Saint Michael's This Week
June 16, 2023
Reunion 2023 was time for memories, honors, lots of fun
It was a weekend to remember for 950 Saint Michael’s College alumni who returned for a glorious Reunion 2023 from Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4. This Reunion was a special celebration for the Class of 1973, who came home after 50 years and had the honor of induction as Golden Knights on Friday evening (bottom photo). The 3s and 8s classes also enjoyed class events that night, at venues from Winooski to Burlington. The Purple and Gold Brunch on Saturday highlighted the College’s outstanding alumni awardees, including seven Alumni of the Year and a posthumous award of the Fr. Mike Cronogue Award for Service for Chris Lee ’93, whom the SMC community lost too soon. The Trustees also presented Saint Michael’s President Lorraine Sterritt with a check for just over a half-million dollars from all reunion classes.
The P-Knight Party on Saturday hosted more than 600 attendees on the 300s field enjoying food trucks, lawn games, axe throwing, and a stand-out performance from the band Purple, with front man and alumnus Craig Mitchell ’93 bringing down the house. Fun continued through the night as alumni packed into the townhouses and enjoyed chicken patties served by RDs at the Late Knight Grill. The weekend closed out with a delicious farewell breakfast and Mass sending alumni on their way with full bellies and hearts. Click top image to watch Reunion video by Patrick Bohan, director of the College's Media Creation Studio.
SAINT MICHAEL'S NEWS
Students, mentors kick off summer research projects
Students conducting summer research with Saint Michael’s faculty members kicked off their projects this month by sharing some of the goals for their research during a breakfast gathering together on campus. The June 7 event marked the beginning of a busy few months for students and faculty mentors who have been awarded grants through the College’s Academic Affairs office. They will gather again as a group in late July to share findings and experiences from their work, and each student will have to present on that research sometime over the next academic year. Some students who had obtained grants through other means (such as the Vermont Biomedical Research Network and NASA) also attended the breakfast. Vice President for Academic Affairs Jeff Trumbower (top right photo addressing students at the brunch) said he hopes that by having the researchers gather semi-regularly, this will help create a “community of scholars” at Saint Michael’s. The group shot shows researcheres with some of their faculty mentors. Trumbower estimated that his office has been funding student-faculty summer research on campus for about two decades. Photos below show student researchers standing to describe their work at the brunch. (Photos by Patrick Bohan)
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Center for Global Engagement evolves into a robust life-changer, two years in
Ever-more substantial and frequent global experiences enjoyed by Saint Michael’s students testify to the strength, cooperation and hard work of a crack leadership team for the College’s Center for Global Engagement since its creation two years ago. “Global competency and appreciation for global citizenship are liberal arts learning outcomes in the third decade of the 21st Century that are arguably as important as reading, writing, mathematics,” said Jeffrey Ayres of the political science and international studies faculty, a former dean of the College who helped found (and now directs) the Center. “To be professionally successful and personally and civically aware, one needs to be globally competent.” Ayres said engaging global experiences early on in College often lead a student to seek more international opportunities over four years so that by graduation, they have built a skillset of global competencies and gained valuable perspectives. The director describes this process as intentional “scaffolding” to connect academic and experiential learning experiences through the Center — one important reason for its creation.
