MAGNIFICAT M AG A Z I N E
SUMMER/FALL 2020
THE SISTERS OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY CENTER FOR SCIENCE EXPLORATION AND INNOVATION USHERS IN NEW ERA OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
Summer/Fall 2020 Issue Contributors Elizabeth Day Director of Communications Theresa Day Assistant Director of Annual & Leadership Giving Katie Higgins ’99 Vice President of Mission Erin McIntyre Fuentes ’98 Director of Equity & Inclusion Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84 Director of Constituent Relations Mary Ellen Madden ’03 Assistant Director of Communications Leadership Team Moira Clark ’77 President Katie Higgins ’99 Vice President of Mission Marilyn Arundel ’76 Dean of Faculty & Academics Julie Reines Dean of Student Life & Formation Julie Sims Gibbons ’80 Vice President of Enrollment & Marketing Amy Kubacki Vice President of Advancement Board of Directors Bridget Barrett ’86 Martin Berry Barbara Waitkus Billings ’86 Dr. Kathleen Buse Gabrielle Ata Christman ’99 Pat Fogarty Dan Geib Sr. Carole Anne Griswold, HM Beth Haas ’94 Linda Loesch Kelly ’77 Dara Ann Krueger ’87 Lisa Kunkle Joe Lee Colleen Mountcastle ’91 Bill Murman Laura Nortz Colleen Moran O’Neil ’88 Kathleen Casey Proctor ’89 Margaret Jeffers Rowe ’87 Andrew Strada Cover Photo: Kevin Kopanski Photography Design: Lori Scheid | DesignLBS This is a publication of Magnificat High School. Please contact Director of Communications Elizabeth Day at 440.331.1572 x282 or eday@maghs.org with questions or comments.
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14 Table of Contents 2020 Commencement
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School News
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Magnificat's Pandemic Response
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Building Excellence Together 14-17 Athletics/Performing Arts
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HM History & Heritage
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Advancement 22-24 Spotlight on Class of 2016 Class Notes In Memoriam
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FROM THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD CHAIRPERSON Dear Friends, What a difference a year makes. We begin this school year from a place that we never could have imagined when last school year began. With the COVID-19 pandemic shifting the ways that we move through the world and with the call to be ever-more attentive to cries for racial justice within our communities, we come to this new year at a pivotal moment in our world’s history, a moment that has changed us as individuals and as a community. In the spring, our faculty and staff demonstrated their tremendous commitment to our students by continuing to deliver quality education and programming despite the quick transition to online learning. Our alumnae and parents navigated the challenges of balancing career and care for loved ones during a pandemic, and many did so while on the front lines as healthcare workers and emergency responders. The pages ahead illustrate the many ways the pandemic has impacted our students, parents, alumnae, faculty, and staff, and the unique ways that members of the Magnificat Community are rising to the occasion to address and overcome these challenges.
Moira Clark ’77 President
Amidst the many challenges and difficulties that we have encountered during this time, we celebrate all that we have to be grateful for. The completion of the new Center for Science Exploration & Innovation is especially fortuitous at this moment in time. Not only will our strong science curriculum be complemented by cutting-edge spaces and technology, but the state-of-the-art HVAC system (installed in most classrooms last summer) now heats, cools, and purifies the air in all learning spaces. The system assures continuous air circulation throughout the day which, in addition to many new protocols, will help mitigate the spread of germs throughout the school. We are deeply grateful to the very generous supporters who contributed to the Building Excellence Together campaign that both funded the new HVAC system and the transformed science learning spaces, and we look forward to a strong finish of the final phase of the campaign. Over the summer, we also hosted listening sessions for students, alumnae, faculty, staff, and friends to share their experiences of the dynamics around race at Magnificat. The feedback gathered in these sessions will inform the work of a newly established AntiRacism Task Force that will expand our ongoing efforts to make the Magnificat Community as equitable and inclusive as possible at every level.
Colleen Moran O’Neil ’88 Board Chairperson
While we have arrived at a new moment for our world and for Magnificat, our Mission of educating young women remains the same, and these times have helped us identify even more opportunities for collaboration and creativity that will prepare our students to be leaders in our ever-evolving world. Although much is uncertain, we remain grounded in the steadfast courage and faith of Mary and that of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. The Sisters founded Magnificat with a vision to educate young women who would go on to lead our world with the same courage and faith. This strong HM vision will continue to be the lens through which the Magnificat Community learns, leads, and serves in the coming year. Please keep our faculty, staff, and students in your prayers as we embark on the year ahead; be assured that you remain in ours. In the Spirit of Mary’s Magnificat,
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COMMENCEMENT
Seniors had the opportunity to participate in the traditional walk across the stage in the Center for the Performing Arts on May 17.
The Class of 2020 enjoyed a nostalgic drive through campus at the first-ever Senior Mobile Recognition Ceremony on May 18.
Celebrating the Magnificat Class of 2020
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hen the Class of 2020 began their Magnificat journey four years ago, no one could have predicted that it would end with their last semester of school being canceled due to a worldwide pandemic. In the face of such reality, the Class of 2020 demonstrated strength, resilience, and grace as they completed their final Magnificat milestones, and the entire community came together to creatively celebrate their accomplishments in new ways.
The first task was reimagining what the Commencement ceremony would look like. Recognizing the importance of the traditional walk across the stage in the Center for the Performing Arts, faculty and staff designed a modified ceremony on Sunday, May 17 in which each graduate and two guests were permitted in the theater at a time. Each graduate was given a single red rose, donated by Magnificat alumnae,
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to represent the dozen red roses they would carry in the traditional Commencement ceremony. Graduates had their names read by Dean of Student Life and Formation, Mrs. Mary Therese Dwyer-Kueller, received their diplomas from Dean of Faculty and Academics, Ms. Marilyn Arundel ’76, as they walked across the stage, and posed for a graduation portrait. The following morning, Monday, May 18, senior parents gathered at the school in the rain to decorate the route for the first-ever Magnificat Senior Mobile Recognition Ceremony, which would take place that afternoon. The skies cleared as the Class of 2020 gathered at St. Christopher Parish to begin their celebratory and emotional drive to and through campus. The church bells tolled as they received a blessing from Sr. Helen Jean Novy, HM, and words of encouragement and pride from President Moira Clark ’77. Faculty, staff,
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family, and friends lined the Magnificat parking lot as each student drove through campus in celebration of their many accomplishments during their four years at Magnificat. Baccalaureate, which had been scheduled for July 23, was conducted virtually, with the help of our Campus Ministers, our Performing Arts Department, and Fr. John Chlebo from St. Christopher Parish. Finally, on July 25, students and families who wished to attend gathered for an outdoor, socially-distant Commencement ceremony on Karnatz Family Field — the first of its kind in Magnificat’s 65-year history.
Students who could not attend in person received a link to their virtual Commencement, a video that was recorded in May when it was unclear whether we could gather as a community. Diplomas and a dozen roses were delivered to the members of the Class of 2020 who participated virtually at their homes in advance of the July 25th ceremony. It was unexpected and untraditional, yet it was a special time for the Class of 2020 nonetheless. We are so proud of our graduates, and we look forward to seeing how they continue to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world.
Top row L-R: Dena Neville, chosen by her classmates, was the Class of 2020 student speaker. Mara Horning received the Sr. Mary Pat Cook, HM, Leadership Award. Lauren Gray received the Nancy Powell Service Award. Bottom Row L-R: Chloe Becker was named Phi Beta Kappa and received the Sr. Bernadette Vetter, HM Award. Graduates stand as they begin their journey as Magnificat alumnae.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Meet the New Members of the Magnificat Leadership Team Katie Higgins ’99, Vice President of Mission As a child, Katie Higgins ’99 knew she wanted to become a teacher, and she credits the deepening of that desire to Magnificat teachers like Betty McMahon who inspired her to pursue history and political science studies at the University of Notre Dame. Having discovered a love for theology during her sophomore year of college, Katie eventually graduated summa cum laude with degrees in both history and theology. Katie’s early career pursuits took her to the outskirts of Philadelphia where she taught theology and served as the first campus minister at Villa Joseph Marie High School, an all-girls Catholic school. She returned to the Cleveland area and Magnificat in 2006, and has served as campus minister, Director of Campus Ministry, Theology faculty member, Senior Writer & Editor, and most recently as the Assistant Vice President of Mission during the 2019-2020 school year. In 2012, Katie received her Masters of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Loyola University of Chicago, where she attended classes online and over the summers during her time as the Director of Campus Ministry. Katie is grateful for the wisdom, expertise, and example of Sr. Helen Jean Novy, HM, with whom she has worked closely for many years. In looking to the future, Katie reflects on the collective and collaborative nature of her new role: “Together, we hold the Mission of Magnificat in our hands. Mission touches every aspect of our school community, and we each play a vital role in living out and carrying forward the Mission. I am humbled and honored to be a part of this work in partnership with so many.”
