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What ’s Inside Letter from Board of Trustees Chair 2 Letter from the President 3 Faculty Spotlight: Wilson Bascom 4 Student Spotlight: Megan Lynch ’16 5 Ridgway Field Blessed and Dedicated 6 Walking with Francis 8 Holy Cross Launches Second Phase of Campaign 10 Student Technology Center Opens 11
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MISSION STATEMENT
Volleyball Captures Fourth Consecutive WCAC Title 12 Madrigals Sing at Holy Cross Hospital Wing Dedication Mass 12 Tennis Team Wins 2015 WCAC Championship 13 Fall Performing Arts 14 Fall Sports Recap 15
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
COMPASSION
to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social,
Oxfam Hunger Banquet 16 Thanksgiving Service Project 16 Onyx Toy Drive 17 Why I Give? – Tish Schlapo Brey ’78 18 Sole Hope Club Makes Shoes for Uganda 18 AHC Tartan Classic 19
SCHOLARSHIP Tartan Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent Six Holy Cross Students Named Commended Students Students Attend Women Taking the Lead Students Take Second in Area Physics Competition Faculty Member Publishes in Collegiate Journals Why I Give – Nancy Holmes Anastasi ’55
The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college
spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.
Kathleen Ryan Prebble, President/CEO Melissa Huey-Burns, Principal
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ALUMNAE SECTION Class Reunion 24 Upton Street Reunion 26 Class Notes 28 In Memoriam 36
Danielle Mahaney Ballantine ’86, Editor Director of Communications Charly Ryan Director of Institutional Advancement Mark Chapman Database Manager Kathleen Warner Bula ’79 Advancement Associate Major Events & Alumnae Relations
LAYOUT/DESIGN/PRODUCTION Nate Strine On-Target Design
ON THE COVER: Ribbon cutting at the dedication of Ridgway Field: (L-R): Lisa Schrader, Katy Prebble, Helen Stanislav Dankos ’75, Sister Grace Shonk, CSC, Casey Magersupp ’16, Naomi Adedokun ’16, Rev. Msgr. John Enzler, Lisa Ridgway Slater ’82, Michael Mcauliffe. See story page 6. 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 Tartan is a publication of The Academy of the Holy Cross.
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Letter from the Board Chair Dear Holy Cross Alumnae, Families and Friends, On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank all of the members of the AHC community for all you do for the Academy. In particular I send special thanks to those who continue to make the Academy a priority in their lives and in their charitable giving. We vigorously kicked off the 2015-2016 year with many significant capital improvements to the campus, all due to the enormous success of Phase I of our capital campaign, The Difference We Make: The Campaign for The Academy of the Holy Cross. Thanks to the many members of the Holy Cross community for their enormous generosity to this Campaign; and thank you in advance for your continued support of the Campaign as we enter into the next phases. Let’s put the Capital Campaign aside for a moment and focus on “business as usual” at the Academy. The day-to-day operations of a private collegepreparatory school such as Holy Cross are costly and a continual financial struggle. As we all know the Academy must rely on more than tuition to continue its operations. The Annual Fund is the school’s most important source of revenue other than tuition and it bridges the gap between tuition revenue and operating expenses. Our support of the Annual Fund is critical to the mission and continued growth of the Academy. If you have not already made a contribution to the Annual Fund, I would ask that you consider doing so now (a donation envelope is included in the center of the magazine for your convenience). Any contribution is greatly appreciated. If you have never contributed to the Annual Fund, or if it’s been a while since you made a contribution, maybe you have forgotten what benefits you received from the Academy when you attended the school; or your sister, wife, cousin, neighbor, daughter, or niece attended the school. Stop to think about the wonderful education, the fabulous friends, and the memories that were made. It’s time to start giving back. I am proud to say that my high school years at the Academy produced for me my closest friends and my fondest memories. I am also proud to say that my three sisters attended the Academy, as did two of my sisters-in-law, my daughter, and several of my nieces. We have all made efforts to keep our connection with the Academy and it is not hard to do—there is always something going on. Come to the many athletic events and see how competitive our girls are. Come to the fine arts events and see how talented our girls are in song, dance and drama. Come to the Annual Benefit Auction on Saturday, March 19, 2016 and mingle with past and present families and alumnae who continue to support the Academy. I promise you that you will not be disappointed and you will begin the process of reconnecting with the Academy. After all...Once a Holy Cross girl...Always a Holy Cross girl. Thank you for jogging your memories and generous spirit to help ensure the success of future graduates of the Academy. With much appreciation,
Helen Stanislav Dankos ’75 Chair, Board of Trustees
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Letter from the President Almost daily I meet another Holy Cross alumna, either by phone or in person, and I am constantly inspired and amazed by the life stories I hear from these remarkable women. Most attribute their formation, or should I say transformation, to their years as Ladies of the Academy. In the last few weeks I have heard from CEOs, CFOs, vice presidents, general counsels, senior managers, financial consultants, and most recently, a Secret Service agent formerly assigned to the President’s family. The anecdotal evidence that becomes part of our everyday conversation at Holy Cross is backed by research that continues to point to the advantages of attending an all-girls’ school. This power is demonstrated in the disproportionate percentage of women leaders in our country and around the world who are graduates of allgirls’ schools. Though graduates of all-girls’ schools represent only a small fraction of all secondary school graduates, 25% of women in Congress and 33% of Fortune 500 women board members attended all-girls’ schools. Thirty years ago there were only two Fortune 500 female CEOs. Today there are 25. We still have a long way to go. At Holy Cross, we acknowledge and take to heart the fact that we are preparing young women to be the next generation of leaders, both at home and at work. All-girls’ schools are far more than their academic success stories. They provide a supportive learning environment that gives every girl the opportunity to showcase her talents, study any subject she enjoys, and take on all of the leadership roles where girls fill every leadership position. Our girls find their voice and emerge as strong, confident, young women ready to make the world a better place. I repeatedly hear from alumnae about the deep and lasting friendships developed during their time as students at the Academy. There is often an unbreakable bond formed with classmates often spoken of as a true sisterhood that lasts beyond graduation. In December over 100 alumnae brought their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews back to campus to enjoy an afternoon of Cookies with Santa, a tradition that grows larger each year. In January we welcomed back over 60 members of the Class of 2015 to celebrate our annual Tartans Come Home Day. In February we hosted our first-ever alumnae receptions in the New York area. On March 4, we will host our annual Career Day, which will feature alumnae from all walks of life. We recognize the potential of powerful and productive alumnae engagement to help steer the future of Holy Cross. This year 15 daughters of alumnae joined the class of 2019! I am extremely thankful for the lessons I learned from my all-girls experience at Merion Mercy Academy in Philadelphia. It helped shape me into the person I am today. It taught me to be passionate about what I do and what I believe in, to be generous and share my gifts, to have the confidence to be who I am, and let my voice be heard. I know this is true for Holy Cross alumnae as well. As we prepare to welcome the class of 2020, I wonder what new grounds they will break as women leaders in the future. The prospect is bright and exciting. Sincerely,
Kathleen R. Prebble President and CEO
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Faculty Spotlight WILSON BASCOM
Wilson Bascom doesn’t just teach Physics. “I’ve always used the classroom and Physics lessons to teach life lessons,” he says. It’s through this way of applying the theories from Physics to real life that he’s able to help students understand difficult topics. Before coming to Holy Cross in 2007, Wilson taught Physics for 35 years at the high school level and six years part-time at the college level. During his tenure in the Montgomery County Public School system, he received 12 state and national awards for teaching, including the MIT Top Teacher in the Nation, the Distinguished Physics Teacher from Maryland by the American Physical Society (APS), and the Montgomery County Teacher of the Year. At Holy Cross, he has built the Physics program to include Physics, Honors Physics, AP Physics C Mechanics, and IB Physics HL I and II. Additionally he has inaugurated a Physics team of students who compete in the “Final Frontiers” Physics competition in Montgomery County. Wilson built the Final Frontiers competition while he was a teacher in MCPS. This fall Holy Cross took second place in the two categories they entered. “Our students were competing against students from some of the best science schools in the country,” Wilson notes. “That our students only entered two categories and took second place in both, represents a real accomplishment,” Teaching in an all-girls Catholic environment has been a 4 THE TARTAN Winter/Spring 2016
great experience for Wilson. Most notably, he appreciates being able to link the spiritual world to the physical world through the practical application of Physics. “Before there was light, energy and mass were contradictory and didn’t exist together. It’s no coincidence that Jesus is called ‘the Light’ as he is Spirit, God, and Man all existing together.” He believes that girls are able to appreciate these connections very well as they connect with both sides of their brains. He loves the interactions and discussions that occur in classes here. Another special aspect to the Holy Cross environment that Wilson has enjoyed becoming involved in is Campus Ministry. He is very involved in his own church community and welcomed the opportunity to participate in the retreat program here. He has participated as an adult leader on recent Kairos retreats. “It’s been a real blessing for me,” he says. He notes that the meaningful structure and content of the retreat, along with the maturity of the student leaders, creates a powerful experience. He says, “There are many reasons that I teach, but the three at the top are: to lift their eyes to see the world and how they might fit in it–courage; to sift their eyes toward others to see how they might help–compassion; to focus their eyes inward and inspire them to use their talents to reach everything they can–scholarship. But the most inspiring reason is to have them look to themselves and our Father to see how much He has done for them–Kairos.”
