Picture Perfect

24 midshipmen and Marines from the College of the Holy Cross Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) participated in and helped out at the 5th Annual Veterans Memorial 5k and Fun Run. The students have been helping out at the race since its inception in 2004. In addition to the runners, Midshipmen acted as road guards, parking attendants, and also provided a color guard for the opening ceremonies. All proceeds from the race went to Veterans Inc., a Worcester-based non-profit organization that provides supportive housing, employment services, computer training, food bank, retreats, wellness groups and outreach services to thousands of veterans and their families each year. For more information, visit www.veteransmemorial5k.org/.

The bronze statue of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, was dedicated before alumni and friends.  The sculptor was Brian Hanlon, who also created the Bob Cousy sculpture in front of the Hart Center.

A quote from a now famous speech Fr. Arrupe delivered to alumni of Jesuit schools in Europe in 1973 appears on the plaque.

The statue was made possible by a generous gift from longtime Holy Cross supporter Stephen A. Lovelette ’78.

Photography by Rob Carlin

Holy Cross’ strong commitment to financial aid is the focus of a new informational video posted on the Financial Aid Web site. Lynne Myers, director of Financial Aid, articulates four key points prospective students should know: admissions to Holy Cross is need-blind; Holy Cross meets 100 percent of a student’s demonstrated need; a Holy Cross education is an investment for the future; and graduates demonstrate great satisfaction with their Holy Cross experience (51 percent alumni giving rate). Nancy Basmajy ‘12, Jill Coughlin ‘10 and Gbenimah Slopadoe ‘10, pictured above from left, share their stories in the two-and-a-half minute video.

Photography by John Buckingham