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university of massachusetts dartmouth
vol 87
Letter from the Editor
Jason Perry
To the Graduating Class of 2008,
Like most of you, 2008 will mark my final year at the Uni-
versity of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Looking back, I spent
a fair amount time immersed in many facets of the college
lifestyle. Burying my nose in textbooks, stressing over final
projects, leading an efficient student organization, partying
with manipulative friends like Jack Daniels and Jim Beam.
I've made great decisions and I've made terrible ones. I've
established long-term friendships as easily as I've burned
bridges. Skipping class, failing mid-terms. Writing a paper
until 3am, making the Dean's List. The sun has shined
through my dorm room window as frequently as the clouds
painted it black.
But within every high, every low, comes valuable know-
ledge. It's wisdom you can't acquire during a PowerPoint
presentation or lecture. No teacher can explain it during
his office hours.
Reflect on your own college career. Within every mistake,
every success, you experienced personal growth. Whether it
was within the concrete walls of UMD or at a friend's apart-
ment, each moment changed not only your outlook on life,
but your entire being. Sometimes the change was blatantly
obvious. Other times it was subtle.
Your future is unpredictable. But whatever lies ahead, there
will be a life-altering experience within. Embrace it because
it'll help you discover who you really are.
Best of luck to you all and congratulations on your accom-
plishments.
Sincerely,
Jason Perry
Editor in Chief, '08
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ment, whether in the dorms or classroom. Within
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and friends who will impact your life and make
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Located approximately 60 miles south of Boston and
30 miles east of Providence, the Dartmouth area had plenty
to do without the fast paced rush and congestive traffic
of a big city. With a population of over 31,000 Dartmouth,
Massachusetts is home to its own mall, driving range,
and a ton of great restaurants.
Driving along Route 6 led you to the Dartmouth Mall,
where all your favorite stores including Hollister, Old Navy,
and Aeropostale were found. After a day of shopping,
the next logical step was to sit back and relax at one of the
many local restaurants. Whether you were in the mood
for Italian cuisine or some good ol' fashioned BBQ, Route 6
had you covered with an assortment of restaurants includ-
ing Not Your Average Joe's, TGI Friday's, and Olive Garden.
For the daredevil windsurfers or beach bums, both Goose-
berry Island and Horseneck Beach in Westport, was a good
place to catch some waves and work on your tan. Even
during the cool winter days, Horseneck Beach was a haven
for relaxation.
Going east down Route 6 took you to New Bedford, one
of the most historically rich cities in Massachusetts. The
New Bedford Whaling Museum allowed for exploration of
the city's well-documented impact on the whaling indus-
try. But New Bedford offered more than just history lessons.
Battling the towering walls of Carabiner's Indoor Climb-
ing— one of the world's largest indoor rock climbing venues —
or catching the latest film release at Flagship Cinemas were
just some of the fun pastimes found in New Bedford. Let's not
forget the other neighboring city, Fall River, home of Battle-
ship Cove's awe-inspiring scenery.
If you were looking for something to do around the
Dartmouth area, you didn't need to travel far. There was some-
thing for everyone right in the area to feed that shopaholic,
beach bum, or even die-hard history buff in you.
Danielle Santoro
Patrick Tab Kadlik
Remember when the most important decision
was which bar to attend on a thursday night and
who was the designated driver?
The long nights required to memorize all that information
on your fake ID were history. With a shiny new (legal)
license, the nightlife of the surrounding SouthCoast was
yours for the taking.
Living at UMD there were plenty of nightlife options to
keep things fun and exciting: all at just a short cab ride away.
Several local clubs and bars like Bar 908, The Catwalk, and
Jakes, found UMD students drinking their cares away and
looking for some plain of fun.
No matter what bar you were at, it was the same protocol.
Groups of friends eagerly ran up to the bar door to quickly
get the okay from the bouncer and then hurried inside.
One friend usually grabbed a table while the others went to
the bar to get drinks. Not before long the lines around
the bar filled up while the bartenders worked their magic.
With drinks in their system, people made their way to the
dance floor to celebrate the night with the irresistible beat
of the music. It was pretty hard to resist singing the lyrics of
Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppard. On other nights,
televisions tuned to sports, attracting a mob of people who
rooted for their favorite team. It was like watching the
game in one giant living room, with fans breathing down
your neck to get as close to the action as possible.
As the night continued, the party kept growing as friends
bumped into old acquaintances and shared memories
over drinks. The bars were the hot spots to be any night of
the week. It was a guaranteed fun time and you could
always count on the bar to be packed with people anxiously
relieving themselves from life's stresses.
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The evolution of our campus: so much has
changed and so much will continue to change
even after we leave.
Danielle Santoro
Paige Bennett-Bonn
Sometimes we get so caught up in our lives that we don't
realize the changes happening around us. UMD recently ex-
panded the student community into the SouthCoast. The
Star Store and the Advancedd Technology and Manufactoring
Center is where a good portion of students go at some point
during their time at UMD. One of the most noticeable changes
that occurred was the expansion of buildings on-campus.
The Woodland Community houses over 1200 students and
its apartment style set up was a big change from the tradit-
ional dorms. Cedar Dell South also reopened to students after
undergoing extensive renovations. These new dormitories
defined the new independent college student by giving them
more freedom and options. But, when you needed a break
from cooking, there were a number of dining halls at your
disposal. Sunset/Commuter Cafe, Sky Ranch, Birch Grill,
and Jazzman's Cafe were new eateries found on campus with
plenty more in the works. Before, the only place available
was Res Hall and if you weren't there by 6:45 PM, you were
ordering take out that night.
Even the new changes to Res Cafe from a cafeteria to a res-
taurant style service, with the food being prepared in front of
you at different stations, was done to satisfy students wishes.
With all students having very busy lives, the director of Cam-
pus Services, Jeff Augustine, realized it was time to create places
to eat on campus that operated at a broader range of hours.
These food services allowed students to grab food on the go or
to relax with their friends as if they were at a restaurant.
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Changing times also comes with changes in technology.
Signing up tor classes was such a hassle, waiting in line to
speak with an advisor and pick your classes for the upcoming
semester. Wirh the creation of COIN, students were able
to access all the information about grades, classes, enroll-
ment, and financial aspects, all from one website. Students
anywhere from anywhere in the world accessed COIN,
which was very convenient for foreign exchange students
or studying abroad programs. Sure, COIN had its faults
(searching for available classes was a pain), but the service
marked just another step forward for UMD and to the
every day growth in our lives.
UMD Folklore:
Deciphering fact from fiction: If you think some of the rumors you've heard about
your friends are outrageous, you should hear the ones about our campus.
Courtney Nunes
Yearbook Archives
What if one of your friends cold you there were secret
underground tunnels on campus or that there were spiraJ-
ing staircases that lead to the parking spaces on the roof?
Would you believe them? Okay, so it might be pushing it
a little, and by then you might start asking yourself if
they've had one too many. Believe it or not these are just
a few of the myths and legends spreading throughout
the campus of UMD.
Among the crazy stories is the tale of wacky, Satanist
architect Paul Rudolph. Rumor has it that Rudolph com-
mitted suicide by jumping from the bell tower, but in
fact it wascancer that took his life. While it is said that an
overhead view of the campus will reveal that the build-
ings create a pentagram, this is about as true as the story of
the suicidal architect. There is no pentagram visible from
above, and contrary to popular belief, the benches were not
made to represent the number 666, but rather seashells.
As for those of you who've ever seen A Clockwork Orange
and believe the school's architecture was designed after the
mental institution in the film — it's not. The buildings
were actually based on the style known as Brutalism, which
usually consists of striking, repetitive, angular geometries.
Rudolph wanted to distinguish the campus from the outside
world while still providing a social environment. One thing
you might have noticed were the relatively narrow stairs, cre-
ated in order to slow people down and allow them to appreci-
ate the campus. Also, the concrete and large windows add
to the feeling of being outdoors while still inside.
Because a state educational television network was original-
ly planned for the campus, requiring a transmitter or perhaps
even underground channels for coaxial cable, some believe
that the campus contains walkable network of tunnels. These
tunnels are said to connect the freshman buildings to the
academic ones. So where exactly were these tunnels while you
were trudging your way through rain, sleet, and snow, you
might ask?
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Why are they here?
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As you lied in bed and slowly opened your eyes, you lean-
ed over to check the time, and realized you had overslept.
Class was to start in five minutes. You threw on a sweat-
shirt, grabbed a notebook, and ran out the door. Walking
up to Ring Road, you impatiently waited for a line of cars
to pass thinking, "Why couldn't the road go through cam-
pus instead of around it? "As traffic lightened, you quickly
walked along Centennial Way wondering, "Why exactly is
it called Centennial Way anyway?" You took rushed steps
to Group I, and as you walked into class you could hear the
tower's distant chime. You made it just in time.
Between Ring Road, Centennial Way, and the campanile;
there were things that students generally took for granted,
when in fact there was actually a lot of thought put into
the design of the campus for the students. Ring Road was
part of architect Paul Rudolph's master plan at work. He
intended the inner campus to be for pedestrians only, and
believed that having cars pass through there would dehu-
manize the space. Rudolph thought the idea of keeping cars
separate from the campus was very important and attempt-
ed to keep the parking lots out of view.
The campanile, otherwise known as The Tower, was com-
pleted in 1972 and also critical to Rudolph's architectural
plan. It was to be a focal point of interest, a pivot point
to guide the eye around the walkways that branched off
from the tower. This spiral effect would then pull your
attention to Cedar Dell Pond. In this way, the campanile
served as a visual anchor which allowed people to stop
and appreciate the beauty of the pond while going about
their busy schedules.
Traveling back and forth across Centennial Way became
part of an everyday routine for many residential students.
The road, which branched off from the Residence Halls
and led up to the Campus Center, was not actually named
until 1995 when the university celebrated its centennial
anniversary. Like the campanile and Ring Road, Centennial
Way was a part of campus that was often passed by without
students seeing the true purpose behind them.
