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• Affordable, flexible
and convenient
• Blended format,
in-classroom at
our Boston campus
and online
• Personalized learning
experience, with
small class sizes
and cutting-edge
technology
For more information about Fisher College’s
MBA program in Strategic Leadership, visit:
fisher.edu/mba
The MBA in Strategic Leadership degree program focuses on accelerating the development of knowledge,
skills and abilities desired by any business in today’s dynamic industry environments and marketplaces. With
only 47 credits required for successful graduation and, depending on the student’s previous undergraduate
degree program, the ability to waive some preliminary courses, a student can graduate in as little as two years.
Additionally, alumni qualify for the Fisher for Life Scholarship — 25% off the tuition for the first five courses. The
common thread of the MBA program learning experience, “connecting knowing with doing,” will give
our graduates a competitive advantage in today’s tough job market.
The program combines more traditional in-classroom learning methods, at our main campus in the Boston
Back Bay area, with the latest online learning technology. This blending of old and new creates a
comfortable yet current educational experience. Fisher College has a long tradition of small class sizes,
current information technology, and teachers who are both subject-matter experts and business professionals.
With their up-to-date business backgrounds, these teachers are able to provide students limitless
opportunities to connect fundamental business, finance, and economic theory with best business practices
and current applications relevant to their specific career field and profession.

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F E A T U R E S
3 | By the Numbers:
A Detailed Look at
Fisher College
26 | Study Abroad: My Time
Aboard a Floating Classroom
30 | Fisher’s Veterans:
The Marines, Then College:
A Chat with ’15 Graduate
Calvin Tarbox
Getting to Know Our Veterans
34 | Student Entrepreneurs:
Baseball Fashion
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C O L U M N S
4 | Fisher News:
A Year in Review
36 | Out About:
Planned Alumni Events for
Spring/Summer 2016
D E P A R T M E N T S
2 | From the President
21 | Honor Roll:
2014–2015 List of Donors
22 | Notable Alum:
Me and the Crew: Nostalgia
From the Class of ’55
23 | Athletics:
Meet Fisher’s New Athletic Director
Beyond the Scoreboard
27 | Academics:
Fisher for Your Future
DAPS Gets a New Dean
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ON THE COVER
A year (2015) in review at Fisher, told mostly
through photos and vignettes, see page 4.
W
e have witnessed many changes over the past several years, including
increasing financial stability, acquiring additional buildings, developing
new undergraduate and graduate programs, and record enrollment. As
we are about to launch our next strategic plan, spanning Fiscal Years
2017–2021, we have become even more aware that learning and change
are continuous. Being respectful of our heritage, the strategic plan will incorporate new programs
and partnerships in a manner consistent with our mission and philosophy. Vision, planning, and
synergy will be the foundation of this plan and central to our case is the meaningful contribution
a Fisher education makes, meeting the needs of our students.
As we evolve and welcome traditional undergraduate students, I am very proud to say we
admitted the inaugural class of our MBA in Strategic Leadership this past year. This advanced-de-
gree program epitomizes what Fisher College is fundamentally committed to: cultivating leaders.
In short, this degree elevates the College’s profile and furthers our commitment to provide students
with the knowledge, skills, and abilities leading to a lifetime of success.
They will soon join a new generation of Fisher graduates and I couldn’t be more proud, not
only of the accomplishments of our students, but that we will also be continuing our legacy of
recognizing outstanding individuals willing to share their wisdom and experience.
May 14 will mark the 112th commencement of Fisher College and will feature a record number
of students from all of our schools and campuses, including the first class from the Fisher MBA
program. I couldn’t be more proud, not only of the accomplishments of our students, but that we
will also be continuing our legacy of recognizing outstanding individuals willing to share their
wisdom and experience.
In this issue of Fisher Today we are pleased to share with you stories of individuals whose
time at Fisher helped them find their passion and direction in athletics, academia, and beyond.
Although we have evolved at Fisher College, much remains the same. True to our mission, yet
realizing the way we go about accomplishing that mission must evolve with market-driven pro-
grams, state-of-the-art technology, and vision in order to accommodate the ever-changing higher
education landscape.
Fisher, then and now, faces its future with intention, vision, and pride. Thank you for your
ongoing support now as well in years to come.

BY THE NUMBERS

Academic Offerings Continue to Expand
Fisher’s new MBA classes began on January 5, 2015. The
first cohort consisted of 18 students. Two new bachelor’s degrees
were launched for the spring semester: a BA in Liberal Arts and a BS
in Marketing.
FISHER NEWS: A YEAR IN REVIEW
A Year in Review
This last year was memorable on campus and the site locations of Fisher College. From a spring ’15 semester
plagued with treacherous weather, to athletic and academic departments reaching new heights, it was a year that reinforced
our mission and motto—Ubique Fidelis (Everywhere Faithful).
CHRISTINA MARTIN, CHRIS LEBLANC, AND AMANDA MATARESE
Contributed to this Section
St.Patrick’sDay
inNaples,Florida
For the second year, the Fisher Col-
lege Softball Team, alums, and Col-
lege representatives traveled to
Florida to march in the 39th Annual
Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The
parade featured more than two dozen Mas-
sachusetts-based colleges. The day con-
cluded with lunch at Bokampers Sports Bar
Grill, where students and alums had the
opportunity to mingle.St. Patrick’s Day Photos courtesy of Amanda Matarese

Fisher Takes
Manhattan
Fisher College alums, President
TomMcGovern,andotherCollege
representatives gathered in April at
the Penn Club in New York City as Fisher
launched its alumni chapter in the tri-
state area.
President McGovern (standing, center) addresses
the group of alums at the April alumni reception.
Fashion Music
on Beacon Street
The annual fashion event was reimagined in 2015
when seven small groups of Fashion Merchandising students
designed thought-provoking and creative displays combining
fashion and music.
Tori Lucifora, Sahar Slami, Kiryll Kalino, Paige Yates walked
away with the award for the best music-inspired fashion display.
Photo courtesy of Xu Liu
Fisher’s Variety Show
Although plans by the Drama Club for a spring
production of the Broadway hit Chicago were
derailed by winter storms, the show still went on —
sort of … Faculty, staff, and students instead entertained the
crowd for two hours with an exhibition of comedy, perfor-
mance art, and musical talent.
Elle-Jordyn Goslin ‘15, Mpagi Kironde ‘18

We Survived the
WINTER of 2015
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over the course
of the season
BOSTON SNOW
ACCUMULATION
48diameter
LARGEST ICICLE
hanging from the roof
of 108 Beacon Street
360BAGS OF SALT
spread around campus
and site loactions
$250,000
WORTH OF DAMAGE
to the Boston campus
and site locations
$60,000
FOR ADDITIONAL
SNOW REMOVAL
to keep sidewalks,
stairs, alleys clear
5DAYS
of class cancellations
6additional people hired
2additional vehicles
purchased:
1 PLOW + 1 BOBCAT
3new snowblowers
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Courtney Gouger ‘17, Lilluanna Anderson,
Reveley Poler ‘16, Sofia Mollica ‘17 brave the
elements in the name of some sledding fun.
Photo courtesy of Courtney Gouger
Winter 2015 ... Boston made national headlines with the never-ending
barrage of snow. Before the season was over, the city reached a record-breaking 108.6
inches. Legendary snow piles grew on college campuses and on city snow farms, the last of
which did not melt until July. On Fisher’s Beacon Street campus, crews braved the elements
to keep clear the sidewalks, steps, and alleys, even staying outside all night during the
biggest of the storms, repeatedly clearing the snow from the campus’s fire egresses.
The century-old construction of Fisher College took a beating from the elements. Ice dams
formed and ice broke through our roofs, gutters detached, and wrought-iron fire escapes
collapsed under the weight of the ice and snow. But despite Mother Nature’s fury, we
survived and managed to find moments of fun and beauty in the Back Bay.

