Six Holy Cross Employees Honored for Outstanding Service

WORCESTER, Mass. – Six employees of the College of the Holy Cross have received the 2007 Claire B. Burns Awards. The awards program, now in its eleventh year, was established and endowed in 1997 by Donal J. Burns ’49 in honor of his wife, Claire, an alumna of the Class of 1990. The awards are presented annually to non-exempt employees of the College, currently working or retired, who in the fulfillment of their responsibilities have demonstrated, fostered and promoted the spirit of family which is a treasured characteristic of the Holy Cross Community.

The recipients, all from the Worcester area, were honored at an awards banquet on Jan. 9 in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom.

The recipients are:

Samuel Alcorn, of Worcester, retiree who worked in physical plant/grounds from 1986-97. Harry C. Clouthier, of Worcester, has worked in physical plant/building services since 1987. Darlene M. DeMarco, of Worcester, has worked in physical plant/building services since 1994.

Jason S. Laine, of Worcester, has worked in physical plant/building services since 1982.

Brian J. McCann, of Grafton, has worked in physical plant/building services since 1989. Sandra E. Shook, of Worcester, currently working in the study abroad department has been employed since 1989.

In addition, 48 employees were recognized for perfect attendance over the past year, including William Breault, who has received the award for the past 24 consecutive years.  Breault, of Worcester, has worked in physical plant/building services since 1976.

Ninety-two employees were also recognized for years of service to the College.