Glimpses Spring 2016 by School of the Holy Child

School of the holy child rye | SPriNG 2016

A Bright and Joyful Future

plus TRADITION & TRANSFORMATION LASTING CONNECTIONS THROUGH IDEAS

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h eAd of School 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 William C. Hambleton, Ed.D.

on the cover The Gryphon Players present The Wizard of Oz in Holy Child’s new Theatre. Photo courtesy of Carolyn Walters

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BoArd of trUStee S 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 Joseph B. Kennedy, Chair Nadine E. Rote, Vice Chair Sr. Jeanne Ronzani, SHCJ, Secretary Douglas DeStaebler, Treasurer Carol Altomare Reverend Vincent L. Biagi, SJ Anthony F. Cicileo Parker P. Drew Ellen Fahey-Smith Thomas Flanagan Thomas Girard Kimberly Huchro Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. Cheroxie King Soraya Mariel Roseann McSorley C. Erin McGillicuddy Mills ’77 Eavan O’Driscoll Keith Pagnani Janet Williams

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What is the Big IDEA?

Tradition and Transformation

Grandparents Day at Holy Child

In celebrating diversity, Holy Child reflects on inclusion, equity and advocacy and makes lasting connections through IDEAS.

Tradition remains steadfast as Holy Child is transformed to “meet the wants of the age.”

Holy Child welcomes grandparents to campus and celebrates their special bond with their granddaughters.

John K. Mara, Esq., Trustee Emeritus iNStitUtioNAl AdVANce M e N t 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 Nina Newman Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Alexandra Bean Director of Institutional Giving Jacqueline Ciaccia ’06 Director of Admission & Financial Aid Toni Santangelo Archibald ’76 Director of Parent and Alumnae Relations, Special Events Cathy S. Nolan Director of Communications Kristen Parrott Mulvoy ’91 Admission Associate Lauren Poccia ’07 Admission Associate Nicole Alcantara Assistant to the Office of Institutional Advancement Photographers: JoAnn Cancro Photography Chip Riegel Photography Michael Clancy Rye Sports Photography Shannon Duggan/@Duggsart Michelle Sherry Carolyn Walters Contributing Editor: Christy Schwarz Schultze ’86 Design:

The mission of School of the Holy Child is to develop “women of conscience and action.” An all-girls, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for grades 5-12, the School is guided by the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly, the founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, and her dedication to “joy in teaching and joy in learning.” Accomplished and dedicated faculty members foster the spiritual development, individual talents and interests of each student. This is realized through rigorous and comprehensive academic, arts, athletics, service and global programs. Holy Child graduates are prepared for the innovative and critical thought necessary in a diverse, interconnected society.

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Message from the Head of School

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Eighth Graders Explore Washington, D.C.

2016 Spring Trip to Cuba

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Ring Day 2016

Athletics Spiritual Pursuits 28th Annual Gala Honoring Valerie Brown, Sr. Jeanne Ronzani, SHCJ, and Suzy Slattery Alumnae

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The Alumnae Network 2015 Alumnae Career Panel Alumnae Events 2016 Commencement Speaker Sharon Treacy Driscoll â&#x20AC;&#x2122;76

Class Notes Abigail Doheny Reflects on her Inaugural Year

In Memoriam A Message from Melissa Dan

Message from the Head of School

inspiring change During our Holy Child Night, an evening when we invite

next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accepted students to campus, I was talking with an alumna whose daughter will be in our ninth grade class in the fall. As we were chatting, we walked into our new Theatre. When we opened the door, tears came to her eyes. She was genuinely overwhelmed by the beautiful new space and the growth of Holy Child since she was a student. I was honored to be able to share a meaningful homecoming with a devoted alumna.

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This year we have done much to enhance our campus. When our Design Studio was built, it was the first completed piece of our reimagined campus. Our 22,000 square-foot Field House followed last summer, and our new Theatre debuted with The Wizard of Oz amid much excitement. We have progressed from a single-building school to a multi-building campus, and the transformation is incredible. Our talented and aspiring students have taken full advantage of their new facilities, and the momentum of our community is strong.

that sustain our mission and allow the young women in our care to reach new heights.

While we are extremely proud of our new and improved facilities, we know that it is truly the people of this community that make it so special. It is your support, friendship and love

As we approach the end of this academic year, much like the alumna whom I mentioned above, I have strong emotions about my time here.

As you read through this edition of Glimpses, you will see supportive parents, dedicated students, passionate teachers, and generous trustees, benefactors and friends who are responsible for the exciting things happening at School of the Holy Child. We thank you all for all you do for our unique school and for continuing to be such an important part of this community.

The new, state-of-the-art Theatre completes our campus expansion.

It has truly been a privilege to serve as Head of School for the last three years. I am honored to have played a role in the unfolding of Holy Child’s ongoing legacy. The wisdom of our founder, Cornelia Connelly, has made a meaningful impression on me as an educator and as a person of faith. As I conclude my time at School of the Holy Child, I am grateful for lessons learned and friendships made. May God continue to bless this special school and all of you for many years to come. Gratefully,

“While we are extremely proud of our new and improved facilities, we know that it is truly the people of this community that make it so special. It is your support, friendship and love that sustain our mission and allow the young women in our care to reach new heights.”

William c. hambleton, ed. d.

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What is the

Big IDEA? By Colleen Pettus, Head of the Middle School

the evolution of an idea Every two weeks after school, a group

of faculty and staff members gathers together to talk about our girls, our wider community and ways to build both connections and appreciation for our differences. The Diversity Committee has been steadfast in its commitment to guide the school in its promotion and celebration of diversity, while supporting our mission to develop women of conscience and action. While our objective endures, our work and name have evolved.

This year, we worked together, without an appointed leader. It has been the epitome of “leading by committee.” During one of our conversations, we were hit with a big idea. We realized that as we address diversity-related issues, we also reflect on inclusion, equity and advocacy – many different IDEAs. We decided to rename our committee to better reflect our mindset and collective work. Referring to ourselves as the IDEA Committee breathed a new life and spirit into our conversations. We were full of new ideas and eager to share them. The IDEA Committee had grown over the course of the year, so we decided to formally re-introduce ourselves to the school community in January 2016. It was quite impactful to introduce each of our thirteen members.

ideA committee Christine Coté Rip Diefenbach Abby Doheny Zuzanna Golec Denny Gonzalez

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Monique Gordon-Anefal Bill Hambleton Colleen Pettus Jayne Pickett Jacqueline Richard

Suzy Slattery Alina Troya Jen Whitt

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Our students and colleagues appreciated that the committee is composed of a diverse group of faculty and staff who represent a range of experiences. It is our wide range of experiences that helps us work toward our common objective – to care for all of the individuals and relationships that create our unique community. Similar to the members of the committee, the IDEAs initiatives we have planned throughout the year are varied, yet interconnected: • We used film as a critical lens to explore topics related to IDEAs - Crash in the tenth through twelfth grades, The Human Experience for ninth graders and Mad Hot Ballroom in the Middle School. • To extend the film viewing, the girls and faculty had a second opportunity to review a pivotal clip from Crash in order to dig deeper into our awareness of personal biases and prejudice. • Spanish teacher, Gerry Caba, shared his Dominican culture and community with the middle schoolers as a follow up to Mad Hot Ballroom. In addition to being a teacher, Mr. Caba is a professional salsa dancer. To complete the film experience, he led the girls and members of the staff in a salsa dance lesson in the Field House!

Spanish teacher Gerry Caba’s salsa dance lesson with middle school students.

Our school’s exploration of IDEAs is not limited to the work of this committee. Within the context of the curriculum, our girls are living out our mission to be “prepared for the innovative and critical thought necessary in a diverse, interconnected society.” For example, this year’s junior retreat included a visit to the Interfaith Center in New York City and two different mosques. In the sixth grade, the girls participated in Japanese School Day where they followed the customs of Japanese school children and learned about Japanese art from a current parent. The entire community works collaboratively on IDEAs that further our mission.

As we look ahead to potential speakers and topics to explore, I continue to revisit an experience I recently shared with the Middle School girls. As a follow-up to our iceberg activity, we all gathered in a silent, large circle in the library. As questions were read aloud, we silently moved into the circle when we identified with a particular question. I explained to the girls that the silence was respectful of the courage that some of us may have needed to take that step. I soon heard the question, “Do you have a • For our Professional Development Day in January, we invited family member in law enforcement or in the military?” I the Director of Diversity and Professional Development at instinctually stepped into the circle…with one other student. I felt Greenwich Academy, Gloria Fernández-Tearte, to speak with the different, yet connected. The student and I realized we share entire staff about the importance of IDEA work. something in common that is special. As we left the library that day, I noticed two girls chatting who I had not seen interact • We expanded on Ms. Tearte’s presentation by sharing her previously. As I passed by the girls, I overheard their discussion “cultural iceberg” activity with the girls. They were able to reflect through their smiles and laughter. They had just discovered they on all of their personal qualities and identifiers – those that are were both adopted. Another lasting connection had been made easily recognizable (the part of the iceberg that is visible above the through IDEAs. water) and those that may be hidden (the larger part of the iceberg that is under the water). • English Teacher and Student Diversity Coordinator, Denny Gonzalez, hosts voluntary weekly lunches with the girls. “Topic Tuesdays” in the Upper School and “Food for Thought” in the Middle School allow the girls to question, share insights and connect about current issues. They have discussed the worldwide refugee crisis, the aftermath of the Paris bombings and have posed the question, “Is gentrification good?”

• To celebrate the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a group of staff and students from all grades shared Dr. King’s legacy through prayer, history and technology. • During Black History Month, the girls chose Black Americans to research. They presented their findings at numerous All-School Meetings. • As we do each year, the school sent two Upper School girls and two faculty members to the annual NAIS sponsored Student Diversity Leadership Conference and People Of Color Conference. The students presented their experience to the IDEA committee and shared their common interest in talking about ability, learning differences and gender-related topics.

Enjoying Japanese cuisine after living a day in the life of a Japanese student.

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G randparents Day at Holy Child

some things will never change Grandparents are our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s allies, as they search for who they are, their place in the

family and in the world. In a grandparent, grandchildren have a friend who believes in them and helps them believe in themselves. At Holy Child, we believe in our girls and all they can accomplish in the classroom and beyond. It is with this in mind that School of the Holy Child hosted its first Grandparents Day this spring.

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For Grandparents Day Chair Barbara Santangelo, whose daughter Toni Santangelo Archibald ’76 and granddaughters Sara MS ’05, Julia ’15 and Lila ’17 are Holy Child girls, hosting a day when grandparents can take part in their grandchildren’s school activities supports the mission of Holy Child. “At Holy Child, every girl is known and valued for what she brings to our unique school. Our grandchildren are so dear to us. It is wonderful to see how they are encouraged, challenged and supported. There is truly joy in teaching and joy in learning here,” Mrs. Santangelo said.

Beginning with a prayer service in our new Theatre, grandparents who visited Holy Child spent a day in the life of their grandchild − going to her classes, touring the school and eating lunch on campus. The overwhelming feedback was that it was a wonderful day for all involved. Following the program, one grandparent shared, “I must tell you how much I enjoyed my visit to Holy Child’s first Grandparents Day. Right from the start, I felt welcomed. By the end, I was very impressed by the teachers, staff and the young women who are lucky enough to attend school

there. I hope Grandparents Day becomes an annual event.” In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world we live in today, it is comforting to know that some things will never change. The love, genuine concern, and dreams grandparents have for their grandchildren remain constant from generation to generation. We thank Holy Child grandparents for their visit and look forward to seeing them again next year.