Julie Reines, Dean of Student Life & Formation Julie Reines brings 14 years of experience in education to her role as Magnificat’s new Dean of Student Life & Formation. Julie takes the place of Mary Therese Dwyer-Kueller who retired in June after 27 years of teaching Theology and three years in the role of Dean of Student Life & Formation. Having earned her B.A. in Adolescent to Young Adult Education from the University of Dayton and a Masters of Educational Administration from John Carroll University, Julie has spent the majority of her career at Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls where she taught Economics and Global Studies and served as the Dean of Students for the last five school years. While teaching and during her role as Dean, Julie also served as the Associate Director of Admissions, the Varsity LaCrosse Coach, a leader for the school’s retreat and immersion programs, and moderator of student government, all experiences that have prepared her to oversee Magnificat’s Counseling, Athletic, Performing Arts, and Summer Programming departments as well as the Humility of Mary Center. “Magnificat is educating and forming young women for the future, and I knew this community was something I wanted to be a part of,” Reines said. “I am excited for the new opportunities and challenges that lie ahead!”
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Congratulations Retirees! Many thanks to the following retirees who have contributed a combined total of 259 years of service to our students and to shaping the life and Mission of Magnificat. We hope you enjoy your well-deserved retirement!
Welcome to Magnificat! NEW BOARD MEMBERS Bridget Barrett ’86 Colleen Mountcastle ’91 Kathleen Casey Proctor ’89
NEW EMPLOYEES Rita Beckstrom World Languages and Cultures
Sr. Helen Jean Novy, HM - 45 years Vice President of Mission Previous Roles: Interim President; Director of Faculty Development & Mission; Director of Curriculum; English, Mathematics, Latin, Computer, and Theology Faculty Rick Phillips - 43 years Social Studies Faculty Gail Schneider (Not Pictured) - 37 years Physical Education Faculty Mary Therese Dwyer-Kueller - 30 years Dean of Student Life & Formation Previous Roles: Theology Faculty, Theology Department Chair Josie O’Hara - 25 years World Languages and Cultures Joanne Young '73 - 23 years Bookstore Manager Carol Fedor - 19 years Mathematics Faculty
Emily Clark , Ph.D. '92 English Faculty Adrienne Cooper Intervention Specialist Krista House Math Faculty Monica Ference Orlando '01 English Faculty Margaret Reidel English Faculty Claire Simcox World Languages and Culture Faculty Kourtney Steffen Social Studies Faculty Elizabeth Urban Math & Social Studies Faculty
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SCHOOL NEWS
Agape Experiments Adapt to Virtual Learning
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ach year, junior theologians have an opportunity to pursue a passion project that has the potential to help make the world more loving and just through the Agape Experiment. Since 2018, juniors spend their second semester in inquiry, examining social justice issues and exploring ways in which they could make an impact. The Agape Experiment allows students to “take chances, learn from success and failure, act with integrity, and embrace their mission to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat,” said Theology Department Chair Ms. Caitlin Lynch-Huggins ’01. The number of social justice issues examined by students is vast, but all are rooted in the themes of Catholic Social Teaching: Care for Creation; Life and Dignity of the Human Person; Preferential Option for People Experiencing Poverty and Vulnerability; Rights and Responsibilities; Dignity of Work and Workers’ Rights; Family, Community, and Participation; and Solidarity. Intentionally designed to be a challenge for students, the Agape Experiment during the COVID-19 pandemic brought its own set of challenges. According to Ms. Lynch-Huggins, students had to be much more self-motivated and selfdirected than in previous years due to the cancellation of on-campus classes. “We had set times we met with each student specifically about her Experiment, and additional times when we were available for drop-in meetings; but students had to be organized, tenacious, and committed to ongoing communication with their teachers and about their work,” she said. The Class of 2021 rose to the challenge of completing their Agape Experiments remotely. Reeda El-Hayek, for example, was inspired to educate people about the wildfires in the Amazon and wrote and performed a song (lyrics in sidebar) via YouTube. “I was nervous about posting it because I didn’t know how other people would react,” El-Hayek said. “But once I started getting good feedback and comments on my video, I was really happy with what I [had] done.” Lucy Kilbane used her Agape Experiment to design a system through which patients could, without being detected by their perpetrators, alert medical professionals that they are a victim of human trafficking. She partnered with the Cleveland Clinic to develop a discreet pull-tab system that would be posted in restrooms (one of few places victims are alone). “My
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A protoype of the signage Lucy Kilbane ’21 developed in conjunction with the Cleveland Clinic to help victims of human trafficking.
experiment would have been more hands-on if I had been able to continue with in-person classes,” Kilbane said. “I would have had the opportunity to present my idea to a panel of executives at the Cleveland Clinic, while also being more involved in the final production of the poster. However, I was able to accomplish many of these meetings over Zoom and stay involved in the process as much as I could!” For Ellen Weist, the Agape Experiment was an education in the complicated world of criminal justice, as she explored capital punishment. When her first idea, to bring Bryan Stevenson, the author of Just Mercy, to campus did not work out, Weist, inspired by the work of Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ, wrote to an inmate on death row in Ohio. For her, the pandemic allowed more time to research the criminal justice system and capital punishment as well as learn more about the inmate with whom she was corresponding. “Because of COVID-19, I had much more time on my hands to do all of the research I truly desired,” she said. “There was so much to learn, so I was happy that I got to spend as much time as I did delving into this injustice and my role in eliminating it.”
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For Nour Lashin, what began as an exploration of youth mental health became a refined look at one aspect of it— youth depression — when she realized how vast the field is. “Children and teens in their developmental stages need to feel as though their mental health is valid and worthy of being examined and discussed. When pursuing this experiment, I was extremely disheartened by how little knowledge many people have on the topic of depression, and I decided it was time to share my research and my voice with the Magnificat community,” Lashin said. “I want to make sure people know just how crucial it is to recognize when a loved one is suffering.” Inspired by her love of animals and her experience volunteering in an animal shelter, Evelyn Uhlir explored how she can help protect endangered species. When plans for her Agape Experiment were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, she changed direction and wrote a first-person article about the impact humans have on animals and the potential positive outcomes the pandemic might have on endangered species as a result of decreased traffic, for example. These are just a handful of examples of the breadth and depth of the work done by the class of 2021. The beauty of the Agape Experiment is that it is a personal passion project. The work done during the second semester of their junior year could inspire their work in those areas — through future careers, volunteer opportunities, research, etc.— for years to come. A portion of a letter from Ellen Weist ’21 to the inmate with whom she was corresponding as part of her Agape Experiment examining capital punishment.
Fire Is Coming, by Reeda El-Hayek '21 Oh Lord, I see burning everywhere I see fires in the air Oh help me God The birds are all sad Their homes have gone bad We got to stop this Oh we got to stop that I said fire is coming our way We got a lot to clean up to fix our world today Burning is all I see We got to stand up and help the trees in need My God, I can tell you are outraged We hurt the thing that you just made I want a change The trees have burned down The air has gone brown I can’t stand this I can’t breathe I said fire is coming our way We got a lot to clean up to fix our world today Burning is all I see We got to stand up and help the trees in need Help, is all I’m asking for My lungs have gone all sore I need to breathe There’s people everywhere Crying… Upset.. And hurt Cuz I said fire is coming our way We got a lot to clean up to fix our world today Burning is all I see We got to stand up and help the trees in need
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SCHOOL NEWS Entrepreneurship Thrives at Magnificat, Thanks to Veale Foundation
A member of the Class of 2024 learns the art of jewelry making in the Beginning Metals class.
Summer School Reimagined: Magnificat Summer Workshops We were disappointed that COVID-19 necessitated the cancelation of our annual summer camps, which bring together girls in grades 1-9 to discover art, science, culinary arts, computer science, and more. But in taking a step back, we saw an opportunity to bring back small groups of Magnificat students who had not physically been on campus in 115 days and to give the incoming Class of 2024 a chance to meet some new classmates and acclimate to the school in a fun, engaging way. Some students chose to learn cooking and baking from Chef Brant Meredith from AVI Foodsystems—Magnificat’s food-service provider—while others chose to try their hand at making jewelry in a Beginning Metals class with Ms. Julie Belfiore. Other offerings explored art and gardening, the sustainable art practice of upscaling, TV production, and what happens behind the scenes in a theatrical production. In a hands-on way, they learned or enhanced skills they can continue to develop either at home or as they return to school. Faculty and staff were thrilled to have students back in the building, and the smiles on students' faces showed us they were happy to be back. “My daughter, Adriana '21 took the cooking class and absolutely adored it. It was so nice to see her head off to ‘school’ with a smile on her face in the morning," said Magnificat parent, Debbie Schermaier.
