Mount Magazine - Summer 2021

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Mount Saint Joseph Academy Magazine

NEW! FOR INDIVIDUALS

For years, the Education Improvement Tax Credit and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit corporate programs have allowed businesses who pay specific taxes in the state of PA to designate up to 90% of those monies to the Mount to use for financial aid.

Now, individuals who pay a specific amount of taxes to the state of PA can do the same through an LLC!

The Mount is partnering with BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools), who will walk you through the very simple process of participating in their LLC program so you can designate your personal tax credit to the Mount for financial aid.

THE BASICS

• Go to www.msjacad.org/eitc-ostc for more details on the individual program.

• Discuss the tax advantages of participation with your accountant or tax advisor.

• Contact BLOCS [https://blocs.org/personal-tax-credits/] to express your interest in participating.

• Make sure you are designating your tax credit to Mount Saint Joseph Academy.

FOR CORPORATIONS

THE BASICS

• Go to www.msjacad.org/eitc-ostc for more details.

• Fill out the simple application which can be found on www.newpa.com

• Make sure you are designating your tax credit to Mount Saint Joseph Academy.

www.msjacad.org/eitc-ostc

MAGAZINE

Mount Magazine is an official publication of Mount Saint Joseph Academy. Mount Magazine is published two times a year (Winter/Spring and Summer) for students, alumnae, parents and friends of Mount Saint Joseph Academy.

managing editor Kristen DiPrinzio photography Sam Fritch Photography design Maridel McCloskey, McCloskey Designs class chatter Rose Lamphere president Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ principal Elizabeth Blessing chief development officer Mary Ravenfeld director of annual giving & alumnae relations Kelly Keane Owens ‘04 director of communications & marketing Kristen DiPrinzio director of events & parent relations Theresa Moyer development coordinator Rose Lamphere submit

Mount Saint Joseph Academy Editorial Office 120 West Wissahickon Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031 contact: 215-233-3177 mount@msjacad.org

Just a year ago, I assumed the role of President at Mount Saint Joseph Academy. The 2020-21 school year unfolded in the midst of a world still gripped in a pandemic and struggling with racial and political unrest. Nothing was business as usual. In this unprecedented year, the words of the familiar Mount motto spes messis in semine became the guiding wisdom for the year. If the hope of the harvest is in the seed, the seed must be broken open in order to grow. It was clear that a year of great growth was ahead for us as a community as well as individuals. We would not only survive, but thrive as we grew.

Despite COVID-19, the 2020-21 school year opened with a hybrid learning schedule. Students attended school in purple and gold cohorts while teachers mastered teaching in person and virtually with the assistance of OWL cameras. The annual fall musical successfully debuted in the spring, while Acadram and the Winter and Spring Concerts took on a virtual platform to display their talents. Students pressed on to successfully publish the Muse, the Campanile, and the Sheaf. We featured a tremendous show of artistic talent during Fine Arts Week. Fall, winter, and spring sports took place with extraordinary resilience on the part of our student athletes. Even though mostly masked in their competitions, individuals and teams distinguished themselves in their sport. The lacrosse team qualified for states for the first time in program history, and several track and field athletes set new school records.

Throughout the year, the Mount community began to take steps to engage the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty, staff, and students participated in opportunities to raise cultural awareness and to dismantle racism. Alumnae, colleagues, consultants, and students have been helpful resources. While we have only just begun this journey, we are committed to the ongoing work that is needed.

The Class of 2021 brought the year to a close with a tremendous harvest. They applied to 208 colleges, were accepted to 167, and were awarded scholarships that amounted to $26,622,988! Now, they are moving into the classroom of the world, where they will share the fruits of their education. Our newest alumnae must be courageous in leaving their mentors and teachers to take what they have learned and become agents of transformation in our world. These young women have endured the pandemic through the end of their junior year as well as their entire senior year. They have not only survived, but they have grown as they were toughened to just the right degree to be strong to carry the fruit that they will bear.

We also recognize the gifts of Dr. Judith Caviston as she retires from the position of Principal after 11 fruitful years. We welcome Mrs. Elizabeth Blessing as she offers her unique talents and experience as the 21st Principal of the Mount.

