Fall 2014 - Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
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Fall 2014 - Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 1 e Notre Dame Welcomes Dr. Judith A. Dwyer as its 4th President d si FALL 2014 in de Namur 4 Academy Academy of Notre Dameof de Notre NamurDame -1 l 13 a t 20 n u r o Anep R VISIONS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT How does the Notre Dame community describe excellence? I am pleased to share this combined issue of Visions and the 2013-2014 Annual Report of Gifts with you. The magazine portion highlights the academic rigor, community engagement, and spiritual depth that continue to define our tradition of educational excellence. The report testifies to the generosity of so many members of our community, who support our mission and core values. Together, they tell the story of how the Academy honors the past, celebrates the present, and secures the future in the pioneering spirit of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. How does Notre Dame describe excellence? Our students excel in academic, artistic, and athletic achievements. Our alumnae continue to lead and achieve (see article on Margaret [Meg] Kane ’99, this year’s Notre Dame Award recipient, on page 12). It is this legacy and dynamic learning environment that the gifts described in the Annual Report support. Judith A. Dwyer, Ph.D. President Eileen Wilkinson Principal Jacqueline Coccia Academic Dean Madeleine Harkins Dean of Student Services Trish Shea Director of Marketing and Communications OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT Paige Peters LeGrand Director of Advancement Sally Orr Associate Director of Advancement Joy Antonoplos Director of Annual Fund 8 6 ND’s 4th President The installation of Dr. Judith A. Dwyer Marielle DuBovec Mazda ’06 Associate Director of Alumnae Relations Sarah McGovern Database Manager Heather Godley Event Coordinator and Parent Liaison MAGAZINE STAFF Trish Shea Editor Around ND..................................... 4 The “Our Time to Inspire” campaign seeks to ensure Notre Dame’s reputation as a premier Catholic academy for young women by providing an enhanced, innovative, and dynamic learning environment. The transformation is underway. The front of the campus will provide one of the finest athletic facilities on the East Coast; the remodeling of Launfal is near completion; plans for the restoration of The Mansion and STEM facilities are advancing; and a liturgical and performing arts center and a renovated student center are moving forward. In addition, we seek to grow the endowment and the Annual Fund. Living Your ND............................12 Bold and ambitious? Yes. Realizable? Yes, with your continued support. Class Notes...................................14 Thank you for your extraordinary generosity this year. May God continue to bless you and your families. The Mansion. The Mansion continues to be a defining part of our school and our lives. 10 IN SID E Annual Report............................21 Financial Summary of Gifts....23 Class of ‘14 Matriculations.....24 2014 Reunion 2015 Events.................................31 Classes ending in 4s and 9s came together on October 18 Meet Faculty Member Evan Thomas...............................36 Kimberly Kelly Nicholl ’94 Design & Layout Meet Kelsey Glancy ‘15............41 ADditional photo credits Mike DiTrolio Evan Thomas 13 VISIONS is a publication of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur for alumnae, parents, alumnae parents, grandparents, and friends. Paige Peters LeGrand (pictured) and Trish Shea join the Notre Dame community Cover photo credit David Campli Photography 2 . Academy of Notre Dame New Faces at Notre Dame Gratefully, Judith A. Dwyer, Ph.D. President OUR Mission The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school, commits itself to the education of young women of grades 6 through 12 for responsible living in a global society. The Academy, rooted in the faith tradition of the Catholic Church, and the charism of Saint Julie Billiart, provides its students with a challenging academic curriculum within a rich spiritual community in order to • inspire them to live the prophetic nature of the gospel with a passion for justice and love for the poor, • enable them to develop the skills and desire necessary for lifelong learning, • empower them to be honorable, compassionate leaders. VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 3 Around Notre Dame NEWS EVENTS Annual Gesu Picnic SPORTS National Merit Recognition Notre Dame is pleased to announce that four seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Competition: Lindsay Michel, Jennifer Zack, Elise Higgins, and Gabriella Carlini (pictured l-r above with President Dr. Judith A. Dwyer [left] and Principal Eileen Wilkinson). The students will advance in the competition for 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million, which will be offered next spring. Dr. Dwyer praises the students for this wonderful achievement. “Notre Dame commits itself to quality, and our National Merit Semifinalists testify to that commitment. We are very proud of our students and their accomplishments.” Principal Wilkinson agrees. “This is our time to inspire at Notre Dame, yet it is these students who provide inspiration to us.” Fields of Dreams The entire front of our campus continues to be transformed with our new state-ofthe-art turf fields and athletic facilities. An official opening and celebration of the entire project will occur in spring 2015. At this time, we continue to engage in important fundraising efforts to help finance these critical improvements to our campus. We are very proud of all our student-athletes and encourage you to support our efforts to provide them with state-of-the-art facilities. For more information, contact Paige LeGrand, Director of Advancement, at (610) 687-3867. 4 . Academy of Notre Dame Mother Daughter Picnic On September 12, Notre Dame held its annual Mother Daughter Picnic. The weather was perfect for the celebration of the special relationship between mothers and daughters. The day began with mass followed by a picnic on the campus grounds. Father Daughter Communion Breakfast Another Notre Dame tradition for dads and their daughters, the event celebrates the special relationship and big impact fathers have on their daughter’s development into a strong, confident woman. Students Attend Congressman Meehan’s 1st Leadership Summit Fifteen juniors from Notre Dame participated in Congressman Patrick Meehan’s 1st Leadership Summit at Marple Newtown High School on October 9. These students were recognized for their current leadership or potential for leadership in our school community. Middle School Leadership Conference The Middle School Student Council attended the first Middle School Leadership Conference hosted by Germantown Academy. In October, the girls attended workshops on both selfawareness and communication followed by a teamwork activity. After lunch the girls spent time with their own school on a planning committee. The moderators were equally engaged in a leadership workshop run by Gap International. Tennis The High School Varsity Tennis team finished with an overall record of 12-2, which is their best finish, placing them 4th in the InterAc Championships. Grace Leasure placed 3rd in the 1st singles division; Meredith Hughes placed 4th in the 2nd singles division; and Anne Marie Crinnion placed 1st in the 3rd singles division. Volleyball The High School Volleyball team had an overall record of 17-4 (a league record of 7-1) and ended the season by winning the InterAc League title and the PAISAA tournament title. Field Hockey The Middle School Varsity Field Hockey team finished the regular season going undefeated with a 14-0 record and won the Catholic Academies regular season title, as well as the playoff championship. The High School JV B Field Hockey team completed their season with a record of 10-0-1. Welcome The Athletic Department has hired two new Varsity High School lacrosse coaches: Xan Weitzel has been named the head coach and Maura Cullen is the assistant varsity coach. Both coaches were Division 1 lacrosse players at Boston University and Drexel University respectively, and have club coaching experience. Xan was an assistant coach at Villanova University for the women’s lacrosse team for four years. Maura is coowner of Motion Lacrosse in Wayne, PA. We welcome them to our Notre Dame community. Entering its fifth decade, the annual Gesu School picnic was held on Saturday, October 4. More than 150 middle school and high school students were paired with kindergarten through third grade Gesu students to enjoy sporting activities, arts and craft projects, games, face painting, and a moon bounce. This year’s theme, “Gesu Goes to Oz,” transformed the school into the magical world of Oz with students dressed in theme costumes. The Academy’s students, who plan, produce, and staff the day, chose the Oz theme to align with the school’s fall student musical, The Wizard of Oz. Parents, faculty, and friends of Notre Dame donated healthy food selections for the children to enjoy. Liberty Medal Thanks to members of the Notre Dame community, seventeen Notre Dame students attended the Liberty Medal Ceremony on Tuesday, October 21, honoring Malala Yousafzai, the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner. Malala spoke about her campaign to make education available to girls around the world despite tremendous personal risks. VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 5 Inauguration 2014 Another chapter in Notre Dame’s history unfolded on October 3 with the inauguration of Dr. Judith A. Dwyer as the Academy’s fourth President. “Leadership will always emerge within our Notre Dame community. We foster a culture of authenticity, achievement, and affirmation. We commit to an environment that encourages our students to be themselves, to set no limit to their dreams. To them we say, ‘Be all that you can be.’” — Dr. Judith A. Dwyer Trustees, faculty, and staff attended an inaugural reception on Thursday, October 2. Students starring in the school musical, The Wizard of Oz, gave a short performance to those gathered. 6 . Academy of Notre Dame The inauguration of Dr. Judith A. Dwyer as the school’s fourth president and chief executive officer was held Friday, October 3. Board of Trustee members, Sisters of Notre Dame, distinguished guests, community leaders, alumnae, parents, faculty, staff, and students were in attendance. The inaugural activities featured welcoming remarks from Sister Nancy Bonshock, SND, the Presidential Medallion presentation and investiture awarding by Mary Ellen Maggitti, chair of the Board of Trustees, performances by the school’s Women’s Chorale, and a keynote address from The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D., president of Villanova University. “There is excitement in the air today as our community inaugurates Dr. Dwyer,” said Mary Ellen Maggitti. “Her substantial prior experience and superior qualifications have already generated positive momentum at Notre Dame. We look forward to solidifying the Academy’s commitment to excellence in education under her leadership.” Dr. Dwyer is excited about moving the Academy’s vision forward. “Leadership will always emerge within our Notre Dame community. We foster a culture of authenticity, achievement, and affirmation. We commit to an environment that encourages our students to be themselves, to set no limit to their dreams. To them we say, ‘Be all that you can be.’” Dr. Dwyer began her tenure on July 1. VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 7 The Mansion Rich History, Bright Future Photo by Evan Thomas How fitting it is that such a stately country home should be a second “home” for generations of young women of Notre Dame — past, present, and those yet to come. No building has come to define the Notre Dame campus more than our beloved Mansion. Its iconic façade is known to all who pass by, and it is a structure of undisputed architectural beauty and historic significance. More importantly, for generations of Notre Dame alumnae, The Mansion has been a defining part of their school and personal lives. Even the official name, Alumnae Hall, reflects the idea that The Mansion is profoundly dear to those who have studied in its halls. Here is a brief history of the building. In 1893 Lincoln Godfrey, a financier and director of the Pennsylvania Railroad, commissioned Theophilus Parsons Chandler to design a house. At the time, Chandler was the founder and chair of the Architecture Department at the University of Pennsylvania, and today he is widely recognized as the preeminent Philadelphia architect of the late 19th century. The blue stone country house, which Mr. Godfrey called “Hillsover,” was completed in 1895 in the Gothic Revival style and, as one uncharitable critic put it, “[is] a massive and mediocre example of Gothic Revival.” Its façade was simpler than what we see today, with six stone dormers, a two-story portecochère (see photo below), and an interior that was far less ornate. When Clarence Geist bought the property in 1926 for the sum of $1.5 million, both the house and the grounds had fallen into a rather sorry state of disrepair. The new owner planned a complete makeover of the entire estate. At the helm of the project was Dr. Paul Philippe Cret, a professor of architecture at Penn, who was the chief architect of the Delaware River Bridge (now called the Benjamin Franklin Bridge), the Rodin Museum, and the Barnes Foundation in Merion, as well as many other buildings of note across the nation. Much of The Mansion that we see today reflects Professor Cret’s designs, but the massive iron front doors are the work of the equally celebrated blacksmith, Samuel Yellin, who both designed and produced them. Mr. Geist, his wife (Florence), and their three daughters (Eloise, Elizabeth, and Mary Golden), enjoyed only twelve years on the property. Upon her husband’s death in 1938, Mrs. Geist no longer wanted to live in the house, but she continued to have the estate fully staffed until 1943, when she sold it to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur for the charitable price of $75,000. 1893 Lincoln Godfrey, a financier and director of the Pennsylvania Railroad, commissioned Theophilus Parsons Chandler to design a house. 