Sam Messina said he stepped down as head baseball coach May 1 the day after his Phoenix Pinnacle team was eliminated from the 6A postseason in a 6-1 play-in loss to Tucson Sunnyside who won two state titles as Scottsdale Chaparral's head coach in 2011 and 2012 began leading the Pinnacle program in the 2020 season after being away from coaching and serving as athletic director at Chaparral from 2017-19 The 1983 Phoenix Cortez graduate spent 35 years as a baseball coach "I'm grateful for my time as the head baseball coach at Pinnacle High School," Messina told The Arizona Republic in a text message May 3 It was a turbulent season at Pinnacle with 10 of 12 seniors on the team quitting following an April 14 dugout confrontation between volunteer assistant Rex Gonzalez and senior Jackson Marazzo reached his hand out as Marazzo rounded third on his two-run home run in the fifth inning that cut Sandra Day O'Connor's lead to 5-4 which led to Gonzalez confronting Marazzo in the corner of the dugout after the inning ended High school sports: Breaking down Arizona high school state baseball playoffs saying they were leaving the team and would return only if Gonzalez were removed and if principal Chad Smith would stop coming to practices and giving lineup card input Smith's son Matt was a starting junior on the team Gonzalez's son Chase was a starting freshman on the team Several of Gonzalez's T-Rex club players were part of the team Only two of the 10 seniors who quit were starters getting emotional after the season-ending loss to Sunnyside None of the seniors returned in the last two weeks because the division among players on the team had caused a toxic environment according to a parent of one of the players who quit To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert atrichard.obert@arizonarepublic.com or 602-316-8827. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter:@azc_obert St. Jude Children's Research Hospital501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105Tel: 1-800-805-5856Web: http://www.stjude.org/ Boston College’s two-year residential college division has officially joined the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society a milestone that also marks the establishment of the Beta Omega Rho chapter which will serve as a new symbol of academic excellence and leadership at the college Founded in 1918 and recognized as the official honor society of two-year colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges in 1929 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honors students’ academic achievements at two-year colleges while offering opportunities for personal As the world’s largest honor society for two-year colleges PTK has chapters at 1,300 colleges in 11 countries and a student success rate of 92 percent The Beta Omega Rho chapter was established to promote academic excellence and encourage leadership development among its members PTK staff will work with chapter advisors at Messina College to guide them through advisor certification processes and develop a plan for the upcoming year Membership in PTK comes with numerous benefits for students leadership development programs and workshops as well as community engagement through networking opportunities “Through our membership with Phi Theta Kappa Messina College will recognize the academic successes of our students and continue to establish BC's newest college as a community of scholars," said Messina College Dean Erick Berrelleza "We are excited to launch a chapter of this honor society at BC an organization uniquely dedicated to celebrating the successes of two-year college students.” “We are honored to join Phi Theta Kappa and recognize our students’ achievements within this esteemed academic society,” said Messina College Associate Dean Alicia LaPolla “The Beta Omega Rho chapter will offer Messina students valuable opportunities for academic excellence and professional development We look forward to welcoming our inaugural cohort and fostering a strong For more information, visit the Phi Theta Kappa and Messina College Beta Omega Rho chapter website Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application on October 1 after a hard-fought battle with cancer to John James Messina and Felicia Marie Messina The family moved to North Carolina in 1995.  Matt spent the last 16 years of his life on the UNC Charlotte campus earning a bachelor’s degree in Software and Information Systems in 2012 The University was a special place for him Matt spent the majority of his time on campus with the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Department where he started as a manager for the men’s basketball team in 2008 He served in many roles within the Athletic Department including the Director of Information Technology and the Associate Athletic Director for Broadcast Video and Technology he helped develop and maintain the coaches' communications system for Charlotte's upstart football program He would also develop the replay systems in place at Jerry Richardson Stadium and Halton Arena Matt touched nearly every office and sports team with his ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues while developing the intricate technical systems utilized throughout the department and they recently celebrated 2 years of marriage together They shared a love for the ocean and decorated the nursery accordingly with an underwater theme spending time at the aquarium and collecting stingray memorabilia His love for his girls was unmatched and he worked hard to renovate their home to make it a place they loved to come to home to every day despite only him knowing how any of the technology is set up.  Matt was incredibly loyal and would drop everything to help a friend or family member in need He always used his technical prowess to solve numerous personal computer issues and doing anything asked with an ever-present smile and no expectation of anything in return even volunteering to save injured waterfowl in his free time Matt had a way about him that enabled him to build strong relationships with everyone he encountered and while we celebrate his life and all he has done for us we also should celebrate him finally being able to find peace.  and wife Kimberly; and his grandparents Carmen and Linda Cassetta; and grandfather He was preceded in death by his grandmother The family will receive friends from 2:00pm-3:45pm on Sunday 2024 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord (460 Branchview Drive A memorial service to honor Matt’s life will follow at 4:00pm in the funeral home chapel In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following GoFundMe link  https://gofund.me/7b6efbf6 which will help Emily prepare for Madison’s future.  Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg is serving the Messina family.  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors 80 of Apex peacefully passed away Monday April 14 A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Friday (4/18/2025) at New Hill Baptist Church a daughter of the late Richard C Taylor Sr and Nellie Wimberley Taylor Nancy was a member of the New Hill Baptist Church and loved fishing Leigh Hare Steinmeyer (Ernie); son Ronnie Leasure (Suzi); grandchildren Taylor Steinmeyer and Bradley Steinmeyer; siblings Richard C Taylor Jr (Linda) and Athalene Taylor Joyner (Larry); stepchildren Robin Elliott and Pam Messina; step grandchildren Marci Townsend and Mandy Dalrymple; two great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; many nieces and nephews The family will greet friends from 10:00 until 11:00 am Friday at the Church prior to the Memorial service Memorial contributions can be made to New Hill Baptist Church Lillie Marie Messina Johnston passed away at her home on Monday September 23 Lillie was born in Baton Rouge on September 23 Lee High School and married Peter Johnston at St Lillie was passionate about her Catholic faith traveling and celebrating holidays with family and friends.  