My Reflections on Abby Wambach `98

A LU M N A E N E W S
Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
rochester, new york
My Reflections on Abby Wambach ’98
by Dick Myers, OLM Faculty Member
FALL 2015
I still remember the summer morning that Judy Wambach called the
school to say that she wanted to
enroll Abby in our seventh grade.
As Assistant Principal for Academics at the time, I sat down with Judy
and Abby to prepare a schedule of
courses. I knew the Wambach family
very well by then because of Abby’s
two older sisters. Beth graduated
in 1987 and played basketball and
softball for Mercy. I taught her in AP
Left to right, Teran Tadal ’00, Abby Wambach ’98,
United States History and, after she
Kim Carpenter ’00, Coach Kathy Boughton, and Dick
graduated, she went on to Harvard
Myers at a Florida Gators soccer game.
to study and play basketball. Laura
was a three-sport athlete who played soccer, basketball, and softball. After graduating from
Mercy in 1988, she moved on to Xavier to study and play soccer. Both Beth and Laura
were great high school athletes and helped their teams win sectional titles. Now it was
Abby’s turn to make her mark on Mercy Athletics.
While in our middle school, Abby played JV Soccer and JV Basketball. I was coaching the
JV Basketball team back then and had Abby on the team for two seasons. I remember
the first game of that first season. Mercy was in the Mynderse Tournament and we faced
Waterloo. They were a very good team and, despite a furious comeback at the end of the
game, we lost by a few points. It was our only loss of the season and we went undefeated
the next season. We won 35 games in a row and Abby was Team MVP as an eighth grader.
She would move up and play Varsity Basketball for the next four years and lead Mercy to
the Section V Class A title during her sophomore year. If you followed the Mercy Sports
Program back then, you knew what an outstanding player Abby was on the basketball
court. Everyone always said that she could have played Division I basketball in college and
maybe move on to a professional career. But soccer was Abby’s passion and we all knew
where that would lead her in life.
Abby played Varsity Soccer for five years at Mercy. During those years, the Monarchs won
three sectional titles, three regional titles, and reached the state championship game once.
By Abby’s sophomore year, she was regarded as the top player in the Greater Rochester
area. In her junior year, Abby was named a High School All-American and, in her senior
year, she was National High School Player of the Year. I saw practically every game Abby
played during her career at Mercy (although I admit I wasn’t at the sectional final when she
was put in as goalie and made the save on a Greece Athena penalty kick). Like everyone
else on the sidelines, I marveled at the skills and competitiveness Abby displayed on the
field. I also recognized the camaraderie Abby had with her teammates, the respect she had
for Coach Kathy Boughton, and the leadership she came to develop during those seasons.
I was proud that Abby was our school’s star and I looked forward to following her years
after Mercy.
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A Message from the President
Suzanne Klingler Johnston ’61
FALL 2015
1437 Blossom Road
Rochester, NY 14610-2298
585-288-7120 (voice)
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PRESIDENT
Mrs. Suzanne Klingler Johnston ’61
Principal
Mr. Terry Quinn
ANGLES
is published
twice yearly by the
Advancement Office of
Our Lady of Mercy
School for Young Women
and is distributed to
alumnae, parents, and friends.
T
his September, for the 87th consecutive year, Mercy opened
its doors and welcomed new and returning students for
the First Day of School! As always, promise was in the air.
Today’s young women of Mercy come with the same mixture of
excitement, anticipation, and a dash of nervousness that is always
part of ‘opening day!’ The search for a locker, greeting new and
old friends, and new classes with different teachers all add to the
heightened emotions!
Recently I listened to some of our current seniors share their
thoughts about their Mercy experience and was reminded that the core of Mercy is a constant
and is unwavering.
Katie Sylvester shared, “Mercy is not just our school, it is our home and will remain so even
after we walk out of Mercy’s doors this June.” Kristen Smith, the youngest of four sisters who
attended Mercy, explains, “Faith is everywhere at Mercy and the source of each Mercy student’s
strength. Faith has shaped our perception of the world and our place and purpose.” A strong
athlete, Jayla Myles, claims that “The relationships we develop as athletes goes beyond a traditional sports team because we genuinely care about each other.” “Participating in service learning
creates a lasting impulse to care both within and beyond Mercy’s community,” says Ava Esquier,
while Lauren White and Dierdre Kelly talk about how “teachers encourage us to excel, test our
limits, find our strengths and make us strong, confident women.”
