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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.”
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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.
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• 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
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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!
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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.
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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
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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!
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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 $ _________________
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ADDRESS __________________________________ CITY _____________________________ STATE ____ ZIP _________ CLASS OF _________ (IF AN ALUMNA)
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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!
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.