Like the seed, the heart is prone to deliver its harvest in the same moment that it appears to be crushed. While the worries and anxieties of this past year were unlike anything most of us have ever experienced, we engaged our reality and were formed in ways that we could not possibly imagine. Despite discouragement and sometimes despair, God’s abiding love, care, and providence sustained us. As we look back at this past year with gratitude for the lessons learned and the new growth sustained, the Mount community is testimony that the hope of the harvest is in the seed. Let us look forward with great hope and trust that we might be faithful to all that we have harvested this year.

In St. Joseph,

Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ President

Mrs.

Principal of Mount Saint Joseph Academy

We are delighted to announce that Mrs. Elizabeth Blessing will serve as the 21st Principal of Mount Saint Joseph Academy. She assumed the role as of July 1, 2021.

Mrs. Blessing brings to the Mount her commitment to the mission and vision of the Sisters of Saint Joseph springing from her Jesuit roots. Seeing herself called to the ministry of Catholic secondary education, she is student-centered and works to foster the engagement of faculty, staff, and parents in this ministry. Mrs. Blessing espouses her passion for academic excellence within the context of single sex education.

Mrs. Blessing, who is bilingual, comes to the Mount with the breadth of her local, national, and international background. She completed her undergraduate studies at Fordham University with a major in Spanish and minor in philosophy and business administration. For her graduate degree in education from Harvard University, Mrs. Blessing specialized in instructional leadership and serving diverse learners. She taught Spanish at two Jesuit high schools (Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. and Boston College High School in Boston). Additionally, Mrs. Blessing has had teaching and administrative experience at the Singapore American School, Singapore as well as the Boston Cristo Rey School. Most recently, Mrs. Blessing has come with her husband to Philadelphia and engaged in professional development coaching here with teachers and administrators in three Catholic high schools.

As a visionary educator, Mrs. Blessing stands on the shoulders of her predecessors while inviting all in our school community to achieve their best, meeting the future with competence and with confidence in God’s grace.

Departing Faculty & Staff

mount saint joseph academy

Elizabeth Blessing Appointed

Kerriann Mikulecky Teacher, Math

Sr. William Adele Metcalfe

Administrative Assistant

Sr. Geraldine Sadowy Administrative Assistant

John Turner COVID Coordinator

Bill Whitaker Teacher, Fine Arts

Note from the editor: All events pictured were held in accordance with COVID safety protocols established by both the CDC and local organizations. Students wore masks, maintained social distancing, and only came together for a few seconds to pose for photos.

On The Mount

1Several students participated in the virtual Montgomery County Academic Bowl in March. Congratulations to the following students. On the senior team were Claire Hanycz and Selina Sithya. Representing the junior team were Christianna Johnsson, Olivia Forti, Sonia Marhefka, and Lauren Quirk 2

Junior Ring Mass is an annual tradition in which students receive their class rings. It represents the juniors’ shift from underclasswomen to mature young adults as they prepare to enter their senior year. The Mount class ring symbolizes a student’s accomplishments, experiences, hard work, and knowledge that will carry her through life, and serves as a reminder that she will always be a vital part of the Mount sisterhood. 3

Nydia Han, 6ABC Consumer Investigative Reporter and co-anchor of Action News Sunday mornings, and Pamela Hunt Gwaltney ’79, Deputy Director of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, were keynote speakers in a virtual event on April 19 with the student body, faculty, and staff. They discussed the recent wave of violence targeting the Asian American Pacific Islander community across America. Han opened the event by sharing her experience as a victim of racially-targeted harassment, and shared ways students can be allies to the AAPI community, and Gwaltney provided guidance on what an individual can do if they witness a hate crime. The Mount wishes to extend gratitude to the speakers and those who helped plan this event, including Jennifer Lin ’76. 4

MagicTHON was held outdoors in April to benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Students dressed up and had a nine-hour dance marathon and an afternoon of fun. They raised a whopping $102,890.19 for CHOP. Way to go, girls!

