Moira Clark ’77 Leads Magnificat
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President’s
LETTER
Fall 2017 s my years at Magnificat have unfolded, from student, to teacher of theology and Dangers of Indifference, to Director of Campus Ministry, to Dean of Student Life and Formation, to this moment, the spirit of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary has been an inspiration. Whether mentors or colleagues, they have brought a passion for educating young women to be leaders for church and world. Their history early on presented challenges such as traversing the ocean as immigrants to an unknown land, establishing an orphanage and school for girls, and turning swampland into an organic farm. Throughout all, the sisters have manifested a deep faith and a genuine humility complemented by innovative problem-solving. That HM spirit imbues Magnificat’s Mission and environment. This Mission has touched innumerable families throughout the 62 years of our heritage including my own. The 12,151 alumnae and their families have reflected the prophetic promise of Mary’s Magnificat: “All generations will call me blessed.” We look forward in a special way to the return of the Anniversary classes for the Alumnae Reunion on September 16th. This heritage touches our students today including the Freshman Class of 2021. Our expansive curricular and co-curricular programs prepare each girl personally for success in college and life. Our educational environment promotes academic excellence and a love of learning. Our Mission contours the entire experience for our young women in a context of values and faith-formation that permeates their holistic education. Flowing from this rich heritage, our dedicated faculty and staff immerse our students in dynamic learning. This range of experiences calls forth their gifts and talents, sparks their imaginations, builds their confidence and hones their skills for life-long learning in service to church and world. With the initiative and support of our Board of Directors, plans are underway to enhance our physical spaces in ways that will forward our academic and co-curricular programs to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world. You will see this in the pages to follow, starting with the feature on the Karnatz Family Field. We are deeply grateful for the generosity of all who have brought us to this moment, and to those who partner with us as we continue to design environments that promote the highest levels of learning. Magnificat is truly a community of effective caring for each student in an environment that bespeaks the heart of the school name and prayer, the Magnificat. In the tradition of all generations, joy and praise flow from the grateful hearts and courageous spirits of our students and everyone in the Magnificat community. In the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat,
Moira Clark '77 President
table of CONTENTS
NIKKI MACHADO DESIGN
Moira Clark ’77 Named 6th President
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Phase II: Karnatz Family Field
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Advancement News
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Our Students
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While you were out
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Bonded together. Bonded forever.
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Alumnae News
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In Memoriam
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LAUREN LEMKE PHOTOGRAPHY & JASON CROCKER
This is a publication of the Offices of Marketing and Institutional Advancement. Please call 440.331.1572 or email jpeca@maghs.org with questions or comments.
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MAGNIFICAT INSTALLS
new president
MOIRA CLARK '77
With the approval of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, the Board of Directors of Magnificat High School announced that Moira Clark '77 has been appointed to serve as the school's sixth president.
Mrs. Clark, a 1977 graduate of Magnificat High School, went on to Xavier University ’81, where she received her Master’s in Religious Studies from John Carroll University. She joined the faculty of Magnificat in 1994 as a theology teacher, later serving as director of campus ministry and, most recently, as dean of student life and formation. In this position, she managed all facets of the department of student life, overseeing admissions, athletics, campus ministry, counseling, student life and summer programs. Mrs. Clark serves as a member of the school’s leadership team. As president, she will be responsible for implementing the school’s strategic plan, directing advancement and alumnae initiatives, and overseeing marketing and admissions campaigns. She is the school’s third lay leader in its 62-year history. “I am very grateful to the board for this opportunity to lead Magnificat as president. Magnificat is a truly special place, where we all work together to bring the Mission to life by creating an educational environment for our students that is faith-filled, loving and respectful. We have a proud sense of history and heritage, and I look forward to continuing the Magnificat legacy.”
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“Moira is uniquely qualified to step into this role at a critical time, to engage with members of our community and build on the school’s success. Most importantly, she has the trust and support of the Magnificat community – our faculty, staff, students and alumnae, as well as the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. Together with our very strong leadership team and dedicated faculty and staff, Moira will continue the school’s Mission of educating our young women to learn, lead, and serve.”
