tidings academy of the h oly ange l s
s p on s ore d by t h e s c h o o l s i s t e rs of n otre dame
a p ub licat ion fo r alumn ae, pare nts and fr i e nd s
wi nt er 20 1 9
Angelic Evening
Academy of the Holy Angels invites you to join us on
March 22 2019
at six thirty in the evening
Edgewood Country Club
449 rivervale road | river vale, nj
Honoring Distinguished Alumna Award
Patti McGovern Hill ’78 P’08 & ’13
AHA Legacy Award
Colleen Corbett Staff ’89 P ’17 & ’19
cocktail hour formal dinner live & silent auctions live band & dancing winner’s choice & 50/50 raffles Your support for this event will enable us to make enhancements to the school auditorium, which will benefit school assemblies & programs, liturgical celebrations and our performing arts programs
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EDITORS Jillane Ferreira
Director of Communications jillane@holyangels.org
Dorrie Voulgaris
Director of Advancement
advancement@holyangels.org
Dear Friends,
Jennifer Crusco
Marketing Assistant
I hope you enjoy this edition of AHA’s Tidings magazine. As I write this letter, we are celebrating Catholic Schools Week here at Holy Angels. The theme for this year’s celebration of Catholic schools is “Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” On these pages, I hope you will gain a sense of our community and commitment to our Catholic faith and the charism of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Whether in the classroom or the art studio, on the stage or the athletic fields, our young women exemplify learning, service and leadership. We believe in serving others as witnessed by our students’ outreach to our local neighbors, to the children of Operation Smile, immigrants at the Arizona border and families devastated by the hurricane in Puerto Rico. At AHA, we witness our faith and the SSND commitment to the transformative power of education.
jcrusco@holyangels.org
administration Melinda Hanlon, President
president@holyangels.org
Jean Mullooly, Principal
principal@holyangels.org
Francesca Tambone-Puzio
Dean of Academics
ftambone@holyangels.org
Andréa Beyer, Dean of Students
Our cover story is the dedication of our basketball court to AHA Teacher and Coach Sue Liddy. Sue’s career at AHA has spanned 44 years and her legacy is marked by her service and leadership both in the classroom and on the courts. On behalf of all of us at Holy Angels, congratulations Coach Lid! Last May, we lost a dear friend, alumna and colleague Karen Sullivan Camporeale, ’88. Karen’s devotion to her alma mater as a teacher and mentor to her students was among the many gifts she shared with us. Karen’s dream was to develop a business program here at AHA and we look forward to expanding our business curriculum in her memory. The Academy lost another good friend in January, 2019, with the passing of Trustee Emeritus Robert LeBlanc. Bob and his wife Betty both served on the AHA Board of Trustees and were generous in their scholarship support for our students. Our Board of Trustees recently completed work on the next chapter of our strategic plan, Legacy of Excellence. This plan provides a blueprint for the academic, ministry, financial and facilities growth of our school. We look towards the future with great promise and expectations as we welcome our newest registrants to the Class of 2023. We have begun to plan for the second phase of our campaign to provide much needed renovations to our school auditorium and music wing. In the words of our foundress, Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger, “Love gives everything, again and again, gladly.” God has blessed us in many ways at Holy Angels with the gift of our students, alumnae, families and benefactors. We are grateful for your support and the love you give to us again and again so gladly. Wishing you many blessings,
Melinda A. Hanlon President
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abeyer@holyangels.org
contents On the Cover 17
Honoring a Special Angel
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Lid’s Court Dedication
Featured Pages 4 Spirituality
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Angel Athletes
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Angels in the Arts
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Angels Around the Halls
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Alumnae News
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Faculty News
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In Memoriam
spirituality Our Theme: “Love Gives Everything”
Adopt a Teacher Initiative Supports Educators in Haiti The keynote speaker for AHA’s Foundation Day was AHA Board of Trustee Chairperson Sister Sharon Slear. In her remarks she introduced the School Sisters’ Adopt a Teacher project. Through this initiative, SSNDsponsored schools throughout the AtlanticMidwest Province are raising funds to send teachers from Haiti’s Lagonav Island to special training sessions in Port au Prince. Holy Angels set a goal of $6,000, which will cover training for two teachers.
AHA’s theme for 2018-19, “Love gives everything,” is an excerpt from the SSND Atlantic-Midwest Province directional statement. Blessed Mother Theresa Gerhardinger’s quote continues, “Love gives everything gladly, everything again and again, daily.” “I think this is my favorite theme yet… because it happens to reflect the root of my personal philosophy,” AHA Principal Jean Miller wrote to faculty and staff at the start of the new academic year. “Love means giving. It’s not so much about giving a lot to others, but about putting love into the giving that a person does. One just has to spend a day at Holy Angels to witness the amount of love and passion all of you put into your work. I find it humbling and have learned that this is part of the magic of life at Holy Angels.” This year’s theme and featured song, “All Are Welcome,” reflect the Academy’s commitment to respect and unity within the school’s diverse community. A brand new Diversity Council launched by 30 Angels is working toward this goal. In a special presentation at AHA, Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Associate Dean for Inclusion and Community Standards Dr. Brandy Garlic noted that implicit biases can derail one’s conscious commitment to fairness.
New Eucharistic Ministers Take on “Great Responsibility” As AHA marked its 139th Feast Day on October 2, 2018, sixteen seniors were commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers. The new Eucharistic Ministers are Jillian Busetto, Cristiana Callegari, Nicola Callegari, Athena Cenname, Dominique Clisura, Samantha Danylchuk, Jacklyn Kelly, Erin Loftus, Abigail Lovatt, Julia Malnak, Erin Maron, Madelyn Menapace, Emily Pintarelli, Emilie Thomas, Gillian van der Have, and Abigail Sheehan. “Remember your leaders and the witness of these women. Imitate their faith,” Feast Day liturgy celebrant Father James Heuser of Don Bosco Prep said, referring to Blessed Mother Theresa Gerhardinger, Mother Caroline Friess, and Sister Nonna Dunphy. Father Jim also told the new Eucharistic Ministers their new role would be a “great joy and a great responsibility.”
SSNDs Are 185 Years Strong! This fall, Holy Angels hosted a celebration marking the 185th anniversary of the establishment of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, AHA's founders and sponsors. Since the SSNDs formally organized in Bavaria on October 24, 1833, the organization has been devoted to transforming the world through education. Twelve SSNDs renewed their vows at AHA’s anniversary event. Pictured (standing, L-R): S. Theresa Lamy, S. Justine Nutz ’55, S. Joanna Maura Muñoz, S. Valeria Belanger, S. Mary Kelly, S. Grace D’Amico ’63, and S. Sharon Slear. Seated (L-R) are: S. Miriam Therese Roncinske, S. Anne Moles, S. Mary Foley, S. Kathleen Dunham, and S. Ethel Howley ’52.
Weekly Masses in Kelleher Chapel Weekly Masses are held Thursdays in the beautifully renovated Kelleher Hall Chapel. AHA Director of Campus Ministry Kathy Sylvester arranged for Father Thomas Jordan, O. Carm., to celebrate Mass at 7:15am. Students, faculty, and staff who attend these services are presented with a brief homily that serves as a reflection for the day. Mass concludes at 7:40am, so everyone is ready for the first bell. “This is a great way to build community and reinforce our Catholic identity,” Sylvester said. Intentions for each Mass are announced in AHA’s weekly and monthly newsletters. Anyone who would like a Mass intention is invited to call the AHA Campus Ministry for assistance at 201-768-7822 ext 238.
“I think having a presenter like Dr. Garlic is another opportunity for us to focus on growing as a community and to be sure that every member of our community has a safe learning environment and where everyone feels respected,” AHA President Melinda Hanlon stated.
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ssnd network Anti-violence Forum Leaves Angels with Hope for the Future Participation in a three-day, anti-gun violence forum in Wilton, Connecticut, has inspired a group of Angels to draw the greater community into a respectful discussion of ways to curb violence in our society. “Addressing Gun Violence in Our Schools and Communities” was organized by the School Sisters of Notre Dame’s Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Department and the committee that includes faculty from three SSND-sponsored schools. Those schools include Holy Angels; the Institute of Notre Dame in Baltimore, Maryland; and Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson, Maryland. AHA’s forum delegates were Lauren Foster, Gabriela Sandoval, Emily LeHane, Annabel Hazrati, Kayla Pringle, and JaeMin Chu. Jordan Gomes, a survivor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, spoke at the forum. Although she is just 15, Gomes
is a respected, articulate anti-violence activist and a leader in the Junior Newtown Action Alliance. She helped draft the Student Bill of Rights for Gun Violence Prevention. Less than 24 hours after they returned from Connecticut, four of the six Angels addressed the Journey Toward Justice club at AHA. The students told their peers how Gomes had underscored the importance of ethics rather than politics when attempting to stem violence. Joan Connelly, AHA's Director of Mission Integration, shared, “The SSNDs, and those who work with them, believe that the world can be changed through the transformation of persons. I believe these girls can change the world to become a more peaceful place. I believe that these girls were inspired by the Spirit to work for justice, and will continue to work to make the Reign of God a reality.”
