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In this issue:
The Myths and Legends of Holy Cross
Folklorists agree that college campuses are ideal breeding grounds for urban legends and a quick inventory of Holy Cross myths confirms that assessment. The exorcism in the spire. The Jeanne Dixon prophecy. The horse on the roof of Kimball Hall. In this issue, HCM digs into these and other curious stories that perennially bloom on Mount St. James.
By James Dempsey
Illustrations by Tim Gabor
Hurricane Katrina: In Their Own Words
On August 26, Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans. HCM asked three local alumni to describe the impact of the storm on their lives and the region. Here are their stories, in their own words.
Interviews by Kathleen S. Carr ’96
Born with a Basketball in His Hands
Kevin Hamilton ’06 exhibits passion, talent and dedication on and off the court.
By John Gearan ’65
Give Another Hoya!
Recently inducted into the PGA’s Golf Professional Hall of Fame, Paul Harney ’52 reflects on a life rich with family and friends.
By John Gearan ’65
Facing Evil, Sustaining Hope
A Story of How One Book Came to Be Written
By Predrag Cicovacki, associate professor of philosophy
The Profile: Brendan J. Cassin ’55
By Michael Reardon
Also:
- News From The Hill
- Faculty & Staff
- Alumni News
- Book Notes
- Athletics
- In Memoriam
Publication Date
Winter 12-12-2005
Publisher
College of the Holy Cross
City
Worcester
Keywords
Alumni, campus news, myths and legends, exorcism, Linda and Park B. Smith ’54, William H. Brine ’52, Florence Townsend Coutant, Peter Merrigan ’88, The Professor Edward Callahan Irish Studies Support Fund
Volume
40
Number
1
Rights
Copyright ©2006 by College of the Holy Cross. All rights reserved. Opinions expressed in Holy Cross Magazine are those of the individual authors and subjects and do not necessarily reflect the views of the College administration, faculty, staff or students. No portion of this magazine may be reprinted without the express written consent of the editor.
Recommended Citation
College of the Holy Cross, "Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 40, No. 1, Winter 2006" (2005). Holy Cross Magazine. 78.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/hcm/78