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Multidisciplinary Studies
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Policy Studies
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Psychology
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Judaic Studies
Policy Studies
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Business Minors
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Human Resource Management
International Business
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Art Education
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Jewelry /Metals
Music
Painting/2D Studies
Photography
Sculpture/3 D Studies
Textile Design/Fiber Arts
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Art Education
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Dean James A. Fain
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Toothbrush? Check! Mini-fridge? Check! Suitcase
with clothes? Check!
If only it was that easy. Whether you were a freshman or
a returning resident, hassles of move-in weekend were the
same for everyone. For the 2007-2008 year, UMD welcomed
the largest class of incoming freshman ever, along with its
returning students. On September IST-2ND, students entered
their new homes- away-from home, whether it was the worn-
down freshman halls, the Woodland apartments, or the
infamous (and renovated) Cedar Dell South.
Now no one said that the glorious days of college consisted of
waiting for hours in the school's parking lots, lugging around
televisions or fridges, and unpacking your things, just to find
out you have an electric problem in your room! Sometimes
move-in weekend left students annoyed and frustrated rather
than reminding them of all the excitement to come at UMD.
Move-in weekend symbolized many different things for
many people. For freshmen, move-in weekend was a new and
exciting journey. For sophomores and juniors, it was a the
expected routine each time the month of September rolled
around. However, for seniors it marked the beginning of the
end with the countdown to graduation officially underway.
No matter what year you were though, you expected many
phone calls from a worried mom or dad who just couldn't
bear to see their baby leave.
The days of move-in weekend were filled with chaos,
new roommates, and tearful farewells (from the parents,
of course!) But that kind of craziness defined the
college experience, right?
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Welcome
entertainment that only UMD could provide
■ Soraya Jonet-Branco
Chi-Hang Andy Fung
Jason Perry
After you finished unpacking and completely sanitizing your gathered in the auditorium, awaiting comedians Jo Koy and
dorm room, you probably wondered what there was to do Dan Ahdoot. Both comedians had everyone rolling in the seats
around campus?
Well, thanks to CAB, your first week at UMD was packed with
fun activities to keep you out of your dorm room.
During September 3-12, Welcome Week kept students from
getting homesick or feeling overwhelmed by their workload.
There was a different event going on everyday, which was sure
to please everyone and a great way to start the academic year.
The week started with students filing into a shuttle headed for
Horseneck Beach, where they spent the day with the sun in
their faces and the sand in between their toes. The following
days were packed with vendor fairs and student organization
general interest meetings: a sure way to meet new people and
get involved on-campus.
On the next night, students brought their blankets and sweat-
shirts to the amphitheater, where they were treated to a free
screening of the popular comedy, Knocked Up. Students then
with laughter at their hilarious antics and ridiculous experiences.
The most memorable event of them all, though, was MTV
Real World's Davis and Collie. The Denver castmates visited
UMD to talk with students about a variety of issues from
Hurricane Katrina to binge drinking to sex. Naturally, they also
discussed all the juicy details from the show that kept all of us
glued to our television screens.
It's tough adjusting to a new environment, but with the help
of CAB and Welcome Week, the academic year started with
a sense of comfort and got everyone involved.
Plus it proved that, yes, there was something to do on-campus.
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On October 6, 2007, Lisa Tiger visited UMD as a motiva-
tional speaker for the 6th Annual AIDS Benefit put on by
the brothers and Rho Rhoses of Sigma Phi Rho. Sigma Phi
Rho started this annual tradition in order to promote AIDS
awareness and to relay the importance of taking precautions
to prevent its spread.
When Ms Tiger stood nervously on stage and announced that
she had tested positive for HIV, the crowd fell to a hushed
silence. Shocked faces listened intently to her compelling story
of coping with this potentially fatal disease.
Hosting the benefit was Uptown Kevin Brown, a comedian
from NBC's 30 Rock, and former brother of Sigma Phi Rho
Sigma Phi Rho's Annual AIDS Benefit: Taking
time out to discover some of the real dangers
going on in our community.
Incorporated. Adding lots of laughs to the show, and encour-
aging the audience to have a good time, Kevin Brown also
discussed with the crowd about the prevention of HIV, and
the seriousness of the disease.
While Kevin Brown took care of the comedy for the night,
UMD students also took part in the show through a mixture
of vocals, raps, dances and other forms of expressive art. The
crowd was awed by an assortment of Latino, Cape Verdean,
and African performances that focused on hope, respect, and
nobility. Towards the end of the night, the brothers of
Sigma Phi Rho closed the show by performing a step dance
on stage. Members of Sigma Phi Rho were on their feet, as
the packed auditorium was enlivened. The crowd was
screaming, music was bursting through the speakers, and the
energy was exhilarating. "Rho is deep in my soul! "sang out
the brothers as more members of the fraternity began jump-
ing up onto the stage to join them.
The benefit proved to be a success, not only by means of
entertainment, but also by relaying an important message.
It definitely put into perspective the consequences of
one's actions and everybody left that night more informed
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Did you ever get in trouble for stomping angrily
up the stairs when you were a kid?
Remember how you trudged along, banging each foot down
with force and emotion, the sound echoing off the walls
like thunder? Well, as one of the latest dance crazes of the
20TH century, Step Afrika has introduced what they call
Stepping to nations around the globe. They have performed
everywhere from DC to South Africa, London to Brazil,
and now here at the UMD.
Stepping was created by African American college students
of fraternities and sororities in the early 1900s. As part of
the pledging process, students discovered the secrets and his-
tory of the organization, while also learning how to follow
their big brothers and sisters in step. While stepping is com-
monly combined with Mozambique music or Brazilian
drum core, Step Afrika also blends this unique dance tradi-
tion with African American spirituals.
The screen behind the dancers illuminated the otherwise
dark stage with blue, red, and orange lights, as the black
silhouettes came across the stage. Stomping in sync, hitting
their hands off their arms, chest, and legs, it's like tap
dancing without tap shoes, as the members of Step Afrika
use their body as an instrument. They jumped up and
down, landing on the wooden floor with a thud. Kicking
their legs up in the air, clapping their hands under their
legs, and spinning in circles the team gives the crowd an
electrifying jolt. It was fast-paced, energetic, and filled
with passion.
At one point in the show, nine volunteers from the audience
were chosen to go up on stage and learn first hand what
stepping was all about. They got a few laughs from the audi-
ence, as they stomped their feet, a bit uncoordinated, and
learned the moves of stepping.
Stepping isn't just about the dance moves though. Director
of Step Afrika, Brian Williams said that the three build-
ing blocks of stepping are teamwork, commitment, and
discipline. Stepping is a way to build character. Step Afrika
ended the show with a crowd cheering performance
and left with a phrase to remember. "Just finish," the team
told the crowd, "whatever it is."
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When UMD's past and present students joined to
celebrate the University that attributed to all their
college memories.
Jason Perry
Katelyn Katie Marcotte
Patrick Tab Kadlik
Paige Bennett-Bonn
Friday, October 19TH through Sunday, October 21ST was
an emotional weekend to no one's surprise. Young UMD
Alumni from the class of 2007 cherished the opportunity
to catch up with friends as hugs and tears of joy were all
too common at Friday's Young UMass Dartmouth Alumni
& Zero Year Reunion Pub night. It was a throwback night
to the days when they shared a few drinks with many great
friends. Even the torrential rain couldn't wash away every-
one's jovial spirits, but it managed to leave more than a few
alumni with some wet shoes and frizzled hair.
Homecoming 2007 was more than just rekindling old
friendships — it allowed UMD the opportunity to put some
of its talented students on display. Saturday's Homecoming
Day Parade showed off current UMD students' creativity
as vibrant UMD-inspired floats circled Ring Road en route to
Cressy Field: the central point of everything Homecoming
2007. Students of then and now mingled once again, this time
underneath the Homecoming Day BBQ & Reunion tent.
Their chatter was drowned out at times due to ferocious roars
of happiness emitted by the fans that watched the UMD
football Corsairs entrenched in battle with Nichols College.
However, halftime at the game brought out cheers of a new
kind — adulation that recognized the crowning of royalty.
It's a tough road to travel for a hopeful UMD king and queen.
Candidates spent the previous week pitted against other
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potential candidates in such outrageous (and at time em-
barrassing) events like pancake tossing, clothes-swapping
relays, and an old-fashioned tug-of-war. But Homecoming
2007 winners Jon Gillen and Erin Dacey pushed out ahead
of the pack and earned their crowns. Fellow competitors
and friends applauded Jon and Erin's victory, to which they
both responded with radiant smiles.
When the banners and tents came down on Sunday, it was
the first sign that Homecoming 2007 was at its end. Heartfelt
goodbyes to old friends filled up a majority of everyone's day.
But there was a silver lining within each minute that passed: it
was one minute closer to the next Homecoming; when the
festivities will happen again.
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Oh what a night! The drinks were cheap, the
beers were cold, and the music was good.
It's Thursday night and crowds of students are seen following
the sounds of music coming from the Campus Center. On-
lookers intrigued by this sight, begin to see what all the fuss is
about. Students are lining up to get into the UMD Pub!
The UMD Pub typically had a line of students awaiting ad-
mission, hoping they would make it in before the Pub
reached full capacity. Friends came together to grab drinks
and have a little fun after a hectic week. Some chose to
relax by the bar and socialize, while others preferred to dance.
On occasion, the UMD Pub put on a special Pub Night to
raise money for an organization. But no matter the occasion,
the Pub was always taken over by dancing. Students moved
the part)' in front of UMass Pass to make room for everyone.
The DJ always played the top hits and eagerly took requests
from students to keep the energy high. Girls rushed out on the
dance floor, grabbing their friends on the way to dance to
their favorite song. The music was catchy and upbeat with
most singing along as they celebrated the night.