AHA Students Appear in SSND Human Trafficking Video from the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility. They were joined on camera by Sister Arlene Flaherty, OP, who directs the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation initiative for the School Sister’s AtlanticMidwest Province.
Buying groceries or ordering food in restaurants can actually fuel the horrors of human trafficking. With the help of a human rights expert and two students from the Academy of the Holy Angels, the School Sisters of Notre Dame produced a video to increase awareness of slavery and human trafficking in the fishing industry supply chain. Danielle Sanchez ’18 and Katelyn Spinks ’19 traveled to Wilton, Connecticut, where they interviewed Valentina Gurney
Sister Arlene decided to create this video as an educational tool for the SSND community and its schools. She wanted to include students in the video to help make the message accessible to other teens. Spinks was selected for her work as vice president of Restore, a club that supports victims of human trafficking. Sanchez was also chosen for demonstrating a strong interest in human trafficking. Last year, she produced a short video of AHA students and staff stating their opposition to human trafficking in preparation for Awareness Day at the Academy. That clip was later sent to Congress.
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The link between human trafficking and the food we eat was a revelation for both girls. Spinks stated, “I knew of sweatshops, but I never imagined that the food I ate could be involved with forced labor.” Sanchez said, “I'm going to try and keep the discussion going for as long as possible, and try to educate as many people as possible, both in school and out of school.” “More importantly, I learned how I can help,” Spinks said. “I am very happy that this video will be shared because I feel like not a lot of people know about this issue and the first step to getting the victims the help they need is to create awareness.” Several SSNDs were present at the taping of the video, including two Angel alumnae: Sister Ethel Howley ’52, the former SSND non-governmental organization representative to the United Nations, and S. John Vianney Zullo '63, who is in charge of "the house" at Villa Notre Dame.
angel athletes GOLFERS PAR EXCELLENCE AHA’s golfers lost the first match of the season but came back strong, winning the next 15 in a row to post a 15-1 league record. The team won the Arcola Invitational, and won the division with a division record of 9-1. The Angels finished third in the State Sectional Tournament and qualified for the State Finals, where the team finished sixth. Kelly Sim was, once again, the best golfer in the state. She won the Bergen County Championship and brought home her third State Championship in the last four years. Kirstyn Barsola was named Second Team All-County and First Team All-Division. Olivia Yun earned Honorable Mention for All-County and received First Team AllDivision honors. Jennifer Kievit received Honorable Mention for All-County. Samantha Han was named Second Team All-Division, and Hannah Hyams received Honorable Mention for All-Division.
SPRING TRACK TEAM HAS EXCITING RUN Three seniors who decided they were going out winners put their teammates on their shoulders for an unbelievable run. For the first time, the AHA Spring Track Team won all three major relays: the Season Opener, the Comet Relays, and the Bergen County Relays. The team also won the League Championship, finished second in the Bergen County Individual Meet, and placed second in the State Sectional Meet.
AHA’s 4x800 relay team (Tara Lyons, Christina Bagin, Olivia Mandella, and Abby Sheehan) became the Academy’s first relay team to qualify for the Championship of America race at the prestigious Penn Relays, where the team finished fifth in their race. Anya Skae won the shot put and discus championship at the League, County, and State Sectional events. Caroline McGann won the pole vault events at the same three championships. Samantha Romano also won the League and County championships in the javelin. Mackenzie Hughes won the League Championship in the 1600 and the 3200. She was also the County and State champion in the 3200.
LAX SHOWS GRIT The 2018 Holy Angels Lacrosse Team finished the season 6-12 after another year in the highly-competitive Independence North. When the season began, the Angels dropped two one-goal overtime games to Westwood and River Dell. The high point of the year came as the team competed with two of the best squads in the county. The Angels trailed Immaculate Heart by only two goals at the half. In their second round Bergen County game against Ramapo, the Angels were down by only one goal at the half. Isabelle Shea (34 goals, 13 assists) and Iris Knowles (29 goals, 10 assists) led the team in scoring. In the spring of 2019, led by senior Sydney Loverich, a large group of young players will strive to rebound from their first losing season in several years.
The 4x400 relay team (Maris Rodriguez, Christina Bagin, Dylan Vonderhorst, and Abby Sheehan) won the League Championship. The 4x100 relay team (Veronique Dhont, Nicole Barbaro, Charlotte O’Donoghue, and Maris Rodriguez) broke the school record in the State Group Meet.
SOFTBALL TEAM EXCEEDs ALL EXPECTATIONS Everyone played a part in the AHA Softball Team’s historic season. AHA earned a fifth seed in the Counties and a second seed in the State Tournament, and finished 17-8. The Angels reached the championship final game of the North Non-Public A
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State Tournament. Centerfielder Jen McGann was voted Second Team All-County. First Team All-League honors went to Jen McGann, Laura Pesanello, Brianna Gangl, and Tori Robinson. Second Team honorees included Kylee Amato, Maggie Flahive, Samantha Hess, Isabelle Egan, and Kristen D’Elia. Maddie Barone received an Honorable Mention.
XC EARNS TEAM & INDIVIDUAL HONORS During the 2018 cross country season, the Angels won the County Group Championship and the Season Opener, and finished in a tie for the League Championship. The team also finished second in the Xavier Invitational, placed third at the State Group Meet, and took fourth place in the Bergen Meet of Champions. Olivia Mandella placed first at the League, County Group, and the Season Opener meets. She was second at the Xavier Invitational and fifth at the State Group Meet. Her efforts resulted in First Team All-County and First Team All-League honors. Christina Bagin also earned First Team All-League recognition. Deirdre James ended the season with Second Team All-County and First Team All-League honors. Mackenzie Hughes, Eliza Hoover, and Amanda Donohue were named Second Team All-League, and Amanda Siemsen received Honorable Mention All-League. This year’s most improved runner was Gwyneth Ulshoefer. GYMNASTICS TEAM GROWS IN SIZE & STATUS
The 2018 Gymnastics Team was the largest in AHA history. Members included the prior year’s returning gymnasts and two freshmen. The team had a winning dual meet record of 6-2, and entered the post-season knowing they faced tough competition. The Angels persevered and placed second
at the County Tournament with a score of 105.375. Sophomore Faith Furletti won the all-around title with her 36.45 score. The gymnasts won the League Tournament with a score of 108.075, and Faith Furletti won the all-around title with her score of 37.275. The team followed up with another win at the North 1 Sectional Championship and qualified for the State Tournament for the second consecutive year. Faith Furletti qualified as an individual for the tournament, competing in all-around. Senior Maggie Kaczmarczyk qualified for bars, while senior Shannon Furletti and sophomore Kathryn Welch qualified on floor. Faith Furletti was named First Team AllCounty and All-League in the all-around category. Maggie Kaczmarczyk earned First Team All-League and Second Team AllCounty honors for bars. Kathryn Welch received First Team All-League and Second Team All-County for floor. Shannon Furletti was named Second Team All-League and Second Team All-County for bars. Ashley Thompson was named Second Team AllLeague and Second Team All-County for vault. Alexa Cawood and Taylor Szabo received Honorable Mentions for All-League. Holly Foothorap and Kendall Williams received Honorable Mentions for All-County.
SOCCER TEAM WEATHERS COMPETITIVE SCHEDULE The 2018 Varsity Soccer Team (7-12-1) was the 12th seed in the Bergen County Tournament. The Angels earned a second consecutive trip to the round of 16, but lost in overtime. For the first time in program history, the Angels defeated Immaculate Heart Academy and earned a number four seed in the State Tournament. However, they were defeated by a tough Oak Knoll team. Several Varsity players earned individual honors. AHA’s First Team All-League players include Alex Cardona, Sydney Loverich, and Colleen Farrell. Second Team AllLeague honors went to Caroline Bruder, Kayla Rudder, Olivia Leonard, and Julianna Camporeale. Sam Romano received Honorable Mention All-League, and Alex Cardona earned Third Team All-County recognition.
AHA VARSITY TENNIS: THE TEAM TO BEAT All eyes have been on the 2018 AHA Varsity Tennis Team, which earned a #1 ranking from The Record and went on to the squad’s best season. The team was undefeated during the regular season, and finished with an overall 17-1 record. AHA also claimed the Division Championship with a 6-0 record. In the Bergen County Tournament, the team advanced four out of five positions to the finals, and won the 2018 Bergen County Team Championship. Second singles player Brooke Hess won the championship in her position. The stellar first singles and first doubles players qualified for the State Individual Tournament as seeded players. This allowed AHA’s undefeated second singles and second doubles players to participate in the tournament. All of AHA’s players held their seeds. First singles player Ashley Hess (#2/128 state seed) advanced to the Tournament Final, where she dropped her third set to her opponent from Paramus Catholic and became the State Finalist for the second time. In the Team State Tournament, AHA was the first seed in the Non-Public North A Section. In a tough match against the reigning champs, Kent Place, AHA took back its Sectional Championship Title. The Angels played South A Champs, Pingry, in the group final and won 3-2 in an exciting third set, second singles match. AHA earned the second seed in the State Tournament of Champions, where the Angels faced off against Holmdel in the Semi-Finals and ended their run with a 2-3 loss. This was the farthest any AHA team has ever gone. Each player received additional honors that included four First Team All-Division awards for first and second singles and first and second doubles, a First Team All-County for first singles, Second Team All-County for first doubles, Third Team All-State for second singles, Second Team All-State Non-Public for first doubles, and First Team All-State for first singles. This year’s MVP awards went to freshman Brooke Hess and senior Ashley Hess. The Coach’s Award went to Isabella Darmanin.