She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Daron (Cheryl) and Craig (Shelby) along with daughters-in-law Beverly Dashnaw and Becky Johnston Hoffpauir Jackie Roberts (Mike) and Cynthia Rainwater (Danny) Kaysie Truax and family along with countless other family members and friends that she loved dearly.  Lillie was preceded in death by her mother Josephine Carreca Messina nephew Lanny David Ledet and daughters-in-law The family would like to thank the Hospice of Baton Rouge for their care and compassion during the family’s time of need.  beginning at 12:00 PM with visitation to start at 10:00 AM Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory located at 11817 Jefferson Hwy in Baton Rouge the family requests that donations be made to an animal shelter of your choice 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recently or have known her all your life you were instantly touched by her joie de vivre and vibrant spirit She had an uncanny ability to make everyone feel better leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her Lia’s incredible sense of style was matched only by her radiant smile and warm personality Lia found comfort in knowing that he and her beloved father Lia’s kindness extended to her colleagues at Queen’s Park and Eaton She treasured the bond she shared with her cousin-sister Milena and held a special place in her heart for countless others she was also the number-one admirer of Darcy Tucker and Rick Springfield both of whom sent her messages of encouragement this Christmas Lia championed the role with humor and affection She was a devoted sister to Richard (Cathy) and Deborah (Claudio) She shared a special bond with her mother-in-law Lia’s family cherished her as much as she cherished them exemplified when she recently visited Cathy’s class.  A student asked why she got cancer and Lia responded with characteristic grace: “To help others in need and to help myself appreciate what is important.” Her strength and optimism were a constant source of support for other patients battling MS and cancer where she was lovingly cared for by her devoted mother whose steadfast support was a cornerstone of Lia’s life “Princess” Lia joined the family for a festive dinner filled with fun games participating fully and beaming with joy.  The family extends their deepest gratitude to the care team on the 6th floor of Mount Sinai Hospital and the Vaughan Hospice Team for their compassionate support Friends are invited to visit the family at Ward Funeral Home (4671 Highway 7 The Funeral Mass will take place at Saint Clare of Assisi Church (150 St Entombment will follow at Prospect Cemetery (1450 St The Mass will also be livestreamed through Ward’s website donations in memory of Lia may be made to the Daily Bread Food Bank Lia’s extraordinary spirit will live on in the hearts of 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Artist Wine Label Competition The first-place winner will have their artwork displayed on Messina Hof wine labels The Wine and Roses Festival is April 26 at Messina Hof Winery Get tickets here Philip Messina of Colonia died February 13 2025 at the age of 99 after a long life filled with accomplishments for 54 wonderful years until her death in 2002 He is survived by his six children: Celeste (Eric Dominioni) of Buc France; Laura (Phil Coffin) of Point Pleasant Beach NY; and Gerald (Lucy Sanchinelli) of Wyckoff He is also survived by an even dozen grandchildren: Stefan (Jessica) and Marissa; great-grandchildren Joseph, Beatrice Sebastian; and step-great-grandchildren Constanza and Lukas. They were an utter delight to him and he doted on them all. Additionally he leaves behind his sister Angela McCarron and Robert; niece Joanne; former daughter-in-law Amalia Duarte; his companion Christine Beliveau and his devoted live-in caregiver Maia Tediashvili. He was predeceased by his wife Helen, sister Mary Maggio, and nephew JosephMcCarron Phil was born in the Bronx on May 20, 1925 to Josephine and Vincent Messina, immigrants from Sicily who insisted that their three children go to college They all did. Phil skipped a grade in middle school and graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York City graduating in three years at the age of 19 First as a private in the infantry and later commissioned 1st Lieutenant—at just 20 years old—in the 78th (Lightning) Division he assisted in postwar reconstruction and recovery in Germany. He received the European Theater of Operations Medal, Infantryman Badge, and several other awards he served as an officer in the Chemical Corps and was assigned to work on the production of nerve gases at the Army Chemical Center in Edgewood he designed and built a plant to produce crude botulinum toxin—thus working on two of the most dangerous substances known to humankind Phil earned an MS from Polytechnic Institute (Brooklyn and a certificate in Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University later becoming a sales and marketing executive and ultimately a consultant to the industry A Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChe) Phil also served as Chairperson and Officer for AICHefor local chapters in Maryland and New Jersey He was an Emeritus Member of the American Chemical Society and the American Oil Chemists Society. Phil was co-inventor on four US patents for inventions involving textile softeners and paint/varnish thickeners; he was awarded many more foreign patents For many years, Phil was an active volunteer—often with his wife Helen He served as Officer and President for his local chapter of the AARP He and Helen prepared and served meals to men experiencing homelessness at the Salvation Army in Perth Amboy Well into his late 70s, Phil helped people with multiple sclerosis to swim and enjoy the pool at the Jewish Community Center of Edison he tutored students in English as a Second Language with Literacy Volunteers of America he channeled his career experience into service as a Science Mentor with the Science-by-Mail program of the Museum of Science in Boston MA. He was a Life Member of the Friends of Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway. And for 25 years, he was a member of the Executive Board of the Fathers’ Club of St which his sons attended; among his many activities was his dynamic and engaging hosting of the annual Craft Fair For his exceptional service and dedication, Phil was among the first recipients of the school’s Cor Gesu award in 2020 he served as Secretary of the Holy Name Society for two decades volunteered with Helen at the church’s food pantry and created and maintained the church’s Free Library as a memorial to his wife after her passing in 2002.  