Leadership
Board of Trustees
Virginia Connor, ‘77 Chair
Noreen Doyle, ‘67 Vice Chair
Elizabeth Whalen Treasurer
Mary Jane Maher Higgins, ‘84, P’18, Secretary
Alison Andrews-Weber, ‘97
Sr. Joanne Caniglia, O.P.
Daphné Crespo-Helm, ‘89
Anne del Castillo, ‘88
Dorothy Filoramo, ‘58
Glen Gregorio
Sadhvee S. Hansraj-Pastine, J.D., ‘86
Martha Hirst
Diane Donnelly Kenney, ‘66
Russell P. Quiñones
Alice Ramos, Ph.D., ‘66
Kristin Shea, ‘82, P’19
Sara Fay Snider
Krystina L. Woods, M.D.
Parents’ Association Officers
Zack Miller-Murphy, P’25 President
Agnes Teng, P’26 Vice-President
Scott Wollard, P’25, ‘27 Treasurer
Juan Cajigas, P’28 Recording Secretary
Bernadette Serton, P’26, ‘28 Communications Secretary
Laura Brennan, P’22, ’26
Liaison to Admissions
Andrea Morris, P’27
Liaison to Development
Grace Lam, P’28
Parent Ambassador Coordinator
Alumnae Association Board
Roseanne LoBue Morrison, ‘70 President
Madeleine Metzler-Sousa, ‘07
Allison Scacalossi, ‘13
Aleksandra Swiech Sama, ‘13 Class Rep Coordinators Communications
At Dominican Academy, community is more than a word—it is the heartbeat of our school. It is present in the laughter shared in our hallways, the collaboration in our classrooms, and the collective spirit of our students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and friends.
Letter from the President
Dear Parents, Alumnae, and Friends,
I am delighted to share Dominican Academy’s 2023–2024 Annual Giving Report with you. This document is more than a compilation of numbers; it is a celebration of the generosity and dedication that sustains our mission. Each contribution represents a powerful affirmation of our commitment to the Dominican pillars of Community, Service, Study, and Prayer, which continue to guide and inspire our work.
The pillar of Community in particular resonates strongly with me as I reflect on our daily work. At Dominican Academy, community is more than a word—it is the heartbeat of our school. It is present in the laughter shared in our hallways, the collaboration in our classrooms, and the collective spirit of our students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and friends.
As benefactors, you too, are part of this community of steadfast support, enabling us to nurture young women who will go forth as compassionate leaders. Your contributions allow us to provide a rigorous academic program, support a wide range of sports, and offer extracurricular activities like our global trips and the Model U.N., which are life-changing. Because of you, students thrive in an environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, encourages acts of service, and deepens faith through prayer.
While the numbers in this report are impressive, they only begin to tell the story of your impact. They represent the resources that enable a student to discover her potential, the merit scholarships and financial aid that make a D.A. education accessible for
about 50% of our students, and the opportunities that prepare our graduates to excel in college and beyond.
On behalf of our students and the entire D.A. family, thank you for your unwavering support. Together, we are building a community where each member is valued and celebrated. Please know that you are always in our prayers, and we look forward to welcoming you at upcoming D.A. events.
Peace and all Good,
Alexandria M. Egler, Ph.D., P’10 President
Letter from the board of Trustees Chair
Dear Alumnae, Faculty, Students, Parents, and Friends,
It is an honor to serve as a board chair, a task that is one of great joy for me as a proud alumna. In this role, I have the responsibility to ensure a sound future for the Dominican Academy community. In doing so, D.A. is a primary focus of my philanthropic giving, and I do this gladly because I believe in the faculty, staff, and the girls. Above all, I believe in the enduring mission of Dominican Academy.
D.A. has been the cornerstone of my dearest friendships and has shaped much of who I am today. I believe many of you share similar sentiments. In these times of high inflation, it’s crucial to remember that our beloved school, which has been instrumental in our lives, needs our heroic and generous support.
Just as your own budgets have been challenged by the increased costs for goods, Dominican Academy’s budget has also been affected by these external economic realities. From first-hand experience working closely with the administration, I know that D.A. runs a carefully monitored budget. Your voluntary contributions play a crucial role in this. Your support is not just appreciated; it’s integral to our success.
And we have room to grow in this area!
The Annual Giving Report is our stewardship report, conveying our deep gratitude and careful fiscal management of your generosity.
Over the course of the year, the development team works hard to provide you with mailings, online opportunities, and other ways to make an annual contribution. I’d like to be able to count on each of you to take this opportunity to make a meaningful contribution and, if you can, to increase your offering from last year.
I hope this short note has piqued your interest and that you will consider making an Annual Fund pledge or gift right now or as soon as possible. Your support is greatly anticipated and will make a significant difference.
Sincerely,
Virginia Connor, ‘77 Chair of the Board of Trustees
D.A. has been the cornerstone of my dearest friendships and has shaped much of who I am today. I believe many of you share similar sentiments. In these times of high inflation, it’s crucial to remember that our beloved school, which has been instrumental in our lives, needs our heroic and generous support.
Administration & Staff
Alexandria M. Egler, Ph.D., P’10 President
Leslie Poole Petit, Ed.D., P’14, ‘19 Principal
Mike Benigno Director of Communications
Maria Bruno, P’00 Cafeteria
Joan Carney Finance Manager
Lauren Checo Director of Admissions
Bao Peng Chen Director of IT
Brendan Doyle Vice President of Finance
Rodney Frederick Director of Facilities
Melissa Gibilaro Director of Campus Ministry
Helen E. Halis Assistant to the President & Registrar
Jessie Lawler, RN School Nurse
Leslie A. Lopez, J.D., CFRE Executive Director of Development
Josephine Mazzara Cafeteria Supervisor & Finance Associate
Joanne McMahon, P’13, ’14, ‘16 Receptionist & Assistant to the Principal
Annie Sullivan, P’20, ‘20 Athletic Director
Myrna Toledo Wang, ‘92 Alumnae Relations & Special Events Manager
Elissa Weil, ‘81 Assistant Principal
Melissa McAllister Wieler, ‘86, P‘26 Development Database & Annual Fund Manager
Arts Department
Kate Finlayson
Gwyneth Mooney, Chair
English Department
Kiera Egan
Christine McLaughlin, ‘17
Mary Somboonchoke
Zoe Spelman
Elissa Weil, ’81, Chair
Faculty
History Department
Kiera Egan
Anita Rose Dziwura, Ph.D.
Jennifer Reardon-Muller, ’98, P’24, Chair
Ashley Rossi
Rita Salfeld
Stem Department
Marilag Angway
Josephine Belcastro, Co-Chair
Peter Ponce-Toriz
Guidance and Counseling
Caroline Lawlor
Anne McGinley
Theology Department
Michael Cagney, Ph.D., Chair
Alana Daly
Melissa Gibilaro
Coleen Gowans, Ph.D.
World Languages Department
Lyla Cerulli, ‘13, Chair
Sr. Joan Franks, O.P., Ph.D., ‘59
Pia Gliatta
Laura Oing
Ke Yang
Mark Rasimas
Lauren Serpagli, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Hilton Tottaram
We are deeply grateful to all our benefactors.
Your prayers, support, and volunteerism were instrumental in enabling Dominican Academy to raise $1.9M in the 2023-2024 school year. This is the most significant fundraising amount in over five years. We could not have achieved this without you. This success is directly attributed to your contributions. It is a testament to our shared commitment to providing academic excellence for students of diverse backgrounds and means entrusted to our care. Know that you are always in our prayers. thank you!
$1.9M Financial Review
Alumnae & Friends Giving
Leadership Society
$50,000+
The Achelis and Bodman Foundation
Noreen Doyle, ‘67
The Grove Creek Fund
Philip F. Mooney & Kathleen Krank
Mooney †, ‘64
Robert & Suzanne Robotti
William Rue & Joan Morrow Rue, ‘65
Raj V. Tahil & Mary Jo Wrenn, ‘77
Lady WELLESLEY Society
$25,000–$49,999
Anonymous
Dominican Sisters of Peace, Inc.
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation, Inc.
Luke P. La Valle, Jr. † & Nancy Wagner
La Valle, ‘61
VERITAS SOCIETY
$10,000–$24,999
Carol Kirwan Aikenhead, ‘54
Margaret Kryanowski Ambrosio, ‘56
Anonymous
Archdiocese of New York/Office of Black Ministry
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep
Sarah & Jerry Chang, M.D., P’27
Virginia Connor, ‘77
Richard & Virginia Creedon, P’85
William Helm & Daphné
Crespo-Helm, ‘89
Raymond C. & Maureen K. Dee Foundation Inc.
