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SUMMER 2013
St. Ursula Villa Salutes the Class of 2013
The graduates of the Class of 2013 and the high schools they will attend:
Molly Catherine Barresi
Craig Alexander Hilsinger, Jr.
Trent Robert Michel
Nick Bernloehr
Adrian Brittany Hummons
Julia Elizabeth Moran
St. Ursula Academy St. Xavier High School
Peter Henry Breissinger
St. Xavier High School
Kai Buendia
St. Xavier High School
Claire McCarty Callahan
St. Ursula Academy
Leelee Caudill
St. Ursula Academy
Elder High School
McAuley High School
Symia Jackson-Conley
St. Ursula Academy
Elizabeth Ann James
St. Ursula Academy
Sophia Jacobs
Ursuline Academy
Avery Jenkins
Everett Wade Chatfield
Archbishop Moeller
High School
David William Cook
Summit Country Day School
St. Xavier High School
Thatcher Terry Johnson
Summit Country Day School
Colin James Jones
St. Xavier High School
Lilly Jurgensen
St. Ursula Academy
Daniel S. Keating
St. Xavier High School
James Christopher Kelley
St. Xavier High School
Trevor Kuncl
St. Xavier High School
Anthony Longi
Archbishop McNicholas
High School
Natalie Marie Lucas
Matthew J. Curoe
Annie Emmert
Michael David Feldkamp
Henry M. Gerhardt
Andrew Edward Grisemer
Cameron Haynes
St. Xavier High School
St. Ursula Academy
St. Xavier High School
St. Xavier High School
St. Xavier High School
St. Xavier High School
Seven Hills Upper School
In This Issue
St. Xavier High School
01 From the Principal’s Desk
Ursuline Academy
02 Graduation Awards
St. Xavier High School
03 Highlights & Happenings
St. Xavier High School
09 Annual Report
St. Ursula Academy
13 Teacher Talk
Summit Country Day School
14 Villa Alumni
John H. Paul
Charles David Perez
Leah Caroline Plummer
Beau T. Poston
Clare Maureen Puttmann
St. Ursula Academy
Ellie Rueve
St. Ursula Academy
Jake Ruppert
St. Xavier High School
Claire Elise Salcido
St. Ursula Academy
Joseph Gunnar Schube
St. Xavier High School
Alexander Hartman Schumacher
St. Xavier High School
Ximena Trevino
Archbishop McNicholas
High School
Isabella Yagodich
Ursuline Academy
From the
Principal’s Desk
Dear Friends,
As I reflect on this past St. Ursula Villa school year,
one word comes to mind – blessed. Our blessings are
many and varied, ranging from the extracurricular
and academic successes of St. Ursula Villa students
to the unique, historic beauty of our school campus.
Our students’ talents and achievements were
featured in many forums. Sports championships,
Power of the Pen competitions, drama performances,
Destination Imagination tournaments, art shows,
mission trips, and high school entrance exams all
provided impressive proof of Villa students’ dedication,
hard work, and determination to do their very best.
At Graduation Mass, we said goodbye to our eighth
graders and their families as they go forward from
the Villa with God’s blessings.
St. Ursula Villa is grounded in its strong Catholic
beliefs and Ursuline values. We again received
distinction as a “School of Contribution” through
Children, Inc.’s Mayerson Service Learning
Initiative which beautifully fits the Villa’s mission
of Christ-centered commitment to society. Villa
students incorporated service into their school
experiences where learning drives the service.
Bake sales, recycling efforts, collecting books,
and growing plants are a few examples of how
our students raised money and awareness of their
service learning projects to make a difference and
share their blessings with those in need.
Our dedicated parent community is one of our
school’s greatest resources and blessings. Parents’
financial investment in their children’s educational
experiences creates a partnership of high
expectations which furthers academic excellence.
Villa parents also invest countless volunteer hours –
as field trip chaperones, Scout leaders, coaches, and
lunch servers. They help with Villabration, VPO,
Boosters, May Party, and classroom projects. It has
been particularly rewarding to see how eagerly the
current Villa parents mentor new Villa parents.
This successful “Villa Vets” program gives new
parents a clear view of how special St. Ursula Villa
is and how blessed we are to be a part of it.
St. Ursula Villa’s dedicated faculty never cease to
amaze me with their enthusiasm and professionalism.
They seek unique professional development
opportunities to constantly improve programs,
enhance classroom experiences, and encourage
every student to achieve his fullest potential.
I am so blessed to work with these amazing
educators who embody the visionary spirit of
St. Angela Merici.
The Villa campus is extraordinary in its beauty,
location, and historical significance. We are very
blessed to have this gorgeous property on which to
learn, grow, and play. As part of the Ursulines of
Cincinnati’s legacy, we cherish this property and
appreciate its unique history and wonderful treasures.
We also look to the future to ensure our school’s
outstanding programs and continued success.
I hope you and your family are enjoying a lovely
summer and we look forward to seeing you in
August for the start of another blessed year at the
Villa!
Warm regards,
Polly Duplace
Principal
Mission Statement St. Ursula Villa, a coeducational Catholic elementary school in the Ursuline tradition, nurtures the
whole child, fosters academic excellence, and instills a Christ-centered commitment to society.
Class of 2013
Graduation Awards
Academic Excellence
Nine students were recognized for academic excellence by
maintaining an “A” average in their major subjects during
both 7th and 8th grades. Front row (left to right): David
Cook, Gunnar Schube, Beau Poston. Rear row: Julia Lucas,
Annie Emmert, Julia Moran, Claire Salcido, Sophia Jacobs
(Valedictorian), Ellie Rueve.
Class of 2013 Valedictorian
Sophia Jacobs was recognized as the
student with the highest overall
average in major subjects during
the 7th and 8th grades.
