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ACHIEVEMENTS 2000

SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE

SCHOOL OF ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

GRADUATION 2000

As the new Millennium is upon us, we tend to look back and reflect on our lives. We all have had our low points and high points, but now is the time for us to look ahead to the future.

We all had different reasons to want a college degree. Whether it was job related or a personal goal, it is without a doubt a great accomplishment.

No matter what happens to us in the future, good or bad, no one can take away the fact that we have a college education - from a College, in my opinion, that is one of the finest around.

I would like to congratulate my fellow graduates. I know that they had to make sacri- fices, like myself. It wasn't easy for some of us to attend college while working and try- ing to spend quality time with our children and spouses - but we did it.

I would like to thank all of my professors at St. Joseph's College. They are true profes- sionals and in addition to teaching their subjects expertly, taught us how to be profes- sionals. To all of the counselors and staff - thank you for all of your patience and under- standing. Because of you, our time at St. Joseph's College was made easier. We will always have nice memories because you always treated everyone with respect and not just a number.

I want to wish the best for all the graduates. I pray that God looks over us and lead us down the right path. I know he will because when he looks down from heaven, he will see us - all his shining stars.

God Bless,

SalvatoreA. Romano Class of 2000

HOW SAINT JOSEPH'S HAS ASSISTED ME IN PREPARING FOR A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN HEALTH CARE

As far back as I can remember, I've been preparing for a leadership role in the health care profession. I am currently Nurse-ln-Charge (Manager) of Ambulatory Care Obstetrics/Gynecology Services at New York Hospital in Queens. I am an educator at heart for my patients and for my associates. I remain a union representative and fight for the rights of those nurses who are my colleagues.

Saint Joseph's College and the Sisters of Saint Joseph were my primary educators in grammar school and beyond. In 1 995, 1 found myself trying to complete my baccalau- reate degree, again at St. Joseph's. Indeed, the congregation of St. Joseph's has been entwined in my personal and professional life for more than 32 years.

Saint Joseph's College strives for the highest quality and affords all who come to its doors the opportunity to learn in an academic forum with educators who are highly esteemed professionals and leaders in health care and other fields.

The School of Adult and Professional Education prepares graduates who become leaders in their respective fields. In this superior educational environment, I learned to under- stand health care law and policy and how to shape the health care marketplace of the new millennium. This education has been theoretically sound yet realistic enough to help me envision how our country's current health delivery system can be improved.

/ have a personal love and respect for St. Joseph 's College. But attending the school at this point in my life has made me appreciate how inclusive, outreaching, and academically excellent it strives to be on a daily basis, thereby making New York and Saint Joseph's College a wonderful place to learn.

Yes, the Tree of Knowledge still grows in New York - at Saint Joseph's College.

Lovingly submitted by, Kathleen Terlizzi Class of 2000

REFLECTIONS As the time for our commencement ceremony nears, I am taking time out to reflect on

my educational experience at St. Joseph's College and the value that has been added

to my life story. Recognition of the need for more knowledge to support and enhance

growth, led me to the School of Adult and Professional Education; what I found was a

community.

This community provides a nurturing environment where each student is met at his/her own individual level. This community acknowledges the responsibilities of the adult student to family, career, and service. It supports the spiritual dimensions of each individual. This community offers a broad range of opportunities to meet individual goals and fosters a desire not only to exceed, but excel. It is multicultural and respects religious and philosophical beliefs, ethnic heritage and experiences. This community is responsive and caring. It pools its resources with diversity, understanding and sensitiv- ity. This community is a centralized support structure.

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The educational experience at St. Joseph's College is driven by the quality of the edu- cators. It is a challenging experience to face adult students at a new stage of develop- mentand inspire them to think, question and analyze while integrating new learning into life and living. The faculty of St. Joseph's College is committed, dedicated and more importantly, compassionate. Their expectations are high, and they are closely involved with students to meet not only those expectations, but the attainment of individual and personal goals. */

St. Joseph's College has nourished my spirit. Spirituality has been defined as some- thing giving atranscendent meaning in life. It can be expressed as religion, relationship

REFLECTIONS with God, nature, energy or a force. It can also be belief; belief in the good of all, belief

in family, belief in community. The community I have been part of at St. Joseph's College

has contributed positively to my spirit, complementing my uniqueness and enriching

my values.

It is my hope that our community, the class of 2000, will continue to learn, continue to grow and continue to nourish the spirit of all whom we touch as we expand our bound- aries. Some of us have been inspired to pursue knowledge at the graduate level; some of us have been challenged to pursue learning at the doctoral level. It is my belief that some of us will accept the challenge in order to strengthen our community. It is my belief that we will all rememberthe inspiration. I know that I will continue on the path of learning and I know that I will always be able to draw strength from my community at St. Joseph's College and the educational experiences I have enjoyed.

