Col. William J. Gallagher ’92 was named the 18th headmaster of Holy Cross School in New Orleans after a 28-year career in the United States Army. Gallagher is a former trustee of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as a faculty member at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, president of Riverside Military Academy and dean of Valley Forge Military Academy & College.

The Northeast Conference men’s baseball champion Sharks sent shortstop EJ Exposito and right-hand pitcher Joshua Loeschorn to the Major Leagues. Exposito was selected in the 16th round of the MLB draft by the Atlanta Braves, and NEC Pitcher of the Year Loeschorn was selected in the 20th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Nadia Owens ’02, DXC Technology senior vice president of HR global performance & rewards, was honored as one of the 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine. Owens is recognized for fostering a culture of well-being through diverse and inclusive programs and policies that create the conditions for people to thrive both professionally and personally.

Dr. Latisha Ellis-Williams ’04 joins the Bethlehem Central Board of Education as its first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. Dr. Ellis-Williams has more than 25 years of experience in education systems across the country with expertise in student development and designing culturally responsive programs focused on meeting diverse student needs.

Laila Sales ’17 was chosen as the new director of fine, performing and culinary arts for the West Hempstead School District. Sales has an impressive dance background performing with the Martha Graham School at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, and she has been an arts educator for more than 20 years.

Mir Bashar ’11 was appointed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams as the chief administrative officer in the Office of the Mayor, a significant role in the day-to-day finances, budgets, contracts, and general administration of City Hall. Bashar previously served in the Office of the Mayor for over 20 years as the director and senior director of budget and financial planning.

Danny Simmons, Jr. ’85 was honored by the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Lurie Cumbo for his accomplishments as a painter, author, poet and philanthropist. Simmons is the co-founder of Def Poetry Jam, the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and Rush Arts Philadelphia, which bring arts access and education to disadvantaged youth.

Men’s lacrosse assistant coach Troy Reh was voted to the PLL All-Star Game alongside Connor Farrell ’19, who served as an all-star team captain. Farrell is a faceoff specialist and midfielder for the Chrome Lacrosse Club and has become one of the league’s most popular players. Reh is a long-stick midfielder for the Chaos Lacrosse Club with one goal and 10 ground balls through the first five games of the season.

Education student Brianna Maloney, owner of Coastal Cuts, combined her interests in special education and entrepreneurship by hosting a design contest for artists of all abilities. The winning design, created by a young woman with Downs syndrome, is featured on a t-shirt in the Coastal Cuts collection, with proceeds from the shirt donated to a non-profit organization that promotes inclusion.