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Meet the 2013 Summer Orientation Leaders
Justin Grabowski '15, Head Orientation Leader for Gateways Orientation
Hometown: Beverly, MA
Major: Philosophy
Minor and/or Concentration: N/A
Co-Curricular Involvement: Resident Assistant, Holy Cross Ballroom Dance Team, OSI Leadership Programs Intern, Rugby Football Club, Band of Ignatian Gentlemen, Writer's Workshop Tutor
Plans after HC: Continue learning, either in the field of Philosophy or Higher Education, and pursue a lifestyle that enables me to travel.
What does it mean to "Live the Mission"?: To achieve solidarity through shared experience - being a man or woman for and with others - and taking those relationships to the next level, engaging in dialogue about core human questions.
Anthony Russo ‘14, Program Coordinator for Gateways Orientation
Hometown: Stratford, CT
Major: Political Science
Minor and/or Concentration: Peace and Conflict Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Student Government Association (SGA), Varsity Swim Team, Tour Guide, Purple Key Society (PKS), Community Standards Board, Kenya Summer Study Abroad
Plans after HC: Year of service, after which I plan to pursue a master's degree in Higher Education Administration.
What does it mean to "Live the Mission"?: To me, "Live the Mission" means taking advantage of all the great opportunities at Holy Cross. By doing what you love, you not only grow personally but also have the chance to make a difference on the community around you.
Student Orientation Leaders
Aaron Jackson ‘15, Student Coordinator for the Student Program
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Major: Sociology
Minor and/or Concentration: Educational Studies Minor, Women's and Gender Studies Concentrator
Co-Curricular Involvement: Resident Assistant, Brother to Brother Committee (BBC)- Secretary, American Sign Language (ASL) Club, Black Student Union (BSU), Telos
Plans after HC: I plan to attend graduate school for a master's in education, but I may or may not do a year or two of service before I start.
What does it mean to "Live the Mission"?: To learn from the people around me while also using my talents to the fullest so they too can grow more as individuals within a community.
Dabness Atkins ‘16
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Major: Undecided, considering Sociology
Minor and/or Concentration: Women’s and Gender Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Varsity Football Team, Community Based Learning Project (CBL) - interviewing social activists in the local community
Plans after HC: Move back to California and work for Oracle, a software developing company.
What does it mean to "Live the Mission?": To live the mission is to encompass basic values and moral characteristics. Once these values are obtained through practice, I am able to expand my influence to continue to strive to be a morally just person, and help those before me, in my present time, and give insight to those who will come after me. Ultimately, being the change in society I wish to see.
Felishia Barros ‘15
Hometown: Boston, MA
Major: Psychology and Religious Studies
Minor and/or Concentration: N/A
Co-Curricular Involvement: General Member of Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Plans after HC: I plan to continue my education and attend nursing school.
What does it mean to "Live the Mission"?: To live the mission means to help other men and women. To grow from other people's experiences and help others grow from yours.
Eunice Bernard ‘15
Hometown: Malden, MA
Major: Sociology
Minor and/or Concentration: Considering a minor in Education
Co-Curricular Involvement: Rhythm Nation Steppaz (RNS) Step Team, Black Student Union (BSU) Fashion Show Publicist, Caribbean & African Student Assemblage (CASA) Choreographer, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Tutor, Costume Shop Seamstress
Plans after HC: I plan on teaching for Teach For America in New York as well as pursuing modeling/acting. Someday, I hope to open my own dance studio, but one step at a time!
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: Simply, to live selflessly without collateral.
