunteer Evelyn Valdez, ’04, remem-bers the unexpected bond created betweenvolunteers and the young students.

“Having the children on campus to read inspires them about the possibility ofattending college themselves — of attendingSt. Edward’s University,” said Valdez, whohopes to start her own nonprofit. “I’velearned from YRU that you can start pursu-ing your dreams at St. Edward’s and you’ll be supported.”

Ballet FolklóricoMaribel Salgado, ’06, and Beatriz Valle,’05, had participated in folklórico — dancesfrom the indigenous states of Mexico — inhigh school and missed it. They approachedLinda Valdez, senior secretary in the CollegeAssistance Migrant Program, about organiz-ing a folklórico group on campus. The threewomen contacted Student Life about startingsuch a group.

Then, Jorge Posadas, executive directorof the Engaging Latino Communities forEducation (ENLACE) project at St. Edward’s, joined Valdez as a BalletFolklórico co-advisor. With extensive experience in folklórico, he became thegroup’s choreographer. He also secured asmall ENLACE grant to support them.

The first campuswide information session drew 15 peoplewith varied dance proficiency. Some partici-pants like Joe Ruiz, ’05(far right), came to BalletFolklórico without anydance experience. “I alwayswanted to learn to dance,and this group drew mein,” recalled Ruiz, a priestcandidate for theCongregation of Holy Cross.

Ruiz’s father emigrat-ed from Mexico but didnot share his heritage withhis children. Ruiz enjoysBallet Folklórico becausehe is learning not onlyabout traditional dancesbut also Mexican culture.

In fact, the authenticcostumes provided thegroup’s greatest challenge.Thanks to small nails inthe soles of the danceshoes, the troupe had diffi-culty finding a place topractice where they wouldnot damage the floor.Eventually, they foundspace in the WoodwardOffice Building on campus

and hold practices three times a week — fourtimes the week before a performance.

Ballet Folklórico’s repertoire includesdances from the Taumalipis, Jalisco andVeracruz regions of Mexico. Currently, theyare learning Aztec and Concheros dances, aswell as dances from Nuevo León. The troupehas performed throughout the Austin community, including performances for theuniversity’s Cinco de Mayo fiesta and forstate representatives.

Besides the connection to Mexico, Ballet Folklórico members celebrate their St. Edward’s roots. Along with the elaboratecostumes and intricate dance steps, dancerswear a yellow and blue St. Edward’s insigniaat every performance.

“Dancers know they are representing notonly their culture but also their university,”Valdez said.

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New CollegeActivity AssociationNew College student Kay Arnold,’04 (left), remembers an evening classthat included a significant break.While her fellow students headed tothe vending machine for “dinner,” sheleft Main Building and went toMeadows Coffeehouse in the Robertand Pearle Ragsdale Center for a saladto go. When she returned, she wasmet with astounded faces. “Wheredid you get that?” her classmatesinquired. They had no idea MeadowsCoffeehouse existed, much less wasopen in the evening.

The need for New College stu-dents to become aware of universityactivities and services inspired Arnoldto start the New College Activity

Association (NCAA) in July 2002. A motherof two children, taking sometimes more than 15 hours a semester, Arnold recognizedthe difficulties New College students face

juggling school, family and work. Makingtime for activities outside the classroom isoften equally difficult.

“The best thing the NCAA has done isthe Blackboard site,” said Arnold. She andNCAA advisor Amy Bush, MLA ’04,recruiting coordinator for New College,teamed up with Instructional Technology tocreate the virtual bulletin board. The siteincludes information about free student services such as the fitness and writing cen-ters. Blackboard also offers a forum for NewCollege students to post questions, problemsand solutions and to support each other.

Besides the blackboard site, the NCAAhas participated in two student involvementfairs, winning an award for best booth eachtime. NCAA activities often center aroundcampus athletic or theater events and includefamilies and faculty and staff members. “Family support is a necessity. NCAA eventsshow our families where we go to school andwho our friends and professors are,” saidArnold. “Just as with the traditional studentpopulation, involvement — in the classroomand out — promotes doing well.”

Student Alumni AssociationEleven student leaders gathered in MangHouse on the last Friday of the Spring 2003semester. They came not to cram for finals ordiscuss end-of-semester stress, but to plan theinaugural year for a new student organiza-tion: the Student Alumni Association.

Created to connect students and alumni,SAA promotes involvement between the twogroups, provides networking opportunities,and helps transition students into the AlumniAssociation. The common link is the univer-sity’s mission. The Alumni Associationencourages students and alumni to continue to live by the values inherent in a St. Edward’s education: service, leadershipand cultural understanding.

Those values were present not only atthe organization’s first meeting but also intheir spring and summer activities — hostinga campuswide graduation party, serving asambassadors at new student and parent orientation, and volunteering at the secondannual SEU Night at the Ballpark at TheDell Diamond, home of the Round Rock

Express. SAA membersalso attended the AlumniAssociation’s first volunteerworkshop in June.

SAA members are volunteers but are selectedthrough an applicationand interview process.Carla Ferguson, ’04(second from right), joinedSAA to expand her horizons and improve her leadership and teamwork skills.

“SAA helps studentsget involved in school andcommunity events,” sheexplained. “It’s rewardingto be a part of.”

“The St. Edward’sexperience shouldn’t endwhen you graduate,”agreed Chris Ragland,’05 (second from left). “Itcontinues throughout your life.” ■

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RootsLong before there was a single student or Main Building,

a majestic oak tree grew atop a hill in

Austin. Through the years, the tree

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the roots extending deep into the

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Marvela Pritchett, ’02, andDavid Paschall, MLA ’04, havea lot of pictures of their kids,Margaux and Dylan, displayedin frames, stuck in albums andeven stuffed in the odd shoe-box — snapshots of the kids sitting in bluebonnets, grinningwith anticipation at Festival of Lights and squinting in the summer sun as NFL players sign autographs. And in thebackground of all of these photos is another treasured family member: St. Edward’s.

“There is a real communityat St. Edward’s, where peoplefeel welcome, valued, incrediblysupported,” said Marvela,administrative assistant for theCenter for Prior LearningAssessment in New College.“There are so many educational,

social and cultural opportunities, both in andout of the classroom.”

Before coming to St. Edward’s in 1990,Marvela had been working with abused chil-dren and was devastated when one of themdied. “I wanted to help people, but I didn’thave the tools to cope with such traumaticsituations. I needed to change my environ-ment and finish my degree.” Last December

Marvela, a New College student, received herBA in organizational communication.