School news from Mount Saint Joseph Academy

The Class of 2025 was welcomed at the Freshman Picnic in early May. We loved seeing our future Mounties and their families meet each other, many for the first time in person. Our current freshmen and their families also had a chance to spend time together, since the Freshman Picnic was cancelled last year due to COVID restrictions that were in place.

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The Administration celebrated Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week from May 3-7. The week kicked off with Kismet Bagels and Impresso Coffee handcrafted drinks provided by the Board of Directors, and continued with treats like Rita’s water ice, soft pretzels, and a reception recognizing their hard work this academic year. 7

The Mount’s Virtual Spring Concert, “Still I Rise” featured pieces performed safely at school and at home. We congratulate the talented students featured in the concert for their hard work, flexibility, and creativity!

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Seniors Margaret Kuffner, Cayla Higginson, Gina Princivalle, and Olivia Millevoi were honored at the Annual Archdiocesan Academic Honors Convocation at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul on May 18. The event recognizes graduating seniors from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for achieving academic excellence throughout their high school years. Congratulations to our honorees! 9

Emma Gibbons ’23 was named a Finalist in the National Cyber Scholarship Competition (NCSC), a rigorous 48hour online competition sponsored by The National Cyber Scholarship Foundation (NCSF). In recognition of her achievement, Emma earned an invitation to participate in the Cyber Foundations Academy, a multi-week online program based on the nationally-recognized SANS Foundations training course and certification, valued at more than $3,000. Participants in Cyber Foundations Academy will learn the essential skills and knowledge needed by cybersecurity practitioners. 10

The Mount musical returned this year, with students performing “Little Women.” The production was performed by two casts in order to adhere to COVID protocols. Additional performances were added to allow for distanced seating

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Philadelphia artist Mia Rosenthal juried the Mount student art show in May. Rosenthal is best known for her works on paper. She received the 2014 Lenore Annenberg Fellowship Fund Grant for the Performing & Visual Arts and a 2015 Fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center. She earned an MFA at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

(PAFA) and BFA from Parsons School of Design in New York. Her work is shown at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and is currently on view at PAFA through September 5. 12

Junior College Interview Day was virtual this year. Admission representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities were available to interview Mount students. The day is intended to familiarize students with the interview process and provides students opportunities to interview with a variety of colleges to sharpen interview skills.

More than 220 artworks from 20 Catholic schools were submitted to the 2021 Archdiocesan Virtual Student Art Exhibition. Of the 40 awards distributed, Mount students won seven--more than any other school. Students placed in six of the eight categories. Eight additional students submitted artworks that were accepted into the exhibition. The following students earned awards: Abigail Alisesky ’21 (1st place, Ceramics), Elena Granda ’21 (2nd place, Ceramics), Aderinsola Adegboyega ’24 (1st place, Painting), Emily Jones ’21 (2nd place, Three Dimensional), Sophia Galiani ’21 (2nd place, Illustration, pictured), Riley Perry ’23, (2nd place, Photography), and Braley Haviland ’21 (Honorable Mention, Multimedia/ Collage/Mosaic).The following students’ artwork was accepted into the exhibition: Hannah Allen ’22, Elena Barton ’22, Kendall Bocklet ’22, Aisleigh Hopkins ’22, Amanda Klemick ’21, Julia Norton ’21, Regina Princivalle ’21, Jenna Tancredi ’21.

Senior Recognition Night on June 2 honored the accomplishments of the senior class. Pictured: Ms. Elizabeth Hamilton (Art teacher), Braley Haviland ’21 (Art scholar), and Dr. Judith Caviston (former Principal).

During the underclassmen awards on June 4, students were honored for academic achievements and scholarship, grant, and award winners were announced. Pictured: Dr. Judith Caviston (former Principal), Samantha Ammons ’22, recipient of the Horner Family Foundation Award, and Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ (President). Other awardees were: Sophia Brigidi ’22, recipient of the Sister William Theresa Math Award; Mackenzie Craig ’22 and Rachel Doxtader ’22, recipients of the BuccafurniLawrence Award; Sarah Fedders ’22, recipient of the Thomas J. Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Award; Francesca Fede ’22, recipient of the Horner Family Foundation Award; Olivia Forti ’22, recipient of the Stephanie Leonards Roman Scholarship; Nora Furletti ’22, recipient of the M. Eileen Meko McGill ’60 Music Award; and Amilyn Thomas ’22, recipient of the Emily Hanycz ’17 Theater Award.

