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Boston Globe
29-04-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Wellington CEO honored by her alma mater, Fontbonne Academy, helping to raise $400,000 for school
In particular, Hynes singled out the late Mary McCready, a math teacher at Fontbonne who died in 2013. McCready helped Hynes realize how much she enjoyed the subject, which set her on the path to a career in finance. 'She made math exciting,' Hynes said. Advertisement Hynes grew up in Milton, the daughter of two Irish immigrants who both believed in the benefits of Catholic school. She attended Saint Agatha School before going to Fontbonne, and then went to college at Wellesley College. She essentially spent her entire career at Wellington, getting in the door by landing an administrative assistant job there in 1991 after graduating from Wellesley. Advertisement Hynes was one of three Fontbonne alums to be honored at the gala, along with Melissa Nelson, chief midwife at Mass. General Hospital, and Arielle Gaines, a teacher at the Match Community Day school in Hyde Park. The fund-raising gala drew some 400 people. Fontbonne previously held this event every 10 years but this one, recognizing the school's 70th anniversary, was such a success that the school will now make it an annual event. (In other years, the school would hold smaller fund-raising dinners.) Maura Spignesi, Fontbonne's head of school, said in honoring Hynes that Fontbonne leaders wanted to give the students an example of the leadership approaches they could take as they eventually advance in their own careers. 'When you're engaging with people and you care about what they're investing in, … that to me is the perfect role model for our 'servant leadership' that we teach here at Fontbonne,' Spignesi said. 'You're achieving things in your own life but how do you now turn around and do good in the world?.' This is an installment of our weekly Bold Types column about the movers and shakers on Boston's business scene. Jon Chesto can be reached at
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston, recognizes three alumnae, celebrates 70 years
Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston, a leading Catholic school for young women serving grades 7-12 celebrated its 70th anniversary with a gala on Saturday night. This year the school honored three distinguished alumnae for their accomplishments. The graduates recognized are Jean Hynes, a 1987 graduate who went on to become the first female to be named CEO of Boston-based asset management firm Wellington Management. Melissa Nelson, a 2006 graduate became the first Black woman to be named the Director of the Nurse-Midwifery Division at Massachusetts General Hospital. 2007 graduate Arielle Gaines, an educator at Match Community Day Charter School in Hyde Park, where she was recognized as a Teacher of the Year. The anniversary gala also featured a student speaker who highlighted the character and leadership skills students cultivate throughout their education at Fontbonne. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Boston Globe
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
On the night honoring her 2,000th point, Ava Orlando delivers in clutch for Notre Dame (Hingham) girls' basketball
Related : Orlando finished with a game-high 27 points, highlighted by 10 in the fourth quarter, steering the Cougars to a 60-53 win. 'She does a good job of finding others, but tonight, at the end, she just kind of took it over,' said NDA coach Nickie Orlando, who is also Ava's mom. Advertisement Ava Orlando gets a hug and a golden ball from Notre Dame (Hingham) principal Mary Merrigan. Debee Tlumacki With the Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Sweet finish from Ava Orlando, extending NDA's lead to 39-31, mid-3Q — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) The Ducks (8-5) — who also gave NDA a battle, falling 57-55, in the first meeting — relied on senior Maggie Bedard (19 points), freshman Kailey VonHandorf (13 points), and sophomore Alana MacLean (12 points). 'I was really happy with our compete level,' Fontbonne coach Clare Murphy said. 'I think this game's going to make us better in the long run.' Related : Fontbonne took an 18-13 edge through one quarter. NDA pulled ahead, 32-30, at halftime, then extended the margin to 47-42 through three. Ava Orlando scored a game-high 27 points in a 7-point win over Fontbonne. Debee Tlumacki A Bedard triple and VonHandorf free throw made it 50-49 Ducks with 4:52 left, then NDA closed on a swift 11-3 run. Related : VonHandorf fared admirably against Ava Orlando, but ultimately the Bentley-bound Orlando displayed her killer instinct when the Cougars needed it most. It was a fitting ending to a night honoring her historic accomplishment. 'I didn't even think about it until the 1,000 [points] my sophomore year,' Orlando said. 'I'm very proud of myself, and I give it to my teammates and coaches. They really helped me with everything.' Ava Orlando is flanked by her Notre Dame (Hingham) teammates before they went out and beat Fontbonne, 60-53. Debee Tlumacki Trevor Hass can be reached at
Boston Globe
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Globe Top 20 girls' basketball poll: Foxborough, Norwell continue their rise
The next 10, in alphabetical order, are: Bishop Fenwick, Fontbonne, Framingham, Franklin, King Philip, Mansfield, Oliver Ames, Wakefield, Walpole, and Westford. Records based on scores reported to the Globe. The Globe's Top 20 girls' basketball poll The Globe poll as of Jan. 28, 2025. Teams were selected by the Globe sports staff. Advertisement No. Team Record Previous 1. Bishop Feehan 12-1-0 1 2. Medfield 11-1-0 2 3. Woburn 12-0-0 3 4. St. Mary's 13-2-0 4 5. Foxborough 11-1-0 6 6. Norwell 11-1-0 7 7. Cathedral 10-4-0 5 8. Dartmouth 12-0-0 8 9. Notre Dame (Hingham) 11-1-0 9 10. Central Catholic 10-2-0 10 11. Braintree 12-1-0 11 12. Chelmsford 11-0-0 12 13. Norwood 9-3-0 13 14. Natick 10-3-0 16 15. Pembroke 10-2-0 17 16. North Quincy 10-3-0 14 17. Quincy 11-3-0 15 18. Lincoln-Sudbury 10-2-0 18 19. Pentucket 11-2-0 – 20. North Reading 12-1-0 20 Trevor Hass can be reached at
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'A true privilege': Fontbonne Academy welcomes Boston Archbishop to campus for Catholic Schools Week
This week marks the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. As such, Fontbonne Academy welcomed Archbishop Richard Henning of the Archdiocese of Boston Monday to speak with students and staff, while learning more about the school's mission and programs. Archbishop Henning led the opening Mass at the school and passed on words of wisdom to the student body. Fontbonne students participated in discussions and service projects aimed at fostering unity, inclusion, and social justice, even making blankets and bracelets for needy men, women, and children at Bethany Hill Place in Framingham. 'It was a true privilege to welcome Archbishop Henning to Fontbonne, especially during our 70th Anniversary,' said Head of School Maura Spignesi. 'His presence and inspiring message about being the ambassadors of God's love and women of service to others highlight the importance of Catholic education and our mission to empower young women.' In addition to the liturgy, the school hosted a performance honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a prelude to Black History Month. 'One of the greatest lessons we take from the Sisters of St. Joseph is the peaceful resolution of conflict,' said Spignesi. 'As we celebrate Martin Luther King and all that he stood for, our young women will listen, learn, sing, dance, and be joyful in sharing the message of unifying love and ensuring that everyone has a place at the table, with their voices heard.' Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