No More
In April, Laura Christine
Joyce, a clinical social
worker with expertise in
domestic violence and sex-
ual assault issues, visited
the Fisher College campus
as part of the No More Campaign.
Students, faculty, and staff par-
ticipated in the event, which is
designed to raise awareness about
domestic violence and sexual
assault. Participants wore teal
rubber bracelets in solidarity, took
photos of themselves while hold-
ing powerful “no more” messages
and attended the convocation ses-
sion with Joyce.
(L-R) Gary Maldonado ‘16, Kevin Ochoa ‘18, Holly Lesperance ‘18; Sergio Messa, Jacob West.
Another Winning
Year for Baseball
The Fisher College baseball team finished its third
straight season with 30 or more wins. The Falcons ended
the season with a record of 30-15 with two players earning All-AII
honors.
Senior right-hand pitcher Shawn Carlson (Andover, Massachusetts)
was named to the First Team with a 5-1 record in six appearances.
In 29 innings pitched, he threw 44 strikeouts and seven walks,
allowing only four earned runs.
Sophomore right-hand pitcher and utility player Brandon Mannion
(Lynn, Massachusetts) earned All-AII Second Team honors. In seven
appearances on the season, Mannion earned a 3-0 record in four
starts. He gave up nine earned runs in 26.2 innings pitched. He
struck out 22 and walked 14 on his way to a 3.04 ERA.
For the 12th consecutive year, Fisher’s baseball team qualified for
the AII Conference Championships. In the last game of Fisher’s
season, eventual champion Georgia Gwinnett College knocked the
Falcons out of the tournament for the second consecutive year.Grayson Weber ‘16 Photo courtesy of Courtney Gouger

Students at Gillette Stadium
AsmallgroupofFisherCollegeseniorshadtheopportunitytovisit
GilletteStadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts—home of the World-Cham-
pion New England Patriots. The students met with wide receiver, gunner, and
special teams captain Matthew Slater, who was preparing to deliver the 2015
Commencement address at the College.
(L-R) Seniors Ira Haywood, Chris Green,
Victoria Guay, Elle-Jordyn Goslin, Jamal
Layne, Jen Crowe with New England Patriots
Co-Captain Matthew Slater (center) and Vice
President of Academic Affairs Janet Kuser
(far right) on the field at Gillette Stadium
New Softball
Coach,
Growing
Team
Head Coach Ashley Laramie
ledtheFalconstoa7-28record
for the 2015 season. Laramie, a
graduate of Lasell College and North-
eastern University, also serves as the
assistant sports information director
at Fisher. Morgan Selmi ‘17
An Alternative
Spring Break
A group of twenty students and staff
traveled to the Mississippi Gulf Coast
for an alternative spring break in March 2015.
The students worked on several environmen-
tal projects designed to return the land to its
natural state.
Photo courtesy of Lisa Jackson, EdD
Students and staff during the
alternative spring break in Mississippi.

(L-R) Janice Dominguez, Elle-Jordyn
Goslin, and Seun Aribo during the
etiquette lunch presentation.
Photo courtesy of Colby Gray
New
Concentration
Offerings
The College continued to expand
its academic offerings with four
concentrations added to the BA
in Communication and Media
Studies program: Advertising, Jour-
nalism, Public Relations, and Video Pro-
duction. Finance was also added as a
concentration to the BS in Management
program.
Psi Chi
A new honor society held its inaugural induction ceremony during
the annual honor society induction event. Psi Chi—the international
honor society in psychology—welcomed nearly 20 students into the society.
Founded in 1927, Psi Chi’s stated purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and
maintain excellence in scholarship and to advance the science of psychology.
Assistant Professor of Psychology Alicia Vitagliano (second from left) serves
as the society’s advisor.
Career
Conference
A half-day conference at
Fisher College helped to
hone the business etiquette
ofsixtyFisherseniors. Attend-
ees benefitted from a LinkedIn
photoshoot, networking session,
and a three-course etiquette lunch.

A New Fisher College
Class Tradition:
Where Are We Now?
Members of the Class of 2015 have challenged all
alums to help create a visual progression of the
stages in their lives! Every year on the commencement
date of the particular graduating class (May 16 for the Class
of 2015, for example), graduates from that class should send
the Alumni Affairs office (alumni@fisher.edu) photos of what
they’re doing on that day each year—no matter what it may
be. On the way to work? Mowing the lawn? Shopping for a
wedding dress? Sitting on a park bench reading? Anything! It’s
a progression from the graduation day to present day. Photos
will be compiled and presented in an online photo album for
all to see and enjoy, and a select few may be highlighted in
Fisher Today.
Janice Dominquez,
Kaleigh Mulligan ‘15
Photo courtesy of Janice Dominguez ‘15
College
Nurse Assists
a Distressed
Motorist
For the second time in 2015, College nurse
Kristin Bello rushed to the rescue. On a busy
Thursday morning in August on I-93, Bello jumped
out of her car to assist a motorist who hit the barrier
in the median on the opposite side of the interstate.
When Bello reached the car, the driver was on the
ground hyperventilating. Bello stayed with her until
police arrived.
Earlier in the year, Bello aided riders of the Red Line
on the MBTA in evacuating a train car that had
quickly and inexplicably filled with smoke.
Nurse Bello leans over the Jersey barrier to aid a motorist.
Photo courtesy of Arghavan Schumacher

Commencement
2015
OnSaturday,May16,2015,FisherCollege
celebrated its 111th Commencement cer-
emony at John Hancock Hall in Boston.
Fisher recognized 191 student participants, 71
percent of whom received baccalaureate degrees.
New England Patriots wide receiver Mathew
Slater delivered the commencement address that
focused on the obstacles he had to overcome to
succeed, a theme that would be revisited in the fall
2015 essay contest for the Matthew Slater Schol-
arship. The valedictorians for the Class of 2015
were Victoria Guay, BS in Criminal Justice; Cal-
vin Tarbox, BS in Management, Accounting; and
Laurieann Williams, BS in Human Services, Early
Childhood Education.
Photo courtesy of Beacon Photography
BachelorofScience:44%CriminalJustice:8,HumanServices:22,Human
Services:EarlyChildhoodEd:17,Management:44,Management:Accounting:15,
Management:PublicAdministration:1,Management:ComputerInfoSystems:5,
Management:FashionMerchandising:12,Management:HealthCare:14,Management:
HospitalityandTourism:7,Management:HumanResources:9,Management:
Leadership:2,Management:Marketing:7,Management:Sports:1,Nursing:2
BachelorofArts:7.4%CommunicationandMediaStudies:17,Psychology:11
AssociateinScience:33%BusinessAdministration:28,BusinessAdmin.
Accounting:1,ComputerInfoSystems:3,CriminalJustice:4,FashionMerchandising:8,
FashionDesign:1,GeneralStudies:31,HealthInfoTechnology:29,HealthSciences:11,
HospitalityandTourism:2,MedicalAssistant:5,ParalegalStudies:1
AssociateinArts:10%EarlyChildhoodEducation:30,LiberalArts:2,
Psychology:6
Certificates:5.6%MedicalAssistant:1,MedicalCoding:20
MEET THE CLASS OF 2015
(L-R) Calvin Tarbox, Laurieann Williams, President
McGovern, Matthew Slater, Victoria Guay