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Community neighbors of St. Mike's to celebrate Juneteenth in style
Juneteenth (the official federal holiday is Monday, June 19 this year) is the oldest American holiday celebrating Black Americans descended from the formerly enslaved. Known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Jubilee Day, it has been celebrated by Black Americans since the late 1800s. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of slavery, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Both the cities of Burlington and Winooski near Saint Michael’s College have celebrations planned. In Burlington, Mayor Miro Weinberger announced the City will once again host a celebration of culture, history, and community for Juneteenth. This year’s Juneteenth festivities are presented by the City of Burlington’s Office of Racial, Equity Inclusion & Belonging (REIB) and Northfield Savings Bank, and will take place on Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The "Embrace & Belonging" themed Juneteenth celebration will showcase various arts and cultural expressions for every Burlingtonian to enjoy. The day-long event is free and open to all, with 12 hours of nonstop entertainment featuring over 50 performers across multiple iconic locations in Burlington's vibrant downtown. The Juneteenth celebration will take place across multiple locations, including City Hall Park, Contois Theatre, Burlington City Arts, The Flynn Theatre, Lower Church Street, Main Street, Flynn Space, and Amy E. Tarrant Gallery. This diverse range of venues will provide a dynamic backdrop for the celebration, showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of the community that Saint Michael’s people enjoy alongside their neighbors. The city expects over 1,500 attendees. Events include a Gospel Brunch, live music, comedy, poetry, community conversations, visual art, food & beverages, wellness workshops, family fun and a market to uplift BIPOC vendors. Meanwhile the City of Winooski & Downtown Winooski present their annual event celebrating Juneteenth on Sunday, June 18 in Rotary Park from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Music, speakers, performances & more to explore. KeruBo sings African folk music, Afro Pop, and Afro jazz – from African laments to more modern arrangements; All Heart Inspirations storytelling by Ferene Paris Meyer; A2VT synthesizes their musical and dance roots from Africa with Western pop and Hip Hop sensibilities; also, Saint Michael’s alumnus DJ Craig Mitchell ’93 wlll be doing his thing that brought down the house during the College's recent Reunion Weekend party (top right photo). Also in Winooski will be a Juneteenth StoryWalk by Winooski Memorial Library ~ Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth.”
Read about Burlington celebration>>
See Winooski celebration details>>
Saint Michael’s Playhouse feeling all the way back this year, chief producer Tobin ’80 says
In a typical summer season since launching in 1947, Saint Michael’s Playhouse might mix perennially popular light comedy offerings (including musicals in recent decades) with more serious or heavy fare. Summer 2023, however, is not “typical” for Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin ’80, who for the upcoming Playhouse season opening June 28 has chosen three plays calculated to delight and warm the hearts of pandemic-weary audiences. “Having come off two dark seasons in the pandemic and then launching the summer 2022 season with challenging COVID restrictions based on actors’ union requirements or CDC, College and town policies was really difficult,” said Tobin, “so I feel like we’re truly back now. We’ve gotten through our sort of rebirth summer last year, and now we’re lighting the fire again and the fun is really back.” The season’s first show, Almost Heaven, following the life and times of American musical legend John Denver, opens June 28, running Wednesday through Saturday the first week and Tuesday through Saturday the second week (as with all the shows including Saturday matinees) until July 8. Then, as Playhouse publicity puts it, the “zany, magical and charming” small-town tale of Popcorn Falls opens July 12 going through July 22; and a “warm-hearted and delightful comedy” Over the River and Through the Woods, about the power of love across generations, runs from July 26 through August 5.
Read full story about Playhouse 2023 season>>
President Sterritt and St. Mike's cohort join in The Leahy Celebration
On June 8, 2023, business leaders from across Vermont gathered in Burlington for The Leahy Celebration, an event dedicated to Senator Leahy’s career of service, and his contributions to the Vermont economy. The event provided an opportunity for business leaders to thank retired Senator Patrick Leahy '61 and his wife, Marcelle Leahy, for their incalculable impact on Vermont. Saint Michael's College President Lorraine Sterritt, Mark Anarumo, president of Norwich University, Ken McAvey, VP and GM of GlobalFoundries, and Senator Peter Welch, D-VT, all joined Vermont Chamber President Betsy Bishop on stage at the University of Vermont event venue to reflect on Senator Leahy’s distinguished career and accomplishments and lead the champagne toast. The evening of celebration culminated with remarks from Senator Leahy who reflected on the growth of business in Vermont. He highlighted several businesses that are global leaders in their fields, such as Revision Military, IBM, and Liquid Measurement Systems, each of which have been championed by Senator Leahy during his time in office. Top left, President Sterritt says words of appreciation. Top right, back row behind the Leahys are, all from Saint Michael's, guests Kristyn Achilich '05 (Center for Environment director), Angela Armour '99 (executive director of Institutional Advancement), Bert Lain (husband of the Saint Michael's president), President Lorraine Sterritt, Stephanie Snell (director, Alumni & Parent Relations), environmental studies/science Professor Clayton Williams, Angela Irvine (director of foundation relations and sponsored programs) and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jeffrey Trumbower.
