Beaumont News - Beaumont School
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Beaumont News - Beaumont School
BEAUMONT NEWS SUMMER 2015 BEAUMONT GOES IB grandparent day The freshmen class was invited to bring their grandparents to Beaumont for our annual Grandparent Day on April 22. More than 120 grandparents and their granddaughters came together for a prayer service in the St. Angela Merici Chapel, followed by lunch and entertainment from our talented musicians and singers. Grandparents also were able to hear about the successes of this year’s graduating seniors, as well as the courses and opportunities available to our students. Thank you to all who attended! 2 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 ON CAMPUS APRIL 22 OUR BOARD MEMBERS Board of Directors 2014 – 2015 Lisa Andreani Nicholas Beyer Gregory Cira Roseanne Deucher ’88* Sister Virginia DeVinne, OSU ’67* Barbara DiTurno Sister Susan Durkin Thomas Fanning Danielle Gisondo Marc Haag Robert Horton June Howland ’81* Megan Kacvinsky ’96* Kristin Lux Sister Mercia Madigan, OSU ’54* Sister Linda Martin, OSU Simon Masters Sister Maureen McCarthy, OSU ’55* Sister Joan Peine, OSU Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU ’65* Thomas Rudibaugh Donald Schuele Brien Shanahan Sister Carol Anne Smith, HM Mary Jo Toumert ’75* Amy Vegh Mary Whelan Kimberly Winters *Alumnae ON THE COVER Beaumont announced its adoption of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in September 2014. Our cover features the learner profile of the rigorous curriculum, which will be offered to Beaumont juniors and seniors beginning in the 2017-2018 school year. See pages 4 and 5 for more information on the program at Beaumont. TABLE OF CONTENTS 4Beaumont Goes Global with International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 6 Alumna Spotlight 8 STEM Addition Dedication and Blessing 10 Arts and Language 13 Sciences 15 Athletics 16 Extracurricular Activities 17 Spiritual Formation 20 Beaumont Gala 2015 24 Class Notes Published for Alumnae, Parents and Friends of Beaumont School Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU ’65, President Anna Beyerle, Public Relations and Marketing Manager Barbara DiTurno, Director of Development Mary Kelley Ebner ’79, Manager of Alumnae Relations Mary Lynn Haldi, Administrative Assistant to the President Eileen McCann, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Directors and Development Office Veronica Selby, Beaumont Gala Coordinator PRESIDENT’S NOTES Dear Alumnae, Parents, and Friends, The year 2015 opened with a banner experience for the entire Beaumont community; we moved into the new addition! The decision to construct this addition, made by the Board of Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU ’65 Directors, was primarily made to replace science facilities built in the 1950s. Besides eight STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) classrooms and four prep rooms, the building houses a new front entrance, reception area, administration and guidance suites, clinic and a student commons. We are anticipating LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for this new STEM building. Our ADA accessibility has also been upgraded in the art room and the Lennon House. We are truly proud to say that our architect for this enhancement is a Beaumont alumna, Jill Van Auken Akins ’78! This additional 25,000 feet truly changes the face of Beaumont and how information is exchanged in the classroom. It expands the access our students have to technology as a tool to analyze and solve problems. It will provide more hands-on learning opportunities, increase collaboration between students and teachers and foster “live” classrooms which is so essential in today’s educational climate. This expansion will enhance the educational experience of all Beaumont students, present and future. It will greatly improve our campus. It will strengthen the Ursuline legacy and tradition that has been formed over the past 165 years. It is a clear sign that Beaumont, the only single-sex Catholic high school on the east side of Cleveland, is here to continue to be “the leader,” providing an excellent education allowing us to transform today’s women for tomorrow’s world. Finally, it will contribute to the strength and growth of the Cleveland Heights community of which we are a significant asset. All of this progress became a reality only through the support and generosity of our donors, alumnae, parents, faculty and staff, and student body. I thank and congratulate each of you for your part in the realization of this “banner” achievement. Sincerely in St. Angela, Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU President BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 3 BEAUMONT GOES GLOBAL WITH INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME When Beaumont School decided to launch improvements to our campus in the form of a new STEM addition, we examined our curriculum to be sure that it also was state-of-the-art. This led us to apply to become an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Beaumont was approved for this distinction in May 2014 and permitted to make this announcement public in September 2014. Beaumont will be the only all-girls school in greater Cleveland to offer the rigorous IB Diploma Programme, perceived as one of the most challenging secondary curriculums in the world. The IB Diploma Programme is a highly regarded, worldwide initiative noted for its forward-thinking, challenging international curriculum. Beaumont will be one of the elite few high schools in the Greater Cleveland area to adopt the program, joining St. Edward High School as the only high schools in the Diocese of Cleveland to have an IB program. Beaumont initially began exploring the International Baccalaureate program in spring 2013, then launching a yearlong research phase before deciding to pursue the program. Beaumont conducted interviews with nearly a dozen Catholic high schools in the Midwest to learn about the success of IB at their schools, including St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati, and Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, Ky. 4 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 Nick Beyer, Beaumont’s dean of academics, has spearheaded the IB application and accreditation process. According to him, the year of researching the results of other Midwest Catholic high schools has shown that the implementation of IB increases both the quality and quantity of school applicants. This prestigious program will also open up Beaumont to other markets in Cleveland that have not been previously explored. With a large international population in Cleveland’s east side suburbs, Beaumont is ideally located amongst a contingency of global learners. After applying to adopt the IB program into its curriculum, Beaumont was approved in May 2014 and officially began promotion as an IB candidate school in September. Beaumont currently is in the midst of a three-year authorization period, working with an IB consultant to develop curriculum and train faculty members. Provided all requirements are met, Beaumont will officially be named an IB World School at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. With students taking IB courses their junior and senior years, the class of 2019 will be the first class eligible for the program at Beaumont. The program is currently being marketed to those incoming students as they visit open houses and information sessions. Interested in learning more about the IB Diploma Programme at Beaumont? Visit beaumontschool.org/internationalbaccalaureate. What is International Baccalaureate and the IB Diploma Programme? The International Baccalaureate education challenges students to excel in academics and in their personal growth. The IB was founded in 1968 by diplomats who admired European education and wanted a consistent curriculum to follow their children as they moved internationally. IB aims to develop well-rounded students who cultivate a quest for lifelong learning that goes beyond what they learn in the classroom. IB programs encourage breadth and depth of learning through critical thinking, and inspire learners to become knowledgeable, open-minded, communicators, and balanced in a way that goes beyond just academic success. The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous, college-preparatory academic program for high school juniors and seniors that is considered to be the gold standard of high school education. The Diploma Programme creates challenging academic standards that are accepted worldwide. This globally focused educational program emphasizes creative problem solving, hands-on projects and inquiry-based learning. Additionally, there is a large focus on community service. This rigorous, academically acclaimed program builds on the Ursuline mission of educating women for life, leadership and service. What are the benefits of IB? IB is recognized worldwide as a standard for academic rigor. Students who complete the IB Diploma Programme consistently have a higher chance of being accepted to selective universities, earn more scholarship dollars, and possibly receive college credit. Overall, students are better prepared for college and develop a diverse view of society in an increasingly globalized world. IB is present in 146 countries worldwide and has educated more than one million students. There are currently more than 3,800 IB schools internationally. Why did Beaumont choose the IB program? Beaumont believes the IB values align closely with our school’s philosophy of academic excellence, diversity and social justice. The IB education challenges students to excel in academics and in their personal growth, developing well-rounded students who cultivate a quest for lifelong learning that goes beyond what they learn in the classroom. Overall, students who complete the Diploma Programme are better prepared for college and develop a globalized view of society. We believe these tenets of IB support the Beaumont philosophy of educating young women for life, leadership and service. We are excited to be at the forefront of educating our students with this challenging curriculum, as Beaumont is the first all-girls school and