Welcometo
theClassof’19
Fisher College welcomed the
Class of 2019 to its Boston campus
over Labor Day Weekend 2015.
With the help of family and friends, stu-
dents moved into their new residence hall
rooms. They also had an opportunity to
bond with roommates during Playfair
on the lawn of the DCR Hatch Shell, and
during a boat cruise in the harbor.
Students participate in some icebreakers during their orientation Playfair event.
Story time on the Esplanade
In conjunction with the Esplanade Association, the College
launched its Story Time on the Esplanade project. Early Childhood
Education students spent two afternoons reading to local school-aged children
in the Esplanade playground. The event is expected to continue in Spring 2016.
SHRM Induction
TheSocietyforHumanResourceManage-
ment (SHRM) held a chapter charter cer-
emony for the new Fisher chapter of SHRM in
October. Fisher College has the only official char-
ter in Massachusetts. Assoc. Professor John (Jack)
Roche serves as the society’s faculty advisor.
Fisher College SHRM
Chapter President
Amanda Campion ‘17
and Dan Griffiths, SHRM
Field Services Director
Photo courtesy of Amanda Matarese
(L-R) Jill Feldman, James Upadhyay, Karina Batista, Victoria Jacobs, Asst Prof Cheryl Hovey,
Lexi Forristall, Jeymi Rodriguez, Louise Ngo Kon.

Slater Presents Award
to First-Year Student
Fisher’s 2015 Commencement speaker, New England
Patriot Matthew Slater, visited Fisher a second time to
present the $5,000 check to the winner of the Matthew
Slater Scholarship. Maya Stephen, a first-year student in the
Honors program and on the women’s soccer team, wrote about what
drove her to achieve her goals and dreams.
“I grew up poor,” Stephen
wrote. “My mother was on
welfare and we lived in pub-
lic housing. My brothers and
I were raised in a toxic envi-
ronment … and although
some days felt like the sun
couldn’t even overshadow
the darkness in my life, I still
stayed focused.”
Yankees v.
Red Sox in NYC
In September, the Tri-State Chapter of Fisher’s
Alumni Association held its inaugural social event,
and what better place to do it than at Yankee Sta-
dium. On that night there were no age-old Yankee v. Red Sox
rivalries—they were all there for the love of the game, and for
the joy of reminiscing and reconnecting. There was at least
one representative from every decade from the 1950s to now!
Breast Cancer Walk
Nearly 50 students and staff came together to
walk in pink during the Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer Walk on a sunny and slightly chilly
October morning. The five-mile walk is along the Charles
River, beginning and ending at the DCR Hatch Shell, right
in Fisher’s backyard.
Alums Nancy Di Benedetto ‘60 (top) and Mary Dolan
Moceri ‘56 (bottom) in the stands at Yankee Stadium
Photo courtesy of
Amanda Matarese
Inaugural Day
of Service
The Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and the
Associate Director of Institutional Advancement
and Alumni Affairs spearheaded Fisher College’s
inaugural Day of Service at the Esplanade. Two hun-
dred first-year students enrolled in the Common Experience
course participated in the event, which involved cleanup of
the Esplanade.
Photo courtesy of Colby Gray
Maya Stephen, Matthew Slater
(L-R) Softball Coach Ashley Laramie,
Kristina Brown ‘17, Luz Evangelista ‘19

Homecoming
Homecoming Weekend kicked off
on October 23 with the Athletics Hall
of Fame Reception, where the 2005 base-
ball and basketball teams were honored
for the 10-year anniversary of their Sun-
rise Conference championships. Fisher
proudly inducted a new group of athletes
into the Hall of Fame, including the first
women’s soccer player, Briana Villemaire
’11. Also inducted were Eddy Delcarmen
’09 (baseball), Casey Purcell ’11 (men’s
basketball), and Michael Oliveira ’11
(baseball).
Festivities continued on Saturday with a
college history trolley tour led by former
College President Dr. Scott Fisher, a lun-
cheon at Maggiano’s Little Italy, a taste-
of-Boston dinner with local and seasonal
favorites, and a Ghosts and Gravestones
tour. Topping off the weekend was the
final fall baseball game of the season.
Photo courtesy of Linda Ayrapetov
Photo courtesy of Courtney Gouger
Photo courtesy of
Beacon Photography
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Beacon Photography
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Beacon Photography

Women’s soccer
The women’s soccer team closed out the 2015 regular season
campaign on a nine-win streak on the way to a program-best 12-5
record. The team secured its first-ever AII Tournament bid as the
No. 4 seed before losing to fifth seed Texas AM-Texarkana, 7-1.
Several Falcons earned AII All-conference honors, including
sophomore Julia Schojan (First Team), junior Ashley De Sousa
(Second Team), Madison O’Brien (Second Team), sophomore Paige
Ciavarro (honorable mention), and sophomore Amanda Santiago
(honorable mention).
Schojan also secured NAIA Offensive Player of the Week hon-
ors in October for a stretch of four games in which she tallied 15
goals and six assists, and three games with double-digit points.
On the season, Schojan was among the NAIA Division 1 sta-
tistical leaders in several categories, ranking first in points (100),
assists per game (1.29), and assists (22). She ranked second in
points per game (5.88), goals per game (2.29), goals (39), and shots
on goal per game (4.82). She also secured third in shots on goal
(82) and fourth in shots per game (6.94).
De Sousa and Santiago also had top 10 statistical seasons for the
Falcons. De Sousa ranked third in total assists (19) and assists per
game (1.12), and seventh in points per game (2.88), while Santiago
ranked ninth in assists per game (0.76) and 10th in total assists (13).
As a team, the Falcons led the NAIA in goals per game (5.47).
They were second in assists per game (3.82) and shots on goal per
game (13.24), third in goals (93), and sixth in assists (65).
Men’s soccer
The men’s soccer team echoed the superb performance of the
women as they went 9-7-3 on the season on their way to their
first AII Tournament appearance in program history. The Falcons
secured the fifth seed position in the conference tournament but
fell 3-0 to Johnson Wales University in the first round.
Junior Tyler Gahara set the pace for the team on the season,
securing First Team All-AII honors. Junior Jordan Markovich and
sophomore Nkrumah Gowie earned Second Team honors.
Gahara also earned NAIA Player of the Week honors for a
four-game stretch in which he scored five goals in four matches
to help his team to a 3-1 week, ranked fifth nationally in points
(2.63), and registered three assists.
On the season, he ranked in the top 10 in the NAIA in points
per game (2.37), points (45), goals per game (1.05), and goals (20).
Men’s and Women’s Soccer Find Their Groove
The Fisher College men’s and women’s soccer teams had the best seasons in College history, advancing to the
AII Tournament in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The appearances mark the first time in the history of both teams that they appeared
in post-season play. Julia Schojan ranked first in the nation with 100 points, scoring 39 goals and 22 assists. Her 39 goals are a
Fisher record, beating her own record of 33 as a freshman Falcon in 2014.
Julia Schojan ’18 Andrew Leveillee ‘19Jordan Markovich ‘17Holly Lesperance ‘18
Photo courtesy of Deanna Morency ‘14