“It took 10 years to earn my bachelor’sdegree, but my goals have not changed — Istill want to help people. Right now, I amcontent to help my fellow New College students reach their goals. I also want to keep learning,” said Marvela, who will beginworking on a Master of Arts in HumanServices this fall.

But she isn’t the only one hitting thebooks. “Marvela would come home talkingabout this professor or that class, and I wasalways a little envious,” said her husband,David, a history teacher at the Westlake HighSchool Learning Center. He enrolled in theMaster of Liberal Arts program in Fall 2002and would one day like to teach at St. Edward’s. “In the MLA program, I’vedesigned my own graduate degree in historyand should have enough credits to earn mycollege-level teaching certificate by December.”

Along with the photos of their children,Marvela and David hope to some day hangseveral matching diplomas from St. Edward’son their wall. Their daughter, Margaux,recently completed her freshman year at St. Edward’s, and Dylan, a high school jun-ior, is already looking at St. Edward’s.

“I came to St. Edward’s over 13 yearsago,” Marvela said. “I had been looking foranswers and found a home, too.”

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On a recent Saturday night,Carrie Marks, ’05, prepared forher role in the evening show atMary Moody Northen Theatre. As the house lights dimmed andthe music started, Carrie went towork. Unlike the last productionwhere she acted on stage, this timeher job was behind the scenes.

“I love that last semester Iacted with the dean of the Schoolof Humanities and this semesterI’m assistant directing. Next semes-ter, I’m taking math and tap danc-ing,” laughed Carrie, a junior theater arts major who wants toteach. “In my first show, I made agreat contact and now I’m workingwith her giving acting lessons tochildren at the State Theatre.”

Turns out teaching and St. Edward’s areboth in Carrie’s genes.

Her mother, Paula Marks, graduatedfrom New College in 1978. A few years laterand armed with a PhD in American Studies,Paula inquired about teaching possibilities.Today, Paula also is an associate professor,author, historian and director of the Masterof Liberal Arts program.

“Even though I had only finished mylast 30 undergraduate hours at St. Edward’s, Iwas charmed by it,” she said. “The classes Iwanted to teach were already scheduled, but I was offered an adjunct position teachinggrammar. I really didn’t want to teach gram-mar,” she groaned. “But I grew to love it.And I’ve been teaching here for more than 15 years.”

Growing up around campus meant theschool was not on Carrie’s short list for col-leges. “I didn’t even consider St. Edward’sbecause I had known it all my life,” she said.“My senior year of high school I attended acollege fair hosted by the Texas EducationalTheatre Association and suddenly realized Ididn’t know St. Edward’s at all.”

“She came home and just yelled, ‘Mom!St. Edward’s was the best school there!’ And,of course, I was thrilled that she found it onher own,” Paula said. “As a parent, I feelgood knowing that she is receiving a qualityeducation. As a faculty member, I know andtrust that she is learning from a variety ofwonderfully creative, yet grounded people. Itis a blessing upon a blessing because I love St. Edward’s and now Carrie is discovering iton her own terms.”

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Walking across campus with acouple of friends, 18-year-oldfreshman Kristiana Richey, ’06,waved to another student andstopped to chat. Like many stu-dents, the two discussed classesand looming deadlines andplanned to meet later. Before saying goodbye, Kristi introducedeveryone to Vicki Carapetyan, ’07— who just happens to be her mother.

“Sometimes my friends willgive me that look,” Kristi said,opening her eyes wide and raisingher eyebrows in mock shock. “Atfirst I wasn’t very happy about my mom’s decision to attend St. Edward’s. I thought it would be impossible to establish my independence if my mom wasalways around.”

“I knew she needed to spreadher wings and not have me constantly look-ing over her shoulder,” said Vicki. “I figuredwe wouldn’t see each other much since mostof my classes are at night.” As it turned out,they had one class in the same room, oneafter the other.

“It has been so nice for me to see her fora few minutes every day. And there’s a brightside for her, too, because it is easier for Kristi

to ask for money when she needs it,” Vicki laughed.

For Kristi, a marketing major, the transition from high school to college waseasy. A native Austinite, she knew she wanteda small, supportive college similar to her high school, where she was one of only 14students in her graduating class.

Vicki had last stepped inside a collegeclassroom 20 years ago. “I got married andraised three wonderful kids,” she said. “Ialways wanted to go back, but the timingwasn’t right.” While helping her daughterresearch St. Edward’s, Vicki noticed the orga-nizational communication degree programoffered through New College, an under-graduate program for working adults. “I washungry for knowledge and wanted to domore with my life. I thought New Collegewould be a good fit.”

Kristi thinks so, too. “We were friendsbefore, but now we can relate on a differentlevel. Not many kids get to see their parentsstruggling with the same issues they are deal-ing with, like teachers and classes. I am soproud of her.”

“Friends often ask me if it’s worth thefinancial commitment — not to mention the time, energy and effort,” said Vicki. “St. Edward’s has helped put us on the pathto become the kind of people we want to be.It’s worth every penny and more.”

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As a child, FranciscoEscareño, ’03, spent many aschool day near his tiny Mexicanvillage of Zacatecas exploring thecountryside or shepherding hisfamily’s animals. But he wasn’tskipping school on purpose. Therewere simply no teachers.

When he was 11, his grand-mother died, forcing the family toleave the village for work in thecity. They struggled financially, butFrancisco was finally able to attendschool regularly. After graduatingfrom his Mexican high school, heand his family migrated toDeming, N.M., to work as farmlaborers. Despite his diploma, theU.S. educational system requiredone more year of study, soFrancisco enrolled as a high schoolsenior in New Mexico.

“Every afternoon and onweekends, I joined my family pick-ing chiles, cutting weeds and prun-ing grapes,” he said. “The workwas hard. I wanted to continue my

education, but it seemed impossible.”Then, Francisco talked with his high

school counselor about the St. Edward’sCollege Assistance Migrant Program(CAMP), which has provided scholarships for

the children of migrant farm workers since1972. He applied and was accepted into theprogram. During Christmas break his fresh-man year, he returned home to work in thefields. While picking chiles, he wasapproached by another young migrant worker who asked about CAMP.