Your Mercy, today’s Mercy, continues the tradition of educating young women who, grounded in
faith, are ready to make a difference!
Vice President for
Institutional Advancement
Mr. Christian Jensen
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING/
COMMUNICATIONS
EDITOR OF ANGLES
Mrs. Ginny Segerson Lenyk ’78
Director of
Alumnae Relations
Ms. Karen M. Ralph ’72
ADVANCEMENT
SERVICES MANAGER
Ms. Mary Beth Curtin
Campaign Associate
Mrs. Claire Mooney Gunther ’93
ADVANCEMENT Associate
Mrs. Paula Avallone Keneally ’85
“Faith has shaped our
perception of the world
and our place and purpose.”
Building Bridges and Careers with Internships
by Pamela Fennell Baker ’74
Recently, one of my summer interns, Shannon Dougherty ’15,
wrote to me and said, “Mercy breeds successful women who
have the potential to change the world. When current students
(or recent grads) join forces with successful older graduates,
the possibilities are endless.” I can’t think of a better way to
encourage other members of the Circle of Mercy to know how
we can all benefit from
generational networking
than offering internships
to Mercy girls.
’15) who is pursuing a career in women’s health issues, Kacey
Urlaub ’09 (’13 George Washington University School of
Business) lives in DC and is a Senior Advisory Consultant within
Financial Services at Ernst and Young, Megan Cairns ’08 (’12
Hamilton College) works in DC in digital strategy at Freedom
Partners Chamber of Commerce, Katie Rowan ’13, a sophomore
at George Washington
University studying
International Affairs,
Shannon Dougherty ’15,
starting her freshman year
at American University in
DC, and Katie Sylvester ’16.
In April 2008, Julie
Goodsell Marsiglio ’90
was working at Mercy
It goes without saying that
as Director of DevelopMercy girls are academiment. I had known Julie
cally prepared when they
for many years. When she
graduate. It is, however,
was a college student she
their common qualities of
was an intern in my office
enthusiasm, determinaat the time. Julie asked if
tion, confidence, and a
I would be the Keynote
strong work ethic that
Speaker for Career Day at
distinguish them from
Mercy. The day I spoke
their competition when
at Mercy, a confident and Katie Rowan ’13, Shannon Dougherty ’15, Pamela Fennell Baker ’74 and
they leave Mercy.
determined freshman
Madison McNiffe ’11.
approached me and told
Many thanks to the efforts of Heather Hanson Goodbody ’87
me she was interested in my career path and asked if she could
intern for me. While I have been lucky to have many wonderful
that Career Day has come back into our fold at Mercy and is
interns in my offices over the years, they had usually been college such an important aspect in the preparation Mercy girls have
students. I was so impressed with this young woman, I agreed
when considering their options in the future. Following a
and Madison McNiffe ’11 was my intern for the next several
crowded kick-off in the auditorium where the girls hear from
summers.
fascinating alums they then break out into small groups to hear
from speakers ranging from doctors, lawyers, engineers, and
Speaking at Mercy in 2008 began my relationship with Mercy
executives to name a few.
students interning in my office. Since then I have been blessed
with six amazing Mercy interns: Madison McNiffe ’11 (Geneseo
I am a retired attorney who worked in the Reagan administration
and returned to Rochester in the mid ’80s after I was married. I
dabbled in radio and local politics and, ultimately, carved a long
career in political consulting, specializing in federal house
elections after working with Congressmen Fred Eckert, Bill
Paxon, Tom Reynolds, Chris Lee and, most recently, Tom Reed.
I also worked with County Executive Maggie Brooks and
Assemblywoman Jane Corwin in their races for Congress. My
background shows the girls that one has to be open to changes
in a career path and that there are possibilities out there that they
may never even be considering. I am never disappointed when
I speak every year and always gain an intern. It is a win-win
Megan Cairns ’08, Kacey Urlaub ’09 and Katie Sylvester ’16,
for everyone.
among other Mercy women, have interned with Pam Baker.