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Eighth Graders Explore Washington, D.C.

his spring, eight girls headed

war memorials, and a tour of the

to our nation’s capitol this

Capitol Building, where the girls

spring with teachers,

had the chance to sit in the

Noelle Tudor Vasquez ’06 and

Gallery of the House of

Jennifer Whitt. The students

Representatives. The group had a

enjoyed visiting historic sites

private visit with Cardinal Wuerl

with their friends and

and volunteered at Martha’s Table.

classmates, including the White

During their trip, the girls reflected

House, Smithsonian museums,

on their daily experiences.

the Washington Monument,

Eighth graders, Alexia Balentine, Michaela Fitzgerald, Lauren Ahern, Claire Doyle, Santana Rodriguez, Lucy Egler, Katherine Barry and Tiﬀany Jones in front of the LIncoln Memorial during their trip to Washington,D.C.

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DAY 1 Today we traveled to Washington, DC on the train. It was the first time Michaela went on the train and she loved it! We had fun seeing what everyone packed this morning from towel pants to mineral ice.

In front of The White House.

We are already becoming experts at the Metro. We went to Mass at the Shrine on Catholic University’s campus. Michaela folded our palms into crosses for us. After Mass, we toured the Shrine.

DAY 2

At the Smithsonian.

We woke up today to Lucy counting down to pandas! After breakfast overlooking Georgetown and the White House, we headed to the National Zoo where Santana, Lucy, Mrs. Vasquez, Michaela, and Kat raced a cheetah. Maddy was also almost eaten by a Galapagos Turtle! We were hoping to see the famous eight-month old baby panda Bei-Bei, but he was taking a nap. We saw the rest of his family frolicking and rolling down hills. We went to the American History Museum, the Washington Monument, the Reflecting Pool, the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, the White House, the FBI Building, and Ford’s Theater. Highlights from the day included: — The First Ladies Dresses displayed at the museum — Santana almost falling from the wind — Walking on the National Mall — Taking a selfie with President Lincoln — Kat trying chili for the first time and loving it :) We walked approximately 10 miles! continued...

Selﬁe at the Lincoln Memorial.

At the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

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Today we had to wake up extra early for our Capitol tour where we got to sit in on a House session about our new relationship with Cuba and our ongoing relationship with Pakistan.

This morning, we walked along the tidal basin to the Jefferson Memorial where we saw the cherry blossoms. We learned that Jefferson's original statue was made out of plaster because they lacked funds during the war. As we struggled up the Greek steps of the Memorial, we looked across the water to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

Later, we travelled to Cardinal Wuerl’s residence for a private audience. He talked about faith, and we learned about the process of electing the Pope. Cardinal Wuerl is humble and easy to talk to. He was interested in us, and, after a blessing, he gave us rosaries blessed by Pope Francis, a medal, and a book. We then took a trip to the National Air and Space Museum. For dinner, we met alumna Ellen Rote ’13, at a Thai restaurant. We can’t wait until tomorrow!

Washington, D.C. cherry blossoms in bloom.

Volunteering at Martha’s table.

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We then went to the United States Holocaust Museum. This museum made quite an impression on all of us. We appreciated the visuals we saw as we walked through the exhibit entitled Daniel’s House. When we crowded into the transport car used to take people to the concentration camps, we gained a new respect for how cramped the Jewish people were on the trains. We saw the only things that remained from the people who perished in Auschwitz, their burned shoes. When we entered the museum, we were given an identification card containing information of a real person living during the Holocaust. Only three out of the ten people identified on the cards lived. Later in the afternoon, we volunteered at Martha’s Table where we experienced a different side of Washington, D.C. Martha’s Table is a pop-up grocery market in the gyms of local elementary schools. Parents can shop for fresh produce when they pick up their children. Volunteering at their market made us more aware of the neighborhoods that tourists don’t typically frequent. We got to see what a difference Martha’s Table makes in people’s lives. Lauren’s favorite part was seeing how excited people got from selecting good, fresh foods like fruits and vegetables. Tiffany enjoyed working with the other volunteers because it was nice to see how we came together as a community.

Group photo in front of the cherry blossoms.

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2016 Spring Trip to Cuba

ine Upper School students and three adult chaperones traveled to Cuba this spring for a trip of a lifetime. Hosted by a wonderful family, the Holy Child students spent a week immersed in the culture of Cuba. Each dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excursions provided an educational and historical perspective of the Cuban life and culture. Students blogged about the trip daily, describing all of the wonderful highlights of their experience. continued...

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DAY 2

We arrived at our casa after 10:00 p.m. and, although dinner was fantastic and the weather was beautiful, everyone was exhausted. The casa is small, but comfortable and the family is very kind. We are sleeping in three rooms, four students in one, ﬁve in another and three adults in the last, with two shared bathrooms and an annex room for suitcases. Olga and her sister come every morning, and provide us with fresh water, juice, and fruit as well as eggs, ham and toast. They will also assist us at night, if needed. Day one was exhausting, but we are happy to be in Cuba. Let the adventure begin!!

We started off our first day in Havana with an amazing home-cooked breakfast with fruit, eggs, bacon, bread, guava juice and many other tasty foods. Then we hopped on the bus with our tour guide, Lazaro, and our bus driver, Roberto, and left for our first destination, which was the Museum of the Revolution. The museum was located in Batista’s palace and featured the history and the key events involving the revolution. Our next stop was lunch! Lunch started off with refreshing mojitos, alcohol-free, of course, followed by traditional potato croquets, a choice of a beef or fish dish as our entrée, and concluded with coffee, an extraordinary strawberry ice cream and a warm brownie. After lunch, we headed off to one of Havana’s ports to hop on a ferry to visit Regla. At Regla, we visited a beautiful Afro-Cuban church and an Afro-Cuban religious museum. After the museum, we sprinted to catch the last ferry from Regla back to Havana, which was a workout! Then we went on a bus tour through Miramar and embarked on our walking tour through Old Havana. Throughout our walking tour, we saw old buildings, lively squares, and the culture of the charming, old city. We even visited a rooftop cafe where we had refreshments and snacks. After our walking tour, we went to the National Hotel where we saw their Hall of Fame and witnessed a beautiful sunset. Then, we drove to dinner, which included a skyline view of night time Havana.

DAY 4 DAY 3 Today was a great day. We went to a beach, which was breathtaking. The water was extremely clear and the sand was so white. After an amazing lunch, we boarded the bus to go to our salsa dancing lesson. It was so much fun! At night, we dressed up for dinner, which we all really enjoyed. During dinner, President Obama’s motorcade passed by across the bay. Our night concluded with the amazingly adorable Alejandro, our host family’s 11- year-old son. We learned a lot of information about his life and school, and we were able to tell him a little about what our lives are like back home.

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We started oﬀ the day with another great breakfast of eggs, fried ham, guava juice and bread. We went back to Old Havana to do some shopping and exploring. We enjoyed the freedom of walking around in small groups and being able to practice our Spanish. We saw a famous bar where Ernest Hemingway frequently visited. We headed to the permaculture house. The owner, Señor Sanchez, was very welcoming and excited to show us his permaculture environment. We learned how he grows food and plants using the least amount of energy. We also learned how this healthy way of living is created by reusing many resources. Following visiting Señor Sanchez's home, we went to the Fundation De La Naturaleza El Hombre. We learned about past and present Cuban leaders, art work and the Cuban culture. We attended a lecture on permaculture and its importance. We learned how this way of living can save great amounts of energy and help the world. We had a great dinner that was full of bonding and laughs. We took the bus home and ended the night with a great reﬂection and conversation with Alejandro.

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DAY 5 Hola! We woke up to a nice, cool day and took a two-hour bus drive to Las Terrazas, a Cuban wildlife preserve, to meet our guide who introduced us to the upcoming tour. Before the tour, we got to listen to the Cuban band, Alabao. The performers were upbeat and active. We then headed to the Buena Vista coffee farm. The location is no longer active, but is now a beautiful historic site with a Tuscan-style restaurant. The farm was beautiful with an amazing view. Following the farm, we headed to the local village which was out of this world. There was a beautiful lake and we got to talk to some local artists and buy some art, all made of recycled goods. We went to Cafe de Maria for the world’s best coffee. We then went to Banos Del San Jaun, a beautiful river surrounded by palm trees and gazebos. The river was gorgeous, with small waterfalls and lots of flat rocks to walk across.

DAY 6 The day began with early breakfast with Alejandro in order to spend time with him before he left for school. After breakfast, we headed to our first stop, the largest urban farm in Havana. It was interesting to see all the freshly-grown vegetables, and was an eye-opening experience for us. This was the first time seeing where our food comes from. We now have a new appreciation for freshly grown produce and the work that is put in to harvest it. After visiting the farm, we walked toward the water to look at the ocean view which inspired Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea.” We visited a very interesting street with Afro-Cuban artwork and wall paintings. In addition, we witnessed a historical Afro-Cuban dance. We were able to watch dancers dressed as the four saints of Santeria express their traits through the dance and were even able to participate. We visited a chocolate museum where we got very good hot and cold chocolate drinks. The cold chocolate drink tasted like chocolate milk. After we finished our delicious excursion, we headed to a community mural and arts center. The local artists played some music and pulled us in to dance. We met some of the artists and bought some of their work. We walked around a park where we purchased coconuts and admired the old cars. Our final stop for the day was the nightly Havana Canon Ceremony. Lighting the canon symbolized the closing of the city of Havana in the 1500s, when Havana was a walled city. In order to allow merchants to come and go, they would open the gates early in the morning and set off a canon each night to symbolize its closing. After the ceremony, while waiting for the area to clear out, some of us sat on the grass and played games. It was a peaceful way to end a busy, but enjoyable day.

DAY 7 On our last day, we headed out on the bus with our guides, Roberto and Lazaro for the Hemingway House/Museum. His house was beautiful with incredible views of Havana and his original hunting-inspired decorations. After lunch, we went to the Fusterlandia, the home of Jose Fuster’s home. Fuster is a local artist who was inspired to decorate his entire neighborhood and home with mosaic tile art during the economic depression in the mid-1990s. His house was a playground of different mosaic sculptures and creations. We headed to a flea market in old Havana, which was housed in a warehouse and included dozens of booths with different souvenirs and Cuban items, as well as fresh coconut water. Although it was very hot and crowded, we enjoyed ourselves and had fun buying different souvenirs for our family and friends. Next, we drove across the bay and experienced a coastal view of all of Havana. We also visited the Cuban-inspired statue of Jesus and the Cuban missile crisis exhibit. We saw another beautiful Cuban sunset overlooking Havana and the bay. After our farewell dinner, we headed home to reflect on our day and our incredible experience in Cuba. When we got home we received an amazing surprise from Alejandro, Olga’s son. He gave us one of his school uniforms, notebooks and pencils for us to bring back home.

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Breaking New Ground in the Arts Always expanding the range of their skills, Holy Child artists have been literally and figuratively breaking new ground this year.

Outdoor Theater This fall, the Gryphon Players performed Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing on the newly renovated outdoor stage in the beautiful Alumnae Garden. Part of our campus-wide renovation, the garden was outfitted with power and full sound capabilities, and the stage and walkways were resurfaced with blue stone.

Victoria Pagan, Kathryn McSherry, Amanda cummins, Juliet Kulusic and Schuyler Gardner.

lindsey houlihan and Kit devine.

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Considered one of Shakespeare’s best comedies, the play follows strong-willed Beatrice and bachelor, Benedick, played by juniors Kathryn McSherry and Amanda Cummins, as they bicker, fall victim to the trickery of their meddling friends, and deny their affection for one another. This coupled with a marriage, a fake death, some rather devious plotting and creative staging made this a production audiences won’t soon forget. Holy Child families and friends huddled together under blankets, sipped hot chocolate and thoroughly enjoyed SHC’s outdoor theatre, and the Gryphon Players’ spectacular adaptation of this classic comedy. Seniors, Kit Devine, Lindsey Houlihan, Laura Pellegrino, Gigi Rockwell, Olivia Rogliano, and Bridget Smith, led the 14-person cast with senior, Gianna Cicileo, as Stage Manager.