When Narcisa Chavez, ’03, was just two weeks old, her father died. Her mothersoon migrated from Mexico to California to earn a better living for the family. By thetime she was 10, Narcisa began migrating and was working in the fields at 13. She was bright but struggled in school because of the instability.

“I wanted to be a teacher but thought Icouldn’t afford college,” she said. “I was happyand nervous when I learned about CAMP.”

On May 10, Francisco and Narcisa —who married in 2002 — fulfilled their collegedreams together. Francisco graduated magnacum laude with a major in mathematics, whileNarcisa graduated cum laude with a major ineducation. Now, both are beginning theirfuture as teachers — Narcisa teaches bilingualfirst grade in Austin, and Francisco has won ascholarship and fellowship to Southwest TexasState University in San Marcos.

“We never imagined we would be wherewe are today, and we are so happy,” she said.“I was determined to do something with mylife, and St. Edward’s made that possible.” ■

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Sharon Walsh, ’02 (opposite), says goodthings started to happen the day she walkedinto St. Edward’s University. She was inter-viewing for a job and planning to enroll inNew College, the university’s undergraduateprogram for working adults.

“While researching St. Edward’s for myjob interview, I discovered New College,which caters to adults by offering classes inthe evenings and weekends. I decided thateven if I didn’t get the position, I would stillenroll in New College to complete mydegree,” she said. “As luck would have it I gotthe job — and I completed my degree. I willforever be indebted to St. Edward’s for theeducation I received both as an employee and student.”

Walsh worked at St. Edward’s for nine years and graduated cum laude with aBachelor of Business Administration in 2002. She currently works as an officer with Frost Bank’s Great Expectations pro-gram, which organizes travel and events forpreferred customers.

Frost Bank is a member of the St. Edward’s Business Development Counciland has provided consistent annual supportfor student scholarships and faculty develop-ment at St. Edward’s. Walsh participates inBDC events as a Frost Bank representative.

“I enjoy serving as a goodwill ambassa-dor for St. Edward’s and sharing my story,”she explained. “I would not be where I amtoday without New College because itallowed me to complete my studies whileworking full time.

“St. Edward’s provides a valuable serviceto the Austin community, and it works withmany Austin businesses to develop coursesand programs that address the skills andexperience these businesses are looking for ingraduates. Partnering with St. Edward’s is awin-win situation for any business.” — C.J.

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Teaching and learning has been a life-long commitment for Cecil Lawson, ’76(right). A St. Edward’s professor for over 15 years, Lawson has taught various courses in his career, including Cultural Founda-tions, African-American Literature andHispanic Literature.

Lawson came to St. Edward’s after completing a tour of duty with the U.S. AirForce. He had just returned from Okinawa,Japan, with his wife and was ready to pursuea degree in Asian studies. With no such offerings at St. Edward’s, Lawson decided touse transfer credits he had already earned and to major in English and philosophyinstead. After he graduated, he intended toreturn to his wife’s hometown in Japan toteach English.

Sister Anne Crane, IHM, convincedhim to stay and helped get him a job as a residence hall director on campus. He alsoworked in the writing lab helping students in the College Assistance Migrant Programpass their language proficiency tests. “Ithought that what the university was doingwith CAMP was outstanding,” he said. “The students were so happy to have achance to learn. It was a wonderful thing to see.”

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After working six years at St. Edward’s,Lawson returned to Japan as an Englishteacher for the Japan Exchange and Teachingprogram. He spent a year in rural Japan,which changed his perspective on teachingand gave him a newfound respect for his pro-fession. Since his experience abroad, he hasencouraged students to join the program.Elizabeth Sibrian, ’97 (see story, page 46),participated in the JET program uponLawson’s suggestion. “Without Cecil’s help, I would have never had the chance to travelto Japan and learn from the experience,” she said.

As advisor for the Japanese Culture Club,Lawson continues to encourage students toexplore Asian studies. Lawson’s goal is toincrease opportunities available for students atSt. Edward’s to learn about different cultures.“My mission is to help students learn,” hesaid. “That’s why I’ve stayed, because I’mdoing something important.” — M.M.

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J. William Sharman Jr., hs ’58 (right),came to St. Edward’s High School because itwas close to his family’s ranch in the Texas HillCountry. When his family moved back toHouston, he chose to stay at St. Edward’sbecause its teachers had captivated his intellect.

“My experience at St. Edward’s with thebrothers was one of the most wonderful andeducational of my life,” Sharman explained.“I remember one in particular, BrotherFrancis Barrett: He was one of the bestteachers I ever had. He taught American history, among other things. He went behind the scenes in every event — into thepersonalities, the background, the interac-tion, the emotions — and brought every-thing to life. He took a typically dry subjectthat usually emphasizes memorization, andhe made you think.”

Sharman went on to earn a bachelor’sdegree in civil engineering at the Universityof Notre Dame, also a Holy Cross school. Henow lives in Houston and is chairman andCEO of Lancaster Hotels & Resorts Inc.,which specializes in small luxury hotels andresorts, and Bayou Equities Inc., a real-estatedevelopment company.

For Sharman, the foundation of his suc-cess is grounded in the St. Edward’s mission.

“St. Edward’s offers a personal experience anda supportive environment for students that inturn allows them to maximize their inherenttalents,” he said.

Committed to ensuring that a St. Edward’s education benefits current andfuture generations of students, Sharman hasdedicated significant time and talent as amember of the Board of Trustees, serving onits executive committee and as chair of thedevelopment committee. He cites the highlysuccessful 2001–2002 board fund-raising

challenge and the board’s camaraderie ashighlights of his trustee experience. Together,trustees and their families exceeded a $7 mil-lion goal in support of the university’s newestacademic building, later named Trustee Hallin recognition of their efforts.

“I want to help fulfill the vision for St. Edward’s to be recognized as one of thebest small universities in the country,” hesaid, “so tomorrow’s students can benefitfrom the same kind of inspiring educationalexperience that I had.” — C.J. ■

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Brother Gerard J. Hagemann,CSC, ’51, had his article “TheDevotion to the Infant Jesus ofPrague” published in TheAssociates of Holy Cross in Prayer newsletter.

Brother Thomas Frey, CSC, ’53,completed his 50th year in theclassroom in June 2002. He taughtmath, physics and religion in highschools directed by the brothers ofHoly Cross. Now, Brother Thomasworks as a resource person at St. Francis High School in MountainView, Calif. His goal is to leadyoung people closer to God.