The best part about the Pub was not worrying about who was
going to be the designated driver to take you home because
the DartVan was always waiting for you outside the Pub doors.
A UMD Pub experience was usually memorable and signified
another exciting time with friends at UMD.
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A Festival of Lights signifying the victory of good
over evil within a person.
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Colorful lights, traditional music and enthusiastic faces
enhanced the atmosphere as students gathered into the
auditorium. This year, UMD hosted their first Diwali Night,
otherwise known as the Festival of Lights. This celebration
is famous in the Indian and Hindu cultures, and while many
beliefs have formed over the years, the main focus is the
triumph of good over evil within one's self.
The auditorium was lit up in brilliant colors reflecting from
the patterns on the walls and from the colorful silks worn by
the participants. People who participated wore traditional
clothing and performed dance routines. These dances varied
from jumping over bamboo to a Justin Timberlake skit.
However, the night didn't stop there, at the conclusion of the
show a buffet was provided serving traditional Indian dishes —
a nice break from Res burgers and fries!
Most people know very little about other cultures other
than their own. Thankfully, the night began with a narrator
giving the audience a brief history of India and places to
go if you're interested in visiting. This was a fascinating way
for people to learn a different culture since our school is ex-
tremely diverse. Students need a visual way to gain knowledge
and appreciation for other cultures other than reading it
from a textbook, so what better way than seeing it first-hand?
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All the stress is worth it when the curtain drops
and these students take their final bows.
The UMD Theatre Company celebrated their 40TH anniver-
sary this past year. Originally run by the infamous Angus
Bailey and launched in 1967, the company has managed to
stay successful for all these years. After Bailey's death, it be-
came a student run organization. The cast have always found
themselves very busy, whether it was planning the next play
or setting up for the show they were currently working on.
They worked long hours, spending most of their time in
the Theatre Co. office where there was always something
going on.
As you walked into the office of the Theatre Co., your eyes
were drawn to all of the bright colors of the costumes hang-
ing up and pieces of the set, some of which were made by
the students. UMD senior Retha Charette has been in the
theatre company since her freshman year. She immediate-
ly fell in love with acting and the cast. Junior year she be-
came the company's manager and since then has only made
progress taking the place as productive manager this year.
Retha had mentioned that the whole experience of working
with the theatre company was the most stressful but the best
part of her day. She has said it was all worth it at the end
when the cast take their last bows as the audience applauses.
With an outstanding number of 40 members, this company
was fortunate to have many helping hands on and off
stage. They performed an extensive list of plays including
Urinetown: The Musical, The Diary of Anne Frank, and
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Laramie Project and thirteen for Charlie Brown, both plays
were very different from each other. This was a goal for the
company, to put on two completely opposite performances,
with Charlie Brown being upbeat and fun, while having The
Laramie Project, a more serious and powerful performance
intended to raise awareness. As much as the cast wanted all
of the stress and madness of putting together the plays to
end, they would have done it again in a heartbeat!
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On Wednesday, December 12, 2007, the royalty would once favorites as the judges came to an agreement. Miss UMD 2007
again grace UMD.
was...Shelagh Frossard!
Hosted by Miss UMD 2006 Joanna/0/0 Hobin and Dajaun
Owens, Miss UMD 2007 put some of UMD's most talented
ladies on display, all striving for the coveted crown and sash.
One by one the girls came out and introduced themselves,
stating their majors and extracurricular activities. Eventu-
ally, the show progressed to the talent section. Talents varied
from an American -W0/ audition, to a portrayal of Dancing
with the Stars, to even a skit from Saturday Night Live. But the
entertainment for the night didn't stop there, as the brothers
of Sigma Phi Rho wowed the crowd with a step performance
during intermission.
Afterwards, dressed to impress, the girls got to show off their
stylish gowns as part of the formal wear category. With
the spotlight daunting and the pressure on each girl, they were
then tested with a little Q&A. As the competition came
to an end, the fate of the girls lay in the hands of the judges.
Members of the audience once again called out to their
The crowd burst into applause as Shelagh was awarded the sash
and crown. She graciously thanked her sorority sisters and all
of the other contestants as the crowd cheered ecstatically. With
Miss UMD crowned for at least another year, one couldn't
help but wonder who would contend for the crown in 2008.
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John Oliver:
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America: love it or mock it.
In a time when George Bush's eight year reign was finally
coming to a close, the war in Iraq seemed to be going no-
where, and the economy fell more and more into debt, people
around the world questioned our American leader's sanity.
When you thought you had norhing to fear, there came a man
like John Oliver who made you rhink otherwise.
A British comedian and correspondent for The Daily Show
with Jon Stewart, John Oliver performed at UMD on Febru-
ary- 9. 2008. Before taking the mic, however, Rory AJbanese
opened up the show with some stand up comedy of his
own. After sending the audience into hysterics, he handed
the mic over to Oliver.
Walking out onto the stage to an eruption of applause,
John Oliver began his monologue by informing the crowd that
as he was British he would be talking with a British accent,
and "had we not thrown our tea into the Boston Harbor, "we
would be also. But as for revenge, Oliver claims Americans
have nothing to fear because "There is nothing anyone can
do to us that we are not already doing to ourselves."
With each punch line came howls of laughter from the audi-
ence. People were roaring as they leaned back in their seats
as John Oliver continued his act describing our technique with
Iraq as the wasp nest method. Oliver explained that our situa-
tion with Iraq was similar to getting stung by a wasp. For
after getting stung, it seems the only sensible thing to do is to
follow that wasp to the nest and hit it with a stick. And then
keep hitting it.
Before ending the show, Oliver did say how there was still
hope for the world"in the form of Wikipedia." However, today
fiction is more attractive than fact. Oliver said, "If our children
have no future then let's at least give them a past."
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Negro in history— Carter Woodson
Entering Woodland Commons, where the 3RD annual Black
History Month Ball was held, you are greeted by the warm
smiles of Emmanuel Lyte and Salem Amanuel. These two hosts
of the ball were very appreciative towards their guests who
came to show their support for Black History Month.
While the live music of The Ayo Murphy Quartet played, you
could not help but notice everyone entering the Commons
sporting gorgeous gowns and sharp tuxedos. As you had a seat at
one of the many white and gold decorated tables, your first
course of fresh Caesar salad is served. Looking around the room
you may have noticed the important figures from the Student
Affairs Committee or the table full of important public speakers
caught your eye, whose powerful speeches connected with
the crowd. Among these faces were guest speakers, Leroy Parris,
and author oi Black Souls in an Ivory Tower, Dr. Franklin Tuitt,
who both made amazing speeches of freedom and how far
African Americans have come.
All stood up as the Negro National Anthem was sung by fellow
UMD student, Kerriann Virgo. When the speeches were over,
a slideshow of several significant African Americans were shown.
These slides were filled with people who have made a lasting
impression on society throughout the years and have been
so influential that many still follow their beliefs. A couple of
faces that appeared were civil rights movement activists, like
Martin Luther Kingjt, and black women rights activists,
Dorothy Irene Height.
Following the ceremony everyone kicked off their shoes
and danced all night to the music put on by alumni, DJ
Paul Brogna. This was Brogna's third time coming back, so
everyone knew that they would be in for a good time. The
Black History Month Ball made a lasting impression on many
throughout the years that it has been held. There is
a lot to know about black history and the UMD community
is fortunate enough to have the opportunity to learn of
its past through people who have been through some of these
struggles. This is an example of how UMD has an amazing
community who are accepting to whomever takes interest in
our school, no matter what their background may be.
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Walking into the doors or rhe auditorium, all you heard
were voices coming from the seats waiting for the contest-
ants of the next Mr. UMD to make their first appearance.
There was much pressure put on the male competitors,
mostly because they knew that Miss Massachusetts was one
of the many judges judging their every move. This did not
stop them from breaking it down on stage. The men's first
task was to talk of their interests and what they love most
to do with their free time. This gave the audience a chance
to get to know the contestants and relate to them. After-
wards, they put on acts leaving their audience in tears from
laughing so hard. A few of the acts put on by the contest-
ants were magic tricks, crazy dance moves, acoustic perfor-
mances, and some impressive beat boxing.
Just when you thought it could not get any better, the men
came out on stage sharply dressed in formal wear. They
were then asked a few questions concerning the university,
as each one answered with confidence and honesty. As the
judges voted on their final decision, the UMD Dance Team
performed. As soon as the dance team wrapped up their
performance, the anxious contestants came out on stage to
sing along with former Mr. UMD, as his last song with the
title. The time had come for the judges to announce the re-
sults for the crowning of Mr. UMD 2008. The winner of Mr.
UMD 2008 was announced, leaving winner Todd Migliacci
with a smile across his face. This tradition has carried on for
many years now and will continue to in the future, leaving
both audiences and contestants happy.
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With the end of school right around the corner it is easy for
the students to stress out. Luckily, UMD offered a week of
Springfest activities to take a break from the books and ease
student's minds before it's back to the preparation of finals.
Springfest kicked off in the auditorium with a late night
showing of the horror film, Cloverfield. Students came with
all their friends and huddled together, knowing they would
probably need someone to grab when the scenes got intense.
The traditional outdoor BBQ on the campus patio took place
later that week on a beautiful sunny day. Students piled their
plates with as much food as possible, as they enjoyed the plea-
sant sounds of singers Jessica Sonners and Jason LeVassuer.
Other students were intrigued by all the free gifts being given
out! Frisbees, sunglasses, and Vitamin Water got the crowd's
attention and it wasn't long before people were throwing their
shoes off to participate in Frisbee games.
UMD received privileged visits from the band Blessid Union
of Souls and singer Sean Kingston. Students, children, and
even adults got to the auditorium an hour early to get seats
closest to the stage. Students enjoyed listening to the classic
songs of Blessid Union of Souls from the 90s and the bands
entertaining vibe kept the crowd hyped. Everyone was on
their feet singing and dancing to all the songs in the aisles. As
Sean Kingston made his way to the stage, deafening screams
came from all the girls as they shouted his name, barely con-
trolling their excitement throughout his entire performance.