Bringing Veterans Awareness to Campus
The College hosted a symposium on veterans
issues on November 18. The program, “How America
Can Better Support Returning Veterans,” brought together
five individuals who shared a variety of perspectives on the
subject. Included were Carlos and Melida Arredondo, founders
of the Arredondo Family Foundation. The couple lost their two
sons, one while serving with the U.S. Marine Corps in Iraq and
the other to suicide following the death of his brother. Also
speaking were retired Navy Capt. Andy McCawley, President
and CEO of the New England Center and Home for Veterans;
retired Air Force Col. Paul Worcester, former base commander
of Otis Air Force Base; retired Marine Corps Sgt. Chris Lessard,
of the Massachusetts Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Heroes
Fund; and Patricia Lewis, owner, Vantage Deluxe World Travel.
The program was moderated by Karson Tager of the Karson
and Kennedy Morning Show on Mix 104.1 in Boston. Fisher
College again has been designated as a Military-Friendly
College by Victory Media, Inc. once again for 2016.
Honor Your Vets
Fisher celebrated its Ninth Annual
Honor Your Veterans program on
November 4, 2015, welcoming notable
guests including Lt. Greg Kelly of the Boston
Fire Department as the keynote speaker and Lt.
Jack Moreschi (second-from-left), Fisher’s 2014
Adopt-a-Service Member honoree. Dan Clark,
the “Singing Trooper,” provided entertainment,
and Fisher honored Sgt. Sylvester Egidio (fifth
from right) and Airman 1st Class Richard Duval
(far right) with distinguished veteran awards
for their service to our community.
Photo courtesy of PR Photo and Illustration
(L-R) Karson Tager, Carlos
Arredondo, Melida Arredondo

Men’s Basketball Team Wraps Up Its 15th Season
Despite falling short of the postseason for the first time in three seasons, the men’s
basketball team was still able to post its second-straight winning season and fifth
in program history. The 2015–16 Falcons finished in the top 25 in multiple statistical categories,
including ranking number 1 in NAIA Division II rebounds-per-contest, (third nationally in defensive
rebounds per game and 10th nationally in offensive rebounds per contest ranked). The Falcons averaged
84.115 points over their 27 games this season, the 25th highest scoring offense in NAIA Division II.
The team saw one of its own shatter nearly every basketball offensive school record at Fisher.
Senior guard Tyler Shular appeared in a school record 114 games, finished his career ranked 1st
in steals (202), free throws made (459), free throws attempted (560), three pointers made (246) and
three-pointers made in a season (83, ‘15–’16).
The only Falcon to start all 26 games this season, Shular finished with 1893 career points, the
most by a Fisher Falcon. He also saved his best for last, collecting a career-high 43 points in his final
game of his senior season.
Shular wasn’t the only standout performer on this year’s roster. Junior Kyle Holmes averaged a
career-best 13.1 points per game while newcomer Malik Wilson added 11.9 points per contest.
Wilson collected a team-high 197 total rebounds. Shular was second on the team with seven
rebounds per game, 182 overall. Kyle Holmes’34 steals were second-best to Shular’s 55 while sopho-
more Brandon Robinson handed out a team-high 87 assists.
The 2016–17 Falcons will return four starters and 72.8% of the team’s scoring output. Next year’s
Falcons will look to a seven-member senior class to propel them back into the playoff picture.
Women’sBasketballTeamBreaksSchoolRecords
The 2015–16 women’s basketball team continued to build on a foundation laid
by second-year Head Coach Maureen LaRoche. The Falcons worked seven wins on the
season, an improvement over a tough three-win 2014–15 campaign.
The team also saw several school record-breaking stats with the season close: most points
scored in a game (and the first time eclipsing the century point mark) (107); highest season
scoring average (70.3); most points scored in a season (1686); first-ever positive scoring differ-
ential in a season (+1.4); most assists in a season (322); most field goals made in a season (641);
and most three-point field goals made in a season (153). Additionally, Aliyanah MacIntosh and
Madison Carroll had the first two triple-doubles in program history.
Sophomore guard Murphy Carroll, who earned All AII Second Team a year ago, again spear-
headed Fisher’s offensive attack this year. She ranked 12th in the country for NAIA Division
II in points per game (18.75). The only player to start in each of the team’s 24 games, Carroll
led the team in field goals (158), field goals attempted (417), three-pointers (63) three-pointers
attempted (207), free throws (71), steals (57), and points scored (450).
Defensively, the Falcons followed the lead of senior forward Christine Briggs, who is the leader
in career blocks (103) and single-season blocks (42). She ranked 19th in the country for the latter.
As the season ended, the team ranked in the top 10 in the country for total rebounds per
game (#4), defensive rebounds per game (#6), offensive rebounds per game (#8), and steals per
game (#10).
Tyler Shular ‘16
NaKeeya
Goodman-
Boddie-
Smith ‘19

I Hate Shakespeare!
The fall 2015 Drama Club production was Steph
DeFerie’s I Hate Shakespeare, a modern and farcical
twist on the works of William Shakespeare. Directed by Asso-
ciate Professor Danielle Herget, PhD, the play poked fun at the
playwright while demonstrating his sustained relevance in
today’s arts.
Revitalized Student
Center, New
Exercise Center
The Student Center received a facelift over the
2016 winter break, with vibrant colors painted on
the walls, comfortable and colorful chairs, study cubbies,
and more.
The College’s new Exercise Center opened in January,
and faculty, staff, and students can enjoy the ellipticals,
treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight room.
Hanna Shimanski ‘19,
Adam Pezerovic
Lessons Learned:
My Life, My Choice
Fisher welcomed Audrey Morrissey, the associate direc-
tor of My Life My Choice, an organization that works to raise
awareness of the commercial sexual exploitation of youth, to speak
on commercial sex trafficking and how My Life My Choice works to
end it. Morrissey, a survivor, has
helped develop and lead survi-
vor-led programs for vulnera-
ble girls aged 12 to 18, reaching
more than 200 girls annually.
She currently leads educational,
training, and public awareness
initiatives at My Life My Choice.
She also co-authored the orga-
nization’s nationally recognized
exploitation prevention curricu-
lum, which is used in 27 states.
Fisher In Miami
Nothing like kicking off the New Year with a little
football. And that’s just what a contingent of Fisher Col-
lege representatives and alums did! The group met on a
warm Sunday afternoon in Miami, Florida, to watch the New
England Patriots take on the Dolphins. While the final game
of the regular season represented a 20-10 loss for the Patriots,
the opportunity to connect with Fisher College alumni and
friends made the journey well worth it.
Audrey Morrissey
(L-R) President Thomas McGovern, Coach Scott
Dulin, Alfredo Torres ‘06, Ashlee Rauf ‘08

If it were not for the merit and need-
based scholarships that Fisher
College offers, I would not have
attended and graduated from
this institution. The scholarships
helped me tremendously. Today I
am doing something I love! I am a
Senior Assistant Director of Admis-
sions here at the college and I see
firsthand how vital scholarships
are to our students and their fami-
lies. Granting them allows students
to accomplish and follow their
dreams… just like me.
– Jose Diaz ’09
I am an active member of the
Fisher College community and love
my position as a Resident Assistant
on campus. Being involved has
brought me so much joy and life-
long friends, all while making my
college experience special so far.
If it were not for the generous schol-
arships Fisher offered to me, I know
I would not be where I am today.
– Abby Azzarito ’17
118 Beacon Society
F
or more than 75 years, 118 Beacon Street has served as home to Fisher College
and as a haven to its students. Thousands of students have ascended the marble
staircase in the grand lobby in their quest for knowledge.
In many ways, that iconic staircase symbolizes the transformative power of
a Fisher College education. Unfortunately, many would-be Fisher students cannot
obtain a college degree because they do not have the financial resources to pay for higher
education. They recognize the value of the opportunities offered by Fisher College, but without
help the doors to 118 Beacon remain closed. Opening these doors requires not only the courage
to dream of a brighter future but also the financial assistance to make that dream a reality.
Now more than ever, Fisher College students need our support. Therefore, for the first
time in its history, the College is launching a scholarship fund — the Fisher Faithful Fund. By
donating $1,000, you will become a member of the 118 Beacon Society and forever be identified
as a founder of the Fisher Faithful Fund. Your tax-deductible gift will ensure students are able
to claim their rightful place within the walls of 118 Beacon Street, fulfilling their dreams of
obtaining a college education.
For more information about about becoming part of the 118 Beacon Society please contact
617-236-8822 or alumni@fisher.edu.

