mpscapades - Mercyhurst Preparatory School
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mpscapades - Mercyhurst Preparatory School
A magazine for alumni and friends of mercyhurst prep mpscapades In this issue Alumni Spotlights Todd Scalise, pg. 4-5 Ruth Thompson Carroll, pg. 6 Retiring Faculty/Staff, pg. 8-9 2015 Laker Legends Scholarship Gala, pg.17 summer 2014 A Sponsored Ministry of the Sisters of Mercy 2 A Sponsored Ministry of the Sisters of Mercy Mercyhurst Preparatory School My first year as President of Mercyhurst Preparatory School has given me a unique vantage point from which to view our amazing school – one quite different than my roles as an MPS student, alumna and parent. What do I see from my new post? Mercyhurst Prep is our region’s finest high school. As a co-ed Mercy and Catholic Community, offering the only International Baccalaureate program in Northwest Pennsylvania, Mercyhurst Prep stands alone as Erie’s premier institute of learning. To our students, the spirit of being “Laker” means that their unique interests and talents are embraced, encouraged and respected by a welcoming, compassionate MPS community. Nearly 8,000 worldwide, Mercyhurst Prep alumni are confident, connected and humane leaders who succeed at the nation’s top colleges and universities -and then launch into phenomenal careers. The great MPS community including faculty, staff, administrators, coaches, volunteers, parents, donors, trustees, business leaders, the Diocese of Erie and Sisters of Mercy – all loyal and proud—support MPS with their time, talents and philanthropy. MPS is now and will forever be Marked by Pride and Spirit. This remains true today and for the past 88 years because the Mercy Charism is woven into every facet of the school. It is found in our words, our actions-it’s in the Laker air: hospitality, compassionate presence, service, justice and respect for the dignity of all persons. Mary Ellen Dahlkemper, ’69 MPS President Contents 2 President’s Letter 3 Alumni President’s Letter 4-6 Alumni Spotlights 17Upcoming Reunions 20-24 Class Notes Cover: Meet alumnus Todd Scalise who is heading up the outdoor mural project. Editor Marcia Izbicki Gensheimer ’71 Photography Marcia Izbicki Gensheimer, Gary Laboski and Kathy Merski Contributing Writers Mary Ellen Dahlkemper ’69, Patty McLaughlin, Natalie Dwyer-Haller ’70, Dan Perfetto ’92, and Lisa Nietupski Graphic Designer Michele A. Martin MPScapades is published two times a year for the Mercyhurst Prep community. We welcome your articles, suggestions and comments. Please direct your correspondence to its editor, Marcia Izbicki Gensheimer at 814-824-2067 or [email protected]. Mercyhurst Preparatory School 538 East Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16504-2697 mpslakers.com Volume 34, Number 1 summer 2014 3 From the Desk of the Alumni President, ALUMNI Natalie Dwyer-Haller ‘70 Congratulations to the newest members of our Association, the Class of 2014! MPS President, Mary Ellen Dahlkemper ’69, proudly presented alumni t-shirts to graduates following their Baccalaureate practice. We hope they will wear them proudly and we look forward to their participation in MPS and Alumni Association activities in the years ahead! This year’s Golden Anniversary Luncheon will take place at the Erie Yacht Club on Friday, August 15. The Class of 1964 will be the first class of graduates from Mercyhurst Preparatory School to join the ranks of alumnae who graduated 50 or more years ago. Class of ‘64 members spent their first three years at Mercyhurst Seminary before the “new school” opened on top of the hill for the 1963-64 school year. Alumni Directory • You Can Still Be Included! • Data collection ends October 9, 2014 • Directories will be shipped by April 2015 We are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the MPS Mural Project, spearheaded by Todd Scalise ’91. Hundreds of hours have been devoted to the planning and development of the project by scores of alumni and current students. The Alumni Association is proud to be among the sponsors of the project, which will not only change the look of the school but will also showcase the school’s mission and storied history. Save the date: The Laker Legends Scholarship Gala will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015. While this event is the school’s major fundraiser, it is also the event during which the Alumni Association presents its awards recognizing the incredible accomplishments of graduates of Mercyhurst Seminary and Mercyhurst Prep. Nominations are being accepted for the Distinguished Alumni Awards for Career and Service, the Young Alumni Award, the Mercy Award, and the President’s Award. More information about the event and the awards, along with a nominating form, can be found in this issue of MPSCapades as well as online at www.mpslakers.com, or by contacting Marcia Izbicki Gensheimer ’71 at [email protected]. We are always looking for interested alumni to become active participants in the Association. Anyone interested in being involved as a member of the board or one of its committees should contact Marcia Gensheimer at [email protected] for more information. Also, don’t forget to share your updates and news with Marcia for inclusion in future issues of MPScapades by emailing her or by mailing news to her at the school. Natalie Dwyer-Haller, ‘70 Alumni President HISTORY OF MERCYHURST VIDEO Capture a piece of history before it’s too late! Order History of Mercyhurst video now: www.mpslakers.com for ordering information Mural Man 4 Todd works with art seminar students in Dr. Jamie Borowicz class Sisters of Mercy attended a meeting at MPS in May to discuss the mural project with our president Mary Ellen Dahlkemper and artist Todd Scalise. Former MPS President Sr. Mary Ann Bader shared her memories and discussed the spirit of MPS with Todd alongside Sr. Catherine Edward, a former MPS music teacher and original director of Mercy Center of the Arts, which had its start in our building; Sr. Edith Langotti who served as the MPS librarian and RSM archivist; Sr. Audrey Clauss, formerly Sr. Peter who was a Mercyhurst Seminary teacher who continued teaching when MPS moved to our current building; Sr. Joan McCabe, a 1951 Mercyhurst Seminary graduate and Sr. Mary Felice Duska a 1952 Mercyhurst Seminary graduate. Sr. Trish Tyler our former graphic designer attended via FaceTime. Missing were Sr. Mary Dolores Jablonski, former MPS theology teacher, and Sr. Carol Ann Voltz and Sr. Lisa Mary McCartney, both of whom taught at MPS. Todd Scalise Visual designer/entrepreneur MPS 1991 ALUMNI In March, MPS announced an exciting, collaborative mural project to be created on the pillars and façade joining the front doors of MPS and entrance to our athletic complex. This one of kind permanent work will incorporate input from our entire student body, faculty/ staff as well as alumni, parents and friends of the school. It will reflect the core values of the school by representing all academic disciplines, activities and athletics as well as our Mercy charism and Catholic identity. And, it will be created by an MPS Alumni so special we had to put him in our spotlight. Todd Scalise graduated in 1991 and gone on to become an accomplished visual designer/ entrepreneur, with a passion for applying artwork onto almost any surface. He has blended those two polar skills that make him uniquely Sisters of Mercy who attended a meeting to discuss the m gifted in his field. Sr. Mary Ann Bader, Sr. Catherine Edward Delaney, S Sr. Aurdey Clauss, Sr. Joan McCabe and Sr. Mary Felic 5 Developing “application for art” is the basis of his professional work. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Boston University and a BFA in Painting from Temple University, Tyler School of Art. Scalise studied abroad at Temple University in Rome, Italy and also at The Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation/The Todd received the Bruce Morton Wright Artist of the Year Award Colorado College. He is well-known especially in the Erie area for creating Erie Philharmonic’s Centennial Mural, the Annex Stairwell Project mural at the Erie Art Museum, as the owner of Mosaix and Higherglyphics. He created the Metz Mural for the inauguration of the Pompidou Center in Metz, France, and designed the Dennis Hopper Lifetime Achievement Award. Among his many honors, Scalise received the Fractured Atlas 2014 Arts Entrepreneurship Award in 2014, the Bruce Morton Wright Artist of the Year Award, the Innovation Erie Media Arts Award in 2013 and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Creative Arts Faculty at Mercyhurst Prep in 2006. He has had numerous solo, juried and group exhibitions in New York, NY, as well as Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. The launch of the mural project on March 10 shined a media spotlight on MPS and generated a buzz in the hallways at school, Facebook, Twitter and around the tables of MPS alumni and parents all suggesting concepts and visions to be included in the mural. Each idea, from the Sisters of Mercy to the students and from alumni to faculty and friends has been archived by RAYN, business development. The completed project will be Todd’s interpretation of those collected visions and ideas contained across 8,200 square feet of painted environment. We believe it will be the largest outdoor mural in the area! mural project included Sr. Edith Langiotti, ce Duska. The Mural Art Project is fully funded from generous gifts from MPS board members and donors: Mary Ellen Dahlkemper & Ed Lesser Attorney & Mrs. Gery Nietupski Dr. Dave Kruszewski Family Pregler Family Dan ‘78 & Annette ‘81 Cullen Don and Kim Boetger Jim and Kathy Dammeyer In memory of Jesse Edwards-Borowicz from the Geiger Family Mercyhurst Prep Alumni Association The Robert T. Guelcher Family Guy & Joyce Euliano Kim Kelly Hill ‘76 Elizabeth K. Kelly ‘76 The James B. and Margaret Q. (‘38) Dwyer Family Northwest Savings Bank Martha ‘55 & Bill Hilbert, Sr. Jim & Nancy Greenleaf Marilyn Agresti Renkes ‘59 Other contributors: StARTup Incubator Mike & Lynn Elia Thank you! As Todd documented the creative process and plans for installation we continue to keep the exciting project in the spotlight of social media and at www.mercyhurstprepmural.com. By August the entire façade of Mercyhurst Prep will be forever changed and by know you know that we are very proud to call Todd Scalise a pillar of our MPS community. Sr. Audrey Clauss and Mary Ellen Dahlkemper enjoy reminiscing 6 Ruth Thompson Carroll Businesswoman MPS 1990 ALUMNI By Patricia McLaughlin Our MPS Spotlight alumna laughs in flowers and grows in compassionate presence. Ruth Thompson Carroll, a 1990 MPS graduate reflects a flower’s beauty and strength. She and her husband Brian Carroll keep very busy lives with a full schedule of business, philanthropy, advocacy and keeping up with nineteen-year-old daughter, Rosealena. After graduating from Mercyhurst, Ruth went on to Mercyhurst University and graduated with a degree in finance. That degree has proven helpful as she leads and develops each of her businesses. Ruth personifies the perfect picture of an ambitious, dedicated Ruth Thompson Carroll businesswoman. She inherited the family company of Rose Bud Flowers and is the owner and leader of the ANNA Shelter (Association for Needy and Neglected Animals). In addition, she oversees 61 rental properties, three satellite clinics for animals and a place for horses. She humbly credits a full time maintenance person to help with the rental properties for allowing her to make time to ride horses. Ruth focuses her valuable time on what she calls “something worthwhile.” Her principles are reflected in the care she takes with others through her rental properties and her dedication and sensitivity to her floral customers. A clear and noteworthy illustration is the love, care, and dedication she displays as she fights to save area animals and provide them with “forever homes.” Ruth admits that she “works a lot,” and tries, like so many successful MPS alumni, to strike a healthy balance with work, being a mom and wife. She says the most difficult part of her work is probably the seemingly endless work of The ANNA shelter provides care to lost and stray pets. the ANNA Shelter. She and her staff work tirelessly to provide permanent homes to abandoned dogs and cats. Unfortunately as soon as ten animals are given permanent homes, twelve more orphan animals come through her doors. A Mercyhurst Prep education meant and still means a great deal to Ruth. She is grateful for the discipline she was taught and credits Mercyhurst Prep English teachers for preparing her for college level writing. She was so well prepared that she even handed in some of her high school papers for college classes! Ruth was so touched by classmate Adrian Stalsky ’90 and her family who endured the suffering brought on by a brain tumor that took her young life after graduation, that she now says Adrian inspired her to be the “The Earth laughs in flowers.” Ralph Waldo Emerson person she is today. Like so many MPS alumni she also credits an MPS teacher, who encouraged everyone to realize their uniqueness, with influencing her in high school any beyond. Surely, English teacher, Mrs. Jean Caryl would be proud of Ruth’s countless achievements and selfless way of life. Ruth Thompson believes each person is given a gift when they attend Mercyhurst Prep. Even today, her closest friends are from her high school days at Mercyhurst and she continues to embrace learning. The charism of the Sisters of Mercy influences her today in all the compassionate work she does. Ruth Thompson Carroll is an amazing example of the positive and longlasting influence a Mercyhurst Prep education can have on an individual that is open to the Mercy spirit and grace. 