Go Mount

CREW

Head Coach: Megan Kennedy ’92

Captains: Claire Hanycz ’21, Hannah Lemanowicz ’21, Maggie Newell ’21

Team Accomplishments:

• City Champions: Senior 8+, Light 4+, Junior 8+, Novice 8+ (silver: Second 8+, Junior 4+, Freshman 8+)

• Stotesbury Champions: Senior 8+, Junior 8+, Freshman 8+ (silver: Second 8+, Light 4+, Junior 4+)

• SRAA National Champions: Light 4+ (silver: Senior 8+)

• USRowing Youth Nationals (Sarasota, Florida): V8+ finished 5th, and was the only high school rowing program in the grand finals. This is the second time the Mount has placed 5th (first time was 2010).

LACROSSE

LACROSSE

Head Coach: Dipi Bhaya

Overall Record: 16-6

League Record: 13-1

League Finish: First Place Captains: Margaret Kuffner ’21, Devon McGarvey ’21, Mary Woolley ’21, Campbell Donovan ’22

AACA All-Stars: Devon McGarvey, Campbell Donovan, Lauren Maher ’22, Kate Donovan ’23, Anne Shields ’23

Team Accomplishments:

• Regular season record 14-3

• Finished first in AACA 2021 (League record 13-1)

CREW

• Ranked 3rd in Districts 2021

• Qualified for States for the first time in the program’s history

• Ranked 4th for States

Individual Accomplishments:

• Three athletes made U.S. National Tournament: Anne Shields ’23 and Maggie Rezza ’24 (Philly 2), Amelia Clair ’24 (Philly 4)

• Devon McGarvey scored more than 100 goals in career

• Anne Shields had more than 180 saves this season

SWIMMING

SWIMMING

Head Coach: Ja net Tompkins

Overall Record: 2-0

League Record: 2-0 League Finish: N/A Captains: Emma Dougherty ’21, Sydney McKernan ’21, Maura Scanlon ’21

AACA All-Stars: No AACA All-Stars were named this season due to COVID.

Team Accomplishments: Figuring out how to make it work this year!

Individual Accomplishments:

District Qualifiers:

• Maggie Mikalic ’21 (200 free: 8th place, 500 free: 6th place)

• Mary Kate Leonard ’21 (200 free: 15th place, 500 free: 9th place)

SOFTBALL

SOFTBALL

Head Coach: Michael Leinheiser

Overall Record: 2-13

League Record: 2-10

League Finish: 6th Captains: Clare Moxey ’21, Alexandra Ritter ’21

AACA All-Stars: Alexandra Ritter, Paige Moore ’22

Team Accomplishments: This year’s softball team came into the season with a very young team (freshmen and sophomores) anchored by two seniors and four juniors. The team continued to improve over the course of the year and the freshmen and sophomores showed improvement throughout the year as they grew comfortable at the Varsity level. With so many returning players, good talent at the JV level, and a very large freshman pool of softball players on deck for next year, the team is looking forward to next year with hopes of a strong season.

• Amanda Conti ’23 (50 free: 14th place). New Team Record: Amanda Conti, 50 free, 24.66

TRACK & FIELD

Head Coach: Kitty McClernand

Overall Record: 14-1 League Record: 11-1 League Finish: AACA champs Captains: Emily Carr ’21, Cayla Higginson ’21, Margaux Rawson ’21, Alexis Westawski ’21 AACA All-Stars, All-league:

• Maya Charles ’21: 400M

• Annie Lemelin ’21:100H, 200M, 300H

• Ma rgaux Rawson ’21: High Jump, 100H, 4x4

• Alexis Westawski ’21: 300H, 4x4

• Kathleen Downs ’22: 100M, 200M, 4x4

• Mary McGrory ’22: 3200M

• Katie McGovern ’22: 4x1

• Faith DeCarlo ’23: Pole Vault

• Julia Donahue ’23: 4x1

• Maggie Murphy ’23: 1600M, 3200M

• Lilly Bradfield ’24: 4x1

• Ella Vogel ’24: 4x1

Seniors

Alexandra Ritter and Clare Moxey

TRACK & FIELD CONTINUED

Team Accomplishments:

• AACA Championships

• 1st place, Father Judge Invite

• 10 league champions

• Most qualifiers for District 1 champs

• States: 1 State Champion, 2 State Medalists, team finished in 8th place

• Overall Mount’s best track season!