Respectfully submitted by, Cynthia Jordan Class of 2000

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Like Polyphemus, one eye opens in the direction of the irritating noise to view an unfo- cused object with blurred numbers

Eeeeekkkkk !!!!!! What is that??? My sleep clogged brain recognizes numbers. This has to be a nightmare.... My number is Not up. zzzzz ... Back to the arms of Mor- pheus. Aaaagguuhh ... Whheeuuu ... What is that torturous noise?? I chuckle to myself as I realize that my snoring woke me. In the background is the soothing voice of Jim Reeves. Slowly, I become alert and recognize the dawning of another day. Another blessed day. Thank God!

This incident, which happens more often than I would like to admit, is a follow-up to ...TaM! ... Da!!! .... Burning of the midnight oil. You know... studying, that inevitable road to one's academic goal. There are not enough hours to do all that must be done. Then life happens ... flavored with a dash of that famous human spice Procrastination. Today. Yes.... Now... Today... I will improve by actually following that schedule that is posted on the mirror. I will repeat to myself, "I can do this." "I WILL SUCCEED"

Yolanda Oscar Class of 2000

While, it is not my turn to graduate from Saint Joseph's as yet, I would like to thank some very special teachers who have affected my life with their wis- dom and knowledge, Such as Marie Gaffney, Hugh Snow, Debra Freed- man, Bob Dunn and Rupert Campbell. They have given their all and I have prospered and will continue to do so.

My years at Saint Joseph's continue to be enjoyable and fulfilling. I have made many new friends, not only with students but also with my teachers. When I do leave Saint Joseph's! will take with me the knowledge I have acquired, the experience I have shared and most of all fond memories.

I want to wish the year 2000 graduating class much success in their future endeavors and hope that they take happy memories with them.

CONGRATULATIONS!!1

Sylvia Saleh, Student in Organizational Management

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RUNNING FOR LIFE

I am a full-time student, a full-time health care professional, a full-time mom - and a marathon runner.

People have a hard time understanding us (runners). In many ways, we are a people apart - a rarified class. To get up everyday, rain or shine, in order to train to run a marathon is grueling work. It takes plenty of grit, determination, and discipline. I choose to run because it makes me feel exhilarated. When most people are sleeping (at 4:45 a.m.), I am outside running. Sometimes as I run, I ask myself who is better - off: those who are asleep at home or me? Hands down I know its me because I am there wit- nessing the sunrise, and bonding with nature and God before rushing to work in the crazy city.

As a runner, I have the occasional blister, bruised nails, sore muscles, and random injury. But I am doing some thing that many people don't do. I am living life to the fullest. In my life as a runner, I have completed many marathons in different cities of the United States. To be able to run 26.2 miles (just one marathon) is an accomplishment in itself. I have also hiked in the mountains and witnessed one of nature's marvels - the gentle shimmer of fresh sunrise. I have jumped out of a plane at 1 4,000 feet and landed safe- ly on the ground.

I am not in the Olympics and I have not won any prizes for my adventures. I am a single mom, living in a small apartment with a beautiful young boy. I don't make a lot of money and have but a few medals that confirm my efforts. However, I do have a strong and dis- ciplined body and a will to live, learn, and love - and no one can take these away from me.

Running a marathon is not easily undertaken. A marathon is an event that is planned over the course of a year - and within that year, one must train relentlessly each and every day. As a college student, I sharpen my mind and intellect. As a mother, I give my soul. And as a runner, I discipline my body. I relinquish none of these, for without them I would be lost.

Sincerely, Jamill Costanzo Class of 2000

True Happiness Conies From Doing What You Want To Do Most

True happiness comes from doing what you want to do most. I believe that knowing what you want to do is approximately 95% of solving your problems. The other 5% is finding out how to do it. I wanted to return to school to earn a degree but working a full time job and as a stepmother of two, I couldn't figure out the other 5%. I find that most people have an idea of what they want to do, but: either dismiss this as non-sense, impossible, or refuse to trust their own intuition: often lacking the courage, and support to carry through what they feel is right for them.

A little reluctant at first, but with ambition to achieve, I first spoke with and met Elizabeth Levy at St. Joseph's College. She answered all my questions and concerns, advised me of weekend classes, arranged a realistic schedule and goal for me and made my admissions process seamless. After her making simple what I thought was complicated, I made the decision to enroll. My first classes were with Professor Beni, a knowledgeable and competent instructor. His classes reinforced my decision to attend this school: he taught us skills that could be useful in everyday life and that was exactly what I needed and wanted. I thank St. Joseph's College and its staff for they were instrumental in my advancement within my job. I am grateful to St. Joseph's College for its flexible schedule for people like me. I am now closer to one of my dreams, my degree.