CJ Devine Charitable Trust
Anthony & Janet Smith Di Blasi, ‘50
David Hilpl & Kathleen Heaney
Hilpl †, ‘61
Martha Hirst
Carl C. Icahn Foundation
Inner City Scholarship Fund
Kirwan Family Foundation
Dr. Julia M. McNamara, ‘59 & Richard J. Lolatte
Kathleen Walsh Murnion, ‘61
Danielle & Rocco Papandrea, P’26
Brother John Joseph Pavin, O.S.F.
Sarah I. Schieffelin Residuary Trust
Mick Kalishman & Tatiana Serafin, ‘90
Edward Pinter, Esq. & Kristin G. Shea, ‘82, P’19
Jay & Mary Sullivan, P’13
Friedsam Society
$5,000–$9,999
Robert Adamo & Kira
Mckeown-Adamo, P’23, ‘26
Carl R. Neu & Virginia L. Ambrosini, M.D., ‘65
Johannes Weber & Alison Andrews-Weber, ‘97
William J. & Dorothy Mazurkiewcz Blyth, ‘72
Brooklyn Benevolent Society
John Cagney, Esq. & Jennifer Kennedy
Stephen M. Dowicz
Alexandria M. Egler, Ph.D., P’10
Thomas Flood
Ann Marie Flynn, Esq., ‘69
Catherine & Glen Gregorio
Harlem Academy
Barbara Halleron Houser, ‘59
Dorothy Kelly, ‘70
Diane Donnelly Kenney, ‘66
John Kong & Dorothy Yee Kong, ‘59
Jennifer & Constantine Koutras, P’25
Declan & Mary Ann O’Toole Long, ‘82
Lorne J. Norton & Judith Murphy Norton, ‘61
Suzanne & Robert Robotti Foundation, Inc.
Michael Parniawski & Agnes Teng, ‘94, P’26
Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation
Principal’s Circle
$2,500–$4,999
Ronald W. Berg, Ph.D. & Ann C. Moran Berg, ‘65
Frank S. Black & Barbara Onderchek Black, M.D., ‘58
Kathleen Cosgrove, ‘83
Joseph Gunset
Bruce Haas & Karen Dowicz Haas, ‘79
Mary E. Harrigan
Bill & Mary Haugh, P’20, ‘24
Heather Ironside, MS, CCC-SLT, ‘99
Bernadine & Eric Iversen, P’25
Joseph Lowry, M.D., P’91
Caroline & Philip Moustakis, P’26, ‘28
William J. Murphy & Ann Beattie Murphy, ‘57
Bridget Reilly, ‘06
Lorraine Kane Rice, ‘65
Helena & Bernard Smith, P’27 UBS Foundation USA
Christopher Wagner & Anne Mackle Wagner, ‘86, P’25, ‘27
Tracy & Justin Wolfe, P’25
Benefactor’s Circle
$1,000–$2,499
Jacob & Jennifer Amato, P’23
Maura & Gerard Andrews, P’25
Atlanta Consulting Group
Robert P. Brady Agency, Inc.
Bruce Buchanan & Laura Picardi Buchanan, O.D., ‘73
Jeanette Burns, ‘83
Muriel & William Cagney
Michael & Catherine Catterson Cavanaugh, ‘60
Meredith Hill Chartier, ‘99
Mark & Lourdes Cipolla, P’14
Susan Damiani, ‘83
Ralph Ferrante & Nancy Damiani-Ferrante,’78
Denine Pagano De Leon, Esq., ‘98
class of 1973
Top 10 Class Participation of 2024
Lisa Cadette Detwiler, ‘83
Patricia & Philip Devine, P’22
Mary Ellen Doyle, ‘66
Kathleen Dinsmore Dubia, ‘67
Cynthia & Keith Eldredge, P’25
George Erensen & Mary Duffy Erensen, ‘62
Rosanna & Stephen Fahy, P’25
Dorothy Filoramo, ‘58
Charles T. & Kathleen Maher Foley, M.D., ‘61
Julianne Sote Fox, ‘99
Maria & Tomasz Frankowski, P’14
Trevor R. Freeman & Antoinette Mirsberger Freeman, ‘99
Simona & Dimitre Genov, P’25
Jorge & Joanne Guerrero Georgalos, ‘88, P’25
Sumner Gerard Foundation
Dennis & Monica Lennon Golden, ‘59
Ferenc Mechler & Elizabeth Gorayeb, ‘93, P’26
Ann Marie & Wojciech Gorczyca, P’27
Virginia Salomone Goss, ‘60
Armand R. Pastine & Sadhvee S. Hansraj-Pastine, ‘86
Adelaide & Paul Harrison, P’26
Timothy & Mary Jane Maher Higgins, ‘84, P’18
Roxana Diaz Howes, ‘56
Mary Huerster, ‘09
Clifford R. & Sophie Hager Hume, ‘78
Andrea L. & Terence P. Kannengieser Dayle & Edmund Kearns, P’87
Kiewit Infrastructure Co.
Somi Kim, P’24
Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club, Inc.
Irena & James Knee, P’24
Andrew & Monica Konopka, P’20, ‘25
Alexandra Kozlakowski, ‘04
Sarah & Jerome Kramer, P’24
Marc LaGuardia & Kiernan Tate LaGuardia, ‘92, P’26
Laura & Chris Lee, P’26
Joanne Lee, ‘67
Kathleen Lembo-Sullivan, ‘78
Leslie A. Lopez, J.D., CFRE
Greg Karrh & Laura A. Lyons Karrh, ‘82
Theodore V. & Mary Elizabeth Egan Mace, ‘54
Thomas & Joan E. Landers Mahoney, ‘78
Margie & Martin Martinetti, P’26
James P. McCarthy & Mary Ellen
Mangan McCarthy, ‘71
Kara & Robert McGann, P’25
Michael Meola, P’24
John Metzler & Marianne Brzak
Metzler, P ‘07
Joanna & Joseph Michalik, P’25
Richard & Zack Miller-Murphy, P’25
Andrea & Trent Morris, P’27
Roseanne LoBue Morrison, ‘70
Corinne Mullen, ‘78
Geraldine Mulligan, ‘54
Alumnae & Friends Giving
Kathleen Quinn Murray, ‘61
Susan Filippi O’Shea, ‘58
Dr. Leslie Poole Petit & Dr. Francis Petit, P’14, ‘19
Denise Ortiz Powers, ‘70
Annalinda Pandolfi Ragazzo, ‘70
Alice Ramos, Ph.D., ‘66
Sara & Thomas Regan, P’27
Howard P. & Claire Sarrazin Rennell, ‘76
Christopher Moore & Soo Rhee-Moore, M.D., P’26
James Robertson & Maureen Dwyer Robertson, ‘60
Laurence Nicolas & Wolfgang Ruess, P’25
Charles & Rita Salfeld
Patricia & Robert Sardinas, P’26
Craig Saxton & Pietrina Luciani Saxton, ‘74
Bernadette & Hugh Sharkey, P’25
John P. & Susan H. Sweeney Sheehy, ‘60
Laura Evangelista & Bradley Siciliano, P’24
Kathleen Simmons
William E. Simon Foundation
Sara & Chaffin Snider
Andrew Sniffin & Julie Grimes Sniffin, ‘77, P’17
Jean & Becket Sorce, P’23, ‘25
John Specce, W’67
Ellen & Daryl Story, P’25
Jeffrey Troxell & Barbara Sisk Troxell, ‘65
Jack Dierks & Catherine Tully, ‘71
Zuzana Vojtek, ‘88
Anne Marie O’Brien Walker, ‘67
Ginger Wallach
Allison & Paul Walsh, P’27
Carroll Doyle Welch, ‘81
Elizabeth Whalen
David Wodka & Mary Eustace Wodka, ‘04
Richard H. Stanley & Patricia Woodruff Stanley, ‘63
Virginia & John Woods, P’26
Krystina Woods, M.D.
