I’m often asked to talk about the things that make Holy Cross unique or special. Though there are many things that I think make my alma mater both unique and special, I always find myself giving the same answer. I may choose different anecdotes to express my idea, but my message is always one of an enduring loyalty and excitement from students and alumni.
This weekend my husband and I tackled the task of yard work. He wore a Holy Cross t-shirt while he worked, as he often does. From my weed-pulling post around the side of the house, I suddenly heard an excited, “Did you go to Holy Cross?” Two recent graduates were passing by, and they couldn’t help but stop to say hello. We chatted briefly, and they continued on their way. Our interaction was brief, but meaningful. I sensed they walked away feeling the same way we did as we watched them go-nostalgic and proud just to be an “HC person”.
Many colleges can provide a good four year experience, and any lucky student will count their college years among the best of their life. This is true of many Holy Cross graduates I’ve met. The difference is that the fondness people have for this place endures far beyond those four years. For some, it’s homecoming, or a 10th, 25 or perhaps 50th reunion that makes them nostalgic for that place they once called home. Many others require little more than the sight of those familiar purple letters on a t-shirt on a Saturday afternoon.
That’s pretty special.
Lynn Verrecchia
Associate Director of Admissions