For the graduating class of 2000, Congratulations and always remember that Anything Is Possible. If there was ever a time to dare, to make a difference, to embark on something worth doing, IT IS NOW. Not for any grand cause, necessarily ... but for something that tugs at your heart, something that's your inspiration, something that's your dream. You owe it to yourself to make your days count here. Have fun, Dig deep,

True Happiness Comes From Doing What You Want To Do Most

Stretch and Dream big. Know, though, that things worth doing seldom come easy. There will always be good days and there will be bad days. There will be times when you want to turn around, pack it up, and call it quits. Those times tell you that you are pushing yourself, that you are not afraid to learn by trying. Persist; because with an idea, determination, and the right tools, you can do great things. Let your instincts, your intellect, and your heart, guide you. Trust; believe in the incredible power of the human mind, of doing something that makes a difference, of working hard, of laughing and hoping; of lazy afternoons, of lasting friends and of remembering that true happiness comes from doing what you want to do most.

And of all the things that will cross your path this year, the start of something new brings the hope of something great.

Good luck and God bless, your fellow classmate Maria Novello.

Sister Elizabeth A. Hill, J. D. President

Sister Mary Florence Burns,

Ph.D.

Vice President

for Academic Aftairs

Thomas G. Travis, Ph.D.

Vice President and Dean

School of Adult and Professional Education

Suffolk Campus

155 West Roe Boulevard

Patchogue, New York 1 1772-2399

(516)447-3250

Brooklyn Campus

245 Clinton Avenue

Brooklyn, New York 11205-3688

(718)399-0068

Dear Graduates

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School of Adult and Professional Education

To some extent earning a college degree is about obtaining a credential that will help you advance in your career. While this is the reason that many adults ini- tially give for returning to school, it is not something typically mentioned by graduates when asked to reflect on the value of their years at Saint Joseph's. From the vantage of Commencement, where-in keeping with the College's Mission Statement "students are challenged to develop their full potential. "

As the field of adult development expands, there is an increasing body of knowledge that speaks to what constitutes psychological well-being in midlife. A promi- nent spokesperson in this regard is Carol D. Ryff, who has identified a number of themes related to well-being, including: Environmental Mastery, Purpose in Life, and Personal Growth

Applying Ryff 's model to you in the season of Commencement, I'm sure you would agree that during your time at St. Joseph's you have increased your com- petence in managing your environment, you have acquired goals in life and a sense of directness, and you have a feeling of continuing development-all of which are contributing to helping you realize your full potential. So congratulations on your degree and, more importantly, the progress you have made toward wis- dom.

At this time, I would like to extend appreciation to Daniel Beni and S. Carole Lessard for the work that they have done to make this years Achievement such a success. May it serve as a reminder of your accomplishment and of the friends who shared the St. Joseph's College experience with you.

Sincerely,

Thomas Gravis . Vice President and Dean

Daniel Beni,

Preceptor in Health Administration

and Achievements Coordinator

Brooklyn Campus

265 Clinton Avenue

Brooklyn, New York 1 1205-3688

(718)399-0068

Suffolk Campus

155 West Roe Boulevard Patchogue, New York 1 1 772-2399 (631)447-3250

NEW YORK

School of Adult and Professional Education

Dear Graduates,

Your graduation this June represents the fulfillment of one of life's more notable accomplishments - the attainment of a baccalaureate degree. You have demonstrated academic competence as well as unparalleled commitment to your families and to those you serve professionally. I truly hope that this yearbook provides you with abundant and happy memories of your college experiences at Saint Joseph's for many years.

I would like to thank both graduates and students who contributed to our first yearbook of the new century. Your articles - sensitive, thoughtful, and incisive - attest to the singular struggles and unique accomplishments of the adult learner in our society. Thank you Yamill Costanzo, Keenan Emmanuel, Cynthia Jordan, JoAnn Myers, Maria Novello, Yolande Oscar, Salvatore Romano, Sylvia Saleh, and Kathleen Lonergan-Terilizzi.

I would also like to express my thanks to S. Carole Lessard, Susie James, and Sadie McMillan for their strong administrative support - without which this special edition of Achievements would not have become a reality.

I extend my very best wishes to the class of 2000. May you achieve all that you desire and continue to experience the excitement and renewal that continued learning and self-discovery bequeaths to all of us.