His upbeat songs kept the crowd energized all night long.
The last day of Springfest was filled with memories of
childhood birthday parties, but still unbelievably fun for all
college students. Students spent the day jumping around in
inflatables, playing skee ball, making decorative signs, getting
henna tattoos, and capturing fun moments with their close
friends in the photo booth area. It was indeed the perfect end
to a festive week and got students ready to focus their atten-
tion on finishing up the end of the semester.
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The go to girl for Greek Life.
Remember the days when you were an freshman year roommate. Kerry felt
upperclassman rushing around rrying ro so welcomed by the group even before
get a million things done. With gradua- becoming a member. She knew it
tion approaching, classes to pass, and job was something she wanted to be in-
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However, that's just an ordinary day
in Kerry Gorman's hectic college life.
She's an energetic, senior nursing major,
who does an amazing job balancing
school, helping others, and taking on
the time-consuming job as Greek
Coordinator.
Kerry, a former member of Alpha
Sigma Tau has been involved with Greek
Life since she came to UMD. She met
the wonderful sisters of AST through her
supportive sisters to turn to.
Being the dedicated person that she is,
she climbed her way up as a member of
AST. She effortlessly got elected to an
E-Board position and as of Spring 2007
became Greek Coordinator. No matter
what the situation is, Kerry knows how
I to handle it. She is always spending
time in the Greek office organizing and
arranging philanthropic events, like
Santa's Workshop and weekly meetings
with the presidents of all the Greek
organizations. Her goal, as Greek Coor-
dinator, was to unite all the fraternities
and sororities on-campus to make them
into one big family.
Without Greek Life, Kerry explained
how she would not be the person she
is today. One of the most import-
ant things she emphasizes is "nobody
is perfect! It is very wearing trying
to be a perfectionist but you can't forget
to have fun." Being involved helped her
develop amazing time-management
skills and great personable qualities
which will be very helpful in her future
nursing career.
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Alpha Sigma Tau .
These sisters know how fortunate they are, so they go be-
yond the classroom to help those in need.
Erica Keenan
In today's society, there are many college students who are
simply characterized as fun, energetic, and just looking for
a good time. The Alpha Sigma Tau women have these impor-
tant qualities, but they are not only defined by them. They
are also full of ambition, creativity, and strength. These sis-
ters have been a part of UMD for more than five years now
and are still constantly growing and learning from each other.
The sorority became nationally known in 1899 and became
a local chapter in 1999. Though Alpha Sigma Tau is a young
member of our community, it still contributes greatly to
our campus through its various morals and guidelines. Alpha
Sigma Tau believes that friendship is the key to success in
its chapter, and its members commit very much to tradition.
This sisterhood has always valued the contributions each
member makes to the chapter experience and has always en-
couraged new ideas and new members. It is a sorority which
is very open minded, and makes sure to embrace all that
women have to offer to a community.
As busy as college life can be, these women still find time
to help others and make a difference. They help as much as
they can, devoting hours of work and service to their local
communities. Because of the amount of help and dedication,
most of the sisters are rewarded in the end. Each member
is given scholarship opportunities through the Alpha Sigma
Tau National Foundation, Inc., which provides over thirty
scholarships to members each year. Alpha Sigma Tau has also
provided members with opportunities to give back to their
local communities and even the nation through their Habitat
for Humanity network, Pin Mountain Settlement School,
and many more local charities. Almost every year members
from the sorority contribute nearly 60,000 hours of service
and raise over $1,000,000 in donations. The sisters have
always been proud of the work and service they have accom-
plished over the years and continue to spread the name of
Alpha Sigma Tau for everyone to have the opportunity to join.
If you are unfamiliar with what is called Operation 3H's, it
is an Alpha Sigma Tau alumnae philanthropic endeavor de-
signed to support the Warrior Transition Unit at the United
States Army Garrison Wiesbaden located in Germany. Opera-
tion 3HS was named for the three most important aspects
of the organization. These 3H's are hope, health, and healing,
in which this program hopes to assist the soldiers with. All
Alpha Sigma Tau alumnae and alumnae associates are always
encouraged to take part in this pursuit. Donations are also
welcomed from others whom chose to support the cause, but
will not be directly solicited.
With all of these characteristics of Alpha Sigma Tau, one
could easily see the gteat qualities this sorority has to offer.
Together as sisters, Alpha Sigma Tau members always have
each others backs, whether they are helping out in a local
soup kitchen or taking advice from one another, these sisters
have always and always will share an everlasting bond.
Delta Pi Omega .
A sisterhood valued in trust, honesty, and personal
growth, but most of all: friendship.
Courtney Nunes
Sitting around one of the girl's rooms, the sisters of Delta
Pi Omega get together for a game they call Pandora's Box.
Its a game of Would you rather. . . where the girls come up
with a question and go around the room as each person
answers. As a way of getting to know each other better, this
is one of many ways in which the girls bond.
Delta Pi Omega was founded in April of 2004 by seven wo-
men leaders looking for an alternative to the current and
thriving sororities on campus. It became the first local sor-
ority at UMD, making student organization history.
Delta Pi Omega is a fun, friendly sisterhood of women who
strive for academic achievement and work toward bettering
the community by taking part in different philanthropic
activities. The sisters of Delta Pi Omega also look to become
strong women leaders, and are devoted to trust, honesty, and
the encouragement of personal growth. They build lasting,
loyal friendships by supporting each other as they progress
together in order to reach their goals as individals as well as
a sorority. Currently there are 56 members in total, 27 of who
are active members who attend meetings and an addition-
al 13 candidates for membership. The sisters are dedicated
to educating and supporting each other as they face the many
challenges they come across on a daily basis. It is through
this support system of close friends that the girls accomplish
their goals.
The girls of Delta Pi Omega could often be found in the
Campus Center, tabling for different events. The sisters hoped
to grant a wish by holding a benefit show for the Make-
A-Wish Foundation. Three bands including Baylock,
Stealing Jane, and HelloMahalo performed at the
sorority's Rock A Wish concert in April.
The girls also took part in the Autism
Speaks Walk in Rhode Island, where the
proceeds benefit the National Alliance
for Autism Research. Other commu-
nity service projects include Breast
Cancer Walks, child care events at
the YMCA and YWCA, and working
with campus ministry by volunteer-
ing at local soup kitchens. Every
April, the women of Delta Pi
Omega participated in Relay for
Life, and every December they
attended a Senior Citizen
Luncheon along with the rest
of Greek Life on campus.
In the past, a the sisters worked with St. Vincent's in order
to give Christmas gifts to underprivileged children, and even
baked dog treats for Animal Advocates.
With all of the philanthropy projects the organization takes
part in, there was always situations available for the sisters to
display and improve their leadership skills. One sister of
Delta Pi Omega, Elizabeth lannotti said, "We never go any-
where alone. We're very much a team." Since joining the
sorority, Liz said she has become far more comfortable taking
charge of a group and has improved her management skills.
She has also become overall more outgoing and prompt. Liz
said the best thing about being a sister of Delta Pi Omega
has been the networking. She has a big family at home and
claims, If it wasn't for Delta Pi Omega, this wouldn't be my
home away from home."
Although the girls are all really different, they all share some
common characteristics. Each sister has the desire to help
both people and communities, has a strong sense of caring
and compassion, and a common enjoyment of social inter-
actions. The female camaraderie of Delta Pi Omega makes it
what it is — a group of women closer than friends, sisters.
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Phi Sigma Sigma
These sisters truly make an impact in not only each other's
lives, but lives across the globe.
Danielle Santoro
Monday's mark the day for one of Phi Sigma Sigma' s weekly
meetings. Every Monday, the Phi Sig girls come together
to address issues and upcoming events. Seeing these sisters
together clearly shows the strong bond they hold. The girls
eagerly embrace new members and quickly chat over person-
al issues occurring in their lives before the meeting begins.
This year is an exciting time for Phi Sig because there are
many new members holding leadership positions. Recently
the officers attended the Regional Leadership Conference
to learn about all their vital duties of their positions. These
girls pride themselves in being an inspirational leader to
others and staying involved in the community.
With over forty active members, it is amazing how all these
girls still manage to stay connected in each other's lives. One
way that makes the Phi Sig girls great at developing relat-
ionship with the new and old members is by hosting theme
nights. These are special nights dedicated to participating
in fun activities while getting to know all the sisters.
Phi Sigma Sigma is one of the oldest sororities on campus
and was founded in 1996. It has 45 members, 9 of which are
officers. It is a national chapter that was originally founded
in 1913 in Maryland where the organization's motto came
about. The Phi Sig motto is to Aim High and that is exactly
what these sisters do on an everyday basis. Always setting
goals for themselves and the community has helped them
accomplish great things thus far. The Phi Sigma Sigma
sister's outstanding lists of philanthropic events they have
participated in include the National Kidney Foundation
and the Relay for Life. This year the girls started a new
endeavor, which they are extremely passionate about. They
placed boxes around campus and collected loose change
from students and other generous donators. All the money
they raised went to the UNICEF organization, which feeds
malnourished children in third world countries.
All the girls agreed how being a part of Phi Sig has been such
a fulfilling experience. The diverse members add uniqueness
to the group. They have made a number of lifelong friends
and have learned a lot about themselves by assisting others
in the community. The President of Phi Sig, Sara Faulkner,
explained how"it is great to be involved with a group that
shares the same beliefs as you."
The sisters also mentioned how they love being such a ma-
jor support system in each others lives. This tight knit group
of girls always can turn to each other for advice in school
or other life challenges. All the great accomplishments the
Phi Sigma Sigma organization has achieved is through all
the help of the sisters working together as a team. They tru-
ly make an impact it not only each others live, but lives
across the globe.
lota Delta Nu
For these girls, sisterhood came first, but it
wasn't their only commitment.