Individual Accomplishments:

• Maya Charles: 1st in 400m

• Kathleen Downs

1st place in the 100m 2nd place in 200M

Member of winning 4x4 team

• Annie Lemelin

1st place, 100H, 200m, 300H at AACA champs

1st place, 300H and 3rd place, 100H at District 1 championships

State champion in the 300H New school record in the 100H, 300H, and 200M

• Mary McGrory: Placed 2nd in 3200m

• Maggie Murphy: 1st place in the 1600 and 3200 at AACA champs

• Margaux Rawson

1st in High Jump

1st in 4x4

2nd in 100H

2nd place, High Jump in at District 1 championships

3rd place, High Jump at state championships

New school record in High Jump

• Alexis Westawski

Member of winning 4x4 team

Placed 2nd in 300H

• 4x1 team placed 1st: Lilly Bradfield, Julia Donahue, Katie McGovern, Ella Vogel

• 4x4 team placed 1st: Katie Bakley ’23, Kathleen Downs, Margaux Rawson, Alexis Westawski

• 4x8 team placed 3rd: Emily Carr, Cayla Higginson, Anne Kitching ’23, Mary McGrory

VOLLEYBALL

In the Winter/Spring 2021 issue of Mount Magazine, the volleyball season recap included incorrect class years for Ainsley Muhl and Daphne Mond and a photo featuring the JV team, as opposed to the Varsity team. The editor regrets the errors and is reprinting the team’s season recap with the corrected content below.

Head Coach: Amy Bergin

Overall record: 12-2 League Finish: AACA Champions Captains: Viviana Carrasco ’21, Allison McKnight ’21 AACA All-Stars: Viviana Carrasco ’21, Ainsley Muhl ’21, Nicole Uzzo ’21, Olivia Esposito ’22, Daphne Mond ’23

Individual & Team Accomplishments: All-State Team: Olivia Esposito, Daphne Mond, Ainsley Muhl

TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL

Congratulations

to Head Crew Coach Megan Kennedy ’92, who received the Joseph F. Brennan Memorial Coach Award in May. This lifetime achievement award is given to a rowing coach for outstanding dedication to the development of young rowers. The award was created to honor coaches in the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association and the Schuylkill River rowing community who have dedicated themselves to years of service to the sport. Each year the winner is chosen by a group of former coaches and officials in the Schuylkill Navy Community. The award is named after Joseph Brennan, a longtime oarsman and former coach at the Mount.

On May 27, the Academy held a commitment ceremony honoring Class of 2021 scholar-athletes who have signed on to play a sport in college. Congratulations to these students on continuing a successful high school athletic career in college!

First row, from left: Hannah Lemanowicz (University of Pennsylvania, crew), Maggie Newell (University of Notre Dame, crew), Ella Valencia (University of Pennsylvania, crew), Catherine Van Stone (Harvard University, crew), Annie Lemelin (U.S. Naval Academy, track & field). Second row, from left: Mary Kate Leonard (Boston College, swimming), Meghan McGinley (University of Pennsylvania, field hockey), Maggie Mikalic (Lehigh University, swimming), Kelly Moore (Catholic University, field hockey), Clare Gimpel (Coastal Carolina University, golf). Third row, from left: Erin McGinley (Fairfield University, field hockey), Grace Niekelski (Dartmouth College, basketball), Megan Maransky (Duke University, field hockey), Katie McCallum (Brown University, field hockey), Margaux Rawson (Cornell University, track & field). Not pictured: Alexis Westawski (St. Joseph’s University, track & field).

