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Ballantine ’86 Editor Director of Communications Charly Ryan Director of Philanthropy and Stewardship Charlotte Director Kathleen Advancement Wendy Database ON THE COVER: (L-R) Class of 2022 graduates Katherine Stach, Sophia Skinner, and Hannah Sherman on the steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate ConceptionMISSIONCONTENTSSTATEMENT 16 GRADUATION8 GROWTH IN ENGINEERING CAMPAIGN48 25 Kathleen Ryan Prebble President/CEO John Sullivan Principal 57 NCAA34 ATHLETES 2 THE TARTAN 2021 - 2022 School Year
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The Academy of the Holy Cross does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in its educational policy, personnel policies, admission policies, scholarship and financial aid programs or other school-administered programs.
The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.
Letter from the President 3 Faculty Spotlights: Maureen Morris and Minie James 4 Class of 2022 Valedictorian and Salutatorian 5 Cardinal Gregory Celebrates Mass 6 2022 Graduation 8 Inaugural Distinguished Tartan Award 12 Inaugural Women in Leadership Award 13 Julie Ritter Receives Sister Grade Award 14 Why We Give: DeGross Family 14 Remembering Sister Katherine Kase, CSC 15 CAMPUS NEWS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Commitment to DEI Continues 16 Hispanic Heritage Month 17 AAPI Month 18 International Week 19 Kindness in Action Week 20 Students Share the AAPI Experience at Conference 20 Juniors Attend Leadership and Ethics Conference 21 Black History Month 21 ACADEMICS An Extraordinary Year for Cheyenne DeGross ’22 22 Veteran and Novice Teachers 23 AP Computer Science Award 23 John Carroll Essay Winners 24 College Day 24 Growth in Holy Cross Engineering Program 25 Katherine Stach ’22 Receives Navy ROTC Scholarship 25 Brooke Sylvestre ’25 Wins Youth Essay Contest 26 Livia Urban ’25 Wins Two Awards 26 Riana Tadonki ’22 Receives Questbridge Match 27 Why We Give: Martha Murphy Schwieters ’59 27 SERVICE Day of Service 2022 28 Holy Cross Gives Thanks 30 Tartans for Ukraine 31 Spring Break Urban Service Challenge Trip 32 Menstrual Product Drive 32 LLS Students of the Year Campaign 33 ATHLETICS NCAA Athletes 34 All Met and WCAC All-Conference Athletes 35 2022 Coach Sheahan Excellence Award 36 Margaret Rose ’23 Field Hockey All State 36 Skylar Lewis ’22 Plays on State Field Hockey Team 37 Field Hockey Players Earn Academic Recognition 37 Darby Anderson-Cooper ’24 Selected for Mentorship 38 Chika Elekwachi ’25 to Compete at Junior Olympics 39 Why We Give: Coleman Family 39 PERFORMING ARTS Performing Arts Recap 40 Mars Johnson ’22 Designs Theater Set 41 SUPPORT HOLY CROSS 2022 Benefit Auction & Gala 42 2021 Holy Cross Golf Classic 44 Sister Ann Shaw Chapel Dedication 45 DiPippo Dance Studio 46 Holy Cross Fund 47 #EmpoweredGirls Capital Campaign Update 48 Donor Event for #EmpoweredGirls Campaign 50 ALUMNAE NEWS Distinguished Alumnae-Athletic Hall of Fame 52 Upton Street Reunion 57 AlumnaeReunuions?Memorial Mass 60 Cookies with Santa 61 Class Notes 62 In Memoriam 72 Charlotte Powers Director of Advancement Kathleen Warner Bula ’79 Advancement Associate Wendy Bermudez Database Manager Nate Strine On-Target Design CAMPAIGN UPDATE 22 28 52 EXTRAORDINARY TEEN DAY OF SERVICE HALLALUMNAE-ATHLETICDISTINGUISHEDOFFAME LAYOUT/DESIGN UPTON57 STREET REUNION THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 1
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I truly believe that The Academy of the Holy Cross is fulfilling its mission of educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. Each day, we provide experiences and opportunities that fulfill our commitment to developing young women of courage, compassion, and scholarship who are prepared to embrace the social, spiritual, and intellectual challenges of the world. In this edition, you will read about these young women as well as reacquaint yourselves with several of our alumnae who are living proof of the Holy Cross success story.
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Dear Holy Cross Community, The true spirit of the Holy Cross community only grew stronger as we worked our way back from the multiple disruptions caused by the pandemic. Time and again, we showed resilience and we adapted. The pages of the Tartan magazine are a showcase of our wonderful school and community. You will meet students, faculty, staff, parents/guardians and alumnae who bring light to this sacred place every day.
Continuing to look to the future by improving our facilities and programs ensures that generations of Holy Cross graduates will work tirelessly to make sure that the work begun by the Sisters of the Holy Cross to educate young women never ceases. The stories highlighted in this issue confirm the good work that we have already accomplished!
To all of our alumnae – please join us for our All-Alumnae Reunion for the Class of 2017 and older on Saturday, October 8 as we take the opportunity to welcome back and celebrate one of our most honored faculty, Lolita Jardeleza. Watch for more information about this exciting event. This edition of the Tartan magazine made me smile about all that we accomplished this year. I hope you enjoy it as well.
Holy Cross has made great progress over the past decade. Facilities have been enhanced to include a state-of-the-art turf field and dance studio. Innovative curriculum offerings include three levels of engineering through Project Lead the Way and a dual credit/dual enrollment program with Marymount University. The capacity and vibrancy of our technology has been augmented to meet the demands of today’s hybrid and virtual world. Relationships within the greater Washington community have been strengthened through our robust social justice service program, which now includes an annual All School Day of Service. Through the Moreau Options Program, we have built a much-needed inclusive program for girls with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The diversity of our student population has significantly and strategically increased. And our graduates have earned record-breaking scholarship funds – this year surpassing $22 million.
You will read about our newest campaign, #EmpoweredGirls, and see our vision for a new Athletic and Wellness Center. Please take the call when we reach out to share this initiative and ask for your support!
Sister Madeleva Wolff, CSC
KathleenSincerely,R. Prebble President and CEO THE PRESIDENT
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“We promise you discovery, the discovery of yourselves, the discovery of the universe and your place in it.”
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Maureen teaches the Holy Cross economics curriculum, including Dual Credit Microeconomics, the law courses, and has taught other history and social studies classes. She also co-moderates the Mock Trial Team, the Finance and Investing Club, and the Young Conservatives Club. In 2021, Maureen became the scheduler and has enjoyed helping the students organize their class schedules. Maureen notes that the students make Holy Cross the vibrant community that it is. “It is a blessing and an honor to be able to share a small part of their journey to adulthood,” she says. Many of her former students have chosen to study economics in college and several are working as economists today. “It is so rewarding to know that in some small way, I have made a difference in their life because I was their teacher.”
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Minie began teaching at Holy Cross in 2018 and teaches Physics and Honors Physics and Algebra II. Minie has taught previously in India and Dubai. She has enjoyed serving on the Holy Cross faculty and notes that she greatly appreciates the support and understanding of the school administration and colleagues in both the Math and Science departments. But it is the relationships she has built with her students that give her the greatest satisfaction. “Some of my former students have returned to my classes regularly just to give a hug and say, ‘we miss you’.” She notes her pride for both her top achieving students who have become successful scientists as well as academically challenged students who reach out to share their success in life. Outside of the classroom, Minie enjoys reading, gardening, and sewing. Her varied interests include astronomy, animal behavior, history of religions and ancient civilizations, and theology. Minie’s husband Santosh James is an Accounting Specialist in the CFO’s office of DC government. Their son James is a mechanical engineer working for Signify group of Philips in Atlanta, GA.
Minie James (center) with her husband Santosh (left) and son James (right).
Maureen Morris (far left) and her family.
Maureen and her husband Bill (also a teacher) enjoy a life filled with their busy family and four children who range in age 17 to 25. Her children all play volleyball so she and Bill travel often to watch them play. Her oldest two children are also teachers. SPOTLIGHTS
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: MAUREEN MORRIS
When asked what she enjoys most about the Holy Cross community, faculty member Minie James responds, “The deep and heartfelt love I receive abundantly from my students has made my time here the most enjoyable.”
“Holy Cross is more than a workplace to me,” says faculty member Dr. Maureen Morris. Maureen has been a member of the History and Social Studies Department since January 2007 and currently serves as the department chair. She says, “What I enjoy the most about the Holy Cross community is the ability to share my Catholic faith in my workplace.”
Her faith was further embraced as a member of Resurrection Church in Burtonsville, Maryland.
Success on the athletic field is evidenced by Anna’s acknowledgement at the high school level as well as club and private participation. Anna was a member of the 2018 and 2019 All-WCAC First Team Cross Country Team, and an Honorable Mention of 2019 AllMetropolitan Cross Country Team. The Montgomery County Road Runner Club recognized Anna as the 2022 Outstanding High School Runner.
Anna is a member of the St. Peter’s Church in Olney, Maryland, where she serves as an altar server and Vacation Bible School counselor. She also volunteers at a local assisted-living home.
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Adrianna will attend Georgetown University and hopes to major in Biology with a focus on Global Health and intends to minor in Spanish.
As Co-President of the Spanish Club, she collaborated and presented for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Anna was acknowledged for her hard work and dedication with membership in the National Honors Society, Science National Honor Society and Environmental Club. For two years, she served as the Co-Captain of robotics team, which allowed Anna to address real-world challenges, while also managing a comprehensive team addressing the design and business aspects of such an organization.
Adrianna’s athletic skill was demonstrated as the Captain of the Holy Cross soccer team, for which she received All-WCAC Honorable Mention, Captain of her club soccer team (Maryland Montgomery Rush), and as Captain of Holy Cross’ Bocce Team. In her cocurricular activities she was able to raise funds and awareness of such organizations as Breast Cancer Awareness, Little Sisters of the Poor, and So Others Might Eat (SOME).
Anna will be running Cross Country and Track at Case Western Reserve University where she also plans to study biomedical engineering.
Anna Avila finished middle school at Rosa Parks Middle School in Olney, Maryland. She joined The Academy of the Holy Cross as a Sancta Crux Scholar, and later became a Madaleva Scholar. She found her home in the science, and Project Lead the Way engineering classrooms. Anna accepted and managed rigor in many Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Credit/ Dual Enrollment courses.
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Adrianna’s hard work was rewarded with membership in the National Honor Society and the National Science Honor Society, of which she served as Secretary. Her continued passion for learning resulted in a passion for Economics, Science and Spanish. She was the 2021 recipient of the Congressman Jamie Raskin Latina Excellence Award and the Randolph College Book Adrianna’sAward.proved her commitment to community as she served and directed numerous extracurriculars.
Adrianna joined The Academy of the Holy Cross from St. Mary of the Mills in Laurel, Maryland. As a Sancta Crux Scholar, Adrianna set the bar high before beginning her freshman year and maintained the rigor and intensity as a Madaleva Scholar and taking Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment courses.
The Catholic church’s Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross on September 14 is a special day for The Academy of the Holy Cross and our sponsoring congregation, the Sisters of the Holy Cross. This year, Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, joined the community to celebrate Mass with students, faculty and staff. He was joined by Msgr. John Enzler and Father Stephen Planning. Four Sisters of the Holy Cross—Sister Paula Goettelmann ’60, Sister Sharon Mihm ’63, Sister Ruth Marie Nickerson ’61, and Sister Sharlet Wagner attended as special guests and were specially recognized for their commitment to their alma mater and the congregation.
1 – Cardinal Gregory with student representatives and school administration (L-R) Assistant Principal Lindsey Tonks, Alika D’Souza ’23, Margaret Rose ’23, Kayla Norris ’23, Marina Buziak ’22, Adaugo Umeh ’22, Cheyenne DeGross ’22, Cardinal Gregory, Raquel Bowman ’22, Claire Deausen ’22, Eliana Patterson ’22, Megan Steele ’22, Sydney Branch ’22, Principal John Sullivan, Christine Nguyen ’22, President Katy Prebble
2 – (L-R) Sister Paula Goettelmann, CSC ’60; Sister Sharon Mihm, CSC ’63; Cardinal Gregory; Sister Sharlet Wagner, CSC; Sister Ruth Marie Nickerson, CSC ’61
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President Katy Prebble welcomed Cardinal Gregory to The Academy of the Holy Cross at the beginning of the Mass. During his homily, Cardinal Gregory spoke about what he called “complaint snakes” in reference to the negative influences in the world; and how people can rely on their faith to help combat the negativity. At the conclusion of the liturgy, members of the Student Council presented Cardinal Gregory with a donation to Catholic Relief Services-Disaster Relief for Haiti and presented gifts to the sisters along with a donation to their Ministry to the Poor Fund.