Courtney Nunes
After feeling as if they didn't completely fit into the other
sororities on campus, a group of women decided to form
their own organization in order to give girls another option.
Iota Delta Nu became the newest local sorority at UMD
during the spring of 2007. The five founders of the sorority
were Johanna Hobin, Connie DeCarcey, Michelle Hall,
Meghan Thompson, and Julie Raimondi. They felt that by
forming Iota Delta Nu they had begun something that
they were able to mold. By the end of the organization's
second year, Iota Delta Nu consisted of 30 members.
Members oflota Delta Nu, also known as the Iotas, placed
value in leadership, diversity, academic excellence, and friend-
ship. The Iotas were devoted to community involvement
and their local philanthropy, which was children's literacy.
The sisters' kept true to their motto, which was to Love thy
Sister. Iota Delta Nu served as a support system for women
and provided a path of self discovery through sisterhood.
Community building was also a huge part oflota Delta Nu
in which the girls gained leadership experience. One of the
events that the sisters participated in was the annual Senior
Citizen Banquet, in which the girls cooked and served a ho-
liday meal to the elderly. Other philanthropic activities the
members of Iota Delta Nu took part in were the American
Cancer Society's Relay for Life and various walks to benefit
autism research.
Iota Delta Nu's sisterhood contained a diverse group of
women that ranged from the quiet girls to the loud and pr-
oud. Every sister contributed something unique to the so-
rority, as each was really different. Sisters oflota Delta Nu
were Orientation Leaders, Residence Assistants, university
athletes, members of Psi Chi, members of the Golden Key
Honor Society, and tutors for the American Reads program.
Iota Delta Nu offered women on campus a chance to not
only help others, but to also better themselves through
support and motivation. The networking that the sorority
provided allowed these women an opportunity to not only
make friends, but sisters.
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David Gerth:
With his confident attitude and approachable demeanor, David will
leave big shoes to fill.
Soraya Jonet-Branco
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Being a transfer student is always a hard
adjustment since you have to leave a
place where you're comfortable, start off
fresh, and surround yourself with a
new group of people. But David Gerth's
passionate and driven approach led
him to adjust to the UMD life just fine.
Being a part of a fraternity at his prior
school, David decided to continue being
a part of something that makes a differ-
ence. His life has done a 180 since being
at this campus. David credits taking an
initiative to get involved as to why he's
changed into the leader he is today.
His hard work and dedication led him to
become president of Phi Kappa Theta,
an Orientation Leader, and treasurer
of the class of 2008. Being a market-
ing major involved with a handful of
organizations leads to a very chaotic
schedule, that includes numerous
responsibilities and duties. Yet he still
finds time to golf, play the drums, and
attend events with his fraternity broth-
ers. After graduating, David hopes to
land a sports-related marketing job and
stay very active in the community,
especially with the fraternity.
David loves everything about UMD,
especially how the campus allows
people to be who they are and do what
they love. Each day he is able to do
what he is passionate about and puts
his heart and soul into it. When David
looks back at his time at UMD, he can
be grateful that he made the best of
these four years and that he made a
difference in the community. He advises
seniors to "try hard to make the most
of this time and to be passionate because
it is much more than just school."
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Phi Kappa Theta .
Brotherhood is an eternal bond that can never be broken.
Erica Keenan
Phi Kappa Theta has been around for many years, dating
back until 1889 when it was first founded and five years
ago the Massachusetts Kappa Theta Chapter of Phi Kappa
Theta was founded. Since then the fraternity has stayed
strong, recruiting young men who are determined and want
to have fun throughout their years at the UMD. Out of
the five fraternities on campus, Phi kappa Theta is definitely
one of the most active in the community sticking to one
motto, give, expecting nothing thereof.
It all started when Jarod Winters transferred from the Uni-
versity of New Hampshire mentioned to fellow UMD student,
Steve McBride that he was part of an amazing fraternity,
Phi Kappa Theta at UNH. Jarod realized that the fraternity
did not exist on his new campus so he knew that had to
change. Jarod then proposed the idea of forming a chapter
of Phi Kappa Theta at UMD to Steve. Events were soon
planned and they started handing out flyers around campus
promoting the fraternity. It was not before long until informa-
tion meetings were held, resulting in 12 brothers pledging.
These groups of men have not only shared their fun spirit-
ed attitudes with their fellow classmates, but have particpated
in many events involving the community and the student
body. A great example of this is the Relay for Life. This event
consists of an all night walk around campus raising money
for the American Cancer Society. They have also raised money
for Operations First Response and have contributed to the
Senior Citizen's Holiday Party. If you missed out on any of
those events, you could also catch them in the next town
over in Fall River at Jake's Bar where their positive energy
sets the mood for the night.
They have worked hard in order to promote their fraternity
and encourage any student who takes interest in joining.
These brothers have stuck with one main principle and that
is to break the stereotype of usual fraternities. This frater-
nity has come a long was since April 20, 2002, where they
started off with no brothers. Now they are one of the
largest fraternities on this campus. This year has been a huge
success in the amount of brothers who have pledged,
with a total of 85 members and 36 active members it is no
wonder why their name is seen all around campus.
Because the fraternity has been around for so long, there have
been a few familiar and very important figures in history
that have taken part in the fraternity, starting with President
John F. Kennedy and co-founder of Microsoft, Paul Alan,
was a brother as well. These important figures are role models
for future chapters and pledges, to show them how much
they are capable of accomplishing. These brothers take pride
in who they are and have an amazing bond that will never
break. Starting new friendships, creating strong bonds, and
making a difference, in the lives of others and your own,
is an opportunity that should not be passed.
Chi Phi
Truth, honor, and integrity.
Courtney Nunes
Cheering on the Corsairs basketball team in the gym, sprint-
ing across the grass during a game of Ultimate Frisbee, or
just hanging out watching a movie on a Sunday night, these
were some of the typical activities that brought the brothers
of Chi Phi together. Brotherhood events like these were what
influenced the friendships within the fraternity.
Chi Phi was originally founded as a national fraternity
on December 24,1824 at Princeton University, making it the
oldest social collegiate fraternity in history. It wasn't until
November 5,2002 that the fraternity was locally founded, and
2004 until Chi Phi was affiliated nationally. After receiving
its charter, the UMD colony officially became the Lambda
Theta Chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity on October 20,2006.
Built on the three principles coming directly from their
motto, the brothers of Chi Phi placed great value in truth,
honor, and personal integrity. The men sought to better
themselves through lifelong friendships, leadership oppor-
tunities, and character development. By joining the frater
nity, the men were able to strengthen their social attributes,
communication, and academic skills.
Sean also said that what he liked about Chi Phi was that it
wasn't a fraternity that was similar to those portrayed by the
media where the members all look the same, constantly
drink, and have to do stupid or dangerous stunts in order to
pledge. Since joining Chi Phi, Sean said that he has be-
come much more sociable and has made a lot of really close
friends. He also claimed that becoming a member of Chi
Phi was one of the best decisions of his life.
By pledging to the fraternity, each member became a part
of a network of brothers who served as a support system and
motivator for each other. Chi Phi's diversity of brothers
has enabled each member to learn about others as they worked
towards bettering themselves and their community.
Chi Phis national philanthropy was working with the
Boys and Girls Club. The brothers often tutored at the Boys
and Girls Club, and also contributed to the building of
a new playground there. Another community service project
that the fraternity participated in was the annual Relay
for Life walk, where proceedings went to support research
to fight cancer. Along with the Delta Pi Omega soro-
rity, the Chi Phi brothers also took part in the Toys for Tots
program, where they helped children in need by sending
them presents during Christmas time. By working with these
charitable organizations, the brothers were able to better
their own lives by helping others.
Aside from taking part in various philanthropy projects, the
men also came together for different social events. The bro-
thers tried each year to schedule at least one social event with
each of the other fraternities and sororities on campus in
order to meet new people. They also got together each year
for the Alumni Holiday Dinner.
Chi Phi was accepting of everyone and was made up of a di-
versity of brothers. There was no hazing, and each of the 36
members was accepting of people of every sex, creed, and
orientation. Each member brought something unique to the
fraternity based on who they were. One brother of Chi Phi,
Sean Murphy said that he learned more about himself
by learning about others. "What you learn from diversity,
is what you don't learn in the classroom," said Sean.
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Sigma Phi Rho Inc
Their great achievements on and off campus make them great
Rho-models.
Danielle Santoro
Whether they are putting on community service events or
hosting dance socials, Sigma Phi Rho's upbeat and energetic
attitude makes them well-known on campus. The brothers
of Sigma Phi Rho Inc. have great team-working skills because
they have achieved so much with only 19 members in the
group. Much like the other Greek Life organizations,
their extensive list of accomplishments make them great
role models in the UMD community.
Sigma Phi Rho Inc. is a national fraternity that was found-
ed out of Statin Island, NY, back in 1979. It came to campus
in April 2002 and emphasized the motto of strong character
and good moral judgments are the essence of dignity. The brothers
are expected to be diligent individuals on and off campus.
Campus unity is really important to the Pvho brothers; they
always try to get students involved in not only fun activi-
ties, but also educational ones. One entertaining event to par-
take in is Rho Week. This is an exciting week filled with
basketball tournaments, movies nights and dance socials. One
special treat of the dance socials is the step performances of
the Sigma Phi Rho brothers. These men have mastered the art
of step dancing and have used their skills to raise money
for the Shriners Hospital in Boston. Their passion for dance
has also made it a great hobby for the team to do together.
They have been able to travel around the Northeast displaying
their one-of-a-kind dance moves.
othets aware of AIDS and to help the victims of HIV. In addi-
tion, the brothers of Sigma Phi Rho Inc. also dedicate
theit time to helping younger high school students. Recently,
they created a mentoring program for students of the New
Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. Setting a
positive example to young males in the school is very im-
portant to the brothers. They work with the students and help
prepare them for college by assisting them in the applicat-
ion process and giving them a taste of what college life is like.