HONOR ROLL
2014–2015 List of Donors
Founders Circle ( $10,000 +)
Scott A. Fisher ’51
Abukhadra Family
Hussain Al Nowais
Boston 4 Celebrations
Aramark
Seaward Management
President’s Circle
($5,000-$9,999)
Alexandra Bartsch
Thomas M. McGovern
Falcon Society ($2,500–$4,999)
Rebecca Costello ’68
Christian Fisher
Peter Post
Santander
1903 Society ($1,903–$2,499)
Robert A. Melaragni
Steven W Rich
Enterprise Corporation
Navy and Gold Society
($1,000–$1,902)
Michael Bell
Sandra Bishop ’62
Beverly Cleathero ’62
Jeffrey Conrad
Melinda Cook
Walter Dillingham
Peter Everett
Janet Kuser Komarnicki
Shiela M. Lally
Aniello C. Trotta
Charles Wintermeyer
Charles River Club ($500–$999)
Maria Carolina Avellaneda
James Bayles
Stephanie Davidson
J. Alexander Harte
Margie Malva ’50
Edward Rogers
Jane Rothschild-Castura ’73
Paul Rowe
Beacon Club ($250–$499)
Dolores Driscoll ’55
Cedric Dustin
Kyle Grenier
Vladimir Jandejsek
Debra A Kamm-Pelles
Christina Martin
Dorothy Olson ’04
June Pedrick ’54
Steven J Pelles
Margaret Pribulick
Susan Smith ’60
Centennial Club ($100 –$249)
Violet Apalakian ’43
Kathy Barbone ’80
Lynne Bertram ’62
Mary Ellen Brueckner ’69
Ellora Carle ’56
Carolyn Carlson ’64
Amy Ye Cho
Janice Christensen ’59
Deborah Crafts
Susan Donovan ’62
Barbara Downs ’64
M. Jane Eaton ’47
Deborah Giso ’72
Debra Graf ’76
Ellen Lyons
Amanda Matarese
Sarah McSweeney- Chamberlain
Marianne Murphy ‘13
Whitney N. Napoli ‘06
Richard D. Potter
Laura Rogers ‘85
Lorraine Stec ‘55
Amy Szeto ‘07
Tasha Trosclair ‘03
Merrie Walker ‘64
Jean Zink ‘51
Scholars Club (Up to $99)
Donald A. Arruda
Anthony Baker
Scott Bornstein
Rhodena Brunstrom ‘61
Doris Curtis ‘47
Nancy Dabney ‘57
Diana Danelian
Ryan Donovan
Karen Dunton ‘10
Fisher College Public Safety
Joan Forte ‘58
Marion Francis ‘47
Marybeth Gedney ‘84
Edith Graffum ‘55
Marjorie Hewitt
Adam Higgins
Michael Ibrahim
Brenda Korn ‘58
Janet Lancaster ‘62
Janice Lawson ‘59
Maria Concepcion Lloren ‘13
Kathleen Lord ‘50
Kathleen McDonald ‘53
Mary McDonald ‘55
Nuno Mendonca ‘14
Karen Myers ‘68
Michael Pithis ‘11
Sheilah Ross ‘55
Natalie A Sforza
Arghavan M. Schumacher
Peter Shurman ‘83
Rebecca Thompson ‘61
Sheila Tighe ‘95
Alex Wagner
Willem Wallinga
Jessica Warner ‘08
Jennifer L. Weiner
Catherine Wells
Barbara Wogsland ‘57
Donna Woods
Seth M. Woods
June Young ‘95

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W
e were all com-
muter s wh i le
attending Fisher,
traveling by train
or “T” from vari-
ous towns in and outside the Boston area.
We met early on and became—and still
are—great friends. Most of us attended
rather small high schools, especially by
today’s standards, but it was like we’d
always known each other. After gradu-
ation we continued to gather and enjoy
wonderful dinners at our parents’ homes.
We traveled (not always the whole
group at a time) to New Hampshire for ski
weekends, to NYC for a St. Patrick’s Day
weekend, and to Europe in 1958 to attend
the World’s Fair in Brussels. The entire
tour cost $769!!
We Fisher girls double-dated, were par-
ticipants in each other’s weddings, and
were made godparents of each other’s chil-
dren—and attended their weddings as well.
As young marrieds we met at each other’s
homes about once a month. The husbands
all got along, so we included them when
we dined out. Our lives, of course, have
changed over the years, but there is a won-
derful bond within our group that makes
our friendship remain strong.
Me and the Crew:
Nostalgia From the Class of ’55
CATHIE WELLS ’55
Photo courtesy of Cathie Wells
Black and white photos courtesy of The Beacon 1955
NOTABLE ALUM

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ATHLETICS
Athletic Director
Leonard Nardone, PhD
T
his fall, Fisher introduced Leonard Nar-
done, PhD, as the college’s new athletic
director. Previously the Director of Ath-
letics at Texas AM University, Nardone
has a wealth of experience to draw on.
He has held positions at institutions as diverse as the
State University of New York, Sheldon Jackson College
in Alaska, and the American University of Beirut.
When asked what led him to Fisher, Nardone said,
“I was very interested in continuing to share my past
experiences and background in athletics to help a
small college athletic program develop to its fullest
potential. Fisher College seemed like that type of
place. Of course, being centrally located in Boston was
appealing as well.”
An all-city football player himself while in high
school, Nardone recognizes the transformative effect
that participation in sports and extracurricular activ-
ities in general can have on a person. His belief: “It
doesn’t matter if it’s athletics, recreational sports,
drama, music, etc. It’s those external experiences while
in college that young men or women will remember for
the rest of their lives.”
Nardone, of course, intends for those memories made
on the field to skew toward victory rather than defeat.
He describes building a successful athletic program
as a “puzzle”—one he intends to solve. “My near-term
goals are to expand the program and develop an image
and reputation as one of the best small college athletic
programs in Boston, the Northeast, and the nation.
BRAD MISH
Meet Fisher’s New
Athletic Director

Beyond the
Scoreboard
ATHLETICS
CHRIS LEBLANC
Kristina Brown ’17
Softball; 2014, 2016
Arguably the most promising young athlete in Fisher’s athletic
department is softball player Kristina Brown.
In 2014, her freshman season, the Dixon, California, native led
the Falcons in nearly every major offensive statistical category,
including batting average (.612), runs scored (47), hits (63), doubles
(15), triples (5), home runs (12), runs batted in (45), and on-base
percentage (.637). She finished the season with AII Freshman of
the Year honors.
Expected to be among the Falcons’most potent weapons head-
ing into her sophomore season, Brown was sidelined by a knee
injury during a soccer game before the start of the 2015 softball
season. During her work to get back on the field, Brown has leaned
on her teammates and coaches for support.
“Mentally, it’s been really hard because obviously I love softball.
But being around my team, even during last spring, still communi-
cating with them about softball, made it easier to come back from
the injury,” Brown said.
She said the dozens of hours of rehab, workouts, and therapies
to repair her knee have paid off. Doctors cleared her to play in
early September, which meant she was able to hit off of a live
pitcher, do more agility drills, and work on fielding in her role as
a third baseman. Brown made the move to third because the risk
of reinjuring her knee is too high for her to continue at catcher.
Judging by her results early in practice, Brown said she feels like
her injury is a bygone problem. “I felt like I could really just pick up
where I left off,” Brown said. “I’ve been playing for so long, I think
everything is just muscle memory at this point.”
Although the road to recovery has been rough, Brown said the
injury unexpectedly opened another door for her future.
Since Brown—now a junior —still has three years of athletic
Kristina Brown ‘17
Photo courtesy of Deanna Morency ‘14