Colleen Moran O’ Neil '88 Board Chair
Directly following our opening school Mass and presidential blessing, Named Endowed Scholars and donors gathered for a brunch and celebration. Senior Claire Petty, recipient of the William J. and Anne Marie Smith Endowed Scholarship, shared her rewarding experiences at Magnificat and gratitude for her scholarship.
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FALL 2017 /// Phase II: Karnatz Family Field
Karnatz Family Field
MAGNIFICAT HIGH SCHOOL BEGINS PHASE II CONSTRUCTION OF ON-CAMPUS ATHLETIC COMPLEX Phase II construction of Magnificat’s first on-campus synthetic turf field is underway at the corner of Hilliard and Wagar. Currently, Magnificat’s campus houses a practice gym, a varsity gym, Coyne Tennis Courts, a track and field area and a practice field for outdoor athletics. With the continued success of our athletic programs and as part of a larger commitment to holistic education, Magnificat recognizes the opportunity to create a more attractive and competitive environment for student athletes as well as all students. This complex, now to include the Karnatz Family Field, will benefit all outdoor athletic programs.
Field being prepped for synthetic turf installation (8-22-17).
The field project will encompass many improvements to Magnificat’s campus, including resurfaced track and renovated field event areas, an adventure learning course and a synthetic turf field. These components will complement the newly renovated Coyne Tennis Courts. "As part of the growing demand and the continued success of our athletes, we find it absolutely necessary that our facilities match these strengths. Not only will our athletes have much improved practice conditions, but they will now have home field advantage. We are thrilled that we can now offer, to our students and families, not only the convenience of on-site practices and home games, but also the pride in playing at home!” Moira Clark ’77, President. We owe a great deal of gratitude to our generous donors. To date, we have raised $1.1 million for Phase I (Coyne Courts) and Phase II (Karnatz Family Field). The project will become public as we enter into Phase III. Much community support has been received, and we look forward to continuing improvements in our Rocky River home base!
Rendering of Karnatz Family Field.
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FALL 2017 /// advancement news
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A record number of more than 650 guests joined us for the 28th Annual Magnificat Gala, The Blue & White Ball, held at the historic Huntington Bank Building in downtown Cleveland. At the event, Magnificat was proud to honor Megan Engle McNamara ’87 with the Alumnae Award of Excellence and P. Kelly Tompkins with the Magnificat Award. Thanks to our sponsors and attendees, over $415,000 was raised to help fund the Karnatz Family Field project. Special thanks to gala chairs, Terry and Ann Litzler Coyne '88.
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1) Dr. Neil and Donna Smith 2) Steve and Maureen Karnatz Smith ‘81 3) Terry and Ann Litzler Coyne ’88, Claire ’15, Elizabeth ’21 and Emily ‘18 4) P. Kelly Tompkins and Megan Engle McNamara ‘87 5) Timothy and Heather Connor 6) Sister Mary Pat Cook, H.M. ’63 and Mary Dwyer-Kueller 7) Magnificat Student Volunteers
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would like to welcome all of our students and all families, both returning and new, to Magnificat High School for the 2017-2018 school year! With our new President, Moira Clark ’77 at the helm, I am confident that the students will have a faith-filled, exciting and energizing year. Moira is a mission-centered leader who brings a wealth of talents and years of experience in academics and student life at Magnificat to all of our young women. The new school year also brings new leadership to the Board. The new Chair of the Board is Colleen Moran O’Neil ’88, with whom I have had the pleasure of working on the Board. Colleen is a dedicated alumna and Board member, and I know she will work well with Moira and her team, bringing new energy to the task. In addition, the new Vice Chair of the Board is Linda Loesch Kelly, CFN ’77. Linda has been instrumental over the last two years in leading the Investment Committee of the Board as well as serving on the Finance Committee. Colleen and Linda are joined by three other officers: Secretary, Fiona Campbell Chambers ’90, Treasurer, Andy Strada, and Second Vice Chair, Sister Carole Anne Griswold, H.M. New board members include Brian Sinchak and Heather Lambert Keohane ’89. I look forward to watching the Strategic Plan continue to unfold and participating in the success of our new President and her team. Please join me in supporting the school by attending a game, play, or fundraiser and by making a gift to the the Annual Fund if you have not done so already. Welcome to Magnificat, and I wish everyone a healthy, happy 2017-2018!
