Everyone Enjoyed the Annual Cretin Alumni Banquet

September 26, 2018

Keynote speaker Tom Gartland '75 (second from left) with classmates.

The 122nd Cretin Alumni Banquet was held at the Cretin-Derham Hall Joe Mauer Field House on September 20, 2018. Mass was offered prior to the banquet in the Pax Christi Chapel. Approximately 260 proud graduates attended the event.

Tom Gartland ’75 was the evening’s keynote speaker. Tom talked about the career path that led him to write his first book—Lead With Heart—during his retirement. He acknowledged the foundation and principles taught at Cretin for his successful career.

As the President of Avis Budget Group, he “was able to understand that if you treat the people with whom you work with dignity, respect, and love, while valuing their contributions, no matter how big or small, you will be successful beyond your wildest dreams.”

Tom continued, “When I was able to walk in a room and say, ‘Hey, look at you,' instead of thinking, ‘Look at me,’ my world began to change!”

You can see a video of Tom's address at YouTube.com/Cretin-DerhamHall.

The Golden Jubilee Class of 1968 was recognized for their 50-year reunion, as well as the Cretin Class of 1958, celebrating their 60-year anniversary reunion.