Regis College - Mount Regis Yearbook (Weston, MA)

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A Tower “By their fruits ye shall know them.” Matthew 7;20. Sr. Therese, honored guests, members of the Regis community, family, and the members of the Class of 1986 : We are gathered here today to acknowledge the time- honored tradition of the reception of the Cap and Gown, and to recognize the successful completion of our three years at Regis. Today we take time to commend one another for achieving a standard of academic excellence at this point in our college career. We have fulfilled our basic requirements and from that base, we have developed our own individual areas of concentration. This process has been both long and difficult and after careful reflection, most of us have arrived in the field of study for which we are best suited. While we all share the same educational foundation, many of us have broadened our knowledge through varied experiences. Our class has had one of the largest groups of women studying abroad in Regis’ history. In turn we all have been enriched by the unique insight into other cultures, which they have shared with us. There are also those of us who have learned to apply classroom theories in the world beyond the campus, through student teaching and the internship programs. This informative work experience will prove invaluable to us in our fast approaching career search. These varied opportunities have enabled us to integrate our sound academic training with a more confident and professional demeanor. Alan Simpson, former president of Vassar College, discusses the qualities of a liberal education, and I quote: “Any education that matters is liberal. Tradition Whatever ups and downs the term liberal suffers in the political vocabulary, it soars above all controversy in the educational world. It now distinguishes whatever nourishes the mind and spirit from the training which is merely practical or professional or from the trivialities which are no training at all. Such an education involves a combination of knowledge, skills, and standards. ” Over the past three years we have woven the fibers of knowledge, skills, and standards, which we have received from our Regis experience, into a strong and sturdy fabric. We will soon be leaving Regis as educated women; but this tight weave of various elements will shield us from the strongest gale and withstand the test of time. Today, the donning of our academic garb challenges us to continue our pursuit of knowledge and truth. -Rosemarie Foley Class President Rosemarie Foley addresses the Class of 1986. 14 Cap And Gown

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Kim, Nancy and Michelle enjoy a special day. Which is the greatest form of love? Which is the truest kind? Some say faith in God above Some say it’s hard to find. Some say that a parent’s care Is more valuable than gold. Some say knowing they’re always there Is a comfort seldom told. Some say it’s only with a friend True happiness is found. With no need to hide or to pretend Some say love will abound. Some say that a friendly smile Is more warming than the sun. Some say this gift lasts awhile; Some say it’s rarely done. Some say that the greatest find Is a love both warm and true. I say this love can be defined Only in each of you. For it’s first in ourselves, you see We must trust, believe, stand tall. For I say, my friends, to believe in me Is the greatest love of all. -Maria P. Menard Andrea Curran reaches another Regis milestone. Ring Ceremony 1 3 Kim Livingstone

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The Class of 1986 joins together to celebrate a Regis tradition. Lynn Coleman invests Maria Menard with her academic garb. A proud moment for Marguerite Haugh. Cap And Gown 15 All Photos. John Ncisicr