Maureen Karnatz Smith '81
Past Chair, Magnificat High School Board of Directors
COLLEEN MORAN O’NEIL '88 Colleen Moran O’Neil '88, has served on the Board since 2014. During her time on the Board, Colleen has served on various committees including co-chair of the Governance Committee in 2016-2017. Colleen is a litigation partner with Calfee, Halter & Griswold, LLP, who assists clients with preventing and resolving disputes throughout the United States. Colleen serves on the firm’s Practice Planning & Growth Committee and is the co-chair of its Diversity Committee. She also serves on the Advisory Board of Metro Catholic School, is the Vice President of the IrishAmerican Law Society of Cleveland and serves on the board of the Cleveland Marshall Law Alumni Association. Colleen and her husband Mike reside in Avon with their three children.
MAGNIFICAT HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRIAN SINCHAK
President, Lakewood Catholic Academy
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welcomes...
HEATHER LAMBERT KEOHANE ‘89 President, Bridges Rehabilitation Services
Your overwhelming generosity to the Magnificat Annual Fund last year helped advance our Mission by providing financial aid for deserving students and upgrades to our classrooms and technology. Last year set a record in Annual Fund giving with over $325,000 in donations!
Magnificat ANNUAL FUND
We must constantly respond to the changing needs of education, and your gifts each year make it possible. The success of the Annual Fund reflects the spirit of generosity that sets our school apart as each generation recognizes the importance of a Magnificat education and strengthens it for the future.
If you would like to make a gift in honor of our new President, Moira Clark ’77, please note that on the envelope included in this publication.
MOTHERS' & FATHERS' CLUB
Night in Blue is
The Magnificat Mothers’ and Fathers’ clubs provide opportunities for Magnificat moms and dads to meet and connect. We invite you to explore the many ways you can get involved with our school. Please join us for our joint Mothers’ and Fathers’ Club meeting and social on September 14th at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to meeting you!
November 4 & 5!
In the Spirit of Mary’s Magnificat, (L-R) Mary Sponseller (Secretary), Ann Litzler Coyne '88 (Vice President), Sue Caroscio (President) and Chris Heinzmann (Vice President)
NEW HIRES
MAGNIFICAT
welcomes...