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CongratulationsClassof2022 Awarded over $22,000,000 in college scholarships Baccalaureate Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Holy Redeemer Church in Kensington, MD Commencement Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Valedictorian: Adrianna Melina Monzon-Osorio ’22 Salutatorian: Anna Marie Avila ’22 Commencement Speaker: Francesca Pellegrino, President and Founder of Catholic Coalition for Special Education 1 2 3 1047 8 THE TARTAN 2021 - 2022 School Year
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 121110 13 14 15 1. Valedictorian Adrianna Monzon-Osorio ’22, 2. Eliana Patterson ’22, 3. Commencement Speaker Francesca Pellegrino, 4. Ashleigh Dansker ’22, 5. Katherine Mason ’22 and Katherine Tyler ’22, 6. Gabriella Fernandez ’22 and Katiushka Howell ’22, 7. Katy Prebble, Julianna Gray ’22, 8. (L-R) 1Blain Yohannes ’22, Caroline Killian ’22, Krista Adusei ’22, Isabella Cabanillas ’22, Jordan Gilmore ’22, 9. Katy Prebble, Brianna Byrd ’22, 10. (L-R) President Katy Prebble, Francesca Pellegrino, Anna Avila ’22, Adrianna Monzon-Osorio ’22, Principal John Sullivan, 11. Holy Cross Madrigal Singers Ensemble directed by Laura Van Duzer, 12. Katy Prebble, Stella Drager ’22, John Sullivan, 13. Claire Deausen ’22 (center) receives The Cardinal’s Award, 14. L-R) Katiushka Howell ’22, Evelyn Lee ’22, Halisey Howard ’22, Skylar Lewis ’22, Isabella Hollcraft ’22, Jazmine Harry ’22, Megan Locraft ’22, 15. Katy Prebble, Colleen McNulty ’22, John Sullivan THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 9
16 17 18 19 25232422 20 21 26 27 28 29 30 16. Catherine Rizzo ’22 and Isabella Pla ’22 receive the Sister Grace Award, 17. Evelyn Young ’22, 18. Raquel Bowman ’22 and Marina Buziak ’22 receive the Spes Unica Award, 19. Claire Deausen, 20. (L-R) Brennan Flynn ’22, Tess Gardner ’22, Michelle Gawlik ’22, Courtney Blomquist ’22, 21. Caleigh Rose ’22 and Michelle Gawlik ’22, 22. Christine Nguyen ’22 receives The Sisters of the Holy Cross award: (L-R) Katy Prebble, Sister Ruth Nickerson, CSC ’61, Christine Nguyen ’22, Sister Sharon Mihm, CSC, ’63, John Sullivan, 23. Nana Owusu-Koranteng ’22, 24. Katherine Tylor ’22 and family, 25. Mercy Asamoah ’22 and Megan Steele ’22 receive the Saint André Bessette Citizenship Award, 26. Blain Yohannes ’22 and family, 27. Adaugo Umeh ’22 and family, 28. Tess Boone ’22 and family, 29. Caroline Killian ’22 and family, 30. Gabriela Ramirez ’22 and family 10 THE TARTAN 2021 - 2022 School Year
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GILLESPIE STEM SCHOLARS Congratulations to our inaugural Gillespie STEM Scholars! Raquel Leigh Bowman Caroline Elisabeth Killian THE CARDINAL’S AWARD FOR CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP Claire Ramos Deausen SISTER GRACE AWARD Isabella Marie Pla Catherine Mary Rizzo ST. ANDRÉ
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AP SCHOLAR Raquel Leigh Bowman Ella Katherine Burke Tess Boulay Gardner Julianna Shannon Erin Gray Isabella Belfiore Hollcraft Margaret Anne McIntyre Adrianna Melina Monzon-Osorio Abigail Taylor Moon Adaugo Vivian Umeh AP SCHOLAR WITH HONORS Anna Marie Avila Landry Hays Kimball Emilia Elizabeth Moberg Florence June Sandbloom Evelyn Candice Young
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
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Mercy Agyapoma Asamoah Megan Colleen Steele SPES UNICA AWARD Raquel Leigh Bowman Marina Ann Buziak THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS AWARD Christine Hoa Lien Nguyen
Raquel Bowman ’22, Cheyenne DeGross ’22, Emilia Moberg ’22, and Megan Steele ’22 have been selected to receive the inaugural Distinguished Tartan award, which is a special award bestowed by the Academy’s president to a current student. These recipients were recognized with the award at an event in May. The special award was presented on the same night the inaugural Sister M. Madeleva (Wolff), CSC Women in Leadership Award was presented to Karen Schaeffer, current Board of Trustees member and co-chair of the #EmpoweredGirls Capital Campaign. President Katy Prebble noted that the students were being recognized for “going above and beyond for Holy Cross” including helping with special events for the school, acting as spokespersons, and “always saying yes” when asked to help Holy Cross.
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President Katy Prebble, Cheyenne DeGross ’22, Raquel Bowman ’22, Megan Steele ’22, Emilia Moberg ’22, Principal John Sullivan
SENIORS RECOGNIZED AS INAUGURAL DISTINGUISHED TARTANS (L-R)
The Academy of the Holy Cross inaugurated the Sister M. Madeleva (Wolff), CSC Women in Leadership Award in May with the presentation of the award to Karen Schaeffer. The award will be given annually to a woman of Holy Cross— either an alumna or friend of the Academy.
The presentation took place at a special event at the Manor at Silo Falls in Brookeville, MD. During the same event, the inaugural Distinguished Tartan award was presented to Raquel Bowman ’22, Cheyenne DeGross ’22, Emilia Moberg ’22, and Megan Steele ’22.
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Karen is the Managing Member and Co-founder of Schaeffer Financial LLC, a financial consulting firm in suburban Washington, D.C. She is a popular lecturer, seminar leader and college instructor. She has numerous publishing credits, co-authored a book, and appeared on radio and television programs. She is a role-model and a mentor in a field severely underrepresented by women.
Karen Shaeffer has supported the school as an alumnae parent, Board of Trustees chair and member, generous donor, and dedicated friend. She is currently the co-chair of the #EmpoweredGirls Capital Campaign along with her husband Rick Shaeffer and David Metzger. In her more than 20 years of support of Holy Cross, Karen has generously shared her many talents with the community while also being a leader in her profession.
INAUGURAL WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTED TO KAREN SCHAEFFER
Karen and Rick have two Holy Cross alumnae daughters Kaitlin Schaeffer Yardley ’99 and Megan Schaeffer ’01 and an alumna niece Madison Kelly ’17.
President Katy Prebble with Karen Schaeffer
Julie’s family, her two children Vivian and Robbie, and her husband Dave, love to travel, watch and play soccer, swim, advocate for the Agricultural Reserve, and spend time with their many pets.
2022 SISTER GRACE SHONK TRIBUTE RECIPIENT JULIE RITTER
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The 2022 Recipient of the Sister Grace Shonk Tribute is Director of School Counseling, Julie Ritter. The annual award was established in 2010 in recognition of Sister Grace’s dedicated service for over 40 years and recognizes a faculty/staff member with a faith-filled spirit who promotes the school’s mission with a sense of joy and peace of heart. Julie was recognized at the 2022 Benefit Auction & Gala in March.
Julie believes that school counseling is a team effort among students, their families, and school staff. She considers every student to be unique, and her mission is to help each student reach her maximum potential. In their nominations of Julie, her fellow faculty/staff members wrote that Julie has a caring and collaborative attitude with everyone she works with. “Julie represents everything we teach our students: courage, compassion, and scholarship. She counsels with compassion during a time that requires so much courage and dedication. She is knowledgeable, wise, and always kind in her approach.”
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We give to Holy Cross because of the incredible experience our daughters have had as LOTAs. Excellent education, opportunities to explore a variety of interests, strong friendships, and the encouragement of a caring faculty have helped them become truly empowered young ladies. Holy Cross has provided a safe, happy and diverse community for our daughters, and we are so grateful to AHC that we want to give back to help others have the same great experience! KIM (Parents of Sienna ’20 and Cheyenne ’22)
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Sister Katherine Kase, CSC, former principal and president of The Academy of the Holy Cross passed away on September 3, 2021, at Ernestine M. Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka, IN. Sister Katherine’s funeral took place on September 10, 2021 at the Church of Our Lady of Loretto, Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame, IN. Sister Katherine was born in 1942 in Chicago and grew up in Las Vegas where she attended St. Joseph’s School and Bishop Gorman High School, taught by Sisters of the Holy Cross. She entered the Congregation in 1961 and professed final vows in 1964. Sister Katherine earned her bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s College and master’s from Mundelein College. She served as teacher, principal and campus ministry coordinator in schools across the country.
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In a memorial tribute about Sister Katherine, Sister Grace Shonk, CSC wrote: Sister Katherine also had a strong sense of social justice. She was among the first sisters who understood the need to examine the Congregation’s ministries through that lens. During her teaching years, she strived to imbue youth with a sense of social justice in the context of Catholic secondary education. In 1991, Sister Katherine came to The Academy of the Holy Cross, initially to formalize the Christian service program and coordinate the school’s curricular program. Beginning in 1992, she served as Principal for 14 years and as President for two years. Sister Katherine’s vision helped the Holy Cross community to develop a strategic long-range plan and the creation of the current school mission statement, including the iconic phrase “women of courage, compassion and scholarship.” Additionally, Sister Katherine oversaw the transference of governance from ownership to sponsorship by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. It was also under Sister Katherine’s leadership that a capital campaign was launched resulting in the addition of the Arts and Sciences wing and 400-seat FollowingTheatre.hertime at Holy Cross, Sister Katherine served as the sisters’ vocation coordinator for the area of North America and lived in community and monitored the congregation novices from other countries who were spending time on a mission experience in the United States. She also volunteered with Rosaria Communities, Inc., an independent living program for people with physical or intellectual disabilities. Sister Katherine led a dedicated life of service to many, including hundreds of students at The Academy of the Holy Cross. Our community will forever be grateful for her leadership.
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Since the 2018-2019 school year, an important piece of the Holy Cross antiracism and social justice advocacy efforts has been our participation in the Anti Defamation League (ADL) No Place for Hate initiative. This year, Holy Cross renewed its commitment as a No Place for Hate school. The designation requires several action steps to be taken to help the school continue to build a community where all students can thrive, feel safe and know they belong. This year, the students and faculty/staff members of the Antiracism and Social Justice Advocacy team coordinated the program for the school community. All students started the process by signing a “No Place for Hate Pledge” committing to form a community of respect. Then, during two advisory periods, students explored the theme “Bias in our Everyday Lives.” The objectives of the activities included reflecting on everyday biases and the impact it has on individuals in targeted groups and exploring what actions can be taken to make Holy Cross and the larger community more welcoming and inclusive for everyone.
COMMITMENT TO DEI CONTINUES THROUGH NO PLACE FOR HATE INITIATIVE
As an additional component to the student portion, Holy Cross faculty and staff participated in a professional day in March led by two ADL specialists. The program called “A World of Difference Institute,” helps participants recognize that “attitudes and beliefs affect actions, and that each of us can have an impact on others, and ultimately, on the world in which we live.” The ADL team completed a needs assessment to determine priorities for Holy Cross. From this, three area of focus were determined: to provide students with the tools to build knowledge and skills to successfully live and work in a diverse global community; to understand and work cooperatively with students, staff, or families who have different languages and cultures; and to create an educational environment where students, staff and families of different backgrounds can work together successfully. The professional day included examining personal identity “icebergs” and developing an understanding of colleagues; learning more about implicit bias and engaging in a gallery walk activity to discuss and learn from colleagues about ways in which to approach conversations with students and faculty/staff on difficult topics. In March, No Place for Hate coordinator Lindsey Tonks received word that Holy Cross had fulfilled the requirements to be a 2021-2022 No Place for Hate School. The school received official designation in June during a special ceremony that took place virtually.
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HOLY CROSS CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The Holy Cross community commemorated Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) in numerous ways highlighting the importance of Hispanic culture in our school and country. During the month, each school day began with the student-led daily prayer said in Spanish, and quotes from notable Hispanic leaders were included in the morning announcements. The monthly all-school Mass was organized by the student members of the Spanish Honor Society and included readings and music in English and Spanish. The World Languages Department also created bulletin board and hallway displays of influential Hispanic Americans. The monthlong celebration culminated in an all-school assembly. Spanish Honor Society members created a presentation with statistics about the school community, and interesting facts about Hispanic culture, food, influential leaders, music and dance. Students demonstrated several different types of dances and modeled traditional dresses. The assembly concluded with a trivia contest.
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ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER
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The assembly concluded with information about statistics relating to mental health challenges within the AAPI community. The presenters reported that AAPI community have the lowest rate of individuals seeking help due to several issues such as fear of negative stigma from community members and concerns about confidentiality. Factors such as the “model minority” stigma and the COVID-19 pandemic also affect the challenges with mental health within the AAPI community. The club suggested ways that individuals can help such as continuing to be informed, continuing to speak about the need for better mental health, and offering support to those who need help.
In May, Holy Cross celebrated Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special assembly organized by the Asian American Pacific Islander Student Association. The presentation included information created by members of the club on topics such as Asian representation in the media and music, and mental health issues in the AAPI community. The presenters also gave a fun pop quiz about Asian celebrities. The club members shared how Asian representation in media has been damaged by the tropes of “yellowface” and caricatures. They also noted that Asian-Americans are still vastly underrepresented in the media despite being a growing population. Two types of Asian representation in music were reviewed in the presentation—K-Pop and Chinese Opera (Xiqu). K-Pop is a newer form of popular music that is spreading more widely in the United States. In recent years, Korean K-Pop performers have collaborated with performers in the United States with great success. Xiqu, which combines music, dance, martial arts, costume, acrobatics and literature, has a deep history, first appearing in the Han Dynasty (206 BCE--220 CE). Still performed today, the genre includes defined roles for males and females.
HERITAGE MONTH
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INTERNATIONAL WEEK CELEBRATES THE NUMEROUS CULTURES IN THE HOLY CROSS COMMUNITY
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Students dressed in clothing representing their heritage at the International Week fashion show.
International Week at Holy Cross, which took place in March, gave the entire school community the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the diversity among students, faculty and staff. The Anti-Racism and Social Justice Advocacy Board coordinated a week of activities to show appreciation of the numerous cultures within the Holy Cross community. The week began with an all-school assembly highlighting ways to appreciate different cultures and how to avoid cultural appropriation. During this assembly, students shared their heritage in a fashion show of traditional dress. The week continued with several different activities that took place during the Tartan Time advisory beginning with a “Travel the World” activity, where students created displays for different countries which included demonstrations of artwork, food, music, literature, sports, and traditions. Students also organized a special bake sale of traditional treats from around the globe. The week concluded with a fun student-led Cultural Zumba session. Holy Cross is committed to forming an inclusive community which believes that courageous, compassionate, and scholarly women can change the world. Appreciating and celebrating the many different cultures within the school is an important way to make this happen.
