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SUMMER 2018
MILES TO GO!
President’s
Summer 2018
LETTER
t was a very exciting year at Magnificat as we entered a new chapter in our school’s history. Looking back on the year, I am grateful to the faculty and staff who not only supported our students as they excelled in the classroom, but helped foster their holistic development through co-curricular opportunities, special events, and new initiatives. We implemented the first annual Health & Wellness Day which brought many alumnae back to Magnificat to share their expertise in various areas that contribute to healthy living; students and faculty collaborated to plan an equity summit to strengthen our community’s skills in civil discourse—another event that will take place annually; and thanks to our widespread sustainability efforts, I am very proud to announce that Magnificat was named a 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. The outstanding achievements of our students continue to inspire, including the many acceptances into top tier colleges, excelling in robotic and entrepreneurial competitions, setting athletic records at the local and state level, and receiving accolades for their accomplishments in visual and performance art. Students continue participating in a wide variety of service and leadership opportunities, and many have been recognized for their significant contributions to the community. May 22 marked Magnificat’s 60th annual commencement ceremony wherein we celebrated and blessed the Class of 2018 as they move onto the next chapter of their lives. Throughout our students’ four years at Magnificat, we imbue them with the understanding that the call to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world continues when they become alumnae. As is highlighted throughout this magazine, alumnae from every generation have gone on to do remarkable things as leaders in their careers and communities—truly embodying the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat in the world today. We have much to celebrate and be proud of as we see our Mission alive in so many ways within the halls of Magnificat, throughout the Cleveland area, and throughout the world. As always, we thank the Sisters of the Humility of Mary for the vision they brought to life so many years ago, and we are honored to carry that vision forward for many generations to come. In the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat,
Moira Clark ’77 President
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t the end of the 2017-2018 school year, I would first like to congratulate the Class of 2018 on their many accomplishments. This talented group of young women embodies the school’s Mission to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat, and we will all enjoy watching their successes for years to come as they share their gifts with the world at large.
In addition to the graduating Class of 2018, the Magnificat community enjoyed so many gifts of the Holy Spirit this past school year. The year began with the induction of Moira Clark ’77 as Magnificat’s sixth President. Mrs. Clark’s dedication to Magnificat’s Mission was evident throughout the year, a year in which the graduating class was awarded $24 million in college scholarships. Magnificat hosted its first Summer Enrichment Program for girls entering seventh and eighth grade, and co-curriculars continued to grow and expand. We also continued to expand our efforts to welcome students of diverse backgrounds, interests, and learning styles. Magnificat’s rich legacy of academic strength continues and affords great opportunities for its present and future students. The Magnificat community enjoyed the return of the annual Gala to the school, which was truly transformed for an incredible evening that will serve to support financial aid and Magnificat’s strategic goals throughout the next year. Thank you to the Gala Committee, Magnificat’s Advancement team, and the many generous donors who—year after year—make the Magnificat tradition a possibility for students past, present, and future. As an alumna and now a parent, I feel truly blessed to serve as Board Chairperson. Magnificat is a gift to its students, alumnae, and the community. This gift exists because of the support of all of you, the talented and dedicated faculty, staff, and coaches (please thank them when you see them!), the devoted parents who volunteer in so many important ways, and, most of all, the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. In our everchanging world, we are blessed to have a community where young women are inspired and empowered to become compassionate, independent thinkers. Thank you for all you do for Magnificat!
Colleen Moran O’Neil ’88
Chairperson, Board of Directors
table of CONTENTS
DESIGN: NIKKI MACHADO
26.2 Miles To Go
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Learn, Lead, and Serve—Our Alumnae in the World
6-9
A Student of the Sea
10-11
Our Newest Alumnae
12-13
Student Awards and Achievements
14-15
Our Sisters of the Humility of Mary
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Class Notes
18-19
Advancement News
20-21
In Memoriam
22-23
PHOTOS: LAUREN LEMKE, JORDAN LEMPKE, KYLE LANZER
This is a publication of the Offices of Marketing and Institutional Advancement. Please call 440.331.1572 or email Jen Kirallah ’03 at jkirallah@maghs.org with questions or comments.
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26.2 miles TO GO!
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A STORY ABOUT PERSEVERANCE, GRIT, AND TAKING IT ONE MILE AT A TIME. “It’s never too late to develop a passion and really work towards a goal,” explained Sarah Horbol ’04. That goal was met and surpassed when she crossed the finish line of the 2018 Cleveland Marathon in first place for women overall. “I can’t even explain. It was the coolest feeling ever,” described Horbol. “I’ve lived here my whole life, so to win in Cleveland was very exciting.” As the first local woman to win the Cleveland Marathon in recent memory, Horbol’s journey has been an inspiring story of grit and perseverance. “If you truly put your mind to something, and you want it and you work for it, you can do it.” This is the message Horbol wishes to impart to anyone pursuing a goal or new passion. When fierce determination is coupled with relentless commitment, incredible possibilities are born. At Magnificat, Horbol competed as a sprinter on the track team, under the leadership of Dr. Regis Leonard and Coach Antonio Swann. After graduation, she continued to run for the health and mental benefits. But it wasn’t until 2014 that Horbol realized she had a passion and talent for distance running, so she decided to run her first marathon here in Cleveland. Her finish was so strong, she qualified for the Boston Marathon. After running Boston, she continued to run in Cleveland. In 2017 and on her home turf, she finished third for women overall. Going into the race this year, Horbol’s singular goal was to beat her time from last year. Unusual in the world of competitive running, she created and completed an individual training program to physically prepare; a key to her success was her mental preparation. She explained, “I was very mentally strong and ready for it...
