
The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

The Class of 2019 is formally inducted into “Sader Nation,” Holy Cross’ community of students. Upperclassmen introduced first-year students to various areas of student involvement and, more importantly, to the rich sense of tradition that exists at Holy Cross.

Students participate in a paradise inspired First Night! The night’s events included decorate your own sea shells, a photo booth, and a mechanical surf
board.

Students participate in a paradise inspired First Night! The night’s events included decorate your own sea shells, a photo booth, and a mechanical surf
board.

Students participate in a paradise inspired First Night! The night’s events included decorate your own sea shells, a photo booth, and a mechanical surf
board.

Students participate in a paradise inspired First Night! The night’s events included decorate your own sea shells, a photo booth, and a mechanical surf
board.

Students participate in a paradise inspired First Night! The night’s events included decorate your own sea shells, a photo booth, and a mechanical surf
board.

Students participate in a paradise inspired First Night! The night’s events included decorate your own sea shells, a photo booth, and a mechanical surf
board.

Students participate in a paradise inspired First Night! The night’s events included decorate your own sea shells, a photo booth, and a mechanical surf
board.

Assistant professor of English, Jorge Santos meets with a student in the Class of 2019 during academic advising.

Stephen J. Prior Professor of the Humanities Director, Maurice Geracht meets with a student in the Class of 2019 during academic advising.

Assistant professor of visual arts Matthew Gamber meets with students in the Class of 2019 during academic advising.

Professor Susan Elizabeth Sweeney meets with a student in the Class of 2019 during academic advising.

Director of Biology Laboratories/Lecturer, Dr. Jodi Rymer meets with a student in the Class of 2019 during academic advising.

Assistant Professor, Andre’ K. Isaacs meets with a student in the Class of 2019 during academic advising.

Students in the Contemporary Challenges, Montserrat Cluster meet in the Cantor Art Gallery to discuss their cluster’s academic program, events, and overall expectations.

Students in the Natural World, Montserrat Cluster meet in Brooks Hall to discuss their cluster’s academic program, events, and overall expectations.

Students in the Natural World, Montserrat Cluster meet in Brooks Hall to discuss their cluster’s academic program, events, and overall expectations.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen participate in Fall Convocation held in St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen participate in Fall Convocation held in St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen participate in Fall Convocation held in St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel.

President Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J addresses Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen at Fall Convocation held in St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel.

President Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J addresses Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen at Fall Convocation held in St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel.

Oswaldo Subillaga ’16 addresses Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen at Fall Convocation held in St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen participate in Fall Convocation held in St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel.

Class Dean 2019, Shawn Maurer addresses Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen at Fall Convocation held in St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel.

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Jackie Peterson speaks during the Fall Convocation held in St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen exit St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel following Fall Convocation.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen exit St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel following Fall Convocation.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen exit St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel following Fall Convocation.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen exit St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel following Fall Convocation.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen exit St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel following Fall Convocation.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen exit St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel following Fall Convocation.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen exit St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel following Fall Convocation.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen exit St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel following Fall Convocation.

Class of 2019 members, faculty and upperclassmen exit St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel following Fall Convocation.
And they’re off!
First-year students were welcomed to campus with open arms when they arrived to campus on the morning of Aug. 29 for move-in day.
That spirit of enthusiasm and community building continued for the next few days as part of a series of welcoming events, known as Fall Gateways Orientation. The events are designed to ease transition to college life by introducing students to the wide variety of academic, spiritual, community-building, and social programs available at the College. Classes for first-year and all returning students began Sept. 2.
Highlights included:
- Induction into Sader Nation in which the Class of 2019 was formally inducted into Holy Cross’ community of students.
- First-Night Celebration on the Hogan Courtyard where first-year students participated in social activities and enjoyed fare from the DogFather food truck.
- Welcome addresses from Jacqueline Peterson, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students, and Margaret Freije, vice president of Academic Affairs and dean of the College, and Shawn Maurer, dean for the Class of 2019.
During Fall Convocation, a signature Holy Cross event held in St. Joseph Chapel, students reflected on what it will take for them to succeed at Holy Cross, like Saint Ignatius of Loyola whose transformation began with reflection on the top of Montserrat.
During the event, two presenters read some of the “gifts” that first-year students have brought to Holy Cross. These include:
- Hailing from 36 states and 10 foreign countries, including Bosnia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Nigeria, Somalia, Spain, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
- More than one in six come from a home where more than one language is spoken.
- One student camped through the 48 contiguous United States.
- Another is a brown-belt clarinetist who has lived in four countries.
- Nearly a third plan to play a sport at Holy Cross.
- More than 40 plan on participating in the ROTC program.
- Many have gained insights from doing service work in Appalachia, Nicaragua, Haiti, New York City, Worcester, or their local community.
- Members of the class include All-Americans and All-Stars, MVPs and team captains, state champions and national and international competitors.
- They also include a harpist who has played with the MIT philharmonic, a singer who has performed at Lincoln Center and the Grand Ole Opry Theater, an Irish step-dancer who competed at national and world events, a soloist who will perform at Carnegie Hall and a student who had photographs published in Finishing Magazine.
Photography by Tom Rettig and Dan Vaillancourt


