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For each of the past nine years, Magnificat has received funding from the Veale Foundation to support students’ exposure to entrepreneurship through the Business Club and the Entrepreneurship class, taught by Mrs. Krista Slife. The funding supplies course materials for the Entrepreneurship class, funds the Lemonade Day Camp for sixth - eighth graders each summer, and provides seed money for students in the Business Club and/or the Entrepreneurship class to develop a business idea and participate in the thinkBIG Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge and Summit. Magnificat entrepreneurs have performed well at the thinkBIG competition in recent years, and this year was no different, with Keara Kelly ’21 pitches her Keara Kelly ’21 placing second for her concept, the Daily Dose, at idea, The Daily Dose. “The Daily Dose is the thinkBIG competition a fast and efficient premeasured frozen smoothie kit that allows you to quickly blend a great tasting smoothie wherever you have a blender,” Kelly said. “I created The Daily Dose after realizing how much waste, time, and effort was required to make a healthy smoothie at home.” When faced with challenges related to food safety regulations that required permitting and food liability insurance, Kelly did her research and persevered by working with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to secure permits and to partner with third-party packagers who were already licensed and insured. Developing her concept at Magnificat allowed her to conduct market research among her peers on product taste and pricing. With her product ready to go, Kelly presented to local alumnae and business leaders at the Magnificat Business Plan competition. Her performance there qualified her to compete at thinkBIG, and she took the feedback she received to refine her plan as she prepared to present her Daily Dose concept to over 400 students at the event. Her hard work paid off, and Kelly’s Daily Dose came in second place in the competition. “The competitions taught me how challenging it is for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas in front of large crowds and judges,” she said. “After the competitions, I felt a sense of accomplishment and success. I also enjoyed hearing from judges and other successful entrepreneurs regarding how I could improve and expand my business."
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Magnificat Deepens Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Mary’s Magnificat calls upon the entire Magnificat High School Community to work for justice, and an important part of our work for justice is to educate ourselves about the role we must play to dismantle racism in its many forms in order to build a more equitable and inclusive community, nation, and world. For many years, Magnificat has been working to become an increasingly diverse community, one committed to racial justice, equity, and inclusion. For over twenty years, we have partnered with Facing History and Ourselves (FHAO) to train faculty and students to critically examine history and the positive choices we can make to respond to hatred and bigotry, and, in 2016, we became a Partner Network School. We have integrated professional development with faculty and staff on issues of equity and inclusion, and last summer, hired our first Director of Equity and Inclusion. Throughout the 2019-2020 school year, faculty and staff engaged in important and challenging conversations on systemic racism, privilege, and bias. During the first semester, we read and reflected on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ most recent pastoral letter against racism, Open Wide Our Hearts, discerning how it challenged and inspired us to carry forward its call for racial justice in our many domains. In January, FHAO facilitated a professional development program in understanding implicit bias, centered upon the question: How do we acknowledge and confront our biases so that all students have equitable access to education at Magnificat High School? In the midst of this work, our community faced a racial bias incident which was made public on social media in the early summer. As our community, country, and world hear renewed cries for racial justice, we renew our commitment to live our Mission ever more fully. In responding to this incident, we are catalyzed to continue this important work so that the reflections and conversations, particularly those made possible in the Racial Justice Listening Sessions, will bolster our dedication to racial justice, equity, and inclusion. We see this as a learning experience from which we hope
Love compels each of us to resist racism courageously. (18)
We call on everyone, especially all Christians
and those of other faith traditions, to help repair the breach caused by racism, which damages the human family. (28)
“Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love - A Pastoral Letter Against Racism,” United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 2018
to become a stronger, more respectful and compassionate community. We are grateful to the alumnae, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who participated in the Listening Sessions and who shared about their experiences at Magnificat as well as their hopes for the future of racial equity initiatives at Magnificat. A comprehensive report of themes and recommendations from the Listening Sessions will be presented to school leadership in September. The report will inform our work for the 2020-2021 school year including the formation of an Anti-Racism Task Force, a Community Summit, and continued listening and engagement with students, parents/guardians, faculty, and staff around issues of race and racism. Our goal is to move our conversations into action steps this coming school year. As a Magnificat community, we are called to be an ever-more inclusive and welcoming community for all. We are committed to the ongoing work of educating ourselves about how systemic and structural racism function, so that we can more fully participate in effective efforts to dismantle them.
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MAGNIFICAT'S PANDEMIC RESPONSE
Education in the Time of COVID-19
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hen students, faculty, and staff left the building the afternoon of March 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they thought they would be returning in a few weeks, after spring break. As the weeks went on, and as in-person classes were canceled for the remainder of the school year, all eyes were set on fall. How would we begin the new school year? How would the pandemic change the way we deliver a holistic education to students? What would school look like in the fall?
The pandemic and the guidance around it continues to evolve, so the Magnificat Leadership Team spent the summer creating three scenarios for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year: in-person; hybrid; and online. These learning scenarios were developed with a number of goals in mind, including maximizing the amount of time students spend at school, the ability to seamlessly transition from one learning scenario to another as necessary, and most importantly, continuing to deliver on our Mission of providing students with a holistic education. To that end, the same modified pandemic version of the seven-day rotation schedule that was introduced last school year will be deployed regardless of which learning scenario is necessitated by current COVID-19 data and guidance, which will allow faculty, staff, and students continuity as they navigate a landscape that remains fluid. A team of Magnificat faculty and staff examined the student experience from all angles this summer and put into place new practices that will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. For example, the new HVAC system that was installed in 2019 not only heats and cools but also purifies the air continuously. Students, faculty, and staff will wear facial coverings (with exceptions for documented medical conditions). Spaces across campus are being maximized in order to maintain appropriate social distancing, particularly as it relates to lunch and unscheduled time in a student’s day. Additionally, water fountains will be turned off, and students will be encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles which can be filled at touchless water bottle filling stations throughout the building. Co-curricular activities will continue
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Students have been provided Magnificat-branded face masks, and signage has been posted throughout the building reminding students, faculty, and staff about COVID-19 best practices.
to meet, but those meetings may be conducted virtually based on the size of the group at the discretion of the faculty or staff Moderator. Magnificat Athletics will continue to follow the guidance of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. One of the hallmarks of a Magnificat education is the community we create for students and families. The pandemic has presented us with an opportunity to be creative in how we deliver these time-honored traditions during an unprecedented time. We look forward to sharing with you the ways in which we innovatively cultivate community when physical gathering must be limited as we get into the school year. While the start of the 2020-2021 school year will be as unusual as the end of the last school year, we had the benefit of the summer to evaluate what went well and what could have been improved with online learning last semester as well as to research and develop new practices for in-person learning in the time of COVID-19. The plan for the first semester is grounded in both the public health guidance we receive and continue to follow from the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio Department of Health, the Diocese of Cleveland, and Governor DeWine’s office as well as in our Mission of providing a holistic education to our students.
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The Magnificat Community Responds to COVID-19 The words “learn,” “lead,” and “serve” are significant to the Magnificat community always, but they become even more important in times of crisis; and when faced with a global pandemic, the Magnificat community heeded the call to learn, lead, and serve in many ways. The next few pages demonstrate the ways in which students, parents, faculty and staff members, alumnae, and friends have made an impact on their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mary Cachat Papa ’79 Rocky River, OH In March, Performing Arts Costume Designer, Mary Papa is usually leading a group of students in costume design and production as they prepare to outfit the cast of Magnificat’s annual spring play. When COVID-19 forced the cancelation of Magnificat’s production of Sense & Sensibility, Mary quickly changed gears and began making non-medical masks to help prevent the spread of the virus. Armed with fabric, thread, and a sewing machine, Mary enlisted any and all members of the Magnificat community who wanted to join the effort. “I thought if I could keep students engaged and reconnect alumnae, this would be a great way for Magnificat to help and give back to the community,” she said. She delivered patterns and fabric locally to those who wanted to help but could not get to the store to purchase them, and she coached novices as they learned how to sew the masks that would be delivered to essential workers at Northeast Ohio hospitals. Students (and parents) joined her in her quest. Dana McCabe (mother of Claire ’19, Paige ’21), who together with her daughter, Quinn ’23, sewed over 100 masks, said “We had a sewing machine (not much skill, but we thought we could figure it out together), lots of time on our hands, and we were
happy to have a way to help out.” Mary delivered pre-cut pieces for them to sew together, and when they were finished, she picked them up to prepare for delivery. “We were blessed to be able to stay home with our family while essential workers continued to go to work each day,” Dana said. “Quinn and I were able to spend time together doing something meaningful. The masks didn’t look perfect but we hope that it made someone’s day a little better.” And the masks did make people’s days a little better. Edwin Oley, President of Mercy Health in Lorain, wrote, “I want to reach out and express our organization’s gratitude for your donation of sewn masks during this unprecedented time in our country and throughout our world. Our associates and clinicians who are on the front lines of battling this COVID virus are likewise most appreciative of your thoughtfulness. Please know that your donation has been put to good use.” In all, Mary led more than 20 students, parents, alumnae, and friends in making nearly 1,500 masks for those on the front lines at the VA Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, MetroHealth System, Akron Children’s Hospital, Malachi Center, and Ennis Court Assisted Living, among numerous other organizations.
Left to right: Lauren Ellis ’21 sewed over 70 masks for Northeast Ohio essential workers. Maggie ’23 and her mother, Leigh Erickson. Quinn ’23 and her mother, Dana McCabe. Lilia Stanton ’23 at her sewing station.
