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Alumni, parents, former faculty, and friends returned to campus to share their expertise with students across a wide range of fields—from law and medicine to the arts, nonprofit work, science, and more.

The day began in the Timothy J. McDonald Gymnasium, where students circulated among the presenters and engaged in one-on-one conversations with our special guests. Students then participated in smaller breakout groups, offering a more in-depth look at each guest’s career path, professional experiences, and insights. This enriching event gave students a firsthand understanding of the many opportunities that lie ahead.

“We have always welcomed guest speakers to share their experiences with our students,” said Jodie LaCava McGarrity ’93, Director of Counseling. “It’s so important that we expose them to insights that go beyond classroom discussions and textbooks. We are thankful to have an engaged alumni community that is eager to offer our students firsthand advice. This is the first of many Career Exploration Days, and we look forward to continuing this new tradition.”

Veterinarian Rich Gruszka ’72 sees great value in days like this. “It gives them an opportunity to look at different options for their future. Hopefully, we can convey something to them that clicks. I spoke to almost thirty kids today. If I convinced two of those kids to pursue a career in medicine, I’ve done my job.”

“These kids are so much further ahead than any of us were at their age when I went to school here,” said Brian Koeller ’81, a faculty member at Bentley University. “The kids were engaging and curious. They asked really good questions.”

Zorri McRay ’19, now working in admissions for the Griffin School of Allied Health’s LPN programs, had long hoped to return to her alma mater to speak with current students. “The kids were so polite. It was really nice getting to meet them,” she shared.

For Zorri, it was a welcome homecoming to a familiar yet evolving place. “It’s so different. I walked around every corner and was like, ‘Well, this wasn’t here when I was here.’ The school has made so many changes. It is great. I love it.”

Guest presenters included:
Roger Caramanica, Lisa Carrozza, Kaitlin Ciarleglio ’08, Sara Ciarlo Miceli ’08, Anthony “Tony” Ciriello Jr. P ’27 & ’28, Eileen Cornacchia P ’20 & ’24, Ken Curran ’93, Jeremy D’Amico ’07, Dr. Salvatore Diaz, Sara DiGiovanna P ’24, Casey DiZinno ’15, Danielle Dolan Dipisa, Eamon Downey ’08, Julia Dzinski ’19, Ryan Gilland ’11, Rich Gruszka ’72, Jacob Hogrefe ’20, Allegra Itsoga ’98, Michael Keating ’17, Brian Koeller ’81, Alexandra Koulouris ’18, Amanda Langner, Jason Malagutti ’94, Jonathan Martin, Lisa Matrella ’05, Zorri McRay ’19, Tony Omega, Rachel Milo Jakoboski ’11, Michelle Morcey ’84, Alex Nesta ’12, Antoinette Padula ’95, Joe Rainone ’88, Dan Remiszewski ’10, Chuck Senich ’80, Mary Sharnick, Frances Simon-Nixon Hollon ’14, Diane Vagnini, and Kevin Zupkus ’78 & P ’19.