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Mount appoints Sr. Charlene Diorka, ssj as next president
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MAGAZINE Mount Magazine is an official publication of Mount Saint Joseph Academy. Mount Magazine is published two times a year (Winter, Summer) for students, alumnae, parents and friends of Mount Saint Joseph Academy. managing editor Kristen DiPrinzio editorial staff Jill Gregori, Rose Lamphere, Leigh McFadden, Theresa Moyer, Jody Romano
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Boathouse Renovation Reveal Founders’ Day MSJA Appoints Sr. Charlene Diorka, SSJ as Next President Development Alumnae Class Notes
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photographers Kristen DiPrinzio, Sam Fritch, Pravada Photography designer Maridel McCloskey, McCloskey Designs printer Garrison Printing Co., Pennsauken, NJ president Sister Mary Dacey, SSJ principal Dr. Judith A. Caviston vp of institutional advancement Jody Romano director of development Jill Gregori director of alumnae Theresa Moyer director of communications Kristen DiPrinzio mount fund coordinator Leigh McFadden marketing and social media coordinator Liz Harkins development coordinator Rose Lamphere submit class notes online at: www.msjacad.org/classchatter send comments or corrections to: Mount Saint Joseph Academy Editorial Office 120 West Wissahickon Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031 contact: 215-233-3177 mount@msjacad.org
Letter from the President We who live by school calendars have a second celebration when it comes to January 1 and the start of the new calendar year. In some ways we do begin a new year. In other ways we continue, we enter into a second semester –- a half-way point in the school year. Whatever calendar we follow, this time invites us to reflect on what has passed, to hold hopes for future time, and perhaps to make resolutions for a better, happier life. Maya Angelou’s poem “Continue” captures this dichotomy. She invites, even challenges us to continue the good of being and doing for self and the other (what we call the “dear neighbor”). Not far actually from the Mount’s mission and quite a shift from making resolutions to exercise more often and to lose weight! Specifically, she calls us to continue: acts of kindness, humor and laughter concern for the least and the lonely, young and defenseless walking with the despised and diseased living with gratitude, faith and love. The lines of her poem that best capture my experience at the Mount these past months are these: to ignore no vision which comes to enlarge your range and increase your spirit, to love deeply and risk everything for the good thing. As a Mount community we are called to embrace the vision that enlarges our range--to grow…to develop…to embrace a world where change informs every area of life. We students, colleagues, alums, parents, and board members are called to work together, to resist complacency and to risk everything for “the good” in all aspects of school life. Father Medaille, the founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, would call it “the more.” At the same time, our mission calls us to deepen our spirit and to love deeply, to be agents of transformation in a world that is broken and in need of healing. As I look back on last year, I am grateful for the level of your honesty, your support, and your willingness to enlarge our vision and risk all for the good thing. Above all, I am grateful for the gift of community—it is what distinguishes the Mount, the glue that holds us together as we honor tradition and embrace the new. As I look ahead, I am confident that we will continue to work together for good. That is how we have weathered this past year, and that is how we will move into a new decade. I am delighted for the new life and leadership that Sister Charlene will provide and promise my support for a smooth transition. My prayer is that all of you find in the Mount community a place of safety, health, peace and love. Gratefully,
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Rose Szczesniak Hemingway ’01 surprised students in the cast of MSJA’s fall musical, “Mamma Mia!,” with a guest lecture and Q&A session in late August. Students were thrilled to hear the perspective of not only a Broadway actress, but one who was cast in the musical they were preparing to perform. Hemingway starred in the national Broadway tour of “Mamma Mia!,” in which she played the role of Sophie. She also starred in the Broadway musical “How to Succeed in Business” alongside Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette, and was cast in the national tour of “Kinky Boots.”
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Four seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists (from left): Maeve Gallagher, Margaret McBride, Olivia Wirsching, and Olivia D’Angelo. More than 1.6 million juniors in approximately 22,000 high schools entered the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. The nationwide pool of Finalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state.
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The following seniors committed in the fall to play a sport in college. Back row, from left: Brooke Blanche (Bryant University, lacrosse), Rory Williamson (Dartmouth University, field hockey). Seated, from left: Lauren Walsh (University of North Carolina, crew), Mae Sweeney (Syracuse University, crew), Julia Ianieri (St. Joseph’s University, crew). Not pictured: Lauren Fox (Alvernia University, lacrosse).
The Firebirds robotics team hosted the annual GirlPOWER (Preparing Outstanding Women Engineers through Robotics) event at the Mount in September. GirlPOWER is an annual off-season competition featuring all-girl drive teams and fun activities for younger children. The goal of the event is to provide hands-on experience in robotics and STEMrelated activities to grade and middle school children, particularly girls. At the event, the Firebirds compete and perform robotics demos for the children in attendance.
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The 2019 fall musical, “Mamma Mia!,” was performed in November to nearly sold-out crowds.
Keeping with tradition, the Senior Tree Trimming took place in early December. On the tree in Fontbonne hangs ornaments with the MSJA seal on the front and each senior’s name on the back; each student takes home her ornament before Christmas break.
The annual Christmas concert featured performances by the Glee Club, Orchestra, Sweet Madelines, Handbell Choir, and music scholars.
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Members of the Mount golf team appeared on the TV program “Inside Golf,” which aired on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Host Harry Donahue interviewed golfers. For more on the golf team’s historic season, see the “Go Mount” section of this issue.
Megan Maransky ’21 and Meghan McGinley ’21 were named to the MAX Field Hockey 2020 High School All-Region Teams. Maransky (forward/ midfield) was named on the 2019 All-Pennsylvania Region First Team. Her previous honors include AACA All-Star, First Team AA All-State, and NFHCA AllPennsylvania Region Second Team. She has committed to play field hockey at Duke University in fall 2021. McGinley (forward/midfield) was named on the AllPennsylvania Region Second Team. She will play field hockey at the University of Pennsylvania in fall 2021.
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Niekelski ’21 scored her 1,000th point in the 10 Grace January 28th basketball home game. Niekelski finished with 15 points, and the Mount Magic defeated rival Gwynedd Mercy Academy with a score of 46-41. Niekelski, a guard/forward, entered the game just 8 points shy of the 1,000 mark. She is the first MSJA player to reach 1,000 points since 2016.