Student Spotlight MEGAN LYNCH ’16
There is little that Megan Lynch enjoys more than the view from the top of a rock climbing wall. In the few short years that she has been climbing competitively, Megan believes she has found her purpose in life. She is currently ranked #1 in the nation in her age group. This year she hopes to earn a spot at the World Championship. At age 10, Megan joined a recreational club; by age 14 was a member of the elite Team Earth Treks in Rockville; and she is now a member of USA Climbing, which is considered one of the best teams in the country. In rock climbing there are two competition seasons Bouldering and Sport. During Sport season Megan wears a harness and scales walls up to 40 feet and higher using ropes and clips to ascend the wall. However, her favorite competition season by far is Bouldering, which requires maximum effort, where she climbs walls up to 20 feet high without ropes and with crash pads underneath. If Megan is placed in the top five at the National competition in February, she will earn a place at the 2016 World Youth Championship in China. To watch Megan climb, it’s obvious that once she begins a climb, the rest of the world melts away. All she is about is the wall in front of her and getting to the top. She says that all of her training dwindles down to the four 4-minute climbs in each competition. “That’s what provides my adrenaline rush,” she says.
Outside of rock climbing, Megan is actively involved with her church, St. Francis of Assisi in Derwood, MD. Megan has been a Religious Education assistant teacher for the past three years and a lead counselor at Vacation Bible School for several years. For the past two years, Megan has worked one-on-one with a boy with special needs. Every week she meets with him in his School of Religion class, following a specialized curriculum for children with developmental disabilities. She says it has been very rewarding to work with him, both in the enjoyment of his accomplishments and in the challenges of the experience. Academically Megan is a top student who has earned honors throughout high school. As a member of both the National Honor Society and the National Latin Honor Society, she participates in weekly tutoring programs for other students who need extra help in their courses. As Megan now considers her college choices, her top requirement is proximity to a climbing facility. While she is still determining what career she will be pursuing, one thing is clear: rock climbing will continue to be a priority in her life.
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RIDGWAY FIELD
Blessed and Dedicated
DURING COMMUNITY-WIDE GATHERING
Msgr. Enzler blesses the field.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 was a significant day in the history of The Academy of the Holy Cross with the blessing and dedication ceremony of the new turf field, now known as Ridgway Field. The event was the culmination of the project, which broke ground in July and was part of the first phase of The Difference We Make: The Campaign for The Academy of the Holy Cross capital campaign. Attending the event were the entire student body, parents, alumnae, faculty/staff, Sisters of the Holy Cross, Board of Trustees members, and special friends.
not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to win the prize.”
Ridgway Field is named in memory of Dick and Jeanie Ridgway, who during their lifetimes gave generously of their time, talent, and treasure to many Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Washington, including Holy Cross. Their daughter Lisa Ridgway Slater ’82 spoke during the ceremony about the dedication and commitment they had to Catholic education and athletics. “When you come here on this field, try to remember their legacy,” she said. “Always play hard, have fun, be a good sport, be a Christian athlete, give praise to God for your abilities, and give back in whatever way you can.”
The ceremony included a student procession from the school to the field led by bagpiper Olivia Corcoran ’17. The student Madrigal Singer ensemble led the National Anthem and the school Alma Mater. Helen Stanislav Dankos ’75, current Board of Trustees Chair and Michael McAuliffe, immediate past Board of Trustees Chair, spoke about the importance of the project for Holy Cross and the future of athletics for our students. Student Council President Casey Magersupp ’16 and Student Council Treasurer Naomi Adedokun ’16 performed the ribboncutting.
Rev. Msgr. John Enzler, who gave the blessing and dedication, spoke of his family connection to Holy Cross (six of his sisters are alumnae), of his relationship with the Ridgways, and of their bountiful generosity. He reminded the girls of the verse from 1 Corinthians 9:24: “Do you
“A new era in Holy Cross Athletics has begun with the completion of our new turf field,” said President Katy Prebble. “Our students are thrilled to finally have the same competitive edge as their peers in the WCAC.”
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“Always play hard, have fun, be a good sport, be a Christian athlete, give praise to God for your abilities, and give back in whatever way you can.”
Ribbon Cutting (L to R): Holy Cross Athletic Director Lisa Schrader, President Kathleen Prebble, Board of Trustees Chair Helen Stanislav Dankos ’75, Sister Grace Shonk, C.S.C., Casey Magersupp ’16, Naomi Adedokun ’16, Msgr. John Enzler, Lisa Ridgway Slater ’82, Principal Melissa Huey-Burns, former Board of Trustees Chair Michael McAuliffe
Members of the Holy Cross Coaching Staff and student athletes
Members of the Ridgway family.
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Walking With Francis DURING POPE FRANCIS’ VISIT TO WASHINGTON, DC, MEMBERS OF THE HOLY CROSS COMMUNITY HAD SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS.
WHITE HOUSE VISIT Six students and two faculty chaperones attended the Pope’s visit to the White House on Wednesday, September 23. (L-R): Maya Alston ’16, Dr. Damon McGraw (faculty), Emily Halm ’17, Amanda Woodson ’16, Toni-Anne Moorman ’18, Elise Mitchell ’18, Molly Murray ’18
GREETING POPE FRANCIS AT THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE/VATICAN EMBASSY On Thursday, September 24, as Pope Francis left the Apostolic Nunciature/Vatican Embassy to address Congress, nine students, President Katy Prebble, Principal Melissa Huey-Burns, and Director of Campus Ministry Linda Ruszkowski were there to greet him. The Pope offered blessings and shook their hands and gave a special blessing to Linda Ruszkowski and her soon-to-be-born daughter (Mackenzie Francis). Back row (L-R): Linda Ruszkowski (faculty), Emily Moore ’16, Clare Toner ’16, Naomi Adedokun ’16, Casey Magersupp ’16, Jeannie Cyrus ’18, President Katy Prebble, Principal Melissa Huey-Burns; Front row (L-R): Andrea Batugo ’16, Bernadette Badamo ’17, Siobhan Martinez ’18, Amber Onyekwere ’17
VIEWING THE ADDRESS TO CONGRESS The entire school community gathered on Thursday, September 24 to witness the Pope’s address to Congress. Following the address, the students participated in class discussions in their Theology classes.
ALUMNA DIRECTS PAPAL MEDIA/PR TEAM Paula Gwynn Grant ’85 helped to handle over 7,200 members of the media/press during the entire Papal visit (including New York and Philadelphia). She traveled with members of the press and directed teams of photojournalists and reporters during different events throughout the Pope’s trip.