because I’ve been prepping myself for weeks for this race, looking forward to it and being excited about it.” This mental confidence would suit Horbol well when she reached mile 15 in Lakewood, passing a runner to move into second place. Approaching the the turnaround in Rocky River, Horbol was surprised to see the front runner so close. Staying focused on her pace, Horbol ultimately passed the lead runner in mile 19 to move into first place. With more than six miles remaining in the 26.2 mile course, Horbol knew that anything was still possible. She recalls thinking, “I’m in first place...this could actually happen!” Despite her budding excitement, Horbol remained calm and focused, continuing to put one foot in front of the other. At mile 22, Horbol discovered she was all alone. No other woman was even in sight. “I think I might have this … just make it to the finish. Keep your pace. Stay strong,” thought Horbol. Sarah reached into the depths of her mental strength at mile 23 as she began to feel the weight of running 23 miles at the incredible pace of 6:33 per mile. Sarah told herself, “With each step you take, you’re one step closer to the finish.” “At that point in the race, you’re so close to the finish that 3.2 miles is nothing. Just go.” And go she did. With the crowds cheering her on, Horbol crossed the finish line in first, arms in the air and a smile spread across her face, with a final time of 2:51:41. The victory was especially sweet for our hometown hero, knowing new horizons and possibilities are ever ahead. The Magnificat community congratulates Sarah on this incredible accomplishment.
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SUMMER 2018 /// learn, lead, and serve
Our Alumnae
LIVING OUR MISSION IN THE WORLD.
We educate young women holistically to LEARN, LEAD, and SERVE in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.
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Learn. Lead. Serve. Dr. Cecelia Mylett ’71 Los Angeles, California
BS Sociology, Ohio University and California State University MSW Masters of Clinical Social Work, University of Southern California Executive Leadership Program, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University Doctorate of Psychology, Ryokan College Dr. Cecelia Mylett, PSYD., LCSW, is trained as a clinical psychotherapist, and in her career has served in the role of Director and Administrator in the Behavioral Health Care field. She is currently the Clinical Director of a national wellness, mental health, and addiction treatment center and Director of a nonprofit foundation. During her collegiate tenure, Cecelia found her passion by observing what kept her curious and provided her with meaningful work. Having great mentors played a key role in finding her path. When asked what she enjoys most about her career, Cecelia responded, “Being a part of a process that assists others in achieving a fuller quality of life, being inspired by people who have endured and survived unbelievable challenges to find new meaning, and experiencing firsthand the potential of the human spirit to heal.” At Magnificat, she learned the values of leadership and service. While she and her classmates, who she fondly refers to as, “the greatest classmates ever,” had their fair share of “fun and mischief,” it was in Screen Arts Class with Sr. Rita Costello where her eyes were opened to the creative world of film, story, and the collective unconscious.
Erin Shaughnessy Zuiker ’91 Carrboro, North Carolina Partner at Huggins & Zuiker, LLP
BA John Carroll University Master of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Juris Doctor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Upon graduating from Magnificat, Erin attended John Carroll University. Along with her major in sociology and minor in history, Erin took several German language classes. Her newfound respect for the German language encouraged her to spend a semester in Bregenz, Austria where she deepened her knowledge of the German language and culture by traveling the region and making new friends. Upon graduating from John Carroll, Erin felt compelled to serve. She joined Youth Challenge, founded by alumna Mary Sue Tanis. She began as a van driver, but later accepted a position as Program Director. After two wonderful years with Youth Challenge, Erin applied to join the Peace Corps with her husband, Anton. It was in /7/
SUMMER 2018 /// learn, lead, and serve
Learn. Lead. Serve. her 8th grade term paper that Erin first wrote about the Peace Corps, knowing that she one day wanted to join the organization. Erin and Anton served as rural community education volunteers in the Republic of Vanuatu, a remote South Pacific island nation. She worked alongside a nurse practitioner in the only health clinic on the island, which served the nearly 2,200 residents. This experience with the Peace Corps set her on a path to public health. Her work in the clinic solidified her interests in health care and issues of access, disease prevention, and medical innovation. Today, Erin runs a life-sciences law firm with law partner, Molly Huggins. Their clients are engaged in clinical research and the legal work her firm provides is focused on two goals: the protection of patients and the innovation of science and medicine. They have been purposeful in how they practice and what type of law they practice. By doing so, they remain committed to the shared values of creating a true work/ life balance while still pursuing a challenging career. She believes that stress is not a status symbol. Balance is deliberate and a priority.