Community Art Project This winter, a structural reflection of the extraordinary artistic talent of our students and community-wide spirit of School of the Holy Child was added to our new, expanded campus. In December, Satish Joshi, Holy Child’s Artist in Residence, unveiled “Spirit,” a SHC community art project, that was designed by Mr. Joshi and sculpted by dozens of current students, alumnae, faculty and staff. At six feet tall, this abstract, limestone sculpture is meant to represent a young woman moving into the world. The piece beautifully captures the spirit and determination of the Holy Child student. A schoolwide endeavor, “Spirit” represents the strong sense of community and passion always present at School of the Holy Child. This project was made possible through the generosity of Julia ’15, Ann and Marco Berardi. “Spirit” sculpture designed by Satish Joshi, holy child’s Artist in residence.

Gryphon Players’ Production of The Wizard of Oz The new year brought the unveiling of our newly renovated Theatre, which boasts nearly 400 seats, state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment, a fully redesigned dressing room and theatrical design studio. The Gryphon Players wasted little time getting to work in their new space. Production on The Wizard of Oz began, and, just six weeks later, the cast was playing to sold-out audiences, enacting the timeless tale of Dorothy, played by sophomore Audrey Maglich, and her quest for home as she encounters strange characters in the Land of Oz. Sophomore, Schuyler Gardner, juniors, Amanda Cummins and Kathryn McSherry, and seniors, Kit Devine, Lindsey Houlihan, Olivia Rogliano and Bridget Smith rounded out the nearly 30person cast. Senior, Gianna Cicileo served as Stage Manager. As the first production in the new Theatre, this was particularly exciting for the SHC community. Director of the Arts Kim Calhoun, who directed the production, noted, “When the lights went down on opening night, before the music even began, the audience broke into enthusiastic applause! Families and friends cheered not just for the incredible new Theatre, but for the opportunity it provides for our tremendously talented and inspiring students. There was so much energy in the room. It was truly wonderful to be a part of such an incredible production. We look forward to a bright and joyful future in our new home!”

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THE FIELD HOUSE: WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF! By Amy Pare, Director of Athletics

Bringing the Holy Child community together. The reactions from students, parents, alumnae and guests have all been similar. It has been a year of astonished faces and dropping jaws in the Field House. With the grand opening at the start of the school year, the transition into the firstclass facility has been seamless.

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Our girls love every inch of its 22,000 square feet. They are thriving in The Kelly Gymnasium, The Kennedy Common Room, The Ciaccia Athletic Training Room, The Giordano Fitness Center and the Dance Studio. The Field House is an amazing facility. The athletic and physical education programs have already seen direct benefits from the Field House. Our volleyball teams were able to use two courts to practice, play games, and compete for the first time in a facility with a regulation height ceiling. Our basketball teams have enjoyed the 11,000 square-foot gymnasium, equipped for tournament play. In fact, our varsity basketball team was able to host and win a NYSAIS tournament game in The Kelly Gymnasium last season! Our indoor track team has taken full advantage of the new space, turning The Tierney Family Wall of Collegiate Athletes

celeste hylton ’18 gets ready to serve.

hallway into a two-lane track! Upper School teams have been strength training in The Giordano Fitness Center and benefiting from the new, in-season workout programs. If that is not enough action, the bright and sunny dance studio is constantly in use with exercise and classes from ballet to hip-hop and modern dance. On the physical education side, The Kelly Gymnasium has provided a bigger and safer space for our girls to develop their skills and game comprehension. Beginning in fifth grade, the physical education curriculum has added units in The Giordano Fitness Center. One of the goals of the athletics department is to ensure our girls are comfortable using equipment in a fitness center after they graduate. We staff the fitness center after school, and encourage students in grades 8 to 12 to learn how to use the equipment

Congratulations to our College Athletes Sydney Brodie ’16 Squash at Hobart and William Smith Colleges Kathleen daly ’16 Soccer at Gettysburg College dulcie del Priore ’16 Lacrosse at Lafayette College Madeline fitzwilliam ’16 Field Hockey at Hobart and William Smith Colleges carolin Schmidt ’16 Field Hockey at Haverford College

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2016 Varsity cross country fAA champions.

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properly. Additionally, Associate Director of Athletics Beau Morki has added the Six a.m. Club. Students can participate in a boot-camp session before school on Thursdays. In addition to offering a comprehensive wellness program to our students, we have enjoyed providing tours of the facility to past and current families, friends and benefactors of Holy Child. It is thrilling for us all to witness the tremendous expansion of our campus and all the advantages the Field House provides. It is a privilege to acknowledge the incredibly talented Holy Child athletes that continued to play varsity sports for four years at the collegiate level. Visitors enjoy the framed pictures and jerseys on The Tierney Family Wall of Collegiate Athletes. Another feature of the Field House that all members of the Holy Child community have enjoyed is its

Network-friendly competition: JV and Varsity teams play at oak Knoll’s homecoming!

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versatility. In addition to the athletic and wellness activities, numerous receptions and meetings have been held in The Kennedy Common Room. It is a warm and inviting space for all. Students enjoy the room throughout the day, meeting there to study and hang out with friends. Margaret Brady '16 looks to pass.

Throughout its inaugural year, the Field House has hosted dances, meritscholar receptions, Ring Day ceremonies, pep rallies, Valentine’s Day volleyball, the Gobble Games, mother/daughter liturgies, alumnae receptions and even the annual Gala & Auction! It is so much more than just a place to play or work out. The Field House is a facility that brings the Holy Child community together and helps develop our students into wellrounded individuals who are acquiring the knowledge and comfort to enjoy lifelong well-being, as they become “women of conscience and action.”

Victoria hanley ’18 pushes the ball down the court in the first varsity basketball in the Kelly Gymnasium!

the field hockey teams plays to support breast cancer awareness.

Athletic Stats cross country

Varsity Basketball

- Record: 22-2 - Finished first in the FAA regular season for the first time in school history - Beat eight-time perennial champion Hopkins to win FAA Varsity Championship meet for the first time in school history - Finished seventh at the NYSAIS championships - FAA All League: Hannah Cleary ’18 - FAA Honorable Mention: Anna Liddy ’16, Ruthie O’Driscoll ’17, Emma O’Shea ’19, Maggie Semprevivo ’16

- Record 14-8 - Finished ﬁfth in the FAA regular season - Seeded sixth in the NYSAIS tournament - Reached the NYSAIS Quarterﬁnals - Fifth straight NYSAIS appearance and ninth appearance in last ten years - FAA All League: Victoria Hanley ’18 - FAA Honorable Mention: Maddy Fitzwilliam ’16 - New England Prep School Girls Basketball Coaches Association Class B West All-Stars: Victoria Hanley ’18 and Maddie Fitzwilliam ’16

Varsity field hockey - Record 15-5 - Finished tied for second in the FAA regular season Field Hockey’s best finish ever - Reached the FAA semifinals - Seeded third in the NYSAIS Tournament - Reached the NYSAIS Semifinals - Scored 90 goals this season, most goals in one season in school history - WNEPSAA All-Stars: Maddy Fitzwilliam ’16, Adare Kennedy ’16 - FAA All League: Maddy Fitzwilliam ’16, Lila Pfohl ’17 - FAA Honorable Mention: Charlotte Wertimer ’17

Varsity Squash - Record 7-13 - Finished fifth in the FAA regular season - Most wins in one season in school history with seven - Second place finish in the New England Independent School Squash Championships, C Division. This is the best finish ever - Victoria Huchro ’18 finished first overall at the New England Independent School Squash Championships - C Division - FAA All League: Victoria Huchro ’18 and Gabriela Arnavat ’16 - FAA Honorable Mention: Paige Duffy ’19

Varsity Swimming Varsity Soccer - Record 7-7-3 - Finished seventh in the FAA regular season - Scored 50 goals this season, most goals in one season in school history - All-WWNEPSSA selections: Margaret Brady ’16, Kathleen Daly ’16 - FAA All League selections: Margaret Brady ’16, Kathleen Daly ’16 - Honorable Mention: Maggie Ahern ’16

- Record 6-4 - Fourth place finish at the FAA Championships - Third place finish at the New England Prep School Athletic Association Division III Swimming and Diving Championship, best finish in school history - Sixth place finish at the Bud Erich Championships, amongst all divisions - FAA Honorable Mention: Riley Mullin ’16 - New England Prep School Girls Swimming & Diving All-Star: Alexandra DeStaebler ’18

Varsity Volleyball - Record 8-10 - Finished fourth in the FAA regular season - Reached the FAA Semiﬁnals - Third straight FAA tournament appearance - FAA All League: Annemarie Altomare ’16 - Honorable Mention: Katie Friedel ’17

Varsity indoor track - Eight, top-three finishes this season - Senior Miffy Riley ’16 finished second in the 55 meter sprint at the NYSAIS qualifier to qualify for the Federation State Championship, Miffy Riley achieved a personal record with a time of 7:45

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Spiritual Pursuits >>

HONORING POPE FRANCIS By Catherine Curran Souther ’77, Director of Middle School Campus Ministry

Praying for those in need, those we love, as well as ourselves To celebrate Pope Francis’ visit to New York last September, Middle School students participated in a “Pope Festival” in The Kelly Gymnasium. The festival emphasized the significance of the Pope’s trip to the United States and reminded students about Pope Francis’ teachings of mercy, prayer and almsgiving. Middle School students produced a slide presentation about Pope Francis’ itinerary and shared videos welcoming Pope Francis to New York. The entire Middle School community participated in sharing and discussing Pope Francis quote cards. Art teacher, Shannon Duggan, worked with the girls to create a heart-shaped collage with each person’s five-finger prayer intentions. Students start with the thumb and pray intentions as Pope Francis suggests.

eighth graders, Alexia Balentine, ellen ferranto and hana Sullivan display their favorite Pope quotes.

“You too, dear young people, can be joyful witnesses of his love, courageous witnesses of his Gospel, carrying to this world a ray of light.” — Pope Francis

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lizzie ford ’22 and claire doyle ’20 share their favorite Pope francis quotes with one another.

3. The following 2. The next ﬁnger is the index. Pray for those who teach you, instruct you and heal you. They need the support and wisdom to show direction to others. Always keep them in your prayers.

ﬁnger is the tallest. It reminds us of our leaders, the governors and those who have authority. They need God's guidance.

4. The fourth finger is the ring finger. It is our weakest finger. It should remind us to pray for the weakest, the sick or those plagued by problems. They need your prayers.

5. The pinkie is our 1.

The thumb is the closest ﬁnger to you. So start praying for those who are closest to you. They are the persons easiest to remember. To pray for our dear ones is a “Sweet Obligation.”

“The Pope Festival was a very memorable experience for the entire Middle School,” Middle School Campus Minister Catherine Curran Souther ’77 said. It was a wonderful way for students to share their knowledge about the Pope’s visit, and it provided a wonderful opportunity for all to reflect on Pope Francis’ teachings and follow his example of praying for those in need, those we love, as well as ourselves.”

smallest ﬁnger. Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. When you are done praying for the other four groups, you will be able to see your own needs in the proper perspective, and you will be able to pray for your own needs in a better way.

The Middle School community enjoyed refreshments, including Pope Francis miter cookies, and lucky members of the MS faculty and students won bobble-head statues. Mr. Davan was the grand prize winner of the Pope Francis doll.

Mrs. Souther presents Mr. davan with the Pope francis doll, which now resides in the Middle School science lab.

Art teacher, Ms. duggan, helped the Middle School students create a heart-shaped collage of their five-finger prayer intentions.

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WOMEN OF CONSCIENCE AND ACTION Shining examples of all that is unique and wonderful about Holy Child.

