Regis College - Mount Regis Yearbook (Weston, MA)

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A Message From The President This yearbook - or more truly - this book of years, captures the special mo- ments and memories of a pivotal peri- od in your life. These recaptured mo- ments, and others like them, are won- derful to remember for they are part of the four-year mosaic that has begun to define you as a person and a class. But more importantly, they are full of wonder for the future. How have these four years opened new dimensions for you, how have you pointed new direc- tions for your college? Women - young women especially - can raise their sights about what they can expect in society, in politics, in the Church and prepare to take their place whenever opportunities come - or together - create the opportunities in systems that need to be changed. It will be women who will encourage one another, sustain and support one an- other in the groundswell that is her- alding a renaissance in the United States, if not in the whole world. We are fortunate to be in the cli- mate of a woman’s college where at- tention can be paid to the change, the restlessness that signals women’s de- sire and intention to shape the future. And the shaping of the future means participation in shaping the new structures, the new tools that will pre- pare your minds and hearts to be among the leaders of the creative movement that will change our soci- ety and our Church - to reach the full human potential of a people of God. In this rebirth innovation is the key and integration is the goal. It is a fear- some thing, change. We are not all comfortable with risk. We might choose to stay with the more familiar path of the tried and true - and the successful. But the spirit that always is moving over us - the spirit of the Creator - the spirit that moved the chaos to become our beautiful, needy world, the spirit that is deep within each of us, is moving now in new ways, stirring up the waters, preparing the climate for miraculous and healing ac- tivity. The calls are comi ng from many di- rections - from the Church, struggling with a changing world, from govern- ment uncertain how to respond to the massive questions of social demands, from business, currently trying to put into place systems that will provide a balance between collaboration and profit-making. Higher education can supply at least a part of the answers, can point to some right paths. And Regis can be a part of that path. But a renaissance needs the imagination and energy of every per- son. We are on the threshold of a brave new world that can only be made beautiful by “goodly people”. I learned that in a class here at Regis - for it was Shakespeare who said it! He also said, in describing creative re- sponses - that “the readiness is all!” I think I know you well enough to feel that you are ready to get going - on many fronts - to make good things happen in the world beyond, as you did here at Regis.

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We, the class of 1985 dedicate our year- book to those who have inspired us: Family, Faculty and Friends. To our parents, who did more than watch us struggle. They struggled with us, en- couraged us, and were always there. To our professors, who have not only bes- towed upon us a gift of knowledge but also prepared us mentally and physically to meet all that comes our way. To our friends, of whom there have been many, who have shared anticipation, laughter, a tear or two, and a dream. During our past four years at Regis each of us has begun to lay her stepping stones for the future, and it was done with all of your guidance and warmth. When we look back upon these years we will remember each of the treasures that you have given to us, the class of 1985.

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To The Class of 1985 We have come through 1984 without the fears for that famous year being realized. We have entered the last 15 years of this century with a sense of hope and a spirit of vitality. You go forth from Regis College with dreams to be fulfilled, uncharted roads to be traveled, new horizons to be experienced. You are well prepared. You have each other. You walk with a loving God. I am proud to have been a small part of your journey in life and your preparation for the future. My hope and my dream is that we have accomplished much, have grown a great deal, and will be a force for good in our separate, yet unified world. May God continue to keep you all in His loving care. Love, Robert J. Knapp Father Knapp Our CHAPLAIN Father Knapp’s presence on campus has been a major influence on the Regis com- munity. Since his arrival during our sopho- more year, our lives have been touched by the heart and soul of a kind, compassionate man. Through him, the word of God has been conveyed to us through his often amusing, yet truly meaningful homilies. His wisdom and love have soothed the pain of a classmate’s passing, bestowed bless- ings upon our class rings, and recognized our achievements as seniors in our caps and gowns. Father Knapp’s touch reaches beyond the chapel walls. — It is a smile, a simple hello, a wave, a touch which reaches out to anyone wishing to feel its presence. by Elizabeth Pappalardo 7