7 ATHLETICS athletics Molly Phillips set a district record in the 100-meter butterfly and won the 500 free style district championship The boys 200 medley relay finished 2nd and qualified for the PIAA state championships Griffin Schaetzle won the 200 free style and finished 2nd in the 100 backstroke. He also claimed the silver medal in the 100 backstroke at the PIAA championships Ryan Campbell won the 500 free style D-10 championship and Michael Geary placed second The boys 400 free style relay team finished 2nd and qualified for the PIAA state championship where they earned a silver medal JJ Mackowski won the 200 individual medley D-10 championship Boys basketball advanced to the sweet 16 in the PIAA tournament Girls basketball advanced to the 1st round of the PIAA state tournament Sebastin Curtin won the 1600 m D-10 championship and took the silver medal at the PIAA state championship The boys & girls 4 x 8 relay team won the D-10 championship Baseball advanced to the D-10 semifinals Crew team novice boys took 1st place at the Pittsford Regatta out of 26 teams 8 Six special members of MPS family retire Sue Rounsley, former math chair mother of Bob Rounsley ’99 and Bill Rounsley ’00 taught for 28 years. Brennan Staaf ’14 offered a mathematician assessment of Mrs. Rounsley, “Words to describe how excellent of an educator Ms. Rounsley truly is could not be found in any math textbook. One could attempt to prove her infinite knowledge by using axioms and postulates established in Euclid’s Elements, but would only succeed in proving triangles’ congruency. Her ability to teach is like the limit of a sine curve as x approaches infinity: limitless. In short, Ms. Rounsley is indescribable, being one of the best mathematics teachers Mercyhurst Prep has ever had the privilege of having. Mercyhurst may be losing a great geometry teacher, but the knowledge and kindness she has given us will last forever. “ Off to new adventures are Mary Anne Flecken Welsh, Sue Rounsley, Duane Dulin and Mary Fuhrman. The end of the 2013 school year meant a sad farewell to four long-term faculty members, one dedicated volunteer and our school nurse. The recent retirees collectively contributed more than 100 years of excellent teaching and service to our MPS family. The children of all four teachers are graduates of MPS: a testament to the quality an MPS. Duane Dulin, science department chair and proud father alumnus Andy Dulin ’00, dedicated 26 years to teaching. Science colleague Jane Fisher, said, “Duane’s direction and leadership has been invaluable in the science department. His willingness to listen and assist us in any way was remarkable. He is not only an inspiration to his students in the biology classroom, but to his fellow science teachers as we have worked together to build a strong, solid science curriculum. Duane is more than just our department chair; he is a friend to each of us.” Mary Anne Flecken Welsh, a 1969 graduate and mother of graduates, Adam Welsh ’94, Caitlin Welsh ’97 and Ian Welsh ’99, contributed 21 years teaching in the science department. Ellen Fisher ’05, who is a registered dietitian nutritionist and staff dietitian of Aladdin Food Management Service remarked that Mrs. Welsh was was one of the best teachers she had. “Her class was very challenging. I struggled, but this made me want to work harder and I am in the science field today. Mrs. Welsh was truly an inspiration to me who I credit with being very prepared for the transition into college. I cannot tell you enough how much I owe her for preparing me and telling me I can succeed in the sciences.” Mary Ellen Dahlkemper sends best wishes to retiree Marge Burchard Marge Burchard, English teacher and mother of Sarah Burchard ’05 and Amelia Burchard ’08 has served on faculty 19 years. According to Sophia Stefanovski ‘17, “Mrs. Burchard has truly been an incredible source of inspiration and a plethora of humor throughout the 9 Teachers honored school year. She continuously engaged us in thought-provoking discussions, often challenging our minds as well as common beliefs in our society, and she taught us many valuable etymological and grammatical skills. Her energy and enthusiasm will be dearly missed by many in the MPS community as she superannuates from this school and the countless number of students she has made an impact on.” Four teachers were honored at the Erie East/West Deaneries Teacher Hallmark Awards. Bridget Whalen ’78 and Art Martone ’80 (30 years) Sean Baer ’99 and Paula Allshouse (10 years) The school presented a gift and courtyard service brick to each of our treasured colleagues. Long-term Campus Ministry volunteer, Harriet Caveney, retired after many years of helping MPS. This lovely lady never complained and no job was too small for her capable hands. Harriett Caveney After toggling between Mercyhurst Prep and Erie School District for years, Nurse Mary Fuhrman also retired. Mary is known for her aptitude, efficiency and kindness. We will miss each of these valued members of our MPS community and hope they return for visits and events: our doors are always open. This year’s Anne Ryan Baltimore Mission Trip attendees 2 November Save the date MPS OPEN HOUSE Bishop Lawrence Persico, Ruth Alberstadt and Jay Alberstadt, Esq. Congratulations to Attorney Jay and Ruth Alberstadt for receiving the 2014 Catholic Charities Helping Hands award for exemplary service to church and community. Ruth is the manager of our MPS Campus Store and Jay is a member of our Board of Trustees. She and Jay are parents to Steve Nemenz ’98, Missy Nemenz ’99, Ben Alberstadt ’03 and Nick Alberstadt ’07. 10 2014 Graduation This year’s International Baccalaureate candidates include (l to r); Allison Ganger, Marc Parnell, Anna Dzuricky, William Greenleaf, Katie Elia, John Miraszek, Alexa Wawrzyniak, Zack Zhao, Carolyn Waldee and Colin Magerle. International Baccalaureate Diploma holders returned to receive their IB completion certificates. (back): Emma Weisenfluh Canisius College, Lauren Kenny Mercyhurst University, Mitchell McBride Bucknell University; (front): Catherine McElhinny University of Pittsburgh, Colleen Devine University of Michigan, Caitlin Smith Wheaton College, and Ellen Hill Boston College. Missing form photo is Jonathan Getson Towson University. 11 Valedictorian Salutatorian Marc Parnell Carolyn Waldee McAuley Awards Kathryn Nixon Zezhou Zhao where our 2014 graduates are headed: Rocco Agnello Slippery Rock University of PA Carly Akerly University of Dayton Heather Bair Pennsylvania State University, University Park Olivia Barnett Point Park University Olivia Bergquist The Ohio State University Erica Bizjak Duquesne University Braedon Blasic Pennsylvania State University, Erie: The Behrend College Erica Bowser Mercyhurst University Joseph Bozich University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Seanpatrick Brady Edinboro University of PA Morgan Brundage Gannon University Rebecca Burbules Slippery Rock University of PA Tingjun (Marcus) Cai University of Waterloo Kaitlyn Callahan Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Lang Cao University of Connecticut Georgia Capotis Mercyhurst University Bolin (Ray) Chen Indiana University at Bloomington Xinyi (YoYo) Chen Lehigh University Young Hoon Choi Mercyhurst University Maura Chrostowski Gannon University Caroline Cipriani Pennsylvania State University, University Park