Table of Contents
School News
Arts Transformation
Graduation 10-13
History and Heritage 14-15
Islands Trip 16-17
Arrival
Prize Winning Author Visit 20-21
School
Report 28-51
Profiles
CONTRIBUTORS
Caitlin MacBride Berg ’10, Director of Alumnae Relations
Meg Chochola, Senior Director of Development & Alumnae Relations
Mary Cay Doherty, School Archivist & History Faculty Member
Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84, Director of Development
Teresa Messmore, Director of Communications
Angela Richards, Assistant Director of Communications
Beth Twohig ’91, English Department Chair
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Moira Clark ’77, President
Julie Sims Gibbons ’80, Senior Vice President of Enrollment & Marketing
Colleen Greller, Dean of Faculty & Academics Julie Reines, Dean of Student Life & Formation
Kerry Bugala Capka ’88, Vice President of Operations
Deborah Durbin ’81, Vice President of Advancement
Katie Higgins ’99, Vice President of Mission
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Laura Nortz, Chairperson Bridget Barrett ’86
Martin Berry
Barbara Waitkus Billings ’86 Gabrielle Ata Christman ’99 Lilian Reyes Cindric ’86 Molly McCarthy Connell ’00 Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 Sr. Carole Anne Griswold, HM Meredith Lahl Fox ’95 Beth Haas ’94
Linda Loesch Kelly ’77 Dara Ann Krueger ’87 Lisa Kunkle Kelly Compiseno Lamirand ’94 Joe Lee
Colleen Mountcastle ’91
Colleen Moran O’Neil ’88 Kathleen Casey Proctor ’89 Margaret Jeffers Rowe ’87 Andrew Strada
PHOTOGRAPHY: Cover by Kevin Kopanski Photography. Photos throughout from Caitlin MacBride Berg ’10, Kevin Kopanski Photography, Pat Gallagher Photography, Ripcho Studio, Lexi Majoros, Teresa Messmore, and Alex Weil
DESIGN: Lori Scheid | DesignLBS
Dear Friends,
Featured on the cover of this issue of Magnificat Magazine is the brand new Burke-DiSanto Center for the Visual Arts that opened in August, and the transformation has been remarkable. What was once the school’s Convent, and then administrative offices and outdated art classrooms, is now a bright, open space that invites students in to gather and collaborate on creative endeavors. We are deeply grateful that Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and Fred DiSanto, along with other generous donors, made this bold vision for Phase I a reality, and we look forward to the completion of the project through a second phase of art classroom renovations.
A focus on holistic education, including visual art, has been central to our Mission for decades. The Magnificat experience spans academics, the arts, athletics, faith formation, co-curriculars, health and wellbeing, and social responsibility—all with a balanced, dynamic approach. Those of us who graduated from this school or enrolled our daughters here may take that for granted, but the reality is that many schools simply do not offer the same. Here we strive for each student to be known as she explores many interests and grows into a faith-filled, lifelong learner with a sense of belonging and purpose.
The facility improvements in recent years are an outward indicator of the ongoing investment in our Mission, but each day our faculty, staff, and administrators are the ones living out our Mission to educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat. Within these pages you will see the impact of their efforts, from a science trip to the Galapagos Islands, to a new beekeeping initiative, to the success of our alumnae in their chosen professions. We appreciate their skill and dedication as educators, especially as we continue to navigate our way out of pandemic-related challenges and provide continuous professional development opportunities.
We are also thankful for our many generous donors, who are listed in the special annual report section of this issue. Without their philanthropy, the delivery of our Mission would not be possible. If you made a gift, thank you, and we look forward to partnering with even more alumnae, families, and friends moving forward.
On a personal note, I would like to thank the Magnificat community for the prayers and support extended following the loss of my husband, Rich. Even in our darkest moments, my children and I were able to find comfort knowing that our Magnificat family was there for us. Rich devoted his entire career to advancing education as a Catholic school teacher and administrator, and as difficult as it can be to carry on, I know that my work at Magnificat in a way honors his memory. For that, I am grateful.
In the Spirit of Mary’s Magnificat ,
Moira Clark ’77, President
We educate young women holistic ally to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat
New Board Chair Laura Nortz
TheMagnificat High School Board of Directors appointed Laura Nortz as Chairperson at the May 2022 board meeting. The President of Nortz Consulting Group, which provides talent development, strategy, and coaching services to organizations, Laura joined Magnificat’s Board in 2012 and has served on the Executive Committee as secretary and on the Enrollment & Marketing Committee.
“I am honored to lead Magnificat’s Board of Directors during this exciting time in our school’s history with the implementation of our new strategic plan,” Laura said. “This Board is a talented group of individuals with valuable expertise and perspective, united in our commitment to ensuring the strength of Magnificat’s Mission for generations to come.”
Laura serves on the Executive Board of the Dale Carnegie International Training Quality Board and has served on the St. Ignatius High School Loyola Board. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Cleveland State University, and her professional travels have taken her to Italy, the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Philippines, China, and Australia, bringing valuable global perspective to her work. Her daughters Morgan Nortz Flannery ’09 and Meredith Nortz ’16 graduated from Magnificat, her son Ryan graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 2012, and she lives in Rocky River with her husband Chris.
Colleen Moran O’Neill ’88 will remain on Magnificat’s Executive Committee as Secretary, having joined the Board in 2014 and served as Board Chairperson from 2017-2022. Under her leadership, Magnificat successfully opened the HM Center for Science Exploration and Innovation, navigated distance and in-person learning during the pandemic, and increased annual giving, among other school accomplishments.
“We are extraordinarily grateful to Colleen for her dedicated and impactful leadership the past five years,” President Moira Clark ’77 said. “Magnificat is in a strong position for continued success as she passes the baton to Laura, who has demonstrated unwavering dedication to our school during her time on the Board.”
>> MANY THANKS
Magnificat thanks the following two board members who completed their terms in June for their dedicated service to the school: Dara Krueger ’87 and Lisa Kunkle
>> WELCOMEBrittan Burke DiSanto ’79, an independent fine art professional, joined Magnificat’s Board of Directors in July.
Introducing the FAM Network: Mothers’ and Fathers’ Clubs Join Forces to Broaden Impact
Each year, Magnificat families contribute to the success of the school through various events spearheaded by volunteers. Night in Blue, Holly Market, Fish Fries, and the Reverse Raffle are just a few of the activities organized by the Mothers’ and Fathers’ Clubs. In an effort to better coordinate efforts, increase efficiency, and encourage as many families to participate as possible, the two clubs are coming together under one umbrella beginning in the 2022-2023 school year.
“Our parent clubs have long bridged the gap between home and school through active volunteerism, fundraising, and student-focused events, resulting in a strong community here at Magnificat,” President Moira Clark ’77 said. “Joining forces and rolling out a new name that reflects the true scope of this volunteerism will benefit students and help ensure that all families know they are welcome to participate.”
The new name is the Family Association of Magnificat (FAM) Network, led by previous Mothers’ and Fathers’ Clubs Coordinator Brigid Reilley Schaefer ’97. There will continue to be no dues, and chairs will lead each activity. New this year, there will be Class Ambassadors representing parents/guardians from each grade, helping to engage families that are new to Magnificat or have not been involved as volunteers in the past. Anyone involved in raising a Magnificat student—mother, father, guardian, stepparent, grandparent, etc.—is welcome to participate.
“We are hoping that by restructuring the groups to work together more, families will be able to volunteer to help at all our events and attend more FAM meetings to learn more about the organization,” Brigid said. “Our goal is to create an inclusive environment for all Magnificat families that encourages input from all parents, guardians, and family members.”
“Our parents clubs are excited to combine efforts as the FAM Network and expand our reach as we continue all of our past events like the Reverse Raffle and Mother-Daughter Luncheon and explore new possibilities for the future,” longtime Fathers’ Club volunteer Karl Kleinert said. “I’m excited about the FAM Network because it reflects the diversity of our families today and highlights Magnificat’s aspiration to engage and serve our growing and multi-generational community.”
UPCOMING FAM NETWORK EVENTS
FAM Chair Meeting November 1 Night in Blue November 5
Holly Market December 1
FAM Chair Meeting January 12
All School Dance Coat Check January 28
Reverse Raffle February 10
Dad Prom February 23
Fish Fry March 3
FAM Chair Meeting March 9
Mother/ Daughter Luncheon March 12
Donation Drive and Paint Night March 22
Fish Fry March 31
Faculty Staff Appreciation May 4
Senior Picnic May 12
FAM Chair Meeting May 18
Colleen Greller
Magnificat’s new Dean of Faculty and Academics
Early in her career, Colleen Greller worked in a highly diverse classroom with students from 13 countries who were native speakers of nine different languages. At the time, education and the tech world were rapidly converging thanks to web-based resources, SMART Boards, and personal devices. She found that technology allowed her to effectively differentiate instruction for each student, in turn making her a better teacher.
“I started experimenting more and more, exploring any tools that might come my way,” she said. “I fell in love with how the landscape of education was changing with the integration of technology.”
Nearly 20 years later, she brings that same innovative mindset and global perspective to her new role as Dean of Faculty and Academics at Magnificat—along with the benefit of having been mentored by her predecessor, the recently retired Marilyn Knox Arundel ’76.
Colleen holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio University and a master’s of education degree in school technology leadership from the University of Kentucky. A lifelong learner, she is nearing completion of a second master’s degree in education administration at Ursuline College.
She started teaching in the Avon Local School District and Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, where she then became a schoolbased technology specialist and guided teachers in best practices of technology integration. She served as an instructional technologist at SmartEd Services from 20102012, traveling the world to train teachers on how to use educational technology tools. From there she gained leadership experience by helping found Cleveland’s Stepstone Academy in her role as Director of Curriculum and Technology.
Molly McCormick ’13 Director of Faculty and Student Formation
With Colleen’s transition to Dean of Faculty and Academics, Molly McCormick ’13 is filling her vacancy in the new role of Director of Faculty and Student Formation. Molly comes to Magnificat after four years of teaching mathematics at Avon High School.
Colleen joined Magnificat in 2016 as an innovation coach, providing instructional strategies and resources, organizing professional development for faculty, supporting personalized learning, and modeling effective use of new technologies. She was promoted to Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction in 2019 and played a critical role in Magnificat’s pivot to distance learning at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
Much of her work has centered on integrating technology into teaching and learning at Magnificat and expanding course offerings for students. While the school had previously provided a coding course through the Math Department, Colleen spearheaded the new Computer Science, Innovation, and Design Department, which has grown from one coding class to 10 courses ranging from Entrepreneurship to Digital Media Production to AP Computer Science Principles.
Among her proudest accomplishments is the Intro to Mechanical Engineering course in partnership with Motogo, where students learn the scientific and technical skills needed to analyze, build, and maintain motorcycles. Magnificat was the first school to partner with Motogo, and students consistently succeed, unlike other schools, in completely taking apart and reassembling motorcycles by the end of the semester.
Looking ahead, Colleen is interested in building on the school’s strong academic foundation through continued professional development for teachers and programs that keep Magnificat at the forefront of education. In particular, she is interested in equipping students with the skill sets to engage in civil discourse, as well as examining the use of furniture and physical space within the building to encourage thoughtful collaboration and interdisciplinary learning. All this while living out Magnificat’s Mission and values on a daily basis, she added.
“Our Mission is palpable,” she said. “I’ve never worked in a place where I’ve felt the Mission as much as I do here.”
Welcome, new faculty and staff!
Molly McCormick ’ 13 , Director of Faculty and Student Formation
Angela Richards , Assistant Director of Communications
Colleen Roggenburk , Enrollment Coordinator
Melissa Smyth , Counseling
Darby Musselman , Intervention Specialist
Patrick Preto, Theology
Jessica Brown , Theology
Molly Stanton '16, Performing Arts Manager
Bridget Dunne-Pauly, Administrative Assistant for Counseling and Student Support Services
Johnny Kimani , Health and Physical Education
Robert Ryan , Mathematics
Lexi Majoros , Communications Coordinator
Katie Galloway, Assistant Athletic Director (not pictured)
Carrie Kocian , Intervention Specialist (not pictured)
We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s MagnificatInspiring Creativity
Burke-DiSanto Center for the Visual Arts Opens
Magnificat High School has an exciting new space for exploring the visual arts. Phase I of the Burke-DiSanto Center for the Visual Arts was completed for the opening of the 2022-2023 school year, expanding the footprint for visual art instruction, providing flexibility in configuring workstations, and modernizing classrooms that had not been updated in nearly 30 years. The project was made possible by a generous $2 million gift— the largest in Magnificat’s history—from Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and Fred DiSanto.
“We are thrilled to see this project come together so quickly, making a major impact on the experience of students taking visual arts classes at Magnificat,” Brittan said. “Our hope is that promising young artists find creative inspiration in this vibrant, new environment.”
Construction started immediately after school ended last June with the demolition of walls to open up the entryway, an area that was previously a hallway lined with administrative offices. New windows allow natural light to enter a gallery space filled with tables and seating designed to encourage student collaboration. Walls enclosing one old classroom were removed to create a large open space at the heart of the Center. Track lighting, freshly painted walls, polished concrete flooring, and modular furniture generate a bright, updated ambiance comparable to professional galleries and studios. The project was designed and completed by Fielding International, Payto Architects, and Regency Construction.
“When Brittan and Fred decided they were going to do this for Magnificat, they opened up for us a possibility that we had not really yet dreamed of,” President Moira Clark ’77 said. “We are deeply grateful for their vision and their commitment to this school.”