In April, three students: Ashleigh Dansker ’22, Alika D’Souza ’23, and Ivy Ho ’25, along with Director of Social Justice Maika Walker, attended the Maryland Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Conference (MAPIDAC). The conference welcomed 148 student participants and 28 student leaders from 22 schools across the state, who came together for a day to discuss the experience of being Asian American. The event featured guest speakers and breakout sessions. The students felt very inspired to bring back some of the things they learned to the Holy Cross community! (L-R) Alika D’Souza ’23, Ivy Ho ’25, and Ashleigh Dansker ’22 20 2021 - 2022 School Year
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CAMPUSHOLY CROSS CELEBRATES ANNUAL KINDNESS IN ACTION WEEK
A popular activity during Kindness in Action week was painting Kindness Rocks. Students, faculty, and staff were invited to paint rocks and add encouraging words to keep the spirit of Kindness in Action week throughout the year. Sentiments such as “Be You!” or “You Got This!” or “Think Happy Thoughts!” were decorated onto smooth stones distributed around the building. Those who participated in the activity noted that the creative process also had a soothing effect. “It makes me happy that someone will see my rock and it may lift their spirits,” remarked one of the participants. As part of the Kindness in Action week activities, students explored the ideas of hidden biases and discrimination through the Anti Defamation League’s No Place for Hate activity in their homeroom advisories. After watching a short documentary video about racial bias, advisors guided a discussion about the topic.
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During this year’s Kindness in Action Week in February, the Holy Cross community sought ways to appreciate the differences that make us a stronger community. The theme for the 2022 week was “Make Kindness the Norm.”
In March, four juniors, Isabella Ayalew ’23, Elena Hicks ’23, Isabella Hooke ’23, and Natali Lopez ’23, plus Holy Cross faculty member Dr. Megan Minogue, attended the West Point Leadership & Ethics conference at the Arlington campus of George Mason University. During the conference, the students learned how to effectively negotiate leadership and ethical challenges. The students were selected through an application process and joined with approximately 200 high school juniors from over 50 area schools.
JUNIORS ATTEND WEST POINT LEADERSHIP & ETHICS CONFERENCE
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
This year’s alumna speaker, Rafiat Animashaun ’13, has been a public relations entrepreneur, project manager and team lead in California and Washington, DC. In her address, she shared about her experience moving to California as the pandemic began and how connection to her Holy Cross friends helped to combat her loneliness. She spoke about the impact of the pandemic on young people’s mental health and how the relationships she built in high school have lasted into adulthood and have given her strength. Following the keynote, members of the Onyx Club sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known as the Black National Anthem. To conclude the assembly, President Katy Prebble thanked Onyx Club Moderator, Debbie Brown, for her work organizing the assembly, and Rafiat Animashaun for her inspiring words.
(L-R) Isabella Hooke ’23, Isabella Ayalew ’23, Elena Hicks ’23, and Natali Lopez
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Dansker ’22
The annual Black History Month assembly took place in February, organized by the Onyx Club. Club president Katiushka Howell ’22 gave a brief history about Black History Month. Jordan Gilmore ’22 and Kayla Matthews ’22 performed an original interpretive dance to the song “Stand Up” from the movie Harriet
The Holy Cross Onyx Club with keynote speaker Rafiat Animashaun ’13 (front left).
Photo by Joseph Tran
AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR FOR CHEYENNE DEGROSS ’22
Bethesda Magazine annually selects teens for their Extraordinary Teen Awards featured in the March/April issue. This year Cheyenne was among the 12 recipients. The article focuses on her compassionate leadership characteristics in athletics and activities at Holy Cross. One of her coaches said that Cheyenne “always does things with a sense of humility. It’s a rare quality for someone in a leadership position.” The spotlight notes Cheyenne’s commitment to promoting mental health awareness through the Tartan Minds Matter club, where she has served as president for the past two years, and through the Health and Wellness Advocacy team that was formed this past school year. Her courageous leadership in helping her fellow students understand the importance of learning accommodations was also noted in the spotlight. Diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD in middle school, Cheyenne has learned to advocate for her own learning differences. Cheyenne was nominated by two of her coaches for the Women of Will Senior Award. They noted that she encompasses every standard of a Woman of Will Senior: having a commitment to outstanding athletics; achievement in superior academics; a dedication to positive sportsmanship; characteristics of strong leadership; and a devotion to community service. Cheyenne has a natural demeanor that is calm, quiet and humble. Yet she has distinguished herself as a leader who has already made her mark on the Holy Cross community and the world.
Cheyenne DeGross ’22 was named a 2022 Bethesda Magazine Extraordinary Teen in March, and her year has truly been, in a word, extraordinary. In addition to the honor from Bethesda Magazine, she was selected by BSN SPORTS and Under Armour to be a 2022 Women of Will Senior Award winner, earned All-Met Honorable Mention and WCAC First Team recognition for softball, and committed to play softball at George Mason University. She is also one of the inaugural Distinguished Tartan award recipients.
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HOLY CROSS 2021 VETERAN AND TEACHERS
Erica Mullikin, our Novice Teacher of the Year Award recipient, joined the Academy in 2020 and quickly became an integral part of our Theology Department and the entire community. Beyond the classroom, Erica is always happy to help with school activities as needed such as our annual Holy Cross Day. She is our Student Council moderator, where she meets regularly with the Student Council leadership to plan and implement the numerous activities they organize throughout the year.
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The Archdiocese of Washington High School Principals Association annually recognizes a Novice and Veteran teacher from each of the diocesan high schools. The honorees are selected by their peers and are chosen for embracing teaching as a ministry, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and demonstrating respect for the Catholic identity and charism of the school. Honorees were recognized this past Rachelfall.Gryniewicz, our Veteran Teacher of the Year Award recipient, joined the Academy in 2014 as a Latin Teacher and is currently the World Languages Department Chair. She is an exemplary leader and role model. She has accepted additional responsibilities over the years such as moderating our Student Council and numerous other clubs. Rachel also led the Faculty Mentor Program for several years.
For the second year, Holy Cross has again earned the College Board’s AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). Holy Cross is one of only 760 schools to be recognized this achievement. This honor recognizes the outstanding work Holy Cross is doing to engage more female students in computer science.
Rachel Gryniewicz and Erica Mullikin
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NEWS FROM CAMPUS NINE HOLY CROSS STUDENTS WIN JOHN CARROLL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS
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The John Carroll Society sponsors an annual essay content for freshmen, sophomores and juniors attending Catholic high schools of the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. The topics identified by the Society encourage students to reflect more deeply on their faith. Over the years, Holy Cross students often are awarded scholarships through this competition. In the past five years, Holy Cross students have dominated the awards. This year, nine of the 18 winners of the Margaret Mary Missar/ John Carroll Society’s 2022 High School Essay competition are Holy Cross students. PLACE ($500 scholarship) Alika D’Souza ’23 3RD PLACE ($250 GraceIsabellaScholarship)Potakey’23Wallace’23
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COLLEGE DAY ON THE PIKE
As part of the program coordinated by the Holy Cross College Counseling office, Holy Cross hosted College Day on the Pike at the end of January, welcoming 29 college representatives to campus. Sophomores, juniors and seniors attended sessions such as “The Transition from High School to College”; “The College Essay and Personal Interview”; and “How to Enhance Your College Application.” The freshman class met in their homeroom advisories where they engaged in a discussion about how they can begin preparing for college and played the “College Readiness Game.” ($100 ChloeEdenTatumTiffanyOliviaIsabellaScholarship)Ayalew’23Bolz’24Costa’23Francois’24Friedman’23Kwok’25 Wallace ’23 Isabella Potakey Alika D’Souza
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David Geiser, who has helped to develop the engineering program at Holy Cross, believes that having a four-year pathway of courses will help students believe they can be engineers. “What I hear the most from my engineering seniors is that they did not think of themselves as engineers prior to coming to Holy Cross,” he says. But he hopes that he can help Holy Cross students overcome that perception to consider the PLTW curriculum.
HOLY CROSS SEES GROWTH IN STUDENTS CHOOSING ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
Project Lead the Way empowers students to step into the role of an engineer and adopt a problem-solving mindset. The program engages students in collaborative, real-world activities. Holy Cross offers four courses from the PLTW curriculum: Honors Introduction to Engineering Design, Honors Principles of Engineering, Honors Environmental Sustainability, and AP Computer Science Principles. As students work together to design and develop solutions to local and global challenges, they engage in problem-solving strategies and critical and creative thinking. In 2022, 16 students qualified for college credit from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) for their Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering course grade. Additionally, 12 students who took the PLTW national exam earned the highest exam grade—Distinguished. Six Class of 2022 graduates will study engineering at schools such as Case Western Reserve University, Northwestern University, Northeastern University, North Carolina State University, University of Colorado at Boulder, and Stevens Institute of Technology.
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Congratulations to Katherine Stach ’22, who has received a four-year Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (Navy ROTC) Scholarship to North Carolina State University. The scholarship, valued at over $200,000, includes full tuition, books, fees, and a monthly stipend. She was presented with the award during the Class of 2022 Cap & Gown ceremony in May. The award recognizes her leadership, service, academics, and physical fitness. Students in the Navy ROTC program are commissioned as officers in the United States Navy or Marine Corps following graduation and commit to at least five years of military service.
Holy Cross is the only all-girls school in the Washington, DC area to offer the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum. Since its inauguration in 2017, the number of incoming Holy Cross students taking a PLTW course has continued to increase. While only one or two freshmen selected to take a PLTW course in the first few years, that number has steadily increased. In the 2022-2023 school year there will be more than 50 students taking PLTW courses and at least seven in the incoming class of 2026.
LIVIA URBAN ’25 WINS TWO AWARDS
Livia Urban ’25 was recognized for two artistic accomplishments this school year. In February, Livia received Honorable Mention for her mixed-media piece titled FIELDTRIP in the Scholastic Art and Writing Award, Alliance for Young Artist and Writers. Her work was awarded for “its outstanding merit in originality, technical skill, and the emergence of her personal voice and Invision.”March, Livia was awarded First Place (high school) in the Northeastern Division of the Code/Art Code Yourself National Self-Portrait Coding Competition. Livia created her coded self-portrait during Holy Cross’ inaugural CSEdWeek@AHC in late November. The week was organized by the LOTA Coders club. Two other students were finalists in the competition: Ava Helgeson ’25 and Teresa Edwards ’23. 26 2021 - 2022 School Year
Brooke Sylvestre ’25 participated in the 2022 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Youth Essay Contest, the “Voice of Democracy,” with her essay “America Where Do We Go From Here.” She won the Local contest level and received an honorable mention at the District level. In her essay, Brooke wrote, “In order to move forward from “here”, America needs to ensure that the “new normal” includes provisions to improve the feeling of “community” with a focus on social interactions, managing depression, and maintaining both physical and mental health.” FROM CAMPUS
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WHY I GIVE For 154 years, Holy Cross has instilled a love for learning and regard for loyal friendships in girls. Its continued presence inspires its students, faculty and graduates to contribute significantly in making the Capitol Area— and the world—a better place. My husband John and I support strongly the capital campaign for Empowered Girls to insure the Academy’s ongoing influence in the community. I regard my Holy Cross education as a primary blessing in my life – one which I may have been slow to recognize but now realize was the bedrock of any achievements I may have attained. ’59
Riana has taken the most rigorous academic course load offered at Holy Cross. She is both a Sancta Crux Scholar and a Madeleva Scholar and has earned several academic awards. She is an officer in the Korean Culture Club and a member of the Environmental club and Robotics team. In 2019, her design was selected for the annual Holy Cross Christmas card.
RIANA TADONKI ’22 MATCHED WITH NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY THROUGH QUESTBRIDGE PROGRAM
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Riana hopes to study the sciences, with a focus in biology and wants to pursue medicine and health sciences. She is also interested in studying art. She loves learning new languages and cultures and she is excited about college overall because it will allow her to study a wide variety of subjects.
Riana Tadonki ’22 received a Match Scholarship Grant to attend Northwestern University through the 2021 QuestBridge National College Match, which helps high-achieving high school seniors receive full four-year scholarships to top colleges. Match Scholarship Recipients are admitted early to QuestBridge colleges and universities.
NEWS FROM CAMPUS
The Holy Cross community inaugurated an All-School Day of Service in 2018 as part of the school’s 150th anniversary celebration. The event was repeated in 2019 with the intention of holding a Day of Service in the spring of each year. The event was canceled due to the pandemic in 2020 but returned as an oncampus event in 2021. This year, the community was excited to again travel to agencies and organizations around the area to serve. Students, faculty and staff spent the 2022 Day of Service in April at 29 different locations serving in numerous ways.
Director of Social Justice Maika Walker ’07 coordinated the event with help from student Peer Ministers and Director of Campus Ministry Linda Ruszkowski. This year’s logo for the theme “Blessings on Blessings” was designed by Kaylee Ruleman ’24 and was displayed on the t-shirts worn for the day. Each class and the faculty/staff had their own color. The day before the service day, the community gathered for the monthly all-school Mass with service groups sitting together. During the service day, groups worked cleaning, planting, weeding, harvesting, painting, organizing and sorting donations, visiting residents of assisted living facilities, delivering and packaging meals, disassembling bicycles, and generally helping in any way requested.
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The annual Holy Cross Gives Thanks service project, organized by the Holy Cross Social Justice office, took place in November. The event began with an all-school assembly where the community prayed and reflected on the needs of the community near Holy Cross. Then students, faculty and staff broke into small groups to participate in service projects. Projects included making sandwiches and trail mix bags for Martha’s Table; assembling meal kits for Central Union Mission, “cup-of-cheer” mugs for Small Things Matter, and sweet treat bags for Meals on Wheels and Little Sisters of the Poor; creating handmade journals, friendship bracelets and heart-shaped pillows for Kits to Heart; crafting cards for the Sisters of the Holy Cross and Blue Star Mothers, and clay bowls for the Holy Cross Empty Bowls project.
