Gilmour Magazine Summer 2020

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THE CLASS OF 2020 ON THE FI RST DAY OF WHAT WOULD BE A MEMORABLE SENIOR YEAR

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HOMEGROWN HEROES

Members of the Gilmour family making an impact during COVID-19

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HOME NOTES

Highlights and memories from our remote learning experience

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FLOYD E. STEFANSKI ICE CENTER A legacy frozen in time

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DEAR FRIENDS & FAMILY, As I sit down to write this letter, I feel an incredible range of emotions.

While certainly not what any of us wanted for the students - particularly our beloved Class of 2020 - I am filled with profound gratitude and admiration for the way both our teachers and our students have risen to the challenge. Teachers in Preschool through Grade 12 pivoted without hesitation or complaint and completely reworked their lesson plans, learning and utilizing innovative technology tools to ensure our students continued to receive personalized, engaging instruction.

Our students readily adapted and embraced this new style of learning, quickly mastering Zoom and Google Hangout classes, online Advisory sessions and even remote service projects.

And our parents, many of whom were dealing with uncertainty in their jobs, the challenges of working from home and/or tending to the needs of their extended families, partnered with us to ensure a smooth transition to remote instruction. I am so grateful for their encouragement and support.

Additionally, our nation is grappling with some hard truths around racial inequality and we must look inward at our own school community and culture. I am so grateful that, thanks to the generosity of Patrick and Catherine O'Rourke, we were able to launch our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion fund. You can read more about our efforts to promote diversity and inclusion on campus inside. We are working to raise the awareness and sensitivity of our non-black communities in these times and to ensure that students of all backgrounds find a home at Gilmour, one in which they feel comfortable, supported and inspired. We are committed to this initiative and know that it will involve hard work on the part of all of us on campus. I’m excited about the ways we are enhancing our school culture.

I also don’t want to lose sight of the incredible momentum we were enjoying on our campus and I cannot wait to welcome everyone back to resume where we left off. This issue celebrates some of the many things we accomplished this year, while also paying tribute to our Homegrown Heroes - from our teachers and students and the amazing things they have accomplished together during this pandemic, to the Gilmour alumni around the country who are helping fight this battle on the front lines. I am so proud.

I hope you and your family are safe and healthy and you remain in my prayers each day.

May God bless you and all you love,

Kathy Kenny Head of School

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HOMEGROWN HEROES There are many within our Gilmour community working on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19.

Whether working in the medical field, making supplies or providing needed services, we are so proud of the many Lancers making sacrifices as they work to help others. The following are just a few of our "Homegrown Heroes."

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MOLLY FAGAN '13

CRITICAL CARE NURSE, TRI-POINT MEDICAL CENTER | LAKE COUNTY

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olly Fagan has worked as a critical care nurse for three years. She’s seen her share of illness. But there’s always been a protocol in place to ensure order.

“There’s no formula for how to treat COVID,” she says. “There’s a lot of trial and error going on. Everyone is a little uneasy.”

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lex Petizian isn’t a frontline worker, but his work during the pandemic is just as vital. Petizian is an account manager at Naizil Inc., an Ontario, Canada-based company that manufactures and engineers fabrics for industrial use. Products typically include fabric buildings, truck tarps, commercial awnings and athletic gym padding.

But these aren’t typical times.

As COVID-19 spread across the globe, Petizian’s customers began asking for fabrics that could be used as PPE. They wanted to manufacture gowns to keep their factories running and workers employed.

At Tri-Point Medical Center in Lake County, where Fagan works, a strict no-visitor policy is in place. Her role as a nurse in the intensive care unit has changed with it.

“It’s like we’re becoming these patients’ families,” Fagan says. “One patient stayed with us for 44 days before going home. We’re the only people at the bedside holding their hand, telling them they’re going to be okay.

Employers tell us, ‘Don’t take anything home with you.’ But it’s hard when you’re in the moment doing this.”

When coronavirus patients are admitted to the ICU, they’re intubated to help them breathe. It can be hard to say who will turn the corner and who won’t. Every shift, Fagan tries to hold patients’ hands and say a prayer for them.

While it’s a privilege to be a patient’s last point of contact, it’s painful for families who can’t be there. For them, Fagan is a lifeline. She spends much of her time updating them over the phone, and that can be hard.

“At Tri-Point, we’re a close-knit staff, so we check in with each other,” Fagan says. “The rest is up to God. We try to focus on the victories, on the next patient we’re trying to save. And we have had some incredible victories.”

So the Naizil team took one of its lightweight existing fabrics that could be used for PPE and teamed up with their clients to supply gowns to frontline workers.

“Our customers buy the fabric from us, then use their manufacturing to assemble the products,” Petizian explains. “It was a good way for them to become essential businesses in the fight against coronavirus. A lot of PPE gowns are coming from China, but this just shows that manufacturing is still alive in North America.”

Faced with the challenge of making it all happen quickly, Petizian saw his participation as a responsibility.

“It’s part of our duty as citizens to help out during a time like this,” he says. “I learned as I grew up, especially at a place like Gilmour, that people help each other out.”

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KAT RANKIN '20

PRESTON WATKISS '20

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at Rankin was scheduled to participate in the spring break mission trip to Honduras. She was devastated when the trip was canceled because of COVID-19, but decided to find a new way to live the mission while maintaining social distance. She and her mom sewed masks for the health care workers with whom Kat interned last summer at Rainbow Babies.

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reston Watkiss decided to make masks as well. He cut the pieces of fabric and elastic and then he and his grandmother sewed them together. Once complete, he posted on social media and asked people to contact him if they were in need of masks. He then arranged for delivery or pick-up.

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HOMEGROWN HEROES

MONIQUE YARED BIGGINS G.O. '82

CLEVELAND CLINIC | AVON CAMPUS

ASSOC. MEDICAL DIRECTOR | PEDIATRIC ICU | HOUSTON

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n the medical-surgical nursing floor of the Cleveland Clinic’s Avon campus, Monique Yared Biggins is hustling like never before. She points out that 2020 is the Year of the Nurse.

She’s not kidding.

Like other nurses, Biggins is required to “float” to the floor where COVID-19 patients are being treated. She also works with patients who come in with symptoms but haven’t been confirmed as COVID cases.

While Biggins wears personal protective equipment (PPE) on the job, she and the other nurses don’t have N95 masks. Working on the front lines has exposed Biggins to the coronavirus, though she has tested negative so far.

“It’s anxiety-provoking for sure, because there are so many unknowns with this virus,” says Biggins, who received her nursing degree from Ursuline College. “We don’t always know who has it and who doesn’t.

We’re not donning PPE every moment of the day, so it is scary.”

After a coworker tested positive, Biggins got the call at 2 a.m. that she’d been exposed. Having worked as a nurse for 25 years, emotions are easy for her to turn off. But for someone who worked with AIDS patients in the ’80s, the coronavirus is especially worrisome.

“AIDS isn’t airborne like this virus is,” she says. “This is airborne, so it’s easy to get. I have two kids. My 16-year-old is still at home. I could be bringing this home, I could be spreading it myself. I don’t know. That’s the biggest fear, all the unknowns.”

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s the son of a nurse and a chemist, Christian Erikson long held an interest in medicine. After he graduated from Gilmour, the family moved to Jacksonville, Fla., where Erikson volunteered with pediatric patients with head injuries. He launched the pediatric volunteer department there, and it guided his decision to go into medicine.

These days, Erikson is associate medical director of the pediatric intensive care unit at Texas Children’s Hospital — Woodlands, in Houston. He’s also an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine. During the beginning months of the pandemic, he saw low COVID numbers among his pediatric patients, thankfully.

At the end of May, only about 2.3 percent of the 11,168 patients that were tested for COVID in the Texas Children’s system came back positive with the coronavirus (245 people). Just 21 of them were treated at the Woodlands branch where Erikson works.

Erikson did treat a handful of kids with suspected Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, an inflammatory response triggered after COVID has left a child’s system. “Most have done well after treatment and have not required critical care,” Erikson says.

Texas Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the southeast region that has a special infections unit. As associate medical director of the PICU, Erikson is always on the lookout for infectious diseases, including COVID. In recent weeks, things have changed. Houston has seen a large increase in the number of cases and Texas Children's is now treating adults to help manage patient load. Erikson was trained in adults and peds, so he is putting those skills to good use.

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MEGAN CAIRNS TRESS '06 CLAIRE WAGNER ’11 CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS | CHICAGO PEDIATRIC NURSE | NEW YORK

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n February, when Claire Wagner arranged to work in New York City as a travel nurse, she planned to explore the city with friends and family who live there. How quickly that plan changed.

“It was hard to see people, and for the most part, the city itself was completely shut down,” says Wagner, who worked on a 13-week contract through June.

As a nurse in the outpatient pediatric clinic at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill-Cornell Campus, Wagner treated young people from newborns through age 20. Her responsibilities ranged from well child check-ups and bloodwork to urgent care visits and vaccines. The clinic is a facility for low-income families, and it’s one of the few that stayed open to treat kids during the pandemic.

Wagner also worked in a COVID testing tent for asymptomatic patients and adults who need a swab test to be cleared for chemotherapy or surgery.

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egan Cairns Tress is doing whatever she can to help in the midst of the pandemic.

A clinical instructor at University of Illinois Chicago Nursing and a FNP (family nurse practitioner) at PCC Community Wellness on the west side of Chicago, she is proud that PCC was designated by Illinois’ governor as a city testing site to help close the racial gap of available testing in Chicago. She has been staffing PCC’s COVID hotline and, so far, she and her team have been able to keep 95 percent of the patients out of the hospital through appropriate triage, telehealth and follow-up. The hotline is free and available to all (no need to be a PCC patient).

Just call (773) 295-3347!

Additionally, Megan is raising funds to donate cell phone chargers to patient rooms to help patients maintain connection with their families. The project initially was for COVID patients, but has expanded to include all patient rooms. Studies show that patients able to communicate with their families have better outcomes. What started out as a plan to provide chargers for rooms at University of Illinois Health has quickly grown into a national effort.

Megan and her team have named themselves “The Charger Squad” and now have their own domain and website (chargersquad.org) and are starting a 501(c)(3). Their efforts have gained media attention as well. They have been featured on RTV6 Indianapolis, Chicago's WTTW, CBSN Chicago and UIC's College of Nursing website. She was recently interviewed by Forbes and was a TEDxWrigleyville speaker at the end of June at their “Humanity, a View From Inside the Pandemic” event, which took an internal look at our human response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you are interested in donating funds, you can do so at chargersquad.org. If you have a connection to a cell phone charger wholesaler, you can contact Megan at info@chargersquad.org. Finally, if you are affiliated with a hospital in need of chargers, go to chargersquad.org/request.

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Wagner moved to New York City wide-eyed, with just two checked bags. But changing jobs in the middle of a pandemic wasn't easy.

“When you’re new, you don’t have a strong support system,” Wagner says. “I came in, I didn’t really know my coworkers, and we went through this pandemic together.”

Wagner’s love for travel was stoked through Gilmour. Going to Honduras piqued her interest in a medical mission trip, and through Gilmour’s Catalyst program, she worked at MetroHealth System as a researcher.

“Gilmour sparked my interest in the medical field and fostered every opportunity to help me figure out how I wanted to channel it,” she says.

“I never thought I’d be working in New York City during a pandemic, but I felt well-equipped to handle it.”

