Augustinians withdraw from Monsignor Bonner Jul 23, 2008
"But over the last several years we have had decreasing numbers that have forced us to reevaluate all of our ministries and make some very hard choices about where to concentrate our energies." Paradis said there are 213 priests and brothers in the order - a little more than 100 in full-time active ministry - who are divided among parishes, high schools, Villanova University, Merrimack College and a variety of ministries from Massachusetts to Florida. There are also Augustinian missions in Peru,... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Around Town: July 18 to July 25 Jul 19, 2008
Congratulations to Rennie F. Gilman and Amanda M. Gilman, who were named to the spring 2008 Dean's List/President's List at Merrimack College in North Andover, MA.. GOLF TOURNAMENT THIS MONDAY. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Innovative iD Tech Camp lets kids create computer games Jul 18, 2008
He is in the process of creating the Quest of Dragons game in a room at Merrimack College s Deegan Hall, where iD Tech Camp s young campers are hard at work on their projects ... Merrimack College is one of three Massachusetts colleges, along with MIT and Smith College, offering youngsters at the national camp this opportunity to spend a week creating a video game and learning many other skills such as game modding, robot building, Web site design, digital movie production and comic book... (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Around Town -- Downtown is getting a new look Jul 2, 2008
When available, they are listed along with their degree and major: Cornell University, James McMillin Hunt, master s degree in physics; New York University, Brian T. Dwyer, son of Kevin and Janet Dwyer of Green Harbor, bachelor s degree with a double major in journalism and music; Long Island University, C.W. Post campus, Anthony Moscaritolo, bachelor s degree in criminal justice; Lafayette College, Evan S. Gilbertson, bachelor s degree in mathematics; Merrimack College, Jenna Picco and Dennis... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Graduates and awards Jun 26, 2008
Danielle Aucoin, Douglas Dolan, Michael Basile, Holly Patterson, and Ashley Ray, all of Burlington, were among the 448 graduates that received diplomas during the 58th commencement exercise held May 18, at Merrimack College. Jennifer L. Farrow and Jessica R. Silvas, both of Burlington, received their degrees during the Undergraduate Commencement Exercises Sunday, May 18, at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. (Burlington Union, MA)
Neighbors (June 26) Jun 25, 2008
Merrimack College conferred 448 degrees at the 58th commencement exercises held on May 18. Needham s Stephen Sees was among the graduates. (Needham Tab, MA)
WINCHESTERS BEST AND BRIGHTEST, June 26 edition Jun 25, 2008
Merrimack College conferred 448 degrees at the 58th commencement exercised held on Sunday, May 18. John Kronenberg and Bethany Pongratz, both of Winchester, received degrees from Merrimack College the school s 58th commencement exercised held on Sunday, May 18. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Infangers legacy of school service Jun 24, 2008
He graduated from Merrimack College in 1968 and worked as a social studies teacher at the Locke School right after it opened. Four months later, Infanger was drafted into the Marine Corps. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Academic achievers Jun 23, 2008
Melrosians graduate from Merrimack College. Melrose residents Michael Binari, Marianne Foley, Vincent Leone and Arielle Moore graduated from Merrimack College at the school s 58th commencement exercises held on Sunday, May 18. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
News from the YMCA: June 20, 2008 edition Jun 21, 2008
Marblehead native and offensive line and recruiting coordinator at Merrimack College, Ben Martin, will help develop skills to get to the next level for youth athletes. This clinic will provide intensive, fundamental techniques to young men with emphasis on the basics. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Profile 2009: Trent Richardson Jun 18, 2008
ESPN - Richardson hopes to emulate idol Emmitt Smith - Insider. Richardson hopes to emulate idol Emmitt Smith - Insider. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Scholarships and Awards 2008 Jun 14, 2008
Massachusetts Elks Association Scholarship Nick s Network of Friends Dawn Moran DHS Alumni Scholarship Merrimack College Book Award. Willis E. & Helen L. Thorpe Memorial Scholarship. (Danvers Herald, MA)
NAHS Class of 2008 graduate list Jun 14, 2008
Stephanie Berlinghieri Merrimack College ... Emily Caswell Merrimack College ... Michael Luciano Merrimack College. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Epping High School names top 10 seniors Jun 13, 2008