Cordially, Daniel Beni

WHAT GRADUATION MEANS TO ME JoAnna Myers Class of 2000

In the summer of 1 992, while attending a woman's group meeting at my church, my Pastor was polling all women about where we were presently in our careers. There were approxi- mately twenty-five of us present atthe meeting within the age range of 21 to 41 .As I satthere listening to the answers of my peers, I was shocked, and impressed to hear the majority answered that they were attending college.

I was so impressed because I've always wished that I could go to college. A college degree seemed like a fantasy or a dream to me. Although the thought of going to college seemed an inconceivable achievement, I could not understand how so many who were in the same career path as I were able to have the time or money to go to school. Who took care of their children while they attended school? Howdid they juggle their jobs, home-life and school?

I recently had been awarded custody of my sister's four children; one was three weeks old and the others ranged in age from seven to sixteen. My household had just increased to five children who needed my supervision. I sat there, envious, wishing I could go back to school.

One day at work, my boss, who was also my friend, suggested that we return to school together, like a buddy system. We felt that we could do it if we shared the costs of textbooks and studied together. We went to apply at Saint Joseph's College, School of Adult and Professional Education, and before I even had time to fully realize what I'd done, Ms. Suzanne Trappier had us registered and sitting in front of a camera snapping our photos forour identification cards. It was a painless, easy process. Registering for classes seemed to take only minutes.

Today, I stand proud with my Bachelor of Science degree in Health Administration. I am proud of my accomplishment. I feel as if the doors of opportunity are now open wide for me. Thanks to God, my husband, family and friends, I have achieved a dream. I am a first generation college graduate and hope to stand as a role model to my daughter, nieces, and nephews to show them that they too can achieve their goals, that college is not just for

SCHOOL OF ADULT & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

1999-2000

CYNTHIA ANDREI

BEATRICE MINARDI

HARRY GAFFNEY

DEBRABLACKMAN

EILEEN MULLEN

CHRISTINA GRYZIEC

LYNN BARNA

BARBARA MURRAY

CARMEN IRIZARRY

PATRICIA CIRILLO

COLLEEN MURRAY

ELIZABETH LEVY

ANGELA DIAZ

DOREEN PARMELE

YAHAIRAFELICIANO

FELICIDAD REYES

STUDENT WORKERS

LINDA FONTE

THOMAS G.TRAVIS

FABIOLA CHAMPAGNE

GRISEL GOLDMAN

ELIZABETH VALENTINE

MARY FONTE

SUSIE JAMES

MARY WRIGHT

NATALYGAMEZ

BARBARA JANUSZ

FABIOLA LAMARQUE

MICHELLE JUBERT

ACADEMIC COUNSELORS

CARITZAMELENDEZ

SISTER CAROLE LESSARD

CORRINNEALPERT

SHARON ORTEGA

SADIE MCMILLAN

ANGELO BERARDI

MARY RONACHER

ANNE MARIE MACE

SHIRLEY DAVIS-LEWIS

CYNTHIA ROUMBEAS

SIOMARA MARTINEZ

ROBERT DUNN

FACULTY 1999-2000

JOAN ALAGNA

MARIA FLETCHER

ABU BAKER MOHAMED

Lecturer in Community Health & Hu

man Services

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Preceptor in Statistics/Computers

CHRISTINE ANDERSON

LINDA FONTE

ELAINE MOSES

Lecturer in Community Health & Hu

man Services

Preceptor in General Studies

Lecturer in Health Administration

CYNTHIA ANDREI

DEBRAFREEDMAN

PATRICIA MURRAY

Lecturer in General Studies

Preceptor in Statistics/Computers

Preceptor in Health Administration

ROGER ARCHIBALD

JOHANNA FROST-JOHNSEN

THOMAS NAPOLITANO

Preceptor in Health Administration

Lecturer in General Studies

Preceptor in Business

HOLLY ARGENT-TARIQ

JORGE FUENTES

PETER NEIMANN

Preceptor in Community Health & Human Services

Preceptor in Community Health & Human Services

Lecturer in General Studies

LINDA BARLEY

HARRY GAFFNEY

NICK NICHOLAS

Lecturer in Community Health & Human Services

Preceptor in General Studies

Preceptor in Business

PATRICIA BAUMBACH

MARIE GAFFNEY

CHUKKYOKAFOR

Lecturer in Community Health & Human Services

Preceptor in Gerneral Studies

Lecturer in Health Administration

E.JANEBECKWITH

GLORIA GASPER

DESMOND PALMER

Lecturer in General Studies

Preceptor Community Health & Human Services

Lecturer in General Studies

DANIEL BENI

HAYWARDGILL, JR.