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Your Chance To Leave Your
Mark Upon Mercy!
Varsity L
in the Gy etter
m
Did you dream about getting your Mercy varsity letter? Or hoped your piece of art would
be hung in the school? Or yearned to be on the Mercy stage? As part of Mercy’s Capital
Campaign, you have four different options for leaving your mark upon Mercy or offering
a tribute to an individual near to your heart.
You can have your name or a tribute name:
1. inscribed on an armrest plaque of an auditorium seat - just 250 left! - $200
2. become part of a giant Mercy varsity letter in the Middle School gym - $350
3. painted into a mural that will be created in the new art gallery - $350
4. placed on the stairs leading up to the new music room - $500
Mural in the
Art Gallery
Stairs to th
Music Roo e
m
If you’re not interested in a naming opportunity, a gift to the campaign in any amount is
truly appreciated!
This opportunity is only available until November 1. Act now and become a part of
Mercy forever!
For more information, please contact Claire Mooney Gunther ’93 at [email protected]
or 585-288-7120, ext. 356.
Auditorium
Seating
Performing Arts Center Tours
Phase I of our construction is completed and that means our updated auditorium is functional
and open! We are thrilled to showcase this new space to you and are offering two special tour
dates shown to the right.
If you are interested in a tour please contact Claire Mooney Gunther ’93 at [email protected]
or 585-288-7120, ext. 356 to reserve your spot.
We gratefully thank all of the donors who participated in our Capital Campaign to help us raise
the dollars needed to make our Performing Arts Center a reality.
Construction on Phase II continues – the addition of an art gallery, a black box theatre,
a portable dance floor, and a renovated music room – and is scheduled for completion in the
Spring of 2016. When this space is finished we will have a grand opening for the entire Performing
Arts Center. Details will follow in upcoming issues of Angles.
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TOUR
DATES
Saturday,
November 7
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday,
November 28
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
OLM Auditorium Renovation photos
building bridges (continued from page 3)
When I reached out to my former interns to prepare for this
article I asked each one of them how their internships in my
office helped them focus on a career and what they gained from
their time with my office. I was so amazed and proud of their
responses. What I know for sure, after hearing from them, is that
their internships played a key role in their lives after Mercy.
What I also know for sure is that while an internship may be a
wonderful professional resumé builder for a young person, it is
also a professional and personal gain from the perspective of any
Mercy alumna who considers taking on an intern. Not only is it
a gain for an office to have a very capable intern; it is a gain for
an alumna to get caught up on life at Mercy, revisit our own
memories, and stay engaged.
If you are interested in Career Day or engaging a Mercy intern
you can reach out to the Advancement Office at 288-2610 or
Ginny Segerson Lenyk ’78 ([email protected]). I promise
you won’t be disappointed.
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Alumnae Association Board update
An Invitation to Mercy Alumnae
Are you looking to give back to Mercy in a way that is unique
and special?
• serve as a source of influential contacts, business referrals, and remarkable friendships.
Would you like to reconnect and network with other Mercy
alumnae who share in the spirit of Mercy?
• develop spiritual, personal, social, and intellectual growth.
• provide financial support to the school through fundraising.
If your answer to either of the questions above is YES, the Mercy
Alumnae Association Board would love to have you join us. The
alumnae board is looking for new members to help us continue
in our mission of embracing Mercy students, past and present.
The alumnae board strives to:
• support the educational efforts and goals of the school; to
make young women of today strong, self-sufficient women
of tomorrow.
• increase knowledge, enhance skills, and create settings for exchange of ideas and information.
• promote greater recognition of women’s achievements.
If you are interested in joining the board or would like to
attend one of our monthly meetings to get a feel for what
it is all about, please contact Karen Ralph ’72, Director of
Alumnae Relations at [email protected]. The board
holds meetings every second Wednesday of each month
from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Mercy.
