Rutgers Inducts 2009 Loyal Sons/Loyal Daughters
At the black tie affair, Rutgers President Richard L. McCormick praised the Loyal Sons and Daughters for "embodying the spirit of service to Rutgers. That really makes a difference." The main address was delivered by Mary Baglivo RC '79, CEO and chair of Saatchi & Saatchi Americas, and a member of the Rutgers University Foundation Board of Overseers and chair of The Rutgers Fund. Mary's father, Angelo Baglivo RC'49, was among the inductees on Saturday evening.
The Loyal Sons and Daughters Awards are made annually to alumni who have distinguished themselves through their outstanding service to their alma mater. Nominations are made by existing Loyal Sons & Daughters, and the finalists named by a special selection committee.
Photos of the gala evening
This 2009 class of Loyal Sons & Daughters:
Angelo Baglivo RC '49 - Andy is a Class of 1949 officer and a member of its reunion planning and fundraising committees. His efforts in 1999 helped raise more than a million dollars, which supported scholarships and projects such as the World War II Oral History Archives. He is also a member of the Colonel Henry Rutgers Society and a Scarlet-R contributor.
W. John Bauer RC '59 - A longtime passionate supporter of Rutgers, John created the Scarlet Letter Silver Anniversary Update which successfully located 70 percent of his graduating class. He is currently preparing the Golden Anniversary edition for his class' upcoming 50th reunion. John is also an ardent supporter of Rutgers Theater and its Glee Club.
John Cook RC '38 - John has been very active with his class, taking on the duties of reunion chair, class president and class correspondent (he was named Best Class Correspondent at his 70th reunion in 2008). He has consistently attended reunion activities over the years, and participated in the World War II Oral History Archives.
Keri DeMayo RC '94, RBSG '06 - Keri has been a leader with boundless energy and enthusiasm for the RAA ever since she graduated 15 years ago from Rutgers College. Full-time Executive Director of RAA until she recently left to take a job in the private sector, Keri has remained actively involved - to the point where it's hard to realize she ever left.
Martin Kravarik RC '58 - Marty is best known for his tireless service to his class as reunion chair or co-chair (positions he's held since 1978) and treasurer from 1968 to 1988. He's also been an active participant in the World War II Oral History Archives, and was responsible for his class designating part of its 50th reunion gift to that key project. Marty has also been involved in the Air Force ROTC program for over 30 years.
Bruce Marich RC '63, GSNB '65 - Bruce has been an energetic co-chair of the RAA's Community Service Committee, coordinating the highly successful Rutgers in Your Back Yard program and Queens Chorale participation in the committee's nursing home visits. Bruce also serves as liaison to his class.
Heather Morrison DC '95 - Heather worked tirelessly to coordinate the activities of the Rutgers Club of New York City (where she's been vice-president) and the RAA. She's also been creator and editor of City Knights, the RCNYC newsletter, and has been the photographer of the Old Guard dinner since 2005, donating her services for this and other RAA events.
Robert Mulcahy III - As Rutgers Director of Athletics from 1998 to 2008, Bob breathed new life and spirit into what had been an ailing and under-budgeted program. His overwhelming success as head of athletics brought a new found pride and respect to the entire university, and its alumni. The RAA recognizes Bob for his many accomplishments, and for his passion, determination and love for Rutgers.
Lawrence Rudnick RC '69, NLAW '72 - Larry has been an active member of the RAA for over 15 years, serving on and co-chairing the Grants and Gifts Committee. He also sits on the RAA's Athletics Liaison Committee and is a valued member of his graduating class, having worked on a number of class reunions.
James Russo, Jr. RC '88, RBSG '97 - Jim has loyally served his class since graduation, first as class representative, then as vice president for the past 15 years. He has also served as co-chair of its the Reunion and Giving Committees since 2003, and received the Class of 1931 Award in 2008. In addition, he is a board member of the Rutgers Club of New York City.
Martin Siederer LC '77 - Marty is president of the Livingston Alumni Association (LAA) and was an active member of the Rutgers University Alumni Federation. He has also served on the RAA Undergraduate Committee. It's through Marty's leadership that the LAA began participating in RAA reunions, and his team spirit has been crucial to the tremendous success of the RAA's Speed Networking event.