Tony Yung, P’27
Mother Stephanie Circle
$500–$999
Marise Mack Allen, ‘69
Annamaria Calosso Amarain, ‘82
Anonymous
Marta Antoniv, ‘13
Barbara Aurecchione, P’25
Raymond F. Basilotta & Silvia Pandullo Basilotta, ‘80
Margaret Besheer, ‘85
Michelle & Jaison Blair, P’26
Birgit Bogler, ‘92
Nancy & David Brady, P’27
Dori & John Bright, P’26
Aileen Brophy, ‘96
Dr. Michael Cagney
Quitterie & Barthélémy Caille, P’25
Walter Camas & Christina Rohan Camas, ‘88, P’20
Joseph F. Canty & Marilyn Reynolds Canty, ‘58
Thomas & Claudia Colgan, P’12
Teresa Tijerina-Colie & John Colie, P’23
Lauren Crocco, ‘98
Eileen Damiani, P’78, ‘83
William & Maryann DeMaso, P’94
Bridget Austin & Raj Denhoy, P’25
Eva Farkas-DiNardo & Paul DiNardo, P’26
Mary Beth Wagner Dougherty, ‘58
Brendan & Vivienne Doyle
Marie & Michael Elms, P ‘04,’07
Donald G. Fannon & Jo Ann M. Schilling Fannon, ‘68, P’97, ‘02
Marleny & Bill Farrell, P’23
W. Michael † & Ellen E. McNamara Funck, ‘61
Genevieve Gadaleta, ‘06
Joseph L. Petze & Donna Golia, ‘88
Carmel Geoghegan Gorton, ‘99
Walter E. Gritzka & Janet Semple Gritzka, ‘60
Eileen Hanrahan, ‘73
Jane Harrington, P’22
James & Ellen Hillman
Raymond T. Hoban & Elizabeth A. Drago Hoban, ‘62
Kathleen & Ronald F. Holert, G’23
Maureen Hynes, ‘70
Meghan & Diarmuid Joye, P’24
Christine Karout, ‘08
John & Diane Keenan, P’83
Christina Kozlakowski, ‘02
Jessie Lawler, RN
Anne Marie Longobucco, ‘81
Pauline Lu, ‘08
Maureen Lynch, ‘69
Macy’s Foundation
Joanne Martin, M.D., ‘65
Jeanne Glennon McAnaney, ‘58
Maureen McCarthy, ‘70
Susan Gearey McEnery, ‘78
Heather McLearie, P’27
Briana Pigott Meginniss, ‘09
Oscar & Louise Montes
Nora Moran, ‘07
James Mulroy, CPA
Ambika Nayar, M.D., ‘88
Nouveau Elevator Industries LLC
Hedwig O’Hara, ‘73
John Ottulich
Marice & Benjamin Perlman, P’26
Pamela Vahdat & Ralph Pfitzer, P’25
George W. & Deborah DeBard Pitula, ‘70, P’94, ‘07
Andrew J. Proctor & Jacqueline Massa Proctor, ‘85, P’16
Russell Quiñones
Margaret Krug Radigan, ‘57
Diane & Frank Raffaele, P’25
Marina & Harry Rana, P’27
Claude & Nancy Ritman, P’16
Rosemary Lee Ryan, ‘63
Susan Miles Ryan, ‘72
John A. & Joanne V. Milo Salaverry, ‘59
Lauren Femia Sheehy, ‘10
Tor & Catherine Soderquist, P’11, ‘14
William Sonnemann & Olivia Soriano, ‘05
Yamicha Stephenson, ‘03
Stone Atelier Inc.
Richard & Anne Sullivan, P’20, ‘20
Jacqueline Pinto Sullivan, ‘60
Priscilla & Alex Tuohy, P’27
Edward & Helen Walsh, P’05, ‘08
M. T. Warring, Jr. & Stephanie McKernan Warring, ‘58
Susanne Schuppel Washburn, ‘54
Washburn Family Fund
David Wells & Mary Sabbatino, P’17
Patricia Whatley, ‘67
Brian C. Wieler & Melissa McAllister Wieler, ‘86, P’26
Anne Morris Wilding, ‘61
Suzan & Scott Wollard, P’25, ‘27
Anna Woods, ‘19
Robert W. Yost, Sr. & Joanne Guarasci Yost, ‘69
Anna Zhao, ‘08
D.A. Club
$250–$499
Siobhan Fisher Ainsworth, ‘07
Emily Estevez & Allendi Almonte, P’26
Jim Anderson & Sharon Just, P’22
Anonymous
Robert F. Rodriguez & Stephanie Azzarone, ‘70
Silvia Musto Beam, ‘66
Nancy Bergan
Paul & Kirstin Bernhardt, P’13, ‘16, ‘19
Stephen Biehle & Kimberly Conway Biehle, ‘83
Mayling Blanco, P’26
John Bonin & Rosemary McPeak Bonin, ‘71
Richard Brent & Elizabeth Wieckowski, P’20
Barbara Buckley, P’01
Linda Tempel & Alex Calabrese, P’02
Dennis & Victoria Cappello, P’08
Barbara Casmasina, ‘69
Brian & Kim Coleman, P’22
Catherine Ciarletta Conniff, ‘93
Theresa Craig, ‘67
Jane Crotty, G’17, ‘20
Karen Hlinka De La Vega, ‘70
Anne del Castillo, ‘88
Josephine Dellano, ‘64
John Conroy & Nancy DiBernardo-Conroy, ‘83
Martin C. Hyman, M.D. & Julie DiRico, M.D., ‘69
Walter J. Doherty & Margaret McAnanly Doherty, ‘54
Michele Marie Dumont, ‘66
John & Aileen Lowry Farrelly, ‘91
Aoife & Stephen Faughnan, P’25
Sheila Feerick, ‘88, P’27
Steven Birnbaum & Christine Ferrara, ‘88
Robert S. Fitzgerald & Joan E. Clarke Fitzgerald, ‘63
Rachel & Lesley Gelis, P’24
Sonia Caus Gleason, ‘81
Helen E. Halis
Johna Ioli Harvey, ‘73
Martin & Sandra M. Rogers Heikel, ‘82
Saengchan & Patrick Holert, P’23
Lorena Conlin Hoopes, ‘87
Diane Drechsler Hoover, ‘58
Jeffrey L. & Dolores Persich Ives, ‘70
Dierdre James & James Wheaton
Karlam & Robert Johansen, P’25, 27
Dennis Johnson & Katherine Serafin Johnson, ‘93
Vera Junkers, Ph.D.
Juliana & David Patrick Kelly, P’26
Kamel E. Labidi & Diane E. Kelly, ‘69
Kay & Thomas Kikis, P’24
William J. Krackeler & Mary Jean Sawyers Krackeler, ‘62
Mary Wachowicz Kulhanek, ‘06
Lissa LaManna Kutik, ‘82
Mary Ormond Madden, ‘62
Matthew Mannino & Elizabeth Toph Mannino, ‘94
John F. Manocherian & Judith DeVito Manocherian, ‘74
James F. McArdle & Sheila Fannon McArdle, ‘58
Rory McCarthy, ‘02
Teresa Meade McGrane, ‘77
Kathleen & William McGraw, P’24, ‘25
Vlad Giroveanu & Janet A. Raicovich, ‘73
David Rose, M.D. & Alycia Kurylo Rose, ‘70
St. Ignatius Loyola School
Natalia & Robert Scalise, P’09
Fred & Carole Duminska Sergio, ‘55
Geraldine Andrews Shaw, ‘64
Erica Sherman, ‘04
Aleksandra Sito, ‘06
Sandra Juanico-Reilly Slane, ‘85
Byrne & Cary Sleeper, P’04
Peter A. & Martha Yepes Small, M.D., ‘73
Maureen Dunican Touhey, ‘59
Boris A. Vern & Areta Kowal Vern, ‘64
Alyson Vivattanapa, ‘03
Amanda Vopat, ‘14
Mary W. & Willard C. Wagner, P’98
Eva McTague Walsh, ‘83
Siara Waseem, Pharm.D., ‘03
Top 10 class Reunion Giving of 2024
Class Reunion Gifts
1958 65th $9,965
1983 40th $8,350
1988 45th $6,750
1978 55th $6,092
1973 30th $4,935
2003 20th $3,420
1963 60th $3,120
1993 30th $2,818
2008 15th $2,799
2013 10th $1,838
Joanne McMahon, P’13, ‘14, ‘16
David S. Milne & Mary Agnes O’Shea Milne, ‘64
Robert A. Schmidt & Gail Miranda-Schmidt, ‘79
Cynthia & Mark Moss, P’16
Frank J. & Eileen Maher Musso, ‘75
Andrew & Victoria Nicholas Donovan, ‘77
Ann E. Nunez, M.D., ‘68
Orange Flood Control, LLC
Katherine & Quinn O’Sullivan, P’26
Kathleen O’Sullivan, ‘71
John P. O’Toole, Esq.