Jessica's academic achievement and personal integrity were recognized when she was inducted into the National Honor Society and received the Merrimack College Book Award and President's Award for Academic Excellence. She has held leadership positions on the student council, secretary of her sophomore, junior, and senior classes, and secretary for Junior Statesmen for three years and has been involved with Youth and Government for all four years of high school. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Woman reports assault in the North End Jun 12, 2008
NORTH ANDOVER Merrimack College taps interim president Merrimack College has named Ronald Champagne, president of Saint Xavier University in Chicago for 12 years, to be its next president. Champagne will take the helm at the private, Catholic college Aug. 1 and is expected to serve at least two years as the North Andover school searches for a long-term successor. (Boston Globe)
Medford residents graduate from Austin Prep Jun 12, 2008
The Rev. Gary McCloskey, dean of Merrimack College and chaired professor of Augustinian Pedagogy, gave the keynote address. He invoked the lessons of Saint Augustine, calling on the graduates to find Augustine s definition of maturity through a balance of education, experience and talent. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Class of 2008 graduates Jun 11, 2008
Many, like Ashley Mahoney, who is heading to Merrimack College in the fall, said they felt overwhelmed as they received congratulatory bouquets and posed for pictures. I m going to miss it all, said University of Massachusetts at Lowell-bound Lindsey Verill. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Nazareth Academy graduates eight residents in Class of 2008 Jun 9, 2008
Christina DiGiovanni received a Presidential Scholarship of $60,000 from Merrimack College. She has decided to attend Merrimack College ... She has decided to attend Merrimack College in the fall. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Honoring the Top Ten Jun 7, 2008
Everybody thinks Jeff knows everything, Leary said of Hanshaw, who plans to attend Merrimack College to study chemistry, and he probably does. I greatly admire how you manage to do all that you do, Hanshaw said of Leary, and you manage to do it every day with a smile on your face. (Amesbury News, MA)
YESTERDAYS: Trial trip on new steamer Jun 6, 2008
David DeGiacomo, Porters Cove Rd., was among those graduating as Merrimack College held its 33rd commencement exercises. Roy Giarrusso, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Giarrusso, Burditt Ave., Hingham, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Middlebury College at recent commencement exercises. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Honors (May 30) May 30, 2008
Watertown resident Jenna Barbato has been named to Merrimack College s dean s list for the spring semester, in her freshman year. Gerard J. Barbato Jr. made the dean s list at Bentley College for the spring semester in his junior year. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Baseball advances May 30, 2008
AHS plays Saturday at 11 a.m. at Merrimack College against Central Catholic in the second round. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Local students win awards May 28, 2008
Ethan Marsh 09: Merrimack College Book Award; National Spanish Exam; Certificate, National Science League - Chemistry. Benjamin Tan 11: Latin III Magna Cum Laude Certificate; Certificate, National Science League - Biology. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Favors, Wall lead pack May 25, 2008
"Both agree that right now, Favors is No. 1."But if I was a college coach, I'd love to have either one," Telep said.DEGRAFFINREED PICKS: Hannah Degraffinreed of Millbrook has committed to Merrimack College in Massachusetts to play basketball.She helped the Wildcats to a 26-5 season, averaging 10.4 points and 10.5 rebounds. or (919) 829-8910 Advertisements Print Ads Top Jobs Quick Job Search Keyword(s): Hot Deals Member of the ? Copyright 2008, The News & Observer Publishing Company A subsidiary... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Unsung heroine Gaieski reflects on nearly four decades at the Belmonte May 23, 2008
Gaieski first showed up at Belmonte in 1970 to take a job as a social studies teacher after graduating from Merrimack College. She moved on to teach English/language arts for 18 years before accepting the position of vice-principal nine years ago. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
MHS honors students at academic ceremony May 18, 2008
