We held the event at The Whiskey Republic, which is owned by a member of the Dropkick Murphys. I bet during the summer this place is hopping! Located just off Rte 95, it’s on the water with yacht berths out in front. Our waitress was very friendly, helpful and attentive, especially when I said it would all be on one check instead of separate ones! It was a small gathering as there are only 184 alumni (according to EverTrue) in the state of Rhode Island, but they were all appreciative since they can’t get up to the Boston events easily.
Jillian Grant ’11 Named USD Changemaker Fellow
Jillian Grant ’11 was recently named a USD Changemaker Fellow, giving her a chance to pursue an innovative project over the summer. She used the opportunity to teach photography and art workshops to minors at a migrant youth shelter in San Diego. Ms. Grant told Aleksandra Wojtalewicz Richards of Inside USD that the kids “were resilient. Despite their hardship, they still laughed. They are still kids” and that the workshops “provided a peace, an outlet for expression.”
Read more about Ms. Grant and her project on the University of San Diego website.
Williston Tandem Social Recap
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This is always such a nice event in that local alumni and current parents get to mingle. There were a good number of new parents here; Jen Fulcher, the director of the Middle School and current Williston parent, was also in attendance so they were all able to chat and socialize.
Alumni ranged in age from Bill Harmon ’57 to Brittany ’07. As always, there was a solid core from the late 70’s and early 80’s. Brittany Weiss, our new assistant director of alumni relations, manned the registration table and welcomed everyone in while Karin and I were the designated bartenders for the evening. I got very good at opening beers!
Brett Pyser ’12 Recognized by Liberty League
Brett Pyser ’12 has been selected as the Defensive Performer of the Week in men’s soccer by the Liberty League for his play in two shutout victories.
Pyser, who plays for the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers, added a goal and an assist during a game against Lyndon State. According to an RPI press release, Pyser “has helped a back line that has surrendered just one goal on 53 shot attempts, including only 15 on-goal. The former Williston Northampton standout also has a goal and an assist to his credit, with two shots.:
Read the full story on the RPI website.
Sam Blake’s Amazing Catch on Sports Nation
Sam Blake ’14 made Sports Nation news this week when his TD catch vs Sacred Heart was deemed to be among the top two college football plays of the weekend. Congrats, Sam!