Zachary Clark Baldwin Wallace University Katherine Conti Syracuse University Chelsea Cowan Gannon University Julia Czerwinski Pennsylvania State University, Behrend Class President Katherine Elia MPS Award Erik Niedzwiecki Heather D’Andrea Alfred University Emily DeBernardo Philadelphia University Shuyu (Evonne) Deng Pennsylvania State University, University Park Raffaele DiLullo Undecided Elena Dix West Chester University of Pennsylvania Tyler Dunlap Pennsylvania State University, Erie: The Behrend College Anna Dzuricky University of Pittsburgh Katherine Elia College of the Holy Cross Colleen Fernandi Slippery Rock University of PA Benjamen Forcier Gannon University Santino Foti Gannon University Holly Frick Gannon University Meghan Gaerttner University of Pittsburgh at Titusville Elizabeth Galleher Daemen College Allison Ganger Allegheny College Vanessa Giannelli Canisius College Emily Glennon Indiana University of Pennsylvania Willam Greenleaf Georgia Institute of Technology Adrian Gustin Westminster College Aaron Haas John Carroll University Benjamin Haibach Juniata College Shahira Harden Slippery Rock University of PA Rachael Hendrickson Clarkson University Seth Hiegel Mercyhurst University Courtney Higgins Lock Haven University of PA Abigail Hines Canisius College Lukas Holland Slippery Rock University of PA Briana Ianiro Gannon University Taylor Intrieri Mercyhurst University Mian Jin Pace University, New York City Brandi Johnson University of Tennessee, Knoxville Curtis Jones Lock Haven University of PA Arianne Kania Gannon University Daniel Kelsey Mercyhurst University Christopher Kickel Mercyhurst University Jacob Kisiel Gannon University Nathan Klein Slippery Rock University of PA Noelle Kneidinger Gannon University 12 Catherine Lasher Pennsylvania State University, Erie: The Behrend College Emily Levine Webster University Miao Li Clark University Shaolin Liao Drexel University Zachary Little Columbus College of Art and Design Haoran (Phil) Liu Babson College Yueran (Lesley) Liu Boston University Joseph Lojewski Mercyhurst University Jinyi (Lurita) Lu Drexel University John Mackowski Mercyhurst University Colin Magerle Sarah Lawrence College Kellie Martinucci The College of Wooster Mitchell Matija Rochester Institute of Technology Ryan Matlock Pennsylvania State University, Erie: The Behrend College Geoffrey Mayes University of Pittsburgh Brittany McBride University of Mary Washington Yuan (Iris) Meng University of California at San Diego David Michaels George Mason University John Miraszek Pennsylvania State University, University Park Thomas Mitchell University of Pittsburgh at Titusville Kimberly Moffatt John Carroll University Christina Murzynski Pennsylvania State University, Erie: The Behrend College Lauren Natalie University of Central Florida Zachary Neimeic Gannon University Erik Niedzwiecki Slippery Rock University of PA Shannon Nitka Pennsylvania State University, Erie: The Behrend College Kathryn Rene Nixon Pennsylvania State University, University Park Kyle O’Connell Allegheny College Blanca Ortiz Gannon University Sarah Pancerev Pennsylvania State University, Erie: The Behrend College Marc Parnell Case Western Reserve University Elliot Petruso Kent State University Christopher Picotte Undecided Sirena Plott Employment Claire Pomorski Pennsylvania State University, University Park Matthew Puda University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Annabelle Rapela Clarion University of Pennsylvania Angela Reynolds Mercyhurst University Jonathan Ross Clarion University of PA Elizabeth Roth Arizona State University Madelynn Schulte University of Rhode Island Nicholas Scrimenti The Catholic University of America Sean Sculley Penn State Behrend Dennis Seth Gannon University Shiyang (Harry) Shen Drexel University Rachel Shopene Daemen College Tyler Shumaker Lock Haven University of PA Gabriella Simora Slippery Rock University of PA Erin Skelly Pennsylvania State University, Erie: The Behrend College Katherine Spiegel Brock University Kaeli Stolar Duquesne University Joseph Swanson Grove City College Noah Swanson Employment Shuai Tang Boston University Yange Tang St. John’s University Manhattan Campus Molly Tanner University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Christopher Theriault Duquesne University Dylan Thomson University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Carolyn Tome Pennsylvania State University, Erie: The Behrend College Andrew Valencia Mercyhurst University Morgan Valone University of Vermont Tony Ventrello Edinboro University of PA Carolyn Waldee Wheaton College, IL Yifan (Amy) Wang University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Yu (George) Wang University of Colorado at Boulder Alexa Wawrzyniak University of Rochester Jessica Wetzel The Ohio State University Austin Winschel University of Pittsburgh Lauren Winschel University of Rochester Gage Wisor Seton Hill University Bailey Witherspoon Philadelphia University Kaitlin Wojnarowski Gannon University Damon Wolbert Edinboro University of PA Erika Woll Pennsylvania State University, Behrend Sam Woodell University of Pittsburgh at Bradford HaiYun (Prophet) Xu Pennsylvania State University, University Park Yiming (Tony) Yan University of Southern CA So Yeong (Kyle) Yang Stony Brook University Ruizhen(Alex) Zhang Towson University Zhili Zhang Boston University Zezhou (Zack) Zhao Johns Hopkins University Chaofan (Gary) Zheng Michigan State University Hongyu (Rainbow) Zhou Indiana University at Bloomington Matthew Zimmer Gannon University Abby Zupan Kent State University 13 Married Alumni Couple with Graduating Senior Mary Antalek DeBernardo ’86, Emily DeBernardo and Vincent DeBernardo ‘86 Seth Hiegel and Lisa Stroup Hiegel ‘87 Alumni with Graduating Seniors Kimberly Bradley Kickel ‘80 and Christopher Kickel Linda Bauman Callahan ’72 and Kaitlyn Obleski John Miraszek and Carmen Lugo- Miraszek, Esq. ‘83 Cheryl Rush Dix ’77 and Elana Dix 14 Alumni with Graduating Seniors Craig Moffatt ’78 and Kimberly Moffatt Maureen Dailey Winschel ’84 and Lauren Winschel Michele Kuhar Shopene ’85 and Rachel Shopene Curtis Jones III and Curtis Jones Jr. NOTE Missing from photos: Sarah Bressan Glennon ’87 and Emily Glennon Lisa Bleil Michaels ’88 and David Michaels Molly Frazier Swanson ’83 and Noah Swanson Mary Jane Barber Tanner ’76 and Molly Tanner Jeanine Madine Tome ’72 and Carolyn Tome 15 employees with Graduating Seniors Deborah Swanson, English teacher and Joseph Swanson FAMILY Erie Gives Please participate in Erie Gives on August 12, 2014 in support of the MPS piano fund. Your donation will help MPS students make music for years to come! To set up a reminder: http://www.eriegives.org/donate-now/ Please note: In order to help reduce waste, you are receiving one issue of MPScapades per household. If you would like an additional issue, please contact the alumni office at 814-824-2067 or email [email protected]. Yvonne Wawrzyniak, cafeteria staff, and Alexa Wawrzyniak Four MPS alum Make Forty Under Forty List The Erie Reader is in its 4th year of publication under the direction of Editors in Chief Adam Welsh ’94 and lifelong friend Brian Graham. Adam and Brian saw a need to create an independent source for news, politics, arts and culture in Erie and co-founded the alt weekly, which launched in March of 2011. The paper is now available at over 275 outlets and has a circulation of 10,000 copies. It is also online at the interactive website ErieReader.com. Editors of the Reader recently compiled their second annual list of Erie’s “Forty Under Forty”. Through their careers or contributions to business, government, education, non-profit services or the arts, these young influentials have committed to improving the quality of life for families in the Erie area. The “Class of 2014” includes MPS alums Kris Risto ‘95, Kate Neubert-Lechner ‘98, Elena Carson Arnold ’99, and Lea Yadeski O’Connell ’04. They join alums Chip Wachter ’94, Curtis Jones Jr. ’94 and Ferke Ferati ’03 from the inaugural Class of 2013. 