The devastation from the war in Ukraine sparked students, faculty and staff to organize an effort to raise awareness and funds to show support for the people of Ukraine. In March, Holy Cross Social Justice and Campus Ministry organized a week of activities called “Tartans for Ukraine.” Funds were raised through a “Dollar Cash Dash” competition among classes and a Yellow/Blue Tag Day, raising more than $2,000 for the Jesuit Refugee Service. Students also planted the sunflower seeds, the Ukraine national flower, and created origami sunflowers. The week ended with a Prayer Service for all people of Ukraine and remembering especially Holy Cross community members who are from Ukraine. For Holy Cross faculty member Iryna Sirota-Basso, who is from Ukraine, the week was especially heartfelt. She remarked, “From the week filled with meaningful events to daily mornings prayers that include Our Lady of Kyiv, I’m very grateful for everything our community does to bring awareness to the tragedy of the war in Ukraine.” Holy Cross welcomed Giulia Campanaro McPherson ’95, Director of Advocacy and Operations at the Jesuit Refugee Service/USA, to an All-School Assembly in early April to receive the funds raised during “Tartans for Ukraine.” Giulia gave a presentation at the assembly about the work the JRS is doing to support refugees displaced by the war.
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Evening activities included doing activities, watching documentaries and listening to speakers who shared about social justice issues and how they are being addressed in Camden. They also reflected on the themes of Catholic Social Teaching and collectively discussed how to inspire change in their own communities. The trip concluded with a special commissioning ceremony.
14,000 ITEMS COLLECTED IN
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The Holy Cross Science Alliance and Social Justice Department organized the “22” Menstrual Product Drive in January. This year was a huge success! Holy Cross surpassed the goal of collecting 2022 individual period products per grade, and as a community collected over 14,000 pads, tampons, wipes, and liners for the I Support The Girls organization in a single week. Advisories competed in collecting donations with the Class of 2024 reaching the goal of collecting 2022 items first. By the end of the weeklong drive, all the classes had surpassed the goal for a successful drive.
During the Holy Cross Spring Break at the end of March, a group of 17 students and three faculty/staff chaperones traveled to Camden, NJ to participate in the Urban Challenge service immersion program offered by Romero Center Ministries. Each day, the group participated in service projects in Camden and in Philadelphia. This included volunteering at three local organizations: UrbanPromise, St. Joseph’s school, and the Manna Center. The projects included cleaning cabinets, painting, gardening, organizing, community trash clean up, cleaning bathrooms and vehicles, assisting teachers, and packaging hundreds of meal kits. In addition, the group met people who have dedicated their lives to serving the people and families of the city.
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Romero Center Ministries provides Catholic education and retreat experiences inspired by St. Oscar Romero’s prophetic witness.
I Support the Girls is an international network of affiliates that collects and distributes essential items for women experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress to stand tall with dignity.
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The Academy of the Holy Cross had two teams participate in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Students of the Year campaign this year. The campaign is a philanthropic leadership development program through which highly motivated, high-school leaders embark on a journey of professional growth, ensuring that they stand out when preparing for college and beyond. During the program, students foster professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and project management to raise funds for LLS during the 7-week competition between January and March.
The Red Elephants team was led by candidates Cathryn Beggy ’23 and Margaret Rose ’23 with support of their dedicated team members including Kathryn Celeste ’23, Mary Celeste ’23, Emma Gomes ’23, Mary Kincer ’23, Erin Lynch ’23, Molly McDonough ’23, Kayla Norris ’23, Daniella Suarez ’23, Nora Torp ’23, and Catherine Warren ’23. The Red Elephants raised over $191,000, which earned the team two Top Fundraiser Awards. Team CUREit! was led by candidates Megan O’Neil ’23 and Eileen Depman ’23 with support of their dedicated team members including Alyssa Burgos ’23, Julia Cardoza ’23, Natali Lopez ’23, and Alexandra Ogilvie ’23. Team CUREit! raised over $30,900. In addition, these teams, along with 39 other teams across the National Capital Area, collectively raised over $3.6 Million, breaking records for the local campaign and on a national level.
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Margaret Rose ’23 and Cathryn Beggy ’23, leaders of The Red Elephants
Megan O’Neil ’23 and Eileen Depman ’23, leaders of Team CUREit! HOLY
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Anna Avila ’22 is committed to run on the women’s cross country and track teams at Case Western Reserve University. Anna ran cross country and track her freshman year at Holy Cross and was named MVP of the cross country team. Anna has continued to train independently and was recently awarded Montgomery County Road Runners Club Outstanding High School Runner.
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Cheyenne DeGross ’22 will play softball at George Mason University. Cheyenne is a four-year varsity softball player at Holy Cross. She was awarded Co-MVP and WCAC Honorable Mention during the 2019 season. She was also awarded the 2020 Jenny Finch Empowerment Award presented by Arm & Hammer Sydney Nolan ’22 will play volleyball at Winthrop University. Sydney played varsity volleyball for four years at Holy Cross and has played club volleyball for six years.
Kelsea Saulny ’22 is committed to play volleyball at Virginia State University. Kelsea has played volleyball at Holy Cross for four years. She was named named MVP of the JV Volleyball team in 2018 and was awarded the Tartan Award for the varsity volleyball team this past fall. Kelsea has played volleyball for seven years, including four years with MVSA.
Hannah Sherman ’22 will play volleyball at University of Louisville. Hannah also played varsity volleyball for four years at Holy Cross. This year Hannah was named to the All-WCAC first team. In 2019 she was named All-WCAC second team.
Isabella Pla ’22 is committed to run cross country and track at Mount St. Mary’s University. At Holy Cross, Bella has run cross country for four years, indoor track for three years, and outdoor track for four years. She served as team captain for all three teams this year. This fall Bella was named MVP for the cross country team.
Six Class of 2022 students committed to play NCAA sports in college next year. During special recognition assemblies Athletic Director Dena Saunders shared that only 6.0% of all high school volleyball players play in college, with only 1.1% playing at the Division I level and 8.7% of all high school softball players play in college, with only 1.7% playing at the Division I level.
Sydney’s club team has qualified for the USA Volleyball National Championships for five consecutive years and the team is currently ranked 5th in the nation.
ATHLETICS FALL Co-MVP:VOLLEYBALLSPORTS:Emmerson Sellman ’24 First Team: Hannah Sherman ’22 Second Team: Daniella Suarez ’23, Jaylyn Simon ’24 Honorable Mention: Julianna Gray ’22, Elizabeth Itskovich ’22 HonorableSOCCER Mention: Meredith Dunsmore ’24, Adrianna Monzon-Osorio ’22, Megan Locraft ’22 FIELD HonorableHOCKEYMention: Evelyn Lee ’22, Skylar Lewis ’22, Caleigh Rose ’22, Margaret Rose ’23 CROSS COUNTRY First Team: Mikayla Stephens ’23 WINTER SPORTS: ICE FirstHOCKEYTeam:Grace Kelly ’22, Jillian Puglisi ’24 Second Team: Isabel Serrano ’22, Mae Zaremba ’24 Honorable Mention: Kendra Cole ’25, Eliza D’Albora ’25, Margaret Rose ’23 HonorableBASKETBALLMention: Cassidy Mahaney ’23, Michelle Gawlik ’22 FirstSWIMMINGTeam(50m Freestyle); Honorable Mention (100m Backstroke): Megan Depman ’25 Second Team (200m IM): Delia Fritz ’23 SPRING FirstSOFTBALLSPORTS:Team: Cheyenne DeGross ’22, Catcher Honorable Mention: Katherine Stach, Sofia Stewart ’23, Adaugo Umeh ’22 HonorableLACROSSEMention: Eliza D’Albora ’25, Paige D’Albora ’22, Mae Zaremba ’24 THE WASHINGTON POST ALL-MET WCAC ALL-CONFERENCE RECOGNITION 2021-2022 VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES 2021 First Team: Emerson Sellman ’24 Honorable Mention: Hannah Sherman ’22 SOFTBALL ATHLETE 2022 Honorable Mention: Cheyenne DeGross ’22 Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 35
Congratulations to Margaret “Maggie” Rose ’23, who was selected to the Field Hockey Coaches of Maryland All State Team (Honorable Mention). Maggie is the first Tartan to receive this award in the school’s history—an exceptional honor to be selected prior to senior Maggieyear! also received All-WCAC Honorable Mention recognition this year and earned the Holy Cross Tartan Award for the team. (L-R) Principal John Sullivan, President Katy Prebble, Athletic Director Dena Saunders, Teresa Edwards ’23, Brian Edwards, Coach Dave Geiser 2022
NEWS FROM CAMPUS TERESA EDWARDS ’23 RECEIVES 2022 COACH EXCELLENCESHEAHANAWARD
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Teresa Edwards ’23 received the 2022 Coach Sheahan Excellence Award at the Underclass Awards Ceremony in May. The award is named after the late Bill Sheahan, who coached the Academy’s basketball team to its 115game winning streak and enjoyed a 27-year relationship with the Academy. This honor is presented to a rising senior who exemplifies the values that Coach Sheahan ascribed to in his own life and coaching style: A Christcentered life, a devotion to family, a conscientious student, a leader and person of integrity and commitment who is loyal to herself, her school, and her community. The award includes a scholarship towards tuition.
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In his nomination of Theresa, Varsity Volleyball Coach Dave Geiser noted that Theresa is a classroom leader who exhibits calmness, composure, and a focus on the development and well-being of her peers. She exhibits Christian values as written by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatians: patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Coach Geiser also noted that as a three-sport athlete (volleyball, swimming, and softball), Theresa has “a mindset and focus on making everyone—fellow students, teammates, and others—more successful not by grabbing power or telling everyone what to do, but by helping them to develop and perform better.”
ATHLETICS FIELD HOCKEY PLAYERS EARN NATIONAL ACADEMIC RECOGNITION Congratulations to our 17 Field Hockey student athletes recognized by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. One of these athletes, Caleigh Rose ’22, was also selected for the High School Impact Senior Team recognizing her accomplishments on and off the pitch, her distinguished leadership, and team achievement. SKYLAR LEWIS ’22 SELECTED FOR STATE FIELD HOCKEY GAME Skylar Lewis ’22 was selected to play on the Gold team in the Maryland State Field Hockey Game at Spalding High School in November 2021. Players are nominated by coaches and are selected based on their skill level, coachability, and leadership skills on and off the field. Skylar was named 2021 WCAC All-Conference Honorable Mention and was named MVP in varsity field hockey this year and JV field hockey in 2019. 2021 NFHCA HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL ACADEMIC SQUAD – SCHOLAR OF DISTINCTION Madison Akers ’22 Evelyn Lee ’22 Skylar Lewis ’22 Margaret Rose ’23 2021 NFHCA HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL ACADEMIC SQUAD Cathryn Beggy ’23 Julianna Bove ’23 Kathleen Brown ’23 Mary Celeste ’23 Kath ryn Celeste ’23 Charlotte Covell ’22 Paige D’Albora ’22 Eileen Depman ’23 Jillian CaleighErinMichelleBrennanDonahueFlynn’22Gawlik’22Lynch’23Rose’22 THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 37
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Blake Bolden is the LA Kings Growth and Inclusion Specialist and Pro Scout. She is the first African American woman drafted to the WNHL and named one of the 25 most powerful women in hockey. Ms. Bolden played two seasons and made two All-Star appearances in the NWHL, plus recorded 27 points in 20 games with HC Lugano in Switzerland in 2018. In an article titled, “Blake Bolden discusses emBolden her, a 6-month mentorship program for aspiring female hockey players,” published in The Athletic, Darby was featured for her participation in the program. The article notes how Darby applied for and was accepted into the program and her experience. She said, “We talked about goal-setting, our strengths and weaknesses, and we tried to support each other and give each other ideas to help our anxiety.”
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Darby Anderson-Cooper ’24 was selected to participate in “emBolden her,” a sixmonth mentorship program created by the Blake Bolden National Mentorship Initiative and sponsored by Play it Again Sports and Winmark. The program focuses on mental preparation, goal setting, self-motivation, nutrition, time management, and spreading kindness. Darby is one of only 25 girls in the United States and Canada selected for the program that met virtually.
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Congratulations to Chika Elekwachi ’25 who has qualified for the national AAU Junior Olympics taking place in North Carolina against the top shot put throwers in the nation. Chika qualified for shot put through her travel program Full Speed Athletics. She advanced through the semi-finals and finals at the district and regional levels to advance to the national level.
CHIKA ELEKWACHI ’25 TO COMPETE IN JUNIOR OLYMPICS
WHY WE GIVE
Our daughter Kristen had a wonderful experience at Holy Cross. She has great memories of her time there, the lifelong friendships she forged and the many life lessons she learned. Her best friends today are fellow Tartans. We believe that those four formative years at Holy Cross were instrumental in the development of the strong, successful young woman, mother and wife that she is today. Holy Cross has a special place in our hearts, and we are true believers in the benefits of Catholic education. Supporting the Holy Cross Fund is an important way that we show our appreciation and gratitude for everyone who had a profound effect on Kristen’s life and the lives of the many young girls that have attended Holy Cross before and since she graduated. Contributing to the Holy Cross Fund is not only vitally important to the future of Holy Cross, but also a great way to stay connected with the school itself and those fond memories we have. As Kristen likes to remind us, “Once a Holy Cross girl, always a Holy Cross girl.” Please support the Holy Cross Fund!