Charles J. Sanker Scholarship
The Charles J. Sanker Scholarship
to St. Ursula Academy was awarded
to Symia Jackson-Conley because of
her exemplary character and sense of
responsibility as a student, as well as
her love for St. Ursula Villa.
Sons of the American Revolution
Citizenship Award
This award is given to students who demonstrate
the qualities of dependability, cooperation, leadership, patriotism, and clean speech and habits.
Front row: Annie Emmert, Brittany Hummons,
Claire Callahan, Natalie Lucas, Elizabeth James.
Rear: Trevor Kuncl, Hank Gerhardt, Jimmy
Kelley, Johnnie Paul, Kai Buendia.
Jean Kennevan Writing Award
The Jean Kennevan Writing Award
was bestowed on Molly Barresi in
recognition of her creative writing
efforts and abilities.
Louise Helmick Award
The Louise Helmick Award was given
to Charlie Perez for demonstrating the
Christian virtues that characterized
the life of Louise Helmick – kindness,
patience, understanding, perseverance,
and a genuine caring concern for
fellow students and human beings.
Sister Mary Oliver Award
Frank J. Dorger Award
Matt Curoe, Ellie Rueve, and Cam Haynes received
the Frank J. Dorger Award in recognition of their
exceptional leadership, cooperation, and school
spirit in sports as well as in the classroom.
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Ximena Trevino received the Sr. Mary
Oliver Award for best exemplifying the
personal qualities of enthusiasm,
dedication to work, a sense of humor,
and love of America – all qualities
evidenced in the life of Sr. Mary Oliver.
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Highlights &
Happenings
MANOR HOUSE
Montessori students raised Painted Lady butterflies,
observing each stage of the caterpillar to butterfly
transformation. The children decorated special
butterfly wands to “make a wish” for each butterfly
when released on the Manor House patio.
Students in the Multi-Age 3- and 4-year-old classroom
shared their traditional “School Bus Project.” Each child
drove their “bus” with their classmates as passengers
as a great way for the children to remember their
classmates over the summer.
Traditional 3-year-old preschoolers created
“maracas” out of recycled water bottles at
“Villapalooza,” the Manor House’s service learning
project. The fun morning included musical
performances and experiences in conjunction with a
drive to collect donations for Inter-Parish Ministry.
Traditional 4-year-old
students studied plants
and growth of spring and
summer flowers, creating
colorful art in their
learning process.
Montessori Kindergarteners and Ms. Jones’ Third Graders enjoyed many “buddy” activities during the year, ranging
from a nature scavenger hunt to making rosaries for May Crowning.
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Highlights &
Happenings
T ra d i t i ona l K i n d er g arten
an d P r i mar y
Traditional Kindergarteners and Ms. Jeck’s
First Grade class used Earth Day to discuss
the importance of keeping our Earth clean and
helped pick up the Villa campus.
First Graders participated in a Reading Rainbow
video presentation, dressing as a character from a
book they read and giving a speech about why other
people would love to read it too!
These Second Graders created and
performed “The Bremen Town Rappers”
puppet show, culminating a month-long
study of fairy tales.
Third Graders enjoyed a visit from Cincinnati Zoo Outreach
and an American alligator named “Keystone” as part of
their study of reptiles.
SUMMER 2013
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Highlights &
Happenings
I N T E R M E DI A T E
Fourth Grade’s traditional Camp Joy overnight
included outdoor courses in wetland and forest
ecology, ornithology, and geology. They also used
authentic pioneer tools and participated in pioneer
activities.
These Fourth and Fifth Grade students earned Boy
Scout and Webelo rank and were recognized during
the Final School Liturgy. Their service project during
Catholic Schools Week raised more than 200 pounds
of goods for the Yellow Ribbon Support Center.
Sixth Graders donned tie-dye
shirts as their Field Day
“uniform” and enjoyed a
morning of basketball on the
Villa Way and other sports
and games.
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Highlights &
Happenings
J U N I O R H IG H
Seventh and Eighth Grade Science students earned
awards at the Villa’s Science Fair with projects ranging
from “Research on Progeria” and “Horse Color Vision” to
“Cell Phone Reception” and “Moldy Strawberries.”
Junior High students presented the “Everybody
Counts” program to the younger students, as
this Eighth Grader facilitates a vision and
sensory loss activity.
Eighth Graders led May Crowning, a longstanding
Villa tradition, on the lovely Manor House lawn.
The Junior High Ultimate Frisbee Club was in
action for its second year this spring, meeting
after school to play on the soccer field or in gym.
SUMMER 2013
The Junior High Power of the Pen team competed
at the state finals, earning 14th place among 274
schools. The tournament included 721 contestants
and 2,397 pieces of writing from the top 10% of the
writers in the state.
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Happenings
S P E C I A LT Y C L A S S E S : P H Y S I C A L E D U C AT I O N
The Sister Mary Lawrence Award winner for 2013 was Seventh Grader John
Arthur Williams. Given in honor of former Villa principal and First Grade
teacher Sister Mary Lawrence, this award is given to one Gym student who
shows good sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and a great attitude towards their
classmates. In bestowing this award, P.E. teacher Beth Hake noted that
“John Arthur was always eager for any activity and always give his best
effort. He worked hard on improving his skills and made sure his classmates
were successful in their endeavors.”
S P E C I A LT Y C L A S S E S :
MUSIC
Villa Summer Camps offered
performance opportunities
with this musical production
of “How Does Your Garden
Grow?” Campers delighted
their parents with the songs
and choreography mastered
during the week-long minimusical camp.
S P E C I A L T Y C L A S S E S : LI B R A R Y
Junior High students enjoyed shopping at
this year’s Scholastic Book Fair in May.
