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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE P U B L I S H E D T W I C E Y E A R LY F O R ALUMNAE, PARENTS & FRIENDS FALL 2009/WINTER 2010 I nside T H I S i s s u e 2008 - 2009 Annual Report SERVICE to Others Alumnae Class Notes CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SCIENCE mhsmi.org Created by Mercy's founding Mother of Art Sr. Mary Ignatius Denay A Mosaic is an array of diverse elements joined together to create a greater whole. Visit mhsmi.org Stay connected with what's happening at Mercy. Read and Mosaic sign up to receive alumnae and parent monthly e-newsletters, Mercy High School Magazine browse the school year calendar, and check out Mercy event photos and news articles. Mercy PUBLISHED T W I C E Y E A R LY FOR ALUMNAE, PA R E N T S & F R I E N D S High School mission statement Editors Jennifer Stark Alumnae Coordinator Mercy High School, a Catholic college preparatory Julie Earle Communications Coordinator school for young women, fosters spiritual, intellectual, moral, Table of Contents physical, and cultural development. Mercy Mail & Meg Mallon.............. 3 Enriched by students from diverse Celebrating Women In Science... 4-5 backgrounds, Mercy nurtures We are Called to Serve One Another........................... 6-7 compassionate leaders Alumnae News & Events............... 8 committed to addressing Letter from the President............... 9 human needs, working for justice '08 - '09 Annual Report.......... 10-18 and serving the poor. Class Notes & In Memory....... 19-22 Cover Photo: Sarah Philo '12 investigates a chemical reaction while Sarrah Zeer '12 looks on. Photo by Sharon Lemieux 2 Mercy High School Board of Trustees Ann M. Seidl Dillon '67, Chair Regina Marie Doelker, RSM, '56, President Carol H. Dooley Diana M. George Jacokes '67 Brigid Johnson, RSM, '53 Mary Camille Kelley, RSM, '49 Maureen McGarrigle, RSM, '57 Judith Mouch, RSM John Nantais Anne Nichols '79 James Peppiatt-Combes Paul E. Swanson, Treasurer William Valade, Secretary W. DeWayne Wells, Chair Elect Administrative Team Regina Marie Doelker, RSM, '56, President Carolyn Behringer Witte '67, Principal Will Gervais, Associate Principal Jonell Linskey, Dean of Students Colleen McMaster Rozman '81, Registrar Alumnae Board Members Rebecca Burnett Mathis, President 1992 Marisa Abbo 1980 Sallie Hinz Atsalis 1979 Katie Seefelt Baetz 1990 Arleen Brennan Bonello 1956 Regina Marie Doelker, RSM 1956 Danielle Dickow 2000 Lisa Makar Dutton 1992 Lisa Sikorski Formosa 1993 Gina DeAgostino Gray 1991 Mary Finger Hall-Price 1973 Kimberly Blotkamp Hilliard 1987 Kelly Stirling McSweeney 1993 Eleasha Mercer 1994 Pamela Krol Morath 1967 Carrie Fling Nantais 1996 Stephanie Kramer Spinale 1989 Stephanie Dickow Surowiec 1991 Joanne Albert Walle 1977 Jill Mitchell Wise 1978 Mercy Mail Your Opinion Makes a Difference [email protected] Thank you for inviting me to spend the day at Mercy. The new science wing is so attractive and impressive. Luanne Thomas Ewald’87 gave a motivating and attention-grabbing presentation. How incredible the inventions were that she spoke about. As always, Mercy’s educators are top notch. What a day to show-off, and show pride. Mercy is simply the best! Félicitations to Joyce Campbell 2009 Mercy Teacher of the Year! - Karen Valenti ’71 and Alumna Parent At the end of the school year Mercy honors one if its outstanding educators with recognition as the Teacher of the Year. I certainly remember my time at Mercy with great fondness and thanksgiving. Many different places and people have contributed to me being where I am today. Mercy, as a whole and as many individuals, certainly played a big part in that. Thank you for all you did for me and for all you continue to do for many young women. For 2009, that honor was bestowed on Madame Joyce Campbell, a master teacher of all things French! - Jenny McDevitt ‘97 M E G T U R NS 2 0 By Kathy Hattam Wisne ‘71 Congratulations to LPGA Player Meg Mallon ’81! As the co-assistant captain of the USA Solheim Team she added another victory to an already impressive list of 18 wins on tour. Meg Mallon’s golf stats will never reflect her generous heart and exceptional devotion to family, friends, and lucky us, Mercy High School. Mercy’s Meg has graced us with her endearing smile and charming warmth for 19 consecutive summers all the while supporting the school that we love. On August 10, standing side by side with brothers John and Paul Mallon, loyal veterans and supporters of her namesake event, Meg’s gracious announcement that 2010 will be her last appearance provoked sadness. Our “Monday’s with Meg” are coming to an end. Several of us at the outing were stricken with the same inspiration… let’s make the 20th Mercy Meg Mallon Golf Outing the best ever! This is a great opportunity to reunite the committees and supporters who have attended through the years, as well as a last chance for new participants to share in the fun. The date will be in June 2010, and the location will be announced soon. Mercy alumnae unite! Join in this rare opportunity to honor one of our own and celebrate this Mercy tradition. Please contact the Mercy Alumnae Office at [email protected] or 248.476.3270 with suggestions and ideas. THANK YOU to all of the generous Mercy Meg Golf Outing sponsors, donors, and golfers who have helped raise more than $640,000 over the past 19 years! 3 e d u c at i n g wo m e n i n s c i e n c e New Science Labs Enable Excellent Learning by NEWSPRINT Staff Writers Shannon Carpenter '11 and Dana Fouchia '11 “It’s like Christmas,” remarks Ms. Kathy Kitzmann, referring to the unveiling of the new science wing and all of its wonders. Immediately after students left the halls last June, Mercy’s science wing underwent major reconstruction, as plans to upgrade the facilities finally became a reality. A few years ago, Mercy devised a master plan to modernize the campus and eventually prioritized the design by what was most needed at the present moment. Topping the list was the science department, which Principal Carolyn Witte described as “outdated, cramped, and inefficient.” It had been 44 years since the last renovation of the science department Mercy’s own science teachers had an active voice in the design and met frequently with the architects and administration to incorporate their desires. The $1.2 million necessary for the project was funded by Mercy’s Capital Campaign, Investing in Excellence, Building Mercy’s Future. The money and effort spent on the new science wing is clearly visible in all of the technology and equipment that will certainly benefit both staff and students. The total area of renovation covered about 14,500 square feet, which includes six science rooms, four prep rooms, two lavatories, one staff planning room and corridors. The new facilities feature air conditioning, accessible acoustical ceiling throughout, and over 5,000 feet of new windows. The classrooms have been refurnished with updated desks, stools, chairs, and barrier-free compliant work stations for experiments. Senior Katie Conely, who has enrolled in five sciences courses in her time at Mercy, is enthused about the extra space and new set-up since she believed that the old labs had no room to work effectively. Mrs. Witte also notes that the completed wing better facilitates the blending of science and technology, finally extending beyond textbook teaching into the twenty-first century. Teachers are able to incorporate technology into their lesson plans through the aid of six new data projectors, screens, and increased wireless internet connections. Each lab, with enlarged prep areas, also includes increased safety measures. Emergency eye wash stations, safety showers, and fume hoods are accessible in case of chemical accidents or fire. Students are now equipped with a complete set of microscopes and seven more accurate digital science balances for assistance and success in their lab activities. According to science teacher Mrs. Judy Pauley, the new facilities will make labs safer for students and the lab design is more similar to what students will encounter in college. All of these updates have undoubtedly excited administration, alumnae, students, staff, and especially Mercy’s science teachers. Each teacher has individual aspects of the science wing that they are excited about. For instance, Ms. Kitzmann enjoys a larger space without a wall separating her classroom from the Chemistry lab. Mrs. Pauley appreciates the deeper sinks, which will make her clean-up much quicker after animal dissections, and easy access to microscopes stored in her own room. In her eighth year teaching at Mercy, Mrs. Lisa Schrimscher is delighted to have her own classroom for the first time. The staff is certainly hoping the excitement generated by the new wing will continue to allow young Mercy women to excel in their education and prepare them for what they will experience in college science courses. Mr. John Eschelman says the labs present a greater opportunity for students to get a more hands on experience and the entire staff hopes the students will appreciate what they have been given. “If you set a goal and work at it, accomplish it.” Mrs. Schrimscher’s advice, in this case, could not be more appropriate. This is certainly what Mercy has done for its present students and future women in science. Demolition… June 25 4 July 15 July 30 - Hard Hat Tour August 15 c e l e b r at i n g wo m e n i n s c i e n c e Mercy Medicine Luanne Thomas Ewald '87 launched the Mercy school year of Celebrating Women in Science to a packed auditorium of students, parents, alumnae, and friends at the September 18th science wing dedication. She cited statistics showing women have higher grade point averages than men in math and science courses as well as shared stories of Mercy alumnae successes. Her inspiring message encouraged students to pursue an education in science, technology, engineering, and math, “You are the future scientists and doctors and engineers that will develop a cure for cancer, develop new medications, new jets, new cars, new energy sources.” Luanne is VP for Business Development and Strategic Planning for Children's Hospital in Michigan and has been recognized for her leadership by Crain’s Detroit who featured her as one of the 40 under 40. Most recently she was the recipient of a Vanguard Award. Dr. Marisa Abbo ‘80, DO • 4 year scholarship to Wayne State University - Majored in Psychology • University of Michigan - Masters in Social Work • Michigan State University - Osteopathic Medicine • University of New England - Currently pursuing Masters in Medical Education and Leadership • Member of the Mercy High School Alumnae Board “Mercy was not simply a stepping stone to my future in medicine. It was the platform I needed to dream big and achieve.” Dr. Sylvia Hollowell ’87, MD • University of Michigan - Undergrad • Wayne State University - Medical School • Member of the Capital Campaign Steering Committee “A Mercy girl is one who is prepared for the future, who never shies away from challenges and is motivated to be the best at whatever she chooses to do." Look for another snapshot of Mercy women in science featured in the spring issue of MOSAIC. If you are an alumna working in engineering, technology, or math, send us an e-mail at [email protected]. …to