More than 480 friends, family members and benefactors joined together at Holy Child’s annual Gala & Auction Friday, April 15 in our fabulous, new Field House to celebrate three extraordinary “women of conscience and action:” Past parent and former trustee

Valerie Brown former head of School and trustee

Sr. Jeanne ronzani, ShcJ dean of Upper School Students

Suzy Slattery Whether it is overseeing the wellbeing of our students, working on Board development and governance, improving school facilities and programs or providing love, guidance and support to our students and families, Holy Child is a better place because Sr. Jeanne, Val and Suzy are a part of our community. Thanks to the dedication and contributions of each of our honorees, School of the Holy Child continues to provide an innovative and unique environment where every student is empowered to use knowledge, confidence, collaboration, vision and character to become her best self within the classroom and beyond.

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around campus The back of her desk was lined with a giant set of books that they used to call “the encyclopedia.”

honor to pass down a ring to their daughters, nieces, cousins, neighbors and friends.

The entire Upper School was made up of ten classrooms, which were actually numbered one through ten. We did not have a third ﬂoor, and we did not have one-to-one laptops. We had the all-purpose gymatorium. Our grass ﬁeld was always muddy. The cafeteria was bleak and overcrowded, and we had two pay phones for student use. This was just 16 years ago. My, how the world has changed!

While so much of what we now have here is new, I hope it doesn’t change us too much. We should never lose our spirit, our heart, our grit and our gratitude. What I want our girls to learn is that it is not what you have that makes you who you are; it’s what you do with it. This year already, our new spaces have helped showcase the great abilities of our students; the potential they always had has come to life. In our new Field House, our volleyball and basketball teams even have room for fans! We can all come together to cheer on our Gryphons!

I also remember that we always considered ourselves the underdogs. We played teams with better uniforms and equipment, and nicer fields and facilities, but we were fierce. We won a lot of athletic contests, and we had a ton of fun. We put on the musical each year, but few people really came, and again, our production quality was limited. Now look at us! We went from being Mighty Mouse to Wonder Woman! We have beautiful new facilities! In the past 15 years, Holy Child added the third floor, renovated the bathrooms, Dining Hall, Upper and Middle School art rooms, the Middle School classrooms, created an all new library, added Ross and Gryphon fields, and more. And now, of course, we have the breathtaking new Field House, Design Studio and Theatre! Holy Child has transformed itself, thanks to the support and generosity of so many members of our extended community. Current and future students will benefit from their kindness in ways you cannot imagine. Though our school has changed so much on the outside, our core remains and will always remain the same. Holy Child will always maintain its strong sense of tradition. Our mission and Catholic, Christian values will continue to be at the center of what we do, guiding us in our actions to meet the needs of our students. The relationships formed here are the most important prize of our community. Holy Child is a family, and each tradition that we have brings people together in a unique way. Whether it’s Homecoming, Halloween, Gryphon Day, or the Christmas Mass and sing-along, the girls, families and alumnae come together to celebrate and share in the Holy Child spirit. Ring Day is, perhaps, the largest and most anticipated celebration of the year. It is no coincidence that this event has a very strong connection to our past. Ring Day is highly symbolic. The ring itself is strong, made of metal, and fairly uniform, as the girls have but two choices; the only thing distinguishing each grade is their particular class year. It is a rite of passage when the senior fits the ring onto the hand of a junior, transforming them into confident upperclassmen. The girls look forward to Ring Day from the first time they witness it some girls even say it will be the happiest day of their life, second only to their wedding day! The ring is a tie; it forever joins a class together. It is a bond between the past and future. Each graduate who bears one is connected. Many alumnae are even given the

>> ring day 2016

A reflection by Alina Troya ’00 at the Capital Campaign Donor Mass and Reception

Alina Troya is a teacher, the Chair of the Religious Studies Department, Co-Director of Global Programs, and an alumna from the Class of 2000. In reﬂecting upon the recent expansion of Holy Child, two words come to her mind: transformation and tradition.

I recently had the pleasure of seeing The Wizard of Oz on the Theatre’s new stage. The musical was fantastic to say the least, and our actors displayed their talents to a packed house! I happened to be in a production of The Wiz on this stage when I was a sophomore here at Holy Child, and I have to say, my performance as a member of “the mouse squad” is still unmatched! I was looking at the Holy Child Facebook post about the play, and I noticed some of the comments on it. Three women from the class of 1991 were talking about their own production of The Wizard of Oz while in school – nine years before mine! One woman said, “Wasn’t that our play, too?” The second wrote, “Didn’t you paint the house with me that landed on the wicked witch? This looks just like our set.” A third woman added, “So fun to relive the experiences we had 27 years ago on the very same stage with the same show!”

These two words sum up what Holy Child is to me. They seem almost as opposites, but in truth, they go hand in hand in this community. Transformation is a thorough or dramatic change. We need it to grow and become our best selves, and be the person God wants us to be. It is essential to keep us moving forward into the future. At the same time, tradition is at our core; it is the common thread from our past that reminds us who we are, what we value, and what we are called to do. Tradition binds us together as one.

Although they each have shared their individual talents and expertise with Holy Child, Sr. Jeanne, Val and Suzy share a distinguishing characteristic. They epitomize what it means to be “women of conscience and action.” They are educators and leaders whose humility, friendship and grace are shining examples of all that is unique and wonderful about Holy Child.

Tradition connects the past and the future. Tradition is the merging of time, for just an instant and yet for an eternity. We all have our own rich memories and unique place in the long history of School of the Holy Child, but it is the interwoven, shared story that will carry us into the future. We have today what the Holy Child Sisters passed down to us. Tradition has to the power to outlast time.

I first joined the Holy Child community in the fall of 1996 when I entered the ninth grade. Holy Child was a whole new world for me. I came from a lower middle-class family that struggled to make ends meet. I was used to the halls at my parochial grammar school, and I always considered myself a tomboy, so being in this particular all-girls environment was very different. The schoolwork was also harder than I expected, and I didn’t quite feel at home here. I found myself being unusually awkward, shy and under-confident in comparison to my peers. Over the next four years as a student, I underwent a transformation. As I have come to learn, however, it was not unique. By my senior year, I was in AP classes, a varsity athlete, I served as President of Campus Ministry, and I even graduated with a special recognition, the Sr. Mary Basil Award. Holy Child became my home away from home. More importantly, I had teachers who knew me well and whom I knew and admired, and I gained friends who would be with me for the rest of my life, but again, this is also not unique. Just look at this and any issue of Glimpses and see how many alumnae share the momentous occasions in their adult lives with their Holy Child friends, including weddings, family vacations, travel experiences and more. So many of our students share a story similar to mine.

Thanks to the leadership and guidance of the 2016 honorees, Holy Child students continue to be supported in an environment where “joy in teaching, joy in learning” is at the core of all that we do. It is an honor and privilege to celebrate and thank Sr. Jeanne, Val and Suzy for their continual dedication and support of School of the Holy Child. They have served Holy Child admirably, and their actions are at the heart of what our founder, Cornelia Connelly advised:

Thank you to all of you whose contributions helped make Holy Child what it is today. You put your love into action for the sake of others. And now we are truly a school that has been transformed to “meet the wants of the age,” as Cornelia Connelly put it. I am so lucky to have grown up here and to now be part of shaping the lives of the young women who walk through our doors each day. School of the Holy Child is a community where wisdom, conﬁdence, and friendship are found. For this, we give thanks.

“To do anything well we must do it with our heart, with our mind and with all our strength for the love of God, of ourselves, and of our neightbor.”

No matter what future changes and transformation occur here, I believe and I hope that Holy Child will always place the utmost value on relationships. The people here are the ones who make it special and extraordinary. No matter how long you have been away from our school, remember, you can always come back. As each and every Dorothy who has ever or will ever stand on this stage can tell you, “There's no place like home.”

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Tradition Transformation

A wonderful Holy Child tradition, Ring Day brings students, family members, friends, alumnae, and faculty together to celebrate the juniors’ lifelong membership in the Holy Child community, and honor their positions as the future leaders of our school. Congratulations to the Class of 2017 and their families!

— Cornelia Connelly

Three years ago, at an Open House, a junior was asked to give one word to encapsulate her Holy Child experience. Unprompted, she said, “Transformative.” Her answer has helped me understand why I love teaching here so much.

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With the blink of an eye, I find myself in my ninth year as a faculty member at Holy Child. Every day, I have the privilege of seeing students learn, change, mature, and grow. So many of them truly are transformed by the time they graduate. This year, I happen to teach both the fifth grade and the twelfth grade. The last time I taught fifth grade, this year’s seniors were in the class! It is a rare gift for me. As it happens, I had the two grades together at the same time just before Homecoming this year. We had a Pope Francis dance party in the Dining Hall! The younger girls quickly began to call the seniors their new best friends, high-fiving them and all! I might be wrong, but I don’t think things like this happen in most schools. Holy Child provides the traditions. The students provide the magic. I can’t wait to see these new fifth grade students grow up. As tiny and rambunctious as they are, I know they will one day graduate—ready for the academic world beyond, ready to be good and global citizens, committed to making a positive change in our world. They will be kind, compassionate, daring, fun, vocal, thoughtful, and driven. They will be young women of “conscience and action.” Only a Holy Child girl would boast of all of these virtues. While the community transforms the people here, the Holy Child campus itself has certainly gone through a transformation since I was a student. I remember the hallways always being dark, even with the lights on. The lobby was smaller and there was a big glass window that the receptionist sat behind, like a bank teller. Our library was just off the entranceway, and I distinctly remember it having an old 70s-style carpet. I asked a few classmates of mine about the rug recently, and we agreed the only way to describe its color was “pea green.” The woman who worked behind the desk used to yell at us if we used printer paper without paying the five cents for it.

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alumnae

2015-2016 AlUMNAe BoArd President elizaabeth “liz” iadavaia ’78 President-Elect Andrea hooper robert ’91

>> the alumnae network

Secretary Megan Gallagher McSherry ’87 Stefanie Ciaccia ’08 Elizabeth Doherty Dilullo ’88 Ellen Cassels Kenny ’91 Nicole Delz lynch ’78 Kristen McKeegan McDermott ’00 laurissa Martire Michael ’94 Delia Birde Minson ’97 Cece Greco Ryan ’84 Brittany Schnitta ’06 Barbara Healey Van Bergen ’78 lisa Martire Wade ’95

The Alumnae Board of School of the Holy Child is proud of its efforts to promote a diverse program that encourages alumnae participation. The Alumnae Board seeks alumnae interested in participating in committees dedicated to networking, marketing, special events and community service.

FOUR PIllARS OF THE AlUMNAE BOARD

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iNcreASe ANNUAl fUNd PArticiPAtioN We encourage each class to increase the highest overall percentage of participation in the Annual Fund and increase overall alumnae giving.

iMProVe coMMUNicAtioNS for All AlUMNAe Our alumnae span many decades and locations across the globe. We intend to draw alumnae to join as one Holy Child community by harnessing many modes of communication and increasing connectivity amongst alumnae and current students.

deVeloP A coNdUit for the SPirit of GiViNG BAcK Via networking, mentorship and spiritual programs we will carry out our mission as “women of conscience and action.”

creAte A forUM for SociAl, iNtellectUAl, cUltUrAl, ANd SPiritUAl ActiVitieS We will bring alumnae together through a diverse array of common interests.

>> 2015 alumnae career panel Alumnae Board members Nicole Delz Lynch ’78, Barbara Healey VanBergen ’78 and Ellen Cassels Kenny ’91 collaborated with Director of Alumnae Relations Toni Santangelo Archibald ’76, Head of the Upper School Abigail Doheny, Director of College Counseling Joanna Broda and Dean of Upper School Students Suzy Slattery to organize an Alumnae Career Panel for Upper School students in November 2015. Alumnae from the education, finance, government, health, marketing, sales, publishing and social media professions

gathered with students in The Kelly Gymnasium in the Field House to share their insight about their collegiate and professional experiences and achievements. Each of the panelists discussed the importance of balancing a fulfilling career with personal happiness. Panelists agreed that communication skills, relationship building, a strong work ethic and self-confidence all contributed to their professional accomplishments. Additionally, alumnae shared what her current self would advise her high school self. In the words of our founder Cornelia Connelly, “We never know what we can do until we try. Perseverance gains the crown.”