Anne & Michael Packer, P’27
Padua Academy
Paul J. & Maria La Russa Palamara, ‘76
PSEG Power of Giving
Michelle Pinto Ragone, ‘06
Elissa Weil, ‘81
Evan & Serli Regidor Wigdor, ‘87
Lala Wood, P’26
Zodiac Printeractive
D.A. Friends up to $249
Matilde Adabbo, P’13
Patricia Agatisa, ‘72
AIG Matching Grants Program
Margaret Higens Alfano, ‘73
Maryanne Alfano
Elana Almaguer, ‘03
Jeanette Lampariello Anagnos, ‘53
Christiane LaPlace Anderson, ‘88
Marilyn Buckley Aniano, RN, ‘58
Christopher Arvani, W’57
Nicole Bacchus, ‘08
Alumnae & Friends Giving
Giovanni & Emilia Bezzo Bargero, ‘54
Emily Barrett, ‘21
Linda Regan Basedow, ‘59
Kathleen Kirk Basile, ‘55
Raquel Batista, ‘93
Ana Batista, ‘08
Patricia Barone Bedell, ‘67
Mary O’Dowd Beltrami, ‘72
Mary Jo Schneider Bennett, ‘77
Jed Berger
Katrina Bernhardt, ‘13
Ulana Blyznak, ‘69
Sabrina Bode, ‘13
Katie Boyle, ‘09
Eileen Boyle, ‘73
Margherita Caprellino & Stefano Bozzo, P’27
Sandra & Anthony Brigode, P’27
Paul & Joan Brisson, P’22
Danielle Brogan, ‘96
Maureen McPartland Brokaw, ‘58
Thomas M. & Ann M. Oroszlany Brown, ‘84
Sara Brown
Maria Bruno, P’00
Adele Bruschi, ‘93
Bridget Burns, ‘03
Lucie Gelinas & Keith Burton, P’20
Marisa Cabrera, ‘03
Mary Cacace, ‘13
Joseph Callahan, P’99, ‘01
Cathy Callender
Joan Blangiardo Caputo, ‘73
Jo Ann Liberali Cardone, ‘58
Joan & Kevin Carney
Rebecca Carney, ‘14
Susan & Alberto Castro, P’04
Debra Romano Celio, ‘78
Center for Strengthening Family Coping Resources, Inc.
Alfred S. & Susan Guthrie Ceresa, ‘68
Kelvin Estevez & Lauren Checo
Genoveffa Caiola Cobuzzi, ‘83
Celeste Colon, ‘13
Elyse Connolly, ‘73
Stephanie Rynne Cook, ‘09
Albert & Betty Gualtieri Copersino, ‘62
Theresa Skelly Coppola, ‘62
Elaine Lang Cornett, ‘71
Kathleen Mitchell Corr, ‘65
Ciara Coyle, ‘18
Anamaria Crespo, ‘08
Elizabeth Crum, Psy.D., ‘98
David C. & Kelly Crabtree Crummy, ‘88
Gabriella Cuellar, ‘18
Michael & Samantha D’Aprile-Abel, ‘98
Camilla Davila, ‘13
Thomas R. Day & Maria C. Hermida Day, ‘83
Florence Dean & Robert Mullery
Dolores DeCrescenzo, P’79, ‘81
Nicole DeFilippi, ‘10
Donna Pagano Delaney, Esq., ‘98
Jennifer & Christopher DeLuna, P’26
Morgan DeMartis, ‘13
Francesca DeSiervi, ‘75
Donald P. & Ellen Brett Devey, ‘52
Lisa Mirabile Di Chiara, ‘72
Angela Dominguez, ‘76
Aileen Finnerty Doohan, ‘04
Katherine Dos Santos, ‘93
Gaëlle Duchâtellier, ‘18
Shannon Dufresne
Georgina Bellia Durando, ‘64
Adria Elskus, Ph.D., ‘74
ES Design Studio, LLC
Jonathan & Christine Koutnouyan Fairhurst, ‘88
Kenneth Fall, P’25
Mary Anita Hoff Fallon, ‘56
Eleanore Orlando Farley, ‘55
Kristen Farren, ‘00
Linda May Bohan Fasold, ‘60
Cynthia Brito Feleppa, D.D.S., FHGD, ‘93
Anna & Philip Ferraiuolo, P ‘06, ‘11
Douglas J. Fraser Jr., M.D. & Aideen Druery Finnegan-Fraser, ‘60
Elizabeth Iacco Finnerty, ‘72
Grainne Fitzpatrick, ‘13
James & Mary Fitzpatrick, P’11
Thomas & Margaret A. Fitzsimons-Hagan, D.D.S., ‘83
Denise Flood, ‘88
Mark Chernauskaus & Margaret Forgione, P’22, ‘25
Mary June Walsh Fox, ‘58
Joan Franks, O.P., Ph.D., ‘59
Patricia Fraser, M.D., ‘66
Joseph P. Frey & Anita Walsh Frey, ‘47
Anne Payne Fugett, ‘68
Maristela & Igor Gabric, P’22
Christine Galea, ‘93
Crystal Garcia, ‘03
Jamie Gearhart, ‘15
Jennifer Gennaro, ‘08
Ian & Jennifer Davies Gillespie, ‘73
Lauren Beam Giron, ‘93
Pia Gliatta
Leo J. & Pamela M. Connolly Gorynski, ‘77
Kayla Grigsby, ‘98
Betsy Guevara, ‘03
Giselle Guzman-Valdez, ‘98
Mary Hehir Hales, ‘03
Stephen R. Hammond & Mary Monaghan Hammond, ‘55
Regina Birkner Hartley, ‘63
Krysta Hartley, ‘13
Katie Hennessy, ‘08
Kristen Arditi Hernandez, ‘03
William J. Higgins & Mary Ellen Colby Higgins, ‘67
Virginia Hillman
Marc & Lorna Pinto Hollander, ‘67
Susan Hopkins Holmes, ‘59
Timothy Houlihan, Ph.D.
Jasmin Dong-Hourihan & Michael T. Hourihan, P’20
Mary Elizabeth Hughes Turpin, ‘12
Patricia Huie, ‘80
Margaret Hefferon Humphrey, ‘64
Paula Iacobazzo, ‘73
Ellen B. Jacob, ‘62
Joseph W. & Jean V. Janos, P’84, G’25
Donn McMullen & Jean-Marie Janos, ‘84, P’25
William Jennings & Kerry Passera Jennings, ‘87
Soshini Jeyakumar, ‘01
Lucille Johnston, ‘16
Rachael Johnston, ‘14
Richard Joseph & Jo Ellen M. Lucchi Joseph, ‘64
Philip Judge, S.J.