Dedication August 30 September 8 Sept. 18 - Fr. Mark Brauer Blessing September 18 - Ribbon Cutting 5 w e a r e c a l l e d to s e rv e o n e a n ot h e r Mercy High School nurtures compassionate leaders committed to addressing human needs, working for justice and serving the poor. The young women of Mercy High School do much more than study, pray, perform, lead, play, and prepare for college. THEY SERVE. THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE. The Mercy Community Action Program promotes and encourages a commitment to volunteer service by using the greater community as a classroom. For the students at Mercy, 40 hours of community service completed over 4 years is a graduation requirement, but it is more than that, it is a part of the Mercy tradition. Most girls go far beyond the commitment to share their time and talents with those in need. The class of 2009 proudly put Mercy values into action by performing a staggering 24,527 hours of service! That’s an inspiring average of 138 hours per student. Mercy is yearly committed to lending a hand and heart to Beaumont Hospital, Benton Harbor Women’s Shelter, Mercy Education Project, Mercy Service Projects, FOCUS: Hope, St. Pat’s Food Bank, and Christmas Toy Collection. Some students take mission trips to Appalachia or Nigeria and others make the local trip to assist the elderly, tutor young people, pass out peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in the city, craft blankets for the needy and the ill, work in hospitals, shelters, churches, libraries, and soup kitchens, walk for life, cancer, diversity, hunger, and muscular dystrophy. For the past 12 years a large group of hard-working girls participate in an alternative spring break for Habitat for Humanity. They wear work gloves and boots to build, repair, paint, and do endless chores for the Habitat for Humanity homes on a mountain ridge in rural eastern Kentucky. Girls work in so many different places around the city, country, and world for that matter, that it would be impossible to name them all. Mercy girls not only give, they get. They get a strong sense of self for living out their faith and being women who make a difference. They get what it truly means to be God’s helping hands. I volunteered at an ER clinic in Nigeria during the summer, 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. It was an amazing learning experience and not only confirmed my decision to pursue science in college, but made me realize service is life. - Francisca Chiejina ‘09 I realized service isn’t something you do so that your school will allow you to graduate; service is a lifelong commitment. I know now I will always feel the need to help those less fortunate than me. I believe that if God has granted you any good fortune at all, you have a duty to help others in any way possible. - Christine Bilger ‘09 6 w e a r e c a l l e d to s e rv e o n e a n ot h e r Let charity be our badge of honor… so that it may truly be said, there is in us but one heart and one soul in God. - Catherine McCauley, Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy On completion of the house, on the last day of work in Appalachia last year, the lady receiving the home prayed, “Thank you, God. These kids did not come here on their own.” Those two sentences hit me that I was on that mission trip for a reason, I was doing God’s work being an example that hopefully others will follow. Being able to do the work of God is something that I loved and knowing I can make a difference in the world. - Marie DiPonio ‘09 Whether it is helping children learn about God or building a house in Kentucky, the service I have accomplished has benefitted me as a growing Catholic in one way or another. - Sarah Berger ‘09 The Habitat for Humanity trip greatly reflected the mission of Mercy. Our group of girls came from different racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, yet we all got along. Some of us were shy, some loud, some sunny, some serious. The fact of the matter is we embraced our differences and came together to give those living in poverty and squalor other options and alternatives. - Hannah Redigan ‘09 still serving Alumnae continue to live out the Mercy value of service long after graduation. These Washington D.C. area Mercy alums enjoyed an evening of service and sociability last March, preparing and serving a dinner for over 100 homeless women at a local charity. Once the kitchen was clean, the alums headed to a local restaurant to catch up and enjoy each other's company. Mercy alumnae will meet again on November 13 to prepare and serve dinner atThriveDC. If you have a service story to share, please tell us all about it at [email protected]. 7 A l u m n a e C l a s s N ot e s Alumnae and Daughters Celebrate the Mercy Legacy 2009-2010 Alumnae Association Hosted Events October 24, 2009 Mercy on the Move - Denver November 7, 2009 Mercy on the Move - Boston November 15, 2009 - Memorial Mass December 27, 2009 Alumnae Basketball Game February 2010* Lenten Evening of Reflection March 2010 Mercy on the Move - Grand Rapids April 25, 2010 - Tea for Tuition Did you know that nearly 10% of mothers with daughters currently enrolled at Mercy are alumnae? The group above was invited to an Alumnae Association Legacy Dinner to celebrate this special bond. Guests Sallie Hinz Atsalis '79, daughter Allie Atsalis '13 and other mothers and daughters chatted about the differences from the '70’s school style compared to today and how the rich Mercy traditions have stayed the same. Congratulations to Kathleen Mulcahy Nelson '74 who won the “Legacy Lottery” of $1,000 toward tuition! May 22, 2010 Mercy on the Move - Chicago *Carrie Fling Nantais ’96 is organizing the Lenten Evening and wants your opinion about how to better serve our Mercy women during the Lenten Season. Would you attend a yoga session with meditation? Or an inspirational speaker with dinner? Or a creative arts opportunity in spiritual manners such as mandalas or pottery? Week night or weekend? Contact Carrie at [email protected] with your thoughts. Here's to the Class of 2009 who are Making a Difference all across the country! • Albion College • Bowling Green State University • Clark Atlanta University • Central Michigan University • Concordia University • Dennison University • Eastern Michigan University • Franciscian University of Steubenville • Grambling State University • Grand Valley State University • Hampton University • Henry Ford Community College • Holy Family University • Hope College 8 • Howard University • Indiana University • Kettering University • Lake Forest College • LaSalle University • Loyola University of Chicago • Maryland College Institute of Art • Marymount Manhattan College • Miami University of Ohio • Michigan State University • Michigan Technological University • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University • Oakland Community College • Oakland University • Ohio University • Purdue University • Point Park University • Saginaw Valley State • Schoolcraft College • St. Louis University • St. Joseph’s University • St. Olaf College • St. Mary’s College • Savannah State University • School of the Art Institute of Chicago • Spelman College • Tennessee State University • University of Buffalo • University of Dayton • University of Detroit Mercy • University of Illinois • University of Indianapolis • University of Michigan (#1 school attended) • University of South Dakota • University of Toledo • Villanova University • Wayne State University • Western Michigan University • Xavier University of Ohio F r o m th e d e s k o f Mercy’s President ow ct on h e fl e r n walk d I ofte iples an tunity to c r is o d p p is o d the iends, g with h have ha Dear Fr t walkin to is r m h a C I picture rtunate hool. gagingly easy to . 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The following Honor Roll of Donors acknowledges and thanks all Capital Campaign donors as of June 30, 2009, and all donors to Mercy’s Annual Giving Program during the fiscal year of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. This list includes direct contributions to the Capital Campaign, Annual Fund, Tuition Assistance Fund, or the Endowment Fund, as well as those who were inspired by specific programs and philanthropic needs of the school. We regret that space does not permit listing of everyone’s in-kind gifts, donations and volunteer time to our various fundraisers. We thank you for your support to Mercy in these other areas. Capital Campaign $50,000 and Up Anonymous Nancy & Jack Auffenberg Anne & Chris Blake Martha Peterson Kathy & Robert Rosowski Ray & Karen Shinney Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community Linda Wilke & Chet Czaplicka Young Family Foundation Lynne & Rick Meyer Kimberly & John Mizzi Nancy & Edward Moeller Dr. John & Shawn Murphy Jerry Neyer & Sally Poux Anne M. Nichols Mary Pat & Michael O'Malley Prestige Portraits Carolyn & Mark Switala Mary Ann & William Valade Karen & Joseph Valenti Sarah Gibbard Wuellner Capital Campaign $25,000 - $49,999 Capital Campaign $5,000 - $9,999 Kathleen Dul Aznavorian AWS Inc. LLC Maureen & Donald Babicz Sandra & Barry Bearden Dr. & Mrs. Randall Bickle Gail & David Burnett Mary Margaret & Louis Bosco Anne & Richard Calice Denise & Dennis Brown Cynthia & James Cowper Michele & Raymond DelCorvo Katey & Daniel Devine Ina Fernandez & Joseph Berkowski Carol & Dennis Dooley Martha Foley & Daniel Fredendall Sheryl Wallet Eichstadt Rita & Tom Lewry Joan Wallace Foley Ann & Tim Love Robert & Sophia Fryc Susan & Michael Madison Carol Hackett Garagiola & Pamela Krol Morath & Steve Garagiola Paul E. Morath Dr. Sylvia Hollowell Margaret & William Moylan Jonell Linskey Kimberly Comer Mulqueen Amy & Dennis Malaney Isabel & Lawrence Smith Mary & Bill Manion Gretchen & Paul Swanson Janet & Martin Mulloy Patricia A. Thull Elizabeth & Bob O'Donnell Zatkoff Family Foundation Lisa Parrott O'Neil & Thomas O'Neil Tamara & Ronald Pedersen Capital Campaign $10,000 - $24,999 Barbara & William Pichan Joann & Frank Pichner Anonymous Pat Rossio Ann & Edmund Battersby Karen & John Schultz Mary & Brian Burke Linda & Dan Silvasi Patty & Dale Chiara Janet & Charles Smith Carol Crusoe Shari & Martin Smith Randy & Mark Daigler M. Sue & Thomas Vincent Jeanne & Richard David Michelle & Kevin Vogler Judith & Harry Ewald Debra & Richard Wade Pam & John Gernacy W. DeWayne Wells Kathleen & Patrick Hickey Dr. Jennifer Ewald Wenson Carolyn McKune Wheeler Family Foundation, Inc. 10 Sisters of Mercy Inheritance Fund Sister Mary Brigid Johnson, RSM Sister Mary Maurita Sengelaub, RSM Sister Rosemary Smith, RSM Capital Campaign $1,000 - $4,999 Sisters of Mercy Inheritance Fund Sister Regina Marie Doelker, RSM Sister Mary Naomi Holysko, RSM Sister Mary Camille Kelley, RSM Capital Campaign $500 - $999 M. Antonia Ausum Janet M. Baiardi, Ph.D. Patricia & David Bodien Arleen Brennan Bonello Sharon Clark-Mueller & Paul Mueller Ban & Ronald Farida Jeannette Fehner Maria & Terry Gardner Nancy & Will Gervais Mary Hammer & Ed Jelonek Sherri & John Howard Amelia Sosnowski Inman J. Walter Thompson Julie Fernane Joyce & Steve Joyce Maureen & Gary King Elaine & Richard Kluk Vicky & Mike Kowalski Julie & Stephen Lavender Ann & Paul Lusch Karen & Timothy Mackie Amyre & Walter Makupson Ann-Margret Ewald Manley & Michael Manley Mary Kennedy Martuscelli & Richard Martuscelli Tina & Orin Mazzoni Gerry & Sue Meloche Eleasha Mercer Mercy High School Student Body Mercy High School Student Council Diane & James Mikula Morrison Management Specialists Mary & Brian Morrow John & Veronica Nantais Susan Pasqualone Niemenski Suzanne & Paul O'Leary James H. Peppiatt-Combes Hulya & Joe Petrillo Gail & Dan Rabahy Linda & Ismael Rodriguez Janice Roller & Robin Ungar Colleen & Joseph Rozman Margaret & Anthony Sartori Lisa Schrimscher Anita Sevier & Terrence Berg Lillian & Jamal Shallal Kathy & Ron Sill The Skillman Foundation Barbara & Michael Slubowski Stephanie Dickow Surowiec Target Donna & David Tiernan Karen & Jan Wampuszyc Maureen Stirling Weiss & Matthew Weiss Sheila Wisely-London Carolyn & Robert Witte Father Donald Worthy Theresa Angott Tamara & Matthew Batcheller Jenifer & Christopher Blitz Patricia Wolter Cook Charlotte & Larry Davenport Mary Beck & John Dubosh Julie & Michael Earle Marci & Thomas Fields Linda & Terry Fiscus Franklin Furniture Inc. Bonny & Glenn Graber Gina M. DeAgostino Gray Carol & Stephen Lord Carmen & Alan Metzger Suzanne E. Noll Judy Richer & Ingert Kuzych Theresa & Matthew Rizik Carol & Don Roble Lisa & Michael Solack Mary & K. C. Stahl Kathy & Mike Walsh Michele & Michael Wehr Jennifer Werner Marlene & Victor Wojcik Drs. Jacqueline & Lawrence Zeff Sisters of Mercy Inheritance Fund Sister Mary Timothy Brown, RSM Sister Jane Fox, RSM Sister Teresa Margaret Van Tassel, RSM Capital Campaign All Other Donations Rosemary Abraham & F. P. Messana Peggy & John Allessio Dolores M. Krymow Anderson Anonymous Barbara & Laurence Baker Kathryn Balcer Suzanne & Keith Bauman Sheila A. Herberholz Belkowski Sister Marianne Bennett, RSM Melissa Beras Jill Berry Susan Young Binienda Kerin McQuaid Borland Patricia A. Brennan Rachel Broniak Therese Brown Mercy awarded more than $375,000 in scholarships and tuition assistance to students for the 2009 – 2010 school year. Annual Report 2008-2009 Honor Roll of Donors Capital Campaign All Other Donations (continued) Katherine Byerlein Mullen Browne Colleen Buckley Jennifer Burek Deborah Everard Burnham Sister Lois Burroughs, RSM Carol Bussa Caroline Mason Butkiewicz Emily Butler Karen Mathieu Campbell Joyce & Fred Campbell Emily Cappo Kristen Kessler Casey Jeannette Charette Chermside Tiffany Choi Carolyn Romzick & David Clark Class of 1998 Lois J. Clause Joan & Robert Colladay Audrey Colthurst Mary Beth Connolly Annette & Mark Cords Cheryl Corte Theresa Curanovic Anne Darnell Kamal & Khalida Deddeh Judi Griggs - Dennis Victoria & Loren DeVinney Jennifer DeWard Maness Danielle Dickow Kathryn Dingeman Keara Donohue Maureen Dooley Audrey Brennan Eagle Sister Gretchen Elliott, RSM Penny & John Eshleman Julie Ausum Fenhagen Mary Jo & Louis Feurino M. Patricia Flannery Finn Emily Fishwick Donna Brown Fitzgerald Jeanne & Mike Fitzsimons Lisa Sikorski Formosa Dawn Fraser-Green & Burnett Green Eileen McCarthy GE Foundation Agnes & Robert Godek Florys Gonzalez-Meridith & Richard Meridith Gordon Food Services Katherine & Michael Gruber Meg Hackett Monica Singh Haley Gail Agacinski Halladay Keith & Patricia Hanley Ellen Trumpy Harris Barbara & Thomas Haudan Kimberly Blotkamp Hilliard Bernadette Hourigan Hominga Janice & Roger Huber Anne Hunter JoAnne Iwanicki Tricia Miller Jaksch Tracy R. Johnson, M.D. Linda McGarry Johnson Natalie Kajy Nesrin & Nabeel Kajy Michael Kaminski Irene Sanford Kangas Barbara & Thomas Kenez Kathleen Kennedy Noreen M. Benedetti Kern Nadia Khoury Kathleen Kilcoin Sister Patrice Klein, RSM Genevieve Kolasa Clare L. Bruder Kolevar Jennifer Harrison Koutouras Jean Kowaleski Cathleen Kowalski Cynthia & Donald Kronig Kelly LaBelle Shirley Ward Twardzicki Lajoy Kathleen & Marc Lamparelli Germaine Larkin Teresa LaRosa Kathy Lucas Lynch Carol MacLennan Theresa Martilotti Faith Mauro-Huse Patricia McLaughlin McCalmont Judy Malloy McCown, Ph.D. Sister Maureen A. McGarrigle, RSM Jennifer L. McInerney Kelly Stirling McSweeney Mercy High School Destination Imagination Mercy High Junior Statesmen of America Megan Messana Meyers Family Foundation Fund Claudia Michalik Janeen Sprys Miller Deborah Dziekan Mills Virginia Minolli Colleen Kennedy Montgomery Patricia Sulllivan Mooney Steven Morgan Sister Judith Mouch, RSM S.J. & Alfred Naami Sister Geraldine Near RSM Mary Ellen Gaucher Michele L. Putnam Olson Patricia Calleja Paige Judith & Robert Pauley Maureen Pauley Michelle & Ken Pienta Bernadette & Hans Pijls Rosemary Ebner Pomeroy Lisa & Damon Richards Carol & Don Roble & Family Susan Roegner Christine Czarnecki Rohan Sharon Walker Rose Gina Rotondo Jane A. Sugrue Ryan S. Kathleen Salisbury Janice Baranski Sanders Constance Kleczynski Sarasin Kate Scalzi Schoolpop / Onecause Joanne & Bill Schuerman Katherine Schuerman Thomas Schusterbauer Mary Draves Scott Jane Shallal & John Kittel Jennifer Munfakh Shaw Carol Shea Sherry L. Sinift Vita & Richard Sinutko Sisters of Mercy House of Hesed Katharine M. Smart Nancy E. Smith Susan Smith Harry & Hallie Smith Marcella A. McGarrigle Smith Spina & Associates Jennifer & Randall Stark State of Michigan Diana Mary Considine Stewart Meriann Stockwell Kathy M. Kolbe Studzinski Mary Joan Sullivan Kathleen & Jurgen Switalski Joanne C. Swonk Sister Nancy Thompson, RSM Carlene & Gregory Umstead Beatrice & Marnix Van Holsbeeck Christina Vettraino Jane Esper Vogel Linda & Mark Wade Lynn Waldsmith Michele & Julian Wargo Meagan Wegmueller Hope & Jay Wesch Blaise Wooten Sister Mary Clare Yates, RSM Sister Mary Joel Zobro, RSM Deborah McInerney Lynne & Rick Meyer Julianne Meyer-Sorek & Patrick Sorek+ Kimberly & John Mizzi Pamela Krol Morath & Paul E. Morath+ Anne Nichols & Peter Zagone+ Anne Nicole Suzanne & Paul O'Leary Kathryn Bazil Paul & Robert Paul The Pryce Family* Kathy & Robert Rosowski+ Theresa & Allan Saroki Anita Sevier & Terrence Berg* Kathleen Shapley-Quinn+ Janet & Charles Smith Mary Ann & William Valade* Sherri Voran-Nowak & Greg Nowak Kathy & Mike Walsh Andrea & Jeffrey Williams Sarah Gibbard Wuellner* Zatkoff Family Foundation* Partners in Excellence $10,000 & Above Archdiocese of Detroit Stewards for Tomorrow+ Conrad Charitable Foundation* John D. & Jean E. Dinan Foundation Mercy Dads Club+ Mercy Mothers Club+ Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Leadership Team+ Champions of Mercy $500 - $999 McAuley Society $5,000 - $9,999 Joan Albanese & Steven Gabelmann Gail & David Burnett Inaam & Sam Haddad Myrtle E. & William G. Hess Charitable Trust+ Kimberly Comer Mulqueen George V. Murray Foundation McNish Family Foundation* Mr. & Mrs. Peter T. Swallow & Family* Wheeler Family Foundation, Inc. President’s Council $1,000 - $4,999 Karen & Robert Agacinski Joan & Warren Bickes Joann & Roger Bonahoom* Judy & Al Brankiewicz+ June & Cyril Buersmeyer* Elva Castillo Sharon & Steven Champa Carol Crusoe* Patricia Cummings+ DePorre Family Foundation Ban & Ronald Farida Gwen Humenik Fisher+ Martha Foley & Daniel Fredendall Deborah J. Meloche Gilder+ Debra Marcon Guerriero & Tim Guerriero* Peggy & John Haapala* Mary & Tom Hamway Linda M. Holliday+ Amelia Sosnowski Inman+ Shirley Kelly* Charles Kleinbrook & Helen Kleinbrook Stella Kopeck Patricia Little & Mark Lezotte Susan & John Lombardi+ Ann & Tim Love Leo E. & Ann June Mainville Fund+ Amy & Dennis Malaney* Greg & Mary Marrs Annual Report 2008-2009 June & Andrew Anderson Lawrence Angott Shahnaz & Earl Ashford MaryLynn & Safwan Badr The Honorable Megan Maher Brennan+ Juan & Beatriz Carioni+ Colleen Cavanaugh* Sharon Clark-Mueller & Paul Mueller Sheryl Wallet Eichstadt* Marci & Thomas Fields* Linda & Terry Fiscus* Doris & James Flaherty* Kathleen & Kenneth Gwinn Cynthia Gumley Harrington* Mary Lou Hurych+ Denise Joseph, Ph.D. Norie & Tomoaki Kakihara Sahir & Zouhir Koza Julie & Stephen Lavender Mary Brown Lawless+ Karen & Timothy Mackie Paula & Robert Maczka Judi & Mark McInerney+ Virginia Minolli Michaiah Monson-Bracy Leea Peirce Mullaney+ Joanne Parrinello-Holmes* Bishop John Quinn Colette Grix Rizik+ Pat Rossio Gloria J. Seidl+ Barbara & Michael Slubowski* Shelly Soenen & Michael Sprague* Mary Clare Quinn Steiner+ Diane & Tom Taylor+ Dona A. Tracey+ Deborah A. Hollow Trent+ Marcia & Brian Ventura Mary Beth Houlihan Wheeler+ Anna & Gary Zatkoff* Sisters of Mercy Inheritance Fund Sister Patricia Lamb, RSM Bold = New Donors "*" = 5 years or more "+" = 10 years or more 11 Honor Roll of Donors Mercy Leaders $250 - $499 Veronica McCann Anderson* Pamela Armstrong Wild & Bill Wild* Sonia Anna & John Basso* Sheila A. Herberholz Belkowski* Ann & Michael Benson Mariann & Bill Bolton Tara Hanley Bratton & Hanson Bratton+ Dawn Godzak Brown* Colleen Buckley+ David G. Budinger+ Cathleen A. Cavanaugh+ Karen & Gary Clark Annette Plant Coleman+ Beth & Jerry Conner* Basil & Mary Louise Considine+ Maureen Richardson Cooper+ Kathleen Cotant Jennifer Coury+ Dolores & Richard Czarnecki+ Sue Hackett Delonis+ Diane & Mark DiFiore* Shirley & Enrico Digirolamo+ Ann M. Dillon* Denise Dinan-Panico* Karen Gill Duffy* Annette L. Ruggiero Dyke* Bradley Eadeh Kelly Garbin Sharon & Michael Garms Jeanine & Robert Gillikin Katherine & Michael Gruber* The Hammell Family* Mary Pat Hammell Conen Joseph & Joan Hittler Hammell Kathy Hammell Carol Hammell Colleen Hammell Rosalie Boylan Hebeler+ Kathleen & Patrick Hickey Cora Ann & James Ivancso+ Jim & Betty Johnson+ Namita Kamath Linda Clancy Kaminski* Michael Kaminski* Suzanne Kaperzinski+ Nancy Kapolnek+ Noreen & Terry Keating Sister Mary Camille Kelley, RSM* Barbara & C.R. Kelly+ Sister Monica Kostielney, RSM* Ruth M. Kowaleski Rita Digirolamo Krause & Bradley Krause* Cynthia & Donald Kronig Janice & Michael Larouere* Susan & Michael Madison Patty Maher & Lois Plantefaber+ Michelle E. Mathieu+ Faith Mauro-Huse Have you remembered Mercy High School in your will, trust or other planned giving document? Let us know by contacting Director of Advancement Tom Sklut at 248-893-3538 or [email protected] 12 Julie Tooter Moll+ Cynthia & Durk Moore Mary & Brian Morrow Elizabeth & Bob O'Donnell P & K Von Bernthal Charitable Foundation Barika Whitehead Pace* Lynn & Dennis Pheney+ Eileen Quinn* Catherine & David Rabahy* Susan Kolon Rachlis* Beth & Gene Reamer Lisa & Damon Richards Karen & Michael Rotondo Jeanne E. Saddler Ann C. Kreitmeyer Sanderson+ Julie A. Scherer, Ph.D.+ Maryanne Mott Schutte* Jane Shallal & John Kittel+ Shari & Martin Smith Karen M. Smith+ Stephanie H. Kramer Spinale Susan Steiner* Meriann Stockwell Carol Jane Terrien+ Christine M. Tierney* Angela Cleaver Venos & Michael Cleaver* Jeanne Walsh Margaret & George Ward+ Kelly Warrick* Eva S. Emkjer Werner-Adams+ Kimberly Hoffiz Whipple+ Sheila Wisely-London* Eileen O'Connell Yazzie Sisters of Mercy Inheritance Fund Sister Margaret Weber, RSM+ Mercy Supporters $100 - $249 Rosemary Abraham & F. P. Messana+ Catherine A. Yee Agacinski+ Lorraine Terrien Aitken* Rosemarie Allaire-Bosson* Peggy & John Allessio Marjorie & Lawrence Almeda+ Maureen Sullivan Alterman+ Anonymous Ann Cooper Arends* Daina A. Astasaitis-Shutte* Mary Jo Donahue Balcer+ Judith Anderson Baldwin Linda & David Balfour+ Mary Lorraine Johnston Barry* Colleen & Charles Batcheller+ Louise Van Hove Bazil+ Dana Begnoche, DVM Kathy Bego+ Diane Neill Bender Sherryll & Michael Berman Mary Brennan Bernard+ Patricia Watters Binkley Shelley & Rick Boatright Lorraine A. Kaminski Bock+ Stacey Beckman Boeke Arleen Brennan Bonello+ Agnes A. Rosowski Bongero+ Marlen & Edward Borio* Margaret Malone Borio Mary Margaret & Louis Bosco+ Cara Bosco* Kristine Boyle Cynthia S. Stimson Brady* Sister Mary Ellen Brennan, RSM* Bernadette Brennan Rachel Brennan Joy & Stephen Brietzke* Barbara Ann Hebda Brower+ Therese Brown Lauren Budesky Elizabeth Myers Bukowinski Deborah Everard Burnham* Romayne Carletti* Karol Sprague & James Carnagie+ Diane & Karl Carter Mary Lou Caspers, Ph.D.