November 04, 2019

Reunion 2019: ‘A magical weekend’

Pausing for a souvenir during the reunion barbecue are, from left, Victoria Allen ’09, Erin DeStefanis ’09, Blathnaid Mahon ’09, and Erin Lanni ’09.

That’s how an alumnus of the Class of 2009 described Reunion Weekend 2019, held May 31 to June 2, for classes ending in 4 and 9. From the spectacular weather, the warmth of the student volunteers, and the spirited class receptions to the manicured and gleaming campus, the unplanned meetups, and non-stop programming, the Friar spirit was, well, “magical.”

Andrea Urrutia Hessenius ’09 and Christopher J. Hessenius, Jr. ’09 give their son, Christopher J. Hessenius, III, a taste of Friartown at the National Alumni Association Awards Brunch. Andrea and Christopher were presented with the Rev. Philip A. Smith, O.P. Award. Friar Explorations Alumni Travel Pro — Andrea Urrutia Hessenius ’09 and Christopher J. Hessenius, Jr. ’09 give their son, Christopher J. Hessenius, III, a taste of Friartown at the National Alumni Association Awards Brunch. Andrea and Christopher were presented with the Rev. Philip A. Smith, O.P. Award.

Vincent Marzullo ’69 is cheered by classmates and friends at the Class of 1969 Golden Anniversary Dinner.

2019 National Alumni Association Awards recipients

FAITHFUL FRIAR AWARD
• Albert B. West, Esq. ’54, ’84P, & ’87P
• Paul J. Sears ’59, ’86P, ’88P, ’93P,
’95P, ’18GP, ’21GP, & ’23GP
• Robert L. Newbert, Jr. ’69
• David C. Novicki, D.P.M. ’69
• Eileen (Harkins) Christenson ’90
and Gregory Christenson ’89

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
• Dr. John V. Monsour ’69
• Reginald A. Nunnally ’74
• Stephen Taylor ’84 & ’14P
• Stephen Gallucci ’89

EXEMPLARY CITIZENSHIP AWARD
• Leonard N. Alsfeld ’74

SERVICE TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD
• Mary Pat Larkin Caputo ’79 & ’12P

REV. PHILIP A. SMITH, O.P. AWARD
• Andrea Urrutia Hessenius ’09
and Christopher J. Hessenius,
Jr. ’09