The facility was originally used for the on-campus living quarters for Sisters of the Humility of Mary faculty members. The Convent was renovated into art classrooms in 1993, and the space received only minor upgrades over the past three decades. Classrooms became increasingly cluttered as the number of courses offered increased, and there was limited space available for the display of student artwork.
Three classrooms were left untouched and will be renovated in the second phase of the project, pending
the completion of additional fundraising. Those classrooms are currently used for ceramics, jewelry making, photography, and studio art. The Magnificat community has been challenged to raise an additional $1 million to fund Phase II, and when this goal is reached, the DiSantos will increase their gift to $2.25 million.
“We have already seen, in just a few months, the daily impact of this gift with our students as they gather in this beautiful space together,” said Vice President of Advancement Deborah Durbin ’81. “The DiSantos’ philanthropy is an inspiration to all of us, and we are grateful for the matching gift opportunity to broaden our base of support for the arts at Magnificat. Together, we can complete this project and honor our Mission to educate young women holistically.”
THANK YOU!
Magnificat High School is extraordinarily grateful to Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and Fred DiSanto (pictured left, with Judy Burke) for making the new Burke-DiSanto Center for the Visual Arts possible through a $2 million lead gift.
Thank you to the following additional donors who provided support for this project:
Dede Hickey Geib ’76 and Dan Geib
Gina and Mike Trebilcock Jenny and Brian Walsh Anonymous (2)
If you are interested in supporting Phase II of the transformation of Magnificat’s Visual Arts classrooms, please contact Vice President of Advancement Deborah Durbin ’81 at ddurbin@maghs.org.
We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s MagnificatCelebrating the Class of 2022
M agnificat’s 64th Annual Commencement and Baccalaureate Mass were held in honor of the Class of 2022 on Monday, May 23, with faculty, family, and friends in attendance.
The Class of 2022 processed onto Karnatz Family Field for the Baccalaureate Mass, presided over by Fr. Raymond Guiao, S.J. , of St. Ignatius High School. Graduates received their fourth and final pendant, which serves as a reminder to the graduates of their call to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world.
During Commencement, student speaker Ella Ford ’22 reminisced about the last four years and shared a message of perseverance and hope. “We all have our own stories and struggles, but nothing was big enough to stop us—not even COVID,” she said. “Together, we were able to overcome one of the most challenging times in history because we were united by the courage and hope that Mary spoke of in
the Magnificat. We carry that courage and hope with us— courage to become who we are meant to be in this world, and hope for one another’s success and wellbeing as we say farewell to Magnificat and embark on our future.”
Dean of Faculty and Academics Marilyn Knox Arundel ’76, who retired in June, recognized the recipients of the school’s highest awards. Paige Erickson ’22 was named Phi Beta Kappa. Clare Hoban ’22 received the Sister Mary Pat Cook, H.M., Leadership Award. Maura Martin ’22 received the Nancy Powell Service Award. Lauren Shearer ’22 received the Sister Bernadette Vetter, H.M., Award.
President Moira Clark ’77 presents pendants during the Baccalaureate Mass. Student speaker Ella Ford ’22 delivers her speech following remarks by Immediate Past Board Chair Colleen Moran O’Neil ’88 (pictured left).The Class of 2022 is attending the following colleges and universities:
Auburn University
Baldwin Wallace University
Bard College
Belmont University Boston College
Bowling Green State UniversityMain Campus
Case Western Reserve University Central State University Cleveland State University
Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston College of William & Mary
Cuyahoga County Community College
DePaul University
Duquesne University Fairfield University Flagler College Florida State College Fordham University Grand Canyon University
Indiana University - Bloomington John Carroll University
Johnson and Wales University Kent State University at Kent Lorain County Community College
Loyola University Chicago Marquette University
Massachusetts College of Art and Design Mercer University
Mercyhurst University Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University
Mount St. Joseph University Notre Dame College Ohio University Saint Louis University
Seton Hall University
The Ohio State University - Main Campus
The Ohio State University at Mansfield
The Ohio State University at Newark The University of Findlay
The University of Montana University of Akron - Main Campus University of Cincinnati - Main Campus University of CincinnatiCollege-Conservatory of Music University of Dayton University of Florida University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Kentucky University of Mississippi University of Mount Union University of Notre Dame University of Rochester University of Virginia - Main Campus West Virginia University Western Michigan University Xavier University
We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s MagnificatThis is the second feature in a series highlighting Magnificat’s principals over the years.
The year was 1900. Anna Boggins McAndrew was dying of tuberculosis, and her five children needed new homes. Her husband Michael died before their youngest daughter, 21-month-old Marguerite, was born. Father Nelson Baker’s orphanage in Lackawanna, New York, accepted the boys. The Sisters of the Holy Humility of Mary accepted the four- and six-year-old girls, but they could not take Marguerite.
FROM THE MAGNIFICAT ARCHIVES:Sr. Honora McAndrew, H.M.
Principal, 1961-1967
Article by Mary Cay Dougherty, School Archivist and History Faculty MemberAnna was distraught. Her doctor pleaded on her behalf. Mother Patrick Ward finally relented when Mother Anna Tabourat, though virtually bedridden by scoliosis, volunteered to care for Marguerite during the day until the novices could assume responsibility for her.
Marguerite grew up among the sisters, and after completing her education at their schools, she decided to enter the congregation. But the sisters first sent her to live with her married sister in Canton to experience life outside the convent. Marguerite’s mind remained unchanged. She entered the novitiate on July 18, 1916, and professed final vows on August 25, 1922. Her religious name was Sister Honora.
In 1926 and 1935, respectively, Sister Honora earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. The University of Notre Dame was not co-educational until 1972, but it allowed women to attend summer school sessions beginning in 1918. Religious women often taught during the school year and worked toward their degrees in the summer.
From 1917 to 1943, Sister Honora taught at Cleveland diocesan elementary schools. She then served as the assistant principal at Mt. Marie Academy and Villa Maria High School before her appointment as principal of Magnificat in 1961.
In the summer of 1965, rising junior Colleen Cooney Wilbur ’67 met Sister Honora when her family moved to Cleveland. To ease her transition to Magnificat, Sister Honora had current students contact Colleen before school started. Today, Colleen said, “In my 30 years as a teacher and principal, I purposely extended the same to my new students because I learned a valuable lesson in kindness from Sister Honora.”
Under Sister Honora’s leadership, Magnificat’s reputation for academic excellence grew. Letter grades and the 4.0 grade scale were added in October 1965 to complement the existing 100 percent system. This tripart grading system remains the standard for evaluating Magnificat student performance (although “+” categories were later added for the B, C, and D letter grades).
After leaving Magnificat in 1967, Sister Honora returned to Villa Maria where she was the Communications Secretary until 1977. She died at the Villa on May 18, 1983.
Sister Honora lived humbly among the sisters who rescued her as a toddler, and in her education ministry, she modeled the kindness and compassion they had shown to her. Magnificat will be ever grateful for her service and effective leadership during its early years.
Exploring the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands have long been a focus of scientific research, most famously by Charles Darwin, who wrote On the Origin of Species based on his observations there. Two groups of Magnificat students and faculty were able to join this tradition of scientific inquiry in June and August through field expeditions with Ecology Project International.
The 12-day trips centered on island ecology, with students collecting conservation data on giant tortoises as they explored secluded islands and observed unique biodiversity.
Photos courtesy of science faculty members Beth McBride and Heidi Paul.
Sharing results from their own research projects
Exploring a lava tube in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island Helping with a park clean up Observing giant tortoises and pelicans We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s MagnificatA Golden Opportunity
New Beehive Adds to Environmental Education on Campus
Magnificat’s Seeds of Service Horticulture Club is abuzz with excitement over the installation of a beehive on campus. The new apiary serves to educate students about ecology, encourage pollination of the club’s plants and flowers, and produce honey that will be sold to raise funds in support of the club.
“I’m most excited about teaching people how to harvest honey and about how important the bees are,” said Bee Committee Leader Claire Green ’24 , who has beekeeping experience from a hive her family keeps at home. “Most people don’t realize how much we depend on them.”
The Seeds of Service Club started in 2014 to challenge students to learn more about nature for the common good. Each year, the club plants and harvests over 200 pounds of produce that is donated to local nonprofit organizations and used in Magnificat’s kitchen. Members maintain flowers and plants indoors and outdoors, grow lettuce and herbs with aeroponic garden towers, and create decorative floral arrangements in planters.
Horticulture Program Manager Karen Ryan Tigue '85 says the club has wanted a beehive for years, and a partnership with a local nonprofit organization helped bring the plan to fruition. Based in Toronto, Ohio, Youth Bee Works provides education about the importance of honey bees and their essential role in the environment and food industry. Founder Justin Sofio works with schools, organizations, and individuals to set up and maintain beehives while teaching about threats to honey bees and how to care for the hives.
Magnificat’s Bee Committee took an eight week course with Justin last spring, donning protective gear, using smokers to calm bees during hive inspections, and adding wooden hives in stacks within a fenced-in apiary with an open top near the tennis courts. They protect the colony from such potential problems as mites and certain beetles, and in August, students helped extract honey from the hive and package the product. The effort aligns with Magnificat’s educational program and schoolwide service initiatives, as well as Catholic Social Teaching within the Church.
“Caring for the bees is a new and meaningful expression of Magnificat's commitment to care for God's creation,” Vice President of Mission Katie Higgins ’99 said. “Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching and in our Humility of Mary heritage, caring for God's creation helps us to recognize our interconnectedness with the Earth. Learning about the intricacies of the bees and their hive generates a sense of awe and wonder for the abundant gifts with which God blesses us.”
Members of the Bee Committee check on the beehive in the new apiary. Hives were added to the apiary over the spring and summer, and honey extraction began in August.
The Laudato Si’ Action Platform includes seven goals to enact Pope Francis’ 2015 Laudato Si encyclical on caring for our common home. He wrote, “All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures ... Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light.”
We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat |
A student gardens outside the Hoop House. Student volunteers help maintain flowers and plants around campus all year.ANTHONY DOERR
Pulitzer Prize Winner Speaks at Magnificat
Article by Beth Twohig ’91, English Department Chair Photos by Alex Weil, World Languages and Cultures Faculty MemberMagnificat welcomed author Anthony Doerr to speak with the AP Literature & Composition classes on May 3. While it is exciting any time we are able to interact with an author of a book in our curriculum, this visit was even more extraordinary because Mr. Doerr is a Pulitzer Prize winning author. We were extremely fortunate to host this critically acclaimed author and give students the opportunity to discuss his book with him.
I first read Mr. Doerr’s novel All the Light We Cannot See in 2014, the year it was published, and I knew instantly that I was reading something outstanding. As an English teacher, I have read many great works of literature, but it is rare to read a newly published work and feel an instant desire to get it into our classes. I shared my reaction with AP teacher Laura Grecol, and she also felt that this story would be an excellent addition to our curriculum. AP teacher Mike Wilson, Ph.D., and other members of the English Department read the book, and it was a unanimous decision to bring this book into the AP classes. The storyline is very powerful and aligns with the Mission and values of Magnificat. In addition, Mr. Doerr’s writing style is complex, compelling, and displays a beautiful mastery of language that engages, challenges, and inspires our seniors in this already rigorous course. We added All the Light We Cannot See to the curriculum in the 2015-2016 school year, and it has been a highlight for students and teachers every year since then.
One of the English Department’s biggest supporters of our adding this book was Sr. Helen Jean Novy, H.M. First, because she is a brilliant assessor of quality literature but even more so because of her unique connection to Mr. Doerr. Sr. Helen Jean is a friend of his mother, Dr. Marilyn Doerr, and it did not take long for her to ask her friend about the possibilities of Mr. Doerr connecting in some way with Magnificat. His busy schedule and the fact that he lives in Idaho did not make this easy to arrange. Until this year, when Sr. Helen Jean let me know that she had confirmed with Dr. Doerr that her son would be able to come to Magnificat. The excitement felt by Sr. Helen Jean and me was palpable as we discussed the logistics of this event and the unbelievable opportunity this would be for our AP students.
Mr. Doerr planned to speak with the students about All the Light We Cannot See, and his most recent novel Cloud Cuckoo Land. The AP curriculum is already very packed, and we were concerned about being able to have students take on both books given their lengths. However, they rose to the challenge. Mrs. Grecol and Dr. Wilson did an excellent job of preparing students to speak about the content and structure of these novels. The AP students who have spent four years not just reading books but learning to understand writing styles and articulate their thoughts were ready to meet a beloved author of one of their favorite books.
Sr. Helen Jean introduced Mr. Doerr to the AP students, who were seated at tables in the LGI. The students were excited to be in the presence of such an accomplished writer. Mr. Doerr sat down at one of the tables and began talking to them. He did not start by speaking about himself or his books, but instead he was asking them questions about the AP Exam they were taking the next day. He offered encouragement and instantly created such a beautiful sense of community among those present. What followed was a natural flow of questions from our students and meaningful answers. The students spoke of style and his writing process and asked questions about specific moments from his book that reflected their deep attachment to the characters and their motivations. Mr. Doerr spoke about his experiences writing both books as well as the editing, revision, and publication process. He shared his feelings about winning such a prestigious award, but also the very relatable connection of his having teenage children.
The hour of time passed too quickly, but before he left, Mr. Doerr was gracious enough to sign copies of the books that students had brought with them and pose for pictures. This is a day that the students, their teachers, Sr. Helen Jean, and I will never forget. I am very grateful for Sr. Helen Jean’s efforts to make this happen and Mr. Doerr’s willingness to join us and offer so many insightful words and inspiring ideas.
