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2024 In Hoc Signo Recipients 

Winners have distinguished themselves by their dedicated, outstanding and lengthy service to the College, alumni organizations, regional clubs or class. 

Philip R. Dardeno ’02

Recognized for his enthusiastic commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, Philip R. “Phil” Dardeno ’02 is co-founder and chair of the College’s LGBTQ+ Alumni Network. He is credited with growing the network from 100 to over 800 members, spanning six decades of class years — and with re-engaging countless alumni with alma mater.

For 12 years, Phil has overseen the network’s mission to foster a vibrant social community, build a professional network, promote educational opportunities and dialogue, and support LGBTQ+ students, alumni and allies through College and network initiatives such as the HIV/AIDS Alumni Research Project and Research Symposium, Lavender Graduation, LGBTQ Oral History Project, Cape and Reunion weekends, career panels, the Ignatian Q student conference, and social events in Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. ��He has also served as a career advisor, a member of the class of 2002 Reunion Gift Committee and is a member of President's Council.

Phil is the associate director for affinity engagement at the �������� and resides in Danvers, MA.

Laura Cutone Godwin '96

Laura Cutone Godwin '96 has been a dedicated and engaged volunteer for the �������� Alumni Association since 2011, serving in numerous leadership roles and committees on the Board, including Strategic Planning, Nominations and Elections, Executive, HCAA Dinner and Summer Fellowships.

As HCAA president from 2021-2023, she established the Diversity Ad-Hoc Committee to improve the organization’s inclusivity and welcoming efforts and also led the HCAA’s support and recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Coeducation. ��Laura served as an associate member of the �������� Board of Trustees contributing to the Institutional Advancement and Academic Affairs committees. ��She has been an engaged participant in �������� programs and initiatives including career networking, young alumni mentoring, Women in Business Conference, Move-In Day and Classroom Revisited. An active member of the �������� Club of Greater Boston from 2007-2014, she served in various club leadership positions, including president, vice president and secretary. ��

Laura is the director of marketing & sales for CAST and resides in Wakefield, MA.

William J. Teuber '73, P02

William J. “Bill” Teuber '73, a passionate volunteer and advocate for ��������, served two terms on the College’s Board of Trustees, from 2009 to 2017, during which he co-chaired the Institutional Advancement Committee, chaired the Finance Committee and served on the Athletic Committee. A Cornerstone Society member, he was the recipient of the P. Kevin Condron '67 Award for Trustee Service in 2022.

Bill served on the Become More Campaign cabinet as a member of the Executive Committee; on the Search Committee for the vice president of advancement; on the class of 1973's 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th and 50th Reunion Gift committees; and on the HCAA Board of Directors and Executive Committee. ��He continues to give of his time and talents to the College as a member of the Board of Advisors and Trustee Investment Committee. ��Both a formal and informal mentor to hundreds of students and alumni over the years, he has been an active promoter of �������� in the Greater Boston business community.

Bill is senior principal of Bridge Growth Partners and former vice chair of EMC Corporation and resides in Boston, MA.

Robert J. “Bob” Tracy '81, P12,15

A class agent since graduation and a class co-chair for more than a decade, Robert J. “Bob” Tracy '81, is recognized for his significant contributions and deep devotion to ��������.

A member of eight Class Reunion and Reunion Gift committees, Bob has inspired the class of 1981 to set several reunion giving and participation records. On a more personal level, he is praised for his efforts to help members of the �������� community in need. Among former Wheeler Hall residents, he is well-known for his role as the “glue with the Wheeler crew.” He has been a driving force in expanding “Wheelerfest,” an annual multi-class gathering for former Wheelerites that, for the past 20 years, has drawn as many as 60 alumni and friends back to campus for a Crusader basketball game, dinner and social reunion. ��An active participant in the �������� Clubs of New York City and Westchester County, he is a member of the President's Council and is a past member of the Parent Leadership Circle.

Bob is a partner in the law firm Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP and resides in Pelham, NY.

2024 Young Alumni Leadership Award Recipient 

Christina C. Richardson ’14

Christina C. Richardson ’14 is the 2024 recipient of the HCAA’s Young Alumni Leadership Award.

Upon her graduation in 2014, Christina worked for two years as the College’s inaugural Brooks Alumni Fellow in the Office of Alumni Relations where she played a critical role in helping increase engagement of alumni of color through communications and programming initiatives. ��She has served as an HCAA Board and Senate member since 2017 and as a class co-chair since 2016. ��Her extensive and enthusiastic volunteerism to the HCAA includes co-chairing the Young Alumni committee, serving as a member of the Spirituality and Bishop Healy committees and organizing �������� Cares Day and Crossroads events in Atlanta. ��

Christina resides in Covington, GA, where she��is currently training to be a therapist at View Point Health.����

Standards of Eligibility

In Hoc Signo: Any living alumnus/a of the College who has rendered and volunteered such meritorious service to the College, any of its alumni organizations or his/her class, by unusual, extraordinary, faithful and continued efforts, or in promoting and enhancing the prestige and reputation of the College and its Jesuit mission.

Young Alumni Leadership Award: Service rendered by an alumnus/a as a compensated employee of the College shall not qualify as meritorious service and does not represent or shall be considered eligible qualifications.

Service rendered by an alumnus/a as a compensated employee of the College, professional and business achievements and benefactions and donations shall not qualify as meritorious service and do not represent or shall be considered eligible qualifications.  The president of an alumni organization, an employee of the College or a member of the Board of Trustees, while serving as such, may not be nominated for the award.  The Committee shall not consider any nominee endorsed formally by the board of directors of a regional alumni club or other organization.  The award shall not be made on the basis of class, geography, gender or race, but solely for meritorious service. 

Questions regarding HCAA award nominations should be directed to Kristyn M. Dyer '94, Executive Secretary, at hcaa@holycross.edu or 508-793-2418.