Read full Chamber report about The Leahy Celebration>>
England Advanced Studies pair checks in with an upbeat report
Saint Michael's students and friends Lauren Best '24 (right) and Amy Hylen '25, well-known on campus for their always bright and positive energy, are studying in England this summer and have been producing and sharing a periodic newsletter about their experiences. Here's the most recent dispatch: "This week was filled with core memories, thrilling adventures, surreal sights, and lots of happily ever after moments! We began the week with an Advanced Studies in England group reception in the magnificent Victoria Art Gallery, later followed by drag bingo at Komedia. In addition, we took a brilliant tour of Bath with Andrew Butterworth (ASE legend!) and got to visit The Circus and The Royal Crescent. Under baby blue skies, amongst flowers that seemed to be painted onto the landscape with magical water colors, and amidst post-card perfect, picturesque views, we traveled to Dorset. There, we hiked and viewed Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Corfe Castle, Brownsea Island, Old Harry Rocks, and Stourhead. We are so grateful for all of the opportunities to "stop and smell the roses" (literally!) and are blown away by all of the inspiring treasures, hidden gems, and stunning scenery throughout England!"
Mont Saint-Michel featured in CNN story, reminding that this College's roots run deep
Before coming to North America and founding Saint Michael's College, members of the Society of Saint Edmund were posted as caretakers at the historic and dramatic Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel off the coast of Normandy in France. That history factored into the naming of this college, which they founded in Vermont in 1904. This week, CNN, the global cable news channel and website, featured a travel story about the site commemorating the fact that 1,000 years ago, construction began on this magnificent "citadel." Almost exactly a year ago, a group of Saint Michael's pilgrms led by Edmundite Fr. Marcel Rainville '67 and Louis Giancola '68 visited Mont Saint- Michel, participated at Mass, and met there with the College's Emeritus President Marc vanderHeyden and his wife, Dana, the initators of what became frequent trips to explore Edmundite Heritage in France and occasionally England through the years.
Read and view CNN story about magnificent Mont Saint-Michel>>
Marijuana Venture tells of Kirshenbaum research
The magazine and website Marijuana Venture, “The Journal of Professional Cannabis Growers and Retailers,” in its June issue had an item from staffer Garrett Rudolph mentioning the work of a Saint Michael’s professor. Here’s the start of the article titled “Impairment Research Highlights Concerns”: “Based on research funded by the National Science Foundation, a psychology professor in Vermont has used artificial intelligence and data from a video game app to show that impairment from cannabis use can persist for up to five hours after ingestion or inhalation. Ari P. Kirshenbaum, from Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont, conducts research into the effects of cannabis on behavior and motor skills and recently published his findings through the American Psychological Association in a report titled, “Data Crowdsourcing on Psychomotor and Cognitive Effects of Cannabis via Mobile App” and co-authored by Chris Lewis, Andy Kaplan and Arun Ramamurthy. The data was also presented in March at the International Conference for Psychological Science in Brussels. The study analyzed subjective, first-hand reports of participants’ levels and duration of intoxication, as well as objective data from their performance using the video game app, called “Indicator,” which Kirshenbaum created to identify patterns of performance impairment …. Though Kirshenbaum is in favor legalization in Vermont and across the nation, he believes his research highlights reasons for caution. ‘Highway safety is perhaps the greatest public health and safety concern pertaining to cannabis decriminalization, but occupational and home safety are also concerns,’ the report states
Read full article about Kirshenbaum marijuana research>>
Miss Vermont, St. Mike's student Turco '25, in spotlight with a Plattsburgh news feature
A nice story by reporter Robin Caudell appeared earlier this month in the daily newspaper and website, the Press-Republican in Plattsburgh, NY, across Lake Champlain from greater Burlington, about Yamuna Turco ‘25, the Saint Michael’s student who won the title of Miss Vermont earlier this year. From the story, which opens with a reporter’s arrival at the pageant winner’s family farm homestead in Keeseville, NY, where Yamuna is from: “The crowning [photo top right] went down on April 16 at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe, Vt. Yamuna, Class of 2025, is studying psychology and political science at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt. She is the daughter of SUNY Plattsburgh adjunct lecturer, Dr. Marco Turco, and assistant professor, Dr. Portia Allie-Turco, and big sister of Graziella Turco, a Plattsburgh High School sophomore. ‘Yamuna is an Indian name, and I’m not from India,’ she said. ‘But my dad lived on and off there for several years. It’s the holy river that flows behind the Taj Mahal, the goddess protecting the river.’”