THERESA CALLAHAN
MARY ELLEN MADDEN ‘03
KATHY WARD CALDART ‘80
LINN GRENERT
KEITH MCMILLIN
NINA KENNEDY VARGA ‘88
KATIE HIGGINS ‘99
MARY SALWAN MILLER ‘88
MARK TOKAS
JOSEPH HNAT
COLLEEN MOONEY ‘08
SHANNON LYNCH '06
Assistant Director of Admissions English
Theology
Technical Director – PAC
NEW COACHES
Executive Assistant to the President Director of Counseling Services Vice President of Finance & Administration World Languages
Nicole Nanchoff - Assistant Varsity Soccer Mary Kate Hutchinson '13 - Head Junior Varsity Field Hockey Erin Gill '09 - Assistant Junior Varsity Field Hockey Brendon Hurd - Head Junior Varsity Tennis Brigid Kennedy Chambers '95 - Assistant Varsity Volleyball Monica Standring - Assistant Varsity Volleyball Jackie Williams '05 - Assistant Junior Varsity Volleyball
Reception Reception
Maintenance Technician II Special Programming & Curriculum Coordinator Wendy Lowe - Head Freshman Volleyball Sydney McKay - Assistant Freshman Volleyball Danny Gallagher - Head Varsity Basketball Fran Gallagher - Head Junior Varsity Basketball Danielle Wiedmeier - Head Varsity Lacrosse Zoltan Zoltai - Head Varsity Softball Chis Sito - Assistant Varsity Softball /9/
FALL 2017 /// our students
Graduation OUR CLASS OF 2017
Members of the class of 2017 were accepted to many prestigious colleges & universities. Their merit awards totaled over $19.8 million. Allegheny College American University Arizona State University Ashland University Baldwin-Wallace University Bowling Green State University Capital University Case Western Reserve University Cleveland State University Cuyahoga Community College
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DePaul University Duquesne University Eastern Michigan University Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Florida Southern College Fordham University Gannon University Hawaii Pacific University Hobart and William Smith College Indiana University
John Carroll University Kent State University Lorain County Community College Loyola University, Chicago Marquette University Mercyhurst University Miami University Michigan State University New York University Ohio University
Otterbein University Regis University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s College Savannah College of Art and Design Slippery Rock University St. Norbert College The Catholic University of America The Ohio State University The University of Akron University of Cincinnati University of Dayton University of Illinois
University of Kentucky University of Maine University of Mount Union University of North Carolina University of Notre Dame University of Pittsburgh University of South Carolina University of Toledo University of Utah West Virginia University Wright State University Xavier University
Phi Beta Kappa Award
FARAH ALMHANA
Best of the Class, Ohio Lottery, Channel 5
BRIDGET CRONIGER
Sister Bernadette Vetter H.M. Award
CATHERINE VAN CUREN Nancy Powell Service Award
ANNA MARSHALL
Sister Mary Pat Cook, H.M., Leadership Award
BRIDGET CRONIGER Class Speaker
MEREDITH BOYLAN
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FALL 2017 /// our students
STUDENT ACADEMIC AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS THE ARTS Magnificat’s fall musical, Annie, won Best Ensemble/Chorus and Best Choreography Execution at the 2017 Dazzle Awards held in the spring. The 2017 Fall Musical will be CATS! w Elizabeth Chavez '18 won first place in “The Cost of the Dragon” poster contest by the FBI. w "This Light of Ours" photo contest by the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage - Mary Farnan '18 won first place. - Alexis Kuennen '17 and Shannon McIntyre '17 tied for third place. - Gabby Weist '18 and Reagan Hintz '18 were awarded honorable mention.
BUSINESS Reagan Hardy '17 won $1,000 in the Magnificat Business Plan Competition for "Babysitter in a Box". The competition was against five other young entrepreneurs who presented in front of three judges--also entrepreneurs. Reagan then competed in the competition at CWRU against 15 other schools and placed second overall. She won $800 for her business plan presentation.
LEARN, LEAD, SERVE w Emma Becker ’18 received a perfect score of 36 on her ACT. w Hannah Keating ’17 received a “Student of the Year” award/scholarship from the Leukemia Lymphoma Society for her fundraising efforts. w Elizabeth Martinez ’18 and her sister Annie ’10 hosted another successful “Be the Match” donor drive. A record number of students registered to be donors. w Molly McNamara ’19 was featured on Cleveland.com for helping to raise $100,000 to fight malaria in Africa. w Maria Nettgen '18 completed a very selective summer program at Stanford University. She spent three weeks living on Stanford's campus as part of their Pre-Collegiate Studies Program. Of the 4,000 applicants, 700 were accepted! She focused on Biomechanics and Biofluid Dynamics.
