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Name: Coleen M. Lynch ’95
Hometown: raised in Newport, R.I.; currently resides in Charlestown, Mass.
Family: father and mother, Hugh ’60 and Madeline; sister, Mary ’82 and her husband, Bill Supple ’81; brother, Paul ’84, and his wife, Marina; nephews and a niece.
What she did at Holy Cross: history major—concentration in Spanish; four-year varsity athlete and record-holder (women’s swimming); Big Sister
Current position: account manager at the Boston investment management firm, Eaton Vance
How she keeps in touch: “Many of my closest friends are people that I met while I was a student at Holy Cross. We still get together often—though now that usually requires travel—and keep up via e-mail, reunions, weddings, christenings and such. I’m president-elect of the Holy Cross Varsity Club and a Class Agent.”
The working life: “Four years on the Hill prepared me well for the business world. The network that exists among alumni is amazing. Holy Cross prepared me to work hard and gave me an opportunity to be successful. The Holy Cross community has always seemed to be there to support me along the way.”
Memorable teachers and staff at Holy Cross: “Rev. Joseph J. LaBran, S.J. ’38 and the Spiritual Exercises—I knew Fr. LaBran before I even attended Holy Cross and our friendship grew much deeper during my four years as a student and after graduation. With his encouragement, I participated in the Spiritual Exercises in Narragansett, R.I.—one of the best things I did as a student. Fr. LaBran was a wonderful teacher, a generous spirit and a great friend. No one loved Holy Cross more than he did!”
“Professor William Green of the history department. I took several classes with Professor Green and also attended a study abroad program in Luxembourg under his direction. He was passionate about what he did and really inspired me to get the most out of my studies. He had a great impact on me and many others that he taught.”
Why she gives to Holy Cross: “I believe in the school, its mission and, most importantly, the people. Holy Cross has been a major influence in my life. I received a great Jesuit education and the people of Holy Cross continue to be very present in my world today. I’m surrounded by Holy Cross in my family and so many of my friends. I am fortunate to have been given the opportunity to attend Holy Cross and feel strongly that my annual contribution is just one simple way to give back to the College. I hope it enables current and future students the chance for the same sort of formative experience that I had.”
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