Several special awards were also presented to students: Bausch & Lomb Award, Matthew Diamond-Jones; Harvard Book Award, Matthew Cipollone; Dartmouth College Book Award, Alexis Donnaruma; Lesley University Book Awards, Keerthana Gnanapradeepan, Christopher Vaudo; Merrimack College Book Award, Susan Trinh; Regis College Book Award, Ann Parker; Rensselaer Medal, Justin Goguen; Society of Women Engineers Awards, Danica Bybell, Kathryn Colleran, Ann LeBlanc. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Light at the end of the tunnel? May 16, 2008
He is also looking for scholarships to fund his continuing education, and is considering Merrimack College as well, but would need help with the tuition there. He encourages other sight-impaired students to seek a college education. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Home schooled May 15, 2008
At Merrimack College in North Andover, 25 percent of the classes offered through the division of continuing education are now offered online or in a blended format, up from 13 percent two years ago. Middlesex Community College in Lowell, one of the first schools in the region to embrace distance learning, and Northern Essex Community College in Lawrence, through a program facilitated by Massachusetts Colleges Online, are now offering an associate's degree in criminal justice through online... (Boston Globe)
For the Falcons, a season to soar May 15, 2008
Coach Michele DeGregorio, who compiled five 40-win seasons at Merrimack College and guided the Warriors to the Division 2 national championship in 1994, is the architect of the rebuilding plan. Recruited by Bentley athletic director Bob DeFelice to rejuvenate a program that hasn't posted a winning season since 1987, DeGregorio knew there would be a transition period when she took over as the program's first full-time coach in 2006. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
TMHS graduation needs a new location May 8, 2008
TMHS found a suitable replacement venue in Merrimack College, although due to the size of its gymnasium graduates are limited to four guests. And confusion continues to ensue as the Tsongas Arena claims they were under the impression from TMHS that the June 5 graduation date was etched in stone. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
The 'go to' guidance counselor May 8, 2008
After graduating with a double major in sociology and psychology from Merrimack College and the desire to work with kids without the restrictions of a daily lesson plan or agenda, Colantuoni enrolled in Lesley University s guidance counselor program. While attending part-time night classes at Lesley, Colantuoni was already fully immersed in his career during the day as a full-time peer mediator in the inner city environment of Lynn at the Lynn Vocational Technical Institute. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Profile 2009: Victor Marc May 8, 2008
ESPN - Marc hopes to show off QB skills at new school - Insider. Marc hopes to show off QB skills at new school - Insider. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Winthrop's Kneeland leads Bentley softball May 8, 2008
After coaching 12 seasons at Merrimack College and winning a Division 2 national title in 1994, DeGregorio inherited a seven-win team when she arrived at Bentley in December 2005, and had the Falcons in the hunt for a playoff spot within three seasons. Peabody's Multner sparks UMass baseball With a little more than a week left in the season, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst baseball team showed some signs of life, taking two of three games in a weekend series against Dayton. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
The new Cure May 7, 2008
Merrimack College, Rogers Center for the Arts, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. 978-946-1467. (Boston Globe)
Week in Review: Boren joins his brother May 3, 2008
Most recently, he was the associate head coach and defensive coordinator for Merrimack College, which advanced to the Sweet 16 in the 2006 NCAA Division II playoffs. Also See. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Smells like fries! May 3, 2008
Joe Doyon, a garage mechanic at Merrimack College, fills up one of the campuss bio-fuel converted trucks ... Merrimack College fries up a lot of chicken fingers and French fries for its students and guests every year, using 1,200 gallons of transfat-free vegetable oil in the process ... The topic was the use of eco-friendly fuel and there was Merrimack College with all that leftover vegetable oil. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
College conference on homeless teens May 2, 2008
Merrimack College hosted the Merrimack Valley Youth Homelessness Regional Summit on April 11 to come up with solutions ... Jenna Ware, a Merrimack College junior from Vermont, with a double major in political science and economics and with a minor in women s studies, attended the conference and offered her reactions. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Rhode Island Spring Practice Roundup - Issue 8 Apr 22, 2008