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Isabella Chamberlain ’14 Dallas, TX Isabella Chamberlain ’14 works with refugees to end food insecurities as the Coordinator of the food security and agriculture program, “New Roots,” for the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The IRC operates in the United States as a refugee resettlement agency. Isabella works with refugee clients in an urban agriculture training program. When asked what her favorite part of her job is, Isabella is quick to say that she loves being out on the farms with clients. She adds, “IRC clients are displaced from their homes due to conflict or dangerous living conditions, and many of them come from an agrarian background. Often, participating in New Roots is the first time clients are able to feel ownership over a space again. There is a wonderful sense of healing when clients are able to return to the land to feed their families.” Isabella credits Magnificat for inspiring her to choose a career of agricultural and social justice. According to Isabella, her dedication to this work began with her involvement in Magnificat’s Fair Trade Club. “I was immediately passionate about agricultural workers’ rights and the importance of agricultural practices that protect our environment.” Ms. Murphy’s AP Art History class also had a big impact on Isabella, of which she says, “The content of the class was beautiful. We were able to pull common themes from art of all different cultures. And, the discussions in that class went far beyond the scope of the AP exam.” Following graduation from Magnificat, Isabella volunteered on a mission trip to Lesvos, Greece, and it was on this trip that she was moved to work with refugee populations and new Americans. To this end, she studied plant science and earned a degree in sustainable food production at the University of Florida.
“This job has changed my outlook on the human spirit. Refugees are the most resilient people in the world. The obstacles they’ve faced are too often unspeakable or unimaginable. When clients are able to share their stories with me, I am able to develop better programs to empower them. Their voices help me become a stronger asset to their community. Their resiliency strengthens America as a country.” The pandemic has made food access for disadvantaged Americans extremely difficult, and it has changed the way Isabella works and has shifted her day-to-day responsibilities. Working alone because of COVID-19 concerns, Isabella is harvesting, washing, and assembling bags of produce, which she distributes with other pantry staples at strategicallylocated spots around Dallas. “I know that jobs like mine have never been this important. I am driven by the strength I see in the client I serve, and I am supported by countless community members that see the importance in this work,” explains Isabella. To learn more about Isabella’s work, visit www.rescue.org.
Bridget Gallagher, MD ’02 (Brooklyn, NY) Even though Bridget’s science classes and volunteer work at Cleveland Clinic in high school piqued her interest in medicine, her favorite Magnificat class was World Religions, which opened her eyes to the diversity of religious beliefs in the world. In fact, she minored in religious studies when she earned her B.S. in biology at Fairfield University in Connecticut. Bridget continued on to earn an M.S in Biomedical Science from the University of Toledo and her M.D. from St. George’s University.
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Today, Bridget is a Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellow at SUNY Downstate Medical Center (State University of New York), and she has experienced the pandemic in an up close and personal way. She readily admits she was sometimes fearful as her gastroenterology fellowship work stopped, and she was redeployed to take care of COVID patients. “During the height of the pandemic, all four of the hospitals that I work at in Brooklyn each had 100-200 COVID positive patients and each [had] two or three morgue trailers outside.”
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But Bridget notes that the pandemic also brought with it beautiful humanity—encouragement, support, and collaboration. Though her once bustling city screeched to a still and silent halt and there were long days working with very ill patients, she recalls the “7 p.m. cheers” that resounded throughout the city in support of health care workers and first responders, and the hundreds of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) her fiancé collected for the residents and fellows. Each donated piece of PPE included notes of encouragement and thanks. “I keep these notes along with cards from friends and family on our entry table, and seeing these each day provides me with little boosts of encouragement, gratitude, and joy as I head into the hospital.” Bridget says her job has changed her for the better. “Taking care of patients with chronic medical conditions and during acute illness has made me especially grateful for my health and the health of my loved ones. Being healthy, it is easy to forget that our health is paramount and access to healthcare should be a right for all, not a privilege.
Even though Bridget’s hospital is slowly returning to the “new normal” of telephone and virtual visits with patients and limited medical procedures, she is concerned for the rest of the country and hopes that “people put others first and continue to wear masks/face coverings when out in public as well as take steps to socially distance so that the situation doesn’t continue to worsen.”
Eliza Kaminski ’00 Cleveland, OH Newly graduated from Ursuline College as a nurse practitioner in February 2020, Eliza took a job as a traveling nurse to help out in Livingston, New Jersey at St. Barnabas Medical Center where nurses were desperately needed. Approximately 50 percent of their nursing staff had tested positive for COVID-19, and roughly the same percentage of the maternity patients there had tested positive for the virus as well. Each day, Eliza left her long shifts, passing the refrigerated truck stationed outside the hospital to store bodies, and went “home” to her solitary life in a hotel room where she lived for weeks. She exercised extreme caution to avoid bringing the virus home to her hotel room—leaving the sterile scrubs the hospital provided at work, only using one outfit of clothing for going back and forth to work, and leaving work shoes outside the door before entering her room to shower off the day. Being a stranger among exhausted and weary healthcare
workers presented its own challenges, but one of her supervisors took Eliza under her wing to provide support and encouragement. Friends and family also helped to keep her spirits up. Regardless of the intensity, Eliza said she loves taking care of patients, and this pandemic has shown her the resiliency of the human spirit. “I love seeing the patients’ faces when they come through difficult circumstances. It helped me to be stronger to deal with the losses, to grow as a person, and to understand the other side of life. You have to be strong for them.” Eliza credits Magnificat for preparing her so well that college courses at The Ohio State University were easy, but it was the relationships with faculty and staff like Mrs. Colleen Neville and Miss Betty Dabrowski that helped to shape who she has become. She and science teacher, Betty Dabrowski, who attended Eliza’s wedding, had a special bond because of their shared Polish language and heritage. And Eliza laughs as she recounts months of lunches with the Dean of Students, Mrs. Jodi Campbell, as a consequence for sneaking off campus, and she grew very fond of her time with Mrs. Campbell. She is grateful for it all. Eliza is happy to be back in Cleveland and is pursuing work as a family nurse practitioner. When asked what she wants everyone to know about her work or the pandemic, she said simply, “Be vigilant and careful…”
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Building Excellence Together Campaign Co-Chair Update
Hard hats and Magnificat facial coverings were available to guests to safely tour the construction zone.
Dear Friends of Magnificat: What an exciting summer it has been! Construction began on the new Sisters of the Humility of Mary Center for Science Exploration & Innovation on Monday, May 4, 2020; and by the time you receive this magazine, students will be learning across the scientific disciplines in these inspiring new spaces! On June 16, as walls began to be constructed in the new science center, donors donned their Magnificat facial coverings and hard hats and had an opportunity to tour the construction zone, see the early stages of the transformation, and “leave their mark” for generations of Magnificat scientists to come. We are grateful to everyone who celebrated the occasion with us, we are grateful to the many donors who made the Center for Science Exploration & Innovation a reality for Magnificat students, and we look forward to a strong finish for the final phase of the Building Excellence Together campaign. We hope you enjoy the next few pages of the magazine, which will demonstrate the monumental amount of work done by our construction team at Regency Construction Services. The transformation of Magnificat’s science spaces is remarkable, and we look forward to the scientific investigation and discovery that will take place in our innovative, collaborative, flexible new spaces. Sincerely,
Ann Litzler Coyne ’88
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Top: Representatives from Regency Construction Services, Inc. review blueprints with Science Department Chair, Mrs. Lori Koss. Bottom: Former Magnificat Principal and President, Sr. Carol Anne Smith, HM, leaves her mark on the new science center.
Top: Building Excellence Together Co-Chair Ann Litzler Coyne ’88 leaves her message for Magnificat scientists in the new science center. Middle: Honorary Building Excellence Together Co-Chair, Jan Duffy Leitch ’68 hopes students will magnify their gifts as they investigate the sciences in the new science center. Bottom: President Moira Clark ’77 left an inspiring message in the new Center for Science Exploration & Innovation.
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Building Excellence Together Transformation Complete: Introducing the Sisters of the Humility of Mary Center for Science Exploration & Innovation Due to the cancelation of in-person classes for the remainder of the school year by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on April 20, construction of the new Sisters of the Humility of Mary Center for Science & Innovation was able to begin almost a month earlier than originally planned. On Monday, May 4, Regency Construction Services, Inc. arrived, and construction began. As the largest female-owned construction company in the state of Ohio, Regency was selected for the project because of their commitment to empowering women in business at every level of the company. To achieve the open, collaborative, flexible spaces in the plans for the new science center that resulted from the research and visioning process Fielding International (formerly Fielding Nair International) conducted with students, alumnae, faculty, and Board members, walls that had been on the second floor of Magnificat since the structure was built were demolished, and ceilings were removed. Regency Project Superintendent, Ed Repjar, said that despite a few surprises, like finding old, plaster ceiling tiles above the ceiling grids on the first floor which had to be removed in order for plumbing and electrical work to be completed, Magnificat was in good shape given its age. “We were pleasantly surprised by the good condition of the existing structures after we completed abatement and demo,” he said. Repjar orchestrated the work of more than 10 trades through demolition and abatement, upgrading electrical systems and plumbing, installing and finishing walls and flooring, and fire protection to bring the vision of the plans for the Center for Science & Innovation to life. During the second-floor transformation, thick brick, locker-lined walls were exchanged for glass windows allowing natural light to flow through; and individual lab classrooms were replaced with spaces that flow into each other to encourage truly interdisciplinary scientific exploration. Many of the lab stations from the original science classrooms were repurposed in order to limit the amount of new material, and all other materials were recycled or will be reused for new builds at other sites. “The completion of the Center for Science & Innovation will usher in a new era for the sciences at Magnificat,” said President Moira Clark ’77. “We are grateful for the hard work of our friends at Regency and for the generosity of the Magnificat community for making this dream a reality for our students.”