8 . Academy of Notre Dame 1895 The blue stone country house, which Mr. Godfrey called “Hillsover,” was completed in the Gothic Revival style. The first nuns moved in on January 3 and 4, 1944. From then until the spring of 2006, 142 Sisters of Notre Dame have lived in community in The Mansion. Although current students and more recent alumnae have not experienced the presence of resident Sisters, those with longer memories will recall the chance meetings, the late pick-ups, the aromas of dinner, and the nurturing, home-like environment that the Sisters provided. It is difficult to catalogue all of the various configurations of The Mansion over the years, and Notre Dame students of different generations will have greatly divergent memories. The ballroom was converted to a chapel, and bedrooms and the grand second floor sitting room became classrooms. Indeed, there was a time when classes were held on every story, from the basement to the third floor. There was a time when The Mansion had a working elevator. There was a time when students were forbidden to use the Grand Staircase. There was a time (before the Honor Code) when demerits were posted in the back stairway. There was a time when plays and musicals were performed on the terrace. There was a time when the dining room was the school dining room, and the library was the school library. Today, The Mansion is home to the Foreign Language Department, and the Library (a.k.a. the Religion Center, a.k.a. the English Center, a.k.a. Room 11A) is currently used for AP English Literature and AP Art History. The north wing, formerly the cooks’ quarters and later part of the convent, is home to our Business Office, and the school Archives are housed on the third floor. Many of The Mansion’s hidden treasures remain. There are still secret cabinets in the library office and a cedar closet in the attic, and a beautiful black and white marble floor is concealed beneath the carpeting in the Solarium. Although the particular uses of Alumnae Hall have changed over time and will continue to evolve, The Mansion will always be the signature building of the campus, will always be an academic building, and will always stand as the one place that unites our community “’neath the gold and blue.” Since 1944, every Notre Dame girl has sat in the chapel and walked through the Great Hall. They have learned and laughed, danced and dined, and many have even slept in The Mansion. Back in 1926, Clarence Geist named his estate Launfal after James Russell Lowell’s narrative poem, The Vision of Sir Launfal. Inscribed above the lintel of the terrace door is the following quatrain: Not what we give, but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare; Who gives himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor, and me. These lines, which many Notre Dame alumnae recall having to memorize, capture much of the spirit of the building — ideas of hospitality and community, of sharing and service, and of the Christian faith that guides our actions. How fitting it is that such a stately country home should be a second “home” for generations of young women of Notre Dame — past, present, and those yet to come. —Dr. David Califf, Faculty 1926 Clarence Geist buys the property for the sum of $1.5 million. He planned a complete makeover of the estate. VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 9 On Saturday, October 18, 2014, class reunion luncheons and cocktail receptions were held in The Mansion to celebrate the alumnae who graduated in the years ending with a 4 or 9. Many thanks to our Reunion committee members for organizing their classes. Reunion 2014 1959 1954 1964 2004 1999 1984 2009 10 . Academy of Notre Dame 1989 1969 1994 VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 11 Living Your ND Notre Dame Award Presented to Meg Kane ’99 The Notre Dame Award is presented annually to an alumna whose ongoing commitment to the Academy is exemplary in scope, enthusiasm, and diligence. Acknowledging the value of a Notre Dame education, she offers her time, energy, and resources to ensure the future of the Academy and expand its influence. Below is a portion of Meg’s speech from the award ceremony on October 18. Margaret (Meg) Anne Kane ’99 With wide-ranging experience in consumer packaged goods, education, cultural arts, luxury brands, health care, and non-profit associations, Meg brings a distinct perspective and media relationships to her role as vice president at Brian Communications. Prior to joining Brian in 2010, Meg spent four years at Vault Communications managing media relations efforts for the National Pest Management Association, as well as day-today public relations and brand management for Tasty Baking Company (Tastykake). Before that, Meg was the director of public relations for Mount Saint Joseph Academy. Today, she is helping to lead the strategic communications efforts for the World Meeting of Families —Philadelphia 2015, which is Pope Francis’s first visit to the United States. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from La Salle University (2003) as well as a master’s degree in strategic communication, crisis communications and political rhetoric from the University of Maryland (2005). Elected to the La Salle University Alumni Association Board of Directors in 2004, she served as its president from 2009-2011. In October 2012, Meg was appointed to the La Salle University Board of Trustees for a five-year term and to the Board of Trustees for La Salle Academy in February 2013. She also serves on the Development/Communications Committee for Fred’s Footsteps, a Philadelphia-based non-profit that provides interim funds for otherwise financially stable families to help them handle the fiscal burden of a child’s illness or traumatic injury. 12 . Academy of Notre Dame I am very grateful to all the members of the Class of 1999 for being here with me this evening. Our class has always had a special bond and no matter where our lives have taken us, I have always found that Notre Dame has remained a constant touch point. I am also grateful to my family for being here with me this evening. My family played, perhaps, the most important part in my Notre Dame experience. They said, “Yes,” when I told them—in all of my 14-year-old brashness—that I was going to Notre Dame for high school. When you live 9 ½ minutes from Mount Saint Joseph Academy, and you’re not only holding one of its coveted 140 acceptances but also graduating from its number one “feeder” school in the region, that’s not exactly the easiest sell. There aren’t many decisions you make at 14 that make your life, but this decision made mine. Ultimately, my parents knew that this special place was exactly where I belonged—and exactly where I would become the woman I am today. I wish I could say that my power of persuasion made all of the difference. But I was immensely lucky that my parents met one important person during their tours in the autumn of 1994—Sister Regina Finnegan. I know that it was Sister Regina’s encouraging words of “Don’t worry! She’ll do great,” that gave my parents the courage to let me go to Notre Dame not knowing a single soul. So, I thank you for saying “yes” and for all of the sacrifices that made it work. After reading The Philadelphia Inquirer’s incredible profile of Dr. Trish Henwood’s (’98) work and travels to Liberia to combat the Ebola pandemic in Western Africa, the line in the story that leapt off the page for me was Mr. Henwood’s response to Trish telling him she was going to Liberia, “This is what you’re made for.” Sister Regina would have told her—or any of us—exactly the same. “This is what you’re made for…” These are the words upon which a Notre Dame education… a Notre Dame experience… a Notre Dame life are built. And whether you celebrate your 60th Reunion today or your 5th Reunion, it is this place and these four years, which helped each of us to learn “what we’re made for.” And what I have always loved most about Notre Dame is that “what we’re made for…” need not be just one thing; we can be CEOs of major corporations and CEOs of busy households. We can be doctors who rush to the places in the world where people need us, and doctors who rush out the back door with Neosporin and Band-Aids when a child falls off a two-wheeler for the first time. We can be volunteers who tackle homelessness, poverty, education, and hunger, and we can be volunteers for our local PTAs. “What we’re made for…” is rooted in the women we learned to be in the hallowed halls of The Mansion and St. Julie Hall. But how we manifest that can be ever-changing and everevolving. “What we’re made for…” will ultimately shine through in all of our life’s decisions. Right now, I am made to help bring Pope Francis to Philadelphia. I am made to be “Fun Aunt Meg” who gifts loud toys to little children and apologizes to their mothers with wine. I am made to serve La Salle University at the time of greatest turmoil, challenge, and opportunity in its 151-year history. I am made to serve La Salle Academy because Sister Jeanne McGowan doesn’t take no for an answer. And I am made to help offer support and guidance to my Notre Dame classmate, Christine DiBona, in raising awareness of her non-profit, Fred’s Footsteps. “What we’re made for” doesn’t change; how we show it does. That’s what makes our lives so rich. That’s what Notre Dame teaches us. And it’s the legacy we carry with us every day in all that we do. Thank you for this very great honor. New Faces at Notre Dame Paige LeGrand, New Director of Advancement The Academy has named Paige LeGrand as its new Director of Advancement. In this role, Paige assumes responsibility for fundraising and development, as well as overseeing alumnae initiatives. She brings extensive experience to this position at both educational and profit institutions, spearheading numerous fundraising campaigns and coordinating strategic planning. Recently, Paige served as Director of Development at The Episcopal Academy, where she successfully oversaw a $100 million capital campaign to enable the historic campus move from Merion to its new location on 123 acres in Newtown Square. She spearheaded numerous successful multi-million dollar solicitations, organized high-level donor recognition events, oversaw the development of campaign marketing and communication materials, and managed three critical volunteer communities. In addition to campaign activities, Paige played a key role in The Episcopal Academy’s strategic planning process, working closely with the Board of Trustees and all Academy constituents. Paige holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Cornell University and an undergraduate degree in Economics from Hamilton College, with a major in Economics, cum laude. Paige also brings investment experience to this position, having most recently served as an Investment Officer at Hirtle, Callaghan and Co. “I am thrilled to join the Academy of Notre Dame community,” says Paige. “I have long been aware of the school’s strong academic program, excellent faculty, and close-knit community. I look forward to working closely with Dr. Dwyer and other leaders at the school to significantly enhance our alumnae and development programming.” Paige will play a strategic role in developing the Academy’s comprehensive campaign, “Our Time to Inspire.” Trish Shea, New Director of Marketing and Communications This fall, Trish Shea was appointed the Academy’s new Director of Marketing and Communications. Trish brings an extensive background to this position, most recently serving as the Director of Strategic Communications at Penn State Great Valley. There she developed and implemented a cohesive communications strategy for the entire campus, with a special focus on admissions and advancement opportunities, producing communication tools across all print and digital platforms. “Growing up on the Main Line and having close friends attend Notre Dame, I always knew of the school’s academic excellence and community engagement,” says Trish. “I am happy to be part of this energetic and enthusiastic community.” Prior to Penn State, Trish served as Director of Development Communications for the Thomas Jefferson University Health System, where she integrated a successful brand awareness campaign throughout the medical college, hospital and clinical outreach programs. Trish started her career as creative designer, writer and editor at R&B Enterprises and Arthur Anderson and Co., eventually establishing her own company, Start2Finish Graphics, with a client base focused on nonprofit and educational institutions, including Temple University Ambler, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Holy Ghost Preparatory School, Villa Joseph Marie High School, and The Philadelphia Academies. Recently, Trish completed a Master of Arts in Publishing degree from Rosemont College; she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Journalism from Saint Joseph’s University. She is certified in Public Relations from the Charles Morris Price School of Advertising and Journalism and in Leadership Development from Penn State. VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 13 Class Notes 1952 1970 1988 1996 Jackie Connolly has been painting portraits for the last few years as a hobby. Here is a recent painting of her grandson, Flynn. Mary Ellen Keegan Keyser’s son, Nelson, and his wife, Angie, welcomed Cecilia Josephine to their family on May 9. [front row, l-r]Stephanie Strid Davis, Kathy McCloskey Neff ’86, along with Julie Whalen Norton ’89, [back row, l-r] Christine Bole Lesko ’86, Phyllis Downs Hart ’85, and Aimee Kiely Weiss ’86 gathered together at The Mansion for an Alumnae Campaign meeting with the 1980s graduates. Christine Doherty Kondra and her sister, Erin Doherty Kreszl ’99, founded The Bee Foundation, based in Philadelphia, in honor of their twentyseven-year-old cousin, Jennifer Sedney, who passed away Christmas 2013 due to a brain aneurysm. The foundation’s mission is to reduce the number of deaths caused by brain aneurysms through awareness, research, and education. Dr. Patricia Henwood ’98 is the foundation’s Chief Medical Officer and on the Board of Directors. 1967 Mia Finley Wesner’s son, Michael, and his wife, Alysson, along with big brother, Decklen, welcomed Everly Pearl Wesner to their family on May 31. 1986 Amy Murray moved to Singapore in January to manage Family and Sports 1986 Marketing for McDonald’s Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa. She will travel extensively in her new role and has already been to Dubai and Tokyo in her first month on the job. Amy has worked for McDonald’s Corporation for sixteen years, and will be on this assignment for two to three years. Fellow alumna Nicole Coppola ’87 visited Amy this past summer. 1997 1989 Julie Whalen Norton, her son, Finn, and daughter, Caroline, enjoyed the sunset in Avalon. Julie helped coordinate and plan her class’s reunion as a member of the committee. 