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APRIL NEMETH ’99 FOUNDER, CEO LITTLE KORBOOSE

ome goods company Little Korboose launched two products related to the pandemic. The first, a stay-at-home kit was created in support of the stay-home initiative to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

April said, “As part of the Stay Home Squad, Little Korboose partnered with other small businesses to raise awareness and help make staying home a bit easier.” They are selling Stay Home Kits™ and a portion of the kits’ proceeds go to Feeding America, which is providing resources for the millions of Americans turning to food banks for support during this pandemic.

Little Korboose then launched a line of handmade face masks. The added bonus?

For every mask purchased, Little Korboose donates one to front lines workers. Visit littlekorboose.com.

HOMEGROWN HEROES RICHIE NAGY '16

FOUNDER AND CEO OF NEPOS HOLDINGS | CLEVELAND

JACKIE PORTER ' 10

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epos Holdings is a Cleveland-based startup that matches local college students with senior citizens, providing seniors with companionship and help around the house. Nepos is Latin for “grandchild,” and Nagy’s service helps seniors “who just need a grandkid to help around the house.”

Nagy launched Nepos Holdings in February, just as COVID-19 was spreading around the world. It’s been challenging getting the business off the ground during a pandemic, but Nagy, who minored in social work with a focus on older adults, is committed to the cause.

Nepos Holdings helps independent seniors with everyday projects that may be just beyond their grasp — things like navigating the Internet, walking the dog, meal prep and errands.

But just as Nepos Holdings provides services to the elderly, it also provides something equally as valuable — intergenerational companionship. And to be clear, this isn’t a volunteer-based nonprofit. It’s a for-profit enterprise in which students are paid for their work.

During the pandemic, Nepos has become a no-contact business. Clients who need help with errands can pay up front, then workers will leave the products at the door. For students employed by Nepos, Nagy hopes the company can become a springboard. After a college student spends 50 visits with seniors, Nagy will provide a reference or letter of recommendation for them, vouching for their reliability.

Nagy, who just graduated from the University of Dayton in May, says if there is anything he’s learned from Gilmour and Dayton “it’s to provide for the common good. And my contribution to the common good is Nepos.”

Show your support for Nagy and his new enterprise by liking the Nepos Holdings Facebook page.

There is still time to support the COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE FUND, established by Gilmour to help meet the challenges posed by the pandemic and support our students.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Patrick and Catherine O'Rourke, parents of Grace O’Rourke Routhier ’08, all donations made to the COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $350,000.

Don't miss this chance to double your impact!

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT | BALTIMORE, MD

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t’s been a crazy few months for Jackie Porter. And that’s not even counting the trauma cases that skyrocket during the summer.

As a physician assistant in the intensive care unit at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Md., Porter has worked closely with COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.

Before the pandemic, Porter split her time between general surgery/ trauma and the surgical ICU. Since mid-March, she’s been needed full-time in the ICU — not strictly surgical, either.

By mid-April, all of the unit’s 30 beds were filled with COVID-positive patients or undiagnosed patients displaying COVID symptoms. Pressed to the limit, Sinai Hospital opened another 36-bed unit dedicated to COVID patients.

“It’s very humbling,” Porter says of caring for them. “It brings you out of your world, away from all the little things you worry about. That’s really the word, humbling.”

To avoid feeling consumed by the pandemic, Porter distracts herself with exercise and cooking.

The former Gilmour and Loyola University track star was engaged to be married this June.

She and her fiance, Joe Fletcher, were supposed to have a big wedding.

Instead they got married in a family ceremony with Fr. John Blazek, C.S.C. ’58 presiding on June 27. For Porter, the Gilmour connection is strong her father is Gilmour alum and former teacher and coach Bill Porter ’84.

Her grandfather was longtime faculty member John Gale and her uncle was Tiho Teisl.

Working with COVID patients has helped Porter keep life in perspective.

“We have patients who are dying, who are very sick,” she says. “We’re connecting them to Facetime so they can say goodbye to loved ones.

Before this, it was the families who were the last touch. Now it’s us, and that’s heartbreaking.”

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The spring of 2020 brought unexpected change to the faculty and students at Gilmour Academy.

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VIRTUAL NYC CLASS TRIP

Although their trip to NYC had to be canceled, sixth graders went on a virtual adventure to the Big Apple. They stuck to the originally planned agenda and enjoyed “walking” across the Brooklyn Bridge, “visiting” museums, “hiking” through Central Park and “seeing” the musical, “Aladdin!” They even had a chance to take a few selfies at their favorite stops!

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In celebration of Earth Day, Mrs. Southard’s seventh-grade art students were asked to make "Radial Art Designs" with materials found from the Earth that can be returned to the Earth. Artist Andy Goldsworthy was an inspiration for this project.

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A sophomore chemistry student used chalk and her driveway to practice drawing Lewis Dot Structures of elements and molecules for her chemistry class.

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NATURE-BASED LEARNING AT HOME

It doesn't get much more relevant than this!

Human Anatomy and Physiology students demonstrated their understanding of the respiratory system by examining how COVID-19 can lead to alveolar collapse along with how and why certain drugs might be used for treatment.

The 2020 Boat Float might have been canceled, but that didn’t stop Middle School Director Dr. T from making good on his promise to “win this year’s Boat Float.”

He took to his workshop, built his own boat, set sail in the pond in his backyard (complete with a costume!) and *spoiler alert* declared himself the “winner” of this regatta for one! Way to keep us smiling, Dr. T!

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Just because we weren’t on campus didn't mean that the nature-based learning stopped. Look at this toddler learning how to care for his plants!

Lin Li, of BioEnterprise, spoke to the AP Computer Science class about the importance of data analytics. The class used their Java skills to import and analyze the CDC's COVID data. While the class did some comparatively basic exercises, Lin Li explained how medical data experts are using similar processes in the field and how data is changing medicine.

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PHYSICS ACROSS THE GLOBE

One of our freshman physics students shared a video of her lab work on the properties of water all the way from her home in China!

Gilmour students celebrated the end of Holy Week and embraced our Holy Cross charism of Hope by participating in the Holy Week Hands of Hope project. It was intended to help our whole community prepare our hearts for the hope and joy of Easter. This project took place during Upper and Middle School advisories and in the LS MOEment.

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core subjects, students learned about concepts related to architectural design.

In social studies, they explored ancient architecture while in science, they tested the scientific principles of civil engineering as they built skyscrapers. The mathematical application of ratios came to life as students created scaled drawings for original skyscrapers. Finally, creative essays that personified the ancient structures gave a “voice” to well-known historical structures!

PRE-ALGEBRA

Middle school Pre-Algebra students demonstrated how they were meeting the Gilmour Outcomes of “Complex Analytical Thinker” and “Resilient Problem Solver” as they designed a water park and calculated the slope between two of the attractions.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION SHARED

Middle School PE students shared all the ways they stayed active while learning at home.

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On a bright, sunny Saturday, seniors and their families were invited to decorate their cars and drive through campus while faculty and staff cheered them on.

They then gathered in the parking lot for an incredibly emotional ceremony during which they received a blessing from Fr. John Blazek, C.S.C. ’58. and heard remarks from Head of School Mrs. Kenny and Director of the Upper School Ms. Edmondson, who announced this year’s valedictorian, Garrett Olsen ’20, and salutatorian, Ian Miller ’20.

Inventing New Way The Lower School always marks the last day of school with a special Promotion Day ceremony.

Unable to host that this year, Director of the Lower School Mr. Haag and Associate Director of the Lower School Mr. Fowler put together a video for all their students and their families.

Faculty and staff members raced around town making special deliveries to the front lawns of each of our seniors’ houses. The dorm students’ signs were placed along Cedar Road in front of the Murphy Residence Hall.

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On the day that was to be the eighth grade students’ Rite of Passage, marking their transition from the Middle School to the Upper School, Middle School director Dr. Tagliaferro and the Middle School teachers spent the day driving to each eighth grader’s house to hand deliver their Rite of Passage certificate, a special written blessing from Fr. John and a chocolate rose.

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On the day scheduled for Commencement, seniors and their families were again invited back to campus. As they drove from the Lower School up to the Middle School arches, the road was lined with banners with each student’s senior picture. Students picked up their diplomas under the arches and then drove up to Tudor House, where there were five stations set up with photographers for family photos.

Ways to Celebrate To further recognize our beloved Class of 2020, each day in our virtual Convocation, members of the class were featured via Senior Spotlights, which were then posted to social media as well

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Since we couldn’t gather in person to celebrate our Senior Awards and Underclassmen Awards ceremonies, students and their parents were emailed to notify them that they had won an award and the awards were mailed to the students’ homes.

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Courage, Compassion, Competency, Community.

ON THE COVER Maintaining rigor, personalization and community in the midst of the pandemic

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MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL KATHY KENNY HOMEGROWN HEROES HOME NOTES SPECIAL CEREMONIES

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LIVING THE MISSION DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION PROGRAM CATCHING UP WITH RITA HAAG A LEGACY FROZEN IN TIME. FLOYD E. STEFANSKI ICE CENTER

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OUR HOLY CROSS MISSION IS THE FOUNDATION FROM WHICH WE EDUCATE THE MIND AND EMPOWER THE HEART OF EVERY GILMOUR STUDENT.

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To develop the competence to see and the courage to act in creating a more humane and just society.

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Living the Mission

WITH RHONDA’S KISS, ONE WOMAN’S LOVING SPIRIT LIVES ON

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fter Rhonda Stefanski died of pancreatic cancer in 2014, her family established a charity to support struggling families affected by cancer. It could be Rhonda’s greatest legacy of all.

For Rhonda Stefanski, being a wife and mother was everything. She was the kind of person who put others’ needs before her own. Who made birthdays special for her five kids. Who never missed an opportunity to show she cared.

“From the get-go, she was very nurturing,” Marc Stefanski ’72 says.

After Marc and Rhonda met at a swimming pool at the tender age of 17, they went on a date and stayed together for the next 40 years. “She was the only girl I ever dated,” Marc says.

When Rhonda died of pancreatic cancer in November 2014 just three months after her diagnosis, it came as a shock to everyone.

Seeking to keep Rhonda’s spirit alive in a way that could benefit others, the Stefanski family launched Rhonda’s Kiss, a charity that helps cancer patients in the most need.

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EASING THE BURDEN FOR FAMILIES WHO CAN’T AFFORD TO GET CANCER (LITERALLY) “During my mom’s battle with pancreatic cancer, we learned a lot of lessons, including how much financial hardship many cancer patients go through,” says Kyle Stefanski, executive director of Rhonda’s Kiss. “It struck us that for many, it would be nearly impossible to cover the extra non-medical costs associated with cancer treatment. That realization was the catalyst for this whole mission.”

A cancer diagnosis in the family is hard enough. But when you stop to think about all the aspects of life it impacts, the stress can seem overwhelming.

By covering non-medical costs such as wigs, babysitting, therapy, transportation and living expenses, Rhonda’s Kiss helps lighten the load for patients and families touched by the illness.

The charity does this by giving grants to hospitals to establish Rhonda’s Kiss Patient Assistance Funds, which the hospitals independently administer to patients in need.

“About 50 percent of cancer patients file bankruptcy after two years, and that statistic is only increasing,” Kyle says.

“Cancer strikes any time. It doesn’t care what’s happening in the world.”

By partnering with hospital systems in Cleveland, Los Angeles and southern Florida - the Cleveland Clinic and CedarsSinai among them - Rhonda’s Kiss has expanded its reach. And while helping cancer-affected families financially comes as a tremendous support, the intangibles that go along with that can be just as impactful.