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CANONIZATION MASS Alumna and architecture student Ariadne Cerritelli ’09 was on the team from The Catholic University of America that designed the Papal Mass Altar. Numerous members of the school community attended the Canonization Mass on Wednesday, September 23 at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Alumna Tracy McDonnell ’79 was the director of the Intercultural choir and arranged music throughout the Mass. Three alumnae, Camille Anselmo Frezzo ’67, Kristen Brown ’07, and Rebecca Vanover ’10, sang in the Papal choir. Two other alumnae, Katie Edwards ’13 and Jasmine Jaysingh ’02 brought up gifts during the Offertory procession. Prior to the Canonization Mass, Theresa Brogan ’18 had a special encounter with Pope Francis, including a hug by the Holy Father! (L-R) Camilee Anselmo Frezzo ’67, Rebecca Vanover ’10, and Kristen Brown ’07 sang in the Papal choir. Faculty member Sister Sharon Dillon, SSJ-TOSF and President Katy Prebble Theresa Brogan with Pope Francis
P resident Katy P rebble REFLECTS ON THE POPE’S VISIT:
#WALKWITHFRANCIS VIDEO CONTEST To celebrate the Pope’s visit, the students were invited to create a #WalkwithFrancis video. Two students who submitted videos were selected to receive a week’s free lunch.
ber 27 were incredible September 23 through Septem erica, particularly if you days to be a Catholic in Am those of us in Catholic lived on the East Coast. For Pope Francis’ message schools, the buzz created by ce and tolerance was of hope and forgiveness, pea campus. His message palpable in every corner of the found in our Nation’s superseded all the daily drama pe effect” or the “Francis Capital. Some call it the “Po nt but we are all hopeful effect.” Call it whatever you wa uence here and around that it will have a long-lasting infl us think about how we the world. Pope Francis made to open our eyes to the live our lives. He urged us c visit made us proud forgotten. Pope Francis’ histori Americans, and proud to to be Catholic, proud to be to Walk With Francis. be a Tartan. We will continue
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HOLY CROSS LAUNCHES SECOND PHASE OF THE DIFFERENCE WE MAKE CAMPAIGN Ridgway Field, our new synthetic, all-weather turf field, was officially dedicated and blessed on October 27, 2015 (see story, p. 6). With the completion of this signature capital campaign component, the momentum doesn’t stop but allows us to confidently launch Phase II of The Difference We Make: The Campaign for The Academy of the Holy Cross. Improving the “student environment” is the top priority for this exciting phase of our campaign. In order to continue providing our students with the best possible single-sex, Catholic high-school education in the Washington area, we must make improvements to our 1956 building. As we preserve the wonderful traditions of generations of LOTAs, it is vital that we continue adapting and improving to ensure that our programs as well as our facilities are meeting the needs of our 21st Century learners. Phase II of The Difference We Make will raise funds to transform our library into a true media center, offering the most advanced technology and a flexible space that allows our students to learn, research and collaborate effectively. Today’s library must be a dynamic educational environment, set up to support a variety of learning activities, styles and media formats. Also included in the Phase II plan is the third and final element of the Technology and Creativity Center, a threeclassroom suite updating our technology offerings. To complete this project the Design Technology Classroom (Room B12) will be refurnished to match the needs of the technology curriculum. Another Phase II goal includes constructing the Tartan Concession Building, adjacent to Ridgway Field, complete with restrooms, a concession stand, and an equipment storage area. Additional parking also will be added to the area to meet our increased needs. Other necessary campus renovations include our restrooms and locker rooms, which are in need of repairs, and replacing our building windows with updated, energy-efficient panes. As part of the larger vision for The Academy of the Holy Cross, an important campaign priority is the Endowment for Tuition Assistance and Academic Programs. A funded endowment affords us the ability to increase tuition assistance, making it possible for more families to benefit from a Holy Cross education. It also allows us to continually expand our academic programs as well as attract and retain the best faculty.
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STUDENT TECHNOLOGY CENTER OPENS The Academy opened a new Student Technology Center when our students returned to begin the 2015-2016 school year. The new furniture gives students the opportunity to collaborate on projects in groups or work independently in a comfortable tech-friendly space.
Goal: $3.1 Million Campus and Classroom Renovations $1,800,000 Media Center/Library Transformation $ 300,000 Athletic Field Components $1,000,000
The Student Technology Center is a key component of first phase of The Difference We Make: the Campaign for The Academy of the Holy Cross capital campaign.
THE CAROL ANN HOOK MIKULES ’63 STUDENT COMMONS As part of The Difference We Make campaign, our school dining area was repurposed to more accurately reflect the important role the space plays in the daily lives of our LOTAs. The area was renamed in memory of Carol Ann Hook Mikules ’63. The Carol Ann Hook Mikules ’63 Student Commons is a popular gathering and study spot for our students as well as the site of weekly all-school assemblies, all-school Masses and daily dining services. The Academy of the Holy Cross graciously thanks P. Kelly Mikules for his generosity in honoring his wife through his many tribute gifts to the school she cherished. Correction: In the 2014-2015 Annual Report we inadvertently listed Carol Ann Hook Mikules ’63 as a donor to The Difference We Make: The Campaign for The Academy of the Holy Cross instead of Carol’s husband P. Kelly Mikules. His generous gift was made in Carol’s memory. We apologize for the error. THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 11
Volleyball CAPTURES FOURTH CONSECUTIVE WCAC TITLE
The seniors who have played on the Tartan Volleyball team for four years have never experienced a WCAC championship loss. With their 3-1 victory over Good Counsel on Sunday, November 8, they will graduate as fouryear champs. The team finished their season with a 15-2 record. The Washington Post reported: There was a sea of purple that joined the Tartans after they secured their fourth straight Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title.
“We wanted it so badly, and it was against Good Counsel, our rival,” senior Megan McTigue [who has signed to play at University of Maryland] said. “So they all played insanely well. We played out of our minds.”
The WCAC player of the year capped off her weekend by recording a team-high 19 kills at O’Connell in Arlington. Sophomore Jade Parchment had 15 and junior Emily Ryan [a UCLA commit] had 11 for the No. 4 Tartans in Sunday’s 20-25, 25-17, 27-25, 25-17 victory over No. 8 Good Counsel. Freshman Nicole Dao helped set up the vast majority of those kills and recorded 47 assists.
MADRIGALS SING AT HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL WING DEDICATION MASS Members of the Holy Cross Madrigal Singer Ensemble sang at the dedication Mass of Thanksgiving and Celebration on Sunday, October 18 for the new expansion of Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. The Mass was the culminating dedication event for the 232,000-square-foot expansion. 12 THE TARTAN Winter/Spring 2016
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Tennis Team
WINS 2015 WCAC CHAMPIONSHIP
It’s been 10 years since the Tartan Tennis team has been WCAC Champions. A long wait, but well earned! Undefeated in their league, the Tartans took the top spot in the WCAC on Sunday, November 1 with the doubles team of Shannon Hanley ’16 and Dorothy Mesmer ’17 winning their match 8-3. The Washington Post reported on the championship: After nearly each point of their No. 1 doubles match, Holy Cross senior Shannon Hanley and junior teammate Dori Mesmer would turn to each other, smile and share a high-five, regardless of the result. Even in the competitive setting of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference girls’ tennis championship, it was easy to see just how much fun the pair was having.
Hanley, a Penn State commit, also won the No. 1 singles title as a freshman. “I had good footwork, and I was able to move forward when I could,” said Hanley, who missed the first few weeks of the season with a stress fracture. “I worked on lots of high first-serve percentage and keeping the ball deeper so I can be more aggressive.”
During the Liturgy, the Madrigal Singers performed “How True It Is” composed by former Holy Cross music director Michael Turnblom. The piece is based on the words of Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Sisters, Priests and Brothers of Holy Cross: “How true it is that God lovingly protects and encourages everyone who recognizes their own weakness and trustfully asks the help of His providence.”
