“I am fortunate to have worked at Boston College for 25 years, where my daily assignment in the custodial services department is to clean, disinfect, and maintain Merkert labs. The faculty, staff, and students all know me as ‘Manny.’ We are like family, always asking each other how things are going. All three of my kids graduated from BC, and my sons Ricardo and Filipe have both been promoted to new positions in the Facilities Services Department over the last few years. BC gave us great opportunities and now we can give back by helping make sure the community is clean and maintained for everyday operations.” - Manuel ‘Manny’ Martins, Custodian “The last 21 years at Boston College have been a blessing. BC has given me the gift of graduating with a bachelor's and master's degree, and the Jesuit principles have allowed me to grow not only as a person but in my career here as well. The staff that I manage in the Custodial Services Department make it enjoyable to come to work day in and day out. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today and our campus wouldn’t shine like it does. They are the unsung heroes of BC.” - Ricardo Martins, Assistant Manager of Custodial Services “Working here at Boston College with my brother and seeing other family members also working here together—we take a lot of pride in what we do for the college as a giant family.” - Savas Savvidis, Lead Custodian “Over the years of working at BC, many of the people here have come to feel like family. We share common values and goals and there's a level of trust that positively impacts teamwork and productivity. When my brother decided to work here, it was a great feeling knowing he'd be part of the Boston College family.” - John Savvidis, Custodial Supervisor

“The Hatchery has definitely helped me find my place on campus. The community is so welcoming and collaborative. Anytime I have questions related to makerspace things or even just, I don't know, anything in life, I can ask it here. And the opportunity to have a place on campus where I can get away from the stress of school by working on projects that I'm passionate about or helping other people work on projects that they're passionate about is just so amazing. Working here has definitely been the highlight of my Boston College experience.” - Madie Simmons ’25, a student employee at the Hatchery, BC’s newest makerspace | READ about her summer experience interning in Bhutan: https://on.bc.edu/Hatchery_Bhutan

“What I really like about the Hatchery is how inclusive it is to people no matter their backgrounds. I think the perception of a makerspace is men 3-D printing their parts and soldering stuff and making circuits—and we do have that. No hate to anybody who does that, we love you too—but we also try to get studio art majors, English majors, and education majors in here because I think a space like this is equally as valuable to business students and future teachers as it is for STEM majors.” - Maggie Hynes ’25, a student employee at the Hatchery, Boston College’s newest makerspace | READ about her summer experience interning in Bhutan: https://on.bc.edu/Hatchery_Bhutan

"The Boston College Jesuit Community has blessed me in many ways. As the older S.J.s imparted their wisdom to me by their presence, their words, and their actions, I know that I do that for the younger S.J.s. Meals with Jesuits means being immersed in conversations from the sublime to the ridiculous. The BC community attracts Jesuits from six continents! Sharing occurs on many levels. I have done copy editing for many Jesuits whose English was not their first language. The younger Jesuits keep me young, underscore that there are many ways to be a Jesuit, and that the Jesuit Order has a future in these, talented, dedicated, holy young men. And one of the joys of being a Boston College Jesuit flows from not only teaching students, but also being asked to do their weddings, baptize their children, and do their parents' funeral Mass." - Harvey Egan, S.J., professor emeritus, who has been a member of the BC Jesuit community for 48 years and is the author of "Rethinking Catholic Theology: From the Mystery of Existence to the New Creation" | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/HarveyEgan

"Running Queen City Thrift, my sustainable business for secondhand clothing, is so rewarding. Not only do I try my best to save clothes from going straight to the landfill, but I’m able to advocate for and promote sustainable fashion through my platforms. I’ve never felt so supported in my passions than I have at Boston College. Everyone is so genuine and caring about what I do and how I do it." - Katie Neeb '25

“I feel very humbled and fortunate to work at the Boston College Thea Bowman AHANA & Intercultural Center, and to be part of the process that leans into and centers the BAIC’s intercultural aspect to support all minoritized students on campus. I don’t just feel welcomed with my holistic identity, I feel celebrated for it—and I want all students on campus to feel the same way.” - Ira Kirschner, associate director who leads programming, resources, and support initiatives for LGBTQ+ students and their allies | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/IraKirschner

“Since I was six years old, I wanted to work in baseball…I was honestly just very confident in the experience that I had and I believed in myself” - Hannah Terrile ‘22, New York Mets Social Media Assistant | WATCH MORE: https://youtu.be/O4OVZbfL5lU

"I applied to the Homecoming Court because I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and connect with the greater Boston College community. I wanted to meet more people from different backgrounds and other student leaders. Being selected means that my voice is heard. My own unique experiences are something that other people want to hear about. "One experience that has impacted my time at Boston College has been my Perspectives class. After every class, Professor Kerry Cronin always would say, ‘Do good. Go out in the world, be good, do good, choose good.’ I think dissecting what that really means over the course of my four years here has been super impactful and influential. It really shapes the way I view my life and what I want to do next - being able to discern and use wisdom in how I make my decisions." - Eunice Ham '24, one of the members of the 2023 Homecoming Court | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/Homecoming2023

"Applying to the Homecoming Court means a number of things to me. First of all, it means a sense of pride for my class, for my school, and for the people around me. It also ensures a legacy for those coming after me. Inspiring future generations of BC students to be part of Homecoming means the world to me, and it means that I can continue to be a leader on our campus." - Jonah Kotzen '24, one of the members of the 2023 Homecoming Court | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/Homecoming2023

"In my almost four years at Boston College, being authentic is one of the most important things that you can learn. Being authentic is not only important to me, but it's also important to my family. When my grandfather attended BC, he learned to be authentic and brought aspiration to my family, and now it's become everything that I focus my life around." - Jacqueline Carlson '24 | one of the members of the 2023 Homecoming Court | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/Homecoming2023

“In order to get everything you’re supposed to out of life, you must fully buy into being present in every aspect of your life.” - Isiaah Clark '24, one of the members of the 2023 Homecoming Court | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/Homecoming2023

"I love Boston College from the bottom of my heart and am so grateful for the years I have spent here, the friendships I have made, and everything the BC community has given me. While there is still much of my senior year left, I am already dreading leaving the place and the people I call my home. More than anything, I wanted to be a part of Homecoming Court to give back to my community in any way I can, to show my school pride, and to help instill the love and pride I feel for BC in my peers." - Audrey Frigon '24, one of the members of the 2023 Homecoming Court | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/Homecoming2023