Special Alumni and Alumni Awards
Double Dominicans
Susan and Dennis graduated together from ODC in 1974. They will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary in August, 2007. They met at the first freshman dance at ODC in 1970 and were married at the beginning of their junior year in 1972.
“We were told, at that time, that we were the first married couple to graduate together from ODC,” Susan says. “Dennis was a Business major, and I majored in Special Education.”
Susan continues, “It was interesting that both departments enjoyed the leadership of two special women who were best friends: Sister Charles Marie Brantl and Sister Melanie Hannigan. Both Dennis and I feel the preparation and foundation we received for success in the ‘real world’ was achieved through the outstanding mentoring, capable faculty and relationships we formed while at Ohio Dominican.”
Dennis was ordained in 2004 as a deacon, and last year was named to a new position as Director of Deacon Personnel. Several months later, he was appointed by Archbishop Wilton Gregory as the Chancellor for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. He continues to be involved in their parish, St. Brigid's, and he is known for his inspirational homilies.
Susan serves as Assistant Principal at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School. Also, she is the Volunteer Coordinator for a Special Needs Program in the PSR Department at St. Brigid's Catholic Church. In addition, she serves on several not-for-profit boards in the greater community.
Susan and Dennis have four children: Jennifer, Dennis Jr., Stephen, and Kathryn, of whom they are very proud.