“We hope that through these gifts, cancer patients in need can maintain their dignity, that they can feel comfort and peace of mind knowing that some of the issues they’re dealing with are taken care of,” Marc Stefanski says. “It’s kind of like that old story of the Starfish Throwers. Can we help everybody? Probably not. Can we

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help a few people? Sure. And if we can make a difference in one person’s life, even for one bright shining moment, it’s worth the effort.”

PLANS TO GROW IN THE FUTURE As Rhonda’s Kiss embarks upon its fifth year, Kyle hopes to build more momentum nationally for the charity, which already has supported hundreds of families.

Although the focus on a cure continues to be vital, “we can’t leave people behind,” Kyle says. “We can’t give up on people who are diagnosed right now. After going through it personally, I have vowed not to let others go through it alone. With Rhonda’s Kiss, no one has to.”

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BOTTOM RIGHT:: Marc Stefanski ’72 with Dr. Wael Barsoum, Cleveland Clinic Florida CEO, and Kyle Stefanski at a Rhonda’s Kiss event in Palm Beach, Fla.

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TOP RIGHT: Marc Stefanski ’72 (middle) pictured with his children (L to R): Brad, Ashley, Melissa, Alex and Kyle at a fundraiser to benefit cancer patient support services at The Cleveland Clinic.

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SHAPING OUR SCHOOL CULTURE THROUGH THE

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program

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• Identifying the areas where we’ve established an inclusive, culturally competent and sensitive environment and honestly assessing and improving the areas where we have fallen short of accomplishing this goal • Expanding the tenets and role of the Honor Council with mission infractions that include bias, intolerance, bullying and racism • Creating and restructuring our affinity groups to create opportunities and programming for students to feel safe, comfortable and autonomous as they explore their social identities

• One of the activities during this training was a Reader’s Theater, which allowed our faculty to hear the voices and barriers of our Black and African American students. Working with facilitator Dr. Karen Nestor, these

• This series has resulted in a white privilege guide; an anti-racist summer reading list; and a summer book club for faculty, staff, parents and alumni interested in deeper conversations about racial injustice.

• Developing a strategic partnership with the Women of Color Foundation, which will allow us to intentionally and authentically recruit and retain diverse candidates so our students can see themselves properly represented in the classroom.

• Building relationships with the directors of career services at the Top 25 Most Diverse Universities in America and every HBCU in the country • Developing an organic relationship with fellow Holy Cross school, St. Edward’s, that has resulted in the creation of the Northeast Ohio Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Access and Social Justice (NEO IDEAS) Coalition.

• NEO IDEAS has developed networking opportunities and enriching experiences for our students, such as the HBCU Small School Tour and the inaugural Diversity Summit, which was scheduled to be held at Gilmour this spring.

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• After the initial training with REI, we continued professional development through our faculty/staff Mission Integration Days, which focused on anti-racism, racial literacy, unconscious bias and microaggression as well as facilitating discussions with students.

In addition, continuing education for faculty has been offered through REI, Columbia University, NAIS and the Diversity Center of Cleveland

activities raised the faculty’s awareness and resulted in the creation of our Candid Conversations DEI Series.

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With the resources in place, campus administrators set to work with intentionality as they identified program goals. We opened the 2019-2020 school year with mandatory professional development for all faculty, staff and coaches facilitated by the Racial Equity Institute (REI) out of North Carolina. The Groundwater training is designed to help internalize the reality that we live in a racially structured society. In September, we hired our first program director, Evan Richard '09, who was tasked with implementing a strategic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program. The program spans all three divisions and is rooted in building an environment on campus that is inclusive of all people, increasing cultural competency and enhancing academic excellence.

Some of the highlights of the program’s first year included:

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n 2019, the O’Rourke family donated funds to Gilmour to endow a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) fund. This generous gift was in keeping with their commitment to equity and social justice and ensures that Gilmour students as well as faculty/staff are educated on issues of equality and that all members of the Gilmour family are integrated into the community, regardless of their race, ethnicity or background. These principles are critical and in absolute alignment with our Gilmour mission and Holy Cross charisms.

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NANETTA HULLUM Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Launching incredible programming opportunities with the Black Student Alliance such as their inaugural potluck, Black History Month events, a guided tour through the Amá Exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art and collaborative opportunities with other CCIS schools • Creating a Diversity Book Club at the Lower School for students in Grades 3-6. The students read and discuss impactful narratives about history and figures that represent their various social identities and spark their intellectual curiosity.

As we look to 2020-2021, we continue to focus on solidifying a culture of acceptance on campus and empowering students to channel their experiences in constructive ways. Students and families can expect to see the creation of the Committee for Equity and Inclusion, a group that will promote cross-cultural understanding among members of the Gilmour community. Gilmour also will continue to support inclusive teaching and learning on campus, and hopes to host a multicultural open house and a rescheduled NEO IDEAS Diversity Summit to continue to develop a diverse campus.

All of these diversity and inclusivity efforts have propelled Gilmour forward at a pivotal time in our history, and we look forward to continuing what we’ve started. However, as we do, it will be with a new and accomplished leader at the helm of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program.

This summer, Evan Richard chose to follow his heart to be with his longtime girlfriend in Houston, Texas, where he will work in a

similar position. We wish him well and thank him for laying the groundwork for this vital program.

We are thrilled to announce that he will hand the baton over to another dynamic diversity and inclusivity expert, NaNetta Hullum, who is eager to continue to build our DEI program in lock step with our mission “to develop the competence to see and the courage to act in creating a more humane and just society.”

As we look to the 2020-2021, we continue to focus on solidifying a culture of acceptance on campus and empowering students to channel their experiences in constructive ways.

NaNetta graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Spelman College and a Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Services from John Carroll University. A highly experienced guidance counselor, NaNetta has also dedicated her career to the field of diversity and inclusion. In her most recent position, she served as a guidance counselor at Beaumont School, where she initiated a number of their diversity and inclusion initiatives. Before joining Beaumont, NaNetta served as a school psychology assistant for Life Skills Center of Cleveland and a program supervisor for Pittsburgh PartnershipSingle Point of Contact.

NaNetta brings a wealth of experience as well as an ability to connect with students and peers as a result of her counselor training. She recently submitted a plan for her first 30 days on campus, when she aims to integrate into the Gilmour community through consciousness, observation, communication, collaboration and relationship-building.

She is eager to internalize our mission; review and expediently move forward the program’s already established plans for 2020-2021; observe; and meet with each group of Gilmour stakeholders to identify the work that has already begun, the progress that has been made, the goals that have been discussed and any obstacles that stand in the way of meeting those goals.

Welcome to the Gilmour family, NaNetta!

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Catching Up

WITH RITA HAAG

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hen Rita Haag started at Gilmour as a religion teacher in 1974, she was one of just three female teachers at the school. Gilmour has advanced a lot since then, and Haag has evolved, too. She left Gilmour in 1991 after 17 years, pregnant with her third child. We caught up with her to discuss teaching, her legacy and what she’s been up to all this time.

WHICH SUBJECTS DID YOU TEACH? I taught seventh-, eighth- and ninthgrade religion, having been a theology major at John Carroll University. Later, I got certified in biology and taught physical science and biology.

YOU RETIRED FROM CLEVELAND HEIGHTS TWO YEARS AGO. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO SINCE? I’m home doing some adult daycare. I volunteer occasionally. I got involved in making sleeping mats for the homeless, which helps keep them dry as they sleep.

I’m also doing more sewing.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY. My husband, Marc, just retired as the director of the Lower School at Gilmour.

We enjoy visiting our three daughters, Jenny, Melissa and Catherine, in Denver,

ANY CLOSING THOUGHTS?

Just that Gilmour was a really great place to work.

I enjoyed being part of the community.

Br. Robert Lavelle was an outstanding person and leader, and it was quite fulfilling having so many wonderful people as my colleagues.

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HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? I hope to be remembered as dedicated to students’ needs. Gilmour was a nice community to be part of, and I’d like to

WHAT DID YOU DO AFTER LEAVING GILMOUR? I left to have my third child. I took about 10 years off, then went to Canterbury School in Cleveland Heights. I worked as an aide with third, fourth and fifth graders on the autism spectrum, helping them with math and reading. It’s something I never thought I would do. It was an authentic experience, very down-to-earth.

Montana and New York City. We have a new grandson in Montana - our first - so we’re looking forward to meeting him.

Our son, CJ, is in the Army in upstate New York.

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WHAT STANDS OUT TO YOU ABOUT YOUR TIME AT GILMOUR? The students. It was such a pleasure to teach bright, motivated kids. That was definitely a highlight. The coeducation of the school was a high point in my career there. The change brought a nice mix of ideas, and the girls were highly motivated.

It was a pleasure to see the insight they brought.

think I contributed to it in a way that helped others understand their worth.

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WHAT WAS IT LIKE TEACHING AT GILMOUR WHEN YOU ARRIVED THERE IN 1974?

It was very male-dominated. I loved the head of the religion department, Brother Francis. The brothers were wonderful people. We didn’t have state testing, so it was nice to be able to develop your own curriculum. I was able to make some pretty major decisions about what I taught. It was very collegial, where your opinion was asked for and respected.

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A Legacy Frozen in Time.

FLOYD E. STEFANSKI ICE CENTER

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ith the dedication of the Floyd E. Stefanski Ice Center, Gilmour gets a lesson from its namesake in

how to live.

The next time you walk Gilmour’s campus and set eyes upon the newly dedicated Floyd E. Stefanski Ice Center, take a moment to ponder what your own legacy will be.

Because in that building’s name lies a formidable reminder that says how we live matters.

By all accounts, Floyd E. Stefanski was the kind of guy who’d give you the shirt off his back (probably a Hawaiian shirt, with lots of flair). Himself a graduate of Shaker High School, all four of his kids, Brian ’05, Gavin ’07, Evan ’11 and Amanda ’13, and his brothers, Marc ’72 and Ben ’56, graduated from Gilmour.

When the Floyd E. Stefanski Ice Center was dedicated on February 8, 2020, it was everything Floyd would have wanted and more.

Floyd never flaunted his generosity, never asked for anything in return. For him, giving wasn’t about the dollar amount, but the impact of his actions.

“We saw him give and give and give, whether it was of his time or financially,” Gavin Stefanski said. “He lived a lot of his life purposely not being recognized. So it’s an honor and a blessing that the arena could be named in his honor. I think my dad would have wanted the community to know that giving back is part of life.”

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As the conversations unfolded about preserving Floyd’s legacy, plans started out simple with the thought of buying Hawaiian jerseys for the team, as Floyd himself might have done. Eventually, the thought of a broader naming ceremony began to take root.

“The goal was to make it personal, to make sure that the family knows how much we love him and that, without a doubt, he will be remembered,” Malloy says. “Floyd would have been embarrassed about the fuss. He would have said, ‘No, I do not want this.’

And yet Floyd would have loved this. He would have eaten it up.”

“The Gilmour family always shows up, but the energy at the dedication was overwhelming,” said Ray Murphy, Gilmour’s director of institutional advancement.

“Seeing people come through the door, showing up knowing what it means for the family and the program, it was great. It’s a testament to the good man Floyd was.”

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When Floyd passed away in October 2018, the Stefanski family pondered how they could honor him in a way that would have resonated with him. They chose to focus on Gilmour hockey, which brought Floyd so much joy.

Because Floyd was a Shaker Heights High School graduate, the ice center dedication took place during the Shaker-Gilmour game. During a pre-game ceremony, Gilmour players were surprised with the commemorative Hawaiian jerseys. And because Floyd wore shorts everywhere, Gilmour’s coaching staff donned shorts for the occasion.

The dedication in his honor drew a big crowd, a testament to his impact on people and the program.