1994 Katie Nicholas McGlade and her husband welcomed a little girl, Molly Bernadette McGlade, on April 18. Molly joins her big brother, Finn. Katie helped coordinate the 7th Annual Sunflower Run in April. On May 4, alumnae from the class of 1964 celebrated at Gina Bacci’s home in preparation for their 50th Reunion. 14 . Academy of Notre Dame Shannon Baxter Harrington along with her husband, Ryan, and sons, Jack, Patrick, and Ryan, celebrated Notre Dame President Veronica Harrington’s Community Prayer Farewell on May 21. dog, Bentley, have been fantastic helpers and adore their little sister. Jen and her family reside in Johnston, Iowa, where she is a sales manager for Allied Insurance. Tim is a career firefighter for the Des Moines Fire Department. were part of the wedding party. Elise Kemery married John May on October 11 in West Chester, PA. Kerri Sharr Ryan and her husband, Sean, welcomed John Patrick into their family on April 30. Beth Sander received her Master’s of Science degree in chemistry with an additional certification in Regulatory Affairs in a Technical Environment in May from Lehigh University. 2003 2001 Rachel Pall Roettger and her husband, Vince, welcomed their son, Blaise Vincent, on May 5. Tara Hayden Buchakjian and her husband, Jeff, welcomed Rhys Maginnis Buchakjian on September 18. Natalie McCabe Tartiere and husband Jean-Gerald welcomed daughter Niamh Wendy Theresa on May 4. Natalie is pursuing her Ph.D. in Theatre at the University of Missouri. The family resides in Columbia, MO. 2002 1998 Helene McElroy participated in the Sunflower Run on April 26 and placed first for her age group. Kate McGowan married Michael DeMell on September 6. Notre Dame 1999 Jennifer Gibson Nemmers and her husband, Tim, welcomed a daughter, Quinley Mae, on December 29, 2013. Big brother Cole, 2½, and the family Nicole Brandolini married Ryan Yurkanin on Saturday, May 10. Sisters Alexis Brandolini Takas ’97 and Krissy Brandolini Edginton ’98, as well as Krissy’s daughter, Marley Edginton, VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 15 alumnae Kristin McGowan ’05, Kelsey McGowan ’10, Colleen Hagan Ruggiero ’03, Colleen McGrath King ’03 were members of Kate’s bridal party. Mary Christen Vecchione married Rob Rynarzewski on August 16. Notre Dame classmates Mary Emma Reilly, Karen Boyle, Amy McMahon Reich, Lis Rudnay Moss, and sister Nina Vecchione Rosenbach ’00 were members of Mary Christen’s bridal party. Amy McMahon married Bobby Reich on September 20 in Avalon, NJ. Notre Dame alumnae Courtney McMahon Donnell ’04, Alyse Fiori Stach ’03, Lis Rudnay Moss ’03, Mary Christen Vecchione Rynarzewski ’03, and Meghan Boova ’03 were members of Amy’s bridal party. 2004 Molly Kelly married Chris Joyce on May 4, 2013, and had photos taken at ND. Bridesmaids included Caitlin Kelly ’02 and classmates Bianca Wilson, Kathleen Donovan, Jen Harvey, Erin Kelley, and Lauren Seyfried. Other members of the Class of 2004, who attended the wedding, included Melissa Bemer, Courtney Collins, Alexandra Burtoft, Lindsay Gosnell, Julie Hutton, Maureen Carroll Purcell, Cristi Farrell, Shannon Killeen, and Katherine Corkhill. Marielle DuBovec ’06 married Jason Mazda on October 4 in Avalon, NJ. Kate Novak ’06, Elise Wilson ’06, Caroline Valvardi ’06, Domenica Giuffrida ’06, and Kate Frick ’06 were members of the bridal party. Jackie McCabe ’06 took part in the liturgy at Mass as a reader. Natalie Sharr McDevitt and her husband, Michael, welcomed James Francis on July 30, 2013. Maureen Daly Moore and her husband, Dave, welcomed Mary Grace Moore on August 16. 2005 Amanda Zajdel married Benjamin Perwien on June 21. Classmates Emily Hildenbrand and Kelly Sheridan were members of the bridal party. Danielle Duffy married Adam Paprocki on August 16 at the Overbrook Golf Club. 2006 AJ Fox and Andrew Ott were married on May 22 at the Avalon Yacht Club, NJ. 16 . Academy of Notre Dame Jackie Generotti married James Process on September 13 in Ocean City, NJ. Nora Burkey is currently working with Planting Hope located in San Ramon, Nicaragua, that works with the children of migrant coffee laborers. The summer months in Nicaragua coincide with the coffee harvest, which is a season parents rely on for extra income. Because children are not attending school during the summer, they often must work with their parents each day picking coffee. As an alternative to working, Planting Hope offers these children educational and fun activities similar to summer camp. Nora will direct and develop this program. Meanwhile, she has started her own 501(c)(3) called “The Chain,” a non-profit that helps companies contribute to sustainable development in the coffee lands. She is connecting companies and individuals to projects they can directly support, such as programs for women, children, health, education, and more. Stephanie Morecz married Dan Plunkett on September 6. Classmates Victoria Guglielmi, Katie McCoy, Jackie DiFrancesco, Marissa Fontanot, Leigh Mayock, and Carolyn Saveri were members of the bridal party. Jackie Jesko is a TV news producer at ABC Nightline, where she has worked since graduating from NYU in 2010. She travels the world reporting on a wide variety of subjects, ranging from in-depth investigations to lighthearted adventure stories. Recently, she was part of the ABC News team that won the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for excellence in journalism. Hilary Buckley married Victor Daniello on May 25. Ginny Gordon married Kyle Barry on September 6. 2007 Devyn DiBona announced the birth of her son, Perry Daniel Greto, born on March 12. Arianna Scavetti graduated summa cum laude with her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She was named to the Order of the Coif and received the P. Pemberton Morris Prize for excellence in evidence, pleading, and practice. This fall, she has joined the law firm of Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher in Washington, D.C. After graduating from Georgetown University in 2011 and working for a year, Mary Holman began graduate school at Boston College in the fall of 2012. She graduated this May with her master’s degree in theology, and will begin a five-year Ph.D. program in theology at Fordham University in New York. Mary hopes to teach at the university level upon graduation. Tara Meissner married Tom Flexon on September 13. Notre Dame alumnae Alexa Meissner ’09, Jenna Meissner ’12, Laura Flexon Armstrong ’04, and Lauren Andrews ’07 were members of the bridal party. 2008 Breanna Ockimey graduated from West Chester University with a master’s degree in public administration. She will be attending Temple University’s Educational Leadership doctorate program in the fall 2014. Breanna hopes to one day teach sports leadership at a college or university. Kara Schultheis and Kaitlin Smith raced in the Philadelphia Half Marathon in November 2013. The two had a great time competing in this exciting event. VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 17 Elizabeth Reeves spent two weeks this past summer in Narni, Italy, working on a production of Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni, in which she played the role of Zerlina. The production was a part of the Narnia Festival and took place in the town’s 19th-century Teatro Comunale. The opera was directed by Paolo Baiocco and conducted by Lorenzo Porzio. She previously worked in Italy as a part of the Siena Music Festival, where Elizabeth was Miss Jessel in The Turn of the Screw. She also sings frequently in the United States, most notably in 2012 as a member of the Janiec Opera Company at the Brevard Music Festival, where she sang the role of Sister Constance in Dialogues of the Carmelites. Elizabeth is a mezzo-soprano and is currently living in London, where she has begun her graduate studies at the Royal College of Music under the tutelage of soprano Janis Kelly. 2009 Becca Davis married Douglas Campbell on June 21 at her parent’s home in Berwyn, PA. Kathryn Carlisle studied both mathematics and psychology at Boston College, and upon graduation in May 2014, moved to New York City. She is involved in a unique rotational program sponsored by the Direct Marketing Association in which she receives experience at two different marketing companies. Kathryn completed her first six-month rotation at Paradysz/ PM Digital, a marketing agency in the financial district, where she was part of the advisory services team focusing on a website redesign and integration project for KPMG. Her second rotation is at Gerber Life Insurance in White Plains, NY, where she is working with the adult policies team to launch a new product. Missy Sharr McCloskey and her husband, Mike, currently live in West Chester, PA, with their two daughers, Mikayla and Kinsley. 2010 Molly Petersen graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in May 2014 with a major in marketing and minor in communications. She is presently working in the marketing department at GMH Associates, a Newtown Square firm, which specializes in commercial real estate development. Kyle Rasmussen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University. She works for Cummins, a global company that designs, manufactures, distributes, and services engines and related products. In July, she began working as a service engineer in their Minneapolis location. Alexandria Stensland made the 2014 West Second Team All-American for Ice Hockey. Alex plays for Lake Forest College. 2012 2013 Emily Poche received a 2014 Mountaintop Fellowship in sustainable development research, working with sustainable aquaponics. Alongside a team of undergraduate students, she promotes local eating, sustainable agribusiness, and world hunger alleviation. The design for her group’s aquaponic tank is being experimentally implemented through the Peace Corps in rural Armenia. Freshman attack Nora McCallion earned A-10 All-Rookie this year at Saint Joseph’s University. Nora made her mark in her first collegiate season as SJU’s top freshman in points, goals, assists, shots, shot percentage, shots on goal, and free-position goals. She led the Hawks with 30 draw controls and ranked third overall in points (30) and goals (19). Classmates Bridget Burns, Jackie Spoerl, Erica Gosnell, Amy Corbett, and Beth McCabe attended the Notre Dame Happy Hour at the Whitebrier in Avalon, NJ, on July 12. “Red Wheels and Monroe” by 2015 featured artist Brad Earl Katherine Cleveland ’08 and Notre Dame faculty member, Mrs. Bridget Bonner, both graduated with their Master of Education from Cabrini College. Mrs. Bonner taught 8th Grade Religion to Katherine at Notre Dame. 18 . Academy of Notre Dame 42nd Annual Fine Art Show & Sale Preview Cocktail Party with the Artists: Friday, January 30, 2015, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Art Show & Sale: Saturday, January 31 - Saturday, February 7, 2015 Open Noon to 4:00 p.m. daily • www.ndapa.org/artshow VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 19 In Memoriam Annual Report of Gifts 2013-2014 Sister Bernadette Glodek, SNDdeN, former Notre Dame Board of Trustee, March 15, 2014. 1945 Leticia “Tish” Orlando Principato, May 11, 2014. 1952 Johanna Carrozzino Adamczyk (SQ), sister of Marian Carrozzino Schneider ’53 SQ, May 31, 2014. 1953 Anthony Rinaldi, husband of Mary Hughes Rinaldi ’53 and brother-in-law of Ann Hughes ’54 and Alice Hughes Zygmont ’59, June 10, 2014. 1960 Maureen McKenna, sister of Sheila McKenna Kirby ’57, Shannon McKenna ’61, Roberta McKenna Griffin ’63, August 5, 2014. 1961 Margaret Muldoon Saurman, mother of Lynne Saurman Oakes ’61, March 29, 2014. 1964 Dr. Marlene Lazzaro Primiano Panek (SQ), March 6, 2014. 1967 Eleanor M. Pfister (née Costello), mother of Honey Pfister Hofmann ’64 and Donna Pfister McGeehan ’67, September 12, 2014. 1954 Helen R. Powers (née Penza) of Berwyn, September 19, 2014. 1975 Mariangela LoGiurato Lerario, September 20, 2014. 1956 Laura Mae DiLullo (SQ), August 5, 2014. 1981 Barbara C. McCabe (née Messmer) of Hershey’s Mill, West Chester, October 3, 2014, mother-in-law of Notre Dame graduate and former Board member Deborah Pearce McCabe ’81. 20 . Academy of Notre Dame 1996 Leo James Kulp Jr., father of Carey Kulp Cheyney ’96, October 21, 2014. 1997 Rita H. Walker (née Selfridge) of South Philadelphia, October 23, 2014, the grandmother of ND graduates Sally Apalucci ’97, Helen Powers ’01, Jillian DeLuca ’09, and Sophie Schmucker ’14. 1998 Norman L. McMahon (May 21, 2014) and Dorothy W. McMahon (August 12, 2014), grandparents of Megan McMahon Antenucci ’98, Amy McMahon Reich ’03, Courtney McMahon Donnell ’04, Megan Marshall ’15; parents of Norman E. McMahon; and in-laws of Laura W. McMahon. 2000 Dr. Julius Guarino, father of Angela Guarino ’00, husband of faculty member Rosemary Guarino, uncle of Karen Guarino ’09 and Juliana Guarino ’13, June 28, 2014. 2006 Robert E. Schmader, father of Jaclyn Schmader ’06, April 13, 2014. VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 21 Message from the Board Chair BOARD of TRUSTEES 2014-2015 Mary Ellen Maggitti, Chair George Van Kula, Vice-Chair Judith A. Dwyer, President Donna McNeill, Secretary Arnold C. Schneider III, Treasurer L. Jay Agnes William Ashton Patrick Burns Erin Duffy ’88 David England Susan Carney Fahey ’77 Agnes Gillin Gayhardt ’83 Father Robert Hagan, O.S.A. Francis Hallinan Sister Edithann Kane, SND Sister Shawn Marie Maguire, SND Janice Toscani Petersen ’70 Donald Pohlig W. Michael Reckmeyer Eric Rubino Stephen Schwartz Vincent Tague Jr. Judi Taylor Andrew Willis Wayne Withrow Trustee Emeritus Sister Helen J. Bellew, SND Paul Finley Michael G. O’Neill Kathleen Shay ’70 Cary Toner I am pleased to present the 2013-2014 Annual Report of Gifts, which showcases the extraordinary generosity of our school community. More than 1,300 donors supported our esteemed faculty, facilities, and programs offering the finest Catholic education for young women in the region. Our Annual Fund theme is “Making Connections.” How our students connect to each other, their teachers, coaches, mentors, and their faith is a cornerstone of a Notre Dame education and reflects our mission to inspire young women to excel academically and spiritually in our ever-changing world. Gifts to the Annual Fund support the operating budget and offset the 15% gap between the tuition revenue and the actual cost of educating each student. Your contributions were used to provide enhancements to our campus and classrooms; improvements in technology; and ongoing support of our financial aid and scholarship programs. We continue to see healthy increases in our endowment and leadership level contributions from you, our generous parents, alumnae, and friends. I am most grateful for both your trust in our leadership and your investment in the Academy. The “Our Time to Inspire” campaign is well underway as is witnessed with the installation of new athletic fields and renovations to Launfal. This comprehensive capital campaign will transform our campus into a state-of-the-art facility that will provide our current students and future generations with the absolute best in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, and in the community. 