16 Mercyhurst Seminary/Preparatory School Distinguished Alumni Awards Nomination Form Nominate a Mercyhurst Seminary/Preparatory School graduate(s) for five Alumni Awards. The Alumni Association Award Categories: Distinguished Alumni Service Award – This award recognizes exceptional volunteer service and support to Mercyhurst Seminary/Preparatory School and/or its alumni organization. This award may also recognize superior service to the recipient’s workplace or community. Distinguished Alumni Career Award – This award recognizes an outstanding alumna/alumnus who has achieved a high level of success in their career while being generous in support of Mercyhurst Seminary/Preparatory School. President’s Award - The nominees for this award, chosen by the Alumni Association President, should be individuals who have exhibited longtime dedication and unfailing support to Mercyhurst Preparatory School, its faculty, and its students. Mercy Award - The nominees should be individuals who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to the Mercyhurst Preparatory School mission “to prepare students from all religious and ethnic backgrounds for a successful, productive, and compassionate life in an ever-changing and interdependent world.” Young Alumni Award - The nominees should be individuals who exhibit leadership in their personal, professional, or volunteer accomplishments and also in their involvement with Mercyhurst Preparatory School. Alumni from the classes of 1994-2004 are eligible for the award. Deadline for submitting nominations forms is october 31, 2014 Nominee Information Name I am nominating this person for: Distinguished Alumni Service Award Distinguished Alumni Career Award Distinguished Alumni President’s Award Distinguished Alumni Mercy Award Distinguished Young Alumni Award Briefly describe why you think this person deserves the award for which they are nominated: Nominator Information Name PhoneEmail Date Submitted Nominations may be returned in the following ways: By web: Go to www.mpslakers.com/alumni, fill out the nomination form and it will be sent directly to the Alumni Office By email: [email protected] By mail: Office of Alumni Relations, Mercyhurst Preparatory School, 538 East Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16504-2697 By fax: Attn: Alumni, 814-824-2116 17 Graduates inducted as Knights and Ladies of St. Patrick Reunions Lakers Reunite Don’t miss your chance to see old friends and share new memories Class of 1954 – 60th Reunion June 25 Joe Roots @ 11:30 a.m. Margaret (Maggie) Volk Luthinger [email protected] Mercyhurst Prep graduates represent four of eight inductees into the Knights and Ladies of St. Patrick: Mary Ellen Dymski Brown ’58, former administrative officer for the Erie School District; Dr. Maureen BarberCarey ’68, executive vice president of the Gertrude A. Barber National Institute; Mary Beth Sullivan Wachter ’69, retired teacher of deaf children at the Barber Center; and Richard (Chip) Wachter ’94 a partner with Kidder Wachter Architect and Design. Congratulations to all inductees. Class of 1964 – 50th Reunion - Golden Anniversary August 15, 12:15 p.m., Erie Yacht Club Sponsored by Mary Ellen Dahlkemper RSVP to [email protected] or 814-824-2066 Class of 1969 – 45th Reunion August 8, 6 p.m, “Girls Only” Erie Yacht Club, Bliss Room Contact: Mary Beth Sullivan Wachter, 814-454-6140 Class of 1984 – 30th Reunion July 12, 5-7 p.m., The Kahkwa Club Contact Jill Miller-Faulkner [email protected] or (814) 434-1406 Class of 1989 – 25th Reunion July 12, Cocktails: 6 p.m., Dinner: 7 p.m., Brewerie at Union Station Contact: Natalie Behan Bulera: register & pay online at: tiny.cc/classof89 $25 per person Class of 1999 – 15th Reunion August 30, 3 p.m., Picnicana Dinner & Drinks, Summit Twp. Picnic Grove West side of Old French Road Kids welcome Cost: TBD Contact: Emily Hartwig-Wachter [email protected], Class of 99 on Facebook MPS Roadshow 2014 Your Town Next Contact Lisa Nietupski at [email protected] save the date laker legends scholarship gala 28 February ALUMNI 18 An Investment in a Laker If you are Marked by Pride and Spirit for Mercyhurst Prep, own a business or know someone who does, there is an exciting opportunity to support scholarships for deserving students for literally 10 cents on the dollar. Through the EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) and the OSTC (Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit) programs Pennsylvania business owners and those who can influence them are in a unique position to leverage their state tax liability to maximize scholarship contributions. The program is simple. If an approved business owner with a tax liability of $40,000, for example, chooses to donate that amount to Mercyhurst Prep it translates into a mere $4,000 tax bill. That means for every donation, business owners who make a two-year commitment receive a 90% Pennsylvania tax credit (75% for a one year commitment). Our current donations range from $500 to $80,000 per year. $40,000 100% of your donation to MPS scholarships - 36,000 90% tax credit deducted from your tax bill $ 4,000 Taxes owed The program is so easy and so successful that in the upcoming school year, MPS is able to offer nearly $300,000 in full and partial scholarships thanks to business owners taking advantage of the EITC and the OSTC programs. That is nearly one third of all of the scholarships and financial aid offered for 2014-2015. For more information, please click the advancement tab at mpslakers.com; call 814-824-2408 or email Lisa Nietupski at [email protected] Mercyhurst Prep students who depend on these valuable scholarships are blessed because the state offers these tax credit programs. MPS is blessed that the following businesses participate: Baldwin Brothers, Inc. Bianchi Motors, Inc. Felix & Gloekler, P.C. Glenwood Beer Distributor, Inc., in memory of Shayna Stefanik HRI Supply and Design, Inc. Industrial Sales & Manufacturing MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton LLP Maplevale Farms, Inc. Marquette Savings Bank Metz Enterprises Northwest Savings Bank PNC Financial Services