President of Holy Cross Health Kevin Sexton and President of Holy Cross Hospital Judith Rogers both thanked the Madrigal Singer Ensemble for their beautiful addition to the celebration. (L-R): Performing Arts Chair Laura Meehan, Holy Cross Hospital President Judith Rogers, Maeve Ballantine ’17, Brianna Harris ’16, Mary Coll ’16, Aideen Hwang ’18, Andrea Batugo ’16, Holy Cross Health President Kevin Sexton
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Fall Sports Recap VOLLEYBALL
2015 WCAC Champion (4th year in a row) WCAC Volleyball All Conference Player of the Year Megan McTigue ’16 First Team: Emily Ryan ’17 and Jade Parchment ’18 Second Team: Nicole Dao ’19 Third Team: Marianna Flood ’16 Honorable Mention: Jasmine Turner ’16 and Gianna Franco-Carmona ’17 The Washington Post All-Met First Team: Megan McTigue ’16 Honorable Mention: Jade Parchment ’18, Emily Ryan ’17 Megan McTigue ’16 named Gatorade Maryland Volleyball Player of the Year Emily Ryan ’17 named PrepVolleyball.com Top 50 Junior
TENNIS 2015 WCAC Champion Shannon Hanley ’16 - No. 1 Singles Shannon Hanley ’16 and Dorothy Mesmer ’17 No. 1 Doubles Hania Lincoln Lenderking ’16 - No. 6 Singles second place
FIELD HOCKEY 2015 WCAC Semi Finals WCAC Field Hockey All Conference First team: Kate Taylor ’16 (Offense), Emily Ramsayer ’16 (Defense) Second team: Kelly Foley ’16 (Defense) Honorable Mention: Sydney Bruno ’18, Caroline Menn ’16, Deirdre Flanagan ’16
SOCCER 2015 WCAC Quarter Finals WCAC Soccer All Conference First Team: Allie Albrecht ’16 and Jade Ruiters ’16 Second Team: Sammi Ferguson ’18 and Mel McNamara ’19 Honorable Mention: Lea Barnes ’16, Caroline Case ’17, Julianne Keehan ’16 The Washington Post All-Met First Team: Jade Ruiters ’16 Honorable Mention: Allie Albrecht ’16
CROSS COUNTRY WCAC 4th Place 2015 Landon Invitational Varsity and Junior Varsity Girls’ Championship title Montgomery County PrivateTHE School Championship 2nd Place ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 15
Oxfam Hunger Banquet
In November the Holy Cross community participated in its 23rd annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet. Students learned about Oxfam and world hunger in their Theology classes. The actual Hunger Banquet was the experiential culmination of this learning experience. An annual Holy Cross tradition since 1993, the Oxfam program brings together students, faculty, and staff during lunch to focus on the issue of world hunger. Randomly separated into three economic levels, the Holy Cross community eats as the world eats. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to donate $5 (the cost of a lunch meal). Additional funds were raised through an out-of-uniform Tag Day. Proceeds, after expenses, are donated to Oxfam.
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ONYX TOY DRIVE The Onyx Club collected over 100 toys and books during their toy drive for the Anacostia Health Center. The toys will be given to the children served by the center at their Annual Christmas Party. The toys are the only presents these children receive. Thank you to the entire Holy Cross community for your generosity!
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S U M M E R AT H O LY C R O S S
Co-Ed Summer Enrichment High School Placement Test Prep (HSPT) Course
June 20 - 24 Morning Session: 8:30 am - 12 pm Afternoon Session: 1 pm - 4:30 pm
S U M M E R AT H O LY C R O S S Girls Summer Sports Camps Grades 1-10 Co-Ed Summer Girls Summer Sports Camps Grades 1-10 Volleyball, 1: June 20 - 24 • 9 am - 3 pm EnrichmentSoccer, Session Volleyball, Soccer, Session 1: June 20 - 24 • 9 am - 3 pm Softball, Lacrosse, Session 2:Lacrosse, June 27 Session - July2:1June • 9 27 am- July - 3 1pm Softball, • 9 am - 3 pm High School Field Hockey Placement Test Prep Field Hockey (HSPT) Course
June 20 - 24 Basketball
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Father Paul Dressler, OFM blesses the horse racers (L to R) Don Mooers, Joe Capizzi, Sean Ballantine, Marc Bruno
Why I Give?
TISH SCHLAPO BREY ’78
Holy Cross truly helped me become the person I am today–that’s why I give. Being surrounded by caring, intelligent, hard-working people for four years set the example of who I wanted to be. I had not come to Holy Cross through the Catholic school system, yet at Holy Cross I found lifelong friends, a passion for sports and an environment that encouraged young girls to go out into the world and become...we weren’t told what to become but we were given the tools and guidance to succeed. I believe that attending an all-girls’ school during those formative years allowed us a freedom that is not available in other situations. We were equals and strove to better ourselves because that is what we wanted, not what society was telling us to do. Being active in Holy Cross athletics provided me with more than I could ever give back. The coaches and PE teachers that I had taught me not only the joy of being involved in sports for a lifetime, but that it can change your life. My family did not have a lot of resources, and paying for college was going to be very difficult, if not impossible. Through playing volleyball and basketball at Holy Cross, I was offered an athletic scholarship to college. These sports and coaches helped fulfill my dreams. What more could I ask for?
Sole Hope Club MAKES SHOES FOR UGANDA
Students at Holy Cross started the Sole Hope Club this fall. Sole Hope is an organization that provides shoes for children in Uganda as protection from painful jiggers. The club collected materials to make the shoes from donations by the Holy Cross community including jeans and plastic bottles. At a shoe-cutting party in December, the club cut over 20 pairs of shoes. The parts are sent Uganda where the Sole Hope organization employs people to assemble the shoes. The club plans to hold additional shoecutting parties during second semester.
Grandparents & Special Friends Day Grandparents & Special Friends of current Freshmen are invited to attend this annual event.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016 9:30 am in the Holy Cross Theatre Lobby
I am so grateful for what Holy Cross did for me and want to make sure that experience is possible for other girls like me.
(Additional information and request for information and photos will be sent to parents of the Class of 2019 in early March.)
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Golfers Hit the Links at AHC Golf Classic In September over 100 golfers at all skill levels enjoyed a
beautiful day at Argyle Country Club. Current and past parents, alumnae, faculty/staff, and friends of Holy Cross participated. Golfers started the day with a putting contest, and then hit the course in a scramble-style tournament. At the end of the day, the teams enjoyed a cookout reception with the winning foursome receiving the coveted “Purple Jackets.� Organizing the event were the dynamic duo of current parents Victor Muzzatti and Alan Pumphrey. Their efforts were a smashing success, with a great event that helped support the school. Many thanks to the Sponsors and all who participated or helped with the AHC Golf Classic!
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Tartan Athletes SIGN NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT Seven Class of 2016 students participated in the National Letter of Intent day on Monday, November 23, by officially signing to play sports at Division I colleges. The entire school gathered for a special ceremony attended by the students’ coaches and parents as well. Nell Drummey ’16 has signed to play Division I Volleyball at University of Maryland, College Park. Nell has been a consistent member of the AHC Volleyball team for three years and helped lead the team to three consecutive WCAC Championships. Nell was named a WCAC Honorable Mention in her sophomore season. In her junior year season, she was named to the WCAC 2nd Team. Nell is looking forward to being a part of the Terps community next year.