JIM AND MARTE COLEMAN (Parents of Kristen Coleman McDaniel ‘07)
NEWS FROM PERFORMINGCAMPUSARTSRECAP
Following a year-and-a-half of pandemic restrictions, Holy Cross was excited to return to performances in person for the 2021-2022 school year. While wearing masks remained in place in the fall, the mask-optional decision for the spring semester allowed performers the option to perform with fewer restrictions. The fall musical “Godspell” welcomed audiences back to our Theatre. The spring production “Resilience: A Show of Strength” showcased our students’ creativity, with three performances written, produced, and directed by current Holy Cross students. Our Dance and Music concerts were popular performances thoroughly enjoyed by our entire community. 2021
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Worch, Anthony Worch, Carolann Bellaman, 11. Rachel and Andrew Kwok, 12. (L-R) Helen Cannaday Saulny, Rich DiPippo, Molly DiPippo, 13. Front row seated (L-R): Michael Hite, Suzy Avon Hite ’95, Colleen Mallon Schrier ’89, Jennifer Murphy; Back row standing (L-R): Kim Mooney McNamara ’95, Sara Foulkes, Thomas Foulkes, Jamey Schrier, Paul Murphy, 14. (L-R) Kate Miner, Bradley Boekeloo, Stanley Drake, Ebony Broadwater, Anne Feeny Mascari ’83 playing Heads or Tails, 15. Michael Bellaman, 16. Mark Anthony Jackson with Auctioneer Lynn Zink, 17. The Chance Club (faculty member Laura Van Duzer center) 1 2 3 4 5 642 THE TARTAN 2021 - 2022 School Year
It was wonderful to be able to return to campus in person for the 2022 Benefit Auction & Gala – our Spring Soiree! The March 2022 event was a huge success, raising over $125,000 to support Holy Cross. It was a lovely evening filled with great auction items, raffles, lots of food and drink, live music, and most of all, a generous group of Holy Cross parents/guardians and alumnae who not only had a great time, but enthusiastically raised their paddles for financial aid! Thank you.
Special thanks to this year’s amazing chair, Josie Militello and her dedicated team of parent/guardian and alumnae volunteers, our generous donors and sponsors, Lynn Zink our auctioneer, photographer George Allan, and of course, music by The Chance Club featuring the Academy’s own Laura Van Duzer! Months of planning and hard work go into auction planning and preparation, but it’s worth every minute! After all, monies raised benefit what is most important – our girls! Thank you for making the event a success!
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1. (L-R) Karen Kincer, Blair Kincer, Katy Prebble, 2. (L-R) Maggie Murphy Hummer ’08, Jessie Dankos ’08, Zoe Anthony Allardt ’08, Rachel Doan Tobin ’08, 3. (L-R) Dominica Groom Williams ’00, Stephanie Sprow Owens ’00, Katy Prebble, 4. Jessica Dominguez and Lisa Luksic, 5. Ruthie and David Metger, 6. Anna Stewart, 7. (L-R) Carlos Gomes, Katy Prebble, Isabel Serra Gomes ’96, 8. (L-R) David Luksic, Lisa Luksic, Anita DeMino, Joseph Anthony DeMino, 9. (L-R) Natalia Darling ’07, Christina Benedetti ’08, Katie Gallagher ’07, Valerie Christina Parra ’07, 10. (L-R) Janie
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Gabriela and Victor de la Garza were the winners of the 50/50 raffle that was drawn at the 2022 “Spring Soiree” Benefit Auction and Gala in March. Their daughters are alumnae Almendrita Vergara ’11 and Andrea Vergara de la Garza ’13. Almendrita attended the Honors Program at the University of Maryland and received dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and film studies and earned a master’s degree in library sciences. Almendrita has worked as a librarian at the American University and in D.C. public libraries. Andrea lives in Manhattan and is a first-grade teacher at a bi-lingual school for special needs children. She has two master’s degrees, in children’s rights and bilingual special education. She speaks three languages. After college in Scotland, Andrea returned to Maryland and worked at the United Nations Foundation and designed programs for “Girl Up,” a program for high school girls promoting gender equality. She is engaged to a man whom she met at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
SUPPORT HOLY CROSS 2021 HOLY CROSS GOLF CLASSIC Bretton Woods was the site of the 2021 Holy Cross Golf Classic held in October 2021. Sixty-five golfers enjoyed a beautiful fall day of golf, great food and beverages, and, of course, fun! Congratulations to the “Thrive Team” who took possession of the coveted purple blazers as the 2021 champions. Special thanks to our very generous sponsors and volunteers who helped make the tournament possible! Get your foursome together for the Golf Classic coming back to Bretton Woods on Friday, October 21, 2022! President Katy Prebble and Diane Kuwamura ’83 Betsy Carl Thompson ’74, Tracy Cox Greany ’74, Liz McNamara ’82, Jeanne Rowzee Cliff Hopkins and daughter Samantha ‘09 Team Thrive: Greg Conroy, Jason Shirdon, Robbie Luethold with President Katy Prebble (center) 44 THE TARTAN 2021 - 2022 School Year
DEDICATION OF SISTER ANN SHAW, CSC ’56 CHAPEL
In August 2021, Holy Cross dedicated the Sister Ann Shaw, CSC ’56 Chapel in Moreau Hall on campus with a special ceremony attended by Sister Ann, her family, a group of classmates and close friends. The blessing of the chapel was officiated by Msgr. John Enzler. Sister Ann’s brother, Bill Shaw, spoke about how she has dedicated her life to the welfare of others and has been an inspiration to so many. To conclude the ceremony, Sister Ann’s classmates provided a rousing rendition of the Holy Cross Upton Street campus alma mater “Fair Are Thy Towers”. Sister Ann taught in Catholic elementary schools for 10 years. She also served as a hospital chaplain and as a case manager for homeless men and women in Catholic Charities housing. She worked in Thailand assisting in a Cambodian refugee camp. For over 10 years, Sister Ann ministered at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup, where she served as Assistant Chaplain and Coordinator of Emotional Awareness-Emotional Healing Course. She is a 2006 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnae Award. Sister Ann currently lives at St. Mary’s Convent in South Bend, IN, but often returns to Maryland to enjoy her family and an occasional trip to the beach!
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(L-R) Msgr. John Enzler, Nancy Shaw, Jennifer Fosko, Diane Shaw, Bill Shaw, Sister Ann Shaw, CSC ’65, Amy Shaw Palumbo ’91, Karen Ewing, Jim Shaw, President Katy Prebble
The DiPippo family recently provided a generous financial gift to Holy Cross as part of the #EmpoweredGirls capital campaign. In gratitude for their generosity, the dance studio has been named in honor of the DiPippo Family: Carmen DiPippo ’17, Theresa A. DiPippo, and Richard and Margaret DiPippo. Carmen DiPippo completed her final semester at Penn State in December. She majored in journalism with a focus on magazine and broadcast and minoring in English and digital media trends and analytics. Carmen danced all four years at Holy Cross and was a member of the Adrenaline Dance team. This spring, Carmen choreographed a dance performed by the Adrenaline Dance team and was a special guest performer in the Holy Cross Spring Dance Concert.
(L-R) Rich DiPippo, Carmen DiPippo ’17, Molly DiPippo, President Katy Prebble 2022
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Theresa DiPippo is Richard’s mother who passed away in September 2019 at age 85. Mrs. DiPippo was a devoted wife, mother, sister and a friend to many. In 1980, she joined her husband in founding CATAD Chemical Company. Following her husband’s passing and the subsequent sale of the business, too restless to stay at home, she became the manager of the UTC Prop Shop in Windsor Lock, CT. She was a devout catholic and parishioner of St. Mary’s church in Longmeadow, MA, a past president of the Woman’s Guild and Church Council member. Always active in the community, in recent years she was involved with the Longmeadow Senior Center and was a Maternal Council Board Member. She was a Girl Scout Troop Leader and carpooler in Richardchief. and Margaret “Molly” were very active parents at Holy Cross during Carmen’s high school years, helping with any and every event. They say, “We love to see the spirit and camaraderie of the all-girls environment, the fact that every student in every leadership role is a female. And we are proud to support the “you can do or be anything you want to” confidence that Holy Cross girls gain during their high school years.”
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• Tuition assistance for our girls
This is the time for us to support our newest Tartans. The Holy Cross Fund is our annual fund and therefore needs support each year. Each and every gift matters so please take this opportunity to make your tax-deductible yearly gift to the Holy Cross Fund and support the next generation of Tartans. Visit www.academyoftheholycross.org/giving for more information on how to give back. Thank you for your continued support!
The Holy Cross Fund is the school’s most important source of unrestricted operating dollars. Unrestricted gifts raised through annual giving meet operating budget needs the year they are provided and close the gap between tuition and the full cost of an education at the Academy.
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• Compensation and benefits for our talented and supportive faculty and staff
• Athletic equipment, uniforms, transportation, and training equipment for our talented athletes
Dear Holy Cross Families, Welcome to a new school year! As the new Director of Advancement, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am a local Washingtonian and a product of an all-girls private Catholic education. I could not be more excited to now be a member of the Holy Cross community. I am also excited to have the opportunity to ask you to consider a contribution to The Holy Cross Fund. Your gift is the most direct way to ensure that Holy Cross continues to thrive and meet its mission. The Holy Cross Fund directly supports every student, teacher and staff member.
• Top-of-the-line materials for engineering, science and arts programs
The Holy Cross Fund is the school’s philanthropic lifeblood. The fund impacts everything that makes a Holy Cross education so special:
• The latest technology, iPads, laptops, Apple TV’s, projectors, the best software licenses, and network services
• So much more…
Go CharlotteTartans,K. Powers Director of Advancement
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Top priority was given to what is most important to our mission – safety, inclusiveness, and accessibility. Guests and newcomers often had difficulty finding our front entrance and those with physical challenges could not navigate our front entrance, the first floor of the building, and most recently, Ridgway Field. The Academy made this initiative a priority. By fall of 2021 a new, modified front entrance and access ramp had been completed. An ADA ramp to Ridgway Field has been designed and will allow improved access for wheelchairs and strollers. The second critical need is a new athletic and wellness center. The current gym was built in 1966 and simply does not meet the needs of a competitive athletic program. Spectators are unable to find adequate seating for games and with limited space were often put in harm’s way. The space does not allow the community to gather for events, school-wide assemblies, pep rallies, or other school activities. Having a space designed where student athletes can practice, develop skills, and have a sense of belonging is critical for our girls and for future Tartans who are looking for a facility that will enrich their experience and bolster school spirit. Plans for the new Athletic & Wellness Center will enhance our already excellent sports program and create countless opportunities for our students and Holy Cross community. Our hope is to reach our fundraising goal of $4.5 million by the end of 2022 and begin the construction process in 2023. If you are interested in learning more about the new Athletic & Wellness Center and how your gift can make an impact, please contact the Advancement Office. The Sisters of the Holy Cross sold Saint Angela Hall and surrounding property (approximately eight acres) to the highly respected developers, EYA and Brandywine, in 2020. As a result of that sale, the Academy was offered the opportunity to sell an adjacent portion of our 28 acres to the same team of developers. The sale of this parcel would enable us to significantly improve our facilities in ways that we could never otherwise accomplish. The sale of the property, combined with a $4.5 million campaign, will allow us to accomplish this. In the first phase of fundraising, we have secured over $3 million in gifts and pledges from generous benefactors. The second phase of the campaign began this past May and with a goal of $1.5 million by spring of 2023.
In 2019 The Academy of the Holy Cross introduced the #EmpoweredGirls capital campaign. The campaign’s quiet phase began after several focusgroup meetings that included parents/guardians, alumnae, faculty/staff, and students to discuss the most critical needs and dreams for the future of the Academy. There were many participants and ideas, but ultimately everyone agreed on the following priorities: accessibility, safety, and parking and a new athletic facility.
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN EVENT CELEBRATES WOMEN LEADERS
1. (L-R) Molly DiPippo, Katy Prebble, Suzanne Kasunic Zaremba ’89, Anne Pilar Depman ’87, 2. (L-R) Pat Grimberg, Msgr. John Enzler, Sister Sharon Mihm, CSC ’63, Sister Ruth Nickerson ’61, 3. The 2022 Distinguished Tartan Recipients (L-R): Megan Steele ’22, Emilia Moberg ’22, Raquel Bowman ’22, Cheyenne DeGross ’22, 4. (L-R) Michael Bellaman, Kim DeGross, Carolann Bellaman, 5. (L-R) David Metzger, Janet Dade, Mary Ann Norbom, 6. Shelia McCormick McLaughlin ’79 and Tim McCormick, 7. (L-R) Janie Worch, Anthony Worch, John Sullivan, 8. (L-R) Anne Pilar Depman ’87, Suzanne Kasunic Zaremba ’89, Courtney Gardner, 9. (L-R) Marie Looby, Mark Jackson, Catherine Hanrahan ’77, 10. Mary Brogan and Anne McDermott-Vitak , 11. Katy Prebble and Karen Scaeffer, 12. (L-R) Joan Anson, Megan Schaeffer ’01, Karen Schaeffer, Gordon Anson, 13. (L-R) Nikki Bratcher-Bowman, Celia Sandbloom, Kim DeGross, 14. Martha Murphy Schwieters ’59 and Sylvia Cole Mackey ’59, 15. Jennifer Malia Norris ’91 and Anna Deeny Morales ’91
Holy Cross parents/guardians and alumnae gathered at Silo Falls in Brookeville, MD in May to celebrate our empowered women and to begin a new tradition of recognizing women in leadership in our community.
Former Board chair and Advancement Committee Chair, Karen Schaeffer, was surprised and honored to receive the inaugural Sister Madeleva (Wolff), CSC Women in Leadership Award. Led by Raquel Bowman ’22, the program featured Megan Steele ’22, Emi Moberg ’22, and Cheyenne DeGross ’22- all of whom shared their experiences and deep gratitude for their Holy Cross education. Each was recognized with another new award, the Distinguished Tartan, from President Katy Prebble in honor of their outstanding commitment during their four years at the Academy. During the presentation, Msgr. John Enzler shared appreciation and his family’s love for Holy Cross - all six of his sisters are proud Holy Cross graduates. Dave Metzger, co-chair of the #EmpoweredGirls campaign expressed his gratitude to the Academy and especially the importance of the Moreau Options Program to the entire community. Katy Prebble gave a short presentation on the proposed Athletic & Wellness Center and updated the group on the progress of our plans for the campus. This is an exciting time for the Academy. If you would like to hear more about the plans and be part of this project, please contact the Advancement Office.