Group Porreco Nissan, Inc. Printing Concepts, Inc. Reddog Industries Sixsome, Inc. United Concordia UPMC “ Without the scholarship I would not be able to attend MPS. It gives me and my family a financial edge that we would not have, given my parents current financial situation. ” FAMILY LEGACY GIVING McAuley Society Please consider a bequest to Mercyhurst Prep. As a Mercyhurst Seminary alumna, you can help us write the next chapter for students through: • Scholarships • Advocate program • Technology Endowment Contributions to our technology endowment are matched dollar for dollar by 1950 Mercyhurst Seminary Alumna Louise Hufstader Courtelis. Please contact Lisa Nietupski for more information: 814-824-2408 19 Annual Think Pink basketball game save the date! Making strides for Breast cancer 11 October 14 February save the date! Jv game at 5:00 Varsity at 6:30 vs. McDowell. The Varsity girls basketball team watches closely to the halftime program of Varsity basketball game vs. McDowell. This past year was the 5th year of the game. DATE: Sept. 19 TIME: 2-7 PM PLACE: MPS parking lot An MPS Thanksgiving to Remember Join the MPS Trotters Thanksgiving morning for the Annual Turkey Trot at Presque Isle then trot over to Calamaris where MPS students and alumni help feed Erie families in need. MPS Trotters register with Dan Perfetto, at [email protected] Our favorite Black Friday tradition from 7-11 PM at Calamaris Squid Row! Gather for some fun, food and memories with fellow alumni and friends. SERVICE 20 Class notes: 1950s Kathleen Dugan Shinkle ’57 and husband and Deacon, Derald, are members of the North Central Lieutenancy of the Equestrain Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. 1970s Bishop Dr. Cynthia K. Bolden ’74 has written several books that are available on amazon.com. Cheryl Dix ’77, science coordinator for the Erie School District, was named a Fulbright Distinguished Teacher that will enable her to travel to Findland in January as part of a one-year sabbatical. She will study Finnish teaching strategies and instructional practices in science. Marilee Warner ‘78 is now a marketing consultant at Cumulus Media in Erie. 1980s Rev. Dr. Frank Pregler ’80 gave the homily at the school’s Ash Wednesday mass. He is the parent of current students Rosie ’15 and Michael ’17 and graduates Andy ’11 and Maria Pregler ’12. Lev Kubiak ’84 was recently named to the Board of Trustees at Mercyhurst University. He graduated from the university with a degree in English and political science and then earned an MPA at George Mason University. He has been working for the federal government, beginning with the U.S. Customs Service in 1992. He transferred into the Customs Office of Investigations and became a special agent in 1995. He is with the Department of Homeland Security in Washington and director of its National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center. Kelly Maslar (far left) is pictured here with her two-time PIAA winning team. Congratulations to our alumna tennis coach, Kelly Erven Maslar ‘87, who was named Coach of the Year at the 4th Annual Varsity Cup award ceremony. She led the team to two straight PIAA titles. The Lakers have not lost a dual match since 2011. Our Lady Lakers tennis team was named Female Team of the Year. Jay Honard ’86, owner of Calamari’s Squid Row in Erie, held a grand opening in June for a newer venture, Cali’s West Catering. Cali’s is located at 3826 West Ridge Road. Dr. Brent Zaprowski ‘88 was recently promoted to the rank of professor at Salisbury University where he has been teaching geology for 13 years. In addition to teaching and research, Brent has also authored two textbooks: An Introduction to Earth-Space Science and An Introduction to Oceans and Coasts. Big news, little moments or just a friendly hello we would like to hear from you. Email [email protected] 21 1990s Beth Szychowski Pruchnicki ’90 was recently honored as the 2014 recipient of the “Small Hands, Big Heart” Award at the National Kidney Foundation’s Gift of Life Gala at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Beth was honored for her dedicated involvement as a Kidney Walk fundraiser and volunteer. She began her relationship with the NKF after daughter Lilly was born with urological birth defects in 2004. Lilly also works alongside her mom, as the Junior Ambassador for the NKF in Erie. Dev Jana ’94 is developing a Blu Qb 3 Indie Game Pack. Go to https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=Arptx-rThT0 for more information. Jason Macie ’94 is a child protection services investigator for the Michigan Department of Human Services in Hillsdale, Michigan. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in sociology and criminology from John Carroll University and a master’s in sports psychology from Cleveland State University. Tom Habursky ’95 is one of the managers of the Courtyard Hotels in Erie. Lilly Pruchnicki with her mom, Beth Pruchnicki, at the NKF’s Gala Rob Hammer ’95 currently lives in Los Angeles, CA and is the Vice President of Post Production for The Association of Surfing Professionals. The ASP is the governing body of professional surfing and is responsible for running the Men’s and Women’s World Championship Tour, the World Qualifying Series, and Big Wave World Tour events. Rob leads a global team of video professionals to broadcast live events from Australia, Brazil, Fiji, South Africa, Tahiti, Portugal, France, California, & Hawaii. He also produces an hour long special for the World of X Games that airs on ABC and worldwide after every event. Jonathan Nolan ‘93 and his students at Wilson Middle School were selected by the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation for a donation valued at nearly $20,000. Jonathan has been in the Erie School District since 1997 and at Wilson Middle School since 2004. He was recently offered an adjunct position at Mercyhurst University. Robert Meister ’95 was named one of Henrico, Virginia’s Top Teachers who make a difference. He was featured in an article from the Henrico Citizen. He teaches English at Tucker High School and credits former MPS faculty member, Terry Healy with his love of literature. His students credit Meister with the “Healy touch.” Ivy Vahanian Sverdrup ’93 has formed a theatre company with Peter Frisch, former head of Carnegie Mellon’s theatre department. Ivy plays Sara in their first production at the Center Stage Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA. She and husband Jesper have three children, Kivah, Ossian and Viggo. Jamie Kaiser ’96 co-founded Rock Safely Group’s launch of a mobile safety regulations app for iPhone and iPads. African Dream Incendio - Diandra is on the right Diandra Jones ’97 accepted a short-term position as a guest choreographer for the BVI Dance Company in Tortola, British Virgin Islands and has stayed on as a full-time instructor and choreographer. She said, “It’s been an amazing experience-so much so that I turned down my initial job offer to head the Performing Arts Department at an international school in