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As he watched his sons play hockey, Floyd became a staunch, behind-the-scenes backer of Gilmour’s hockey program. He liked to help the players however he could, through encouragement or surprises. “He’d buy jerseys, socks or anything he felt the kids would benefit from,” said John Malloy, assistant athletic director, ice programming, and head coach of Varsity A hockey. “He didn’t want a thank you or an announcement about it. He just wanted to support the program and those who were part of it.”

“My dad always loved that all four of his children graduated from Gilmour,” recalled his son, Gavin. “It was such a highlight in his life, and the experience we all had at Gilmour was tremendous. So for us, with the arena in his name, we’re thrilled we could see it happen.”

Top Left: Evan ’11, Gavin '07, Amanda '13, Kathleen and Brian '05 Stefanski

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GLEN OAK WOMEN GATHER TO MARK

50 Anniversary of School's Opening

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n 1968, the Sisters of the Sacred Heart purchased 35 acres from Gilmour Academy, opening the all-girls Glen Oak School in 1969. For the next 13 years, Gilmour and Glen Oak maintained separate identities, though the two institutions held some joint classes and social opportunities. In 1982, Gilmour and Glen Oak merged and, in 1986, Glen Oak’s school building was transformed into Gilmour’s Lower School.

tribute to those alumnae who are deceased and hosted a living memorial tree planting. After, they took class photos, enjoyed lunch and toured Gilmour’s new nature-based learning initiative, which includes chicken coops, beehives, gardens, a greenhouse, an outdoor classroom, nature trails and more. The day concluded with dinner and a silent auction to raise money for the endowed Glen Oak Scholarship Fund.

The Glen Oak alumnae remain a tight-knit group to this day. In 2012, they hosted the first-ever multi-class celebration and more than 400 Glen Oak alumnae, former students, faculty and staff attended.

Each year, the Glen Oak Scholarship is awarded to a rising female senior (or in some instances, several rising seniors) who embody the Glen Oak core values of Person - Service - Love. In July of 2017, an alumnae committee led by Mary Alexander Ray G. O. ’75, Mary Ann Lasch G.O. ’72 and Sally Hurley Koepke G.O. ’77 launched an effort to raise more money for the scholarship's endowment and increase the number of scholarships available. More than 100 Oakies responded to this effort and, including funds raised at the Reunion, more than $40,000 in gifts and pledges have been added to the fund in recognition of the 50th anniversary.

To donate or learn more about the Glen Oak Scholarship, visit gilmour.org/glenoak.

Last September 20-22, they gathered again in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the school’s opening. Berti Guarino G.O. ’82 spearheaded a full weekend of activities.

On Friday evening, each class had its own class dinner at homes and restaurants around Cleveland. Saturday’s schedule of events, held at the Lower School, included presentations on the founders of Glen Oak, memories of faculty and staff, and on how Glen Oak embraced experiential learning. The group paid

Each year, the Glen Oak Scholarship committee awards a scholarship to a rising female senior (or in some instances, several rising seniors) who embodies the Glen Oak core values of Person – Service – Love.

Event organizer Berti Guarino G.O. ’82

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Four Art Students’ Pieces Advance to State Level of Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition

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"Salty" by Sophia Garofalo '21

"Kendra" by Hallie Callitsis '20

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reat news from the Fine Art department! Four of our entrants into the Governor's Youth Art Exhibition regional competition were selected to advance to the state level of competition! Of the 11,500 regional entries from the 15 regions throughout the state, only 2,500 were selected for state judging. State jurors will select 300 of these for the actual Governor's Exhibition and of those 300, 25 will receive the Governor's Award of Excellence.

Congratulations to the following students, whose work was selected to advance to the state competition:

"Lips" by Cole Durdella '20

Hallie Callitsis ’20 - photography piece titled "Kendra" Cole Durdella ’20 - photography piece titled "Lips" Sophia Garofalo ’21 - photography piece titled "Salty" Sophie Kless ’21 - painting titled "Eyes"

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These pieces were then framed by the Fine Art department for display at the exhibition in Columbus, which opened in late April.

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"Eyes" by Sophie Kless '21

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Caritas Challenge Winner Announced

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ongratulations to Davis Levengood ’25, Gilmour Academy’s 2019-2020 Caritas winner!

A cross-disciplinary effort between Theology and English classes, the seventh-grade Caritas project centers on charity as a theological virtue and our Christian duty.

Olivia Hunyadi '20

Olivia Sucato'20

Each student researched and, ultimately, selected a charity that aligns with and upholds the Gilmour mission, Holy Cross charisms, and Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. A class vote led to the selection of three finalists Charles Sustar ’25, Braden Keller ’25 and Davis.

The three finalists shared the stage at Convocation at the end of the first semester, each advocating for their specific charity. After a schoolwide vote, Davis's thoughtful, heartfelt and persuasive presentation on his charity of choice – Operation Smile – earned the vote of the community.

In recognition of Davis’ work, a donation was made to Operation Smile on behalf of Gilmour Academy.

Matthew Vanone'20

National Merit Scholars Recognized Congratulations to Olivia Hunyadi ’20, Olivia Sucato ’20 and Matthew Vanone ’20, who were named National Merit Commended Students! The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955.

This year, more than 1.6 million students entered the competition as juniors when they took the Preliminary SAT test. Of those 1.6 million, only approximately 34,000 were named Commended Students.

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trio of juniors - Vinny Bandwen ’21, Matt Benisek ’21 and Michael Snelling ’21 - launched Cutting Edge Landscaping in 2018 as a way to make some money during the summer. In the ensuing months, they have dedicated more and more time to their venture and enrolled in the Management & Entrepreneurship course this past fall, eager for the opportunity to further hone their business model.

Even before this summer, their company had already generated almost $25,000 in profits! They have a steady client base of more than 40 regular customers and take on one-time and/or seasonal jobs as well.

Mr. Polak concluded, “They are clearly demonstrating so many of the outcomes we hope to see our students develop in their time at Gilmour.

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Small Business category! They earned $3,000 in prize money, which they invested in their business to purchase new equipment, a trailer and uniforms.

Asked about their success, Management and Entrepreneuship instructor Jamey Polak said, “I am incredibly proud of Michael, Matt and Vinny. They have put so much work into both their business and this competition. They started working on their contest entry in November and had

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From the nearly 300 submissions, some were invited to compete in the second round, which involved submitting a 60-90-second video and a slide deck. Of that group, only four were invited to participate in the Live Pitch, which was held on March 3 at CWRU’s Tinkham Veale University Center. Cutting Edge Landscaping was one of those four finalists.

At the end of the competition, Vinny, Matt and Michael were awarded first prize in the

to advance through two prior rounds before earning the right to compete in the finals.” He continued, “What really stood out to me, and apparently the judges as well, is that they are building a real business versus just creating a business plan. As thrilling as it was to see these guys win a competition against almost 170 entries from 20 other schools, it is more exciting for me to work with them on their plans to grow and sustain their business.”

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As part of the class, students completed business plans and executive summaries.

They submitted the executive summaries to thinkBIG!, the Veale Innovation Challenge and Summit sponsored by the Veale Youth Entrepreneurship Forum. The Challenge tasked students with discussing the business concept, outlining the problem and its solution, identifying customers and competition as well as assets needed, defining the challenges and addressing the business’ financial feasibility.

The trio presented their business concept to an audience of about 400 students and teachers as well as Gen Z and millennial entrepreneurs.

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THEOLOGY TEACHER WITH ACCOUNTING BACKGROUND HAS NOW EARNED DOCTORATE

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here’s a new doctor on campus! For the past six years, theology teacher Linda Monitello, mother of Anthony ’17 and Angeline ’19 Monitello, has been working on her doctorate of ministry in liturgical catechesis from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Three of those years were spent in intensive coursework using a blended learning model consisting of online courses and summer residencies.

Linda brings great life experience to her theology classes.

After earning her bachelor’s degree in accountancy from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, she spent 20 years at Ernst & Young as an auditor of financial institutions and as a learning consultant for both the firm and for Fortune 100 companies. She then received her Master of Art in theology and Master of Divinity equivalency from St. Mary's Seminary and Graduate School of Theology in Wickliffe, Ohio.

Congratulations, Dr. Monitello, and thank you for serving as a role model for your students as you show them just what lifelong learning looks like!

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TOBIT MINISTRY IS THE EMBODIMENT OF THE CORPORATE WORKS OF MERCY.

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r. John Blazek, C.S.C. ’58 began the Tobit Ministry at Gilmour in 2010 after learning from East Side funeral directors of the great need for pallbearers to serve at the funerals of those who die with little or no family, and carry them to their final resting place.

Gilmour’s program is called the Tobit Ministry in reference to the prophet Tobit, who buried the dead against the king's order, knowing the punishment for this act was death (Tobit 1:16-20).

Tobit Ministry is the embodiment of the corporal works of mercy - to feed the hungry, to give water to the thirsty, to clothe the naked, to shelter the homeless, to visit the sick, to visit the imprisoned or captive, and to bury the dead.

funeral directors that they have a need, he makes an announcement at Convocation and students are able to volunteer.

In some instances the Tobit volunteers are the only ones present at the funeral. Fr. John recalls one funeral, in particular, as the most moving. It was the day his Tobit pallbearers buried one of the Commons staff members and were the only ones at the funeral.

While the Tobit Ministry volunteers are certainly serving a great need, they, too, reap the benefits of this beautiful service, developing empathy and awareness as they fulfill God’s corporal works of mercy.

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Mollie Edmondson ’21 PLACED 3 RD AT STATES

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T WAS ANOTHER GREAT SEASON FOR THE SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM, WITH 16 STUDENTS QUALIFYING FOR STATES (ALONG WITH TWO ALTERNATES), FOUR QUALIFYING FOR NATIONALS AND TWO QUALIFYING FOR THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC FORENSIC LEAGUE'S NATIONAL TOURNAMENT. ONE OF THE NATIONAL QUALIFIERS ENDED UP AS THE NATIONAL RUNNER-UP!

Teeba Marlowe '21 PLACED 5TH AT STATES

STATE QUALIFIERS INCLUDED:

ALTERNATE QUALIFIERS TO STATES:

Eric Brandt ’21 Informative

Elisa Flynn ’22 Original Oratory

Arianna DiMenna ’22 Congressional Debate

Eve Pahoresky ’22 Dramatic Interpretation

Lena DiPuccio ’20 Original Oratory

RESULTS FROM STATE TOURNAMENT:

Mollie Edmondson ’21 Informative Grace Gainar ’22 Dramatic Interpretation Lauren Kastelic ’22 Congressional Debate Giana Lonardo ’22 Declamation Teeba Malowe ’21 Declamation Gwen Mascha ’21 Congressional Debate Clara Morgan ’22 Duo Interpretation Cayla See ’21 Congressional Debate Faith Smolik ’22 Duo Interpretation Nikolas Socrates ’21 Program Oral Interpretation Jackson Sturtevant ’21 Lincoln/Douglas Olivia Sucato ’20 Congressional Debate Hannah Weltle ’21 Program Oral Interpretation

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Clara Morgan ’22 PLACED 7TH AT STATES

The state tournament was held the first weekend in March in Wooster, Ohio. More than 1,000 students from around the state competed, and seven of our Lancer team members earned recognition at the competition!

