Class of 2016 Earns
$15.8 Million in Scholarships
Alumnae Association Celebrates 120 Years Sailors Support
Little Sisters of the Poor
Mount de Sales Academy
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Committee
Dear Friends of Mount de Sales,
Brian MacLean P’14 President
In the last weeks of May, we said goodbye to another group of
Elizabeth Gibbons Jennings ’80 P’12 ’19 Vice President
Sailor seniors as we carried out our Mount de Sales traditions of May Crowning, Spirit Day, Baccalaureate Mass, and the
John Teixeira Secretary
164th Graduation. These traditions create a framework for celebrating and passing on Mount de Sales values, which the
Kate Ohlmacher McAuliffe ’02 Treasurer Sister Mary Thomas Huffman, O.P. Principal
General Board Richard G. Arnold P’11 Christopher P. Brown, Esq. P’04 ’08 Thomas Campbell P’14 Father Michael DeAscanis Ronald C. Diegelman P’00 Paul M. Finamore P’11 ’16 Lynda Geier Mules ’77 P’05 ’13
Class of 2016 captured so well in their Twisted Tunes lyrics, "The world's going to see Mount de Sales in me...for a life should be measured in love, faith, and friends.” Many times over the past four years, we watched the Class of 2016 live these convictions with striking optimism. Most recently they traveled to a prayer rally on the steps of the Supreme Court to support the Little Sisters of the Poor during their journey to the Supreme Court and beyond. These students were actively living a message of love and hope for a culture that allows faith to flourish.
William Glover P’15
These same convictions are exemplified in our Mount de Sales community each day.
Kim Martel P’00 ’02 ’08 ’15
We have parents faithfully serving their families and even going above and beyond
Sharon McCormack, M.D. ’77
by volunteering their time to help MDSA; dads dedicated to strengthening community
Fr. Michael Roach
through the new group, Dads with Grads; benefactors establishing new scholarships
James Zalucki, M.D. P’12 ’15 ’20
to allow educational opportunities; alumnae carrying on the MDSA mission in their careers and family life; faculty and staff providing the best possible education to our
Alumnae Association Board
students; and board members offering their time and talents to guide Mount de Sales
Jessica Wilson ’09 President
to continued success. We are especially grateful to Larraine Clark P’02, Judi Lanciotti
Nancy Dragin Reed ’81 P’17 Vice President
service, have stepped away from their current roles at MDSA.
Jeanne Shaible Langeluttig ’84 Treasurer
As the Class of 2016 spreads out to experience new adventures and attend colleges
Danielle Wilson ’11 Secretary
and all who are rooted in Mount de Sales Academy find God's abundant grace to
Director of Communications Karen von Lange P’09 ’16
P’06, and Joe Geier P’08 ’12 ’17 who, after years of exceptional leadership and
throughout the country, these are the roots and values they take with them. May they guide them. Sincerely in Christ,
Director of Advancement Elizabeth Saverino ’87
Director of Development Claire M. Cohagan ’78 P’07 ’11
Sister Mary Thomas, O.P.
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CLASS OF 2016
CLASS OF 1966's 50TH
ALUMNAE NEWS
FRONT COVER: (L to R) Theresa Sarver, Christina McCaul, Isabella White, Meredith Jones, and Carley Jones. BACK COVER: (L to R) Mary Swann, Therese Lipscombe, Katherine Pope, Anna Peyla, Carley Jones, and Mary Rose Zoeckler.
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With
GRATITUDE & APPRECIATION for a job well done!
BY: CHRISTOPHER P. BROWN, ESQ. P’04 ’08, MDSA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER
J
oseph Geier P‘08 ‘12 ‘17 agreed to join the Board of Trustees in 2006. He swiftly began the process of managing the complex
finances attached to a private high school. At the time, MDSA was in transition with lofty goals and heavy considerations. The maintenance of a private Catholic high school is quite unique. Joe added insight and quiet stability as we undertook historic changes. Keeping the school true to our Catholic identity while staying on sound financial ground was an accomplishment worth noting. As a member of the Board, he helped direct the convent construction, HVAC upgrade and enhanced campus security, turf field, and more.
STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
Financial Feasibility Study Underway
M
ount de Sales Academy has begun the Financial Feasibility Study. This will
assess the capacity of our MDSA community to support the priorities of the Capital Campaign, which are aligned with the Strategic Plan. The results will enable us to make fiscally sound and responsible decisions related to constructing a Performing Arts Building and renovating a portion of the Fourth Floor. The Institute for Parish and School Development (ISPD) was selected to conduct the Feasibility Study.
Joe always stressed the Mount de Sales difference: the growth of students as ambassadors for Christ. MDSA is not just another high school, it is a Catholic high school where faith comes first. As president, Joe supported the MDSA Strategic Plan. With softspoken charm and determined action, he helped guide the technology advances and one-to-one integration. Joe, always concerned with maintaining good relations with the Dominican Sisters, faculty, and parents, helped ensure that this large undertaking was smooth and well received.
ISPD is already quite familiar with
MDSA through last year’s evaluation of our development resulted for
in
operations. several
improvement
That
evaluation
recommendations
including
the
already
implemented addition of staff, structural reorganization into an Advancement Team, and an upgraded development database. Over the summer and continuing into the fall, the Feasibility Study will be conducted through a series of steps involving the creation of a
During Joe’s administration, Mount de Sales also achieved the historic founding of the $1.1 million dollar scholarship endowment. For the first time, this endowment provides revenue for scholarships as well as a vehicle to add to scholarships by gifts and bequests to create a culture of supporting the MDSA mission. After ten years of service, Joe leaves Mount de Sales well poised for the future, financially sound, and ready for the mission of 164 more years of faithful service.
Capital Campaign Steering Committee, group listening sessions, one-on-one interviews, and analysis of past giving to MDSA. Results of the Feasibility Study will be available by the end of the calendar year and will inform our next steps for the Capital Campaign. For more information on the Feasibility Study or how you can support the Capital Campaign, please contact Director of Advancement Beth Saverino ’87, at 410.744.8498 ext. 139 or esaverino@mountdesales.org.
JOSEPH GEIER P'08 '12 '17: Board of Trustees 2006-2016 & President 2014-2016 3
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WELCOME! We rejoice as three students entered the Catholic Church during our all school Mass on April 8, 2016. An additional student, Sonia Lee ’18, was previously baptized and received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ellicott City. Following Mass, family and fellow students attended a lovely reception in the library to celebrate this joyous occasion.
Welcome home, CAROLINE CORNELL ’16, HANNAH JONES '16, SAMANTHA PESTRIDGE ’18, and SONIA LEE ‘18!