the second Catholic high school in greater Cleveland to offer the program. How will IB influence Beaumont’s existing curriculum? The IB Diploma Programme aims to give students a well-rounded, rigorous education. The IB Diploma Programme educates the whole person, placing importance on all main schools subjects, as well as providing a class on how we learn, entitled the Theory of Knowledge. IB will complement Beaumont’s existing programs, including the studio art and pre-engineering programs, and will fulfill Beaumont’s graduation requirements. Mathematics and science courses will take advantage of our brand new STEM addition and challenge students in that field; English and arts courses will provide rigorous classes rooted in the humanities; and foreign language and courses focusing on individuals and societies will open students up to a globalized worldview. Although IB Diploma Programme curriculum is still in the planning stages at Beaumont, it is not forecasted to replace any of Beaumont’s existing programs. What courses do IB students take? Students who choose the IB Diploma Programme take courses designed to be studied for two years. Students completing the Diploma Programme complete these courses both semesters their junior and senior years: Class 1: Primary Language (English) Class 2: Secondary Language (Spanish, French or Latin) Class 3: Individuals & Societies (History or Psychology) Class 4: Experimental Sciences (Biology or Physics) Class 5: Mathematics (Mathematics or Math Studies) Class 6: The Arts (Visual Arts, Music or Elective) Theory of Knowledge Course (taken only during the second half of junior year and first half of senior year) Beaumont also will offer IB courses as standalone classes for students who wish to enroll in one or more challenging courses, but not the full Diploma Programme. BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 5 ALUMNA spotlight For Sister Christine De Vinne ’68, more than 40 years of ministry in the field of education has been rooted in the education she received at Beaumont School. “My Beaumont education was the best foundation I ever could have had,” Sister Christine said. CLASS OF ’68 Sister Christine De Vinne Ursuline College’s newest president began her legacy at Beaumont Sister Christine was announced as the next president of Ursuline College in March 2015, succeeding Sister Diana Stano, who is retiring this June. Currently the vice president for academic affairs at Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore, Md., Sister Christine is excited to return to Cleveland and her college alma mater. Sister Christine matriculated to Beaumont from St. Ann’s School in Cleveland Heights. She was excited to be in a class with students from around the city and different walks of life, a unique Beaumont experience that many students do not receive until later in life. “As a ninth grader, [Beaumont] opened me to the world beyond my grade school,” she said. “It was the type of experience so many girls don’t have until college.” At Beaumont, Sister Christine took advantage of many opportunities to learn outside the classroom, holding leadership positions with the yearbook, student council and the debate club. Beaumont’s extracurricular activities have always given girls an opportunity to practice leadership skills, carrying a common thread through the years. “Beaumont has changed and evolved to meet the demands of what students need today,” she said. “Beaumont offers so many leadership opportunities for students today.” 6 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 After Beaumont, Sister Christine went on to Ursuline College, where she majored in mathematics and received her teaching license for math and English. Looking back, she finds it impressive how well Beaumont prepared her for a career in math and science in a time when many women had few opportunities in those areas. “I remember reflecting in college that everything I learned was something Beaumont prepared me for,” Sister Christine said. “I chose my major in college because of the good math and science teachers I had at Beaumont. I was a STEM major before it was called a STEM major!” During her time at St. Ann’s, Beaumont and Ursuline, Sister Christine was educated by Ursuline sisters. She had the opportunity to get to know the religious order, and over time her desire to become a sister grew. For Sister Christine, she was drawn by the Ursulines’ commitment to education and the belief that education can change the world. Sister Christine returned to Beaumont as a teacher of geometry and American literature and later assistant principal for six years in the early 1980s. She enjoyed her time at Beaumont to watch young women grow over their four years of high school. She also enjoyed knowing the Beaumont community from a teacher’s standpoint, a “community where every girl feels welcome.” Sister Christine received a master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and a PhD from the Ohio State University, both in English literature. She worked at Ursuline College for 14 years before accepting the position of vice president for academic affairs at Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2010. ALUMNA In her career, Sister Christine has worked at three educational organizations that focus on the education of women: Beaumont, Ursuline College, and Notre Dame of Maryland. She has enjoyed being able to work in a field that provides opportunities to women — something that drew her to the Ursuline order years ago. As she enters her new position of president of Ursuline College, Sister Christine is very much aware of the expression of “standing on the shoulders of giants,” as she returns to Ursuline, excited to build on the progress that has already been made. “Ursuline has the fortunate position being the only women’s-focused college in Ohio,” Sister Christine said. “When we educate women, we have an opportunity to make a huge difference. It’s one of the most important things we can do for the 21st century. This is the age of women.” Since high school is a formative time for education, the opportunity of an all-girl’s education is crucial, Sister Christine said. The number of women in high-powered positions in corporate America and politics continues to grow, and women’s education is imperative for that to continue. As Sister Christine moves into her new position at Ursuline, she’s excited to connect with her high school alma mater as well. “I hope to find ways Ursuline can be connected to Beaumont,” Sister Christine said. “[Beaumont and Ursuline] have such a strong bond as two Ursuline institutions.” spotlight CLASS OF ’98 Vember Stuart-Lilley Head of Warner Bros. Design Studio began cultivating her passion for art in high school Vember Stuart-Lilley ’98 works with some of the largest names in entertainment as the head of Warner Bros. Design Studio, spreading her love for the artistic medium she was first exposed as a student at Beaumont. According to Vember, she “fell in love with art” while at Beaumont, which developed into a passion for design while in college. After graduating from Beaumont, Vember stayed local to attend the Cleveland Institute of Art, where she received her degree in interior design. Vember moved to New York City after graduation to work in retail store design, later relocating to Los Angeles to pursue that career. After working in the field for eight years, she was asked to head up the Warner Bros. Design Studio, a division of one of the world’s largest film studios. In her position, Vember oversees the fabrication of all work produced by the studio. She meets with clients to discuss possible and existing projects, manages the status of projects with her team, and works to market the new division (the design studio launched just more than a year ago). According to Vember, Warner Bros. has always had the capabilities of a design studio, but had not marketed it as such. In her position, Vember is able to work with clients while still having input on the creative side. “I’m able to still work on the design side as a conduit of [the client’s] vision,” she said. “It’s the best of both worlds.” Warner Bros. Design Studio has produced set pieces for the Academy Awards, and several television shows and commercial shoots. Beyond the entertainment industry, the studio also works to design pieces for businesses and retailers, including the Los Angeles Dodgers. The design studio produces graphic elements including signs, large-scale artwork and billboards; custom furniture and metalwork; and architectural elements such as moldings and ornamentations. Located on the Warner Bros. lot, the design studio has its own physical fabrication studio where they can create pieces on site. Vember first began cultivating her artistic talents at Beaumont and fondly remembers classes with Sister Lucia. When asked what advice she’d give to a Beaumont girl of today, she had one word: confidence. “Don’t let anyone tell you no,” she said. “Have confidence and don’t stop pushing forward.” BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 7 Bishop Lennon read a prayer before the blessing of the building STEM addition dedication and blessing On May 19 Beaumont hosted an official dedication and blessing for our new STEM addition, which opened ahead of schedule for student use in January. Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon was in attendance and blessed the entire addition. SCIENCE • TECHNOLOGY • ENGINEERING • MATH The dedication included a welcome from President Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU ’65, an opening prayer from Bishop Lennon, a scripture reading by Board of Directors Chair Mary Jo Toumert ’75, and petitions read by Beaumont students. The ceremony was punctuated by songs from our talented Voices of Harmony choir, joined by several Beaumont faculty members. It was a great way to celebrate the official opening of the building and acknowledge our donors: Beaumont alumnae, parents and friends, who helped make this dream become a reality! BEAUMONT BUILDING UPDATES As our students get settled into the new STEM addition, the original science wing is being updated for new classes! Over the summer, there will be several classroom and office changes in order to fully take advantage of the new addition. •F ormer science classrooms will be renovated this summer to become English classrooms, faculty offices and a writing lab. 8 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 • The former main office has been renovated into an Admissions Suite. This gives our admissions team a larger space to host prospective students and their parents. • Beaumont’s finance department has joined the development department in The Lennon House. Their new offices are located on the second floor. • Beaumont’s guidance department and several members of the administration, including the principal and dean of students, made the move to the STEM addition in January. Don’t forget that you can find them there! BEAUMONT’S NEW ADMISSIONS SUITE STEM ADDITION UPDATES One of the benefits of our STEM addition is a brand new main entrance for Beaumont. The new entrance allowed Beaumont to proactively create a space and protocol to better greet and direct visitors to the school in order to create a safe environment for students and faculty. When guests now enter through the new main entrance in the STEM addition, they encounter a buzzer, camera and communication box. Guests will be seen by the camera, and then will be able to announce themselves and their purpose for being in the school through the communication box. Guests must be buzzed through two sets of doors by the front desk receptionist who will be able to then greet visitors personally and properly direct them through the building. All the other doors in the school have been equipped with an alarm system that allows only students and faculty to enter the building only with the use of a key fob. Beaumont provides an educational setting that fosters a sense of safety, security and the ability for students to receive an education that will prepare them for life, leadership and service in our community and beyond. By securing entrances, monitoring parking lots, and teaching young women safety protocol, our students can focus on their classroom work rather than on their personal security. In the planning of the STEM addition, Beaumont was conscious to utilize female and minority owned businesses for the building’s construction. From cement pouring to drywall installation, nearly 35 percent of the companies involved with the creation of the addition were female or minority owned businesses, accounting for nearly $2.5 million of contracted work. Beaumont also continues to work toward LEED Silver certification of the STEM addition. During construction, Beaumont worked to make the building as environmentally friendly as possible. No more trees were cut down than were necessary, placing parking spaces between existing trees. A water retention basin was placed underground in an area that was already devoid of trees, and the new parking lot was angled to collect storm water in a rain garden. Nearly 93 percent of construction waste was recycled and the anticipated cost of energy savings was nearly 30 percent. ADA ACCESSIBILITY Beyond the STEM addition, there also have been updates to The Lennon House and the art wing. Both of these buildings are now American Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible, providing easy access to these buildings for those with mobility issues. In an effort to expand the access to these spaces a wheelchair ramp and railing were installed at the north entrance of the Lennon House. In the art wing, two hydraulic wheelchair lifts were installed and all of the doors were modified to be three feet wide in accordance with the ADA standard. All of the hardware was replaced with lever handles and a metal handrail was installed. A five foot turning radius was constructed at the entrance of one of the art rooms in order to allow a wheelchair to turn to go in a completely different direction without difficulty in what is a very narrow space. Finally, an ADA standard sink was installed in one of the art classrooms. Prior to these improvements, there was no wheelchair access to these two spaces, and were difficult to navigate with physical challenges. These improvements were critical so that all of the members of our Beaumont community could have access to all areas of the campus. THE LENNON HOUSE’S ADA ACCESSIBLE RAMP BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 9 arts AND LANGUAGE LANGUAGE AWARDS Beaumont students excelled once again in this year’s national language exams. On the National French Test (Le Grand Concours), sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF), nine Beaumont students received scores that ranked within the top 30 scorers in the country. Congratulations! Many Beaumont students earned outstanding scores on the 2015 National Latin Exam, with 79 percent of test-taking students ranking internationally. Our students garnered 26 awards including five Gold Summa Cum Laude awards by Martha Blatt ’17, Rachal Bauman ’16, Claire Chaikin ’16, Christina Kerner ’15 and Ana Maria Vargas ’15. Three seniors were recognized at the end of the school year for their outstanding commitment to language during their four years at Beaumont. Tessa Langa received the AATF Outstanding Senior in French Award and the Crystal Poetry Award for her original French poem entitled “Fluctuat MUSIC Our Voices of Harmony choral group had a busy semester, sailing through the district solo and ensemble festival in May with seven top ratings of one and three second place ratings of two. Later in the month, the students earned a superior rating in the district large group contest, which qualified them to perform at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) state competition. When adviser Dr. Lisa Litteral could not travel to states due to an unforeseen illness, the girls fought adversity to track down a new director for the day. Against all odds, our group of Beaumont girls came away from states with a superior rating, the highest in Beaumont history. Our group of talented students sang their hearts out against many schools with much larger performance groups. Congratulations to Madeline Baltas ’16, Erin Burton ’15, Courtney Foerg ’18, Rachel Graf ’15, Courtney Hall ’15, Lauren Hozian ’17, Morgan McGarry ’17, Allie Noe ’16, Emma Robinson ’16, Juliana Rowane ’18, Mia Saracusa ’16, Alex Wuertz ’17 and Kathyrn Zorman ’15 on a job well done! 10 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 Sophomores and juniors who ranked internationally on the 2015 National Latin Exam Nec Mergitur. Catherine Aumiller received the AATF Outstanding Student in French four year award, and Molly Cogan received the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Writing Award in Spanish. Congratulations to these talented students! ENGLISH National Shakespeare Competition Brianna McElrath ’16 was Beaumont’s first place winner in the local Shakespeare Recitation in February and moved onto the regional competition sponsored by the Cleveland branch of the English-Speaking Union (ESU). The competition was held at the Idea Center in Playhouse Square. Deja Baker ’17 was a runner up in the local recitation and Nicolette Noce ’17 received an honorable mention. Shaker Rotary Club 4-Way Speech Contest Beaumont students competed against Shaker Heights High School in the annual Shaker Rotary Club 4 –Way Speech Contest in March. Christina Ciofani ’15 won 2nd place in the competition and spoke on the topic of body image as portrayed in theater. Emily Salomone ’17 won 3rd place and discussed ethics and wealth. Courtney Hall ’15 and Olivia Leone ’17 also competed and earned honorable mentions. Congratulations! SPANISH SERVICE Beaumont’s Advanced Spanish classes again participated this year in the Community of Oscar Romero’s (COAR) letter translating project. The 17 students in these classes took time to translate letters from children in El Salvador written to donor families in Cleveland. COAR provides schooling and housing for children in need in El Salvador. FINE AND APPLIED ARTS REVIEW Beaumont’s talented students at the Ohio Thespian Conference in March Beaumont held its annual Applied and Fine Arts Review in May. Our unique studio art program is an intensive curriculum that spans all four years of a student’s time at Beaumont. This year-end review displayed the work of the students accepted to this rigorous program, as well as students enrolled in arts courses as electives. The eleven seniors graduating from the studio art program displayed work from all four years of study in the Trenkamp Gallery in the Beaumont Foyer. Artwork from freshmen, sophomores and juniors in the studio art program and drawing and design, ceramics, and photography electives were displayed throughout the school building. DRAMA A group of Beaumont thespians performed at the esteemed Northeast Ohio Thespian Conference this February. The production of “Us and Them” by David Campton earned them a spot to perform at the Ohio Thespian Conference in March. This is the sixth state selected performance for Beaumont School. Congratulations to the cast who traveled to Bexley, Ohio for the conference: Molly Cogan ’15, Alli Kulbago ’16, Allie Noe ’16, Samantha Rufo ’15, Mia Saracusa ’15, Elizabeth Skelin ’16 and Kathyrn Zorman ’15. Maria Costantzo ’15 and Ana Maria Vargas ’15 served as their technical support crew. These girls performed in front of a crowd of more than 100 at the state conference, with Kathryn Zorman and Samantha Rufo also performing in individual events. Beaumont Drama presented The Arabian Nights as the spring play this season. The play centers on the wife of a king who tells inventive stories to keep the fate of her kingdom alive. Beaumont’s performance of this tale was imaginative, courageous, and focused on the power of women’s voices in history. Congratulations to our talented thespians! Julie Schiffer ’15, a graduating member of the studio art program, shows off her work Student work on display at the Fine and Applied Arts Review As our seniors move onto college at the end of the school year, some of our faculty members are moving onto another stage of their life as well. Longtime faculty members Lynn Gadus (science department) and Carolyn Lindstrom (math department) retired at the end of the 20142015 school year. They boast a combined total of 64 years of service to Beaumont. BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 11 arts AND LANGUAGE MOCK TRIAL Beaumont’s Mock Trial team competed in the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education (OLRE) district competition in January at the Justice Center in downtown Cleveland. In this competition, high school students around the state review, prepare arguments, and evaluate case law and evidence in order to take a position on a specific fictional case. In these competitions, students are able to practice skills such as public and extemporaneous speaking, and critical thinking, in addition to learning more about the judicial system. Beaumont School typically brings 12 students who prepare themselves to argue one particular side of a case. These young women make Beaumont proud with their high scores and positive feedback from local attorneys who serve as judges for the competition. Ana Maria Vargas ’15 received the prestigious award of “Outstanding Witness” at the district competition. Veteran club member and president, Jane Hemmelgarn ’15 received the “Outstanding Attorney” award. Beaumont’s Mock Trial team with faculty advisers Pat Mulhall and Rebeka Thompson The team will lose four seniors this year but plans to come back next year ready to go all the way to the state level with their strong, smaller, and more challenging approach to the competition for the 2016 competition. The team is coached by Beaumont alumna and attorney Nancy Jamieson ’01, who practices with a specialty in criminal defense and domestic relations. ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Beaumont Entrepreneur Club held their annual Beaumont Cup Competition in February. Contestants presented business plans to local entrepreneurs who critiqued the plans and presentations. Mary Fanning ’15 and Rachel McDonald ’15 were the winners of the competition, in which they presented their plan for creating a customized trail mix. Halle Small ’17 finished in second place and third place winner was Jordan Martin ’15. Mary and Rachel went on to compete against nine other area high schools who are part of the Veale Youth Foundation at business incubator LaunchHouse in March. Rachel McDonald ’15 and Mary Fanning ’15, victors of the Beaumont Cup 12 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 sciences SCIENCE FAIRS Beaumont students make a great impression on the judges every year at area science fairs. Our rich history in science education has only been bolstered by the opening of our STEM addition in January, and it shows in the nearly 50 awards garnered by Beaumont students. In addition to the following awards, Grace Mascha ’15 was named one of four grand prize winners at the Northeast Ohio Science and Engineering Fair for her project on indecisiveness and its effect on one’s self-esteem. This accolade awarded Grace the opportunity to present in May at the 66th annual Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, the world’s largest pre-college science competition. Beaumont Students also earned two gold medals, six silver medals, three bronze medals and one honorable mention. Congratulations to all! During the awards ceremony, 83 professional and local science and engineering organizations bestowed special awards to deserving students. Beaumont students received 23 of these special awards from esteemed organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland State University, and the FirstEnergy Corporation. At the University of Akron BEST (Bridging Engineering, Science and Technology) Medicine Engineering Fair held on March 14th, Francesca Fabe ’16 earned a gold medal; Juliana Rowane ’18 a silver medal and Megan Pophal ’18 a bronze medal. Rachel Graf ’15, Elizabeth Poland ’16 and Margaret Schiffer ’17 also participated and were recognized during the award ceremony. Another outstanding showing from our Beaumont students! At the Western Reserve District 5 Science Day held on March 21st, Lauren Zipp ’17 won a 3rd place award in Botany; Holly Sirk ’16 a 2nd place award in Environmental Science and Martha Blatt ’17 a 3rd place award in Microbiology. Sponsored Awards were also given by the Akron Council of Engineering & Scientific Societies (ACESS) to Elizabeth McDermott ’18; the Governor’s Award to Martha Blatt ’17 and by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers to Molly Cogan ’15. Of the 21 Beaumont students who competed, Grace Mascha ’15 at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in May, where she represented Northeast Ohio 16 students’ scores qualified for State Science Day at the Ohio State University on May 16. On State Science Day, our students brought home nine superior (top category) rankings and three excellent rankings at State Science Day. Five participating students also brought home a total of eight sponsored awards, which included scholarships, certificates and monetary prizes. Congratulations! ROBOTICS COMPETITION Our two robotics teams continued to break the mold this year as the only all-girls teams on the robotics circuit. They did so with sportsmanship and grace. Two teams of Beaumont students competed this year – seniors Molly Cogan, Alyssa Muttillo, Julie Schiffer and Ana Maria Vargas make up team Beaumonsters; Nia Everett ’15, Allie Noe ’16, Margaret Schiffer ’17 and Holly Sirk ’16 were on team Blue Streaks. Both teams battled it out at the National Robotics League competition in May against 64 other teams. Team Blue Streak competed with their bot, the Tempest, making a great showing and ending ranked 33rd in the competition. Team Beaumonsters’ bot, Joan of Arc, garnered the “best engineering” award and the team ended the competition ranked 4th out of 64 teams. The unique girl power of our teams in a male-dominated field was covered with articles on CNN.com and in Crain’s Cleveland Business after the competition. Congratulations to these burgeoning engineers, their faculty advisers and sponsors. We’re so proud of your accomplishments! BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 13 sciences CIA DESIGN COMPETITION Five Beaumont won first place in the automotive design category at the Cleveland Institute of Art Automotive Design Symposium in March. Our students were commended on their design, poise and the presentation of their project, which was evaluated by CIA staff members and Chrysler automotive designers. Seniors Julie Schiffer, Ana Maria Vargas, Alyssa Muttillo, Molly Cogan and Jane Hemmelgarn with their winning design. Beaumont’s Bertrand Courtyard Beaumont’s Bertrand Courtyard is one of the school’s most visible outdoor treasures on campus. It has been renamed the Bertrand Courtyard to honor Beaumont alumnae and faithful school supporter Patricia Bertrand ’55. Nestled between the school buildings, this common area is used as a place to hold classes, to pray, to study, eat lunch, find peace or just enjoy the weather. We offer alumnae, parents, faculty and friends the opportunity to support needed upgrades to the Beaumont Courtyard to increase the Courtyard’s beauty and leave a lasting legacy at the school. Naming pavers and naming opportunities are now available. The first pavers were installed in spring 2012. For more information, call 216.321.6265. To reserve a paver for you or your family, fill out this form and return it to: Beaumont School Development Office, 3301 North Park Blvd., Cleveland Heights OH 44118. Yes, I would like to support Beaumont’s Courtyard Beautification! o $75.00 4" x 7" paver (13 characters per line/3 lines engraving) o $125.00 7" X 8" paver (14 characters per line/4 lines engraving) o $175.00 13" X 8" paver (18 characters per line/4 lines engraving) Enclosed is $ _________________ o CASH o CHECK (PAYABLE TO BEAUMONT SCHOOL) CHARGE: o MASTERCARD o VISA o AMERICAN EXPRESS CARD # ______________________________ EXP DATE _______ CVV OR CVC# _______ SIGNATURE_________________________________________________ NAME _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FIRST NAME MAIDEN NAME LAST NAME ADDRESS __________________________________ CITY _____________________________ STATE ____ ZIP _________ CLASS OF _________ (IF AN ALUMNA) *This is a gift – please send a notice to: (name & address) ______________________________________________________________________________________ I would like more information on sponsoring a landscaped area or other options for courtyard support – please contact me at: (phone or email) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ENGRAVING ON PAVERS TO READ: (Please print clearly) Small 14 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 Medium Large athletics SWIMMING & DIVING Beaumont’s swimming and diving team set season best times at the Division II District Meet in February, placing 15th overall. Our girls excelled in individual and relay events including: • The 200 meter medley relay of Danielle Christian ’18, Lindsey Clark ’17, Annie Reagan ’16, and Beth Wiberg ’16 placed 11th with a season record time of 1:59.22. The same team also placed 11th in the 400 meter free relay with a season best of 4:01:53. • Danielle Christian moved up to 22nd place in the 200 IM with a lifetime best of 2:28.73. She also placed 24th on the 100 meter backstroke. • Lindsey Clark placed 15th in the 100 meter butterfly, matching her lifetime best of 1:03.19. She also placed 19th in the 100 meter backstroke. • Maddie Horton ’17 placed 29th in the 100 meter butterfly with a time of 1:09.58. • Beth Wiberg placed 18th in the 100 meter breaststroke with a lifetime record of 1:14.95 SOFTBALL Our varsity softball team had an impressive season, advancing to the Division II Regional Finals for the first time in more than two decades. The Blue Streaks defeated Tallmadge High School in and Mogadore Field High School in the District Semifinal and Final before winning in a 5-4 thriller over St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in the Regional Semifinals. Congratulations on an excellent season! TRACK & FIELD Indoor Track Beaumont’s indoor track team tied for fifth place at the Division II/III State Indoor Track and Field Tournament with an 18 point finish. Our Blue Streaks were one of three Northeast Ohio teams that finished in the top five. Bravo, athletes! LACROSSE This school year, Beaumont’s lacrosse team was a worthy opponent on the field, ending the season with a 9-9 