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Looking from east to west in the new Center for Science Exploration & Innovation.
Looking east to west in the second floor hallway.
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removed on the north side of the make way for the new, connected, ve science learning environment.
Students experiment with robotics coding in the new Learning Commons.
The new Learning Commons.
Mrs. Shannon McCale '96 supervises students calculating speed in the new physics lab.
Under the guidance of Mrs. Dagmar Kubasek, students observe microorganisms in one of four new Interdisciplinary Labs.
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ATHLETICS/PERFORMING ARTS
Auxiliary Gymnasium Upgrades The Magnificat Auxiliary Gymnasium was built in 1955 when the original school building was constructed. Until the advent of the Main Gymnasium in 1987 and the Center for Performing Arts in 2004, the Auxiliary Gymnasium served as the gym for physical education and athletics, the auditorium for all-school gatherings, and the theater for performing arts productions and concerts. When the Main Gym was built, this area became a secondary space for athletic practices and smaller competitions, physical education classes, and CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) athletic events. The Auxiliary Gym has also served as the home of the famed Family Game Hall during Night-in-Blue. In November 2019, Assistant Basketball Coach and Magnificat parent John Becker offered to lead a fundraising initiative to renovate and modernize the space. Thanks to the generosity of over 40 supporters of Magnificat Athletics in addition to a $20,000 gift from the Magnificat Fathers’ Club, enough funds were raised to overhaul the Auxiliary Gymnasium with new flooring, a fresh coat of paint, and new backboards and rims for the side baskets. The new floor, installed by SportScape Builders, LLC, is a multi-purpose interlocking surface that mirrors the look of the floor in the Main Gymnasium. The floor’s state-of-theart shock-absorbing technology is designed to be easy on athlete’s joints (just like the turf of the Karnatz Family Field), providing an optimal alternative for practices, matches,
Top right: Old gymnasium. Above: Updated gym
and physical education when the Main Gymnasium is in use. Additionally, the floor’s durability means the space can continue to be used for Night-in-Blue and the annual Gala. Special thanks to our generous donors; the Magnificat Fathers’ Club; basketball coaches John Becker, Danny Gallagher, Fran Gallagher, Brian Bruce; Director of Athletics Paul Barlow; and the Magnificat Facilities Team for funding and facilitating this renovation!
Summer Athletic Training Based on guidance from the Ohio High School Athletic Association, Magnificat was able to welcome basketball, softball, volleyball, field hockey, lacrosse, and cross country athletes back to campus in small groups in June. To start, up to nine athletes and one coach were permitted to participate in skill and conditioning sessions. Coaches wore masks throughout all workouts, while athletes were permitted to remove masks for conditioning and drills as long as they maintained six feet of distance from one another. In mid June, the number of individuals permitted to gather was expanded to 25 athletes indoors and 50 athletes outdoors. Teams were also able to begin competing in scrimmages. And, in July, Magnificat golf, tennis, and soccer athletes were able to begin their training season. “It was great to see the athletes back on campus to develop their skills and strength while still adhering to safety guidelines” remarked Assistant Director of Athletics, Julie Wojtkowski. As long as it is safe to do so, we look forward to cheering on all of our Blue Streak athletes this season!
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2020-2021 Performing Arts Season The Performing Arts Department has been hard at work developing innovative and creative opportunities for Magnificat students given the challenges of rehearsing, performing, and gathering audiences during the pandemic. While the Magnificat musical typically takes place in the fall, this year, Legally Blonde, the Musical will be produced April 14-18, 2021. Auditions will still take place in September to allow for several phases of rehearsal in order to adhere to social distancing guidelines. The department hopes to revisit The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the play originally scheduled for the spring, sometime in the future. Though there will not be a live theatre production this fall, there are still plans to host the annual Shakespeare Monologue Competition along with the Christmas Concert featuring the musical stylings of our vocal and Magnifi-Pops musicians. And, new projects are in the works including workshops and the opportunity for students to use film techniques and live-streaming capabilities to broaden their repertoire of production skills.
2020-2021 PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS AT MAGNIFICAT Magnificat Performing Arts Film Project
Release date: November 20, 2020
Summer Dance Auditions & Training In June, the Magnificat Dance Team held annual auditions through a combination of virtual submissions, virtual classes, and in-person auditions. Once the 2020-2021 Dance Team was cast, students were able to begin choreography while following guidelines from the Ohio High School Athletic Association. “The pandemic taught us to cherish every moment, and the girls are in rehearsal with a renewed sense of gratitude, joy, energy and work ethic,” remarked Director of Dance Mrs. Jill Haller. Thus far, the team has completed choreography for 14 dances, ranging from trios to small groups to a few large group pieces. The Dance Team plans to compete in multiple regional competitions this year in addition to the 2021 Contest of Champions High School Dance Nationals in Florida, where, in 2019, the team competed against 96 high schools and 5,000 students to win three national titles. They are also looking forward to the annual Magnificat Dance Concert May 13-14, 2021!
Shakespeare Monologue Competition December 2020 Choir & Band Christmas Concert Magnificat Performing Arts Celebration of Black History Month Legally Blonde, the Musical Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin Book by Heather Hach Choir & Band Spring Concert Spring Dance Concert
December 11, 2020
February 26, 2021 April 14-18, 2021
May 7, 2021 May 13-14, 2021
Do you have questions about this year’s season? Contact Director of Performing Arts Mr. Dale Van Niel at dvanniel@maghs.org.
The Magnificat Dance Team learning choreography for the 2020-2021 school year.
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HM HISTORY AND HERITAGE
The Sisters of the Humility of Mary: A Legacy of Social Justice Sr. Josie Chrosniak, HM ’66L and Sr. Ruthmary Powers, HM ’60L have been familiar faces in supporting the peace and justice work of Magnificat for more than twenty years. In the late 90s, Sr. Josie’s and Sr. Ruthmary’s involvement in justice work drew them back to Magnificat. Through their efforts, they both seek to impart to students the importance of creating opportunities for those without a voice to speak and be heard. “Instead of being the voice for the voiceless,” Sr. Josie hopes students will use their positions and privilege to “give a voice to the people, to help guarantee that they have a voice and can speak for themselves. If they want to make a difference, look for ways to do that.” Reflecting on their high school experience at Lourdes Academy on Cleveland's near West Side, both described the profound impact the Sisters of the Humility of Mary had on their lives by the example of service they set in the community. “The example of the Sisters and the call that they responded to was a draw for entering the community,” explained Sr. Ruthmary, describing the active involvement of the Sisters in the neighborhood and how they encouraged students to do the same. For Sr. Josie, her experience at Lourdes echoed the focus on service in her family. “So much of this focus started growing up in a Catholic family with a focus on service and then going to Lourdes Academy with the HM Sisters and their focus on how you make a difference,” explained Sr. Josie. “We’re born for service and a lot of what both of us are doing was inspired by the Sisters at Lourdes.”
Students and Faculty pray together with HM Sisters at 2016 School of the Americas Watch Vigil & Protest.
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Sr. Josie and Sr. Ruthmary have supported Magnificat students, faculty, and staff through their faith-filled witness, their prayerful presence, and their educational efforts. Beginning in the late 90s, they and other HM Sisters have met and prayed with students participating at the School of the Americas Watch annual vigil and protest. In recent years, they have spoken to Students for Peace and Justice about the work the Sisters are currently doing on social justice issues, including how the Sisters practice responsible investing and lobby for an end to human trafficking and gun violence. “Sr. Josie and Sr. Ruthmary have been a wonderful support to our students,” notes Liz Albanese Hjort ’05, Campus Minister. “I am grateful to Sr. Josie and Sr. Ruthmary for always saying ‘yes’ when we need their help educating our young women about the importance of working for justice in our world. They have been wonderful mentors and continue to leave an impact on Magnificat students who encounter them.” Throughout their diverse work and ministries, Sr. Josie and Sr. Ruthmary have embodied a commitment to service and justice by making a difference in the lives of others. “The whole message of our community, to bring more abundant life to those who are marginalized, to those living in poverty, that’s the real draw for us and how we try to make change,” explained Sr. Josie. For Sr. Josie, this call to make a difference in the lives of others involved teaching Theology and Math at Magnificat High School and then at Erieview High School, before
HM Sisters from left to right: Sr. Dolores Lucas, Sr. Catherine Cassidy, Sr. Ruthmary Powers, Sr. Mary Laurel Smith, Sr. Josie Chrosniak, Sr. Loretta Rafter.
Sr. Josie speaks to students at Vigil & Protest.