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Kelly Foley ’16 has signed to play Lacrosse at Fairfield University. Kelly has been a valued member of both the AHC Varsity Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams. In her AHC athletic career, Kelly has been named to the WCAC 1st Honors team and the WCAC All Conference Honorable Mention for both lacrosse and field hockey. Kelly has also worked the sports camps at AHC. She is looking forward to playing lacrosse at the Division I level. Shannon Hanley ’16 has signed to play Division I Tennis for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Shannon has competed at and has been ranked at a national level through the United States Tennis Association. As Captain her senior year, and the No. 1 Singles player
SCHOLARSHIP and half of the No. 1 Doubles Team, Shannon lead the team to its first WCAC Championship win in 10 years. Shannon was undefeated throughout her Varsity career in singles play and was the WCAC Conference Champion in both singles and doubles in 9th and 11th grade. Kelsea Konz ’16 has signed to play Division I Lacrosse for the University of Delaware Blue Hens. Kelsea has been a dominant member on both the AHC soccer and lacrosse teams during her high school athletics career. In her junior year, she was named to the AllGazette 2nd Team, as well as the WCAC All-Conference 2nd Team for her playing on the lacrosse defense. In her spare time, Kelsea has coached clinics for younger girls’ lacrosse teams in Rockville and is currently the Potomac Power Coach for 5th and 6th grade girls. Michaela Lucas ’16 has signed to play Lacrosse at Mercer University. Michaela has been a solid player on both the AHC field hockey and lacrosse teams throughout her time at AHC. Michaela helped lead the lacrosse team to a national ranking in her junior year and the 2015 WCAC Runner-Up in the championship. She was named to the WCAC Honorable Mention team in her junior and senior years. Michaela incorporates sports into her life, refereeing and working sports camps in her free time. Michaela is excited to join the Mercer Bears team next year. Megan McTigue ’16 has signed to play Volleyball at University of Maryland, College Park. Megan was named the WCAC 2nd Team in her sophomore year and WCAC 1st Team in her junior year; she was named an All Gazette Honorable Mention in 10th grade and All Metropolitan 1st Team in 11th grade. Megan has had an outstanding senior season as the co-captain of the volleyball team. She was named the WCAC Player of the Year and helped lead the team to their fourth consecutive WCAC title.
SIX HOLY CROSS STUDENTS NAMED COMMENDED STUDENTS IN 2016 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Six students in The Academy of the Holy Cross Class of 2016–Isabel Callahan, Margaret D’Arcy, Hania Lincoln Lenderking, Sabrina Lu, Emily Moore, and Madison Smith–have been named Commended Students in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2016 competition by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT). Approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
Kate Taylor ’16 has signed to play Lacrosse at Boston College. Kate has been an all-star on the field in her tenure on the field hockey, ice hockey and lacrosse teams. She is the co-captain of the AHC field hockey team and the captain of the AHC ice hockey and AHC lacrosse teams. Kate also plays on club teams for field hockey, ice hockey and lacrosse. She has been recognized several times over her four years by the All-Gazette 1st Team, the Washington Post All Met Honorable Mentions and the WCAC 1st Team. She is looking forward to playing Division I lacrosse as a BC Eagle.
“The Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
Photo caption: Holy Cross student NCAA signers with family members and coaches. Front row (L-R): Kate Taylor ’16, Megan McTigue ’16, Michaela Lucas ’16, Kelsea Konz ’16, Shannon Hanley ’16, Kelly Foley ’16, Nell Drummey ’16
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STUDENTS ATTEND WOMEN TAKING THE LEAD: ACTING ON POPE FRANCIS’ MESSAGE In October Emily Graham ’16, Francesca Joseph ’16, Grace McCarthy ’16, and Eva McNabb ’17 attended “Women Taking the Lead: Acting on Pope Francis’ Message” at Georgetown University along with Theology teacher Damon McGraw and President Katy Prebble. The discussion included the challenges facing women leaders in the Catholic church and society. Three remarkable women leaders spoke: Sister Carol Keehan, DC, President and CEO of the Catholic Health Association; Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA; and Dr. Carolyn Woo, President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services. The session also addressed the mission and identity of Catholic social ministries and Pope Francis’ call to defend human life and dignity in our divided nation and dangerous world.
(L-R): Francesca Joseph ’16, Emily Graham ’16, Grace McCarthy ’16, Eva McNabb ’17
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P hysics Competition In November the Holy Cross Physics team participated in “Final Frontiers 2015,” a competition for all high school students in Montgomery County. More than 200 students competed in six different events. Holy Cross entered two of the events and captured second place in both categories.
Photo Caption: (L-R): Wilson Bascom, Kathleen Clark ’16, Theresa Rogers ’17, Grace Tarbrake ’17
Kathleen Clark ’16 represented AHC in the Mass Driver event. The other participants from Holy Cross were Emily Navarro ’16, Jade Ruiters ’16, and Shannon Hanley ’16. Grace Tarbrake ’17 and Theresa Rogers ’17 led the Holy Cross team in the Shuttle Strong Arm event. The other Holy Cross members were Sarah Banaszewski ’17, Isabelle Cassidy ’17, Cristina Gomes ’17, Olivia Corcoran ’17, Deirdre Belson ’17, Kira Myers ’17, and Katherine Kemp ’17. “That our students only entered two categories and took second place in both of them represents a real accomplishment,” said Physics teacher and team mentor Wilson Bascom. “Our students were competing against students from some of the best science schools in the country.” The goal of the competition is to challenge students to apply physics theories to real-life situations, allowing them to use creative ways to meet the requirements. The hope is to inspire students to pursue science-related careers.
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Why I Give? FACULTY MEMBER PUBLISHES IN COLLEGIATE JOURNALS Two papers by Holy Cross English teacher Iryna SirotaBasso were recently published in two university-level journals. Iryna is a Doctor of Liberal Studies candidate at Georgetown University. Writing Across the Curriculum is a journal of Georgetown University for which pieces are selected by an editorial review board. Only seven essays by students were selected along with faculty and alumni pieces. Iryna’s paper explores the changing visions of female beauty from Early to High Renaissance art through the analysis of two Italian paintings. Confluence is an online journal of the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Program (AGLSP). The paper Iryna published in this journal is based on two novels covered in the English IV Fantastic Realities course she teaches at Holy Cross.
NANCY HOLMES ANASTASI ’55
I give because I believe that Holy Cross matriculates young women who are faithfilled, compassionate and ready to do their part for those in need, to honor their country and honor their families and friends! I am more than happy to help as this world needs these young women, now more than ever. I loved my time at Holy Cross! I have so many wonderful memories of being a student. I truly appreciate the nuns and lay teachers who were so dedicated to their students. I learned so much about my religion and the meaning of faith and love. It is a different time for sure, and the school has changed appropriately to match the academic rigor necessary for today, but the spirit that I felt as a student is still there today. I give to Holy Cross because I want the young girls of today to have the education and opportunity that I was given. Holy Cross provided me with a foundation that I count on to this day. My life has become entwined with Holy Cross! I still remember when I was driving my daughter (Christy Anastasi Sims ’77) up the driveway on the first day of school. I said, “Do you realize that you can be anything you want!” Holy Cross instilled that attitude. I’m proud to say that six of my seven granddaughters are Holy Cross alumnae (Brittany Sims ’03, Caitlin Sims ’05, Kristen Anastasi ’06, Courtney Sims ’07, Colleen Anastasi ’09, and Victoria Sims ’10). My husband Joe was the commencement speaker for the Class of 1973 when my niece Kathy Sherman Hutson graduated. One of my sons is married to an alumna (Theresa Batz Anastasi ’79). I worked in the Alumnae Office for several years. I can’t think about my life without thinking about Holy Cross! Additionally, the friendships that I forged at Holy Cross are those that I’ve kept to this day. My best friend from high school, Patricia Lane Hooper Tab ’55, who was my maid-of-honor, is still my best friend today. We live in the same neighborhood and get together regularly. Indeed many of my Holy Cross friends are still in the area and we still keep in touch. My daughter has a similar experience, where her friends from high school are still friends today. She has a group of friends that get together several times a year. I know that it’s not unusual for Holy Cross alumnae to remain close to their friends. Years ago, my husband Joe made a commitment to give back to his high school, Gonzaga. I knew then that I also needed to make a financial commitment to Holy Cross. It’s one of the best ways I can think of to say thank you for all that Holy Cross has given me. THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 23
CLASS OF 1967 REUNION The Class of 1967 gathered for a reunion lunch in October at Clyde’s in Columbia, MD. Left side (L-R): Nicetta Iosue Lopes, Libby Boteler DeMattia, Joanne Cotter Ugolini, Carol Jacobowitz Pfau, Betty Anne Priolo Free, Liz Lear; Fran Edelen (standing); Right side (R-L): May Fran Jenkins, Christine Dietle Engleman, Maryanne Kentner McFee, Colleen McCarty, Claire Flavin Funkhouser, Megan Kiley Brewer
CLASS OF 1980 REUNION The Class of 1980 gathered at the home of Mary Agnes McAuliffe Rogers ’80 in December for a reunion. Front row (L-R): Paula Enright Gibson, Terry Moore, Daniela Bottini, Helene Youstra Redmond, Diana Massino, Deborah Mantilla Craven Back row (L-R): Lisa Pretka Turner, Michele Parent, Robin Mahaney Eisch, Lisa Enright Stafford, Loretta Butkus Howard, Karen Quinlan Hawkins, Mary Agnes McAuliffe Rogers
Does your class have an anniversary coming up? Contact Holy Cross for help with planning your event. Email alumnae@academyoftheholycross.org
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ALUMNAE NEWS CLASS OF 1985 REUNION The Class of 1985 gathered at Norbeck Country Club in Olney, MD for a reunion reception in November.