Thanks to the support of the entire Villa
community, sales grossed over $9,000
resulting in a nice profit for our library to
add more great and informative books.
S P E C I A LT Y C L A S S E S : S PA N I S H
Villa Spanish students traveled to the
Dominican Republic for a mission trip in June.
Hank Gerhardt shared, “Traveling to the
Dominican Republic was not only an amazing
experience but also an eye-opening one. While
there we helped teach kids ages 4-12 English
and Spanish literacy. I particularly enjoyed
hanging out with the locals during our free time
and watching how much the kids learned in the
four days that we taught them.”
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SUMMER 2013
From the Board of
Trustees Chair
Dear Villa Family and Friends,
As we close this school year, I am
very encouraged with the bright
future of St. Ursula Villa.
First however, I would like to
congratulate our Class of 2013. They
continue the long tradition of
outstanding young men and women
representing the Villa Values.
Special thanks to those who have
nurtured these students along the
way. To St. Ursula Villa’s entire staff
and faculty: you have stewarded
this year’s graduating class from the
Manor House through their junior
high growth and maturation. They
are a testament to your dedication
and professionalism. To St. Ursula
Villa parents: your unique
partnership with the faculty and
administration has been vital to the
success and advancement of our
students. I want to especially
congratulate the families who have
had their final child graduate from
the Villa this year: you have been
great stewards and ambassadors
for our school. To our donors: your
generosity to the Villa community
ensures that St. Ursula Villa
continues to provide the very best
faith-based educational experience to
children. Individualized instruction,
small class sizes, and enrichment at
all levels are possible because of you,
and we are very grateful.
remaining committed to our excellent
programs. It’s a sizeable task. I am
confident however that our faith in
God as guided by our Usuline
heritage will insure our continued
success. Throughout history, St.
Angela Merici and the Ursulines
faced many challenges and
uncertainties and we are inspired
by them. Our commitment to faith
and to serve others has guided us
and will continue to guide us on our
journey.
As we look ahead, I continue to see
St. Angela’s spirit of openness and
optimism as we pursue educational
opportunities for our students. While
the economy continues to stabilize,
the educational environment at St.
Ursula Villa remains strong.
Operational costs, including an
ever-changing healthcare landscape,
will challenge us, as will the need to
invest in our facility while
The upcoming school year promises
to be a great next step for St. Ursula
Villa’s future. Thank you all for your
continued support, interest, and
service to the Villa. May God bless
our community, our school, and our
children.
Kevin Jones
Financial Report
State Funding: 8%
Development
Income: 7%
Investment
Income: 1%
Facilities Cost: 10%
St. Ursula Villa
Board of Trustees
2012-13 Academic Year
Debt
Service: 4%
Instructional
Costs: 9%
Administrative
Costs: 4%
Tuition
& Fees: 84%
Operating Revenue
Salaries
& Benefits: 73%
Operating Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Development Income
State Funding
Investment Income
$3,966,903.76
$334,205.48
$378,421.04
$70,946.66
Salaries & Benefits
Administrative Costs
Instructional Costs
Facilities Cost
Debt Service
$3,428,808.00
$201,474.28
$404,977.24
$488,977.82
$195,413.53
TOTAL REVENUE
$4,750,476.94
TOTAL EXPENSE
$4,719,650.87
SUMMER 2013
Board Chair
Kevin Jones, Chair
Larry Bowman
DeWitt Cook
Chris Dirksing
Jane Fink-Silvers
Carter Gaither
Beth Jones
Ralph Nardini
Steve Ortner
Jack Overbeck
Jim Poston
Caroline Renneker
Michael Rueve
Greg Schube
Jody Sedler
Shannon Stautberg
Linnell Sullivan
Madhu Vrishabhendra
Ian Wilt
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Honor Roll of Donors
St. Ursula Villa’s success is due to the deep dedication and investment by many in our community, including
our donors who support our educational mission. We proudly publish the names of the following donors who
made financial contributions during the 2012-13 academic year (fiscal year ending June 30, 2013) to St. Ursula
Villa’s Annual Fund, Villabration, Gino DiMario Fine Arts Fund, and other initiatives.
St. Angela Merici Society
The St. Angela Merici Society recognizes and honors leadership donors who make substantial gifts to
St. Ursula Villa. Our entire community is extremely grateful to the following St. Angela Merici Society donors:
Major Benefactors
$5,000 & above
Trent and Shannon Compton
DeWitt and Jane Cook
Paul and Misti DeNicolo
The Gettelfinger Family
Foundation
Pat and Francie Gunning
Home City Ice
Chris and Rita Jacobs
Kevin and Michelle Jones
Bill and Jen Martin
Tim and Trish McDonald
Russ and Kerry Mock
Matt and Cathy Murphy
Jack and Kit Overbeck
Johnathan and Susan Salyer
George A. Schaefer Jr.
and Betty Ann Schaefer Foundation
Greg and Val Schube
Dan and Becky Scullin
Ted and Jody Sedler
Tom and Genny Sedler
Jim and Anne Shanahan
Matt and Shannon Stautberg
Chuck and Kathi Stevens
Paul and Linnell Sullivan
Leadership Level
$2,500 – $4,999
Brian and Ann Albach
Brian and Gretchen Bolan
Mike and Meg Callahan
Melissa Casto
Chang and Mindy Cho
Bill and Paige deBuys
John and Kathy Desmond
Chris and Dee Dirksing
Dualite Sales & Service Inc.