LAUREN PETE

Preceptor in Health Administration

Preceptor in Community Health & Human Services

Chairperson of Health Administration

ANGELO BERARDI

WILLIAM GREEN

ROBERT POLITO

Preceptor in General Studies

Lecturer in General Studies

Preceptor in General Studies

JEAN BLACK

ANDREA GREENBERG

JAMES QUACKENBUSH

Preceptor in Health Administration

Preceptor in Community Health & Human Services

Lecturer in General Studies

ORSOLABONILLA

CHRISTINA GRYZIEC

ALAN RAMLAL

Lecturer in Community Health & Hu

man Services

Preceptor in General Studies

Lecturer in Business

THOMAS BOVE

CRYSTAL HARRIS

MARION RIGGINS

Lecturer in General Studies

Preceptor in Community Health & Human Services

Lecturer in Community Health & Human Services

LORRAINE BOYKIN

LAVONE HAZEL

ROBERT RIOS

Chairperson of Community Health & Human Services

Lecturer in Community Health & Human Services

Lecturer in Community Health & Human Services

JAMES BROOKS

THOMAS HORAN

MAUDE ROBINSON

Lecturer in Statistics/Computers

Preceptor in Business

Preceptor in Community Health & Human Services

MILLICENT BUDHAI-ROBINSON

GWENDOLYN JACKSON

MARIA ROMERO

Preceptor in Business

Lecturer in Business

Lecturer in Community Health & Human Services

LAUREL BREEN

MARTIN JAFFE

JOSEPH ROSS

Instructor of Nursing

Lecturer in Business

Instructor of Speech Communication

ROSE BROWN

SHARON L JAMES

VINCENT SAGONA

Lecturer in Community Health & Hu

man Services

Lecturer in Health Administration

Lecturer in General Studies

GREGORY CALLISTE

ANTOINEJANNIERE

BARBARA SANDS

Lecturer in Health Administration

Preceptor in Business

Director of Nursing Program

RUPERT CAMPBELL

MARYJOYNER

BARBARA SCHORK

Coordinator of Business Programs

Lecturer in Community Health & Human Services

Preceptor in Community Health & Human Services

BARBARA CARLSTROM

TAESOOKKIM

HUGH SNOW

Instructor of Nursing

Instructor of Nursing

Preceptor in Business

MICHAEL CONNOLLY

ROSEMARIE LAMAR

CLARENCE STANLEY

Preceptor in General Studies

Lecturer in Business

Preceptor in Business

RAYMOND D'ANGELO

MICHAEL LATIMER

MINNIE STANLEY

Professor of Sociology

Preceptor in General Studies

Lecturer in Business

SHIRLEY DAVIS-LEWIS

ALBERT LEAVITT

SLYVIA STORCH

Lecturer in Business

Preceptor in Health Administration

Preceptor in General Studies

ANGELA DIAZ

JUDITH LOVELL

CHARLES STRAVALLE

Preceptor in Business

Lecturer in Business

Lecturer in General Studies

SHARON DIDIER

ANDREE MANGICAVALLO

ANTHONY SUMMERS

Lecturer in Business

Lecturer in Community Health & Human Services

Preceptor in Health Administration

ROBERT DIPIETRO

ROBERT MAROSE

KERRY SWEET

Lecturer in General Studies

Associate Professor in Business

Lecturer in Business

ARTHUR DOLAN

NICHOLAS MAURANTONIO

JOAN THOMPSON

Lecturer in Community Health & Hu

man Services

Preceptor in General Studies

Preceptor in Community Health & Human Services

KATHLEEN DOLAN

MICHAEL MAURO

ALBERT TORNATORE

Lecturer in General Studies

Preceptor in General Studies

Lecturer in Business

MAUREEN DUGAN

PATRICK MCCARTY

JAN WEISS

Preceptor in Community Health & Human Services

Lecturer in General Studies

Lecturer in General Studies

ROBERT DUNN

THOMAS MCCORMACK

GLORIA WHITE-HARRIS

Preceptor in General Studies

Lecturer in General Studies

Preceptor in Health Administration

MARCIA EDWARDS-SPENCER

CAROL MCDERMOTT

MARGARET ZAMIEROWSKI

Lecturer in Community Health & Hu

man Servies

Preceptor in Statistics/Computers

Lecturer in Community Health & Human Services

LORNAFAIRWEATHER

JANET MICHELLO

Lecturer in Health Administration

Lecturer in Community Health & Human Services

ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

Thomas G. Travis, Ph.D. Vice President and Dean

Eileen Mullen Associate Dean

Robertha Aaron

Corrinne Alpert

Lorraine Boykin

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Cynthia Andrei

Rupert Campbell

Patricia Cirillo

Angela Diaz

Linda Fonte

Christina Gryziec

Barbara Janusz

Carmen Irizarry

Sister Carole Lessard

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Susie James

Elizabeth Levy

Anne Marie Mace

Sadie McMillan

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Barbara Murray

Kraig Demateis

Yahaira Feliciano

Kevin Hutchinson

Ruth Levine

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George Olivera

SCHOOL OF ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FACULTY

JuanaAlland

Roger Archibald Holly Argent-Tariq