CLASS OF 2005 REUNION In November the Class of 2005 gathered for a 10-year reunion. They first stopped by their alma mater for a visit where former teachers Thea Kreis, Larry Kilmer and Hugo DiGiulian attended as well. The group then enjoyed a reception at Positano Ristorante in Bethesda, MD.
CLASS OF 2010 REUNION The Class of 2010 held their 5-year Reunion in December. After a reception at the Academy, they gathered at Union Jack’s in Bethesda, MD.
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Holy Cross Welcomes Alumnae from UPTON STREET CAMPUS In October the Academy welcomed nearly 60 alumnae who attended Holy Cross between 1938 and 1959, when the school was located on Upton Street in Northwest Washington, DC. Betty Wilson Maloney ’38, the oldest alumna in attendance, was one day shy of her 95th birthday. Her granddaughter Maria Agnes Maloney is a member of the Class of 2019. The alumnae reconnected and posed for group photos with their classmates during a social hour. Several classes used the opportunity to hold mini-reunions. Mass was celebrated in honor of the Our Lady of the Rosary feast day. The Holy Cross Madrigal Singer Ensemble led the assembly in song during the liturgy. After Mass and a group photo, the alumnae enjoyed lunch and comments from President Katy Prebble about current events at Holy Cross. This is the second year for what is now an annual event.
Captions: 1. President Katy Prebble (center) with oldest alumnae in attendance: Betty Wilson Maloney ’38 and Mimi Rita Lawrence ’39 2. Class of 1949 (L-R): Betty Keyser Ball, F. Therese Bourg Shreve, Helen Martin McKenna, BJ Finney Rafferty 3. Class of 1950 Back row (L-R): Jayne Harper Plank, Frances Nelson Silk, Claire Kirchner Lawless, Dana Rorer Surrey, Mary Lou Wilkins Huff, Pat Smith Daley; Front row (L-R): Barbara Haske Lester, Mary Bee Mark Howley, Bernadette Aukward
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Class Notes 1948 Patricia de la Vergne Quinn writes: “Giving to Holy Cross’ Annual Fund is my way of thanking all who provided the quality education many years ago. I am still actively involved in my community and indirectly with education.”
1956 Sheila Howell Hodges shares that she had four daughters graduate from the Academy – Sharon Hodges Repass ’77, Joan Hodges Bauk ’79, Carolyn Hodges Bergamini ’80 and Maureen Hodges Slay ’81. Sheila has 14 grandchildren. Joan’s son Patrick graduated from West Point in 2014. Maureen’s daughter graduated from Penn State and plays professional volleyball in Germany. Eleanor Vandoren Teti writes that she has two granddaughters who presently attend the Academy– Rosina Calandra ’17 and Julia Calandra ’19. She is so proud of both of them.
1949 Ione Hofmann Cino and her husband, Vincent, celebrated their 60 year anniversary in March of 2014. Pauline Desmond Slattery flew to New York to attend the anniversary party.
1957 Carmen Granadino Casas-Gonzales writes that she was a “boarder” from El Salvador at the Holy Cross Upton Street campus. Carmen now lives in Caracas, Venezuela with her Venezuelan husband whom she met in Washington, DC. They have six children, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Cecilia Saenz has two sons and a daughter, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She sends “Lots of love to everyone.”
1955 Barbara Benford Trafficanda rendezvoused in Naples, FL with her sister Betty Benford Belfiore and fellow classmate Maureen “Rene” Dorsey Shearer, in April 2015. Betty lives in Venice, FL and Barbara resides in San Clemente, CA. The ladies had not seen each other since their college days when they all lived in the DC area.
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1959 Helen “Jean” Gleason White is the president of the American News Women’s Club, a position she also held from 1994 to 1996. She is retired from the U.S. Department of State and the Bureau of Finance and Management Policy, and is a graduate of George Mason College of the University of Virginia.
ALUMNAE NEWS 1961 Juanita Childs Braun writes that she is still very close to the many girls from her class. She recently became a first-time grandmother to Rhys Evan Braun, a “very sweet little boy.” She continues that it “seems likes yesterday [that] I was in high school and today a grandmother. Where does the time go?” 1966 Maureen Flatley is a Boston-based government relations consultant specializing in government reform and oversight of adoption and child welfare. Before moving to Massachusetts in 2002, her firm was based in Washington, DC for nearly 30 years. She has provided expert advice and consultation to the White House, members of Congress, foreign heads of state and state legislators on a range of adoption and child welfare issues. She also provides services to attorneys and their clients including children and families victimized in the child welfare and adoption systems both here and abroad. Maureen serves on the boards of Fostering Families Today Magazine and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. She was recently awarded the prestigious Congressional Angel in Adoption Award. “I honestly believe,” she writes, “that my education at the Academy (as well as the previous eight years with the Sisters of the Holy Cross I received at Blessed Sacrament School in Alexandria) was responsible for everything I have accomplished. My Holy Cross education certainly ignited my passion for social justice.” Elizabeth Roessler Pope welcomed her second grandchild, Evelyn Paige, on August 8, 2015. Evelyn joins her three-year-old brother Anderson in being the “loves of my life.”
1974 Family and fellow alumnae friends of Mary Hanna Cross , who passed away in December 2013, gathered on the Holy Cross campus to dedicate a bench in her honor in August 2015.
R: Classmates of Mary Hanna Cross ’74; Back row (L-R) Anne Collins Boyce ’74, Patty Green McArdle ’74, Betsy Carl Thompson ’74, Kathy Guilday Parker ’74, Karen Maloney Pancurak ’74; Front row (L-R) Teri Hanna Knowles ’74, Kathleen Blake ’74) L: Family members of Mary Hanna Cross ’74
1978 Sue Patschak and her family moved from Bermuda to Florida two years ago. “I have just finished an acquisition of a Florida homeowner insurance company and will be running the day-to-day operations as the CEO. Quite exciting and busy times.” Maggie Denise Learch Brace debuted her second book, Grammy’s Glasses, in October 2015. It is a children’s picture book that explores the delicate topic of Alzheimer’s and how it affects the entire family. It is told through the eyes of a brother and sister bird from a family whose beloved Grammy is slowly succumbing to the disease. The accompanying pictures were created using a variety of recycled materials and sentimental elements. “Many of the artistic elements’ mementos were garnered from my grandmother’s sewing box,” Maggie writes. “This story is near and dear to me as I experienced the slow demise of my maternal grandmother while attending Holy Cross, and I recently lost my mother to this devastating killer.” Part of the proceeds of sales of the book will be donated to Alzheimer’s research.