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magazine categories of its 36th annual Gold Circle Awards program. CSPA recognizes outstanding achievements in both verbal and visual categories for newspapers, magazines, yearbooks, and digital media. This year, these categories attracted 7,187 news and magazine entries. These entries come from publications and media produced by students at colleges, universities, and secondary schools throughout the United States. Alumna Molly Mook ’19 earned 1st place in the category for personality profiles and Brigit Ferry ’20 earned a certificate of merit for her story on Book Club.
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Head Coach: Megan Kennedy ’92 Head of the Schuylkill
1V 1st and 2V 16th in V8 5V 16th and 4V 37th in JV8 JV4 8th Alumnae 8+ 1st Head of the Charles
V1 16 V2 32 Guaranteed to row in 2020
Navy Day Regatta
V8+: 1st 2V8: 5th 3V8: 8th out of 18 boats 5 JV8+: 2nd 4V8+: 4th out of 20 boats V4+: 6th out of 22 boats King’s Head Regatta
1V: 1st V: 2nd 3V: doubled race 1st and 5th 4V: 3rd 5V: 4th
CROSS COUNTRY Head Coach: Kitty McClernand Overall Record: 6-1 League Finish:
JV and Varsity AACA Champions Maggie Murphy ’23 finished 51st out of 259 runners at PIAA State Cross Country championships with the time of 19:49 Maggie Murphy finished 20th in the District Championship Team finished: 13th DeSales Invitational: 4th place Council Rock North Invitational: 3rd place Paul Short Invitational: 5th out of 47 AACA All Stars: Lauren Ehnow ’20, Annie Lemelin ’21, Olivia Millevoi ’21, Mary McGrory ’22, Maggie Murphy ’23
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Finished 4th in the AACA Seeded 7th in PIAA 2A Districts Defeated Springfield (Delaware County) 7-0 in first round of Districts Lost to Bishop Shanahan 2-1 in round 2 Won playback game at Wissahickon 1-0 in overtime Beat Gwynedd 1-0 in overtime Lost to Palmyra in 1st round of States All Stars: Rory Williamson ’20, Megan Maransky ’21, Meghan McGinley ’21
District 1 3A Champions PIAA District 1 3A Team Champion AACA Team Champion
Head Coach: Susan Wentzel Overall Record: 14-9 League Finish:
PIAA 3A State Tournament Champions
Individual AACA Champion: Clare Gimpel ’21 AACA All Stars: Jill Baum ’20, Olivia Wirsching ’20, Sofia Gambone ’21, Clare Gimpel ’21, Caroline Gola ’22, Nora Blatney ’22
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Finished 5th in AACA AACA All Stars: Madison Horning ’20, Caroline Kelly ’20, Emily Friel ’21
AACA Team Champion for the 5th consecutive year AACA All Stars: Singles All-Start Team: Grace Walker ’21 Doubles All-Star Team: Kennedy Cropper ’21/Beth Murray ’23, undefeated season; Nancy Mabry ’21/Leah Scott ’22, undefeated season
Finished 2nd in AACA Seeded 4th in 3A Districts AACA All Stars: Shannon Reilly ’20, Maggie Fitzpatrick ’20, Olivia Esposito ’22
Coach: Bill Naydan Overall record: 5-12 League finish:
Coach: Joy Grafenstine Overall record: 12-0 League finish:
Coach: Amy Bergin Overall record: 16-6 League finish:
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Thank You
Thanks to the extremely hard work and generosity of our crew families and supporters, the Mount’s boathouse space at the Hines Rowing Center underwent transformational renovations last year, making the layout fresh and stateof-the-art. We cannot thank enough the individuals and organizations that helped make these improvements possible. On behalf of the entire Mount community, our crew coaches, and of course, the girls on our crew teams ‌ thank you!
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Founders’ Day October 15, 2019 The annual Founders’ Day celebration took place on a gorgeous sunny day in midOctober. Commemorating the founding of the Mount, the students walked from campus to the SSJ Motherhouse in Chestnut Hill, where they attended Mass in the newlyrenovated chapel. Following Mass, the entire student body, along with faculty and staff, gathered on the turf field to officially dedicate it as the Sister Kathleen Brabson Field. The afternoon was capped off with a student dance party as we celebrated the founding and growth of our Mount community.
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Sister Charlene Diorka, ssj Next President of Mount Saint Joseph Academy
On December 17, 2019, the Board of Directors confirmed the appointment of Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ as the next president of Mount Saint Joseph Academy. Her appointment followed a national search, which began in June 2019, by a 12-member Search Committee composed of representatives of the Board of Directors, staff, alumnae, parents, and the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia. She officially assumes the role on July 1, 2020. Sr. Charlene holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Chestnut Hill College and a master’s degree in Theology from Saint Michael’s College in Winooski, Vermont. She has also pursued further studies at the CSSJ Federation Leadership Development Program, “Leaders as Leaven,” in Albany, New York, and through participation in the Facilitation Workshop and Mentoring Program in St. Louis, Missouri. No stranger to the Mount, Sr. Charlene served at the Academy from 1992 to 2001 as a Theology teacher. During that time, she formed strong relationships with students, parents, faculty, alumnae, staff, friends, and benefactors. One of her favorite aspects of teaching at MSJA was the opportunity to work closely with the administration, faculty, and staff. She cites her years at the Mount as a remarkably formative time, where she grew both personally and professionally. Following her experience at the Mount, Sr. Charlene assumed a number of administrative leadership and management positions in various national and local organizations. Most recently, Sr. Charlene has served as director of the Collaborative Leadership Development Program, a shared initiative for young women religious with leadership potential from religious congregations around the country. Through the program, participants are called to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and skills in an effort to be better prepared to take on future leadership roles. “My favorite part about the program is the collaborative aspect,” said Sr. Charlene. “Relationships make all the difference. I loved the diversity of the participants and the depth and contemplative nature of the program.” One of the best pieces of advice she shared with the future leaders was to follow and engage what would be the best version of themselves. 12
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Although Sr. Charlene loved her time at the Mount, she was not actively looking to return. She had left the Mount to serve as a vocation director for the Congregation and feels as though God’s work brought her back to the Academy. “For me, it was a call,” she says. “God had my attention.”