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VOLLEYBALL TEAM SPIKES THE COMPETITION The 2018 Volleyball Team consisted of nine returning players and three girls who were brought up from JV. There were three sets of sisters on the team, allowing for a familial atmosphere and sisterly bond among all of the girls. That bond, combined with their talent and ease of playing together, gave the girls strength to defeat top-ranked teams. The Angels finished the season 16-9, their best record to date. This season, the girls made it into the Elite 8 of the Bergen County Tournament by beating #23 Leonia and #7 Bogota. The Angels fell to #2 Old Tappan in a strong, two-set match. Their success in the Bergen County Tournament earned them the #6 in the non-public group of the State Tournament. They defeated Wardlaw Hartridge in the first round, but lost to Mother Seton in the second round. The Angels’ successful season earned the respect of all the other top-ranked volleyball teams in the county. After winning the title in the Leonia Tournament, defeating ranked Northern Highlands in the finals, the team was featured in an article on NJ.com and was listed numerous times as a match to watch. Jalen Wynn was twice named a player to watch. In the team's post-season discussion, the girls stated that this season was the most fun they’ve had. They recognize what needs to be improved so they will beat the higherranked teams. Angels who received individual honors include Nicolette Martinez and Jalen Wynn, who were named First Team All-League. Wynn was also First Team All-County and Martinez was Second Team All-County. Daniella Martinez, Angelina Busetto, and Fallon Oddo received Second Team AllLeague honors, and Magdalena Papenhausen received Honorable Mention for All-League. Wynn was the team’s MVP. Jillian Busetto earned the Coach’s Award, and Oddo was honored as the most improved player.
angels in the arts Musician in the Spotlight
Student’s Poem Presented at the United Nations
Maria Guyre thrilled the audience at an AHA concert when she accepted the baton from AHA Instrumental Music Teacher Mariann Annecchino, and proceeded to conduct the AHA Orchestra in the premiere of her original work, “Serenitree.”
Annabel Hazrati’s original poem, “Pink Is the Strongest Color,” was presented at the United Nations during the 2018 International Day of the Girl. Her work explores concepts of gender identity and the power of femininity. It was presented as part of a skit by multiple performers. Hazrati, a junior, was present for the UN celebration. She attended with several schoolmates and chaperones, including AHA President Melinda Hanlon and AHA Director of Mission and Ministry Joan Connelly.
Annecchino stated, “The complexity of the process and the creativity and diligence required to create the composition are equivalent to what goes into creating a computer program, and Maria deserves a tremendous amount of respect and acknowledgment.” Guyre said, “I was so nervous and excited to be up there in the conductor’s podium about to conduct my own piece! When I heard my piece, I wanted to cry because of how beautiful it sounded, but all I could do was smile. I felt so grateful for my classmates because they made my dream come true."
Fashion Angels Convert Recyclables into Couture
“Serenitree,” took root when Guyre started to take music theory classes at both AHA and Thurnauer School of Music. Her composition, which began with a melody, took a year to complete. Annecchino challenged Guyre to develop her piano composition into an orchestral piece, and hoped for the best, knowing that her student would face numerous challenges. “The first time that the orchestra played it through, I honestly felt very scared since that wasn’t at all what I expected it would sound like, but I knew that it would come together if my fellow classmates and I would put enough effort into it, and they did,” Guyre said. In addition to her work as co-concertmaster/violinist with the AHA Orchestra, Guyre is also involved with the AHA String Quartet, Vocal Ensemble, Music Makers, and Concert Choir. She is co-president of Tri-M (Modern Music Masters) Honor Society. Student fashionistas transformed ordinary recyclables into textiles. In just one day, members of the Fashion Angels created a three dress collection using unconventional materials that ranged from newsprint to paper plates. The students’ creations feature texture, volume, and style. “The girls wanted to use recycled materials to make clothing as seen on a popular TV reality show,” said AHA art teacher and club moderator Kathryn Biskup. “The students also felt this project would represent recycling and limiting waste, two goals of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.”
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20 th Annual Poetry & Prose Reading
Elite Groups Seek AHA Vocalists
AHA’s 20th Annual Poetry & Prose Reading highlighted faith, love, stress, the glory of bread shared by children in their Mexican grandmother’s kitchen, and what could have happened if the writer had put her fear aside when she met her friend at a movie theater. This event was organized by Nancy Schneberger, chair of the AHA English Department. Presenters included Czarina Alfonso, Karina Berberian, Camila Correa, Sam Gangi, Katie Gazzini, Abrianna Gutierrez, Samantha Herrera, Daniella Hernandez, Irene Kim, Grace McGraw, Katie Miceli, Angela Romanos, Jaden Urso, and Grace Winiarski.
Angels Hanora Chapman and Maria Guyre were the only Catholic high school students chosen to sing at Bergen County’s select 2019 All County Band and Choir Concert. This is the third time Chapman was selected, and the second year Guyre was selected. Hundreds of students audition for this competitive event each year, and Guyre and Chapman quickly proved their high level of musical excellence. Guyre, Chapman, and junior Leah Sanchez were also named to the elite Carnegie Hall High School Honors Performance Series, an international choir that presents a concert at the world-renowned venue after four days of intensive rehearsals. This is the third consecutive year Chapman was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, and the first time for Sanchez and Guyre. All three vocalists are members of the AHA Concert Choir and AHA Vocal Ensemble, both of which are directed by AHA Choral Director Lisa Marciano.
“Catch Me...” Ignites the AHA Stage “Catch Me if You Can” audiences were greeted and seated by Pan Am flight attendants, who made sure everyone fastened their seat belts for this fastpaced musical. Based on a true story, the show traces the notorious deeds of Frank Abagnale Jr. This young master of deception worked as a doctor, lawyer, and co-pilot for an international airline – without being qualified for any of those posts! Cast members featured students from AHA and included performers from Saint Joseph Regional High School, Pearl River High School, Union City High School, and Park Ridge High School. The production was nominated for two Paper Mill Rising Star Awards and three Metro Awards. Ariane Ryan was nominated for a Rising Star Award for her choreography. St. Joseph Regional High School student Luke Berninger’s work garnered both a Rising Star and Metro Award nominations for Best Leading Actor. Rianna LeHane’s vocal performance earned her a nomination for a Metro Award. The production also earned a Metro Award nomination for lobby design.
“Peter and the Starcatcher” solves Where Pan Began... Theater-goers discovered the fascinating origin stories of Peter Pan and several of his cohorts when “Peter and the Starcatcher” unfolded onstage. This voyage of the imagination is based on the 2004 novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson and was directed by Katie McSherry-Collins ’04. Leading actors included Gabrielle Layne as Peter, Rianna LeHane as Molly Aster, and Luke Berninger of Saint Joseph Regional High as Black Stache. Seniors Anijanie Perez and Jenna Cooperman were responsible for the music direction and choreography.
dance & art awards Varsity Dancers Earn Fourth National Championship The AHA varsity dancers continue to dominate the world of small varsity hip hop, having just earned their fourth national title. The girls handily won the trophy after their heart-stopping performance at the UDA National Dance Championship. The Angels entered this year’s event in Orlando, Florida, on solid footing. In addition to their three consecutive national crowns from 2016, 2017, and 2018, the varsity team began 2019 by earning multiple first place finishes in local and regional events. Varsity swept the first place trophies for pom and hip hop at a competition hosted by Paramus Catholic, and finished as Grand Champions, earning the highest score of the day. In the Battle of the Northeast, a large regional event that draws competitors from Massachusetts to Virginia and as far west as Pittsburgh, AHA’s varsity team won first place awards for pom, hip hop, and “Game Day.” They also came home with the Best Choreography Award for their hip hop routine and the Crowd Appeal Award for their pom routine. Coach Jenny Sweet’s varsity dancers include Kaitlyn Lack, Natalie Quinn, Sahar Ali-Jenkins, Madelyn Menapace, Melina Tidwell Torres, Sophia Costa, Ciara Wacker, Natasha Vafiadis, Bridget Ryan, Alana
Pomponio, Valeria Pernicone, Giselle Martin, Carmela Alessio, and Olivia Martinez. AHA Junior Varsity Dance Team, coached by AHA Dance Team alumnae Kristen Cebulski DePeri ’09 and Alyssa Aponte ’12, earned a second place finish in hip hop in Orlando. The JV team also earned multiple first place trophies heading into the national event. The girls earned first place finishes in pom and hip hop at the Paramus Catholic competition, and finished first in pom, hip hop, and “Game Day” in the Battle of the Northeast. The JV dancers include Julia Creange, Emily Yang, Daniella Macri, Analily Bozanian, Kristen Chung, Daniella Hernandez, Kaitlyn Grifonetti, Tamara Kim, Ani Gueyikian, Lydia Schmidhauser, Nicolette Otero, Ella Cho, Hannah Kim, and Arwen Parmelee.