Judy Ashley

Angelo Berardi

K. Candis Best

Jean Black

Orsola Bonilla

Thomas Bove

Rupert Campbel

Lorraine Boykin

ichael Connolly

James Brooks

Angela Diaz

Arthur Dolan

Kathleen Dolan

aureen Dugan

Robert Dunn

Linda Fonte

larcia Edwards-Spencer

Debra Freedman

Harry Gaffney

laria Fletcher

Johanna Frost-Johnsen

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Gloria Ga<

Hayward Gill, Jr.

Christina Gryziec

Andrea Greenberg

Crystal Harris

William Greene

Thomas Horan

Gwendolyn Jackson

Sharon James

Antoine Janniere

Tae Sook Kim

Rosemarie Lamar

Michael Latimer

Albert Leavitt

Robert Marose

Nicholas Maurantonio

Michael Mauro

Patrick McCarty

Thomas McCormack

Carol McDermott

Abu Baker Mohamed D. Thomas Napolitano

Nick Nicholas

Miguel Parkins

Robert Polito

larion Riggins

Robert Rios

Maude Robinson

Sherry Schacther

Hugh Snow

Barbara L. Schork

Clarence Stanley

Elliot Small

Sylvia Storch

Anthony Summers

Joan Thompson

Gloria White-Harris

At Saint Joseph's I found:

A school that is committed to addressing the needs of their students and society.

A pleasant, support, student centered learning environment, with a cutting-edge curriculum that has best prepared me for a career in Health Administration.

A close-knit, diverse and helpful student body, which I was able to learn from. We built both professional and casual relationships and shared vital experiences, which made it possible for us to contribute towards each other's learning.

A faculty who is committed to professionalism. I was very impressed with the fact that they were all active in their respective specialties, which enabled them to bring the real-world experiences into the classroom, thereby making the learning experience interesting. Yet, through it all they were able to keep a sense of humor. To them, I say,, "Thank you for the sharing and passing on of knowledge."

I truly enjoyed my experience at Saint Joseph's. It was intellectually fulfilling and now I feel honored to be part of this special community.

Keenan Emmanuel Class of 2000

GRADUATES OF THE CLASS OF 2000

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Caroline Obiageli Okoro Anyaogu

Angela C. Allen

Rachel Anderson Daniel F. Angevine, Jr.

Lisa Diane Atkinson

Evelyn Barreau

Patricia Augustine

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Pierre Bazile

Jennifer Balfour

Shavitrie Bharat

Alice May Blair

larie E. Blaise

Jennifer Boca

Zorina Bostic

Lemaud E. Bowen

Bemadette Boyle

Marion R. Brackett Harold Richard Brown

Doreen Brown-Clarke

Adella Browne

Sallean R. Browne

Erma L. Bryan

Kevin R. Byrnes, Jr.

Alix Calixte

Felicie Calixte

Carolyn O. Cato

Gail Checkett

George J. Cherubini John Paul Chesney

Iris A. Clarke

Patrick Compail

D'Adra A. Crump

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Hattie Covington

Grace F. Dada

Elsa Arabella Cox

Sybron Dennis

Maria-Denise DeSilva Aleyamma Eapen

Marlene Elome

Agnes Wilkinson Forde Sylvia H. Francis

Emily Beatrice Ephraim Robert Esposito

TanishaC. Gaskin

YolandaL George

Lisa Maria Gerson Marilyn A. Goodacre

Enid Pamela Chase Greenidge Mary Ellen Grogan-Donnellan Stephen John Harding

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Karen E. Hardy

Sheree A. Hazelwood Claudette Pamella Hobson

Randolph M. Hodges

larie J. Holt

Lynette Hope

DELTA GAMMA SIGNA: HONOR SOCIETY DEBUTS FOR SCHOOL OF ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

1 999 was the inaugural year for the Delta Gamma Sigma Honor Society of the School of Adult and Professional Education. The name of the honor society is derived from the first letter of the Greek words Diakonia, service, Gnosis, knowledge and Sophia, wisdom. The words represent the goal of the college "to prepare each student for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility and service."

Membership is based on academic performance and significant volunteer service to the college or to the community. Students who have completed thirty credits or more at St. Joseph's College with a cumulative index of 3.85 or higher are eligible for election to membership. Eligible students submit an application with evidence of volunteer service and an essay reflecting on this service; it is reviewed by a committee appointed by the Dean. No more than fifteen percent of the enrolled School of Adult and Professional Education students with thirty credits or more are elected to the society.