+ Shannon Haffey Castelli Maureen A. Cavanaugh* Mary & Thomas Centlivre Shannon Ringvelski Chamberlain Janet Chorkey+ Marie Ann & James Clement+ Roseann Fasi* Stasia M. Hoogerwerf Collins* Jenny & John Conely Mary Beth Connolly* Lisa & Mark Constantakis Patricia Wolter Cook+ Marie Tallant Corcoran* Annette & Mark Cords* Patricia Cote-Miles+ Thomas Covington Christine & Joseph Craig Nancy & Louis Czanko Randy & Mark Daigler+ Amy Daigler+ Patricia M. Valade Dalrick+ Charlotte & Larry Davenport* Maureen Day* Claudia & S.C. Day Geraldine Flanigan Decraene* Michele & Raymond DelCorvo Theresa & Joseph DeMaria Leslie Demyan Dolores Corrigan Despres Victoria & Loren DeVinney* Sister Regina Marie Doelker, RSM+ Mrs. Patricia F. Doemer Gina & David Donie Diane L. Hommel Doran* Bernadette Dore & Scott Brooks Jeanne C. & William A. Dosmann+ Lori Anne Doyle+ Julia Valenti Drew Marilou & John Drewniak* Johnna L. Driscoll, D.D.S. Mary Beck & John Dubosh Barbara & Kennard Duda Margret Jean Pinkerton Dunn* Lisa Berich Erlandson+ Jeannette Fehner* Julie Ausum Fenhagen* Theresa Fischer Julie A. Wright Fisher+ Therese Flanigan* Bridget Burke Flanigan* Alice H. Hughes Forrest+ Christine Yarsavage Foster Mary Jeanne & Robert Franzinger+ Catherine & Thomas Gable Eileen McCarthy+ Margaret Adams Gaudin* Theresa Gaudino Sister Yvonne Gellise, RSM Rita George Nancy & Will Gervais* Corrine M. Gignac* Sheila L. Quin Gilday* Florys Gonzalez-Meridith & Richard Meridith Suzanne Heinlen Green+ Sarah Hackett Mr. & Mrs. James Haggerty Nora Carroll Hamill & Schuyler Hamill* Mary Hammer & Ed Jelonek Keith & Patricia Hanley+ Tonya Harbin-Wall Charlotte Gignac Harris+ Mary Pat Harter+ Mari-Kay & Daniel Haubert Pamela & Clifton Hawkins Mary Herbert+ Judy & Bert Herzog* Dede Hewitt Kimberly Blotkamp Hilliard* Linda & Cuong Hoang Barbara Hopkins* Jean Coughlin Hopper+ Marie K. Horn+ Michele & Gerald Hudson Anne Hunter* Sharon Funk Hupp* Janet & Rocky Husaynu* Jaime Farah Hwacinski Joanne & Matthew Ilitch Kerry Hall Jacobs Diana & Paul Jacokes* Leroy & Elizabeth Jaggers Diane C. Jakubowski+ Karen & Henry Jallos Bold = New Donors "*" = 5 years or more "+" = 10 years or more Annual Report 2008-2009 Honor Roll of Donors Mercy Supporters $100 - $249 continued Elizabeth Janes Mary Kay Jerneycic+ Sandra & Ed Johnson Andrea Gorton Jones Jennifer Borowiec Jones Lisa Mularoni Kaminski Judith Dirkes Kander+ Irene Sanford Kangas+ Therese & George Kapolnek* Margaret Keller* Lucia A. Kemennu, M.D.+ Patricia Kemp Patricia Coleman Kennedy* Noreen M. Benedetti Kern+ Jennifer Sears Keuten* Maureen & Gary King Margo Kirchner* Kathleen M. Zasuwa Kolbe+ Patrice Konja Cathleen Kowalski Cheryl Delaney Kreger* Paul Kulesa & Bernadette CiCiora Marcia & Timothy Kurcz Felicia Sawicki Kurz* Heidi Wahl LaFever* Germaine Larkin Jane & Daniel Lehman Denise A. Lehr+ Barbara & Tom Lemke Linda & Samuel Leone+ Rita & Tom Lewry Jonell Linskey Jerry & Gala Ann Lirette* Patricia A. Livingston+ Mary McLachlan Lobert* Anna Lisa Masson Loiselle & Michael Loiselle* Susan Lolli+ Ann & Paul Lusch* Donna MacDonald & Brendan Ronayne Carol MacLennan Karen Ann Crittenden Maher* Michelle Abraham Mahoney* Dr. Mary Anne Mangelsen+ Brenda & Gary Martel Cynthia Martin* Cynthia Switalski Martin* Rebecca Burnett Mathis Margaret & Gerald Mato+ Nadine Maynard+ Marilyn A. Mazur+ Tina & Orin Mazzoni Patricia McLaughlin McCalmont* Charlotte & Michael McCarthy Margaret F. McCarthy+ Martha & Roch McClain Maureen & Brad McCrimmon Cara McDonagh, M.D. Rebecca Leddy McDonald* Mary P. McDougall* Mary L. Henry McDowell+ Kathleen McKee & Peter McCann+ Rebecca Coury McNear Valerie Hebel McNeece* Kathleen A. McNeely+ Michelle & Phillip McShane Colleen Kennedy Montgomery* Michelle Garms Monticello Kathleen Monticello Rita Rolak Moraniec* Kristine & James Moravek* Cynthia & Gregory Morgan William Moskal Margaret & William Moylan Mary Ellen Mulcrone Patricia Mullan & Anthony Scalzi Rosemary & Mark Myers* Judith A. Bolduc Mysliviec* John & Veronica Nantais Carrie Fling Nantais Mary Anne & Mark Napolitano Carolyn & Mark Nelson* Megan A. Neumann Yvette Klimes Newcomb* Susan Pasqualone Niemenski* Suzanne E. Noll* Victoria & Richard Novak Judith O'Connor Anne & Patrick O'Hara Lisa D. Oliver* Mark Orlando, Vince Tomkinson & Jeremy Williams Patricia O'Toole+ Deb Gates & Carmine Palombo* Nancy Bolger Panella Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Panetta Charles & Betty Parrott John & Joyce Peck Rita C. Cavellier Pedersen+ Pamela Peterson Perkins+ Patricia Brady Perry & Matthew Perry Donna M. Rotta Pesci Muzeyyen Petrillo Susan McHugh Pettis* Catherine S. Spencer Phillips & Maribeth Spencer Phillips* Barbara & William Pichan Therese & Gary Pilchak+ Cory Pope Douglas Pope Dr. Charles & Ruth Porretta Maureen Porubsky Mary Madeline Parks Prokop+ Kathleen Koss Pustell Colleen & Ronald Rapson Linda Anderson Rescoe Elizabeth M. Reust Michele & Larry Rivkin* Elizabeth & Edward Roberge* Suzanne J. Robison+ Janice Roller & Robin Ungar Kandy & John Ronayne Colleen V. Ronayne* Carol M. Wilk Roubal Mitchell+ Colleen & Joseph Rozman+ Patricia Gillette Ruge+ S. Kathleen Salisbury+ Karen R. Logsdon Samaritoni+ Maureen Sanger+ Heather Sauter+ Jeanette & Stanley Sawicki Nancy & Timothy Schafer* Catherine Best Scherer Al Schneider Julie Kronk Schokora* Mary Lou & Doug Serb Kathleen McDonald Sevener+ Lillian & Jamal Shallal+ Suzanne Sarin Shepanek* Judith Busse Shoop Mary & Dennis Shrader Andrea Sigetich* Mary Rashid & Thomas Sklut* Deborah & David Smidt Judith & Christopher Smith Nancy E. Smith+ Jill & James Smith* Suzanne Smith Cathy Cini Stanley Mary C. Stassen+ Denise & Marc Staudt Frank D. Stella* Linda & Thomas Storch Judy & Michael Sullivan* Mary Ann Ort Swanson-Neumann* Carolyn & Mark Switala Amy Telinda Jo & Jeffrey Thompson* Patricia A. Thull+ Jamie Borowiec Tomczyk Joan Miller Tomlinson+ Elizabeth A. Truly+ Patricia & Robert Uhrin+ Denise McDonald Vecellio+ Michelle & Isaias Villarosa Judith & David Wahl+ Marianne & Richard Walsh+ Susan Peterson Walsh & William R. Walsh+ Diane & Richard Walsh* Clare & Debbie Wasek+ Joyce Esposti Watters Cynthia Chance Weickert Terry Mifsud Weideman+ Maureen Stirling Weiss & Matthew Weiss W. DeWayne Wells Katherine Esshaki Wensink* Dr. Jennifer Ewald Wenson Jennifer Shallal Werner & Jon Werner Hope & Jay Wesch Stephanie & Daniel Williams* Barbara A. Jermanus Williams* Ann & Donald Winn Shannon Cooper Wolf+ Annual Report 2008-2009 Mary Louise Mellerowicz Wolff Pamela & George Wright+ Sister Marla Yeck, RSM Karen H. Brown Zajdek* Ann Bridenstine Zann+ Gayle & Robert Zimmerer* Sisters of Mercy Inheritance Fund Sister Rachelle Harper, RSM Sister Jane Mackowiak, RSM Sister Nancy Thompson, RSM+ Bold = New Donors "*" = 5 years or more "+" = 10 years or more Use your IRA for a gift to Mercy High School. You may make a contribution to Mercy High School from your IRA account subject to the following rules: • Funds must be sent directly to the charity from the IRA account • Gifts may not exceed $100,000 in 2008 and 2009 • You must be 70 ½ years old or older in the year the gift is made For more information or further inquiries, contact Director of Advancement Tom Sklut at 248-893-3538 or [email protected] 13 Mercy Annual Giving Friends of Mercy - $99 and Below Mary K. Ferrari Abbott* Judith Felthaus Acord-Szczesny Anna Agustin Roxanne C. Allen Melissa Allen Niran & Iyad Alosachie Christine & Douglas Andrews Tiffany Andrews-Ricks Marilyn McNamara Asensio* Patricia Atchinson* Joan Avery+ Margaret Zebrowski Avey* Karla S. Bacsanyi* Judith Janitz Bagley Maureen Morgan Baker Kathryn Balcer* Yvonne Baldwin Laura & Paul Bargardi Carla Devecchi Bartlett Anne Batcheller Rhonda Battle Karen Bauer Marie Bazil-Boczar* Gary & Carole Ann Beaman Sister Mary Benedict Begin, RSM Dr. Sally Belian* Stephanie Bellisario* Ann Oswald Benett+ Sister Marianne Bennett, RSM+ Mary Helen Berg Monisha Berkowski Margaret Berry Alice & Ronald Bimrose* Katherine Misteravich Binning Mary Jo & Mark Birka Linda Bishop* Sandra J. Nightingale Blasius Donna & Ed Blotkamp Wende M. Markey Boerema* Joan Culton Bogart* Anne & Antonio Bonfiglio Kerin McQuaid Borland* Priscilla Boroniec* Patricia Quinn Borus* Melissa Motsinger Bowers Margaret Bowker Norene Nagorsen Brown* Katherine Byerlein Mullen Browne* Mary Jane & John Brugeman* Amy Cosnowski Brummer John & Irene Bunetta Lisa Bunn* Susan E. Houston Burcham Loretta Burke+ Sister Lois Burroughs, RSM* Carol Bussa+ Jennifer Busser Caroline Mason Butkiewicz+ Emily Butler* Geraldine & Robert Butler Meg Butzier Debra & Luther Cain-Blue John & Kathleen Callan* Theresa Capelli* Erin & Dante Carlesimo Charlene McKenna Carlson+ Loretta M. Povinelli Carney+ Murray Carolin Mary M. Martin Carr Joan M. Pilznienski Chapel Lee Annette Roy Charles Jeannette Charette Chermside+ Janna Goffer Chesser* Hailey Choi Leave a lasting legacy - remember Mercy High School in your will. 14 Sharon & Jerry Chouinard Carolyn Romzick & David Clark Sarah Broesamle Clark Maureen Clement Courtney & Joseph Coccia Leslie White Colone Susan E. Hay Conboy* Constance Conway Penny & Louis Corsi Danielle Cowper Connie Craig+ Mary Jo & James Cubr Diane D'Agostini* Jessica Kaniowski Dakhi, M.D. Nicole D'Avanzo Patricia & Joseph D'Avanzo Mary & Richard Davidson Carol A. Newbery Davio* Donna Davis Elizabeth De La Cruz Mary Deady Lillian Woolley Debernardi Kathleen Degenhardt Gloria & Robert Degner Karen Garms Dekanter Linda DeLaura Virginia Denomme+ Rosemarie & Robert Denton* Mary Rosowski Dewan* Danielle Dickow Mary & Amir Dickow Anne Dimitry* Kathryn Dingeman Annette Diponio+ Carol Conley Domino+ Patricia Kelly Domka* Maureen A. Sankovic Donnelly* Keara Donohue Maureen Dooley* Amy & Michael Downs Catherine & Robert Duda Phillaire Dudley* Mary Ann Keane Dunham* Maryanne Hodges Dunleavy* Lorraine & James Dwan Jenna Dwan* Paula M. Arthur Edson+ Jean & Denis Egan Claudia & Dennis Egan* Dr. Joseph & Donna Elliott Joanne C. Yee Elsey+ Lindsey Elton Susan Bartlett Englehart Alison Strand Epler Mary L. Finnegan Erdman* Theresa Ewald Paul & Casey Farrugia Patricia P. Steimel Featherston+ M. Patricia Flannery Finn+ Shirley Skwarczynski Fitzgerald Mary & Bruce Flaherty Ann & Richard Fling Joanne Foerg* Ashley Fons Katherine Fontichiaro Wanita W. Forgacs* Lisa Sikorski Formosa Sister Jane Fox, RSM* Mary Kay & Paul Fox Sister Bernadette Mary Frank, RSM Patricia Frazer Maryanne Frederick* Beverly W. Land Fritz+ Mary C. Galvin* Julie & Michael Gates+ Elizabeth R. Brown Gates William & Carolyn Gayde Michael & Pamela German Mary Gilhuly Klaper Joseph Golinske Sister Dorothea Gramlich, OP+ Gina M. DeAgostino Gray+ Erin Green Nancy & Fred Grifka Christa M. Grix Judith Surowiec Gronkowski Kimberly & Lucius Gunn Emily & Chris Gustafson Meg Hackett* Carol Sue Hagstrom Monica Singh Haley* Patricia Kroll Haliburda Catherine Handley Sharon Harbin Ellen Wiland Harkenrider Carolyn Harrison Suzanne M. Smith Hart+ Suzanne Rogell Hartmann* Barbara & Thomas Haudan Patricia Backer Hauer+ Mary Ann Barz Hayes* Brenda & James Hayes* Kimberly Hayes-Hart Patricia Gordon Heller+ Marcia Ann Hengehold* Keely Michelle Hill Ann Marie O'Neill Hilty Barbara A. Wronski & Carl Hinrichs+ Sister Mary Monica Hoefer, RSM Andrea L. Vangilder Hoeft Mary Anne Madden Hoffman* Patricia Battel Hogikyan Stephanie Smela Hubbarth* Abbigayle Hunter Emily Hunter Rochelle Renier Hurley Najib & Laila Jamil Judith Johnson Christy Johnson Amy & Raymond Johnson Kay Hamacher Johnson+ Dana Drew Johnston+ Diane Sobczynski Jones Kathleen & Joseph Jones Sister Nancy Jones, RSM Judy Kaminski Lauren Kaminski* Barbara Czerkasski Kaner Lorraine Krajewski Katz+ Krista Kelley Barbara & Thomas Kenez Rita Kerr Helen Kerwin Nadia Khoury Jennifer & Anthony Kibbey Dolores Kile Patricia Sullivan Kimberly+ Dr. Victoria Kimler Joann M. Junker King* Dr. Mary Kirchner Ban Sadek Kizy Sister Patrice Klein, RSM* Patricia Keyosky Klinkovsky* Judith & Edward Knitter* Joan Knoertzer James Knoll, II Alicia J. Yarsavage Kowalski* Laura Szymanski Kowalyk+ Margaret M. Kronk Kromm+ Carmen Krystyniak Jean Krystyniak Judith Kubelis Zosia & Conrad Kudelko* Karen Kudelko Elizabeth Kujala* Candace Stewart Kuschner Suzanne Lacroix* Muriel & Richard Laidlaw+ Shirley Ward Twardzicki Lajoy* Dolores Paval Lamphier Marianne Moore Lange* Mary Jo & Stephen Lange Sister Kathy Lange, RSM Teresa LaRosa* Lisa Greenlee LaSala Kathryn Lee Elizabeth Lewandowski Regina LaHaie Loszewski+ Mary G. Macnee Christina Maczka Anthony & Judith Madej Marisa Main Colleen Maiorana Debra Majeski Susan & Imad Mansoor* Anne Ward Marion Linda & Stephens Marler Theresa Martilotti Renee R. Mathieu Suzanne Mattingly* Phil & Carol Maus+ Deborah & Michael Mazzoni Erin McCann Laura McCann Yvonne Hyde McCarthy* Katherine Gasparovic McCarty Maureen McClean* Sharon McDonald Sister Mary McFarland, RSM Therese McFarland* Kathleen McGrail & Renee Ambrose Nancy Meier* Mary Anne Merucci+ Alison Michalak Krista Vanderlip Milas Annelyse Beaman Miller Sherry Lynn Soenen Miller Monique Miller & Adia Robbins Melody Mio* Nanci & Dennis Mooney Patricia Sulllivan Mooney Natasha Alexandra Switalski Moran Jan Mordenski Mary Beth Morgan Barbara Moroski-Browne Katherine Stefanof Morris+ Sister Judith Mouch, RSM Janet Mueller* Barbara Muir Kerry Muldowney Phyllis Schultz Mulholland Cynthia Weber Nankee+ Cathy & Thomas Neal Sister Geraldine Near, RSM+ Suzanne Sarafa Nelson Anne Bonczak Nemer Donna M. Lusczakoski Nesbitt Lisa Matlas Nichols Sandra J. Noll Elizabeth Lightner Norton Mary Ellen Gaucher Mary Nowak* Nancy McSweeney Oaks* Beth & Thomas Obear Gertrude R. Gaudreau Olds+ Michele L. Putnam Olson+ Carolyn M. Pachucki Osmialowski+ Catherine Paler-Amaya+ Mary M. Martin Papich+ Patricia Payson Susan M. Nicoll Pearman Mr. & Mrs. James Pelon Anne Stevens Perez Laura Perez Mary C. Perrone+ Sister Margaret Platte, RSM Bold = New Donors "*" = 5 years or more "+" = 10 years or more Annual Report 2008-2009 Mercy Annual Giving Friends of Mercy $99 and Below (continued) Christine Mortell Plazas Tracie McClellan Poniatowski Colleen & Steven Powers Marianne C. McDonald Powers Claire H. Hackett Priebe* Karen & Stanley Racinski Deborah Reed+ Robert Reider & Susan C. McCraven Kim Reinhart Anne & Charles Reinhart Kristin Remus Ruth & Christian Remus Mr. & Mrs. Richard Repicky Barbara J. Taylor Ringo+ Maria Rintone Janet Rivard Marcella DeAgostino Rogers Janet Roselle Alexa Rukstele Patricia L. Kelly Russell* Joan Rychter+ Barbara & Joseph Salamone Judith A. Sallot Jordan Sami Janice Baranski Sanders+ Helen C. Gaudreau Sarna+ Marie Schimelfening Sally & Charles Schuckel Katherine Schuerman* Joanne & Bill Schuerman* Heather Sexton Anne C. Shapiro+ Cynthia Rose Sherman* Sue Vestich Sica+ Joan Sill Linda & Dan Silvasi Lynne & Dino Silvestri Kristina Sinutko Vita & Richard Sinutko* Maureen Sisco Kathie & John Sitko Harry & Hallie Smith Margaret A. McDermott Smith Judith & Thomas Smith+ Patricia J. Johnson Soyer* Joanne & Martin Spearman Eloise Page Spetko* Helen M. Schlachter Springer* Jean Appleberry Staneslow Jennifer & Randall Stark Sandra Stem Teri & Dana Stonerook* Sister Julianne Strazanac, RSM Mary Stuart* Chris Bego Sturm+ Crystal Caruana Sullivan+ Kathleen Sullivan & Gene Golbiw Teresa Schafer Sullivan* Stephanie Dickow Surowiec Kathleen & Jurgen Switalski Julie Zimmerman Taft Lisamarie Gauci Takacs Samantha Talbot Cynthia Tartaglia Vonda Taylor Cheryl Taylor Holly C. Taylor Linda J. Marrocco Tenaglia+ Marel Anne Thomas* Kathern Thomason Deirdre O'Rourke Thompson* Karen Thomson & Paul Hayner* Anne & Bob Toal Michelle Binno Tomasino Stacey Tuohy* Mary & Martin Uchic* Carlene & Gregory Umstead Sister Rita Marie Valade, RSM+ Laurie Vanvorst* Danica Verderbar Christina Vettraino* Mr. Alan H. Victor, RPH* Aisa Villarosa Barbara Wagner* Joanne Walle* Laurie Walsh* Katie Morrow Warren Gerald Webster & Family Renay Weiss-Stansell* Donna Weitala Susan & John Wells Diana B. Whitney* Corinne Wiland Katie Perrin Williams* Marie Williams-Julien Sheila C. Williams-White Janet Noble Wilson Kari Zimmerer Wilson* Gail Wingard Jill Wise* Carolyn & Robert Witte Christine Brennan Wolodzko+ Father Donald Worthy Susan & David Wright Cindy & Nick Wuest Sister Mary Clare Yates, RSM Carol A. Yerby* Carmen & John Yonan* Katherine Zatkoff Drs. Jacqueline & Lawrence Zeff* Mary Margaret Topolsky Ziobro* Tribute Scholarships Jeanine M. Ellis Memorial Fund Susan E. Houston Burcham Catherine Handley Julie Horn Memorial Art Scholarship Yvonne Baldwin Sherryll & Michael Berman Diane & Karl Carter Horn Starry Night Fund Raiser Marie K. Horn Patricia Kemp Merck Partnership for Giving P & K Von Bernthal Charitable Foundation Maria Rintone Lara & Vanessa Carioni Memorial Scholarship Juan & Beatriz Carioni Mary Farley Memorial Scholarship Fund Mary Pat Hammell Conen McAuley Sisters Scholarship Fund Sisters of Mercy McAuley Center Sister M. Carmen Brown, RSM Sister M. Andrew Denis, RSM Sister M. Kathleen Botsford, RSM Sister M. Benedict Begin, RSM Sister M. Thecla Theisen, RSM Sister M. Amata Lorenz, RSM Sister M. Elaine Sova, RSM Sister M. Rosellen Mortimore, RSM Sister M. Maurita Sengelaub, RSM Wendy Wahl Denno Scholarship Fund Judith & David Wahl Sister Mary Ignatius Mercy High School Fund Patricia Cummings Clare & Debbie Wasek Commemorative Giving In Memory of Frances J. Lafferty Linda Bishop Anne & Antonio Bonfiglio Meg Butzier Sharon & Jerry Chouinard Maureen Clement Patricia & Joseph D'Avanzo Mary & Richard Davidson Donna Davis Marilou & John Drewniak Paul & Casey Farrugia Mary & Bruce Flaherty Nancy & Fred Grifka Emily & Chris Gustafson Joanne & Matthew Ilitch Dolores Kile Anthony & Judith Madej Madison School & Madison PTA Colleen Maiorana Deborah & Michael Mazzoni Cynthia & Gregory Morgan Sandra J. Noll Mary Nowak Mark Orlando, Vince Tomkinson & Jeremy Williams Charles & Betty Parrott Ramco Gershenson Inc. Sally & Charles Schuckel Mary Lou & Doug Serb Kathie & John Sitko Anne & Bob Toal Traverse Anesthesia Assoc., P.C. Gerald Webster & Family Susan & David Wright Cindy & Nick Wuest In Memory of Dr. Pierre L. DePorre DePorre Family Foundation In Memory of Barbara Franquist Mary Jo & Stephen Lange In Memory of Valarie Adams Yvonne Baldwin Adopt-A-Seat Gifts-In-Kind Michelle Shallal Abdou BBDO Detroit Jenifer & Christopher Blitz Arleen Brennan Bonello Mary & Brian Burke Gail & David Burnett Chase Bank Darbonne Portraits Patricia & L. Gene DeAgostino Detroit Symphony Orchestra Sienna Dietz John Dunn Laura & Arthur Eliason Lisa Sikorski Formosa Pam & John Gernacy Gina M. DeAgostino Gray Mary Hall-Price Tonya Harbin-Wall Ann & Paul Lusch Donna MacDonald & Brendan Ronayne Nadine Maynard Rebecca Leddy McDonald Kelly Stirling McSweeney Kathryn & Robert Milia Gifts from Organizations & Corporations Church of the Transfiguration Class of 1968 CITI FOUNDATION GAP FOUNDATION GIFT MATCH PROGRAM GoodSearch Gordon Food Services HEWITT ASSOCIATES LLC Horn Starry Night Fund Raiser Madison School & Madison PTA MERCK PARTNERSHIP FOR GIVING Mercy High School Green Club Mercy High School Quiz Bowl Teams Mercy High School Student Council MERRILL LYNCH & CO. FOUNDATION, INC. NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION Oliver's Trendz of Birmingham, LLC PFIZER FOUNDATION Ramco Gershenson Inc. SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE SHELL OIL COMPANY FOUNDATION Sisters of Mercy McAuley Center St. Anthony Catholic Church St. Paul Educational Trust STEELCASE FOUNDATION Student Mentor Partners Traverse Anesthesia Assoc., P.C. Sheila A. Herberholz Belkowski Melissa Motsinger Bowers Amy Cosnowski Brummer David G. Budinger Hailey Choi Sarah Broesamle Clark Nicole D'Avanzo Maureen & Gary King Anne Stevens Perez Christina Vettraino Jeanne Walsh Annual Report 2008-2009 Kimberly Comer Mulqueen Kathleen Mulcahy Nelson & Ronald Nelson Molly Bosco O'Connor Planning Alternatives Ltd. Tracie McClellan Poniatowski Colleen & Ronald Rapson Janet Rivard Theresa & Matthew Rizik Marcella DeAgostino Rogers Theresa & Allan Saroki Lillian & Jamal Shallal Patricia Chapp Sharkey Spina & Associates Stephanie H. Kramer Spinale Stephanie Dickow Surowiec Jennifer Shallal Werner & Jon Werner Janet Noble Wilson Jill Wise Marlene & Victor Wojcik Caps = Matching Gifts Programs Visit mhsmi.org/donations to make a gift to Mercy. For any questions contact the Advancement Office at 248-476-8922. 15 Alumnae Giving by Class Thank you, Mercy alumnae! The alumnae listed here are being recognized for gifts to Mercy's Annual Fund, Tuition Assistance Fund, Endowment Fund and gifts in support of the Mercy Alumnae Tuition Assistance Program. Thank you to all alumnae who support Mercy High School. Your gifts are truly appreciated and make a difference! 