AHA Artists Receive Regional Key Awards, Recognition for Art AHA student artists have again received regional recognition in the Scholastic Art & Writing Competition, the country’s oldest and most prestigious competition for teens. Entrants from Holy Angels garnered nine Gold Key awards, 12 Silver Key awards, and 22 Honorable Mentions. The following Gold Key recipients from Holy Angels will continue onto the national portion of the awards: Allison Asselbergs (photography), Diana Esoldi (photography), Kirsten Garino (sculpture), Ernestine Klecz (drawing and illustration), Kerry Limberg (painting), Soohyun Park (painting), Eungyo Shin (photography), and Vanessa Tamarit received two gold keys for photography. Four of the Gold Key recipients received additional recognition. Asselbergs earned an Honorable Mention (photography). Tamarit earned a Silver Key for her digital artwork and three Honorable Mentions for photography. Garino earned an Honorable Mention in the drawing/illustration category. Park earned three Silver Key awards and two Honorable Mentions for her paintings and drawings. Silver Key awards were presented to AHA photographers Hyerin “Sally” Chung, who also received an Honorable Mention in painting; Erin Maron, Hannah Schultz, who received two awards; Nicole Tasca, and Hannah Velarde. Silver awards also went to sculptors Sul Gi “Sophie” Jin and Jennifer Kim. Artists who received Honorable Mentions include photographers Sophia Boudakian, Claire Dodds, Kristina Gatto (2) and Jenna Feger, and Kate Pellegrino. Haram Kim drew three Honorable Mentions for her paintings, and Grace Velarde received Honorable Mentions for her painting and drawing/illustration.
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angels around the halls Sister Nonna Dunphy Scholarship Finalists and Semi-finalists Honored
LEADERSHIP Kayla Pringle attended the prestigious pre-collegiate Yale Young Global Scholars program. She took part in the 2018 Frontiers in Science and Technology course, which featured topics such as global warming and mitigating technological developments.
Finalists and semi-finalists for the 2018-19 Sister Nonna Dunphy Scholarships were honored at the Foundation Day celebration. The finalists include seniors Kirsten Garino and Olivia Mandella, juniors Shannon Dobres and Katherine Gazzini, and sophomores Emma DeMarco and Brigid Miller. Semi-finalists were seniors Ashley Hess and Timea Papp, juniors Sophia Luongo and Joanna Scorese, and sophomores Colleen Driscoll, Mary Quimbo, and Kimberly Pienkawa. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, character, service, and an interview conducted by the Scholarship Committee. Finalists receive $1,000 scholarship awards named for AHA’s foundress. The S. Nonna Dunphy Scholarship was established by the AHA Board of Trustees during the 1990-91 academic year, when AHA was celebrating the 25th anniversary of its move to Demarest.
Angels Earn Recognition for PSAT Scores Ten Academy of the Holy Angels seniors received national recognition for their excellent performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit® Scholarship Qualifying Test. “This recognition is more than a test score. It represents the dreams, the desires, and the persistent hard work of driven students. It rewards the pursuit of academic rigor for the student and the school community who supports her,” AHA Principal Jean Miller said. Semi-finalists from the Class of 2019 include Kirsten Garino, Ashley Hess, and Maya Sharma. These three students are now being considered as potential Finalists in the National Merit® Scholarship Program. AHA’s four Commended students are Aimee Hannoush, Maria Hannoush, Amanda Hawthorne, and Timea Papp. Current National Hispanic Recognition Program honorees are Athena Cenname, Jillian Busetto, and Kym McGowan.
As part of this program, Pringle and her peers developed a concept for a 3-D printed Carbomorph motorcycle helmet with impact sensors and location trackers. In addition, Pringle has founded Blankets for Linus, an AHA-based club that supports Project Linus. Pringle’s group creates no-sew blankets that are given to children who are experiencing stressful circumstances. Czarina Alfonso maintains a busy schedule, even during the summer. She competed in a national fencing tournament in Missouri, where she finished 15th and returned home as an All-American and All-Academic. She followed up by taking time to study cutting-edge biotechnology techniques and regenerative medicine at Harvard. Finally, Alfonso continued her ongoing service project in the Philippines. She provided 100 children from the province of Antipolo with free pneumonia vaccines through “Give it a Shot,” the non-profit organization she established. Alfonso is the daughter of two doctors, and plans to follow in their footsteps. During her senior year, Jaya Sharma (AHA Class of 2018) shared her expertise with two students from Kyoto, Japan, as they were preparing for the 62nd United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Sharma attended the UNCSW in 2017, and graciously provided advice as Miyu Yamasaki and Marin Kishida planned their trip to New York City. As an accredited NGO, the SSNDs send delegates to this conference and encourage students from SSND-sponsored schools to participate. Each year, students from a different SSND school attend the CSW.
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Isabelle Egan and Colleen Young (pictured at left) have been selected to represent AHA at the 2019 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar. Dylan Vonderhorst is this year’s alternate. New Jersey’s 2019 seminar will be held at Kean University. Senior Kirsten Garino from Oradell Girl Scout Troop 60849 and Class of 2018 graduate Sara Zilvetti from Glen Rock Girl Scout Troop 60284 earned the Gold Award, the top honor presented by the Girl Scouts of America. Only 5.4% of eligible Girl Scouts receive this honor. Garino created a children's library at the Boys and Girls Club of Garfield. The inviting, colorful space includes a comfortable seating area and shelves stocked with over 1,600 donated books. Garino hopes to inspire children to start reading at an early age. Zilvetti developed the HuSKY Health and Wellness Program for children, and donated her curriculum to several elementary schools and the Glen Rock Board of Education. Her goal is to encourage students to develop healthy habits at an early age.
AHA vocalists Emily Stanzione, Olivia Polise, and Caitlyn Neville helped raise funds to send special needs children and young adults to Lourdes, France. These three Angels and 10 of their peers performed songs of hope, love, and compassion at “This Is Me,” a benefit concert hosted by Saint Therese Church in Cresskill. Their efforts, guided by the church’s music directors, netted funds for the American Special Children’s Pilgrimage Group, which will host a trip to Lourdes at no cost to the participants’ families. Ambulance corps volunteer Melanie DeRosa has passed the National Emergency Medical Technician Exam. Before she completed her EMT training, she was permitted to administer CPR, assist with equipment, and perform rig checks. As an EMT, DeRosa is able to check patients’ blood pressure, assist them in taking medications, administer oxygen, bandage wounds, and perform other basic life-saving procedures. She has learned to evaluate a situation, make an informed decision, and work under pressure. Tara McDonald’s community service work as a sports coach and event planner for Ramsey Is for Everyone earned her the group’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year award. McDonald has spent several years working with RIFE, which promotes an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere for citizens with disabilities.
HELPING HANDS In the summer of 2018, AHA Spanish teacher Carmen Quiñones organized a service trip to Puerto Rico. As the students helped replant a farm and tore down buildings that had been severely damaged by Hurricane Maria, they began to formulate a plan that would extend the recovery effort. Rianna LeHane and Catherine Bagin established Fiesta4Hope with significant help from Sydney Loverich and Gabriela Sandoval. Fiesta4Hope helps to support Centro PASO, a non-profit based in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. Fiesta4Hope is now a non-profit that has already drawn donations from a famous composer and several large corporations. The group's first event raised $7,000, which was sent directly to Centro PASO to fund job training, family counseling, and much more. Those working at Centro PASO say Fiesta4Hope is an answer to their prayers!
During the holiday season, Victoria Rocker collected cards and letters for a terminally-ill Pennsylvania boy, whose wish was to receive as many Christmas cards as possible. The Tri-M Music Honor Society at AHA recently used a jeans pass day to raise $1,300 for Hungry for Music, a non-profit organization that helps young musicians in difficult economic circumstances gain access to a variety of musical instruments. Tri-M Chapter 2150 Co-presidents Maya Sharma and Maria Guyre instantly connected with the non-profit’s goal. “We chose Hungry for Music as our beneficiary since we felt that other students should have the opportunity to have music incorporated in their curriculum as we do and that their economic situation shouldn't impede them from doing so,” Guyre said.
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ACADEMICS ATHLETICS
Julia Malnak is conducting scientific research that could change the world. She participated in the Waksman Student Scholars Program at Rutgers University, where she studied duckweed DNA and had her bioinformatics findings published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information database. Duckweed is a fast-growing aquatic plant that has potential medical and bioremediation uses, and could be used as biofuel. Malnak is also part of an ongoing Alzheimer’s research project at Montclair State University. Working with a biochemistry professor from Montclair, Malnak grows and isolates a protein whose aggregation has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Ashley Hess has received the Edith Martin Girls 18’s Sportsmanship Award from the Eastern Section of the United States Tennis Association. This is the highest award the USTA can give a player. Hess was nominated by tournament directors throughout the Eastern Section.
ARTS Juliana Dominguez, a member of the AHA Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble, has been spending Saturdays at the Manhattan School of Music in the Precollege Division program for gifted teens. When Juliana was in kindergarten, she began singing with the choir at the Academy of Saint Joseph of the Palisades in West New York. By age 11, she was taking vocal training, and had been welcomed into the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.
