Twenty-seven Saint Vincent College students attended the Global Experience Club trip to Ireland over spring break. Club sponsor, Dr. Dan Mertens, assistant professor of business administration in the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government, and his wife Tina, accompanied the students. While in Ireland, the group toured historical sites and visited Dublin and Belfast. In addition, the students had the special honor of meeting with the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, for afternoon tea, pictured here.

From left to right; back row to front: Standing: Senior Catherine T. Bittner of Pittsburgh (15241); senior Stephen P. Dragan of Washington, Pennsylvania; senior Karli S. Buday of Freeport; junior Janelle L. Kaufold of Munhall; sophomore Lyndsey M. Androstic of Scottdale; junior James S. Mancini of McKees Rocks; freshman Nicholas A. Urban of Belle Vernon; sophomore Robert L. Lackey of Hermitage; freshman Daniel A. Niemiec of Greensburg; junior David M. Grassi of Jefferson Hills; and junior Gabriel T. DiCostanzo of Pittsburgh (15229); Standing Row 2: sophomore Kailey M. Mansour of Pittsburgh (15221); junior Sarah M. Peranteau of Venetia; sophomore Kayleen R. Garlicki of Pittsburgh (15201); sophomore Khrystal L. Gresko of Greensburg; senior Mary E. Quashnock of Reynoldsville; junior Kaitlin B. Hurney of Murrysville; and junior Allison L. Hammill of Pittsburgh (15239); Kneeling:; junior Danielle Dean of Sarver; senior Rachel L. Mazur of Monroeville; former SVC exchange student Conor McDaid; President Mary McAleese; senior Roxanne C. Ruminski of Greensburg; Dr. Dan Mertens; Sitting: senior Megan E. Clark of Latrobe; sophomore Brittany M. Mowry of Whitney; junior Blair M. Weber of Pittsburgh (15220) holding Annabelle Mertens on her lap; senior Brigi Janik of Latrobe; junior Marie D. Marner of Pittsburgh (15232); junior Janelle R. Pica of Greensburg; and Tina Mertens.

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