Mollie Edmondson '21 placed 3rd in Informative Speaking Teeba Marlowe '21 placed 5th in Declamation Clara Morgan '22 and Faith Smolik '22 placed 7th in Duo Interpretation Olivia Sucato '20 semifinalist in Congressional Debate Lauren Kastelic '22 and Arianna DiMenna '22 quarterfinalists in Congressional Debate

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Faith Smolik ’22 PLACED 7TH AT STATES

Olivia Sucato ’20 SEMI-FINALIST AT STATES

Arianna DiMenna ’22 QUARTERFINALIST AT STATES

NATIONAL COMPETITIONS:

COMPETING VIRTUALLY:

Four of our state qualifiers also qualified for the National Speech and Debate Association’s national tournament, which was supposed to be held in Albuquerque in June:

Cayla See ’21 and the Duo Interpretation team of Clara Morgan ’22 and Faith Smolik ’22 competed in the national tournament virtually.

Mollie Edmondson ’21 Informative Lena DiPuccio ’20 Original Oratory

Cayla See ’21 World Schools Debate An additional three team members qualified as alternates for nationals: Eric Brandt ’21 Informative

Finally, Jackson Sturtevant ’21 and Olivia Sucato ’20 qualified as alternates to National Student Congress.

Top right: Zoom screen from Nationals Bottom left: National qualifiers pictured L to R. Back row: Eric Brandt ’21, Cayla See ’21, Faith Smolik ’22 and Hannah Weltle ’21.

Front row: Lena DiPuccio ’20, Clara Morgan ’22 and Mollie Edmondson ’21.

Bottom right: Duo Interpretation state and national qualifiers as well as National Catholic Forensic League national qualifiers Faith Smolik ’22 and Clara Morgan ’22

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Hannah Weltle ’21 Program Original Oratory

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Faith Smolik ’22 Duo Interpretation

Faith and Clara competed in Duo Interpretation. Faith also competed in Storytelling and Clara in Prepared Prompt Speaking, where she placed 13th in the nation! Additionally, Faith and Clara qualified for the National Catholic Forensic League’s national tournament, which was supposed to be held in Chicago, but was canceled due to COVID-19.

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Clara Morgan ’22 Program Original Oratory and Duo Interpretation (first and only sophomore in the district to qualify in two events)

Cayla was handpicked by the district to represent them at nationals on the World Schools Debate team. She and her teammates were the national runners-up, beating more than 160 teams!

Lauren Kastelic ’22 QUARTERFINALIST AT STATES

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SUMMER. THE EXPERIENCE CULMINATES WITH STUDENTS PRESENTING THEIR FINDINGS TO THEIR MENTORS, FACULTY MEMBERS AND GUESTS. BELOW ARE RECAPS OF THE RESEARCH PROJECTS OUR SUMMER 2019 AND FALL 2019 CATALYST PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED.

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SUMMER 2019 CATALYST PARTICIPANTS Taniya Dsouza ’20 studied changes in the T cell subpopulations in peripheral blood of young and elderly adults in an effort to develop strategies to boost immunity in the elderly. She worked in CWRU’s Geriatric, Research, Education and Clinical Center.

Taniya Dsouza ’20

FALL 2019 CATALYST PARTICIPANTS Anthony Gillespie, Jr. ’20 worked with a research group in CWRU’s genetics department on cutting-edge drug research to enhance CFTR gene function in cystic fibrosis patients.

Will Habe ’20 learned CAD (a computer-aided design system) alongside members of CWRU’s mechanical engineering department. He then helped design an insulated battery box for a snowplow robot.

Olivia Hunyadi ’20 worked with pharmacology department researchers at CWRU to investigate the structure of efflux pump proteins and their role in multidrug resistance in certain bacteria.

Charlie Xie ’20 worked with a research team at CSU’s Aging, Cognition and Emotion Laboratory to study how individuals with borderline personality disorder characteristics regulate their emotions when exposed to challenging stimuli.

Richard Jones ’20 worked with members of CWRU’s dermatology department to test the effectiveness of different antibiotics in clearing psoriatic lesions in a mouse model of human psoriasis.

Colton Slabe ’20 and the research team in the dermatology department at CWRU were looking at biomarkers common to psoriasis and inflammatory bowel diseases, as both are chronic conditions and various clinical studies have observed a coincidence of psoriasis and IBD.

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Elijah Wiertel ’20 and a research team at the Veteran Affairs Hospital looked at the challenges associated with electrical stimulation and exoskeleton-assisted therapies and helped design a modification to an exoskeleton for a stroke survivor.

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Matt Vanone ’20 worked with a research team in CWRU’s civil engineering department looking at increasing wind power output and efficiency. Recognizing that longer turbine blades maximize power output but are more susceptible to damage at high wind speeds, the team is working to develop extension mechanisms for extensible designs.

Using computational modeling based on big data processing, Alex Zhao ’20 assisted a research team in CWRU’s civil engineering department to develop a predictive model for photo-degradation rate constants, which are needed for the application of water contaminant treatments. He also co-authored a paper that will appear in this month's issue of the journal Environmental Research!

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Mollie Edmondson ’21 worked with members of the CWRU computer science department to develop a program based on hierarchical clustering, helping researchers organize and analyze massive amounts of data.

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Few alums have served Gilmour as fully as Jim Farrar has. He’s worked as a volunteer, a member of the Advancement team, and he’s now completing a special project for Heritage Hall in Gilmour’s Athletic Center.

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Farrar has approached all his roles with grace, whether as director of alumni or a Gilmour parent. We wondered what has motivated him to work so steadfastly on Gilmour’s behalf for more than 50 years. His answer was simple.

“I was fortunate enough to be given the gift of a Gilmour education,” he says. “It’s always been satisfying for me to return some of my good fortune, with the hope that someone else will benefit from my efforts.”

Jim Farrar '59 Farrar’s work has touched the lives of countless Gilmour students and alumni. As head of Advancement, he helped plan Homecoming and holiday events, co-founded the Gilmour Academy Alumni Parents Association, and traveled the country connecting with alumni.

His volunteering days, meanwhile, go back decades, to when he got out of the Army and helped launch Gilmour’s annual phonea-thon. In the years since, he’s served as a Trustee, alumni director, development director and so much more.

“People say they could never ask anyone for money,” Farrar says.

“But when you believe in the mission of an organization, you do it with confidence and conviction. It truly is rewarding when you are successful.”

Today, Farrar is spearheading a project that showcases images from Gilmour’s greatest achievements in Heritage Hall. As he does, he’s coming full circle, finding gratification in preserving the rich history of an Academy that has meant so much to him.

Yet it all pales in comparison to the pride he and Caroline, his wife of 50 years, have gotten from being Gilmour parents.

“We loved being parents here, watching our kids (JP ’91, Mary Kate ’93, Dan ’94 and Amy ’96) study, enjoy learning and become class leaders,” he says. “Now they’re successful as parents and leaders in their own rights. I have learned so much from them: honor, integrity, dedication. The values that Gilmour instilled in us are deeply embedded in us.”

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“The meaning of life is to find your gift.

The purpose of life is to give it away.”

In Amy Ritchie’s opinion, that Pablo Picasso quote sums up how we’re supposed to live. “It’s the core of how I operate,” she says.

So, what is Ritchie’s gift? She has a way of building relationships.

That ability to connect empowers

It’s not easy for an institution to implement a strategic plan. Staffers must work on their day jobs while looking toward the future, and distractions abound.

But Ritchie, committed to the cause, leads through her expertise.

Buoyed by a deep desire to serve others, she’s active in St. Dominic’s Catholic Church and went to El Salvador with them last fall — an experience she calls “life-changing.” She’s also volunteered with

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her as a consultant and strategist.

Ritchie operates Archpoint Consulting in the field of OGSM (objectives, goals, strategies and measures). She helps companies in organizational development, coaching, go-to-market strategies and more.

“The beauty of consulting is its variety,” she says. “When you become a trusted advisor, clients tend to come back to you with all sorts of problems they need help solving.”

Ritchie’s clients work in vastly different industries, including B2B consumer goods and agriculture. The diversity is part of the fun, and it’s proved to Ritchie that her corporate framework can be used in any industry — whether it’s farming or for a tech startup like Drive My Way. As a strategist and a Trustee, Ritchie is helping Gilmour implement its strategic plan. Having conducted dozens of interviews over several months, the next step is to devise a discipline to ensure Gilmour achieves its goal.

“An effective strategist is someone who can define the vision and be really clear on where an organization needs to go in three to five years,” Ritchie says. “Strategic planning is about choices. It’s ‘what are the right strategies that are in place?’ ‘What’s going on in the market?’ ‘What’s happening with the competition?’ All of that plays into a strategic plan.”

Amy Ritchie, with some of her "Gilmour Girls" at a recent gathering (L to R): Amy Ritchie '87, Dana Randazzo Snelling '87, Lesley Scaravelli Task ‘88, Colleen Kiely '96, Jenny Oliver ‘88 and Mary Jo McHenry O'Neill '87

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Graffiti Heart, a scholarship program for underserved youth.

“My parents always said, ‘To those whom much is given, much is expected,’” she says. “Service is about finding the right opportunities that fit your values. Gilmour’s another avenue that really does that for me.”

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On the night of September 27, 2019, Ann Roche King was in New York City for a weekend with her Gilmour friends when she got the call. Her furniture rental business, Borrow Curated, was engulfed in flames.

With $500,000 in damage, the property was a total loss.

Fortunately, some of the business’s merchandise was rented out to customers when the fire started.

With the business preparing to expand at the time of the fire, King already was exploring moving to a larger space in Cleveland, at East 49th Street and Lakeside Avenue. The landlord let her move in three days after the fire.

King started Borrow Curated with the belief that people need local art in their lives. With a degree in creative writing and a childhood spent in the theater, her artistic interests are all-encompassing.

“Art is part of me,” she says. “So is Borrow.

So is this community.”

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The solidarity confirmed for King what she already knew — that it’s good business to work with local organizations. King had established

When King opened Borrow, it was a dream come true for the Miami University graduate who had grown up loving art. Her burgeoning interests were cultivated all the more at Gilmour. Borrow — specializing in customdesigned and locally sourced furniture for rental and retail, furniture recovering and interior design — is King’s passion project. Through furniture, she’s crafting experiences tailored to clients’ personal tastes.

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After the fire, Borrow had several event orders lined up. But with next to no furniture on hand, they couldn’t do anything about them.

So other event businesses stepped in, letting Borrow use their furniture and rentals to fill orders — in a few cases even free of charge.

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“It’s deeply ingrained in me that when life knocks you down, you get right back up,” King says. “The events community we’re part of is the same way. The support we received from them really made an impact.”

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And while nothing in the warehouse was salvageable, the rental community’s support of King helped the business endure. As one structure lay in ruins, King’s new beginning was firmly rooted in the love of the community.

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As a press assistant in Sen. Sherrod Brown’s office in Washington, D.C., Geoff Knight serves as a liaison with Ohio reporters, fields their inquiries and drafts press releases.

Having worked in Senator Brown’s office since April 2018, Knight feels at ease in the role.

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Life on the Hill requires networking vigorously and effectively, knowing how to capitalize on opportunities that come your way, Knight says.

His own exceptional networking skills helped him land with Sen. Brown. Having worked with a House Representative from Alabama, Knight thought it would be fun to switch to the Senate side, and his current role brought more responsibility.

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Knight, a graduate of Albion College in Michigan, feels energized by his proximity to Congress, calling it the most interesting aspect of his job. His work on Sen. Brown’s communications team helps inform people in Ohio, and “knowing that my work is contributing to the greater good makes it feel worthwhile,” Knight says.

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“I really enjoy the team,” he says. “The environment here is not ego-driven, which I appreciate. I love working with Sen. Brown. As an advocate for labor rights, he is unwavering in his support of those who are struggling.”