2015 – 2016 Alumnae Association Board
Kelly Beedon ’04 – Co-President
Roxane Crupi ’73 – Co-President
Suzanne Lester Peter ’97 – Vice-President/Treasurer
Katie Ziarko Snyder ’01 – Secretary
Skelly Jeffery ’92
Kris D’Hondt Lepel ’94
Katie Tkaczyk ’81
Upcoming Fundraisers
Barnes & Noble Book Fair:
Chipotle Fundraiser:
On Tuesday, December 8, be sure and
stop at Barnes & Noble in Pittsford
Plaza to stock up on gifts for family
and friends! Get in the Christmas spirit
while supporting Mercy. More
information to come!
Date TBD
Five Guys Fundraiser:
20 Week Club:
Date TBD
Be on the lookout for the 20 Week Club to begin March 2016.
It will be here before you know it!
Treat yourself at Five Guys in
Pittsford Plaza for dinner! Mention
Mercy and 20% of your total bill will
go to the alumnae board in an effort to fund the Sr. Mary
Francesca Scholarship.
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Have a delicious Mexican dinner at Chipotle
Mexican Grill in Pittsford. Mention Mercy and
Chipotle will donate 50% of that night’s profit
to the Alumnae Board for the benefit of the
Sr. Mary Francesca Scholarship.
If you are not able to support the board fundraisers but
are interested in making a contribution to the Sr. Mary
Francesca Scholarship, please contact the Advancement
Office at 585-288-2610 or [email protected].
Reflections on ABBY (continued from cover)
Abby took her soccer talent to the University of Florida for college.
I followed her career via the Internet and went on the Lady Gator
website every weekend to see how her team was doing. I began to
post updates on Abby’s performance on the bulletin board outside
the gym locker room. Several students told me they looked forward
to reading the articles each week. Kathy Boughton and I flew down
to Florida in October of Abby’s freshman year to see her play against
the University of North Carolina, the #1 team in the country at the
time. The Lady Gators lost 1-0 in overtime and Abby took the loss
hard. But we went out to dinner with the Wambachs after the game
and Abby and some of her teammates talked about beating the
Tar Heels the next time the two teams played. That did happen
later in the season when Florida defeated North Carolina 1-0 in
the championship game of the NCAA Tournament. I remember
watching the game on ESPN and seeing Abby on television for the
first time. It was the first national championship in soccer for the
school and our Mercy alumna was an important part of it.
I continued to follow Abby in college and then it was on to the
WUSA’s Washington Freedom and the US Women’s National Soccer
Team. Here was Abby playing with and against the greatest women
soccer players in the world and she was emerging as a scoring
star. World Cup matches and the Olympics were just around the
corner and everyone was talking about ABBY, ABBY, ABBY. The US
IN MEMORIAM
National Team came to Rochester to play a game at Frontier Field
and the Mercy community came out in droves. Students, faculty and
staff, families, the Sisters of Mercy – everyone had ABBY FEVER.
Following the team’s first gold medal performance at the Athens
Olympics, Abby came back to Mercy and spoke to our students in
the auditorium. Her words were inspiring. It was then that I realized
the impact Abby had on our young women here at Mercy and across
the country.
Abby Wambach is one of the finest athletes in the world today. She’s
an Olympic champion; she’s a World Cup champion; she has scored
more goals than any player in soccer history. She was named FIFA
World Player of the Year and she was included in Time Magazine’s
list of the 100 most influential people in the world. But it’s not only
athleticism that Abby displayed during her career. In victory and
defeat, in playing before a world audience in a title game or simply returning to speak with students at her alma mater, Abby is a
woman of tremendous character, style, and grace. I enjoy reading
every story that is written about her. And what I enjoy most of all is
reading somewhere in that article: “Abby Wambach, a graduate of
Our Lady of Mercy High School…” Thanks for all the great
moments you have given us, Abby, and good luck as you contemplate your future.
Please remember in your prayers all our deceased alumnae, their families,
loved ones, and those in the wider Circle of Mercy.