Samantha Pestridge '18
Megan Mastroianni and Caroline Cornell '16
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Sonia Lee '18
Hannah Jones '16
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MDSA's
First-Ever
Cupcake Wars T
he first-ever Cupcake Wars was a sweet success! The proceeds from this Support the Troops Club fundraiser benefited Fisher House Foundation, a
nonprofit that provides military families housing near loved ones hospitalized at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. Contestants competed in five categories: spring-themed; surprise ingredient; school-themed; Maryland-themed; and most patriotic. Freshman HANNAH YOST won best overall and first place for her dark chocolate Mexican Cupcakes iced with chili-espresso buttercream icing. Her cupcakes were so delicious and impressive that a representative from SugarBakers Cakes, a Catonsville bakery, approached her about a job opportunity. "What I love is people coming together as a community," said Support the Troops Club moderator Eileen Clements to the Baltimore Sun. She estimated that the event raised $1,200 for the Fisher House. Along with the cupcake competition, there were games and scrumptious cupcakes for sale.
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EVERYONE Has a Place in the Mission & Vision of MDSA At Mount de Sales Academy, we define Development as, “The meaningful engagement of people in the mission and vision of Mount de Sales Academy.” THE GOAL: to get as many people as possible involved in supporting the mission of MDSA in the way or ways best suited for them. What ways can you serve MDSA?
TIME, TALENT, TREASURE, AND PRAYER Do you have TIME to volunteer? If so, we need you! There are staff members ready to help you find the right fit. We are thrilled to welcome Kim Dignan P’12 ‘14 as our new Volunteer Coordinator. Mrs. Dignan’s first priority is to engage current parents. This is in addition to the Parents’ Club, whose work has been so successful and made such a tremendous impact that past parents mobilized to form a new group, Dads with Grads, providing fathers of graduates with the opportunity to stay involved and give their time. We also invite all alumnae to stay engaged through volunteering. Director of Alumnae Relations Elizabeth Mahon ’07 helps alumnae maintain and grow their connection to their alma mater. Mount de Sales Academy is blessed by the diversity of our community members. Through utilizing the vast and varied TALENTS of current and past parents, alumnae, and other friends, we will achieve great things for our students. Do you love to meet new people? Are you crafty? Or maybe you’re a handyman. From hospitality to campus maintenance, by maximizing the talents of our constituents we save other resources. That means the treasure given to MDSA goes further. FINANCIAL GIFTS meet many needs at MDSA, and there are many ways to give. You can make an annual outright gift through the envelope provided in this publication, donate online, or give as a response to the requests that come throughout the year. Unrestricted support to the Annual Giving Campaign is critical to our ability to maintain our campus and provide for the needs of our students. If a particular area of interest resonates with you, such as the Capital Campaign or scholarship support, please know that all gifts help further our mission. The gift we hope everyone will consider, and one which you can give every day, is PRAYER. Mount de Sales Academy has survived very difficult financial times. This survival story is rooted in the commitment of our community, especially through their prayer. It was prayer that led us to ask the Dominican Sisters to come to MDSA, and it was prayer that changed their initial “no” to a “yes.” We are asking you to say “yes” to our request for involvement. When everyone engages in supporting the mission of MDSA, there is no end to what we can achieve! Please consider how you can GET INVOLVED to support the mission of Mount de Sales Academy. If you are interested in volunteering, committing to pray for MDSA, or want to give financially, please check the appropriate boxes on the envelope enclosed in this View from the Cupola. Your involvement is invaluable!
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NEW YEAR – NEW GRADE SCALE fter conducting research, Mount de Sales Academy has
A
HOW DID YOU CHOOSE THIS GRADE SCALE?
decided to adjust its grade scale commencing with the 2016-
The team came together to research area grade scales
2017 school year. Theresa Greene, vice principal of academic
including those of private, public, and independent high
affairs, sheds light on the school’s decision to adjust the current
schools in the state of Maryland. Each grade scale was
grade scale.
examined to measure its impact on our students’ current grades. We chose the grade scale that best met the four
WHY DID MOUNT DE SALES LOOK INTO ALTERING ITS GRADE SCALE? There have been increased concerns from constituents that our grade scale did not fully reflect the hard work of our students. MDSA strives to maintain systematic consistency and rigorous academic standards. Therefore, it was agreed that now was the right time to begin an investigation. WHAT WERE THE GOALS? Before we began our research, the team, comprised of faculty, administrators, and the college counselor, set four goals. We wanted to ensure the MDSA grade scale would: 1. Positively affect all students (i.e. not negatively impact any one group of students) 2. Be a fair and accurate measure of Mount de Sales' rigor
goals noted above. WHAT IS THE NEW GRADE SCALE? College Prep weight
Honors weight
AP weight
A (92-100)
4.0
4.5
5.0
B+ (89-91)
3.5
4.0
4.5
B (84-88)
3
3.5
4.0
C+ (81-83)
2.5
3.0
3.5
C (76-80)
2
2.5
3.0
D+ (74-75)
1.5
2.0
2.5
D (70-73)
1
1.5
2.0
F (69 & Below)
0
0
0
GRADE
3. Be a fair and accurate measure of students' effort and success 4. Give the students a GPA that is competitive and fair when applying to colleges and for scholarships
For more details on the new grade scale, please visit our website at: mountdesalesacademy.org/academics.
MARYLAND EDUCATION ENTERPRISE CONSORTIUM Matas Webb, technology administrator, and Lindsey Murphy, director of educational technology, recently spoke at the Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC) Conference held at Martin’s West in Baltimore. The conference brought technology school leaders and vendors together to learn about how various technology products can benefit schools and districts. Their presentation, Microsoft in Education, shared the story of why MDSA adopted the Microsoft Platform for our one-to-one BYOD technology initiative. Mrs. Murphy notes, “We shared examples of how our teachers use Office products such as OneNote Class Notebooks, OfficeMix, and Sway to enhance the learning process both in an out of the classroom. It was a great experience and we made some great connections with people from Microsoft. Recently, MDSA was recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School!” Please read more about this distinction on our website. 7
“As a student,
I experienced ’s zeal first-
Mrs. Lanciotti
I P'06 NCIOTT JUDI LA CIPAL VICE PRIN AIRS ENT AFF OF STUD
hand when I was involved with student co uncil. She encouraged all the studen t council officer s to serve ou r fellow peers with enthusia sm and understa nding. Worki ng
as her colleag
ue years ted love
later, her spiri
for service to others hasn’t faded. ”
– Elizabeth Bin ette Mahon '0 7
“It is hard to put into words how much Mount de Sales Academy and its community mean to me. At each event this year, I knew it was my last time as vice principal to experience them with the students and staff. n July, Mount de Sales said goodbye to Mrs. Judi
I
I will miss directing 120 girls practicing for graduation,
Lanciotti P’06, vice principal of student affairs, as
practicing for the ring Mass, and all the wonderful MDSA
she celebrated her retirement after 16 years of service
traditions. However, I am happy to have given my last
to MDSA. Mrs. Lanciotti left an indelible mark on the
detention and last shawl at school dances.