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becoming the Assistant Principal. Sr. Josie then moved into Heartbeats, an HM ministry focused on Fair Trade and supporting women artists around the world. She currently works for the Coalition for Responsible Investing, partnering with more than 22 religious congregations in Ohio and Kentucky to use their community’s investments to bring about change in corporate policies and practices that prioritize human dignity over profit. Since 2011, she and Sr. Ruthmary have been working with the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking, facilitating presentations to elementary and high school students, including at Magnificat, to raise awareness about the reality of human trafficking. For the past several years, Sr. Josie has also served as the coordinator for the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Team for the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. Sr. Ruthmary has answered this call to make a difference primarily in the field of education. Pulled into teaching before she had completed her degree, Sr. Ruthmary began teaching at St. Ambrose School, then moved to St. Albert School, and later returned to St. Ambrose as Principal. She taught parttime at St. John’s College before moving to a position at Mt. Pleasant Catholic on the East Side of Cleveland where she taught and later served as principal. Sr. Ruthmary also worked in the Office of Women for the Diocesan Chancery and in the First Lady’s Unit as the policy liaison for Dagmar Braun Celeste. While working on her PhD, Sr. Ruthmary received a call asking her to serve as superintendent of
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Catholic schools in Tucson, Arizona. Sr. Ruthmary was elected as Major Superior of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in 1997. In recent years, she has worked with the Sisters of Charity Foundation, Rivers’ Edge, and Metro Catholic School. Of the diverse communities she worked with throughout her career, Sr. Ruthmary noted, “There were challenges, but it was really a blessing to work with a variety of populations.” Particularly impactful was her time working at Mt. Pleasant, a predominantly African-American community, navigating the merger of four parish schools into one in addition to the community’s fears around bussing their children into white schools across the city. “It opened my eyes to the kind of situations that African Americans faced,” noted Sr. Ruthmary of witnessing firsthand the sacrifices parents made to send their children to Catholic school and the value they placed on the religious education. “Being at Mt. Pleasant was one of the greatest blessings of my life,” explained Sr. Ruthmary. “I learned so much more than the students ever did.” Like the Sisters who came before them, Sr. Josie and Sr. Ruthmary hope that their involvement with Magnificat students and faculty and staff help inspire students and adults to answer the call to make a difference in the world. “Magnificat is reaching a whole new generation. That’s an inspiration,” shared Sr. Josie. “It helps me to realize the influence that we as Sisters have on the students and faculty we interact with by being authentically who we are.”
Sr. Josie speaks during a walk-out planned by Peace & Justice Club in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in February 2018.
Sr. Ruthmary Powers with students at the SOA Watch Vigil & Protest.
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ADVANCEMENT
Named Endowed Scholarship Spotlight: The Saas Family Dear Mr. Saas, Thank you for all you have done for me these past four years at Magnificat. As a senior looking back at my high school career, it makes me very grateful for the scholarship that helped me attend such a fantastic school. Because of your scholarship, I was able to get a great education and life skills that I will be able to use throughout my future. Please know that I keep you and your family in my prayers. I will be forever grateful for your generosity. Again, thank you so much for all the support you have given me for my education. Sincerely, Emily '20 From left to right: Jim Pier, Janet Saas Pier, ’81, Michael Gaul, Julie Saas Gaul, ’90, Bill Saas, Maura Saas, Mark Saas, Holly Saas Rhodes, ’83, Stephen Rhodes.
Magnificat’s Named Endowed Scholarship (NES) program started in 1995 and currently includes 290 scholarships that are endowed by individuals and families who have very generously invested in long-term financial assistance for our young women. Each scholarship supports a student throughout her four years at Magnificat. Throughout their time at Magnificat, scholarship recipients stay in touch with their donors at our annual NES Brunch at the beginning of the school year and through mailed correspondence at Christmas and Easter. And, each spring, graduating recipients and their donors traditionally gather for a special year-end Mass and brunch to celebrate their graduation from Magnificat. This spring, since they could not be together in person, our graduating seniors wrote special notes of gratitude to their donors. Emily ’20 wrote the message above to the Saas Family to thank them for supporting her Magnificat education over the last four years. Emily’s note is a testament to the impact the Saas Family has had on so many students over the years. In reflecting on his family’s experience of the NES program, Bill Saas
said, “It's wonderful to get the letters and the cards and meet the students. I get so much out of meeting the girls at the brunches that are held at the beginning of the school year." Mr. Saas and his family have been supporting Magnificat students with scholarships since 1997. The Saas Family started supporting Magnificat students while Bill’s beloved wife, Rosemary, worked in Magnificat's Advancement Office; Rosemary was passionate about all-girls' faith-based education. "It's important to my family for us to continue Rosemary's love for education through scholarships. It amazes us how sincere and genuine the students and their families are in receiving the scholarships. Everyone is so grateful, which makes it worthwhile for us to continue to support Magnificat students with their education." Because of donors like the Saas Family who support Magnificat through the NES program and The Magnificat Fund, Magnificat is able to provide financial aid support for over 65 percent of the student body. We are forever grateful for the continued support of the Saas family and each of our donors whose generosity makes a Magnificat education affordable for many young women.
If you are interested in learning more about how to establish a Named Endowed Scholarship Fund, contact Amy Kubacki, Vice President of Advancement, at akubacki@maghs.org.
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Thank you to all who contributed to the COVID-19 Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund and The Magnificat Fund! The 2019-2020 school year was one unlike any other. Faced with a global pandemic and the uncertainty it brings, students and faculty successfully transitioned to online learning in mid-March for the remainder of the school year. Knowing that many families may experience financial uncertainty and hardship due to the pandemic, the Magnificat community came together to establish the COVID-19 Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund. While The Magnificat Fund helps us meet unexpected needs as they come up throughout the year, the COVID-19 Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund has enabled us to provide aid to more than 110 families to help cover the cost of tuition for both the spring semester and the coming school year. Despite the unprecedented challenges of the year, we are proud to report that we broke another school record for The Magnificat Fund! Thanks to our alumnae, parents, faculty, staff, and friends, we raised over $390,000 to advance Magnificat’s Mission. Your generosity year after year makes it possible for Magnificat to provide innovative academics, programming, and leadership development, all of which is grounded in the values and tradition of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. Thank you for your support!
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CLASS AGENT PROFILES The Class Agent Program is an extension of Magnificat High School’s Advancement Team that helps raise critical funds for The Magnificat Fund. This program consists of a network of alumnae class representatives who work with their peers to support Magnificat.
Carol O'Malley Richardson and her husband Brad.
Pamela Petrella Wolff and family at her granddaughter's Baptism.
Both Pamela Petrella Wolff ’76 and Carol O’Malley Richardson ’76 have been hardworking and dedicated Class Agents since the start of the program in 2018. This dynamic duo brings their love for Magnificat to the forefront when it comes to engaging their classmates and garnering support for The Magnificat Fund.
Describing how important the unique Magnificat experience was to her, Pamela says, “As an alumna I am forever grateful for my Magnificat education because it allowed me to thrive as a high school student. Magnificat both supported and allowed me to grow within my faith. I choose to support Magnificat for the students. I want them to have the same great experience as I did.”
“As an alumna, mother of an alumna (Grace '11) former staff member, and Class Agent, I was blessed with seeing the many facets of Magnificat’s positive impact. I support Magnificat because it forms students—one student at a time—to become caring, joyous, generous, intelligent leaders who are ready to make their mark on a needy world,” says Carol. Pamela and Carol understand why alumnae support of The Magnificat Fund is essential, and their objective as Class Agents is to share that knowledge and their enthusiasm for Magnificat with their classmates. The Magnificat Fund enables Magnificat to invest in curriculum and technology, provide more financial support to families, and expand our athletic, co-curricular, and faith-formation opportunities.
While the Class Agent program requires volunteer hours from our dedicated alumnae, it’s not all hard work! “The Class Agent program has been enjoyable. Having to reach out and request monetary donations is never easy, but I know it makes a profound difference for Magnificat students. Being part of the phonathon, working with other alumnae and parents, was both invigorating and inspiring. I would especially like to thank my classmates who answered the call, literally. I truly enjoyed hearing your voices again and reminiscing about our shared experiences. As we strive to be a community that reaches out to students of all economic backgrounds, the need for financial support is greater today than ever,” said Carol.
All of our Class Agents are helping Magnificat make a profound impact on our students' high school experience. If you are interested in joining the Class Agent Program or would like to learn more, contact Theresa Day at tday@maghs.org or Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84 at mlamb@maghs.org.