We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s MagnificatSummer Enrichment Program Alumnae Speakers
This year’s Summer Enrichment program featured a fantastic lineup of talented and accomplished alumnae! For three weeks in June, rising seventh and eighth graders heard from 13 alumnae with all different types of careers. The participants were inspired by each speaker and not only learned about their professional journeys, but also heard how Magnificat helped each alumna get to where she is today.
Michelle MacBride Trotta ’15, Kayla Naticchioni Webb ’09
a speech language pathologist, started off the speaker series with an activity that challenged the students to communicate without using any words. “It was a full circle moment for me,” Michelle said. “I loved being back at the school, presenting in the same room where I took a public speaking class my freshman year. I was able to use the leadership skills I learned at Magnificat to inspire a future generation.”
spoke about her work in nonprofit management. “I was honored to be invited to speak to the seventh and eighth graders participating in the Summer Enrichment Program,” she said. “It was invigorating to share experience about my nonprofit career with students, especially given that my career was prompted in large part due to my time and experiences at Magnificat. I was blown away when almost every hand went up at the end when I asked for questions, and that they were some of the most thoughtful questions I’ve ever been asked.”
ABOUT THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Magnificat’s Summer Enrichment Program is specially designed for girls entering Grades 7 and 8. Each day, participants build friendships, explore STEM projects, and engage in health, wellness, and leadership activities within an interactive learning environment run by Magnificat faculty, alumnae, and partner organizations. This program prepares young women for high school and provides an introduction to what it means to learn, lead, and serve at Magnificat.
"It was invigorating to share experience about my nonprofit career with students..."
A big thank you to our alumnae speakers:
Michelle MacBride Trotta ’15 , Speech Language Pathologist Meredith Lahl Foxx ’95 , Executive Chief Nursing Officer, Cleveland Clinic Maureen Kyle McDougall ’98 , News Anchor, WKYC Mary Sue Anter Tanis ’72 , Founder and Executive Director, Youth Challenge Bridget Popovic ’12 , Business Development Campaign Lead, Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation Maureen Atkinson Androsik ’89, Owner/Operator, Five Guys Katie Leimkuehler ’03 , Managing Director, Learning and Development, Cresset Alison Sammon ’00, Vice President Investment Banking, KeyBank Dr. Katie Liutkus ’10, Veterinarian, North Royalton Animal Hospital Emily Coyne ’18 , Social Media Influencer Debra Zwilling McGivney ’00, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University Maria Tabbaa Ramella ’06, Dean of Curriculum, St. Martin de Porres High School Kayla Naticchioni Webb ’09, Market Director of Advancement, Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s MagnificatSpring Sports Recap
TRACK & FIELD
Magnificat Track & Field scored a team total of 72 points to finish in 4th place in the OHSAA Division I District Meet at Steele High School in Amherst. The team qualified 10 athletes to the OHSAA Division I Regional Meet at Findlay High School:
High Jump | Ella Bochenek ’22 and Madison Miller ’24
Shot Put | Megan White ’23
Meter Run & 200 Meter Run
4
100 Relay
Relay
Gracie
SOFTBALL
The varsity softball team fell to Firestone 3-2 in the OHSAA Division I Sectional Championship. Danielle Kincaid ’22 had two hits and struck out three Falcons to lead the Blue Streaks. The young team finished with an 8-10 record overall.
LACROSSE
Magnificat Lacrosse opened up their playoff season with a 7-5 win on the road over Avon Lake. The Blue Streaks got two goals each from Sarah Rogozinski ’22 and Molly Patterson ’23 , while Lilly Raffin ’22 , Kylie Coughlin ’23 and Kristina Fedorova ’24 added a goal apiece. Haley Dunn ’23 was exceptional in goal for Magnificat. The team fell to Hudson High School in the OHSAA Division I Regional Quarterfinal and completed the season with an overall record of 7-11.
Bochenek and Miller tied for ninth in the high jump at the OHSAA Division I State Meet held at The Ohio State University. Bochenek finished her career with a personal best of 5'3", while Miller ended her sophomore season improving her best jump by nearly a foot as she recorded her personal best of 5'5". Both of these jumps were recorded at the OHSAA Division I Regional Meet.
CLASS OF 2022
Three student-athletes from the Class of 2022 signed letters of commitment in May to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level:
Volleyball | Allie Gunn ’22 , University of Mount Union Swimming | Taylor Stockard ’22 , College of William & Mary Rowing | Genevieve Turner ’22 , The Ohio State University
This brought the total number of student-athletes from the Class of 2022 invited to compete at the collegiate level to nine. Congratulations!
PERFORMING ARTS
Spring 2022 Performing Arts
Magnificat’s Performing Arts Department shone on stage during the spring season. Cast members of the fall musical, Mary Poppins, reprised their roles to perform at the Dazzle Awards in May. The company took home prizes for Best Musical, Best Ensemble/Chorus, and Best Choreography Execution. Congratulations!
At the Spring Concert, the Magnifi-Pops instrumental ensemble, Concert Choir, Chorale, and Show Choir performed classic and contemporary Broadway songs, liturgical music, folk tunes, and more. The Spring Dance Concert featured 52 performers in the Varsity and Junior Varsity Dance Teams plus the Dance Training Company. The theme for the concert was Higher Love, and 65 dances were performed in a variety of musical genres and dance styles.
Thank you to the Performing Arts faculty and students for sharing their talents with the Magnificat community!
Magnifi-Pops performs at the Spring Concert. Performers entertain at the annual Dance Concert. The cast of Mary Poppins at the Dazzle Awards at Playhouse Square in May. Choir members share their voices at Spring Concert. Magnificat’s spring play was The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe , adapted from the beloved children’s book by C.S. Lewis. We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s MagnificatAround School
The All School Dance returned in March with the theme of Neon Nights. Students lead liturgical music at the All School Closing Mass on May 20. Sister Anne Victory ’62, H.M. , visited Magnificat for an interview with Olivia ’23 about child labor and human trafficking. The Seeds of Service Horticulture Club held its annual Plant Sale in June. The Class of 2022 shared their college destinations on their uniform skirts during Senior Week. Kiki Dettling Goshay ’77 produced the documentary series Empowered about alternative energy and screened an episode on campus on May 9 with her daughter Chloe.SISTER BERNADETTE VETTER LEGACY SOCIETY
Sister Bernadette's leadership and vision guided the formation of the Magnificat spirit and many of its traditions. In particular, it was Sister Bernadette and the Sisters of the Humility of Mary who were committed to provide a Magnificat education to every young woman who wished to attend. We are grateful to these donors, who have named Magnificat High School in their estate plans.
Anonymous (4) Irene Allamen† Nora Barrett† Darold Basista Kelly Larson Broderick ’04 and John Broderick Mary Pat Ferron Canes ’63 Elaine Andrews Carroll ’66 and Wilmer Carroll Debbie Cherry ’73† and James Helbling Moira Clark ’77 and Richard Clark† Loretta† and Robert† Cleary Carol and Daniel Collins Diane and Thomas Coury Betty Dabrowski† Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and Fred DiSanto Anne Marie Versagi Drew ’68 Therese Fanta ’88 and Sheila Monroe Abbie Fox ’12 Dede Hickey Geib ’76 and Daniel Geib Margaret Geib† Fran Leisz Hayden ’62 and Thomas Hayden Katherine Bitterman Hazan ’86
Chris Fridrich Higgins ’74 and Ralph Higgins, Jr. Anne and Brian Hurtuk Margaret† and William† Kaiser Maureen McNally Kelley ’83 and John Kelley Marilyn† Maher Kennedy ’61 and James† Kennedy Karen McGlynn Killeen ’64 and Michael Killeen Colleen† and John Lance Jan Duffy Leitch ’68 and Jeffrey Leitch Antoinette Mesaros Marquard ’71 and Kenneth Marquard Mary Masny† Adele† and Willard† Maurer Kevin McDonald† Holly and Thomas McGowan Lynne McIntyre ’60 Berta and Martin† Mehall Ruth Merkle† Amy Stakich Nageotte ’82 and Daniel Nageotte Kathy Naughton ’61
Nancy Powell†
Lynne Bohn Rambasek ’63 and James Rambasek
Maureen Rooney ’74 and Jane Barnes Rosemary† and Bill Saas
Maureen Karnatz Smith ’81 and Stephen Smith
Maureen and W. Robert† Spettel
The Thelma E. Holland Trust
Monica Roman Thomas Rose Volk†
Dianne Jacko Worsley ’80 and Christopher Worsley
† deceased We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat
MAGNIFICAT GIFT CLUBS
The following lists reflect gifts made to Magnificat High School between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If an error has occurred, please accept our sincere apology and contact us so we can adjust our records and publish the correction.
Amy Stakich Nageotte ’82 and Daniel Nageotte The Norton Family Foundation Laura and Craig Notarianni
The Past Presidents Foundation
THE 1955 SOCIETY
MAGNIFIERS ($10,000+)
Anonymous (4)
Amanda Bartelme ’94 Darold Basista Colleen and Chris Carroll Barbara Williams Carson ’78 and William Carson, Jr. Fiona Campbell Chambers ’90 and Brian Chambers
Eorann Hickey Conway ’79 and Daniel Conway Ann Litzler Coyne ’88 and Terry Coyne Colleen Craven ’93 Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and Fred DiSanto
Dede Hickey Geib ’76 and Dan Geib
Courtney Cavalier Harrigan ’97 and Brian Harrigan Christine and Tom Kennedy Jen Coughlin Kennedy ’95 and Matthew Kennedy KeyBank Foundation Beth Carey Kish ’74 and Stephen Kish Lisa and Bob Kunkle Joseph LaMantia Debra and Edwin Langhenry, Jr. Caroline and L. Joseph Lee The Lindsey Family Fund Joyce and William Litzler Mary Beth and Edward Mansour Kathleen Dunham McElligott ’74 and Robert McElligott Pam and Jeff Moritz Rose Haggerty and Peter Murphy
Olympic Forest Products Company
Daniel Prohonic Marilyn Schumann Raeth ’67 and Peter Raeth Dinora and Ben Reichstein Reminger Foundation
Carol O’Malley Richardson ’76 and Brad Richardson Rhonda and Thomas Richlovsky
Carol Ann Rini
Roundstone Insurance Ltd
The Samuel H. and Maria Miller Foundation Sisters of the Humility of Mary Kati Kratus Small ’97 and Christopher Small Smiley Family Charitable Foundation
The Thomas J. Coltman Foundation Trust Megan Leitch Townsend ’00 and Andrew Townsend Truwest Company LLC Veale Foundation Jennifer and Brian Walsh
LEADERS ($5,000-$9,999)
Anonymous Mary Bello Susan and John Benevento Cathleen and Brian Bennett Biz-Edge Carol and Mark Bodnar Christine Noga Booth ’88 and Dean Booth
Calfee, Halter & Griswold Gabrielle Ata Christman ’99 and Scott Christman Suzanne and Mark Dvoroznak
Colleen Duffy Elwood ’88 and Robert Elwood
Amy and Robert Fedor Kathleen Durkin Ferry and Brian Pyclik Christopher Fillmore
Meredith Lahl Foxx ’95 Frantz Ward LLP Kathryn and John Gallagher Giant Eagle Foundation, Inc. Susan and Thomas Goecke Teresa and Sean Hardy Fran Leisz Hayden ’62 and Thomas Hayden Chris Fridrich Higgins ’74 and Ralph Higgins, Jr.
Teri Coury Ingleright ’80 and Bruce Ingleright
Diann Dellafiora Jenne ’89 and Dean Jenne
Lorna and Ray Jenne Rose Gates Jenne ’68 and Joe Hudak
Linda Loesch Kelly ’77 and John Kelly Laub Foundation Susan Carroll Lebold ’74 and John Lebold Magnificat Fathers’ Club Magnificat Mothers’ Club Dana and Peter McCabe Meredith Mills McGill ’96 and P. Michael McGill III
Elizabeth and Patrick McManamon Julie and Sean Miller Moritz Family Foundation
The Nock and Son Company Deborah Reidy Norton ’86 and Bradley Norton Colleen Moran O’Neil ’88
Constance Ramirez ’54L
Regency Construction Services, Inc.
River City Wood Products, LLC
RPM International, Inc.