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ATHLETICS ROWING w The inaugural season of Magnificat Rowing finished on a high note as the Blue Streak 1st Novice 8+ took 2nd place to New Trier (IL), one of the top teams in the country, by .25s at the Midwest Championships in Zanesville, Ohio in May. TRACK & FIELD w Adelaide Aquilla '17 set a new OHSAA Division I Amherst Steele District Meet record as well as a new Magnificat school record in the Shot Put with a throw of 45' 4" on May 17. Adelaide qualified to go on to the State Meet in the discus. SWIMMING w The 2016-2017 Magnificat Swim Team had All American athletes who placed in the top 100 in the country. w A huge congratulations goes out to our All American Swimmers from last season. The Medley Relay team of Taryn Zwissler '17, Kathryn Presley '18, Alana Cartwright '17 and Grace Monroe '18 finished 95th in the country earning All American status. Alana Cartwright finished 89th in the 100 Breaststroke earning All American status, and Taryn Zwissler finished 90th in the 100 Backstroke earning All American status. w The entire team also earned the Gold All American academic status with a team grade point average of 3.76. This is the highest honor given out to teams with high grade point averages throughout the entire country. STUDENT AWARDS
OHSAA ARCHIE GRIFFIN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Alana Cartwright '17
OHSAA SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD Bridget Croniger '17
MAGNIFICAT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Madelyn Brindza '17
MAGNIFICAT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD Taryn Zwissler '17
FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT Mrs. Caitlin Lynch-Huggins '01 (Theology) won Facing History and Ourselves Juster Family Teacher Award. “Pledging for Change” by Mrs. Heidi Paul (Science) was published in the summer issue of Green Teaching. NPR interviewed Mrs. Melinda Toth Lipian '07 (Math) about the importance of embracing early math skills. / 13 /
e r e w u o W hil e y away... ANOTHER SUMMER AT MAGNIFICAMP HAS FLOWN BY! MagnifiCamp allows the idea of boarding a train to Hogwarts to go from make-believe to reality, where children find a world filled with possibilities and imagination. Campers experience a place that creates happy memories and encourages self-expression. At MagnifiCamp they perfect their game, create 3D Chalk-Art, learn how to make a robot, and discover just how much fun math can really be. We hope that these memories will stay with them forever and that they recall them when they walk through our doors on their first day of high school. Over the eight weeks of Magnificamp, we welcomed almost 800 campers to our campus. We hope to see you next summer!
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FALL 2017 /// while you were out
FALL 2017 /// bonded together. bonded forever.
Magnificat Anima Mea Dominum My Soul Magnifies the Lord
Sister Claire Young, H.M.
OUR SISTERS OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY Sister Claire Young, H.M., former Physical Education teacher, debate coach and Principal at Magnificat (1967-1971) Sister Claire begins each morning at the Villa with a special ministry of praying for her beloved Magnificat. She remembers a time before the original gymnasium was built and holding her P.E. classes in the cafeteria. No room for basketball or volleyball, so each student learned to square dance instead! While at Magnificat, Sister Claire organized a heptathlon, a series of seven outdoor events that included, races, long jumps and high jumps. She recalls the colorful scene of a thousand girls in gym suits in their class colors. In hopes of being all-inclusive, some of the girls, who indicated they might not be able to participate in the more rigorous events, were designated her “official helpers.” In retrospect, she thinks they may have worked harder than everyone else.
Words of Wisdom from Sister Claire Sister Claire continues to stay active and believes in staying fit at any age. Her advice for keeping fit: “Don’t park too close to the door. Give yourself some extra steps! Also, do daily wakeup excercises.” Sister’s wishes for our students to have happy times at Magnificat. She hopes that each student lives the values and ideals they have learned and practiced daily. She also hopes their hearts are appreciative of all they receive from Magnificat. Sister Claire loves walking the Villa grounds past the shrines and the lake to the cemetery. She remembers the sisters buried there and their contributions to making a better world. She hopes that she has been doing the same.