record. The team ended the season by advancing to the second round of playoffs. Well done, team! Spring Track and Field After placing third overall at the Division II Regional Meet, many members of Beaumont’s track and field team advanced to the State Meet in Columbus. These young women represented Beaumont with class and grace among talented athletes from throughout the state. Beaumont’s team placed 13th overall out of 67 teams at states, placing in the top 10 at four events, including 2nd place in the 4x200 meter relay. Congrats! COLLEGIATE STUDENT ATHLETES Serena Tucciarelli ’15 and Jessica Fox ’15 In February, two Beaumont seniors participated in national signing day, agreeing to continue playing the sport of their choice in college as a student-athlete. Serena Tucciarelli ’15 will attend Cuyahoga Community College to play softball and Jessica Fox ’15 will play soccer at Notre Dame College. Congratulations! BASKETBALL Beaumont’s varsity basketball team advanced to the Sectional Finals in February after defeating Woodridge High School in the semifinals. Overall, the team finished with a 13-8 record and played with heart and hustle! BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 15 extracurricular ACTIVITIES PROJECT REAL PROJECT SHOWCASE Anna Anthony ’15, Josie Zucca ’16 and Francesca Fabe ’16 demonstrate the robotic car they created at Case Western Reserve University. This car is controlled by muscle contractions in the user’s arm. Our Academic Scholars participated in Project Showcase on May 6 held in The Lennon House. During this annual event our students display the projects they have been working on during the school year to the public. More than 20 juniors and seniors presented on topics including robotics, psychology, art and costume design. Our girls did a great job speaking eloquently to friends and family on their chosen topics. Robotics Team Blue Streak (Holly Sirk ’16, Allie Noe ’16 and Nia Everett ’15) presented on their experiences building and competing with their robot, The Tempest Seniors are able to spend two of the final weeks of their senior year beyond the walls of Beaumont during Project REAL (Realistic Education through Alternative Learning). Students work with a professional in the field of their interest to learn more about a profession they’re interested in pursuing and get hands-on experience. This tradition helps students realize their potential as they prepare for college and their lives beyond Beaumont. This year, our students worked in hospitals, schools, law offices, marketing agencies, cultural organizations, and more to complete their projects and gain real world experience. Elizabeth Skelin ’16 speaks to Beaumont Dean of Students Coreen Schaefer and faculty member Rebeka Thompson about her project on researcher George Crile, one of the founders of the Cleveland Clinic. Nicole Cramer ’15 working on a logo design at Marcus Thomas, a local creative agency. Anna Marie Anthony ’15 shadowed an employee at WEWS Channel 5 and experienced life at a news station. Jennifer Kramer ’00 speaks to a group of sophomores about her career in public relations CAREER DAY Each school year, our sophomores get ideas for future occupations by attending Career Day, coordinated by Beaumont’s guidance department. Beaumont alumnae, parents, and community members speak about their careers including education, finance, communications, medicine, government, international relations, and more. It is such a blessing to be able to share insight from talented members of the Beaumont community each and every year! 16 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 Jessica Fox ’15 working to ship orders at Gina DeSantis Ceramics studio in Lakewood. Spiritual Formation At Beaumont School, we aim to educate the whole person. One of our school’s unique qualities is the emphasis that is placed on theology and service. A Catholic school founded in the Ursuline tradition, Beaumont was established based on the principles of St. Angela Merici. The teaching of Catholic values, exploration of faith, and a commitment to social justice and service enable Beaumont women to grow in their faith. Here is a peek into how Beaumont weaves spirituality into the lives of our students as we prepare them for a future of life, leadership and service. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION This school year, Beaumont has introduced the practice of Eucharistic Adoration, hosting the exercise at least once a month in the St. Angela Merici Chapel. Eucharistic Adoration is a Catholic tradition where the Blessed Sacrament is displayed to be worshipped. All members of the Beaumont community are welcome to attend future adorations. The Theology department wanted to utilize the St. Angela Merici Chapel as much as possible by offering students various forms of worship. We had gathered all the necessary materials for Eucharistic Adoration throughout this past year and obtained the ritual prescribed by the Church at the beginning of this school year. This wonderful opportunity has brought a steady turnout of students, parents, faculty, and staff to the Chapel each month to worship our Lord Jesus who is present in the Eucharist. Adoration is a great way to educate students about the Eucharist and a time to spend moments with the Lord in personal prayer and reflection. ALL-SCHOOL RETREAT On March 4, 2015, Beaumont hosted an all-school retreat for our students, faculty and staff. This day full of reflection and prayer was centered on the theme of “surrender” and trusting in the will of God. This day was funded through an educational grant from the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland and was planned through hard work by Beaumont’s peer ministers and the Campus Ministry department. Father Don Oleksiak was in attendance for the day to lead the Beaumont community through a day of prayer and contemplation, which included small group reflection, large group presentations and student witnesses. Our all-school retreat reminded us that although our day-to-day lives are full of work and busyness, it’s important to take time for prayer and our relationship with God. FACES OF ANGELA Beaumont’s Mission Integration Team (MIT) continued the tradition of Faces of Angela this school year. Started during the 2013-2014 school year, this practice recognizes Faces of Angela recipients named during one member of each December’s Sister Dorothy Kazel service. class at liturgies throughout the school year for their embodiment of the spirit of St. Angela Merici in their interactions with members of the Beaumont Community. Each of these students was nominated by one of their peers for their outstanding kindness and generosity. We are proud to carry on this tradition of recognizing St. Angela Merici in everyday life. Father Don Oleksiak speaking to the Beaumont community during March’s All School Retreat BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 17 Beaumont’s class of 2015 representing their chosen college or university during their senior retreat CLASS OF 2015 The class of 2015 celebrated graduation on Sunday, June 7. Although seniors are always excited to move forward into their college careers, graduation is a bittersweet time as students say goodbye to classmates, faculty and staff and become Beaumont’s newest alumnae. Graduation festivities began with Baccalaureate Mass in the Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity at the Ursuline Motherhouse on June 2. Awards were given to students talented in academics, athletics, artistry, leadership and service. The next day, June 3, the class of 2015 returned to Beaumont for their final school day. After listening to a speech by alumna Dr. Erin Murphy ’97, awards were presented in front of the school body and the senior class processed out of the gym for the last time. In this small but mighty class of 69 students, 83 percent have been offered scholarships in excess of $9.4 million, with 100 percent of our class enrolled in a college or university. Of the class of 2015, 22 seniors received the President’s Award for Academic Excellence and 22 received the State of Ohio Honors Diploma. The class of 2015 also completed 10,535 hours of community service. The class valedictorian is Christina Kerner, who will attend Harvard University, and salutatorian is Grace Mascha, who will attend College of the Holy Cross. Congratulations, graduates! 18 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACCEPTING THE CLASS OF 2015 The University of Akron American University Auburn University Bellarmine University Boston Conservatory Boston University Bowling Green State University Bradley University California State University, San Bernardino Canisius College Capital University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University The Catholic University of America College of Charleston University of Cincinnati Clark Atlanta University Cleveland State University College for Creative Studies University of Colorado at Boulder Columbia College Chicago Cornell University Cuyahoga Community College Aura Rossy and Jillian Mullins on Graduation Day Emily Iott and Mary Fanning University of Dayton DePaul University Duke University Duquesne University Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Michigan University Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Emerson College The University of Findlay Fordham University Gannon University Georgia Perimeter College Hampton University Harvard University Hiram College College of the Holy Cross Howard University John Carroll University Johns Hopkins University Kent State University University of Kentucky Kettering University Lake Erie College Lawrence Technological University Loyola University Chicago Marquette University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mercyhurst University Miami University, Oxford Miami University, Hamilton University of Miami Michigan State University Muskingum University Nazareth College New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Notre Dame College of Ohio Oberlin College Ohio Dominican University Ohio University Otterbein University Pace University, New York City Pennsylvania State University, University Park University of Pittsburgh Madison Patton, Morgan Sonnhalter, Bridget Ebner and Anna Marie