Afterward, the TAC Parents鈥 and Alumni Associations jointly hosted a New England Seafood Dinner for graduates and their families on the Gould Lawn. Tables were full as guests enjoyed fish tacos, shellfish, and gnocchi with families and friends. Dr. O鈥橰eilly, a member of the Class of 1984 and the College鈥檚 first alumnus president, saluted the College鈥檚 soon-to-be newest alumni, the members of the Class of 2024. Then, Chairman of the Board of Governors Scott Turicchi welcomed the assembled mothers and fathers and thanked fellow members of the Board for their efforts on behalf of the College.
In conclusion, Mr. Turicchi welcomed the night鈥檚 guest of honor, His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, Prefect Emeritus of the Apostolic Signatura and the 2024 New England Commencement Speaker. As a special gift, H茅l猫ne (Augros 鈥92) Froula 鈥 a TAC alumna, mom, and sacristan 鈥 gifted His Eminence with a chalice pall bearing his coat of arms:
Mr. Turicchi additionally presented the Cardinal with the gift of several books, while parents left with some reading material of their own: bound copies of their children鈥檚 Senior Theses, courtesy of the Parents鈥 and Alumni Associations.