Simple presence in the students' life has encouraged the
high school students to set goals and keep their mind on what
they can accomplish in the future.
The brothers of Sigma Phi Rho Inc. clearly do a great deal
for each other and others in the community. President,
Michael Andrade explained how, "Greek life has been an all
positive experience. It has given me structure and a sense
of the bonds of brotherhood." They take pride in being strong
leaders and setting a good example for others. The diverse
members have kept the organization fdled with innovative
and unique ideas. The willingness to volunteer time and deve-
lop bonds with the brothers have facilitated in the successful-
ness of the organization.
This year has also marked the eighth annual AIDS benefit.
This is a very educational community service event to make
Theta Delta Chi
Theta Delta Chi is a brotherhood founded on mutual
esteem and dependence.
Erica Keenan
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The brothers ofTheta Delta Chi are constantly searching and
welcoming new members all year around. The fraternity
has never discouraged their fellow classmates from joining other
Greek otganizations, but instead encouraged them to look fur-
ther into their fraternity as well. But let's be honest, who would
not want to be apart ofTheta Delta Chi? With all it has to
offer, you would find yourself statting a new chapter in your life
that kept unfolding into something greater everyday.
The journey ofTheta Delta Chi all started with the state-
ment, let's start a fraternity. Three undergraduates had watched
the film Van Wildet and became inspired to start their own
fraternity. The men knew they were in for a long ride but after
approaching a few friends with the idea, the men knew they
wanted a fraternity that had a strong New England represen-
tation. It was not before long when they found theit perfect
match, Theta Delta Chi. To the young men's surprise, the
fraternity's headquartets happened to be located in Boston. As
soon as possible, they contacted the charge consultant so they
could begin the process of starting the fraternity at the UMD
Each semester Theta Delta Chi collects meals from Res Cafe
in order to raise money for their philanthropy, The Jimmy
V. Foundation. The idea of the fundraiser has always been to
donate the most meals as possible, the more meals, the
more money is raised to hand over to the charity. The frater-
nity has had much success over the years, raising several
thousand dollars. They have also participated in Relay for Life
raising money for the cancer foundation. The brothers of
Theta Delta Chi have enjoyed much of their time participating
in these events while having fun at the same time. One of
the events they have participated in was the Polar Plunge, which
took place at Plymouth beach, where the brothers jumped
into the frigid ocean wearing nothing but shorts. Not only did
they have the time of their lives, but also raised money for
a new cancer wing at Jordan's Hospital.
Although Theta Delta Chi has been around since 1847, the local
organization was founded in 2005. Since then it has turned
into one of the largest and most popular fraternities
on campus. Because they accept new membets all
year around, it makes it easier to take a part in
this amazing opportunity. With 35 brothers
this yeat, it is no wonder why their colors
blue, black, and white have been seen
all around campus. These brothers are
very proud of each other and will
continue to grow as a family into
manhood.
Sigma Tau Gamma
Danielle Santoro
Life is a highway and the Sig Tau brothers are working hard to
pave the way for future generations.
Joining a fraternity will allow you to experience college in
the best possible way. . . It will give you the leadership experi-
ence that you will take with you to yout first job out of col-
ege" explained Edgat Roth, president of Sigma Tau Gamma.
This organization has helped shape the ideals of its mem-
bers by emphasizing six main principles: value, learning,
leadership, excellence, benefit and integrity.
Sigma Tau Gamma is a national fraternity founded in 1920
out of Warrensburg, Missouri. It was established on campus
in 1995 as the Epsilon Kappa Chapter. Sig Tau enjoys host-
ing many social events on campus to strengthen their own
bond and to interact with the intriguing individuals of the
UMD community. They are especially well-known for their
entertaining rock climbing, bowling, midnight kickball, and
club nights in and around the Dartmouth area. In addition,
they organize the annual White Rose event, named after
their fraternity flower, which celebrates the members' dili-
gent efforts throughout the year.
This organization donates much of their time in assisting
others and contributing to Books for Kids, the national char-
ity of Sig Tau. The brothers also participate in walks with
the YWCA and the Fall River Boys and Girls Club. As well
as offering much of their time to the New Bedford home-
less shelter and fundraising events on campus like the Relay
for Life. Currently, the boys are discussing plans to join the
"Adopt-a-Highway" project, which will benefit our environ-
ment by cleaning and maintain a portion of the highway.
The brothers of Sigma Tau Gamma have gone on to do great
things in society. Today, there are many that hold govern-
ment positions, are the CEOs of large companies, and are
radio /television personalities. These individuals started out
being involved students on-campus, participating in many
activities like orientation leaders and tour guides.
Roth described that, "Being a brother of Sigma Tau Gamma
was the best decision I ever made. It opened up many doors
and gave me experiences I could never have otherwise gain-
ed. I am president and it is something that I would have
never thought I would be when I was in high school. I have
met people that I know I will be friends with for the rest
of my life."
The brothers of Sigma Tau Gamma have made a great diff-
erence over the years by staying true to their original beliefs
that the fraternity established. They have raised money
for a number of charities and have helped make its presence
well known on-campus by holding different entertaining
events that appealed to all UMD students. The experience of
the great support system, volunteer work, and contribu-
tions made have allowed them to grow into outstanding indi-
viduals. Following the six principles they have learned will
allow them to have continual success in their future careers.
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The brothers and sisters of Greek Life are always trying new
ways to give back to the community each and every year.
For all members of Greek life, philanthropy is as important
as any brother/sister bond. All the fraternities and sororities
come together every year to participate in the Relay for Life
Event to support the American Cancer Society: the most
popular philanthropic event on campus.
Knowledge is power and it is a goal of these organizations
to expand the knowledge of others in the community. Sigma
Phi Rho hosts an annual AIDS benefit to raise money, pro-
mote awareness, and help others understand how this disease
is a global threat. The Chi Phi and Sigma Tau Gamma bro-
thers along with the sisters of Iota Delta Nu understand the
importance of reading. They encourage literacy in children
through tutoring and giving donations.
Many under privileged children around the world are not
able to get the appropriate health care and treatment. There-
fore, Phi Kappa Theta has donated to the Children's Miracle
Network to improve their treatment options. The Phi Sigma
Sigma sisters contributed to UNICEF to feed mal-nourished
children and the Delta Pi Omega sisters helped the Make-A-
Wish foundation grant a child's wish who suffers from a ter-
minal illness.
Other members of Greek-life spend their time bettering the
environment and the community's physical appearance
around them. Theta Delta Chi also does a beach clean up,
while Alpha Sigma Tau assists Habitat for Humanity and
raises money for local charities for community development.
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Greek Life has indeed made its presence well known on cam-
pus and in the community. They are always taking time out
of their busy lives to assist the community and put on social
events to encourage student involvement. Corey Donovan,
a member of TDX, explained that "philanthropy is a large part
of Greek Life and being able to come together to make
a difference in a community or at school always means a lot
to us." It not only means a lot to them, but also to the chari-
ties that uses their assistance to better the world around them.
Erin Dacey-
When a new opportunity emerges, Erin Dacey always rises
to the occasion.
Soraya Jonet-Branco
Chi-Hang Andy Fung
Most students saw Erin Dacey either
in a nursing class, an organization meet-
ing, or partying at The Catwalk. It
was impossible to not see her around
since she was involved with so many
aspects of student life.
As a freshman commuter, it can be
pretty hard to participate with things
going on on-campus, but Erin dedi-
cated herself to meeting new people
and making the best of every situation
that came her way. With her bubbly
and personable personality, Erin quick-
ly adjusted to college and began get-
ting involved. Her determination and
confident attitude led her to pledge
for Delta Pi Omega, an organization
where she could grow and thrive,
with the support of her sisters. Even
with demanding nursing classes, her
leadership qualities have led her to
become 2008 class president, orienta-
tion leader, RA, and homecoming
queen. And you thought your schedule
was hectic!
Taking on these roles, Erin understood
that it meant a lot of hard work and
motivation. These organizations have
become more than just an extracurricu-
lar activity to her. Although it is hard
work, being involved has been one
of the most memorable experiences that
she's had here and the people in these
organizations have become like a second
family. But overcoming the stressful
times made Erin who she is today —
a real leader who accomplished the
goals she set for herself day one of col-
lege. She made a great impact on
this university and an admirable ex-
ample for others to follow.
To the senior class, Erin leaves some
advice," Challenge yourself to get the
most out of everything. Don't be afraid
to make mistakes or change your mind
but put your heart into everything
because it is then that you can say you
gave 100% of yourself and achieved
greatness."
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Jon Garcia:
Designing a path that will keep him on track to success.
Courtney Nunes
Chi-Hang Andy Fung
After watching his uncle run distance
in the Latin Olympics, Jon Garcia's
first thought was "this is awesome." For
Jon's own track career, this was the
spark that ignited the fire. But what
prompted him to run was seeing his
brother excel in track. Jon figured, "If
my brother has talent, I have to have
talent." After winning 3 NCAA champ-
ionships and 6 All-America honors,
Jon proved that his brother wasn't the
only one whose ability to run was
exceptional.
After graduating from Stoneham High
School and coming to UMD, Jon said
at first he wasn't going to do track in
college. After thinking it over, however,
he said, "I knew I had to pursue it.
I kept telling myself, I have this talent,
don't let it go." By participating in both
winter and spring track, Jon admitted
the sport has pushed him to pursue. He
described track by saying, "It's me. It's
who I am."
Throughout his career, Jon competed in
the long jump, triple jump, and hurdles.
In his senior year, he was named Regional
Division III Indoor Male Track Athlete
of the Year by the US Track & Field and
Cross Country Coaches Association. In
2008 he finished first in the 55m hurdles
at the NCAAs with a time of 7.46 sec-
onds. He also set a school record of 7.36
seconds in the 55m hurdles, when he
competed in the Open New Englands,
where he came in second place.