Brother John Dobrogowski, CSC,’54, retired from teaching in 1993and is now a library assistant atNotre Dame High School inSherman Oaks, Calif. He has beenat Notre Dame High School for 34 years.

Reverend Arthur O’Brien, ’60, isretired on disability in DaytonaBeach, Fla. He enjoys the weatherand his friends.

Michael Crandall, ’63, is transition-ing clients and preparing for retire-ment after 40 years of publicaccounting with Siegfried Crandall,PC, CPAs.

Gil Morissette, ’65, is looking for-ward to semi-retirement as a devel-opmental disability case managerand minister with Jehovah’sWitnesses in Weaverville, N.C. Heand his wife of 28 years haveraised five children and are proudof their nine grandchildren.

Brother Thomas D. Maddix, CSC,’68, lives in Edmonton, Alberta,Canada, and is co-author ofJourney to Wholeness: HealingBody, Mind and Soul.

ALUMNIASSOCIATION

BOARD OFDIRECTORS

Paul J. Tramonte, ’91, ChairEliseo Elizondo, ’87, MBA ’98,

Vice Chair

MEMBERSAnnette Chavez, ’92

Dario Gutierrez Jr., ’74 Al Johnson, MAHS ’95

Bob Lucash, ’72Father Ray John Marek, OMI, ’83

Dawn Lotti-Martinez, ’92Fred McNair, hs ’63, ’67

Bruce Mills, ’90Frank Moore, hs ’63

Bob Oppermann, ’56Tony Pompa, ’94

Donna Rodriguez, ’87Chris Ryan, ’81

Simone Talma, ’91Ken Tedesco, ’71Kirk Wagner, ’94

Ann Waterman, MBA ’99Jimmy Mills, Faculty Representative

BOARD MEMBERS EMERITIDon Cox, ’69

Marilyn O’Neill, ’74Maurice Quigley, hs ’50

Tom Ryan, ’63Frank Woodruff, ’69

ALUMNI CONTACTSOffice of Alumni Programs

Joe Barry, DirectorManny Pandya, ’99, Assistant Director

800-964-7833seualumni@admin.stedwards.edu

Houston AlumniMark Farrell, ’90, MBA ’91

281-583-7742mefarrell@vnsm.com

Dallas AlumniMarie Whitney, ’77

214-213-3213mawhit123@aol.com

San Antonio AlumniFrank Woodruff, ’69work: 210-384-5346

fwoodruff@finsvcs.com

Get back to campus. A group of alumni did justthat in June for a two-day workshop on how tobe effective leaders in the local alumni chap-ters we are building. We discussed the futureof the Alumni Association, were updated by thepresident and toured the new Basil MoreauHall (see story, page 24) — a tangible exampleof growth on the hilltop.

Campus changes like the new building have been necessary ata university with ambitious — and attainable — goals. But somealumni fear that St. Edward’s will no longer offer personal atten-tion to students and will lose its close community feeling. I havebeen one of those skeptics.

Through my involvement with the Alumni Association, my skepti-cism has turned into optimism. Not only is the university stilldelivering the kind of high-quality education we received, it isdoing so with the same sense of mission and values that weexperienced, as illustrated in the pages of this magazine.

The Alumni Association also is improving its outreach. This pastyear we have:

■ Held more than 30 alumni events in and out of Texas

■ Worked to revitalize existing alumni chapters

■ Developed plans for three new chapters

■ Launched a new logo for the Alumni Association (above)

■ Hosted Reunion as an annual spring event to unite theSt. Edward’s community

■ Started the Student Alumni Association (see story, page 32)

■ Reached 100 percent participation among AlumniAssociation board members in The St. Edward’s Fund

■ Enjoyed the participation of more than 40 alumni in college fairs throughout the nation (see page 47)

Watch for announcements of alumni activities and get involved in your chapter or area (see calendar, page 43).I also encourage you to come “back to campus” when you have the opportunity. The evolving look of campus and the invigorating spirit of the students are exciting.

Paul Tramonte, ’91Chair, Alumni Association

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David J. Moeller, ’68, and his fami-ly spent two weeks in northern andcentral Italy last May. They espe-cially enjoyed Rome and theVatican. David has changed jobsand is with Greater HoustonImaging, specializing in neuroradi-ology and musculoskeletal MRI.

Colonel (Ret.) John H. Andrews,’69, is living in Northern Virginiaand working for the Department ofDefense. His two daughters, Hollyand Kristi, are serving overseas inthe U.S. Air Force and the U.S.Army, respectively.

Peter J. Hinck, ’71, is a retirednaval officer. He works for CoastalTraining Technologies Corp. inVirginia Beach, Va. Peter’s friendscan reach him atpeterh@coastal.com.

Kenneth F. Tedesco, ’71, becamethe president of De La Salle HighSchool, a coeducational Catholichigh school operated by the

60sCONT.E R I N E VA N S , ’ 9 9“Students are helped to understand themselves, clarify their personal valuesand recognize their responsibility to the world community.”

— the St. Edward’s University Mission Statement

In 1994, Erin Evans, ’99, expe-rienced numbness on one sideof her body. After a series oftests, she was diagnosed withMultiple Sclerosis (MS), achronic and progressive brainand spinal cord disease thattypically causes total disability.

After the diagnosis, she wasdetermined to remain active.She enrolled at St. Edward’sUniversity as a psychologymajor and criminal justiceminor. She also began volun-

teering for the National MS Society, recruiting people for the annualMS walk, and encouraging her family and friends to get involved infund raising.

“Everything happens for a reason,” she said. “Sometimes you just haveto look for that reason, then do something positive with it for yourselfand for others.”

Evans also became involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation,which grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical condi-tions. She currently lives in Columbus, Ohio, and serves as editor-in-chief of the Make-A-Wish newsletters for the Ohio and Kentucky chapters.

“Working for Make-A-Wish has put a lot into perspective for me,” shesaid. “Putting together the newsletter gives me the opportunity to getto know the children, in a sense. By reading their stories, I have cometo appreciate their amazing strength” — if not her own.

While working from home, Evans follows a strict regime of thrice-daily medications and weekly chemotherapy sessions, which leave her ill and exhausted. Yet, every day is a blessing, she says.

“I am fortunate to be able to wake up in the morning and look for-ward to doing my job. My personal goals for the future are simple —to continue the path I am on in life,” said Evans, who draws strengthfrom the St. Edward’s University mission statement.