1 3 1 | Kimberly Blass

2 | Alumnae career

4 | Amanda

roy ’91, cece Greco ryan ’84, Andrea hooper robert ’91, lauren Poccia ’07, Amanda Septimo ’08, Barbara healey Van Bergen ’78, Julie hogan and ellen cassels Kenny ’91.

Panelists with Upper School students.

Septimo ’08 discusses her path to a career in politics with Upper School students.

3 | Andrea hooper robert ’91 discusses careers in science.

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alumnae AlUMNAe eVeNtS School of the Holy Child continues to host vibrant events throughout the year that bring together generations of graduates. For the third year, the Summer Roof Top event was held in NYC.Â Our annual Christmas party, which was held in our Field House for the ďŹ rst time, received rave reviews! For the full calendar of alumnae events, go to www.holychildrye.org/alumnae.

>> 2015 christmas party

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>> rooftop event in nyc

We’ve got spirit, yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you? Show your Shc spirit by supporting our Alumnae challenge to raise $100,000 more this year than we did last year. All new and increased alumnae gifts will support this goal. if successful, holy child will be given an additional $25,000! To date, we have received over $44,000 in new and increased gifts from 234 alumnae donors. We have until June 30 to raise an additional $63,000 to reach our goal. “Because Holy Child was such an important part of my past, I donate to the Annual Fund. Join me, and be an important part of the school's future,” Alumnae Board President-Elect, Andrea Robert Hooper ’91 said. The classes who donate the most and have the most participation will be recognized for their contributions. A bench with their class year will be dedicated outside of the Field House. Please make your gift today at www.holychildrye.org/give. for details, contact Alex Bean, director of institutional Giving at a.bean@holychildrye.org or (914) 967-5622 ext. 236.

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>> reunion 2016 Over 100 alumnae participated in School of the Holy Child’s annual Alumnae Reunion Weekend, May 13-14, 2016. The program began Friday afternoon at school with a Career Panel and Presentation. Career Panel members Lisa Martire Wade ’95, Linda Cardillo Platzer ’66, Andrea Casey O’Neill ’81, Nicole Delz Lynch ’78, Susan Parkes Cirignano ’82, and Elizabeth Marren Barry ’06 spoke with juniors and seniors about their careers and provided insight about their path to professional and personal success.

Kasey LaMothe ’09 and her family hosted the annual kickoff party Friday evening at their Broken Bow Brewery in Tuckahoe. Alumnae were treated to tours, live music and a new brew created for the occasion. Saturday began with Mass in the new Theatre, celebrated by Rev. Joseph Tierney, President, Cardinal Hayes High School, followed by Cocktails on Campus in the new Field House.

1 | Kathy, Kasey ’09 and lyle laMothe

hosted the annual Alumnae reunion Kickoﬀ party at their Broken Bow Brewery.

2 | Members of the 2016 Alumnae career Panel.

3 | Alumnae Board Members, Brittany Schnitta ’06 and Andrea hooper robert ’91.

4 | chrystal ’02 and Alina ’00 troya.

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5 | Members of the 10th anniversary class of 2006.

6 | Members of the 25th anniversary class of 1991.

7 | Members of the 40th anniversary class of 1976.

8 | Members of the 50th anniversary

class of 1966.

9 | Members of the class of 2011, Megan Barry, Ali considine, rosie regan, and christina Bryde.

10 | christina casey Webers ’81, toni Santangelo Archibald ’76, and Andrea casey o'Neill ’81. 11 | rabbi dan Wolk, catherine curran Souther ’77 and Sr. Jeanne ronzani, ShcJ.

12 | Mary Virginia Gillespie Bell ’76 and christy Schwarz Schultze ’86.

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2016 Commencement Speaker, Sharon Treacy Driscoll ’76!

Holy Child alumna, mother, wife, and Chief Marketing Officer of IBM Client Segments, Sharon Treacy Driscoll ’76 will return to school this June to be the 2016 commencement speaker. The Holy Child community is thrilled to welcome Sharon back to campus on the 40th anniversary of her graduation. We look forward to the insight she will share about her professional and personal success, and the role Holy Child has played in her life. A business administration major in college, Sharon began her career at the Interpublic Group of Companies where she managed a blue chip roster of marketers, including Coca Cola, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Citibank and IBM. Recruited by IBM to serve as a liaison between its global marketing communications agencies and the corporate marketing team, she went on to specialize in marketing and has held several executive roles including Vice President of Marketing for Software and Systems Groups and Vice President of IBM’s Global Advertising Group. As the Chief Marketing Officer of IBM Client Segments, Sharon has built and led her teams to embrace and deliver measurable, revenue-driven results in an all-mobile, all-social economy. Sharon feels privileged to have attended a high school that encouraged her to be a strong woman, and is thankful to Holy Child for empowering her to be confident in herself, her faith and her friendships. “The high school years are formative ones. I did not realize what an impact Holy Child would have on me and my life decisions. SHC really

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helped put me on a very good path.” After graduating from Holy Child, Sharon attended Providence College. Not part of her original college plan, Sharon looks back on that time, and believes that her move to Providence was truly divine intervention. “I had a plan, but God had a different one. I did things and had experiences that I would never have in another college. I believe wherever you are, you have a purpose,” Sharon, a Lady of the Order of Malta, explained. The mother of three sons, Kevin, Griffin and Colin, Sharon has kept family her top priority, while excelling in her professional life. She knows what it takes – the dedication, focus, risks and tough decisions. “Families need help to do it all,” Sharon explains. “It is important for every woman to be confident in her personal brand.” Part of her personal brand, Sharon excels at working with teams, inspiring them and leading them for the greater good. She encourages members of her team to bring the best of themselves to

every project. “It is important to realize that you are not always the coach or the best, but being a team player is imperative. Everyone needs help. It is my job to help people.” In particular, she has a proclivity toward women. She seeks them out and brings them forward. It is her passion. Sharon is humbled, inspired and feels truly blessed to have had a tremendous amount of success. “I would never have dreamed of the life I have had. I never thought I would be here. What I do know is I feel privileged to have those formative years at School of the Holy Child, as I always know I can come back to those times, my lifelong friends and the network that will always be there, even all these years later.” In preparing for her commencement speech this June, Sharon has been taking a walk down memory lane. She feels nothing but pure joy as she thinks back on her years at Holy Child. “I am humbled and honored to be this year’s commencement speaker and cannot think of a more wonderful way to cap off my 40th anniversary year!”

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class notes

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1948 — 1970

—1948, 1949 — Members of the Classes of 1948 and 1949 celebrate the friendship they developed more than 65 years ago, which remains steadfast today. P1

—— 1957 —— 1

SuNNy O’FLyNN published a book titled, Student Notes: Some Nice, Some Naughty in 2015. P2

—— 1965 ——

BARBARA SEDDON wrote, “After my husband’s death in 2014, I decided that the best way to build a new life was to open myself to new experiences. My husband had painted, and so I had lots of his art supplies, and I started to take classes. I entered the student show at the art school I attend and included a photo of myself with two of my pieces. Also art-related, I went on a Met-sponsored trip to Cuba in October and met many artists there. It was an amazing experience.” P3

—— 1966 —— 50th Reunion Class

ANN TROy wrote, “I retired on October 22, 2015 as Chief Psychologist for the NY State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. I was with OPWDD for 11 years, and

prior to that, with the NY State Office of Mental Health for almost 20 years. I just finished a four-day training to be a volunteer with the Community Hospice in Northeastern NY. I am looking forward to traveling and taking time to catch up with friends, and doing some consulting and training work.”

—— 1969 —— NOëL F. CARACCIO wrote that her novel, Secrets Change Everything, which she co-authored with Maggie Branath, was just picked up for publication by Balboa Press, a subsidiary of Hay House.

—— 1970 —— The Class of 1970 celebrated their 45th reunion in October 2015 at CECILE DOELGER NEWBERG’S home in Westport, CT. The reunion celebration was organized by Cecile and SARA BETH WALSH REGAN. Twenty-four classmates attended. They shared, “it was wonderful to see and hear about careers, grandchildren and children some who also attended Holy Child! We are all so thankful for the strong bond that we developed at Holy Child. MICKEy HSu LEAVEy came from California. It was the first time many of us had seen her since graduation in 1970! We all toasted our beloved classmate ANNE HAFFEy QuINN who passed away in 2014.” P4

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class notes 1971—1988

—— 1971 —— 45th Reunion Class ELLEN BROPHy MORHART wrote, “I took early retirement after 40 years in the packaging biz (marketing). I’m in Florida until the end of February. Beyond that, I am looking forward to giving back with various volunteer opportunities. Classmate, FRANCESCA JENKINS has a book of poetry being published.”

—— 1974 —— AMy JOHNSTON BRIDGES wrote “I am a graduate student living in NYC and a mom of four. My son Chuck is almost 41 and Tim is 34. Mick and Livvy are my 19 year-old twins. I also have a lovely English daughter-in-law, Holly, who is married to Chuck. I am blessed to be a “Gramy” of three, Oliver, Charlie and Abby— thanks to Holly and Chuck!. P1

—— 1975 —— VIRGINIA CAREy MCBRIDE’S daughter, Jessica, was married in June in West Hampton, NY. P2 NANCy WHITE wrote,“This month marks the five year anniversary of our ownership of The Flower Bar in Larchmont, NY. In those five years, we have doubled our sales and established a reputation for the best flowers in Westchester. We do flowers for every day, special occasions, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate clients, prom, and we also offer floral subscriptions. I am also President of the Larchmont

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Historical Society. I still love to sail and compete in Ideal-18’s at Larchmont Yacht Club and WOW (Women on the Water).”