Anthony Purdue University Rochester Institute of Technology University of Rochester Saint Louis University The College of Saint Rose University of San Diego Skidmore College University of South Alabama Spelman College Syracuse University The Ohio State University The Ohio State University at Lima The Ohio State University at Mansfield The Ohio State University at Newark Tiffin University University of Toledo University of Mount Union Ursuline College Walsh University West Virginia University Wittenberg University The College of Wooster Xavier University Samantha Doyle and Monique Callieham Shannon Malone, Ana Maria Vargas, Daisy Sirk and Christina Kerner BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 19 gala 2015 The Beaumont Gala After months of planning by a dedicated committee comprised of parent and alumnae volunteers and lead by cochairs Mark and Stacey Mazzurco, 300 Beaumont parents, alumnae and friends gathered at the Western Reserve Historical Society Crawford Auto Museum to celebrate The Beaumont Gala on Saturday, March 28. This special evening commemorates the Ursuline tradition of excellence in educating women for life, leadership and service. This year’s Gala honored Beaumont alumnae’s Legacy of Service, reminding all those in attendance of St. Angela Merici’s words: “We have more need to serve others, than they have to be served.” The evening began with a Private Patron Reception. Sponsors were invited to ride the newly restored Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, dine on specially prepared hors d’oeuvres, sip champagne cocktails and preview auction items as well as the museum car collection. After dinner Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU ’65, graciously thanked all those who joined in the celebration for their continued support of Beaumont’s mission and introduced senior Bridget Ebner. Bridget spoke passionately A Gala tradition, Beaumont alumnae gather to sing the alma mater after dinner Beaumont Ambassadors having a ball riding the restored Euclid Beach Carousel at the Gala! 20 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 Diane Spiros Gorjanc ’79, Beaumont parents Ed and Monica Wagner, and Beaumont parents Jonathan Emery and Mary Curran ’81 gala 2015 about her love of Beaumont, her Beaumont legacy (her mother is Beaumont Alumnae Relations Manager Mary Kelley Ebner ’79, and sisters are Maley ’09 and Gretchen ’11), her Beaumont education and how it has given her the foundation and confidence to begin her college career. Following Bridget’s address, guests were asked to raise their paddle in support of the Mission Drive which helps ensure Beaumont’s tradition of excellence. In a show of strength and support, Beaumont alumnae were asked to join together on stage to sing Beaumont’s alma mater. The blending of voices, current students with recent and older graduates, gave testimony to the legacy that defines Beaumont. Thank you to all who attended and donated to the Gala and to our caterers, A Taste of Excellence. Rita Murphy Carfagna ’71, Jeanne Carfagna Somers ’63 and Sister Rosemarie Carfagna, OSU ’65 Gala attendees raising their paddles to donate to support Beaumont’s Mission Drive Gala chairs Mark and Stacey Mazzurco Beaumont parents Denise Barone, and Bob and Mia Graf Incoming Beaumont parent Cindy Young and Laurie Klopper ’88 worked the Wine Pull, where attendees could pull a mystery bottle of wine Beaumont President Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU ’65 and Board of Directors Chair Mary Jo Paulett Toumert ’75 BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 21 development update SAINT ANGELA MERICI LUNCHEON The annual Saint Angela Merici Luncheon honors alumnae who graduated from Beaumont 50, 55, 60 and 65 years ago as a precursor to their milestone class reunions later in the summer. This year the classes of 1950, 1955, 1960 and 1965 gathered at The Lennon House in March to enjoy lunch with their classmates. The alumnae heard presentations about the school’s newest updates from Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU ’65, Beaumont’s curriculum from science faculty member Gretchen Santo, and about Ana Maria Vargas ’15 experience as a student at Beaumont. We were so glad to share the afternoon with these alumnae! ON THE ROAD This spring, Beaumont President Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU, and Development Director Barb DiTurno were able to Beaumont School’s President, Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, visit Florida and visit with OSU ’65 enjoyed brunch at Naples’ Royal Poinciano Country alumnae living throughout Club with Mary Anne and Dan Gaunter, and Jim Mason. the state. It was a wonderful way to connect with our many Beaumont alumnae living in the sunshine state! If you live outside of Northeast Ohio and would like to host an event for fellow Beaumont alumnae, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Mary Kelley Ebner ’79 at (216) 325-7326 or [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you! SOPHOMORE LEGACY BREAKFAST Beaumont celebrates the students following in the footsteps of their mothers and grandmothers by attending Beaumont with the annual Sophomore Legacy Breakfast. In April, Beaumont hosted current sophomores and their mothers and grandmothers for a breakfast at The Lennon House. This event is a wonderful way for mothers and grandmothers to reminisce about their time at Beaumont and share memories with today’s students. We are proud of the young women who continue the legacy of attending Beaumont and hope they continue the tradition in years to come! Legacy sophomores with their mothers and grandmothers in the Lennon House. 22 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 Gainesville Lunch at the Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club hosted by Donna Walter Nickerson ’65 with Ann Masin Breig ’58, Kate Gibbons Vinci ’61, Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU ’65, Mary PeoplesSheps ’65 and Betsy DeFino Wilson ’65. A lovely lunch in Jupiter was had by Winifred Sedlak Tuschen ’71, Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU ’65, Agnes Sedlak Gregory ’66 and Barb DiTurno – Development Director. Alumnae Association President Kayla Murphy Cousineau ’01 speaking to the class of 2015 during their senior retreat CLASS OF 2015 GIVES BACK TO BEAUMONT WITH GIFTS TO THE ANNUAL FUND During the class of 2015’s senior retreat this May, they heard about the importance of giving back to their alma mater as Beaumont alumnae. Seated in the St. Angela Merici Chapel, the seniors listened to Beaumont Alumnae Association President Kayla Murphy Cousineau ’01 speak the importance of philanthropy in order to benefit students of the future. During the 2014-2015 school year, 52 percent of Beaumont students received some form of financial aid, highlighting the need to give back is more important than ever. We are so proud of the seniors who chose to support Beaumont in the future with a five year pledge to the Annual Fund! GIVING TO BEAUMONT Donations to the Annual Fund Campaign can be made at any time by visiting the Beaumont School website at beaumontschool.org/giving. Donations also can be sent using the envelope included with this magazine. Please contact Barb DiTurno, Director of Development, at (216) 325-7327 with any questions for more information. Your donation will help us continue the Beaumont tradition of life, leadership and services for years to come. All donations received by June 30, 2015 will be included in the fall 2015 Beaumont School Annual Report. We are counting on your support! WHY DO I GIVE TO BEAUMONT? “Fifty years of celebrating reunions...how much we have to be grateful for as classmates of 1965! Our class has always been inspired to give back to Beaumont in recognition for what we have received.” Kathy Gang Rini ’65 “I support Beaumont School because it is a small act of appreciation for the big things Beaumont gave me: a strong sense of independence and confidence – especially in the working world, a solid spiritual foundation and of course, my Beaumont girls!” Kayla Murphy Cousineau ’01 “I give back to Beaumont because the school supported me when I was in need.” Lethia Grimes ’91 “I believe that I should give back to Beaumont to say thank you for an outstanding education as well as to help those who want to attend but cannot afford the opportunity on their own.” Mary Kelley Ebner ’79 BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 23 CLASS notes 1955 Sr. Maureen McCarthy will preach a five day retreat for priests, brothers, sisters and laity at Regina Health Center June 22-26. Mary Lloyd Deutschman will have an art show, The Cleveland Metro Parks in Color, during June at Bayarts located at 28795 Lake Road in Bay Village. 24 classmates enjoyed a 60th reunion luncheon at the Cedar Creek Grille and a grand time was had by all. RoseMary Selvaggio Fitzgerald and Micki Comella Maniscalco enjoyed a fun visit with Patricia Meyers Willkomm in Naples, Florida in March 2015. They all attended the Ursuline Sisters Naples Brunch at Royal Poinciana Country Club. We visited with Sr. Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU ’65 and many other Ursuline sisters and Beaumont alumnae of other classes. Patterson Nieser and Pat Lynch Richards for dinner and an evening of catching up. The Dinis flew back home to California, repacked their bags and left for a trip to Spain. Sue Schutt Grohol and Pat Lynch Richards shared a cabin on a Viking Rhine River cruise in late March. A highlight was attending Easter Sunday services at The Dom, the cathedral of Cologne. Judy Patterson Nieser makes frequent trips to California, visiting her daughters. Angie Sospirato Salvatore works with her sons at Metro Appraisal Group, Inc. Joyce Raviotta represents Avon Cosmetics. Mary Kay Gallagher Maxon arranges activities for literary authors. Carole Margareth Marciano is certified in individual counseling. I look forward to seeing many of you at a mini reunion this summer, our 58th reunion year. 1956 1960 Patty McIntyre Westropp, Carol Egan Grady, Judy Bopp Loach and Dolores McDonnell Ritt met and had a lot of fun catching up with each other. Peggy Conway spent the winter in Florida with her family and was able to see her brother Jack before he passed away. A memorial mass was said at Gesu in May. We send our deepest sympathy to you Peggy. She remains active with the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, Chagrin Knitting Society, the Natural Path, yoga, hiking, biking, horseback riding and bridge. Rosemarie Miceli Surace, Carol Miceli Lograsso Dolores McDonnell Ritt, Diane Junglas Richardson and Pat McIntyre Westropp enjoyed a night out at the Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall. While Suzie Baird Fitzgerald was in town she had lunch with Diane Junglas Richardson, Dolores McDonnell Ritt, Gretchen VandeMotter Lauro, Janet Neff Newsome, Carol Hart Keck, Marianne Rocco Walton and Barbara Post. Rosemarie Miceli Surace and Patty McIntyre Westropp met the senior who is the recipient of the class of 1956 scholarship at Beaumont. She is very appreciative. Your continued scholarship support is most appreciated. Mary Anne Corlett Rotatori invited Dolores McDonnell Ritt, Diane Junglas Richardson and Patty McIntyre Westropp traveled to Naples, Florida for a girl’s weekend. Connie O’Connell Strong has been in Sanibel since the first of the year. She has had a lot of company and enjoyed spending time with her seven grandchildren. 1957 Marsha Corlett Sarakaitis and Joe have returned home after spending most of the winter in Naples, Florida. Anne Pavlish Dini and Jack were back in Cleveland for the International Film Festival in March. They joined Judy 24 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 Thank you to Mary Logan Zaler for stepping up to organize our attendance at the Reunion on Friday, June 12. A fall party is in the works for October 16 in the party room at Woodhawk, where Joanne Dindia Grace lives. Mary Carol Kundtz Lewis, Marilyn Schneider Karlik, Joellen Crowley O’Neill, Mary Logan Zaler and Lynn Dore Priemer attended the Fabulous 50s Luncheon at Beaumont (held in the old chapel), and enjoyed lunch and an update on the many achievements and activities of Beaumont and some of their terrific students. Kay Raleigh DiFrancesca is continuing her work as a forensic psychologist in southern California. Roberta Caswell Ohno writes from Seattle, “Now that my five children are busy raising their own children, my retirement is spent working with students in danger of dropping out of school as a board member and mentor for Communities in Schools of Kent (WA).” Roberta says her volunteer time reflects the values instilled by the Notre Dame and Ursuline sisters. I imagine many of us relate to that feeling. 1962 We hear from Susan Hoenigman Castor that she and her husband Mike retired in December 2014. They sold their kite shop and toy store and will remain in their dream home and idyllic town of Pentwater, Michigan. Andrea Vadas Ashburn writes to tell us that she loves living in Houston near her two beautiful granddaughters. Andrea is living about an hour from Kathy Machol Zimmerman, who has just returned from a fabulous diving trip in Palau, Hawaii with her husband Bob. They met their son there and celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary. Marcia Beljan Catalano travelled to Nashville, Tennessee to babysit grandsons and oversaw two baby showers for her daughters in Cleveland and Chicago, all while taking online Photoshop courses and renovating her basement. Peggy Keeffe Baker has been in New Jersey and Virginia, and plans to spend some time in Fripp Island, South Carolina. Bonnie Sheldon Martino and her husband David will be taking a two week Rick Steves tour of England and will then travel to Italy with some Italian friends to visit Torino and Florence. Chris Collura Embrescia is proud to announce the birth of her fifth grandchild and second granddaughter, Olivia Grace Embrescia, born on Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles. She went to California to meet her. She will be off to Italy in September for three weeks. Finally but certainly not least, Teresa Mannen ’95, daughter of our late and much beloved classmate, Teresa DeFino Mannen, has started a new business in honor of her mother. It is called tD2designs and provides stylish products for those with medical needs. The name of the company is a play on the name that she shares with her mother. Visit her website at tD2designs.com. 1963 Gerry Jarzembowski Hadley loves her new life in Sun City near Tampa. She is working on becoming a bridge master. She hopes to spend July to late September at her home in Michigan. Best of both worlds! Sister Ritamary (Dorothy) Welsh reports that she has some plans for the big 70. She is going on a Viking Cruise down the Rhine River to Germany at the end of August with her sisters, Donna ’62, Terry ’64, and a friend. They also will be visiting France and the Netherlands. Suzanne Hughes Rydel reports that as she is approaching her 70th birthday and has been a widow for nearly 5 years, she is getting married to Dan, a widower, on September 12. She may be retiring later this year and will be looking for a southern winter destination away from the Virginia cold winters. Mary Jo Rini won the bronze medal for mixed doubles in a pickleball tournament in Naples, Florida. Martie Rainone Groff is celebrating 70 by doing something scary and exciting. She is cleaning out our home of 25 years in Connecticut and preparing to move full time to her winter residence in Sarasota. Denise O’Hearn Byrne keeps busy with golf and keeps her brain sharp winning consistently at mahjong. Kati Callahan Crawford is in Florida in the winter which allows her the luxury of bridge and mahjong for her brain, along with many classes to help with the fitness battle. Shirley Miller Schilling is still teaching at an all-male medium-security facility. She spent her 40th wedding anniversary in Germany. This summer she is headed to Croatia, as well as hiking the Alps and visiting friends. With six children and CLASS nine grandchildren, she has been truly blessed by God. Shirley and her husband have been sponsoring an impoverished school in London, Jamaica. DeeDee DeFino Gaul is planning a casual girl’s lunch on July 25. Let’s celebrate our new decade! 1975 Ann Dahlman Luebbert and her husband, Michael, are going to Africa in July. They are going to travel to three camps where they will witness the yearly migration. Cindy Ianiro Caputo married John Caputo on May 9, 2015. Carolyn Nemec has been more than dabbling in poetry. Carolyn will be presenting her work at the Fifth Annual Bards Day as part of a Long Island, New York community dedicated to using poetry to help Long Island, in the shadow of Walt Whitman. Sister Renee would be very proud! Sharon Latkovich Valente is chairing the Honored Guest Program for the Special Olympics World Games here in Los Angeles July 21 through August 2. 1978 Rosemary Leone Nemeth was thrilled to attend the official Blessing and Dedication of the Beaumont STEM building on May 19. If you remember, our own Jill Van Auken Akins designed the addition. The Commons which overlooks Lake Garda is absolutely beautiful. The eight new classrooms are amazing! We enjoyed seeing Regina Lasko and her son Harry on the last night of the Late Show. We wish all of them much happiness as they begin a new chapter in their book of life. We want to congratulate all of our classmates who have daughters and sons graduating this year. We would love to hear where your children are going to college or what career paths they are following after graduation. Life is all about change! Empty nesters fill us in on your lives too! We hope to hear from you! 1982 Maureen Sarver MacPhee is in school at Walsh University working on her Master’s to be Nurse Practitioner. Please remember to keep Maureen in your thoughts and prayers, as it has been two years since her husband Don passed away. Tracy Shaffrank Cranley’s store Pine Straw won six first /gold awards in the Wicked Local Contest. Therese Hawkins Prendergast is busy doing renovations in her home in Shaker Heights, while substitute teaching in the Cleveland Heights/University Heights school system. Thank goodness Michelle Amaddio Davis is still operating her organizing business, because Therese needed her big time! Please connect with us on Facebook, Beaumont class of 1982. 1991 notes Save the date for our 25th Reunion at Beaumont!! Mark your calendar for the weekend of June 17 and 18, 2016. NEW ARRIVALS 1992 Sarah Thomas ’91 Son: Thomas Joseph Schultz Heidi Hughes-Linehan wrote: after over 10 years of living abroad in Germany, Switzerland and Canada, I am back in the U.S. for the first time! Jim, Éamonn (7), Maeve (5) and I have landed in Oakland, California for now. We had a nice Beaumont reunion in San Francisco with Colleen Cowhard and her gorgeous baby Harper recently. Good to be back! 1994 Stephanie Adams Mance reports that she got married August 30, 2014 and is due to have a baby in November. 1996 Hello, class of ’96. Please email me, Helen Curak, at [email protected] or message me on Facebook with any updates you have. Feel free to pass my contact information along to our classmates. Nakisha Starks’ first-born, Ariela, is a 2015 Shaker Heights High School graduate. She will attend Kent State University on a full scholarship in the fall, and will major in fashion merchandising with a minor in journalism. Maggie Keenan just completed her first year of law school at Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and is the fiscal officer and business manager for the Shaker Heights Public Library. Maggie’s also busy training for her third marathon in fall! Eileen Ryan Ewan signed contracts to illustrate two picture books to be published by Sleeping Bear Press. The books are due out in spring 2016 – keep your eyes open for more details. Jennifer Barth Armstrong accepted a position as marketing development manager with Coca-Cola Refreshments in Columbus. Sharee Jackson’s oldest daughter, Aiyana, is a 2015 graduate of Cleveland Heights High School. Aiyana plans to major in nursing at Kent State University. Congratulations to Kirsten McNamara Simonton and her husband Eric on the January 21, 2015 birth of their second daughter – Abigail Lyn. Abby joins sister Maira who is two years old. Bridgette Meredith Wilson and her husband, Andre, welcomed Alissa Brynn on April 22, 2015. Four-year-old Brooke is excited to be a big sister. Antonella Slone is a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Antonella will continue her nursing career at Wooster Community Hospital. Susan Krupa McCune has added food and travel writing to her resume. To check out some of her reviews, visit localemagazine.com. Congratulations to the following alumna who have welcomed new additions to their families. Kathleen Christy Miller ’00 Daughter: Mary Kathleen Kayla Murphy Cousineau ’01 Son: George Murphy Cousineau Megan Kelley Zinn ’01 Daughter: Rory Elizabeth 1997 Greetings from the Class of ’97. We are collectively amazed it’s been 18 years since graduation! Kate Cingel writes that she married Anthony Pisano, Jr. in 2011 and they have two daughters, Giuliana and Sienna Catherine, who was born this may. Kate is working as an outpatient registered nurse specializing in breast cancer for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Harrison, New York. She is looking forward to the summer and the rest of her maternity leave, and will run a half marathon in October. Congrats! Joy Burke King is a nurse practitioner at University Hospitals. She is married with three children and is doing well. Laura Tetzlaff is working on completing a dual master’s in clinical counseling and art therapy. Her oldest daughter will be a senior in high school this fall and youngest a sophomore. Between interning and work, she is very busy! Enjoy your summer! 