2008 Woodie Awards
Carboni made a life by giving all she could
Cassi Matos
Issue date: 12/8/05 Section: News
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Carboni was a communications major with a concentration in advertising, and would have graduated this May with the highest academic honors.
A resident of Fulton 2E, she was involved in many organizations, including the Advertising Club, MCCTA, Campus Ministry, the community service program, and the International Italian-American Society.
At Marist Poll, where Carboni worked, she held the highest position a student can hold, a testament to her work ethic and dedication.
During her junior year, Carboni spent a semester abroad in Florence, Italy, traveling throughout Europe and befriending those who were lucky to spend time with her during her adventures.
Prayers were said for Carboni during a mass held Monday, Nov. 28 in the chapel.
In a tribute from all her friends, they shared how special it was to be a part of Carboni's life.
"Jill was such a unique woman," they said. "She had the ability to make each person feel extremely important."
In sharing their memories of Carboni, it was apparent she had made an impact on many lives.
They said she always made a point of making time for everyone, and had a way of making everyone feel as though they were the most important person in the world.
"We felt so much love from Jill, and for her too, we all felt compelled to do things for her, and make things perfect for her, or help her in any way we possibly could," they said. "Her love and caring were so powerful that you couldn't help but feel the same for her. This is one of the greatest gifts she offered to the world."
Jill's favorite quote, by Winston Churchill, summed up her life: "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give."
Jill loved games, and used them not only to pass time, but to make people smile. According to those who lived with her and knew her, she got very excited about her games and was able to draw everyone around her into her excitement.
During her sophomore year, Jill began a tradition with her housemates, where she asked everyone to put their handprint on a piece of paper, so visitors could guess which hand print belonged to each person. Senior year, it was footprints. To continue her game, everyone who attended the mass was asked to leave their thumbprint, so Carboni could "play her game for all eternity."
On Tuesday, Dec. 6, $200 was collected in Carboni's honor, to be used toward a scholarship in her name during the 50/50 raffle at the men's basketball game.
Plans for future events in Carboni's honor are under way and students and faculty will be kept posted about these events as they develop.