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Regis College is dedicated to providing its students with opportunities for spiritual growth and community service experience, as well as their academic studies. Regis College spent eighty years paving its way on education as a women's college. In the fall of 2007, Regis opened its arms and began admitting undergraduate men. With over 1800 undergraduate and postgraduate co-ed students now at Regis, there is a tremendous feeling of community that grows every year. In the summer of 2012, Regis College again expanded its horizons and embraced the technological era. In Fall 2012 with the new “iPad Initiative,” all faculty and undergraduate students received iPads and enhancing education in and out of the classroom. Students, faculty and staff alike strive to represent the mission of the College, which states, “Regis College, through education in the arts, sciences, and professions, empowers women and men to challenge themselves academically, to serve and to lead. A Catholic college, Regis is a diverse and welcoming community guided by the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston.” 2 ^ J Messutfe I .Irom President Hays Dear Class of 2013, 1 A long time ago, it seems, you were born, learned to speak and then to write. When you entered Regis, you began writing a story, the true i story of your knowing and willing soul, your believing soul, as a subject i in a series of predications and actions. Some educators call the framework the plot of the arts and sciences themselves, the liberal arts. 'j I have seen that story take shape on your faces as you left the familiar and explored new horizons, discovered other cultures, learned about ! other races, other religions; some of you even traveled to other , countries. Some of you chose academic disciplines you never would ' have chosen four years ago. One of your teachers noted that the whole j of The Great Gatsby could be understood as a sentence. Another professor explained how to take a medical history of a patient and use it i to help determine treatment in the present, and a third pointed to history itself as a treasure of cultural heritage. Even mathematical ) formulas and biochemistry had histories and stories in them - the tales I i of discovery. Two of your schoolmates died unexpectedly in tragic accidents early last autumn. At the time of their deaths, both Darner and Mike were age twenty. Their stories ended far too soon. This shook you; you perceived the beginning of the end and questioned, again. You matured instantly, with the knowledge that human life is not infinite, at least not in its physical, historical form. As seniors you felt an impetus to recapitulate your story and interpret it afresh, now with a glance at eternity in the mix. This yearbook helps you know that in graduating from college you are not at the end but at the beginning, a commencement. You have grown into young adults able to construct new narratives through your words, deeds and decisions. What awaits you is a whole new story based on your acquired self-knowledge, your earned education, on the choices you make. This story is crafted not only by the movement pen, iPad or videocam, but with your life, your relationships and work. What story will you write<l- What will be your theme, your mythos<i Will it be make-believe or will it be a deep abiding, even symbolic narrative built on meaning^- How will your education inform the plot of your self- knowledge, self-giving, and labor in the world, disclosing the infinite embedded in the finite<i I ask you to keep up the habit of reflection and to continue practicing critical analysis in what you choose to include. I ask you to come back to Regis and share your story as you go along so other students can learn as you have. As a Gatholic institution of higher education, Regis will always be your community, your wellspring, your mother lode, your nursery of educated persons making their way in the world, telling their stories in how they “write” their lives. It’s an exciting plot, your future. And your new story has just begun. Antoinette M. Hays, PhD, RN President, Regis Gollege Our Story In this yearbook, we hope you reflect on our story here at Regis College. From our first move-in day and drive up the hill, to our last all-nighter, to shaking the hand of President Hays and proudly walking off the stage with our diplomas in hand; we encourage you to remember this year's theme - “Our Story.” Look back and think how far we have come and where our story will take us next. We are a part of Regis College's story just as much as it is a part of ours. We will use our education, experience, and Regis Pride to shape a future we can call uniquely our own. We all have our own stories, yet these are interwoven with our connection to Regis College. The diversity in our stories matches the diversities in our population and world views. As we close our final chapter here at Regis College, we open a new one - a sequel that may be very different from our time here, but shaped by our story nonetheless. Let's grab our pens, sign yearbooks, take pictures to hide away in our journals, close the last few pages of our chapter at Regis College, and buy another journal to start a new story! 