William Saas
Theresa Rini Simms ’89 and Lee Simms
Maureen Karnatz Smith ’81 and Stephen Smith
The Stocker Foundation
South Shore Cable /CTVS
Thompson Hine
TM and NA O’Donnell Foundation
PARTNERS
($1,000-$4,999)
Anonymous (4)
Jessica and Emir Abeid
Carol and Arthur Anton
Marilyn Knox Arundel ’76
Brian Bailey
Angela and Terrence Barchanowicz
Marivonne Basten ’70 and Peter Britton
Mary Beth Hoke Bedell ’81 and Jack Bedell
Allan Bennett
Jean and William Bergold Berry Insulation
Megen West Berry ’82 and Martin Berry
Debbie and John Bradford Brady Corporation Foundation
Linda Bodziony Brogan ’84 and Dan Brogan
Nancy Mikel Bulic ’89 and Anthony Bulic Kathy Ward Caldart ’80 and Don Caldart
Marie Campagna ’70 and Michael Klich
Karen Miller Campbell ’96 and Benjamin Campbell
Mary Pat Ferron Canes ’63
Marissa and Anthony Carcioppolo
Susan Adler Carlin ’73 and Michael Carlin
Jeanne Marie Carmody ’68 and Donald Schnackel
Christine Kelly Casey ’70
Barbara Stefanic Cashin ’61
The Castele Family Foundation
Chambers Funeral Home
Lilian Reyes Cindric ’86 and Stephen Cindric
Moira Clark ’77 and Richard Clark† Cleveland Clinic
The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland Printwear
Cleveland Wealth
Justin Compiseno
Betsy and Ronald Compiseno Molly McCarthy Connell ’00 and Christopher Connell
Paula Kalil Conroy ’90 and Brian Conroy
Jeanne and Patrick Conway Connor Cook
John Curran
Celia Sullivan Davis ’74 and Michael Davis William Davis Elizabeth DeChant Patricia and Drew DeConcini
Joan Meyer Delgado ’61† and Anthony Delgado Patti Geib Dietz ’70 and Tom Dietz
Drellishaks Auto Care Barbara Durkin† Mary Dwyer-Kueller and Thomas Kueller
Elie Estephan
Katie Beirne Fallon ’94 and Brian Fallon
Kathleen Gallagher Fay ’89 and Matthew Fay
First American Title Insurance, National Commerical Service Jennifer and Peter Fitzpatrick Jeff Foster
Megan Gilson Fox ’86 and James Fox Amy and Robert Frost Bridget Gallagher ’02 Gallagher Sharp LLP Emily Garvey ’01 George’s Pawn Shop Julie Sims Gibbons ’80 and Terry Gibbons
Gilead Sciences Kiki Dettling Goshay ’77 Gina Palmieri Green ’94 and Christopher Green Anne Cleary Grevey ’65 and Robert Grevey Beth Haas ’94 Jill and Michael Haller
Pat Zimmer Hannemann ’67 and William Hannemann
Patricia and John Harknett Harter Dentistry
Helen F. Stolier and Louis Stolier Family Foundation Kathleen and Don Hill Terri Holliday and Gregory Pacholski Kathleen Rose Honohan ’79 John Horan John Hudec Mary Ellen and Richard Huesken
Laura DeLong Hummer ’96 and Ryan Hummer
J&F Transportation Co. Anne Andrews Johnson ’96 and Matthew Johnson Robert Johnson Joyce Buick GMC Connie and Jade Kappus Carol Karnatz
Crickett Karson ’70 and John Liebert Catherine Kilbane ’80 and Donald Bullock
Karen McGlynn Killeen ’64 and Michael Killeen Kim Crane Real Estate Group-Howard Hanna Mary Kleinert
Mary Ellen Kleinhenz ’67 and Lawrence Goodnough Dara Krueger ’87 and Timothy Piai
Patrice Allison Kubacki ’71 and Robert Kubacki
Lakewood Catholic Academy Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84 and John Lamb
Kelly Compiseno Lamirand ’94 and Dean Lamirand Claudette Miller Landrum ’63 Melinda and Matthew Lashutka
James LaVigne
Jill Ledin ’89 and Joseph Znidarsic
Barbara and Hal Leitch
Jan Duffy Leitch ’68 and Jeffrey Leitch Stacey and Matt Litzler Mary and Thomas Lucchesi
Tricia Lynch ’85
Bridget MacMillan ’83 and Dave DiCicco
Adele Malley ’92 Melissa and Dan Malley Mary Lou Mathews
Julia and Dan Mayer Kate McSweeney Mayer ’75 and Richard Mayer Gale and Anthony Mazzella Mary Lynne and Joseph McAuliffe
Joan Gallagher McCarthy ’77
M. Patrice McCarthy ’68 and John McNulty
Jane McGinnis McCarthy Santoro ’64
Shannon McGinty ’00
Marie Ocampo McGlynn ’85 and Jim McGlynn Brian McManamon Merkle Foundation Clare and Gary Miller Montefiore Colleen Mountcastle ’91 and James Conway
Mary Kay Cabot and William Murman Mara van der Oord Myers ’97 and James Myers Julie Schriner Nader ’79 New Stone Age Patricia and Charles Nock Stacy and Steve Nock Carolyn Curran Nolan ’59 Laura and Christopher Nortz Therese and Lawrence Oakar Leslie and Borys Pakush Parker Hannifin Corporation Bindu and Himanshu Patel Payto Architects, Inc George Perrett Stefanie and Michael Phelan Lindsay Szwed Platt ’02 and Joseph Platt
Annie MacMillan Powell ’87 and William Powell Kathleen Casey Proctor ’89 and James Proctor
Lynne Bohn Rambasek ’63 and James Rambasek Karen Randell Reinart ’87 and Todd Reinart Holly Saas Rhodes ’83 and Stephen Rhodes
Eileen Kilroy Ritchie ’70 and James Ritchie
Tari and John Rivera
Molly Gibbons Robinson ’71 and David Robinson
Meg Jeffers Rowe ’87 and Kevin Rowe
Marilyn Pavlik Ruddy ’62 and Raymond Ruddy
Joan Ryan
Erin O’Grady Samenuk ’88 and John Samenuk
Bonnie Schriner ’65
Judith Schwarz
Nancy and James Seibert Margaret and William Semancik
Serpentini Cheverolet of Westlake
Chris Seuffert ’72 and John Kiczek
Shannon Electric ShieldMark, Inc Sherwin-Williams Foundation Snider-Blake Personnel
Lisa Pellman Spicer ’90 and Ryan Spicer
St. Edward High School
St. Ignatius High School
Cheryl O’Malley Steele ’75 and John Steele
Agnes and Andrew Strada
Nancy and Patrick Sullivan
Joan Coming Swanberg ’77 and Gregory Swanberg
Anne Marie Prunty Thomas ’88 and Richard Thomas
Monica Roman Thomas
Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan
William Todia
Linda Korkusca Uhlir ’84 and Paul Uhlir
Vecchio And Shafer DDS
Jane Blaha Vitou ’84 and James Vitou
Veronica Votypka ’95
Mary Lu and George Wasmer Judith and Michael Waters
Westshore Endodontics Mary and Christopher Wolf
Paul Zimmer
Alfred Zitnik
Linda Hippler Zwissler ’85 and Michael Zwissler
Flag Pole Dedication
The American flag is now flying higher than ever in Magnificat’s front yard thanks to the generosity of Laura and Craig Notarianni. Though their daughter, Alicen , graduated from Magnificat in 2019 and is well into her studies at University of Dayton, Craig and Laura did not hesitate when asked for help in replacing Magnificat’s aging flag pole. Laura said that what began as a casual conversation following an annual Magnificat Golf Outing led to Craig learning about the project and working with the school to make a plan and budget to see the project through to completion. It truly was a gift of time, talent, and treasure.
“We are grateful to give this meaningful, timely, purposedriven gift,” Laura said. “We hope all who enter Magnificat or spend time on the campus will reflect on the deeper meaning of the American flag and our Pledge of Allegiance.”
Given the opportunity to help thank the Notariannis and all of the men and women who have served our country, students from the history honor society Rho Kappa planned and led a heartfelt dedication on May 20. The program began with a welcome from Caitlin Walrod ’23 , who eloquently stated, “A flag is a very important symbol for all schools in our country, as it represents strength, freedom, and a sense of unity for all citizens. In the days ahead, may this flag be a reminder to all Magnificat students, that they may all embody these ideals of strength, ability, and togetherness.”
Following Caitlin’s remarks, Sadhana Seetalall ’23 led all who gathered in a prayer, and Eliza Farrall ’23 provided a brief history of the American flag before Ella Evanchick ’23 invited guests to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The dedication was brought to a close by School President Moira Clark ’77, who offered thanks to Laura and Craig for their generous contributions and to all who took time to mark the special occasion with their participation.
Class of 1959
Joan Neff Booker
Kathryn Brunner
Kathy Kehoe Christy
Kathleen Cleary
Rini McGannon Gauntner
Joyce Becker Gise
Mary O’Neill Jaite
Irene Canny Lange
Carolyn Curran Nolan
Betty Petrie O’Brien
Judith Sating Riley
Kathie Heverin Sambora
Karen Schoeplein Turgeon
Class of 1960
Janet Boehmer Coufalik
Jackie Jasko Emch
Patricia Godlewski Fulkerson
Ruth Bordine Furbee
Katherine Fitch Gibel
Rita Schoppner Glover
Mary Wanninger Goodwin
Mary Diane Pauley Gorski
Barbara Lukich Hoffman
Barbara Reis LaPonza
Bernice Duffy Lazar
Sharon Christie Mair
Sandra Connell Masterson
Colleen O’Brien McCarthy
Sandra Horvath Morrissey
Mary Ann Malone Peglar
Patricia Brannen Rosenberg
Helen DeCrane Roth
Margaret Brown Schroeder-Hvizda
Sharon Scarpino Sharpe
Karen Shuttler Tallon
Kathleen Crubaugh Warner
Juanita Korchak Wingenfeld Kathleen Thomas Winger Kathryn O’Connor Zeigler
Class of 1961
Anonymous
Sandra Wilbert App Joyce Baier
Barbara Stefanic Cashin
Noreen Gavin Collins
Joan Meyer Delgado† Karen Barrett Gannon
Kathleen O’Brien Graney
Judith Nisius Hagan
Bolded names indicate donor is a member of the Blue Streak Society, consistently giving for three years or more.
ALUMNAE GIVING
Peg Gardner Hartney
Sheila McDonough Holmes
Mary Nell Stroh Jewett
Gerri Trope Joecken
Frances Kehoe
Anne Webster Kelly
Bonnie Gestrich Kluttz
Rose Ann Feighan Lavelle Kathy Naughton
Florence O’Reilly Ott
Rosemary Berry Ptak
Class of 1962
Nancy Novince DuLaurence
Ann Tritschler Fellrath
Susan Walkowiak Hannon
Fran Leisz Hayden
Patricia Keane Lehtinen
Linda Lorenz
Kathleen Adams Neffenger
Margie Kehoe O’Shaughnessy Marilyn Pavlik Ruddy
Class of 1963
Mary Cay Fleming Andrikidis Mary Lovas Bird
Ellen Canepa Brzytwa
Mary Pat Ferron Canes
Sr. Mary Pat Cook, H.M. Karen Heine Egenes
Caroline Clinton Farrar Kathleen Filkins
Peggy King Goodwin Janet Giantonio Groft
Pat Hageman
Joanna Hill Heyd
Carolyn Hildebrandt
Marilyn Ross Justus
Claudette Miller Landrum
Maryann Ashby Lewis
Kathleen Spuhler Neal
Diane Nisius Pavella
Lucille Holmes Phillips
Helen Kuhn Pigage
Lynne Bohn Rambasek
Anne O’Donnell Reesing Carol Savage
Cathy Coates Slemenda
Paulette Leimkuehler Vaughn
Pat McGinty Braun Volpe
Class of 1964
Mary Martin Boyert
Susan McAvoy Brimus
Kathleen Callanan Marianne Gottas Cassidy Maria Catalano
Anne Kuhn Gartner
Mary Sheehan Hall
Heather Hodges
Sandra Hostacky
Karen McGlynn Killeen
Margie Geiger Krebs
Janice Stelbasky Kundtz Sharon Lowery
Julie Nadas Ludanyi
Colleen McGinty Jeanne Boyle Mitisek Barbara Moore
Kathleen Bradley O’Bryan Carol Lionetti Palmer