he enjoyed traveling far and wide—Mongolia to name just a few of the places they visited—including to all seven continents Back home he shared his travel experiences in talks with various community groups with family and/or his companion Christine was to Cuba with two of his daughters who relished—and told—a good story and a silly joke He had a strong moral compass and always strove to do the right thing. Throughout his life and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved wisely and well the family kindly requests donations be made to Union County Performing Art Center or Covenant House Messina is the only catcher on this edition of the PuRPs list If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement Messina’s .326/.465/.701 line with 21 HR in 286 PA was an improvement across the board offensively The Rockies assigned Messina to High-A Spokane where he was 1.5 years younger than league average There he formed a battery with Colorado’s 2023 third rounder (and fellow PuRP) Jack Mahoney Messina had a mess of a debut season offensively hitting just .140/.232/.220 with a homer and a double in 56 plate appearances There isn’t a whole lot of recent video on Messina out there so enjoy this game-tying ninth-inning homer in the 2024 NCAA regionals: Baseball Prospectus listed Messina as a “person of interest” recently: A bat-first college catcher who mashed for the Gamecocks the last two seasons Messina made some defensive improvements last season but the setup and swing is very reminiscent of Kevin Parada’s and Messina has struggled against non-fastballs at times His poor post-draft showing in the Northwest League didn’t assuage the offensive concerns Messina showed a more adjustable stroke and did a better job of making consistent contact in 2023 He always has struggled to stay back on changeups but also is swinging and missing a lot more often against fastballs this year He’s still getting to his pull power and has 15-20 homer upside and he does draw a healthy amount of walks Messina has the leadership skills desired in a catcher and takes charge behind the plate He’s an average receiver with arm strength to match and he moves fine behind the plate despite being a well-below-average runner 230-pounder will need to stay on top of his conditioning but has the work ethic to do so Messina was listed as a prospect of note by Eric Longenhagen of Fangraphs earlier this month: Messina got a shade over $1 million as Colorado’s third rounder in 2024 but I was bearish on his hit tool and defensive fit prior to the draft and Messina didn’t do anything in pro ball to dissuade me from that notion Keith Law of the Athletic wrote this about Messina after the draft: South Carolina catcher Cole Messina (3) has big power with 38 homers in the last two years and a big body to match He starts with his hands high and his bat behind him so it takes him a while to get the bat head to the zone and will have to work to maintain his conditioning First of all, if this isn’t Messina’s MLB walk-up song Messina could be a strong offensive player but it won’t work as a profile if he can’t stay behind the plate The scouts seem to think the work ethic is there to do it though and the other intangibles are lauded as well I’m splitting the difference by grading Messina as a 35+ FV player outside my top 30 (he’s behind Bryant Betancourt on my catcher pref list) We’ll see how quickly the Rockies push Messina through the system but I’m betting on it being a one level per year path to MLB for Messina Joseph Allen Messina of Warminster passed away September 9th 2024 at home peacefully surrounded by his family He was the beloved husband of Rose Anne Drum who he shared a loving 44 year marriage the son of the late Alfred Dominic and Mary Messina After graduating from Abington High School Joseph joined the United States Army where he earned his parachutist badge He was honorably discharged from the 101st airborne division in February 1962 After returning home he began his roofing career and eventually owned and operated his own success roofing company until he retired at the age of 56 Joe had many interests which included hunting He took his military accomplishments and enjoyed trap shooting where he participated in competitions and won many accolades he enjoyed cooking and baking for friends and family Many would remember the frequent crab nights pig roasts hosted by Joe and his wife Rose Anne His thoughtfulness and consideration would always be known when you walked into Joe’s home You couldn’t leave without vegetables from his garden His patio was always open for neighbors and friends to sit and enjoy some thoughtful conversation Joe will be dearly missed by his children Aileen Marie Ciampa (Dean) Joe will also be missed by his life long friend Joe Paul and his many amazing neighbors and friends who were like family to him He was preceded in death by his wife Rose Anne Relatives and friends are invited to his graveside service on Friday September 27 at 10:30AM in Washington's Crossing National Cemetery Due to recent events, you can now leave online condolences with each obituary posted on the Kutis Funeral Home website. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA is now helping those that have lost a loved one from COVID-19. Click HERE to review the information on eligibility and requirements on the COVID-19 Funeral Anthony lived a vibrant life filled with passion and deep connections to his family and friends for 39 wonderful years until her passing in 2002 and treasured memories that will endure for generations Anthony also poured his heart into the family business for many years embodying a tireless work ethic and unwavering commitment to those he held dear His hands were rarely still—whether tending to his thriving garden casting a line into the water (fishing being one of his greatest joys) His love for nature shone through in the way he nurtured his plants and found peace under the open sky Anthony was a family man and a steadfast friend he had a gift for making friends wherever he went striking up conversations with ease and leaving a lasting mark on everyone he met His generosity and love touched countless lives Nathan Weakley and Larry Hand; seven grandchildren—Skott and Rachel; eleven great-grandchildren—Nathan III (wife Emma) and Maverick; and one great-great-grandchild Elaine—all of whom will carry his memory forward with pride and love His family finds comfort knowing he is reunited with his wife perhaps casting a line into a peaceful lake Anthony will be deeply missed but forever remembered for the light he brought to the world I send my deepest sympathies to your family Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" For personalized and affordable funeral arrangements choose Kutis Funeral Home - a family-owned establishment serving St 2906 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118314-772-3000 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123314-842-4458 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129314-894-4500 Jackson College is your one-stop destination for professional and personal growth Whether you seek academic excellence through our degrees and certifications practical skills with job training programs or simply explore new passions with our fun and engaging courses Programs & Courses Home Chart a course for a successful future with the variety of academic programs available certificate or credential in a career program prepare for transfer to a university or boost your current skills Academics Home and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers you’ll find everything you need to get started Admissions