Saint Peter’s College Group to Bike in 3-Day Aids Benefit

June 3, 2002– Saint Peter’s College Group to Bike in 3-Day Aids Benefit

Local Residents Will Ride 350 Miles for Charity

Jersey City, NJ – A group of eight Saint Peter’s College students and administrators will participate in the Northeast AIDSRide on June 20-to-23 from Bear Mountain, NY to Boston to raise money for two groups. Held annually, the Northeast AIDSRide – sponsored by Pallotta Teamworks – is the New York’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center’s largest fundraising event. Riders agree to raise at least $1500 in donations that go to support critical HIV prevention work and AIDS related services of the Center and Fenway Community Health Center in Boston. Those participating from Saint Peter’s are:

Student/Administrator Class/Title Hometown
Rich Brown Admissions Counselor Jersey City, NJ
Tisha Hennen Admissions Counselor Bayonne, NJ
Hector Lopez Freshman Bayonne, NJ
Patty Marchese Coordinator,Intramural Activities West Orange, NJ
Danielle Miller Sophomore Hopelawn, NJ
Jenny Miller Secretary, Recreational Life Hopelawn, NJ
Carla Panzella Assistant Director, Residence Life Jersey City, NJ
Patti Ryan Director, Residence Life Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter’s College is the Jesuit College of New Jersey. Founded in 1872, Saint Peter’s has an enrollment of more than 3,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The main campus is located in Jersey City and a branch campus, specializing in adult education, is located in Englewood Cliffs. Saint Peter’s also offers classes in downtown Jersey City near the waterfront financial district.