Sr. Mary Lynch, Sr. Charlene Diorka and Sr. Kathleen Brabson on senior retreat in the late 1990s
She first learned that Carney Sandoe & Associates were embarking on a national search to fill the role of president in June of last year when they called her. She said she thought about applying, and did so for two full months, discerning whether this was the right next step for her. She sought clarity by praying to her close friend Sr. Kathleen Brabson, asking for guidance while pondering the Mount’s legacy and the mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Ultimately, she said it felt right to add her name to the pool of candidates, and heard Sr. Kathleen say, “We can do this together.” “Just about everything I’ve done in my life has led me here,” Sr. Charlene said. Given her past experience and leadership development role with the SSJs, Sr. Charlene feels that she is in a prime position to realize her vision at the Mount. She notes a strength as being able to imagine what is possible and making it happen. Her ability to see the big picture while maintaining an attention to detail will play a crucial part in her new role; and, combined with her passion, it has the potential to yield authentic and significant results.
Sr. Mary Dacey and Sr. Charlene Diorka at the wedding of Joan Vivaldelli Botelho ’98
Part of Sr. Charlene’s focus will be on cultivating and enhancing a diverse, inclusive community. She also is eager to hear feedback from students and to work alongside them on facilitating a welcoming and productive community environment.
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My experience with leadership development has taught me the significance of serving, being an agent of transformation, working collaboratively, and being globally responsible.”
“Fostering a culture of inclusivity starts with enrollment,” Sr. Charlene says. “Taking a good look at how we attract, invite, maintain, and immerse a diverse student body will be crucial to the Mount’s growth.” Through her passion, energy, and enthusiasm for the mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and the Mount, Sr. Charlene hopes to continue to move the Academy forward to benefit current and future students and the entire Mount community.
Sr. Charlene in the SSJs’ original kitchen in Le Puy, France
“My experience with leadership development has taught me the significance of serving, being an agent of transformation, working collaboratively, and being globally responsible. I look forward to working with all members of the Mount community to facilitate the type of school that we’d like to be.” mount saint joseph academy
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Your Mount Fund in Action
On any given day, as you walk down the hallways of the Mount, you see the Mount Fund in action. You see it in the science classrooms as the girls are looking through microscopes, using beakers and test tubes, or building bridges to put the principles of physics to the test. You see it in the art classrooms as students are using supplies to learn to paint, sculpt, and create through technology using graphic design programs and 3-D printers. You see students in the library using online resources, and also working collaboratively in soft spaces and the recently remodeled Fontbonne…all made possible through the Mount Fund. After school, as they put their equipment on for practice or a game, or head into the auditorium to rehearse for a show or concert, or as they work in the robotics lab, Innovation Center, or attend a club meeting, that is the Mount Fund in action. And of course, the Mount Fund is also part of the financial aid that is awarded to over 30% of our students so that a Mount education is attainable regardless of socio-economic background. Is it then any wonder why this fund is so vital to the Academy and the students? Tuition, even “full” tuition, covers only 80% of what it costs to send a student to the Mount. This is so we can keep tuition costs down. It is the Mount Fund that helps make up that 20% gap, and it is the generosity of alumnae, parents, alumnae parents, grandparents, friends, faculty, and yes, even the students themselves that makes the Mount Fund possible. Our goal this year is $625,000. We need your help to make this happen. If you have already given to the Mount Fund this year, thank you! If you have yet to make your gift, please go to www.msjacad.org/giving to make your gift today. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference! The Mount would not be the same without the Mount Fund, and the fund would not be successful without you. Consider making your gift today so the girls can put it into action every day.
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2019-2020 Board of Directors
seated, from left: Jill Gregori (Director of Development), Monica Duvall DiLella ’88, S. Owen P. Bonner, SSJ (guest), S. Marjorie Keenan, SSJ, Beth Brown, Pamela Hunt Gwaltney ’79, Lori Nicoletti Peruto ’79, S. Deborah Hughes, SSJ, Dr. Judith Caviston (Principal). standing, from left: Jody Romano (Vice President of Institutional Advancement), Kathleen McGirr (Director of Finance), Nancy W. McKernan, Steve Gozdan, John Mischler, Dorothy Riehs, Robert Havard, James K. Paul, Ann Marie Von Hacht Horner ’69 (Chair), S. Mary Dacey, SSJ (President), Jeffrey Kohler, Jennifer Callier Boston, S. Nancy Fitzgerald, SSJ, Robin Comerford, S. Theresa Maugle, SSJ. not pictured: Elizabeth Bouquard ’02, Carl Jenkins, Laura Johnson ’08. 14
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Sr. Mary Dacey with golf committee co-chairs Susan Doney Leonard ’80 and Tracy Allu Albertelli ’93.
27th Annual Golf Classic The 27th annual Golf Classic was held on September 30, 2019 at Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill. Golfers participated in morning and afternoon shotgun starts. The outing closed with a cocktail hour and silent auction. Our deepest thanks to golf committee co-chairs Susan Doney Leonard ’80 (mother of Hanna ’14, Siobhan ’16 and Rose ’18) and Tracy Allu Albertelli ’93, and all of the committee members, sponsors, and golfers. Your generosity continues to enrich the Mount education, and because of you, this event was a success!
Sr. Mary Dacey and Isabella DiLisio ’15, who, along with Emily Gimpel ’10, served as “beat the pros.”