Eileen Schmitt Kastner, ‘57
Karen Kearns, ‘66
Edward Keeshan, Jr., W’61, P’95
Kathleen Kehoe, P’91
Sandra Kelley, ‘57
Noelle Kelly, ‘13
Ivanna Kiyashka, ‘13
Philip & Anne Marie Burke Koch, ‘54
Christine Rohowsky Kochan, ‘73
Joseph C. & Carol Ann Rice Kudless, ‘60
Michael C. & Claire A. Pitaro Lamberti, ‘64
Sean & Kelly Lane, P’18
Frank T. & Pauline Maher Lang, ‘57
Julia Larkin, ‘18
Donna Robertaccio Leal, ‘73
Kevin M. & Kathleen A. McQuade LeBoeuf, ‘73
Lauretta Clancy Leddy, ‘58, P’83
Jiang Min Liang, ‘13
Erin Hughes Llorens, ‘12
Doreen Lobelle, ‘00
William Logan & Anne E. O’Neill Logan, ‘64
Renee Masek Lombardo, ‘78
Karolina Magda Look Fong, ‘03
Julietta Lopez, ‘08
Diane Dragonetti & Tony Lopresti, P’10
Mary McGoldrick Loughney, ‘88
Marguerite & Anthony Lucarelli, P’27
Anthony & Caroline Lukaszewski, P’03
Angelica Macapinlac, ‘18
Heather Maguire, ‘03
Jenny & Marc Maiello, P’26
Louis A. & Antonietta Ciannamea Maiorino, ‘65
Marianne Tyndall Malague, ‘55
Megan Malewich, ‘14
Francis X. & Patricia Maher Maloney, ‘57
Shirley Rychlowski Martignetti, ‘73
Matthew Werstein & Adriana M. Martinez, ‘97
Lawrence E. & Joan Lorden Mays, ‘64
Josephine & Salvatore Mazzara
Joan Mazzonelli, ‘68
Caroline McConnell, ‘13
Anne McCormack, M.D., ‘73
Catherine & Dennis J. McDermott
Maureen McAvoy McDonald, ‘73
Thomas & Noelle McEnerney, P’17
Mary Beth McMahon, ‘13
Laura M. McShane, Ph.D., ‘67
Mabel Meneses, ‘83
Charles K. & Marian Maguire Meuse, ‘73
Allegra Miccio, ‘13
Joan Minninger, Ph.D., ‘53
James & Patricia Minogue, P’07
Satsuki Yamamoto Miyamoto, ‘73
George & Joan Mlicko, P’22
Jhanna Moore, ‘08
Victor & Eileen Kennedy Morales, ‘91
James Morano & Maria Chieco Morano, ‘83
Bernadette & Morcos Morcos, P’24
Sheila & Richard Mulcahy, P’25
Yolande Nanji
Gail Kolks Naughton, Ph.D., ‘73
William M. & Laura Mistretta Nelson, ‘78
James Nesi & Eileen L. Williams Nesi, ‘63
Frank R. & Marie T. Biolsi Nicolazzi, ‘50
Maureen & Joe Noto
Amber Nowak, ‘08
Sharon O’Connell, ‘63
Kathleen O’Connor, M.D., ‘66
James P. & Laura Proske O’Hara, ‘77
John & Monique Hallinan O’Hare, ‘93
Thomas & Cristina O’Keeffe, ‘93
Mary & George O’Mara, G’25
Catherine Ormond, S.S.J., ‘57
Victoria Gander Ott, ‘08
Mary Anne Beattie Patrick, ‘78
Tracy Patts, ‘03
Cristina Pelin, ‘13
Louise Ann Phelan, P’96
Christine Phillips, ‘88
Jerry Perez
Pfizer Foundation
Jonathan & Madelaine Dugan Piel, ‘68
Francesca Pitaro, ‘73
Mary Laurie Perazzo Ponce, ‘84
Peggy & John Pyrovolakis, P’26
Rita Zipp Quinn, ‘48
Alexandra Rachiele, ‘18
Lorena Ramirez-Lopez, ‘08
Laura Rapp, ‘18
Donna Reihing
Barbara A. Reilly & Michael K. Reilly, P’06
Mary Elizabeth Cahill Reitz, ‘66
Kenneth A. & Anne Olivieri Ricci, ‘83
Mark & Mary Robichaux, P’23
Christine Higney Robinson, ‘03
Laura Rodell, ‘03
Angela Rogers, ‘83
John & Irene Roman, P’08
Rosaria Romano, ‘03
Kristine Rooney-Granger, ‘93
Robert A. Rossi & Diana Pons Rossi, Ph.D., ‘64
Olivia Roszkowski, ‘03
Clare Piderit Rubin, ‘73
Lucille Giannola Russo, ‘56
Anne Wlaysewski Russo
Laura Santella Saccone, ‘83
Toni Lyn Valentino Salvatore, ‘78
Aleksandra Swiech, ‘13
Pablito & Agnes Sayaman
Allison Scacalossi, ‘13
Timothy C. & Pamela Deutsch Schuler, ‘81
Benedict & Wendy Sciortino
David & Virginia M. Gomez Scott, ‘56
Adrienne Semenza, ‘93
Lorette Shea, ‘73
Patricia Sheehan, ‘75
Victoria Sheehy, ‘83
Andrea Regina Silva, ‘18
Edward Silverman
James P. Simon, C.O.
Richard Koo & Sarin Sinawat-Koo, ‘89
Edward Skirde & Priscilla Christman Skirde, ‘63
Caolan Sleeper, ‘04
Vasiliki Soldatos, ‘13
Ninagabriella Sparacio, ‘13
Carol Ann Sterling, P’24
Theresa & Raymond Stewart
Sawyer Joseph Stewart, ‘13
Thomas J. & Patricia A. Mannion Sugrue, ‘64
Eilean Gunn Swanson, ‘53
Theresa McKeen Sweeney, M.A., ‘48
Margaret Tate, P’92, ‘94, G’26
Frank & Edith Mersich Teklits, ‘84
Susan Templin, ‘70
Lynette Mercado Tineo, ‘93
Carolyn Topak, ‘67
Tasha Torchon, ‘08
Caroline Tracey, ‘18
John & Deirdre Tracey, P’18
Mark Tremblay & Andrea Zapatka, P’21
John Triolo & Nora M. Lynch Triolo, ‘96
Michael L. McClain & Wendy C. Turgeon, ‘69
Julia Upton, R.S.M., ‘63
Frank J. & Rita Calise Vascimini, RDH, ‘83
Christiana Vasilas, ‘10
Patricia O’Toole Vazzana, ‘62
Elizabeth & Michael Vitellas, P’25
Eileen Stanton Walsh, ‘62
Shannon Walsh, ‘13
Lauren Mollin Webster, ‘08
Len R. & Marie O. DeCrescenzo Wehrung, ‘79
Fabiana Weinberg, ‘03
Roseanne O’Brien Weinstein, ‘61
Kristina Weston, ‘13
Catherine Lukaszewski Whalen, ‘03
Marietta Battaglia White, ‘63
Christina Wilson, ‘08
Catherine Wnek, ‘03
Barry Worfolk & Dorothy Enold Worfolk, ‘56
Isabel Jean Yung, ‘03
Anne Zielinski, ‘78
MaryEllen Zinsley
current parent Giving
Dominican Academy is grateful to have a strong tradition of support from parents of current students. Each year, our parent community contributes to the annual fund, scholarship fund and the Spring Auction & Benefit. This generosity supports current expenses that are essential for academic excellence and a robust extra-curricular program, including varsity athletics, college counseling, student-led clubs, and numerous other student-related programs.
Robert Adamo & Kira
Mckeown-Adamo, P’23, ‘26
Emily Estevez & Allendi Almonte, P’26
Maura & Gerard Andrews, P’25
Anonymous
Barbara Aurecchione, P’25
Michelle & Jaison Blair, P’26
Mayling Blanco, P’26
Margherita Caprellino & Stefano Bozzo, P’27
Nancy & David Brady, P’27
Dori & John Bright, P’26
Sandra & Anthony Brigode, P’27
Quitterie & Barthélémy Caille, P’25
Sarah & Jerry Chang, M.D., P’27
William Helm & Daphné Crespo-Helm, ‘89
Jennifer & Christopher DeLuna, P’26
Bridget Austin & Raj Denhoy, P’25
Eva Farkas-DiNardo & Paul DiNardo, P’26
Cynthia & Keith Eldredge, P’25
Rosanna & Stephen Fahy, P’25
Kenneth Fall, P’25
Aoife & Stephen Faughnan, P’25
Sheila Feerick, ‘88, P’27
Mark Chernauskaus & Margaret Forgione, P’22, ‘25
Rachel & Lesley Gelis, P’24
Simona & Dimitre Genov, P’25
Jorge & Joanne Guerrero Georgalos, ‘88, P’25
Ferenc Mechler & Elizabeth Gorayeb, ‘93, P’26
Ann Marie & Wojciech Gorczyca, P’27
Adelaide & Paul Harrison, P’26
Bill & Mary Haugh, P’20, ‘24
Bernadine & Eric Iversen, P’25
Donn McMullen & Jean-Marie Janos, ‘84, P’25
Karlam & Robert Johansen, P’25, ‘27
Meghan & Diarmuid Joye, P’24
Juliana & David Patrick Kelly, P’26
Kay & Thomas Kikis, P’24
Somi Kim, P’24
Irena & James Knee, P’24
Andrew & Monica Konopka, P’20, ‘25
Jennifer & Constantine Koutras, P’25
Sarah & Jerome Kramer, P’24
Marc & Kiernan Tate LaGuardia, ‘92, P’26
Laura & Chris Lee, P’26
Marguerite & Anthony Lucarelli, P’27
Jenny & Mark Maiello, P’26
Margie & Martin Martinetti, P’26
Kara & Robert McGann, P’25
Kathleen & William McGraw, P’24, ‘25
Heather McLearie, P’27
Michael Meola, P’24
Joanna & Joseph Michalik, P’25
Richard & Zack Miller-Murphy, P’25
Bernadette & Morcos Morcos, P’24
Andrea & Trent Morris, P’27
Caroline & Philip Moustakis, P’26, ‘28
Sheila & Richard Mulcahy, P’25
Katherine & Quinn O’Sullivan, P’26
Anne & Michael Packer, P’27
Danielle & Rocco Papandrea, P’26
Terrence Peel & Beatrice McDonald, P’20, ‘24, ‘26
Marice & Benjamin Perlman, P’26
Pamela Vahdat & Ralph Pfitzer, P’25
Peggy & John Pyrovolakis, P’26
Marina & Harry Rana, P’27
Sara & Thomas Regan, P’27
Christopher Moore & Soo Rhee-Moore, M.D., P’26
Laurence Nicolas & Wolfgang Ruess, P’25
Patricia & Robert Sardinas, P’26
Bernadette & Hugh Sharkey, P’25
Laura Evangelista & Bradley Siciliano, P’24
Helena & Bernard Smith, P’27
Jean & Becket Sorce, P’23, ‘25
Carol Ann Sterling, P’24
Ellen & Daryl Story, P’25
Michael Parniawski & Agnes Teng, ‘94, P’26
Priscilla & Alex Tuohy, P’27
Elizabeth & Michael Vitellas, P’25
Christopher & Anne Mackle Wagner, ‘86, P’25, ‘27
Allison & Paul Walsh, P’27
Brian C. & Melissa McAllister Wieler, ‘86, P’26
Tracy & Justin Wolfe, P’25
Suzan & Scott Wollard, P’25, ‘27
Lala Wood, P’26
Virginia & John Woods, P’26
Tony Yung, P’27
Foundation & Organization Giving
The Achelis and Bodman Foundation
AIG Matching Grants Program
Archdiocese of New York/Office of Black Ministry
Atlanta Consulting Group
Robert P. Brady Agency, Inc.
