40th Anniversary Celebration for Students and Faculty

Mass in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel

Chaplains Rev. Paul Raftery, O.P., and Rev. Hildebrand Garceau, O.Praem.

The Thomas Aquinas College Choir

Rev. Cornelius Buckley, S.J., distributes Holy Communion.

Judge Leon Holmes and Thomas Aquinas College President Michael F. McLean at the reception for members of the faculty, Board of Governors, and Board of Regents

Reception for members of the faculty, Board of Regents, and Board of Governors in St. Bernadine of Siena Library

Tutor Andrew Seeley with Brian Hill, a member of the Board of Regents.

Regent Larry Reilley, Governor Tom Krause, and President Michael F. McLean

President McLean welcomes guests at the dinner in St. Joseph Commons.

Rev. Cornelius Buckley, S.J., offers the invocation.

The Hon. J. Leon Holmes delivers his address.

A standing ovation following Judge Holmes’ address

As Providence would have it, Judge and Mrs. Holmes were also celebrating their own 40th anniversary; Dr. McLean presents them with a bouquet of roses.

St. Joseph Commons

The room applauds Founding President Ronald P. McArthur and his wife, Marilyn, as well as the College’s other founders and their spouses.

Rev. Paul Raftery, O.P., offers the benediction.

The evening concludes with a dance in St. Joseph Commons.

The Tim Buley Swing Band

Dancing in St. Joseph Commons

Dancing in St. Joseph Commons