2013-2014 Support and Revenue 80%Tuition and Fees 15%Contributions and Special Events 4%Endowment 1%Other Income 2013-2014 Expenses 58%Salaries, Wages, and Benefits 8%Instructional 14%General and Administrative 7%Facilities (Utilities & Maintenance) 13%Financial Aid & Scholarships On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank you and the dedicated volunteers who devote their time and financial resources to Notre Dame. We are most thankful for your spirit, enthusiasm, and gifts of treasure that connect us all. Sincerely yours, Mary Ellen Maggitti Chair, Board of Trustees 22 . Academy of Notre Dame Financial Summary of Gifts July 1, 2013- June 30, 2014 Gifts to Operations Unrestricted Annual Fund $392,262 BLAST $286,654 Golf Classic $83,530 Parents’ Association $95,000 Restricted Annual Fund $64,256 PA EITC/OSTC Programs $331,583 Other Scholarship Funds $15,570 ___________________________________________ Total Operations $1,268,855 Gifts to Endowment and Capital Projects Inspire Campaign (Restricted & Unrestricted) $788,655 Inspire Campaign (Endowment) $116,800 Other Endowment Gifts $89,543 ___________________________________________ Total Endowment and Capital Projects $994,998 Total Giving to Notre Dame 2013-14 $2,263,853 VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 23 President’s Club Notre Dame Circle $25,000+ BLAST S Golf Classic S Parents’ Association S Brian and Barbara Phelan Riley P’19’21 S Cuvilly Circle $10,000 - $14,999 Bill and Debbie Davis P’10 S Frank and Tricia Hallinan P’11’15’17 T S Josephine C. Mandeville P’88 GP’08’13’18 Brian and Donna McNeill P’10’11 T S Mike and Sheila Reckmeyer P’13’15 T S Arnie and Molly Schneider P’14’16 T Rittenhouse Circle $5,000-$9,999 Class of 2014 Matriculations Arcadia University Boston College Boston University Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University Cabrini College California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Chestnut Hill College Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston Dartmouth College DePaul University Drexel University Duquesne University East Carolina University Elon University Fordham University George Mason University Gettysburg College Hofstra University Indiana University at Bloomington Kutztown University of Pennsylvania La Salle University Lafayette College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Maryland Marist College Muhlenberg College Northwestern University Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors College Pennsylvania State University, University Park Sacred Heart University Saint Joseph’s University Stanford University Stevenson University Temple University The University of Alabama The University of Georgia The University of Scranton University of Colorado at Boulder University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Maryland, College Park University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Vermont Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Washington and Lee University West Chester University of Pennsylvania Widener University Patrick and Helen Burns P’08’10’16 T S Joseph and Christine Carlini P’15’17 Annemarie Congdon P’16 Robert and Josephine Delaney GP’18 Rosanne Facciolo ’65 Patricia Harron Imbesi ’64 Bob and Kate Loftus P’14’17 Michael and Jeannie O’Neill P’07’09’12 T Ron and Jan Toscani Petersen ’70 P’10 T S Kathy Shay ’70 T S Sunflower Run S George and Cathy Van Kula P’10’12’18 T S Andrew and Karen Willis P’08’13’18 T S Launfal Circle $2,500-$4,999 Jay and Diane Agnes P’15 T Nathan and Allyson Andrisani P’15’18’21 S Stephen and Carolyn Cloetingh P’08 Sean and Margaret Crinnion P’16’18 James and Kathy Dewey GP’19 Maureen Mahon Egen ’60 Robert and Susan Carney Fahey ’77 P’17 T S Charles and Patricia Genuardi P’93’97 GP’19 S Joe and Gina Glancy P’15 S Charles and Colleen Kelly Hanna ’80 P’04’12’15 Vimmy and Sherry Jose P’17 Dave and Christina Fortin Ludin ’85 P’15 Mary Ellen Maggitti and Family P’90’92 GP’20 T S Patrick and Deirdre Ledwith McAleer ’84 P’16 Frank and Barbara Michel P’15 Jim Mordy and Rhonda Lahue-Mordy P’15 S Tim and Kelly Mullen P’14 Paul and Kathy McCloskey Neff ’86 P’17 Tamas and D’Arcy Foster Rudnay ’73 P’03’05 S Vince and Kelly Tague P’11’15’18 T S Skip and Kathy Withrow P’12 T S The Gates Circle $1,000-$2,499 Academy of Notre Dame Alumnae Association, Villanova S Bill and Lise Ashton P’10 T S Richard and Liz Beck P’17’20 John and Judith Benner P’08 S William and Caroline Bole P’15’16 Glenn and Pam Booraem P ’16 Dan and Shelley Boyce P’17 Barbara Genest Boyle ’65 S Michael and Susan Brady P’16 Kenneth Bull and Reneé Bonaccorsi Bull P’18 Matt and Teresa Burns P’15 Eric Carlson David B. Carr P’89’96 S Wyllys and Ellen Cass P’16 Pedro and Karol Cattori P’14 Curtis and Carey Kulp Cheyney ’96 Sonia Hebding Churchman ’86 Nicholas and Catherine Genuardi Ciocca ’93 P’19 Jeffrey Costa and Cynthia Sacharok, M.D. P’11’15 Marty and Alisa Czachor P’16’21 Timothy and Jennifer Dagit P’16 Mark and Laura Dambly P’16 Joe and April Denny P’99 S Jacqueline and Michael Dewey P’19 Timothy and Patricia Fromhold Driscoll ’64 P’91’92’94 Robert and Susan Dudzinsky P’15’18 Frank Pollock and Erin Duffy ’88 T Steve and Jean Earhart P’15 Jay and Kathleen Einspanier P’07 John and Tina Fasciano P’14’18 Bob and Melissa Faught P’09’13 T John and Monica Feehery P’14 Nina Fite ’75 Joe and Amy Frick P’06 S Donald and Agnes Gillin Gayhardt ’83 P’17 Gerald and Mara Gentilotti Tom and Emily Calio Giannantonio ’76 P’05 FS S Paul and Bereth Graeff P’15’20 James and Lynn Griffith GP’18 Angela M. Guarino ’00 Julius+ and Rosemary Guarino P’00 FS Kevin and Tara McGowan Handforth ’93 P’21 Robert and Phyllis Downs Hart ’85 P’16 S Julia R. Hartnett ’85 Sharon Harvey P’04 William A. Harvey P’04 Charles and Denick Herrin P’18 Kevin G. Higgins P’13’15 Ed and Laura Hughes P’15’18 S Jack and Anita Kelly P’02’04 S Nelson and Mary Ellen Keegan Keyser ’70 P’05 Thomas and Susan Koedding P’15 Erik and Christine Kolar P’20 Jillian Kurz ’04 S Ted and Jennifer Bruder Lavin ’90 Mike and Teri Magnotta P’14 Joe and Pat Maguire P’09’11 S John and Marianne McGarvey McBrearty ’55 Joe and Debbie Pearce McCabe ’81 P’08’10’14 T Patrick and Mary Jane McCloskey GP’15’16’20 Stacey A. McCloskey-Odgers P’15’16’20 Kevin and Jonna McCoy P’16 Tony and Joann McCullough P’20 Kevin and Betty McGlinchey P’87 GP’14’16 S Bill and Kathy McGrath P’03’06’12 S George and Maggie McHugh P’13’16 Jim and Maureen Meehan P’11’13’16 S Garen Meguerian and Susan M. Guerette P’17’20 Ursula Michel GP’15 Tom and Diane Molchan P’09 Steven and Framcesca Molinari P’19 Megan Small Molloy ’88 Chris and Eileen Moran P’15 Amy Murray ’86 Dom and Terri Nappi P’12’17 Richard and Christine McAndrew Neeson ’70 P’05 Gerald and Sheila F. O’Connor P’78’81 GP’11’14 Charles J. Odgers IV P’15’16’20 Jacinto and Beth Oliver P’11’13’17 Carrie and Robert Opperman P’19 Regina Sweeney Pape SQ ’59 S Christine M. Gerland Parsons ’03 Susan Schmidt Pié ’71 Chris and Cathy Preston P’16 Jeffrey and Bernadette Price P’15 Mike Purcell P’16 Matt and Michele Reber P’19 Richard and Tracy Riegel P’12’15 Amy Riley ’87 Emily Riley P’87 GP’16 Tom and Barbara Riley P’16’18 Eric and Debbie Rubino P’11’13 T S Ed and Fran Sarmiento P’15 Fred and Sarah Schachinger P’17 Stephen and Mary Beth Lange Schell ’78 P’12 John and Nancy Schultz P’07’10 John and Janet Seykora P’12’15’16’17 Chris and Andrea Maggitti Shank ’90 P’20 S Steven A. Cantner, VMD and Judith A. Shekmar, DVM ’64 P’99 S Jeffrey and Judith Smith P’13 Thomas and Judith Sprague Stephen and Patricia Steinour P’10 Donna Sullivan P’17 Tim and Barbara Susanin P’14’18 Frank and Lauren Dinh Sustersic ’85 Kevin and Mary Sutherby P’16 Jacqueline Swartz Matt and Judi Taylor P’12 T S Andrew and Irene Vecchione P’00’03 FS S Keith and Rena Walsh P’17 Michael and Kerry Walsh P’17 John and Holly Whytosek P’17 Christopher and Krissa Wichser P’19 P = Parent T = Trustee FS = Faculty/Staff GP = Grandparent + Deceased S Indicates 5 or more consecutive years of giving to the Notre Dame President’s Club. We are most grateful! 24 24 .. Academy Academy of of Notre Notre Dame Dame VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 25 Annual Fund Unrestricted Gifts Sponsors $500-$999 Academy of Notre Dame Alumnae Association, Rittenhouse Square Gregory and Allison Boles P’15 Pat and Nancy Cahill P’17 Pat Callahan ’66 Colleen and Kevin Carroll P’13 Mary Anne and Michael Cola P’09 Norma DaCrema FS Dana DeBenedictis-Spino P’17 Anthony DiGregorio FS Sharon Rufus Dion ’95 Josephine DiSanto ’78 John and Joan Fitzpatrick-Burke ’84 P’12’17 Mary Ann Flanigan and Family P’81’87’88’91 Kimberly Cantwell Gesell ’85 Michael and Lisa Irvine P’17 Greg and Maria Latran P’16 Harry and Mary Marmorstein P’18 Barbara Masse GP’19’21 Sally Kennedy McGroarty ’73 Michael and Denise Moran P’05 Carrie and Robert Opperman P’19 John and Sally Orr FS Susan Schmidt Pié ’71 Stephanie Medoff Raign ’56 Steve and Kelli Smith P’15 Don and Meg Spence P’11 Stewart and Pam Vockel P’14 Eileen Wilkinson FS Deborah Trainer Winfield ’55 Carol and Charles Zacney P ’13 Associates $250-$499 Mike and Maureen Balitsaris P’17’19 Janine Barsoum ’89 David and Renee Battisti P’20 Henry and Judith Bisbee P ’11 Richard and Liz Bowen P’91 FS Maureen Lynch Brosnan ’78 Anna Budiwsky FS Laura Buenzle ’99 Peter and Amy Bunten P’15’18 Michael and Mary Ellen Buono P’87 John and Barb Carroll P’05’07 Kim and Steve Chermol P’16 Scott and Amy Conser P’16 Victor and Karina Cortes P’15 Christopher J. and Deanna Coyne P’15 Bill and Patrice Dawson P’18 Steve and Beatrice Donnelly P ’10’14 Bernard J. Drueding III Karen and Patrick Duffy P ’04 ’07 Kevin D. Duffy Cathy and Seamus Duffy P’14 Alexis Ohls Finkle ’93 Barbara Flanigan ’64 Sallyann Gallagher FS Mary Garty ’66 William and Teresa Grauer GP’16 Maryanne Quinn Hancock ’92 Kelly Hanna ’04 Roger and Veronica Collins Harrington FS T Genevieve Hartnett ’13 Thomas and Amy Bosio Harty P’20 Jennifer Harvey ’04 Emily Hildenbrand ’05 Ann Pfister Hink ’67 26 . Academy of Notre Dame Honey Pfister Hofmann ’64 Josephine McGlone Keenan ’57 Kathleen Boas Lange ’68 Lee McNeill Leary ’89 Bill and Chris McDevitt P’17 Karen Cancelmo McFadden ’68 Kathleen Moody ’77 Gerard and Colleen Murray P’16 Megan Battle Nolen ’99 Onaway Camp Trust Shannon O’Neill ’93 Megan Palevich FS Joan Fitzgerald ’58 Patrick and Michele Walton P’17 Donna Winkler ’88 Alfred and Mary Beth Wolanin P’95’15 Harry+ and Carol Duffy Wolfington ’58 P’80’81’86 GP’09’10’11 Lei Zhang P’17 Patrons $100-$249 Anonymous Vicki Abens FS Caroline Abi-Khattar ’95 Anthony and Monica Albornoz P’11 Lee and Annie Allman P’17’21 Michael and Joy Antonoplos FS Timothy Atkins P’17 Susan Goldschmidt Atkinson Gina Bacci ’64 Brigit Barry ’03 Carole Duffy Bartholdson ’62 Anthony and Barbara Basilio P’92 Suzanne Labor Battaglia ’68 P’05 Audrey Battista ’99 Lou and Kali Battista P’99’07 Chloe Bellwoar ’12 Emily Bellwoar ’11 Christine Tessier Bernardino ’96 Emily E. Bogan Mimi Baumgardner Box ’68 Pattiann Tallman Boyer ’63 Brian and Christine Boyle P’16 Mauri Boyle GP’16 Moreen Dearie Brady ’89 Edward and Valerie Breen P’16 Sally Brosnan ’04 Sister Mary Anne Broughton, SNDdeN SQ’64 FS William and Grace Kennedy Bule ’81 P’12’17 Ken Bull Theodora Murray Burke ’89 Don and Jean Butler GP’17 Jennifer Cahill ’94 Leah Campagna ’78 Anne T. Carroll FS Deirdre O’Connell Carroll ’94 Joan Dolente Cavanna ’59 Clare Oesterle Chatot ’71 Jennifer Falcone Ciarmoli ’94 Anne Clark GP’19’21 Marilyn Scheiter Connell ’56 Jacqueline O’Brien Connolly ’52 Shannon Connolly ’05 Deborah Gallen Conway SQ’55 Margaret Boyle Corcoran ’65 Katherine Corkhill ’04 Kathryn Pierce Cox ’61 Elizabeth Hamilton Crowley ’84 Timothy and Karen Culbertson P’20 FS Daniel and Cecile Cullen P’16 Patricia Cunningham ’98 William J. Cunningham Daniel Cushing FS Patricia O’Neill D’Avanzo ’69 Paula McArdle Della Penna ’91 Christine Keiss Demsey ’67 Peg Desendorf FS Joanne Devine ’81 Paige Devine ’07 Tuan and Nga Dinh P’17 Bill and Marge Dobek GP’17 Janice Hneleski Dolan ’81 Courtney McMahon Donnell ’04 Jacklyn Varisano and Patrick Donohue Kathleen Dougherty ’54 Frank and Terese Du Pont P’11 Colleen Bailey Duffy ’95 Pat and Teri Dugan P’12 Gina Demopulos Dzubak ’57 Joan McGuigan Evans ’46 Lindsey Zimmaro Falco ’04 Meghan Fisher ’02 Christine Flanigan ’83 Emuella Toland Flood ’54 Nicole McCauley Forzato ’94 Norma Neely Fox ’56 Penny Gaynor Jamie Hare Gazda ’89 Kimberly Gerland ’09 Patrice Gibbons ’68 Tina Burlingame Gilhool ’59 Nicholas and Nancy Giuliani GP’16 Bill and Eileen Glinski P’80’84’91 John and Lisa Goldschmidt P’17 Lindsay Gosnell ’04 Erin Roache Grabish ’94 Frances Myers Grauch ’58 Kristin Battle Gray ’94 Deborah Griffin ’69 Gabrielle Hamilton ’81 Thomas and Helen Hart GP’16 Steven and Leslie Heffernen P’16’19 Mary Beth Morris Hepner ’94 Mary Jo Rooney Hitz ’67 Anne Short Hodulik ’59 Jennifer Messner Holdren ’99 Ann Hughes ’54 Jack and Lee Hughes GP’16 Richard Huynh and Cynthia Tran P’11 Ana Smith Iltis, Ph.D. ’92 Leigh Naughton Irwin ’97 and Jason Irwin Christopher and Janice Janosik P’08 FS Lizanne Hardegen Jones SQ’58 Mary Clare Kelly Joyce ’04 Margaret A. Kane ’99 Megan Delaney Kane ’89 Joe and Maureen Kearney P’17 Patricia Keegan ’79 Bonnie Lawler Keightley ’61 Joe and Kathy Kelley P’10 JoAnne Kelly Kelly ’57 Susan Keyser ’70 Danielle Parsons Khordi ’94 Shannon Killeen ’04 Martha King ’81 Ron and Lisa Kohany GP’17 Kellen and Asha Kovalovich P’14 Vanessa Kraus P’20 Patricia Heake LaBree ’68 Lawrence LaMaina, Jr. Thomas and Nancy Dougherty Lavin ’56 GP’17 Donald and Barbara Laws GP’14 Steven and Mary Ellen Laws P’14 Kathleen Bowes Leach, MD ’92 Kira Leishear ’99 Sally Murphy Lima ’58 John and Carol Ryan Livingood ’89 P’20’21 John and Mary Jane Livingood, Sr. GP’20’21 Christine DiBona Lobley ’99 Aurora Lopez FS Michael and Mary Stewart Lynch ’88 P’18 Sister Shawn Marie Maguire SNDdeN T Patrick and Jennifer Maher P’18 Kristen Sander Makatche ’95 Andrea Sutcliffe Marquardt ’59 Joan Dooling Matchica ’56 Mike and Peg Mathisen P’08 T Kelly McCabe ’14 Mary McGlynn McCarthy ’56 Joanne Liberatore McCloskey ’82 John and Patricia McCormick P’94 Meghan McCullough ’10 Helen Gleason GP’13’15 Jane Law McGann ’47 Inez Russo McGowan ’99 Megan McGowan ’94 Hugh and Susan McLean P’13 Norman and Laura McMahon P’98’03 FS Suzanne McMonigle ’83 Jack and Sharon McNamara P’00 Terry and Mary Beth McNichol P’04 FS Barbara Hrabrick McQuillen ’65 Kathleen Miller ’98 Mary Manno Miller ’03 Peter and Karrie Millett P’20 Nora Moffat FS Mary Monck FS Kimberley Colman Moore ’85 Bill and Rebecca Moore GP’16 Deirdre Moran ’05 Theresa Moran ’04 David and Gloria Morris GP’17 Elisabeth Rudnay Moss ’03 Mark and Donna Mulgrew P’14 Sharon Kelly Murphy ’81 Mary D. Naylor P’96’97’06 Peter R. Nelson Angela Passo Norkiewicz ’67 Julie Whalen Norton ’89 Meghan Acker O’Brien ’04 Maria Coletta O’Halloran ’98 Mary Kay Joyce O’Rourke ’74 Stephanie Cunningham Ortiz ’87 Marguerite Robinson Parker ’51 Kimberly Van Kirk Patel ’00 Joseph and Kelly Pawlowski P’15 Kimberly Tierney Pegg ’88 Celeste Mooney Peters ’53 Bernadette Fortune Pettine ’47 Michael and Joanna Pietrafitta P’16 Preeya Noronha Pinto ’94 Helena Plater-Zyberk ’94 Dennis and Patricia Platt P’03 Nicole Schultz Powell ’00 Claire Prestel ’94 Sean Quigg FS Pamela Lovatt Quitter ’67 Alexandra Rainone ’12 Ronald and Maryann Ratigan P’17 Liz Bray Reeser ’71 Alicia Downs Rhodes ’94 Nancy Rigney SQ’51 Robert J. Riley P’94’96 Rachel Pall Roettger ’03 Denis and Karen Rogers P’16 Elizabeth Ryan ’04 Frank and Kathryn Sammartino P’77 GP’06 Andrea Budzynski Sanborn ’73 Carolyn Chopko Sanchez ’93 Joe and Diane Sander P’95’99 FS Kristen Santerian ’08 Judy Sauer FS Betty Jane Verdieck Saukaitis ’65 Catherine Elizabeth Chermol ’79 Kara Schultheis ’08 Lina Sestokas Scroggins ’01 Sharon Scullin ’68 Meg Murray Seaman ’99 Lauren Seyfried ’04 Anne Warden Shannon ’86 Ann Dougherty Shaud ’53 Diane Buono Shew ’87 Thomas and Victoria Skorup P’19 Rob and Michele Slattery P’19 Carol March Smith ’62 Trude Lanahan Smith ’54 Natalie Malseed Sturgeon ’95 Marie Zealor Swayze ’60 Page Driscoll Syron ’94 Thuy Vu Taitt ’92 Christina Talucci ’78 Lauren Rinnier Tamburro ’98 Jenna Taylor ’12 Mary Girvin Torpey ’48 Joan Sammartino Turner ’77 P’06 FS Becky Uberti ’88 Frederick and Shirley Urbanek GP’16 Judith McGrath Van Allen ’59 Louise Koch Veatch ’57 Morgan Vockel Mary Jo Rafferty Walheim ’57 Annemarie Walsh ’95 Joan Dwyer Walsh ’58 Erin Boyle Ward ’96 Lauren Willis ’08 Jackie Shutack Wong ’99 Arlene Wosnack Yocum ’50 Beth Mealey Yocum ’94 Eileen Young-Vignola ’69 Joe and Carolyn Zack P’12’15 VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 27 Alumnae Donors Class of 1964 30% Committee Chairs: Gina Bacci, Patricia Fromhold Driscoll, Barbara Flanigan, Honey Pfister Hofmann, Judith Shekmar The Class of 1964 at the Rittenhouse Square Luncheon Gina Bacci Sister Mary Anne Broughton, SNDdeN Kathleen McHenry Collins Barbara Consorto Carol Consorto Patricia Fromhold Driscoll Barbara Flanigan Honey Pfister Hofmann Patricia Harron Imbesi Judith A. Shekmar Class of 1965 20% Jennifer Lovatt Abbate Barbara Genest Boyle Margaret Boyle Corcoran Rosanne Facciolo Lynda Scalise Federici Barbara Hrabrick McQuillen Betty Jane Verdieck Saukaitis Francine Marx Spector Class of 1945 Jane Bateman Sheahan 25% Class of 1946 29% Denyse Kane Boland Joan McGuigan Evans Marion Stodder Goldschmidt Sr. Agnes Rose McNally, SNDdeN Class of 1947 31% Anna Alioto Broderick Ruthann Leach Manning Jane Law McGann Bernadette Fortune Pettine Class of 1948 Kathleen Milione Ferraioli Joan Boyle Mecke Mary Girvin Torpey 30% Class of 1949 Geraldine Kane Elmore Mary Louise Heavey 25% Class of 1950 Arlene Wosnack Yocum 10% Class of 1951 20% Marguerite Robinson Parker Lillian Milione Powers Nancy Rigney Class of 1952 50% Albertine Burton Becker Antoinette Roach Campbell Jacqueline O’Brien Connolly Ellen Biegert Keating Theresa Maurer Keltz Dolores Bradley O’Malley Florence Milione Rubino 28 . Academy of Notre Dame Class of 1953 31% Sister Mary Alice Feenane RSM Elizabeth Reese Hebeler Celeste Mooney Peters Ann Dougherty Shaud Class of 1954 46% Committee Chair: Ann Hughes Simone Prendergast Carson Kathleen Dougherty Emuella Toland Flood Ann Hughes Eileen Farrell McHugh Trude Lanahan Smith Class of 1955 14% Deborah Gallen Conway Carol Calpin Haas Marianne McGarvey McBrearty Deborah Trainer Winfield Class of 1956 43% Malvina Granese Augustine Marilyn Scheiter Connell Norma Neely Fox Mary Kingsley Golden Faith Christensen Johnson Mary Yeoell Keifer Lizanne Porter Krivda Nancy Dougherty Lavin Joan Dooling Matchica Mary McGlynn McCarthy Stephanie Medoff Raign Class of 1957 40% JoAnne DiLauro Alexander Gina Demopulos Dzubak Evelyn Farrell Federico Peg Campbell Gadapee Carol Sutcliffe Jenkins Josephine McGlone Keenan JoAnne Kelly Kelly Constance Smith Kirby R. Diane McGrath Mary Ann Kurz Popma Joan Flood Swetz Louise Koch Veatch Mary Jo Rafferty Walheim Class of 1958 26% Barbara McLaughlin Bogdon Frances Myers Grauch Lizanne Hardegen Jones Sally Murphy Lima Joan Pacella Joan Fitzgerald Joanne D’Arcy Phelan Denise Stratman Joan Dwyer Walsh Carol Duffy Wolfington Class of 1960 Maureen Mahon Egen Edith Sawyer Shaffer Marie Zealor Swayze 10% Class of 1961 Kathryn Pierce Cox Joyce Barbagallo Custer Frances Schelle Hartnett Bonnie Lawler Keightley Helen Van Allen 16% Class of 1962 16% Carole Duffy Bartholdson Mary Lou Van Allen Colman Carol Haines McClain Marie Limerick McCormick Mary McCormick Marcy Butler Roche Carol March Smith Class of 1963 Mary McKenna Bailey Pattiann Tallman Boyer Gloria Daily McKenna 10% Class of 1959 21% Joan Dolente Cavanna Ruth Finley Anonymous Tina Burlingame Gilhool Anne Short Hodulik Andrea Sutcliffe Marquardt Regina Sweeney Pape Judith McGrath Van Allen Class of 1966 28% Pat Callahan Kathleen Pfister Dunn Cynthia Engel Kathleen Galligher Foster Mary Garty Joanne Tabasco Marchionni Rebecca Rhinehart Kathleen Keleher Sarosky Linda Deviney Solomon Class of 1967 26% Josephine Antonini Cantone Christine Keiss Demsey Sunday Barbagallo Hendrickson Ann Pfister Hink Mary Jo Rooney Hitz Joanne Kelley Long Angela Passo Norkiewicz Pamela Lovatt Quitter Mia Finley Wesner Class of 1968 25% Suzanne Labor Battaglia Mimi Baumgardner Box Grace Rosci Dempster Patricia Heake LaBree Kathleen Boas Lange Karen Cancelmo McFadden Nancy Kelly Schoeler Sharon Scullin Class of 1969 Patricia O’Neill D’Avanzo Deborah Griffin Helen T. Kane Eileen Young-Vignola 11% Class of 1970 15% Karalyn Morrone DeLuca Mary Ellen Keegan Keyser Susan Keyser Christine McAndrew Neeson Suzanne O’Donnell Jan Toscani Petersen Kathy Shay Yellow blocks denote reunion years. Class of 1971 Clare Oesterle Chatot Susan Schmidt Pié Liz Bray Reeser 10% Class of 1973 13% Sally Kennedy McGroarty D’Arcy Foster Rudnay Andrea Budzynski Sanborn Eileen Mellon Sullivan Class of 1974 56% Committee Chairs: Lisa Schmidt Boiani, Mary Ann Finley Bond Annette Seabron Blackwell Lisa Schmidt Boiani Mary Ann Finley Bond Denise DeRosa Ann Serpentino Karver Mary Kay Joyce O’Rourke Rose Puglisi Franci Reis Deborah Reiner Shaw Donna Besa Wroblewski Class of 1981 20% Sharon Wolfington Brown Grace Kennedy Bule Margaret Loughran Cicchitti Joanne Devine Janice Hneleski Dolan Martha King Dorothea Kraeger Debbie Pearce McCabe Sharon Kelly Murphy Susan Tierney Urben Class of 1982 4% Joanne Liberatore McCloskey Eileen Callaghan Myers Class of 1983 12% Rebecca Flint Finkenaur Christine Flanigan Agnes Gillin Gayhardt Marianne Nardi Linton Suzanne McMonigle Mary Ellen Fitzgerald Pina Kathy McHugh Spotts Andrea Gordon Turner Class of 1975 10% Marian Barlow Campbell Susan Carmody Nina Fite Diane Warner Hasling Judy Joyce Putsch Deborah Horstmann Rigsby Class of 1976 9% Kim Bergan Devine Marilena Lelli Downing Emily Calio Giannantonio Class of 1977 9% Susan Carney Fahey Kathleen Moody Marie Rizzo Mueller Joan Sammartino Turner Class of 1978 Maureen Lynch Brosnan Leah Campagna Melissa Conlon Josephine DiSanto Colleen Marsini Mary Beth Lange Schell Christina Talucci Sheila O’Connor Wagner 16% Class of 1979 13% Committee Chairs: Carla Cavanaugh Kameros, Terri Gillin Smith Carla Cavanaugh Kameros Patricia Keegan Catherine Elizabeth Chermol Terri Gillin Smith Class of 1980 9% Mary Kay Glinski Battafarano Lynn Bond Bruder Colleen Kelly Hanna Marya Small Parral Class of 1984 6% Committee Chair: Tilly Valls McFadden Maria Devine Connolly Joan Fitzpatrick-Burke Deirdre Ledwith McAleer Mary Boylan McCabe Class of 1985 Kimberly Cantwell Gesell Phyllis Downs Hart Julia R. Hartnett Christina Fortin Ludin Kimberley Colman Moore Lauren Dinh Sustersic 11% Class of 1986 13% Sonia Hebding Churchman Heather Shallow Kemp Christine Bole Lesko Margaret Pettit McSweeney Amy Murray Kathy McCloskey Neff Anne Warden Shannon Aimee Kiely Weise Class of 1987 10% Stephanie Cunningham Ortiz Amy Riley Diane Buono Shew Theresa McDonnell Stickney Class of 1988 14% Erin Duffy Mary Stewart Lynch Cindy DePiano McKernan Megan Small Molloy Margaret Anne Bruder Nolen Kimberly Tierney Pegg Jen Greshock Raker Becky Uberti Courtney Curtis Urban Emilie Larrazabal Valencia Donna Winkler Congratulations to our reunion classes for their outstanding support of Notre Dame: The Launfal Award - Class of 2004 Presented to the reunion class with the highest percentage of attendance throughout the Homecoming/Reunion Weekend. The Notre Dame Award - Margaret (Meg) Kane ’99 Presented each year at the Homecoming Mass to an alumna whose ongoing commitment to the Academy is exemplary in scope, enthusiasm, and diligence. Acknowledging the value of a Notre Dame education, she offers her time, energy and resources to ensure the future of the Academy and expand its influence. BLUE AWARD WINNER The Class of 1954 had the highest percentage of Reunion Class Giving to the Annual Fund with a 54% participation rate. Well done! GOLD AWARD WINNER The Class of 1964 raised $7,475—the highest amount for the Annual Fund. Notre Dame is most grateful. VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 29 Class of 1989 21% Committee Chairs: Carol Ryan Livingood, Julie Whalen Norton, Colleen Wright Voegele Janine Barsoum Moreen Dearie Brady Maria Ceferatti Christina Sarmousakis Classon Christina Atterbury Dever Jill Rhodes Dow Jamie Hare Gazda Megan Delaney Kane Amy Boyle Kieft Lee McNeill Leary Carol Ryan Livingood Lisa Shallow Murray Julie Whalen Norton Shannon Mailey Reilly Kimberly Rinnier Rosato Colleen Wright Voegele Class of 1990 6% Jennifer Bruder Lavin Lisa Mazzulla Masciulli Kristina Scanlon May Barbara Phelan Riley Andrea Maggitti Shank Class of 1991 7% Bridget Battle Carr Paula McArdle Della Penna Amanda O’Dea Dillon Paola Palumbi Yeager Class of 1992 9% Erin Cleary Cook Maryanne Quinn Hancock Ana Smith Iltis Brooke Driscoll Keith Kathleen Bowes Leach Thuy Vu Taitt Class of 1993 10% Catherine Genuardi Ciocca Alexis Ohls Finkle Tara McGowan Handforth Shannon O’Neill Kate Small Rupertus Carolyn Chopko Sanchez Laura Riley Thiele Alumnae Association Board Officers President Carey Kulp Cheyney ’96 Vice President Erin Boyle Ward ’96 Secretary Angela Guarino ’00 Treasurer Kimberly Tierney Pegg ’88 Members-at-Large Helen Kane ’69 Kaitlin Morris McCartan ’01 Amanda Zajdel Perwien ’05 30 . Academy of Notre Dame Class of 1994 40% Committee Chairs: Tammy Scanlon Brogan, Jennifer Falcone Ciarmoli, Mary Beth Morris Hepner, Kimberly Kelly Nicholl, Megan McNeill Trost, Beth Haughey VanBuren Katharine Nicholas McGlade Shannon O’Neill Birdsall Tammy Scanlon Brogan Jennifer Cahill Deirdre O’Connell Carroll Jennifer Falcone Ciarmoli Stephanie Cullen Nicole McCauley Forzato Erin Roache Grabish Kristin Battle Gray Mary Beth Morris Hepner Danielle Parsons Khordi Katharine Losoncy MaryBeth Spych Lythgoe Pamela Palumbo Manzoni Katharine McCormick Megan McGowan Ashley McGuigan Kathryne Meakim Patricia Dwyer Melcher Margaret Waldron Naughton Kimberly Kelly Nicholl Preeya Noronha Pinto Helena Plater-Zyberk Claire Prestel Alicia Downs Rhodes Page Driscoll Syron Megan McNeill Trost Joan Drueding Valeriano Morgan Bracken Van Arsdall Beth Haughey VanBuren Beth Mealey Yocum Gretchen Mangelsdorf Yonish Class of 1995 Caroline Abi-Khattar Sharon Rufus Dion Colleen Bailey Duffy Kathryn Janofsky Kristen Sander Makatche Natalie Malseed Sturgeon Annemarie Walsh 10% Class of 1996 6% Christine Tessier Bernardino Julie Stallard Bonelli Carey Kulp Cheyney Maria Plater-Zyberk Gunji Lana Verruni Erin Boyle Ward Class of 1997 Leigh Naughton Irwin 3% Class of 1998 23% Patricia Cunningham Lauren Westermann DiGiacomo Krissy Brandolini Edginton Sara Erbstein Cara Fitzpatrick Jamie Varallo Flannery Kathleen Buchanan Hayes Patricia Henwood Lauren Lauletta Maxilom Helene McElroy Kathleen Miller Maria Coletta O’Halloran Mary Manno Pagliaro Joanne Pettit Robinson Laura DelRossi Spitko Barbara Forlini Stratis Lauren Rinnier Tamburro Class of 1999 22% Committee Chairs: Mia Anastasi, Audrey Battista, Kristie Russo Boland, Jacqui Felici, Danielle Pinto, Anne Shoemaker Vazquez, Jackie Shutack Wong Audrey Battista Laura Buenzle Maureen McKenna Carr Jennifer Messner Holdren Margaret A. Kane Kira Leishear Christine DiBona Lobley Inez Russo McGowan Jennifer Gibson Nemmers Megan Battle Nolen Emily Miller Otto Irene Pappas Kathleen Monahan Teufel Jess Thompson Mary Cate Guinan Wilhelm Jackie Shutack Wong Class of 2000 Maria Aspan Karen Kennedy Dodds Angela M. Guarino Kimberly Van Kirk Patel Nicole Schultz Powell 7% Class of 2001 Rosemary Connors Erin Harkins-Medina Kaitlin Morris McCartan Lauren Farrell Moran Danielle Dunn O’Connor Jill Lawless Richards Lina Sestokas Scroggins 12% Class of 2002 Meghan Fisher 6% Class of 2003 13% Brigit Barry Kaitlyn McGowan DeMell Mary Manno Miller Elisabeth Rudnay Moss Christine M. Gerland Parsons Amy McMahon Reich Katie Roberts Rachel Pall Roettger Colleen Hagan Ruggiero Jacqueline Marie Shaw Alyse Fiori Stach Class of 2004 53% Committee Chairs: Alexandra Moppert Corabi, Katherine Corkhil, Lindsay Gosnell, Jennifer Harvey, Mary Clare Kelly Joyce, Shannon Kileen, Liz Ryan Laura Flexon Armstrong Maral Avetian Melissa Bemer Shannon Orlando Boyle Elizabeth Shaw Brooks Sally Brosnan Alexandra Burtoft Patricia Candiotti Carolyn Cavanaugh Courtney Collins Christine Connor Alexandra Moppert Corabi Katherine Corkhill Elizabeth Martin Dempsey Courtney McMahon Donnell Emilia Emini Lindsey Zimmaro Falco Cristin Farrell Ehren Vigliotti Goren Lindsay Gosnell Lauri Graziano Mary Grove Kathryn Hall Kelly Hanna Jennifer Harvey Laura DerKrikorian Hunsberger Julia Hutton Lisa Iacovelli Allison James Mary Clare Kelly Joyce Victoria Marre Karasic Erin Kelley Shannon Killeen Regina Lyons Michelle Markwith Elizabeth McCarthy Natalie Sharr McDevitt Veronica McMahon Kacy McNichol Theresa Moran Michele Muller Meghan Acker O’Brien Maureen Carroll Purcell Elizabeth Ryan Krista Sarbello Lauren Seyfried Natalie Short Kristen Snyder Ann Mallon Werner Bianca Wilson Class of 2005 Shannon Connolly Emily Hildenbrand Deirdre Moran Mary Neeson Marie O’Grady Amanda Zajdel Perwien Kira Toner Jocelyn Turney 10% Class