school as someone who truly cares for and desires the success of each student. During her time here, she
I look forward to retirement, but a part of me is
ignited an overall spark in creativity and tremendous
reluctant to leave a place that has meant so much to
growth in many aspects of the school.
me these last 16 years. In my 30 years in education, I can confidently say there is no place as special as
In 2001, Mrs. Lanciotti came to MDSA as an art
Mount de Sales. My life is forever changed by working
teacher where she inspired her students to explore
here. I have received much more than I have given.
their own creative potential. She later took the position
What a blessing to have had a front row seat watching
of vice principal of student affairs. As an administrator
over 2,000 girls blossom into confident, intelligent,
she opened new avenues for the student council,
faith-filled young women. Each of them left their own
various clubs, sports, and spirit cup festivities. Mrs.
mark on me and the school."
Lanciotti could always be spotted on the sidelines of sporting events, cheering on the Sailor team. Without
I may no longer be the vice principal of student affairs,
fail, every year students affectionately impersonated
but Mount de Sales will always be a part of me. Thank
her in those long flowy skirts with jingling keys during
you for 16 great years. I will keep Mount de Sales
Twisted Tunes skits. She is a Mount de Sales icon who
Academy and the school community in my prayers.”
will truly be missed! 8
-JUDI LANCIOTTI P’06
2 LARRAINE CLARK P’0 BUSINESS MANAGER
LARRAINE CYNTHIA
WITH HER
FAMILY:
'02 AND JO HN
his past August, Mount de Sales Academy bid
T
I am grateful for the spiritual growth that has enabled
farewell and happy retirement to Mrs. Larraine
me to progress on my faith journey. I will take with
Clark P’02, business manager for the last eight years.
me fond memories of the Mount de Sales family and
Mrs. Clark brought not only a wealth of expertise, but
the wonderful way my life has been enriched. Many
also great compassion for families and dedication to
thanks to the families I have worked with so our Mount
the MDSA mission.
de Sales family could grow to send faithful young women into the world. I am honored and grateful.”
Mrs. Clark has been an advocate for the Mount de
– LARRAINE CLARK P’02
Sales students and community with an exceptional passion for expanding scholarship support that enables students to come and remain at Mount de Sales. She was instrumental in creating many beneficial programs for MDSA students and staff. Her spirit, energy, and willingness to go above and beyond has been a blessing to the school, and we are grateful that she will remain a part of our Mount de Sales community. We wish Mrs. Clark well in all her ventures! “I am blessed to have worked at Mount de Sales Academy for eight years. This holy place has
“The Admis
sions Office owes Larraine such a debt of gratitude for the love and care she po ured into ea ch and every fa mily. Larraine readily mad e herself available fo r Admission s interviews, ev ents and conversations with grace and a smile . Through
exuding scho ol spirit, she furthered the Mount de Sa les mission and its impact on families.” – Emily Ko ’0 7& Claire Cohag an ’78 P’07 ‘11
allowed me to work with Sisters, faculty, staff, students and families that have faith as their focus. 9
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SAILORS
SUPPORT Little Sisters of the Poor
BY: SISTER MARY ESTHER, O.P.
O
n a Wednesday morning in March, 72 Mount de Sales seniors walked with faculty and staff to the steps of the
Washington, D.C., Supreme Court building. The Little Sisters of the Poor, with six other plaintiffs, were scheduled to have a hearing before the Supreme Court. In months prior, the religion teachers at Mount de Sales had informed students of the situation in our country, that people are being required by the government to do something against their beliefs or face fines large enough to cause bankruptcy. In particular, the Little Sisters of the Poor faced foreclosure if they failed to comply with the Health and Human Services mandate that all employers supply insurance coverage for birth control and sterilizations to their employees or authorize the government to use their insurance to do so (the Little Sisters use Christian Brothers Employee Benefit Trust for their insurance, also a plaintiff in the case).
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MDSA seniors responded by volunteering to participate
It was also amazing to see the Little Sisters of the Poor come
in a rally supporting the Little Sisters on the day of the
out after the hearing and to hear what they said.”
hearing. Girls zealously held up signs, confidently answered reporters’ questions, helped the Little Sisters
At the March all-school Mass a collection was taken for
pass out cookies, and even dialogued with the group
the Little Sisters, and the girls gave five times more than
demonstrating against the Little Sisters’ cause. The girls
usual. Sister Lawrence Mary, a Little Sister of the Poor in
had a sense of being part of history, many bringing signs
Catonsville, spoke to the girls after Mass, and they gave
home to keep as mementos.
her the gift of $1,000.
Before this event, Mount de Sales supported the Little Sisters
Thus, this troubled situation became a time when our girls
in other ways. MONICA WALLACE ‘18, REBEKAH
showed great spirit and intelligent faith, ready to face
BALICK ‘18, and THERESA BALICK ’19 took after-
challenges and help those suffering injustice. Happily,
school diplomatic writing lessons with Sister Mary Esther to
the Supreme Court asked the government and the Little
write a petition to the Supreme Court in support of the Little
Sisters to work out a solution to the insurance coverage
Sisters. They gave the entire school the opportunity to sign it
they could both agree on, and the U.S. Government finally
and mailed it to Chief Justice Roberts with copies to all the
admitted that it did not need to involve the Little Sisters in
Associate Justices. These girls also attended the March 23
providing contraceptives to their employees. The Supreme
rally, of which Theresa adds, “It was amazing to see other
Court then overturned all the decisions of the lower courts
people there protesting for the same thing we were and to
against the Sisters in light of this admission. Our voices
see those who were against it, and that there were no clashes.
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SEPTEMBER DECEMBER
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016
SAILOR SUMMER CAMPS
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017
SHADOW DAYS for eighth-
OPEN HOUSE for
A MORNING AT
A MORNING AT
graders. Request dates at
all interested families:
MOUNT DE SALES
MOUNT DE SALES for sixth-
MountdeSales.org under the
Noon-3 p.m.
for eighth-grade parents:
and seventh-graders and
8:30-11:30 a.m.
their parents: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Admissions tab.