—— 1976 —— 40th Reunion Class DONNA BLAKE MCELWEE is pleased to announce the engagement of her son Blake to fellow Bucknell graduate Peggy Shum. The couple will be married in Essex, CT. October 1, 2016. DONNA BLAKE MCELWEE, TONI SANTANGELO ARCHIBALD and LISA MARRANO O'CONNOR attended the engagement party of Lisa’s daughter Caroline O'Connor ’08. P3

—— 1977 —— SHEILA KEARNEy CORDTZ and her family “down home” in Duluth, GA. P4 CATHy CARTER MOTA has a new granddaughter Catherine Elaine Mota. Catherine is the daughter of Laura Garza and Andrew Mota who live in Houston, TX. Catherine arrived January 16, 2016 and weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 20 inches long. P5 DEBORAH uEBERLE VALLARELLI wrote, “My daughter Rachel Vallarelli ’11 graduated from UMASS after a historic season leading the lacrosse team to a 19-2 overall record. She was the nation’s #1 ranked goalie, and ranked #1 in the NCAA in save percentage and #2 in goals against average. Rachel is now an

2 assistant lacrosse coach at Villanova. P6

—— 1978 —— JOANIE PINE BuRNS shared, “It has been a sometime since I graduated from Holy Child and plenty has happened but here is a more current update in my world. Having lived in Rye for over 40 years interspersed with living in the Bahamas for four of them and starting Down To Earth, Ltd. a garden design/installation company in 1998, I now live on Bonnet Street in Manchester, VT. I moved here in 2012. I knew a few people which helped, but in a town of only 4,000 people, you get to know everyone pretty quickly. One of those people is a fellow graduate of Holy Child KIMET MOONEy HAND ’72 who is considered a local celebrity! CATHy AROMANDO DONOVAN ’72 and MARIE SHLORA MISISCO ’76 also have homes close by in Dorset, VT. I joined a group of women and their dogs who walk every weekday at 8:00 a.m. We switch up where we walk, but mostly we hike up and around Mt. Equinox, which is a spectacular way to start your day. In December of 2012, my brother James Pine of JKP Design in NYC and I began the renovation of my 120 year old home. The “before and afters” are dramatic! Once all the dust had settled from that renovation, I began transforming my two car garage into a lovely, 720 sq. ft., one bedroom cottage called Tucked In. JKP Design once again made it into a magical cottage. Tucked In is a short-term rental

three seasons of the year. You can see all the photos on homeaway.com. It’s been huge success, and certainly more productive than my former garage, which accumulated boxes and never had a car in it. In August, I purchased a small house, Tucked Away, that I am currently renovating. This time, I’m actually working on the house myself and I’m trying to learn as much as I can about home renovation. The contractor is very patient with me since I’m a novice at best. I’m a 55 year old construction intern and loving it! I continue my garden business in Rye in the spring and fall. It’s fun to go back, see family and friends, get work done and then retreat back to small town living in the beautiful mountains of Vermont. You can see why I love it here so much on Instagram, @tuckedinvt. P7

—— 1979 —— NANCy CASSIDy MARA sent a photo that included husband Steve with their family on the beach last summer in Rye. Nancy has four granddaughters, Lily, Claire, Caroline and Emma! P8

—— 1981 —— 35th Reunion Class GRACE COuGHLAN CONNELL shared a family photo with husband and children (from left to right) Cat, 13, Grace, 15 and Hugh,11. P9

—— 1983 —— JACQuELINE PARKES HENDRIx wrote, “My husband Brian and I are blessed to have three children,

Christopher, Creighton and Caroline. This year I am celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary with my husband Brian and my 21st year at MLB. We are booked solid with work, sports and our kids’ school events and loving it all. I think of my time at Holy Child often and reminisce about all the amazing times I had, and how blessed I was to be at a school with such spirit, love and sisterhood. My sister SuSAN PARKES CIRIGNANO ’82 and I are lucky to keep in touch with so many of our friends from Holy Child.” P10

—— 1984 —— BARBARA TuRLEy MARR shared a photo of herself with her sister LESLIE TuRLEy GIBBONS ’79, brother Tom and their mother and former trustee Jane Turley in Maine at Christmas. P11

Rye. Professionally, Michele was recently promoted to General Manager at CLAY Health+Spa. P13

—— 1988 —— KRISTEN MORROW JOHNSON shared, “After graduating from SHC, I went to Dartmouth where I earned an engineering degree and a masters in Engineering Management. I have been at Ford Motor Company for 21 years, nine of those overseas. I have done engineering design in the past, but now I am working in Product Strategy for the Ford Smart Mobility team. I am the mom of two boys ages 10 and 12, and I work part-time.” P14

CECE GRECO RyAN sent a photo of daughters ANNIE ’18 and GRACE ’17. P12

—— 1986 —— 30th Reunion Class MICHELE RuGGIERO GRIFFIN from the legendary class of 1986 has much to be thankful for! Her oldest son Kyle is a freshman at Providence College and is a member of U.S. Army ROTC program. He will serve as a commissioned officer upon graduation. Her middle son Will, a freshman at Iona Prep,was recently named to the honor society and her youngest son Charlie is thriving as a seventh grader at Resurrection School in

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chasing after their 18-month-old daughter, Scarlett Belle.

KRISTA NEWCOMB HERSHBERG is living in Bronxville, NY and teaching Pre-K at the Eliza Frost School. She has three children, Jack 12, Hope 10, and Quinn 8. The photo was taken in 2015 in Squirrel Island, Maine. P1

JENNIFER DIIORIO KuPERSHLAK and her daughter, Helen, visiting Holy Child in February. Jen is the troop leader of Helen’s Brownie Troop 2305 in Dobbs Ferry, NY. P7

—— 1991 —— 25th Reunion Class KRISTEN PARROTT MuLVOy and KAyCEE CHERASHORE are pictured in the Field House in front of the center court from the original gym floor. Current SHC students touch it before heading into The Kelly Gymnasium for games. P2 ANDREA HOOPER ROBERT shared a photo of her children, Hanna and Aidan. Andrea is the president elect of the SHC Alumnae Board. P3

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LyELL PARKER LEWIS sent a family photo of herself with husband Matt and daughter, Elizabeth. P4

—— 1996 —— 20th Reunion Class

—— 1997 —— AMANDA STRASBERG HARCHuCK wrote, “We welcomed our son, Jack, January 22, 2016. He joins big sister Annabelle 2½.” Jack’s grandmother is ADRIENNE D’ALOIS STRASBERG ’62 and aunt is MARA STRASBERG FREEMAN’91. P5

—— 2001 —— 15th Reunion Class

ANNE MARREN BAHR and her husband Benj welcomed their son, Lucas Benjamin December 16, 2015 in New York City. Luke is the grandson of JOAN MuRTAGH MARREN ’74 and nephew of KATHLEEN MARREN ’05, ELIZABETH MARREN BARRy ’06, and PATRICIA MARREN ’10. P6 After years of planning parties for Manhattan and Westchester’s most discerning clientele, IRENE ST. ONGE BRIGANTI is excited to announce the launch of her own firm, Soiree Special Events (soireespecialeventsny.com), a boutique event-planning company curating simple, stylish and sophisticated special events. She hopes to help celebrate many milestones with her fellow Holy Child alumnae. When not planning parties, Irene and her husband, Mike, keep busy

TRACEy MARREN MuMFORD sent this photo of her daughter, Olivia. Olivia is also the granddaughter of SEANE DONOHuE MARREN ’72. P8 CHRISTINA CuOZZO SIRAVO and her husband, Matt, are delighted to announce the arrival of their son, Luca Joseph, born May 21, 2015.

—— 2004 —— KRISTIN SCHAuBER was married to Nick Bianculli September 12, 2015 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in White Plains, NY, followed by a reception at the

Orienta Beach Club in Mamaroneck, NY. In addition to her three sisters, ELIZABETH ’06, CAROLyN ’09 and MOLLy ’10 (pictured), MARIANNE MCKENNA ’04 was also one of her bridesmaids. P9 KRISTIN TWOMEy married Sean Hopkins September 19, 2015 in Westhampton Beach, NY. Kristin and Sean met in Westhampton 12 years earlier working summer jobs, and fate brought them back together. They are currently living in Bronxville, a quick commute to Montefiore Hospital where Kristin is a second year resident in orthopedic surgery. Classmate KATHERINE GAGLIARDI was one of Kristin’s bridesmaids and the rest of the 2004 Holy Child gang was well-represented, including KIM MCMANuS, CHRISSy MARA WARD, CAITLyN SCANLON PERRy, GAIL REGAN, CHARLOTTE DENNIS and GRACE MORNINGSTAR. P10

—— 2005 —— —— 2006 —— ALLISON GRAy married Alex Blumenthal November 7, 2015 at the St. Regis, New York. In attendance were her sisters, CAROLINE ’09 and CATHERINE ANN ’12, as well as fellow Holy Child alumnae, KIMBERLy VIRTuE HEAVEy ’05, MARy MCCONNELL COCOZIELLO MS ’01, CAROLyN MCEVOy MS ’02, KATHLEEN MARREN ’05, KAITLIN TIERNEy MILLER ’06, MOLLy DRISCOLL ’09, KATHLEEN DRISCOLL ’13, PEGGy PARLATORE KELLy ’77, and MAGGIE KELLy ’09. Allison’s aunt, Monica Gray, a graduate of Holy Child in Old Westbury, also attended the festivities. Alex and Allison honeymooned in Kauai and Maui and currently reside in New York City. P11 KIM VIRTuE married Brian Heavey at Church of the Resurrection in Rye, NY. last summer followed by a reception at Westchester Country Club. Kim and her husband live in New York City. P12

10th Reunion Class ELIZABETH “LIZ” MARREN and Sean Barry were married July 25, 2015 at Church of the Resurrection in Rye, NY. Their wedding party included Liz’s five sisters and SHC alumnae ANNE ’02, KATHLEEN ’05, and TRICIA ’10, her cousin, MEGAN HANNON WEBER ’05, and classmate, RAMONA REDLINGSHAFER. SHC alumnae in attendance were her mother, JOAN MuRTAGH MARREN ’74, SuSAN MARREN WHELAN ’77, ELIZABETH T. MARREN ’73, SEANE DONOHuE MARREN ’72, KATHLEEN MuRTAGH HANNON ’71, ANNE MuRTAGH HANNON ’75, TRACEy MARREN MuMFORD ’02, and TARA HANNON ’96. Liz’s classmates, ELIZABETH SCHAuBER, NOELLE TuDOR VASQuEZ, DANA PARSONS, as well as CLAIRE CROWLEy ’07, EMILy HOuGHTON ’11, STEFANIE SEVERINI KANE ’02, LIZZIE VERICKER and former Upper School Dean of Students, Tracy Spencer Walsh enjoyed celebrating with the bride and groom. Liz and Sean met during

KAITLIN CONNORS married Grant McKiernan last October. Her bridesmaids included her sister KIM CONNORS PINKHAM ’98, her sister-in-law, KATIE MuRPHy CONNORS ’01, KAITLIN TIERNEy MILLER ’06, MORGAN FRICK ’06, QuINN DAVIS ’06, CHRISSy MARA ’04 and ERIN MARA ’08. CATHERINE HuGHES wrote, “Zac John and I were engaged September 10, 2015 and are getting married fall 2016! I live in Greenwich, CT. and work at UBS in private wealth management.” BRENNA KELLy and Director of Alumnae Relations TONI SANTANGELO ARCHIBALD ’76 recently met at the NYSAIS Advancement conference in Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY. Brenna is a Development Associate at the Brearley School in New York City.

their first week at Fordham Law School. Liz works as an Equities Compliance Officer at UBS Investment Bank. Sean is a litigation associate at Holland & Knight. P13

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1 KAITLIN TIERNEy MILLER and her husband, Chip welcomed a baby girl, Tierney Rae Miller born December 26, 2015. Her son CJ is “best buddies” with his cousin, Grayson, son of CHARLOTTE TIERNEy ’09. P1 BRITTANy WILLIAMS will pursue a master’s degree at Harvard Business, beginning this fall. Brittany currently serves as an Associate at Goldman Sachs based in London, England.

—— 2007 —— MAuREEN FARRELL wrote, “Ivan and I welcomed little Griffin Eliot Farrell into the world August 29, 2015, at 6:59 a.m. after a home birth in our new house. He was born weighing 7 lbs. and 1oz., and measuring 21.5 inches. We finished building our house just days before Griffin joined us and days after our due date! We are now living in our straw bale and lime plaster home, with solar power! With the new year, I started a shop on Etsy to sell some crafts. At my shop, “FeralMountain”, I mostly do small sewn and herbal products, but I'm hoping to expand my repertoire as the baby allows! We are also continuing to cultivate and sell gourmet and medicinal mushrooms at local restaurants and our local Farmers Market. We’ve still got an assortment of animals and gardens on our homestead that keep us plenty busy! And, as if that wasn't enough, we are continuing to work with the Mountain SOL School in Morgantown, WV, as its wilderness survival teachers. We offer classes each summer for its students to travel here for an intensive wilderness skills

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experience. We are always hoping to expand upon this as the school changes and grows. P2 NAIMA GREEN, a NYC-based artist, art educator and photographer was recently featured in Design Sponge – a blog referred to as the “Martha Stewart Living for the Millennials” by the New York Times. Design Sponge attracts a diverse group of devoted readers across the globe and currently reaches more than million readers per day. KAITLIN KELLy is engaged to Sean Mara. Kaitlin and Sean are planning a July 2016 wedding in Rye, NY. CAITLyN MAGEE wrote, “CATIE FuGAZy BAVE ’03 and I are working at The Osborn in Rye, NY. Catie works in assisted living and I work in human resources.”

