Ave Crux 2008 Weekend

By K.P. Palmer ‘07

Holy Cross College alumni, family, and friends enjoyed a special weekend on campus during the 2008 Ave Crux celebration.  It began on Friday, February 8, when parents and alumni attended classes, took tours of our rapidly changing campus, and sat in on informational sessions about the many new opportunities available at Holy Cross College. After that, the weekend really took off!    

On the first night the College hosted a cocktail party in the Vincent Atrium where students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni alike socialized. After the party, guests were treated to the Sounds of Holy Cross production in the Driscoll Auditorium—“Bound for Broadway”—a musical review of Broadway’s most famous hits.    

On Saturday, guests had the chance to attend a luncheon with Br. John Driscoll’s relatives. Br. John was the first president of the College and most every student who came to Holy Cross from the 60’s to the 90’s remembers him fondly.    

Later that night guests attended the President’s Gala Dinner, truly the high point of the weekend! It was held at the Windsor Park Conference Center, a beautiful venue that provided cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a fabulous meal. This year, the after dinner entertainment was provided by Art and the Artichokes, a well-known local rock band that enticed almost everyone on to the dance floor. Not only are Art and the Artichokes an awesome band, but three of them are Holy Cross alumni! Damian Dieter (see also page(s) 4, 23), Matt Irish and Art Kopec met during the 80’s at Holy Cross College and have been friends and band mates ever since. Check them out at www.artandtheartichokes.com.    

We hope everyone who attended Ave Crux Weekend had an amazing time, and for those of you who were not able to come, we missed you and wished you could have joined us. We look forward to seeing you all next year!