Kristin Halvey and John Hartnett are both proud members of the class of ’87 and true believers in the Holy Cross mission. That’s why they have each decided to establish an endowed scholarship fund.
“Everyone Benefits”
Kristin Halvey ’87 and John Hartnett ’87
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Kristin Halvey ’87
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John Hartnett ’87
“John and I are co-chairing the giving committee for our 35th reunion,” explains Kristin. “In talking about our class and what the College means to all of us, we decided to donate to a cause that would make a Holy Cross education affordable to those who might not otherwise be able to attend.”
“As the world of higher education evolves,” says John, “I think providing better access to every deserving student is important. Yes, it’s a benefit to the person being impacted. But it’s also a benefit to their Holy Cross peer group and, ultimately, to the society in which they’ll live and serve.”
The co-chairs both feel that their time on Mount St. James made possible so much of what they’ve achieved. Their shared sense of gratitude prompted their gift.
I give to the College because I am grateful for the education I received and because I believe strongly in the importance of the Jesuit emphasis on the whole person and values such as community, cooperation and service. These values are what helps individual students build a meaningful life – one connected to those around them and beyond.
Kristin Halvey '87
John concurs.
“I count myself fortunate to have the capacity to give,” he says, “and I’m enormously thankful to Holy Cross for how it shaped my views on the world. And for the lifelong friends I made at the College."
John Hartnett ’87
I want others to have these important, life-changing experiences.
“I have seen today’s education in practice,” says Kristin. “When my daughter, Grace (class of ’20), attended Holy Cross. It was a warm, welcoming, supportive environment – from the professors to the students. I always loved visiting and felt grateful that she was a part of such a wonderful community.”
“I am a firm believer in a liberal arts education,” says John, “and especially one guided by Jesuit principles. It’s my hope that an education based on more than scholarship – one that includes ‘rules to live by’ – will make the world a better place. My hope is that the College continues to produce graduates who hope to change the world, leaders who hope will continue to give back to society in positive ways. That’s what we do best. And it’s something worth supporting.”