here. And I’m just working hard like I always do, to move my way up.”
Lebron said his four years at Fisher, which included multiple
all-conference accolades, helped him grow and mature both as a
baseball player and a person.
“I was in the lineup all four years from my freshman to my
senior year. So that helped me grow up,” he said. “Fisher College
made me grow up as a baseball player. It taught me everything. I
learned how to be a leader.”
Lebron is optimistic about his future as a baseball player, but he
wants to be a college baseball coach once his playing days are over.
He said he wants to draw on his own mistakes and experiences
to teach young players of the future what pitfalls to avoid and
what to work on to improve their game.
“You have to take advantage of that and work hard. There’s
always going to be somebody around you who is going to work
harder than you. In this game, you can never get comfortable.
You’ve always got to keep working hard,” Lebron said.
ATHLETICS
eligibility remaining, she will stay at Fisher to work on her MBA
after she graduates with her bachelor’s degree.
“Yes, it set me back personally. But for my education and my
future, I think it helped me realize that I should keep going and
get my master’s,” she said.
Victor Lebron ’15
Baseball, 2011–2015
While the Fisher baseball program continued its run of success
in 2015, one former Falcon is still working to carve out a place in a
professional baseball program.
Victor Lebron, a 2015 Management major, completed his first
season this fall as a second baseman for the Garden State Grays,
an independent minor-league baseball team in New Jersey.
A native of La Romana, Dominican Republic, Lebron is excited to be
playing at the next level. “The season [went] great. It’s a great opportu-
nity. It’s my first time playing pro ball,” Lebron said. “I’m happy to be
Victor Lebron ‘15

D
uring the spring of 2015 I was part of the study
abroad program Semester at Sea (SAS), an expe-
rience that helped me become a better individ-
ual. This program differs from traditional study
abroad programs;
instead of being located in one
international city, students travel
from port to port by a cruise ship.
I had two responsibilities as a stu-
dent of the SAS program: go to class
and study when the ship was out to
sea; and travel, have fun, learn, and
experience new cultures when the
ship was docked at port. Over the
course of 112 days, we traveled to
12 ports, from Yokohama to Hong
Kong to Singapore to Cape Town
to London, and so many more. Not
only was I exposed to so many
beautiful wonders of the world, I
also met other students who would
become some of my closest friends.
Within these ports, the students, staff, and lifelong learners had
the chance to travel all around the area either independently or
with a program from Semester at Sea.
I am overwhelmed by all the memories from traveling and
exploring. It was an eye-opening experience to see how different
all these cultures are and how they differ from my day-to-day
life. I experienced all these different cultures and then made the
decision to add a couple of things to my life and practice them,
such as meditation, and exploration; I’ve also resolved to be more
friendly and helpful to other people. I was inspired following
visits to most ports, as we were treated with such warmth. Here
we were, strangers in foreign lands, yet those who lived there
thought nothing about making us feel warm and welcomed. That
speaks a lot about someone’s char-
acter and reinforces how I want to
treat others.
One of my favorite ports was
Vietnam. As we were approach-
ing beautiful Ho Chi Minh City, we
were fortunate enough to travel
along the famous Saigon River. The
Vietnamese locals were so welcom-
ing toward us that it felt like home.
The city is incredibly busy, and
there is an ocean of motor vehicles
at every corner. We took a water
taxi down the Mekong Delta river
and had the chance to see several
villages and different lifestyles. We
also spent a day at the Cu Chi tun-
nels, which was where the troops
used to hide during combat. I was amazed at the tunnels because
they were very small even after being enlarged for tourists to go
in them.
I can’t say enough about this experience and encourage stu-
dents to go on this amazing voyage. Just do it. Perform your
research, watch some videos, learn about the ports, and just
imagine how much fun you’ll have traveling around the world
with your peers. There is no doubt in my mind that no one regrets
going on Semester at Sea. If anything, they regret not going.
ANA DA CUNHA ’17
(L-R) Lisa Morris ’16, Ana Da Cunha
Photo courtesy of Ana Da Cunha
No Regrets
My Time Aboard a Floating Classroom
STUDY ABROAD

T
he Office of Career Services has recently made
some changes to career-development programs
for students, which will position them as even
stronger candidates for jobs post-graduation.
Because the goal of this program is to engage
students at their developmental stage and address their specific
educational and career-oriented goals, Fisher will be able to
provide them with the guidance critical for future career suc-
cess. This program, Fisher for Your Future, equips students with
the tools they will need to be successful following graduation.
During students’ four years at Fisher College, they will write a
resume, take a preparation for internship and career course,
participate in an internship, complete a mock interview, and
have the chance to join a professional association, which will
be funded by Fisher College.
The program will also include experiential learning for stu-
dents in the bachelor’s programs. That means students begin-
ning the program in or after the fall of 2016 will not only be
required to complete one internship, but an additional expe-
riential learning opportunity as well. This can be fulfilled by
completing a second internship, a research project, or service
learning.
Adding a second experiential learning opportunity to our
students’ resumes will make them stand out when entering
the workforce. And, because many employers place empha-
sis on hiring recent graduates who have gained skills from
real-world experiences, this new academic requirement will
position students as even stronger candidates for future career
opportunities.
Career Services has also launched the Falcon Recruiter,
which has replaced Fish*net as the school’s online job and
internship database. The system has more than 1,000 employ-
ers in it and is growing quickly.
Fisher for Your Future
BARBARA ZERILLO
DAPS Gets a New Dean
Sharon L. Fross, PhD, joined Fisher College in August 2015 as Dean of the Division of
Accelerated and Professional Studies. Dr. Fross holds her Doctorate in Educational
Administration from the University of South Carolina. She came to Fisher from North-
eastern University, where she was a consultant at the College of Professional Studies.
Prior to that position, Fross was the Provost at New England College of Business.
Sharon
Fross, PhD
ACADEMICS

Kathryn (Katie) Shea, PhD, joined the Fisher College faculty
in May 2015 as Program Director for the new Sport Management
baccalaureate program. Prior to arriving at Fisher, Shea was a fac-
ulty member in Sport and Recreation Management at Springfield
College and her research focuses on the effectiveness of policies
and rules developed and implemented by the governing bodies
of sports to achieve collective objectives. Her research has been
highlighted in The Chronicle of Higher Education, and most recently,
last November she presented at the North American Society for
the Sociology of Sport’s 36th Annual Conference in Santa Fe, New
Mexico. Her conference presentation, co-authored with Pam Lau-
cella and titled “Hope Solo: Domestic Violence, Women’s Soccer,
and the Media,” focused on a qualitative media analysis of U.S.
Soccer star Hope Solo’s 2014 domestic violence case.
InMarch,threestudentsintheHumanResourcesCon-
centration attended the SHRM Case Competition in Baltimore.
The students placed third out of 29 college entrants.
(L-R) Denis Ndreko ‘15, Rashanda Coplin ‘15,
Amanda Campion ‘17, Jack Roche, EdD
DannaZeiger,PhD,was nominated for
the NABT (National Association of Biology
Teachers) Biology Teaching Award 2015.
ACADEMICS
Academics Spotlight
Katie Shea, PhD
Dr. Danna Zeiger
(L), participating at
a career symposium
hosted by Brandeis
University in July 2015
Photo courtesy of Mike Lovett