Jeff and Jeanne Feldkamp
Steve and Ruth Fleming
Nick and Adrienne Fucito
Sean and Colleen Fullen
Carter and Stephanie Gaither
Rodney and Vallie Geier
Chip and Jane Gerhardt
Martin and Mary
Herrington
Matt and Val Iacobucci
John and Angela Jarczyk
Scott and Lisa Jennings
Paul and Lori Jurgensen
Kevin and Emma Kirwin
Emerson Knowles
Larry and Margie Kyte
Steve and Kelly Lower
Jim and Melanie Poston
Thad and Lisa Reinhard
Doug and Ellen Rohs
Michael and Shaune Rueve
Michael and Christine Ryan
Dan and Ann Salcido
Chris and Nancy Sayre
David Schottelkotte
Michael and Ann Steines
Phil Tan and Eileen Sweeney-Tan
Brian and Jessica Vaughan
Michael and Moira Veech
Jeff and Tiffany Vollmer
Madhu and Leela
Vrishabhendra
Charlie and Nancy Weaver
David and Sarah Williams
Honor Level
$1,000 – $2,499
Joe and Liz Alter
Stephen and Amanda Baldwin
Todd and Lesley Bayer
Steve and Julie Bennett
John and Debbie Bernloehr
Kevin and Sharon Birkett
Eric and Ellen Breissinger
Rob and Kara Bult
John and Lisa Connelly
Brian and Melissa Cowles
Bill and Julia Creviston
Matt and Joanne Curoe
Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Dannenberg
Jim and Missy Davis
Brock and Liz Denton
Suzy Dorward
Fifth Third Bank
Brian and Karen Frank
Greg and Shari Fry
Jeremy and Phyllis Frye
Bryan and Claudia Garnett
Michael and Kara Graham
Todd and Lana Gray
Ben and Anne Grisemer
Mary Dean Grote
Craig and Blake Gustafson
George and Shasta Haddad
Joel and Kathy Handorf
Kevin and Nancy Haynes
Scott and Jami Hefren
John and Diane Hopper
Chris and Meg Hopple
John and Sophie Jennewein
Jim and Diane Jones
Rob Jones and Tanja Wegerer
Casey and Beth Jones
Kevin and Kerry Kelley
Monica Kindt
Ryan and Jennifer Knight
George and Susan Kovach
Ken and Emily Kreider
Dick and Margaret Kuck
Ken and Lori Kuhn
Ryan and Gina Kyte
LaRosa’s Inc.
Jason and Nicole Long
Brad and Lisa Lucas
Jim and Christy McCarthy
Brad and Monica McPeek
Steve McShea
Lee and Katie Morgan
Bill and Morgan Mulvihill
Michael and Sandra Murphy
Jim and Barb Neyer
Brian and Sheila Oeder
Mike and Kate O’Grady
Don and Mary Lee Olinger
Steve and Cindy Ortner
John and Marsha Payton
Jim and Elaine Peters
Chris and Janice Plummer
Chris and Beth Pollock
Steve and Cathy Rabe
Terry and Kate Rath
Clark and Dina Reinhard
Paul and Ann Roepke
Tony and Julie Rojas
William and Lisa Savage
Mark and Sharon Schaffield
Marc and Beth Sebens
Mark Silvers and Jane
Fink-Silvers
Greg and Michelle Simpson
Steve and Melissa Skavlem
Joe and Lisa Stegbauer
Keith and Rossana Stettler
Robert and Rebecca Strub
Greg and Kristine Sturgeon
Mike and Melissa Veith
Villa Boosters
Dan and Isla Vogelpohl
John and Carly Von Holle
Ian and Johanna Wilt
Jason and Anne Wittekind
Peter and Miranda Wong
Chip and Abby Workman
David Workman
Bo and Dee Dee Wyenandt
The Zaring Family
Foundation
Great care was taken in the preparation of these lists. We apologize for any error and ask that any mistake be reported to the Advancement Office.
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Member
$500 – $999
Ted and Becky Altenau
The Asset Advisory Group
Matt and Laine Barresi
John and Debbie Bernhard
Bill and Kendra Broderick
Flo and Chris Buendia
Chris and Toye Cavanaugh
John and Heather
Chamberlain
Manuel and Cynthia Chavez
Cooney, Faulkner & Stevens
Courtesy Automotive
Michael and Karen Cronan
Dave and Shelley Dannenberg
Jody and Diane Detzel
Digital Visions, LLC.