Home Learn about all the available financial aid resources to assist with paying as well as important information on tuition costs Financial Aid & Cost Home The Office of Student Life at Jackson College enhances students’ experience by offering activities From games and entertainment to clubs and adventures there’s always something happening to make college life more enjoyable Student Life Home Jackson College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Athletics home Jackson College has multiple locations to serve students including Central Campus in Summit Township the LeTarte Center in Hillsdale county and JC @ LISD Tech in Lenawee county Locations Home Educating students in South Central Michigan since 1928 Jackson College continues to update and improve to meet the needs of today’s students About Jackson College Jackson College is a community and cultural center Check out the entertainment page for professional events Potter Center Home Feel the energy when country superstar Jo Dee Messina brings her high-energy concert tour “Heads Carolina, Tails California” to the Potter Center on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.! Tickets are still available Messina launched her career with that signature single that instantly turned her into a household name 1 hits and 16 Top 40 songs and was honored by the ACM Awards she proved to be a trendsetter and history-maker becoming the first female in country music history to celebrate three consecutive multi-week with hits including “Bring on the Rain,” “Bye Bye,” “Lesson in Leavin,” “I’m Alright” and “Stand Beside Me.” She then parted ways with her long-time label and created Dreambound Records and its corresponding touring company she has independently released one full-length album and three Christian/worship singles Messina has amassed over half a billion streams on Pandora hundreds of millions of album and single streams on each Spotify and Apple Music Her impressive listenership recently earned her acknowledgment for having one of the Top 20 country albums of the 1990s on the Spotify platform her social media accounts are collectively followed by millions of fans she has also created a reputation as one of the most passionate emotionally driven songs; worship music; and personal testimony she has been traveling the country for many years receiving rave reviews for her authenticity Hoping to inspire and enlighten fans from all walks of life with every step she takes she has made it her mission to present herself and her story with honesty inviting fans to see behind the masquerade Tickets for Jo Dee Messina begin at $30 and may be purchased online at https://www.jccmi.edu/pottercenter/jo-dee-messina/ or by calling the Potter Center Box Office BC has launched a new two-year residential junior college for first-generation students from low-income families and with the mercury rising into the mid-nineties the Boston College campus was mostly dormant the Heights would be bustling with activity as a new school year commenced summer’s languorous days had cast a spell of tranquility over BC on the Brookline Campus that was once home to Pine Manor College the buzz of a new school year had already enveloped the grounds of Messina College residential junior college that BC has launched this academic year for promising first-generation college students who come from low-income families Messina College is a bold idea not just for BC but for higher education in general one of the very few degree-granting junior colleges in the country to be operated by an elite university let alone one specifically concerned with educating people who are the first in their family to attend college The Messina campus still looks and feels a bit like the residential estate it once was Originally the home of a successful Boston businessman the fifty-acre property features a renovated brick-and-stone carriage house that today serves as a science building complete with a natural science lab and a fully renovated STEM lab is a converted nineteenth-century Shingle-style mansion that’s perched atop the property’s highest point If a new two-year institution situated in such a bucolic setting and focused on students from under-resourced communities sounds like a bit of an experiment The staff involved in the school’s creation and its day-to-day operation are taking a new approach to investing in the success of their students Messina College students receive a scholarship for their full demonstrated financial need and any student who earns an associate’s degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.4 can enroll at BC to finish their undergraduate studies and earn a bachelor’s degree Messina College was designed to help students make the most of these opportunities was himself a first-generation college student The college offers a mentorship program that connects students with Boston College juniors and seniors plus tutoring sessions and the mandatory Summer Start session that was the source of the campus buzz in July and August the college’s inaugural class of 110 students completed two of their core curriculum courses It was an opportunity to transition to a residential college setting and to ease into the challenging course work incoming freshmen explored the form and efficacy of the personal essay during meetings with Professor Kat Gonso A short distance away in the Ashby Center—a mixed-use building composed of classrooms and a chapel—other students met informally in small groups to study together and talk through assignments for classes such as life science chemistry The Summer Start initiative was designed to help students adjust to residential college life and it’s part of the school’s strategy of investing in the academic success of ambitious and determined learners who don’t have family members to help them with the transition to higher education “It gives them a better on-ramp to college life,” Fr adding that the summer session exemplifies the vision he articulated more than two years ago when he accepted his position as the school’s founding dean “is to create a place that students will feel comfortable in a place where they know we have their best interests at heart.” and Messina in the middle of the first academic semester in its history Berrelleza’s faith in that vision has been rewarded But getting the school launched was simply a first step “We’re going to be learning with these students and figuring out what they need to be successful We want to maintain that spirit that we can be nimble is himself a first-generation college student who is pursuing a degree in psychology and human development spent much of her childhood alternating between her parents’ custody and the foster care system all while bouncing from one town to the next across the South Shore of Massachusetts Edwards eventually ended up living with family in Weymouth but the house never felt like it was her own space “One thing I didn’t have so much at home was routine or structure,” she said I was trying to force a routine or structure on my house.” that the importance of having a sanctuary space was the topic of Edwards’s Messina application essay I ended up getting a job so I could buy myself a used car and have a place to get away and I’m realizing that that’s also what college can be for me Just in the way that a car is not just a piece of transportation It’s so much more.” Curled up in an armchair in an Administration