Maya Sharma was invited to attend the 2018 Governor’s School in Science, a threeweek, residential program held at Drew University. Sharma was selected based on her academic performance, a series of essays, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, and teacher recommendations. She took college-level courses in human evolution, cell biology and cancer, and chemistry in living systems. In her biology lab, she participated in a team project concerning neuroscience and olfactory learning.
A “bespoke class,” one tailor-made to meet specific needs, is not just for college students anymore. In the spring of 2018, Holy Angels students enjoyed a made-to-order critical thinking class at England’s Oxford University thanks to the efforts of AHA faculty members Nancy Schneberger and Gail Fair. In addition, students were given a lesson on how to play cricket, and took trips to view the collections at the Ashmolean Museum and the Pitt Rivers Museum. The Angels also visited Thirsty Meeples, a local game café.
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Maya D’Souza and her peers from the Mannes Prep Senior Chorus will play a pivotal role in the U.S. premiere of “Last Train to Tomorrow” at Alice Tully Hall in April. The group will give voice to 10,000 Jewish children who escaped the Holocaust via the Kindertransport effort where children traveled from Nazi Germany to Liverpool Street Station in England. D’Souza has been interested in music since her early childhood, and began her formal study of the cello at the prestigious School for Strings when she was just four years old. She is a cellist for the AHA Orchestra and sings with the AHA Concert Choir.
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alumnae weekend This year, Alumnae Weekend took place October 19-20, 2018 and included a reunion for the classes ending in 8 & 3. On Friday, alumnae joined the AHA community in celebrating a special 185th anniversary of the founding of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. A prayer service to honor the School Sisters of Notre Dame included a presentation given by S. Sharon Slear, SSND, where she shared news from SSNDs and their work with a teacher education program in Haiti. S. Sharon is the provost at Notre Dame of Maryland University and serves as the chairperson of the AHA Board of Trustees.
After the Foundation Day service, alumnae toured the campus. In the Kelleher Hall Chapel, current students spoke to the alumnae about their Holy Angels experience and answered questions about life at AHA today. The alumnae then joined faculty and staff for lunch in the Learning Commons. Later in the afternoon, alumnae met up for a happy hour event at Palmer’s Crossing in Tenafly. Saturday evening’s festivities began with a tour of the campus by our Angel Ambassadors. This was followed by the annual Alumnae Mass and the awards ceremony. In keeping with tradition,
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the “golden” Angels were presented with yellow roses, recognizing their celebration of more than 50 years since graduation. Congratulations to the Class of 1968 who joined this golden group this year. The Class of 1993 was also called forward to receive roses in honor of their 25th anniversary. After the welcome reception, each class in attendance posed together for a current class photo. The Class of 1986 used this opportunity to gather to mark their 50th birthday celebration. The rest of the evening was filled with the opportunity to reconnect and share memories and catch up with old and new friends.
Lifetime Achievement Award
In October, the Class of 1948 celebrated their 70th reunion during Alumnae Weekend. These extraordinary Angels have been leaders in education, research, business, social work, and federal emergency response. They are making their mark and paving the way for the women who follow. The entire class truly deserves recognition for lives well spent. One of these special Angels was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is presented to an alumna who embodies the philosophy of the Academy of the Holy Angels and exemplifies the core values of the Academy of the Holy Angels’ motto: Vitae Via Virtus - Virtue is the Way of Life. The award celebrates professional and personal accomplishments in both her career and community service. AHA’s 2018 honoree, Elyse Deublein Harney ’48, graduated from St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn with a degree in English and history. She married John Harney and together they raised five children. Beginning in 1957, Elyse and her husband ran hotels and restaurants in Connecticut. For many years, they were the hosts at the White Hart Inn and managed the Country Store in Salisbury, CT. It was during this time that Elyse’s husband began his hobby and exploration of teas from around the world. After 23 years of running the Inn they decided to explore new ventures. It became apparent that there was something to John’s tea hobby, so Harney & Sons Tea Company was born. Today, this company that they built together is well known internationally. Harney & Sons Tea remains family owned and managed, with three generations of Harneys preserving a tradition of fine tea. Thirty-one years ago, as Harney Tea was taking off, Elyse established her own real estate company. Today, the company sserves over 40 communities with more than 20 agents and five offices throughout Connecticut. The real estate company is also a family affair, as Elyse’s daughter and son-in-law work with her. Elyse also found time to be actively involved in her community. At her parish, St. Mary’s, she is a member of the choir, a Eucharistic Minister and lector. She was also elected as community selectman and to the board of education. Elyse has also served on the historic district commission and parks commission.
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hall of fame Hall of Fame Induction 2018
As a nursing student at Boston College, Costigan played two years of varsity basketball. After her college graduation, she played basketball and softball in adult leagues for over 15 years. She also served as a coach for her children’s basketball and soccer teams. During her high school years, Jessica O’Neill Leto ’02 was a member of the AHA Varsity Tennis Team, where she played second singles and served as team captain. In 1999, Leto’s team won the Bergen County finals and the division championship. Leto earned AllCounty Honorable Mention in 2000 and 2001, and was named First Team All-League.
AHA President Melinda Hanlon with Barbara Smith Costigan ’68
The Academy’s induction ceremonies for the AHA Arts Hall of Fame and Athletic Hall of Fame took place during Alumnae Weekend and the Parents’ Athletic Association Annual Beefsteak event. For athletics, the inductees were Barbara Smith Costigan ’68, Jessica O’Neill Leto ’02, and Christie Fredericks ’09. The Arts inductee was Meaghan Fennessy Keeley ’83. Barbara Smith Costigan ’68 started her AHA varsity basketball career as a sophomore. In the years before Title 9 expanded athletic options for women, basketball was the only varsity sport the Academy offered. Costigan made the most of the opportunity and by the time she was an AHA senior, she was named team captain.
As a Manhattanville College student, Leto played first singles and first doubles. Her numerous honors include being named Skyline Conference Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year. She was also Manhattanville’s Player of the Year and Team MVP. Once again, she took on the role of team captain. She won a Skyline Conference first doubles championship, and was a finalist in first singles. In the 10 seasons Leto has been AHA’s tennis coach, the Angels have won the triple crown of tennis. Her teams have captured the United Division League Title for nine seasons. In 2015, her team earned AHA’s first Bergen County Championship and became both Non-Public North A State Sectional Champions and Non-Public A State Group Champions. In 2018, Leto's team played their way to another Bergen County title, and again became champions in the Non-Public North A State Sectional and Group categories.
Leto has been recognized as the United Division League Coach of the Year for six seasons, and was NJ.com’s Coach of the Year in 2015. She was inducted into the Bergen Coaches Century Club in 2014 and was honored with a Coach’s Achievement Award in 2016 by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Christie Fredericks ’09 made AHA history as a member of the Academy’s inaugural lacrosse team. She served as captain in both her junior and senior years, and became Bergen County’s all-time leading scorer with 327 goals and 414 points. She is a two-time North NJ Player of the Year and was named Under Armour AllAmerican. In 2009, she led AHA’s team to its first league title. She received the New Jersey Women in Sports Award and had her jersey retired at AHA. In 2010, The Record named her Lacrosse Player of the Decade in Northern New Jersey. During her four years at AHA, she was on the varsity basketball team and served as captain in her senior year. She and her teammates won the county championship and league title in her sophomore year. After graduating from Holy Angels, she majored in hotel administration at Cornell, where she played lacrosse for one year. Meghan Fennessy Keeley ’83 is a former floor cloth artist and woodcut printer. She now creates abstract, mixed media paintings. Keeley graduated Meghan Fennessy Keeley ’83 from Wheaton College with a BA in art history and a minor in studio art with a concentration in print making. In 2012, she was an artist in residence and teaching assistant at the Braitman Studio Art School. She has also worked as a freelance photographer and in art restoration. She is currently represented by Art House, a boutique art gallery in her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Keeley has had gallery showings in New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Florence. ARTisSpectrum and Charlotte Talent magazines have both run feature articles about her.