From Admissions: A look at
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016
T
he Admissions Office knows the
HAILEY DRECHSLER ’20 adds, “I liked
high school decision can be tough
that the camps were focused on fun, good
– so tough that most families begin to
sportsmanship, teamwork and learning
search years in advance. Families attend
the basic fundamentals of the game. The
admissions events and conduct thorough
camps are for all ages and skill levels.”
research and what has become evident to
Once Hailey applied to Mount de Sales last
us is that prospects view every aspect of our
fall, her three summers of camp experience
school as a chance to acquaint themselves
came in handy. “During the HSPT, it was
with the idea of attending Mount de Sales.
nice that I didn't have to introduce myself; many people already knew my name when
Sailor Summer Camps are a proven example
I walked in,” she remembers.
of how girls familiarize themselves with Mount de Sales before they decide to apply
We are thrilled that camps are a recruitment
(all while building key skills). KAITLYN
opportunity to Mount de Sales and even
BUSH ’19 attended a camp before eighth
happier that our new Sailors benefit from
grade and recalls, “As a middle schooler,
the experience. Kaitlyn shares, “My first
coming to the camps really helped me get
Mount de Sales camp that I attended was
a better view of the people and school. I
the field hockey camp. Going to that camp
remember being really nervous on the first
really helped me meet the majority of my
day of the camp because I knew nobody.
friends. It was really nice being able to go
But once the camp got started and everyone
in the school year already having people I
introduced themselves, I felt a lot more
could talk to in class and sit with at lunch.”
comfortable; everyone seemed so nice!” Want to learn about the application process? Explore the Admissions tab on mountdesales.org or contact:
EMILY KO ’07 Director of Admissions eko@mountdesales.org ext. 270
ROBYN LEVY ’06 Kaitlyn Bush ’19 came to MDSA from Monsignor Slade Catholic School in Glen Burnie.
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Hailey Drechsler ’20 is an alumna of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ellicott City.
Assistant Director of Admissions rlevy@mountdesales.org ext. 276
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MDSA Theatre Art Class
An M Evening at the Cappies
ount de Sales and Mount Saint Joseph (MSJ) theatre students walked the red
carpet at the annual Cappies Gala, held at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore this past May. Likened to a high school version of the Tony Awards, The Baltimore Critics and Awards Program, better known as the Cappies, is a creative way to recognize promising theatre
Students at CAPPIES
talent in area high schools. The season culminates with nominations, awards, and performances at the Gala. Of the 23 schools attending the 2016 Cappies Gala, our students received an impressive six nominations for their winter musical Cinderella, doubling their nominations over last year, and they performed “Ten Minutes Ago” from the production. MDSA and MSJ students were nominated in the following categories:
Female Vocalist: GRAYCE BURNS '17 Featured Actress in a Musical: MEGHAN HANLON '16 Comic Actress in a Musical: BRIDGET EDMONDSON '16 Male Vocalist: MARK HARVER '16 (Mount Saint Joseph) Costumes: THE MDSA THEATRE ARTS CLASS & JENNIFER KELLEHER '17 Special Effects and/or Technology: JENNY ZIEGENHEIN '19, ERIN KOSLOSKI '18, & JOSIE HYDE '18 13
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Corporal Works of
MERCYArt Project
This year, students in the Portfolio classes created beautiful murals depicting the CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY. Fine Arts Department Chair Eileen Clements shares, “I wanted to do something to tie in with the Year of Mercy that would be a tangible reminder to the girls of how they can be ministers of Mercy on all levels.” The overall process had quite an impact on the artists. One student remarks, “The Corporal Works of Mercy came alive through this process . . . We had to have a profound understanding of the work and its significance in order to portray it accurately. I think we each walked away with a better sense of the ability to see Jesus in those we serve as well as the ability for others to see Jesus in us as we serve.”
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FEED the Hungry GIVE DRINK to the Thirsty SHELTER the Homeless VISIT the Sick VISIT the Prisoners GIVE ALMS to the Poor BURY the Dead
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Mount de Sales Alumnae Association Celebrates 120TH ANNIVERSARY The first Alumnae Association meeting took place at Mount de Sales in 1896. 120 years later, Mount de Sales alumnae are still serving their alma mater. Current members of the Alumnae Association decided to honor those women who dedicated their time to the Alumnae Association over the years. “We wanted them to know that their gifts and talents are valued and to see how the current members are building upon the solid foundation they set for us,” shares current Alumnae Association President JESSICA WILSON ’09. To celebrate the milestone, a brunch was held in the Music Hall following Mass in the Chapel of St. Francis de Sales. Generations of the Alumnae Association were represented including women from the 1950s, ‘60s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s.
Join Us! The
Alumnae
Association
has
experienced
tremendous growth over the last several years. Monthly meeting attendance has increased, several new events have been added, and scholarship dollars exceeded $15,000 last year alone. Please contact Director of Alumnae Relations ELIZABETH BINETTE MAHON ’07 at emahon@mountdesales.org or President of the Alumnae Association JESSICA WILSON ’09 at jessicawilson1018@gmail.com to see how you can be more involved with this momentum in the Alumnae Association!
