Five Distinguished Alumni Receive Achievement Awards at Reunion
The 2008 Alumni Achievement Awards were presented to five outstanding alumni Saturday, May 31, at Reunion Weekend.
Class of 1953
Sister Margaret Catherine Sims was honored for her outstanding work as leader of the Marian Community. She works devotedly for those in need in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Uganda and other areas of Europe and South America. Over 20 of her close friends came to witness her receive this award.
Class of 1956
Nancy Tracy Fitzgerald was recognized for her exceptional contributions to the field of education. She developed an on-site pre-school at Framingham High School and was founder of Northside Nursery School. Retirement hasn’t slowed her down and she continues to work as a Kindergarten screener, tutor and consultant for the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Class of 1974
Karen Plichta received recognition for her outstanding work during her 30-year tenure with the Air Force. She chartered new ground and was among the first wave of female jet engine mechanics. She had a diverse and distinguished military career and retired at the top NCO rank of Chief Master Sergeant in 2004.
Class of 1978
James F. Bernazzani, Jr., was honored in recognition of his extraordinary career with the FBI. In 2002, he was named principal deputy director of the newly formed Terrorist Threat Integration Center. Bernazzani spearheaded efforts to restore stability in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and received the Presidential Award for Meritorious Service in 2006. One of FSC’s all-time hockey greats, he was elected to the Athletic Hall of Fame in its inaugural year, 1991.
Class of 1993
Forest M. White was recognized for his cutting-edge scientific research in the Division of Biological Engineering at MIT. White focuses on understanding how protein phosphorylation-mediated signaling networks drive biological responses to cellular stimulation. He is also a member of the Center for Cancer Research and the Center for Environmental Health Sciences.
Above: Sims, President Flanagan, White, Plichta, Bernazzani, Fitzgerald.