As a graphic design major, Jon worked
hard to balance track with his academ-
ics. Along with the support he received
in the athletic department, what he
liked most about UMass was the great
art department. Jon said, "I really love
it here. I've learned to see things differ-
ently when it comes to art. I can now
see what makes something beautiful." In
his spare time, Jon enjoyed coming up
with new designs and strengthening his
portfolio, or just hanging with friends.
According to Jon, his achievements
both on and off the track have made
him who he is today.
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Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Overcoming all of life's challenging obstacles with a positive attitude, now that is a true
role model.
Soraya Jonet-Branco
Chi-Hang Andy Fung
Being an athlete requites ttemendous
dedication, teamwork, and motivtion.
All spotts demand every inch of muscle
in your body, every ounce of energy
in you, and every waking moment dedi-
cating youtself to the sport. The field
hockey team is a close-knitted group of
women who dedicate themselves to
the sport everyday. Many of the girls on
the team know Elizabeth Fitzgerald as
the outgoing, adventurous, and friendly
captain, who thrives upon the inten-
sity of each game.
Liz came to UMD looking for new
experiences and got them by having a
double majot in Humanities and
Social Sciences, getting involved in the
basketball and field hockey team,
and surrounding herself with some
of the best of friends that she found
here. Her motivation led her to excel in
sports, as well as in academics, while
still finding time to enjoy things such
as shopping and going to the gym.
Halfway through her senior year, Liz
had to drop out of school because she
got sick. The diagnosis was cancer.
This would terrify and stop anyone in
their tracks. However, this gave Liz
the motivation she needed to get better
and back to school and graduate.
Being back in school, Liz decided
to be a teacher, so that she can be a role
model for children, just as her grand-
parents, who were alsoteachers, did for
her. By coming back to school, she
was able to get the full college experi-
ence, meet some inspirational people,
and having her most memorable experi-
ence here: beating Southern Maine
in the semi-finals at home. Liz shares a
piece of advice from her own experi-
ence here, to "enjoy it while you can
and you absolutely cannot take it
for granted because it goes by too fast".
Graduating in May, Liz recognizes
the positive influences in her life that
have helped her through all of life's
challenges. The bond that the field
hockey team had truly made an impact
on Liz's life.
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Jean F. MacCormack
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Stephen W. Lenhardt
Vice President
Greetings from the Board of Trustees
Alda Rego '91
Graduate Student
Jennifer Ling Datchuk
Graduate Alumnus
Yong Zhang '93
Commencement Address
Onesky Aupont
Conferring of Doctoral Degrees
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Welcome
Jean F. MacCormack
Chancellor
Greetings from the
Office of the Presiden
Jack M. Wilson
President
Greetings from the Board of Trustees
James J. Karam '71
Vice Chair
Student Trustee
Tamara Endich
Greetings from the Alumni
Kathy Lee Dombrowski '03
President of Alumni Association
President of the Senior Class
Erin Dacey '08
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
Presentation of the Chancellor s Medal
Commencement Address
Ray Suarez
Conferring of Degrees in Course
Alma Mater
Valerie Amaral '08
The Class of 2008 is 45% female, 55% male. We represent
Massachusetts and countries other than the US. We entered
with an average SAT score of 11 60. We have an average
GPAof3.2.
And look at what we've become.
We are presidents and executive board members of orga-
nizations. We are members of Greek life. We are 26 athletic
teams and 116 student organizations. We are weekly meet-
ings. We are recruitment. We are passing out quarter sheets
and fliers.
We are captains of teams. We are NCAA champions. We are
Division III title holders. We are all stars. We're record hold-
ers and breakers. We're scholarship winners. We're last off
the court. We're laps around ring road. We're grass stains that
even our mothers can't get out. We're Corsairs.
We are Mr. and Ms. UMD. We are homecoming kings and
queens. We love Bev at Res. We are large Chippis from
Mirasols. We're Horseneck beach combers. We're birthday
celebrations at Wasabi. We are grilling at the Dell. We're
Facebookers. We're searching for parking. We are The
Catwalk on Thursday and late for class on Friday (And we
are sorry for this). We're two World Series winners. We're
die-hard fans. We bleed blue and gold.
We are grant writers. We're late nights at the library. We're
senior design projects. We're white lab coats. We're out in
the community. We are research hours. Practice hours. Clini-
cal hours. We are UMassers.
We're also resilient. We're survivors. We're soldiers. We're
full-time jobs. We're mothers, fathers, sons and daughters,
brothers and sisters, husbands and wives. We're first genera-
tion graduates. We're underdogs. We're Katrina volunteers.
We are humanitarians. We're open hands, hearts, and minds.
We're compassionate. We're dreamers. We are achievers.
We're muses, artists, writers, sculptors, composers, creators,
painters, and photographers. We're group sixers. We're com-
ics and magicians. We're late nights at the Star Store. We're
bilingual and even trilingual. We're Kekeli drummers and
dancers. We know No Problemo, Spicy Lime and Union
Street. We "ride the loop."
We see beauty in the everyday. We're beyond our education.
We're confident in our abilities and successes. We've taken
memories. We've learned. We've expanded our minds and en-
riched our spirits. We've grown. We are prepared. We've
made bonds and built relationships. We're friends who beca-
me a family. We've gained respect and trust with faculty and
staff. We're products of the University. Not only have we left
our footsteps in the halls of UMass Dartmouth, but we have
cemented our legacy. We did it!
We ARE the class of 2008.
Erin Dacey
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02 Krystle Marie Barahona Secretary
03 Shawn Aparo Business Manager
04 Soraya Jonet-Branco Copy Editor
05 Chi-Hang briery Fung Photo Editor
06 Un-Teng Fion Kou Design Editor
07 Ben Boynton Design Assistant
08 Katelyn Katie Marcotte Photographer
09 Paige Bennett-Bonn Photographer
10 Patrick Tab Kadlik Photographer
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12 Erica Keenan Writer
13 Danielle Santoro Writer
Faculty Jamie Jacquart Scrimshaw Advisor
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Jan Fairbairn
Annette Conrad
Renee Trial
Barbara Costa
Christopher Laib
Donna Moore
Special Thanks
Jon Garcia
Erin Dacey
Kerry Gorman
Liz Fitzgerald
David Gerth
Caren Orlick-Koren
Stephen Pritchard
Paul Friesen
Joanne Buhr
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Photographies Department
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Andrea N. Paleologos LaGue
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Andrea, You Did It!!!
Your accomplishment is a milestone in your life and
also in ours! On this foundation, your future dreams
will be built! You have always been a blessing in our
family. From the photographs of your first steps... to
today's remarkable achievement, you never measured
wealth in riches, but in walking this earth with love
and humanity in your beautiful heart! As you grew,
we encouraged you to take wing and never surrender
your dreams, however, you reached beyond yourself
and climbed even higher!
The course you chose was demanding and diffcult,
and you have arrived at this turning point through
hard work, persistence, drive and diligence! To com-
plete this took a lot of courage and sacrifice, but you
continued to forge ahead to this new horizon, and
you stayed true to your own self.
As God's gift to us and to the world, we celebrate
your summit moment with our highest joy, blessings
and endless love!
We Love You
Ray, Aleksis, Alaina, Julia, Athena & Manny, Alex&
Amanda, YiaYia and your Mom & Dad!
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Elizabeth Joy, We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. May your imagination
nourish your dreams and your talent contribute great things to the universe.
Love,
Mom, Dad and Rachel
Elizabeth Joy lannotti
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Roe, Congratulations on all you have achieved! You've
grown from a cute little girl to a beautiful young woman.
Keep alive that inquiring mind, your passion for nature,
health, spirituality and justice. We love you and are so
proud of you!
Your Loving Family
Congratulations Alexandra. You have done an in-
credible job over the past four years and I know you
will continue to do so in the future. I am very proud
of you and all that you have accomplished.
Love always,
Matt
Neither to change, nor falter, nor repent; This, like
thy glory, Titan, is to be Good, great and joyous,
beautiful and free; This is alone Life, Joy, Empire,
and Victory.
Percy Bysshe Shelley
We are so proud of you!
Mom and Dad
Alexandra Meriel Cragin
We are very proud of all that you have accomplished
these past few years. Keep your sights on the stars
and your dreams alive and life will be a wonderful
journey! You have been blessed with a great potential
for learning. You have used this ability to earn a
special degree but what you do with it will determine
the quality of not only your life but of others. As a
famous Italian author, Leo Buscaglia, once wrote:
The essence of education is not to stuff you with facts but
to help you discover your uniqueness, to teach you how
to develop it, and then to show you how to give it away.
Use your talents to make this world a better place.
Congratulations!
Love,
Mom, Dad, Suzanne, Michael, Courtney & Alex
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four very successful years at
UMass! God Bless and Good
Luck.
Love,
Mom, Daddy, Katie, and Ryan
To our cherished daughter — Your kindness, intelligence, compassion
and beauty make the world a better place to live in. We are so proud to
be your parents. You are a gift from God.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Jacquelyn Rose Erbafina
Jason Donald Perry
Today I'm proud to see a man who's grown to warm my
heart even more than that small boy I loved so at the start.
You make us very proud of your accomplishments and we
celebrate you and your future with love and support. We
love you very much.
Mom, Grama, Grampa
Kerby,
You steadily focused on the goal and aimed for it.
May life becomes all that you want it to.
We love you and are so very proud of you.
Congratulations!