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CLASS OF 2016 Hannah Moran Angelella Caroline Hamann Arnold Luisa Alexandra Assis Samantha Patricia Asuncion Madison Elaine Auer Veronica Marie Balick Victoria Louise Almeida Barreira Terese Marie Beach Jessica Laura Berry Mary Camilla Birrane Shannon Marie Blee Carley Brianna Blyth
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Bridget Katherine Bodley Grace Kathryn Boyle Rebecca Lynn Boyle Jessica Marie Brinker Theresa Joana Burton Kathryn Marie Calderone Hannah Marie Cimerola Meghan Elizabeth Clarke Emily Lauren Coakley Amelia Brooks Congedo Caroline Anne Cornell Cecilia Nicole Craig Catherine Lynn Currie Allison Mary DeLisa Hannah Maureen Dignam Elizabeth Ann Doda Alyssa Marie Doherty Madelyn Marie Dyer Bridget Anne Edmondson Katheryn Ann Finamore Emily Suzanne Fitzsimmons Ashely Marie Forsyth
Danielle Ann Fraser Bri'onna Sophia Gardner Kathleen Maire Garvey Madeleine August Gatto Abigail Marie Getka Megan Elizabeth Gower Celeste Catherine Goyena Mackenzie Rose Griffith Gianna Rose Grogan Elizabeth Rose Halligan Kayla Noemi Hamilton Meghan Erin Hanlon Katherine Eugenia Hasson Emilee Patricia Mee-Sook Hennessy Brooke Alexandra Hoffman Rachael Adele Huston Amelia Margaret Hutchens Hannah Marie Ignacio Elizabeth Kathryn Izydore Anna Elizabeth Johnson Carley Sydney Jones Hannah Nicole Jones
Meredith Bailey Jones Caroline Marie Kelly Kathryn Elizabeth Kelly Samantha Regina Kenjorski Elizabeth Eugenia Kolb Stephanie Claire Larsen Emma Katherine Lawrence Samantha Noel Lerch Kelsey Patricia Lesniewski Lauren Alyssa Linsao Therese Angela Lipscombe Rebecca Saville MacDonald Danielle Raynor Manser Angela Manuela Marino Katlyn Emily Martin Rosemarie Alissa McAuliffe Christina Ann McCaul Claire Madeline McCormack Madeline Anne McVearry Hannah Elizabeth Megan Jennifer Margaret Myers Marley Ann Niesz
Isabelle Dean O'Connell Kathleen Elizabeth Ortel Grace Isabel O'Toole Lauren Renee Padgett Anna Catherine Peyla Jenna Nicole Polignone Katherine Anne Pope Sarah Elizabeth Prock Cecilia Marie Roling Claudia Elise Routson Juliana Bianca Ruggiero Elizabeth Barrett Ryan Summer Caitlyn Ryan Alyssa Rose Salter Theresa Marie Sarver Clara Tian Schall Kellie Anne Schinzel Olivia Marie Sherno Lauren Elizabeth Sliker Emily Ann Smith London Sydney Smith Samantha Mary Snider
Katherine Jane Sniezek Victoria Rose Snodgrass Karolyn Marie Steranka Samantha Josephine Sterner Sara Grace Sullivan Mary Elizabeth Swann Jessica Elizabeth Sweeney Rachel Theresa Teti Molly Carolyn Tucker Sarah Renee Will Van den Berghe Samantha Marie Vanderlipp Caroline Marie Vollaro Sarah Catherine von Lange Savanna Pauline Wells Josephine Dahl Whelan Isabella Victoria White Kaylee Nicole Williams Madilyn LaCel Wrisk Alison Catherine Young Mary Rose Elise Zoeckler
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Teacher OF THE YEAR
SISTER JANET MARY, O.P.
T
he Teacher of the Year Award is given to a faculty member who
has been nominated by students and colleagues. The teacher of the year is someone who is committed to teaching excellence, dedicated to the students, loyal to the philosophy of Mount de Sales Academy, able to motivate students toward a greater appreciation of learning, and respected by students, parents, and colleagues. This year, Sister Janet Mary, O.P., received the award. She offers a smile to everyone she passes in the hall and joy to each student in her classes. Teaching biology, AP biology, and anatomy, she brings science to life and helps countless students appreciate the beauty of the Lord’s message to them through His creation. GRACE O’TOOLE ’16 adds, “If I had to share a single thought, I would have to mention how Sister Janet Mary puts a thoughtful and loving effort into each and every little thing she does. This consideration and grace inspires all of us to work just as hard in our studies as well as in our faith. She genuinely cares for and believes in us, and I think that's what I'll miss most when I go off to college.”
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L-R: Principal Sister Mary Thomas and Sister Janet Mary
"...Sister Janet Mary puts a thoughtful and loving effort into each and every little thing she does." - Grace O'Toole '16
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Building the Kingdom
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t the annual Honors Assembly, William and Linda Howard P’05 presented the Building the Kingdom Scholarship award, established
in memory of their daughter TARA ’05, to a student who exemplifies Christian service. On the tenth anniversary of the award’s inception, the Howards honored BRIDGET EDMONDSON ’16 with the award. "Christian service means bringing others closer to God, and I believe that is what life is truly all about. Whether it is fighting for religious freedom, sharing my testimony with my classmates, or tutoring little kids at the homeless shelter, I've always received the gift of joy back. Spreading God's message through service not only makes me incredibly happy, but it deepens my faith every day." - Bridget Edmondson '16
VALEDICTORIAN Elizabeth
Kolb ’16
M
ount de Sales is dear to us. Our friends, our teachers, our classes, our traditions, our memories – they are dear to us. We are saying goodbye to so much. But you know what? We should be grateful that we have so much to
say goodbye to. Our friends support us, our teachers help us grow, our classes show us the world, our traditions keep us grounded, and our memories shape us into wonderful young women. I know I am grateful to have so much from this school.
SALUTATORIAN Veronica
Balick ’16
H
ow beautiful it was that we could open up to each other, even to people we may have never talked to, in order to help one another grow closer to God and come closer together as a class. We have received so many gifts and
experienced so much in our time at this school, and we will forever carry with us the memories, the friendships, and the bonds that we have formed over the past four years. …Having come together through our joys and our disappointments, our successes and our failures, and our triumphs and our defeats, we cannot help but remain united as the Mount de Sales Class of 2016!
MOUNT DE SALES GIRL Therese
Lipscombe ’16
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fter several weeks of advent preparation, we come together in the Chapel one last time. The entire school community represents a gathering of people who are seeking God, who want a close relationship with Him, and
by doing so form a close relationship with one another. Although it may be unconventional to speak of Christmas during late May, it is a time when our school encourages friendship, faith and service, the core values of Mount de Sales Academy. As Saint Therese of Lisieux says, “Use the gifts you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.”
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ON CAMPUS
Service & Scholarship
Come Together with the
REVEREND MICHAEL J.P. ROACH Scholarship
R
everend Michael J.P. Roach, the beloved keeper of our Mount de Sales Academy history,
will now be remembered in perpetuity through the establishment of the endowed Reverend Michael J.P. Roach Scholarship. Father Roach, MDSA Trustee Emeritus, has been associated with MDSA since boyhood. As a child he grew up in the nearby Ten Hills community and was an altar server for the Visitation Nuns’ masses in the Chapel of St. Francis de Sales. Currently, Father Roach is Pastor at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church in Manchester and is an adjunct faculty member of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg.
Despite his busy schedule, Father
Roach continues to make time for MDSA, which is emblematic of his commitment to service.
It
was Father Roach’s dedication to serving others that inspired The Aureus Foundation to establish a scholarship at Mount de Sales Academy to recognize Father Roach and reward students who are similarly service oriented. The recipient of the Reverend Michael J.P. Roach Rachel Huber '17 and Lou Rehak
Scholarship, which provides $5,000 toward tuition for her senior year, must be a rising senior with
“Through the many [service]
strong academic achievement and demonstrated
opportunities, I have discovered that any
service to the community. This year, several students
action, however small, can impact people profoundly. I remain amazed by what God can do through me, and I eagerly
applied for the scholarship through submission of an application and completion of an essay.
At
the Honors Assembly on May 27, 2016, the first Reverend Michael J.P. Roach Scholarship was awarded to RACHEL HUBER ’17.
await the new opportunities that my senior year and those that follow will present. I pray that my service legacy will involve seizing every seemingly small
Mount de Sales Academy is grateful to The Aureus Foundation for establishing the Reverend Michael J.P. Roach Scholarship, and we will be forever indebted to Father Roach for his service for our past, current, and future students.
opportunity to infuse God’s love and compassion into the life of every person I meet.” - RACHEL HUBER ‘17 20
For
more
information
on
the
Reverend
Michael J.P. Roach Scholarship, please visit mountdesalesacademy.org.