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1979 Kathleen Warner Bula now works at The Academy of the Holy Cross in the Advancement office on major events and alumnae relations. Kathleen recently celebrated her 32nd wedding anniversary with her husband Jim. Their son Brian is getting married in Brewster, NY in September 2016. Their daughter Mary Kate ’12 will graduate in May from Towson University with a degree in Sports Medicine and will go back to school soon after to get a Physician’s Assistant diploma. 1981-1982 Mary Leonard Olsen ’81 was happily reunited with fellow Tartan cheerleader, Andi Hopkins ’82 when Mary’s son attended the summer acting program at the Broadway Artists Alliance (BAA) in New York City, where Andi is the Acting Department Head. Andi is a talented performer, director, choreographer, coach and dance instructor. Her performance credits include the national and international tours of Singing in the Rain, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Dreamgirls (Effie u/s), West Side Story, Ain’t Misbehavin’, The USO and Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas/Easter Spectaculars. Andi taught a Broadway dance class to the BAA parents and Mary writes she could not keep up with Andi’s moves. Mary was graciously hosted in NYC by Kathy Walton ’82, who settled there after a career in professional tennis and earning her MBA at Notre Dame. She is founder and principal at The Basic Industries Group and worked for years on Wall Street. Mary also spent time with Peggy Noonan Rosenberg ’81, who was in New York from her home 30 THE TARTAN Winter/Spring 2016
in Brisbane, Australia, for a family wedding. It was a “big Holy Cross week in the Big Apple” for Mary who is a lawyer, author and journalist, and lives on the Chesapeake Bay in Fairhaven, MD.
1986 Danielle Mahaney Ballantine enjoyed attending the Holy Cross Junior Ring ceremony in December where her daughter Maeve ’17 received her class ring. “It brings back great memories for me to see this special tradition continued.”
1991 Gabriella Ellauri-Peacock writes, “It’s official! We got married October 24 at my mom’s house in Potomac MD. Afterwards we honeymooned with all our five kids at Universal Studios Florida!”
ALUMNAE NEWS Christine McClimens Elmer recently welcomed a son Rory Kade.
1995 Allisen Stewart gave birth to twins, son Landon and daughter Cody on May 14, 2015. Big brother Logan is thrilled and talks about “his twins” to anybody who will listen.
Monica Voglewede Taylor and her husband Brian announce the birth of their son Peter Parker on October 30, 2015.
1996 Florence Vasquez DiPietro and her husband Joseph are so happy to announce the birth of their baby girl Nina Maria on October 20, 2015. Mom and baby are doing fantastic.
Maureen Ryan-Bigley and husband Daniel announce the birth of their son Brady John on August 23, 2015.
ALUMNA METEOROLOGIST EILEEN WHELAN Eileen Whelan ’05 is living out her dream career as a broadcast meteorologist with ABC7 and reporter with NewsChannel8. Eileen says she was fascinated with weather for as long as she can remember. At Holy Cross, she would keep track of storms that would impact field hockey practices and games and snow storms that might provide a day off from classes. “Weather affects everyone,” she says. As a senior she was voted “Most likely to take over Topper Shutt’s job.” Even though she has early mornings (she’s on air with “Good Morning Washington” from 4:24 to 7:00 am), she loves the variety of activity that comes with her job. “It’s something different everyday which keeps me on my toes.” This past November, Eileen married her “perfect match.” In addition to family and friends, some of her closest Holy Cross friends were part of the day’s celebration, too. She says, “when I reflect on all that has happened in these last 10 years, it gets me more excited to see what the next decade holds.” THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 31
1997 Laura Hansen is now engaged to Kyle Maurer!
Tara Emory Mingledorff writes that “Tess” Theresa Elizabeth (named for her grandmothers) was born on December 5, 2015. “She has 10 fingers, 10 toes, and a ton of black hair!”
Michelle Bezos Neary writes that Katherine Olivia is here. Mom and baby are doing well. Erin Rickard Blackwood and her husband James announce the birth of their son James Paul on August 31, 2015. “Just in time to be an August baby.”
1998 Jennifer Casper Stiebel and her husband announce the birth of their daughter Blake Bennett on November 11, 2015.
Alison Collins LoPresti and husband Lenny welcomed Zachary “Zach” Joseph on July 17, 2015 in Red Bank, NJ. Zach joins sisters Olivia and Jonna and brother Luke.”
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1999 Courtney Appel Jones and husband Ian welcomed Madelyn Grace on October 24, 2015. “Everyone is doing great. Avery and Hailey couldn’t be more excited!” Kaitlin Schaeffer Yardley writes, “baby girl #3 arrived in April 2015. Colleen is adored by big sisters Margot and Lucy.”
Julia Zahra Harrell writes that she and her husband recently welcomed their daughter Bridget Marie. Their son Will is a proud big brother.
ALUMNAE NEWS 2000 Erika Parcan Galvin announces that Luciana Victoria arrived on November 23, 2015 and “has stolen all of our hearts! Mom, Dad and both big brothers are completely in love!” 2001 Caitlin Welch VanOrsdel and Reed Thomas are happy to announce that baby Joseph “Joey” Eugene has arrived. “He is a sweetheart!” Katie Zech Vedete and her husband Chris announce the birth of their son Dominic “Nico” Francis on April 27, 2015.
Madeleine McMahon posed with current LOTAs who were attending the Georgetown Symposium “Women Taking the Lead: Acting on Pope Francis’ Message” in October. Madeleine is the Operations Manager and Executive Assistant to the President of the Foundation and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities. Pictured L-R: Madeleine McMahon ’03, Holy Cross Faculty Damon McGraw, Francesca Joseph ’16, Eva McNabb ’17, Emily Graham ’16, and Grace McCarthy ’16
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2002 Sandra Rivera Andrade and her husband Rodrigo welcomed their new baby Liam Alexander on April 16, 2015! “He is our little miracle and joy! We are truly blessed.”
Brittany Sims married Kevin Bayly on September 12, 2015 at Saint Gabriel’s in Washington, DC. They live in Edgewater, MD.
2005 Christine Tuomey and her fiance Conor Lewellyn were married on August 22, 2015. She had two bridesmaids in her wedding that are classmates, Laurie Hurson and Jessica Palacios. Her sister Sarah Tuomey ’07 was her maid-of-honor.
Andrea Wass Weaver and her husband are owners of a small farm-to-table restaurant in Baltimore.
2003 Claire Dayrit Marvaso and husband Mike welcomed their daughter Penelope Rose on August 27, 2015.
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Alyssa Stone married Will Reddy on July 11, 2015 at Holy Family Catholic Community in Frederick, MD. Two classmates, Brighid McGann and Allie Doane, participated in the ceremony. Alyssa’s two sisters Bailey ’08 and Jamie ’16 were bridesmaids. There were also at least 20 Holy Cross grads in attendance. Caitlin Sims welcomed a son Christopher Owen on August 5, 2015.
2007 Courtney Sims married Kevin Mackay on January 3, 2015. They welcomed a baby boy, Brody Joseph, on October 12, 2015. 2008 Ashley Lauren Dunn writes, “California is great! I am currently working as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Anesthesia at Stanford. I primarily work on clinical trials and psychological interventions for pediatric pain management. It’s been super busy here as we are working on submitting a grant to NIH. If there are any alumnae in my area and/or prospective college students thinking of applying to schools in Northern California, I am happy to reach out to them.” Rachel Forte has worked at The Newburyport Art Association in Newburyport, MA for over two and a half years as the Senior Gallery Associate, where she has also exhibited some of her own work. She has also exhibited her artwork at the Willard Arts Center in Idaho Falls, ID. “It’s always scary leaving college with an art degree, especially a BFA in Painting. I’ve been lucky to find a job in my field that allows me 34 THE TARTAN Winter/Spring 2016
Rachel Forte ’08 in front of her piece “Barrage.”
the time I need to continue creating and exhibiting my work.” 2009 Lucy Collins works at Georgetown Visitation three days a week and lives at home. She keeps in touch with Madeline Guay ’08. 2010 Lexi DePont surprised her sister Mary Rose DePont ’19, at her first Holy Cross field hockey game. Lexie attended East Carolina University and graduated with honors in 2014. She was awarded a grant to live in Nicaragua to teach English, and backpacked in Europe for two months this past spring. Lexie currently is working at Holy Trinity School in Georgetown as an assistant kindergarten teacher.
ALUMNAE NEWS 2016 Distinguished Alumnae Honors and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016 The Academy of the Holy Cross Theatre Lobby 6-7 pm – Light Refreshments 7:00 pm – Awards Ceremony 8-8:30 pm– Dessert
Niki Razeghi writes that she is getting her doctorate in audiology at the University of Maryland and will graduate in 2018.