Roberta Fischer Baker ’59
July 5, 2015
Helen McDade Dynes ’38
March 9, 2015
Joyce Knipper Kaut ’48
June 30, 2015
Ann Bayer Birmingham ’42
July 15, 2015
Maria Echaniz ’52
August 31, 2015
Joan Marie Pilecki Limpert ’47
August 27, 2015
Jacquelyn Ziegler Born ’50
June 15, 2015
Joan DeGennaro Fletcher ’56
August 4, 2015
Patricia Doyle McCooey ’55
June 14, 2015
Margaret Zeller Burley ’47
August 27, 2015
Shirley Wandtke Fontana ’52
June 30, 2015
Gayle Lusardi McVea ’53
June 30, 2015
Catherine Gilhool Case ’52
June 4, 2015
Mary Melito Grande ’38
August 26, 2015
Marie Sullivan Moffitt ’42
July 25, 2015
Mary Gagliano Creighton ’53
May 31, 2015
Nancy Warth Griffith ’49
June 20, 2015
Virginia Toal O’Keefe ’42
July 10, 2015
Aleen Hinman Curran ’56
June 21, 2015
Patricia Murnighan Hammele ’51
August 10, 2015
Gail Ann Grasley Schmidt ’60
September 5, 2015
Susan Villareale D’Aurizio ’45
February 27, 2015
Patricia Martin Hildock ’50
October 4, 2014
Marguerite Hack Sertl ’50
May 28, 2015
Irene Sasso DeSantis ’51
July 31, 2015
Rosemarie LeFleur Johnson ’58
September 8, 2015
Marie Marcoux Walters ’77
June 30, 2015
Trinita DiGiacomo SSND ’47
August 12, 2015
Mary Burns Kane ’59
August 8, 2015
Deanna Christ Wooden ’59
July 6, 2015
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1934
Rita Willis Carbone turned 100 on July 27, 2015.
1959
On August 3, 2015, 40 smiling classmates gathered
for the annual Class of 1959 picnic-party at Buckland
Park on the south side of Brighton. We celebrated
good friends, good food, and good fun. The catered
luncheon was enhanced by the culinary creations of
several classmates who offered their specialty salads
or delectable desserts. It was a summer feast enjoyed
by all. This year we had a mini-quiz to test our
memories of the popular singers and familiar lyrics
of the Songs of the 50s. Together we sang our way
through this delightful challenge!
Special thanks from everyone to the committee
members for their perfect planning of every detail
for this successful summer event. They are Dottie
Pecoraro, Sue Satter, Irene Hapeman, Sharon O’Brien
Griffiths, and Jean Kearse. Mark your calendar now to
join us for next year’s picnic on August 1, 2016.
1961
Alumnae
Mary Youngblood-Jung, along with her sister Susan
Youngblood-Ruffle ’73, report the death of their
brother Eugene Youngblood on March 12, 2015.
He will be missed by many in the Chili Community
and especially in the Chili Fire Department. He is
survived by his wife, children and five remaining
sisters. He joins sisters Janet and Patricia who
predeceased him in 2006 and 2011 respectively.
Do you
have news
to share?
Contact us!
• 585.288.2610
• advancement@
mercyhs.com
• www.mercyhs.com
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Margaret O’Reilly Hayes writes, “I have finally
retired from my second career. I taught high school
English and then adult education for many years.
Then, in a moment of insanity, I went to law school
and graduated in 1983. I practiced law for 30 years
and have now retired. I am relishing time spent
with my children and grandchildren at Seneca Lake,
Philadelphia, Rochester, and NYC. What could be
better?”
1962
Mary Ann Donner Payne successfully completed a
unit of study on the book of Deuteronomy at the Bat
Kol Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, adding
to units on Exodus and Genesis completed in 2007
and 2011. Bat Kol (Hebrew: Daughter of a Voice) is
an international association of Christians who study
the Word of God in its Jewish context and apply
their learning to their Christian self understanding
in a manner which respects the integrity of both
traditions. In retirement Mary Ann also studies at the
Catholic Theological College in Melbourne, Australia,
and coordinates RCIA in her parish.
1974
On April 17, 2015 the Northern Illinois University
Alumni Association honored Nancy Ford Castle
with the F. R. Geigle Service Award at the
association’s annual alumni awards dinner. The
award is given annually to an individual who has
demonstrated outstanding service and commitment
to the best interests of NIU. The award is not limited
to NIU alumni, although Nancy does hold three
degrees from the university. She also works for NIU
as the director of the Center for Non-Governmental
Organization Leadership and Development.