Assistant Professor Peter Cassi-
no’s, study and paper titled “Hirschi’s
Social Bonding Theory, Nearly 45 Years
Later: A Comparison of Traditional, Con-
temporary, and Hybrid Models” will be
published in the peer-reviewed journal
Theory in Action, scheduled for April 2016.
Peter Cassino, PhD
Jennifer Weiner, PhD, Assistant Dean for the School of Health Professions
and Human Services, spoke at the American Psychological Association conference
in Toronto, Canada, in August. The title of the presentation was “One Size Does Not Fit All:
Interdisciplinary Intersectional Approaches to Teaching Diversity.”
AssociateProfessorDanielleHerget,PhD, presented her
paper titled “Teaching Dystopia in a Kardashian World: The Chal-
lenges and Benefits to Using Dystopian Themes in the College
Classroom” at the Popular Culture Association/American Culture
Association National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana,
in early April 2015. She also participated on a panel about film
adaptation at the conference.
Separately, her paper titled “And the Fire Rages On: A Retrospective
Analysis of The Hunger Games Legacy” was accepted for the Popular
Culture Association conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
which was held in February 2016. She also participated on a
panel for the Science Fiction and Fantasy area of the conference.
ACADEMICS
Barbara Zerillo, Director of Career Ser-
vices, had an article published online and in
the NACE Journal, the official publication of the
National Association of Colleges and Employ-
ers. The article, “To Come Out or Not to Come
Out” is about career advising specific to LGBTQ
populations. The journal has 6,000 college and
employer subscribers in the U.S.
Barbara Zerillo
Danielle Herget , PhD
Jen Weiner, PhD

FISHER’S VETERANS
Colby Gray (Gray): Where did you grow up?
Calvin Tarbox (Tarbox): Effingham, New Hampshire, a small
town near the White Mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee. [Not
far from] Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.
Gray: What made you interested in attending Fisher?
Tarbox: I was interested in Fisher College because of many rea-
sons: I knew it was veteran-friendly, I really liked the location,
and because a really close friend of mine — Cailey Haddad —
recommended it
Gray: What was your major?
Tarbox: BS in Management, [with a concentration in] Accounting.
Gray: Where did you do your internship while at Fisher?
Tarbox: I did two accounting internships. [The first was] at
Walsh and Co. in Winchester, Massachusetts. It was a small
accounting firm, but I learned a lot and I was able to get some
auditing experience. My second was for KPMG in Boston. KPMG
is one of the “Big Four” public accounting firms. There I worked
in the federal tax department.
Gray: How would you describe Fisher in one word?
Tarbox: Exceptional.
Gray: What was it like being your class valedictorian?
Tarbox: Being valedictorian was an incredible honor. I had no
idea until the senior award ceremony [in April]. It’s difficult to
put how I felt into words. I just kept thinking about how much I
appreciated the opportunity to attend Fisher. It made me think
about how many people had a positive impact on my life. I wish
I could share the honor with everyone who helped me accom-
plish that goal: professors, students, mentors, friends, family,
other veterans.
Gray: Why did you choose to join the Marines?
Tarbox: This is a tough question. I joined because there was
something inside of me that wanted to take action; I wanted to
support and defend my friends and family. I value my family
and freedom first and foremost, so this was an opportunity to
act on that. I just wanted to do something that would not only
benefit me, but I could learn something that I could use to help
others as well.
The Marines,
Then College
A Chat with ’15 Graduate Calvin Tarbox
COLBY GRAY ’16
Colby Gray, a senior Communications major, interviewed recent Fisher College graduate Calvin Tarbox,
who opened up about his time at Fisher, thoughts about being valedictorian, serving in the Marines, and the work he’s
now doing to support his brothers- and sisters-in-arms.

FISHER’S VETERANS
Gray: Who are your heroes?
Tarbox: My mom and dad. The Marines. The men and women who
have paid the ultimate sacrifice to honor and protect our country,
and all those who put on a uniform and continue to fight.
Gray: How was [your company] Lights 4 Marines started?
Tarbox: Lights 4 Marines [L4M] was started in a garage. I was
working on something with a close friend and colleague (Paul
Ross, co-founder of L4M) who had given me a flashlight prior to
my deployment. I was explaining to him that I used the flash-
light he gave me almost every day in Afghanistan. As soon as
the words came out of my mouth, we both realized what we
wanted to do. We put our heads together and started a nonprofit
that is dedicated to supporting all troops deployed to a hostile
combat zone. We wanted to do something different, something
more than a standard care package. A gift that would come from
someone who had been in their shoes and knew how helpful a
tactical flashlight could be.
Gray: What’s one of your favorite stories from working with Lights 4
Marines?
Tarbox: The first batch of lights we sent to Afghanistan. We sent
about 20 lights to a small unit located in an isolated forward-
operating base. Every one of them mailed a postcard back to us,
thanking us for the light and exclaiming how much they loved
it. After a couple of months, they sent us a picture of all of them
together as another thankful gesture. Even if we only improve
the quality of life of one person, it is a success. I still have that
picture on my wall.
Gray: What is your proudest accomplishment?
Tarbox: Coming home safe from Afghanistan. Although, I have
to say valedictorian is a very close runner-up.
Gray: What are you doing post-graduation?
Tarbox: Well, I accepted an offer at KPMG and I will be starting
as a staff accountant in June 2016. I just recently got my Master
of Science in Accounting from Suffolk University. I am currently
working part time and studying for the CPA exam until I start
working full time in June.
Photo courtesy of Lights 4 Marines

FISHER’S VETERANS
Getting to Know
Our Veterans
CHRIS LEBLANC
Fisher College has been a military-friendly institution for nearly a decade, and Fisher’s staff and faculty who
have served are important to us. And to honor them, we wanted to get to know them a little bit better by asking them
seven simple questions.
BOB MELARAGNI:
What’s your hometown? Lowell, Massachusetts.
What’s your professional title? Vice President of Enrollment Management.
In what branch of the military did you serve? Massachusetts Army National Guard.
In what capacity did you serve? Personnel administration within a finance battalion.
Where did you serve and for how long? Stateside for 10 years.
How did your service help prep you for your career at Fisher?
The service instilled the power of teamwork in me at a very early age.
If there were a movie produced about your life, who would play you? Nicolas Cage.
ANTHONY BAKER:
What’s your hometown? Warwick, Rhode Island.
What’syourprofessionaltitle?Associate Professor of Management/MBA Program Director.
In what branch of the military did you serve? Army.
In what capacity did you serve? I was a paratrooper, Ranger, and Special Operator.
Where did you serve and for how long?
U.S., Europe, Central America, and the Middle East for 22 years.
Self-discipline, creative teaching skills, honor.
If there were a movie produced about your life, who would play you? Liam Neeson.

FISHER’S VETERANS
NEIL TROTTA:
What’s your hometown? Seneca Falls, New York.
What’s your professional title? Dean, School of Graduate Studies.
In what branch of the military did you serve? Air Force.
In what capacity did you serve? I served as a personnel specialist.
Where did you serve and for how long?
In Texas, Mississippi, and Massachusetts for eight years.
How did your service help prep you for your career at Fisher? The military core
requirements of discipline and work ethic have prepared me best.
If there were a movie produced about your life, who would play you? George C. Scott (I love the movie Patton).
ALEXANDER WAGNER:
What’s your hometown? Mannheim, Germany.
What’s your professional title? Director of Institutional Research.
In what branch of the military did you serve? German Army.
In what capacity did you serve? ADA Recon, 12th Panzer Division.
Where did you serve and for how long? Germany, 18 months.
Taught me grit, discipline, and attention to detail.
If there were a movie produced about your life, who would play you? Til Schweiger (a German actor).
JEN REED:
What’s your hometown? Attleboro, Massachusetts.
What’s your professional title? Marketing and Public Relations Manager.
In what branch of the military did you serve?
U.S. Air Force and I also served as an Army wife
for 20 years (yep, that’s a thing).
In what capacity did you serve? I trained as a member of the military
police force and was a reservist for four years, serving at
Lackland AFB and Sheppard AFB, both in Texas.
Where did you serve and for how long? See prior answer.
How did your service help prep you for your career at Fisher? The service gave me an understanding of and respectfor the chain of command, planning, and executing, as well as setting goals and objectives foreverything I do. As a military wife, learning to cope with high-stress situations was invaluable.
If there were a movie produced about your life, who would play you? Sandra Bullock.