“What I gained from St. Edward’s is invaluable and enduring — char-acter development and moral fortitude. These are qualities that serveme well in my current work, as well as in life.” — Michelle Martinez, ’01

P R O F I L E Brothers of the Christian Schools, inNew Orleans, La., on July 1.

Paul Borella, ’72, was electedchairman of the board of FairfieldCounty Credit Union in Stamford,Conn. He is presently teaching atTrinity Catholic High School.

Ellen Jane Green, ’72, lives inHouston, and has a son, DanielPatrick, who is in his third year atSt. Edward’s. Daniel is an art majorand lives on campus.

George Koehler, ’72, set up an e-mail server to keep members of theclass of 1972 in touch. To join, go to groups.yahoo.com/group/seu72and click “Join This Group.”

Charles A. Escamilla, ’73, writesverse in Dallas. He said, “EdMangum was right — I’ve donemore acting out of film and stagethan on.”

Tina (Gault) Novicky, ’73, andDave Novicky, ’72, have beenblessed with two granddaughters,Ella and Hannah, and are expectingtwo more grandchildren. They livein Parma, Ohio.

Homecoming 2004Feb. 20–22

Come back to campus for Reunion — oops, we mean Homecoming — 2004

Reunion has a new name: Homecoming! Join your class-mates for Homecoming 2004, Feb. 20–22. Held in conjunc-tion with Parents Weekend, Homecoming eventswill include cheering on the Hilltopper basket-ball teams as they take on the Rattlers fromSt. Mary’s. A special Homecoming eventpackage for young alumni (classes of1994–2003) will be available.

We also will celebrate the anniversaryyears for our 50th, 40th, 30th and 25threunion classes. If you’d like to helpcontact members of your anniversaryclass, call Alumni Programs at 800-964-7833 or 512-448-8415.

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DALLAS

Sept. 25President’s Reception

For more information: Marie Whitney, ’77

mawhit123@aol.com214-213-3213

SAN ANTONIO

September (date TBA)Core group meeting

Oct. 8President’s Reception

For more information: Christyana Ramirez, ’00

christyana_ramirez@yahoo.com

HOUSTON

Sept. 17President’s Reception

Oct. 13(Feast of St. Edward)Happy Hour/Social

For more information:Lori White, ’01

lori.white@gemsals.com713-521-7272

RIO GRANDE VALLEY

For more information: P.R. Avila

pavila@sbcglobal.net956-624-1666

WELCOME HOME, JOSEMike Aanstoos, ’76, is in his 27thyear with the IRS in Houston. He iscurrently a team manager in thelarge and mid-sized business divi-sion. Mike recently traveled to BrynMawr, Pa., to celebrate his greataunt’s 105th birthday.

Maureen Gavin, ’76, is organizinga St. Edward’s reunion in Austin forthe 1970s classes on Oct. 10–11.For more information, contactMaureen at gavinm@cisdmail.comor Kevin Noonan, ’75, atKNoonan32@aol.com.

Lewis Henry Spotts Jr., ’77,feels honored to have attended St. Edward’s University. He wouldlike to thank his teachers for “shar-ing knowledge and sharing God’sholy word.”

John P. Ojeda, ’79, is being recog-nized for his contributions to publiceducation and community serviceby the Del Valle ISD, which nameda new state-of-the-art junior highschool in his honor. The John P.Ojeda Junior High School in Austinwill open in August 2003.

Nick A. Dayton, ’80, began a dualdoctorate of literature and philoso-phy in classics at the University ofSouth Africa. Nick said, “With mybackground in operations, qualityassurance and business, this program will be a stretch. Wish me luck!”

Dwight J. Luckett, ’80, is the prin-cipal of East Side High School inCleveland, Miss. He was named tothe Mississippi State Super-intendent’s Principal AdvisoryCommittee in October 2002.

Jennifer L. Hall, ’81, and her hus-band, Scott, celebrated their 25thwedding anniversary on April 22.She also is celebrating 28 years ofworking for the State of Texaswhere she is the associate commis-sioner for civil rights with the TexasRehabilitation Commission.

Louise (Schuh) Ille, ’81, retiredJune 30, 2002, after 30 years ofservice with the city of Austin’sFinance and Administrative

Captain Jose Reyes, ’99, spent three months deployed in the Middle Eastas the Unit Movement Officer for the 1st Battalion (Attack), 82nd AviationRegiment, 82nd Airborne Division. As UMO, Reyes ensured that his bat-talion’s equipment and personnel successfully arrived at their commandlocations. Top, Reyes prepares for a training mission aboard a KiowaWarrior helicopter in Kuwait. The Texas flag, a gift from his sister, flew overthe state capitol the day he was deployed. Middle, Reyes and fellow bat-talion members visit a ziggurat, an ancient Mesopotamian temple in Iraq.Above, Reyes flies a Kiowa Warrior in Central Iraq.

Sister Mary Amata Hiegel, OP, ’74,celebrated the silver jubilee of herreligious profession in April 2003.

Joe Jeff Goldblatt, ’75, foundedthe International Special EventsSociety and speaks around theworld on the subject. He is deanand professor of the Alan ShawnFeinstein Graduate School atJohnston & Wales University inProvidence, R.I.

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CAMP celebrates30 yearsBy Mia Allen

¡Somos familia! — we are family — resounded at the 30th anniversary cele-bration of the St. Edward’s College Assistance Migrant Program in April.

Started in 1972, the program creates higher educationopportunities for children of migrants and seasonalfarm workers. It has served more than 2,100 studentsat St. Edward’s and is the longest-running program ofits kind in the United States.

St. Edward’s celebrated CAMP alumni, donors, faculty, staff and students with events that included a

donor luncheon, kick-off reception, informational sessions,documentary films, campus tours, family picnic, karaoke,brunch and Mass.

Highlights included:■ Special guest speaker and ABC news correspondent John

Quiñones, who shared his migrant experience pickingtomatoes and cotton alongside his father in CentralTexas fields.

■ Entertainment from Ballet Folklórico, a student dancegroup that performs traditional Mexican dances (see story, page 31).

■ Informational session panelist Elizabeth Guerrero, sisterof Liliana, the subject of award-winning documentaryEscuela, which depicts Liliana’s educational and socialchallenges as a migrant high school student.