Emily Garr Pacetti ’01
Cleveland, Ohio Vice President of Community Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland BA Political Communications, Emerson College MA Urban Studies, El Colegio de Mexico MPA Harvard Kennedy School As Vice President of Community Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Emily leads a team that covers Ohio, western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, and eastern Kentucky. Her work focuses on improving economic opportunities for low-income individuals through research and outreach initiatives. This includes workforce development, employment, housing solutions, and small business assistance. “I love what I do because I see so much potential. Far too often, people misunderstand the state of the economy, and this has ripple effects on the longterm well-being of our communities. Bringing data to bear on public discourse, on topics like small business credit, housing discrimination, and in-demand jobs, is incredibly important when informing people’s decisions.”
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Emily received the Visionary Award for Community Service and Social Advocacy in college. She was granted a Fulbright Fellowship that helped fund her graduate degree in Mexico City. She and her husband are the proud parents of a two-year old and nine-month old. They moved back to Cleveland in 2017 where they reside in Tremont. /8/
Learn. Lead. Serve. Carolyn Khouri ’11 Cleveland, Ohio English Teacher, Lincoln-West High School
BS Secondary Education and English, Pennsylvania State University Currently working on her administrative license at Cleveland State University It was early on in her education that Carolyn had a natural love for reading and writing. She also felt a deep sense of duty and desire to foster the passion of learning in others. She credits this to the many teachers who supported and loved her. She wanted to instill that value of lifelong learning in others. “Being a teacher isn’t always black and white. I work in the Cleveland Municipal Schools. Some days I’m just an English teacher, but most days I’m so much more than that. I fill the role of a counselor, mother, mentor, and friend. My students come from challenging backgrounds. While my main role is that of teacher, I consider it my job to help each student get through the rough patches while still understanding that education is a key that unlocks so many doors.”
We love sharing in the successes and good news of our alumnae! Share your good news with us! Contact our Director of Alumnae Relations, Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84, at mlamb@maghs.org with your alumnae updates.
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SUMMER 2018 /// a student of the sea
With a lifelong passion for marine life, Jordan Lempke ’13 is living her dream, working to protect an animal often vilified in popular culture and feared by humans: sharks. “Growing up, I, like most people, thought sharks were crazy man eaters. After working and diving with them everyday, I discovered that this was far from the truth. Sharks are graceful, beautiful animals that are critical to the health and survival of the ocean. Until people realize this and make efforts to protect them, they may not be around much longer,” explains Jordan. As a dive instructor at Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas, Lempke witnesses the power of tourism on conservation efforts for sharks. She also sees the incredible connection between the marine life in the oceans and humanity. Each year, an estimated 100 million sharks are killed around the world, devastating shark populations and the health of oceans. Many sharks are killed through an illegal practice in which the fins of live sharks are cut off and the sharks are dumped into the ocean where they drown. In the Bahamas, Lempke is part of a different story where sharks are seen as an integral part of its environment and economy. On one of the dives she leads, Lempke feeds Caribbean reef sharks with a small amount of bait. The divers sit in a circle, so as to avoid confusion for the sharks, while Lempke brings the bait box into the circle’s center. Sharks swim past, bringing the divers face to face with an average of fifteen to thirty sharks. Lempke notes, “It is important that we realize we are entering their environment, so when we do, we need to treat the sharks with respect and enter their environment in a safe way.” The practice of feeding sharks has some critics, and Lempke was initially
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one of them. But after seeing the positive impact of shark tourism, she believes the benefits outweigh the potential downsides. She explains, "The sharks still have to naturally hunt. Bringing the sharks to the tourists generates money and the Bahamian government then sees the value in keeping sharks alive.” This helps the oceans because sharks play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance. “Oceans die without sharks,” observes Lempke. “They regulate the reef system. They clean up the reefs.” In 2011, the government created a shark sanctuary by banning shark fishing and trade in shark products. Environmentally, this tourism provides a critical encounter that fosters solidarity between the participants and the environment, and can spark a deeper commitment to care for God’s creation. Lempke herself was changed through such an encounter. After graduating from The Ohio State University, she pursued her Divemaster certification in Honduras where she saw a shark in the open water for the first time. This experience began to change her perception, and after spending three months in the Bahamas, the shark capital of the world, Lempke decided to stay with the majestic creatures she had grown to love and appreciate. She now facilitates these same transformative encounters for others. “The oceans unite us and summon us to work together,” writes Pope Francis, “everything is interconnected." Sharks and people, oceans and ecosystems, Magnificat and the Bahamas.
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SUMMER 2018 /// our newest alumnae
Members of the class of 2018 were accepted to many prestigious colleges and universities. Their merit awards totaled over $23.2 million.