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Jennifer and Dave Forti with Sister Mary Dacey
Dariya Brann ’20
President’s Reception November 13, 2019 Kelley Brisbon Hodge ’89, Jules Quinones
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Cyndi Strolle ’71 and Robbie Hain, former chair, MSJA Board of Directors
Jim Paul (MSJA Board), Nanette Sciolla Carney ’64, Ann Marie Von Hacht Horner ’69 (Chair, MSJA Board of Directors)
Friends of the Mount gathered in November for the annual President’s Reception. The reception is a way to thank donors for their generosity, and to encourage donors to continue giving in support of the Mount Fund at a leadership level. After a welcome by Sister Mary Dacey, SSJ (President), senior Dariya Brann spoke to guests about how her Mount education, particularly her experience on the Firebirds robotics team, has transformed her academically, socially, and personally. Jennifer and David Forti, parents of Olivia ’22, shared the changes they have seen in their daughter since she started at the Mount, the value of a Mount education, and how it is made possible for many students through the continued generosity of donors. Dorothy Riehs (MSJA Board), Kelley Brisbon Hodge ’89, and Monica Duvall DiLella ’88 (MSJA Board)
Nancy and Joe Ciasullo with Beth Brown (MSJA Board)
Michael Gregor, Kelly Vesey, Susan and Thomas McGrath
David and Robin Comerford (MSJA Board of Directors)
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letter from the Alumnae Board President
Happy New Year! It’s amazing to see how much has happened since the start of the school year. In October, the Alumnae Board welcomed new leadership, several new members, and four new committees: Technology, Diversity & Inclusion, Engagement, and a Class Agent Task Force. These new committees are chaired by talented and passionate alumnae excited to make a difference in the Mount alumnae community, but we need your help! If you are interested in supporting these efforts or just learning more about our plans, please reach out to me. And, as usual, the fall schedule was packed with alumnae events. In September, we had record high alumnae participation at the Mount Golf Classic. October brought Mount Runway, the annual fashion show, with clothing provided by the boutique ellelauri, owned by Liz Rymar ’00, and The Cashmere Sale. More than 320 attended and took chances on some pretty exciting tombola prizes. They watched alumnae, students, senior moms, faculty, and even Sister Mary Dacey model the latest fashions on the runway. On December 7th, our popular alumnae event Breakfast with Santa drew a record high attendance of more than 425 people--the largest Breakfast with Santa to date! We are all happy to welcome Sister Charlene Diorka back to the Mount community as our new President this July. Although I did not have the opportunity to be a student in one of Sister Charlene’s classes during my time at the Mount, I had many friends who did, and they all remember her as thoughtful, strong, talented, and passionate about her work. I am excited to see what Sister Charlene will bring when she returns to the Mount community. Thank you to all of the new and returning Alumnae Board members who have worked hard to create great and meaningful experiences for all current (and future) alumnae! And thank you to the entire Mount community for attending and supporting these important events. I wish you all a warm and wonderful 2020! Laura Dolan Remaker ’00
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Mary Merz Berko JoAnne Skelly Dougherty Patricia Connor Surotchak Lorraine Sukalski McGlynn Kathy McGee Burns Dorothy Gallagher Hordubay Joanne McGee Espenshade Joanne Scott Kyle M. Eileen McGill Meko Joan Smith Agostinelli Ellen Higley O’Neill Mary McFadden Paul Suzanne Foster Hynes Julie Meis Wilson Nina Schweikart Love Margaret Gallagher Mary Lorenzo-Brelsford Donna Cupo Lucas Pamela Meitner Ann Marie Von Hacht Horner Maureen Cahill Virginia Bendinger Wischhusen Cynthia Strolle Suzanne Fitzmyer Foley
1973 Colleen Durkin Lapowsky 1974 Patricia Zugay Burkholder 1975 Marianne Ford Rosemary Kenny Kruse 1976 Rebecca Hoy Murphy Ave Murphy Seminack 1977 Jennifer Lee Busto Ellen Burgoyne Hubrig 1978 Ellen Riley Biel Mary Ann Szczesny Daulerio 1980 Colleen Farris Weaver 1981 Jennifer Maguire Princivalle 1982 Ellen Rosa-Bian Cericola 1983 Angela Stout 1985 Sharon Branca Jill Marshall Curry 1986 Mary Courtney Daly Ferrero Marcella Kuttler Bossow Schankweiler 1987 Eireann Flynn Marzarella 1988 Heather Kates Kelly Suzanne Coster McCarthy 1989 Kirsten Ledwith Morasco Heather McKenna-Tausz 1990 Jennifer Dorazio Klein
1991 Kathleen Gorman Duffy Jennifer Adams Phillips 1993 Tracy Allu Albertelli 1994 Danielle Penzarella Lasky 1995 Jeannine Colasante Detwiler Meagan McMahon Powers Katie Carney 1996 Karen Mullane Bronster Erin McClafferty Erfle 1997 Joan King Cavallaro Kathleen Griffin 1998 Christina Carnevale Kaufmann 1999 Elizabeth Harris Kara McMahon Weaver 2000 Barbara Tumelty Kelly Lauren O’Garro-Moore 2001 Emily DePaul 2002 Caroline Harkins Gorman 2003 Jamie Hughes Elizabeth Hartnett 2004 Elizabeth Bonnevie Gallagher Katherine Pichola Ineson 2005 Kathleen McClernand Sacchetta 2006 Kerry Roman Columbro Kathleen Hubbert McOrmond
2007 Dana Puleo 2008 Alicia Elliott O’Quinn Claire Kueny 2009 Kristen Cericola Bauer Corin Roman 2010 Alanna McCloy 2011 Michele Burns Grillone Leigh Anne Tiffany 2012 Mary McLaughlin 2013 Kiera McCloy Anna Tenzinger 2014 Sheila McLaughlin 2015 Katherine Mars Colleen McBride 2016 Madeleine Ferrero 2017 Marianna Glacken Caitlin Mahon 2018 Madison Feeney 2018 Danielle Hughes 2019 Maura McDonald
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October 24, 2019 Mount’s fashion show attracted more than 300 guests for a night of fun, fashion, and community. Seniors and alumnae with senior daughters walked the runway at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club clad in fashions provided by ellelauri boutique (owned by Liz Rymar ’00) and The Cashmere Sale. Thank you to all our guests for continually supporting this night and making it one of our most popular events!
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On the 20th anniversary of the event, S. Mary Dacey, SSJ recognized Golden Girls Luncheon founder Mary Merz Berko ’48.
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Reminiscent of the lace so closely connected to the founding SSJs, the sisterhood of the Mount is also “laced in legacy.” The strong bonds of sisterhood were evident at the 20th annual Golden Girls Luncheon at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill. The Mount community is proud of the sisterhood abundant throughout the alumnae community, particularly in alumnae who have been friends for 50 years or longer!
College-Age Social The day before Thanksgiving, college-age alumnae were invited to a breakfast reception and Thanksgiving Liturgy at the Mount. Young alumnae gathered in Fontbonne to reconnect with each other and see MSJA faculty and staff.
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Class Chatter
1940s Joan Gallagher McKeon ’48 shares that she has moved to a retirement community in Gwynedd Estates. She now has three great-grandsons!
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News and notes from the Mount Saint Joseph Academy alumnae and school community.
wonderful time. Mary Kate Kelly McCauley ’62 shares that she continues to work for St. Thomas of Villanova as a parish nurse. She enjoys summers in Cape May with her children and grandchildren. She celebrated her 75th birthday in France with her best bud, Patti Condon McDonough ’62.