Mom, Grand-Ma, Kernst, Sherelle, Sim, TatieTita
Kerby Pierre-Louis
Kristina Elizabeth Arruda
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Since childhood, Kristina has always shown determination, courage and
strength in anything she sets her mind to. Always a dedicated student and an
inspiration and role model to her siblings. The road ahead is full of promises
and challenges; never lose the spirit that has guided you through the rough
patches. We are honored and proud to have a wonderful, beautiful, and car-
ing daughter. We love you! Your family
Yes, it seems that you, Kristina Rae Barrett, were
destined to be a Corsair, and that you've charted a
course for success. You've made everyone so proud
over these four years with amazing academic achieve-
ments, working hard to help pay your way, and
demonstrating such maturity that there's no doubt
that the world is yours for the taking. This was your
grandfather's favorite quote, and it seems just right
for a spirited young woman about to embark on life's
adventure:
One ship goes east, the other goes west,
By the very same wind that blows.
It is the set of the sails and not the gales,
Which determines the way she shall go.
It is up to you to set your sails.
Kristina Elizabeth Barrett
Lindsay Marsh
Lindsay,
Congratulations on your finest achievement!
We are so proud or your academic achievement, your four years
or athletic performance, all culminating in this moment of recog-
nition ror a job well done.
May the gifts you possess grow and sustain you as you now move
on to live your lire to the fullest. You will succeed in all your
endeavors because you are a winner.
We love you,
Mom & Dad
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Meaghan you have evolved into such a
thoughtful and compassionate person.
What a wonderful nurse you are going to
make. You can't imagine the pride we feel
for you. It is a privilege to be a part of your
life and call you our daughter and sister.
Nurses are angels in training. You are truly
that and more.
Congratulations!
Love,
Mom, Dad, and Zach
Meaghan R. Murray
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Rosa Raposo
Congratulations! Rosa, on your second Masters
degree. You make us very proud parents. God Bless
and guide You through the paths. He's allowing
you to make, Hell simplify your choices.
Love your parents: Joao & Rita, Brother and Sisters
Samantha Sherburne, our darling, darling
daughter. . . watching you grow has been one of
the great joys of our lives. Soar as high as your
dreams can take you and when you touch down,
remember roots are as important as wings.
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With love always,
Mom and Dad
Samantha Sherburne
Shane Sousa
Shane,
We are so proud of you! Best of luck always, in everything you do.
We love you!
Mom, Dad, Diane & Kevin
Congratulations on a job well done!!!
Love, Mom, Dad, Jason & Victoria
Andrew John Gallant
Anne-Marie,
Congratulations on completing your MBA! It is no
wonder that as you come to the end of your collegiate
career that you are met with success; not only success
in business but also in other areas of your life. Your moti-
vation and drive to be the best is admirable and inspir-
ing to all those around you. You help make those around
you better people by helping us strive to be better than
we are.
On behalf of your family, friends and loved ones I would
like to express how proud we all are of you, how tar
you have come and how much you have accomplished.
You have only the best in life awaiting you now.
Love Always,
Your best friend,
Jennifer
Anne-Marie J. Rosa
Ashley R. Ameral
CO
Congratulations Ashley
You have worked so hard these past four years. Such
dedication, such commitment! But, that has always been
your way. Be proud of all you've accomplished. We are!
We love you and wish you a happy, bright future. Let it
shine as brightly as that smile.
Love,
Mom & Dad
Brandalf, I'm very proud of
you. I am truly honored to
have you as my older brother.
All you have to decide is what
to do with the time that is
given to you! Derek
Being the older sister you
would think that you would
be the one looking up to me,
but it's the opposite, you're an
inspiration. Congratulations,
I'm so proud to be your sister.
Love, Amanda
Brandon, You truly are a scholar! I am so proud of all your
accomplishments. Keep following your dreams and aim
high, you have a very bright future ahead of you! Congratu-
lations. Love, Vanessa
There's nothing more gratifying than to see your children
fulfill their dreams and aspirations. I'm so proud to be your
father. You've been an inspiration to our entire family. Con-
tinue to fulfill your dreams little guy. Love, Dad
Amazing, determined, dedicated, hard working. I am the
proudest mom! I have watched you grow to be a wonderful
young man. I know one day we will be campaigning for you!
We all love you. Mom
Brandon P. Ferris
Brendan,
It is with much pride that we say congratulations and happy
graduation! You have worked so hard and we are so proud
of your accomplishments. Remember that no matter where
life takes you, we are here for you always. We wish you a
future full of happiness and much success! Go get em!
Love,
Your family
Brendan F. Chanelle
Way to go Chris! We are so incredibly proud of first, the man
that you have become and 2ND of what you have accom-
plished! All your hard work has paid off. May all your dreams,
aspirations and goals be realized, including the castle! May
you always have love, happiness and peace in your life.
Love you much,
Mom & Dad
Christopher Mannetta
Corey McManus
We are so proud of you, Corey!
With love,
Dad and Mom, Matthew, Eric, Kelly, and Tessa
Cullen,
Cullen Frederick
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you.
Love,
Mom & Dad
Cul,
I'm so proud of you
You will be a wonderful M-
urse!
Love,
Shan
Cullen Frederick
Never doubt in your abilities; trust and believe in your-
self and all you reach for in life shall be yours.
Love, Mom & Dad
Congratulations Diana and remember to go with your
heart wherever you go.
Gayle
Elizabeth P. Coderre
To Our Daughter
Elizabeth
Congratulations
On Your Gradu-
ation.
How proud we are
of you!
You bring us such
joy!
As you enter your
chosen profession of
Nursing
We wish you much
success.
We share your dreams for a bright and wonderful future.
We wish you happiness today, tomorrow and always.
Our love and prayers are with you.
With Love,
Mom and Dad
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We are so proud of who you are, Erica, and of all
you have accomplished. We know you'll be able to
go far and achieve much. Always follow your heart.
You're such an amazing, compassionate young
woman and we love you so much.
Mom, Mike, and J.T.
Erica Whynot
Erica Whynot
Congratulations Erica, on an outstanding four years!
Although at the time it probably seemed as though it
would never end, you'll realize soon how short a time it
really was. The friends you've made along the way you'll
most likely have for quite some time. You'll get together
with them and wonder where the time went. You'll remi-
nisce about good times, hard times and hopefully forget
any rough times. But now the fun really begins. So many
opportunities and possibilities lie before you. Remember,
there's nothing you can't do that you put your mind
to. We're so
proud of you
and wish you
all the best in
whatever future
you choose. We
love you!
Dad, Kathleen,
Owen and
Matthew
Congratulations Jamie,
We want you to use your heart as a compass as you
grow and find your way in the world, but we want
you to always have an appreciation for the direction of
home. We want you to be self-reliant, self- motivated,
and self sufficient, but to know that you will never be
alone. We pray that you won't rush the future and that
you'll slowly build on the stepping stones of the past.
So many treasures await you in your journey of life...
If you want the rainbow you have to put up with the rain
— Douglas Pagels
The world awaits you Jamie! We are so proud of you.
All our Love,
Mom & Dwad
Jamie Lynne Balonis
Jenalina Santiago
Congratulations Jena! We're so
proud of you!
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Son, you made me very proud. I pray that God will guide
you, and make your future as bright as can be. Congratu-
lations!
Love,
Dad
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From the time you were 6 years old, this has been your
dream. We are so proud of you and all your hard work
in making this dream a reality. Keep your dream alive!
The world is waiting for you.
Love,
Dad, Mom, Devin & Toby
Kara Elizabeth
Kerry Gorman
Dear Kerry,
Congratulations on your college graduation! We are so
proud of you. We know how hard you have worked
for this. School has always been your number one prior-
ity and it has paid off in a big way — you have sacrificed
so much. We know that you will become a wonderful,
caring, and compassionate nurse. You have had a lot of
experience and you can now put all that you have learned
to good use. We know that you will be the best that
you can be because whatever you did — Softball, cheering,
track, etal — you always gave no%. Once again, know
how very proud we are and always have been of you.
You have never let us down. We love you and know you
will do your very best in becoming a nurse and whatever
else you do in life. Congratulations Kerry!
Love,
Mom & Dad
Kristal S. Stirk
Congratulations to you — Kristal Nikol Silverberg — for
being the first person in your family to graduate from
college. Your family is so proud of you for your persistence
and determination in pursuing your college education
and for graduating from the University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth.
May your academic achievements carry you forward and
provide you with the keys to open the doors for a success-
ful life; no matter what goals you decide to pursue.
Your Grandparents
David & Susan Stirk
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Congratulations!
To My Daughter, Kristie Lee
I Love You! You have made me the proudest Mom!
The accomplishments that you have strived for so long,
has come from all of your hard work, dedication and
enthusiasm toward your education, future career goals
and independence as an individual. I wish you all the
happiness in every aspect of your life. You will always be
my Baby. You
have become
a beautiful
Young Woman
who has
proven that
your own in-
dividuality has
already made a
difference for
an even better
future in life.
God Bless You!
Love you
always,
Mommy Lee
Rogers
Lauren F. Camara
We are all so very proud of your accomplishments. May
your journey ahead be filled with love, success and hap-
piness and always follow your dreams.
All our love,
Mom, Dad, Katelan, Siria, Juliette, Bacchi, Papa, Vavo
& Vavo
Four years ago
we left you at
school with
one goal on
your mind and
that was to
receive your de-
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your yellow
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You proved
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whether it be
learning how
to ride a bike, playing the drums, making pizzas, per-
forming on stage, or trying to do the right thing despite
the many temptations around you, and now graduating
from college. You have always been determined. You are
a great petson with endless possibilities available to you.
Whether it is being a husband, a father, a drummer, or
a graphic designer, make certain whatever you do, you
work to your fullest potential! You will succeed because
you have stick to-itiveness. You will ALWAYS have a
mother, father, sister, and now a brother-in-law that
love you dearly. You will forever be in our hearts. You are
one of your parents 2 greatest gifts and achievements!
As H Jackson Brown said "In the confrontation between
the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not
through strength but by perseverance."... stream on!
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Mom and Dad
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Dear Stephanie,
You bring us as much joy now as you did when you came
into our lives. Your smile still lights up a room! We are
proud of you and all you've accomplished.
Love,
Mom, Dad and Nick
Stephanie Laura
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