—— 2008 —— STEFANIE CIACCIA and Stephen Veneruso were engaged July 25, 2015. Stephen proposed in Montauk, NY, the couple’s favorite place to vacation together. They were joined by their family members, including her sisters, JACKIE CIACCIA HENSCHEL ’06, JESSICA CIACCIA ’13, and future sister-in-law, JACKIE VENERuSO FLICK ’96. They will be married in August 2016. P3

KATHLEEN GLATTHAAR wrote, “I’m a second year teacher at KAPPA International High School in the Bronx. I teach inclusive US History and IB American History and love every minute of it! I’ve still got the itchy feet that I caught at Holy Child. This year, I have trips

2 planned to Japan, Austria and Germany. Missing the Class of 2008 and wish everyone well! I can't believe it’s been eight years!” Classmates JuLIA CANCRO, KATHLEEN GLATTHAAR, and SAM ISRAEL met faculty member Carolyn Walters for dinner in Rye. P4 ERIN MARA was engaged to fellow Boston College graduate Avery Brooks June 25, 2015. Their wedding will take place in Rye, N.Y. in July 2016.

TAyLOR MESSITER accepted the Folio Marketing Award on behalf of People Magazine, MLB and Target’s All-Star Teachers program, which was developed to build awareness and honor our nation’s teachers. Taylor was recognized for her involvement with the program, which culminated in a televised celebration at the 85th MLB All-Star Game. The All-Star Teachers program was a successful initiative that garnered millions of impressions and created major media buzz for all three partners involved. P6

LORI MCCREE wrote, “I am currently working at St. Bernard’s School as a second grade teacher, and was engaged to Pat Haffey this past August in New Hampshire, surrounded by family and friends. The wedding is planned for June 2016 in Rye.” CAROLINE O’CONNOR was engaged to fellow Colorado College graduate Corey Dyer in New York City December 20, 2015. Their wedding is planned for November 2016. Caroline, the daughter of LISA MARRANO O’CONNOR ’76, moved to New York City after graduating from Colorado College in 2012, where she currently works in corporate real estate with her father and former trustee Rod O’Connor and sister MEREDITH O’CONNOR ’03.

JACQuELINE SMITH works as a segment producer at FOX5 in Washington, D.C. She loves the quick and crazy pace of the newsroom. Her work is focused heavily on Good Day, D.C. She recently was engaged to a fellow Loyola University Greyhound, Ryan McCarthy, and could not be more excited for the next chapter of life! P5

alumnae spotlight Jacqueline Penichet ’09: A Woman of Conscience & Action By 2014, Jackie attained a masters degree in Engineering Acoustics from the Underseas Warfare Department at the Naval Postgraduate School in California. She was chosen to take part in an intensive, twelve-month post graduate program at the Naval Nuclear Power School and Nuclear Power Training Unit, where she underwent an oral, written, and on-the-job examination to qualify and achieve certification as an Engineer of the Watch on a United States Nuclear Submarine. By 2015, Jackie qualified to run a nuclear reactor aboard a nuclear vessel.

Flying a MH-60S Helicopter during my internship at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Jacqueline Penichet ’09 lives a life full of action. Currently an Officer on the USS Michigan SSGN (727), Jackie is driven to lead by word and deed and feels that she has a responsibility to make and effectuate the right decisions and actions for herself and the community-at-large. In her years at Holy Child and beyond, Jackie has embodied the true meaning of a woman of “conscience and action.” Following graduation from Holy Child in 2009, she attended The US Naval Academy, where she graduated with honors in 2013 with a bachelor of science in systems engineering and was ranked in the top 5% of her class.

After spending a year becoming an expert on the Nuclear Power plant aboard a vessel, Jackie was assigned to Groton, Connecticut, where she spent three months at the Naval Base participating in classroom training and on the job drills aboard a submarine. Upon graduating from Groton, Jackie received her first assignment. As an Officer on the USS Michigan SSGN (727), she is tasked with Strategic Deterrence Patrols in the Pacific Ocean, including the newly erected and contested Chinese Islands and North Korea. The ship is the length of two football fields, carries 154 Tomahawk Missiles, and can operate between four and six months underwater without ever surfacing, remaining undetected and incommunicado. They manufacture their own air and water and don’t need to refuel for decades. They are only limited by the amount of food they carry. When asked how she became interested in a Naval career, Jackie recalls summers with her family on board a 20-ton cruiser. She always loved being on the water, helping her father as helmsman or navigator. “When you are 40 miles offshore, you quickly realize how insignificant you are in God’s great seas,” Jackie recalled. During the summer before her senior year at Holy Child, Jackie’s parents suggested that she attend classes at colleges that were interesting to her. She took a three-week college course in Recombinant DNA at Brown University (cost: $5,000). At her father’s suggestion, she also participated in a oneweek course at Annapolis, which continued...

Additionally, as a senior at the Naval Academy, Jackie was awarded the prestigious Patriot League Scholar Standing Topside on a Submarine. Athlete of the Year in women’s rowing and was one of twenty graduates to be awarded the Bowman Scholarship to attend the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, California.

Standing with the OOD in the Bridge of a Submarine .

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was a mini boot camp that she took to “toughen up,” (cost: $300). Upon her return home from Annapolis, she had no voice left and was physically exhausted. She looked at her parents and said, “I loved it!” (cost: Priceless!) Jackie explains that she never expected to love the experience at Annapolis so much. “Quite simply, it was just a totally different experience. It is nothing like the public perception. From the first day you step foot on campus you are training for your career, not only as a leader of men and women, but you are actually training on the equipment - the planes, ships, tanks and the technology,” Jackie said. “We are tasked with handling top-secret, billion-dollar equipment, the security of a nation and world peace. It is an incredible responsibility. You cannot imagine the sense of satisfaction that comes with that responsibility,” Jackie said. Jackie also appreciated that The Academy invited leaders of industry and government to campus almost weekly to educate students on what it takes to lead and govern. They shared their skills and insights, and offered advice. To understand Jackie’s perspective, you have to understand her fundamental view about life.

will change our lives. The scientific world is a treasure chest of wisdom awaiting its discovery and subsequent development for mankind’s enrichment.” As far as her future, Jackie’s short-term goal is to achieve all of the various qualifications in submarines and earn her “Gold Dolphins,” which is a warfare pin designating that achievement. The pin demonstrates to the fleet that the individual has successfully completed all the rigorous training and examinations to become a submarine officer. After her tour on the USS Michigan in three years, Jackie’s obligation to the U.S. Navy will be satisfied. She can move on to the private sector and work for a corporation or defense contractor for the Armed Forces. She can also undertake a commission for another five-year tour of duty and seek the position of a Flag Officer. Right now, her plan is to have a career in the Navy, but she also wants to have a family. “I want a family, but I leave this in God's hands. He has a plan for all of us, and I trust in whatever He has in store for me.” Jackie at practice with the Navy Women’s Crew team as the Varsity Four Coxswain.

“You see things; and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, “Why not?” - George Bernard Shaw

This memorable quote is the basis for her interest in science and engineering. Jackie is not so concerned about what currently exists in the world; rather, she ponders about what is absent, what is lacking and envisions what can be done, what can exist. Jackie wants to live in a world where invention, innovation, and experimentation with no preconceived limits is possible. “The world of engineering and my desire for discovery inspires me to create, to attempt what has not been achieved, to discover what mankind needs for the betterment of our everyday existence. As a systems engineer, I endeavor to create or discover some fundamental truth that

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Standing in front of a MH-60S Helicopter during her internship at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

—— 2009 —— CONNIE MARRANO wrote, “I am currently completing my speech language pathology clinical fellowship, working in both an elementary and middle school in the greater Syracuse area. I work with a diverse population, including students with Autism Disorder, Down Syndrome, and various receptive and expressive language disorders. Following completion of my fellowship this summer, I will be a fully licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.” BIANCA D’ALESSIO has finally returned to New York City after spending the past few years working, studying and living abroad. She now works for Douglas Elliman Real Estate and has joined the Stanton Hoch Team, one of the top producing teams within the firm. She is an avid travel photographer and blogger, an active volunteer for the New York Junior League, a National Officer for Sigma Kappa Sorority and on the Alumni Board for her alma mater Babson College. After visiting over 41 countries and 33 U.S. states, she is thrilled to have her heels in one city and is enjoying all the excitement New York City has to offer. SOPHIA ALEKSANDRAVICIuS is playing professional basketball for the Angers Team in France. P1

—— 2011 —— MEGHAN BARRy graduated from Loyola University, Maryland in May 16, 2015, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She is currently attending Iona College to obtain

a Masters of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology. Meghan will graduate in May 2017. She frequents SHC campus events with her sister KATHERINE ’20. BRIDGET COONEy is a Third Officer at Liberty Maritime Corporation. She is currently completing her second circumnavigation of the world as navigator aboard the car carrier, “Liberty Pride.” She is pictured making her way through the Suez Canal in March. Bridget is the daughter of CHRISTINE BuRTIS GERRITy ’80. P2 ERICA CuSCINA recently completed the Betty Ann Stedman Psychiatric Nurse Residency Program and Evidence-based Practice Scholars Program at the Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas. She was one of three in the country accepted into the 2015 program. After the completion of the program, she accepted a position and has been working as a staff nurse on the Adolescent Treatment Program at Menninger. KRISTEN HuDSON graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minors in Spanish and Family Studies. She is spending one year living in Madrid, Spain, working as an au pair for a family with three great children, María, age five, Pablo, age seven, and Iréne, age eight. She teaches the children English. While in college, she spent a semester studying abroad in Salamanca, Spain. She is fluent in Spanish and loves living in Spain! Kristen shared, “Being an au pair is such a unique and incredible experience.

Becoming a member of a loving family from another culture, learning and growing with each other, and being able to travel are just some of the highlights of this experience. I’ve been so fortunate to travel around Europe including cities in Austria, Portugal, France, Italy, Ireland, and Switzerland, as well as to countless cities around Spain. Most recently I spent the holidays with my own family in Spain and Italy, and was even able to attend a Papal Audience and Vespers Mass at the Vatican. We were less than three feet from Papa Francisco! After studying abroad two years ago, I caught the travel bug and I can’t wait to see where I’ll end up next! P3

—— 2012 —— MARy AND KATE CuRTIS are graduating from Providence College in May of 2016. Mary will graduate with a degree in marketing and Kate will graduate with a degree in marketing and finance. All three Curtis sisters spent the past year at Providence together, as MAGGIE ’15 started her freshman year last fall. During the SHC athletics spring training trip to Orlando, faculty member ALINA TROyA ’00 ran into an old friend. What a surprise it was to see her former student, alumna LINDSEy WHALEN on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom! A student at Catholic University, Lindsey is completing a year-long internship at Disney. As they say, “It's a small world after all!” P4

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alumnae reflection Passion for Sustainability By Mikaela Fitzwilliam â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13

I am a third-year student in the Managing for Sustainability program with minors in Spanish and Mandarin at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Over the past three years, I have developed my passion for making our current economic and social systems and planet more sustainable. Two years ago, I founded the first Canadian chapter of Nourish International at McGill. The model of the organization is unique, as it engages students locally in order to empower communities abroad. Students start social enterprises on campus and empower communities by investing in sustainable development projects within the communities of the global south. I have built a team of 30 students on campus and led an excursion to the Amazon rainforest in Peru last summer with seven members of the team who worked together to lay down the groundwork for this project. In partnership with the community, we began our two-year development project that bridges the gap between Western and traditional medicine, by providing access to both and educating the community about the utilization and viability of each. The project also works to instill a culture of sustainability. We are educating the community about the economic and environmental importance of trees, and developing a tree nursery program with the families in the community. As the families participate in this program, they receive a stipend each month from a fund that we set up that allows them to send their children to secondary school. I am very proud of the work we were able to complete in Peru and back at McGill, and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see what comes of the chapter and the project in the year to come! Right now, I am taking the semester off and experiencing the working world. I work at Indeed.com, a job search engine, on program development, including the creation of a new initiative that works to assist nonprofits in their recruiting and hiring practices. The objective of the program is to enable nonprofits to have equal access to quality candidates. After my internship ends in May, I will be heading back to Montreal to work for the summer at CoPower, a social business in Montreal. CoPower is a finance firm that provides an online platform for people to invest in renewable energy projects. I am extremely excited about the opportunity to work in a sector I am passionate about before I return to school in the fall! To read more about Mikealaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work on sustaibility, visit: http://memberresources.nourish.org/nourish-stories

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—— 2013 —— HuNTER BRADy met Angela Lansbury at Susquehanna University this winter after receiving advice and encouragement on her future in the “business of theatre.” P1 MOLLy CACASE wrote, “I studied abroad in Florence, Italy last semester. I returned to Gettysburg for my spring semester of junior year as an organization and management studies major and education minor. Not too sure what I want to do with all of that yet, but I am interested in fashion marketing and hope to pursue a career in that profession. I’m excited to see what the next couple of years will bring!”