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Ashland University
Denison University
Kenyon College
Baldwin Wallace University
Duquesne University
Lipscomb University
Bowling Green State University
Elon University
Lorain County Community College
Butler University
Fordham University
Loyola University Chicago
Canisius College
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Marquette University
Case Western Reserve University
Harvard University
Marymount Manhattan College
Cleveland Institute of Art
Indiana University at Bloomington
Mercyhurst University
Cleveland State University
John Carroll University
Miami University, Oxford
Cuyahoga Community College
Johns Hopkins University
Notre Dame College of Ohio
Daemen College
Kent State University
Ohio University
Graduation OUR CLASS OF 2018
Ohio Wesleyan University
University of Cincinnati
Providence College
University of Dayton
Saint Louis University
University of Kentucky
Saint Mary's College of California
University of Notre Dame
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
University of South Florida, Tampa
Texas A&M University
University of St. Thomas
The Catholic University of America
University of the Cumberlands
The George Washington University
Ursuline College
The Ohio State University
Valparaiso University
The Ohio State University at Mansfield
Villanova University
The Ohio State University at Newark
Washington University in St. Louis
The University of Akron
West Virginia University
Trinity College Dublin
Wheeling Jesuit University
University of Arkansas
Xavier University
Phi Beta Kappa Award
EMMA BECKER
Ohio Lottery – WEWS Best of the Class
ELIZABETH GUILFOYLE
Sister Bernadette Vetter H.M. Award
MAEVE SLIFE
Nancy Powell Service Award
RACHEL HETMAN
Sister Mary Pat Cook, H.M., Leadership Award
JOANNE HOKAYEM
Class Speaker
MORGAN MYLONAS
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rin" at La Sagrada Making "Alfombra de Ser ek tradition in Latin We y Hol a , Familia Church America.
Speech & Debate team competing at the State Tournament!
Lacrosse 2018 Rowing 2018
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Claire Martin ’20 receiv ing her Random Act of Light award from the Leukem ia Lymphoma Society .
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SUMMER 2018 /// student awards & achievements
LEARN, LEAD, SERVE
SPRING SPORTS
Random Act of Light Claire Martin ’20 received a Random Act of Light award from the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. As a thank you for her service, they sent her to Dancing with the Stars Live! where she had a VIP pass to meet the cast before the show.
Varsity Lacrosse 6-13 Junior Varsity Lacrosse 14-4 Varsity Softball 8-10 Varsity Track and Field 1st Place in the Bay Invitational, 1st Place in the Miele Invitational at Gilmour Academy Rowing Several Boats advanced to the National Regatta
Veale Foundation Youth Entrepreneurship After a very successful year of competing, Lizzie Martinez ’18 placed 2nd in the Veale Foundation Youth Biz Forum Business Plan Competition for her "No Fear Boutonniere” concept. Cleveland Clinic Banner School Magnificat was named a Cleveland Clinic Banner School for the 2017-2018 school year. This award recognizes schools that have gone “above and beyond” in leveraging civic education programming to advance student learning. State Competitions Magnificat Swimming and Diving | District Champions, 16th overall at the State Championship. Magnificat Gymnastics | Sectional Champions, 4th overall at the State Championship. Speech and Debate | Congratulations to our Speech and Debate on competing at States for the 2017-18 season. Performing Arts Magnificat’s Fall Musical, CATS, was nominated for four Dazzle Awards sponsored by Play House Square.
★ Best Featured Performer (Payton St. John ’18) ★ Best Choreography Execution ★ Best Costume Design ★ Best Supporting Actor (Conor Scully)
Payton St. John ’18 was honored with the inaugural Spirit of the Dazzle Awards. Around Town Magnificat’s Swim Team represented our school in the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day parade while our Dance Team opened the parade with a flash mob. Our students created an "Alfombra de Serrín" (sawdust carpet) of Our Lady of Magnificat at La Sagrada Familia Church. This is a Holy Week tradition in Latin America. Students from all grade levels spent their spring break at a conference on equity and inclusion in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
LACROSSE: Ohio High School Lacrosse Coaches Association All-Region Honorable Mention: Natalie Heisterkamp ’18 First Team: Grace Jenny ’19 ROWING: The Magnificat Rowing team participated at the Scholastic Rowing Association National Regatta May 25 - 26. This year’s event saw 548 entries from 154 teams from around the U.S. Magnificat raced a 1st Varsity 8 boat and posted their fastest time of the season. This boat finished 26th in the nation. This is a huge accomplishment for any team, let alone a team in its second year. Congratulations to our rowers for representing Magnificat at the national stage. The athletes in the boat were: Olivia Androsik ’18, Mary Dempsey ’18, Hanna Gingerich ’18, Molly Stothard ’18, Madeline Vales ’18, Callie King ’19, Caroline Raffin ’19, Lauren Gray ’20 (Coxswain), Morgan Vales ’20, and Faith Woyat ’19 (alternate). TRACK: Regional Qualifiers: 4 x 800 Relay: Abby Aldinger ’18, Lindsay Bush ’19, Ella Kuhlman ’21, Erin Prendergast ’20 4 x 100 Relay: Sydney Bellack ’18, Emily Connor ’19, Mica Feliciano ’18, Isabella Piazza ’18 4 x 400 Relay: Lindsay Bush ’19, Mica Feliciano ’18, Ella Kuhlman ’21, Erin Prendergast ’20 1600 Run: Abby Aldinger ’18 800 Run: Lindsay Bush ’19 200 Run: Mica Feliciano ’18 Pole Vault: Emily Connor ’19 (Set a school record with a jump of 10' 8") SOFTBALL: Northeast Ohio Fastpitch Coaches Association All-District Honorable Mention: Catie Gibbs ’20, McKenna Jablonske ’19, and Sara Fessler ’19
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MAGNIFICAT IS
GOING GREEN. FOR GOOD. Our Impact
In June, students traveled to Yellowstone to be part of Ecology Project International.