Karina Camargo ‘16
Hometown: Westford, MA
Major: Spanish and German
Minor and/or Concentration: Considering Pre-business and Pre-law
Co-Curricular Involvement: Publicist for Latin American Student Organization (LASO), SPIN (Holy Cross Sales & Management Club), The Agency (Communications, Advertising, Marketing Club), Sister2Sister, Intramural Co-ed Soccer and Basketball, Spanish Club, German Club, Student Advisory Board for ALANA Recruitment (SABAR), Admissions Outreach Greeter and Day Visit Host, Holy Cross Dance Marathon 2013 Team Captain and Member of 2013-2014 Steering Committee, and 2013 Odyssey Resident Counselor
Plans after HC: Possibly attend graduate school for business or attend law school. If not graduate school then I hope to travel to utilize my language skills and be employed in a field that I truly enjoy.
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: To work hard and always follow your dreams, while never forgetting the importance of family and friends who have supported you along the way, along with those in need. Overall, making sure you are happy doing what you love, and maintaining a positive attitude through the good times, as well as the bad.
Emily Conn ‘16
Hometown: Melrose, MA
Major: Undecided
Minor and/or Concentration: N/A
Co-Curricular Involvement: College Choir, Lector for Liturgical Ministry, Hanselman House Council, Kimball Dining Hall Student Worker
Plans after HC: To do something that I am truly passionate about.
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: To be a woman for and with others by attempting to not merely better, but truly understand the world around me.
Harry Crimi ‘15
Hometown: Havertown, Pa
Major: Classics and Psychology
Minor and/or Concentration: N/A
Co-Curricular Involvement: Holy Cross Ballroom Dance Team, Holy Cross Dance Marathon, Alternate College Theatre (ACT), Chapel Choir, A-Cappella Group (Sons of Pitches), and Spring Break Immersion Program.
Plans after HC: Hopefully attend graduate school for either Psychology or Higher Education Administration.
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: To use the resources that we are blessed with in order to help other people become the best they can be, and in turn helping yourself to do so as well.
Jessica DeVito ‘14
Hometown: Andover, MA
Major: French
Minor and/or Concentration: Pre-Health Professions Advising Program
Co-Curricular Involvement: Student Government Association (SGA), Resident Assistant, Tour Guide, National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference
Plans after HC: Possibly pursue a career in medicine, maybe spend a year in France teaching English.
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: Live life in a reflective and conscientious manner; strive for personal growth while working to improve your surrounding community and taking part in the lives of others.
Clare Foley ‘16
Hometown: Bethesda, MD
Major: Undecided, considering Spanish
Minor and/or Concentration: Pre-Health Professions Advising Program
Co-Curricular Involvement: Secretary for Wheeler House Council, Steering Committee for Holy Cross’ Dance Marathon, Kimball Student Worker, Communion Minister in Liturgical Ministry
Plans after HC: Go onto become a Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant/some health profession while using Spanish to communicate with different kinds of patients.
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: Living the Mission means finding ways to use your gifts in the most meaningful way to help others. Living the mission means being a contemplative in action; being a strong and sincere leader.
Declan Foley ‘15
Hometown: Peabody, MA
Major: Psychology and Sociology
Minor and/or Concentration: N/A
Co-Curricular Involvement: Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD), Nicaragua Immersion Trip 2013, Working for Worcester Site Leader
Plans after HC: Graduate School, Volunteering
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: To understand the differences and uniqueness in others in order to unite under the commonality of humanity.
Ethan Jacques ‘15
Hometown: Middleton, MA
Major: Psychology
Minor and/or Concentration: Considering Sociology with a concentration in Women’s and Gender Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Co-chair of Association of Bisexuals, Gays, & Lesbians (ABiGaLe), and a Resident Assistant in Hanselman Hall
Plans after HC: I want to enroll in a year of service in order to develop a more enriched understanding of who I am and how I will change the world. Additionally, I am aiming to pursue a Community Development Coordinator job either before or while I work on my Master's degree.
What Does it Mean to Live the Mission: Following your passions to find meaning, love, happiness, and the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Kevin Madrigal ‘15
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Major: Economics
Minor and/or Concentration: Pre-Health Professions Advising Program
Co-Curricular Involvement: Resident Assistant, Photographer for the Office of Student involvement, Kimball Student Worker.