Brooklyn Benevolent Society
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep
Carl C. Icahn Foundation
Center for Strengthening Family Coping Resources, Inc.
Clarfeld Citizens Charitable Foundation
Raymond C. & Maureen K. Dee Foundation Inc.
honor Giving
In Honor of
The Class of 1978 in honor of their 45th Reunion
Clifford R. & Sophie Hager Hume, ‘78
The Class of 1983 for their 40th Reunion
Stephen Biehle & Kimberly Conway
Biehle, ‘83
Eileen Damiani, P’78, ‘83
Noreen Doyle, ‘67
Cathy Callender
Alexandra Arvani Dunn, ‘60
Christopher Arvani, W’57
CJ Devine Charitable Trust
Dominican Sisters of Peace, Inc.
ES Design Studio, LLC
Sumner Gerard Foundation
The Grove Creek Fund
Harlem Academy
Inner City Scholarship Fund
Sarita Kenedy East Foundation, Inc.
Kiewit Infrastructure Co.
Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club, Inc.
Kirwan Family Foundation
Macy’s Foundation
Nouveau Elevator Industries LLC
Orange Flood Control, LLC
Sara Farrell, ‘23
Marleny & Bill Farrell, P’23
Sr. Joan Franks, O.P., Ph.D., ‘59
Catherine Ormond, S.S.J., ‘57
Ginger Wallach
Sr. Joan Franks, O.P., Ph.D., ‘59 and Rita Salfeld
Christiana Vasilas, ‘10
Ellen McNamara Funck, ‘61
Dr. Julia M. McNamara, ‘59 & Richard J. Lolatte
Kerry Keeshan, ‘95
Edward Keeshan, Jr., W’61, P’95
Padua Academy Pfizer Foundation
PSE&G Power of Giving
Sarah I. Schieffelin Residuary Trust
St. Ignatius Loyola School
William E. Simon Foundation
Stone Atelier Inc.
Suzanne & Robert Robotti Foundation, Inc.
Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation
UBS Foundation USA
Washburn Family Fund
Zodiac Printeractive
Mairead LaGuardia, ‘26
Margaret Tate, P’92, ‘94, G’26
Sabrina McMullen, ‘25
Joseph W. & Jean V. Janos, P’84, G’25
Deirdre Phelan, ‘96
Louise Ann Phelan, P’96
Christine Phillips, ‘88
Jed Berger
Dr. Lauren Serpagli for being featured in a Fall 2023 NY Post article on “Inspired & Dedicated” Catholic school teachers
Anonymous
Memorial Giving
In Memory of
Sr. Mary Ambrose, O.P.
Theodore V. & Mary Elizabeth
Egan Mace, ‘54
Roberta Arvani, ‘57
Christopher Arvani, W’57
Diane Elaine Bailey, ‘68
Anne Payne Fugett, ‘68
Frances and John Bellia and Paul Durando
Georgina Bellia Durando, ‘64
The deceased members of the class of 1983: Monique Bueno, Lisa Sidorowicz and Maria Carla Mercader, ‘83
Jeanette Burns, ‘83
Kathleen Cosgrove, ‘83
Anne O’Malley Burns
Jeanette Burns, ‘83
Eleanor H. Burns
Ellen B. Jacob, ‘62
Katherine Casmasina
Barbara Casmasina, ‘69
Catherine & Raymond Colby
William J. Higgins & Mary Ellen Colby Higgins, ‘67
Charlene Coleman Harris, ‘64
Anonymous
Charlene Coleman Harris, ‘64 and Meg Smith, ‘64
Geraldine Andrews Shaw, ‘64
Mr. & Mrs. A. Dellano
Josephine Dellano, ‘64
Susana Domingos, ‘93
Raquel Batista, ‘93
Catherine Ciarletta Conniff, ‘93
Christine Galea, ‘93
Lauren Beam Giron, ‘93
Ferenc Mechler & Elizabeth Gorayeb, ‘93, P’26
John & Monique Hallinan O’Hare, ‘93
Thomas & Cristina O’Keeffe, ‘93
Kristine Rooney-Granger, ‘93
Anne Wlaysewski Russo
Lynette Mercado Tineo, ‘93
Natalie Frankowski, ‘14
Matilde Adabbo, P’13
Rebecca Carney, ‘14
Mark & Lourdes Cipolla, P’14
Camilla Davila, ‘13
Maria & Tomasz Frankowski, P’14
James P. Simon, C.O.
W. Michael Funck
Dr. Julia M. McNamara, ‘59 & Richard J. Lolatte
Mary Frances Paront Gorman, ‘62
Theresa Skelly Coppola, ‘62
Kathleen Dwyer Heed, ‘56
Maureen Dwyer Robertson, ‘60 & James Robertson
Kathleen Heaney Hilpl, ‘61
Eileen Jordan, Betty Gee & Patricia Astarita
Nancy & Larry McCuskor
Kathleen Quinn Murray, ‘61
Lorne J. Norton & Judith Murphy Norton, ‘61
Donna Reihing
Christine Perry Hogan, ‘99
Julianne Sote Fox, ‘99
AnnaMaria Iannuzzo, ‘88
Christiane LaPlace Anderson, ‘88
Sheila Feerick, ‘88, P’27
Steven Birnbaum & Christine Ferrara, ‘88
Jorge & Joanne Guerrero Georgalos, ‘88, P’25
Joseph L. Petze & Donna Golia, ‘88
Ambika Nayar, M.D., ‘88
Zuzana Vojtek, ‘88
Patricia Buckley Keeshan, ‘61
Edward Keeshan, Jr., W’61, P’95
Catherine & Peter Kirk, P’55
Kathleen Kirk Basile, ‘55
Susan Lopez, JoAnn McAllister, P’86, G’26 & Kathleen Hillman, P’85
Leslie A. Lopez, J.D., CFRE
Margarita Chan Lu, P’08
Pauline Lu, ‘08
Joseph C. Maher, P’57
Francis X. & Patricia Maher Maloney, ‘57
Maria Mercader, ‘83
Susan Damiani, ‘83
JoAnn McAllister, P’86, G’26
Brian C. & Melissa McAllister Wieler, ‘86, P’26
Mairead McInerney McAteer, ‘02
Maryanne Alfano
Donald G. & Jo Ann M. Schilling Fannon, ‘68, P’97, ‘02
Kristen Farren, ‘00
Padua Academy
Soshini Jeyakumar, ‘01
Christina Kozlakowski, ‘02
Jerry Perez
Michael Parniawski & Agnes Teng, ‘94, P’26
Kathleen Krank Mooney, ‘64
Sara Brown
Center for Strengthening Family Coping Resources, Inc.
Edward Silverman
James P. Simon, C.O.
John & Anne O’Brien, P’67
Anne Marie O’Brien Walker, ‘67
Margaret Pavin, ‘60
Brother John Joseph Pavin, O.S.F.
