Letter from the Board of Trustees President

Letter from the President

Dear Friends, The Dominican Sisters are truly a blessing to Mount de Sales Academy (MDSA), our community, and very importantly, our students and their families. Their

commitment to providing an education that nurtures the whole person has and

continues to distinguish our school. The Board of Trustees and the entire MDSA family are grateful for the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia and proud of our unique and collaborative relationship. Since 1985, when the Sisters were called to administer MDSA, they have persevered through many challenges and have adapted as needed. Over that time the school has grown enrollment, built and renovated buildings (to include a convent), educated so many with exceptional results and brought us all closer to one another. They have impacted us for the better. Over the years, we have had Sisters serve at MDSA and then be called to serve others. While we are sad when they leave, we know that their impact was meaningful and remains with us forever. We also realize we will have the opportunity to meet another Sister or will possibly have a good friend return; always something to look forward to.

Many of us who serve on the Board of Trustees do so because of the significant impact the Sisters

have had on our daughters and our families. We strive to do everything possible to ensure that others can experience the Dominican Difference. Together, we are part of the team that continues to flourish while developing young women of character and faith. Thank you to the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia for all they have done for Mount de Sales Academy. With great hope, we eagerly look forward to many more years of the Dominican Difference.

Sincerely,

Brian MacLean P’14 President, Board of Trustees

Joe Geier P’08 ’12 ’17 and Brian MacLean P’14 As a former Trustee with three daughters, two sisters, and my mother all alumnae, my family and I have grown close to many Dominican Sisters. In 2014 when we departed from the Motherhouse for Sister Philip Joseph’s 50th Jubilee, I was overcome by how special the Sisters are as individuals and a community. Later I realized, it’s their charism (see page 7) that sets them apart. My father’s recent death reminded me of this. Within one hour of his passing, Principal Sr. Mary Raymond and Sr. Mary Celeste visited my mother’s home and joined by several alumnae family members, led a rosary for my father and family. That is the Dominican Difference.

Joe Geier P’08 ’12 ’17, Past board president ’14-’16 Board member ’05-’16