Classmates ALLy CORBI and CLAIRE HOLLERAN are studying in Florence, Italy this semester. They enjoyed visiting TORI ALMEIDA ’13 in Prague, Czech Republic, where she is spending her spring semester. Claire attends Fairfield University, Ally attends Boston College and Tori attends Lafayette College. While together, the girls went to the John Lennon Wall in Prague. Since the 1980’s, the wall has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti and pieces of lyrics from The Beatles’ songs. P2

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ERIN MCAWARD wrote “I had an internship this past summer in sales and marketing at Autumn Cashmere in NY. I am currently on the Community Service Committee of the Providence College chapter of the American Marketing Association.”

MEGAN MCSHERRy and fellow USC student MEGHAN JAHNKE ’12 visited with faculty member Carolyn Walters, on the USC campus in January. P3

LIZZIE LOLIS is a Boston College sophomore pursuing a degree in finance and accounting. She was recently elected to the executive board of the Screaming Eagles Marching Band for the 2016 season. She will be traveling to Dublin, Ireland in the fall for the College Football Classic against Georgia Tech.

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faculty & staff notes Former faculty member Annalea Ricci and her husband with their new grandson Ryan Michael Delaney son of Maria Ricci Delaney ’98. P1

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Eleven alumnae working at Holy Child gather for a picture at a staff retreat. P2 Athletic Director Amy Pare married Drake Bushnell in November 2015. P3 Dance teacher Kara Tatelbaum welcomed Phinn Tatelbaum DeBlasio, born January 14, 2016, pictured with his big sister Mattea. P4 Carolyn Walters met up with Christine Coté while vacationing in France during spring break. P5

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Congratulations to Christine Farrell ’05, Nicole Alcantara and Kathryn Langstine Gazso ’94 on completing the NYC Marathon! P6 Congratulations to physical education teacher Diane Tanzi and her husband, Tony, who welcomed baby girl Hadley Taja Tanzi March 18, 2016. P7 Former Religious Studies teacher, Becky Krier was engaged to Lucas Mac-Clure. Becky and Lucas are both studying at Oxford University in England.

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Faculty: Rabbi Dan Celebrates 45 Years at School of the Holy Child! Rabbi Dan has taught Old Testament and Faith in the Modern World at SHC for 45 years. He is the longest standing faculty member, and has contributed to the development of generations of women of conscience and action. The Holy Child community is blessed and honored to continue to work with Rabbi Dan. In reflecting about his years at Holy Child, Rabbi Dan commented, “In the early 1970’s, there was Watergate, Kent State, Disney World opened, the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18, Secretariat won the Triple Crown, and I, wearing my yellow

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and blue plaid blazer, inaugurated the era of male teachers at School of the Holy Child. Imagine the changes that have occurred since I began teaching 45 years ago! Yet one thing has not changed—the pleasure and fulfillment I receive whenever I enter the school and have the privilege of sharing ideas with creative, enthusiastic and lovely students and faculty. If I can find my plaid sports jacket I hope to wear it on my 50th!” Congratulations and thank you to Rabbi Dan Wolk!

Head of the Upper School, Abigail Doheny Reflects on her Inaugural Year. As the 2015-2016 school year begins to wind down, Head of the Upper School, Abigail Doheny reflects upon her first year at School of the Holy Child. Her first impressions of SHC have remained steadfast, and Abby has come to better understand and appreciate the true devotion of students, parents and the faculty and staff at Holy Child. “Holy Child is truly a joyful school. The joy and the devotion the entire community feels is infectious,” Ms. Doheny said as she sat in her office overlooking the Alumnae Garden, Gryphon Field and the Sisters of the Holy Child Convent. “Holy Child is extraordinary – academically, spiritually and physically.” It has been a busy year in the Upper School for Ms. Doheny. Dedicated to getting to know each and every girl and her family has been of one of her personal priorities. Being an advocate for the girls and the Upper School faculty is equally important to Ms. Doheny. “The girls and the faculty know I support and believe in them, and I am proud of that. I have an open door policy for all. I listen, I care, and I act on the issues we discuss.” Working with faculty on curriculum mapping has been very successful this year. In her 25 years in education, Ms. Doheny has witnessed the positive impact mapping has on course selections, guidance, textbooks and more. Abby collaborated with Head of the Middle School, Colleen Pettus, to integrate this initiative at Holy Child. Additionally, Ms. Doheny has worked on updating policies and procedures, and she is delighted to serve on the Academic Affairs Committee, the Wellness Committee and the Transition Team, to name a few. Her first year at SHC has been quite busy, but she would not have it any other way. She is “amazed daily” about the great learning that is happening at Holy Child. “What we are accomplishing is truly remarkable. I recently observed a ninth grade biology class. I’m 50 years old and never understood mitosis, but I do now! Shark dissection on a pregnant shark or learning about heart transplants are not something typical of other high schools. The experiential, life learning, service learning, and the joy in learning is unique to Holy Child, and I am so grateful to be a part of it,” Ms. Doheny said. For the short term, Ms. Doheny is considering more enhancements to the Upper School curriculum, including an Upper School summer course, four-year course of study, five years of math in four years, all while retaining the high quality faculty that she depends on each and every day. She looks forward to doing her part to ensure that joy in teaching and learning remains steadfast at our incredible school.

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in memoriam Members of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus

Nadia Bardwil Gerrity, mother of Susan Bardwil Bragg ’73 and step-mother of Kate Gerrity ’78.

Sr. Joan McIntyre, SHCJ

Alumnae Alexis Gibson Binder ’80 Katherine “Katie” Chappell ’04 Helen Ryan Collins ’43 Nancy Cooney ’82 Nancy R. Daly ’54 Barbara Kelly Funk ’66 Sr. Anne Marie Lennon, OP ’53 Joan Gorman McKallen ’49 Margaret Reilly Nigro ’51 Lee Ann Plaia ’85 Virginia Gorman Raship ’48

Cathryn Depuy, daughter of Cathleen Wright Depuy ’78. William D. Fugazy, father of Denise Fugazy ’66* and grandfather of Catie Fugazy Bave ’03 and Caitlyn Scanlon Perry ’04. Dorothy and August Lanzetta, parents of Suzanne Lanzetta Sullivan ’92. Judge Francis T. Murphy, father of Sheila Murphy Sproule ’84 and Annemarie Murphy Casey ’88.

Ann Amy Shea ’63

Stanley I. Pollard Jr., father of Holly Pollard Walker ’77.

Family of Alumnae and Faculty

Irmgard Ross, mother of Barbara Ross Landzberg ’78.

Edward Allen, husband of former faculty member, Emily Egan Allen Eileen Slater Blake, mother of Donna Blake McElwee ’76, aunt of Doreen Mortola LeMoult ’61 and Elaine Mortola Clark ’64. Theresa Casey, mother of Andrea Casey O'Neill ’81, Christina Casey Webers ’81 and grandmother of April Webers Saxe ’91, Caroline O'Neill ’14 and Caitlin Webers ’16. Constance Corroon, mother of Anne Corroon Grubbs ’76* and Claire Carroon ’76. Joan C. Delz, mother of Pamela Delz Hissey ’77* and Nicole Delz Lynch ’78 and grandmother of Phoebe Lynch ’16.

Eileen Dealy Gillespie, sister of Helen Gillespie Plaia ’59 and grandmother of Caroline Gillespie ’15.

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Katherine “Katie” Chappell ’04 passed away June 2015 in South Africa, while working with the WWF to help stop poaching of elephants and rhinoceroses. A talented artist, photographer and film-maker, Katie earned an Emmy for her work on the HBO television series “Game of Thrones.” Katie was an adventurous, young woman who loved to explore the far corners of the earth. While still at Holy Child, Katie taught herself to speak Japanese. She went on to major in film studies and minor in Japanese studies. She traveled to Japan, Europe, Australia and Africa. An animal-lover and explorer, Katie lived her life to the fullest. “Everyone who met Katie loved her,” her mother Mary said, “She lived a life of adventure – she loved traveling and was full of life.” Katie is the daughter of Jon and former faculty member, Mary Chappell and the sister of Jennifer ’02, Lauren ’06 and Ryan.

Libby Scruggs, mother of Jeanne Ripp Shriver ’83. John J. Smith, father of Hilary Smith ’95.

*deceased

Nancy Cooney ’82 passed away August 12, 2014 after an incredibly courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was a strong, independent woman who often thought of others before herself. She was always quick to offer a helping hand, a kind word, and a smile. Her greatest moments were those in which she helped others succeed. Nancy lived her life to the fullest and was proof that one person can make a big difference. Nancy is the sister of Kathleen Cooney ’80.

A Message from Melissa Dan >>

Sustain a bright and joyful spirit... — Cornelia Connelly

The first time I walked through School of the Holy Child’s front doors, I knew I was walking into a school with a joyful spirit. Greeted by Colleen Pettus, Head of the Middle School, I instantly sensed her warmth, sincerity, and love of the school and her students. While I was given a tour of the grounds and campus, I noticed students enthusiastically interacting with an engaged faculty—their confidence and genuine comfort with each other was evident. Weeks later, after spending time with the Board of Trustees, the Search Committee, many faculty members, the administration, students, parents, and alumnae, I knew this was a school not only with a confident and warm spirit, but a bright future—one that I wanted to lead. It is my great privilege to serve as the next Head of School at Holy Child, and I am honored to be a part of the tradition Cornelia Connelly started over a century ago. I continue to be inspired by her life and words in many ways. Cornelia embraced life's adventures and was open to new paths with peace and joy. Much like her, I feel grateful and at peace that God has led me to Rye, New York and School of the Holy Child. Knowing the tremendous tradition and legacy that I will be entrusted with is not only a privilege, but a responsibility that I gladly embrace. Because of the prodigious foundation and work of many, I am joining Holy Child at a momentous time—with an incredible, new Field House, state-of-the-art Theatre, and extraordinary Design Studio, clearly the Holy Child community embraces Cornelia’s philosophy of “actions, not words.” As my family says goodbye to the great city of Chicago, please know how thrilled and excited we are to join the Holy Child community. I look forward to building on the legacy the Sisters of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus fearlessly began. Simply stated, there is no work more important to be engaged in than the education and transformation of young women. Cornelia Connelly stated, “What one is called to do, she is called to do with all her might.” I couldn't agree more... Sincerely, Melissa dan, ed.S. Incoming Head of School

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