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ALUMNAE NEWS On Friday, May 13, Holy Cross celebrated the three recipients of the Distinguished Alumnae Award and the four inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame for 2022. 2022 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNAE: Kathleen Burgess Clark ’82 Anna Deeny Morales ’91 Giulia Campanaro McPherson ’95 2022 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: Jennifer Betts Liberto ’03 (Lacrosse) Kristen Coleman McDaniel ’07 (Lacrosse) Monica McNutt ’07 (Basketball) Mary Jordan “MJ” Nogay Sorrow ’12 (Golf) Guests attended a reception prior to the ceremony in the Theatre. President Katy Prebble welcomed the guests and honorees. Alumnae Associate Kathleen Warner Bula ’79 spoke about the criteria for receiving the Distinguished Alumnae Award. Each award recipient was introduced by a family member. Director of Athletics Dena Saunders spoke about the history of the Athletic Hall of Fame and the criteria for being accepted as an inductee. Each award recipient was introduced by a family member, coach, teammate, or friend. Following the introductions, each award recipient thanked Holy Cross and spoke with heartfelt gratitude about the impact their alma mater had on their lives. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNAE AWARD RECIPIENTS RECOGNIZED AND ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME NOMINEES INDUCTED (L-R) Monica McNutt ’07, Kristen Coleman McDaniel ’07, MJ Nogay Sorrow ’12, Jennifer Betts Liberto ’03, Giulia Camanaro McPherson ’95, Kathleen Burgess Clark ’82, Anna Deeny Morales ’91 52 THE TARTAN 2021 - 2022 School Year
Kathleen has been a Registered Nurse for 36 years. Her passion for nursing began at The Academy of the Holy Cross when she discovered her love of science and human connections through serving others. AP Biology and her Senior Project at Holy Cross Hospital sealed the start of her nursing journey.
KATHLEEN BURGESS CLARK ’82
ANNA DEENY MORALES ’91
Anna’s profession as a literary critic, translator and librettist in poetry and music stretches from her time as a student at The Academy of the Holy Cross. As a student, she studied piano privately while writing music and performing on the Holy Cross stage. She graduated from Shepherd University in 1995 with a bachelor of arts in English literature and a minor in piano performance. She received her master’s from Dartmouth College in 2002 in comparative literature and her PhD in Hispanic languages and Literatures in 2009 from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Kathleen graduated from The Catholic University of America School of Nursing in 1986 as a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. She began her work as an RN on a bustling Medical/Surgical Unit at INOVA Fairfax Hospital and on the Float Pool at Suburban Hospital. She often juggled evening and weekend shifts while her first three children were young. Kathleen landed back on Strathmore Avenue as the School Nurse in 2009. Her five daughters attended Holy Cross from 2005 until the youngest graduated in 2019. Kathleen’s last 13 years at Holy Cross have given her the privilege of caring for students’ health needs so they can succeed in the classroom. As part of the COVID-19 Task Force, Kathleen led the way to keep the school community safe. She spent countless hours researching medical literature, and participating in conferences and task force meetings to develop the school protocol to minimize the spread of COVID-19. She quickly formed relationships with the Montgomery County Health Department and school nurse groups. Kathleen normally has the summer off, but she worked diligently through the last two summers, weekends, evenings and holidays. She researched, interviewed, contracted, and implemented several systems to help with the transition back to hybrid and in-person learning. These included the daily online screening tool, the transition to an online student medical record system, organizing regular COVID-19 testing for the school community, and applying for the Maryland Health Department Grant for COVID-19 testing. She also coordinated two community-based COVID-19 vaccine clinics on campus. She has organized the voluminous data entry and contact tracing required by Montgomery County related to the pandemic for the past two years. She has guided hundreds of families’ questions to protocols and procedures with care and compassion. Kathleen is blessed to be married to her best friend, Jim Clark, for 35 years. They love spending time with their seven children and spouses, and two grandchildren as well as three more on the way.
Anna’s original works in opera include ¡ZAVALA-ZAVALA! an opera in v cuts, commissioned by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and composer Brian Arreola. The opera is dedicated to families separated by the U.S. government at the Mexico-U.S border and debuted at the Kennedy Center in 2022. She has also had commissioned works for contemporary dance performed in Italy and Spain. Anna has also served as a judge for the National Translation Award in Poetry and an expert reader for the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship competition. She currently sits on the board of directors of the In Series and chairs the Gabriela Mistral Youth Poetry at the Library of Congress.
Giulia has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Villanova University and a master’s in international development studies from The George Washington University. Since 2016 Giulia has served as director of advocacy and operations at Jesuit Refugee Service/USA, an international Catholic organization serving refugees and other forcibly displaced people. In this role, she leads JRS/USA’s policy and advocacy portfolio, the community engagement program to educate and mobilize advocates, and institutional operations. She also serves as chair of the board of directors for Educate2Envision International, chair of the board of directors for AMP Global Youth, and member of the Board of Directors for Magis Americas.
Anna has taught in the History and Literature Program at Harvard University as well as the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Dartmouth College. At Harvard she was named an “Inspiring Latina” by Latinas Unidas and awarded two Derek Bok Excellence in Teaching Certificates. She currently teaches at the Center for Latin American Studies, and her book, Other Solitudes: Essays on Consciousness and Poetry, is forthcoming in 2023. She is a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow for her translation of Tala by Nobel Laureate Gabriela Mistral. She has translated numerous works of poetry and music as well as edited and guest-edited published books and journals.
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GIULIA CAMPANARO MCPHERSON ’95 Giulia credits her time at The Academy of the Holy Cross with nurturing her interest in global studies and human rights. Through her coursework on Catholic social teaching and participation in Amnesty International and the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program, Holy Cross helped pave the way for a career dedicated to advancing the rights of the disadvantaged. She has 20 years of leadership experience in the humanitarian and development sectors.
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Giulia and her husband Joe live in Bethesda, MD with their children Joseph, Rocco, and Maria, who attend Little Flower School. Joe is also a product of Catholic schools and served for 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard. They lived in San Juan, PR and Oakland, CA before returning home in 2013.
Anna and her husband Greg Locraft, Jr. live in the DC area with their two children, Cecilia and Lucas.
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES:
JENNIFER BETTS LIBERTO ’03 – Lacrosse
and her husband Warren live in Kensington, MD with their three children, Emery, Cole and Finley.
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In 2012 Kristen became head lacrosse coach at The Academy of the Holy Cross, and the team was recognized with a top 10 national ranking, and she was awarded the Montgomery County Gazette Coach of the Year. She then became varsity lacrosse head coach and the assistant athletic director at Stone Ridge. Kristen is proud that numerous student athletes at Holy Cross and Stone Ridge have gone on to play lacrosse in college. During her time at Stone Ridge, the lacrosse team has been nationally ranked and defeated conference rivals Visitation and St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes. Kristen was selected as the USA Lacrosse 2021 Coach of the Year in the Mid-Atlantic KristenArea.
From an early age, Jen was passionate about athletics. If she wasn’t playing organized sports, she was playing friendly games in the neighborhood. She played varsity lacrosse, soccer, and basketball at Holy Cross. She excelled in lacrosse, receiving numerous high school honors, including WCAC Player of the Year. Her love of the game lead her to Gettysburg College where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in business management. Jen played four years of lacrosse at Gettysburg College and helped the team advance to the program’s first two NCAA Final Four games and one NCAA national championship game.
KRISTEN COLEMAN MCDANIEL ’07 – Lacrosse
Kristen’s career at Holy Cross included four years on the varsity soccer and lacrosse teams and, in doing so, earning multiple awards and recognitions participating in seasons, and school records including being named USA Lacrosse All-American. She continued her success at Fairfield University where she was honored to be chosen as Fairfield Female Athlete of the Year as a freshman. In 2021 Kristen was inducted into the Fairfield University Athletic Hall of Fame and represented Fairfield on the MAAC 40th Anniversary Women’s Lacrosse Team. She earned her graduate degree in sports marketing and management from Georgetown, where she played on the women’s lacrosse team, and ended her lacrosse career as one of their leading scorers and as a member of the All Big East Academic Team.
Continuing with the athletics theme in her life, Jen sought a career that incorporated her love of sport. After graduation, she worked for the City of Rockville Department of Recreation Parks and became the supervisor of the sports division. After the birth of her second child, she decided to become a stay-at-home mother. Jen lives in Rockville, MD with her husband TJ and three children Madeline, Trip and Livia.
Monica is a sports reporter, host, and basketball analyst based in New York City. In 2021 she added host for the ESPN programs Sportscenter, Around the Horn, Debatable, NBA Today and WNBA Studio to her roster of network assignments. She was a WNBA game analyst at the Connecticut Sun, is a studio analyst for the New York Knicks, and co-hosts MSG PM on MSG Networks. Her work has been seen on Fox Sports 1, CBS Sports Network,Turner/NBA TV, and the NBC’s family of networks as she made her debut covering the Olympics during the summer of 2021. She is the co-host of “The Jr. NBA Coaches Corner” podcast as well as the forthcoming “SALA Series” podcast, a conversation with leaders across the industry. In February 2021 Monica was featured in The Washington Post. She has also worked on WJLA ABC7/News Channel 8 in Washington, D.C., The American Sports Network, BeIN Sports and NBC Sports Washington.
MONICA MCNUTT ’07 – Basketball
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Monica is proud to be an example to the young women watching her and able to offer her perspective in daily sports commentary.
MARY JORDAN “MJ” NOGAY SORROW ’12 – Golf
MJ learned golf at the early age of three from her dad. She found a love for the game that has continued to this day. Throughout her youth, she twice competed as Maryland representative in US Kids tournaments as well as PGA and USGA tournaments. At Holy Cross, MJ played in the WCAC, where the team played match-play against mostly boys’ teams and co-ed schools. She was selected First Team All-WCAC and selected Honorable Mention All-Met by The Washington Post in 2012. She also participated in junior golf tournaments state and nationwide and won four tournaments in four different junior tours. She was selected for both the Maryland State girls’ team and the Maryland-Virginia girls’ team for interstate competitions. MJ played Division 1 golf at Presbyterian College and continued her golf career post-graduation as a PGA Class A teaching professional. As an assistant golf professional at the Club at Brookstone and Greenville Country Club in Greenville, SC, she specialized in the development of youth programs and teaching and provided lessons to women and men of all ages.
MJ recently moved to Conway, SC with her husband Mitch. They enjoy their new home, the beach, and their dog Hogan.
As a student at The Academy of the Holy Cross, Monica was a champion basketball player which helped the Tartans to win a WCAC and City Championship. She earned a bachelor’s degree and completed a career as a standout women’s basketball player at Georgetown University in 2011 and a master’s degree in journalism from The University of Maryland in 2013.
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UPTON STREET ALUMNAE WELCOMED
The annual Upton Street Reunion took place in October with over 30 alumnae attending. The alumnae all graduated from the Academy’s campus on Upton Street, which closed after the Kensington campus opened in 1956. The reunion attendees included the classes of 1947 through 1959. The event included a social hour followed by Mass in the Holy Cross Theatre. The guests enjoyed a short video about the Academy’s #EmpoweredGirls capital campaign. The day concluded with a luncheon for the guests, where reminiscing about high school days and catching up on current life events complemented the menu. The Academy of the Holy Cross was located on Upton Street in Washington, DC from 1910 to 1959 with the Class of 1959 as the last class to graduate from the campus. The Class of 1960 opened the Kensington campus in 1956 as freshmen.
Upton Street alumnae Betty Sullivan Hughes ’47 and Jane Wilbert Crocker Martha Murphy Schwieters ’59 Barbara Haske Lester ’50 and Claire Kirchner Lawless ’50 (L-R) Rosemary Kirchner Brisbane ’56, Lucy Policelli Willging ’56, Mary Lynch Costabile ’56, Joyce Wright Emelio ’56, Barbara Heister Swope ’56, Nancy Wright Greene ’56, Katherine Cogan Kovach ’56, Anne Lippert Pomykayla ’56 Front row (L-R) Martha Murphy Schwieters ’59, Cathy Ebel Flynn ’59, Kathy Bourg Wootten ’59, Bobbie Lavelle Foster ’59, Bren Beirne Leiss ’59; Back row (L-R) Jean Gleason White ’59, Jean O’Hare Reichelt ’59, Sylvia Cole Mackey ’59 (L-R) Jean O’Hare Reichelt ’59, Jean Gleason White ’59, Bobbie Lavelle Foster ’59, Martha Murphy Schwieters ’59, Cathy Ebel Flynn ’59 THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 57
Members of the Class of 1971 celebrating their 50th Anniversary in October 2021.
CLASS OF 1971 CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY
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The Class of 1971 celebrated their 50th anniversary as a class on Saturday, October 23, 2021. The attendees came from as far away as Utah and Colorado. Their festivity began with a special tour at Holy Cross led by President Katy Prebble, where the group enjoyed seeing new, updated and familiar spaces on campus. Following the campus tour, the group then attended a special luncheon at the Pooks Hill Marriott in Bethesda, MD. The reminiscing included a display of high school memorabilia including a vintage pair of Saddle Shoes belonging to Debbie Colella Chite (who, of course, wore her class ring!). One of the special highlights at the luncheon, was a video created for the Class of 1971 by Sister Grace Shonk, Sister Adria Connors, and Sister Jean Ann Smith, all of whom taught these graduates.
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Members from the Class of 1972 who celebrated their 50th anniversary of graduating from Holy Cross in June 2022 (L-R) Kathleen Mayer Bovello, Christine Brown, Mary Collins Hagedorn, Patricia Murphy, Mary Pat Leary Arkin.
CLASS OF 1972 CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND HOLY CROSS CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATION
The Academy of the Holy Cross hosted a special 50th anniversary luncheon for the Class of 1972 on June 6, 2022. The group then traveled to the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to walk as honored guests in the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony. The Class of 1972 are planning a class 50th anniversary reunion in October.