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Knight sees Gilmour’s footprint in the way he approaches his work, especially the impact of Mrs. Kenny. “She kept me focused on continuing to grow and progress as a young man, teaching me to be strident in my beliefs and to remain so.”

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On Capitol Hill, Knight continues to grow and progress. “It’s a great place to live if you want to be intellectually challenged,” he says.

Geoff Knight '10 with Congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis, who passed away this July.

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At the annual Christmas at the Academy celebration, Brenden Kelley ’08, president of the Alumni Association, presented the 2019 Gilmour Academy Alumni Man and Woman of the Year awards to two alumni who have each impacted the Academy in their own way.

Mary Ann Lasch G.O. ’72 was named Woman of the Year for her tireless efforts to ensure that the Glen Oak spirit lives on at Gilmour, most recently by fundraising for the Glen Oak Scholarship Fund. She was part of a dedicated group of Glen Oak alumnae who, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the opening of Glen Oak (which Lasch pointed out in her acceptance speech was the day after Woodstock!), launched a campaign to raise funds for the Glen Oak Scholarship while increasing awareness and visibility of the fund. The fund awards scholarships annually to young Gilmour women who embody the Glen Oak spirit and motto of “Person - Service - Love.” For more information, visit gilmour.org/glenoak.

In accepting the award, Lasch recalled her days at Glen Oak and shared that the experience was integral to who she is today.

She enjoys working with the scholarship committee, which is comprised of a community of Glen Oak alumnae who share the Glen Oak values and are excited to meet the generation of young women who are carrying forward those values.

She concluded by thanking the Gilmour community for embracing the Glen Oak spirit and allowing the school’s alumnae to keep that spirit alive.

Matthew P. Figgie ’84 was named the Man of the Year posthumously for the incredible impact he had on the Academy, namely two initiatives that transformed the campus.

After discovering that his daughter,

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Maddie ’25, was taking piano lessons after school on a 99-year-old piano whose keys stuck, Figgie came up with a plan to replace every piano on Gilmour’s campus with a Steinway & Sons piano. The final piano – a Model D concert grand - arrived on campus in November and was placed in The Lorraine and Bill Dodero Center for Performing Arts.

Upon receipt of that final piano, Gilmour officially earned its designation as a Steinway Select school, marking Gilmour as the first K-12 school in the Midwest and one of eight in the country to earn the distinction.

Figgie also rebuilt Figgie Field at Sharnsky Stadium. The baseball field now features a state-of-the-art synthetic turfed infield and outfield, making Gilmour the only high school in northeast Ohio with an entirely turfed field.

Just months after the official opening of Figgie Field, Figgie passed away unexpectedly. His daughter, Maddie, accepted the Man of the Year Award on his behalf. Presenting the award, Head of School Kathy Kenny said, “Matthew’s love and pride for Gilmour was unquestionable, but the thing of which he was most proud was his daughter and he wanted to make sure that everything on this campus provided her with the best educational experience.” Maddie’s mother, Betsy Figgie, then shared a few words about Matthew and his love for Gilmour. She closed by saying, “This award on behalf of Matthew is so special to all of us. He would be so pleased.”

Top: Mary Ann Lasch G.O.’72 Middle: Kathy Kenny, Maddie Figgie ’25 and Alumni Association President Brenden Kelley ’08 Bottom: Kathy Kenny and Mary Ann Lasch G.O. ’72

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FIVE LANCER LEGENDS

INDUCTED INTO ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

Natalie Zitek ’05 - three-year member of girls prep hockey team, ranks fifth in program history in power play career goals, played ice hockey at Manhattanville College, served as assistant coach for girls prep team from 2009-2015 and returned in 2019, coached at Division III Johnson & Wales University from 2015-2019.

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Rick George ’81 - standout football and basketball player at Gilmour, played basketball at John Carroll University

Peter Miller ’90 - played football at Gilmour and was named starting right tackle for Cleveland East All-Star Team, played football at Duquesne University and then at Ohio State University

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Jay Fowler ’00 - three-year starter on baseball team, three-year letterman on basketball team, one-year member of varsity soccer, one-year member of varsity cross country, played college baseball at John Carroll University, eight-year JV basketball coach and 10-year varsity baseball coach at Gilmour

Preston Hoge ’09 - key member of 2007 football team that advanced to regional semifinal game and 2008 Division III state runner-up track team, ran track at Colgate University

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At halftime of the October 5 Lancer football game against University School, the five newest members of the Lancer Athletics Hall of Fame were inducted. Each made a significant impact on and off the field for their respective program(s) while students at Gilmour and have gone on to utilize those same leadership qualities in their adult lives. Congratulations to the 2019 inductees:

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CARLY COHEN

What a journey for varsity girls tennis player Carly Cohen '20. The senior, who will continue her tennis career at Division I University of Richmond, finished out her high school career in the OHSAA Division II state championship finals. It was not an easy road to get to the finals as Cohen had to upset the former two-time state champion at two different junctures in the postseason and take on several other top-notch competitors. In the end, a grueling two-plus hour battle ended in defeat, as Cohen went home as the state runner-up in DII singles play. Cohen was named the Most Valuable Player of the North Coast League (NCL).

Cohen previously competed at the state level as a freshman in doubles play after partnering with then senior Claudia Althans '17, who went on to compete at Villanova University.

The pair finished as state runners-up in OHSAA Division II doubles action.

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM ADVANCED TO STATE FINAL FOUR

The varsity volleyball team finished its season just a few points away from advancing to the OHSAA Division II state championship. In their final game, they lost to the eventual state champion, Bishop Fenwick. The #7 state-ranked Lancers battled back after losing the first set, taking the game to a full five sets (16-25, 25-17, 25-22, 23-25, 12-15). The young Lancer roster boasted just one senior in defensive specialist Katelyn Hanchin ’20, whereas the #1 state-ranked Fenwick team had a total of eight seniors.

Gilmour's efforts were led by a dominating force at the net in Kathryn Randorf ’22, who totaled an astounding 22 kills on the night. Brinn MacLellan ’21 and Anna Rarick ’23 had 11 kills apiece. Other leading stat totals for Gilmour included Emmy Klika ’21 with 28 digs and Ava Nestor ’21 with 49 assists.

The Lancers concluded the season with an overall record of 21-7. It was the team's first trip to the Final Four at the Division II level.

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SENIOR FOOTBALL CAPTAIN

PRESENTED WITH SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD

Congratulations to Josh Miavitz '20, who was awarded one of the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the National Football Federation’s 2019 Scholar-Athlete Awards.

He was one of 21 high school scholarathletes chosen from the northeastern Ohio chapter, along with 10 college postgraduates. The criteria for selection are academic achievement, athletic accomplishments and community leadership.

Josh was presented with the award at the chapter’s annual banquet on Tuesday, March 3 at LaCentre in Westlake. Head football coach Chris Kosiorek was on hand to celebrate his player’s remarkable achievement and said, "We are all extremely proud of how well Josh has represented himself, both in the classroom and on the field."

Miavitz joined the ranks of recent Gilmour recipients Jack Kosar ’19, Tyler Leroux '18 and Spencer Cira ’17. He will attend Wake Forest University this fall.

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The Lancer varsity figure skating team competed in the 2020 Ohio High School Team Figure Skating Championship in February at Thornton Park Ice Arena in Shaker Heights. Gilmour earned sixth place out of 12 teams with a total of 99 points. The team won first place overall in compulsory moves and short program events, as well as in moves in the field to music. On an individual level, team captain Elizabeth Horwitz ’21 gave an outstanding effort, racking up four gold-medal finishes to add 18 points to the team score.

The varsity boys golf team competed against the best in the state in middle October at the OHSAA Division III state championship at The Ohio State University Golf Club Scarlet Course in Columbus. The Lancers finished sixth out of 12 teams. They had an outstanding opening round, shooting 324, which was good enough for a fifth-place standing, and just seven shots off the overall lead.

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"The team did a fabulous job and I am so proud of them," said head coach Kelly Lynch. "The very creative and fun Showcase events all stood out to me with fabulous performances that all medaled starting with Lauren Ludlow ’25 at the Middle School level, then Vija Tessman ’22 and Clara Morgan ’22 at the high school level." Eve Pahoresky ’22 finished second. Lynch was proud of her team and said, "Everyone contributed to the overall point score and everyone skated their hearts out."

The team had a tougher time in Day Two action, having the unfortunate early tee times and starting the round with the temperature hovering just around 40 degrees. At day's end, they shot 355 and fell one spot to sixth place, which was only one stroke behind the next-highest team finish. Liam Ottaway ’21 led the Lancers with a score of 162 (76 - 86) to finish tied for 17th place overall. Harry Rogers ’22 shot 173 (81 - 92) as did Alex Swinarski ’22 (80 - 93) to finish tied for 33rd place. Other Lancer scores included Jack Popovich ’22 at 176 (87 - 89) and Brady Nolan ’20 at 190 (102 - 88).

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Connor O’Toole ’20 finished out his Lancer basketball career as a fouryear letterman who set a slew of school records over the course of his 96-game career: Assists per game – 6.2 Assists in a game – 13 vs. Warren JFK

Assists in a season – 156 Assists in career – 393 3-point field goals in a season – 83 3-point field goals in career – 211 He also earned Division II All-State Special Mention, was named to the News-Herald First Team and First Team All-District, was a two-time NCL White Division MVP and was a Clark Kellogg Award Finalist. Connnor will attend John Carroll University this fall, where he will play basketball alongside his brother, Owen ’18.

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A total of eight Lancers from the varsity swim team competed in the OHSAA Division II State Championship meet in Canton, Ohio, February 20-21. The girls team finished fifth out of 59 with a total of 93 points, while the lone Lancer male state qualifier, Matt Vanone '20 finished 33rd among 66 in the boys team standings.

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The highest finish for the girls was third place in the medley relay with Kylee Radigan '22,

CONTINUE TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE The Lancers traveled to Hebron, Ohio in early November to compete in the OHSAA Division III cross country state championship. The girls team fared well, finishing in the top 10 as a team after overcoming challenges. This is the 10th consecutive season the Gilmour girls team has finished in the top 10 in the state meet, as well as the 15th time since the 2001 season. It was a fitting end to a season of many successes.

Kaitlin Rulison ’23 capped a stellar freshman season with a 55th-place finish. Mary Lomba rdo ’22 (79th), Jorja Hlifka '20 (85th), Caitrina Barton '21 (98th), Mia Polisena '22 (119th), Ava Moe '22 (166th) and Nina Padanilam '22 (178th) rounded out the scoring for Gilmour, most with career-best or season-best times.

Bryson Simpson '20 was the sole boy to make it down to state. A three-time qualifier, he ran like a veteran. He went out well in the first mile, but stumbled a bit in the woods after a collision. In the spirit of a true veteran, Simpson regrouped over the last mile of the race, moving up about 30 places to finish in 58th place overall.

The team will certainly miss his excellence and leadership next year.

Additionally, head coach Matthew Lindley '89 was named News-Herald Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year for the ninth time (2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019).

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JUNIOR SETS GIRLS BASKETBALL

PROGRAM’S ASSIST RECORD Congratulations to guard Megan Duffy ’21, who set the girls basketball program’s single season assist record with 146 assists. And she’s not done yet!

We look forward to following her senior season.

Cate O'Haimhirgin '20, Abby Meyer '21 and Grace Valenza '20. The team took ninth in the 400 free relay with Meyer, Valenza, Anna Frank '20 and Radigan and was 13th in the 200 free relay with O'Haimhirgin, Meyer, Frank and Radigan.