Magnificat was nominated by the Ohio Department of Education for this award which acknowledges Magnificat’s commitment to sustainable practices and for leadership in facilities, health, and environmental education.
Day 1-4: Conservation and Monitoring Projects Day 5-7: Explore Yellowstone Day 8: Raft the Yellowstone River
We are proud to announce that well over 1,200 meals were served over Night-in-Blue weekend resulting with only one garbage bag of waste each night. For the 2018-2019 school year, the Magnificat community will push for the elimination of disposable water bottles on campus. In 2012, Magnificat obtained the Fair Trade School designation by Fair Trade USA. Coffee consumed on campus is all Fair Trade.
On May 16, 2018, the U.S. Department of Education named Magnificat High School a 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School.
Across the country, forty-six schools, six districts, and six postsecondary institutions are being honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education. Magnificat was the only school in Ohio to receive this honor in 2018.
Our hoop house has produced over 670 lbs of organically-grown vegetables that have since been donated to Meals on Wheels.
We are a “no-idling” campus Our school cafeteria uses compostable plates and utensils In 2008, the Magnificat recycling program was formalized with single-stream recycling and a separate contract for composting. / 16 /
We began our conversion to a paperless campus in 2011 with the help of “Google School.”
SUMMER 2018 ///
Our Sisters of the Humility of Mary
Magnificat Anima Mea Dominum My Soul Magnifies the Lord
Sister Carol Anne Smith, H.M.
OUR SISTERS OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY Sister Carol Anne Smith’s relationship to Magnificat is deep and wide. She taught English, writing, and theology, and served as Senior Class and newspaper moderator. She was the Assistant Principal and Principal in the 70s and 80s. In 2007 she returned as President, and led Magnificat in this role until 2013. “When I recall my Magnificat days, I see the beautiful young faces of the girls filled with joy and vibrancy. I recall the realities of their struggles and the joys of their accomplishments. I also remember so well the faculty and staff and their love of the students, their dedication to the Mission, and their ongoing advancement of their own knowledge and skills.” She also speaks so appreciatively of the benefactors and our board. “Such memories I have of so many generous and engaged members of the Magnificat community whose support enabled the school to serve our students and fulfill our mission so faithfully and well. I always also admired the Magnificat parents, too, who were generously dedicated and actively involved in contributing to make the school the extraordinary place that it is.” Sister Carol Anne and her sister, Kathy, attended Lourdes Academy, thus beginning an association with the Sisters of the Humility of Mary (HMs). As she testifies: “My mom and dad, Anne Marie and Bill, taught us that the greatest gifts were faith and our relationship with God. They gave us the gift of Catholic Education.” In appreciation for the role her father held and the contributions he made, the Fathers’ Club donated, in his memory, a wooden sculpture, Christ with the Children, now mounted outside the Campus Ministry and Theology rooms. “My dad and the other faithful fathers gave generously of their time and expertise to keep the school improving.”
Her brother, Bernie, followed in his father’s footsteps serving as President of the Father’s Club (twice) and sending his daughters to Magnificat: Theresa Smith Golightly ’08, Michelle Smith ’06, and Colleen Smith Furlong ’04. Her sister, Joanne Smith Young ’73 is the mother of alumnae Marie Young Burger ’01 and Carolyn Young Guion ’02. Mrs. Young is a daily presence as manager of the Streak Boutique. Their brother, Father Paul Smith (dec.), was also closely connected to Magnificat as a theology teacher. Sister Carol Anne continues her relationship to Magnificat through praying for the staff and students every day. She faithfully supports Magnificat as a member of the Leadership Team of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary who sponsor Magnificat. Currently, Sister Carol Anne serves on the Board of Directors and Partners in Catholic Health Ministry Board of Mercy Health. The HMs are one of the co-founding sponsors of the largest health system in Ohio, which contributes a million dollars of charitable care each day. The system will soon be strengthened by merging with the Bon Secours Health System. Sister Carol Anne is also certified in Spiritual Direction. Sister Carol Anne expressed her hopes for Magnificat in terms of the unique responsibility of all Catholic schools: to integrate faith and life within the entire educational program. “That is what Magnificat does so faithfully and so very well: integrating faith in all dimensions of school life from the curriculum to co-curriculars and athletics. The spirit of Mary’s Magnificat permeates all! May this spirit always pervade the daily life and all dimensions of the school community and may the students realize that God has done great things for them!”
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SUMMER 2018 /// class notes
Marriages
1. Samantha Beattie ’05 married Paul Neubecker on July 29, 2017. They honeymooned in Italy where they were part of a special papal audience called Sposi Novelli (newlyweds in Italian). The general audience is hosted every Wednesday, and there is a special section reserved for newlyweds, all wearing their wedding dresses and tuxes. 10. Lindsay Lowe Svarovsky ’03 married Joseph Svarovsky on October 8, 2016. Rebecca Cawthra ’09 married Dalton Foote on November 17, 2017. Shannon Zink ’09 was Rebecca’s maid of honor.