MASS
The annual Alumnae Memorial Mass returned to an in-person event in February, honoring the alumnae, family, former faculty/staff, and friends who have passed away during the past year. During the Mass, attended by more than 80 people, as each name of the deceased alumnae was read, a rose was brought forward to the altar by family members, classmates, and friends. Guests enjoyed a brunch reception following the liturgy.
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Despite the chilly weather, the 2021 Cookies with Santa drive-through event in December was an enjoyable day. Our alumnae came with children and grandchildren to pose for photos with St. Nicholas, drop letters to Santa in the mailbox, and leave with a make-at-home craft and cookies.
On March 22, 2022, Ralph “Skip” Mahaney passed away following an extended illness. Skip volunteered as the original St. Nicholas for Cookies with Santa from the event’s beginning in 2010 until 2019. He loved being part of the event and sharing the special memories with the children and grandchildren of alumnae.
Skip was a Montgomery County Public School teacher for over 40 years and substitute taught at Holy Cross for many years in his retirement. His cheerful spirit will be missed. Skip Mahaney and his wife of over60 years, Billie Mahaney.
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Katie Kunec Gjerulff ’97 and family Katie Deane Brophy ’07 and family Jasmine Jaysingh ‘97 and family Sons of Maleka LawrenceCovington’96
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Cookies with Santa is organized by the Holy Cross Alumnae office with help from volunteers Mary Susan Warner Kernan ’82, Anne Pijar Depman ’87, Kristin Dukes (Emily Dukes ’25) and Kelley Terry (Bailey Terry ’25). Special thanks to our St. Nick, Terry Kernan (husband of Mary Susan Warner Kernan ’82 and father of Bridget Kernan ’15) and our group of student “elves” who helped throughout the event.
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Ann Bray Wagner writes: “I’m married – for the first time – in December [2021]!” She met her husband at her investiture into The Equestrian Order of The Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. He was already a member. They both lived in Richmond, VA. “I am very happy!” Terry Clopton writes that she is “still alive and kicking.” Her husband Tim died in November 2020. They have six children, 13 grandchildren, and six greatgrandchildren. Her family members live from Long Island, NY to North Carolina. Terry travels to see them regularly. 1961
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Maureen Clark Collins ’47 and her daughter Anne Collins Smith ’79 Anna Marie Bovill Lea ’54 ’45 Principal John Sullivan holding “Mr. Bear” a gift from Laurie Lucas Jaffe
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1945 Sally Brown Dyer would like to connect with other class of 1945 alumnae (please contact Kathleen Bula ’79 at andchildren,1949.(nowandSciencereceivedfromUniversityFL.livingSallyorgacademyoftheholycross.kbula@or(301)929-6463).nowlivesinaseniorcomplexinSarasota,SallyattendedCatholicaftergraduatingHolyCrossandaBachelorofinnursing.SallyherhusbandJackdeceased)marriedinTogethertheyhadfive16grandchildren10great-grandchildren.
1954 “I was very impressed with the Tartan magazine – 20192020,” writes Anna Marie Bovill Lea. “I am well. I still mow my lawn and trim shrubs. I no longer go to various countries on tours to see new species of birds; I just enjoy the ones that come to my yard feeders.”
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Anne Collins Smith ’79, who currently lives in Texas, surprised her mom Maureen Clark Collins who still lives in the D.C. area, by showing up for her 92nd birthday party on Tuesday, August 3, 2021! Maureen’s other daughters Mary Collins Hagedorn ’72 and Maureen Collins ’75 helped plan the surprise.
“I’m loving life in North Carolina,” writes Eileen Warring. “I’m close to my grown children and two granddaughters. I golf in my free time.”
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1964 Laurie Lucas Jaffe recently sent a treasured gift to Holy Cross, “I am happy to return Mr. Bear back to his original home. It makes me feel good to know where he will be.” Holy Cross welcomed Mr. Bear back and helped him feel back home. He met Principal John Sullivan, several other faculty and staff, visited some classes, the media center, chapel and even met the cast of “Godspell”!
1971 Pauline Greger Herpy writes “We are living in the Chicago suburbs of Plainfield, IL. We have three grandchildren, ages 7, 5 and 3. I enjoy volunteer teaching ESL to students at the local library. Our son Jason joined the Army and our older son, Jonathan, is a lawyer.” 1974 A group from the class of 1974 gathered for a mini reunion in Bethany Beach in August 2021.
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Marie Davis, Carol duFief, Jan Tegler Burns, Deedee Newman, Kathy Kellinger Phiel, Mary Kaye Nilan, Maureen Casey Dunn, and Kathy Forbes Fitzgerald, have assisted at the St. John’s College High School Class of ’69 golf tournament and fundraiser (in memory of St. John’s grad Matt Dillon) in Ocean City since its inception in 2011 until it ended in 2021. In 2021, a $1,000 donation was given to the Holy Cross Tuition Assistance Fund at the request of this dedicated group of Holy Cross alumnae. In October 2021, Mary Beth Widmayer McDonald completed her intense treatment for metastatic breast cancer after a full year at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. She has now returned to her home in Vero Beach, FL. Mary Beth’s request for prayers in December 2020 inspired the formation of the Rosary Girls, fellow 1970 classmates who prayed weekly on Zoom for her recovery and the strength to endure very tough treatments.
Members of the Class of 1970 celebrating. Marie Davis ’70, Carol duFief ’70, Jan Tegler Burns ’70, Deedee Newman ’70, and Kathy Kellinger Phiel ’70 who assisted at the 2021 St. John’s College High School golf Classtournamentof1974:Front row (L-R): Jeanine Mizell, Betsy Carl Thompson, Cindy Greer Impala, Pam Flynn Shipley; Back row (L-R): Sherry Durkin, Kathy Guilday Parker, Barbara Mannix Schools, Tracy Cox Greaney, Ann Collins Boyce; Not pictured, but in attendance: Jean duFief Janella, Katie Lawless Dougherty and Georgie Canales Gex Mary Beth Widmayer McDonald ’70 ’70 Fifty Plus One! Sister Sharon Mihm, CSC ’63 celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a Sister of the Holy Cross on August 6, 2021. The celebration was rescheduled from 2020 due to the pandemic. As a member of the fourth class to graduate from the Kensington campus, Sister Sharon then graduated from Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education. “Both of these distinguished schools empowered me to become successful and enabled me to become who I am.” Sister Sharon taught and also served as a principal for 30 years. Since 2014 she has worked in the Spiritual Care Department of Holy Cross Health where she tends to some of the spiritual needs of patients and healthcare professionals. ’70 ’70 ’74
Thirteen Class of 1970 Holy Cross alumnae gathered for lunch at the 4 Corners Pub on Thursday, May 5, 2022, to celebrate their love of Holy Cross; Cinco de Mayo; and their birthdays.septuagenarian
Cindy Sellers Kurak, was crowned Miss Western Maryland on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Bridget will participate in the Miss Maryland competition in June 2022 representing Western Maryland. Bridget has been a participant for the last five years in local Miss America programs, first as a competitor in the Teen division and now as a competitor in the Miss division, holding several different titles through the years.
1976 Catherine Moxley Pritchett writes, “I have been lucky to have travelled to Africa, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, and Egypt in the last two years. Enjoying rural life with Addisongranddaughters(7)andAvery (5) nearby.”
1977 Kathy Kelly is now working as an Operations Assistant in the Admissions Office at Catholic University. 1981 Maria Leonard Olsen recently presented a TEDx Talk, at City University of New York, entitled “Turning Life’s Challenges into a Force For Good.” “I think it has the capacity to help many people,” she says. Maria also started a podcast in 2021 called “Becoming Your Best Version.” In the podcast she interviews inspiring women, and she welcomes additional suggestions. She has her own website that includes books she’s written ofBridgetcom.www.MariaLeonardOlsen.atO’Brien,daughter
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Teresa Parr Eurto retired from American Airlines in September 2021 after a 33-year career. Starting in Reservations, she held various positions in IT, Safety, Emergency Response and Corporate Security. During the tragic events of 9/11, she responded as part of AA’s Customer Assistance CARE Team. After graduating from TCU in 1978, she has remained in Fort Worth, TX with her husband of 43 years, David. Having had the opportunity to travel to many countries as part of her job, she is looking forward to seeing the rest of the world at a more leisurely pace.
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Teresa Parr Eurto ’75 and her husband, David Bridget O’Brien, daughter of Cindy Sellers Kurak ’81 Margot DiCairano Durkin ’66 was recently awarded the “2020 Alumni Achievement Award” from her college alma mater Salve Regina University. Margot is a 2013 recipient of the Academy’s Distinguished Alumnae Award. She retired as the head of Brown Academy in Virginia in 2014. Margot was the Academy’s first full-time development director, was actively involved with the Alumnae Association and served on the Holy Cross Board of Trustees. Her career also took her from the elementary classroom to administration at the Bullis School and Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. She and husband James have been married for over 50 years. They have two adult children, Timothy and Meredith. She enjoys beach life, reading, bridge and her schnauzer, Roxie Hart.
1991 Jessica Phillips Ritter and her husband Matthew have opened a boutique real estate brokerage in Venice, FL, The Ritter Group - Trusted Real Estate Professionals. Jessica and Matthew’s team have been working together in real estate for nearly a decade and are approaching $100 million in area sales in the Venice and Sarasota area. They have been touted for their high oftotheysliceHavingcustomer-centriccomplementedprofessionalism,byaapproach.foundtheirveryownofheaveninVenice,arefueledbytheurgedothesameforeveryonetheirclients.
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Pena-Ariet of Art by Megan hosted an art show in Bethesda, MD in November and December 2021 at Gallery B. While at Holy Cross, Megan loved spending time in the art department with favorite teachers Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Carroccio, and Mrs. Schlabs. To read more about Megan and her work, follow along at @artbymegan on Instagram or her www.artbymegan.com.website Ben
“I work as a para educator in a special needs program for BCPS,” writes Christina Perelas LeMaire. “We live in Glen Arm, MD, a Baltimore suburb. My husband Evan and I have three children: Trip (13), Charlie (8) and Evie (6).”
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Kelly Weaver Fritz and her husband Craig are welcomed their fifth child, Charlie, born April 30, 2021. Charlie joins siblings Ben, Jack (RIP), Sam and Lucy!
Ritter ’91 Katy Prebble and Francesca Reed ’94 Christine LeMaire ’99 and family Children of Kelly Weaver Fritz ’99: Jack, Sam, Lucy,
1998 In July 2019, Cristina Frezzo opened a small specialty food retail store, The Compass Market forthemculinaryeveryandUS,sourceLowcountrywomenantomadesellwiththecompassmarket.com),(www.herbestfriend.Theysmallbatch,artisanproductsrelatedfoodanddining,withemphasisonfellowentrepreneursandmakers.Theyfromalloverthelookingfortastytreatsingredientstospiceupperson’shome!Theirknowledgehelpsfindtherightproductstheircustomer’sneeds.
Francesca Rigutto Reed visited with Holy Cross President Katy Prebble while NeumannrepresentingUniversity where Francesca is now the Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing. 1995 Liz Buchanan Crowley writes that she has been living in South Carolina for the past 20 years. “I just moved downtown with my husband Greg. I have enjoyed a career with Ecolab for the past seven years and was recently promoted to Corporate Account Manager for YUM! Foods.”
1983 Margaret Rodgers Norris was featured on CNN for her work providing food for families in need during the pandemic. Margaret, a teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools, quickly realized that there were students in her school who might need assistance. She mobilized a network of donors and volunteers with a local community center to provide up to 150 bags of food per week.
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2003 Deanna Howes Spiro and her forandoverjoyedDeannaondaughterwelcomedhusbandtheirHollyIsabelleNovember23,2021.writes,“Wearetobeparentsareverygratefulourlittlegirl.”
Children of Allison Janetis Cullinane’s ’02: Charlie, Caroline Julia, and Gerard Holly Isabelle Spiro, daughter of Deanna Howes Spiro ’03 Maeve McCormick Kelley and Patrick Francis Kelley; twins of Martha Naughten ’03
2005 Alison Rajk and Kameron Millar were married on April 17, 2021. In attendance as maid of honor was Alison’s sister Mary Rajk ’11. Alison and Kam are both Assistant States Attorneys for the City of Baltimore.
Martha Naughten and her husband Mike welcomed twins Maeve McCormick Kelley and Patrick Francis Kelley on February 16, 2022! She writes, “We all look forward to attending Maeve’s graduation ceremony from AHC in 2039.”
2007 Kristen McDanieColeman l was recently selected by USA Lacrosse as Washington, DC/ Potomac, MD Coach of the Year for DC, MD, VA. Kristen coaches lacrosse at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. USA Lacrosse oversees the selection of the awards, which are locallyadministeredbyAreaChairs.
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In June 2021, Dominica Groom Williams ’00 joined Guidehouse, a leading consultancy and solutions provider to the public and commercial sectors, as Chief Culture, Inclusion and Diversity Officer (CCIDO). Dominica was previously Vice President of the Office of Inclusive Engagement at Freddie Mac where she led the company’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement verticals. Prior, she served as Senior Director, Global Supplier Diversity and Sustainability at Marriott International. Dominica was named one of Black Enterprise’s “Top Executives in Corporate Diversity,” recognized as one of the “Top 100 Women” in the state of Maryland by The Daily Record, and as one of Maryland’s top “Leading Women” under the age of 40. She was also named a “Top Influential Leader in Diversity” by the National Association for Minority Companies, a “Rising Star” by HousingWire Magazine and a “Women Worth Watching” by the Profiles in Diversity Journal. She received the Academy’s Distinguished Alumnae Award in 2017. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Groom Williams currently serves as a member of The Executive Leadership Council. Dominica joined the Holy Cross Board of Trustees in fall 2021.
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2002 Allison CullinaneJanetis and her husband Matt announce the birth of their fourth child, Julia Margaret, on July 23, 2020. Julia joins siblings, Caroline, Gerard and Charlie.
Sarah ClaudioErickson and family welcomed “a new member to the Claudio family.”