Mauritius in order to work with this amazing community of dancers, musicians, visual artists, videographers, and writers in the production, ‘African Dream.’” She was able to use her dance knowledge from trips to Ghana, West Africa, and fuses Caribbean, African, Brazilian, Hip Hop, Modern, Ballet and Jazz into her work. One of her fellow choreographers is a former dancer with Michael Jackson, and another guest instructor was one of the first black dancers to dance for Balanchine, founder of the NYC Ballet. ALUMNI 22 2000s Christina Boyes Ramirez ’01 is the owner of a copywriting, editing, and translation business (http://www. rusmexuswriters.com). She resides in Mexico City with her husband and son. Tony Bruno ’02 is a guest services representative for OTO Development. He is also a member of the MPS Alumni Executive Board. Katie Froehlich ’03 was hired as an occupational therapist for the Hand and Upper Body Rehabilitation Center in Erie. She completed the Evelyn J. Mackin Hand Therapy Fellowship at the Philadelphia Hand Center, where she received specialized training in hand and upper body therapy. Katie graduated from Gannon University and previously worked as an occupational therapist at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Aaron Amendola ’04 is a Board Member of the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival. Hilary Neal ’04 is the project manager in engineering programs, fuels engineering at Westinghouse Electric Company near Pittsburgh. She studied nuclear engineering at Penn State. The Stolar wedding party Greg Stolar ’05 was married last June in Pittsburgh. Siblings Nick Stolar ‘09 and Kaeli Stolar ’14 were in the wedding party as well as alumni friends David Brandt ’05 and Shawn Ruminski ’05. Greg and wife Dana completed undergraduate work at Allegheny College where they met. Greg is a buyer with GE Transportation and was featured on an episode of How Do They Do It?: Locomotives, Clotted Cream, Boomerangs. It was published on September 13, 2013. Dana is a genetic counselor with GeneDX, working remotely from Erie. The couple resides in Erie with their rescued beagle puppy, Allie. They purchased their home from alumnus Brian Sheridan ’83. Lea Yadeski O’Connell ’04, owner of Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe, was one of three female business owners honored at the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership’s annual Celebration of Excellence with a yearlong membership through the Athena PowerLink program. Mashea Williams ’05 was inducted into the Circle of Mercy Arts & Athletics Banquet this spring. She attended Penn State University on a full athletic scholarship and earned her bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies. She played professional basketball in 2011 in Viernheim, Germany. In 2012-13 she returned to MPS to volunteer her skill and experience with our girls JV team as an assistant coach. Lisa Oberacker ’05 is a certified strength and conditioning specialist at Executive Personal Fitness and also writes fitness articles for the Erie Times News. Brandon Vogt ’06 recently spoke at the NCEA (National Catholic Education Association) convention held in Pittsburgh. His topic was “The Urgency of Adult Formation.” Stephanie Gandolfo ’07 is touring as Daphne in the Scooby Doo musical. Maria Potthoff, athletic secretary, and Mashea Williams Matt Livingston ’07 is a second year law student at Columbia and resides in NYC. 23 Kamal Sharif ’07 spoke via Skype to our Religions of the World class in May. He told the students how his mother gathered Kamal and his four brothers and escaped from war torn Mogadishu Somalia when Kamal was not yet five years old. They ultimately settled in Erie when Kamal was six years old. Kamal then gave a presentation on the pillars of Islam and answered the students’ questions about Islamic beliefs and traditions and what it is like being Muslim in America. He and wife Asha live in Washington. Nicky Bell ’08 was the keynote speaker at the recent Rotary District 7280 Conference luncheon. He spoke about his experience as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar at the University of Amsterdam’s Master of Arts program in European studies. Nicky told about his two service projects, which included the IMC Weekend School, where he provided enrichment and career-focused activities for underserved children. He also participated in the final restoration and reopening of the Uibenberger Shul. Rachel Burbules ’08 has accepted the head cheerleading coach position at Mercyhurst Preparatory School. She is a 2012 Clarion University graduate with a BS in education and a certificate in Middle Level Science Kamal Sharif Skyping with an MPS theology class Mike Stolar ’07 worked as the assistant cross country and track coach for MPS. He also works at Erie Times News and as the assistant manager at Sara’s on Presque Isle. Siblings Michael Mogavero ’07 and Lauren Mogavero Grindall ’04 and are believed to be the first brother and sister combination to graduate from Notre Dame Law School in the same year. Pictured with parents Cheryl & Michael. Rachel Burbules Corrections from the Spring 2014 issue: Emily Pedano’s ’17 name was spelled incorrectly. Kristen Hiegel Wieczorek ’02 and husband Rob on the February birth of their first child, Cornelia Grace. 24 Alaina Ferraro Moyer is fourth from the left. Alaina Ferraro Moyer ’08 can be seen in a new rowing mural that features the sport of rowing by the Philadelphia Mural Arts program and is located below the Girard Street Bridge along the Schuylkill River. Alaina is the only female represented in the two murals dedicated to this sport. She was recently featured on the front-page of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Sara Livingston ’09 is a first-year Spanish teacher through Teach for America at a high school in Gary, Indiana. Nick Stolar ’09 is an A.R.D. Probation Officer for the Venango Adult/Juvenile Court Supervision Services. Marie Case ’10 was named NACGC/W (Natl. Assn. of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches Women) second team All-America, MAC (Mid-American Conference) senior gymnast of the year, Central Region co-gymnast of the year, and MAC Academic All-American. In the NCAA Baton Rouge Regionals, she tied for fifth on the all-around enabling her to qualify for NCAA national championships in Birmingham, AL., where she placed 13th. Marie has the honor of being the top-scoring gymnist in Kent State history. Melanie Sanza ’10 graduated Cum Laude from Penn State Erie with a degree in communications. She was named Outstanding Student in the Communications Major. She credits her tremendous, well-rounded MPS education and feels it helped her attain high honors. She often felt that college was much easier than MPS. Samantha Allshouse Eddie Baxter ’11, a senior at Kenyon College majoring in religious studies, is interning at the United Nations in New York. Andrew Pregler ‘11 is a video production intern at Syracuse Chiefs Linked in. Samantha Allshouse ’10 was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the Emily Engott ’13 had her rowing United States Air Force. She will be scholarship tripled for her sophomore stationed at Andrews, outside of D.C., Paula Dworakowski withWith the MPS year. theumbrella. addition of her academic and will work asMrs. a logistics readiness "shines" scholarship she is now on a full ride to officer. the University of Rhode Island. Kendal Schaetzle ’13 was elected treasurer of the Neighborhood School Centers club at the University of Dayton. She was also named to the Dean’s List. Kaeli Stolar ’14 was accepted into the 2014 Tamburitzans class at Duquesne University. She is one of only seven inductees. 