Christie Fredericks ’09 (L) and Jessica O’Neill Leto ’02
Deadline for Hall of Fame Nominations are June 1st! Holy Angels recognizes individuals who have enhanced programs in both athletics and the fine & performing arts. For more information and to download the nomination form, please visit: www.holyangels.org/halloffame
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She now focuses on oils, mixed media, and figure work as a student of Andy Braitman and Charlotte Zweber. Keeley is active in the Charlotte area and has donated her work to local charitable organizations for their fundraisers.
tribute A H A R e m e m b e r s B e l o v e d Par e n t, T e a c h e r & A l u m n a pr e s i d e n t
Karen Sullivan Camporeale ’88 Breast Cancer Awareness Month was particularly poignant this past October at the Academy. The school community remembered Karen Sullivan Camporeale ’88, who lost her battle with cancer last May. Camporeale was a vibrant member of the AHA community, serving as president of the alumnae association, and as AHA Business Department Chairperson at the time of her passing. AHA Social Studies Department Chairperson Gail Fair has coordinated the Academy’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraisers each fall for over 20 years. She reported that the school community was moved to work together in Camporeale’s memory because the beloved business and technology teacher was considered family by so many at AHA. Monies were raised through a jeans pass and a soccer game on October 2nd with all proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in Camporeale’s honor. AHA Soccer Coach Bill Potkulski shared, “Not only did Karen have a lasting impact on AHA, but her family is a major part of the AHA community.” The coaches organized a T-shirt sale in advance of the game versus Northern Valley Demarest. Demarest happily agreed to participate by wearing pink shoelaces and giving a donation on their team’s behalf. Members of the AHA community were encouraged to purchase a pink shirt that featured the slogan, “A Cure Worth Shooting For.” “The Camporeale family was touched by a sea of pink that showed up to support the family
and team during our largest AHA Soccer turnout on record,” Potkulski said. In addition, an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe now graces the Kelleher Hall Chapel at the Academy of the Holy Angels. The artwork was purchased and dedicated in memory of Camporeale. Members of the AHA community and Camporeale’s family attended the brief ceremony held after the weekday Mass on December 12th, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. “Karen had a great devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, so we have installed a painting of Our Lady as a gift of the AHA faculty and staff that was dedicated in Karen’s memory,” said AHA President Melinda Hanlon. Camporeale was a successful accountant before realizing her calling to become a teacher at Holy Angels. Her vast experience was not limited to her classroom. Camporeale was integral in the implementation of an e-portfolio program where students compile samples of their work, presentations, and their resumes. Students are then encouraged to use this link as they complete their college applications. Camporeale’s dream was to create Holy Angels Business School, where students are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed in competitive college business programs and beyond. The Camporeale family has established The Karen Camporeale Fund
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to support enhancements to the AHA’s business curriculum and offerings. This memorial fund honors Karen in a very special way by supporting the school and programs she loved and served so well. www.holyangels.org/giving/camporeale
AL UM NA E
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The class of 1948, captured at Reunion 2018. Pictured L to R are: Elyse Deublein Harney, Mary Braddock Lanni, Clare Nelson Dale, and Midge Martine Kennedy.
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Arleen Pancza Graham ’68 retired from her position as assistant dean at Fordham University and is now teaching an online art history course there. She divides her time between her home in Teaneck and Falmouth on Cape Cod, where she paints and participates in workshops and exhibitions at the local art center. Her daughter, Caroline, is an alumna of AHA's Class of ’06.
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Jacqueline Marella Haywood ’73 welcomed grandson Hewitt David Haywood on April 1, 2018.
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Dana Dorgan McCarren ’89 and her husband Mark welcomed their fourth child on November 24, 2018, weighing in at 8lbs, 10oz. With joy the family introduces Kevin Ryan McCarren.
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Lisa Surace Purcell ’90, host of “Life and Lyrics” on WSBE/Rhode Island PBS station, was nominated for two Emmy Awards for the 2018 Boston/New England Emmy Awards. Her nominated specials
were: Life And Lyrics, A Conversation With Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit About Life and Rock and Roll and Life And Lyrics From The Ashes, A Conversation With Station Fire Survivor Gina Russo.
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Camille Ciccarelli DeFranco ’94 was recently appointed assistant superintendent for student services for the Fair Lawn Public Schools. Previously, Camille served as Supervisor for Student Services for Fair Lawn Public Schools since 2016. She received a B.A. degree in psychology from Providence College and a dual M.S./C.A.G.S. degree from the School of Psychology at Northeastern University. Celines Lorenzo Sims ’94, VP and Senior Counsel at Citi, has been named board chairperson of Girl Be Heard, a non-profit that develops, amplifies, and celebrates the voices of young women through socially conscious theatre-making. The organization states, “Celines is a glass ceiling breaker, social justice champion, and a power of example to all of us at Girl Be Heard.”
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Jennifer Hendi ’95 is happy to announce the arrival of her daughter Taylor Valentina Trovato born on March 21, 2018.
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Reniqua Allen ’99 is a journalist who produces and writes for various outlets on issues of race, opportunity, politics and popular culture. She is currently an Eisner fellow at the Nation Institute. Her first book, It Was All a Dream: How a New Generation is Navigating the Broken Promise of America, about black millennials and upward mobility, was recently released and is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Reniqua
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is also completing a Ph.D in American Studies from Rutgers University. Her dissertation looks at how black culture has and continues to engage with the idea of the American Dream.
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Shannon Currie ’01 who serves as the president of the Urban League for Bergen County Young Professionals, was recognized by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation in Washington, D.C. as a member of the National Urban League’s inaugural certificate in advocacy program. The Bergen County chapter was also recognized this year as the “Rookie Chapter of the Year.” Kristen BalsamoKleinbach ’01, husband Kris and big sister Samantha welcomed Juliana Frances
on November 4th, 2018. She weighed 5lbs 15ozs and was 18 1/2 inches long. Melissa Mattiace Mendes ’01 and her husband, Michael Mendes, welcomed their second child, Jack Nicholas Mendes on October 24, 2018. Jack joins big sister Charlotte Sara. The family lives in Westwood, NJ.
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Julia Heaney Guthrie ’03 was featured in NJ Catholic magazine. Julia teaches fourth grade at her alma mater, Notre Dame Academy in Palisades Park, NJ. Julia shared in the article that Catholic school teaching is her calling. She says, “You cannot help but have character when you come through Catholic education.” Julia was also recognized by the NJ Department of Education as the 2018 New Jersey
Non-Public School Teacher of the Year. After a 10-year career in animal sheltering, Kendra Mara ’03 has decided to shift her focus from four-legged to twolegged clients. She is currently in her second semester of graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh, earning a Master’s of Social Work with an extra certification in school social work. Her time at AHA (and the wonderful faculty) was part of her inspiration to help middle and high school students. Kendra's current practicum is working as a therapist intern at Adelphoi Education in Butler, PA, an alternative school for troubled teens in grades 6-12.
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Sarah Oldfield Galvez ’05 and her husband Christopher are happy to announce the birth of their son, Grant Francis. He was born on December 22, 2017. The family currently resides in Cresskill, New Jersey. Jennifer Hargrave ’05 married Matt Petterson on May 19, 2018 at The Asbury in Asbury Park, NJ and her best Angel friends were in her wedding party and in attendance. The Maid of Honor was the bride’s sister Meghan Hargrave Bissinger ’03 and bridesmaids were Brooke Lonegan ’05 and Aly Cocchiaro ’05. Alex Roem ’06 was a reader at the ceremony. Other Angels in attendance were Jess Sweeney ’05 and Cadence Greenberg ’06. Jennifer shared, “It was the best day and I am thankful to have gone to AHA and met so many of the girls that would be my best friends for a lifetime!” Rita Cirillo May ’05 and her husband Richard welcomed a
son, Richard Edward May III on August 11, 2018. Baby Richard weighed 8lbs, 14 oz and was 20.5 inches long.
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Angelina Dal Lago Rothing ’06 and her wife Hilary Rothing are thrilled to announce the arrival of their twins, Naomi Elizabeth and Roxanne Jean, born on June 6, 2018. Naomi weighed 5lbs 12oz and Roxanne weighed 5lbs 6oz at birth and both girls measured 19 inches. Moms and daughters are doing well and settling in at home in Yonkers, New York.
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Dana Harencak ’07 is happy to announce her engagement to Kurt Heinold. Dana is in her third year as a speech-language pathologist in the Lyndhurst Public School District. Kurt is a graduate of Fairfield University where he majored in accounting and, like Dana, is also a graduate of Seton Hall University where he received his Master's degree in Finance and Sports Management. He is currently employed as a lead financial analyst for the National Basketball Association (NBA). An August 2019 wedding is planned. Dana is thrilled to have two of her AHA classmates as bridesmaids on her special day – Diana Barral Witkowski ’07 and Nicole Motta Roessner ’07. Alexandra Lapes ’07 received her JD from Pace University Law School on May 14, 2018.
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Both Nina Marcos ’08 and Jodine Gordon ’05 graduated this past June from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Nina is returning to Deloitte Consulting as a senior consultant and Jodine is joining Amazon, Inc. as a general manager.
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Stefanie Mastbeth ’09 married Angelo Trento in December 2018. Maid of honor was fellow AHA alumna Felicia McEnroe ’09.
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Caitlin Gallagher ’10 was the 2018 graduation speaker at St. Elizabeth School in Wyckoff, NJ. Caitlin is pictured with St. Elizabeth’s graduate Angel Gabriella Rigoli ’22. After Caitin graduated from Georgetown, she taught middle school math in Hartford, CT, with Teach for America. Since 2016, she has worked for a start-up non-profit organization called the Connecticut RISE Network - a networked improvement community of four school districts and five high schools in CT. The non-profit assists teachers and leaders at each school implement five strategies focused on increasing student success and increasing college and career readiness. This fall, Caitlin began her studies at Columbia Business School, pursuing an MBA with the focus on social enterprise.
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Francesca Marsh ’17 will be spending several months in Japan this spring and summer. She was one of six students selected by Earlham College to comprise a team that will spend 3 weeks traveling and researching the Ainu people, language, and culture. Francesca will then continue on an eight-week summer internship working at the Nibutani Ainu Cultural Museum in Hokkaido. She was one of two student interns selected where the requirement is very strong Japanese language skills.