Dinsmore & Shohl
John and Sarah Domaschko
Debbie Dorward
Dylan and Elise Fager
Dan and Stephanie Ferris
David Fletcher and
Deb Elder
Chuck and Laura Fredrick
Kathleen Galligan
Larry and Letha Gillis
Andrew and Kristin Guest
Charlie and Janie Hall
Ted and Alison Heffernan
Gary and Dana Heflin
Mark and Renee Heidrich
Mark and Debbie
Heimbouch
Joe and Tracy Heller
Holte Eyewear
Paul and Julie Hudepohl
Mary Jane Hue
Al and Sandi Hurt
Tim Jenkins
Andrew and Melinda Jones
David and Pam Joyce
Keating, Muething &
Klekamp PLL
Warren and Cathy Keith
David and Mary Kelley
Ken Neyer Plumbing
Kip and Susan Kerr
Tom and Noreen Lundberg
Dan and Rebbie MacConnell
Patrick and Molly
Marburger
Mark and Christa
McAndrew
Michael and Tiffany
Menyhart
Midland Atlantic
Ohio Valley Electrical Services
Rob and Nancy Ortner
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John and Amy Paul
Steve and Kit Perez
Bryan and Michelle Preston
Pure Concept Salon & Spa
R. J. Beischel Building Co.
Chris and Amy Roberts
John and Peg Ruppert
Jeff and Elizabeth
Schlaudecker
Frank and Marlene Schube
Mike and Allyson
Schumacher
Rich and Jean Shurmer
Rich and Kelly Soller
Stagnaro Distributing, LLC
Peter and Lee Stautberg
Bob and Nancy Stautberg
Coby and Jennifer Sweeney
James M. Thacker DDS, LLC
David and Ann Marie
Thornton
Alberto and Betriz Trevino
Jim and Julie Triona
U.S. Bank
Rich and Linda Weaver
Jane Welling
Joe and Lisa Wolfer
David and Holly Woprice
Contributor
Up to $499
Mark and Debbie Albert
Corky and Jackie Alfers
Sherman and Kathy Alter
Brian and Leah Alvarez
Garth Anderson
Tony Contini and
Virginia Arce
Argo Construction
Kent and Susan Arnold
Sam and Amy Arnold
Barnes Dennig
Matt and Laine Barresi
Charles and Cynthia Baylis
Marty Beaver
Jack Bell and Daniela Demaria
Steve and Kanda Beltsos
Jacquie Berting
Denny and Kate Beyer
John and Cynthia Bismayer
Jeff and Kathy Blain
Mary Lyn Blase
Jeannine Blatt
Blue Chip Paving
Ashley Boiano
Larry Bowman
Brighton Capital Partners
Jay and Beth Brown
David and Margarita Carrillo
Michael and Elizabeth Caudill
Manc and LC Chatfield
Jim and Kim Ciesick
Cincinnati Sand Volleyball
Mike and Nicole Coburn
Jim and Bonnie Coleman
Collaborative Partners, LLC
Doug and Molly Compton
Jessica Cross
Nicole Cutter
Barbara Danver
Craig and Susan Davis
Tom and Gail Davis
Jonathan and Martha Dever
John and Rolanda Dolbey
Jamie and Julie Doxsey
Deborah Dryden
Darrel and Jackie Dunker
Polly Duplace
Ian and Mary Lee Edwards
Sr. Margie Efkeman
Anne Ellington
Bobby and Fran Emami
Drew and Marianne Emmert
Mark and Genine Fallon
Ken and Alex Fehrenbach
Emily Feldman
Kathy Finkbeiner
Barton and Kelley Fitzpatrick
Michael and Amy Foley
Dana Foltz-Fosco
Nancy Frazier
Mark Friedman
Maria Gagliardo
Art and Dana Galea
Gallagher SKS
Peri Georgiades and
Cheri Rekow
Shawn and Fran Gilreath
Jackie Godbey
Grace B. Kerr DMD, LLC
Mickie Gummer
Mary Hagedorn
Jan Hall
Susan Hall
Mark and Sue Hardenbergh
Becky Hardy
John and Lisa Harpenau
Brian Harsh
Daniel and Courtney Hass
Andy and Melanie Head
Holly Heekin
Robert Heimann
Arthur and Shawn Helmicki
Alex and Janice Hilsinger
Ryan and Holly Holte
Doug and Diana Horst
Matt and Jen Howland
Tim and Seana Hue
John and Sabina Hutchinson
ICMI
Rick and Ginger Ittenbach
Sheila Jackson
Holly Jackson
Christian and Kim James
Ms. Sara Jeck
Abby Johnson
Lisa Jones
John and Michelle Keating
Mark and Jitka Kegelman
Moira King
Dan and Maurie Kirwin
Matthew and Lauren Kitchen
John and Kara Kokenge
Katherine Krieger
Steven and Lynn Kruis
Dave and Marilyn Kump
Thomas and Kimberly Kuncl
Drew and Lea Lachey
Heather Langer
LaRosa’s Mt. Washington
Richard LeBlond
Dan and Julie Lincoln
Lintech Electronics, LLC
Robert Livermore and Patti Gallagher
Charlotte Loflin
Tony and Kim Longi
Matthew and Alice Macleid
Mike and Joeliene Magoto
Steve and Jodi Mahon
Madelaine Martin
Ty and Anita Martin
Ruth Martin
Don and Courtney Matarazzo
Brenda McCann
Jane McCarthy
Tricia McManiman
Angie Meisman
Sr. Patricia Meisner OSU
Ben and Christine Meyer
John and Nora Michel
Midwest Ad Specialties
Dirk and Jennie Mooibroek
Jill Moormann
Brion and Rebecca Moran
Dr. and Mrs. William Moran
Rebecca Morena
Peggy Myers
Ralph Nardini
Doug and Amanda Nienaber
Christine Orr
Bryan and Karina Osterday
Andrea Panzeca
Maureen Phillips
Tom and Colleen Plaut
Kami Prendergast
Maripat Price
Ambrose Puttman and
Mary Knoedler
Max and Jennifer Qotb
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Randy Ratkey and
Christine Edman
Marty Rethlake
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Riber
Layne Richardson
Rippe & Kingston CPA
Tim and Jennifer Rogers
Maggie Rosch
Craig and Lisa Rowitz
Marta Runnels
Salcido Providence
Group Inc.
Ralph and Linda Scherer
PatriciaScherer
Theodore and Marian
Scherpenberg
Gayle Schwartz
Rosemary Scott
Karen Shaffer
Bahram Shahrooz and
Irene Encarnacion
Mike and Michele Sherman
Patrick and Carrie Shiels
Ken and Kathleen Skau
Rosemarie Sklenka
Catherine Smith
Dodd Smith
Courtney Stables
Don Stahl
Michelle Stamper
Beth Stautberg
Walter and Lisa Stevenson
Bob Stoops
Bill and Gail Strietmann
Ashley and Emily Supinger
Dave and Kristy Thomas
Matt and Jennifer Thomas
Gretchen Thomas
David and Margie Tondow
Byron and Nancy Trapp
Stephanie Trautman
Michele Ulrich
Villa VPO
Mr. and Mrs. Miguel
Villarejos
Jeff and Elvira Wampler
Todd and Mary Rita
Washburn
Douglas and Michele Watts
Kent Wellington
Shawn and Jessica Wetzel
Eleanor Wilke
Susan Wilson
Maureen Wilson
Norman and Lynne Wolfer
John and Leah Yagodich
Matching Gifts
Bank of America
Fidelity Investments
General Electric Foundation
ITW
Macy’s Foundation
Morgan Stanley
US Bank Foundation
Wrigley
Duke Energy
Villabration 2013:
Expect the Unexpected
We are grateful to the following donors to Villabration 2013: Expect the Unexpected. These contributors
donated auction items, contributed to class projects, hosted parties, or brought in other resources to guarantee
a successful event. Villabration netted over $160,000 to enhance educational offerings at the Villa.