Building sitting area the college campus already felt like that sanctuary she’d been looking for most of Messina’s students come from Massachusetts which is 56 percent male and 44 percent female and the college also recruited heavily in cities such as Worcester said he was thrilled by the academic opportunities he’d found at Messina “Just coming in and seeing how everybody in this environment loves to learn and wants to do better for themselves…” he said “I had no idea it was going to be this way.” Castillo-Parahoy whose parents immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic described himself as “obsessed” with academics in high school—he tutored middle school students in his home city of Lawrence—but said he didn’t always feel that he had time to dedicate to his studies “We’ve all realized how much autonomy we really have now as college students,” he said “We have more freedom and we have more responsibility Everybody that I’ve met so far has this mindset to do better for themselves and for their community and everybody feels like we all can relate and connect in that way.” Castillo-Parahoy is precisely the kind of student that Messina College hopes to attract—talented young adults who have the aptitude and resolve to thrive but who haven’t had the benefit of school initiatives or resources to realize what they’re capable of Messina’s goal is to help these students unlock their potential “The atmosphere here is so warm and welcoming and the assignments we’ve been given so far have been personal,” said freshman Darius Dowdye Dowdye learned about the college when a Messina recruiter visited his high school He’s now the first member of his family not just to attend college but also to graduate high school One of his first writing assignments at Messina required him to reflect on his goals and what he wanted from himself and I thought it was going to be embarrassing to share that in the classroom,” he said “But then everyone was talking about something that really mattered to them this is what it’s gonna be like!’ Being around people that are pushing themselves and constantly working to be better and are pushing you to do that…it’s contagious.” “These students have incredible potential,” Fr “and this program is designed to center that experience helping them build the framework that is going to help them achieve their academic goals First-year student Ashlynn Edwards said Messina College feels like the home she’d been searching for Messina College first-year student Darius Dowdye is the first member of his family not just to attend college but also to graduate high school First-year Messina College student David Castillo-Parahoy is studying applied data science Messina college traces its roots to the summer of 2020 when Boston College completed an integration with Pine Manor College a small private institution that was struggling financially BC introduced its Pine Manor Institute for Student Success a collection of programs that support the University’s long tradition of educating underrepresented first-generation students Messina College was then announced as a core part of the initiative “We cannot afford to have so many students not develop their gifts and address the tough issues facing our society,” Boston College President William P The Pine Manor Institute was launched with a $50 million commitment from BC with the endowment growing to $100 million thanks to a $25 million anonymous gift and extensive fundraising efforts $35 million was used to create Messina College named in honor of the first Jesuit institution of higher learning which was founded in Sicily in 1548 to educate the local population With a plan in place to open the new two-year college in 2024 all that was missing was someone to lead it To fill the crucial position of founding dean who was born to Mexican immigrants and knows what it’s like to be the first in a family to attend college I did not have a lot of people I could talk to about applying to college and how to navigate the college experience,” Fr Berrelleza said when his hiring was announced “Serving as dean of Messina College will enable me to help provide access to underprivileged and underrepresented students who too often face an uphill battle without the vital support we will offer.” who earned his Master of Divinity degree in theology and ministry from BC in 2015 where the forty-one-year-old Jesuit priest was an assistant professor of sociology focused on urban sociology and immigration Berrelleza oversaw the extensive work that was needed to transform the former Pine Manor College campus into a sparkling new institution The science building was comprehensively refreshed while the Ashby Center was completely gutted its interior spaces redesigned and rebuilt to be a welcoming social and academic space flooded with natural light These projects transformed the campus into a home for state-of-the-art classrooms and gathering spaces while maintaining the character of late-nineteenth century New England architecture Just as much work and attention was devoted to building out the college’s curriculum Messina will offer four majors: applied data science a broad introduction to the liberal arts serves as the foundation of a Messina College education students will take courses that span ten distinct disciplines—from mathematics and literature to theology and the arts Teaching these classes is a faculty made up of five full-time and twenty-four part-time professors The faculty stress to their students that higher education requires a shift in how they think and the manner in which they learn “Their education previously might have disproportionately focused on memorization but they have to understand that we’re not in that era anymore,” said Messina College Assistant Professor of the Practice Antonio Serrato-Capuchina after doing postdoctoral research at Harvard and Boston University is now teaching general biology and anatomy and physiology at Messina Serrato-Capuchina knows this truth about his students because he had to learn it himself After immigrating as a child to the United States he attended the University of North Carolina as a first-generation college student He makes it a point to share his upbringing and personal experiences during his classes “I’m not going to hide that from the students,” he said “I’m motivated to help them because these are ways that I wish I was helped as a first-gen college student.” For all of Messina’s programs to help students succeed perhaps the most notable aspect of life at Messina College is the fact that this two-year institution offers all of its students a residential experience the lessons learned outside the classroom can be just as important as those inside it and those lessons are rooted in the experience of living among classmates There are plenty of other two-year colleges around the country but Messina is one of the few to feature on-campus housing for all of its students “The transformative Jesuit education doesn’t happen with a commuter model,” Fr but it’s going to help them be successful here.” Messina College faculty members Kat Gonso (top) and Antonio Serrato-Capuchina have a personal understanding of the challenges their students face as first-generation students were the first in their families to attend college Messina College was founded with an institutional mission to provide a formative education that aims to help students live a life with meaning and