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FALL 2017 /// alumnae
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"My all-girls' education at Magnificat gave me the freedom to be myself and let my voice be heard. I now write to inspire girls to stand up for what they believe in, speak out against injustices, and love yourself and those around you. The same values Magnificat helped to grow and empower within me." - Rachele Alpine ‘97
Jaclyn Boland ‘06
Rachele Alpine ‘97
B.A., Ohio University M.A., University of Kent Brussels School of International Studies
B.S., Ohio University M.Ed., Boston University
Nairobi, Kenya
Mentor, OH
Field Care Manager, Access Afya
Author and Teacher “You Throw Like a Girl”, “Best. Night. Ever.” and more!
Janine Penfield Winters ’85
Meegan Gibbons ‘01
New Zealand B.A., Oberlin M.D., Wright State University School of Medicine Senior Lecturer, University of Otago
London, England
B.S., The Ohio State University Nurse in Neurology, St. Thomas Hospital in London
“High school education is not only about what you learn. It is about finding out who you are and who you want to be. Kindness and tolerance and goodness are modeled by the sisters and faculty at Magnificat.”
Jacqueline Trudeau ’08 New York City, NY
A.B., University of Chicago J.D., Harvard Law School Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Faculty & Staff Alumnae Spotlight Julie Sims Gibbons ‘77 Rocky River, OH
B.A., St. Bonaventure University Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Magnificat
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FALL 2017 /// class notes MARRIAGES 1. Elizabeth Smith-Szep ’07 married Matthew Szep on July 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Church in Avon Lake. The wedding party included Matthew’s sister, Kate Szep Mills ’04. Included in the photo (L-R): Rachel Hetman '18, Hannah Barry '17 and Ellen O'Leary '21.
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2. Rita Skaff ’11 and Brad Kubiak were married on November 19, 2016. Pictured with the bride are (L-R): Marielle Galizio '11, Maid of Honor Allie Bemis, Julie Fritz '11 and Brittany Kubiak. 3. Elizabeth Gottschalk Scott '12 and Ethan Michael Scott were married on March 25, 2017 at St. Angela Merici Church. Bridesmaids included Anna Hernandez '12.
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BIRTHS Kim Lempke Lapinski ’98 and husband, Ryan, welcomed daughter, Margaret Ann, on March 20, 2017. 4. Crista Spehar Adamczyk ’04 and husband, Jason, welcomed baby boy, Nathan Paul Adamczyk, on October 14, 2016. Nathan joins big brother, Cole (2).
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5. Marissa Starin Wayner ’04 and her husband, John, welcomed baby girl, Bella Lee, on December 5, 2016. 6. Megan Louis Koons '05 and her husband, Logan, welcomed baby girl, Farrah, on December 27, 2016. 7. Emily Louis Kot ’03 and her husband, Dan, welcomed baby boy, Leo Francis, on October 27, 2016. FACULTY BABY NEWS!
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Please join us in welcoming to the Magnificat family: (1) Oliver Graham Marino, (2) Alma Jude Lynch-Huggins McPartland, (3) Samuel Tobias Van Niel and Anaya Sardon
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FALL 2017 /// class notes CLASS OF 1971 In June 2017, The Honorable Patricia Gaughan was sworn in as chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Patricia was confirmed to the federal court in December 1995. CLASS OF 1992 Maureen McCafferty Stanton is Program Manager for The Orange Effect Foundation, which provides funding for children and young adults with speech disorders to secure therapy, technology and other resources they need to communicate more effectively. For more information on The Orange Effect Foundation, visit theorangeeffect.org. CLASS OF 1996 (8) Kate Conway, ’96 MD, MPH and her team of researchers at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, were awarded a grant to support a project focused on better understanding the health needs of Ohio’s refugee populations. Kate earned her medical degree from the Boonshoft School of Medicine and a Master of Public Health from University Hospitals Case Medical Center where she focused her studies on global health and undeserved populations. Kate is an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Director of Medical Education at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. CLASS OF 1997 (9) Christine Chevalier ’97, an electrical engineer for the Analex Corporation at NASA Glenn Research Center, hosted several Magnificat students for Genesis in May 2017. Included in the photo at the Antenna Test Facility (L-R) are Carlie Kubit '17, Catherine Van Curen '17, Brittany Cahill '17 and Madison Gardner '17. CLASS OF 1998 Sarah Malenich was recently promoted to Director of Marketing and Sales at Safe Quality Food Institute in Washington, DC. CLASS OF 2005 Kate Szabolcs is the Design Director for Dallaswear and Waitressville Uniforms. Kate runs the teams which design custom uniforms for NBA, NFL and other pro-team cheerleaders and dancers (Dallaswear brand) and custom uniforms for large iconic chains and wholesale uniforms for the bar, restaurant, service and nightclub industry (Waitressville brand). Previously, she worked as a designer with JCPenney for several years.