of 2006 Domenica Giuffrida Marielle DuBovec Mazda Jessica Turner 3% Class of 2007 Maureen Bradley Paige Devine Colleen Dougherty 4% Class of 2008 Devynne Bruder Brittany Duffy Krista Funari Bridget McLaughlin Kathryn Pall Jillian Rafferty Kara Schultheis Kaitlin Smith Alexa Stoczko Cia Williams Lauren Willis 15% Class of 2009 9% Committee Chairs, Caroline Davis, Kim Gerland, Jacqui O’Neill Class of 2010 Meghan McCullough Catherine McNeill Molly Petersen 3% Class of 2011 Clare Spence 5% Class of 2012 Madeline Bule Christen Boas Hayes Jenna Taylor 8% Class of 2013 Katherine Carroll Sara McLean Lindsey Santerian Madeline Smedley 6% Class of 2014 Caroline M. Barker Mary Rose Bethel Emily Bogan MacKenzie E. Bonner Alex Bradley Caroline Brufke Emily Carr Kelly E. Cary Shannon Cattie Isabella G. Cattori Caroline Clancy Rachael Congialdi Mackenzie Curry Nicolette Dankmeyer Jessica Derstine Grace Desjardins Jenna Dockray Colleen Donnelly Daniella Fasciano 31% Olivia Feehery Margaret Fitzgerald Micaela Forsyth Colleen Hilbert Dana Hogan Kristen Ierardi Caroline Jones Alicia Kenyon Esynce Kirkland Aria Kovalovich Marissa Laws Brittney Lishon Corey Loftus Megan Logue Maggie Magnotta Kelsey Mangano Kelly Mannion Kaitlin Marsini Devon Mccabe Kelly McCabe Christin Mcdonough Danielle McKernan Kaylee Mulgrew Coryn Mullen Christine Nichols Lauren Pease Hannah Pohlmann Rachel Rockenbach Katie Schneider Kathryn Spaight Amrita Sukhavasi Annabel Susanin Kathleen Troncelliti Abigail Tweedy Morgan Vockel Katherine Wagner Erica Westlake Allison Zion 2015 Events 42nd Annual Fine Art Show & Sale Saturday, January 31 – Saturday, February 7 Noon - 4:00 p.m. The Mansion St. Julie Liturgy and Award Presentation Wednesday, February 4 • 9:40 a.m. Cuvilly Gymnasium Alumnae Boutique Shopping Saturday, January 31 • 11:00 a.m. Overbrook Golf Club BLAST 2015: The British Invasion Saturday, March 14 • 6:00 p.m. Springfield Country Club Sunflower Run Saturday, April 25 Notre Dame Campus The Class of 2014 at Alumnae Induction in the Great Hall Kimberly Gerland Samantha Laurent Michelle Molchan Caroline Packer Amy Schwartz Laura Schwartz Ashley Senss VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 31 INSPIRE Campaign Thank you to the following individuals for their generous pledges, pledge payments or gifts to the “Our Time to Inspire” campaign between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. Academy of Notre Dame Alumnae Association, Rittenhouse Square Academy of Notre Dame Alumnae Association, Villanova Cornelius and JoAnne DiLauro Alexander ’57 P’89 Gaetan J. Alfano Michelle Amadio Bill and Lise Ashton P’10 T Maria Aspan ’00 Angela Baratta David and Renee Battisti P’20 Blank Rome LLP Sister Nancy Bonshock, SND FS Dan and Shelley Boyce P’17 Brian and Christine Boyle P’16 John and Andrea Brennan P’19 Joseph and Kathleen Bruno William and Grace Kennedy Bule ’81 P’12’17 Peter and Amy Bunten P’15’18 Patrick and Helen Burns P’08’10’16 T Pat and Nancy Cahilll P’17 Joseph and Christine Carlini P’15’17 Eric Carlson Bridget Battle Carr ’91 Steve and Kim Chermol P’16 Curtis and Carey Kulp Cheyney ’96 Andrew and Nancy Cichanowsky Ian Comisky Paul and Priscalla Connolly P’05’08 Ann E. Connor Joseph C. Crawford Sean and Peg Crinnion P’16’18 Christopher and Patricia D’Andrea Mark and Laura Dambly P’16 Valda Della Porta Vince and Joanne DellaValle P’15 Peg Desendorf FS Christina Atterbury Dever ’89 Jacqueline and Michael Dewey P’19 Robert and Susan Dudzinsky P’15’18 Frank Pollock and Erin Duffy ’88 T Dave and Janice England P’05’11 T Robert and Susan Carney Fahey ’77 P’17 T Gina Falgiatore Bob and Melissa Faught P’09’13 T Ward and Kathy Fitzgerald P’14 John and Janet Fitzgerald Joyce Fortuna Allen and Stacey Friedland Elynor M. Furlan Bill and Maria Gallagher P’10 Sallyann Gallagher FS Charles and Patricia Genuardi P’93’97 GP’19 Paul and Bereth Graeff P’15’20 Carl and Alice Guarino P’09’13 Clorinda Guarino GP’00’09’13 John and Archangela Guarino Julius+ and Rosemary Guarino P’00 FS Rev. Robert Hagan, O.S.A. T Frank and Tricia Hallinan P’11’15’17 T Bruce and Bernadette Hammerman Christopher Hammerman Charles and Colleen Kelly Hanna ’80 P’04’12’15 Roger and Veronica Collins Harrington FS T Ed and Laura Hughes P’15’18 Mark and Eileen Jacobs John and Maire Kelly P’10 Rita Komarnicki Joan A. Laszecki Gloria Lavini Paul Lawrence and Marian Buccafurni Jonathon and Danielle Leonhardt P’15’18’20 Kate Lillicrapp Bob and Kate Loftus P’14’17 Murray and Virginia Louis Mary Ellen Maggitti and Family P’90’92 GP’20 T Daniel and Terri Maguire P’16 Richard and Jackie Mansfield P’15 Sheldon and Harriet Margolis P’85’91 Lisa Mazzulla Masciulli ’90 Mike and Peg Mathisen P’08 T Joe and Debbie Pearce McCabe ’81 P’08’10’14 T Patrick and Mary Jane McCloskey GP’15’16’20 Lorraine E. McGuire George and Maggie McHugh P’13’16 Steve and Eva McKendrick P’01’03’05’10 Brian and Donna McNeill P’10’11 T Michael P. Mealey Jim and Maureen Meehan P’11’13’16 Jim Mordy and Rhonda Lahue-Mordy P’15 Maureen Mundy Joseph and Diana Naselli GP’17 Megan Battle Nolen ’99 Charles J. Odgers IV P’15’16’20 Winifred Atterbury O’Keefe ’87 Jacinto and Beth Oliver P’11’13’17 John and Sally Orr FS George and Mary Emily Pagano P’08 Ron and Jan Toscani Petersen ’70 P’10 T Joseph and Paula Pezzano Regina Phalan FS Michelle Piscopo Edward and Lucia Poiesz Eric and Judy Joyce Putsch ’75 P’07’14 Claudio and Maria Recchilungo P’16 Mike and Sheila Reckmeyer P’13’15 T Amy Riley ’87 Brian and Barbara Phelan Riley ’90 P’19’21 Ralph Rocchia GP’00 Carmen and Donna Romeo Eric and Debbie Rubino P’11’13 T Tamas and D’Arcy Foster Rudnay ’73 P’03’05 James and Rose Rush Joseph and Donna Ruthkowski Joseph and Gail Sabatino FS Dolores Sajeski FS Arnie and Molly Schneider P’14’16 T Kara Schultheis ’08 John and Janet Seykora P’12’15’16’17 Katherine A. Shaw Kathy Shay ’70 T David and Sharon Spaight P’14 Dirk and Lizzie Stribrny P’17 Patricia Szabo Vince and Kelly Tague P’11’15’18 T Jenna Taylor ’12 Matt and Judi Taylor P’12 T Jess Thompson ’99 Janine Tkach Cary and Maryann Toner P’05’07 T Rick and Susan Troncelliti P’14 Louise Urbani George and Cathy Van Kula P’10’12’18 T Nicholas Vechik Versa Capital Management, LLC Richard and Michelle Groffrion-Vinci Aimee Kiely Weise ’86 Andrew and Karen Willis P’08’13’18 T Lauren Willis ’08 Skip and Kathy Withrow P’12 T Our Time To Inspire Gifts-In-Kind Patrick and Helen Burns P’08’10’16 T Vince and Kelly Tague P’11’15’18 T Matt and Judi Taylor P’12 T Student Scholarships Notre Dame’s winwin Program THE POWER OF PENNSYLVANIA TAX CREDITS The Academy of Notre Dame salutes Michael and Lisa Irvine P’17 for their generous support of student scholarships through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Last year, Michael and Lisa participated in EITC through their company, M.F. Irvine and Associates, when they were new parents. We appreciate their commitment and generous support. At Notre Dame, we like to say that the EITC and OSTC (the new Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit) are our win-win programs, because through them, Notre Dame’s eligible students receive financial aid while participating businesses gain a significant tax break—up to 90% of the value of their donation. It’s a win-win all around. Since 2004, when Notre Dame first started accepting donations through EITC, 53 businesses have contributed over $1.8 million in financial assistance to deserving students. These contributions have played a critical role in allowing the Academy to fulfill its mission and literally changed the lives of the students who have benefitted. Would you like to know how to redirect your business taxes to benefit Notre Dame students? Contact Sally Orr at (610) 971-4919 or [email protected] for information on our win-win programs. 750 Springdale Associates Cary and Maryann Toner P’05’07 T Hifi House, Inc. Jon and Christine Robbins P’15 T New View Gifts & Accessories Ltd. John and Andrea Brennan P’19 ACE Technology Group, LLC Chris and Andrea Maggitti Shank ’90 P’20 HREF Investor, LP James and Frances Maguire GP’13 Megan Maguire Nicoletti P’13 P. Agnes, Inc. Jay and Diane Agnes P’15 Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. Dana DeBenedictis-Spino P’17 Nicholas and Eileen DeBenedictis GP’17 The Bryn Mawr Trust Company James and Theresa Trainer P’09 Burns Engineering, Inc. Matt and Teresa Burns P’15 Carbargar, LLC George and Maggie McHugh P’13’16 Daniel J. Keating Company Steve and Eva McKendrick P’01’03’05’10 Devine Brothers, Inc. Ed and June Essis Devine P’18’20 Rich and Kim Bergan Devine ’76 P’07 The Fresh Grocer Patrick and Helen Burns P’08’10’16 T Gayle Corporation Wyllys and Ellen Cass P’16 Gesu Scholarship Fund Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. Henkels Foundation Management Partners-Benefit LP Robert and Susan Maloney P’13 32 . Academy of Notre Dame Michael Irvine P’17 with 6th graders at a breakfast in The Mansion last year that celebrated the success of PA’s tax credit programs to support students at Notre Dame. JFJ Consulting Inc. Jenine Maguire P’17 Joseph and Diana Naselli GP’17 Kirkman Oliver Company Jacinto and Beth Oliver P’11’13’17 M. F. Irvine & Associates, Inc. Michael and Lisa Irvine P’17 Penn Liberty Bank Phelan Hallinan LLP Frank and Tricia Hallinan P’11’15’17 T Philadelphia Insurance Companies James and Frances Maguire GP’13 Megan Maguire Nicoletti P’13 Philip Rosenau Co., Inc. Main Line Accounting, LLC Erin Farley Friday ’85 RecordTrak, Inc. Martin and Janet Marshall P’04’15 Mayo Group, Inc. John and Joan Mullen GP’14’19 Matthew and Christine Mullen P’19 Tim and Kelly Mullen P’14 Rodden & Rodden LLP David and Emily Rodden P’13’15 Patrick and Stephanie Rodden P’16’18 McKean Defense Group, LLC Joseph and Christine Carlini P’15’17 MedRisk, Inc. Dan and Shelley Boyce P’17 MileStone Bank Murray Devine & Co., Inc. Frank and Denise Devine P’02’15 Neal E. Bozentka, DMD PC Neal and Sharon Bozentka, Sr. P’14 Tague Lumber Vince and Kelly Tague P’11’15’18 T Theraplay, Inc. Steve and Lisa Mackell P’13 Tray-Pak Corporation Scott and Eileen Callaghan Myers ’82 UGI Storage Company Visual Communications, Inc. Paul and Tina Barker P’14’15 Bill and Anne Barker P’14 VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 33 Athletic Hall of Fame Other Giving Aimee Willard ’92 Scholarship In 2010, the Academy of Notre Dame created an Athletic Hall of Fame to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of student-athletes, coaches and others, whose participation in Notre Dame athletics have brought distinction and honor to our program. Varsity Sponsors $1,000 Patrons $250 Glenn and Susan Blumenthal P’10 Arnie and Molly Schneider P’14’16 T Jay and Diane Agnes P’15 T Joe and Debbie Pearce McCabe ’81 P’08’10’14 T Joe and Diane Sander P’95’99 FS John and Janet Seykora P’12’15’16’17 Harry+ and Carol Duffy Wolfington ’58 P’80’81’86 GP’09’10’11 Blue & Gold Sponsors $500 Erin Cleary Cook ’92 Lincoln Financial Foundation John and Marcia DiDonato P’01 Timothy and Patricia Fromhold Driscoll ’64 P’91’92’94 Robert and Susan Carney Fahey ’77 P’17 T John and Carol Ryan Livingood ’89 P’20’21 Springfield Country Club Aimee Kiely Weise ’86 Benefactors $100 Jennifer Messner Holdren ’99 B & E Sportswear Ray and Kathy Bandos P’12 Sharon Wolfington Brown ’81 Edward J. Burke 2013 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Left to right: Stephany Wolfington Ziegler ’86, Maria DiDonato Ippilito ’01, keynote speaker Rosemary Connors ’01, and Kristen Sander Makatche ’95. 34 . Academy of Notre Dame Rosemary Connors ’01 Joe and April Denny P’99 John and Marcia DiDonato P’01 Frank X. Duffy Errands Run Errands Done Martie Gillin P’77’79’83’85’90 GP’17 Brooke Driscoll Keith ’92 Christine Bole Lesko ’86 John and Carol Ryan Livingood ’89 P’20’21 Kristen Sander Makatche ’95 John and Susan Messner P’99 Lauren Farrell Moran ’01 Kimberly Van Kirk Patel ’00 Jill Lawless Richards ’01 David and Sharon Spaight P’14 Barbara Forlini Stratis ’98 Sister Nancy Bonshock, SND FS Robert and Jeanne Garrity P’07 Paul and Mary Anne Opila P’00 FS Daniel and Patti Quinn P ’97 Mark and Margie Rovinski P’07 Kate Small Rupertus ’93 FS Elizabeth Willard GP’86’92 Atterbury Endowed Scholarship The Conestoga Road Foundation Christina Atterbury Dever ’89 Winifred Atterbury O’Keefe ’87 Alumnae Pathway Frank and Laura Abate P’12’13 Amanda Zajdel Perwien ’05 DINH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIP Frank and Lauren Dinh Sustersic ’85 Turner Investment Partners, Inc Endowment Bill and Anne Barker P’14 William and Caroline Bole P’15’16 Kenneth Bull and Reneé Bonaccorsi Bull P’18 Scott and Amy Conser P’16 Robert and Susan Dudzinsky P’15’18 John and Joan Fitzpatrick-Burke ’84 P’12’17 Dave and Sue Grauer P’16 Thomas and Amy Bosio Harty P’20 Robert and Adriana Hurlock P’15 Lawrence and Christine Bender P’14 Bob and Kate Loftus P’14’17 Christina and Dave Fortin Ludin ’85 P’15 Joe and Debbie Pearce McCabe ’81 P’08’10’14 T Jim Mordy and Rhonda Lahue-Mordy P’15 Charles J. Odgers IV P’15’16’20 James and Carol Overend P’17 Denis and Anne Marie Quagliariello P’20 Dan and Catherine Quirk P’19’20’21 John and Liz Schanz P’15 Rob and Michele Slattery P’19 Steve and Kelli Smith P’15 David and Sharon Spaight P’14 Loretta Speers P’17 Nancy Sullivan Westlake P’14 Tuan and Nga Dinh P’17 Scott and Laura Pyott P’17’20 Dean and Lori Trevlyn P’09’15 Dan and Joanne Fuss P’11’12’16 Gloria Lavini Paul Lawrence and Marian Buccafurni Murray and Virginia Louis Lisa Mazzulla Masciulli ’90 Lorraine E. McGuire Maureen Mundy George and Mary Ellen Pagano P’08 Joseph and Paula Pezzano Regina Phalan FS Michelle Piscopo Edward and Lucia Poiesz Ralph Rocchia GP’00 Carmen V. and Donna Romeo James and Rose Rush Joseph and Donna M. Ruthkowski Joseph and Gail Sabatino FS Dolores Sajeski FS Katherine A. Shaw Patricia Szabo Janine Tkach Louise Urbani Versa Capital Management, LLC Richard Vinci and Michelle Groffrion-Vinci Helen Prusak Memorial Endowed Fund Thomas and Patsy Kennedy P’03’06 Helen Prusak Scholarship Fund Paul and Joanne Tierney P’81’85 Joan Sammartino Turner ’77 P’06 FS Florence K. and Joseph M. Krupp Memorial Endowed Scholarship FACULTY RETIREMENT FUND Florence Pahides GP’12 Kathryn Janofsky ’95 Helen O’Grady P’85’86’91 Bernard Prusak P’95 GP’21 Adrian and Kim Adams P’13’15 Patrick and Helen Burns P’08’10’16 T Joseph and Christine Carlini P’15’17 Sean and Peg Crinnion P’16’18 Marty and Alisa Czachor P’16’21 Robert and Susan Carney Fahey ’77 P’17 T Lester and Cheryl Lishon IV P’08’09’14 The Philadelphia Foundation Dan and Shelley Boyce P’17 Felipe and Karina Suero P’19 Jay and Diane Agnes P’15 T Mark and Marian Benz P’20 Steve and Jean Earhart P’15 GCVC Consulting Greg and Veronica Chandler P’13’15’18 Frank and Tricia