Plans after HC: After graduating I plan to either do a year of service and attend medical school or pursue a master's degree or Phd in economics.
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: Living the mission is to put others before yourself and remain selfless and true to one's values.
Patrick Maloney ‘16
Hometown: Mansfield, MA
Major: Undeclared, considering Political Science & Spanish double major
Minor and/or Concentration: Considering Latin American & Latino Studies Concentration
Co-Curricular Involvement: Hanselman Hall House Council (HERO), Intern for Student Government Association (SGA), Volunteer at a Worcester elementary school through Student Programming for Urban Development (SPUD), Holy Cross Admissions volunteer, Intramural Volleyball
Plans after HC: Live and work abroad, continue my education, teach, and have a family.
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: To be men and women for and with others. To be open to the opinions and beliefs of others and to continue growing, learning, and challenging yourself.
Vincent Martello ‘16
Hometown: Middle Village, NY
Major: Undeclared, considering Biology or Political Science
Minor and/or Concentration: Pre-Health Professions Advising Program, considering concentration in Biochemistry
Co-Curricular Involvement: Altar Server, Student Program for Urban Development (SPUD), College Republicans, Club Swimming, Holy Cross Rugby Football Club, Intramural Sports Participant
Plans after HC: Attend medical school and start a career as a physician, possibly take some time to find a job and continue volunteer service.
What does it mean to “live the Mission”: Personally, I consider living the mission to be a complete embodiment of the Jesuit ideals that a Jesuit education fosters. It is about actually caring for the well-being of your neighbors and living as a man or woman for and with others. At the same time, it is about keeping in mind that all work is done for the greater glory of God.
Connor May ‘15
Hometown: Wakefield, MA
Major: English, possibly Economics
Minor and/or Concentration: N/A
Co-Curricular Involvement: Holy Cross Men’s Rowing, Woo Kids Community Service Program, HC Goes Unified, Holy Cross Sports Radio Broadcaster
Plans after HC: Currently my interests are in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Grad School, Politics, Venture Capitalism, or a Brokerage Firm
What Does it Mean to “Live the Mission”?: Xenophobia does not exist in your vocabulary, and hugs are always preferred over handshakes. It is about realizing there are no strangers, but only friends that you have not had the pleasure of meeting yet.
Dana McManus '16
Hometown: North Andover, MA
Major: Undecided, considering a double major in English and Spanish
Minor and/or Concentration: N/A
Co-Curricular Involvement: Holy Cross Women's Track and Field, Knights Strength and Conditioning Coach, Math Tutor
Plans after HC: I hope to potentially attend law school or seek a profession in another field that I find interesting.
What does it mean to "Live the Mission"?: To "Live the Mission" is to be able to be a leader in any situation. One must not just have the capability to help other people, but also the true desire. Living the mission means that one can create opportunity for positive progression and development.
Michael Miliano ’15
Hometown: Gorham, ME
Major: Sociology and English
Minor and/or Concentration: N/A
Co-Curricular Involvement: Purple Key Society (PKS), Ultimate Frisbee Team, Mulledy House Council, Intramural Basketball Referee
Plans after HC: Find employment in a field both enjoyable and respectable. Hopefully I’ll be somewhere in the North!
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: To demonstrate and exemplify a set of strong moral values and to make an impact on lives of my peers.
Chelsea Monahan '15
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
Major: Psychology
Minor and/or Concentration: Education
Co-Curricular Involvement: Women's Ice Hockey Team, Association of Bisexuals, Gays, & Lesbians (ABIGALE), American Sign Language (ASL) Club, and intramurals.
Plans after HC: I want to be a special education teacher and coach of a sports team at that school.
What does it mean to "Live the Mission"?: Learn about yourselves and be a learning provider for others. Take control or your life and do what you want to do with it, not what someone wants you to do. Get the most of everything.