Gigi Rupp, daughter of Kerry Dawson Rupp ’10 (L-R) Maria-Rose Cain ’79, Megan Fearon ’13, Kelly Fearon ’10, Helene Redmond ’80, Rebecca Vanover ’10, Fiona Redmond Turgeon ’09, Jeanne Vanover (Former Faculty), Bianca Noronha ’10, Darlene Kane ’80, and Allie Bradford ’09.
2011 Gyasi Gomez and Tyler Donohoe met Debbie Brown (Holy Cross faculty/staff) at the Holy Cross quarter-final volleyball game in November 2021.
Amaia Arana (Murphy) ’11 is an actress who is currently guest starring on the NBC show New Amsterdam. She plays “Roxana Zamaya” an ER resident. After graduating in May 2020 with a Master of Fine Arts in acting from NYU’s Tisch’s Graduate Acting Program, she signed with Luber Rokln (Los Angeles). She has worked with Oscar-winning writer Kemp Powers on his play Christa McAuliff’s Eyes Were Blue at Center Theatre Group in LA and appeared on The Blacklist.
Amaia is also a five-time company member at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. She says, “To say I am grateful for the spark of passion for acting that was ignited and fostered during my time at Holy Cross is an understatement. I wouldn’t be an actor without it.” ’09 ’09 ’09 ’10 ’11
Sheila Keegan Kernan ’08 with daughter Kayla Louise Kernan, and husband Terry Kernan Charlotte Elizabeth Courtney, daughter of Jennifer Broring Courtney ’09 Theodore “Teo” Delfin Elsasser, son of Juliene Delfin Elsasser ’09
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2009 Jennifer Broring Courtney and her husband Kevin welcomed their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Courtney on September 14, 2021.
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Sheila Keegan Kernan and her husband Terry Kernan welcomed their daughter Kayla Louise Kernan on July 18, 2021.
Juliene Delfin Elsasser and her husband welcomed their son Theodore “Teo” Delfin Elsasser on November 21, 2021. Lia Henry received her MBA from George Washington University. Fiona Redmond Turgeon was married on August 14, 2021 to Colin Turgeon at the University of Maryland Memorial Chapel. Several alumnae, current and former faculty/staff attended. 2010 Gloria Grace “Gigi,” daughter of Kerry Dawson Rupp and her husband Eddie, was born on June 28, 2021. [2010 - Gigi Rupp]
2012 Mary Kate Bula, a member of the U.S. National Flag Football team, will play in the World Games 2022 in Birmingham, AL, July 7-17, 2022. An anticipated 3,600 elite athletes from over 100 countries will compete for gold in more than 30 of the fastest growing sports in the world, including flag football. Mary Kate starts as linebacker and plays quarterback for the USA team. Jacqueline Colburn and Christian Butorac were married on June 13, 2020 at St. John the Evangelist in Silver Spring, MD during the height of the pandemic. A year later, Jacqueline and Christian renewed their vows at St. John the Evangelist and their wedding reception was held at the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, DC. Alumnae in the bridal party include Christine Colburn ’15, Adriana Colburn ’18, and Alyssa Carbonaro. The couple currently resides in Silver Spring, MD. Mary Glynn, a teacher at St. Peters in Olney, MD, was named a University of Maryland Terrapin Club’s 30 Under 20 Class of 2022 Honoree. Honorees are recognized for having made a major impact in their communities and careers, while supporting the university Ms. Glynn, and are so blessed to have you on our faculty!” Lanay Montgomery received her master’s in forensic psychology from Liberty University. 2013 In December 2021, Rafiat Animashaun received her Master of Arts in public relations and advertising from the University of Southern California. In August 2021, Katie Edwards graduated from the University of Washington with a master’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. She also earned her professional engineer (PE) license and is registered in the state of Washington.
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After an outstanding season with debutants Bravas de Cidra, Akilah Bethel ’11 was awarded the 2021 MVP Award from the National Women’s Basketball (BSNF). She was the third top scorer in the tournament with 345 points and averaging 20.3 points per game. She was also the best rebounder of the tournament with 233 and a half of 13.7 for commitment, came in fifth place in assists with 91 (5.4) and fifth in blocks with 10 (0.6). Akilah toured as a Harlem Globetrotters rookie in summer 2021, one of three women players on the team. She has been featured in several online podcasts and in The Atlanta Voice. In that interview she was asked what #SpreadGame meant to her. She responded that to her it means family and community and having young children be inspired to be whatever they want to be. Akilah played basketball in college at LSU and played professionally overseas after graduation.
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2018 Kiara Beckham graduated from Union College with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. Jazmin Campbell graduated Magna Cum Laude from Elon University and received her Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and English. Imani Featherson graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.
Jillian Dunston ’14 of the Drexel University women’s basketball coaching staff has been named a Thirty Under 30 coach by the WBCA. Drexel Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Amy Mallon, said, “Your passion and work ethic make those around you better. You have impacted our program from day one. No doubt you will continue to grow the game.” The WBCA Thirty Under 30 program was created to recognize up-and-coming women’s basketball coaches at all levels of the game. Each honoree has exemplified their involvement in community service, mentorship and impact on others, professional manner, and attitude and professional association involvement. In Jillian’s two years with program, Drexel has posted a record of 40-14, an impressive .741 winning percentage. The team went to the NCAA tournament in 2021 and won the 2021-22 Colonial Athletic Association regular season championship. Prior to Drexel she spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at Florida State and was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten performer and four-year letterwinner at the University of Michigan.
2015 Leah Barteldes has been named a 2022 Reed Awards Finalist, a prestigious award in political campaigning. She was recognized in the category “Best Fundraising County,Creative/CopyEmailforLocalor
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Judicial (Non-Mayoral)”Campaignfor her work on a Manhattan District Attorney email campaign with the digital agency Middle Seat Digital. Lauryn Perpall received her master’s of public health from the University of Maryland. Logan Smet played Division I lacrosse at Monmouth University after graduating from Holy Cross. Logan moved to West Palm Beach, FL to become the Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Keiser University in January 2022. She helped lead the Seahawks to a record 16-0 year in her first season with the program, resulting in a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) ChampionshipNationalwin (for the first time in Keiser’s program history). Logan also recently joined the IWLCA Academic Awards Committee, which recognizes and honors
2014 Funmi Animashaun received a Master of Professional Studies in sports GeorgetownmanagementindustryfromUniversity. Kristen Falcinelli recently moved to Seattle, WA to begin working towards her PhD in Washington.theMathematicsmaster’sOceanographyPhysicalandinAppliedatUniversityofShewill be working on a project to predict oxygen levels in the Southern Ocean.
Sam Miller was chosen to be the trumpet section leader of the University of Notre Dame Band. As a director, she plans lessons for mentors who go to local Catholic elementary schools and provides free band instruction to the students. She also conducts the beginning band when they gather to practice and perform.
Nicole Dao ’19 is a rising senior at New York University, in the Stern School of Business co-concentrating in marketing and management. This is her final year as a collegiate athlete, and she is one of the co-captains of the team. As an NYU freshman, Nicole was named the ECAC Conference Championship MVP. Nicole achieved a personal record of over 1,000 assists in her second season of eligibility. Last season, the NYU Violets won the first UAA Conference Championship title in NYU volleyball history. Nicole has decided to concentrate her degree on high-end fashion marketing and recently was selected out of approximately 5,000 applicants as one of the only undergraduate Global Brand Marketing interns to participate in the Ralph Lauren Inspire Internship Program. This 10-week program includes collaborating with the other interns, attending meetings, performing service, and working on projects for the Ralph Lauren brand. She has her own project assignments and presentations, and she works together with a team of interns on a final project that will be presented to the executive leadership at the conclusion of the internship.
Sam, who is double majoring in English Literature and Secondary Education with a minor in Intercultural Studies, is student teaching English this year at St. Joseph’s High School in South Bend, IN. Grace Mulkins graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and Alexandrasociology Whittington was named Phi Beta Kappa at Mehlenberg College.
Izzy Hermans, a recent graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, was named to the 2021 United East Conference Women’s Cross educationaldoublehistorycountryofspirit.embodiesaschosendefeat.andgraciousnessdemonstrateStudent-athletesofepitomizestudent-athletesmemberinAll-SportsmanshipCountryTeamNovember.Thenine-teamrecognizeswhotheidealssportsmanship.selectedfairplay,invictoryrespectfulnessinAthletesarebytheircoacharepresentativewhotheDivisionIIIIzzywascaptaintheSeahawkscrossteamandaandpsychologymajorandstudies
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minor. She was named to the Dean’s List four times and to a pair of conference All-Academic Teams. She was also inducted into the Phi Alpha Theta and Chi Alpha Sigma honor societies.
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Abby Gehres ’21 was selected from 80 applicants for one of 26 positions at Bitty & Beau’s Coffee in Georgetown. Bitty & Beau’s strives to show the world how capable people with disabilities are by providing meaningful employment. She also just completed her first year at the Graduate Transition Program at Montgomery College.
2019 Breanna Vitak attended the 2021 Tribute 21 Gala, where she and Holy Cross President Katy Prebble posed for a photo together. Dani Lock has been dancing her heart out on the Catholic University Dance team this year! She is grateful for the dance opportunities she was able to experience at Holy Cross, especially the Adrenaline Dance Team. Dani is enjoying her courses at CUA and thanks all her Holy Cross teachers for preparing her well. Kathleen Warner Bula at kbula@academyoftheholycross.org 929-6463.
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DONALD FOSDICK Grandfather of Amanda Bruns Keating ’97
PAUL BARNES Father of JoAnna Barnes ’78 and Susan Barnes ’81; Grandfather of Caroline Murphy ’17 and Evelyn Barnes ’21
JOHN CONDON Son of Mary Beth Weber Condon ’60
LEONARD HODGES Father of Sharon Hodges Repass ’77, Joan Hodges Bauk ’79, Carolyn Hodges Bergamini ’80 and Maureen Hodges Slay ’81 SISTER KATHERINE KASE, CSC Former Faculty/Staff SARAH LAZER Daughter of Susan Cartney ’68
JAMES W. RODGERS Husband of Patricia Doran Rodgers ’70
JEANNE SELLA Mother of Lisa Sella ’78 and Mary Sella ’80
MARGARET DILLON Mother of Pat Dillon ’68; Mother-in-law of Barbara Walsh Dillon ’71
PATRICIA SCHLAPO Mother of Tish Schlapo Brey ’78
IN MEMORY – FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN MEMORY – ALUMNAE IN MEMORIAM BETTY GUBISCH RATTIGAN ’38 ROSE MARY MAY SPLAIN BRIGGS ’45 ANN MALONEY MURRAY ’45 ELIZABETH VOSMEK ARNOLD ’45 MARY ALICE DEAN KOTONIAS ’47 Grandmother of Jennifer Kotonias ’09; Aunt of Kathleen Plitt Skidmore ’65 HELEN SCHRIDER HIGGINS ’48 MARY DOYLE WEADON ’49 ANNE ELLIS GEIGER ’49 ELIZABETH KEYSER BALL ’49 HELEN TALBOT HITSELBERGER ’49 MARGARITA TERCERO CASTRO ’50 MAUREEN MCNERNY JOSEPH ’50 ELIZABETH BELSON FLYNN ’51 Sister of Barbara Belson Sullivan ’58 MARY MARGARET BURKE BROWN ’55 Aunt of Maura Burke Vanderzon ’79 BARBARA SMITH LUTHER ’56 MARY CONSTANCE GRIMM BRITELL ’58 Aunt of Kristin Grimm ’02 DENISE FOLLIARD SHEEHAN ’59 Grandmother of Julia
PAUL HAWES, JR. Father of Suzanne Hawes Nalls ’82
PATRICIA MUIRHEAD Mother of Katie Muirhead Rash ’79 BRANDON MURPHY Son of Mary Knapstein Murphy ’70; Nephew of Carol Ann Knapstein Cairns ’64 and Nancy Knapstein Goldberg ’68
MICHAEL MURRAY Brother of Kelley Murray Von Blon ’81, Patrice Murray Sabatano ’85 and Kristin Murray Peterson ’91
CLAIRE O’REILLY Mother of Maureen O’Reilly Roche ’81 TANA PERRY Daughter of Patricia Harrison Perry ’61
KERRY SHEAHAN Sister of Deborah Sheahan Davison ’77 BRIAN SHEEHAN Grandfather of Julia Sheehan ’15
RINA BOTTINI Mother of Daniela Bottini ’80 RONALD B. CALDWELL Father of Sarah Caldwell Ager ’98 RITA CARLISI Mother of Shannon Carlisi McKenna ’90 ROBERT CHARLES Husband of Mary Lee Carr Charles ’66 MICHAEL CITRENBAUM Son of Judi McCort Citrenbaum ’77
JOAN MORRISON Mother of Nancy Morrison O’Connor ’69 and Patricia Morrison Kuntze ’68 MARGARETTE MOSER Mother of Peggy Moser Emmling ’63, Patricia Moser Morris ’65, Christine Moser Harris ’66 and Mary Moser Phillips ’69
JOSEPHINE SHORE Mother of Mary Jo Shore Shapiro ’79 HARRIET VICARS Mother of Patricia Vicars King ’72 EDWARD R. ZECH Father of Katie Zech Vedete ’01 Sheehan
THOMAS MACGREGOR Father of Anne Macgregor-Das ’03 and Kathleen Macgregor ’05 RALPH “SKIP” MAHANEY, JR. Father of Andrea Robin Mahaney Eisch ’80 and Danielle Mahaney Ballantine ’86; Grandfather of Maeve Ballantine ’17 EDITH MARINUCCI, (Former Faculty/Staff), Mother of Cristina Marinucci Hillyer ’95 CASEY MCNAMARA Husband of Kimberly Mooney McNamara ’95
COLLEEN FOGARTY Former Faculty GLORIA FORD Mother of Gina Ford ’03
PATRICIA LITTLE Mother of Caitlin Little-Thompson ’06; Aunt of Grace Tarbrake ’17
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