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Thank You for an Incredible Alumni Weekend
Looking Ahead, Staying Connected
Gratitude and Goodbyes (For Now)
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate 40 years of New Paltz Rugby this past weekend. Despite the rain washing out Sunday’s BBQ, everything else, from Friday’s golf and P&G’s social to Saturday’s alumni games and banquet, went off without a hitch.
It was incredible to see generations of Hawks side by side again, sharing stories, shaking off rust, and lifting a glass in celebration of this growing rugby community.
To Our Graduating Seniors
To the seniors who’ve just played their final game in a Hawks jersey -congratulations. The next chapter may feel uncertain, but you're never far from support. Our alumni network is filled with people who remember what it's like to step off campus and into the unknown.
If you're looking for career guidance, connections, or even just someone to help talk through it all, reach out. We're here for you.
If you’re an alumni and are interested in chatting with a senior about post-grad life, read through the list below and let us know who you would like to be put in touch with. So far, three alumni have reached out about potential jobs and networking opportunities, including a job offer last Saturday. Let’s build on that energy.
August Berman - Majored in environmental studies with a minor in political science. Intends to earn a master’s degree in environmental law at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. |
Lexi Madden - Majored in biochemistry. Looking for opportunities in pharmaceutical science. |
Jass Savio - Double majored in international relations and history with a minor in French. Want to work a the UN headquarters in Manhattan. |
Meredith Hlavaty - Majored in psychology. Would like to work as an animal behaviorist and researcher. She is contemplating a master’s degree program and is looking for remote work. |
James Norris - Majored in psychology. Looking for a position in the mental health field or sales, working with kids, and staying in the Hudson Valley. |
Caleb Persanis - Double majored in political science and history. Applying to law school in New York. |
Frederick Asher - Majored in geography with an urban planning concentration. Wants to work in urban planning in the greater NYC area. |
Ryan Brown - Majored in visual art and graphic design. Looking for freelance work. |
Josh Holland-Weiss - Double majored in finance and communications. Interested in moving back to Suffolk County. |
Kyle Spratley - Majored in economics. Open to anything involving economics. |
Dominic Vernola - Majored in history. Pursuing the police academy. |
Sean Ryan - Majored in business. Wants to work in portfolio management, sales, and/or investment analysis in New York or South Carolina. |
Liam Haran - Majored in adolescent education - social studies. Looking for teaching jobs in the lower Hudson Valley/Westchester/Long Island. |
A Quick Fix with Big Impact
Take a look at this photo of the men’s team, current and alumni, after the game. See that broken crossbar in the background?
It’s honestly a little embarrassing, but more importantly it’s an easy fix. If a few of us chip in, we can fund and install a proper set of rugby posts that reflect the pride and quality of this program.
A small lift from many successful alumni could make a huge difference in the players’ weekly experience. Let’s take care of it.
Interested in a Summer Meetup?
We’re thinking about organizing a summer get-together if there’s enough interest. Let us know if that sounds like something you’d attend. The winter 6 Nations Manhattan meetup was a success and we’d love to keep the energy going.
Thanks again for making Alumni Weekend such a memorable one.
Go Hawks. Always.