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Carson O'Neil '23 joins College's Institutional Advancement team
Carson O’Neil ’23 began work on June 1 as Stewardship and Donor Relations Coordinator for the Saint Michael’s Institutional Advancement office. Originally from Keene, NH, Carson -- a recent graduate who double-majored in French and public health with minors in business administration, global health and health equity -- said: “This is my first-time job besides some part-time jobs here at St. Mike’s as a tour guide and tutor and my summer job at my local country club.” Currently a resident of Williston, Carson likes to “golf, ski and go to the lake!” Of his motivation for seeking a position with the College where he just finished up as a student, Carson said, “Being an undergraduate student here was such a fun experience and being a part of such a unique community was something I did not want to give up quite yet! As a fresh graduate, I hope to bring a student perspective and meet the incredible network of alumni we have all around the world.”
Shrine gears up for a busy season, including Summer Reflection Series, plus other events
Fr. Brian Cummings, S.S.E. ’86, (director of Edmundite Campus Ministry through the academic year) also is director of the Edmundite-administered St. Anne’s Shrine on Isle La Motte in the Champlain Islands during the summer (photo at right shows him at the Shrine last year by its bilingual sign). This Week he shared about upcoming events there:
Sunday Mass is 9 a.m. from June 11 through September 3 and 10:30 a.m. from May 7 through October 8; A Saturday Vigil is at 4:30 p.m. between May 27 and September 2. Daily Mass is Monday through Friday at 11:15 a.m. between July 3 and September 1. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available before Mass and upon request. This year again will feature a Summer Reflection Series. Beginning July 5 and running through August 30, members of the Society of Saint Edmund and Diocesan priests will present for the series every Wednesday (except July 26). The programs begin with 11:15 a.m. Mass followed by a presentation. Lunch is available in the café, with outside picnic option. Topics and presenters: July 5, Rev. Michael Carter, S.S.E. will present “Biblical Foundations of the Eucharist”; on July 12, Rev. David Theroux, S.S.E. presents “Faithful Celebrations of the Mass”; from July 18-20, 2023, Rev. Richard Myhalyk, S.S.E., presents “Jesus' Art of Telling Parables.” (This is a special 3-day presentation. Attend one or come to all three). On August 2, Rev. Richard Berube, S.S.E. presents “From Jesus to Gospels: Why They Wrote and How”; on August 9, Msgr. Peter Routhier presents “Praying at Eucharistic Adoration”; on August 16, Rev. Michael Carter, S.S.E. presents “St. Justin Martyr on the Eucharist”; on August 23, Rev. David Theroux, S.S.E. presents “180 Years of Edmundite Ministry Since 1843”; on August 30, Rev. Richard Myhalyk, S.S.E. presents “The Life of St. Edmund of Canterbury.” The Shrine offers a full range of devotional activities, culminating in the solemn observance of the Feast of St. Anne on July 26. Check the Shrine website for further details on many activities throughout the summer including cafeteria hours, directed retreats, a Family Mass with Burlington Bishop Christopher Coyne, retreats with Bro. Frank Haggerty, S.S.E., and much more.
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ALUMNI NEWS
Fulbright alternate Dethvongsa '22 off to Thailand as teaching assistant
Professor Patricia Siplon of the Saint Michael’s political science/international relations faculty also is director of Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Fellowships including Fulbrights, and this week she received and shared exciting news: “An update on the Fulbright front: Alexyah Dethvongsa '22, who had been named an alternate in this year’s competition, has been selected. She will be serving as an ETA (English Teaching Assistant) in Thailand. This brings this year’s total number of student Fulbright award winners to four: Hayley Jensen (Vietnam), Jeremy Little (Spain), Aisha Navarrete (Mexico) and now, Alexyah. The only other time we have had this many in school history was in 2018, when ironically, the same thing happened – three students were initially selected and a fourth who had originally been named an alternate was also later selected. Together with our record number of semi-finalists (seven), it’s been quite a year. As we know, it takes a group effort to make this happen, and I wanted to especially thank the Fulbright Campus Committee – Candas Pinar, Jon Hyde, Kimberly Sultze and Jeff Ayres – together with Peggy Imai and Claire Concio in study abroad. Collectively, you inspire, recruit and coach our Fulbright applicants on top of everything else you do, and I am very grateful.”