Dina Petit, G’14, ‘19
Dennis & Victoria Cappello, P’08
Angela Philactos, ‘68
Anne Payne Fugett, ‘68
Carmen & Vincent Pitaro, P’64
Michael C. & Claire A. Pitaro Lamberti, ‘64
George Quinn
Rita Zipp Quinn, ‘48
Irene & T. Franklin Sawyers, P’62
William J. Krackeler & Mary Jean Sawyers Krackeler, ‘62
Elizabeth Sheehan-Bourke, ‘76
Patricia Sheehan, ‘75
Marcella Ackert Specce, ‘67
Joanne Lee, ‘67
John Specce, W’67
Monica Timmons, ‘69
Michael L. McClain & Wendy C. Turgeon, ‘69
Michael Touhey
Maureen Dunican Touhey, ‘59
Tom Walsh
Eileen Stanton Walsh, ‘62
Larry Watkins
Doreen Lobelle, ‘00
Letter from the Executive Director of Development
Dear Dominican Academy Community ,
I am delighted to write my third letter as executive director of development and to express gratitude for the care and financial support from our alumnae, parents, foundations, friends, faculty, and staff during the 2023–2024 academic year.
We are proud to share that the $1.9M raised is the largest fundraising amount in over five years. We could not have achieved this without you!
We are mission partners. Whether religious or laity, we offer varied interests, skills, and financial capacity to provide a rigorous curriculum, many student-led clubs, a champion athletic program, and long-beloved and new traditions. Equally important is a safe space for our students to grow and experience those invaluable moments that lead to reaching their full potential, which we also offer.
I have heard affirmations from many alumnae who indicated that the
collective influence that they received at D.A. was more than academic: “D.A. is a haven,” “an empowering experience,” and a place where “young women are pushed to excel and to find themselves.” Another graduate shared, “It was a nurturing environment that shaped my education and prepared me for the challenges ahead.”
Our mission is clear—we are preparing our young women to go forth into the world to achieve their full potential and to be passionate about humanity and others who are less fortunate than themselves. With your support, we are confident in our ability to uphold this commitment and ensure the success of every student at Dominican Academy.
Your enthusiasm inspires us all to reach greater heights. With you and God’s grace, Dominican Academy, the only allhonors Catholic preparatory high school for girls in New York State, will continue to thrive.
Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire.
St. Catherine of Siena
One of St. Catherine of Siena’s most famous quotes is, “Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire.” This quote reminds me that each of us has a unique purpose and calling, and only when we embrace our true selves can we make a difference in the world. We have the power to ignite change and transform the lives of the students entrusted to our care at D.A.
With sincere gratitude,
Leslie A. Lopez, J.D., CFRE Executive Director of Development
1897 Legacy Circle
Membership in The 1897 Legacy Circle is offered to all those who endorse the mission of Dominican Academy and who affirm their commitment by means of a planned gift. We recognize these benefactors today for their generosity of tomorrow. We are grateful to the following donors who have already notified the Development Office that they have included Dominican Academy in their estate planning.
Anonymous
Patricia Mostyn Aker, ‘58 †
Virginia L. Ambrosini, M.D., ‘65
Sue Heaney Antinori, ‘59
Rev. Barbara Bondanza Arnold, ‘69
Ronald & Ann C. Moran Berg, ‘65
Barbara Onderchek Black, M.D., ‘58
Dorothy Mazurkiewicz Blyth, ‘72
Edgar J. Brandeau †
Connie Brignole-Silvashy, ‘70
Palma Cifu†
Virginia Connor, ‘77
Sue Damiani, ‘83
Marie O’Brien Davis, Ph.D., ‘87
Dorothy C. Filoramo, ‘58
Dennis & Monica Lennon Golden, ‘59
Donald† & Marie Genovese Gross, ‘48 †
Mary E. Harrigan
David & Kathleen Heaney Hilpl, ‘61 †
Denise Moores Hyland, ‘69†
John J.† & Helen Martin Maloney, ‘47 †
Patricia Jane Molloy, ‘64 †
Philip F. & Kathleen Krank Mooney, ‘64 †
Jacqueline Cosgrove Morriss, ‘79
Geraldine Mulligan, ‘54
Kathleen Walsh Murnion, ‘61
Shelagh Heffernan O’Neill, ‘48 †
Mary Frances Paront-Gorman, ‘62 †
The Honorable Donna Golia Petze, ‘88
Dorothy Franks Phelan†
Margot Brogger Richardson, ‘67 †
Deborah Smiley, ‘66
Linda Castrilli Smith, ‘67 †
Mary Anne Varga, ‘62 †
Diane Moore Weldon, ‘71
If you have formalized a gift to D.A. in your estate planning, or wish to do so, please contact the Development Office at 212.744.0195 or development@dominicanacademy.org.
† Indicates deceased.
Leaving a Legacy of Gratitude
By Mary Jo Wrenn, ‘77
My love for Dominican Academy began long before I enrolled. Growing up on East 68th Street, I often heard tales of D.A. from my babysitter. Her descriptions of the magnificent building, adorned with chandeliers and fireplaces in the classrooms and filled with her intelligent, ambitious girlfriends aspiring to attend college, captivated me. I often walked past D.A., sneaking peeks at the students and the beautiful architecture, always dreaming that one day I’d be fortunate enough to be a part of it.
My dream came true in September 1973 when I began attending D.A. New York City in the 1970s was a gritty place facing significant challenges, but it was also a time of cultural innovation and social movements. D.A. became my sanctuary—a place where I could dedicate myself to academics, forge lasting friendships and grow spiritually. It was a space where my classmates and I engaged in open discussions with our teachers about the pressing issues of the city and nation, gaining insight from multiple perspectives and developing our own viewpoints. This transformative power of education is what inspires me to this day.
One of my favorite D.A. activities was Education in the City. Three or four times a year, we would go to a museum, attend a concert or ballet at Lincoln Center, or see a Broadway show. Each year, our class would go to a Shakespeare production that matched the play we were studying. This exposure to the arts not only gave me a wonderful appreciation for culture but also a lifelong love of the theatre, showing me the value of a well-rounded education.
I attended Lehigh University and graduated with a BS in Biology and an MBA in Management. The academic rigor and the moral and spiritual foundation I received at Dominican Academy equipped me to thrive in college and beyond. I started my career in Hospital Administration and moved into management consulting with Accenture. I loved traveling and working for different companies and industries. After I had my daughter, I wanted less travel, so I worked for smaller consulting firms. I ended my career at Prudential in Newark as a Program Manager for HR.
Over the years, I have stayed connected with D.A. I was on the Alumnae Board in the 1990s and a member of the Board of Trustees. As a proud member of the class of 1977, I organized and, of course, attended my reunions. As we are approaching retirement and have more free time, meeting my classmates for lunch or dinner has been so much fun. We still have so much in common.
My husband and I are children of immigrants. Our parents’ biggest dream was that we receive a strong education so we could pursue our dreams. Dominican Academy was the springboard for my life’s journey, so establishing and endowing The Mary Jo Wrenn ’77 and Raj Tahil Scholarship to offer a full four-year education to a promising young woman in perpetuity is my way of expressing my gratitude. This scholarship will provide financial support and transform the recipients’ lives, just as D.A. did for me.
ENDOWED giving
ENDOWED PRESIDENT’S FUND
The President’s Fund was established in 2015 in honor of Sister Margaret Ormond, O.P., ‘60 becoming D.A.’s first President. The 20 President’s Fund Founders established a $500,000 endowment to provide annual awards to highlight students’ academic performance, service, and global solidarity. If you are interested in joining the President’s Fund, please contact the Development Office at 212.744.0195 or development@dominicanacademy.org.
FOUNDERS OF THE PRESIDENT’S FUND
Ronald Berg, Ph.D. & Ann Moran Berg, ‘65
Yelena Bogdan, M.D., ’02
Breukelein Institute
Class of 1960
Class of 1983 in memory of Lisa Sidorowicz, ’83 and Maria Carla Mercader, ‘83
Virginia Connor, ‘77
ENDOWED DEPARTMENTS & PROGRAMS
William Helm & Daphné Crespo-Helm, ‘89
Anthony DiBlasi & Janet Smith DiBlasi, ’50
Dominican Academy Parents Association
Dominican Sisters of Peace
Dorothy Filoramo, ‘58
Catherine Halley Flannery †, P’65
Don Gross† & Marie Genovese Gross †, ’48
Stephan Haimo & Veronica Bulgari in memory of Madame Jeannine Haimo Armand Pastine & Sadhvee Hansraj-Pastine, ’86
Charlene Coleman Harris †, ’64
Emily Gibney Heffernan†, ’21, P’45, ’48, ‘51
Luke La Valle, Jr. † & Nancy Wagner La Valle, ’61
Theresa & Edward O’Toole Foundation
Margot Brogger Richardson †, ‘67
Departments and programs at Dominican Academy may be endowed with a gift of $250,000 or more. These gifts assist with faculty salaries, professional development, and enhanced student resources.