For individual swims, O'Haimhirgin was 4th in the 100 breast and Valenza placed 13th in the 200 IM. Vanone placed sixth in the 100 fly and 10th in the 50 free.

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SEASON CUT SHORT – JUST SHY OF STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME The Varsity A boys hockey team had a chance to make history before their journey was cut short by COVID-19. In the regular season, the team finished 26-5-3 and finished with a Cleveland Cup League championship, beating St. Ed’s 3-1.

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Her highest scoring event was the floor.

Her routine earned a 9.300 to place her 11th overall. She finished 20th in the beam (8.950) and 24th in the vault (9.225).

"Her final floor routine, vault, uneven bars and balance beam were all done at the most difficult high school state competition I have ever witnessed," said Gillen.

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Her coach, Missy Gillen, was proud of her work throughout the season, but was especially impressed with the grand finale of her career.

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The Lancers have had a handful of gymnasts compete as individuals over the years, but it wasn't until this season that gymnastics became a full-fledged varsity sport. Giancola was one of the driving forces for the team reaching such status.

She qualified for the state championship her junior season, where she finished 10th in vault and 16th in floor.

Gilmour then faced #12-seed Orange, skating to a 10-0 win to move on to the next round.

In the district championship, the team took on Mentor High School and skated to a 4-1 victory. This was the 11th win in a row and the team was looking forward to their trip to the Final Four, where they were slated to take on St. Ignatius, who had won the previous three state championships. In a matchup earlier in the season, the teams battled to a 2-1 finish, with the Lancers falling just short. We’ll never know how this season would have finished, but the Lancers will forever be the state champs in our minds.

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Sophia Giancola '20 was the lone Lancer gymnast to qualify to compete in the 2020 OHSAA Gymnastics State Championship at Hilliard Bradley High School on February 28-29. She finished the two-day competition with a 19th-place finish in the all-around with a score of 35.950.

They opened postseason play as the top seed in the Kent State district. After a bye in the first round, they defeated #10-seed Roosevelt High School out of Kent 8-1 with all eight goals scored by a different team member.

Next up for the team was a showdown with crosstown rival #4-seed University School, which ended in a 5-1 victory for the Lancers and a trip to the district championship.

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STUDENT-ATHLETES COMMIT TO COMPETE AT NEXT LEVEL

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTATHLETES, WHO SIGNED NCAA COMMITMENT LETTERS ON NOVEMBER 13: CARLY COHEN ’20 tennis at Division I University of Richmond

KENDRA BARLOW ’20 soccer at Division II Shippensburg University

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MADISON OLSEN ’20 soccer at Division II Slippery Rock University

KAITLIN GRADY ’20 soccer at Division II Ohio Dominican University

RUBY McCALL ’20 ice hockey at Division I Sacred Heart University

MADDIE PULETTI ’20 basketball at Division I Detroit Mercy

LANCER ATHLETICS IN APRIL, WE WERE SCHEDULED TO HOST ANOTHER SIGNING AND COMMITMENT CEREMONY, BUT IT WAS CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19.

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MATT CHRISTOPHER ’20 baseball at Division II Mercyhurst University

LOGAN CLEARY ’20 signed a tender to play hockey with NAHL Lone Star Brahmas

HOPE CRISTAFI ’20 hockey at Division I Union College

ALEX HOUSTON ’20 signed a tender to play hockey with USPHL Utica Jr. Comets

ROXEE HUGHES ’20 hockey at Division III Chatham University

ALEXIS NGUYEN '’20 hockey at Division III Lake Forest College

ELIJEANNE TURGEON ’20 hockey at Cégep de Thetford

GRACE VALENZA ’20 swimming at Division I Marshall University

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ELIZABETH BENDER ’20 basketball at Division III Saint Vincent University

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LANCER ATHLETICS GILMOUR HAS NOT ONE BUT TWO NOMINATED FOR GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS COMMISSION SPORTS AWARDS The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission Sports Awards, which were presented for the 20th time on January 22, held even greater significance this year for the Gilmour Academy community. For the first time in history, the school had two student-athletes - one past, one present among the nominees for Athlete of the Year.

Lancer girls basketball alumna Naz Hillmon ’18 was nominated (and, ultimately, won!) for Female Collegiate Athlete of the Year, and current boys prep hockey player Tanyon Bajzer ’21 was nominated for Male High School Athlete of the Year.

In 2017, Hillmon led the Lancer girls basketball team to its first state championship in the sport, and, in 2018, to its first runner-up honor. She graduated as the program's all-time leader in scoring with 2,057 points and rebounding with 1,607 rebounds. She also holds the single-season record for points scored with 528, as well as the season (435) and game (28) records for rebounding. Last year, she became the first player in Lancer girls basketball history to have her jersey retired. As a senior, she was nominated by the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission for Female High School Athlete of the Year.

Hillmon represented our country as a member of Team USA in the FIBA U18 Americas Women's Championship and the U19 Women's World Cup, winning a gold medal each year. She finished her second season as a member of the University

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of Michigan women's basketball team, where she earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Big Ten Sixth Player of the Year, All-Big Ten First Team and Big Ten All-Freshman Team, averaging 13.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in 34 games as a freshman.

"This nomination means a ton to me because I know how many amazing players are in and have come from the greater Cleveland area," said Hillmon. "To be considered one of the top players among that group and to be one of the few nominated is an amazing honor."

"Having both Tanyon and me nominated in the same year shows how hard Gilmour pushes its student-athletes," said Hillmon.

"These two nominations speak volumes for how Gilmour students want to be the best in everything we do, whether in the classroom, on the field or court, and even in other extracurriculars.”

This was Bajzer's first year at Gilmour Academy, after transferring from St. Edward High School, where he attended his freshman and sophomore years. As a junior, he was a member of Gilmour's prep hockey team, which is the highest level of the school's four boys hockey teams.

He finished the season as the nationally ranked prep team's second-leading scorer.

His ability has already attracted interest from strong collegiate and junior hockey programs, making him one of the top NCAA Division I candidates in the state.

Tanyon also excels in the classroom. He carries an overall GPA of 4.092 and is a member of the National Honor Society.

"Tanyon is not only an elite-level athlete, but he is an even better student and display of positive character," said Lancer prep coach and director of hockey Mike Chiellino. "He is well-liked by his peers, and is arguably the best local hockey player for his age."

And being one of the top players in the sport doesn't go unrecognized by Bajzer.

"There are many great athletes in this area and it is an honor to be recognized," he said.

"I believe being one of two athletes from Gilmour Academy being honored shows that our school is a great choice if you are an athlete who wants to pursue an excellent education as well," said Bajzer.

"As a hockey player, Gilmour allows me to focus on my academics as well as hockey.

There is great support by both teachers and the coaching staff, which helps athletes to succeed each and every day on and off the ice."

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As a two-time First Team All-Great Lakes Hockey League (GLHL) selection, Bajzer is excited for what his future holds as a Lancer. "Coming to Gilmour this year has been a true blessing and I am thankful for everything it has given me so far. I am thankful for all that my parents have sacrificed to get me here and I am looking forward to great things to come, not only for myself, but for my friends and teammates at Gilmour Academy."

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In Memoriam: Vincent A. Chiarucci

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n May 18, Vincent A.Chiarucci passed away peacefully as a result of a stroke he suffered the week before. Vince served as a Trustee on the Glen Oak board in its early years through the mid 70s.

In 1977, he became the vice chairman and remained as a Glen Oak Trustee through the school's merger with Gilmour.

In 1982, he was one of 15 Glen Oak Trustees incorporated into the Gilmour Academy Board of Trustees. In 1983, Vince was elected vice chairman of the Gilmour Academy board and served on the board through 2012. Vince served as the chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1988-1990. He was elected president of the Gilmour corporation in 1996 and served in that role until 2012. In 2013, Vince was elected as an Honorary Lifetime Trustee. Vince's enthusiastic support of Gilmour and Glen Oak School spanned four decades.

Vince was predeceased by his beloved wife, Corine, who passed away in 2017.

He was the father of Regina Chiarucci O'Brien G.O. ’74, former Trustee Ann Chiarucci O'Brien G.O. ’76, Kathleen Chiarucci Gonzalez, and current Trustee Beth Chiarucci Morgan ’84; and the grandfather of Kara ’03 and William ’09 O’Brien; Robert ’10, Kathleen ’11 and Sara ’16 O’Brien; and Clara ’22 and Julia ’24 Morgan.

Because of COVID-19, the family held a private funeral liturgy for immediate family, which was livestreamed.

Asked about her father’s legacy, Beth Morgan said, “My dad’s values were centered on family, faith and educational opportunities. His

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decades-long commitment to developing and sustaining Glen Oak School and Gilmour Academy allowed him to live these values and create opportunity for thousands of young people.”

Former Board chair Jerry Murphy, who served after Vince, described Vince’s many leadership qualities, “It was an honor to serve on the Board alongside Vince Chiarucci, and a real pleasure to see him at meetings and social events.

In addition to a brilliant intellect and boundless energy, he was always warm and welcoming with a wonderful sense of humor.” He continued, “Irrespective of his many accomplishments, he never lost the common touch. He was a man of faith. We are blessed to have known Vince Chiarucci and to have benefited from his wise counsel.”

Head of School Kathy Kenny concurred, stating, “Vince's leadership on behalf of Gilmour was invaluable. His mind worked like a super computer, calculating financial models faster than any Excel program. We sat on several committees together and I knew to never, ever present numbers to him unless I had checked them every which way.” She continued, “He had strong opinions, but was never officious.

He quietly led, yet could be fierce, funny and fill any room with his kindness and friendship.” She concluded, “I will miss his good counsel and his unwavering support of Gilmour Academy, Glen Oak School and our Holy Cross mission.”

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• Memorial -

This list includes all alumni and family members of alumni and faculty/staff who passed away before March 5, 2020.

Gilmour Academy expresses sympathy to the families of the following: DAVID M. AMSBARY ’61 CATHERINE C. ANGELES ’89,

sister of Thomas ’84 and Kevin ’87 Angeles

CHARLES H. BREWSTER, JR. ’50 JOHN E. CAREY ’72,

brother of Thomas ’65 and William ’68 (deceased)

PETER J. EBY ’67,

LAWRENCE J. GILLESPIE ’54 HEIDI WEBER ’84 HERTEN,

mother of Hope ’13 and James ’15 Herten; daughter of Vernon Weber (deceased), Gilmour Academy athletic director, coach, instructor, and Beverly Weber (deceased), Gilmour Academy instructor and Middle School director; sister of V. Lawrence ’73, Terrence ’76 and Anthony ’80 Weber and Teresann Weber G.O. ’78 Stoffer; sister-in-law of Kevin Stoffer ’76

KASEY H. MARLOW ’97,

brother of Kurt ’93 and Kevin ’94 Marlow

brother of Frank Phillips ’63 (deceased)

CHARLES A. RINI ’70,

brother of Michael Rini ’73 (deceased); cousin of Thomas ’60, Anthony ’75 and Marissa ’06 Visconsi and Michelle ’91 and Katharine ’01 Poklar

ANTHONY W. SALCER ’00,

nephew of Jennifer Russo ’93 Lowery; cousin of John ’90 and Jayson ’93 Wenstrup and Jacob Lowery ’23

SPRING 2020

RICHARD J. PHILLIPS ’66,

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MARY ANNE O’MALLEY G.O. ’72

GILMOUR ACADEMY

father of Christopher Eby ’91 and Meredith Eby ’92 Korner; brother of Thomas ’65 and John ’71 Eby