Pat Mansfield Princehorn
Susan Rush Radway
Jane McGinnis McCarthy Santoro
Linda Kotheimer Sharp Maureen Murphy Sheehan Judi Nieberding Slife Pamela McCoy Spicer Ann Massa Stobe
Anita Hibler Tuchrello Maria Calabrese Zickuhr
Class of 1965
Karen Altmos
Eileen Kelly Barry
Liz Gottemoeller Bartelme
Trisha Fisher Binder
Kathleen Patton Binnig Kathleen Boston
Kathleen Klotz Croshal
Kathy Baluk Demery
Ginny Kelly Galeota
Kathy Galvin Gilronan
Joanne Shimko Gorges Jennifer Hagan Graham
Anne Cleary Grevey
Molly Curtis Hanley
Betsy Mueller Heil
Mary Doerk Hirsch
Judy Linden Kornokovich
Kathleen Dunbrook Leonard Karen Kerver Oyler
Bonnie Schriner Carolyn Seufert
Connie Braun Shepard Joyce Morrison Stiefel
Marcia Miller Urban Karen Walsh
Class of 1966
Kathy Connare Andrews Pamela Carey Batz
Nancy Lempke Bekeny
Rose Marie Schneider Boll
Eileen O’Neill Burchell
Carolyn Geib Buza
Linda Chapla
Ellen Chuplis Cole
Peggy O’Bryan Doheny
Kathy Janovsky Friedrich
Georgeann Hickernell Holton
Jeanne Gliebe Huber
Jacqueline Kelly
Eileen Chesser Matyjasik
Kathy Gable Oehlke
Shelley Wade Risner
Class of 1967
Carol Wilson Banish
Darlene Walter Benson
Barbara Boyle
Janine McCloskey Conner
Lois Burger Finlin
Dianne Anders Fisher
Suzanne Buddie Forsgren
Pat Zimmer Hannemann Mary Ellen Kleinhenz
Mary McGraw Martin
Linda Troy Miller
Mary Lou Morella
Elizabeth Hallett Pakosz
Marilyn Schumann Raeth
Barbara Chester Serpa
Therese Sindelar
Jackie Stringer
Laura Nyhan Szucs
Catherine Tritschler-Hall
Cathy Walsh
Gretchen Graff Walton
Deborah Ward
Class of 1968
Donna McClain Ardire
Maria Frick Bawol
Jeanne Marie Carmody
Colleen Greulich Coughlin
Karen Leisz Crandall
Mary Voelker Deluga
Connie Cachat Dykas
Aileen FitzGerald
Ruth Reali Garry
Joanne Reesing Jankowski
Rose Gates Jenne
Francine Geib Kennedy
Carole Kubacki Kihm
Deborah Sonnhalter Kill Chris Eynon Kitchens
Lynda Krupp
Janet Duffy Leitch
Laura Schmitz Macken
M. Patrice McCarthy
Michele Stoffan
Joanne Roth Turner
Mary Solma Verbick
Rosemary Sheehan Werner
Class of 1969
Jacqueline Welsh Bjaloncik
Barbara Byrnes-Lenarcic
Laura Mazurek Damask
Bernardette Novy Enochian
Kathy Graf Grady
Barbara Graw-Kikta
Judy VanDeventer Hudak
Susan Bracken Kelleher
Susan Cachat Kirkland
Laura Macpherson
Joan Zahurancik McNeeley
Michelle Moran
Annmarie Pelles
Mary Terese Rothman Steirer
Janet Walkowiak Striegl
Mariellen Stupp
Mary Pat Sullivan
Margaret Heekin Sweeney
Teresa Frangella Szabolcs
Margy Kleinhenz Tritschler
JoAnn Hesseman Westphal
Therese Dowling Wilkinson
Barbara Williams
Class of 1970
Mary Balog
Marivonne Basten
Claudia Gosky Benner
Marie Campagna
Maureen Sheehan Carey
Christine Kelly Casey
Patricia Knittel Cost
Carole Habermann Courtney Teresa Vasu DeChant
Patti Geib Dietz
Jerilyn Hagan
Mary Jo Kane Halcik
Trish Cleary Harris
Barbara Grossman Head
Crickett Karson
Nancy Kennedy Christine Ebert Kline
Anne Doheny Krueger Katherine Campbell Logan Chris Curtis Myers
Cathy Bichl Nowlin
Anne Blenkhorn Peters
Denise Salerni Prosser
Eileen Kilroy Ritchie
Meg Koch Scharf
Patricia Young Sidebotham
Cathy Martin Stanton
Gail Barry Sullivan
Mary Erlings Tegel
Ellen McAvoy Walsh
Todd Boberg Welki
Donna Nedbal Williams
Deborah Zavagno Zola
Class of 1971
Carolyn Hodgkiss Bast
Marianne Comerford Bright
Anne McGorray Cleary
Nancy Novotny Corrigan
Anne Hoban Davalla
Debbie Rattigan Edwards
Lois Emery
Carolyn Chisholm Ferry
Barbara Leicht Foos
Patricia Gaughan
Marilyn Duffy Gesing
Maureen Adler Gravens Sharon Brindza Hensel
Lori Gunn Huber
Peggy Noonan Kranyak
Patrice Allison Kubacki
Chris Mathews Long
Liz Smanik May
Judy Bunsey McCafferty
Geri Calabrese Moran
Kate Corrigan Myers
Cec Mylett
Kathy Rinebolt Perko
Coletta Cannon Perry Eileen Sullivan Ptacek
Molly Gibbons Robinson
Maureen Kelley Rytel Mary Lou Pott Scarcella Roberta Schmeller Schmid
Judy Sperli
Lyn Richardson Travis Madeleine McCafferty Wensink Suzanne Dickerhoof York
Class of 1972
Maggi Barth Kathleen Wirtz Bennett Elaine Blasko
Karen Kosch Bowley
Regina Niedzwiecki Cassidy
Therese Corrigan
Dianne Troxil Davis Kathleen Myers Fuller Katie Gravens
Jane Sroka Hern
Mary Jane Kennedy
Ann Ellerbrock Miller
Mary Grace Corrigan Narus
Maureen McLaughlin Pugh
Chris Seuffert
Maria Stojkov
Donna Tushar Straka
Mary Sue Anter Tanis
Michele Warholic
Paula Rini Wectawski
Sue DeChant Wilgus
Laura Famiano Wirth
Class of 1973 Kathleen Berry
Clare Adams Blake Susan Carlin
Michelle McLaughlin Cox
Sue Niehaus Del Vecchio
Ann Deighan Drescher
Lyn Urig Keeney
Collette Hagan Malinak
Elizabeth Heben May Colleen McSweeney
Marcia Kanally Miller
Deborah Smith Reale
Maureen Cannon Rosfelder Patricia Schirmer Smith Carol Stojkov
Judy Vojtech
Ellen Zahara Wantz
Christine Gorski Ward
Class of 1974
Pamela McCormick Barkman Mickey Siat Caulfield
Barbara Bennett Corcoran Celia Sullivan Davis
Chris Fridrich Higgins Kathy Hull
Catherine Squance Jarrett Beth Carey Kish
Susan Carroll Lebold Kathleen Dunham McElligott Judy Mathews Nash
Janet Figgers Newport
Maureen Rooney Mary McGreal Sauer
Cyndee Bumm Shirk
Joan Stanbrook Sustarsic
Class of 1975
Pam Vivolo Bradley
Julie Canepa
Colleen Burke Cook
Jann DeChant
Deborah Schilens Dillemuth Bonnie Breen DiMarino
Marcie Groesbeck
Maureen Bradesca Johnson
Mary Kathleen Murman Leitch Kate McSweeney Mayer
Bridget Kelly Mulcahy
Mary Clare Fanta Oberst
Mary Jo Slattery
Cheryl O’Malley Steele Kathy Whitford
Francine Ochyra Wuebold
Class of 1976
Marilyn Knox Arundel
Denise Dzurec Bell Molly Doheny Dalton Terri Fumich
Dede Hickey Geib
Bernie Karl Gosky
Karen Cannon Janettas
Kimberley Ketterer
Carol O’Malley Richardson
Mary Onusko Smith
Pamela Petrella Wolff
Class of 1977
Lynn Schram Aprile
Moira Clark
Donna Koch Dowell
Kiki Dettling Goshay
Geraldine Schirmer Hauer
Michele McGarry Iammarino
Linda Loesch Kelly
Joan Gallagher McCarthy Linda Rice Pastor
Molly Allison Rose
Beth Beargie Rosplock
Patty Connor Schwarber
Nancy Zeber Spicuzza
Mary Spellacy Stilphen
Joan Coming Swanberg
Class of 1978
Sis Corrigan Adkins
BettyAnn Sutton Amoroso Barbara Williams Carson
Ragan Portaro Folan
Mary Louise Madigan
Sue Burns Sentell
Class of 1979
Laura Hauer Brabenec
Kathleen Pilhartz Byrnes
Eorann Hickey Conway
Brittan Burke DiSanto
Carrie Goold
Kathleen Honohan
Annie Waitkus Kilbane
Kathy Kubinski LaMantia
Julie Schriner Nader
Cheryl Bodziony Nickels
Mary Cachat Papa
Mary Helen Petrus
Karolyn Kalt Schafer
Class of 1980
Cathy Telzerow Breen Kathy Ward Caldart
Mary Beth Williams Corcoran Kathy Fagan Devanski
Sarah Hubach Finnegan
Julie Sims Gibbons
Barb Mueller Hermann
Teri Coury Ingleright
Karen Blaha Kalis
Catherine Kilbane
Kim Kalil Mahon
Maggie Riley McCarthy
Meghan Hickey McNamara
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Planned Giving How One Magnificat Family Used Planned Giving Tools to Make a Big Impact
Fran Leisz Hayden ’62 and her husband, Tom Hayden, are longtime supporters of Magnificat and members of the Sr. Bernadette Vetter Legacy Society, a society of donors who have named Magnificat as a beneficiary of an estate gift. Fran and her sisters, Marianne Leisz Kasarda ’58L and Karen Leisz Crandall ’68, all benefited from an HM education. Between them, they have five Magnificat daughters: Sharon Kasarda Curless ’82 , Laurie Kasarda Hertelendy ’83 , Susan Kasarda Henthorn ’84 , Cheryl Hayden Ozark ’91 , and Shannon Crandall ’06 ; and three Magnificat granddaughters: Katherine Hertelendy ’16 , Anna Hertelendy ’19, and Emily Henthorn ’23. According to the Haydens, Taylor Peura ’21 is considered one of the family as well, for a grand total of 12 Lourdes/Magnificat alumnae.
“When we consider what we received from others in the past, we think of our gifts as paying it back,” Tom said. Giving back to Magnificat with time and treasure runs in the family as well; Cheryl and Laurie serve together on the Alumnae Board.
Not only have Fran and Tom included Magnificat in their estate plans as a beneficiary of a percentage of Fran’s IRA, but they also use other giving tools to make a big impact at Magnificat.
“As caretakers of our finances, we have always been alert to any tax savings that could benefit both us and Magnificat … Tax-saving opportunities like these allow us to maximize our contributions to programs we support with the funds we can afford.”
– Tom Hayden
When they reached the age of 71½, they quickly became aware of federal tax requirements to make yearly withdrawals from their traditional IRA and 401K called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), but they found that their RMDs provided more income than they needed.
To satisfy a portion of their RMDs, they began making Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), which are non-taxable transfers made directly from their traditional IRA to Magnificat. Tom says that making QCDs lowered their Adjusted Gross Income, which in turn lowered their Medicare monthly premiums and state taxes as well. (Please note: The current age for RMDs is 72, and tax benefits vary state to state.)
Fran and Tom also set up a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), which is a charitable giving account. According to Tom, it has simplified his giving because instead of distributing shares of appreciated securities to the nonprofits they support, they deposit cash or shares of appreciated securities into their DAF. Then they request “grants” of $50 or more to be made to the qualifying nonprofits of their choice, and the institution administering their DAF sends the grants to the nonprofits.
The IRS will not allow QCDs to a Donor-Advised Fund, so the Haydens opt to use QCDs for the major organizations they support, like Magnificat. They use their DAF for nonprofits they support with more modest gifts.
QCDs and grants from Donor-Advised Funds are just two examples of ways to support Magnificat that are beneficial to you and Magnificat. Contact your financial advisor to see if they would be good options for you!
For information on the many ways you can give back and create a lasting legacy at Magnificat like Fran and Tom, visit magnificaths.org/waystogive or contact Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84 at mlamb@maghs.org.
