Alumni Meet With Accepted Students

Over 100 students and their families attended the St. John's University Accepted Student Enrollment Reception at the Dedham Hilton in Dedham, MA on Tuesday evening, March 24, 2009.

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Admissions representative Kerry Darcy provided an overview of St. John's, and after giving the students an opportunity to introduce themselves, introduced Andrea Papa, '88SVC, Associate Director, Alumni Relations, Student Engagement and Regional Programs.

Papa emphasized that the Office of Alumni Relations office is committed to working with students from the moment they first become part of the St. John's family. She described the popular Alumni Insider's View programs in which successful alumni mentor students seeking career-specific assistance and noted the strength of the extensive alumni network within the Boston area.

Alumni Paul Leone '85CBA and Danny Parkin '00TCB offered the accepted students and their families personal insights about the uniqueness of the St. John's experience.

Parkin noted that he initially came to St. John's to play soccer as well as pursue his studies.  He remarked that he was fortunate to become involved  with alumni who were recruiting St. John's students, from whom he secured his first job with the company with whom he remains employed.  He also commented about how successful the University has been, particularly acknowledging the successful efforts of St. John's University President Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. to enhance the University's well-deserved reputation for excellence.

Leone also described his career path, particularly mentioning how the staff of the Career Center helped him secure his first position. He also emphasized the strength of the Boston alumni network and indicated how valuable the chapter has been to him.

Other alumni participants included Jim Nolan '76CBA, Gil Hoss '65P and Mike Delvin '74L,'70CBA, who shared their valuable experiences by answering questions and speaking with the students and families.

Prior to the reception, alumni gathered to learn about the latest happenings at alma mater and to discuss ideas for future chapter events.