We’ve lost touch… Please take a moment to look at our online listing of alumnae who do not have valid mailing addresses on file with the Academy. Contact Marjorie in the Alumnae Office with any information at mholtz@holyangels.org or by calling 201.768.7822 ext 224. The listings are by decade and can be found at: www.holyangels.org/missingangels
alumnae events Angels meet up in historic Hingham, MA
Varoli Licini ’86, Renee Norfleet Ramirez ’85, Kristine Murray Diverio ’85, and Marykate Ficca Menapace ’90.
DC Angels Event
Eileen McIntyre ’67 and Virginia Tay ’64 organized this event for Angels in the Boston area. The Angels spent the day touring historic Hingham, MA. The group spent time at the Hingham Historical Society and Hingham Heritage Museum. As the afternoon ended, a lovely reception was held at the 19th century home of Virginia Tay. In attendance were Angels from classes in the ’60s, ’90s and ’00s.
Annual Alumnae Mothers Dinner This annual event is a favorite of our alumnae whose daughters have carried on their family’s legacy at the Academy. It took place at Fresh & Fancy Farm in New Milford with a farm to table menu provided by alumna Megan Low Nobile ’03. Pictured are: Mary Frances Byrne Bednarcik ’83, Catherine Jalil Danahy ’92, Geraldine O'Shea Wacker ’88, Colleen Corbett Staff ’89, Patti McGovern Hill ’78, Melinda Hanlon, Dorrie Voulgaris, Sheila Thornton Labita ’87, Sharon Baelis Dail ’87, Jennifer
ANGELS ADVANTAGE
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On October 27, 2018, Angels spanning five decades joined AHA President Melinda Hanlon and Director of Advancement Dorrie Voulgaris at the home of Jennifer Mitchell ’89 in Georgetown. In attendance were Anna Krueger Allen ’97, Suzanne Aloi ’86, Talin Baghdadlian ’09, Elizabeth Best-Bradford ’08, Emily Schmitt Dennis ’00, Susan Stoldt Dunn ’60, Katrina Durbak ’00, Regina Hur Gramss ’84, Rebecca Kennedy ’96, Megan Khan-Karen ’09, Maura Gidez Kilner ’84, Jennifer Mitchell ’89, Maura Mullins ’91, Margaret Pacheco ’71, Beatriz Saiz ’88, Ellen Turk ’95, Elizabeth Waraksa ’95 and Barbara White ’90.
Annual Alumnae Mother-Daughter Tea
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On November 11, alumnae and their daughters, granddaughters, and nieces attended a tea luncheon followed by a robotics demonstration. Angels on the Angelbots robotics team led a demonstration and hands-on activity in AHA’s STREAM Lab. Each girl constructed a robot that drew colorful circles. Some of the attendees were then treated to a performance of AHA’s fall drama.
The Angels Advantage Program is a career externship summer program offered through the AHA College Counseling Office. Rising juniors are given the opportunity to shadow Academy Alumnae Professionals in a variety of career settings within the New York metropolitan area during the months of July and August. One of the best ways for our current Angels to gain insight into a career choice is through personal, on-site experiences. Thus, a shadow experience allows students to gain those broader perspectives
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of many workplace environments and gain awareness of the world of work and knowledge of career paths. Externships bridge what students learn in the classroom with what they may encounter in their future career. Alumnae can complete the online form at holyangels.org/angels-advantage-registration. Students should complete an application in the CCO. Please contact AHA College Counselor Mrs. Jennifer Trubac if you have any questions about the program at jtrubac@holyangels.org.
faculty news Congratulations to AHA Board of Trustee Chair Sharon Slear, SSND who has been named Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) at Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU). Prior to taking over as Interim Provost, she served as the Dean for the School of Education at NDMU. As Dean, Sister Sharon has led a team of faculty and staff during the summer to a very small, extremely Photo Credit: Notre Dame impoverished island community called La Gonâve just off the coast of Maryland University of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Over the past two summers, Sister Sharon has returned to assist the island’s teachers in identifying the signs of students with various learning delays and emotional development. She will return again this summer with a mission to transport these teachers to Port-au-Prince for further training. AHA Latin teacher Lilah Terwilliger Katz received a Jane Harriman Hall Professional Development Scholarship that allowed her to attend a workshop on the Advanced Placement Latin exam this past summer. During this weeklong session at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine, she met Latin teachers from across the United States. AHA Principal Jean Benzenberg Mullooly ’83 married Keith Miller at St. Elizabeth's Church in Wyckoff on August 18, 2018. A week-long villa reception with close family and friends followed. Jean’s daughter Meghan Mullooly ’05 was the maid of honor. AHA Dean of Students Andréa Beyer and her husband Phil welcomed Charlotte Therese Beyer on June 20, 2018. AHA Faculty member Stephanie Gibney Dowling ’08 and her husband, Kieran, welcomed their first child, Matthew Theodore, on August 31, 2018. Matthew weighed in at 7lbs 7oz and measured 20 inches long. College Counselor Jennifer Trubac, husband Tom and big brother Brendan are loving the new addition to their family. Jameson William Trubac was born on September 11, 2018 weighing 8lbs, 6oz.
“Throughout the session, we shared various teaching methods and strategies on how best to prepare students for the AP exam. Our instructor, Jill Crooker, encouraged us to stay in touch and use each other as a support system, not only during the week we were at the workshop, but also during the school year,” Katz said. Each educator at the professional development session completed a project that highlighted a section of the AP course syllabus. Every project consisted of a translation, a vocabulary list, different assessments, and an analytical essay question. According to Katz, the experience left her feeling rejuvenated. In addition to returning home with new strategies and materials, she now has access to an entire group of Latin teachers who can offer subject-specific advice and guidance.
AHA on ABC: Faculty Member & Student Appear on ‘Tiempo’ AHA Religious Studies Department Chair Carol Fay and student Melina Tidwell Torres appeared on the ABC TV show “Tiempo,” where they told Joe Torres (no relation to Melina) about their trip to the Arizona/Mexico border. During the interview at the ABC studio in New York City, the AHA representatives discussed their emotional voyage. Their appearance on “Tiempo,” seemed to answer the prayers of S. Judy, an SSND working in Arizona, who asked that the AHA students share the truth about the “anguish and beauty” at the international border. The school’s Mission Awareness Process journey to Arizona is part of a series of “MAP” experiences the School Sisters of Notre Dame offer to allow others to get a closer look at their ministries in various parts of the country. Visitors to Douglas immerse themselves in the immigration process as they learn about the people who risk their lives trying to cross the border, the work of people who enforce immigration law, those who assist the migrants who are returned to Mexico, and projects within Mexico that offer people viable opportunities to earn a living. One of those projects is a carpentry workshop that was established with the support of the SSND community. The SSNDs who work in Douglas also run a migrant shelter in Aqua Prieta, and teach life and job skills. The visitors from AHA spent time praying at the wall that was built to separate Agua Prieta, Mexico, from Douglas, Arizona. Despite the imposing physical barrier between them, Agua Prieta and Douglas consider themselves sister cities, and hold mutual events, including concerts, at the wall. During their visit, the AHA students participated in a cross planting at Highway 80 to honor the life of an unidentified migrant who perished in the desert. The moving ceremony combined Native American spirituality with Catholic ritual.
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cover stor y AHA Gym Floor Named ‘Lid’s Court’ in Honor of Longtime Coach The 44-year career of Coach Susan Liddy, known to many as “Lid,” was memorialized on December 16th, when the floor of the Academy of the Holy Angels’ gym was named “Lid’s Court” in her honor. “We are honoring Sue Liddy for her years of service to our Angels as a coach and teacher,” AHA Athletic Director Patti Gorsuch noted. “The newly refurbished gym floor now bears the word's ‘Lid’s Court.’ In my opinion, a good coach can change a game, but a great coach can change a life. Sue Liddy certainly has changed many lives.” Friends, family, and current and former AHA students gathered for the occasion. Anya Skae ’18, came home from college to sing the national anthem before two alumnae basketball squads took the floor. At halftime, the AHA Dance Team and alumnae dancers performed a rousing routine.
AHA Principal Jean Miller pointed out that Liddy made a name for herself as an athlete in the early 1970s, when few opportunities were available to women who enjoyed sports. While she was earning her bachelor’s degree at Upper Iowa College, Liddy was named Outstanding College Athlete of America. Liddy was captain of the intercollegiate basketball team, played shortstop and catcher for the softball team, and served as captain of the volleyball team. After her college graduation in 1974, Liddy joined Holy Angels as assistant athletic director and physical education teacher. She later served as athletic director. During the 44 years she has served as AHA’s head basketball coach, Liddy’s players have recorded 748 wins and 295 losses and brought home numerous Bergen County and league titles. In 1989, Liddy coached her team to a state title. In 2017 and 2018, her Angels were finalists at the state level.