purpose the prospect of attending college can be fraught with anxieties for first-generation students Every school has a “hidden curriculum,” said Kat Gonso a Messina professor of the practice in English She meant the obstacles that all students must overcome in order to understand how college operates and the strategies they must learn to navigate the challenges they’ll inevitably face Many first-year students can lean on parents or family members who have already earned college degrees to help overcome these difficulties But as Gonso knows from her own experience as the first in her family to attend college first-generation students don’t have that benefit who was hired from Northeastern University where she taught writing for thirteen years said she was struck by the intimacy of the academic community at Messina the classroom almost doesn’t end,” she said “My students come up to me in the hallway and ask me questions about my day or about writing.” Those kinds of interactions are uncommon at many larger institutions but they’re part of Messina’s academic culture Boston College has committed to an additional $10 million for investment in Messina for the next academic year bringing total enrollment to around two hundred students the college’s second-year students will take two of their classes on BC’s main campus Berrelleza said he can’t wait to welcome that next class of first-generation students to Messina College “I’m really excited to be able to say that we have reflected on what the student experience is for students from those backgrounds,” he said and we’re making sure it’s well thought-out for these students We have them involved and engaged in their formation from social and physical standpoints—who they are as people—in addition to their growth academically and intellectually because they’re helping us to build this culture.” ’94 may have starred on the baseball diamond for the Eagles but the NFL is where he’s built his reputation as a brilliant offensive coach Associate Professor Chris Higgins on improving higher ed The Internet fundraiser inspired by Pete Frates ’07 is still going strong a decade on a legendary advertising executive and philanthropist 27 prospect Cole Messina belts his second home run of the year for High-A Spokane Cole Messina belts second home run of the year Jared Thomas collects three hits in one game Jared Thomas extends on-base streak to 21 games Skyler Messinger's slick barehanded play This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The Woods College of Advancing Studies and Messina College will host a joint movie night at the Coolidge Corner Cinema on March 19 at 6 p.m. as part of a mutual effort to bring the two communities together Following a welcome from Messina College Dean Erick Berrelleza students from both colleges will enjoy a private showing of “Inside Out 2” at the iconic cinema and have the opportunity to reflect on the coming-of-age animated comedy which deals with substantial themes of anxiety led by Woods College part-time faculty member Lindy Desciak and Messina College Professor of the Practice Kat Gonso and Associate Professor of the Practice Amy Alvarez The season will investigate and celebrate playwright Tennessee Williams Linda Buchwald Williamstown Theatre Festival’s 71st season (will take place July 17-August 3 Featured will be the inaugural Creative Collective a new collaborative leadership model led by playwright Jeremy O and co-founder of the online book club “Library Science” Kaia Gerber and her co-founder Alyssa Reeder The season is a multidisciplinary theatrical deep dive that investigates and celebrates playwright Tennessee Williams as well as the spaces he inhabited and inspired which will be home to productions including Many Happy Returns (July 18-August 3) a dance version of a memory play co-created and choreographed by Monica Bill Barnes and co-created and written by Robbie Saenz de Viteri and The Things Around Us (July 17-August 1) a new solo musical created and performed by Ahamefule J The mainstage season includes the world premiere of Jeremy O Harris’s Spirit of the People (July 17-August 1) and Obie Award and Lucille Lortel Award-winning theater and opera director Dustin Wills’s reimagining of Camino Real (July 19-August 3) by Tennessee Williams The Mindy Project) will star in Not About Nightingales (July 17-August 3) by Tennessee Williams and directed by Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara (Slave Play) More casting for the season will be announced at a later date Click here for more information about the season The musical opens at the Imperial Theatre on April 10 Get the best deals and latest updates on theater and shows by signing up for TheaterMania's newsletter today Her meals weren’t just food; they were invitations — to sit to stay a little longer and to feel completely a place where being tough was non-negotiable and being kind was a secret superpower a man who could turn a pair of scissors into a magic wand Their 64-year marriage was part romance and part sitcom Elena raised three boys who somehow managed to exceed her expectations — though if you asked her directly she’d probably just smile warmly and hand you a plate of cookies Success meant less to her than the way they gathered around her table bringing their own children — who learned that love had a taste She never understood why people found it remarkable she taught perhaps her most important lesson: that helping your children isn’t remarkable mostly because she knew the answer to life’s most important question: “Nonna is there anything to eat?” She knew it was code for “Do you still love me?” And the answer was always “yes.” rolling across the greens of Farm Neck — a laugh she carried into her kitchen where she taught her daughter-in-law that love wasn’t in a casserole dish but in the slow Linda and Carol — the cavalry of care who matched her kindness with their compassion a plate of chicken cutlets in front of you reminding you that love is best served family-style a donation made to New England Hemophilia Association 347 Washington Street MA 02026 in Elena’s memory would be appreciated The Vineyard Gazette welcomes obituaries of people who have lived or vacationed regularly on Martha’s Vineyard Tuesday for publication in print on Friday Obituaries will appear online and in print We deliver! 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Subscribe to Adweek newsletters In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast Andrew delves into how Disney leverages live sports and personalized advertising to connect with audiences and drive brand success.  “Live sports is huge for us,” he says on the podcast “We continue to invest in the content there so we just have a lot to offer our clients.” Andrew oversees Disney’s expansive portfolio creating unparalleled opportunities for brands to connect with their audiences Disney Unveils 3 Ways It’s Using AI to Evolve Its Advertising From live sports to award-winning entertainment Andrew’s innovative approach integrates storytelling with cutting-edge data capabilities to deliver results.  