Moved by the stories of CAMP students, Quiñones returned tocampus in May with a producer and film crew to produce a nationalnews story, which focused on Spring 2003 graduates Francisco andNarcisa (Chavez) Escareño (see story, page 37). The story airedSunday, June 8 on ABC World News Tonight. View streaming videoof the broadcast at www.stedwards.edu/univrel/newscenter.htm. ■

(top to bottom) CAMP student Brenda Marquez, ’06, getsher face painted at the CAMP 30th anniversary celebration.

CAMP alumnus Jacob Fraire, ’87, with his twin daughters, Alicia and Alejandra, during the family picnic

for CAMP alumni, students, donors, faculty and staff.

Past and present CAMP students join Topper on the front steps of Main Building after a performance by

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What I did on mysummervacationWe want to know! Send us your best photos of you andyour summer travels, projects and shindigs, along with abrief description by Sept. 15. We’ll print our favorites inthe fall issue of the St. Edward’s University Magazine.

E-mail description and digital photos (300 dpi or higher,please) to: catherib@admin.stedwards.edu.

Mail to:St. Edward’s UniversityAlumni Programs Summer Photos3001 South CongressAvenueAustin, TX 78704-6489 (Please indicate if you

would like your photos returned.)

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80sCONT.Services Department in thePurchasing Office. She also workedas a weekend special occasionsrepresentative at the AustinAmerican-Statesman.

Elizabeth Hartman, ’83, was pro-moted to area director at LutheranSocial Services in Corpus Christi.Beth, her husband and two sonswent to the Grand Canyon last Julywith her parents, Vern and MitziThomas, ’83.

Andrew Parma, ’83, received hismaster’s degree in law from theUniversity of Houston Law Center in 2002. He is currently an associ-ate at Harrison, Bettis, & Staff, LLP,in Houston.

Tony Sanchez Jr., ’83, and his wife,Paula, his love of 20 years, live inFlorida. He also has four childrenfrom his first marriage: Toni, Tony III,Courtney and Starz.

Ken Thomas, ’83, is now the morn-ing traffic anchor for KWNX-AM1260 and KXAN-TV in Austin.

Victor J. Cegarra, ’85, received abachelor’s degree in music per-formance in 1993. In 1998, hebecame an elementary schoolteacher in the Los Angeles UnifiedSchool District. Victor has remarriedand independently released his firstsolo album, Venezuela DesdeAfuera, in 2003.

Cathy (Merri C.) Friesenhahn, ’85,lives in Round Rock and spendsher time traveling, painting, and

To John J. Monaghan Jr., ’70, and Cynthia R. Moore of Wilmington,Del., daughter Emily Ann Monaghan-Moore on March 12, 2002.

To Jeff Kloc, ’90, and Ann Kloc of Austin, twin daughters Hailey Annand Presley Love on Jan. 3.

To Candy (Trevino) Castaneda, ’91, and Ruben Castaneda of Muleshoe,son Ruben James in June 2002.

To Elizabeth (Lapinski) Collier, ’92, and Richard Collier of SanAntonio, daughter Rachel Elizabeth on Feb. 10.

To Naomi Stansbury, ’92, and Kent Dyer of Pflugerville, son TravisKelson on Oct. 12, 2002.

To Christina (Luna) Finley, ’93, and Shane Finley of Houston, daughterAdriana Luisa Finley on Sept. 25, 2002.

To Dianne A. Cruz, ’94, and Douglas Williamson of Pittsburgh, Pa.,daughter Chloe Cruz Williamson on Jan. 31.

To Jennifer (Smith) Perry, ’94, and Todd Perry of Katy, son JakeWilliam on Feb. 14.

To Julie Pompa, ’95, and Tony Pompa, ’94, of Arlington, daughterKarina Isabel on May 14.

To Teri (Logan) Crowe, ’96, and Scott Crowe of Kyle, son Ian Austinon March 5.

To Jornell Aveledo, ’97, and Geraldine Aveledo of Houston, sonSebastian Alejandro on Dec. 21, 2001.

To Danielle (Peckham) Cooper, ’99, and Shane Cooper of Bastrop,daughter Keeley Shane on Dec. 10, 2002.

To Ann Waterman, MBA ’99, and Keith Waterman of Austin, daughterRobin Marie on Jan. 27.

To Tanya East, ’01, of McKinney, daughter Katherine Marie on Dec. 31, 2002.

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80sCONT.managing web sites for her artgallery and painting school. Friendsmay contact her and view her best-selling print, Texas Remembrance,at DeutschFriesenhahn.com. Sheencourages friends to submit infor-mation to Alumni Notes.

Bill G. Durham, ’87, received aheart transplant in September 2002.He said, “God is great.” Bill lives in Friendswood.

Erich C. Glave, ’87, received theProducer of the Year award in hisdivision at Seaboard Farms, theleading pork producer in the UnitedStates. His wife, Donna, receivedthe runner-up award in her division.Erich and Donna live in Rolla, Kan.,and recently took their 12-and-under softball team to the Kansasstate tournament.

Judith Going Morris, ’89, is asso-ciate regional director for medicalsocial services at the TexasDepartment of Health in Houston.

Reverend Isidore Ndagizimana,’89, MAHS ’91, has been the pastorof Sts. Cyril and Methodius parishand school in Granger sinceJanuary 2002. He said, “I love my alma mater and like to hear from classmates.”

Anna F. Swisher, MBA ’89,became an international board

certified lactation consultant in 2001and opened a private practice inAustin in December 2002. She alsois a long-distance instructor with theCenter for Lactation Education inChalfont, Pa. She said, “Althoughnow in a health care profession, I’ve found my MBA has been veryhelpful in working with mothers and babies and thinking outside the box.”

Jeff Kloc, ’90, is vice president ofemployee benefits at Insurors ofTexas. He and his wife, Ann, live inAustin with their children, Ian, 2,and twin daughters Hailey andPresley, 7 months.

Mary Kay Misko, ’90, was nameddevelopment officer for the solicita-tion of major gifts for CentralCatholic High School in SanAntonio in February 2003.

Teri Rodriguez, ’91, was previ-ously an editorial assistant for theTexas Bar Journal. Currently, Teriworks as the webmaster for the State Bar of Texas and lives in Austin.

