November 17, 2017

Reunion 2017: Forever connected, forever Friars

Graduates from the Class of 1987 swing to the music of Tavares at the Dancing Through the Decades event as part of the centennial celebration during Reunion Weekend 2017. From left are Deirdre Dowd ’87, Marybeth Noonan ’87, Karen Kenney ’87, and Kathy Hussey O’Brien ’87.

Reunion Weekend 2017, for classes ending in 2 and 7, drew 2,067 alumni, family members, and friends to campus for three days of reminiscing, renewing ties, and Friar fun.

Events included the traditional Golden Friars Mass and the all-classes barbecue, as well as a couple of new tweaks — a spiritual retreat and a guided tour of the statues and monuments on campus. Fourteen graduates were honored with awards presented by the National Alumni Association.

2017 National Alumni Association Awards Recipients

John T. Mitchell ’67, who received a Faithful Friar Award from the National Alumni Association, relaxes at the Golden Friars Dinner with his daughter, Margaret Mitchell Moore ’94, left, and his wife, Sara Mitchell.

FAITHFUL FRIAR AWARD
John T. Mitchell ’67 & ’94P
Paul F. Whalen ’72

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Capt. Robert F. DiPalma, USN (Ret.) ’57
Thomas J. Gilligan ’57 & ’89P
William John Kenneally ’57
Ronald P. Stride ’62
Melissa J. Brymer, Ph.D., Psy.D. ’92

EXEMPLARY CITIZENSHIP AWARD
John M. Minicucci ’67

BISHOP HARKINS AWARD
Peter M. Gilligan ’67

SERVICE TO EDUCATION AWARD
Edward J. McElroy ’62, ’87P, & ’94P

SERVICE TO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD
Michael McKeldon Woody ’77 & ’83G
Kathleen Walsh Wynters ’82
John A. Cervione ’87

REV. PHILIP A. SMITH, O.P. AWARD
Michael Verzino ’07 & ’11G

MORE REUNION PHOTOS: prov.ly/reunion-2017-photos