His passion for cultivating meaningful relationships and executing impactful campaigns has positioned him as a leader in the media and advertising industry Listen to Andrew Messina on The Speed of Culture Podcast to discover how Disney Advertising is redefining engagement through innovation [Timestamp: 00:01:30] Live Sports: The Power of Real-Time Engagement — Andrew highlights the unmatched value of live sports for advertisers With events like Monday Night Football and the upcoming Super Bowl in 2027 live sports offer a rare chance to engage audiences in real-time Andrew explains how Disney integrates social media and streaming platforms to amplify these moments beyond the game itself Brands can leverage this synergy to create a deeper connection with fans [Timestamp: 00:05:02] Personalized Advertising at Scale — Disney’s focus on addressable advertising has transformed how brands target audiences Andrew discusses their ability to deliver hyper-specific audience segments such as auto intenders whose leases are ending This precision allows brands to maximize ROI while blending broad reach with targeted messaging Campaigns that deliver measurable results across both streaming and linear platforms [Timestamp: 00:06:14] Women’s Sports: A Rising Opportunity — Andrew emphasizes the growing popularity of women’s sports from Caitlin Clark’s WNBA impact to record-breaking volleyball and lacrosse viewership Disney’s leadership in promoting women’s sports has unlocked new opportunities for advertisers to reach passionate and often overlooked audiences This shift not only expands the fan base but also builds deeper brand loyalty through meaningful representation [Timestamp: 00:13:22] The Art of Building Relationships — In an era of automated outreach Andrew underscores the value of face-to-face interactions Sharing his personal philosophy of “paying it forward,” he explains how taking the time to mentor young professionals and nurture client relationships creates lasting impact His advice to aspiring sales professionals [Timestamp: 00:19:13] Delivering Results Through Collaboration — Andrew shares Disney’s approach to creating custom partnerships that go beyond traditional media buys He highlights campaigns like Hyundai’s collaboration with Disney 100 which integrated creative storytelling and product innovation By focusing on delivery—and not just promises—Disney builds trust and ensures long-term client success Matt Britton is America’s leading expert on the millennial generation having consulted for over half of the Fortune 500 over the past two decades He is the Founder and CEO of Suzy and the host of The Speed of Culture Podcast Adweek is the leading source of news and insight serving the brand marketing ecosystem We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Ruth Adabell Messina created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory Made with love by funeralOne Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you can trust Guilford Funeral Home & The Sullivan Family to guide you through the process of honoring their life. 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Upgrade now. 1 spot in the USA Lacrosse National Girls’ rankings in 2024 her first season as the school’s head coach She spent the previous spring as the school’s JV coach and before that was the head coach at St Andrew’s School (Fla.) from 2016 through 2021 while also coaching on the club level with the Florida Select Lacrosse Club where she helped the Gators reach the NCAA tournament in each of her years with the program while winning three league championships She was a two-time USA Lacrosse All-American as a player at St USA Lacrosse is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization (EIN 52-1765246) is still going strong today and is coming to Tulsa She spoke with LeAnne Taylor about being on tour and her music career but the beginning of the year was a bit more scattered because I have two kids in school Things will slow down in October though because hockey season starts we’ll be home writing and recording for a new project that's set to come out next year balancing being a mom and a performer must take a village I’m going to post something soon on my social media that says I wanted to talk to you about Cole Swindell’s song Jo Dee: I didn’t even know they had recorded the song until after it was done and they didn’t know it would be a single until after the album was out someone from his label reached out to ask if I’d like to be part of it LeAnne: Would you say "Heads Carolina" was your first big hit It wasn't even supposed to be on my record "Heads Carolina" is still my third most-streamed song with "Bye Bye" at number one and "I'm Alright" at number two We still hear them on the radio here in Tulsa and the Judds—they were big influences for me growing up LeAnne: And what about current country music Are there any artists you enjoy listening to and Morgan Wallen—my kids are huge fans of his You’ve been a huge part of keeping country music in the spotlight What can people expect from your upcoming concert We’ve got songs that people might have forgotten I sang We even throw in a few covers just in case someone isn’t familiar with my music There’s also a part where the crowd gets to sing along 28 at the Osage Casino Sky Lane Event Center—doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are available on the Osage Casino website LeAnne joined the News On 6 team in January 1998 LeAnne: Would you say \"Heads Carolina\" was your first big hit \"Heads Carolina\" is still my third most-streamed song with \"Bye Bye\" at number one and \"I'm Alright\" at number two Tickets are available on the Osage Casino website and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox associate athletics director for broadcast video and technology for the Charlotte 49ers “We are devastated by the loss of Matt Messina,” said Mike Hill “He loved being a Niner and was a selfless hard-working man who served others with grace and kindness He was a brilliant problem solver whose expertise was frequently sought out by other teams and organizations in our community he was a loyal friend and beloved member of our Niner family Madison and all of his family and friends in our hearts.” Messina joined the University as a full-time employee in October 2013 and after a brief stint with OneIT in 2014 he was named the Athletics Department’s director of information technology He undertook his current position in October 2023 A UNC Charlotte alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in software and information systems was a manager for the men’s basketball team from 2008-11 Read more on the Charlotte 49ers website at https://charlotte49ers.com/news/2024/10/2/charlotte-mourns-loss-of-associate-athletic-director-matt-messina.aspx Inside UNC Charlotte is produced and maintained by the Office of University Communications. Faculty and staff members can submit news or story/video ideas for consideration via the online form or email insideuncc@charlotte.edu The Republican challenger in New York’s 113th state Assembly district is positioning himself as an alternative to the incumbent Democrat Carrie Woerner was first elected in 2014 and won 2022’s election by nearly 13 points a 28-year-old Washington County native and former restaurant owner has previously served on both the Greenwich and Washington County Republican Committees He says he is ready to bolster the regional economy through support for local businesses “New York is having a huge problem with businesses leaving our state And I understand the struggles that people are going through And then add that on top of now being a business owner being responsible for all of that and following all the endless rules and regulations in New York I put my focus