Births
3. Mandy Shaerban Steyer ’00 and husband, Grant, welcomed daughter, Josephine “JoJo” Mary Steyer, on October 7, 2017. She joins big brothers, Jude (6) and Asher (3). 9. Jessica Fedor Friedrichs ’02 and husband, Kevin, welcomed baby girl, Hannah Catherine Friedrichs, on November 7, 2017. Hannah joins big sister, Clara (3), and big brother, Emmett (2). 5. Meghan Sauer Aloshen ’03 and husband, Chris, welcomed a son, Simon Henry, on January 23, 2018. He joins older brother, Malcolm Joseph. 6. Emily Louis Kot ’03 and husband, Dan, welcomed son, Samuel Stanislaus Kot, on January 19, 2018. 7. Kathleen Drescher Fillar ’04 and husband, Jonathan, welcomed baby boy, William, on October 4, 2017. 8. Lisa Del Vecchio Magee ’06 and husband, Dan, welcomed daughter, Hazel Theresa, on March 20, 2018.
Class Notes
CLASS OF 1988 4. Elizabeth Mack Frisch earned a bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. Challenging life
events inspired her to move in a different direction, and she is now an author, keynote speaker, high-performance coach, and Founder and CXO of The Thrival Company, a womenowned business (www.thrivalcompany.com), which helps Fortune 100-1000 companies, government agencies, and non-profits become more successful. The title of her book is Mission to Million$, and it can be found on Amazon.com. CLASS OF 1998 Julia Noveske Kobulsky, PhD recently completed postdoctoral work at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, and she is now an Assistant Professor at Temple University’s School of Social Work. Julia is passionate about her research into child maltreatment, how maltreatment affects adolescent behavior, and ways to improve the lives of youths involved in the child welfare system. Her research has been published in the Journal of Adolescence, and her work at the University of Maryland involved a national pilot program to train child welfare and mental health workers. CLASS OF 2007 Holly Collins graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Masters of Science in Nursing and is now dual certified as a pediatric acute care and pediatric primary care nurse practitioner. She is working at Rainbow Babies and Children in the pediatric intensive care unit. Holly earned her Bachelor Degree in Nursing from Ursuline College. CLASS OF 2011 2. Marie Bshara is a Broadway publicist for O&M in New York City. In 2015, she earned a bachelor degree in Integrated Marketing at John Carroll University, where she studied Integrated Marketing and Theatre. Marie recently worked on Hello, Dolly!, The Iceman Cometh, Carousel, and Angels in America. She enjoys being a part of the many aspects of putting on a Broadway show.
Christine Rogers graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Law with honors. Prior to law school, she earned a Bachelor Degree in sports administration from University of Cincinnati. Christina has accepted an offer to work as an associate for Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP upon graduation.
SEND US YOUR NEWS! EMAIL MAGGIE MROZ LAMB ’84 AT MLAMB@MAGHS.ORG WITH YOUR ALUMNAE UPDATES. / 19 /
SUMMER 2018 /// advancement news
Magnificat Summer Programs
Another summer at Magnificat has flown by quickly! This year, Magnificat offered a Summer Enrichment program along with Magnificamp and Athletic Camps. Enrichment Camps were designed to mirror a typical day that a Magnificat student would experience. Campers learned about a wide range of topics including, coding with Hyland Software, S.T.E.A.M., design technology, marine biology, creative writing, performing arts, and much more! Alumnae, including Skidmark Garage’s Molly Vaughan ’99, and our faculty and staff helped to make this the most successful and engaging Magnificat Summer ever!
Admissions Calling all 4, 5, and 6th grade readers! Magnificat is excited to announce our Magnificat Summer Book Club! You Throw Like a Girl, by alumnae Rachel Alpine, introduces you to Gabby. Gabby’s summer vacation isn’t shaping up to be that great. When Gabby goes to sign up for the summer league, she discovers that there was not enough interest to justify a girls’ team this year. A horrible miscommunication ends with Gabby signed up to participate in the Miss Popcorn Festival. Can Gabby juggle perfecting her pageant walk and perfecting her fastball? Or will this plan strike out?
September 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Join us for a special event where you have the opportunity to meet the author, learn more about her inspiration for the book, and learn how to become an author! For more information, contact our Office of Admissions at 440.331.1572.
SUMMER 2018 /// advancement news
THE
Magnificat
FUND
Formerly referred to as the Annual Fund, the Magnificat Fund supports every aspect of a Magnificat education. The Magnificat Fund helps provide our students and faculty with access to the highest caliber programming and professional development opportunities available, and allows us to grant crucial financial aid to over 60 percent of our student body. Your gifts of any size combine to create a powerful resource for our school and our students. Your generosity each year keeps the Magnificat tradition of excellence in Catholic education strong and viable for our current students and for future generations of Blue Streaks. Be among the first to make a gift to the 2018-2019 Magnificat Fund by returning the enclosed envelope or donating online at magnificaths.org/giving. Thank you for your generosity!
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities available for the 2018-2019 school year! Want to see your company’s logo on the fence around our new Karnatz Family Field? Or be among the first to secure your table at the Gala? Our new corporate sponsorship levels provide opportunities for your company’s name and logo to be seen at various Magnificat events throughout the year, including Night-in-Blue, the Magnificat Gala, our Blue Streak Golf Outing, and more. For more information, please contact Meg Chochola in the Advancement Office at
mchochola@maghs.org or (440) 331-1572 x297.
