The Senior Class Gift Program

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What is the Senior Class Gift Program?

The Senior Class Gift Program is a longtime tradition at Marist. It is an annual program in which seniors make a gift to the Marist Fund upon graduation. Many seniors enjoy taking part in this great opportunity that allows them to give something back to the College where they have created so many special memories over the last four years.

Meet the Senior Class Gift Committee

Anne Shannon, Co-Chair

Hometown: Wyckoff, NJ
Major: Political Science
Activities: Dance Club, 2010 Senior Class President
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: As a Marist student I feel strongly about the college, and I want to help support Marist now and after I graduate so that future students can have the same or better opportunities as I have had. 

 

 

 Annie Shannon

Stephen Townsend, Co-Chair

Hometown: East Setauket, NY
Major: Criminal Justice and Psychology
Activities: Student Body President, Intramural Volleyball, Softball, Flag Football, NRHH, Member of the Board of Trustees, Campus Ministry, Marist Republicans
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: Marist has given me the opportunity to grow not only as a student, but as a member of society. The things that I have been able to take part in here at Marist have been the best experiences of my life and it’s time that I gave back for what I have gotten.

 

 Stephen Townsend

Victoria Billeter

Hometown: Allendale, NJ
Major: Psychology/Elementary/Special Education; History Minor
Activities: Student Body Vice President, Campus Ministry Teachers of Tomorrow
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: Marist has done so much for me and my fellow classmates over the past four years and I would like to give the same wonderful opportunities that I had to Marist students in the future. It is only appropriate that we give back to an institution that has not only been our home for four years, but has truly become a part of each of us. I value my Marist education above all, and I am forever grateful for the experiences and successes that I have had here.

 

 Victoria Billeter

Danielle Evangelista

Hometown: Coatesville, PA
Major: Fashion Merchandising; Business minor
Activities: Campus Ministry, Habitat for Humanity
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: I have been lucky enough to transfer to Marist College in my sophomore year and have been given great opportunities for the last 3 years. I have made long lasting friendships and amazing memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Being a part of the senior class gift is my way to give back to the people who have given so much to me.

 

 

 Danielle Evangelista

Stephanie Figuccio

Hometown: Smithtown, NY
Major: Fashion Merchandising/Business
Activities: Class of 2010 Treasurer, Intramural Volleyball, Dance Club, Fashion Inc
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: Marist has been my home ever since I transferred here as a sophomore. I would love to be apart of the Senior Class Gift because it is the perfect way to give something back to the college that has created so many memories that I will always cherish

 

 

 Stephanie Figuccio

Dawn Marie Jan

Hometown: Belleville, NJ
Major: Public Relations
Activities: Captain of the Marist Volleyball Team, Lambda Pi Eta - Treasurer (Communication Honor Society)
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: Marist has provided me the best four years of my life and I would love to support the Senior Class Gift. Through the experiences and opportunities that I have had at Marist I have been able to grow in many ways.

 

 

 Dawn Marie Jan

Patrick Massaroni

Hometown: White Plains, NY
Major: Sports Communication
Activities: Women’s Basketball Team, Head Manager; Student Booster Club, Vice President; Student Ambassador; Intramural Basketball, Commissioner
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: Marist has allowed me to grow not only when it comes to academics but normal everyday activities. I feel it is like a second home to so many, including I and being able to give back to the school is a simple way to say thanks.

 

 

 

Kelly Nicholson

Hometown: Freeport, New York
Major: Psychology/Special-Elementary Education
Activities: Kappa Delta Pi, Campus Ministry, Teachers of Tomorrow, Psi Chi
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: I plan on supporting the Senior Class Gift because I want to give back to the school that has given me so many opportunities to develop academically and socially as well as to enhance my future. I’m so grateful to have spent the past four unforgettable years here at Marist. I want to ensure that future Marist students have the same chance that I had to build and develop friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

 

 

 

Alicia O’Donnell

Hometown: Woburn, MA
Major: Advertising
Activities: Advertising Club- Webmaster, Campus Ministry
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: I’m thankful for every second that I’ve been able to spend here at Marist over these last four years. Being part of the Senior Class Gift Committee is an opportunity for me to show how much my time here has meant to me, and to do my part in ensuring Marist will continue to grow for those who will be fortunate enough to attend in the future.

 

 

 Alicia O’Donnell

Jacqueline O’Neill

Hometown: Wantagh, NY
Major: Marketing
Activities: Brother in the business fraternity alpha kappa psi, campus ministry
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: I am so grateful towards all the things that Marist has provided me. During my four years I have made life-long friends, took advantage of a lot of opportunities, and have been provided with the skills needed in order to be successful. Marist has always instilled the idea of giving back and supporting the community, I feel that as seniors it is time to give back to Marist.

 

 

 

Loic Mathieu Sessagesimi

Hometown: Blonay, Switzerland
Major: International Business
Activities: Clubs & Team Involvement on Campus: Captain of the Men's Tennis Team, French Tutor, will become the President of the International Chapter
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: I have been lucky enough to be recruited to play tennis for Marist. During the past four years Marist gave me so much and made me the happiest I have never been. The experience helped me to grow as an athlete, and as a student, but above all it gave me the opportunity to grow up as a man. I feel that being on the Senior Class Gift Committee is a good way to give a little bit back to Marist.

 

 Loic Sessagesimi

Megan Shannon

Hometown: Baldwin, NY
Major: Communications
Activities: Intramural Basketball, Ski Team, Campus Ministry, Lambda Pi Eta, The Circle, IES Abroad Ambassador
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: I am honored to be part of the Senior Class Gift for a number of reasons. I want to encourage my fellow classmates to give back to the Marist community, and show continued support in years to come. In addition, my father is a Marist alumnus and my brother is a freshman this year. I would like to recognize generational support and help legacies stay connected through special programs and events. The Senior Class Gift is a program that builds upon loyalty, tradition, and pride among future Marist students, current students, and alumni.

 

 Megan Shannon

Jane Sheehan

Hometown: Midland Park, NJ
Major: Political Science
Activities: Secretary of the Class of 2010, campus ministry, tour guide
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: Marist has given me an amazing four years and I would love to give back to the place that has truly become a home to me.

 

 

 

 Jane Sheehan

Kait Smith

Hometown: East Greenbush, NY
Major: Communications/Journalism, Writing Minor
Activities: Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, Editor-in-Chief of The Circle, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Intramural Volleyball, NRHH
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: At Marist I’ve been giving the wonderful opportunity to grow academically and personally in ways I never thought possible, all while being surrounded by amazing people and the beautiful Hudson Valley. Marist has grown so much since I first started as a freshman four years ago, and I’m giving in order to ensure that future Marist students have the same opportunities for growth that I have experienced and am now so grateful for.

 

 Kaith Smith

Davia Spado

Hometown: Colonie, NY
Major: Psychology; Biology and Mathematics minors
Activities: Psychology Club, Habitat for Humanity
Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: I’ve chosen to give back to Marist through the Senior Class Gift because I have been given many opportunities over the past years to grow intellectually, culturally, socially, and most important personally. I am proud to be a future alumna and want to do my part to see that those after me will have similar experiences.

 Davia Spado
   

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