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More than 1,000 guests attendedthe 8th Annual President’s Dinnerheld at The Waldorf=Astoriain New York City in Octoberto honor the alumni andfriends receiving The Spirit ofService Award for their vision,accomplishments and good workswhich embody the essence ofSt. Vincent de Paul and reflectthe mission of the University.This year’s honorees wereRichard DeZego, senior executivevice president, commercial realestate, HSBC Bank USA, N.A.;Paula McInerney, chief executiveofficer, Bluff Point Associates; andThomas McInerney ’64UC, ’01HON,general partner, Welsh, Carson, Andersonand Stowe; and Mary P. Tobin ’00HON.
The 2005 dinner co-chairs, ArthurMirante II ’68L, ’98HON and WilliamCollins ’76C, welcomed guests and thankedthem for their generous support whichexceeded a record-setting $1.7 million foracademic programs and scholarships.
Next, master of ceremonies and sportstalk show host Mike Francesa ’77SVCintroduced mini-biographies of eachhonoree produced by the award-winningA&E Television Networks and announcedthe formation of the Francesa ScholarshipFund in honor of his late mother.
Rev. DonaldJ. Harrington, C.M. proudly shared that theUniversity’s enrollment is over 20,000, thehighest in the school's history, there is anentering freshman class of over 3,100 andmore than 20,600 applications werereceived for admission this year. “How isthe University doing,” Harrington askedrhetorically. “Looking at these facts, onecannot help but conclude that the Universityis doing very, very well. St. John’s is what itis because of the people who support it.”Tom Principe ’69C, ’73L said hewelcomed the opportunity to participatein an evening that highlighted the school’sVincentian history and spirit. “St. John’sgave me a wonderful start,” he added.“As an undergraduate, it taught me thevalue of a sound education and going tolaw school gave me the opportunity to workin a profession I love.”
Robert Ashworth’73C said he felt fortunate to renew hisrelationship with alma mater. “TheUniversity has had a great impact on mylife,” he said. “I feel like at this point inmy career, it’s time to give back.” It wasa sentiment echoed by his wife, PeggyAshworth ’75P. “As we have come backand gotten more involved, we realize howimportant St. John’s has been in our lives,”she added
.Also on hand were hospitalitymanagement majors to both learnand assist. Members of the HospitalityManagement Club gained valuableexperience helping the event planners withsetup and crowd flow. “Experience is themost essential part of education,” said clubmember Kara Barker ’07CPS. “You canlearn about working in hotels and at eventsin class, but it’s different actually doingthe work.” Christine Glueckert ’07CPS,president of the club, said the event was theperfect example of what majors can expectonce they graduate and are working in thegiving back