NEW HIRES MAGNIFICAT KEITH WAGNER
Director of Facilities
RYAN MCCARROLL
Maintenance Technician
welcomes...
TIMOTHY GOOD
Maintenance Technician
KERRY BUGALA CAPKA ’88 Director of Human Resources
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SUMMER 2018 /// In Memoriam
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.
Please join us in prayer for the families of our students and alumnae. DEBORAH ELLEN POLLNER BARROW ’75 Mother of Katie Barrow Grundish ’99 and Kelsey Barrow Heap ’06; Sister of Laurie Pollner ’76 RICHARD MARTIN BERRY Father of Mary Berry O’Konowitz ’71, Trish Berry Haley ’72, Rosemary Berry Britton ’76, and Joanne Berry Beyer ’79; Father-in-law of Megen West Berry ’82; Grandfather of Erin Berry ’10, Caitlin Berry ’12, and Mary Gael Britton ’12 FRANCIS J. CACHAT Father of Susan Cachat Kirkland ’69 and Mary Joan Cachat Papajcik ’73; Grandfather of Jennifer Cachat Davis ’92 KITTY MASTERSON CAMERATO '66L Sister of Noreen Masterson Devine ’58L; Aunt of Mary Pat Masterson Burke ’85 and Maureen Masterson Carr ’89 JOHN K. COYNE Father of Chris Coyne Ross ’85 and Cheryl Coyne ’86; Grandfather of Courtney Ross ’14 BETTY JEAN CRISAFI Mother of Karen Crisafi Hewson ’86; Grandmother of Hope Crisafi ’20 and Kate Crisafi ’21
Denise (Dee Dee) Kleinhenz ’82, and Mary Agnes Kelley Downing ’87
Mathews O’Malley ’81; Uncle of Jacque Mathews ’05, Kate Mathews ’07, and Mary Mathews ’11
SUSAN V. STANCO KLINGSHIRN D.D.S. ’78 Sister of Catherine Stanco Williams ’73, Christine Stanco Matlak ’75, Alice Stanco Ogonek ’83, and Sister Mary Stanco, H.M. ’85; Sister-in-law of Mary Klingshirn ’74
MARGARET MARY O’BRYAN Mother of Peggy O’Bryan Doheny ’66
ROBERT ALLEN KMIECIK Husband of Carol Starre Kmiecik ’72L; Father of Sara Kmiecik ’03 and Grace Kmiecik ’07
BERNICE GENEVIEVE PASKERT Mother of Carol Paskert Lawler ’65 and Marianne Paskert Bodine ’73; Grandmother of Julia Lawler Schustrich ’90, Abby Lawler-Morycz ’94, Meredith Lawler Mazzarella ’05, and Katie Bodine Fabien ’06
JOHN KOSTER Brother of Diane Koster-Marquard ’61 and JoAnne Koster Scullin ’63
JON C. PIGAGE Husband of Helen Kuhn Pigage ’63; Brother-in-law of Anne Kuhn Gartner ’64
MARK RICHARD “HAMMER” LAMBERT Father of Mary Eileen Lambert ’09, Catie Lambert ’10, and Claire Lambert ’14; Brother-in-law of Mary O’Brien Lambert ’69; Uncle of Heather Lambert Keohane ’89 and Allison Lambert ’92; Great Uncle of Mary V. Keohane ’18
KATHLEEN ISABELLE REICHARD Mother of Patty Reichard Ruccella ’82; Mother-inlaw of Shelly Maroon Reichard '’77; Grandmother of Jenifere Reichard Singleton ’96, Kristen Reichard Allison ’02, Anna Reichard ’08, and Isabelle Ruccella ’12
NOREEN M. MAHONEY MAHON ’63 JOHN F. MALEY Husband of Loretta Trese Maley ’62
DONALD DECHANT Father of Sue DeChant Wilgus ’72 and Jann DeChant ’75; Grandfather of Elizabeth Wilgus Malik ’98; Uncle of Carole Moore Stephenson ’62, Barbara Moore ’64, and Peggy Moore Cristino ’69†
MAUREEN GARDNER MALONEY ’59 Sister of Jane Gardner Kinney ’60
MARY C. DECRANE Mother of Linda DeCrane Chokan ’63†, Judith DeCrane Mazzeo ’65†, and Karen DeCrane Blesse ’71
TERRENCE MCCHRYSTAL SR. Father of Joan McChrystal Brossard ’86; Fatherin-law of Krissy Hanna McChrystal ’86 and Megan Bebout McChrystal ’91; Brother-in-law of Deborah Kost McChrystal ’74; Uncle of Ann Koch ’95; Grandfather of Katelyn McChrystal ’11, Devyn Brossard ’13, and Brenna Brossard ’15
ANTHONY J. DZIAK Father of Christine Dziak Gunn ’73 JAMES F. GOGGIN Husband of Sharon McGrail Goggin ’65 MARY LAVELLE HANNA ’60L Mother of Molly Hanna Natt ’95; Mother-in-law of Maripat Greene Hanna ’84; Grandmother of Madeline Hanna ’17 MARY JANE FLYNN HOEK ’64 Sister of Catherine Flynn ’68 and Patricia Flynn Ryan ’73 SUSAN E. HORNER ’66 Sister of Jackie Horner Arko ’62 ROSEMARY A. BURSON HOSHSTRASSER ’50L Sister of Therese Burson ’60L JAMES M. KENNEDY Husband of Marilyn Maher Kennedy ’61; Father of Nina Kennedy Varga ’88, Kathleen Kennedy Mulgrew ’89, Anne Marie Gilliam ’94, and Brigid Kennedy Chambers ’95; Grandfather of Brenna Varga ’20, Carys Varga ’21, and Camryn Kennedy ’22 PAUL J. KLEINHENZ Father of Teresa Kleinhenz Bidar ’87; Uncle of