Adrian Durban Florist
Aglamesis Brothers
Brian & Ann Albach
All Occasions Event Rental
Alpine Valley Water Co.
Joe & Liz Alter
Appearance Plus Cleaners
Arnold’s Bar and Grill
Stephen & Amanda Baldwin
Baldwin Music Education Center
Matt & Laine Barresi
Todd & Lesley Bayer
Charles & Cynthia Baylis
Marty Beaver
Beechmont Racquet & Fitness
Steve & Kanda Beltsos
Jeff Berding
Pete & Christine Bernhard
Denny & Kate Beyer
Big Shots Photography
Jeffrey & Kathleen Blain
Blue Manatee Bookstore
& Decafe
Boi Na Braza Brazilian
Steakhouse
Ashley Boiano
Bon Bonerie
Bona Decorative Hardware
Flo & Chris Buendia
11
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Carrie Bushman
Brian Buskens
Cake Moms
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Center of Science &
Industry (COSI)
Cha Cha’s
John & Heather Chamberlain
Chemed Corporation
Cherry Grove Lanes
China Gourmet
Chang & Mindy Cho
Christopher Marcus Salon
Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Family Magazine
Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Nature Center
Cincinnati Playhouse in
the Park
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Sand Volleyball Club
Cincinnati Sports Club
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Cock & Bull
Coldstream County Club
Trent & Shannon Compton
Anthony & Virginia Contini
Meg Coogan
Cork ‘n Bottle
Courtesy Automotive
Covent Garden Florist
Brian & Melissa Cowles
CRAVE
Michael & Karen Cronan
Cuisine East West Catering
Matt & Joanne Curoe
Chip & Niki Cutter
Dairy Queen - Anderson
Dave & Shelley Dannenberg
Barb Danver
Craig & Susan Davis
Jim & Missy Davis
Day Heights Veterinary
Clinic
Dayton/Cincinnati
Technology Services
Bill & Paige deBuys
Del Apgar Florist
Delish Dish Chef Services
Derbyshire Stables
J.D. & Kathy Desmond
Dewey’s Pizza Oakley
Chris Wessel and
Ann-Marie Deye
Dilly Cafe
Paul & Misti DiNicolo
Chris & Dee Dirksing
Disney - ABC
Rolanda Dolbey
Suzy Dorward
Dream Dinners Anderson
Darrel & Jackie Dunker
Polly Duplace
Dutch’s Bar & Bottle Shop
E.W. Scipps Co.
Eastern Hills Indoor
Tennis Club
Eddie Lane’s Diamond
Showroom
Ian & Mary Lee Edwards
El Jinete Mexican Restaurant
Erin Wachs Jewelry
Dylan & Elise Fager
Jeff & Jeanne Feldkamp
Fetish Boutique
Fiber-Seal of Cincinnati
Hannah K. Finley
First Watch
Barton & Kelly Fitzpatrick
Steve & Ruth Fleming
Dave Fletcher & Deb Elder
Florence Freedom
Friend of the Villa
Frisch’s Big Boy
Frontgate
Sean & Colleen Fullen
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S T . U R S U L A V ILL A A N N U A L R E P O R T F I S C A L Y E A R J U LY 1 , 2 0 1 2 — J U N E 3 0 , 2 0 1 3
Funky’s Catering
Carter & Stephanie Gaither
Art & Dana Galea
GameWorks
Bryan & Claudia Garnett
Chip & Jane Gerhardt
Gilson’s Engraving &
Elegant Gifts
Graeter’s
Grandparents of the Villa
Green Dog Cafe
Green Mountain Coffee
Andrew & Kristen Guest
George & Shasta Haddad
Hahana Beach
Hamilton County Park Dist.
Brian Harsh
Elisabeth Hasselback
Kevin & Nancy Haynes
Ted & Alison Heffernan
Gary & Dana Heflin
Mark & Renee Heidrich
Helen Adams Photography
Martin & Mary Herrington
Holte Eyewear
Holy Grail Tavern & Grille
John & Diane Hopper
Clair Hopper
Chris & Meg Hopple
House of France
Tim & Seana Hue
Alexis Huyghes-Despointes &
Isabelle LaFosse-Marin
Hyde Park Wine & Spirits
Matt & Val Iacobucci
In Stitches
Inspiring Kind Boutique
Bakery
It’s Working Out
Izzy’s
Chris & Rita Jacobs
Christian & Kim James
Jeff Ruby Culinary
Entertainment
Jeffrey Anderson Real Estate
Tim Jenkins
John & Sophie Jennewein
Scott & Lisa Jennings
Jenny Johnson
Abby Johnson
Kevin & Michelle Jones
Jungle Jim’s
Junior High Teachers
Keating Muething &
Klekamp PLL
Keegan’s Seafood
Keeneland
Warren & Kathy Keith
Ken Neyer Plumbing
Kentucky Symphony
Orchestra
Monica Kindt
SUMMER 2013
Kings Island
Kevin & Emma Kirwin
Knickers of Hyde Park
Knickers XY
Ken & Emily Kreider
Steven & Lynn Kruis
Kuhl’s Hot Sport Spot
Ryan and Gina Kyte
Laffalot Summer Camps
LaRosa’s Pizzeria
Patrick & Amber Latham
Let’s Go Doodlin’
Little Lords & Ladies
Children’s Boutique
Steve & Kelly Lower
Brad & Lisa Lucas
Luckman Coffee Co.