Read earlier story about Fulbright group>>
Sean Morrissey ’16 directs service in Coast Guard toward law career
From Saint Michael’s to the Coast Guard and now Suffolk Law School, Sean Morrissey ‘16 has always been guided by a strong desire to give back to his community. After spending nearly three years in the Coast Guard, Morrissey now attends law school with the ultimate goal of becoming a Judge Advocate General (JAG) reserve officer and continuing to serve after departing from his tour prematurely. Throughout his life, Morrissey has formed the strongest allegiances with the communities that encompass generosity. Remembering his first days in the Coast Guard, he said, “As the new guy, there were a lot of times where a lot of people went out of their way for me who didn’t need to. There’s just this very generous component of it. It’s just service without self, something I really admire about others, but that I don’t necessarily see a lot.” Before the Coast Guard, Morrissey found this same environment of “service without self” as an Orientation or “O-Leader” for Saint Michael’s, an experience that, in many ways, inspired his vocation to serve. As an incoming first-year, Morrissey said, he felt astounded by the immense sense of belonging that his O-Leaders created for him — a pillar of the Saint Michael’s College experience for him. This photo shows Sean with his wife, Catherine, whom he met on a LEAP retreat at Saint Michael’s.
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Barnum '16, Brannin '13 named Harvard Heroes for work as staff
Victoria Barnum ’16 reached out this week to share that she and another Saint Michael’s alumna were grateful to receive honors recently as “Harvard Heroes for 2023” from the prestigious Cambridge, MA, institution where they both work on staff. Victoria writes: “Dailey Brannin ‘13 (left in this photo) and I both work at Harvard and were named Harvard Heroes for 2023. This is the highest-profile staff award you can receive at the university. We took a photo together (at right) and thought the Saint Michael’s Community might enjoy!" The Harvard Heroes Recognition Program “celebrates the accomplishments of Harvard staff whose work supports the mission of Harvard at the highest levels of contribution, impact and excellence” according to the College website. This year’s Harvard Heroes awards ceremony, hosted by Harvard President Larry Bacow, were on Friday, June 9. Victoria, a St. Mike’s American Studies graduate, works for Harvard's Kennedy School as Program Coordinator and Faculty Assistant in Evidence for Policy Design; Dailey, a sociology graduate of St. Mike’s, works in the university's Central Administration office as Recycling Services Supervisor.
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Liz Mead '85 among honorees at Kraft Community MVP Awards for adaptive ski and sports work
For the past 25 years, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation have been recognizing volunteers for going above and beyond to give back to their communities through the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards program. Formerly known as the Community Quarterback Awards, this volunteer recognition was renamed in 2011 in memory of Myra Kraft. On Thursday, June 8, 26 volunteers were recognized for their contributions at an awards ceremony at Gillette Stadium. In total, $275,000 in donations were distributed to the nonprofits represented by each volunteer. Twenty-five organizations each received $10,000 and the Brian Dagle Foundation received this year’s grand prize of $25,000. One honoree was Saint Michael’s alumna Liz Mead ’85. According to a press release about the awards, “Liz Mead of North Chittenden, Vt. was recognized as one of this year’s honorees and presented with a $10,000 donation for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports promotes independence and furthers equality through access to sports and recreational opportunities for disabled individuals. Bringing her experience with her own children on the slopes, Liz acts as a supportive mentor in many programs. She skis more than 100 days a year, a majority of which are spent with Vermont Adaptive.” In this photo, President of the New England Patriots Foundation, Josh Kraft (far left), Patriots Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Tippett and Procter & Gamble’s VP of Communications & Community Affairs, Global Grooming, Kara Buckley congratulate Liz for being an award winner this year.