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Colleen and Scott Setta Joanne and Daniel Shaughnessy Louise and Thomas Sheeran Lisa Grisez-Shullick and Daniel Shullick
Barbara Sledz
Malinda Smyth and Thomas Wagner Ellen and Allan Snider Gina Socha
Zita Spellacy
Mary and Tom Sponseller Sherry and Edward St. John Luba and Robert Stack Kelly and Joseph Steier Susan Steier Susan and Nicholas Steier Phyllis and Daniel Stothard Agnes and Andrew Strada Paul Strada
Elizabeth and Thomas Stricker Nancy and Patrick Sullivan Kate Svendsen
Jo Anne and Mark Tamas Carrie and John Tarnowski Margaret Thomas-Repcik Keith Thompson John Thorpe
Anne and John Tkacik William Todia Janet Ujcic Carol and Tim Van Curen Patricia and Neal Van Duyn Tamara and Valt Vesikallio Deborah Vinesky
Carol and Joseph Vogel Maureen and Raymond Votypka Christine Wadden
Scott Wagner
Jennifer and Brian Walsh
Mary Lu and George Wasmer Brian Weir
Joan and Lawrence Weir
Martha and Thomas West
Therese and William Whitmore Sr. Barbara Wincik, H.M. Meredith and Thomas Wojtkun Mary and Christopher Wolf
Cynthia and Andrew Woomer Rita and Ronald Wysocki Rhonda York and Dennis Walsh Lillian Zahara
Mary Elizabeth Zajac
Eileen and Richard Zavoda Alfred Zitnik
GIFTS IN MEMORY
Joyce Stanich Grady ’64 Sandra Hostacky ’64
Lenore and Thomas Gravens Katie Gravens ’72
Carol Ann Rini
Francine Geib Kennedy ’68 and Thomas Kennedy
† deceased Catherine Allison Patrice Allison Kubacki ’71 and Robert Kubacki Betty Arth Jessica Arth Dickinson ’00 Ismail Assad Mona and Mike Assad Margaret Atkinson ’60 Colleen Atkinson Harding ’84 and Mikel Harding Roy Aukerman Mary Pat Sullivan ’69 Mary Jo Baluk Baehr ’63 William Baehr Kathy Baluk Demery ’65 John Balog Mary Balog ’70 Charles Barkman Pamela McCormick Barkman ’74 and Charles Barkman David Basinski Julie and Sean Miller Gary Bergen Alison Bergen Morgan ’93 and Brian Morgan Frances Berichon Ellen Berichon Murphy ’94 and T.J. Murphy Karen DeCrane Blesse ’71 Helen DeCrane Roth ’60 and J. R. Roth Mary Boyle Jeanne Boyle Mitisek ’64 Florence Brooks Patricia and John Harknett Brenna Brossard ’15 Joanna Kilbane Myers ’13 John Burke Keith Abood Janice and Denis Amato Carol and Arthur Anton Maureen and Tom Barrett Pat and Joseph Boehm Mary Ann Boyer Moira Clark ’77 and Richard Clark† Mary Ann Corrigan Davis Joseph DeGrandis Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and Fred DiSanto William Dowe Kelly Dowling Mary and Warren Farr Edna and William Fussner Brittney Garrett Dede Hickey Geib ’76 and Daniel Geib Marilyn and John Gibel Katherine Fitch Gibel ’60 and Leonard Gibel Carl and Laura Grassi Martha Greco Kathie and Charles Hardin Patricia and Thomas Hardy LuAnn and Kevin Hinkel Karen Huber Anna May Hunt Jacqui and Ned Hyland Eric Kaler Mary Jane Kirbus Laura Bodziony Lawless ’84 and William Lawless Debbie and Bruce Leff McDonald Hopkins LLC Sharon and William McDowell Christy Paluf Menzies ’02 Laura Boehm Milo ’83 and Anton Milo Coletta Kahl Mulloy Geraldine and John Murray Darlene and Timothy Paluf Leslie Piovesan Julia and Larry Pollock Ann and Gerard Porath Janice Rice Carol Ann Rini Dolores and Harry Schutt Elizabeth and Thomas Stricker Kathleen and Thomas Wilson Lori Schram Burke ’82 Lynn Schram Aprile ’77 and Kevin Aprile Therese and Gene Burns Sue Burns Sentell ’78 and John Sentell Carol Carloss Tracy and John Begley Martha Coates Cathy Coates Slemenda ’63 and Norman Slemenda Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Cook Sister Mary Pat Cook, H.M. ’63 Sr. Rita Costello, HM Laura Mazurek Damask ’69 and Michael Damask Nina Hickey Curran ’73 Moira Clark ’77 and Richard Clark Molly Doheny Dalton ’76 and Timothy Dalton Sue Niehaus Del Vecchio ’73 and Paul Del Vecchio Mary Louise Madigan ’78 Ann and Gerard Porath Betty Dabrowski Emily Godlewski-Celik ’01 Rosemarie Feighan DeJohn ’64 Jennifer DeJohn ’91 Stephen DeJohn Tansy Lynch Carol Halko Deucher Robert Deucher Dora Dillingham Shannon McGinty ’00 Daniela DiSanto ’20 Julie and Sean Miller Mira Walter Donenwirth Laura Cancelliere DeGrandis ’94 Janet McIvor Eckert Megan Wells ’92 Daniel Emch Jackie Jasko Emch ’60 Joseph Feighan Kathleen Berry ’73 Thomas Ference Monica Ference Orlando ’01 Clifford Filkins Kathleen Filkins ’63 Connie Clinton French ’65 Caroline Clinton Farrar ’63 and James Farrar James French Nora French ’97 Francis Gallagher Catherine Gallagher Mary Anne Bishop Gauntner ’64 Christine Noga Booth ’88 and Dean Booth Nancy Mikel Bulic ’89 and Anthony Bulic Rini McGannon Gauntner ’59 and Timothy Gauntner Colleen Gauntner Gould ’92 and Brian Gould Mary Ellen Grady Heather Hodges ’64 Barbara Milenius Megan Gauntner Tsiamis ’91 and Vance Tsiamis Frank Geib Terry Gravens Katie Gravens ’72 Mary Greulich Robert Deucher Susan Conway Grimberg ’67 Catherine Tritschler Hall ’67 and Spencer Hall Kathleen Gunning Cindy and Patrick Hyland Peter Guscott Brian Guscott Lori Gunn Huber ’71 and Philip Huber Constance Habermann Carole Habermann Courtney ’70 and Lawrence Courtney Deirdre Hart ’00 Anne Mulloy Hodge ’91 Sr. Mary Herbert, HM Patricia Knittel Cost ’70 and Frank Cost Maura Herdman ’84 Erin O’Malley ’84 and James Grealis Clarice Hodgson Joyce Morrison Stiefel ’65 and John Stiefel Barbara House Katherine House Antall ’04 Paul Hruby Maria Hruby Moore ’83 Carol Schirmer Hunt ’80 Patricia Schirmer Smith ’73 and Jerry Smith Terry Hunt Kelly Hunt Anna and George Janovsky Kathy Janovsky Friedrich ’66 and Gordon Friedrich Joseph Kahl Thomas Kahl Genie Kaiser ’78 Mary Louise Madigan ’78 Paul Kalil Kim Kalil Mahon ’80 and Brian MahonGIFTS IN MEMORY
Terry James Thorpe ’63
Anne O’Donnell Reesing ’63 and Randall Reesing
John Thorpe
Rosemarie Tigue
Elizabeth Tigue Thibodeaux ’91 and Neil Thibodeaux
Kate Daley Tilow ’71
Debbie Rattigan Edwards ’71
Barbara Leicht Foos ’71 and James Foos
Kathy Rinebolt Perko ’71 and Alan Perko
Mary Lou Pott Scarcella ’71 and James Scarcella
Violet "Buna" Verdea
Cindy and Patrick Hyland
Sr. Bernadette Vetter, H.M.
Mary O’Neill Jaite ’59 and Charles Jaite
Mark Vinesky
Deborah Vinesky
Grace Vinesky ’14
Robert Waitkus
Barbara Waitkus Billings ’86
Ginny Waitkus Heffner ’81 and Jim Heffner
Patricia Walsh ’68
Caitlin and Justin Brennan
Aileen FitzGerald ’68
Elizabeth and John Laschinger
Karen Walsh ’65
Patricia Walsh ’68
Jane Ward
Deborah Ward ’67
Sr. Claire Young, H.M.
Lynda Krupp ’68 and Lee Tilson
Kathleen Zitnik ’86
Tricia Lynch ’85
Terezija Zitnik
Kevin Hudson
Ivanka Matic
Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. McAdams
Katie Weir McBride
Alton and Lillie McNeal
Elaine Morton Norris Brothers
Katie Boettcher Norris ’02
Mary Rezabek
Eileen Svajger ’80
Brian Weir
Karoline Zitnik Weir ’90 and Daniel Weir
Tamara Zytkowski ’92
Nelita Zytkowski Iuppa ’95
THE IMPACT OF YOUR GENEROSITY
Whether you fund an endowed scholarship or give to the Magnificat Fund, you are directly impacting Magnificat students and helping them reach their goals. More than 60 percent of Magnificat students receive need-based tuition assistance, and this number grows to 75 percent when we include Marian Scholarships, Merit Scholarships, and Alumnae Scholarships.
Maggie Harper ’21
College: The Ohio State University
Maggie is studying animal science on the pre-veterinary track—she is passionate about making the world a better place for animals. She has not shied away from getting involved at Ohio State. Not only has she taken on a leadership role as copresident of Shades of Animal Sciences Club, she is also an active participant in the Environmental and Natural Resources Scholars Program, the Animal Sciences Community Alliance, the baking club, and the pre-vet club. Maggie credits her confidence in her abilities to “being surrounded by a supportive community at Magnificat that strives to see students grow and thrive inside and outside the classroom.”
Nancy Ward Eileen Ward Pastrick ’80 and James PastrickVictoria Benko ’08 Karen and Donald Benko Carol Bennett ’76 Joan† and Allan Bennett
Megan Biven
Kaitlyn Chambers Kaiser ’04 and Mark Kaiser
The Bradesca Family
Maureen Bradesca Johnson ’75 and Garrick Johnson
Class of 1964
Janice Stelbasky Kundtz ’64 Carol Lionetti Palmer ’64 and Stephen Palmer Ann Massa Stobe ’64 Class of 1968 Ruth Reali Garry ’68 and Patrick Garry Class of 1971
Anonymous
Patrice Allison Kubacki ’71 and Robert Kubacki Class of 1972 Mary Grace Corrigan Narus ’72 and Jim Narus
Class of 1991
Colleen McMahon Fitzpatrick ’91 and Rory Fitzpatrick
Sarah Conaway ’17 Jennifer and Bernard Conaway Barbara Bennett Corcoran ’74 and Thomas Corcoran Allan Bennett
Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and Fred DiSanto
Laura Bodziony Lawless ’84 and William Lawless LuAnn and Kevin Hinkel
Lucille Durbin ’24
Erika McLaughlin
Mary Dwyer-Kueller
Cindy and Patrick Hyland Marlene Patronite
Cailin Fitzpatrick ’21
Colleen McMahon Fitzpatrick ’91 and Rory Fitzpatrick
Siobhan Fitzpatrick ’23 Colleen McMahon Fitzpatrick ’91 and Rory Fitzpatrick
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Fleming, Jr. Mary Cay Fleming Andrikidis ’63 and George Andrikidis Maria and George Frick Maria Frick Bawol ’68 and Philip Bawol
Renee & Joseph Ghosn Florence and Louis Ghosn Linn Grenert Anonymous
Jill Haller Anonymous
GIFTS IN HONOR
Laura DeLong Hummer ’96 Ruth and William DeLong Ryan Hummer
Carol Schirmer Hunt ’80
Lori Metro Alexander ’83
Teri Coury Ingleright ’80 Anonymous
Loretta Ivany ’72 Anonymous
Jennifer Jones ’00 Nancy and Michael Jones Stephanie Jones ’03 Nancy and Michael Jones
Marie Joyce
Pat and Lawrence Guzowski JoAnn Kahl
Thomas Kahl
Catherine Kahl Taylor ’00
The Karnatz and Smith Family
Meghan Smith Aguilar ’09 Joan and John Kilbane Marie Kilbane Seckers ’85 and James Seckers
Karen McGlynn Killeen ’64 and Michael Killeen
Marcia Miller Urban ’65 and Richard Urban
Josephine Klima
Katie Wichmann Zorc ’95
Lori Koss Anonymous
Dara Krueger ’87
Magnificat High School Lisa Kunkle
Magnificat High School
Mary Whelan Lake ’67 and Wayne Lake Anonymous
Abbey Latchford ’25
Mary-Margaret Latchford Emma Latchford ’23 Mary-Margaret Latchford
Kelsey Lawrence ’14
Jane and Ian Lawrence
Megan Fitzgerald Leonard ’11 Anne and Brendan Fitzgerald Alex Lesko, Jr. Julie Lesko Haylor ’87 and Brian Haylor
Lourdes Academy
Valerie Hughes
Jenny Lynch Maggie Foley ’92
Suzanne Connell Mack ’65 and David Mack Sandra Connell Masterson ’60 and James Masterson
Magnificat High School
Meredith Thomas Persinger
Magnificat High School Faculty & Staff
Moira Clark ’77 and Richard Clark†
Thomas Martin
Kathleen Thomas Winger ’60 and Anthony Winger
Ellen McCarthy ’80 Mary Lou Jackson McCarthy
Kelly McCarthy ’09 Mary Lou Jackson McCarthy
Colette Park McFarland ’62 Carol Miller ’89 and Scott Levey
Katherine DeLong Moore ’62 and Thomas Moore Ruth and William DeLong Pam and Jeff Moritz George Perrett
Ella Nieberding ’21 Meg and Jeff Nieberding
Sr. Helen Jean Novy, H.M. Anonymous
Kerry Bugala Capka ’88 and Paul Capka Bernardette Novy Enochian ’69 Mary Ellen Madden ’03
Mary LaFlamme Sarkisian ’87 and Shawn Sarkisian
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nyhan Laura Nyhan Szucs ’67 and Andrew Szucs
Mary Cachat Papa ’79 Anonymous
The Schriner Family Bonnie Schriner ’65 Theresa Sowul ’21 Kathryn Deucher Hoye Nicole Luke Stielow ’10 Audrey and Kenneth Luke Ellen Stothard ’08 Phyllis and Daniel Stothard Molly Stothard ’18 Phyllis and Daniel Stothard Kristina Telban ’23 Tanya and David Telban
Marilyn Kortan Todia William Todia
Adella Trzybinski ’25 Michael Trzybinski Karen Uthe Barb Mueller Hermann ’80 and Hanz Hermann Allison Vasek ’23 Julie Scheible Vasek ’87 and Al Vasek Gilbert Weden John Weden
Lauretta and Bud Zeber Nancy Zeber Spicuzza ’77 and Joe Spicuzza
HUMILITY OF MARY CIRCLE (Lifetime Giving of $1 million +) Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and Fred DiSanto
F. J. O’Neill Charitable Corporation Nancy McDonough Geschke ’60 and Charles† Geschke Sisters of the Humility of Mary
MOTHER MARY OF LOURDES CIRCLE (Lifetime Giving of $500,000-$999,999)
Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Castele Foundation Betty Dabrowski† Carol Ann and Charles† Rini, Sr. Maureen Karnatz Smith ’81 and Stephen Smith
Thomas & Theresa Coury Charitable Foundation Mary Lu and George Wasmer
MOTHER ANNA TABOURAT CIRCLE (Lifetime Giving of $250,000-$499,999) Anonymous (3) Catholic Community Foundation Eorann Hickey Conway ’79 and Daniel Conway Ann Litzler Coyne ’88 and Terry Coyne J. Harrington and Marie E. Glidden Foundation
Jan Duffy Leitch ’68 and Jeffrey Leitch Mary Beth and Edward Mansour Beatrice and M. Thomas† Moore Rhonda and Thomas Richlovsky Rosemary† and William Saas Molly and Michael Schroeder Smiley Family Charitable Foundation P. Kelly Tompkins
MOTHER MADELAINE POTIER CIRCLE (Lifetime Giving of $100,000-$249,999) Anonymous (3) American Greetings The Andrews Foundation Betty† and Raymond† Arth Patricia English Aveni ’65 and Vince Aveni Mary and John† Bello Peg and Michael Cachat Fiona Campbell Chambers ’90 and Brian Chambers
Debbie Cherry ’73† and James Helbling Cliffs Natural Resources Foundation Colleen Craven ’93 Barbara and Edward† Durkin
The Edward and Betty Sloat Foundation
Therese Fanta ’88 and Sheila Monroe
The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust Marguerite† and Charles† Galanie Dede Hickey Geib ’76 and Daniel Geib Diane and Michael Gibbons Chris Fridrich Higgins ’74 and Ralph Higgins, Jr. Mary Ellen and Richard Huesken Rose Gates Jenne ’68 and Joe Hudak Sherry and John† Kahl, Jr. Luanne and Ken Lashutka Caroline and L. Joseph Lee Joyce and William Litzler Magnificat Fathers’ Club Magnificat Mothers’ Club Barbara and Jack Matia Holly and Thomas McGowan
The Merkle Foundation
Elizabeth† and James† Mooney Kiersten and James Mooney The Nock and Son Company
The Past Presidents Foundation Pat and William Reichard
Marilyn Pavlik Ruddy ’62 and Raymond Ruddy Jackie Stringer ’67 Thomas C. Sullivan Family Foundation Veale Foundation Rose Volk† Kathleen Folatko Wasserman ’63 and Thomas Wasserman
FATHER JOHN JOSEPH BEGEL CIRCLE ($50,000-$99,999) Anonymous (3) Irene Allamen†
Betty Arth†
Marilyn Knox Arundel ’76 Mary Ann† and William† Beargie Carol and Mark Bodnar Linda Bodziony Brogan ’84 and Dan Brogan
Nancy Doerr Carney ’64 and Robert Carney Loretta and Robert Cleary The Cleveland Foundation
John Curran
Maura Mansour DePrisco ’89 and David DePrisco Julie Buddie Douglass ’72 and Clayton Zell Mary Lou Durkin
Suzanne and Mark Dvoroznak Heidi and Frank Fanta Nicole Rini Fenix ’89
Kathleen Durkin Ferry and Brian Pyclik Fifth Third Bank
Theresa and William Francis
Frantz Ward LLP
Eileen and John Gallagher, Jr. Giant Eagle Foundation, Inc. Anne and Brian Hurtuk
William Joyce† Margaret† and William† Kaiser Carol and William† Karnatz, Sr. Linda Loesch Kelly ’77 and John Kelly Elena and James Kelly KeyBank Foundation Mary and Rustom Khouri Karen McGlynn Killeen ’64 and Michael Killeen
Dara Krueger ’87 and Timothy Piai Lisa and Robert Kunkle
Debra and Edwin Langhenry, Jr. Kathy and Dale LaPorte Laub Foundation
Janis Domino Lynch ’78 Sally and Colin MacLean Adele and William† Malley Kevin McDonald†
Kathleen Dunham McElligott ’74 and Robert McElligott MCPc
Berta and Martin† Mehall Samuel Miller Maggi and Robert Mooney Kathy Naughton ’61 Patricia and Charles Nock Deborah Reidy Norton ’86 and Bradley Norton Laura and Craig Notarianni Therese and Lawrence Oakar Margaret and Vincent Petrella Marilyn Schumann Raeth ’67 and Peter Raeth
Lynne Bohn Rambasek ’63 and James Rambasek Carol O’Malley Richardson ’76 and Brad Richardson
Anthony Rini†
Joan Ryan
Seuffert Construction Company, Inc. Kati Kratus Small ’97 and Christopher Small Nancy and Patrick Sullivan
Mary and Mousab Tabbaa
The Thelma E. Holland Trust
The Thomas J. Coltman Foundation Trust TM and NA O’Donnell Foundation
William J. Todia
Emma Webber and Herb Heppler Gayle Meyer Winchester ’65 and Dennis Winchester
The Wuliger Foundation
Denise and Miguel Zubizarreta
2021-2022
Paige Rogozinksi ’16
College: Conservatory of Music (CCM) at University of Cincinnati Paige studied technical production in the highly competitive theater design and production program at CCM. “Magnificat gave me a place to find my passion in theater and provided me with a well-rounded education,” she said. “The support from the teachers I had gave me the confidence to pursue my passions no matter what challenges I faced. My career field is very male-dominated, but I feel empowered to make decisions with the leadership and communications skills I developed while at Magnificat.” Paige is a mechanical integrator for TAIT Towers, an international production company for world-class live entertainment. The TAIT Towers client list includes Taylor Swift, NASA, Beyonce, and Cirque Du Soleil. Paige’s job is to make multiple project elements work cohesively in the shop and on the road. Her favorite project so far has been working with the Backstreet Boys in Las Vegas and on their current tour.