2011 Jessica McLaren is currently a graduate student at the Columbia University School of Social Work. She is in her first year of a two-year program. She is interested in working with children and teens with learning disabilities and doing clinical work. Erika Ortega-Atay graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree.
2012 Adrianna David is double-majoring in Theatre and Communication Studies at the University of Maryland. She took time off after her sophomore year and spent time studying acting, modeling and networking in Los Angeles. Adrianna lives at home in Rockville and is auditioning in every major city on the east coast. She is also choreographing cheerleading nationwide when she can. On November 1, 2015, Adrianna won 2nd Runner-Up in the 2016 Miss Maryland USA Pageant where she competed as Miss University of Maryland.
2013 Brittany Scala is a junior at the University of South Carolina pursuing her major in art education with an emphasis in special needs children and works with four families who have children with autism. Brittany is also an RA in the South Quad dorm. 2015 Isabella Zambrano and Sherry Xiang ’16 traveled to China last summer. They traveled to the south of China, Xian and Beijing, where Sherry is from. They visited the Great Wall of China in Beijing, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Olympic Park in Xian, the Terra Cotta Army soldiers and many other sights. A great experience!
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ALUMNAE NEWS IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORY – ALUMNAE Hilda Ruppert Maloney ’34 Patricia Hughes Gourlay ’41 Sister M. Anita Joseph Reeves, CSC, ’41 (Former Faculty) Patricia Beatrice Silk Harcourt ’42 Nancy Wilson Mulligan ’45 Sister of Mary Elizabeth Wilson Maloney ’38 and Virginia Wilson McMaster ‘40
Mary Brannon Benso ’46 Patricia McMahon Lodato ’47 Angela Murray Althoff ’48 Mary Ellen Fitzgerald Gannon ’48 Mary Anderson Oursler ’48 June Hillock Railey ’48 Mother of Kathleen Ann Railey Pruissen ’77 and Courtney Railey Doyle ’83
Barbara Baxter Kalbaugh ’50 Sister of Mary Frances Simmons-Lichter ’49 Eleanor Nolan Sarsfield ’53
Mother of Annmarie Sarsfield Edwards ’83 Grandmother of Christine Regan Galginaitis ’05, Margaret Rose Regan ’08, Katie Edwards ’13. Aunt of Katie Sarsfield ’96, Julia Sarsfield Merti ’99, Colleen Schulz ’08. Great Aunt of Elizabeth McCormick ’14 and Megan McCormick ’18
Kathleen M. Cotter Conn ’61 Sister of Margaret Cotter ’62, Mary Frances Cotter Weaver ’64 and Joanne Cotter Ugolini ’67
Rita Beach ’63 Sister of Diane Beach Hall ’64
Janet Scott Davis ’67 Sister of Patricia Davis Roane ’65 and Phyllis Davis Spinetta ’64. Aunt of Suzanne Roane ’90 and Melissa Roane ’93
Pamela George-Adis Hearn ’72 Deborah J. Keating ’76 Erin McCauley Tervo ’89 Julianna “Julz” Manlapaz ’91 Former Faculty Paula Barnes Mother of JoAnna Barnes ’78, Susan Barnes ’81 and grandmother of Caroline Murphy ’17
Sister M. Dolores Kessinger, CSC Sister Rose Michael Murphy, CSC
Mary Elizabeth Scalley Fennell ’55 Mother of Nancy Fennell Connell ’83, Mary Beth Fennell Morris ’85 and Julie Fennell St. Vrain ’88
Margaret Corgan Kenski ’61
IN MEMORY – FRIENDS AND FAMILY David M. Boone Father of Amanda Boone Flood ‘04 and Morgan Boone Aschenback ’04; father-in-law of Karen Waskewich Boone ’04
Gail Boss Sister of Mary Lynne Boss, Former Principal
Rene P. Buenvenida Father of Tricia Buenvenida ’89 and Pearl Buenvenida ’90
Paul Joseph Clarke Husband of Mary Joan Lawrence Clarke ’57
Maurice Joseph Conley, III Father of Eleanor “Elli” Conley Wenzke ’92
Roland Lee Custer, Sr. Husband of Margaret Gardiner Custer ’48; father of Linda Custer Shirey ’72; brother-in-law of Doris Gardiner Warner ’52 (deceased)
John E. “Ned” Dolan Father of Janet Dolan ’66, Kathleen Dolan ’70 and Suzanne Knight ’78; grandfather of Andrea Knight ’04
Dorothy T. Donegan Mother of Deirdre Donegan Willette ’75
Viola S. Genovese Mother of Mary Genovese ’74, Teresa Genovese ’75, Patricia Genovese ’77 and Elizabeth Genovese Martin ’80
Jarrett Thomas Harman Son of Debrah Wood Harman ’80; grandson of Joyce Schaffer Wood ’58
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Robert J. Lapanne Father of Carol Lapanne Smith (Holy Cross student 1970-1972)
Alvin L.F. Marchigiani Father of June Marchigiani ’75, Jeanne Marchigiani Lomba ’71; grandfather of Jaclyn Marchigiani ’12, Delani Marchigiani ’14, and Madeline Pence ’14
Ann T. McDonald Mother of Maureen McDonald Henriksen ‘79
Mary Ann Panagos Grandmother of Olivia Panagos ’13
Anthony A. Puglisi Brother of Nancy Puglisi ’58; grandfather of Alexandra Puglisi ’18
Mary H. Sheridan Mother of Maureen Sheridan Johnson ’75; grandmother of Anna Sheridan ’11
Alice Tumulty Mother of Patricia Tumulty Flaccus ’62, Mary Alice Tumulty Jost ’64, Alicia Lisa Tumulty Peklo ’69, and Anne Tumulty Patsalosavvis ’75
Annual Fund
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The Annual Fund is critical to the day-to-
day operation of every non-public school. In order to keep tuitions affordable, we ask every family–past and current– to support the Academy with a yearly contribution. For those who make Holy Cross a priority in charitable giving, know that every donation is directed to what matters most–our students.
The Annual Fund… • keeps tuition affordable for all qualified students • ensures academic and signature programs such as Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Sancta Crux Scholars, and Madeleva Scholars can continue
PLANNED GIVING The Academy of the Holy Cross invites you to consider joining The Legacy Society by including a gift to the Academy as part of your estate planning. A planned gift to Holy Cross is thoughtful planning and it can take many forms, including the following: BEQUEST: This is the simplest kind of planned gift—a provision in your will, which names Holy Cross as a beneficiary and provides your estate with a charitable tax deduction for the total amount of the gift. CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY: This is a contract between you and the Academy. Assets (cash, stocks or real property) are transferred to the school and in return you receive an annuity payment for the remainder of your life. CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST: You transfer assets to a legally established trust, which then pays you an annual
• enables experiences for students outside of the classroom through clubs, field trips, and retreats
• allows us to maintain our 28 acres of beautiful campus and buildings
• Our Annual Fund year continues until Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Consider making a gift using the envelope in this magazine. Or give your gift online at www. academyoftheholycross.org/makeagift.
Thank you for your support of Holy Cross!
income for life. At the transfer of your estate, the trust’s assets become a gift to the school. CHARITABLE LEAD TRUST: You establish a trust that transfers assets to the school; the trust generates income for the Academy for a specified number of years. At the end of that time, the funds are returned to you or to your heirs. A planned gift provides long-term support for the school and gives tax benefits for the donor. For additional information, call Charly Ryan, Director of Institutional Advancement, at (301) 929-6447.
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The Academy of the Holy Cross 2015 Benefit Auction and Gala
Saturday, March 19, 2016 6:00 PM Silent and Live Auctions Mistress of Ceremonies: Eileen Whalen ’05 of ABC7/”Good Morning Washington”
This is one trip you won’t want to miss!
Holy Cross will be transformed into an Italian city as we celebrate the sights and flavors of Italy. Join us for an exciting evening of festivities, community building and fundraising to benefit every area of Holy Cross including student programs, technology initiatives, professional development and financial aid.
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