TIMOTHY D. SAMMON ’56 RICHARD E. URSEM ’50

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Our sympathy is also extended to the families of the following:

MYRON ABOOD, great-uncle of William ’07 and Thomas ’09 Hallal FRED AGATONE, grandfather of Quinn Hartmetz ’21

DWIGHT M. ALLGOOD, JR., father of Dwight D. Allgood ’88

G.O. ’76 and Becket ’85 DeChant and Hillary DeChant G.O. ’80 DeFrancesco

JOANN HOGE, grandmother of Hunter ’07, Preston ’09 and Charles ’13 Hoge

HEATHER DICKENSON, sister of

CHARLES HOPTON, father-in-law

Thomas Brunn ’82

JAMES C. DROCKTON, father of

RITA M. BAIRD, mother of Michael

James M. ’72, Thomas ’75, David ’76, Michael ’79 and Donald ’81 Drockton

HASHEM BAZLJOO, grandfather of

MARGARET DUFF, grandmother of Jacqueline ’13, Gilmour Lower School Toddler program instructor, and Brandon ’08 Schmidt

Baird, Gilmour Academy trustee; grandmother of Ian Baird ’23

Kamran Bazljoo ’33

TED BERR, uncle of Allen Stay ’87;

brother-in-law of Emily Stay, retired Gilmour Academy instructor

ANN BISHOP, aunt of Owen ’18,

Connor ’20 and Erin ’21 O’Toole; sister-in-law of Sean O’Toole, Gilmour Academy athletic director

TOMAS E. DY-LIACCO, father of

Mariano ’80, Paul ’83, Peter ’85 and Kristina ’87 Dy-Liacco

GARY W. ELSMORE, father of Aaron Elsmore ’12

RUTH W. ENDRES, mother of Michael ’75 and Steven ’77 Endres

of Joseph Pfundstein ’84, Gilmour Academy Middle School coach

MARY ALICE HORNER, mother of John Horner, former Gilmour Academy instructor TIANGUO HU, grandfather of Charlie Xie ’20

KENNETH P. KAMPMAN, father

of Mark ’81 (deceased), Matthew ’85, Dean ’86 and Douglas ’88 Kampman

MICHAEL J. KANE, great-uncle of Benjamin ’24, Nathan ’26 and Evan ’27 Lindley

JOHN A. KMIECK, grandfather of

RICK FERRARA, father of Nicole

Jeffrey ’05, Regan ’07 and Kevin ’12 Gleason; father-in-law of Michael Gleason, Gilmour Academy trustee

Diana Braun, Gilmour Academy Upper School instructor

DAVID R. FORDING, father of

DONALD KNE, father of Gregory ’91 and Michelle ’93 Kne

JOHN G. BREEN, grandfather of

DICK FORT, former Gilmour Academy

JUDITH BOURNE, mother of Connor

Dowd ’93

JOSEPH BRAUN, grandfather of

Ferrara ’95 Hazen and Ricky Ferrara ’97 Timothy Fording ’85

Alexandra ’20 and Agnes ’22 Breen

instructor

CYNTHIA BURRINGTON, mother of

MARIA FRANCO, mother of Teresa

David Burrington ’03

JOANN CARROLL, aunt of Julie ’10,

SHARON B. KONET, mother of

JEAN FUTEY, grandmother of

TIMOTHY KULIS, grandfather of Connor ’28 and Pippa ’30 Kulis

Gregory ’08 and Kaitlin ’11 Futey

ROSEANN CHIELLINO, grandmother

ROBIN GERL, sister of Jeffrey Gerl

BARBARA CHOLLET, mother of

Laurence Chollet ’69

JOHN CHRIEN, grandfather of Taylor Chrien ’07

JOAN ROONEY CLANCY, sister of Arthur ’70 and James E. ’86 Rooney; aunt of James P. Rooney ’14 BARBARA CONNELL, mother of James Connell ’75

MAINA CONSOLO, mother of William ’74, Frank ’81 and Richard ’82 Consolo; great-aunt of John Thomas ’81 WILLIAM DAHLHAUSEN,

grandfather of Timothy ’09, Lauren ’11 and Michael ’13 Vala

SPRING 2020

AUDREY KNIPP, niece of Heidi Corrigan ’84 Slayton and Gretchen Corrigan ’86 Mlinaric; cousin of Megan Mlinaric ’22

Kozak, Gilmour Academy Upper School instructor

Gilmour Montessori assistant; Andrew ’07; and Kristine ’95 Borden

of Michael Chiellino, Gilmour Academy director of hockey; great-grandmother of Nicholas Chiellino ’34

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JAMES F. DeCHANT, father of Hallie

’73; aunt of Shelby Gerl ’10

TODD GERL, brother of Jeffrey Gerl

’73; uncle of Shelby Gerl ’10

ANTHONY J. GIORDANO, father of David ’75, Anthony, Jr. ’76 Giordano and Monica Giordano ’83 Saponaro; grandfather of Christina Giordano ’05 Villani and Anthony Giordano III ’07 DENNIS M. GRAPO, grandfather of Christine Grapo ’99

Courtenay Konet ’85 Gunther

PATRICIA S. KURDZIEL,

grandmother of Annie Kurdziel ’04

VIRGINIA LAPLACA, mother of Angelo ’73 and Anthony ’76 LaPlaca; grandmother of DeAnna LaPlaca ’02 MARY KATHLEEN LASCH, mother of Mary Ann Lasch G.O. ’72, Carol Lasch G.O. ’79 Schlinke and Susan Lasch ’87 Daher; grandmother of Rosalie ’22 and Sadie ’23 Daher

THOMAS LAWLER, grandfather of

of John ’08 and David (former student) Hanna

Tymothy Tagliaferro, Gilmour Academy Middle School director and associate director of the Upper School

J. ROSS HAFFEY, father of James ’76 (deceased) and Timothy ’78 Haffey

Timothy Fording ’85

JESSIE HODGDON, grandmother

ANN LAZARCHIK, grandmother of

ELAINE G. HADDEN, grandmother

of Nathan ’13 and Brendan ’14 Coyne; mother-in-law of Richard Coyne ’82

TRACY L. LAWSON, sister of Brianna Lazarchik, Gilmour Academy Upper School instructor

Memorial CHRISTIN M. LIGON, sister of Casie ’24 and Carly ’27 Crawford

BETTIE J. PERRY, mother of Alyson Perry G.O. ’78 (deceased)

JAMES W. SMITH, grandfather of Matthew ’08, Tyler ’10 and Alec ’13 Smith

THERESA M. LIVERNOIS, mother

EVELYN A. PLUCINSKY, mother of Thomas Plucinsky ’85; grandmother of Ty ’20 and Chad ’23 Plucinsky

CHRISTINA SONG, aunt of Christopher

PATRICIA A. MARTINO, mother of Phillip Martino ’89; grandmother of Madeline ’22 and Lucia ’24 Martino

JACQUELINE POWERS, mother of Adrienne ’86 and Kathy ’89 Powers and Tara Powers ’90 Williams

ANNE STEELE, aunt of Brandon ’08

EDWARD R. McFADDEN, JR.,

JANE PRICE, grandmother of Matthew

of Br. Robert Livernois, C.S.C., Gilmour Academy Upper School instructor

father of Elizabeth McFadden ’90 Chung and Christopher McFadden ’92

JUNE T. McGINTY, grandmother of Bridget McGinty ’02 Crocker

KIT MOORE, aunt of Katherine Rankin ’20

TARA MORAN, aunt of Molly ’21

and Madeline ’23 Boyle; sister-in-law of Amy Boyle, Gilmour Academy communications officer

PATRICIA NEGRELLI, mother

of John ’75 and Alan ’78 Negrelli; grandmother of Thomas ’15 and Audrey (former student) Negrelli

Corprew G.O. ’79

Lindley ’89, Gilmour Academy instructor and coach; great-grandmother of Benjamin ’24, Nathan ’26 and Evan ’27 Lindley

GENE STEVENS, grandfather of Elizabeth Edmondson, Gilmour Academy director of the Upper School, dean of faculty and director of curriculum development; great-grandfather of Mollie ’21 and Abigail ’23 Edmondson

MICKEY PRICE, brother of Mary Sue

DIANE M. URBAN, grandmother of

Ryan, Gilmour Academy Residence Hall dorm parent

JAMES J. RODDY, brother of Matthew

Roddy, Sr. ’86; uncle of Matthew, Jr. ’18 and Joseph ’21 Roddy

CONNIE ROSS, mother of Cindy Ross Trotter G.O. ’74

ADELE RUMINSKI, mother of

Donald Ruminski ’64 (deceased) and Daniel Ruminski, former Gilmour Academy instructor and coach

RONALD A. SALCER, grandfather

RONALD A. SALVADOR, SR.,

John Pallat III ’78; grandmother of Randolph Scott Victor, Jr. ’06

grandfather-in-law of Corinne Dodero ’02 Salvador

NACY A. PANZICA, father of Anthony ’71 and Timothy ’73 Panzica; grandfather of Mark Panzica ’96, Lisa Panzica Minotas ’97, David Panzica ’99, Meredith Panzica Manning ’99, Michael Panzica ’01, Laura Panzica Touzalin ’02, Matthew Panzica ’02, Adam Link ’02, Craig Panzica ’04, Amanda Link Patel ’04, Austin Link ’07, John King ’09, Patricia King ’10 and Andrew Link ’12.

EDWARD SCHNEIDER, father of Irene Gajewski, Gilmour Academy bus driver

MARGARET PAHORESKY,

VICTOR SEDLACKO, grandfather of Matthew ’08, Tyler ’10 and Alec ’13 Smith PAUL SELISKAR, uncle of Katelyn ’07, Gilmour Academy Middle School instructor, and Stephen ’09 Seliskar

CLARA URSU, grandmother of Caroline Ursu ’16

SHERYL WENSTRUP-BUSH,

mother of John ’90 and Jayson ’93 Wenstrup; aunt of Anthony Salcer ’00 (deceased) and Jennifer Russo ’93 Lowery; great-aunt of Jacob Lowery ’23; and mother-in-law of Alexis Dowidchuk ‘90 Wenstrup

ELAYNE YELSKY, mother of Mitchell ’79 and Jeffrey ’81 Yelsky RAYMOND ZUKOWSKI, grandfather of Alexis Canty ’15

SPRING 2020

DOROTHY M. PALLAT, mother of

Rachel '14, James '16 and Grace (former student) Novinc

Meagan Urban ’06 Fowler, Gilmour Academy Lower School guidance counselor, William ’09 and Daniel ’13 Urban

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grandmother of Rebecca ’19, Joseph ’21 and Eve ’22 Pahoresky

of John ’90 and Jayson ’93 Wenstrup, Jennifer Russo ’93 Lowery and Anthony Salcer ’00 (deceased); great-grandfather of Jacob Lowery ’23; brother-in-law of Kathleen Lynch, Gilmour Academy Counseling Office staff

CHRISTINE NOVINC, mother of

and Jaqueline ’13 Schmidt

GILMOUR ACADEMY

PHYLLICIA MONIQUE CORPREW NIXON, daughter of Edwina Moore

Song ’33; sister-in-law of Erin Song, Gilmour Academy Guidance counselor

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WHILE WE ARE SORRY TO HAVE MISSED THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING OUR GILMOUR FAMILY TOGETHER THIS YEAR, WE ARE EXCITED TO RESCHEDULE REUNION FOR JUNE 4-5, 2021, WHEN WE WILL BRING TOGETHER THE "0s" AND "5s" AND THE "1s" AND "6s" FOR A COMBINED REUNION. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!