An investiture ceremony was held on October 8th, 1999 in the Auditorium of Sister Vincent Therese Hall. Opening remarks were made by Dr. Thomas G. Travis, Vice President and Dean of the School of Adult and Professional Education. David M.Wolff, was the candidate selected to speak about his reflections on service. Linda Fonte, Assistant Dean, then presented the candidates with certificates of membership and service pins. A light collation was served for members, their families and friends.

The inaugural members of the Delta Gamma Sigma Honor Society include:

Bridget Berran Vincent Bucciero Kevin Byrnes, Jr. Marisol Calzadilla-Marino George Cherubini Linda Gaglia Ann Gallo Naomi Jones Cynthia Jordan Maureen King Regina Lutz Joan Riordan Mary Walsh David Wolff Jacqueline Xouris

OtisM. Hunt

Hortense Jackson

Lissa Hunter-Losey

Karen T. Hutton

Denise B.A. James Grace Jeremiah-Charles

Phyllis D. Job

Janet J. Jones

Naomi Darlene Jones

Cynthia Jordan

Patrick J. Kerins

Cheryl Kollie

Anata Kanevsky Christine M. Friedman Kay

Annamma Koshy

Richard W. Leahy, Jr.

Lucille E. Lee

Agatha N. Lekweuwa

Shirley Anita Lutchman Regina Martinucci Lutz

Karen Maureen Lester Karen E. Liedy-Johnson Gwendy A. Lucas

Eileen M. Lyons

SujaMadhu

Jemma Marie-Hanson Eilene E. Marshall

Sonia Marshall-McCatty

Marykutty Mathew

Daniel Masih

Mariyamma Mathai

Marie F. Mathieu Loren Angela McClintock

Valerie Judy McLawrence Tanya M. Meertens

LaurnaC. Millen

Concepta Ann Molloy Xavier A. Montalvan

Adalberto Morales

Jeanette Morales

Delphine Morton Joanna Myers-Portee

Martha Ann Nicholas Siomara Nieves-Martinez

Carline Noel

Elisabeth Ottinot

Esther Nortey Avrina Loriane CarlaOliphant Yolande Escallier Oscar

lariamma Panicker

Jacqueline Paul

Claudette Ann Plunkett Coleen Rattigan

Jamillah lesha Reed

Steven G. Reich

Winston Paul Reid

Sonora Reynolds Salvatore Anthony Romano

Jessica D. Reyes

Lucyna Rosu

Jo-Ann Andrea Rover

Kerry A. Schreiner

Rose A. Scott

Margaret V. Sharpe

Judith Sperling

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Cherylann St. John

Sosamma V. Simon Hallam Alwyn Vanroy Small

Erica Steinhardt

Elizabeth Burke Still Kathleen E. Lonergan-Terlizzi Edrice Maria Thomas

Paula Desreene Thomas Sosamma Thomas Sharon Snagg-Tucker

Elaine L. Tyson

Sonia Vargas

Guirlaine Villette

Mary Carroll Walsh

Shamik R.Walton Maxine Yvonne Whyte

Hazel M.Wilson

Kathleen J. Wilson

Sharon Wormworth

Jacqueline M. Xouris

Dalis Young

Nick Rotondi

ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE

SCHOOL OF ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

BROOKLYN CAMPUS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

CANDIDATES FOR JUNE 2000 GRADUATION

Angela Abayeva

Kevin R. Byrnes Jr.

Lisa Gong

Myrtle Camille Adams

Alix Calixte

Christine D. Gonzalez

Deborah Marie Agugliaro

Felicie Calixte

Marilyn A. Goodacre

Sheila Marian Ahem

Laura J. Caracciolo

Enid Pamela Chase

Demarys Albino

Richard Casseus

Greenidge

Angela C.Allen

Carolyn Cato

Vivian Griffith

Cynthia Joan Allen-Jordan

Gail Checkett

Mary Ellen Grogan

Olayinka Adepeju Alii

George J. Cherubini

Celeste Angel Hand

Rachel Anderson

John Paul Chesney

Stephen J. Harding

Daniel Francis Angevine Jr.