" Junior returns after a sophomore campaign which saw him record 27 tackles (13 solo), including four tackles for loss. Classmate , meanwhile, appeared in 10 games and recorded 11 tackles (three solo), two tackles for loss, and one fumble recovery. While the duo received significant playing time last season, it's been another duo of junior - and - who have emerged this spring as forces on the d-line. "Kirk Blackman had a great winter and has had a solid spring, and is going to continue to... (Gorhody.com)
Desmarais selected as new DPW Director Apr 19, 2008
Desmarais has a Bachelor of Science degree from Merrimack College, and a Master of Science from Clarkson University. He received his professional engineering license in 1999. (Amesbury News, MA)
Youth Leagues Apr 17, 2008
The Panthers took to the ice against Andover at Merrimack College on Sunday, playing a hard fought contest that saw no scoring by either team until midway through the second period. Thu Oct 18, 2007, 01:32 PM EDT. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
'Mother' dearest Apr 16, 2008
Tonight "Hoops on Wheels" The Celtics, a professional wheelchair basketball team in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, will play at Merrimack College to benefit Lazarus House, a Lawrence-based nonprofit serving the poor, sick, and homeless of the Merrimack Valley ... Merrimack College, Volpe Athletic Center, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. (Boston Globe)
Neighbors (April 17) Apr 16, 2008
Jason Demetrios Vergados, son of Peter and Angelica Vergados of Needham, has been named to the dean s list for the 2007 fall semester at Merrimack College, North Andover. Vergados is an International Business major with a minor in history. (Needham Tab, MA)
No. 3 Panthers Upend Merrimack Warriors, 24-16 Apr 16, 2008
- The #3 ranked Adelphi University women's lacrosse team built up a 16-7 half-time lead en route to a 24-16 victory over Merrimack College this afternoon at Warrior Field. The Panthers (10-0) snap a four-game win streak by the Warriors who fall to 7-3. (Aupanthers.com)
Fitzpatrick Named ECC Co-Goalkeeper of the Week Apr 16, 2008
Adelphi (9-0) travels to North Andover, Massachusetts this afternoon for a non-conference match against Merrimack College. (Aupanthers.com)
QB Murray impresses at Gainesville camp Apr 15, 2008
Most recently, he was the associate head coach and defensive coordinator for Merrimack College, which advanced to the Sweet 16 in the 2006 NCAA Division II playoffs. ESPN television is currently in production on a special that will profile the top prospects at Nike and Elite 11 training camps. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Following the money Apr 13, 2008
While white-collar jobs have done well, blue-collar jobs in manufacturing and support have been sliding, said Robert Cuomo, dean of the Girard School of Business at Merrimack College in North Andover. He attributed the decline, in part, to jobs moving overseas. (Boston Globe)
Women's Lacrosse Outlasts Stonehill, 14-10 Apr 13, 2008
The Panthers return to action Tuesday, April 15, as they take on Merrimack College at 7:00 p.m. in North Andover, Mass. (Aupanthers.com)
High achievers Apr 12, 2008
Merrimack College dean s list. The following students from Saugus have been named to the dean s list at Merrimack College for the fall 2007 semester: Carmela Cardaropoli, Suzy Cardaropoli, Ashley N. DeRuosi, Kerri M. Domohowski, Philip A. Lacolla, James J. Legee, Daniel I. Morris, Daniel J. Pellegrini, Matthew R. Sanderson, Robert A. Santacroce. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Profile 2009: Jaamal Berry Apr 9, 2008
ESPN - Berry improves play, grades en route to stardom - Insider. Berry improves play, grades en route to stardom - Insider. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Lakers won 1st NCAA hockey championship, 20 years ago today Apr 3, 2008
They hosted little-known Merrimack College in the quarterfinals at the Norris Center. The Lakers fell in the first game 4-3, and stormed back the next night defeating Merrimack 5-0, winning the total goal series 8-4. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Frankie Telfort plays through pain Mar 28, 2008
ESPN - Hand cast didn't slow down Telfort - Insider. Hand cast didn't slow down Telfort - Insider. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Executive Suite: Goya knows beans and a whole lot more Mar 24, 2008
He studied accounting at Merrimack College, a small Catholic college outside Boston, and in the late 1990s, he took about a year off and bought and briefly ran a 1950s-style restaurant in New Jersey. "I wanted to do something different," he says. (USA Today -- Money)