Philip & Kathleen Krank Mooney, † ‘64 (2021)
Endowed to support both Classic and Modern languages.
Kathleen Krank Mooney ‘64 † (2024)
Endowed to support Study Abroad Programs. In memory of Kathleen by her husband, Philip F. Mooney
Dominican Sisters of Peace (2023) Endowed to support Service Trips to Zambia.
ENDOWED giving
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
Endowed Scholarships provide vital tuition support for students. Full or partial scholarships may be endowed in the donor’s name, in honor of, or in memory of loved ones. They may be paid off over several years. Interest earned on the principal sum is used to provide a scholarship in perpetuity.
Endowed Funds for Full Scholarship
The Altman Foundation Scholarships (1997 & 2004)
Two scholarships in memory of Colonel Michael Friedsam, President of B. Altman & Co. and of the Altman Foundation, and the original owner of the mansion that is now Dominican Academy.
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation Scholarship (2019)
In memory of Mary Alice Keller Plisco, ‘60, a former board member of the Foundation.
Charlene Coleman Harris ‘64 Scholarship (2018)
In gratitude for D.A. providing a highquality education and for instilling in Charlene a lifelong commitment to Catholic Social Justice.
Denise Moores Hyland ‘69 Scholarship (2015)
In memory of Denise Moores Hyland, ‘69 by her husband, John J. Hyland, son John, daughter Megan, the Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation, and the David & Mildred H. Morse Charitable Trust.
The Nancy Wagner La Valle ‘61 and Luke P. La Valle, Jr. † Merit Scholarships (2019 and 2020)
Two merit scholarships are awarded to students with excellent academic and athletic credentials.
Michael & Kathleen Linburn Scholarship (2020)
Provided by the Michael R. & Kathleen B. Linburn Foundation.
Rita and James Krank Memorial Scholarship (2017)
Endowed by Philip & Kathleen Krank Mooney, ‘64 in honor of Kathleen’s parents.
Eileen T. Nicosia ‘61 Scholarship (2021)
In memory of Eileen by her husband Charles H. Cash.
The Mary Jo Wrenn, ‘77 & Raj Tahil Scholarship (2023)
For a first-generation American student, in gratitude for D.A.’s provision of academic excellence.
Endowed Funds for Half Scholarship
Dowicz Family Scholarship (2001)
Established by Bruce & Karen Dowicz Haas, ‘79 in memory of Karen’s mother, Mary Elizabeth Dowicz.
John and Kathleen Walsh Murnion ‘61 Scholarship (2015)
Established by Kathy Walsh Murnion, ‘61, past chair of the D.A. Board of Trustees, with deep affection and loyalty to Dominican Academy.
Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund Scholarship (1997)
Fifth Third Bank, Trustee
Endowed Funds for Quarter Scholarship
Judith Murphy Norton ‘61 Scholarship (2015)
Established by Judy in memory of her parents, Margaret & Wallace Murphy.
The Jacques Pierre Missir Trust (1996)
Annual Named Scholarships
Class of ‘54 Scholarship (2004)
Class of ‘70 Scholarship (2005)
Natalie Frankowski, ‘14 Award (2014) Noreen Doyle, ‘67 Scholarship (2015
Individuals interested in endowment opportunities are asked to contact the Development Office at 212.744.0195 or development@dominicanacademy.org.
2023 Annual Auction & Benefit
Sponsors
Leaders $8,000
Suzanne and Robert Robotti
Patrons $5,000
Virginia Connor, ‘77
Diane Donnelly Kenney, ‘66
Mary and Jay Sullivan, P’13
Sponsors $2,000
Robert Adamo and Kira McKeown Adamo, P’23
The Dominican Sisters of Peace Noreen Doyle, ‘67
Kathleen Maher Foley, M.D., ‘61 and Charles T. Foley
Mary Harrigan and Andrew Tothy
Dorothy Kelly, ‘70
Kathleen Walsh Murnion, ‘61
Judith Murphy Norton, ‘61
Edward Pinter, Esq. and Kristin G. Shea, ‘82, P’19
Dear Friends
$1,000
Jerry and Maura Andrews, P’25
Michael J. Butkus, Jr./Atlanta Consulting Group Advisors, LLC
John Cagney and Jennifer Kennedy
Alexandria M. Egler, P’10
Ann Marie Flynn, ‘69
Antoinette Mirsberger Freeman, ‘99 and Trevor Freeman
Catherine and Glen Gregorio
Timothy Higgins and Mary Jane Maher Higgins, ‘84, P’18
Martha Hirst
Andrea and Terence Kannengieser
Monica and Andrew Konopka, P’20, ‘25
Nancy Wagner La Valle, ‘61 and Luke
La Valle, Jr.
Zack and Rich Miller-Murphy, P’25
Danielle and Rocco Papandrea, P’26
Tatiana Serafin, ‘90 and Mick Kalishman
Andrew Sniffin and Julie Grimes Sniffin, ‘77, P’17
Angels $500
Dorothy C. Filoramo, ‘58
Somi Kim, P’24
Leslie A. Lopez, J.D., CFRE
Maureen Lynch, ‘69
Maryury and Martin Martinetti, P’26
Jeanne McAnaney, ‘58
Heather McLearie, P’27
Dr. Leslie Poole Petit and Dr. Francis Petit, P’14, ‘19
Claire Rennell, ‘76
Zuzana Vojtek, ‘88
Anne (Nancy) O’Brien Walker, ‘67
Withum Smith Brown, PC/Jim Mulroy
in kind Giving *
Alison Almasian & Pizza
Stephanie Azzarone, ‘70
BARK
Barry’s UES
Laura Brennan, P’22, ‘26 /Étoile Wellness
Brickhouse Ceramic Art Center
Brooklyn Cyclones
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Dr. Jerry Chang, P’27
Classic Kids Photography
Color Me Mine
Louise Cosenza, ‘67
Dagne Dover
Nicole DeFilippi, ‘10
Tony DiNapoli’s
D.A. Parents Association
John Donohue
Drunk Shakespeare Society
Elite Island Resorts
Roberto Falck Photography
Veronica Florentino, ‘06
Phil Gillen/EliteTest Prep
Glen & Catherine Gregorio
Harney & Sons Fine Teas
James Hillman
Hilltown Tours
Sunny Hostin, ‘85
Irish Repertory Theater
Isle of Capri Restaurant
Keens Steakhouse
Kendra Scott Jewelry
Nancy LaValle, ‘61
Tracey O’Hare Lange, ‘88
Laura & Chris Lee, P’26
Leslie A. Lopez, J.D., CFRE
Alice Lustig, ‘84
Joanne McMahon, P’13,’14,’16
Manhattan Yacht Club
Judith Manocherian, ‘74
Antonio & Cynthia Morichini, P’27
Roseanne LoBue Morrison, ‘70
New York City Ballet
New York City Fire Museum
New York Giants
Nighthawk Cinemas
The Ogden Family, ‘27
Tina O’Keefe, ‘93/Stow & Behold
Patricia Hillman Pender, ‘85
Thomas & Sara Regan, P’27
Edward Pinter & Kristin Shea, ‘82, P’19
Roey’s
RPZL Salon
Silver Mirror
Kathy Simmons
Staten Island FerryHawks
Tao Group Hospitality
TADA! Youth Theater
Nina Tandon, ‘97/EpiBone
The Bar Method—Noho
The Cliffs Climbing & Fitness
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Water Park
Theatre for a New Audience
Tieks by Gavrieli
Alex & Priscilla Touhey, P’27
Twins Havana
Vines on Pine/Terrence Peel & Beatrice
McDonald, P’20, ‘24, ‘26
Zulu Nyala
*Contributions of services or donated items.
Employer Matching Gift
Bequests, Charitable remainder Trust
Qualified Charitable
Distribution
Securities
Transfer
Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Your contributions MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of Dominican Academy students, and affirm our dedication to uphold the Dominican Pillars of STUDY, COMMUNITY, SERVICE, AND PRAYER.
For more information, please contact the Development Office at 212.744.0195 or development@dominicanacademy.org. Dominican Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, Federal ID #13-1635262.
212.744.0195 / dominicanacademy.org
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MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & RECEPTION
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025 ANNUAL AUCTION & BENEFIT