Iris Alicia Clarke

Karen Elyse Hardy

Lesbia Antioco

Theresa Veronica

ShereeA. Hazelwood

Lisa Diane Atkinson

Colasuonno

Claudette Pamella

Julianah Odujoke Atunbi

Patrick Compail

Hobson

Jennifer Anne Balfour

Roseme Compail

Randolph Michael

Evelyn Barreau

Varise Cooper

Hodges

Theresa Marie Barrett

Hattie Covington

Marie J. Holt

Joanne Bayron

Elsa Arabella Cox

Lynette E. Hope

Pierre Bazile

D'adra A. Crump

OtisM. Hunt

Jo-Anne Behan-Anastasio

Grace Funmilato Dada

Lissa Hunter-Losey

Yolaine Berette

Nicholas D'Amelio

Karen T Hutton

Shavitrie Bharat

John DeAmara

John F. Ingrassia

Alice May Blair

Sybron Pauline Dennis

Richard Jackie

Marie Eliane Blaise

Maria-Denise DeSilva

Barbara Elizabeth

Jennifer Boca

Anthony Michael DeToma

Jackson

Rufina Bodley

Carl W. Dixon

Hortense E. Jackson

Bemadette Boyle

Paula S. Dozier

Denise B.A. James

Zorina Bostic

Aleyamma K. Eapen

Sassoune E. Jean-

Lemaud Bowen

Marlene Elome

Baptiste

Marion R. Brackett

Keenan Emmanuel

Grace Jeremiah-Charles

Stacey Frances

Emily Beatrice Ephraim

Phyllis D. Job

Bridgeman

Robert Esposito

Karen E. Jobnson-Liedy

Harold Richard Brown

Andrea Lynn Evola

Janet Jacintha Jones

Doreen Brown-Clarke

Agnes Wilkinson Forde

Naomi Darlene Jones

AdellaOnita Browne

Sylvia H. Francis

Anata Kanevsky

Sallean R. Browne

TanishaC. Gaskin

Marirose Kaufman

Erma L. Bryan

Guetty Gauthier

Christine M. Friedman Kay

Michael G. Burghardt

Yolanda Lucian George

Anna Gerda Kennedy

Thomas J. Burns

Lisa Maria Gerson

Patrick J. Kerins

ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE

SCHOOL OF ADL

BROOKLYN CAMPUS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

CANDIDATES FOR JUNE 2000 GRADUATION

Cheryl H.Kollie

Martha Ann Nicholas

Kumar Singh

Annamma Koshy

Siomara Nieves-Martinez

Hallam Alwyn Vanroy

Bernice M. Lavin

Carline Noel

Small

Richard W. Leahy Jr.

Esther Nortey

Judith Sperling

Lucille E. Lee

George D. O'Brien

Erica Steinhardt

Agatha Nnennaya

Caroline Obiageli Okoro-

JarekStelmark

Lekweuwa

Anyaogu

Stacie Stewart

Genie Lerouge

Avrina Loriane Carla

Elizabeth Burke Still

Karen Maureen Lester

Oliphant

Paula Desreene Thomas

Glorias. Li

Yolande Escallier Oscar

Edrice Maria Thomas

Kam Yuk Lo

Nessa Jolley OToole

Sosamma Thomas

Kathleen E. Lonergan-

Elisabeth Ottinot

Alexander Tune

Terlizzi

Mariamma Panicker

Elaine L. Tyson

Gwendy Angela Lucas

Jacqueline Paul

Sonia Vargas

Shirley Anita Lutchman

Claudette Ann Plunkett

Guirlaine Villette

Eileen M. Lyons

Karen A. Pervis

Carmel Walrond

Jemma Marie-Hanson

Jenny Ramgoolie

Mary Carroll Walsh

Regina Martinucci Lutz

Coleen Rattigan

Shamik R.Walton

SujaMadhu

Jamillah lesha Reed

Wayne Thomas

Eilene E. Marshall

Steven G. Reich

Welsome

Sonia Marshall-McCatty

Winston Paul Reid

Dalis Jacinta Whittaker

Daniel Masih

Jessica D. Reyes

Maxine Yvonne Whyte

Ian R. Mason

Sonora M. Reynolds

Christine A. Wilson

MariyammaZ. Mathai

Madelyn Rivera

Darius Wendell Wilson

Marykutty Mathew

Judy Rohr

Hazel M. Wilson

Geralyn N. McClean

Salvatore Anthony

Kathleen J.Wilson

Loren Angela McClintock

Romano

Sharon Callahan

Curtis L. McCloggan

Nick Rotondi

Wormworth

Valerie Judy McLawrence

Jo-Ann Andrea Rover

Jacqueline Xouris

Tanya M. Meertens

Lucyna Rosu

LaurnaC. Millen

Vera R. Rutherford

ConceptaAnn Molloy

Claire Saint Jean

Adalberto Morales

Ronald R. Santo

Jeanette Morales

Kerry Monique Saunders

SuntaM. Morin

Kerry A. Schreiner

Delphine Morton

Rose Ann Scott

Joanna Myers-Portee

Margaret Veronica Sharpe

Maxine Diana Nelson

Sosamma V Simon

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