Sister Wanda Davidson, SSJ ’50 shares that the Golden Girls celebration on September 6, 2019 was wonderful. She hopes it will go on for many more years and that attendance increases. “You don’t know what you are missing if you don’t come. Spes messis in semine.” Willa Byrne Cericola ’52 shares that she has fond memories of the Christmas carols on the steps of the Mount. Mary Lou Snyder Goldberg ’58 shares that the year 2019 has been a special year for her family. Her oldest granddaughter graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and was married. Her youngest grandson graduated from high school. Her older daughter was married in July. Mary Lou became a great-grandmother for the second time last August. She spent Christmas in Texas. Joanne Kelley Junker ’59 shares that she enjoyed seeing her classmates at the Golden Girls luncheon in September as they celebrated 60 years since graduation.
1960s Margaret Anne Norrett Hughes ’60 shares that she and her husband, Vern, celebrated their 50th anniversary in Los Cabos, Mexico and had a 20
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Kathleen O’Brien Glickman ’64 went fly fishing for salmon in Unalakleet, Alaska.
Mary Crane McBride ’66, Peggy Gallagher Vezzosi ’66, Jane Hinton Koch ’66 and Patty Drennen Bleistine ’66. Patricia McKenzie Matthews ’66 shares that they have sold their home of 41 years in Chicago and moved to the suburbs. They are loving being very close to their daughters and four grandchildren, aged 14, 5, and two at 2! They are keeping them very busy. Margot Wallace Desannoy ’68 had a wonderful mini-reunion in fall 2019 at her home in Port Townsend, Washington, with classmates Valerie Vantine Myers ’68 and Bobbi Smith Zimmaro ’68. While they were visiting, they also met for lunch with classmate Aimee Keller ’68 who lives in Kingston, Washington. They spent a week touring the beautiful Olympic Peninsula plus a fun weekend in Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Joan Morasco Parsons ’66 shares her congratulations to her two granddaughters. Monica Parsons (daughter of Kathryn Parsons Wills ’97) is a 2019 Cabrini University graduate. Granddaughter Kayla Parsons ’23 received the “Defensive Award” for softball. Peggy Gallagher Vezzosi ’66 shares that Mary Lorenzo-Brelsford ’66 organized a lunch with Patty Drennen Bleistine ’66 and other gals from the Class of 1966 when Patty traveled from Georgia to the Philadelphia area. She is pictured here with Mary Lorenzo-Brelsford ’66,
1970s Members of the Class of 1970 met for brunch in May at Cake in Chestnut Hill.
Margaret Ann Quinlan ’70 shares that she is currently living in Florida and is a Realtor, GRI and Five Star Professional, Top Producer for the Sarasota and Bradenton markets.
Jo Anne Labrum Bennett ’88 is living in Annapolis, Maryland with her husband, Mark, and working as a senior program manager at the Department of Defense.
Kathleen Trotter Fisher ’72 shares with a heavy heart the passing of her mom, Peg Joyner Trotter-Sites at age 97 on June 26, 2019. She left 14 of her 16 children, along with 42 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and approximately 13 great-greatgrandchildren. Dr. Angela Lin ’72 shares that in October she had the pleasure of visiting China where she was invited to provide lectures about Turner Syndrome at the children’s hospitals in Shanghai and Beijing. This rare disorder affects women who have a single X chromosome. At MassGeneral Hospital in Boston, she is the codirector of the Turner Syndrome Clinic, which provides care across the lifespan.
Gina Altomare Vega ’97, her husband, Angel, and her son, Angel, decided in 2016 to become “ballpark chasers.” They started their adventure to visit all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. So far, they’ve seen games at several stadiums and have more booked this summer.
Heather Kates Kelly ’88, Keely LePera Conti ’88 and Nicole Somers Finelli ’88 shared 34 years of love and support through celebrations and sadness as Nicole’s mom was welcomed into heaven.
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Jennifer Lin ’76 says to be on the lookout this year for her documentary, “Beethoven in Beijing,” about the Philadelphia Orchestra’s legacy in China. Assunta Thomas Schmoyer ’76 is very proud to say her 8th grandchild, Anthony Madix, was born recently. She also shares that she and her husband, Jim, love living in Lancaster County.
1980s Kathryn Grayce Phillips ’86 has been in practice as a PA for over 25 years, living in Flourtown and raising four boys.
All-Stars (season 8), Top Chef Duels and Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen in Colorado (season 15). Carroll owns the restaurant Spice Finch in Center City Philadelphia. Photo by Bre Furlong for Eater Philadelphia
Philadelphia-based chef Jennifer Carroll ’93 is slated to appear as a contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef AllStars. The season premiere is scheduled for March 19, 2020. Carroll has a history with the Top Chef series: she was a finalist on Top Chef Season 6 in Las Vegas, competed on Top Chef
2000s Jackie Strzepek Edmundson ’00 accepted a position as Vice President of Business Operations, Facilities, and IT with Tinuiti, a digital marketing agency with 10 offices across the country. She provides leadership for a team responsible for real estate & IT asset management, operations streamlining, employee office experience, and IT services. Kerri Bielski Morris ’01 and her husband, Joe, welcomed their second son, Nathan Joseph, on November 14, 2018. Nathan joins big brother Daniel, 4. mount saint joseph academy
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Meg Goettner Kowalski ’02 shares a photo of future Mounties (from left): JoJo and Francie Gorman (Caroline Harkins Gorman ’02) and Gertie Kowalski (Meg Goettner Kowalski ’02).
Claire Elliott ’03 married Nathaniel Kramer in June in Philadelphia. The couple was married at Old Saint Joseph’s Church, and held their reception at The Fairmount Park Horticulture Center. Claire was so happy to have so many Mounties with her on the special day: Maeve Elliott ’12 (maid of honor), Catherine Duffy Miller ’03 (bridesmaid), Kara Bolger McPeak ’04, Morgan Oakes Janela ’03, Cara Calahan Richardson ’02, Lauren Scanlon Leveroni ’03, and Jamie Calahan Cortina ’04. The couple currently resides in Manhattan.
Melissa Mongi Copestake ’03 and her husband, Gary, welcomed their son, Vincent Louis, on June 26, 2019. Vincent weighed 9.8 pounds and was 21.5” long. They live in Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania. 22
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Meghan Rueter McMahon ’03 and her husband, Brian, welcomed their son Diarmuid William on May 21. Diarmuid was baptized this summer and is the godson of Meghan McGinley ’21.
priority of her work is to carry out the Center’s Mission by conducting routine surveillance of covered tobacco products, especially working to prevent youth access to these products. She attributes her skills to her Mount education and experiences. Laura Schmidley Neufeld ’05 and husband, Matt, welcomed their first child, Tess Patricia, on May 2, 2019.