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CLASS OF 2009 Grace Willkomm will graduate in August with a Bachelor Degree in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati's Accelerated Pathways program. Prior to attending University of Cincinnati, Grace earned a Bachelor Degree in Biology from the University of Dayton.
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CLASS OF 2012 Sarah Dewar graduated from the Colorado School of the Mines in May 2016 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and in the fall, she’ll begin working toward a Juris Doctorate degree at University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Giulia Di Cenzo graduated with a Bachelor Degree from Ohio University in December 2015 and is starting her second year of law school at ClevelandMarshall College of Law. CLASS OF 2013 Colleen Carroll graduated from St. Louis University with a degree in Nursing. Colleen was honored in March as one of 18 seniors selected for the Billiken Award, which is given to those who excel in academics, leadership, community service, commitment to the university and its mission after graduation. (7) Liz Todia graduated with honors from University of Dayton with a Bachelor Degree in Entrepreneurship and Finance. She was chosen by faculty to receive the prestigious Wall Street Journal Award for General Management, which is given to the graduating senior majoring in Leadership, International Business Management or Entrepreneurship considered to have the greatest potential for general management responsibilities. Bridget Visconti graduated in May from The Catholic University of America with a degree in International Politics. She now works in the White House for United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. CLASS OF 2015 Nichole Slater, an industrial and operations engineering student at the University of Michigan, spent the winter semester in Europe, studying at the University of Manchester. Her summer was spent in Houston, Texas as an intern for Schlumberger, the world's leading provider of technology for drilling and processing for the oil and gas industry.
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FALL 2017 /// In Memoriam
Please join us in prayer for the families of our students and alumnae. MARY JO BALUK BAEHR ’63
Sister of Kathy Baluk Demery ’65, Jeanette Baluk Print ’66 and Annette Baluk ’74
ROBERT J. “BOB” BARRETT
Father of Bridget Barrett ’86; Uncle of Nicole Rego Shockley ’91 and Danielle Rego ’91
JERRY F. MARQUARD
Brother of Mary Beth Marquard, HM ’62 and Ann Marquard Gilbert ’69; Uncle of Sarah Gilbert ’07 and Abbie Marquard ’12
HELEN MARIE MCBRIDE
RICHARD P. “DICK” STRELEC
Father of Susan Strelec Reid ’86 and Cyndee Strelec, DVM ’91; Uncle of Sara Tricsko ’97
JEANNETTE MINNING VANBELLEGHEM ’61 MARY L. WEISBARTH ’46L
Sister of Deborah Cherry ’73
Mother of Kate McBride ’81 and Molly McBride Steen ’85; Grandmother of Erin McBride Ventura ’07 and Megan McBride ’13; Aunt of Bridget MacMillan ’83, Julie MacMillan ’84 and Annie MacMillan Powell ’87
PEG MOORE CRISTINO ’69
CATHERINE T. MCCONNELL
Mother of Denise Wimbiscus Shepherd ’81, Lisa Wimbiscus ’84 and Laura Wimbiscus Yoon ’93
PATRICIA CHERRY ’77
