Gateways Orientation is coordinated by the Office of Student Involvement with the assistance of student leaders at the College of the Holy Cross. The Gateways Orientation Staff are student leaders who welcome new students with responsibilities throughout the planning for and implementation of Gateways Orientation.
Central Staff
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Major: Sociology
Advice to new students: Anything from going to Kimball Dining Hall with hallmates or studying with a classmate can create new friendships and fun experiences. Try to leave your door open the first few days of being on campus.
Campus Involvements: Relationship Peer Educator, Spring Break Immersion Program, JHC Hospice Volunteer, Residence Hall Council, Ciocca Center Business Certificate Program, College Street Journal, Sales Club
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Major: History, Teacher Education Program
Advice to new students: Be open to meeting new people and having new experiences. You do not need to have everything all figured out right away.
Campus Involvements: Writer's Workshop, Pax Christi, Liturgy Team, Student Government Association
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Major: Psychology, Chinese Studies minor
Advice to new students: Practice self-compassion as you begin your journey at Holy Cross and have new experiences. It is ok to feel uncertain!
Campus Involvements: Advocating Student Interest in Asia (ASIA), 50th Anniversary of Co-Education Committee, Student Government Association, Spring Break Immersion Program, WCHC 88.1 FM Radio Show Host
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Major: History & Political Science
Advice to new students: Get involved early! It will give you plenty of new friends and allow you to experience all Holy Cross has to offer.
Campus Involvements: Student Government Association, Residence Hall Council, Working For Worcester, Student Programs for Urban Development, History on the Hill
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Major: Economics
Advice to new students: Say yes when people ask you to hangout; you never know who you will meet and the connections you will make!
Campus Involvements: Campus Activities Board, Club Rugby, Club Golf, Pax Christi, Finance Club, Consulting Club, Ciocca Center Business Certificate Program, Hall Council
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Major: Economics & Mathematics
Advice to new students: Introduce yourself to those around you. Your classmates, hallmates, and members of your orientation group are all new to Holy Cross, too.
Campus Involvements: Tour Guide, Women’s Club Volleyball, Relationship Peer Educator, Student Programs for Urban Development
Orientation Leaders
| Orientation Leaders for the Class of 2028 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gillian Atienza ‘27 | Connor Bankuti '26 | Maggie Baum ‘25 |
| Kieran Bergin ‘27 | Julia Biamonte ‘26 | Patrick Bohn ‘27 |
| Dominika Chmielewski ‘27 | Russell Cleary ‘26 | Lizzie Connelly ‘25 |
| Sarah Cornacchia ‘27 | Patrick Daley ‘25 | Peyton Ellinghaus ‘25 |
| Brian Fennelly ‘25 | Danielle Fiordaliso ‘27 | Ben Franzone ‘26 |
| Rachel Golden ‘25 | Michael Greco ‘25 | Flynn Harper ‘27 |
| Onora Healy ‘27 | Hannah Hession ‘27 | Ashley Jenkins ‘27 |
| Caroline Kramer ‘26 | Maura Martin ‘26 | Antonia Melendez ‘27 |
| Joel Michaud ‘25 | Molly O’Connor ‘25 | Beatriz Ortega ‘27 |
| Matt Provencal ‘27 | Juan Trillo ‘25 | Reese Wall ‘25 |
| Claire Wolf ‘25 | Sam Woody ‘26 | Dylan Zwick ‘27 |
| Orientation Leaders for Transfer Students | ||
|---|---|---|
| Molly Hamel ‘25 | Lucas Mastroianni ‘25 | Jamie Schmid ‘26 |
| International Student Orientation Leaders | ||
|---|---|---|
| MJ Aguayo ‘26 | Robel Birega ‘25 | Elios Hoxholi ‘27 |
| Tingxuan “Rina” Ren ‘27 | ||
| Operations Leaders | ||
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Battles ‘25 | Margaret Baughman ‘27 | Ali Dotson ‘26 |
| Delia Filappoine ‘26 | Pablo Granados ‘27 | Maddie Paul ‘26 |
| Tim St. John ‘26 | Will Woodruff ‘27 | |