Saint Leo Feels Like Family Because...
“Saint Leo feels like family because I can truly
relate the traditions and values of the university
to my own upbringing and family morals. At
home, we respect and support one another
with a ‘we are all in this together’ attitude.
When I was a student and now
as an active alumna, I have
that same feeling—a spirit of
unity, every time I step onto
campus, visit with alumni, or
meet with staff. And I know I
always will.”
Ann Marie Lombardi ’77
20 FALL 18 Spirit Magazine
“Saint Leo feels like family because of its genuinely
good-natured people. Nowhere else can
you go and find such a warm-hearted and welcoming
community; that is a direct reflection of
Saint Leo’s core values being instilled
into its students, faculty, and staff.
As a student and now as an alumnus,
Saint Leo continues to be that
amicable family I can
always confide in and
reach out to for help.”
Luckson Abraham ’16
“Saint Leo feels like a
family because
the university
always welcomes
us home where lifelong
friendships were formed
and bonded, incredible
memories deeply entrenched,
and lives transformed and forever
impacted by the opportunities
that we were afforded. Simply
put, I am who I am today, both personally
and professionally, because of Saint Leo
University.”
Greg Greiwe ’80
“Saint Leo feels like family
because we enjoy a
laugh, a tear, and loads of
work. I was taken aback at
a regional spotlight event
on campus as it was all about
India. Home didn’t feel far
away. I may struggle to complete
my syllabus, but there is
always help around. Saint Leo
gave me a beautiful opportunity
to be a member of the alumni
board, as a student representative.
I enjoy our meetings especially when we
meet my ‘Gang of Lion Kings.’ It was wonderful
to watch Saint Leo from the outside; but being
involved from inside is even more rewarding.”
Akshita Sahgal ’19
“Saint Leo feels like family because we all share a common set of core values and experiences. All
our lives have changed and have been impacted by our experiences and education at Saint Leo and
whenever I am with other alumni, I always feel like we are ‘in it together.’ We share our experiences
and core values in our interactions with the world.”
Laura Chirichigno ’10, ’12