Macy’s Parade &
Entertainment Gp.
Mike Magoto
Steve & Jodi Mahon
Joe Mayernik
McAlister’s Deli
Tim & Trish McDonald
Alex Mchaikhi
Michael & Tiffany Menyhart
Mercy HealthPlex
John & Nora Michel
Mitchell’s Fish Market
Russ & Kerry Mock
Moeller High School
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Moksha Yoga
Dirk & Jenny Mooibroek
William Moran
Mt. Washington Jewelers
Matt & Cathy Murphy
Jim & Barb Neyer
Rick and Mary Jo Nienaber
Noodles & Company
Norlyn Manor
Tom Nurre of Monks Cove
Brian & Sheila Oeder
Michael & Kate O’Grady
Olmes Studio & Framing
Orange Leaf
Bryan & Karina Osterday
Outback Steakhouse
Andrea Panzeca
John & Marsha Payton
Peek of Chic
Pelican’s Reef
Steve & Kit Perez
Perfect North Slopes
Pet Stop
Jim & Elaine Peters
PF Chang’s
Phyllis at the Madison
Chris & Beth Pollock
Posh Boutique
Jim & Melanie Poston
Bryan & Michelle Preston
Maripat Price
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Max & Jennifer Qotb
Quince & Quinn
Terry & Kate Rath
Recreations Outlet
Lisa & Thad Reinhard
Joe Rigoti
Michael & Shaune Rueve
Marta Runnels
John & Peg Ruppert
Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern
Samuels Tennisport
Caitlin Sanders
Sara Benjamin’s
Trey & Lisa Savage
Chris & Nancy Sayre
Scallywag Tag
Mark & Sharon Schaffield
Trish Scherer
Greg & Val Schube
Dan & Becky Scullin
Marc & Beth Sebens
Ted & Jody Sedler
The Seven Hills School
Karen Shaffer
Jim & Anne Shanahan
Shane Weber Salon
Michael & Michele Sherman
Shine Yoga Center
Rich & Jean Shurmer
Mark Silvers & Jane
Fink-Silvers
Simply Noted
Steve & Melissa Skavlem
Skyline Chili-Oakley
St. Ursula Academy
St. Ursula Villa
St. Ursula Villa Board
of Trustees
St. Xavier High School
Stagnaro Distributing
Michelle Stamper
State Representative
Peter Stautberg
Matt & Shannon Stautberg
Joe & Lisa Stegbauer
Stella & Dot
Sterling Cut Glass
Walter & Lisa Stevenson
Studio NT
Sugar Cupcakery
Coby & Jenn Sweeney
Phil Tan & Eileen Sweeney-Tan
Steve & Michelle Tebeau
Teller’s of Hyde Park
TGIF
The Children’s Theatre
of Cincinnati
The Fig Leaf
The Larder
The Little Gym of Mason
The National Exemplar
The Quarter Bistro
The Richter & Phillips Co.
The Villager
The Wine Guy Bistro
Dave & Kristy Thomas
Tin Roof
Toyota Motor Sales USA
Byron & Nancy Trapp
Stephanie Trautman
Trio Bistro
UBS
Ulmer’s Auto Care Center
United Dairy Farmers
Ursuline Academy
Valenti Salon
Brian Vaughan & Jessica
Metzger
Michael & Moira Veech
Video Grayphics
Villa Boosters
Villa VPO
Vine Hill Farm LLC
Dan & Isla Vogelpohl
Jeff & Tiffany Vollmer
Voltage
John & Carley Von Holle
Wags Park
Wagspark Spa
Walt Disney World Co.
Watson’s
Doug & Michelle Watts
Rich & Linda Weaver
Jane Welling
Western & Southern Open
Widmer’s Cleaners
Nancy Williams
Wimberg Landscaping, Inc.
Fr. Berry Windholtz
Joe & Lisa Wolfer
David & Holly Woprice
Bo & Dee Dee Wyenandt
Yogi & Leah Yagodich
YMCA of Gr. Cincinnati
Yoga Alive
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Teacher Talk
Abby Johnson (Multi-Age
Preschool), Kami Prendergast
(Montessori), and Caitlin Sanders
(Traditional 3-year-old Preschool)
will attend Franciscan University’s
Creative Cornerstones conference.
This annual elementary educators’
conference inspires teachers from
pre-kindergarten through grade
6 with new ideas and pedagogical
techniques.
Jacquie Berting (4th Grade
Science, Social Studies, Math) will
take a graduate level course on
Ecological Conservation and
Reintroduction of Endangered
Species through Miami University
of Ohio which includes a 10-day
field expedition to Hawaii.
Tim Rogers (Junior High Language
Arts) will renew his teaching license
through classes at Xavier University.
Tim is excited to have his son, W.
Gus Smith-Rogers, accompany him
to the Villa as Gus joins the MultiAge preschool classroom.
Charlotte Loflin (Music) will
receive her Level II certification in
Orff Schulwerk at Miami University.
Orff Schulwerk is total, active
involvement in music making that
incorporates speech, singing,
movement, and instrument
playing in a creative environment.
It develops the whole child with a
balance of emotional and intellectual
stimulation.
A Fond Farewell to Sr. Margie
An exciting next step awaits Sr.