Hallinan P’11’15’17 T Shawn and Shelly Howton P’19 Dom and Terri Nappi P’12’17 Cathy and Seamus Duffy P’14 Steve and Kathy O’Meara P’20 Thomas and Judith Sprague P’17 Wyllys and Ellen Cass P’16 Bill and Patrice Dawson P’18 Vince and Joanne DellaValle P’15 Michael and Lisa Irvine P’17 Thomas and Susan Koedding P’15 Greg and Maria Latran P’16 Rodden & Rodden, LLP Pat and Stephanie Rodden P’16’18 Vince and Kelly Tague P’11’15’18 T Joe and Carolyn Zack P’12’15 Jeffrey Costa and Cynthia Sacharok P’11’15 Bob and Kelley Fish P’15 Albert and Mary Beth Hughes P’19 Ed and Laura Hughes P’15’18 Frederick and Elizabeth Zadzielski Null P’16 Ronald and Maryann Ratigan P’17 Peter and Amy Bunten P’15’18 Victor and Karina Cortes P’15 John and Janet Seykora P’12’15’16’17 Gifts-in-Kind Notre Dame Scholarship Patrick and Helen Burns P’08’10’16 T Mary Ellen Maggitti and Family P’90’92 GP’20 T Vince and Kelly Tague P’11’15’18 T Matt and Judi Taylor P’12 T Maria Aspan ’00 Comcast Corporation Sam and Eileen Dolente P’09 Josephine DiSanto ’78 Marilena Lelli Downing ’76 Helen T. Kane ’69 Kimberly Tierney Pegg ’88 Katie Roberts ’03 Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Ohio Province Courtney Curtis Urban ’88 Lana Verruni ’96 Guarino Family Endowed Scholarship Academy of Notre Dame Alumnae Association, Villanova Gaetan J. Alfano Michelle Amadio Maria Aspan ’00 Angela Baratta Blank Rome LLP Sister Nancy Bonshock, SND FS Joseph and Kathleen Bruno Curtis and Carey Kulp Cheyney ’96 Andrew and Nancy Cichanowsky Ian Comisky Ann E. Connor Joseph C. Crawford Valda Della Porta Gina Falgiatore John and Janet Fitzgerald Joyce Fortuna Allen and Stacey Friedland Elynor M. Furlan William and Maria Gallagher P ’10 Sallyann Gallagher FS Clorinda Guarino GP’00’09’13 John and Archangela Guarino Bruce and Bernadette Hammerman Christopher Hammerman Mark and Eileen Jacobs Patricia D’Andrea FS Rita Komarnicki Joan A. Laszecki Sirmay Endowed Scholarship Fund Sirmay Charitable Trust Fund Sister Regina Endowment for Financial Aid Annette Seabron Blackwell ’74 Denise DeRosa ’74 Erin Harkins-Medina ’01 Ann Serpentino Karver ’74 R. Diane McGrath ’57 Caroline Packer ’09 Rose Puglisi ’74 Franci Reis ’74 Deborah Reiner Shaw ’74 Donna Besa Wroblewski ’74 Steppingstone Scholars MHB Foundation Margaret Ann Bruder Nolen ’88 VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 35 Faculty and Staff Donors Volunteers Thank you to the following Leadership Volunteer Groups Meet EVAN THOMAS from the Arts Department I teach at Notre Dame because it is such a warm and welcoming environment, surging with creativity. As an artist, I cannot help but find inspiration in the endless opportunities offered to our students. The young women of Notre Dame are encouraged to explore a diverse range of interests, and are poised to be lifelong learners. As a faculty member, I support the mission of the school by ensuring that my students are given the tools that they need to thrive off campus. I structure my art curriculum with a combination of art history, technique, and contemporary awareness. The ultimate goal is to foster a nurturing environment where students learn to explore and to approach problems as artists—with original solutions and real-life connections. My art classes empower students and encourage them to develop creative solutions to problems that have more than one answer. Evan Thomas is a visual artist, photographer, and educator from Chester County, PA. He earned his undergraduate degree in art education from Kutztown University, and a master’s degree from Boston University. Evan is the newly appointed Non-Public Division Director of the Pennsylvania Art Education Association. When not teaching, he can be found in his Phoenixville painting studio and operating his professional photography business. 36 . Academy of Notre Dame Vicki Abens FS Sophie Alfonsi FS Joy Antonoplos FS Bridget Bonner FS Elizabeth Bowen P’91 FS Sister Mary Anne Broughton, SNDdeN SQ’64 FS Merle Buck FS Anna Budiwsky FS Kim Burke FS Anne T. Carroll FS Allegra Cosgrave FS Karen Culbertson P ’20 FS Daniel Cushing FS Norma DaCrema FS Peg Desendorf FS Anthony DiGregorio FS Katherine Drown FS Andrew Foreman FS Michelle France FS Caryn Frank FS Sallyann Gallagher FS Emily Giannantonio ’76 P’05 FS Deborah Gleeson P’16 FS Rosemary Guarino P’00 FS Veronica Collins Harrington FS T Janice Janosik P’08 FS Meaghan Kelley FS Aurora Lopez FS Laura Losey FS Marielle DuBovec Mazda ’06 FS Sarah McGovern FS Kathleen McGuiness FS Laura McMahon P’98’03 FS Mary Beth McNichol P’04 FS Nora Moffat FS Mary Monck FS Kimberly Kelly Nicholl ’94 FS Lin Nordmeyer FS Sally Orr FS Megan Palevich FS Sean Quigg FS Diane Sander P’95’99 FS Danielle Sarver FS Judy Sauer FS Kathryn Shaheen FS Kathleen Shine FS Joan Sammartino Turner ’77 P’06 FS Sharon Valentine P’99 FS Irene Vecchione P’00’03 FS Eileen Wilkinson FS Adele Williams FS Sue Woehlcke P’98 FS Parents’ Association Board Officers Terri Nappi, President Sharon Spaeder, Vice President Cathy Van Kula, Treasurer Lauren Dambly, Secretary Anne Liebeskind, Fundraising Beth Oliver, Volunteer Coordinator Maggie McHugh, Community Service Rhonda Lahue Mordy, Immediate Past President Members at-large Jean Earhart Molly Schneider Alumnae Luncheon Barb Phelan Riley ’90 Jan Toscani Petersen ’70 Grace Kennedy Bule ’81 Amy Boyle Kieft ’89 Kaitlin Morris McCartan ’01 Kimberly Tierney Pegg ’88 Carey Kulp Cheyney ’96 Sunflower Run Sunflower Run Silver Sponsor Nolan Painting Bronze Sponsors Academy of Notre Dame Alumnae Association, Villanova ACE Technology Group Joe and April Denny P’99 Julius+ and Rosemary Guarino P’00 FS Notre Dame Alumnae Association Ristorante La Locanda Palumbi Family Limited Partnership Springfield Country Club Tague Lumber T-shirt Sponsors Anonymous Frank and Laura Abate P’12’13 B & E Sportswear Bill and Mary Battle P’91’94’99 The Brennan Family Philip E.Bernstein, D.P.M. John J. and Susan Condi P’05 Jim and Regina Farrell P’01’04 Girard Early Childhood Stanley and Maureen Glowacki Ana Smith Iltis ’92 Katharine Losoncy ’94 Joe and Debbie Pearce McCabe ’81 P’08’10’14 T Kaitlin Morris McCartan ’01 John and Susan Messner P’99 Jim Mordy and Rhonda Lahue-Mordy P’15 Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home Notre Dame Parents’ Association Megan Battle Nolen ’99 Danielle Dunn O’Connor ’01 Parents’ Association David and Sharon Spaight P’14 Salon Olivia Gerry and Cathy Summers P’92’96 Team Millett Chair: Kaitlin Morris McCartan ’01 Co-chair: Danielle Dunn O’Connor ’01 Mary Emily Pagano ’08 Carey Kulp Cheyney ’96 Kaitlin Smith ’08 Katherine McKenna ’04 Cerise James ’91 Katie Nicholas McGlade ’94 Fine Art Show and Sale Chair: Molly Schneider Artist Search Jen Curry Audrey Clancy Hanging and Display Carol Scanlon Karina Suero Invitations Joanne Leasure Preview Party Chairs Kim Adams Andrea Brennan Chrisina Ludin Preview Party Co-Chairs Danielle Hughes Cathy Preston Maeve Vogan Sales Anne Barker Sharon Spaight Program Cathy Van Kula Publicity Bridget Devine Lori Hendrick Technical Support Anne Liebeskind BLAST Co-Chairs Jon and Christine Robbins Tim and Kelly Mullen Brian and Shannon Reilly Committee Chairpersons Class Ambassadors Bridget Devine Decorations Lori McStravick Carol Elia Stephanie Palumbo Julie Holmwood Descriptions Carrie Bole Betsy Kane Dinner Helen Burns Live Auction Paul and Tina Barker Stacey McCloskey Odgers Packaging Lisa Irvine Liz McDonald Parents’ Association Terri Nappi Raffle Jen Curry Joanne Fuss Maureen Meehan Shadow Days Sheri Lambert Silent Auction Lauren Dambly Jonna McCoy Unique Class Treasures Megan Bethel Sharon Spaight Corporate Sponsorship Chairs Lynn Bruder Jon Robbins Corporate Sponsorship Team Dan Boyce Lynn Bruder Wyllys Cass Brian Cattie Jim Kane Jean Lans Jack Lynch Debbie McCabe Dan McCullough Tim Mullen Dom Nappi Paul Neff Brian Riley Jon Robbins Mary Kate Trusk Class Ambassadors 6th Grade Catherine Quirk Carol Livingood Andrea Shank 7th Grade Barb Riley 8th Grade Ann Casaday 9th Grade Katie McGeary Diane Mongeluzi 10th Grade Mindy McCullough 11th Grade Kelli Smith 12th Grade Estelle Dankmyer Tina Fasciano Class Parent Social Hosts Middle School Matthew and Christine Mullen 9th Grade Michael and Kerry Walsh 10th Grade Brian and Christine Boyle 11th Grade John and Michelle Kennedy 12th Grade Mike and Teri Magnotta Christmas Decorating Sharon Spaight Christmas Fashion Show & Luncheon Sharon Spaeder Jean Earhart Father Daughter Communion Breakfast Tracy Riegel, Colleen Hanna Father Daughter Dance and Senior Dinner Maureen Meehan Barbara Susanin Mother Daughter Communion Breakfast ANNUAL FUND 2014-15 Every one of our inspiring young women benefits from the Notre Dame Annual Fund. As gifts come into the Annual Fund, they are put to use immediately and provide advances to curriculum in all disciplines; student scholarships and financial aid; a vibrant campus; competitive compensation; and continuing education for our staff. Share the spirit of our connections. Give to the Annual Fund. Colleen Hanna Rick and Tracy Riegel Mother Daughter Picnic Carol Elia Julie Holmwood Peanut Butter and Jelly for Patrician Society Jamie Fratoni Pie Sale Alisa Czachor High School Parents and Welcome Back SocialS Rhonda Mordy Terri Nappi Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Pam Butler Alisa Czachor Mothers Prayer Group Peg Crinnion Diane Mongeluzi Don’t forget to check with your employer for a matching gift that can double or triple your gift. Make your gift online today. www.ndapa.org Joy Antonoplos Director of Annual Fund (610) 971-1630 [email protected] VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 37 Golf Classic 2013 BLAST 2014 2013 Golf Classic Committee Jon Robbins, P’15 T, Chair CART SPONSORs The Hallinan Family Frank and Tricia Hallinan P’11’15’17 T Springfield Country Club Pat and Helen Burns P’08’10’16 T PRIZE SPONSOR Hifi House Jon and Christine Robbins P’15 T CLOSEST TO THE PIN SPONSOR Jeff Bellisario P’12 Tom Bruder P’08’17 Pat Burns P’08’10’16 T Dan and Cecile Cullen P’16 Ed Devine P’18 Frank Devine P’02’15 Mike Dewey P’19 Robert Fahey P’17 T Gina Glancy P’15 Frank Hallinan P’11’15’17 T Kate Loftus P’14’17 Joe McCabe P’08’10’14 Matt Mullen P’19 Tim Mullen P’14 John Palumbo P’15 Don Pohlig P’08’15 T Brian Reilly P’19 Rick Riegel P’12’15 Cary Toner P’05’07 T Mike Walsh P’08’13’18 T Skip Withrow P’12 T Don Julio Sponsors $5,000 The Carlini Family Joe and Christine Carlini P’15’17 The Hallinan Family Frank and Tricia Hallinan P’11’15’17 T Cabo Wabo Sponsors $2,500 Frank and Denise Devine P’02’15 DINNER SPONSOR Mary Ellen Maggitti and Family P’90’92 GP’20 T PATRONS LUNCH SPONSOR Mark and Marian Benz P’20 Donald and Agnes Gillin Gayhardt ’83 P’17 Paul and Kathleen McCloskey Neff ’86 P’17 Radnor Park on the Main Line by BioMed Realty Matt and Holly McDevitt P’13’15 BENEFACTORS COCKTAIL SPONSORS Robert and Susan Carney Fahey ’77 P’17 T Penn Liberty Bank Jim Danna Tague Lumber Vince and Kelly Tague P’11’15’18 T Andrew and Karen Willis P’08’13’18 T TEE SPONSORS 1847Financial Jim and Maureen Meehan P’11’13’16 Bryn Mawr Dermatology Christine Stanko, M.D. Beach Investment Counsel, Inc. Mike and Jacqueline Dewey P’19 Keller Williams Realty Kerry Walsh P’17 The Leonhardt Family Jonathon and Danielle Leonhardt P’15’18 Main Line Periodontics & Implants PC John and Holly Whytosek P’17 Maven Benefits Partners Eric and Judy Joyce Putsch ’75 P’07’14 Brian and Donna McNeill P’10’11 T NSM Insurance Group Bill and Cindy DePiano McKernan ’88 P’14 Prudential Fox and Roach Joseph and Deborah Pearce McCabe ’81 P’08’10’14 T Schneider Capital Management Arnie and Molly Schneider P’14’16 T Voegele Mechanical Joseph and Colleen Wright Voegele ’89 P’19 38 . Academy of Notre Dame David and Megan Allen P’16 Mark and Marian Benz P’20 Binswanger Daniel and Cecile Cullen P’16 BroadBase Solutions, Inc. Todd and Mary Kate Trusk P’17 Reed Road Assopciates L.P. Tom and Lynn Bond Bruder ’80 P’08’17 Bryn Mawr Dermatology Christine M. Stanko, M.D. Pat and Nancy Cahilll P’17 Paul and Priscalla Connolly P’05’08 Mark and Laura Dambly P’16 Devine Brothers, Inc. Ed and June Essis Devine P’18’20 Frank and Denise Devine P’02’15 Michael and Jaqueline Dewey P’19 Jim and Linda DiGuiseppe P’13’15 Duane Morris LLP Matt and Judi Taylor P’12 T Emtec Federal, Inc. Greg and Veronica Chandler P’13’15’18 Robert and Susan Carney Fahey ’77 P’17 T Dan and Joanne Fuss P’11’12’16 Donald and Agnes Gillin Gayhardt ’83 P’17 Joe and Gina Glancy P’15 John and Lisa Goldschmidt P’17 Frank and Tricia Hallinan P’11’15’17 T Hirtle Callaghan & Co., LLC Chris and Suzanne Valerio Jim and Betsy Kane P’16 Jonathon and Danielle Leonhardt P’15’18’20 Bob and Kate Loftus P’14’17 Mary Ellen Maggitti and Family P’90’92 GP’20 T Daniel and Terri Maguire P’16 Keith Maguire P’17 Main Line Periodontics & Dental Implants P.C. John and Holly Whytosek P’17 Joe and Debbie Pearce McCabe ’81 P’08’10’14 T BLAST 2014 Co-chairs Jon and Christine Robbins; Tim and Kelly Mullen; and Brian and Shannon Reilly. Kevin and Katie McGeary P’17 Bill and Cindy DePiano McKernan ’88 P’14 Brian and Donna McNeill P’10’11 T Jim and Maureen Meehan P’11’13’16 Matthew and Christine Mullen P’19 Tim and Kelly Mullen P’14 Murray Devine & Co.,Inc. Frank and Denise Devine P’02’15 Paul and Kathy McCloskey Neff ’86 P’17 Nihill & Ruedkey, Smart Devine Richard Devine The Office of Dr. Jeffrey Bellisario Jeff and Denise Bellisario P’12 Stephen Onofrio James and Carol Overend P’17 John and Stephanie Palumbo P’15 Jeffrey Peltier Penn Liberty Bank Jim Danna Anthony Peracchia Chris and Cathy Preston P’16 Eric and Judy Joyce Putsch ’75 P’07’14 Brian and Shannon Mailey Reilly ’89 P’19 Jon and Christine Robbins P’15 T Sean Rooney and Sheri Lambert P’16 Eric and Debbie Rubino P’11’13 T Schneider Capital Management Arnie and Molly Schneider P’14’16 T Servpro of Media Michael and Kristina Scanlon May ’90 P’15 Springfield Country Club Pat and Helen Burns P’08’10’16 T Bob and Reenie Stirling P’17 Tague Lumber Vince and Kelly Tague P’11’15’18 T George and Cathy Van Kula P’10’12’18 T Voegele Mechanical, Inc. Joseph and Colleen Wright Voegele ’89 P’19 Michael and Kerry Walsh P’17 Patrick and Michele Walton P’17 Eileen Wilkinson FS William and Deborah Davis Family Foundation Bill and Debbie Davis P’10 Andrew and Karen Willis P’08’13’18 T Skip and Kathy Withrow P’12 T AGF Manufacturing George and Maggie McHugh P’13’16 Apple Vacations Tim and Kelly Mullen P’14 Citizens Bank Creative Financial Group, Ltd. Dom and Terri Nappi P’12’17 The Dagit Group Tim and Jennifer Dagit P’16 Devine Brothers, Inc. Rich and Kim Bergan Devine ’76 P’07 Ed and June Essis Devine P’18 Duane Morris LLP Erin M. Duffy ’88 T Kathleen Shay ’70 T Matt and Judi Taylor P’12 T The Fahey Family