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Shining A Light on the Accomplishments of the Class of 2016 With their final semester of college cut short and commencement plans markedly altered, our 2016 alumnae pressed on for a strong finish. Congratulations to Magnificat’s newest college graduates. Well done! Suzanne Atkinson graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Psychology in 2019. She has completed her first year of graduate school for School Counseling at John Carroll University. Suzanne will pursue a career as a high school counselor. Mara Bedell earned a B.S. in Biology from The Ohio State University, and she is moving on to the Indiana University School of Optometry. Kathleen Bonifas earned a B.F.A. from New York University (NYU) in Film and Television. While at NYU, she also studied Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology; Producing; and Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Kathleen plans to move to Los Angeles to work toward a career as a producer. Hannah Caroscio is working as a Process Engineer for Frito-Lay. Hannah earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Miami University, where she minored in Humanitarian Engineering and earned a Senior Service Leadership Award. Christine Chase graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in French. Christine is currently working as a Federal Officer. Erin Cook graduated magna cum laude from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in Communications. Erin will continue at Cincinnati with graduate studies in Psychology, specializing in Industrial and Community Psychology. Christina Cotton is a student of Computer Science and Information Systems and a varsity volleyball player at Clarion University. She is a Computer Information Science Department Scholarship winner and has earned several academic and
athletic honors, including Dean’s List, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Scholar Athlete, and All Atlantic Region Team Selection. Christine will pursue a career as a Software Developer in the Cleveland area after she graduates in December 2020. Jennifer Davis earned a B.S. in Health Sciences and Environmental Health from Purdue University. She is currently a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at the University of Colorado-Denver Anschutz Medical Campus. Margaret DeConcini graduated from Duquesne University where she studied Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Legal Studies. At Duquesne, she was honored as the 2018-2019 Outstanding Sorority President of the Year. In the fall, Margaret will be attending the New England Law School in Boston. Tess Donelan earned a degree in Communications and English at Loyola University Chicago, and she plans to move to New York City for a career in magazine journalism. Lauren Golonka completed a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education at Mercyhurst University where she will attend graduate school in the fall to further her studies in Special Education with a concentration in Autism. Karla Haddad was on the Dean’s List for six semesters at The Ohio State University (OSU) where she earned Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration, Marketing, and Political Science. While at OSU, she was Director of Concerts for the Ohio Union Activities Board, and she received a scholarship to attend the 2019 Pollstar Live! Conference in Beverly Hills, California. Karla will be working for Creative Artists Agency in
New York City, the world’s leading talent and entertainment agency specializing in artist representation. She is on the path to becoming an agent, and hopes to continue working in the live music sector. Nicole Haessly will begin graduate studies at The Ohio State University School of Optometry in the fall. Nicole was on the Dean’s List at Bowling Green State University where she earned a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Elizabeth Hanna graduated from Case Western Reserve University where she majored in International and Middle Eastern Studies and minored in Economics and Religious Studies. Elizabeth was honored with the 2020 Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities Capstone Award. In the fall, Nicole will begin work toward a Master’s in Middle Eastern Studies at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. Ann Huesken graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in Economics and Spanish. Ann will be moving to New York City to work in investment banking at Barclay’s. Maria Kavalec earned a B.S. in Nursing from Ohio University. She is now a Registered Nurse at the Children’s Home and Lemeiux Family Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Erin King completed Biomedical Engineering studies at Syracuse University for a B.S. degree, and she is currently a Technical Career Field Biomedical Engineer at the VA Medical Center in Hines, Illinois.
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Kathleen Togher graduated magna cum laude from the University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in Nursing and Dean’s List honors. She is employed as a Registered Nurse at Fairview Hospital.
Lily Kramer graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bowling Green State University with a B.S. in Inclusive Early Childhood Education. She has accepted a position as an Inclusive Pre-K Teacher in a school district in Northwest Ohio for the 2020-2021 academic year. Casey Kunkle graduated summa cum laude from Boston College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Applied Psychology in addition to a Teaching English Language Learners Certificate. She will be teaching fourth grade at a Catholic school in Boston, Massachusetts. McKailey Mitchell graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Biology. Erin Normandin earned a degree in Communication Studies and certificates in Human Resources Management and Strategic Leadership at Ohio University, and she recently began a position as a Senior Human Resources Assistant at Amazon. Anne Pacholski studied Information Systems, International Business, and Spanish at Indiana University and graduated with a B.S. She is now a Technology Consulting Analyst at Accenture. Karissa Perez earned a B.S. in Nursing from The Ohio State University. She plans to attend graduate school to attain a Nurse Practitioner degree after working as a Registered Nurse for two to three years.
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AnaMaria Petsas graduated from Bowling Green State University (BGSU) with a B.S. in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. She was on the Dean’s List for several semesters at BGSU. AnaMaria will be starting a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Gannon University in the fall. Annie Ruddy is currently working at Bellwether Enterprise in Cleveland, Ohio as a Portfolio Analyst. Annie earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Marquette University. Anna Scudder graduated summa cum laude from DePaul University with a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. In addition to receiving the 2018 Student Discretionary Award from DePaul, she was honored with the Best Student Designed Promo Award from the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) in 2018 and 2019. Anna is currently employed as Lead Graphic Designer for Howl at the Moon Corporate. Erin Sheehan graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Neuroscience, and she has been accepted to the University of Toledo College of Medicine. Tricia Shullick graduated magna cum laude from Mercyhurst University with a B.A. where she studied Graphic Design and Photography. She is a Production Manager at Lorei Portraits in Erie, Pennsylvania. Lizzie Thornton attended Loyola University Chicago where she graduated summa cum laude with Bachelor’s Degrees in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. At Loyola, she was honored with the Silver Key Award in Entrepreneurship. Lizzie has been accepted as a Venture for America 2020 Fellow.
Quynh Tran earned a B.A. from John Carroll University where she studied Exercise Science and minored in Spanish and Hispanic Studies. She graduated magna cum laude with Dean’s List Honors. Quynh has been accepted into Cleveland State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Cindy Tran Nguyen is studying Theatre and Marketing with a minor in Asian American Studies at The Ohio State University (OSU) and looks forward to graduating in December 2020. At OSU, Cindy was honored with the Undergraduate Student Excellence Award for her role in Legally Blonde, the Musical, Dean’s List honors, and the 2020 Undergraduate Pace Setter in the Fisher School of Business award. Cindy plans to pursue a career that blends her theatre and marketing skills.
Caitlyn Ward studied Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Visual Arts at the University of Dayton. She graduated with a B.A. and cum laude honors. Caitlyn is a Media Specialist at Shurtape Technologies in Avon, Ohio. Lauren Winterhalter graduated with honors from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Biology, and she is attending The Ohio State University College of Dentistry.
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CLASS NOTES 1992
Carrie Wagner is the Founder and Executive Director of the Girls Athletic Leadership School (GALS) in Los Angeles, a charter school for grades 6-8 that takes a holistic approach to educating girls for success. Carrie has a B.A. in Accounting and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame; an M.B.A. from The Anderson School at University of California, Los Angeles; and an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.
2005
Francis Haneline and her husband, ➝ Katie Kyle, welcomed daughter and future Blue Streak, Francis Elizabeth, on March 5, 2020. Katie is the Principal at Orchard STEM School in Cleveland, where she works with several faculty and staff members who are Magnificat alumnae.
2010
Nicolay married Duke McDonald ➝ Susan on February 29, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.
Her sister, Kelley Nicolay Kosik ’07 (right of Susan) served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Annie Tengel ’10 (far right), Lauren Mauerer ’10 (left of Annie), and Cali Lynch ’10 (third from left).
1997
Dawn Stary is a Postulant to the priesthood in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. She has been accepted at Sewanee Episcopal Seminary where she is enrolled to start coursework in fall 2020 toward a Masters in Divinity. Dawn’s ordination will take place at the end of her successful tenure in seminary.
2011
Annie Vozar graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in May 2019. She is currently practicing as a Public Defender for the state of Colorado and resides in the Denver area. Prior to law school, Annie studied Philosophy, Classics, and Psychology at McGill University.
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Marjorie Duffy, a partner at the Jones Day law firm in Columbus, Ohio, was recently named to the 2019 Law360's Rising Star list for her expertise in Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement.
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Michelle O’Malley and husband, Matt Helgeson, welcomed twins Mia Evangeline Helgeson and Lucas John Helgeson on April 13, 2020. They join big brother, Elliott, 3. Michelle, a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara, has been elected to be a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineers (AIMBE). She was awarded the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Award for Early Career Applied and Biotech Research, and she was also named one of the top 10 "Scientists to Watch" by Science News.
2003
Caitlin McDermott Laschinger and husband, Keith, welcomed son Conrad McDermott Laschinger on January 21, 2020.
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2013
Congratulations to Jennifer Heisser who married Jake Remington on April 18, 2020 at St. James Church with just 16 guests. The wedding party included Carolyn Heisser '15. Jen graduated from The University of Toledo in 2019 with a Doctorate in Pharmacy. She began a full time position with University Hospitals in July after completing a residency at St. John Westshore Medical Center.
to Ellen Short who ➝ Congratulations married Curtis Payne on April 24, 2020 at
Holy Trinity Church in Avon, Ohio with just 14 guests. The wedding party included Audrina Short Waterman '13. Ellen graduated from The Ohio State University majoring in Hospitality Management and minoring in Business in 2017. She is working as a Banker at Huntington National Bank. Send us your news: Email Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84 at mlamb@maghs.org with your alumnae updates.