Margie Efkeman, OSU as she
retires from St Ursula Villa to
commit more of her considerable
energy to her position as General
Minister of the Ursulines of
Cincinnati.
Ursuline Identity Committee and
has served as a key member of that
committee ever since. Her many
roles grew to include serving as
member of St. Ursula Villa Board of
Trustees and becoming the Villa’s
school counselor in 2000.
“I bid farewell, but not good-bye,
to the Villa with some sadness but
also with a grateful, hopeful spirit.
My relationship with the Villa goes
back almost to its founding, but the
last thirteen years have been the
most intimate. I’ve been humbled
and privileged as the school counselor to walk with individuals and
families through some most difficult
times and experiences. I am grateful for their openness and trust,”
writes Sr. Margie as she concludes
her remarkable tenure as St. Ursula Villa’s school counselor.
As counselor, Sr. Margie worked
with students in friendship groups
to develop social skills, led
classroom activities to identify and
validate emotions, facilitated small
groups for families in transition,
and supported students’ different
learning styles and issues. “One
legacy of which I am proud is the
Villa’s commitment to the
Discipline with Purpose process,”
commented Sr. Margie. “Upon my
first introduction to it, I recognized
the ‘fit’ of Discipline With Purpose’s
fifteen developmental life skills
with our Ursuline educational
characteristics. Full implementation
of DWP has truly been a team effort.
It has become part of our identity
and I count on it to live on as a
vehicle for carrying out our Ursuline
mission.” Mary-Cabrini Durkin,
an Ursuline in the Company of
St. Ursula, shares, “Within her
spiritual family, Sister Margie’s
service has included the ministry
of spiritual formation for new
Sr. Margie has had a long and
wonderful connection with the
Villa. Having twice lived in the
Manor House, she recalls washing
the building windows and fleet of
cars weekly with the other “Junior
Sisters” in the late 1960’s and using
the Manor House as classrooms
when she and others lived on the
third floor in the 1980’s. In 1992,
she joined the Villa’s newly-formed
13
members. She also served on the
Ursulines’ leadership Council and
is now the community’s General
Minister.” As General Minister of
the Ursulines of of Cincinnati, Sr.
Margie will care for elders and,
among other roles, will “continue
the dialogue of the future of our
community in the context of
religious life in the United States.”
While the Villa will no longer have
an Ursuline sister as an active
faculty member, Sr. Margie will
continue to serve on the St. Ursula
Villa Ursuline Identity Committee.
Further commemoration of her
dedication to the Villa is a new
graduation award, the “Sr. Margie
Efkeman, OSU, Ursuline Identity
Award” which will be given in her
honor to a deserving eighth grader.
SUMMER 2013
Villa Alumni
Life came full circle for
Ashley Keller ‘00, Program
Director of Boys Hope Girls
Hope of Cincinnati, when she
recently contacted St. Ursula
Villa about possible enrollment
of a BHGH student. Ashley
joined the Villa in 1998 as a
7th grader in BHGH’s
inaugural class of female
scholars. Ashley believes her
current mindset of holding
herself to higher standards
and putting her best foot
forward came from her experience at the Villa, where she
was warmly welcomed by classmates and their parents
and always included in Villa events.Ashley’s academic
success continued through Saint Ursula Academy and
Saint Louis University. She later combined graduate
school with a role as a residential counselor when Boys
Hope Girls Hope established a home for female scholars
in Baltimore. Returning to Cincinnati as BHGH Program
Director has been a positive experience. Ashley values the
strong, successful bond between St. Ursula Villa and the
Boys Hope Girls Hope program, stating “I know first-hand
how well a Villa education will serve them later in life.”
Elizabeth Shirey ‘02 is going into her final year of law
school at UCLA and interning at the Department of Justice
in Washington, DC for the summer. “After the Villa, I
went to SUA and then moved to Sacramento, where I
graduated from another Catholic girls’ school. I graduated
from Wellesley College in 2010, worked in DC, and then
went to law school. Would love to get back to Cincy more!”
Michelle Kimutis ‘03 just finished her first year as a
middle school English teacher at a private PK-12 school
in Gainesville, FL. “I also just started my Mary Kay
business!”
Cameron Kurz ‘03 has lived in Louisville, KY for the
last 2 years after graduating in 2011 from the University
of Wisconsin in Madison with a degree in Human
Development and Family Studies. “I work for a private
foster care agency in Louisville as a home resource
coordinator, training and recruiting foster parents for
youth ages 0-21 in Kentucky.”
Liza Druck ‘04 is working in Cincinnati politics, currently
as Finance Director on the Qualls for Mayor campaign.
Michael Basil ‘05 continued his remarkable baseball
career by helping Indiana University advance in the
College World Series after a very impressive high school
baseball season as a St. Xavier Bomber.
We thank these Villa alumni for sharing their news and
encourage other alumni to do the same at
www.stursulavilla.org/alumni.
“Grand-students” Join the Villa
The term “grand-students” is Villa teachers’ affectionate name for Villa students who are children of
Villa alumni. The upcoming 2013-14 school year will include nine new grand-students ranging from
3-year-old to 7th grade. The Class of 1998 enjoyed a reunion of sorts at the recent New Parent
Orientation where they discovered that three of their children are all joining the Villa’s 3-year-old
programs and will be members of the Class of 2024!
Do you have news to share?
Check out our alumni page on our new website at www.stursulavilla.org/alumni. Let us know what’s
new in your life and we’ll keep you informed about St. Ursula Villa and your former classmates. By
providing your current contact information through our online form, you’ll be sure to receive the Villa
Voice and keep informed about happenings at the Villa. Another great way to stay in touch is by liking
our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/StUrsulaVillaSchool.
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