1947 Patricia A. Sullivan Kimberly A. Louise Van Hove Bazil 1948 Yvonne Hyde McCarthy 1949 Agnes L. Begue Godek Maryanne Bresser Frederick Jeannette H. Charette Chermside Nancy Edwards Meier M. Patricia Flannery Finn Sister Mary Camille Kelley, RSM Mary Ann Ort Swanson-Neumann Joan M. Pilznienski Chapel Jane A. Sugrue Ryan 1950 Rita C. Cavellier Pedersen Joan I. Culton Bogart Patricia Frazer Patricia J. Johnson Soyer Dolores M. Krymow Anderson Maureen A. Sankovic Donnelly Sister Nancy Thompson, RSM 1951 Christine Brennan Wolodzko Geraldine Flanigan Decraene Gertrude R. Gaudreau Olds Mary Anne Mangelsen, M.D. Caroline Mason Butkiewicz Margaret A. McDermott Smith Leea Peirce Mullaney Irene Sanford Kangas 1952 Noreen M. Benedetti Kern Helen C. Gaudreau Sarna Patricia Gillette Ruge Sister Rachelle Harper, RSM 1953 Nancy Bolger Panella Romayne Carletti Dolores Corrigan Despres Eva S. Emkjer Werner-Adams Sister Mary Brigid Johnson, RSM Dolores Paval Lamphier Sheila L. Quin Gilday 1954 Jean Appleberry Staneslow Katherine Byerlein Mullen Browne Elizabeth Lightner Norton Marilyn McNamara Asensio Joan Miller Tomlinson Norene A. Nagorsen Brown Suzanne M. Smith Hart Barbara A. Wronski Hinrichs 1955 Patricia Cooney Cummings Claire H. Hackett Priebe Sister Monica Kostielney, RSM Carol M. Verreau Bussa Sister Mary Clare Yates, RSM 1956 Arleen Mary Brennan Bonello Catherine Cini Stanley Sister Regina Marie Doelker, RSM Judith Felthaus Acord-Szczesny Mary L. Finnegan Erdman Joan Knoertzer Patricia Kroll Haliburda Kathryn M. Lucas Lynch Linda J. Marrocco Tenaglia Mary P. McDougall Carolyn M. Pachucki Osmialowski Rochelle Renier Hurley Maureen R. Richardson Cooper Phyllis Schultz Mulholland Shirley Skwarczynski Fitzgerald Sister Rosemary Smith, RSM Joan Wallace Foley 1957 Judith Anderson Baldwin Judith A. Bolduc Mysliviec Lois Clause Dorothea M. Gramlich, OP Kay Hamacher Johnson Bernadette Hourigan Hominga Charlene A. McKenna Carlson Nancy K. McSweeney Oaks Patricia O'Toole 16 Mary Margaret Scanlan Bosco Helen M. Schlachter Springer Mary Joan Sullivan Barbara J. Taylor Ringo Shirley Ward Twardzicki Lajoy Alicia J. Yarsavage Kowalski 1958 Patricia M. Backer Hauer Loretta Burke Judith Busse Shoop Sally Croke Belian Muriel Gaspardo Laidlaw Sister Patricia Lamb, RSM Judith A. Lee Smith Noreen McGowan Keating Suzanne M. Rogell Hartmann Judith A. Surowiec Gronkowski 1959 Patricia Calleja Paige Sister Gretchen Elliott, RSM Karen Kopko Schultz JoAnne McCardell Iwanicki Mary McLachlan Lobert Agnes A. Rosowski Bongero Mary Margaret Topolsky Ziobro 1960 Linda M. Anderson Rescoe Kathryn E. Dingeman Marianne C. McDonald Powers Sister Geraldine Near, RSM Rita Rolak Moraniec Donna M. Rotta Pesci Christine Yarsavage Foster Carol Zucal Crusoe 1961 Mary A. Brennan Bernard Lynn Gayney Pheney Kathleen M. McNamara Kennedy Joanne Montagne Swonk Carol A. Newbery Davio Carol Sue Pienta Hagstrom Loretta M. Povinelli Carney Marilou Schmidt Drewniak Patricia Sulllivan Mooney 1962 Suzanne M. Burke Bauman Karen Ann Crittenden Maher Mary C. Galvin Mary Lorraine Johnston Barry Patricia Kelly Domka Kathleen Koss Pustell Ann C. Kreitmeyer Sanderson Maureen Anne Long Day Patricia Quinn Borus Candace Stewart Kuschner 1963 Karen H. Brown Zajdek Veronica Celesky Nantais Karen Gill Duffy Nadine Frazier Maynard Patricia Keyosky Klinkovsky Lorraine Krajewski Katz Lee Annette Roy Charles Katharine M. Smart Judy C. Smith Sullivan Gayle Ulbrich Zimmerer 1964 Kathleen Dul Aznavorian Susan E. Hay Conboy Joann Junker King Laurie Revitte Vanvorst Judith A. Sallot Lorraine Claire Terrien Aitken Joanne T. Tymoczko Foerg 1965 Joan P. Avery Sister Mary Ellen Brennan, RSM Mary Jo Donahue Balcer Mary Draves Scott Cora Ann Hall Ivancso Barbara Ann Hebda Brower Karen R. Logsdon Samaritoni Margaret McCarthy Deborah J. Meloche Gilder Mary Madeline Parks Prokop Joanne Parrinello-Holmes Amelia Sosnowski Inman Susan M. Vestich Sica Sharon A. Walker Rose 1966 Theresa M. Capelli Cheryl A. Delaney Kreger Valerie B. Hebel McNeece Mary Beth Houlihan Wheeler Barbara A. Jermanus Williams Maryanne Mott Schutte Cynthia R. Rose Sherman Laura Szymanski Kowalyk Diane M. Weiss Taylor 1967 Paula M. Arthur Edson Janice A. Baranski Sanders Carolyn R. Behringer Witte Murray A. Frailey Carolin Diana M. George Jacokes Pamela R. Krol Morath Ann M. Seidl Dillon Mary C. Stassen Mary Teagan Nowak Lillian Woolley Debernardi Catherine A. Yee Agacinski 1968 Ann Bridenstine Zann Mary Lou Caspers, Ph.D. Janet Chorkey Alice H. Hughes Forrest Gwen Humenik Fisher Marilyn A. Mazur Christine Mortell Plazas Sandra J. Nightingale Blasius Judith O'Connor Lillian B. Roumayah Shallal Jeanne E. Saddler Cynthia S. Stimson Brady Maureen M. Sullivan Alterman Marie L. Tallant Corcoran Elizabeth A. Truly 1969 Rosemary Abraham Linda Bishop Patricia C. Coleman Kennedy Patricia Cote-Miles Denise Dinan-Panico Patricia A. Gust Hanley Mary Anne Madden Hoffman Judy Malloy McCown, Ph.D. Mary M. Martin Papich Nancy S. Miller Schafer Patricia Mullan, Ph.D. Ann Marie O'Neill Hilty Carol M. Reske Maus Teresa Schafer Sullivan Anne C. Smith Shapiro Patricia P. Steimel Featherston Cynthia L. Switalski Martin Patricia M. Valade Dalrick Sheryl A. Wallet Eichstadt Jeanne Walsh Julie A. Wright Fisher Kathleen M. Zasuwa Kolbe 1970 Judith A. Agnello Knitter Kristine W. Anhut Moravek Pamela Armstrong Wild Priscilla Boroniec Judy A. Buersmeyer Brankiewicz Deborah Everard Burnham Mary K. Ferrari Abbott Sue Hackett Delonis Barbara Lee Hopkins Susan Lolli Mary Malone Centlivre Renee R. Mathieu Veronica McCann Anderson Margaret M. McNamara Mato Catherine S. Spencer Phillips Patricia Thull Dona A. Tracey Patricia A. Wolter Cook Mary Pat Zaliagiris Harter 1971 Linda DeLaura Constance Kleczynski Sarasin Kathy M. Kolbe Studzinski Beverly W. Land Fritz Denise A. Lehr Kathleen A. McNeely Marianne Moore Lange Janet Noble Wilson Mary C. Perrone Mary Clare Quinn Steiner Joan Rychter Gloria J. Seidl Claudia K. Shalhoub Egan Andrea Sigetich Karen M. Smith Karen A Smith Valenti Sandra Toton Bearden Shawn N. Turrin Murphy Joanne C. Yee Elsey 1972 Dr. Colleen Cavanaugh Jean Coughlin Hopper Maureen Dooley Katherine H. Gasparovic McCarty Corrine M. Gignac Mary Lou Hurych Diane C. Jakubowski Margaret Mangold Moylan Ann E. Reno Love Colleen V. Ronayne Sister Rita Marie Valade, RSM 1973 Daina A. Astasaitis-Shutte Cathleen A. Cavanaugh Carol M. Conley Domino Rosemary Ebner Pomeroy Mary Finger Hall-Price Charlotte Gignac Harris Patricia Gordon Heller Carol Hackett Garagiola Deborah A. Hollow Trent Patricia A. Livingston Donna M. Lusczakoski Nesbitt Linda Susan McGarry Johnson Mary Ellen Mulcrone Diane Neill Bender Susan R. Peterson Walsh Susan Roegner Felicia Sawicki Kurz Cynthia Weber Nankee Carol M. Wilk Roubal Mitchell 1974 Diana B. Brady Whitney Deborah Burford Mazzoni Constance Conway Sharon A. Funk Hupp Mary Kathryn Gazdecki Stahl Christa Grix Cynthia Gumley Harrington Marcia Ann Hengehold Denise Joseph, Ph.D. Michelle E. Mathieu Susan McHugh Pettis Barbara Moroski-Browne Eileen Quinn S. Kathleen Salisbury Jane Shallal Christine M. Tierney Wanita W. Whiting Forgacs 1975 Janet M. Baiardi, Ph.D. Susan Burton Wells Mary Suzanne Cotant Vincent Jennifer M. Coury Carolyn DeMattia Nelson Annette Diponio Lori Anne Doyle Mary Ellen Gaucher Noth Meg Hackett Kimberly A. Hoffiz Whipple Linda M. Holliday Nancy M. Kapolnek Mary Ann Keane Dunham Mary Kennedy Martuscelli Therese Kowaleski Pilchak Therese L. McFarland Mary Anne Merucci Maureen Morgan Baker Joy L. Morris Brietzke Lisa Mularoni Kaminski Susan S. Sesi Mansoor Sherry L. Sinift Annual Report 2008-2009 Alumnae Giving by Class 1975 continued Nancy E. Smith Linda Strong Silvasi Carol Jane Terrien Patricia Zerio Uhrin Rosemarie G. Zwiller Denton 1976 Marie Bazil-Boczar Christine C. Czarnecki Rohan Rita Digirolamo Krause Judith A. Dirkes Kander Tara Hanley Bratton Mary Margaret Keller Stuart Cynthia Martin Denise McDonald Vecellio Kathleen Louise McKee Terry Mifsud Weideman Peggy Mulcahy Haapala Susan M. Nicoll Pearman Ann Oswald Benett Lisa M. Parrott O'Neil Pamela Peterson Perkins Maureen E. Repucci Babicz Judy A. Richer Susan Steiner Carol A. Yerby 1977 Joanne M. Albert Walle Maureen A. Cavanaugh Rita M. Dilworth Lewry Anne Dimitry Jane Esper Vogel Janna M. Goffer Chesser Mary Pat Hammell Conen Suzanne Harper Kaperzinski Anne Hittler Hunter Diane L. Hommel Doran Ruth Kowaleski Regina M. LaHaie Loszewski Kerin McQuaid Borland Suzanne J. Robison Katherine Stefanof Morris Patricia F. Watters Binkley 1978 Donna Brown Fitzgerald Barbara E. Czerkasski Kaner Roseann Fasi Julie Fernane Joyce Colette M. Grix Rizik Mary L. Henry McDowell Patricia Kelly Russell Julianne Meyer-Sorek Jill C. Mitchell Wise Maureen Shagena Sanger Barbara T. Sulich Pichan 1979 Karla S. Bacsanyi Mary Ann Barz Hayes Patricia Battel Hogikyan Kathleen A. Bego Christine Bego Sturm Therese Brown Kathleen M. Brown Shapley-Quinn Nora Carroll Hamill Connie Craig Roxanne Jackson Allen Susan Kolon Rachlis The Honorable Megan Maher Brennan Anna Lisa Masson Loiselle Patricia McLaughlin McCalmont Anne M. Nichols Julie L. Parrott Gates Suzanne Sarin Shepanek 1980 Mary Anne Apap Napolitano Elizabeth R. Brown Gates Clare L. Bruder Kolevar Diane L. Dickow D'Agostini Suzanne Dilworth Mattingly Suzanne Heinlen Green Maryanne B. Hodges Dunleavy Karen Kluk Rotondo Jean Kowaleski Mary Margaret Langan Shrader Karen C. Mathieu Campbell Annette M. Plant Coleman Deborah L. Reed Alice M. Schmitt Bimrose Marie Williams-Julien 1981 Margaret Adams Gaudin Rosemarie Allaire-Bosson Julie Ausum Fenhagen Kathryn Bazil Paul Lisa Berich Erlandson Stephanie Capodilupo Williams Diana Mary Considine Stewart Leslie Demyan Johnna L. Driscoll, D.D.S. Stasia M. Hoogerwerf Collins Lorraine A. Kaminski Bock Lucia A. Kemennu, M.D. Suzanne Lacroix Patricia Maher Debra A. Majeski Eileen M. McCarthy Gardner Marcella A. McGarrigle Smith Colleen McMaster Rozman Mary Louise Mellerowicz Wolff Julie M. Moll Lisa D. Oliver Susan Pasqualone Niemenski Michele L. Putnam Olson Julie A. Scherer, Ph.D. Sandra Stem Meriann Stockwell 1982 Anne Batcheller Jill Berry Audrey A. Brennan Eagle Mary M. Brown Lawless Maureen Carlson Sisco Karen Garms Dekanter Colleen A. Kennedy Montgomery Mary E. Kirchner, Ph.D. Mary M. Martin Carr Virginia Minolli Ann E. Panetta Benson 1983 Cynthia Lynn Chance Weickert Shannon M. Cooper Wolf Phillaire Dudley Ann-Margret Ewald Manley Lisamarie Gauci Takacs Kerry Hall Jacobs Margaret Reutter Bowker Carmen Shallal Yonan Ellen Trumpy Harris Andrea L. Vangilder Hoeft Susan M. Young Binienda 1984 Michelle Abraham Mahoney Melody M. Boji Mio Angela C. Cleaver Venos Dana Drew Johnston Michelle K. Garms Monticello Dawn Godzak Brown Sarah Hackett Catherine E. Handley Mary Herbert Susan E. Houston Burcham Margo Kirchner Kathleen McGrail Stephanie A. Smela Hubbarth Susan Smith 1985 Elizabeth Bonello Reust Dr. Jennifer Ewald Wenson Tracy R. Johnson, M.D. Wende M. Markey Boerema Catherine M. Paler-Amaya Mary C. Rosowski Dewan Annette L. Ruggiero Dyke 1986 Kristine Boyle Michele Giffels Rivkin Sheila A. Herberholz Belkowski Judith Janitz Bagley Mary Beth Larabell Connolly Stacey A. Lossia Tuohy 1987 Kimberly Blotkamp Hilliard Molly Bosco O'Connor Linda Clancy Kaminski Kelly Garbin Sarah Anne Gibbard Wuellner Tonya Harbin-Wall Dr. Sylvia Hollowell Anne T. Paler Darnell Cory Pope Heather Powers Sauter Janeen Sprys Miller Suzanne Swienckowski Smith Vonda Taylor 1988 Catherine Best Scherer Crystal Caruana Sullivan Patricia Ann Chapp Sharkey Yvette Klimes Newcomb Lisa Matlas Nichols Kathryn Perrin Williams Margret Jean Pinkerton Dunn Diane Sobczynski Jones Mary Strimel 1989 Bridget Burke Flanigan Ann Elizabeth Cooper Arends Carla Devecchi Bartlett Jennifer Harrison Koutouras Christy Johnson Stephanie H. Kramer Spinale Deirdre O'Rourke Thompson Ban Sadek Kizy Jennifer Sears Keuten Monica M. Singh Haley Colleen M. Wright Buckley 1990 Anne Bonczak Nemer Mary Kay Jerneycic Margaret M. Kronk Kromm Tracie McClellan Poniatowski Kathleen McDonald Sevener Marjorie L. Mendoza Almeda Jennifer A. Shallal Werner Janet Watters Rivard 1991 Annelyse Beaman Miller Laurie K. Chapp Walsh Kelly Cosgriff Warrick Gina M. DeAgostino Gray Jennifer DeWard Maness Stephanie M. Dickow Surowiec Lisa M. Greenlee LaSala Namita Kamath Julie Kronk Schokora Rebecca Leddy McDonald Jennifer Marrs Kibbey Tricia Miller Jaksch Janet Mueller Elizabeth Myers Bukowinski Shelly A. Soenen Megan A. Stoneback Neumann Sheila Wisely-London Kari Zimmerer Wilson 1992 Susan Bartlett Englehart Rebecca Burnett Mathis Amy M. Daigler Katherine Esshaki Wensink Cara McDonagh, M.D. Suzanne Sarafa Nelson Julia Valenti Drew 1993 Jennifer Busser Marcella DeAgostino Rogers Kristen Kessler Casey Erin Porth Carlesimo Kristin Elise Remus Lisa Sikorski Formosa Kelly Stirling McSweeney Leslie White Colone 1994 Kathryn M. Balcer Stacey Beckman Boeke Cara Bosco Lisa K. Bunn Theresa Judith Curanovic Deborah A. Dziekan Mills Eleasha Mercer Katherine Misteravich Binning