Vanessa Moscatello '15
Hometown: Oradell, NJ
Major: Sociology
Minor and/or Concentration: Deaf Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Resident Assistant, American Sign Language (ASL) Club, Best Buddies, Student Worker for The Holy Cross Fund, Intern with Worcester Public Schools
Plans after HC: I plan on applying to live and work in one of the communities of L'Arche USA.
What does it mean to "Live the Mission"?: Be an empty can of paint. Use all of the paint in your can of life to do what you want, for yourself and others. Do not be afraid of running out of the paint because there will always be people in your life to help you fill it up again.
Ndia Olivier ‘15
Hometown: Somerville, MA
Major: Psychology
Minor and/or Concentration: N/A
Co-Curricular Involvement: Fusion Hip Hop Dance Team, Student Advisory Board for ALANA Recruitment (SABAR), and Student Program for Urban Development (SPUD).
Plans after HC: I plan to attend graduate school to become a child psychologist or counselor. I know my calling is to work with kids in some way and that is what I will do; I will make a difference!
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: To live life being open to new and different experiences that will in turn shape you as a person. The experiences will teach life lessons that can be shared with others so together we can grow into better people.
Victoria Paulino ‘16
Hometown: Worcester, MA
Major: Undecided, considering Political Science
Minor and/or Concentration: Undeclared, considering Peace and Conflict Studies
Co-Curricular Involvement: Admission Outreach Program, Student Advisory Board for ALANA Recruitment (SABAR), Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Plans after HC: I want to pursue a career in politics preferably as a political advisor for the United Nations, in hopes that I can help make the lives of people in unstable countries better.
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: To recognize and appreciate the individual struggles of the people around us. It is in this understanding of other people and their struggles, that we can take steps to help them while at the same time promoting the involvement of new people in the process.
Kaitlyn Saar ‘15
Hometown: Hawthorne, NJ (although recently moved to Granger, IN)
Major: History and Sociology
Minor and/or Concentration: N/A
Co-Curricular Involvement: Student Programming for Urban Development (SPUD), Purple Key Society (PKS), Club Lacrosse
Plans after HC: Something in Public Relations hopefully!
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: “Living the Mission” means not only looking out for your own well-being, but being an active member of your community to better others as well.
Michael Shewchuk ‘15
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: English
Minor and/or Concentration: Visual Arts
Co-Curricular Involvement: Holy Cross Varsity Football Team, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Team Impact
Plans after HC: Backpack through Europe, become an active member of the community and continue being a committed volunteer for various organizations, pursue a career as an Air Force pilot or perhaps join the National Guard, and possibly continue my career as a student.
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: Keep on keepin' on, it is that simple. Aspire for greatness and never stray away from such initiative. It is this constant desire for growth that encourages those around you.
Logan Silver ‘15
Hometown: Eugene, OR
Major: Economics and Spanish
Minor and/or Concentration: N/A
Co-curricular Involvement: Holy Cross Leadership Academy, Holy Cross Cares Day Executive Board, Holy Cross Varsity Football Team, Executive Leadership Workshop.
Plans after HC: I plan to enter the business world with the hope of one day running a company.
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: Living the mission is about serving those around you even when it’s not convenient and maintaining your values through temptation.
Sam Zurn ‘15
Hometown: South Yarmouth, MA
Major: Psychology
Minor and/or Concentration: N/A
Co-Curricular Involvement: Tour Guide, Club Ultimate Frisbee, Nicaragua Immersion, and Spring Break Immersion
Plans after HC: I would love to join the Jesuit Volunteer Corps for a couple years somewhere on the West Coast or at an international site. I’ve also recently gained interest in pursuing a career as an admissions counselor while continuing my education in a master’s program.
What does it mean to “Live the Mission”?: Living with a natural curiosity and passion for life, thereby facilitating personal growth and a desire to cherish and support those in your direct or indirect community.
Updated: 5/22/2013