4 Dedication The Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph landed in America in 1873 during a time of poverty and illness to better thy “Dear Neighbor.” They planted their roots in Boston and four days later, they opened a Catholic school for girls. Eventually, this would become the first co-ed Catholic school in Boston. The Sisters again saw the need to provide education for women and opened the doors to Regis College in September 1927. Many of the Sisters called Regis College their home until December 2010 when St. Joseph's Hall started its transition to office and residential living space. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston have been fundamental in beginning, developing, and maintaining the spirit of Regis College. They have sponsored Regis College as a ministry of spiritual and intellectual growth. Today, the Sisters continue to instill their notion of the “Dear Neighbor” as well as the values of “Welcoming All,” “Making a Difference,” “Loving God and Others,” and “Excellence with Gentleness” upon each and every member of our community. In addition to Regis College, the Sisters have founded multiple institutions, such as the Bethany Hill School in Framingham with which the Regis community has formed a strong bond. Through service learning, community involvement, and the life lessons originally taught by the Sisters, Regis students, faculty, and staff have become avid participants of the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Regis College and the Class of 2013 is grateful for the Sisters' vision and guidance at Regis College. We proudly dedicate the 2013 Regis College Yearbook to the active Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston at Regis College: S. Carmella Abbruzzese, S. Betty Cawley, S. Betsy Conway, S. Judith Costello, S. Mary Rita Grady, and S.Barbara Loud. Thank you for your lifetime of work and dedication. 5 Item Our Presidents Dear Class of 2013, These past four years have rushed by us like the currents of river rapids. It seems like yesterday that we were soaking in the Regis surroundings for the first time as we sat in the Fine Arts Center, staring at a sea of bright Orientation Leader shirts. Their lessons on college life seemed so surreal. Our minds were busy elsewhere, filled with the thoughts of being cast into unfamiliar settings and finding our place. Everything seemed so new and so thrilling. As underclassmen, we shrugged aside any comments from our professors and upperclassmen about any notion of time. We were in the moment, discovering the college life for ourselves. For each of us, the river has led us in several directions, presenting different opportunities. Yet here we are, four years later, staring at the end of our time at Regis. No matter where we have traveled on our journey, we have all met at the same point, our graduation. An ocean lies stretched before us, with limitless possibilities beyond the horizon. Our stories are etched in the sands of time, and in the memories of those we have touched at Regis. In twenty years, do not forget how you came to be where you are. The trek back to Regis is not ' difficult; you need only to open the pages of this book. Regis will always be available to you, no matter how far , life takes you from Weston. Do not forget the people who have helped shaped you, the times you shared here, and the legacy you have written. The future may seem frightening at times, and the waves of uncertainty may crash ; down on you, but stay strong. You will always find your fondest Regis memories immortalized in these pages, to reflect upon and give you strength until you reach calm waters. Do not fear the unknown, for we are prepared to leave Regis in search of new territory. May fortune guide you through all of your days. I wish you all the best. Sincerely, ' Andrew Blanchette, President ! Student Government Association > Dear Class of 2013, j As I write this letter, a bittersweet feeling is welling up inside of me. So much has ^ changed since our first year. Though we have shared many happy moments, this has also been an extremely tough year for Regis. We lost two special pillars of our community. Darner Alteon and our fellow senior, Mike Kaplan. Although they are not with us, they still live within us through our memories of them. Mike was always full of jokes. It was a ; rare day that his guitar playing did not fill the hallways. Such a lively spirit will never die, ! and we should work to instill the same joy Mike always radiated in our own lives, even during times of hardship. j Though I never imagined that I would be class president, it is an honor to write this letter j and wish you the best of luck on your future endeavors. Although it seems like yesterday : when we were becoming acquainted with our orientation leaders as first year students, it is almost time to say our goodbyes, at least for now. I can say with confidence that this year, we have grown closer as a class. Our class has become more involved, whether decorating hoops or going on the senior pub crawl. The memories of our senior events will live on. This is not the end, but the beginning of a new life for us. Regis has prepared us for the new roads we will travel. I know we will all accomplish great things. Good luck in all that you do and take all the memories you have from here with you. Best Wishes, Alii Schmoker, President Class of 2013 6