Dianne Wilson, ’92, earned thefellow designation, the equivalentof a master’s degree, from theNational Center for State Courts’Institute for Court Management in

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Education has a way of helping people find their purpose in life.Being part of the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at St. Edward’s University helped Elizabeth Sibrian, ’97, do just that.

The eldest daughter of migrantfarm workers, Sibrian beganher college career in 1993 on aCAMP scholarship, majoringin biology. As a sophomore, shechanged her major to Englishbecause the subject gave her anopportunity to express herself.Writing provided Sibrian witha chance to share her experi-ences as a migrant student, andshe discovered that she coulduse her voice to help others.

Sibrian considers her experience as a CAMP student a definingmoment in her life. “I am a product of CAMP,” she said. “I believe inCAMP, not only because it does good work for migrant students seek-ing higher education, but also because it was the catalyst that got mycareer started the day it offered me a scholarship.”

In 1997, Sibrian graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English writing and rhetoric. She returned to the university to earn a post-baccalaureate secondary education certification in 1999. Later thatyear, she was chosen to teach English in a high school in rural Japanthrough the Japan Exchange and Teaching program. She returned toAustin in 2002 and accepted a position as a CAMP academic coun-selor — the first CAMP alumna ever to work for the program.

Soon to be an elementary school teacher in Naples, Fla., Sibrian has decided to make teaching her life’s work. “My purpose is to serve and support students and their needs for a proper education,”she said. — Michelle Martinez, ’01

P R O F I L E Nominate your classmates for the

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and theAlumniAchievement Award

Nominees should be alumni of St. Edward’s University or St. Edward’s High School. They should embody the uni-versity’s mission and should have made outstanding contri-butions to their professional, civic and religious communities.

Submit nominations by Sept. 15 online atwww.stedwards.edu/alumni/nominate.htm.Awards will be presented at Homecoming Weekend, Feb. 20–22, 2004.

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1991. In February she earned adoctorate in public administrationfrom Kennedy-Western University.She lives in Sugarland.

Christina (Luna) Finley, ’93, ownsa corporate special events andfund-raising firm. She and her hus-band, Shane, live in Houston withtheir three children, Julian, 5,Nathan, 4, and Adriana, 10 months.

Al Bingham, PHR, MBA ’94,served as human resources direc-tor for the Texas Office of CourtAdministration for 15 months. Herecently took a new position ashuman resources director for the Texas Parks and WildlifeDepartment and now lives in Austin.

Brian Lopez, ’94, accepted a newposition in San Antonio with theAlamo Area Resource Center forHousing. He may be reached attxman712002@yahoo.com.

Marcus L. Martinez, ’94, receivedhis master’s degree in education in private school administrationfrom the University of St. Thomas in May. He is now a teacher at St. Laurence Catholic School in Sugarland.

Ross Fischer, ’95, was appointedby Gov. Rick Perry to the TexasOnline Authority, which maintainsan Internet site that makes a varietyof government services, such asrenewal of driver’s licenses andhunting and fishing licenses,

Charles P. Schulze Jr., ’33, of Irving on April 21.

Leandro Rendon, ’39, of Manassas, Va., on Jan. 3.

Rene P. Sanguily, ’43, of Houston on Sept. 16, 2000.

Leonard Bielamowicz, ’51, of Arlington on April 15, 2002.

Thomas E. Polk, hs ’51, of Beaumont on April 14.

Richard T. Albright, hs ’52, ’57, of Dallas on Nov. 8, 2002.

Frank D. Straughan Jr., ’52, of D’Iberville, Miss., on Feb. 23.

William D. Barton, ’54, of Norfolk, Va., on April 25, 2001.

Dan Edwards, ’54, of Miami, Fla., on June 18, 2002.

Brother Thomas R. Henning, CSC, ’55, of Notre Dame, Ind., onMarch 4.

John L. McBride, hs ’56, of Beaumont, on May 6.

Talley O. Taylor, hs ’58, on April 19, 1999.

James F. Fisher, ’60, of Arvada, Colo., on Nov. 22, 2001.

Edward M. Schlaffke, ’66, of New Orleans, La., on Dec. 11, 2000.

John J. Feser, ’67, of Pasadena on Aug. 17, 2002.

James Yamroz, ’68, of Middletown, N.Y., on July 16, 2001.

William W. Parish, ’71, of Dallas on July 16, 2002.

Joseph T. Collins, ’73, of Austin on March 26.

DeAnna G. Ortiz, ’73, of Brownsville on Feb. 6.

Etiese T. U-Abasika, ’80, of Calaban, Nigeria, in January 2000.

William M. Cabiya, ’82, of New Braunfels on July 4, 2000.

Rev. Teresa Henderson, ’84, of Oklahoma City, Okla., on Sept. 19, 2000.

Frank Harrison Jr., ’99, of Dripping Springs on March 1.

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Recruit for SEUCollege fair season is around the corner. If you’re interested in repre-senting St. Edward’s University at a college night in your town, contact Paul Hopkinsonin the Office of Undergraduate Admission at 512-448-8510 or paulfh@admin.stedwards.edu.

available online. Ross also is theKendall County attorney and livesin Kendalia.

Monica A. Guzman, ’95, is a childsupport officer with the Office ofthe Attorney General. She is work-ing on a master’s degree in humansciences at Our Lady of the LakeUniversity in San Antonio.

Josh Ruddell, ’95, is an A-10 fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force.He and his wife live in Tuscon, Ariz.

Suzanne Acord, ’96, received her master’s degree in inter-national relations from theUniversity of Hawaii in Honolulu in December 2002. She now teaches high school social studiesat University Laboratory School inHonolulu, Hawaii.

Sandy Boeser, ’96, recentlybecame the St. Louis branch man-ager for Data Projections Inc., avisual communications systemdesign and integration company.

Michael Lucas, ’97, son of JohnLucas, ’65, and Mary Lucas,received the 2002–2003 AdvocacyAward for the first-year Written andOral Advocacy Skills Program atthe University of California atBerkeley School of Law. Michael isan intern at Bay Area Legal Aid inOakland, Calif., and representslow-income clients on housing-discrimination issues.

Valorie Sue Perez, ’97, graduatedfrom the Washington College ofLaw at American University in May

2001. She is living in New York Cityand working as a public defender.

Sylvia Del Bosque, ’98, accepteda new position with SBC SMARTYellow Pages in Austin as the areasales manager for the Internet.