ON CAMPUS
S
ylvia “Cookie” Harris P’14, an unwavering advocate for the unborn, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014.
The legacy of Cookie Harris lives on at Mount de Sales Academy through the institution of the Cookie Harris Pro-Life Advocacy Scholarship and the first recipients, KATELYN NELLIES ’17 and MONICA WALLACE ’18. The
Cookie Harris Pro-Life Advocacy Scholarships are awarded to developing leaders within the pro-life movement and are selected based on an application and essay. We are grateful to Representative Andy Harris P’14 and his family for
The Living Legacy of
COOKIE HARRIS
P’14
establishing the Cookie Harris Pro-Life Advocacy Scholarship at Mount de
“For the future, I
Sales Academy. This endowed scholarship will benefit MDSA and the unborn
dream that one day
in perpetuity as the recipients walk in the footsteps of Cookie to be a voice for the voiceless.
abortion will no longer be tolerated. I
For more information on the Cookie Harris Pro-Life Advocacy Scholarship, visit mountdesales.org. If you are interested in supporting this or other scholarships at MDSA, please contact Claire M. Cohagan ’78, director of development, at ccohagan@mountdesales.org or 410.744.8498 ext. 126.
hope that the rising influence of the Pro-Life advocate will transform hearts and people will finally be able to view abortion for what it really is: murder.” - MONICA WALLACE ‘18
(L to R) Monica Wallace '18, Sister Mary Thomas, and Katelyn Nellies '17
“Mrs. Harris was a tireless supporter of life and fully dedicated herself to the belief that all human life is sacred. Though her death is a tremendous loss, especially to those in the pro-life community, her legacy will continue to live on in the countless lives she not only touched, but possibly saved, through her efforts to build a culture of life in the Archdiocese of Baltimore." - THE MOST REVEREND WILLIAM E. LORI, S.T.D., ARCHBISHOP OF BALTIMORE.
“I would like to grow as a pro-life advocate … to spread awareness for the need to respect the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.” - KATELYN NELLIES ‘17
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THE CLASS OF 2016
CLASS O
2
ACCEPTANCES TO U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES
(AIR FORCE & WEST POINT)
COLLEGE ACCE
100% COLLEGE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE RATE
15.8
$
MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
85% RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS
ATTENDANCE AT
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CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES
83% GRADUATED WITH ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CREDIT 22
Alvernia University
Farmingdale State College
American University
Florida Gulf Coast University
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE
AQUINAS COLLEGE
Fordham University
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE
AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY
Frostburg State University
Belmont Abbey College
George Mason University
BELMONT UNIVERSITY
Guilford College
Boston College
High Point University
Bridgewater College
Hood College
Bucknell University
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CABRINI COLLEGE
Immaculata University
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
Indiana University
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Case Western Reserve University
Kent State University
Catawba College
La Salle University
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
Lenoir-Rhyne University
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Limestone College
Coastal Carolina University
Longwood University
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND
College of William & Mary
Lycoming College
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY
LYNCHBURG COLLEGE
Creighton University
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
DAVIDSON COLLEGE
Marshall University
Davis & Elkins College
MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART
Dean College
Marymount Manhattan College
DeSales University
Marymount University
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
Marywood University
East Carolina University
MCDANIEL COLLEGE
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
McGill University
Elon University
Merrimack College
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Middle Tennessee State University
EMORY UNIVERSITY
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY
Mississippi State University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Monmouth University
THE CLASS OF 2016
OF 2016
90%
EPTANCE LIST
Morgan State University
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
MOUNT ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY
United States Air Force Academy
Northeastern University
United States Military Academy, West Point
Ohio Wesleyan University
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
The University of Bradford
The Pennsylvania State University
University of Charleston
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
University of Dallas
Providence College
University of Dayton
Purdue University
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Radford University
University of Kentucky
Randolph-Macon College
University of Mary Washington
Roanoke College
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY
Rollins College
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Saint Anselm College
University of Miami
Saint Francis University
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TWIN CITIES
SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY
The University of Mississippi
Saint Mary's College
University of North Carolina Asheville
SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE
University of North Carolina Wilmington
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
University of North Florida
Salve Regina University
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
The Ohio State University
School of Visual Arts
University of Pittsburgh
Scranton University
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND
Shenandoah University
University of San Diego
South Dakota State University
The University of Scranton
ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
St. John's University
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY
St. Vincent's College
Walsh University
The State University of New York at Buffalo
Washington & Jefferson College
STEVENSON UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON COLLEGE
Susquehanna University
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Syracuse University
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Temple University
Westminster College
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
York College of Pennsylvania
OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN A FOUR-YEAR SCHOOL
MATRICULATING AT
43 21 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES IN STATES ACROSS THE U.S.
60% WILL BE TRAVELING OUT OF STATE
14 6
ATHLETES PLAYING SPORTS AT THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL. AT NCAA DIVISION I & II COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES.
90% APPLIED IN THE FIRST ROUND OF EARLY ACTION
ALL CAPS text indicates the school a 2016 graduate will attend.
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ON CAMPUS
END-OF-YEAR ATHLETIC AWARDS
William J. Held Leadership Award | MARY (MAISIE) BIRRANE Athletic Achievement Award | MARY POPP Scholar Athlete Award | CAROLINE ARNOLD Sister Mary Leonard Academic Athlete Award | CAROLINE ARNOLD C. Markland Kelly Jr. Athletic Service Award | KATHRYN CALDERONE
Margaret Ruddy Williams Athletic Anchor Award | CECILIA CRAIG & KELLIE SCHINZEL McCormick Unsung Hero (Nominee) | REBECCA MACDONALD Sailor Athlete of the Year | HANNAH IGNACIO
MOLLY TUCKER
HANNAH IGNACIO
SHANNON BLEE
Washington College Lacrosse
Marquette University Lacrosse
Davidson College Lacrosse
CLASS OF 2016 COLLEGIATE ATHLETES
CECELIA CRAIG University of Maryland College Park Track and Field
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CAROLINE ARNOLD
REBECCA MACDONALD
KAYLA HAMILTON
Carnegie Mellon University Track and Field
McDaniel College Basketball
Emory University Track and Field
JESSI
Sain T
ON CAMPUS
SOFTBALL PLAYERS BRING IT HOME!
