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Please make plans to join us at the Magnificat Gala on March 19, 2022 as we honor these individuals and celebrate all of the accomplishments of Magnificat High School.
THE MAGNIFICAT AWARD: ANN LITZLER COYNE ’88 AND TERRY COYNE The Magnificat Award honors personal commitment to the Mission of Magnificat High School, as well as outstanding service to the school. This year, we are pleased to honor Ann Litzler Coyne ’88 and Terry Coyne with this award. Believing in the Mission of a single-gender, Catholic education, the Coynes have been tremendous supporters of Magnificat for years. Ann and Terry have each served faithfully for many years in various roles, including on the Board of Directors, Chairing the Magnificat Gala, and Co-Chairing the successful Building Excellence Together Capital Campaign. But perhaps their favorite role has been as proud parents of three alumnae daughters: Claire ’15, Emily ’18, and Elizabeth ’21.
THE ALUMNAE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: JULIE SCHRINER NADER ’79
This award honors an alumna who is dedicated to living Mary’s Magnificat, exemplifies the Magnificat Mission of service and leadership, is accomplished in their field, and is established as a prominent leader in their community. After graduating from Marquette University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Julie Schriner Nader ’79 has achieved tremendous success in the construction industry. In addition to serving on the Magnificat Board of Directors Facilities Committee for more than a decade, she acted as project manager for the construction of Phase 1 of Magnificat’s Surround Learning™ Campaign. In her free time, she is co-founder and president of the Cleveland Rockin’ Wildcats, an ice hockey organization for people with special needs, and coaches Special Olympics golf.
TRUE BLUE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: MARY KAY SCHWARZ CURTIS ’91 The True Blue Volunteer of the Year Award honors a volunteer who has shown an overwhelming commitment to Magnificat High School. Mary Kay Curtis has been an invaluable member of both the Magnificat Mothers’ Club and the Gala Committee, as well as a constant support to Magnificat’s Dance Team. In addition to working full-time as a business analyst for PNC Bank and raising four children—including Anna '21—with her husband, Henry, Mary Kay has faithfully volunteered for Night-in-Blue, Holly Market, the Gala, and other events at Magnificat year after year and has been an integral part of their success.
SR. CAROL ANNE SMITH, HM AWARD: MARY THERESE DWYER-KUELLER The Sister Carol Anne Smith, H.M., Award is presented to a former or current faculty or staff member who models and promotes the mission, heritage, and core values of Magnificat High School. Mary Therese Dwyer-Kueller, or “Mrs. D-K” to so many, taught senior theology classes starting in 1990, later became Chair of the department, and finally Dean of Student Life and Formation before retiring in 2020. Known for her infectious laugh, she brought joy to each of her classes and dearly loved her 30 years at Magnificat.
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