Erica Reisenwitz Kay ’04 shares that she and her husband, Tom, were proud to welcome a second daughter, Lana Blair, on August 15, 2019. The whole family, especially big sister Gemma, is doing great. Erica works at Macquarie Investment Management in Center City, where she focuses on advisor education and sales training. She encourages any Mountie interested in a career in asset management to reach out! Katie Kohler Dalhoff ’05 and her husband John welcomed Elaine “Ellie” Ann Dalhoff on May 2. She joined her older sister, Rachel, 4, and brother, Timmy, 2. Dara Deborah Hackett ’05 shares that she currently works as regulatory counsel within the US Food and Drug Administration within Center for Tobacco Products’ Office of Compliance and Enforcement in Silver Spring, Maryland. A main
Patricia Casey ’06 got married on July 6, 2019. Her husband’s name is Sean St. Ledger and their wedding was very small and intimate in the beautiful town of Jekyll Island, Georgia. Katie McCool ’07 was present and played dual role of cantor and bridesmaid. Sarah Weyand May ’07 and her husband, Tony, welcomed their son, Maxwell Jacob, on June 25, 2019. Maxwell weighed 9 lbs. 2 oz. and measured 22.5 inches long. He joins big brothers Anthony and Abraham.
Heather Draganescu Marsh ’07 and her husband, Dan, are happy to announce the arrival of their daughter, Harper Emilia. Harper was born on November 19, 2018. The family resides in Portland, Oregon. Ryann Dennis Cowan ’07 and her husband, Camden, welcomed their second baby on November 21, 2019--a girl, Kelly Ryann. Big brother Teddy is so excited! Alexandra Crooks ’08 was featured in an article on the University of Pennsylvania’s website. Crooks, a cardiology resident at Penn’s Veterinary School of Medicine, was part of a team who performed a cardiac ablation procedure on Sophie, a 9-year-old rescue dog. According to the article, the boxer is “the first dog with a particular type of heart disease— arrhythmogenic right ventricle cardiomyopathy (ARVC)—to be treated with cardiac ablation.” Photo courtesy of University of Pennsylvania/ Penn Today
Project at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press in Washington, D.C. MJ Kirsch ’09 recently received a J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center. At Georgetown, she was the editor-in-chief of the Georgetown Law Journal. Last fall, she joined the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher.
her and her father singing a song by country singer Thomas Rhett. After Allie tweeted the video, it quickly went viral. It has been viewed more than 630,000 times (as of press time), was featured in a segment on Fox29, and prompted a video response from Thomas Rhett.
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Leigh Anne Tiffany ’11 started her Ph.D. at Michigan State University in fall 2019. She is pursuing a degree in Information and Media with a dual major in Environmental Science and Policy; she is also a Sustainable Michigan Endowed Project Fellow.
Madeleine Ferrero ’16 and Allison Clark ’09 were both pleasantly surprised to meet each other while on an early morning run in downtown Baltimore. Both Mounties run weekly with Back on My Feet, a national organization that seeks to combat homelessness through running, and have loved reconnecting through the sport.
Margaret Angela O’Brien ’12 is finishing her first year at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Kevin McCrea, father of Allie McCrea ’14 and Jenna McCrea ’20, is an army veteran who has been hospitalized for months following spinal reconstructive surgery. Allie recorded a video in the hospital of
Sofia Farrell ’19 competed in the Miss Ocean City pageant, where she won the people’s choice award and the talent award.
Lyndsey Wajert ’08 graduated from the Boston University School of Law in May, and works as a legal fellow with the Technology and Press Freedom mount saint joseph academy
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Dara Bellingham ’10 married Mark Varrone on December 8, 2018, at Saint Philip Neri Church in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, followed by a reception at the Valley Forge Casino in King of Prussia. In attendance were Matron of Honor Talia Bellingham Babula ’04 and Bridesmaids Nicole Vahle ’10, Mercedes Bellam ’10, and Grace Cipressi ’10. Other Mounties in attendance included Bianca Pasquel ’10, Lorraine Sybrandy ’10, Laura Vahle Squires ’08, and Dr. Angela Stout ’83. Dara and Mark reside in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Dara works as a dental hygienist at a practice in Erdenheim with fellow Mountie Dr. Angela Stout ’83.
Michele Burns ’11 married Richard Grillone in Havertown, Pennsylvania on May 24, 2019 at Saint Denis Catholic Church. They met at Duquesne University while studying music.
Do you have chatter to share? We enjoy hearing from you about various achievements, announcements and other important milestones in your life!
Please submit Casey Damiani ’11 shares that on June 29, 2019, she married Brant Righter in Quakertown, Pennsylvania surrounded by family and friends. Elizabeth Rafferty ’11 was the maid of honor. Casey graduated from Drexel University in 2016 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. She has been working in the facilities department at PJM Interconnection.
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In Memoriam
Our sympathy and prayers are extended to the families of the following alumnae:
S. Helen M. Burke, SSJ ’60, sister-in-law of Mary Smale Burke ’52 and aunt of Luke Burke ’09. Mary Ann Gallagher Campbell ’56 Karen Colletti-Pacilli ’79, sister of Lisa Colletti-Dowling ’81, step-sister of Elisa Ramos Piliero ’78, sister-in-law of Donna Perkinson Ramos ’82 and aunt of Leah Ramos ’14 and Zoe Ramos ’16. Mary Ellen Hughes Gibson ’62, mother of Margaret Gibson Scanlan ’88. Margaret O’Hara Givnish ’50, aunt of Jeanne Givnish Mellor ’72 Kathleen Drennen Heckman ’63, sister of Elizabeth Drennen McCumber ’69 and Claudia Drennen McCarron ’72; aunt of Meghan McCarron ’01 and Meredith McCarron ’06; cousin of Cathy Drennen Siegl ’60, Mary Ann Drennen Kohler ’61, Patricia Drennen Bleistine ’66 and Barbara Drennen Truzynski ’77. Dorothea Weber Khan ’64, cousin of Rosemary Weber Whitehouse ’64, Kathleen Weber ’69 and Nancy Weber Sutter ’72. Mary Elizabeth Logan ’50 S. Rose Andrea Loughery, SSJ ’69, sister of Andrea Loughery Chernekoff ’72 Margaret M. McNamara ’60, sister of Patricia McNamara Fittipaldi ’61 Claire Boyer Miller ’59 Mary Elizabeth Murphy Cattie Murray ’47, mother of Maribeth Cattie Tursi ’70, Michele Cattie Wiley ’71, Suzanne Cattie Fordham ’75 and Jeannine Cattie ’77; and grandmother of Mary Elizabeth Tursi Moyer ’00. Mary Kay Ruane Phelps ’83 Janice Maio Schmid ’59, sister of Maria Maio Carlock ’58. Cathryn Antonacio ’18 on the death of her grandfather, Donald R. Antonacio Wendy Atkinson ’80 and Jane Atkinson Albright ’85 on the death of their father, David Atkinson. Nancy Korsch Beebe ’76 on the death of her father, Alexander J. Korsch, Jr. Rita Troutman Beirne ’55 on the death of her daughter, Kristin Beirne Snyder.