2001 Gina Mazzone Mason and husband welcomed their first child, Rocco Ross Mason, born March 5, 2015. 2003 Chloe Farkas is got married on June 20 to Brian Phillips in Cleveland. They met and now live in Washington, DC. Matt and Heidi Schmidt Szugye just had beautiful twin girls, Claire and Caroline, in January. Shannon Hawkins got engaged to Christopher Holz and they plan to be married in September. Charlene Ondak recently graduated from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in May. She will be moving to San Francisco in fall to work. Carrie Gladstone got engaged to John Cassidy earlier this year and looks forward to their wedding. Christina Wilson wed her husband on May 16 this year. Kat McCarthy Zangaro gave birth to baby Hazel late last year. Jessica Dugan gave birth to baby Tessa at the end BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 25 CLASS notes of March. Aimee Dobrowski married Nicholas Rowland on June 6 at the Church of St. Dominic in Shaker Heights. Many Blue Streaks were in attendance, including Caroline Dobrowski, Mary Kate Murphy Barrett, Maggie O’Neill, Shannon Hawkins, Sara Stech, Charlene Ondak, Katie Dobrowski Sykes ’97, Molly Dobrowski ’71, and Mimi Drobrowski Troy ’78, amongst others! Arianna Edwards Hemphill and her husband Robert just moved to the Louisville, Kentucky area and are expecting their first child together this December! Anissa Reynolds just finished her second year teaching high school math at Renaissance Academy, a Baltimore City Public School in the Upton neighborhood where the riots occurred a month ago. This year she was promoted to head of the math department and helped 54 students make it to graduation today. Most of them needed one on one help to complete extra math coursework and projects to graduate. Toni Allen just purchased her first home on April 30, 2015! She lives in Cleveland with her son, Dante, who is six. She formally goes by Toni Raynel Allen. Christina Cotton Wilson just got married on May 16, 2015. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and two children, Cayla, 18 months and Ryan, 6. Maggie O’Neill is going to be living Clappily Ever After when she becomes the new Mrs. Clapp on July 3, 2015! 2005 Sheila Joyce married Matthew Byrne in April. 2007 Kamilah King was promoted to a Multimedia Communications Coordinator earlier this month for The Ohio State University, specifically in the College of Education and Human Ecology. She also bought her first house. Emily Rose is currently an Intervention Specialist in Lakewood City Schools, but will be going back to school full time in the fall. She will be attending Cleveland State University to get her master’s degree in occupational therapy. 2008 Congratulations go out to Ruth Burke! She will be attending the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design as a fully-funded graduate student instructor. Stamps is a very competitive program; they accepted five students out of more than 200 applications this year. Jaclyn Purgert graduated last May, has been a pharmacist for Walgreens for about a year, is moving to Columbus and is getting married on September 5, 2015. Molly Drake is living in Bucaramanga, Colombia teaching English to students of accounting and finance at a government funded vocational school, SENA. Beth Melena just finished a Netflix series- Grace and Frankie, which she highly recommends. Katie Winters just graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is moving to Atlanta, Georgia. So her name now has PT, DPT after it. Emily Infeld is currently training for the USA Track & Field Championships. 2013 Kailyn Brooks will be studying abroad in Arica, Chile this fall! Her program, sponsored by SIT (School for International Training), will specialize on the subject of Public Health and Community Development among rural villages surrounding the area. Nicole Koballa will have work presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists in Reno this upcoming July! Rebecca Manning will be conducting research this summer in the Chemistry Department at Ohio Weslyan in collaboration with the Summer Science Research Program. She will be exploring the subject of oxidative chemistry initiated by ozone. IN MEMORIAM We commend to your prayers the following alumnae and relatives who have died BEAUMONT ALUMNAE: Kathleen Gowan Sanna ’46 Ann McDonnell Donahue ’48 Janice Maher Maher ’48 Rosanne O’Neill Plent ’48 Patricia Reilly Clague ’50 Nancy Lanigan ’51 Jean Randazzo Amato ’52 Joann Moriarty Behm ’53 Ann Squire Hammer ’55 Margaret Spisak Shaughnessy ’57 Kathryn Fox Nelson ’66 Donna Patterson ’77 HUSBAND OF: Patricia Bright Mawby ’54 Peggy Keeffe Baker ’62 Catherine Porter ’77 MOTHER OF: Sister Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU ’65 Jane Rodenfels Hayes ’66 Diane Poulos Little ’66 Margaret Reilly Horgan ’68 Nancy Rodenfels Striuli ’68 Yolanda Turocy ’69 26 / BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 Mary Burke Moebius ’70 Mary Reilly Roche ’71 Nora Burke Beach ’74 Maureen Plent Braskich ’74 Virginia Reilly Epps ’76 Nancy Plent Nash ’76 Carol Poulos ’76 Maureen Reilly Callam ’77 Mollie Reilly Lane ’78 Mimi Dobrowski Troy ’78 Ann Poulos Diesz ’79 Christine Hammer ’80 Christine Reilly Novinc ’80 Beth Reilly McCluskey ’82 Joan Reilly Giulivo ’83 Reaver Nelson ’84 Dennise Reilly Appenzeller ’88 Katie Zeller Lougheed ’88 Amy Zeller Cronin ’91 Maggie Zeller ’98 FATHER OF: Mary Bauman Van Gunten ’71 Ann Lavelle Enos ’74 Gabrielle Council ’80 Grace Lavelle Hawkins ’83 Mary Mawby Hutter ’84 Elizabeth Baker ’85 Lisa Salwan ’86 Carolyn Vorel Bushey ’90 Megan Baker Ruppel ’91 Amy Baker ’94 SISTER OF: Sally Ann Lanigan ’47 Mary Jo Lanigan Hallisy ’49 Dorothy O’Neill Lang ’49 Mary Jo O’Neill ’53 Beth Lanigan Reese ’55 Maggie Patterson Domski ’75 Barbara Patterson ’76 BROTHER OF: Lois Egensperger Kovatch ’56 Katie Blenner Creslein ’78 Theresa Shea Stark ’79 Janet Blenner Hough ’80 GRANDMOTHER OF: Katie Dobrowski Sykes ’97 Amber Pekoc Lupardus ’02 Aimee Dobrowski ’03 Caroline Dobrowski ’03 Anna Pekoc ’03 McKinsey Muir ’05 Sarah Snow ’06 Meredith Muir ’09 Nicole Pekoc ’10 Marianne Iskander ’11 Katie Jolly ’13 GRANDFATHER OF: Megan Murphy McCullough ’97 Erin Murphy ’97 Madeline Van Gunten Dennis ’07 Kathryn Van Gunten ’10 Two of Beaumont School’s beloved teachers passed away in early 2015. Sister Claudia Klyn (1929 – 2015) began working as a teacher at Beaumont in 1962, later serving as principal, development director, and executive director. Roseanne Plent (1930 – 2015) was a 1948 graduate of Beaumont who later taught for 30 years at her alma mater. We will miss these two educators dearly. EASTER egg hunt We love hosting the children of alumnae and friends of Beaumont during our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Parents and their children were able to enjoy crafts, games, breakfast and visiting with the Easter bunny before heading out to Beaumont’s Bertrand Courtyard to hunt for eggs. Beaumont students had a great time helping with crafts and face painting with the children. Sponsored by the Beaumont Alumnae Association, the Easter Egg Hunt is always a wonderful event. Thank you to all who came out for a morning of fun and festivities! Beaumont students put their artistic skills into practice at the face painting table The Easter Bunny himself made a visit to the event to visit with families Amy Harrison Kassigkeit ’06 with her daughter Julianne, who is already sporting Beaumont spirit wear! Even though the weather was chilly, nothing could stop the children from hunting for eggs in the Bertrand Courtyard! BeaumontSchool.org SUMMER 2015 / 27 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Cleveland, Ohio Permit No. 4433 3301 North Park Boulevard Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 2015 events JULY SEPTEMBER 7/23 Celebrate Summer – All Alumnae Party Beaumont’s Van Auken Akins Patio 7 – 9 p.m. 9/14 18th Annual Beaumont Golf Classic The Country Club 11:30 a.m. 9/16 Alumnae Association Meeting The Lennon House 7 – 8:30 p.m. AUGUST 8/25 First Day of Classes 8/28 Opening School Mass Beaumont Gym 9:30 a.m. 9/19 Alumnae Service Day Beaumont Dining Room 10 a.m. – noon OCTOBER 10/6 Fabulous 50s Luncheon 1950-1954 Graduates The Lennon House Noon – 2 p.m. 10/8 Fabulous 50s Luncheon 1955-1959 Graduates The Lennon House Noon – 2 p.m. 11/24 Thanksgiving Liturgy Beaumont Gym 9:30 a.m. 10/11 Fall Open House Noon – 2 p.m. DECEMBER 10/15 Sensational 60s Party The Lennon House 7 – 9 p.m. NOVEMBER 11/1 Mass for Deceased Alumnae St. Angela Merici Chapel 10 a.m. Follow us! Web: www.beaumontschool.org Facebook and Pinterest: Beaumont School Instagram and Twitter: @BeaumontSchool1 11/18 Fall Open House 5:30 – 7 p.m. 12/2 Sister Dorothy Kazel Service Beaumont Gym 9:40 a.m. 12/3 Sip and Shop 5 – 9 p.m. 12/12 Breakfast with Santa Beaumont Dining Room and Foyer 9 – 11 a.m.