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Lives of the Carroll Saints

Lives of the Carroll Saints

di Carroll College Advancement

Educazione Società e cultura

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Episode 008 - Nancy Harper & Kim Shire: The Harpers and Saints of the Carroll Theatre

Join us for a warm and deeply reflective conversation on Lives of the Carroll Saints with host Kim Shire, director of Carroll College’s theatre program, and her guest Nancy Harper, beloved faculty member, costume designer and longtime pillar of the Carroll theatre community. Together they trace decades of theatrical life at Carroll, from family legacies and makeshift performance spaces to the enduring relationships formed through storytelling and collaboration. Nancy reflects on the extraordinary influence of her mother, Dorothy Harper, whose resourcefulness, creativity, and care shaped generations of Carroll students, while Kim shares how Carroll became the place where she grew into both a professor and artist. Their conversation celebrates the spirit of mentorship, the joy of teaching, and the unique kindness and empathy fostered through theatre. Along the way, they recount unforgettable campus productions, cherished faculty members like John Downs and Ed Noonan, Mokey McNeilly and the small acts of generosity and sacrifice that help define what it means to be a Carroll Saint.

Episode 007 - Alana Wangen & Kendall Ryan: From Student to Steward

On this episode of Lives of the Carroll Saints, moderator Kal Poole welcomes host Kendall Ryan, Development Coordinator at Carroll College in Helena, for a conversation with Carroll alumna and Director of Fundraising Events and Marketing, Alana Wangen. Alana reflects on her unlikely journey from Chicago to Helena, the mentors who shaped her path, and the sense of community that made Carroll feel like home from the moment she arrived on campus. From student athletic trainer and communications major to leading fundraising events and engagement efforts for the college today, her story captures the full-circle experience of returning to the place that helped shape her life. Together, Kendall and Alana explore the traditions, friendships, and formative lessons that define the Carroll experience, and what it means to carry the identity of a Carroll Saint long after graduation. Their conversation reflects on mentorship, service, and the powerful gravitational pull of a community that continues to welcome its alumni home.

Episode 006 - Moe Boyle & Kate Hergert: Finding your Voice, Failing Forward and Coming Home

On this episode of the podcast from Carroll College in Helena, freshman student-athlete Kate Hergert sits down with longtime Fighting Saints volleyball coach Moe Boyle to explore the moments that shaped her path from Butte to Carroll and back again as a leader of the program. Coach Boyle reflects on influential mentors, the challenges and triumphs of building a winning team, and the lessons learned from adversity both on and off the court. Together they share what it truly means to be a Carroll Saint: striving for more, lifting others up, and embracing the growth that comes from being pushed beyond your comfort zone.

Episode 005 - Dr. Ed Glowienka & Alex Coulter: The Big Questions, Softball Questions and the Gift of an Interval

In this episode of Lives of the Carroll Saints, host Alex Coulter, Carroll College admission counselor, alumnus, and former student athlete, sits down with Dr. Ed Glowienka, professor of philosophy, to explore the role of big questions in a Carroll education. Dr. Glowienka reflects on his path from biochemistry to philosophy, his journey to Helena, and the ways a Catholic liberal arts tradition creates space for students to wrestle with truth, meaning, and purpose. Together they discuss the distinctive culture of Carroll, where disciplines intersect, community shapes learning, and students are encouraged to pursue both intellectual rigor and personal growth. Dr. Glowienka shares how philosophy provides a “gift of an interval” for reflection, why open dialogue matters more than ever, and how small classroom moments can have lasting impact. Their conversation also touches on mentorship, softball weekend traditions, and what it means to live out the Carroll mission by building others up and carrying that spirit into the world.

Episode 004 - Tom McGree & Jack Conway: Community Investment and the Power of Failure

In this episode of Lives of the Carroll Saints, host Jack Conway sits down with Tom McGree, a member of the Carroll College Class of 2000 and longtime community leader in Helena. Tom reflects on his journey from a pre-med student at Carroll to a career in banking and community leadership, sharing the mentors, friendships, and moments that shaped his path. Together they explore the lasting impact of a Carroll education, the value of failure, and how small moments can transform our lives.

Episode 003 - John Rausch & Annette Walstad: The Life We've Built - Two by Two

Join us for a special dual conversation on Lives of the Carroll Saints with host Annette Walstad, Carroll College’s award-winning Dean of Students, alongside her husband and fellow Carroll alum, John Rausch. Together they reflect on their unexpected paths to Carroll, early memories of campus life, and the mentors who shaped their journeys. John shares how a chance trip to a vending machine and a spontaneous invitation into a theatre rehearsal changed the course of his life, while Annette recalls arriving from northeast Montana, navigating homesickness, and discovering the relationships that would define her calling to student support. Their conversation explores the influence of professors, the formative power of theatre and campus involvement, and how their home has become a welcoming refuge for students seeking connection and community.

Episode 002 - Gayle Agostinelli & Kellie Dold: Carroll Gifts - My Life and a Linden Tree

Join us for a heartfelt conversation on Lives of the Carroll Saints with host Kellie Dold, Senior Director of Development at Carroll College. Kellie shares her lifelong connection to Carroll and introduces her guest, Gayle Agostinelli, a beloved mentor, former staff member, and lifelong advocate for the Carroll community. Together, they reflect on decades of service, the impact of mentorship, family traditions, and the deep sense of community that makes Carroll a home for generations of Saints.

Episode 001 - Patrick Harris & Dagim Degaro: Belonging, Service, and the Carroll Mission

In this inaugural episode of Lives of the Carroll Saints, host Dagim Degaro sits down with Carroll’s Director of Student Engagement, Patrick Harris, to reflect on a life shaped by relationships, service, and purpose. Patrick’s journey began in Yakima, Washington, where a visit from a Carroll admissions counselor led him to Helena and into a community that would define his life’s work. As a student, youth minister, and longtime member of the Student Activities team, Patrick has spent decades walking alongside students and helping shape the Carroll experience. In this conversation, Patrick shares the people and moments that influenced him most, from mentors like John Downs and Father Peoples to the quiet spaces on campus that still inspire his reflection and faith today. He speaks about the meaning of the Carroll mission, the importance of recognizing the dignity of every person, and the ways small acts of care can change the course of a life.