Sally Gilligan Bellwoar ’61, Jennifer Bellwoar Mahan ’89, Elizabeth Bellwoar Gregg ’91 and Susan Bellwoar Ayres ’93 on the death of Harry Bellwoar, III, Esq., their brotherin-law and uncle respectively.
Diana Deckert ’89 on the death of her father, Alfred Deckert.
Sally Gilligan Bellwoar ’61, Catherine Gilligan Hughes ’61, Joanne Baer Gilligan ’64, Katie Bellwoar Waters ’85, Jennifer Bellwoar Mahan ’89, Elizabeth Bellwoar Gregg ’91, Susan Bellwoar Ayres ’93 and Alison Gilligan Abernathy ’90 on the death of John P. Gilligan, their brother, brother-in-law and uncle respectively.
Virginia Logan DiLullo ’67 on the death of her husband, Robert DiLullo.
Catherine Boyle ’12 and Claire Boyle ’17 on the death of their grandfather, Thomas J. Barry. Frances Brett (former staff) Marie Marcil Brislin ’80, Michelle Marcil ’83 and Megan Marcil ’88 on the death of John Patrick Brislin, their son and nephew respectively. Beth Brown (MSJA Board), Catherine Brown ’10, Emily Brown ’14 and Claire Brown ’16 on the death of John E. Oldt, their uncle and great uncle respectively. Clare Doney Brown ’78, Sue Doney Leonard ’80, Ellen Doney Funchion ’82, Emma Brown ’09, Hanna Leonard ’14, Siobhan Leonard ’16, Rose Leonard ’18 and Analese Leonard ’23 on the death of Clarence L. Doney, Jr., their father and grandfather respectively. Maria Fella Cain ’80 on the death of her sister, Vicki Fella-Pleier.
Susanne Hummel DeWitt ’89 and Julia DeWitt ’18 on the death of Vera E. Fittery, their mother-in-law and grandmother respectively.
Nancy Bell Driscoll ’47 (deceased) on the death of her husband, Edward C. Driscoll. Robert Duff (former MSJA Board member), Johanna Duff ’09 and Mary Duff ’10 on the death of Nancy Geppert Duff, their mother and grandmother respectively. Catherine Farnan-Kennedy ’78 and Claire Farnan Nalence ’87 on the death of their mother, Catherine Farnan. Hannah Farrell ’11 (MSJA faculty) and Sarah Farrell ’23 on the loss of their grandfather, James F. Ruzicka. Nicole Somers Finelli ’88 on the death of her mother, Mary A. “Sue” Somers. Erin Gannon ’04 and Bridget Gannon ’05 on the death of their cousin, Nicholas E. Gannon. Lisa Gibbons ’98, Colleen Gibbons ’00, Mary Gibbons Bockhorn ’03, Margaret Mary Gibbons Gottschalk ’73, Kathryn Gottschalk ’06, Margaret Mary Gottschalk ’11, Grace Gibbons ’21, and Emma Gibbons ’23 on the death of William J. Gibbons, MD, their father, brother and uncle respectively.
Mary Ann Gallagher Campbell ’56 on the death of her husband, Dr. Neil Campbell
Brenna McLaughlin Greer ’97 on the death of her grandmother, Regina McLaughlin.
Jawood Carlin (former Board of Directors) and Kathryn Carlin ’03 on the death of Martha M. Carlin, their wife and mother respectively.
Mackenzie Guida ’23 on the death of her father, John Guida.
Emily Carpenter ’15 and Alyson Carpenter ’17 on the death of their grandfather, Richard Hassold. Mimi Ward Craig ’67 and Ginner Ward Farrell ’74 on the death of their mother, Florence M. Ward. Patty D’Angelo (MSJA staff) on the death of her brother-in-law, Daniel A. D’Angelo. S. Mary Darrah, SSJ (former MSJA faculty)
Robert Havard (MSJA Board member), Meredith Havard ’06, Jennifer Havard ’07, and Grace Havard ’15 on the death of Mary Gibson Havard, their mother and grandmother respectively. Maureen Meehan Halligan ’79, Kathleen Meehan Ciolko ’88, Maripat Meehan McKenna ’90, Mary Kate Ciolko ’19, Eileen McKenna ’19 and Molly McKenna ’20 on the death of Mary P. Meehan, their mother and grandmother respectively. Marie Adams Hughes ’79, Mary Louise Dante Hughes ’81, Amy mount saint joseph academy
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In Memoriam
Our sympathy and prayers are extended to the families of the following alumnae:
Hughes Watson ’93, Marybeth Hughes ’94, Valerie Jane Hughes ’00, Aurora Hughes ’02, Christina Hughes ’02, Jamie Hughes ’03, Erin Hughes ’05 and Jane Hughes ’12 on the death of Dr. Eugene Hughes, Sr., their father-in-law and grandfather respectively. Mary Lou Dante Hughes ’81, Jane Hughes ’12 and Nancy Gillespie Anastas ’75 on the death of Louis Dante, their father, grandfather and uncle respectively. Harvey Jamison (MSJA staff)
Diana Bottinger Kustra ’80 and Suzanne Bottinger ’82 (deceased) on the death of their father, James Bottinger. Caroline Kyle ’21 on the death of her grandfather, Patrick O’Shea Anne Branagan Letter ’50 (deceased), Helen Branagan Thomas ’48 (deceased), Charlotte Branagan Farley ’52, Mary Katherine Thomas ’83, Sara Thomas Daniels ’86, and Therese Branagan Meyeroff ’99 on the death of Henry V. Letter, their husband, brother-in-law and uncle respectively.