On June 17, 2015, Anne Hurley Margulies, Vice
President and University Chief Information Officer
at Harvard University, was honored with the 2015
Boston CIO Leadership Award at a ceremony held
at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. The award from the
Boston CIO Leadership Association is given to an
individual in the Boston CIO community; who has a
proven track record of successful leadership, whose
accomplishments have been acknowledged by peers
and scholars, who has been a significant contributor to
the New England technology community and who has
given back to the greater New England community.
1978
Moi Dugan received a 3rd place ribbon for her
pottery booth at this year’s Corn Hill Arts Festival.
1985
At the USA vs. China Women’s World Cup semi-final
game on Tuesday, July 1, the Curran girls gathered
to cheer on our national team, which included Mercy
alumna Abby Wambach ’98. Below, left to right: Joan
Curran Roach ’85, Teresa Curran Bergin ’88, Kate
Curran ’90 and Eileen Curran ’86.
1986
Beth Knittle-Linn is a social worker at The Oaks Family Care
Center, where she is the Director of the Supervised Visitation
Program. Beth has an energetic 6-year-old son named Derek
who keeps her busy. In her spare time, Beth helps her husband,
Wayne, who is self-employed.
1995
Alyssa Stephany, her husband Chris DeCiantis and their
daughter Genevieve welcomed Grant Thomas on January 26.
2002
Rose A. Feor was recently promoted to Senior Account Supervisor
& Insights Manager at Martino Flynn, LLC. She oversees some
of the agency’s largest accounts, as well as the market research
team. Rose also became engaged this past June to Daniel Cooper of
Redditch, England. Daniel is a Senior Financial Valuation Analyst at
Empire Valuation, and the pair are planning to wed in April 2016. Caroline Whelan Tolbert married Isaiah Tolbert on July 10,
2015, at Nazareth College Linehan Chapel surrounded by family,
friends, and Mercy girls. Below l to r Classmates: Rose Feor,
matron of honor Caitlin Wagner Fisher, Caroline Whelan
Tolbert, Jenny Starin Brewer and cake baker Meg Murray. Also
in attendance: Laura Moore Smith and Molly McBride Hickey.
Meg Murray-Robinson and husband,
Kyle, announce the arrival of Coraline
Mae Robinson, born on September 2 at
Baltimore’s University Medical Center.
She weighed in at 7lbs 4oz. 2006
Arline Laurer married Tim
Hanna on July 18, 2015, at
the Church of the Blessed
Sacrament in Rochester.
Allison Hurley ’06 was
her Maid of Honor, Marie
Figueiredo ’06 served as
a bridesmaid, and Zoe
Gallagher ’05 did a reading
at the ceremony. The
newlyweds honeymooned in
Maui, and reside in Rome, NY.
2009
Julia LaFauci received her master’s degree in May from the
Columbia University School of Social Work. She is working as a
Functional Family Therapist (FFT) at The New York Foundling
in New York City. Founded in 1869 by the Sisters of Charity, The
Foundling offers an array of services for underserved children
and families.
2011
Angela M. Smith graduated Cum Laude from Mount St. Mary’s
University in Emmitsburg, MD. Angela received her Bachelor
of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Spanish and was
named to the Dean’s List for the Spring of 2015.
Did you know...
that Anna Hoffman Donner ’32 wrote the lyrics to Mercy’s alma
mater? How proud her daughters, Kathie Donner Owens ’60 and
Mary Ann Donner Payne ’62, must have been as they sang the
words their mother wrote during their time at Mercy!
Stories about catching up with classmates
Mary Youngblood Jung, Class of 1961, reports:
All through elementary and high school, my classmate Marcia Charles Clayborn ‘61 and I were best friends. Time passed and
Marcia and her husband, Frank, moved away to Maumelle, AK.
Through the years we have sporadically stayed in touch with birthday and Christmas cards and the occasional letter. Marcia
and Frank would occasionally come back to the Rochester area to visit family and friends and, if time allowed, we’d get
together for lunch. Yesterday, June 4, 2015, was just one of those occasions. I was very happy to learn that they are looking
for a summer home in the Buffalo area to be closer to Marcia’s family, which will also make them closer to my husband,
Frank (also) and me.