Arturo Gonzalez, ’98, is a second-grade teacher at Henry B.Gonzalez Elementary in Eagle Pass and is pursuing a master’sdegree in counseling from Sul RossState University. Arturo has a step-daughter, Jazmin, who turned sixthe day after his wedding inNovember 2002.

Laurie S. Shelton, ’98, graduatedin May from Texas A&M College ofVeterinary Medicine. She currentlyworks at an equine veterinary prac-tice in Waller.

Iris Taber, ’98, has accepted aone-year appointment as a psy-chology pre-doctoral intern atAudie L. Murphy VeteransAdministration Hospital in SanAntonio. She will receive her doc-torate in clinical psychology inAugust 2004 from the University ofNorth Texas. Iris and her family areexcited to be moving closer to theHill Country.

Joanna Keena, ’99, recently relo-cated to Chicago, Ill., for a changeof scenery. She runs and manageswww.bottomquark.com from homeand completes technical writingprojects for companies worldwide.Joanna’s friends can reach her atjoanna@bottomquark.com.

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David B. Sanchez, ’99, accepted aposition with ESPN working on theAnaheim Angels account as thesenior account executive for SportsProperties in the Los Angelesregion. He is very excited to beworking at ESPN and with theWorld Champion Anaheim Angels.David will continue to live inRedondo Beach, Calif.

Steve Tipton, ’99, is stationed withthe U.S. Army in Kuwait. He isthinking of St. Edward’s and “thegood friends I have made thereover the years.”

Bradley Clark, ’00, graduated fromSt. Mary’s University School of Lawin December 1999 and is workingas a briefing attorney for a justiceof the Court of Criminal Appeals.His wife Lisa (Leonard) Clark, ’98,works at CSC in Austin.

Matthew Mize, ’00, was selectedAustin Human ResourceManagement Association Volunteerof the Month in March 2003. He iscurrently the human resource coor-dinator at Century Tel for the SanMarcos, Lake Dallas and PortAransas locations.

Rob Rose, ’00, was accepted tothe MBA program at CornellUniversity’s Johnson School andwas awarded a prestigious ToigoFellowship from the Robert ToigoFoundation. Rob said, this accom-plishment “speaks volumes [about]the quality education I receivedfrom St. Edward’s University.”

Richard W. Allen, MBA ’01,passed the Professional in HumanResources (PHR) examination

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TA J M C W I L L I A M S - F R A N K L I N , ’ 9 3Taj McWilliams-Franklin, ’93, has traveled the world playing profes-sional women’s basketball. She has played in Germany, Luxembourgand Israel and across the United States as a player in the AmericanBasketball League and Women’s National Basketball Association. As a

starting player for the WNBA’sOrlando Miracle, now theConnecticut Sun, she was named tothe WNBA All-Star team for threeconsecutive years (1999–2001) andwas the only Miracle player to startevery career game. She also playedon the 1998 USA BasketballWomen’s National Team, which wonthe world championship that year.

“Winning the championship in1998 gave me a taste of what Iwanted to achieve. I wanted to beone of the top players,” she said. “Ialso want to impact children’s lives

by being a good role model. I want them to see me as a professionalwho also goes home to her family [husband Reginald, and daughters,Michele, 14, and Maia, 5 months] and actually cooks dinner.”

A standout player at St. Edward’s, she was named the 1993 NAIANational Player of the Year and was inducted into the university’sAthletic Hall of Fame in 1999. She also set records at St. Edward’s forcareer scoring (1,837 points), highest scoring average (24.5 points)and most points scored for a single season (760).

After the WNBA, McWilliams-Franklin hopes to utilize her Englishwriting and rhetoric degree to become a writer. Her inspiration comesfrom a “mosaic of people” including Assistant Professor of EnglishLaurie Drummond, Professor of Religious Studies Ed Shirley andher college teammates. “When I thought it was impossible to keepgoing, they made a way for me,” she said. “I was just blessed at thattime and that place to do what I needed to do to get my degree. Iwould never have finished college if my professors hadn’t been flexibleand if I hadn’t gone to St. Edward’s.” — Cassandra Elizondo, ’03

P R O F I L E administered by the HumanResources Certification Institute inDecember 2002. The PHR is a rig-orous exam that covers compensa-tion, training and development,safety and health, labor andemployee relations, and employ-ment law.

Shane Boyd, ’01, finished flightschool at Fort Rucker, Ala., and isassigned to the Third ArmoredCavalry Regiment in Iraq.

Adam L. Padilla, ’01, is thefounder and president of SmallBusiness Services Group in Austin.The company consults and develops operations, manage-ment and service programs forsmall businesses.

Morgan Trujillo, ’01, hopes to bevolunteering with the Peace Corpswithin the next year.

Lindsey Duncan, ’02, is living inDenver, Colo. She completed thefirst year of her MBA with a special-ization in marketing at DanielsCollege of Business at theUniversity of Denver and will graduate in March 2004.

Kevin Klauber, ’02, startedKlauber Consulting, which offersdrug-free workplace seminars, andhas had two articles publishedabout drug and alcohol abuse. Helives in Austin and enjoys watchinghis daughter, Morgan Exene, 3,grow up.

Mario Cesar Trevino, ’02, ispreparing to take exams for security investments. He lives inAustin and will accept a positionwith American Express FinancialServices in September 2003 as afinancial advisor after he passesthe exams. ■

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Keep in touch with your friends and classmates. A fun vacation, a new hobby, volunteering, job changes —whatever your news, share it with friends and classmates via the St. Edward’s University Magazine.Submit your news by Sept. 15 to be considered for print in the next issue.

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Manny Pandya, ’99, (left) joined theOffice of Alumni Programs as assis-tant director in July. His responsibili-ties include developing young alumniprograms and the new StudentAlumni Association. Previously,Manny worked at St. Edward’s inStudent Life as program director forstudent involvement.

“Alumni Programs is an exciting place to be right now,” said Manny,who graduated from St. Edward’s with a BA in psychology. “With theincreased focus on alumni servicesand events, we’re seeing alumniinvolvement play a critical role in ourefforts to continually increase thevalue of a St. Edward’s degree.”

Created in 2000, the Office of Alumni Programs manages AlumniAssociation activities and services.Alumni Programs is led by Joe Barry, director (middle), and support-ed by Catherine Bedell (right), development assistant.

Contact Joe, Manny or Catherine at800-964-7833, 512-448-8415 orseualumni@admin.stedwards.edu.

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