Tag Archives: Students

Blog: Former Linebacker Adams ’07 Scales Mount Kilimanjaro With Quadruple Amputee

NAME Dan Adams ’07 HOMETOWN Springfield, Va. UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES History major WHO HE IS Adams is founder and owner of Athletic Capital, a leadership movement that empowers people of all ages and abilities to pursue passions and lead. Founded in … Continue reading →

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Blog: West Coast Native Carcione ’15 Finds Supportive Community at Holy Cross

NAME Alicia Carcione ’15 HOMETOWN Menlo Park, Calif. AREAS OF STUDY Undeclared WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “As a lifelong resident of the California Bay Area, I wanted a chance to explore a different part of the country, while still … Continue reading →

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Blog: Saltarelli ’15 Thrilled to Join Engaged, Caring Community

NAME Jacqueline Saltarelli ’15 HOMETOWN Wilton, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY Undeclared WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I never imagined that I would go to college here. I didn’t even want to visit, but my mom said that we should check … Continue reading →

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Blog: Nicoletta ’15 Found What She Was Looking for in a College

NAME Ariana Nicoletta ’15 HOMETOWN Staten Island, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Double chemistry and English major in the premed program WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I looked for three important characteristics throughout my college search: a small community, rigorous and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Luu ’15 Eager to Take Part in Service Opportunities in Area

NAME Dan Luu ’15 HOMETOWN Woburn, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Biology major in the premed program WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “Rigorous premed program, very good professors, and a nice, comfy campus.” WHAT HE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO “Starting a … Continue reading →

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Blog: Cook ’15 Finds Out Why Alumni Rave About Holy Cross

NAME Andrew Cook ’15 HOMETOWN Lowell, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY English major in the premed program WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “Two aunts, an uncle, and a favorite English teacher all graduated from Holy Cross and they never said a … Continue reading →

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Blog: Coursey ’13 Ready to Take in Everything Oxford Has to Offer

NAME Sheila Coursey ’13 HOMETOWN West Hartford, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY English major with a concentration in Latin American and Latino Studies, College Honors Program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Mansfield College at Oxford University in Oxford, England WHY SHE CHOSE ENGLAND … Continue reading →

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Blog: Masi ’13 Plunges Into Oxford’s Rich Culture During Year Abroad

NAME Elizabeth Masi ’13 HOMETOWN Darien, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY English major with a creative writing concentration, College Honors Program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Mansfield College at Oxford University in Oxford, England WHY SHE CHOSE ENGLAND “Oxford’s teaching style, rigor, and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Jenkins ’13 Looking for Unique Experience in Sri Lanka

NAME Chelesea Jenkins ’13 HOMETOWN Hartford, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY Visual arts studio major with an Asian Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka WHY SHE CHOSE ENGLAND “I wanted an ‘out there’ experience that would … Continue reading →

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Blog: Cain ’13 Aims for Fluency in Spanish During Year Abroad

NAME Shannon Cain ’13 HOMETOWN Webster, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Spanish major in the premed program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of León in Leon, Spain WHY SHE CHOSE SPAIN “To attain Spanish fluency and gain a firsthand experience of the … Continue reading →

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Blog: Condon ’13 Eager to Explore Ireland in Year Abroad

NAME John Condon ’13 HOMETOWN West Hartford, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY Political science major WHERE HE’S STUDYING University College Cork in Cork City, Ireland WHY HE CHOSE IRELAND “To get the experience of working at a big, international university in … Continue reading →

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Blog: Active Student Leader Willis-Berry ’13 Offers Look at Campus Life

NAME Antonio Willis-Berry ’13 HOMETOWN Atlanta AREAS OF STUDY Math and music double major ACTIVITIES Fall Gateways orientation leader, student co-chair of the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference, arranger/music director for the Sound of St. James a cappella group, Student … Continue reading →

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Curran ’11 Reflects on ‘Extraordinary’ Holy Cross Experience in Blog

In April, Colleen Curran ’11 was going through old photos when she realized she had enough to post weekly blog posts reminiscing about her four years at Holy Cross. So one month before commencement, she started taking a trip down … Continue reading →

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Blog: Coursey ’13 Helping Create Spanish Film Web Glossary

NAME Sheila Coursey ’13 HOMETOWN West Hartford, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY English major with a concentration in Latin American and Latino Studies, College Honors Program WHERE SHE’S INTERNING Coursey, along with fellow student Kelsey Smith ’13, are helping Bridget Franco, … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: ‘I Never Anticipated Growing So Much,’ Says Curran

NAME Colleen Curran HOMETOWN Alpharetta, Ga. AREAS OF STUDY English and self-designed medieval studies double major ACTIVITIES Ballroom Dance Team, liturgical ministry, MAGIS Program, Admissions tour guide, Kimball Captain, Admissions blogger. UP NEXT Pursuing a master of philosophy degree in … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Enhancing Cultural Fluency Key Highlight of College Career for Wan Yi Fang

NAME Wan Yi Fang HOMETOWN Malden, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major in the College Honors Program ACTIVITIES Publicity coordinator for House Council; resident counselor for Odyssey; secretary/multicultural student organization liaison for A.S.I.A.  (Advocating Student Interest in Asia); Fusion Hip-Hop; … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Academics and Athletics Slam Dunk Experience for Andrew Keister

NAME Andrew Keister HOMETOWN Galloway, N.J. AREAS OF STUDY History major, art history minor, Peace and Conflict studies concentration ACTIVITIES Lectured before high school students in the Worcester Public Schools as part of a Holy Cross athletics outreach program, Holy … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Science Research ‘Defined My Experience at Holy Cross,’ Says Metrano

NAME Anthony Metrano HOMETOWN North Attleborough, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Chemistry and biology double major, in the College Honors Program ACTIVITIES Organic chemistry research with Brian R. Linton, assistant professor of chemistry, studying Thiourea Catalysis; founder and co-chair of Bio … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Valedictorian Miriam Westin Plans to Live Out Jesuit Ideals

NAME Miriam Westin HOMETOWN St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada AREAS OF STUDY Studio art major with a self-designed minor in architectural studies ACTIVITIES Campus Christian Fellowship, Coalition Against Human Trafficking, College Choir, Community Standards Board, Community and Public Leadership Workshop, DJ … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Exhibit Works by Graduating Seniors

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents Major: Works from the 2011 Senior Concentration Seminar, artwork produced by graduating seniors in the visual arts department, from Thursday, April 28 through Friday, … Continue reading →

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