2021-2022 ALUMNAE BOARD MEMBERS Amanda Papa Kafcsak ’07, President Sarah Burkhart Gannon ’08, Vice President Bridget MacMillan ’83, Secretary
ALUMNAE BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Lisa Giannetti Anghilante ’93
Caitlin Blake ’06 Megan Forst Buettner ’93 Paula Kalil Conroy ’90 Kathy Janovsky Friedrich ’66
Colleen Hannon Galla ’91
Laurie Kasarda Hertelendy ’83 Brenda Jordan ’87 Suzanne Lavelle ’09
Molly Corrigan Lipscomb ’84 Erin Hudson Matia ’94 Debbie Reidy Norton ’86 Cheryl Hayden Ozark ’91 Maureen McCafferty Stanton ’92 Kathleen Wazevich ’13
Karl Kleinert, President Chris Heinzmann and John Farrall, Vice Presidents
Cara Wilson, President Kelli Izzo and Wendy Mark, Vice Presidents
Anonymous (2)
Marilyn Knox Arundel ’76
Deborah Barlow
Paul Barlow
Lisa Beckler
Julie Belfiore
Caitlin MacBride Berg ’10
Laura Bucci
Vikki Cahill
Kathy Ward Caldart ’80
Elizabeth Capezzuto
Kerry Bugala Capka ’88
Meg Chochola
Emily Clark ’92
Moira Clark ’77
Jennifer Connors
Richard Corr
Mary Cay Doherty
Deborah Durbin ’81
Andrea Fields
Daniel Gallagher
Julie Sims Gibbons ’80
Karen Gill
EMPLOYEE
Adrianne Grand
Colleen Greller
Linn Grenert
Jill Haller
Esther Hanicak
Gayle Hannold
Eva-Marie Heinzmann
Jonathan Hesford
Katie Higgins ’99
Alecia Janosik
Jenny Juergens
Lori Koss
Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84
Caitlin Lynch-Huggins ’01
Mary Ellen Madden ’03
Shannon Scott McCale ’96
Maggie Riley McCarthy ’80
Jessica McCarty
Marybeth Metro McCormick ’86
Teresa Messmore
Nikki Clevenger Mohar ’89
Sarah Meadema Monroe ’06
Sr. Helen Jean Novy, H.M.
Mary Clare Fanta Oberst ’75
Josephine O’Hara
Monica Ference Orlando ’01
Mary Cachat Papa ’79
Gail Petsas
Susan Reighard
Julie Reines
Beth Ripepi
Megan Stroh Rutkowski ’98
Dolores Sankovich
Michael Schwarber
Patty Connor Schwarber ’77
Cheryl Simecek ’90
Kristen Slattery ’01
Paige St. John ’15
Karen Ryan Tigue ’85
Dale Van Niel
Nina Kennedy Varga ’88
Angela Vasiloff
Alexander Weil
Michael Wilson
Liz Wojtkun ’02
FOUNDATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
AmazonSmile
AU Fireplace Group
Bank of America - Matching Gifts Barclays Bank Berry Insulation
Biz-Edge Brady Corporation Foundation
Calfee, Halter & Griswold
The Castele Family Foundation
Chambers Funeral Home Cleveland Clinic
The Cleveland Foundation
Cliffs Natural Resources Foundation Dominion Foundation Edwards Life Sciences Energizer Holdings Inc.
Fielding Nair International First American Title Insurance, National Commerical Service
Frantz Ward LLP
Giant Eagle Foundation, Inc.
Gilead Sciences Harter Dentistry
Helen F. Stolier and Louis Stolier Family Foundation
Huntington National Bank
KeyBank Foundation
The Kleingers Group
Laborers International Union Local 310 Lakewood Catholic Academy Laub Foundation
Lubrizol Foundation
Magnificat Fathers’ Club
Magnificat Mothers’ Club
MCPc
Merkle Foundation MFS
Montefiore Moritz Family Foundation
The Nock and Son Company
The Norton Family Foundation
Olympic Forest Products Company Parker Hannifin Corporation
The Past Presidents Foundation Payto Architects, Inc
PNC Foundation
Raytheon Technologies Regency Construction Services, Inc.
Reminger Foundation
River City Wood Products, LLC
Roundstone Insurance Ltd
Royal Flush Plumbing RPM International, Inc.
Ruffing Montessori School
S&ME
The Samuel H. and Maria Miller Foundation
Shannon Electric Sherwin-Williams Foundation SiriusXM
Sisters of the Humility of Mary Smiley Family Charitable Foundation Snider-Blake Personnel
South Shore Cable /CTVS
The Stocker Foundation
T. Rowe Price
The Thomas J. Coltman Foundation Trust Thompson Hine TM and NA O’Donnell Foundation Truwest Company LLC
Unity Catholic Credit Union Veale Foundation Victory Capital
Mary Pat Ferron Canes ’63
When Mary Pat Ferron Canes ’63 graduated from Magnificat, she was headed toward a summer internship at the White House and a degree from St. Catherine’s University. It wasn’t until decades later that she learned she almost had to leave Magnificat before her senior year.
In a letter written to President Moira Clark ’77, Mary Pat told the story of her mother calling then principal Sr. Bernadette Vetter, H.M. in 1962 to say Mary Pat and her sister Peggy Ferron Downey ’65 would not be returning to Magnificat because she could no longer afford tuition, which was $300 per student at the time. Sr. Bernadette replied that their mother shouldn’t worry, as she would find the resources to ensure that the Ferron girls could stay at Magnificat. While there was not a formal scholarship program at the time, Magnificat’s Endowed Scholarship Program was later established, to which Mary Pat now gives generously to support current families who cannot afford the full cost of tuition.
“If I hadn’t graduated from Magnificat, I never would have received a scholarship to St. Catherine,” Mary Pat recalled. She remembers her time at Magnificat fondly, especially as a member of the Debate Club and an officer of the Future Nurses Club. After graduation, she completed an internship at the White House, where she worked for the Kennedy Administration. She said, “It really opened my eyes to new possibilities and propelled me in a new direction.”
From there, Mary Pat attended St. Catherine University, where she studied sociology and anthropology before pursuing a master’s degree in cultural anthropology from George Washington University. All along the way, she received financial aid to make her education possible.
Mary Pat went on to teach sociology and anthropology at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and she continued to teach part time at other institutions as her family grew. A lifelong passion for writing inspired her to pen numerous articles and papers on cultural issues and current events throughout her time as a professor.
Today, Mary Pat lives in Virginia with her husband Michael, and she recently published her first novel, Dark Queen of Donegal. “In some ways I feel like I have been writing this book since I heard the story of our family from my grandmother,” she said.
When asked why she supports Magnificat through an endowed scholarship, Mary Pat said, “I give specifically to Magnificat because of its values. Being a woman, I feel very strongly about women having these values and having
a strong education. I was a scholarship student at Magnificat, and I didn’t know about it. That is why I wanted to support other students, to help them pave the way to their future.”
Jill D’Amico Brandt ’89
Magnificat
helped pave the way to success for architect Jill D’Amico Brandt ’89. Jill always knew she wanted to be an architect, loving the “puzzle solving” aspect of the job. She completed her Genesis at a local architecture firm, confirming her love for the industry. She then continued on to earn her undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis and her graduate degree at the University of Michigan.
In 2006, Jill started her own business, Brandt Architecture, LLC. She said, “My business grew from word of mouth. I was building relationships, working hard, and doing good work.” Her firm does a wide range of projects, which keeps her job exciting. She wants to design spaces that make her clients’ lives easier. “My favorite part of a project is walking through the final space with a client and seeing how happy they are,” Jill said. She has worked on projects such as 5 Points Tea & Coffee and Harness Cycle, and she was one of the architects of record for Mancuso Homes' Gut Job house featured on HGTV.
Jill is excited to be back at Magnificat to help design a new concession stand for Karnatz Family Field. “Being in a single-gender environment helped me to speak up and build confidence,” she said. Her advice to students is: “Find something you are passionate about, work hard, and be nice. You never know where personal connections will take you.”
Jill and her husband, Todd, have three children. She resides in Rocky River, where she serves on the Design and Construction Board of Review. One of her projects is pictured below.
Sandra Hong, M.D. ’90
Sandra Hong, MD ’90, says she has come a long way since her time at Magnificat, noting, “Staples are what kept my skirt hem up the entire senior year.”
Sandra was accepted into Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED) combined BS-MD program straight from Magnificat. She completed three years at the University of Akron and finished her medical degree in four years at NEOMED. She continued her residency training in internal medicine at Summa Health Systems, during which time she served as the program’s chief resident for one year. From there, Sandra completed a two-year allergy and immunology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/ Harvard University.
When she returned to Cleveland, she began working at University Hospitals and married one of her medical school classmates, Raymond Hong, a Rocky River High School alumnus. A few years later, she accepted a role at the Cleveland Clinic, where she has worked for 17 years.
Sandra wears many hats at the Cleveland Clinic. She is the director of the Food Allergy Center of Excellence, the regional medical director for the Southern Region, and the physician leader of all scribe programs, including the Medical Observation and Scribe Training (MOST) Fellowship. Her vast accomplishments have not gone unnoticed; in 2020 she was recognized as one of Crain’s Cleveland’s “Women of Note.”
“With hard work and perseverance you can achieve anything,” she said, and she thanks Magnificat for setting her, and her sister—Susan Hong ’88—up for success. Being in an allgirls environment “truly teaches you to be an independent thinker,” she said. “This is why I have chosen to send my children to single-gender schools.”
Sandra owes a debt of gratitude to her mother, she said, “I couldn’t have done any of this without [her]. She chose that we went to Magnificat. She has been the one to help us every step of the way.”