Ross Henry '17 promotes app for mobile orders through his company Keep It Indie
In April, the student newspaper at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, ran a feature story by staff writer Raquel Hirsch about a Saint Michael’s alumnus who is proving to be an enterprising entrepreneur. From the story: “A new way to order, dine and pay at Uptown restaurants was launched recently through the app Oxbux. Oxbux allows users to place mobile orders, access exclusive rewards and deals, make contactless payments and close tabs…. The app is a collaboration between the company Keep It Indie and a Miami University business fraternity Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE), along with Oxford businesses. Keep It Indie is an independent company run by founder Ross Henry, who graduated from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont as an environmental studies major. Henry decided to launch Oxbux as a feature of Keep It Indie because of the many small businesses in Oxford and college-aged demographic … ‘As this grows into other college towns, we’re going to have an aspect where all the apps interconnect,’ Henry said. ‘Now, as you’re traveling to new areas, you’re able to find the local places that people support.’” On his LinkedIn page, Ross, now living in Chagrain Falls, OH, tells more of his projects: "I’ve leveraged my deeply-rooted community relationships and knack for advocating for their unique stories to launch Keep It Indie. We empower independent businesses, and the local communities that support them, with the resources needed to compete with corporate chain competitors. I also continue to work as a Freelance Multimedia Strategist, partnering with enterprises, institutions, and small businesses to share their stories of impact."
Read full story on Ross Henry mobile orders app>>
Profile of Fr. Carter '12 earns Catholic Media Awards salute
Fr. Michael Carter, S.S.E. ’12 of the resident campus Edmundite community and a member of the religious studies faculty, posted this news on social media this week: “This is fun: the Catholic Media Association has just awarded this article about me an "Honorable Mention for Personality Profiles – Religious Leader," at this year's Catholic Media Awards. ... I think they just liked my hat in the photo.” [image is at right with "pull-quote" is from the piece]. The article in question appeared in the diocesan magazine and website Vermont Catholic on March 16, 2022, its spring issue, and the author was Saint Michael’s alumna Cori Urban ’81, longtime staff writer for Vermont Catholic. From the article were direct St. Mike’s mentions: “Born and raised in Burlington, Father Carter attended Catholic elementary and public high school before entering St. Michael’s College for a bachelor’s degree in religious studies.” Also, “By far the youngest member of the Society of St. Edmund, Father Carter — who often wears his dark hair cut nearly to his shoulders — has worked primarily in the academic world of St. Michael’s College but also in parishes and at St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle LaMotte.”
Read full March 2022 story on Fr. Carter>>
Mike Brown '77 gives talk on his umpiring book
Vermont Journal and The Shopper, weekly newspapers and website in Vermont’s lower Connecticut River Valley, focus on news for many towns including Bellows Falls, where Saint Michael’s graduate Mike Brown ’77 got a mention in an item this week relating to his book. From the press release: “On Saturday, June 17, at 1 p.m., Village Square Booksellers in Bellows Falls, Vt., welcomes Mike Brown, Bellow Falls Union High School Alumnus, to read from and discuss his book The Umpire’s Bunkhouse: Baseball Stories from Cooperstown’s Dreams Park …. Author Michael Marshall Brown has memories of Cooperstown, as sports editor of the Daily Star newspaper, and as he covered the nearby Baseball Hall of Fame in the 1980s. His personal contacts with stars of the game include Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Warren Spahn, Hank Aaron, and Cool Papa Bell. Michael Marshall Brown has been involved with baseball and a spectrum of sports. As a journalist and public relations professional in Vermont, New York, and Ohio, he covered the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid. Mr. Brown was also assigned to the International Ski Congress in Istanbul, Turkey, and he won several national and regional awards for college publications and media success. He covered the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown during the 1980s. Mr. Brown graduated from Bellows Falls Union High School, and earned varsity letters in four sports. He graduated from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont, with a major in journalism, and he played college basketball. He now works as an author, umpire, referee, and a teacher. He also authored the award-winning Outdoor Legacy column for years in several newspapers.
See item on weeklies' website>>
Maria Gallo '87 now Legal Aid attorney in Florida
After 20 years of legal work on the front lines of abused, abandoned and neglected children, Maria Gallo '87 of Bartow, FL, has taken a position as staff attorney at Heart of Florida Legal Aid. Says Maria, "We serve Victims of Crime Accts (BOCA) clients and low-income clients. Loving it! Hi to Jonathan Billings!"
ATHLETICS NEWS
- Baseball Coach Jim Neidlinger unvelis Class of 2027
- Matt Johnson '20 ties for 31st at Massachusetts Open
- Men's lacrosse Coach Alex Smith announces Class of 2027
- View photos from the 2023 Purple Knights Golf Classic
- Women's volleyball Coach Brough introduces Class of 2027
- Honor societies had 54 student-athlete inductees this year
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