Sister of Carole Moore Stephenson ’62 and Barbara Moore ’64; Cousin of Sue DeChant Wilgus ’72 and Jann DeChant ’75
MARY MALLOY DEFINO
Mother of Sister Catherine McConnell, H.M. ’63; Grandmother of Julia Lyons ’03
MARY LOU HAGEN PANK ’46L
Grandmother of Katie Kleinert Anderson ’92 and Christina Kleinert Graves ’93
KATHRYN “KAY” R. REHOR ’58L
CAROL A. DEUCHER ’59L
Mother of Laura Deucher Hlavaty ’90
Mother of Eileen Roache Casey ’85 and Karen Roache Dixon ‘92
ROBERT L. DUNN
JEFFREY “JEFF” J. SCOTT
RICHARD FRANZ
JOHN A. SELBY
Father of Jennifer Dunn Blaney ’97
DONNA MARIE WIMBISCUS
AGNES T. ZBIN
Mother of Jo Anne Zbin Battista ’65 and Patsy Zbin Gettens ’66; Grandmother of Emily Schaefer Conforto ’93
KENNETH S. ZBIN
Grandfather of Kaitlyn Zbin ’11 and Alyssa Zbin ’14 * Deceased “L” denotes a graduate of Lourdes Academy
Father of Christina Scott ’12
Father of Cindy Franz Hrusch ’71, Sue Franz Ross ’73, Linda Franz Gallop ’74, Betsy Franz Provenzano ’77 and Terri Franz Malloy ’82
DR. FRANCIS GOLIER
Husband of Susan Pregenzer Golier ‘60
LINDA “LINDY” PETERLIN ISENBURG ’62 Sister of Deborah Peterlin Sprosty ’72
Father of Veronica P. Selby ’13
ROBERT F. SESSIONS
Husband of Kate Grady Sessions ’89; Son of Sarah Foley Sessions Reid ’61; Sister of Elizabeth Sessions Langfeldt ’98; Brother-in-law of Becky Grady Gibel ’90, Ellen Grady McGinty ’92 and Anne Grady Hartnett ’02
BARBARA HANEY SMITH ’52L
Mother-in-law of Laura Wright Smith ’78; Grandmother of Michelle Hawk Wolford ’01
DONNA M. KASPER
Mother of Renee Kasper Gerhart ’91
CORRINE R. LAULE
EILEEN ANN ROACHE
Mother of Mary Sue Weisbarth Reimueller ’67 and Laura Weisbarth Halverson ’68
JOHN REGINALD STANBROOK
Mother of Linda Laule Peebles ’65, Nancy Laule Voss ’66*, Mary Kay Laule Nied ’69, Janis Laule Fasko ’72 and Patty Laule Maddox ’74
Brother of Joan Stanbrook Sustarsic ’74
May all be comforted by the compassionate heart of Christ who will draw all to abundant life and fullness of joy! - SISTER HELEN JEAN NOVY, H.M.
We have included all the relationships that we could locate in our records. If we have missed one, kindly let us know by emailing Christine Rini Slyman ’84 at cslyman@maghs.org, and we will be happy to include it in the next edition of our magazine. / 19 /
Upcoming Events Magnificat High School, a girls’ Catholic college-preparatory high school, founded and sponsored by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, calls young women to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world. MISSION
We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.
SEPTEMBER 14 Mothers' & Fathers' Club Social SEPTEMBER 16 Alumnae Reunion SEPTEMBER 28 Freshman Family Mass OCTOBER 1 Open House OCTOBER 19 Parent Teacher Conferences OCTOBER 20 No Classes NOVEMBER 4-5 Night in Blue NOVEMBER 6 No Classes
NOVEMBER 17-19 NOVEMBER 24-26 Fall Musical CATS NOVEMBER 22-26 Thanksgiving Break NOVEMBER 27 Advent Retreat for alumnae & friends NOVEMBER 30 Mothers' Club Holly Market DECEMBER 7-8 Christmas Concert DECEMBER 10 Night at the North Pole DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 8 Christmas Break
NOVEMBER 15 Make it / Take it for alumnae & friends Are our records correct?
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