25 25 little lakers Send us a birth notice and we will send your baby a special MPS tee. [email protected] Congratulations Christine, Craig Jr. and Craig Woodard Craig Woodard ’92 married his college sweetheart, Christine Gile, in 2011. He is a branch manager at Springfield Financial Services in Tampa, FL. Congratulations to Craig and Christine on the April 13, 2014 birth of their first son together. Craig’s two oldest sons are Dante’ and Jordan. Kristen Hiegel Wieczorek ’02 and husband Rob on the February birth of their first child, Cornelia Grace. Keegan Patrick Cullen Dan Cullen Jr. ’02 and wife Brianna on the birth of their first child, Keegan Patrick. Keegan is the first grandchild of grandparents, Dan ‘78 and Annette Vicanti Cullen ’81. Elizabeth Scully Wiest ‘02 and husband David welcomed daughter Teresa “Tess” Ann, in August 2013. Beth works at Chambersburg Hospital as an emergency physician. The family lives in Carlisle, PA. Jerod Sikorskyj, Sarah E. Signorino, Sarah and baby Mary Sarah E. Signorino ‘00 and husband, Jerod Sikorskyj, recently welcomed their second daughter, Clare Signorino Sikorskyj on February 13, 2014. She joins her big sister, Mary. Sarah is in her eighth year as a campus minister at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. After a 21-year run in London and an 18 year run on Broadway, the broadway smash hit Cats is making is Northwest Pennsylvania high school stage debut at MPS! According to creative arts chair, Art Martone ‘80, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats is a vocal and dance sensation, known to be tremendously demanding. “We have an extraordinary number of students at MPS who excel in both dance and vocal range, so we took on the show knowing the talent within these walls could perform it and perform it well. Opening Night Thursday, November 20, 7 p.m. Friday & Saturday performances, 7 p.m. Sunday Matinee, 3 p.m. “Schools tend to steer away from this show due to the technically challenging choreography and the challenge to find a choreographer who is experienced and creative enough to take the dance to the level that is expected. Dance instructor and choreographer, Maryanne Dombrowski and orchestra and music teacher Michael Miele ’03 are a dynamic duo with talents far exceeding most high school faculty. Vocally, no one but, Michael can understand the complexities of the melodies and rhythms and lead high school students through the learning and vocal execution processes.” 26 Sympathy The Mercyhurst Prep community of alumni, students, faculty, staff and parents extends sympathy to the following members of our extended family: Then & Now Alumni: Shirley Seelinger Piotrowski ‘49 Frances Mango Thompson ‘68 Cynthia “Sheptow” Perez ‘70 Glen Chojnacki ‘76 Sean Johnson ‘77 Matthew Ratkowski ‘03 Adam Sorek ‘09 Mother of: Deborah Doyle Skovron ’67 and May Jo Doyle Lydic ‘74 Judy Waldinger Barthelmes ‘71 Adrianne Rush ’71 and Cheryl Rush Dix ‘77 Judy Dahlkemper Dailey ‘77 Martin Zapolski ’85, Patrick Zapolski ’89 and Mary Zapolski ‘98 Paul Eichenlaub ‘92 Wendy Walkiewicz ’94 and Jennifer Walkiewicz Wernicki ‘96 Father of: Janice DiLuzio ‘71 Jason McDermott ‘88 Julie Theiss ‘08 Anthony Fiorenzo ‘09 Brother of: Mary Margaret Theiss Malue ‘75 Sister of: Marilyn Mango Blocher ’60 and Carolyn Mango Kacprowicz ‘67 Steve Sheptow ’79 and Janet Sheptow Dubick ‘81 Husband of: Nancy Meagher Genck ‘52 Sisters of Mercy: Sr. Helen Jean Sullivan, RSM Other: Mother of Diane McCullough, cafeteria manager L to R: Cathie Kozlowski Ambron ’67, Sister Michele Leehan and Sister Benedicta Flecken, Mr. Kozlowski discussing where to plant some trees on the MPS campus circa 1960s. MPS campus today includes a 1993 addition, the athletic field, changes to the parking lot and Mother Nature’s touch to beautiful trees and our school garden. If you have a photo from the Seminary or MPS that you would like to share, please snail mail or email to the editor. All photos can be returned if requested. Principal Deborah Laughlin visits with Sr. Mary Felice Duska, RSM ’52 at the annual Foundation Day luncheon at MPS. 27 Editor’s note: Dear Readers, Change comes easy for some and more difficult for others, but it is always a consistent force of our lives. There are many changes taking place at Mercyhurst Prep in regard to the building itself, both inside and outside. The outdoor mural project will definitely change the look of the school and help to define its uniqueness. The great reveal is planned for August, but meanwhile, it’s very exciting to take in the whole process. I like to think of the mural as a walk through the meaning behind the Mercy charism and the history of the school since it contains submissions from students, alumni and friends. Please stop by if you are in the area and spend some time looking at each pillar to sense the significance and value behind each drawing and writing. If you are not able to do this, check our updates on Facebook and Twitter. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. ALUMNI Golden AnniversaryAlumnae Luncheon Honoring Mercyhurst graduates from 1927-1964 on Friday, August 15, 2014. 12:15 PM: Luncheon at the Erie Yacht Club, foot of Virginia Ave. Reservations by August 1, 2014 to Jane Cowell, at 814-824-2066 or [email protected] with ALUMNae on subject line Graduates from 1927-1964 attend for FREE. Graduates from 1965-2014 and their guests are welcome to attend for a fee of $15.00 per person. reservation form: Reservations must be received by august 1! Last NameFirst NameMaiden Name Class of Phone Email Address CityStateZip Number Attending Luncheon choice of: Amount Enclosed ($15.00 per person) Cobb Salad Chicken Artichoke Sandwich Club Croissant Sandwich Mercyhurst Preparatory School Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Erie PA Permit No. 22 A Sponsored Ministry of the Sisters of Mercy 538 East Grandview Blvd. Erie, Pennsylvania 16504-2606 www.mpslakers.com 814.824.2210 Please remember to update your information with the MPS alumni office. Please mail this form to Mercyhurst Prep Alumni Office, 538 East Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504 or email this information to [email protected] Name: (first)(maiden)(last) Spouse NameYear of graduation from Mercyhurst Prep Address CityStateZip PhoneCell Email Place of EmploymentJob Title Address CityStateZip Unparalleled Preparation for Life
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