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Over the years, Liddy has earned a host of awards and honors. She is a member of the Upper Iowa University Hall of Fame, the AHA Athletic Hall of Fame, the Closter Hall of Fame, and the New Jersey School Counselor Association Hall of Fame. She has been named Coach of the Year by The Star-Ledger, The Record, and the Bergen County Women Coaches Association. She was also named Athletic Director of the Year, and received the YMCA Service to Youth Award. In addition to her many years of work with the basketball program, Liddy logged 12 years coaching JV tennis. She also coaches the AHA Softball Team. This year, she surpassed 300 wins on the diamond.
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For those who wish to pay by check, order forms are available at www.holyangels.org/takeaseat. All orders must include completed tribute information for each sponsored seat. Each seat’s plaque has three lines of text with 30 characters per line, which includes spaces and punctuation. Seat naming gifts are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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A Legacy of Excellence: Inspiring Women Leaders
in memoriam John Gilmartin
Mary Lever
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FAMILY & FRIENDS
S. Alvita Maguire, SSND ’41
William Baumgardt
S. Virginia Sebert, SSND ’43
Father of retired AHA faculty member Linda Tuttle
John Giorgio
Elias Bertomo
Edward Gormley
Father of Aprile Bertomo ’18
Father of Elizabeth Gormley ’71
Brother of Kaitlin Low Harris ’01 and Megan Low Nobile ’03
ALUMNAE
Diane Bocksel
Mitchell Graff
John Lyons
Marguerite Paquet Cassidy ’37
Mother of Lisa Bocksel Moumdjian ’92
Father of Lindsey Graff Cinque ’99
Sister of the late Jeanne Paquet Rohrs ’41
Nella Bogaczyk
Theresa Griffin-Bunger
Sarah Pagnozzi Giambattista ’44
Mother of Suzanne Bogaczyk Hartigan ’92
Margery Graham Remaniak ’46
Gregory Bozdech
Grandmother of Margaret Flahive ’18 and Mary Flahive ’21
S. Mary Serafine Della Croce ’49, SSND Great Aunt of Julianna Della Croce ’22
Sister-in-law of Margaret Buckley Graham ’52
Brother of MaryLee Bozdech McGoorty ’83 and Jody Bozdech Calabrese ’88
Joan O’Brien Masini ’51
Mary Breslin
Sister of Maureen O’Brien Sandner ’71
Elizabeth Sullivan Van Leer ’54 Sister of the late Joan Sullivan ’49
Mother of Mary Breslin ’81 and Kate Breslin Crowder ’87
Luke Brown
Grandfather of Erin Gallagher ’21 Father of Joanne Giorgio-Chapleau ’88
Lillian Guasti Mother of Sandy Guasti Bonardi ’70 and the late Elise Guasti Radick ’68 & Grandmother of Lea Radick ’99
Lee Gunderson Husband of Louise Fiocchi Gunderson ’64
Roberta Hanlon
Adrienne Lichtensteiger Savage ’55
Brother of Patricia Brown Posey ’74, Mary Margaret Brown ’78, Wendelin Brown ’83
Ann Erpenbeck Bottelli ’56
Getrude Brizzolara
Mother of Erin Hayes ’03
Patricia Devaney Browne ’55
Sister of the late Mary Gail Erpenbeck O’Farrell ’59
Jane Heitzman Reiman ’57 Jeanne Collins Donovan ’58 Sister of Anne Collins ’62, Suzi Collins Broiderick ’58 and the late Anne Collins ’56
Claire Gareau ’58 Sister of Pauline Gareau DuBois ’56
Loretta Enright McGlaughlin ’58 Kathleen Houle Hannan ’60
Grandmother of Alicia Brizzolara ’12, Mother-in-law of retired AHA faculty member Nancy Brizzolara and Grandmother-in-law to Emmalee Egan Brizzolara ’05
Deborah Lawten Quinn ’74 Donna-Marie Malloy Whelan ’75 Sister of Virginia Malloy Curry ’72
Lorna Chioccarelli Cahn ’76 Suzanne Ix ’80 Sister of Courtney Ix Thompson ’70, Alison Ix Lutes ’76 and Catherine Ix ’84
Karen Sullivan Camporeale ’88 Mother of Carina Camporeale ’14 and Julianna Camporeale ’21
Keri Loeffelman ’00 Sister of Nicole Loeffelman ’99, Colleen Loeffelman Salsberry ’03 and Jessica Mault ’00
Nicole Gaine ’01 Carolyn Byrne ’09 Sister of Christine Byrne ’11 and Niece of Joan D’Andrea Bertussi ’86
Madelaine Loh ’09
Brother of Jessica Mault ’00, Nicole Loeffelman ’99 and Colleen Loeffelman Salsberry ’03 and the late Keri Loeffelman ’00
Margaret McAndrew
Mother of Elizabeth McAndrew Moniz ’84, Ellen McAndrew ’88 and Katherine McAndrew Love ’95
Jeffrey Mockler Brother of Tara Mockler Snow ’92
Reynaldo Munsod Father of Antoinette Munsod ’90
Gerald O’Hanlon
Michael Heimers
Grandfather of Jessica O’Hanlon ’02
Son of Lisa Palomba ’79
Suzanne Oates
Bridget Kirk
Father of Angela Christou Chatzopoulos ’97
Mother of Regina Kirk ’91
Anthony Picciano
Karl Klinges
Dominic Colacchio
Father of Sara Klinges Anderson ’84
Diana Herbig
Father of Barbara Colacchio Comiskey ’62
Father of Alia Sayegh Jaghab ’98, Zaina Sayegh Hashim ’99 and Rima Sayegh ’06
Frank Severino Father of Stephanie Severino ’93
Father of Rosemary Farrell ’85
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AHA Board of Trustee Emeritus Robert E. La Blanc died peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Bob and his wife Betty have generously supported Angels at the Academy for many years with a scholarship given in memory of their daughter Jeannie.
Father of Melissa Fruhbeis Cornish ’95
Patricia Furletti Grandmother of Shannon Furletti ’19 and Faith Furletti ’21
Ellen Ann Gallagher Mother of Nancy Gallagher Auferio ’94
Fernando Garip Father of Virginia Garip Comer ’76, Christine Garip Varelas ’80 and Patricia Garip Beruol ’84 and Grandfather of Lauren Varelas ’09 and Catherine Garip ’14
Donald Gheysen Father of Kimberly Gheysen Raiford ’79, Pamela Gheysen ’80 and Mary Clare Gheysen Brandle ’83
Son of Rosemary Begley Reiss ’64 and Nephew of Margaret Begley Rottger ’71
Nabil Sayegh
Terence Farrell
George Fruhbeis
Ritchie Reiss
Father of Kara Rooney ’97 and Jennifer Rooney Notaro ’98
Father of Doreen Drescher ’82
Mother of Susan Franco Barnitt ’80 and Christine Franco Bagin ’84 and Grandmother of Catherine Bagin ’19 and Christina Bagin ’20
Father of Laura Picciano ’88
John Rooney
Gloria Conrad
Francis Drescher
Sister of Leigh Hoinash Pisani ’72
Scott Mault
Emilios Christou
Laurette Atkinson McKercher ’63 Lynne Hoinash Wildenboer ’69
Father of Suzanne Lyons ’86, Tricia Lyons ’87 and Jennifer Lyons Pfohl ’91
Mother of Colleen Oates Merkel ’79 and Kerry Oates Butkera ’84 and Grandmother of Mackenzie Merkel ’14
Sister of Maria Bazaz Workman ’61 and Gianina Bazaz Hagan ’66
S. Margaret Ann Ryan, OP ’64
Mary Hayes
Brian Low
Daughter of Pamela Runge Herbig ’69
Mother of retired AHA faculty member Nancy Brizzolara and Grandmother of Alicia Brizzolara '12 and Grandmotherin-law to Emmalee Egan Brizzolara ’05
Christina Bazaz Brightly ’63
Mother of Deborah Hanlon Schron ’81
Mother of Colleen Lever Lackey ’90, Kelly Lever O’Driscoll ’92, and Gayle Lever Shrader ’95
Bob’s family shared that his work with scholarship funds for high school and college students was what made him most proud. Bob served on the Holy Angels Board of Trustees and was named Trustee Emeritus. He is survived by his wife Betty, also a former AHA Board member, and four children, including AHA alumna Elizabeth La Blanc '82.
We have made every effort to verify the accuracy of this listing. We apologize for any errors/omissions. In memoriam submissions may be sent to alumnae@holyangels.org.
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Carmella Smith Mother of Allyson Smith Delo ’97
William Tobias Father of Clare Tobias Ditrio ’92
Frank Ullrich
Father of Mary Ullrich Meier ’81
Ronald Vairo
Brother of Lisa Vairo Yanoschak ’78, Tina Vairo ’81 and Angela Vairo Ross ’88
Robert Van Sant Husband of Nicole Segrich Van Sant ’87
John Vogt Father of Katherine Vogt Cormican ’00
John Wenston
Husband of Carolann Tobia Wenston ’68 and Brother-in-law of Rita Tobia Wolosz ’71
Clayton Witt
Father of Amanda Witt Bogertman ’98 Louis Zayas Brother of Vivian Zayas ’90
Ernest Zima
Father of Jennifer Zima Sullivan ’85, Gretchen Zima ’86, and Allison Zima Ehlers ’89
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