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IN MEMORIAM Please join us in prayer for the families of our students and alumnae. Catherine A. Allison Mother of Denise Allison Sanson ’69, Beth Allison Schramer ’70, Patrice Allison Kubacki ’71, and Molly Allison Rose ’77 Mark Barzellato Father of Lucia Barzellato ’77 Gary T. Bergen Father of Tracy Bergen Martucci ’86 and Alison Bergen Morgan ’93 Jane S. Blahovec Mother of Tracee Blahovec Zubic ’82 Mary Catherine Cunningham Boettcher ’84 Mary Alice Boland Mother of Patricia Boland McLaughlin ’86 and Ruth McLaughlin ’89; Grandmother of Darcy Butts ’12 and Kiera Keast ’17 Maude Campbell ’77 Niece of Bridget Mann Schafer ’69 Kathleen "Veronica" Collins Mother of Marikate Collins Wazevich ’78; Grandmother of Jennifer Collins ’95, Katie Collins ’97, Kathleen Wazevich ’13, Margaret Wazevich ’17, and Bridget Wazevich ’19 Sheila J. Collins Joan A. Conrad Mother of Mary Jo Conrad ’76 and Sharon Conrad ’79
Jeewek ’52L, Mary Rita Stringer Fallon ’54L, and Pat Stringer O'Malley ’57L William R. “Wink” Carpenter Husband of Darlene Oller Fleming Carpenter ’64; Stepfather of Kelly Fleming Hall ’89 and Colleen Fleming Hummer ’91 Mary Ann Cutarelli Mother of Marina Cutarelli-Saul ’80, Marta Cutarelli ‘84, and Rita Cutarelli ’87; Grandmother of Isa McCaffery ’18 Cindy Hunt DeCaria ’68 Sister of Susan Hunt Goodnough ’64 James M. Devanski Husband of Kathleen Fagan Devanski ’80; Brother-in-law of Patricia Fagan Kehoe ’82 and Colleen Fagan Bonner ’83 Leslie Didriksen-Gorski Stepmother of Liz Gorski '22 David Douglas Dlugo Father of Nora Dlugo ’13 Gloria F. Dlugo Mother of Nora Dlugo ’13 Mary McQuaid Doyle Mother of Jenny Doyle Young ’81 and Molly Doyle ’82 Barbara Gaffney French ’62L Grandmother of Alexis French ’17, Julia French ’17, and Olivia French ’22 Mary Lange Freyberg ’71 Jeanne Supp Gallagher ’71L
Sandy Smallbrook Cook ’61
Margaret "Maggie" Gannon Daughter of Sarah Burkhart Gannon ’08; Granddaughter of Cathy Nolan Burkhart ’71L
Peter C. Covich Father of Anne Covich Haight ’72 and Kathryn Covich ’75
John J. Gill Father of Beth Gill-Oldford ’84 and Megan Gill-Kopp ’92
Ursula Stringer Csercsevits ’64 Sister of Anne Therese Stringer
Michael Douglas Gorski Father of Liz Gorski ’22
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Daniel Paul Halloran Brother of Mary Halloran Phillips ’65 and Ruth Ann Halloran Witteman ’69 Dennis Hildebrandt, Sr. Father of Denise Hildebrandt Bender ’83 Marilyn P. Hirka Mother of Deborah Hirka Adams ’70; Aunt of Susan Krueger Stewart ’69 Jerome J. "Jerry" Hodar Father of Maureen Hodar Wlodarczyk ’84 and Katsie Hodar O'Neill ’91 Elizabeth A. Janesz Mother of Margaret Janesz Kowalski ’70, Libby Janesz ’70, Christine Janesz Krysiak ’74, Mary Janesz Morris ’76, Cece Janesz-Corea ’78, Nancy Janesz Romaine ’81, Sue Janesz Johnston ’87, and Jean Janesz Holbert ’89; Motherin-law of Rose-Marie Noone Janesz ’89; Grandmother of Katelyn Krysiak ’05, Deborah Krysiak ’07, Eileen Janesz ’10, and Lauren Janesz ’21 Connie Kaiser '67 Sister of Jackie Kaiser Schach '64 Mary Rose Kelly Grandmother of Kaitlyn Kelly Smith ’01 Christine Clifford Kincaid ’88 Daughter of Nancy Walton Clifford ’63 Regina Kubiak Mother of Danielle Kurman ’87 Dr. Robert M. Kubinski Father of Katherine Kubinksi LaMantia ’79 and Maria Kubinski Schulenberg ’87 Karl Kuhn Husband of Mary Anne Dorenkott Kuhn ’62 Nancy Eileen Lima Mother of Gail Lima Richmond ’68 Marlene Fuhrman Lindrem ’61
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“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, HM Mary Heverin Loche Sister of Kathleen Heverin Sambora ’59 Karen Srp Lutz ’96 Gina Malone ’88 Sister of Tina Malone ’84 James A. Marquard Brother of Sister Mary Beth Marquard, HM ’62 and Ann Marquard Gilbert ’69; Brother-in-law of Tricia Wilber Marquard ’75; Father of Jean Marquard Wisniewski ’91, Julie Marquard Matthews ’93, Susan Marquard Markovic ’96, and Mary Kate Marquard Reese ’99; Uncle of Sarah Gilbert ’07 and Abbie Marquard ’12 Charlotte Hrack Marsh ’61 Eileen Trinette Maynard Mother of Cathy Maynard DeBlander Wolf ’67 and Christine Maynard ’76 William H. Miller Father of Lisa Miller ’85, Julie Miller ’87, Carol Miller ’89, and Angela Miller ’93 Celia Ferry Moore ’67 Sister of Anne Ferry Cummings ’71 Gerald F. Moran Father of Colleen Moran O'Neil ’88; Grandfather of Brigid O'Neil ’21; Uncle of Eileen Chonko Roach ’88 Margaret A. Mucklo Mother of Roseann Mucklo ’88, Amy Mucklo Cain ’93 and Beth Mucklo ’98 Brendan T. Mulholland Brother of Kathleen Mulholland Chicoine ’59 and Clare Mulholland Wallace ’60 Bonnie O’Donnell ’64 Mother of Stacey Yezbak ’89 and Carey Yezbak Rose ’91 Nan Ellen Passant Sister of Jo Ellen Rose ’69 and Martha Rose ’72
Kelly M. Patterson Daughter of Pat Hogue Patterson ’73; Niece of Barbara Hogue ’67 Michael Jude Patton Son of Mary Grebeck Patton ’67 Susan Lynch Pinter ’67 Sister of Karen Lynch Pasio ’65 and Diane Lynch Maldonado ’74 Kathy Zachman Pontillo ’61 Rita Rose Pritchard Mother of Paula Pritchard English ’67, Pamela Pritchard Spangler ’72, and Patti Pritchard Leopold ’74; Mother-inlaw of Leslie Carlin Pritchard ’73; Aunt of Maryrose Warnkey Bosworth ’76, Leeann Sweeney Overbaugh ’76, and Laura Sweeney ’78; Grandmother of Lauren Pritchard ’02 and Julie Pritchard Clayton ’03 Mary Catherine Rechnitzer Mother of Donata Rechnitzer ’80; Mother-in-law of MaryLou Chinchar Rechnitzer ’82 Maureen Dolan Richissin ’56L Sister of Sheran Dolan Harley ’53L Anne Ryan Mother of Michelle Ryan Stewart ’85 and Megan Ryan Banas ’88; Aunt of Kathleen Ryan Schreiber ’81, Jacqueline Mooney Valley ’82, Karen Ryan Tigue ’85, Sis Malley ’92, and Megan Malley Cannon ’93 Alan "Al" Spurrier Husband of Katie Voelker Spurrier ’65†; Father of Patty Spurrier Dete ’87 and Molly Spurrier McNeeley ’93 Dan Vales Father of Maddie Vales ’18 and Morgan Vales ’20 James Wallenhorst Brother of Mary Jo Wallenhorst
Lammers ’75, Peggy Wallenhorst Homyak ’80, and Barb Wallenhorst Kuemerle ’84; Brother-in-law of Colleen Ignaut Wallenhorst ’77; Uncle of Beth Homyak ’01 and Katherine Kuemerle ’17 Patricia Whitford Mother of Kathleen Whitford ’75, Trish Whitford Martin ’76, Marianne Whitford Mangan ’77, Barb Whitford Snapp ’78, Lisa Whitford Skinner ’86, and Moe Whitford ’87; Mother-in-law of Bridgid Martin Whitford ’86; Grandmother of Alyssa ’12 Bernard E. Weir, Jr. Husband of Celine Wisnieski Weir ’54L; Brother of Catherine Weir McBride ’54L; Father of Eileen Weir Svajger ’80, Carolyn Weir Hansen ’85, and Colleen Weir Raynewater ’87; Father-in-law of Karoline Zitnik Weir ’90; Uncle of Margaret Weir Manchik ’83, Maura Weir ’11, and Devin Weir ’12; Grandfather of Madeline Svajger ’13 Anna M. Wisneski Mother of Anna Wisneski Moncrief ’72L; Grandmother of Jennifer Moncrief Martin ’97, Jacqueline Moncrief ’98, Carolyn Moncrief Domitrovich ’01, Tricia Wisneski ’03, and Stephanie Wisneski Fontana ’08; Sister of Josephine Lima Malik ’59L; Aunt of Jenn Grassia Zichelli ’02 We have included all individuals for whom we received notification following the publication of the spring 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 Maggie Mroz Lamb '84 at mlamb@maghs.org.
† Deceased
L denotes a graduate of Lourdes Academy
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