HiFi House Jon and Christine Robbins P’15 T JB Investments Fund, L.P. Brian and Barb Phelan Riley ’89 P’19’21 Mary Ellen Maggitti and Family Mary Ellen Maggitti P’90’92 GP’20 T Mike and Beth Maggitti Dixon ’92 Chris and Andrea Maggitti Shank ’90 P’20 The Mordy Family Jim and Rhonda Mordy P’15 The Reckmeyer Family Mike and Sheila Reckmeyer P’13’15 T Schneider Capital Management Arnie and Molly Schneider P’14’16 T Sony Springfield Country Club Pat and Helen Burns P’08’10’16 T Tague Lumber Vince and Kelly Tague P’11’15’18 T Total Turf Experience Bob and Kate Loftus P’14’17 VWR International, Inc. George and Cathy Van Kula P’10’12’18 T PatrOn Sponsors $1,000 1847Financial Jim and Maureen Meehan P’11’13’16 ACE Technology Chris and Andrea Maggitti Shank ’90 P’20 Beach Investments Counsel Mike and Jacqui Dewey P’19 BioMed Realty Trust Matt and Holly McDevitt P’13’15 The Bole Family Bill and Carrie Bole P’15 The Boyce Family Dan and Shelley Boyce P’17 The Cass Family and Gayle Corporation Wyllys and Ellen Cass P’16 The Cloetingh Family Steve and Carolyn Cloetingh P’08 The Dambly Family Mark and Lauren Dambly P’16 The DePiano and McKernan Families Richard J. DePiano, Jr. P’17 Bill and Cindy DePiano McKernan ’88 P’14 Evolution Benefits Jim and Linda DiGuiseppe P’13’15 Exclusive Resorts Exit Decisions: Brandywine Mergers & Acquisitions Frank and Barbara Michel P’15 Fineman June Essis Devine P’18’20 The Fish Family Bob and Kelley Fish P’15 The Gayhardt Family Don and Agnes Gillin Gayhardt ’83 P’17 Granite Run Buick GMC Ryan and Megan Irish Joseph Gunnar & Company Russell Fiske The Hamilton Family Jack and Liz Hamilton P’13’16 The Haverford Trust Company Joseph McLaughlin, Jr. Hirtle Callagahan & Company Chris Valerio M.F. Irvine Corporate Solutions Michael and Lisa Irvine P’17 Kencor Elevator Richard Kennedy and Kathleen McCaffrey Kennedy ’67 P’96’00 Main Line Periodontics & Dental Implants PC John and Holly Whytosek P’17 Mango’s Frozen Yogurt of Media John and Andrea Brennan P’19 Maven Benefits Partners Eric and Judy Joyce Putsch P’07’14 The McNeill Family Brian and Donna McNeill P’10’11 T MD Aligne John and Stephanie Palumbo P’15 Morgan Stanley Kevin and Jonna McCoy P’16 Dirk and Lizzie Stribrny P’17 The Mullen Family Matt and Christine Mullen P’19 O’Neill Properties Group Brian O’Neill P. Agnes Jay and Diane Agnes P’15 The Petersen Family Ron and Jan Toscani Petersen ’70 P’10 T Pohlig Builders, Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway Fox Roach Don and Dot Pohlig P’08’15 T Joe and Debbie Pearce McCabe ’81 P’08’10’14 T ProCo. LLC Brian and Marie Cattie P’14 Providence Ear, Nose and Throat John and Monica Feehery P’14 Recchilungo Landscaping Inc. Claudio and Maria Recchilungo P’16 Reed Road Associates L.P. Tom and Lynn Bond Bruder ’80 P’17 Todd and Mary Kate Trusk P’17 Reilly Foam Corporation Brian and Shannon Mailey Reilly ’89 P’19 Samsung The Sarmiento Family Ed and Fran Sarmiento P’15 Shelbourne Healthcare Jim and Betsy Kane P’16 Stradley Ronon William Sasso Valley Green Bank Mark and Eileen Biederman P’18 Visual Communications Bill and Ann Barker P’14 Paul and Tina Barker P’14’15 Voegele Mechanical, Inc. Joseph and Colleen Wright Voegele ’89 P’19 Waltzing Matildas Mike and Maureen Balitsaris P’17’19 The Willis Family Karen and Andrew Willis P’08’13’18 T VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 39 BLAST 2014 (continued) BLAST Contributors 333 Belrose Bar & Grill ACAC Fitness & Wellness Academy of Notre Dame de Namur Academy of Notre Dame Faculty Adventure Aquarium Aldo Lamberti’s Family of Restaurants Lee and Annie Allman P’17’21 American Helicopter Museum Antoinette Day Spa and Salon Aqua Pennsylvania Arden Theatre Company Arthur Murray Dance Studio Mike and Maureen Balitsaris P’17’19 Bill and Anne Barker P’14 David and Renee Battisti P’20 David and Kimberly Baum P’14’18 Mark and Marian Benz P’20 Bertucci’s Patrick and Megan Bethel P’14 Gregory and Allison Boles P’15 Brian and Christine Boyle P’16 Jeanmarie Bradley P’15 Michael and Susan Brady P’16 Brandywine River Museum John and Andrea Brennan P’19 Michael and Linda Brown P’19 Bryn Mawr Film Institute Bryn Mawr Running Company Bucks County River Country William and Grace Kennedy Bule ’81 P’12’17 Bunny Hare’s Gift Shop Matt and Teresa Burns P’15 Don and Pam Butler P’17’18 Campli Photography Mark and Ann Casaday P’18’21 Casey’s Restaurant Wyllys and Ellen Cass P’16 Chaddsford Winery Denise Chaplin P’19 Kim and Steve Chermol P’16 Choo Choo Barn Christopher’s David and Margaret Loughran Cicchitti ’81 P’15’17 Patrick and Margo Clark P’19’21 Clays Creative Corner Bakery The Colonial Theater Rosemary Connors ’01 Cooke & Berlinger Jeffrey Costa and Cynthia Sacharok P’11’15 Cottage Flowers Christopher J. and Deanna Coyne P’15 CR Design Crayloa Museum Creative Chiropractic Solutions Crimson Review Marty and Alisa Czachor P’16’21 Timothy and Jennifer Dagit P’16 Mark and Laura Dambly P’16 Dana Innovations Dance Line Robert David and Gina Kimbrough P’20 Dana DeBenedictis-Spino P’17 Scott and Maria Delany P’16 Delaware Museum of Natural History Delaware Valley Tennis Academy Vince and Joanne DellaValle P’15 Richard J. DePiano, Jr. P’17 Jay and Michele Desjardins P’12’14 Deviation LLC Jay and Bridget Devine P’19 Jacqueline and Michael Dewey P’19 Tuan and Nga Dinh P’17 Gerry and Kathleen Dougherty P ’15 Dragonfly Gifts Robert and Susan Dudzinsky P’15’18 Cathy and Seamus Duffy P’14 Dutch Wonderland Steve and Jean Earhart P’15 Eugene and Carol Elia P’18 Elizabeth Maar Boutique Ella’s Grove Robert and Susan Carney Fahey ’77 P’17 T Family Dental Association John and Tina Fasciano P’14’18 John and Monica Feehery P’14 Bob and Kelley Fish P’15 Flag Lady Gifts Focus Fitness of the Main Line Foote Orthodontics Frey Boutique Fruit Flower Fuss Builders Garden State Discovery Museum Eric and Romi Garvey P’19 Alfredo and Barbara Giannaccari P ’19’17 William and Marina Good P’20 Grand Slam, USA Hagley Museum and Library Frank and Tricia Hallinan P’11’15’17 T Jack and Liz Hamilton P’13’16 Charles and Colleen Kelly Hanna ’80 P’04’12’15 Ken Harmon Robert and Phyllis Downs Hart ’85 P’16 Hassis Men’s Shop Joanne Hassis Charles and Melissa Haub III P’19 Haverford Area YMCA Karen and Michael Heisler P’17 Lori and Michael Hendrick P’17 The Hershey Story Hifi House, Inc. Julie C. Holmwood P’18 Hotel Icona Michael and Lisa Irvine P’17 John Ansley Photographer John’s Campus Corner Kathleen Killian Karen Kirpan P’14 The Kitchen Workshop Thomas and Susan Koedding P’15 Kellen and Asha Kovalovich P’14 Kramer Portraits James W. LaMent Jean and Daniela Lans P’16 Lauren Keleher Lashinger ’97 Jay and Sarah Leyden P’16 Thomas and Anne Liebeskind P’18 Michael and Leigh Lignowski P’20 Kate Lillicrapp The Little Gym John and Carol Ryan Livingood ’89 P’20’21 Longwood Gardens Louella Christina and Dave Fortin Ludin ’85 P’15 Sean and Margaret Lynch P’17 M Matthews Salon Mike and Teri Magnotta P’14 Regan and Theresa Mahoney P’17 Main Line Basketball Training Mainline Test Prep Dave and Mary Beth Malloy P’02’13’16 Jim and Renee Mangano, Jr. P’12’14 Mango’s Frozen Yogurt LLC Mann Music Center for the Performing Arts James and Helen Mannion P’14 Margaret Kuo Restaurants Patrick and Mary Jane McCloskey GP’15’16’20 Stacey A. McCloskey-Odgers P’15’16’20 Michael and Nicole McCormick P’19 Kevin and Jonna McCoy P’16 Jake and Liz McDonald P’19 George and Maggie McHugh P’13’16 Rob and Karen McNeill P’15 The Media Theater Jim and Maureen Meehan P’11’13’16 Garen Meguerian and Susan M. Guerette P’17’20 Frank and Barbara Michel P’15 Sameer and Maria Miranda P’19 Mitek Corporation Jim Mordy and Rhonda Lahue-Mordy P’15 Thomas and Nicole Moshang P’20 Mostardi Nursery Jon and Sasha Moul P’20 The Mudroom Matthew and Christine Mullen P’19 Tim and Kelly Mullen P’14 Gerard and Colleen Murray P’16 Mike Muscella Dom and Terri Nappi P’12’17 National Museum of American Jewish History The National Toy Train Museum Paul and Kathy McCloskey Neff ’86 P’17 Neiman Marcus New View Gifts & Accessories LTD Tony and Lisa Nichols P’10’14 Nota Bene Boutique Charles J. Odgers IV P’15’16’20 Joseph and Kristin Oliva P’17’20 Steve and Kathy O’Meara P’20 Overbrook Golf Club James and Carol Overend P’17 Kevin and Kathy Patton P’15 Karen Pauciello FS Joseph and Kelly Pawlowski P’15 Raymond and Lisa Pennacchia P’06’10 Harry Perretta Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Rock Gym Philadelphia Zoo The Phillies Don and Dot Pohlig P’08’15 T Polished SPA & Boutique Polka Dots Anthony and Nancy Pontarelli P’20 Posh Premiere Sports Academy Prestige Salon Eric and Judy Joyce Putsch ’75 P’07’14 Dan and Catherine Quirk P’19’20’21 Claudio and Maria Recchilungo P’16 Brian and Shannon Mailey Reilly ’89 P’19 Richard and Tracy Riegel P’12’15 Jon and Christine Robbins P’15 T Pat and Stephanie Rodden P’16’18 Scott and Kristina Rosato P’20 Rothchild Studio Michael and Pamela Ruggieri P’06’17 Dean and Mimma Sacchetta P’15 Sam Ash Music Stores John and Liz Schanz P’15 Arnie and Molly Schneider P’14’16 T Sesame Place Seven Stars Inn Sew Simple Chris and Andrea Maggitti Shank ’90 P’20 Skirt Skirtin Around Skyzone Greg and Kate Smith P’17 Steve and Kelli Smith P’15 Smugglers Notch Sonesta Hotel Phildelphia Sorella Boutique SPA Car Wash Bill and Sharon Spaeder P’15 David and Sharon Spaight P’14 Loretta Speers P’17 Strasburg Rail Road Street Smart Driving Academy Vince and Kelly Tague P’11’15’18 T Tango James and Kelli Tarasca P’20 Thomas and Colleen Tegler Gary Thompson and Lisa Charleston P’20 Towne House Jim and Sue Tweedy P’14 George and Cathy Van Kula P’10’12’18 T Verge Power Yoga John and Sheila O’Connor Wagner ’78 P’11’14 Michael Walsh Wawa Wayne Art Center Brad and Carolyn Weber P’16 Frank and Mia Finley Wesner ’67 P’91’08 FS Mary Jane Wetzel FS John and Holly Whytosek P’17 Christopher and Krissa Wichser P’19 Eileen Wilkinson FS Andrew and Karen Willis P’08’13’18 T Wilmington Blue Rocks Winterthur Museum & Country Estate Xilantro Mexican Restaurant Yangming Meet KELSEY GLANCY ’15 G.I.R.L. With a Mission Since my first year as a sixth grader, Notre Dame has instilled in me a love for the poor. Late in my junior year, I had a strong desire to help the world in underprivileged places. I came upon a student travel program, “Global Leadership Adventures,” which led me to a public health service initiative in the Volta region of Ghana. One widespread challenge facing African communities is a lack of adequate sanitizing facilities, as well as nutritious food for children. This service project combated both. Along with a group of students, I constructed ecocompost toilets for village families to help improve health conditions, as well as generate high-quality fertilizer to increase crop yields. While in Ghana, we learned about other factors that hinder Ghanaians. One factor that specifically concerned me was the lack of education a girl receives. While boys and girls have equal rights in education, girls reach a certain age and begin to menstruate and do not have necessary sanitary items. Unfortunately, this inhibits their education and lives. I figured out a way to address the unfortunate situations of young girls in Ghana. I called my initiative “G.I.R.L.” (Ghana Improving Rights for Learning) and, along with other all-girl schools, started a feminine products drive. The students collected new pads and underwear packages, which will be shipped to an NGO, Village Exchange International, who will then distribute our collection. We plan to collect more than 1,000 pads and underwear packages to be delivered to the Ghana girls in summer 2015. Hopefully, the project will continue helping an area of the world that needs so much. VISIONS MAGAZINE . FALL 2014 . 41 Tribute Gifts Supporting Notre Dame In Honor Of Donna Marie Abadie Maureen Mundy Sr. Nancy Bonshock, SND Mary Kay Glinski Battafarano ’80 Mary Ellen Keegan Keyser ’70 P’05 Susan Keyser ’70 Katherine M. Rovinski Mark and Margie Rovinski P’07 In Loving Memory Mitzi McKernan Bjorseth ’54 Marilyn E. Bjorseth Lawrence LaMaina, Jr. Trude Lanahan Smith ’54 Muriel Bove Brown ’47 Jane Law McGann ’47 Mary Louise Duffy ’45 Jane Law McGann ’47 Sr. Regina Finnegan, SND Mary Kay Glinski Battafarano ’80 Dick and Marie Hamilton P’81’84 David Jardine Megan Delaney Kane ’89 Dorothea Kraeger ’81 Sheldon and Harriet Margolis P’85’91 Jim and Pat Morris P’94’01 Peter R. Nelson Julius M. Guarino, MD Gaetan J. Alfano Michelle Amadio Maria Aspan ’00 Angela Baratta Blank Rome LLP Sister Nancy Bonshock, SND FS Joseph and Kathleen Bruno Curtis and Carey Kulp Cheyney ’96 Andrew and Nancy Cichanowsky Ian Comisky Ann E. Connor Joseph C. 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Shaw Rose Marie Kling ’44 Nancy Rigney SQ’51 Lisbeth LaVassar ’74 Susan Goldschmidt Atkinson Ann McKernan Thomas W. McKernan Helen Prusak Kathryn Janofsky ’95 Thomas and Patsy Kennedy P’03’06 Helen O’Grady P’85’86’91 Bernard Prusak P’95 GP’21 Aimee Willard ’92 Sister Nancy Bonshock, SND FS Robert and Jeanne Garrity P’07 Paul and Mary Anne Opila P’00 FS Daniel and Patti Quinn P ’97 Mark and Margie Rovinski P’07 Kate Small Rupertus ’93 FS Elizabeth Willard GP’86’92 Notre Dame Annual Fund The Notre Dame Annual Fund provides support for the current operating budget and helps provide critical funds for the Academy’s initiatives. Gifts to the Annual Fund ensure outstanding facilities, curricular advances in all disciplines, campus enhancements, scholarships, financial aid, and faculty development. “Our Time to Inspire” Campaign The “Our Time to Inspire” campaign is a multi-year, comprehensive campaign to improve Notre Dame’s facilities. 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For information about these and other gift opportunities, contact: Paige Peters LeGrand, Director of Advancement Academy of Notre Dame de Namur • 560 Sproul Road Villanova, PA 19085 • (610) 687-3867 • [email protected] This report contains all gifts received from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. If there are errors or omissions, please accept our sincere apology, and report changes or corrections to Joy Antonoplos, Director of Annual Fund at (610) 971-1630. President’s Advisory Council Are you ? Notre Dame has created its own “members only” group on LinkedIn and all alumnae are invited to join. By joining the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur Alumnae LinkedIn group, you get to network with fellow alumnae and potentially meet new people who can help you in your career. You may also be able to mentor our youngest alumnae as they join the job market. 42 . Academy of Notre Dame Sister Helen J. Bellew SND Thomas J. Borgese Carolyn Cloetingh William P. Curtis, Jr. Mark H. Dambly Richard J. 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