SUMMER 2018 /// In Memoriam
LEONA GRACE “NIDI” MANNING Mother of Liz Manning ’84
KEVIN J. MCDONALD Brother of Mary Beth McDonald ’65, Maureen McDonald ’67, and Marita J. McDonald ’71† GILBERT N. MCGEE Father of Jennifer McGee McManamon ’92 TY MERRIMAN Father of Kelly Merriman Mills ’80; Father-in-law of Lynn Tracy Merriman ’73; Grandfather of Kerry Merriman ’97 and Kate Mills Lincho ’08 MARTIN MCVAY MILLER Brother of Mary Beth Miller ’81, Katie Miller Gerard ’83†, Margaret Miller Mohamed ’85, and Ann Miller Weixel ’88 MARY B. MORELLA Mother of Rose Anne Morella Dikis ’66, Mary Lou Morella Epstein ’67, and Gerri Morella Zaleski ’69 GARY P. NASH Husband of Judy Mathews Nash ’74; Father of Lauren Nash ’00 and Sarah Nash ’07; Brother-in-law of Christine Mathews Long ’71, Mary Kay Mathews Doyle ’72, Terry Mathews Leisinger ’73, and Ann
SIMON A. RICHLOVSKY Father-in-law of Rhonda Dolens Richlovsky ’69L; Grandfather of Abbey Richlovksy ’97 and Jill Richlovsky ’01 MARGARET “MAGGIE” ROBINSON Mother of Penny Robinson Lins ’64 JANE B. UHAL SAPACIAN ’64 SUZANNE ROHAN SIEMINSKI ’61 LISA ATHERTON SMITH ’83 Sister of Lora Atherton ’87 COLLEEN R. STROH STEADLEY ’01 Sister of Megan Stroh Nye ’04; Sister-in-law of Maggie Steadley Ferrando ’01 and Mollie Steadley ’03 JOSEPH A. TOTH Father of Holly Toth Frank ’89 and Heather Toth Barabas ’91 ANTHONY J. VEHAR Father of Tammy Vehar Ardire ’95 VIOLET ELIZABETH VERDEA Mother of Cindy Hyland; Grandmother of Mary Hyland ’09 and Colleen Hyland ’13 MARK VINESKY Father of Jane Vinesky ’11 and Grace Vinesky ’14 RICHARD P. “DICK” WALSH Father of Karen Walsh Joseph ’76, Beth Walsh McCaffrey ’78, and Jane Walsh Donahue ’85; Grandfather of Isabel Walsh ’16 and Audrey Walsh ’19 SEAN FRANCIS WELCH Son of Gogi Coury Welch ’78; Brother of Erin Welch '05 and Shannon Welch ’09 † Deceased "L" denotes a graduate of Lourdes Academy
We have included all the relationships that we could locate in our records. If we have missed any, kindly let us know by emailing Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84 at mlamb@maghs.org, and we will be happy to include it in the next edition of our magazine.
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Magnificat High School 2017-2018 Board of Directors Kathleen Buse Fiona Campbell Chambers ’90 Brian Conroy Terry Coyne Daniel Filippi Rob Gerberry Sr. Carole Anne Griswold, HM Heather Lambert Keohane ’89 Linda Loesch Kelly ’77 Dara Ann Krueger ’87 Lisa Kunkle Laura Nortz Colleen Moran O’Neil ’88 Tom Richlovsky Margaret Jeffers Rowe ’87 Brian Sinchak Andrew Strada Sr. Barbara Wincik, HM
Upcoming Events August 15 Lourdes Reunion
November 3-4 Night-in-Blue
August 16 Orientation for the Class of 2022 and Transfer Students
November 5 No Classes
Magnifiparty August 17 First Day of School August 31 & September 3 No Classes September 13 Mothers’ Club Fall Kickoff Meeting September 15 Magnificat Athletics Fall Festival
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 19 Magnificat Summer Book Club Event September 20 Freshman Family Mass September 28 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony September 29 Magnificat Reunion and Mass
November 16-18 November 23-25 Fall Musical Footloose November 21-25 Thanksgiving Break November 29 Mothers’ Club Holly Market December 3 Advent Retreat for Alumnae and Friends December 9 Night at the North Pole December 13 Make It–Take It for Alumnae and Friends December 14 Choir Concert December 24-January 7 Christmas Break
October 7 Fall Open House October 10 All-School Test Day October 18 Parent-Teacher Conferences October 19 No Classes
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