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A LOOK BACK 2019 HOMECOMING

This edition of "A Look Back" is the 2019 AMCAT Homecoming and the Caparso Field Dedication.

PAXTON, MA - During the 2019 Homecoming festivities, Anna Maria College celebrated alumnus Richard C. Caparso, a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, with a ceremony that dedicated the athletic field in his honor on Saturday, October 19th.

"AMCAT Nation is extremely grateful for Mr. Caparso's and his families generosity to the college, commented Joe Brady '96, Director of Athletics. "We are honored to have our athletic field named after Richard Caparso."

"The 2019 Homecoming was a special day on campus. We started some great new traditions that we are looking forward to continuing for many years. We are excited for our teams to compete on Caparso field again and to have AMCAT Nation back on campus to make even more great and new Homecoming memories."

Mr. Caparso, his wife Joan, and their family and friends joined Anna Maria College President Mary Lou Retelle, members of the Board of Trustees, Athletic Director Joseph Brady, and Head Football Coach Dan Mulrooney for a pre-game ceremony.

"The entire Anna Maria College community is forever grateful to Richard Caparso for his generous gift of $250,000," said Mary Lou Retelle, President of Anna Maria College. "The Richard Caparso Athletic Field sits at the entrance to our campus where it welcomes all of our visitors, students, parents, and alumni. It is where our students compete, but more importantly, it is where our campus community comes together as one to support our values and everything that makes Anna Maria College special. An Anna Maria education is about the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – and Mr. Caparso honors us with this wonderful athletic resource."

“It was most fitting that the day we dedicated Anna Maria’s athletic field to Richard Caparso – former Chair of the Board of Trustees – was a gorgeous Fall day filled with energy and love of the game. The generosity of people like Mr. Caparso make all the difference to our community and is greatly appreciated.” - President Mary Lou Retelle

President Retelle began her role as Executive Vice President at Anna Maria College in 2011. She was named the 11th President at the College on June 1, 2015. Retelle was named president following nearly a year of service as the College's interim president. She was promoted to interim president in July 2014, following three years as Executive Vice President.

"My relationship with Anna Maria College started with receiving my MBA and continued on, serving as chair of the board of trustees," said Mr. Caparso. "When I reflect upon my commitment to the college I believe it was because the mission and values of the college have always correlated with the way my parents raised me. As a son of an immigrant. I was taught to work hard, serve and respect others, be honest and forthright and to make myself a contributing member of my community. I have always admired and respected how Anna Maria has sought to instill these same characteristics within their student body and felt privileged to have played a role as a trustee to assist the college in achieving this goal. I long ago served the college but the college has always been a special place for me."

ABOUT RICHARD CAPARSO

Mr. Caparso is the founder of Vanguard Group of six companies, that included Vanguard Investments, a real estate management and property management company based in Central Massachusetts. He has been involved in residential and commercial real estate development projects since the 1970s, including a $5 million historic rehabilitation of a major portion of downtown Southbridge in 1981.

For over 40 years, Mr. Caparso has had a great impact at Anna Maria College through his service as a Trustee. He was first named to the Board of Trustees in 1979, shortly after completing a Master's degree in Business Administration at the college. In 1983, Mr. Caparso was appointed Chairman. He was later awarded an honorary degree for Doctor of Business Administration, honoris causa, in 1986 from the college. He received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Northeastern University.

"Homecoming at Anna Maria College is a special weekend. Our community is full of spirit and energy. Something that I always look forward to on Homecoming is the “AMCAT WALK” before kickoff. The overall atmosphere and excitement is electric. We have the best tailgating area and setup to watch a football game and anyone who has come to Homecoming in the past will agree. My 1st win as a Head Coach came on Homecoming in 2017 and that was a moment that I will never forget. As much as we are disappointed about missing it this year, it just makes it more exciting for next year. RING THE BELL & GO AMCATS !!" - Head Football Coach Dan Mulrooney (4th Year)

Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Reunion Weekend and Homecoming Mortell 5K Run/Walk
Field Hockey Alumni Game
Field Hockey Alumni Game
Field Hockey Alumni Game
Field Hockey Alumni Game
Field Hockey Alumni Game
Field Hockey Alumni Game
Field Hockey Alumni Game
Field Hockey Alumni Game
AMCAT Tailgating Challenge
Tailgating Zone
Tailgating Zone
Field Hockey Alumni Game Postgame Celebreation
Football vs Dean
Football vs Dean
The Football Team Returns To The Locker Room After Pregame Through the Tailgating Zone
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
The Start Of The Pregame AMCAT Walk
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Coin Toss With The Honorary Captains
Football Coin Toss With The Honorary Captains
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Tailgating Zone
Tailgating Zone
Tailgating Zone
Tailgating Zone
Tailgating Zone
Tailgating Zone
Football Team Heads Back To The Locker Room Through the Tailgating Zone After Warmup
Tailgating Zone
Cheerleaders Make The AMCAT Walk And Head To The Field For Kickoff
Tailgating Zone
AMCAT Walk
Football Ends The AMCAT Walk With The Rining Of The Bell
Caparso Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Caparson Field Dedication
Coin Toss With The Honorary Captains
Football Captains and Honorary Captains
Football Game vs Dean
Caparson Field Dedication
Tailgating Zone
Tailgating Zone
Tailgating Zone
Tailgating Zone
Tailgating Zone
Tailgating Zone
Tailgating Zone
Football vs Dean
Tailgating Zone
Inaugural AMCAT Club Tailgating Challenge Winnter
Tailgating Zone
Homecoming MVP Ceremony
Homecoming MVP Ceremony
Football Postgame
Football Postgame
Field Hockey Alumni Game
Field Hockey Alumni Game
Inaugural AMCAT Club Tailgating Challenge
Inaugural AMCAT Club Tailgating Challenge
President Mary Lou Retelle's Tailgating Tent
President Mary Lou Retelle's Tailgating Tent
The Football Team Returns To The Locker Room Through The Tailgating Zone After Pregame
The Football Team Returns To The Locker Room Througth The Tailgating Zone After Pregame
Inaugural AMCAT Club Tailgating Challenge
Football vs Dean
Football vs Dean
Football vs Dean
Football vs Dean