Michelle Shallal Abdou Alison Strand Epler Cynthia Tartaglia Jennifer Werner Barika Whitehead Pace Margaret R. Zebrowski Avey 1995 Sienna DeAgostino Dietz Jessica Kaniowski Dakhi, M.D. Elizabeth King De La Cruz Carolyn McKune Katie Morrow Warren Eileen O'Connell Yazzie Sherry Lynn Soenen Miller Holly C. Taylor 1996 Patricia Brady Perry Jaime Farah Hwacinski Carrie Fling Nantais Elizabeth Janes Jennifer Munfakh Shaw Laura Perez Maureen Stirling Weiss Heidi Wahl LaFever Annual Report 2008-2009 Meagan Wegmueller Julie Zimmerman Taft 1997 Gail Agacinski Halladay Rebecca Coury McNear Lindsey Elton Genevieve Kolasa Alexa Rukstele Krista Vanderlip Milas Anne Ward Marion Renay Weiss-Stansell 1998 Dana Begnoche, DVM Michelle Binno Tomasino Jamie Borowiec Tomczyk Erin Corey Green Krista Kelley 1999 Jennifer Borowiec Jones Sarah Broesamle Clark Hailey Choi Amy Cosnowski Brummer Nicole D'Avanzo Shannon Haffey Castelli Nadia Khoury Margaret Malone Borio Melissa Motsinger Bowers Anne Stevens Perez Christina Vettraino 2000 Emily Butler Danielle Dickow Andrea Gorton Jones Carmen Krystyniak Shannon Ringvelski Chamberlain 2001 Melissa Beras Jennifer McInerney Maureen Pauley Natasha Switalski Moran 2002 Anna Agustin Keara Donohue Carolyn Harrison Patrice Konja 2003 Lauren Budesky Jenna Dwan Keely Michelle Hill Abbigayle Hunter Lauren Kaminski Karen Kudelko Erin McCann Megan Messana Alison Michalak Anne Nicole Eloise Page Spetko Kim Reinhart Heather Sexton Samantha Talbot 2004 Monisha Berkowski Rachel Broniak Emily Fishwick Ashley Fons Elizabeth Kujala Theresa Martilotti Kerry Muldowney Jordan Sami Katherine Schuerman Aisa Villarosa 2005 Emily Cappo Tiffany Choi Audrey Colthurst Mary Deady Kathleen Degenhardt Katherine Fontichiaro Natalie Kajy Cathleen Kowalski Laura McCann Kristina Sinutko Amy Telinda 2006 Emily Hunter Christina Maczka Katherine Zatkoff 2007 Jaclyn Fiscus 2008 Danielle Cowper 2009 Danica Verderbar 2010 Kathleen Kilcoin 17 Mercy High School Annual Report M ercy H i gh S chool General F und - Y ear E nding J une 30, 2009 The difference between the actual cost of providing a year of education at Mercy High School and the cost of tuition is $2,380. Mercy H igh S chool Six - year Comparison Net Operating Results Fundraising Activities * 2008 includes two Golf Outings, based on timing of the events. Administrative data estimates. Mercy High School $4 Million Capital Campaign Update $2.98 Million • Goal is $4 Million $1.526 Million • Total cash/pledges - Mercy High School faculty and staff accepted a wage freeze variable electric motors on heating and ventilation units • Total money received - Negotiated long term low electrical rates and gas contracts as of 6-30-2009 for significant utility savings (dark shading) is - Careful analysis of all departments budgets to control expenses $1.526 Million our high quality educational programs. - High speed electric motors replaced with more efficient $2.98 Million additional action to reduce costs while still maintaining all of - Hours reduced for some non-teaching support staff (light shading) is 18 Mercy is committed to keeping tuition affordable and has taken Annual Report 2008-2009 A l u m n a e C l a s s N ot e s 1950’s her career in the Federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG). Currently, she is a senior executive in the United States Department of Agriculture OIG. John is a senior economics analyst for a major Government contractor. Sue would be glad to hear from any and all of her old Mercy friends. Contact Sue at [email protected] Constance Domzall Anderson '54 was widowed in 2002. Constance currently lives in Hartland, MI and is active in pickleball, senior chorus, and plays golf. Contact Constance at [email protected]. Linda Marroco Tenaglia '56 is on Facebook! She would love to hear from any of her classmates. Contact Linda via Facebook or at [email protected]. Kelley Heath Faley '78 started a new business with a friend called WhimZgals. Kelley is creating original small whimsical watercolors. 1960’s Members of the Class of '73 (pictured above) attend an annual Christmas Luncheon. Back row from left: Laura Ferranti Kilgus, Denise Deane, Janice Dahl, Mary Hall-Price, Patrice Avery Brent, Sharon Steinbock, Carol Roubal Mitchell. Front row, seated: Mary Jakary, Maureen Look, Sharri Larkin, Mary Ellen Bender, Janice Watson-Shada. Marsha Wlodyga Tuck '63 has been an attorney in Oakland County for 29 years. The focus of her practice is disability rights such as social security disability benefits and special education law. Dailey Jones Dunn '69 and husband, Robert have 4 grown daughters and eight grandchildren. The couple is looking forward to retirement and the opportunity to travel. Contact Dailey at [email protected] Patti Wolter Cook '70 retired in late January 2006 after having a successful 16 year career as the Manager of the City of Lansing’s Economic Development Corporation. Patti now enjoys spending time with her husband who retired 5 years ago from GM. The couple enjoys traveling and visiting their children and grandchildren who are spread out in Australia, California, Missouri, and Indiana. Mary Grace Ricci VanDuinen '72 graduated from the University of Michigan in May 2007 with a BA in Journalism. She is currently the head secretary at a K-8th grade elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI. Contact Grace at [email protected]. Suzanne Wasner '85 completed her BA in Linguistics at The University of Michigan in 1989, and waited 15 years to go to law school. Suzanne graduated from Michigan State University College of Law in December 2008 and has been admitted to the Michigan bar. She is looking forward to transitioning from a successful career as a Marketing Director for an international health care consulting firm to serving clients as a corporate attorney. Suzanne enjoys frequent trips all over the U.S. and Western Europe for shopping, food, and sightseeing, and is a devoted supporter of animal rescue organizations, particularly those for retired racing greyhounds. Stephanie Ewald Bellisario '89 opened Animal Advocates Veterinary Hospital in Troy, MI in June 2009. Sue Murrin '78 Sue Murrin married John Jost on March 28, 2009 (which was the first anniversary of the day they met). Sue was so inspired by love that she even agreed to move to a house in the suburbs (after 22 years in the heart of DC) so John can continue to pursue his love of gardening. Three and a half months in and all is well. Sue is adjusting to John's high cleanliness standards and John is learning to live with Sue's extensive book collection (and her hairball of a cat). Sue continues Corrine Gignac '72 is teaching full-time art at Skyline High School Ann Arbor Public Schools. This is Corrine’s eleventh year with the district as a contract teacher. Michelle Tabaka McAllister '85 and Knowles McAllister along with big brother Dustin welcomed new baby sister Haley Michelle-Veronica McAllister on March 14, 2009. Contact Michelle at [email protected] Diane Dietz '78 was one of five former NCAA student athletes inducted into the Academic All-America Hall of Fame as part of the 2009 induction class in May 2009. She was the second University of Michigan athlete inducted into the Hall. Linda DeLaura '71 recently moved to Colorado to work for the Federal Government. Linda lived her entire life in Michigan and will miss many friends and family. Hello to everyone from the Class of 1971. Contact Linda at [email protected] Cara Massey '85 recently started Graduate school. Cara is working on a dual Degree, a MS in Information Technology and an MBA. She doesn’t sleep much! Contact Cara at [email protected] Donna Gundle-Krieg '77 has been named the National Education Writer for Examiner.com. Her daughter Ellie is part of Mercy’s class of 2010, and 35 years later, has had many of the same teachers as her mother! Mary Gillis '70 competed in ArtPrize held in Grand Rapids this October. Mary’s Great Lakes Series of paintings were on display. Visit Mary’s website at www.marygillis.com 1980’s Linda Zanavich Simons '74 recently did a commercial shoot at the hospital where she works. In the commercial Linda was the nurse and her action was to walk with a patient who was really a hospital volunteer. During the shoot while waiting for camera men to adjust surroundings on the set, Linda and the “patient” discussed high school. Surprisingly enough, she went to Mercy and graduated in 1959. Contact Linda at [email protected] 1970’s Karen Baker '79 would love to hear from her classmates. Contact Karen at [email protected] Rebecca Herman Molesworth '89 recently returned to Michigan from New York to pursue a Masters in Public Health (Executive Masters) at the University of Michigan while continuing to work for WebMD. 19 A l u m n a e C l a s s 1990’s Kayt de Fever '90 and her husband, Eric, joyfully announce the birth of their daughter, Lucille Mae Warner. Lucy was born on May 22, 2009, and the family home in Portland, Oregon hasn't been quiet since. Colleen Kelley Nash '92 and her husband Ken welcomed their first child, Jack Richard on February 27, 2009. He weighed 7 lbs, 4 oz and was 19.5 inches long. Maggie Janes '93 and Matt Lucas were married at Pine Knob in Clarkston, MI on July 5, 2008. Maggie's sister, Beth Janes '96 was her Maid of Honor. The couple reside in New York City. Maggie is a Project Director for Health Solutions, Inc. and Matt is a candidate for a Masters in International Relations at Columbia University. Meghan Roselle Johnson '93 and her husband Doug welcomed Luke Michael, born May 2, 2009. He joins big sister, Miranda, 9 (future Mercy girl) and big brother, Nicolas, 6. They currently reside in Clarkston, MI. (pictured below) N ot e s and looks forward to meeting them again somewhere in the world. Meredith Burnett Anatolios '94 and her husband Khaled welcomed their second daughter Rebecca Naima on June 17, 2009. Reshma Modi Watson '95 is having fun teaching at a Junior High School. Contact Reshma at [email protected] Stephanie Clement '96, daughter of Marcia (Giacalone) Clement '70 was married to Giuseppe Mesiano on June 22, 2009. The couple were married in the groom's hometown, San Costantino Calabro in southern Italy. Mercy grads in attendance were Karrie (Seifert) Rea '96, Beth Janes '96 and Stephanie Watson '96. Two days after their wedding ceremony, Stephanie and Giuseppe received a "Sposi Novelli" blessing for newlywed couples by Pope Benedict XVI at The Vatican. Tina Leo Donigan '96 fulfilled a dream by meeting Dolly Parton. Tina was 81/2 months pregnant. Gina Mazzoni '96 experienced the thrill of a car race. Her driver went a speed of 180 miles per hour. (pictured below) Annabella Kyriakos Matta '93, husband Mario, and two children Alex and Christabel moved from Saudi Arabia after her husband accepted a new position as Vice President at Clarins Internationals in Dubai. Annabella and her children returned to Beirut where her son is attending a Catholic School and her daughter is attending nursery school. Annabella plans to work as a teacher in a Montessori school. She is glad that she has been keeping in touch with her classmates through Facebook 20 Maureen Stirling '96 married Matthew Weiss on April 18, 2009. The wedding was held at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington and the reception at Lovett Hall in Dearborn. Kelly Stirling McSweeney '93 served as matron of honor. Their wedding photos were featured in the summer issue of Detroit Metro Bride magazine. After a honeymoon in Ireland, the couple settled into their new home in South Lyon. Matthew is a Manager at Ernst & Young and Maureen is the Director of Admissions at Mercy High School. Also in attendance at the wedding: Anne Sill Eddy '98, Amanda Sill Fylan '95, Lesley Curlin Cancelli '96, Tina Leo Donigian '96, Sommer Kassab Yono '96, Gina Mazzoni '96, and Erin Porth Carlesimo '93. Jena Kluska Metropulos '97 was married to Matt Metropulos in downtown Chicago in May 2008. Matt and Jena currently reside in Orlando, FL and expected their first child in March 2009. Marisa Schirrick '97 graduated from New York Law School on May 15, 2009. The graduation took place at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City at which time, Marisa received the degree of Juris Doctor and Master of Laws. Marisa received her BA from New York University. She plans to practice in New York City, where she has lived for the past ten years. Becky Woodford Semig '97 worked in the Microbiology Department as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI until 2007. Her husband Pete took a job in July 2007 as an Engineer with Texas Instruments Dallas, Texas. They moved to Plano, TX with their daughter Mackenzie who turned two years old in December. This past December, they welcomed their second child, Matthew, to the family. Becky is enjoying the change of climate and staying at home. They have plans to move again this July due to Pete's work. Contact Becky at [email protected] A l u m n a e C l a s s 1990’s continued N ot e s Nicole Salem '02 joined the Dominski and Doyle (D & D) Morning Show at WCSX 94.7 FM in January 2009 as the Traffic and Weather Reporter. weighing 6 lbs 2 oz and 20 inches long. First time aunt is Dana Begnoche '98. She is also the 10th great-grandchild for Virginia Quezada Snyder (Mercy student around 1945). Vivian was born in Shanghai, China where her parents have been teaching at an international school since 2004. Kelly Newstead DuQuet '98 married Shane Michael DuQuet in 2006. Kelly is the proud mother of a 2 year old boy named Dylan Michael. The family currently resides in Washington State where her husband serves as a Special Forces medic in the United States Army. Kelly hopes to move back to Michigan someday in the near future. Jessica Howell '03 graduated with Honors from University of Michigan with a Bachelor in Communication/Speech with a Minor in Art History in 2007. She moved to downtown Chicago in December of 2007. Jessica was accepted to the Masters program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in February 2009. She will begin in the fall of this year She is focused in the Master of Arts-- Arts Administrative Policy program that had only 20 spots available when she applied. Jessica is preparing for graduate school and looking forward to continuing her education. Jodi Szklarski Elder '98 is now living in Oklahoma. Anyone in OK or close by is more than welcome to stop by for a visit. Contact Jodi at [email protected] Lindsay Doyle Gross '00 and her husband Randy welcomed the birth of their first son Nathan on March 16, 2009. (pictured above) Leila Williford Rogers '98 and her husband Jerome Rogers, (Catholic Central '96) welcomed their first child, Andrew Paul, on May 22, 2009. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Rachel Broniak '04 graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrated in Accounting and International Business, in 2008. She graduated with her Master of Accountancy from the University of South Carolina in 2009 and has recently passed the uniform Certified Public Accountant exam. Rachel will begin working full time in October as a Tax Staff with the regional public accounting firm Dixon Hughes PLLC in its Atlanta, GA office. Tamara Allynn McPherson '00 married Branden Hairston on September 4, 2009 at Straight Gate International Church in Detroit, MI. The reception was held at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, MI. Two Mercy alumnae were in the wedding party. Bridesmaids Rhashida Rudolph '98 and Tiffany Rudolph '00. Tamara and Branden honeymooned in Aruba. Edwina S. King '99 earned a dual law degree in May 2009 from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. She plans to sit for the Ontario, New York and Michigan bars within the next year. Vanessa Rennels Miller '00 recently moved back to Plymouth, MI and bought her first house! Vanessa spent a week in Guatemala this summer providing medical services to children in two remote villages. In November Vanessa will be taking a similar trip to Cuba to help all ages. Contact Vanessa at [email protected] 2000's Lydia Wylie Kellerman '04 received the Youth Award at the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights Annual Dinner on April 19, 2009. Kristina Hall '05 visited Sam Primeau '05 in Colorado over the summer. While visiting, the two took time to road-trip to Moab UT Sarah Broniak '02 graduated cum laude from Arizona State University with her Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in December 2006. She took a full time position in Phoenix, AZ as an aerospace engineer with Orbital Sciences Corporation, the company she interned with while in college. Sarah married college sweetheart Luis Fernando Vazquez on June 6, 2009 at the Brophy Chapel in Phoenix, AZ. Sarah and Luis are moving back to Michigan and will live in Royal Oak while Luis completes his medical residency at St. John's Macomb-Oakland hospital. Jennifer Broniak '00 graduated from the University of Michigan in 2004 with her Bachelor of Science, concentrated in Economics, Business and French. Jenny now works as a French-speaking valuation specialist for Audatex North America, Inc. Jenny lives in Plymouth and is working towards her MBA from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, expected graduation 2010. Always an animal lover, Jenny now has two German Shepherd dogs and two Arabian horses. In her free time, she enjoys training her horses in dressage. where they backpacked and camped in the area. Kristina graduated from MSU this fall with a bachelors in Communications and Sam has recently returned to Michigan to complete her degrees in Journalism and Meteorology at EMU. Andrea Begnoche Fox '00 welcomed the arrival of her daughter Vivian Li Fox who was born on March 29, 2009 at 12:26 a.m. Cathleen Kowalski '05 is competing on the Bowling Team at Minnesota State Mankato. 21 A l u m n a e C l a s s N ot e s We're on FACEBOOK! Join the group of over 2,00 0 Mercy High School graduates. Stay connected to Mercy events, news, and reunion info and even link and “become friends” with other Alumnae from your class, region, or state! Search for ‘Mercy High School Alumnae Network’ on FACEBOOK today! It's FREE and easy to join! FACEBOOK.com News Have to share? Mercy loves to hear from you and so do other Mercy alumnae! Send all updates on family, career, travel, etc. to: [email protected] or call 248.476.3270. In Memory Mercy Alumnae Antoinette Forfinski, August 2009, mother of Tamara Forfinski Morris '81 and Tricia Forfinski Kopera '87 Virginia Denomme ’56, May 28, 2009 Janet Oakes ’61, May 2009 Harold Grix, May 2009, father of Christa Grix '74 and Colette Grix Rizik '78 Mercy Family Iva Billig, mother of Judy Billig Glass '71 Bernard J. Gulowski, December 2008, father of Mary Gulowski Muller '79, Christa Gulowski '84, grandfather of Alyssa Muller '11, and father-in-law of Mary Margaret O’Donnell Gulowski '81 John Brady Jr., March 2009, beloved brother of Barbara Brady Kaufmann '71, Joann Brady '73, Diana Brady Whitney '74, and Dorinda Brady Flannery '79 Mary Howard, July 2009, grandmother of Ann Howard Burnham '98, Erin Howard '00, Kathleen Howard '07 and mother-in-law of Sherri Howard Ralph P. Branon, November 2008, husband of Mary Theresa (Terry) Moore Branon '52 Bob Bennett, June 2009, brother of Sr. Marianne Bennett George Katsarelas, June 2009, father of Elizabeth Katsarelas '09 Rolande De Smet, April 2009, mother of Maureen De Smet Milich '71 and Suzanne De Smet Kelly, '72 22 Olga D Mirek, January 2009, mother of Carolyn Mirek Sheridan '57, Sandra Mirek '61 and Lori Mirek '81 Thomas S. Najor, July 2008, father of Jennifer E. Najor '84 William Reedy, July 2009, husband of Carol Calderwood Reedy '59 Dick Repicky, father of Chrisine Repicky Atkinson '82 Lucille Wilkie, May 2009, mother of Carol Wilkie Wallace '66 Ph.D. and Marie Wilkie '79 Theresa M. Yezbick, November 2008, mother of Lisa M. Yezbick '84 Stay in Touch Please fill out the form below if you have any changes in name or address. Be sure to include your e-mail to receive our monthly e-newsletter! First Name Maiden Name Last Name Class of Address City State Zip Phone Email News Please return to the Alumnae Office, Mercy High School, 29300 W. 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336. You can also provide updates at mhsmi.org and learn of exciting things happening at Mercy High School. Mercy does not share information with 3rd parties. 2009-10 School Year Calendar of Events We welcome your participation in Mercy events. Visit mhsmi.org for more information and to view the entire school year calendar. February 27 31st Annual AUCTION 6pm Diamond Center at Rock Financial November 8 Fall Open House: 1pm - 4pm November 10 - 23 Focus: HOPE Food Drive Upcoming Class Reunions Class of 1960 Date and location: TBD Contact: Carol McNish at [email protected] December 11 Celebration of the Founding of the Sisters of Mercy May 16 Spring Concert: 2pm June 1 Baccalaureate Mass December 13 Christmas Concert: 2pm June 2 Honors Convocation & Moving Up February 1 - February 5 Catholic Schools Week June 3 Graduation 7:30pm at Compuware Arena February 7 Winter Open House: 1pm - 3pm Class of 2005 Date and location: TBD Contact: Megan Carolin at [email protected] May 6 - 7 Mercy Art Show (in the Mercy Gym) Thursday 8am - 8pm & Friday 8am - 6pm December 10 Ethnic Bazaar Class of 1999 Date: December 26, 2009 7:00pm Location: 7 Bar and Grill, Southfield, MI Contact: Christina Bacall Oraha at [email protected] Katie Mato Androff at [email protected] April 25 Ladies Tea for Tuition: 2pm December 9 Mother Daughter Evening of Spiritual Reflection Class of 1985 Date and location: TBD Contact: Suzanne Wasner at [email protected] March 24 - April 28 Sweepstakes Drive November 15 Alumnae Memorial Mass: 12pm Class of 1969 Date: November 28, 2009 11:30am Location: Detroit Golf Club (Luncheon) Contact: Tess Schafer Sullivan at [email protected] March 19 - 21 Spring Musical “Annie” 8pm Friday & Saturday, 2pm Sunday November 13 - 15 Fall Play "I Remember Mama" 8pm Friday & Saturday, 2pm Sunday Check out Marlin athletics schedules and spotlights at mhsmi.org/athletics 23 Mosaic Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Farmington Hills, MI Permit No. 43 Mercy High School Alumnae Office 29300 W. Eleven Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48336 human dignity mercy justice Be a Mercy Girl OPEN HOUSES Sunday, November 8 Sunday, February 7 1 pm - 4 pm 1 pm - 3 pm High School Placement Tests Saturday, November 21 Saturday, December 5 7:45 am - 11:45 am Cost - $26 The HSPT is administered to 8th graders who are interested in applying to Mercy. mhsmi.org/admissions 248.476.2484 s e rv i c e option for the poor