on trying to remove some of that bureaucratic stuff and the red tape to help businesses get established in New York and get them up and running because we need that we can't afford to keep losing especially with how high the taxes are in our state We have the highest tax burden state in the country it's not a good combination,” said Messina who lives on a farm in Greenwich, says he wants to support agriculture in the district that includes Saratoga “I think we need to provide some incentive for farmers we've lost over 4,000 farms since she's taken office And obviously that's not all Carrie Woerner's fault people just can't afford to farm here anymore now we have to rely on housing cows from like Kings Dairy and there's no way that a new farmer could just start up a farm and provide resources to a community You have to have a lot of outside money doing that a lot of these bigger farms are now buying up all the land or renting out all the land even harder for other farmers to get started Milking just isn't worth it to farmers and it's unfortunate because now these bigger farms have to keep on buying more land and buying more space to have more cows to pay for their debt I think we need to put a focus on getting farms and farmers back in our community,” said Messina Legislators at various levels throughout New York have turned their sights on regulating the short-term rental market shouldn't be able to come in and just buy up land and jack up prices I think that should at least be the first thing that we look into because it's obvious they're not doing it for good reasons They're doing it to buy up and price out all competition and this is really going to hurt like local business owners and landlords And I think it's a big concern for a lot of people equity firms moving into places and buying up properties at high prices raising the assessment value for everybody around them is a real problem and not just talk about it two months before the election,” said Messina The Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Washington County will shutter in November leaving hundreds of local jobs in limbo as employees are offered the chance to transfer Messina says the legislature’s Democratic majority is to blame for the closure announced by the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision in July after the state budget approved up to five prison closures sounding the alarm is going to be important when you look at Carrie being in the majority member in the Assembly she should have been way more vocal on this issue way before the prison announced a closure It's hard to—I'd like to know what Carrie has to say about like the 600 employees who no longer have a job is more than just a prison and to people in Washington and Warren County I think that point should have been made long what good is having somebody in the assembly If you know things just keep on failing and nothing is being done about it,” said Messina Woerner criticized the closure and says she wants to require DOCCs to provide more detailed analysis for future closures Messina says he would be willing to work across the political aisle if elected I just like to say to people that New York State has been a pro-choice state long before Roe v and the Supreme Court has kicked this decision back to the States Neither Carrie or I could do anything to change that That's a tough conversation to have with people I love them more than anything in the world And saying that I’m pro-choice might make some people a little bit uncomfortable but they have to understand that I understand where the district is at and where the state is at It's not going to change no matter who the candidate is So that's just one of the examples of understanding where we're at in New York the things that are really impacting New Yorkers,” said Messina and Republicans are campaigning statewide to defeat the measure Messina says he thinks it is common sense to oppose it I believe this proposition would totally undermine the fairness and diminish scholarship opportunities for girls in athletics I'm totally committed to protecting Title Nine and the athletic scholarship opportunities that provide women I just can't be on board with supporting prop one I think I don't like the way the left seems to also be disguising what like they're trying to call it the Equal Rights Act trying to say that abortion is going to be taken away through it and I think it's scare tactics,” said Messina Messina says after speaking with residents of the district he understands how important it is that rural communities be able to choose their own energy sources as New York moves toward an all-electric grid There's just not enough trees and stuff to do that having that right to choose their energy is really important to them and really important for their decision on their homes and where they're going to live it is so much more beneficial to be able to choose your own energy source rather than completely exhausting one grid like making it so everybody has to be on an all-electric grid I think that everybody choosing their own energy would not completely exhaust a specific resource or infrastructure and team up with their own special interest groups like National Grid We can't rely on these people to give us energy if they're just going to keep on boosting up the prices,” said Messina Be one of the first to know what's coming up on WAMC See additional subscription options COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Volleyball All-American Mychael Vernon has signed a professional contract with Akademia Sant'Anna Messina in Italy COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Volleyball All-American Mychael Vernon has signed a professional contract with Akademia Sant'Anna Messina in Italy Vernon will wear #6 in her first career professional season with Akademia Sant'Anna Messina who competes in Italian Serie A2 Championship ranked third in the SEC with 504 kills (4.27 kills/set ninth in the SEC) and 561.5 points (4.76 points/set Vernon ranked 24th for total kills and 31st for total points She finished in double-digits kills in all but two matches this season (29 of 31) along with 13 double-doubles The 2024 SEC Newcomer of the Year and the 2024 AVCA Central Region Player of the Year registered a career-best 37 kills against Arkansas (Oct 25) to set a new Mizzou single-match record Vernon logged back-to-back 20-kill matches in her NCAA Tournament debut posting 20 and 23 kills six digs and two blocks for her third-straight 10-plus kill NCAA Tournament match in as many appearances (54 kills at 2024 NCAA Tournament) against Kentucky in the Sweet 16 on Dec Vernon ranked fourth in SEC play with 4.46 kills per set (290 kills) and 4.92 points per set (320.0 points) She was the top newcomer in the SEC for both categories Vernon was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week on Sept Vernon concluded her collegiate career with 1,569 kills Her career-best 504 kills in 2024 rank sixth in Mizzou history Vernon also averaged 4.27 kills per set which ranks second for a career at MU Vernon is the second-straight professional player for head coach Dawn Sullivan at Missouri after Dilara Gedikoglu who returned to her home country of Turkey to play for Shining Stars following the 2023 campaign MU is an equal opportunity employer © 2025 — The Curators of the University of Missouri. 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