She also thanks Magnificat and retired faculty member Rick Phillips for her love of travel. During the summer leading up to her junior year, Sandra and fellow classmates took an educational immersion trip—led by Mr. Phillips—to Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Sandra and her husband have one son and three daughters, and they enjoyed a family vacation to England and France last summer.
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Kelly Compiseno Lamirand ’94
Youare the leader you have been waiting for,” a quote from Gloria Steinem, has stuck with Kelly Compiseno Lamirand ’94 throughout her 20 years at KeyBank. With her recent promotion to President and Commercial Sales Leader for the Cleveland Market, Kelly is proving Steinem’s sentiment to be true in her own life.
After graduating from Magnificat, Kelly went on to study finance and economics at Miami University. She started her career at KeyBank through their Management Training Program and secured a full time position as an analyst. From there she moved through the ranks, going from Credit Officer to District Credit Officer, until she transitioned to the sales side of the business last summer.
Kelly is a proponent for single-gender education, saying that Magnificat’s competitive environment “drives you toward a leadership role in all areas of your life.” Growing up in a predominantly female environment helped her to gain the confidence and drive she needed to navigate through a maledominated industry. She said, “surround yourself with good people and people that support your success.”
Along with her new promotion, Kelly recently joined Magnificat’s board of directors, in the hope of paying it forward. As a mother of three boys, her role as a board member helps her to stay connected to the school. Kelly cherishes the friendships she made at Magnificat and hopes to help guide the next generation of young women.
We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat
Adventures in Colorado. From left to right: Lisa Compiseno Whelan ’93 , Kristin Compiseno Olson ’03 , andKelly Compiseno Lamirand ’94 Kelly, her husband Dean, and their three sons.Bingo, Bags, and Bubbly
Blue Streak Barristers
Clockwise: Megan Bennett ’04 (front, then clockwise) Clare Gravens ’06, Meghan Lewallen ’06, Hannah Smith ’06, Colleen Mountcastle ’91, Moira McAndrew Wopershall ’93, Gillian Hall ’03, Jennifer Riester ’90, and Cara Santosuosso ’91 Gillian Hall ’03 and Hannah Smith ’06 Jennifer Riester ’90, Cara Santosuosso ’91, Colleen Mountcastle ’91, and Moira McAndrew Wopershall ’93
Golf Outing
Beth Haas ’94, Board of Directors. Nora Ruddy ’08, Molly Gieb ’08, Natalie Butchko Hershberger ’08, and Lisa Shimko Lasko ’08. Greg Klucher, Bart Leonardi, Julie Ebel, and Brent Casper. Patrick Geyser, Jonathan Lihani, Connor McCoy, and Claire Coyne ’15. Senior Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing Julie Sims Gibbons ’80, Joan Gallagher McCarthy ’77, Joan Barno, and Michelle Sims Ahern ’85. Magnificat alumnae, families, and friends hit the links at the 7th Annual Blue Streak Golf Outing on June 27 at Avon Oaks Country Club. Nearly 100 attendees joined the four-person scramble format for 18 holes on the course, followed by awards and appetizers. The event raised $13,000 in support of the athletic program. Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who attended! Lead Sponsors | Terry Coyne - TerryCoyne.com | Damon Taseff - Allegro Real Estate Brokers & Advisors | Anthony Kure - Johnson Investment Counsel | Frank Kennedy - Integrated Power Services | Erin Armstrong - Armstrong Law Offices We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s MagnificatCLASS NOTES FALL 2022
1987
Natalie Hostacky Stevens joined Zashin & Rich Co., L.P.A. She concentrates her practice on counseling employers on compliance with workplace laws and regulations, conducting and providing guidance on workplace investigations, and litigating employment-related claims. She also serves as a neutral mediator and arbitrator.
1999
Catherine Oakar ’99 married Brian Dybicz in Cleveland on June 24, 2022. The wedding party included alumnae Margaret Oakar ’96 , Michelle Oakar Adams ’85 , Ann Marie Grimberg ’99, and Emily Pearse Moran ’99. There were many other alumnae in attendance.
Catherine is the Special Assistant to the President for Community Public Health and Disparities at the White House. She previously worked for First Lady Michelle Obama.
2000
Jenny Horval and her husband, Kevin, adopted their son, Ayden James, in April. He was born in March and joins sister Emma.
2007
Annie Leone is a Certified Nurse Midwife who spent time working at one of the largest immigration shelters at the US-Mexico border caring for pregnant mothers.
Chelsea Horwood, M.D. , has spent the past academic year as a Surgical Critical Care fellow at Denver Health and the University of Colorado and will continue next year as a Trauma and Acute Care Surgery fellow.
3 2008
Julie Spehar Diegelmann and her husband welcomed their second child, Benjamin, in November 2021. He joins older sister, Penelope.
2010
Olivia Biello Gimperling and Chelsea Girgash started Totally Speech LLC., a private speech therapy company in Cleveland. Their goal is to provide speech and other therapeutic services to individuals around the surrounding communities.
Jess Koney Marron and her husband welcomed their first child, Sean Vincent Marron Jr., in February.
Victoria Bello O’Connor and husband, Jack, welcomed their first child, Vivian Page, in July 2022.
2014
Sydney Schroen Williams founded Swayed Stature, a made-to-order, small batch fashion label that designs primarily women’s wear but has something for everyone.
2018
Leah Proctor was the 2022 recipient of the Michael and Monique Sewell Service Award at the University of Dayton. This award recognizes one student for his or her service to the University of Dayton Department of Accounting and Beta Alpha Psi.
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IN MEMORIAM
Sheila Adler
Mother of Maureen Adler Gravens ’71, Susan Adler Carlin ’73, Mary Adler ’78, and Mary Pat Adler Hargis ’83; Grandmother of Clare Gravens ’06 and Catherine Gravens ’08
Lynne Mack Burke ’56L
Carol Ann Baugh
Grandmother of Claire Whitmore Grubaugh ’05, Margaret Whitmore ’07, Mary Whitmore Frye ’10, Katie Whitmore ’15, and Julia Whitmore ’16
Bruce A. Beatie
Husband of Therese Huzvar Beatie ’66
Gail Corrigan Berwick ’67
Sister of Rita Corrigan Peters ’64† and Patricia Corrigan Kozel ’65*; Sister-in-law of Sandra Vallee Corrigan ’67
Elizabeth “Betty” Bichl Mother of Cathy Bichl Nowlin ’70, Jacquie Bichl Nowlin ’71, Lisa Bichl Falcone ’76, and Melissa Bichl Sturgis ’78; Grandmother of Moira Nowlin Arndts ’00, Caitlin Nowlin ’05, and Allie Nowlin O’Boyle ’05
Kevin Breen Brother of Bonnie Breen DiMarino ’75, Margaret Breen Weitzel ’78, and Rosemarie Breen Anderson ’82; Brother-in-law of Cathy Telzerow Breen ’80
Lisa Buehner ’90
Sister-in-law of Kelly Russ Buehner ’94
Father of Cheryl Burke Brennan ’72, Colleen Burke Cook ’75, and Cynthia Burke Minton ’78; Grandfather of Lauren Cook Schiavone ’08
Joseph Burke Kathleen Mary Dean Canepa Mother of Ellen Canepa Brzytwa ’63, Katie Canepa Root ’67, and Julie Canepa ’75; Grandmother of Kathleen “Kaki” Brzytwa ’96 Marcia B. Caruso Mother of Ellen Caruso Fatica ’84; Grandmother of Julia Fatica ’15 and Michelle Fatica ’18 Richard Clark Husband of Moira Clark; father of Bridey Clark '07 Nancy Novotny Corrigan ’71 Eileen Corrigan Grandmother of Colleen Woidke ’17 and Ryan Woidke ’19 Maddy Kramer Coughlin ’66 Sister of Josie Kramer ’65 Barbara D’Alessandro Mother of Debra D’Alessandro Berkild ’79, Diana D’Alessandro ’80, and Doreen D’Alessandro Kocjan ’81 Joan Patricia Meyer Delgado ’61 Sister of Margaret Meyer Conner ’51L Philip Doell Brother of Agnes Doell ’59 Barbara Durkin Mother of Patricia Durkin Schroer ’85; Grandmother of Mary Kate Durkin ’15; Aunt of Ann Marie Wernick ’07, Laura Ferry ’09, Marie Durkin Morris ’09, and Dede Ferry ’11 Jim Engler Brother of Nannette Engler Spratt ’62; Father of Kristen Engler Beeler ’04 and Shawn Engler Halterman ’07; Uncle of Michelle McNulty Flando ’85 and Karin McMahon McNulty ’87; Great Uncle of Molly Flando ’13, Laurin McNulty ’18, and Karoline McNulty ’21 Marjorie Firment ’41L Brian Flynn Father of Morgan Flynn ’23 and Emerson Flynn ’26 Nancy Franz Mother of Cindy Franz Hrusch ’71, Sue Franz Ross ’73, Linda Franz Gallop ’74, Elizabeth Franz Provenzano ’77, and Terri Franz Malloy ’82 Mary Jane (Janie) Grimes Gould ’62L Mother-in-law of Julie Delaney Gould ’83 Joyce McNulty Granfors ’53L Susan Volosin Hegarty ’73 Sheila Hughes Aunt of Kris Koma Comer ’86 Richard Hull Brother of Kathleen Hull ’74 William Kalt Mother of Sharon Kalt Turk ’76, Kristine Kalt Milkie ’78, Karolyn Kalt Schafer ’79, and Janice Kalt Schafer ’84; Grandmother of Jennifer Truchon ’08, Janey Schafer ’09, Kristen Schafer ’09, Laura Schafer ’10, Mariel Milkie ’13, and Allison Schafer ’13 Martin Kearney Father of Mary Kearney ’89 Jane Zammikiel King ’60 Sister of Jeanne Zammikiel McDermott ’60; Aunt of Therese Zammikiel Hensley ’86Sharon Mack Kohout ’58L
Monica Pavicic Korzi ’60
John (Jack) Krumhansl Husband of Elizabeth Lovas Krumhansl ’66; Father of Rachel Krumhansl Vidlicka ’92; Brother-in-law of Jackie Lovas Danielson ’61† and Mary Lovas Bird ’63
Margaret Clekker Labbe ’60
Mark Lachendro, Jr. Brother of Jenn Lachendro ’16
George Leicht
Father of Barbara Leicht Foos ’71; Grandfather of Christina Foos Hein ’98, Nicole Foos Gunning ’01, and Carly Keller ’02
Michael Malloy
Father of Rebecca Clark ’91 and Sarah Monahan ’95; Grandfather of Margaret Clark ’21
Cynthia McManamon Mother of Colleen McManamon Ganor ’99
Madonna Murphy McTaggart ’58L
Eugene “Gene” Mikel Father of Mary Beth Mikel Randall ’85, Lynn Mikel Lally ’86, and Nancy Mikel Bulic ’89
We have included all individuals for whom we received notification following the publication of the Spring 2022 issue of the Magnificat Magazine, and we have listed all of the relationships we could locate in our records. If we have missed anyone, kindly let us know by emailing Caitlin MacBride Berg ’10 at cmacbride@maghs.org.
† Deceased L denotes a graduate of Lourdes Academy
“May all be comforted by the compassionate heart of Christ who will draw all to abundant life and fullness of joy!”
-Sr. Helen Jean Novy, HMMary Carol Watson Musser ’72 Marilyn O’Brien Mother of Bill Murman, Board of Directors, Mary Kathleen Murman Leitch ’75, and Karen Murman Young ’81; Stepmother of Gina O’Brien Campbell ’78, Victoria O’Brien ’79, and Julie O’Brien ’84; Sisterin-law of Colleen O’Brien McCarthy ’60, Kathryn O’Brien Hogan ’64, and Patricia O’Brien McCrann ’70†; Grandmother of Celeste Murman ’17 and Camryn Murman ’19 Kathleen “Kay” Parrent ’59L Mary Cay Ribar ’61 Matthew Roggenburk, Sr. Father of Alyssa Roggenburk ’16 and Anna Roggenburk ’19 Patricia Grimm Rosser ’67L Mary Catherine “Kay” Schmitz Mother of Deb Schmitz ’71, Sue Schmitz King ’73, and Megan Schmitz Frenz ’88 George Simon Husband of Nancy Simon ’59L Charlotte Sotak ’58L Sister of Joan Sotak ’59 Geraldine Tama Mother of Marta Tama Snitzky ’75; Grandmother of Dana Snitzky ’05 Mary Tracy Mother of Lynn Tracy Merriman ’73 and Lee Tracy McLaughlin ’75; Grandmother of Kerry Merriman ’97 Bernice Bobeck Trivett ’50L Elizabeth Weimer Mother of Christine Weimer Papesch ’95 Louise Vavrus Sister of Cheryl Meister ’73 Carol Carnes Yondo ’60 Mother of Debbie Yondo Burke ’86 and Michelle Yondo Young ’91 Betty Lou Zbornik ’58L Terezija Zitnik Mother of Kathleen Zitnik ’86† and Karoline Zitnik Weir ’90 Ellen Zoller Mother of Ann Zoller ’82 and Lisa Zoller Golish ’88 Richard Clark Magnificat mourns the loss of Richard Clark, husband of President Moira Clark ’77; father of Bridey ’07, Will, Kevin, and the late Colin; brother-in-law and uncle to many Magnificat alumnae; and a leader in Catholic education in Cleveland as Founding Director of Partnership Schools Cleveland, Founding President of Saint Martin de Porres High School, and former Principal of St. Ignatius High School. As a community of faith, we keep the Clark Family and all who have recently lost loved ones in our prayers.