Some at BC seek to uninvite Mukasey from commencement Mar 23, 2008
Participating Massachusetts schools include Becker College, Emerson College, Merrimack College, Northeastern University, Suffolk University, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Thin-envelope season: It might not ease the sting, but if you weren't accepted at MIT this month, you are assuredly not alone. (Boston Globe)
By all accounts, she's a softball player at heart Mar 23, 2008
Kneeland joined the team around the same time as third-year head coach Michele DeGregorio, a Lynn native and Winthrop transplant who came to Bentley from Merrimack College, where she won a Division 2 national title in 1994. "She's been great for our team," Kneeland said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
'Thoroughly Modern Millie' comes to BHS Mar 21, 2008
This production is brought to life by the blockbuster team of Director Susan Lavoie and Producer/Music Director John Middleton-Cox, with precision tap-dance routines by choreographer Leanne Reardon and amazing sets designed by Merrimack College s Peter Waldron. Millie not only includes a full orchestra, 10 professionally designed sets, brilliant costuming, and high tech sound and lighting systems, it also features more than 70 student performers including 20-plus tap dancers. (Burlington Union, MA)
The End User: Virtual college fairs Mar 15, 2008
Among the 200 participating colleges are Bryn Mawr, Illinois State University, Merrimack College, Rutgers University, the U.S. Naval Academy and Temple University. Unfortunately, Rafter said via e-mail, college guidance counselors in Beijing, Oman and Kenya who have expressed interest won't be able to participate because their Internet connection is too slow - broadband access is recommended. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
The Hall comes calling for 12 Spartans Mar 15, 2008
Brian Labriola, who went on to the University of Massachusetts/Lowell, and Ryan Montgomery, who later ran for Merrimack College, joined Ragucci as captains of that famous 1997 club. The 1993 squad that also won the league title consisted of Adam Walker, Keith Rogers and Allan Nunnally. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Bridging the gap Mar 3, 2008
"The fact that it's been posted, even one lane, means that somebody's concerned," said David Westerling, an associate professor of civil engineering at Merrimack College and a coauthor of the Pioneer Institute report. "Which is a good concern for the public safety.". (Boston Globe)
UNH Men's Hockey Team Plans to Stay Focused and Take One Game at a Time Feb 29, 2008
Right now it reads Merrimack College, and according to the Wildcats, that's all they are focused on. After winning the Hockey East regular season last weekend, the Wildcats' mentality going into the final four games of the regular season is to take them one at a time. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Sports in Brief Feb 29, 2008
In addition, there will be a raffle with several prizes, including Boston Celtics Tickets and a week at Merrimack College s summer basketball camp. The schedule for the evening is as follows: Grades 3 and 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Grades 5 and 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Grades 7 and 8, 8:30-9:30 p.m.. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Men's Hockey: 'Cats clinch Hockey East title with weekend sweep of BC Feb 26, 2008
In order to clinch that top seed, the Wildcats will need to play well in their final four games against Merrimack College and Vermont and must have a strong showing in the Hockey East tournament. "It's bigger now that we need to stay focused and not let up. We just want to keep going like we didn't win it," said Fornataro. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Men's Hockey Ranked In Two National Polls Feb 19, 2008
to take on Merrimack College at 7:00 p.m.. (Friars.com)
Building a Life on $25 and a Gym Bag Feb 18, 2008
Shortly after graduating from Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass. he intentionally left his parents' home to test the vivacity of the American Dream. (ABC News)
Shooting star Feb 15, 2008
Her uncle, Dana Skinner, played for Merrimack College, and was a Boston Celtics draft choice. Her older brother, P.J., now at Salem State College, was also a standout scholastic player. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Majoring in poker at college Feb 13, 2008
Merrimack College senior Alex Marcin, 22, recently auditioned for an upcoming poker-based reality show. "I play in a lot of dorm games," said Marcin, a marketing and finance major. (Boston Globe)
