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George
J. White '39, has donated $400,000 to the College, which when added to a $625,000
gift in 1994, brings his lifetime giving to more than $1 million. His generosity
earns him membership in Cornerstone, a select group of 19 individuals who have
each given in excess of $1 million to Holy Cross. In 1994 he also established
a student scholarship, The George J. White Memorial Scholarship Fund, enabling
qualified students from Worcester to
attend Holy Cross. "George J. White is a remarkably loyal and generous Holy Cross
alumnus who continues to do so much for his beloved alma mater," says Provost
Frank Vellaccio. "George's gifts will make a lasting and most positive impact
on Holy Cross-today and in the years to come."
In recognition of White's most recent gift, the College will name the religious
studies conference room in Smith Hall in his honor. White, a Certified Public
Accountant who practiced public accounting for 42 years, has lent his fiscal
acumen to the College over the years as a member of numerous committees. He received
a Master of Business Administration degree from Boston University in 1941, and
taught accounting at Holy Cross in 1977.
White, who lives in Holden, Mass., with his wife, Eileen, has been actively involved
with the Holy Cross Club of Worcester since his graduation, and served many terms
on the club's board of directors. He is a charter member
of the President's Council, and a lifetime member of Benefactor's Circle. They
are active participants in the 1843 Society. In addition, White has been a class
agent for more than 40 years and, since 1989, has served as the chairman of his
class. In 1998, White received the In Hoc Signo Award,
the General Alumni Association's highest honor.
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