W
hen Elvis Perez and Adam Lucey first
set foot on the Fisher College campus as
freshmen, neither realized they would
have found their calling and life’s pas-
sion by their senior year. Perez, a senior
Management major from New York City, and Lucey, a senior Crim-
inal Justice major from Malden, Massachusetts, share more than
just their love for the game of baseball. Both student athletes have
started their own businesses, and created their own fashion lines.
Lucey’s clothing line, Loosen Up Apparel (loosenupapparel.
com), is represented by a looping arrow that points upward. His
logo is truly representative of his personal philosophy.
“Life is better when you Loosen Up,” Lucey says.
Lucey’s fascination with fashion started when Adam was 19.
He found he had an interest in drawing and design; one short
year later he launched his own brand.
“I always loved the idea of owning my own business, I realized
that what I was drawing would look great on apparel,” Lucey said.
“I told my parents and then for Christmas they got me a shirt
with my design on it and I just knew I had to do it.”
Lucey said he is a strong believer that in order for one to suc-
ceed, one first needs to loosen up and approach the situation
calmly and with confidence.
“I want my brand to inspire people daily to loosen up on their
journeys to success,” he said.
Perez’s apparel and sports consulting brand, HTP (short for
Hundred Ten Percent, hundred10percent.com), sends a different
message. Launched in the fall of 2015, HTP has been Perez’s main
focus his senior year. The idea behind HTP stems from a conver-
sation Elvis had with two friends one afternoon in the middle
of a baseball game in his neighborhood park in New York. The
trio, all student athletes, talked about the disadvantages of being
athletes from the Northeast.
“For many reasons, we felt that a lot of the talent in our area
was being overlooked,” Perez said. “We wanted to find a way to
inspire these overlooked, talented athletes and to help them
find successful paths. HTP started because we want to motivate
everyone to give 110 percent and because we want to help ath-
letes gain exposure through player development.”
An idea that started off small has now helped four athletes
gain enough exposure to play in college through the company’s
sport consulting program.
Two brands, two messages, one thing in common: Perez and
Lucey want to inspire and motivate youth while striving for their
own success.
“It is not just apparel; our brand really is deeper than that,”
explained Perez. “Anyone could slap a logo on a t-shirt and sell
a product. There is a message and a meaning behind HTP that
differentiates it from the competition.”
HTP and Loosen Up may be small businesses now, but both
Baseball Fashion
JANICE DOMINGUEZ ’15
Elvis Perez ‘16 emcees as his
models walk the runway Julia Schojan ’18
STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS

founders have big plans to grow in the future.
“By the time I am 25, I want to be in retail stores, not just
online,” Lucey said. “I also want to have more options on apparel.
I want this great momentum to continue. By the time I am 30, I
want my brand to be found anywhere, nationwide.”
Perez and Lucey are perfect examples of how dreams can
become reality with the right determination and effort. Hard
work has never been a missing ingredient, which is also reflected
in their time on the baseball field as well as in the classroom.
Throughout their time at Fisher, they bonded and supported
each other in their ideas, motivating each other to reach further.
“It’s crazy, because I remember bouncing ideas around
with Elvis at baseball practices all the time,” Lucey said. “We
would get so excited talking about it, and now it is real.”
Beyond the baseball field, Perez and Lucey have collaborated
on numerous projects. Their latest endeavor was a fashion show
at Fisher, complete with runway models and dance and music
performances.
Of course, like any other success story, there have been obsta-
cles and challenges they have each had to face in order to grow.
“This is an absolute grind,” said Lucey. “It really runs my life.
I spend 65 percent of my day thinking about my brand and how I
can make it better. It is still an ongoing learning process.”
For Perez, manufacturing and distributing his product have
proven to be a challenge, as has been finding a permanent facility
to perform his sport consulting and instruction.
“Looking back to when it all started, one of the challenges for
HTP was other people’s inability to take the idea seriously,” he
said. “Creating a line and putting my vision onto paper was also
tough. On a more personal level, having enough faith to go full-
speed ahead on this project without letting doubt or others’opin-
ions interject was hard.”
Balancing being full-time student-athletes, owning and man-
aging businesses, while also taking on other roles on campus
has proven to be tough, but Lucy and Perez have taken their own
advice and have learned the value of loosening up and always
giving 110 percent in all areas to succeed. They have learned
valuable lessons through their studies, but the most important
lesson came outside the classroom.
“Everyone at Fisher is incredibly supportive,” Lucey said. “I love
seeing people wearing my product with a smile on their faces,”
Lucey said. “It really makes me feel good, makes it all worth it.”
Adam Lucey ‘16 (R) emcees as
Cody Mercier 18 models
STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS

OUT ABOUT
THURSDAY,5/12
Like “Fisher College” and “Fisher College
Alumni Association” on Facebook and
Google+, and follow “@FisherCollege”
on Twitter and Instagram.
Upcoming
Planned
Alumni
Events
2016 Senior
Week at Fenway
Alumni and Fisher’s
seniors enjoy an
evening of baseball
and BBQ at the Red
Sox vs. Astros game.
Pre-game BBQ will be
served at 5 p.m.
SUNDAY,7/3
Rooftop Reception
and 4th of July
Rehearsal
All Fisher College
alumni are invited
to attend.
Start time TBA.
Also, keep an
eye out for more
alumni and
student events
coming soon!

You can shape the future of Fisher —
just like E.H. M.C. did.
E
stablished in 2006, the Legacy Society honors Fisher’s founders, who were dedicated to creating a sustainable college. Members
are individuals who have supported the long-term future of Fisher through a legacy gift. Solidifying the future of Fisher can be
simple and satisfying, and makes a difference in the lives of many students.
With your help, Fisher can
• Keep a Fisher education within reach of the most deserving students.
• Provide transformative internship experiences, continuing our tradition of training the future
leaders of business.
• Recruit, support and inspire the next generation of faculty.
• Provide state-of-the-art facilities on a beautiful urban campus.
E.H. M.C. Fisher Legacy
Society Members
Cindy Vibber DeBiasi ’83
Scott A. Fisher ’51
Joan Rubin Fixler ’76
June Freemanzon ’52
Isabell Paul ’47
Marion Fritz*
Lea Tacconelli Pearson ’43*
Charles A. Wintermeyer*
*deceased
Please let us know if you have already included Fisher College in your estate plan or if you are
considering doing so — we would love to hear from you. Contact Amanda Matarese, associate
director of institutional advancement and alumni affairs, at 617-236-8822 or amatarese@fisher.edu.
Alumni Ambassador
Program
Share your Fisher Story
H
ave you ever thought about sharing your
Fisher Story? We’re offering a unique vol-
unteer opportunity that will allow you to
share your experience with prospective students
and families. As an alum, you have a compelling
story to share, from your firsthand experience
as a Fisher student to your current accomplish-
ments. It’s a tremendously powerful message.
There are two forums for sharing your story:
Volunteer at an on-campus event, or volunteer
in your own community at a college fair. If you
are interested in volunteering or learning more
details, please contact Amanda Matarese, associate
director of institutional advancement and alumni
affairs, at 617-236-8822 or amatarese@fisher.edu.

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