Lisa Waugh Jasiukiewicz ’75 and Kristin Jasiukiewicz Sindoni ’04 on the death of Claire J. Jasiukiewicz, their mother-in-law and grandmother respectively.
Jennifer Leinheiser ’15 on the death of her aunt, Marie E. Leinheiser.
Christina Carnevale Kaufmann ’98 on the death of her grandmother, Ann Carnevale.
Mary Rose Hasson Lynch ’80, Regina Hasson Daly ’83, Suzanne Hasson dePillis ’84, Caroline Hasson Williamson ’85, Grace Lynch ’13, Margaret Lynch ’17 and Victoria Williamson ’20 on the death of John Hasson, their father and grandfather respectively.
Megan Kennedy ’92, (MSJA Crew Coach), Lori Kennedy ’97, Eugenia Ryan Kennedy ’57, Dina Kennedy Milito ’86, Amanda Kennedy-DeCecco ’87, Catherine Kennedy ’90 on the death of Thomas J. Kennedy, Jr., their father, brother-in-law and uncle respectively. Margaret Loos Kieffer ’84, Cecilia Loos ’90, Katherine Loos Major ’92, Lawren Kieffer ’08 and Gwynedd Kieffer ’13 on the death of Emily Loos Maier, their sister and aunt respectively. Cianna Kisailus ’17 on the death of her grandfather, Clement E. Kisailus. Jessica Klusek ’03 and Ann Zindell (MSJA staff) on the death of Alberta F. Klusek, their grandmother and aunt respectively. Shannon Boyle Koebbe ’91 and Lisa Boyle (MSJA faculty) on the death of Francynne Boyle, their mother and aunt respectively. Kathryn Madden Kokol ’01 and Megan Madden Streets ’03 on the death of their grandmother, Marie E. Waldron. Margaret Lawler Kolimago ’56 on the death of her husband, Frank R. Kolimago. JoAnna Ball Kratz ’89 and Julianna Kratz ’19 on the death of William L. Kratz III, their brother-in-law and uncle respectively. 26
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Andrea Bauhaus Loughlin ’82 on the death of her uncle, Conall Campbell Gallagher.
Shannon McGoldrick ’00 and Jaclyn McGoldrick ’02 on the death of their grandmother, Patricia F. McGoldrick. Diane Zilligen McGoldrick ’56, MaryLou McGoldrick Hill ’67, Christine Dolaway Tyrrell ’86 and Catherine Hill Gavenonis ’99 on the death of Florinda McGoldrick, their sister-in-law and aunt respectively. Mary Patricia Miamidian ’89, Eileen Miamidian ’90, and Ann Miamidian ’91 on the death of their mother, Patricia Miamidian (Former faculty) Anne Schmid Muir ’59 on the death her niece, Allison J. Garbely. Suzanne Whelan Nascimbeni ’65 and Patricia Whelan ’69 on the death of their sister, Marianne C. Whelan. Kristen O’Hara ’05 on the death of her grandmother, Helen O’Hara Mary McElvenny Owen ’56 on the death of her husband, Richard T. Owen Marie Franzen Rader ’67 (deceased), Dr. Patricia Franzen ’68, Valerie Franzen ’81, Katherine Hagedorn ’06, Elizabeth Hagedorn ’09, Genevieve Hagedorn ’14, and Nicole Franzen ’09 on the death of Paul William Franzen,
their father and grandfather respectively. Mary Agnes Atkinson Rau ’70, Carol Atkinson Curran ’72, Elizabeth Ann Schaible Sherman ’71 and Dorothy Schaible Engle ’72 on the death of Mary Foy Atkinson Rau, their mother and aunt respectively. Veronica Clearkin Rhea ’82 and Megan Clearkin ’07 on the death of James J. Clearkin, Jr., their father and grandfather respectively. Elizabeth Mellet Rosenberger ’78 and Nancy O’Neill Mellet ’52 on the death of Joseph J. Rosenberger, Jr., their husband and son-in-law respectively. Elizabeth Mellet Rosenberger ’78 and Nancy O’Neill Mellet ’52 on the death of Matthew J. Rosenberger, their son and grandson respectively. Jessie Ross ’64 (deceased) on the death of her son Sean Ross. Bonnie McCrea Sage ’72, Barbara McCrea Flanigan ’59, Mary McCrea Uhland ’62, Kathleen McCrea ’65 (deceased), and Joan McCrea ’70 on the death of Robert Sage, their husband and brother-in-law respectively. Pamela Nocito Satterfield ’70 on the death of her father, Vincent J. Nocito Eugenia Schindler ’64 on the death of her mother, Irene Schindler. Abigail Schwenger ’18 on the death of her grandfather, Robert F. Caruso, Sr. Patricia Stillmun Shelton ’46 (deceased) on the death of her husband, Carroll E. Shelton, Jr. Denise Burnetta Stek ’84 on the death of her father, Thomas Eugene Burnetta. Kathleen Engel Tavolaro ’84 and Maureen Engel Balitsaris ’86 on the death of their mother, Kathleen Engel. Mary Frances Traywick (MSJA faculty) on the death of her mother, Mary Margaret (Mickey) Algeo and her father, James Algeo Kathleen Trotter-Fisher ’72 on the death of her mother, Peg Joyner TrotterSites. Kay Rhoads Waters ’52, Kathleen Waters Owsik ’72 and Eleanor Waters ’73 (deceased) on the death of Nancy W. Ryan, their sister-in-law and aunt respectively.
7th Grade Practice Test The Pre-HSPT (High School Placement Test) is a seventh grade edition of the actual Scholarship/ Entrance Exam given to eighth grade applicants. It is scored with seventh grade norms. The purpose of the test is for students to become acquainted with the test format and to gain insight into strengths and weaknesses.
The Pre-HSPT will be given at the Mount on:
March 21, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Registration for the Pre-HSPT will be available online only beginning in January 2020. There is a $45 non-refundable test registration fee payable online. You will receive registration and payment confirmation via email.
www.msjacad.org/practicetest
7th Grade Visits The Mount invites 7th grade girls to experience life at the Mount by joining us for a half-day visit. Parents may go online (www.msjacad.org) to schedule a visit in March. Visits will begin April 1 and continue through May 19.
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2020 Reunion MSJA classes ending in 0s and 5s are invited to join us to celebrate Alumnae Day at the Mount!
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