Sailor softball players, EMILY FITZSIMMONS ‘16, SAMANTHA SNIDER ’16 and HANNAH CIMEROLA ’16, helped bring their team to the IAAM A Conference Championship game four years in a row. KELLIE SCHINZEL ’16 (pictured second from the right) came to MDSA in her sophomore year and played in each championship game. The team won the A Conference Championship in 2013 and was the softball A Conference runner-up in 2014, 2015 and 2016. This is a first for MDSA softball and truly an accomplishment.
L to R: Emily Fitzsimmons, Samantha Snider, Kellie Schinzel, and Hannah Cimerola
Exceptional effort, Sailors!
SARAH VON LANGE
ISABELLE O’CONNELL
THERESA BURTON
Philadelphia University Lacrosse
Old Dominion University Lacrosse
Cabrini College Rowing
ICA BRINKER
nt Vincent College Track and Field
MACKENZIE GRIFFITH
REBECCA BOYLE
JESSICA BERRY
Campbell University Lacrosse
Johns Hopkins University Lacrosse
Millersville University Swimming
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ALUMNAE NEWS
Alumnae
Spotlight L’Oreal THOMPSON PAYTON ’04 L'Oreal highlights how her time at Mount de Sales Academy in the early 2000's helped shape her confidence and leadership abilities. We appreciate L'Oreal's self-nomination for this edition of the Alumnae Spotlight.
A
s a media and marketing professional, it’s hard to believe there was a time not too long ago that I was shy and quiet. In middle school, I was bullied for being smart, so I mostly kept to myself. Attending Mount de Sales, however, not only helped me find my voice, but gave me the confidence and courage to use it for causes I am passionate about. It was at Mount de Sales that I began my journalism career as the editor-in-chief for both the school newspaper (The Anchor) and the literary magazine (Images). It was the first time that I recognized writing as a platform to share my ideas and opinions and bring attention to important causes, such as self-esteem, body image, and diversity. At the time, I was subscribing to nearly every teen magazine there was, and I couldn’t help but notice all of the covers featured the same skinny white pop stars. I began to wonder, “If I don’t look like them, does that mean there’s something wrong with me?” And then I realized there are other girls who probably felt the same way. It was then that I decided, along with the encouragement from my English teacher, Mrs. Patricia Marlatt, to devote my career to empowering young women through writing. I didn’t quite understand what it meant to be a feminist at the time, but it’s clear to me now that Mount de Sales 26
helped strengthen the importance of using my voice, skills, and talents to advocate for what I believe in. It’s the voice that helped me earn several awards as a professional journalist, and it’s the voice I use daily in my current role as the media relations manager for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. After seven years as a reporter and editor, I began to feel burned out dealing with breaking news, managing social media accounts, and trying to make stories “go viral.” So I decided to get back to my roots of helping girls and found a fulfilling career working with the Girl Scout organization. In my position, I help young girls find their voices. Whether it’s coaching a teen Girl Scout for a TV interview about her anti-bullying project or interviewing a 6-year-old Girl Scout Daisy who donated Girl Scout Cookies to homeless children, I enjoy spreading the word about all of the amazing and inspiring work our girls are doing to make the world a better place. I’m so grateful for the learning experiences I had to become a leader at Mount de Sales. Those moments helped shape me into the woman I am today. We may not all work for a Fortune 500 company or aspire to the corner office, but we can all use our voices to make a difference right where we are. It’s the Sailor way. Alums, follow L'Oreal's lead and nominate yourself for a future Alumnae Spotlight. To learn more about L’Oreal and her adventures in the Windy City, visit LTintheCity.com.
ALUMNAE NEWS
The Class of 2016
LEGACY
Pictured left to right:
CLAIRE McCORMACK M. Alma Kinlein McCormack ’36 (not pictured grandmother, deceased)
ROSEMARIE MCAULIFFE Maria Rose Battaglia McAuliffe’85 (mother)
CAROLINE VOLLARO Rosemarie Amrhein Vollaro ’88 (mother)
KATLYN MARTIN Patricia Beliveau Martin ’90 (mother)
LAUREN LINSAO Melissa Linthicum ’84 (mother)
E
ach year at graduation, a few seniors are privileged to share in the legacy that their mother or grandmother, who also graduated from Mount de Sales left behind. They step
through those windows and into the history of MDSA. Their class photo will hang in the same senior hallway as their mother’s or grandmother’s class. We celebrated five legacies in the Class of 2016 and the many future generations that will send their daughters to Mount de Sales in the years to come!
Dads, are you sad that your time with MDSA has drawn to a close? It doesn't have to. A group of "alumnae fathers" is forming to continue the strong bond that was formed with MDSA during your time as a parent. The goal of Dads with Grads is to continue fellowship, involvement, and service to MDSA for the benefit of our students. There is no commitment with this group, the level of involvement is completely up to you. If you are interested in more information or would like to be added to an email group that provides social and service opportunities, please contact the founding fathers of DADS WITH GRADS: Tom Campbell P’14 at tomcam49@att.net; Tim Dignan P’12 ‘14 at tim_dignan@verizon.net; and Anton Smoot P’15 at anton_smoot@yahoo.com. Please join us for our first meeting on Saturday, September 17 at 5 p.m. in Alumnae Hall.
Logo design by KATIE CONNELLY '14
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ALUMNAE NEWS
The Class of 1966
CELEBRATES
50 YEARS
as Mount de Sales Academy Alumnae
SITTING LEFT TO RIGHT: Barbara Degele Yargar, Angela Jeffers Engelke, Kathleen Clements Tate, Lynda Marconi Niles, Marguerite Blair Ehart, and Ellen Neyer Lytton STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Teresa Malloy Holbert,
Mary Ogle Huebner, Helen Davis Riddle, Cecelia Holden Zerhusen, Mary Kathleen Eveay Banbury, Adelle Weetenkamp Ward, Carolyn Schlein Hartman, Deborah Pakals Pierre, Nancy Frey Malloy, Nancy Thompson Rollinger, Kathleen Roberts Stevens, and Janice Muse
F
ifty years after the CLASS OF 1966 graduated from Mount de Sales Academy, they returned home for a special reunion. As honored guests, they celebrated with
a reception in the Bird Room and reserved seats in the Music Hall for the graduation commencement. Eighteen women gathered for the reunion. TERESA MALLOY HOLBERT traveled from Ohio, and HELEN DAVIS RIDDLE came all the way from Florida for the occasion! Distance and time may separate the former classmates, but as soon as they were reunited things picked up right where they left off. Their senior year, members of the class of 1966 received a white mug with the Academy of the Visitation crest on it. LYNDA MARCONI NILES brought that cup to the reunion for the Archives of MDSA. As a gift for their reunion this year, the Alumnae Relations Department gave the women a new coffee mug with the logo of Mount de Sales on it. Thank you to all of the women from the Class of 1966 who attended their 50th reunion. It is a joy to have alumnae come back and celebrate Mount de Sales milestones. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 1967 home in 2017!