We sat and talked and the clock just rolled back and it was like we had only seen each other last week. Marcia is a wonderful
friend and we are lucky to still have her and her husband as a part of our lives.
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Wondering what happened to
your inscribed auditorium chair
nameplate?
It is on the armrest of the chair and we would like you to have it as a
keepsake. The construction crew worked hard to salvage nearly 700
of them. Keep in mind they are not in mint condition and some were
unable to be saved. Please note the following options available to claim
your armrest:
• If you live locally, please contact the Advancement Office at
585-288-2610 or [email protected] to verify that your
armrest was saved and to arrange a time to pick it up.
• If you live outside the Rochester area and would like yours, we would prefer that you also make arrangements to have the armrest picked up.
• If you plan to attend the 2015 Reunion, and would like to pick it up that night, you MUST notify us prior to October 24, in order for the armrest to be ready for pick up at the registration table.
Mimi Kennedy ’66 reflects
When the 70s hit, and I was in NY and feminism (Ms.
Magazine - the title “Ms.” itself!) hit, I felt as if I’d already
been practicing feminist sisterhood at Mercy High. This
week has been our wonderful Pope Francis’ first trip to
the U.S. I woke up to radio coverage of his greeting by
President Obama, Michelle, and the military band, and
heard, probably for the first time since graduation, our
Alma Mater! Who knew it was the anthem of the Holy
See? Who knew the Holy See HAD an anthem?! Was I
the only one singing along in my head, “Glory to Mercy
High, our dear old alma ma-a-ter?” Amazing. Learn
sump’n every day!!! 10
• If you have not picked it up by January 15, 2016, nor have made
arrangements to pick it up at a later time, the armrest will no longer be available.
NOTE: All original nameplates will be replaced and installed on
the armrests of the new auditorium chairs.
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16th Annual Fr. Ed Zimmer Memorial
Mercy Golf Tournament
Women’s Winner: Karen Casper, Kathy Coyle, Linda McCoy,
Ellen Samuelson
Mixed Winner: Julie Odenbach, Alex Odenbach, Jack Odenbach,
John Odenbach
Men’s Winner: Duane Fregoe, Mike Mallon, John Pryce, Tom Sullivan
Women’s Closest to the Pin: Mary Lawrence Khalil ’80
Women’s Longest Drive: Karen Casper
Men’s Closest to the Pin: Duane Fregoe
Men’s Longest Drive: Anthony Simonetti
MANY THANKS to our sponsors, raffle prize donors,
contributors, golfers, and spirited volunteers for their help
in raising close to $26,000 to benefit the students at OLM!
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Buffalo Alumnae Brunch – The Place to Be!
A fun group of alumnae gathered for brunch at the home of Amy
Tamayo Quinlivan ’86 on June 6. With the sun shining on
Buffalo’s waterfront, the Mercy girls shared their Mercy memories
along with lots of conversation about “what’s new” since their OLM
days. Many thanks to Amy and Eileen Carney Fleming ’86 for their
help in organizing this special event!
Right, l to r: Kiera Quinlivan, Amy Tamayo Quinlivan ’86,
Eileen Carney Fleming ’86, Maisy Fleming, Pat Beairsto, RSM,
Millicent Trevett Bleck ’88, Hope Bleck
Above, l to r: Karen Ralph ’72, Sheila Stevenson, RSM ’65, Millicent Trevett Bleck ’88, Mary Beth Pulsifer Pszonak ’80, Pat Beairsto, RSM,
Amy Tamayo Quinlivan ’86, Eileen Carney Fleming ’86, Virginia Koch Lenhard ’46, Pat Prinzing, RSM ’58, Millie Cuffaro
Class of 1965 – 50th Reunion
When: Friday, October 23, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Buffet Dinner at Valicia’s Ristorante
(2155 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY)
Cost: $40.00
A flyer was mailed to the class in early July. If you didn’t
receive it or need additional information, please contact one
of the following classmates:
Frances Quercia Muscato - [email protected] or
585-235-5837
Marilyn Entress Assenato – 585-233-1168
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REUNION 2015
Congratulations to our recent graduates:
Mercy’s Class of 2015!
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