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ALUMNAE NEWS
’60s
’00s
CECILIA GAVIN LUDWIG
After almost 10 years of dating,
’65 returned to Mount de Sales
MERENA
in the spring of 2016 to share
'08 married her high school
her story and passion for art
sweetheart,
with Mrs. Clements’ Line and
on June 18, 2016. Their
Color students.
ceremony
GETTMANN Jake was
Sarnecki, at
Loyola
University and the reception HARRIET WILLS ROSE ’66 and
was held at the Evergreen
husband James G. Rose of 47 years
Museum and Library. Several
became
on
Mount de Sales alumnae were
September 15, 2015, to little Kairin
in their bridal party including
Randall Lee Overholitzer.
AMANDA SPAFFORD '08,
great-grandparents
CASEY
’00s
WHELTLE
'08,
COLLEEN STESCH '08, and AMY SEEBERGER '08.
Abigail Marie Cafiero was born to KATIE RENEHAN CAFIERO '05 and Renzo Cafiero on November 27, 2015, at 2:03 a.m. aboard Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base
in
North
Carolina.
Abigail weighed 7.6 pounds and measured 20 inches long. She is their first child, and they are beyond excited! Loyola Women’s Lacrosse promoted that MEG DECKER
FRANCESCA MCCRARY '08
’07 was drafted to join the United Women’s Lacrosse for their
is a staffer for Congressman Elijah
inaugural season. Meg will play for the Philadelphia Force.
Cummings. She moved from intern to staffer to lead on a healthcare
BRIDGETTE
issues team with passion and
STESCH
COLE
dedication. She graduated from
’07 and husband
The Citadel, The Military College
Andrew welcomed
of South Carolina, in 2012 and
their first baby girl,
earned her master's in public
Josephine Theresa
health as well in 2016.
Cole, into the world on April 5, 2016. 29
ALUMNAE NEWS
’00s On December 12, 2015, MARIA LOUZON ’09 and Ryan Ball got
engaged
on
Coronado
Athletic Hall of Fame
RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER
Beach in San Diego, CA. They for
It’s that time again! Mount de Sales is currently
July 1, 2017, in Newport Beach, CA.
seeking submissions for the ATHLETIC HALL OF
are
planning
a
wedding
FAME which will take place in 2017. We’re looking
’10s
for individual athletes, teams, as well as coaches
CORINNE COHAGAN ’11 married
HOF@mountdesales.org.
Samuel Gannotti on May 21, 2016,
who have been a part of Mount de Sales Athletics over the years. Please send your submissions to
in the Chapel of St. Francis de Sales.
In order to be considered, the ATHLETE must
Her sister, KATHRYN COHAGAN
meet the following criteria:
'07 and friend MEG SCAVILLA '11 were bridesmaids.
• Be a graduate of MDSA • Have graduated at least five years prior to induction • Have played one year on a Varsity athletic team at Mount de Sales Academy • Primary consideration will be awards/ recognition the athlete achieved while at MDSA • Post high school play is not a requirement but will be considered • External and internal recognition will be considered • Continue to uphold the standards required by MDSA • Can be living or deceased In order to be considered the COACH must meet the following criteria: • Must be retired from coaching at Mount
EVE LUKOWSKI ’13 is currently a sophomore at Bucknell
de Sales Academy for three years prior to
University, and she was named the Corvias Patriot League
induction
Women’s Lacrosse Scholar-Athlete of the year this past spring. MEGAN HREN ’14 was named the Most Valuable Player for the inaugural 20152016 Stevenson Beach Volleyball Season.
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• Does not have to be a Mount de Sales Academy graduate • Primary consideration will be what the coach contributed to the Athletic Program at MDSA • Can be living or deceased
ALUMNAE NEWS
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT
HELP US
The Mount de Sales Alumnae Association hosted their second annual Outdoor Movie Night in the spring. Under clear skies in warm weather, the Alumnae Association broadcasted “Back to the Future” on a screen behind the school building. Freshly popped popcorn and movie snacks were available. The crowd doubled in attendance from last year and a team of both student and alumnae volunteers welcomed new faces and families. Thank you to all of the sponsors: A&G Design (Anton Smoot P ’15) Brown & Getka, PA The Brown Family (Chris P ’04 ’08, Holly ’76 P’04 ’08, Alex ’04, Erica ’08) Falter Candy Company The Falter Family (Frank Falter II P’84 ’86 GP ’18, Aimee and Frank Falter III P’18, Frank Falter IV, Morgan Falter ’18) Hearn Kirkwood (Meg McCawley ’10) Monaghan’s Pub Peace A Pizza (Sally Grace ’06) Printing Images (Bill Leishear P’12)
FIND OUR SAILORS WHO ARE LOST AT SEA!
If you recently moved, updated your email address, or changed your name, don’t forget to send in the updated information to Mount de Sales. We want to make sure that you are receiving our publications and any updates from the school. Are we mailing this View from the Cupola to someone who no longer lives at this address? Please send all new information to Director of Alumnae Relations Elizabeth Binette Mahon ’07 at emahon@mountdesales.org or by phone at
IN MEMORIAM Please pray for the following alumnae who have entered eternal life: ANNE S. FEILD ‘42
DOROTHY FURNARY ’43
DORIS FANTON PUENTE ’50
ALUMNAE SAVE-THE-DATES Visit mountdesales.org for more info.
410.744.8498 ext. 265.
You are invited to follow Mount de Sales Academy on Twitter: @MDSAhighschool.
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, please visit mountdesales.thankyou4caring.org and create an account to sign-up.
We invite all alumnae, friends, and families
10.01 Saturday, October 1, 2016: HOMECOMING DAY 10 A.M.- 4 P.M.
to like the "Mount de Sales Academy" page
10.08 Saturday, October 8, 2016: CRAB FEAST 4-9 P.M.
10.28
11.06
Friday, October 28, 2016: FALL FEST AND TALENT SHOW (Alumnae judges needed) Sunday, November 6, 2016: OPEN HOUSE FOR ALL INTERESTED
on Facebook.
Join the Mount de Sales Academy Alumnae networking group on LinkedIn.
FAMILIES FROM NOON-3 P.M.
11.13 Sunday, November 13, 2016: ALUMNAE MEMORIAL MASS 11 A.M.
Follow us on Instagram: @mountdesalesacademy.
12.13
Tuesday, December 13, 2016: WINE & CHEESE AND CHRISTMAS CONCERT 5:45 P.M. 31
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