Fifteen Mount Scholar-Athletes Commit to University-Level Athletics

CLASS OF 2021

“On the education of women largely depends the future of society”

Congratulations

to Emily Baer

Valedictorian, Class of 2021

The enigmatic author Kurt Vonnegut once said, “We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.” Of course, this quote is not meant to be taken literally— one should not spontaneously partake in activities such as cliff jumping, as doing so would be reckless and highly dangerous. However, when understood figuratively, these words contain a wealth of truth and wisdom. Some of the most prominent figures in history have taken risks and problem solved along the way to reach their fullest potential and change the world.

Exactly like those before us, we, too, must enter the “great unknown” to grow and progress, to find our wings.

At one point or another, each of us here today has had to take a risk and embark on a journey of an unknown outcome. Maybe that risk was applying to and attending the Mount, without knowing a single student. Maybe it was auditioning for the school musical or trying out for an athletic team. It could have been opening up to a group of classmates on our senior retreat or sending an application to a dream college. Many times, our attempts at something new were successful. Other times, the outcomes may not have been exactly what we had hoped, yet we have all survived.

Regardless of the risks we took or the results of our attempts, we have become the magnificent women we are today because of them. By attending the Mount, we have made friends who will last a lifetime and have gained an invaluable education. From participating in athletics, the arts, or robotics, we have become stronger, more creative, and more innovative. By being vulnerable with our classmates, we have connected in deep and meaningful ways. After spending months applying to various colleges, we have put ourselves on track to continue our education at institutions where we believe we will truly thrive and belong.

In our lives thus far, entering the “great unknown” or “jumping off a cliff” has been unintentional or unplanned. In March of 2020, we were forced to isolate ourselves as a result of COVID-19, a pandemic that changed our remaining high school experience and likely the rest of our lives. We all entered the pandemic uncertain of and probably unprepared for the challenges it would bring. Throughout this time, some of us have struggled with our physical and mental health, and others have lost loved ones to the virus. All of us have acclimated to a new level of unpredictability and unconventionality, a “new normal.”

Despite all the challenges we have faced, everyone here has grown from the collective experience of the pandemic. We have found new ways to connect and communicate with one another remotely, and we have adapted to learning virtually in new environments. Most importantly, each of us has gained a greater appreciation for our family, friends, and the value of time spent together. If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that we are an extremely resilient group of women, and we are all capable of “developing our wings.”

After looking back at everything we have achieved and every challenge we have overcome, we can and will accomplish much more in the future ahead. We are going to college to continue finding ourselves, to have new and exciting experiences, and to study the passions we hope to pursue. In what may seem like the “blink of an eye,” we will become doctors and teachers, lawyers and engineers. When we look to the future, we must promise ourselves that we will continue to take risks and “jump off” the metaphorical cliffs, which edge unknown territory. Each of us has the potential to change our world, whether through making a groundbreaking scientific discovery, repairing society’s injustices, or educating future generations. To accomplish these feats, we must recognize the risks we need to take, as well as the obstacles and opposition we will face. When we finally meet the inevitable challenges to our success, we must remember that we have been more than adequately prepared to overcome them by those who have helped us reach this very moment.

God, our creator and benevolent, omnipotent Father, has put each of us here on this Earth for a unique purpose. He provides us with the tools and strength to fulfill that purpose, and for these, we must be eternally grateful. Our families and our parents have been by our sides from our very beginning, and we owe a great deal of our success to their sacrifices and support.

Of course, we must thank the teachers and administrators of Mount Saint Joseph Academy for guiding us throughout our tumultuous yet transformative high school experience. During the past four years, they have instilled in us the importance of being women of “courage, conviction, and compassion” and have constantly reminded us of our institution-wide belief that “on the education of women largely depends the future of society.”

Finally, we must remember to show gratitude toward one another. As individuals, we have had the drive, determination, and stamina to reach this momentous conclusion to our high school journey. As the Class of 2021, we have pushed one another to accomplish far more than we could have imagined as freshmen, and we have encouraged and empowered one another every step of the way.

As we move on to the next stage of our lives, let us never forget how strong, bold, and capable we truly are. As we continue the lifelong venture of taking risks and “jumping off cliffs,” let us never forget that we possess everything we need to develop our wings— the wings which will allow us to fulfill our potential and make a lasting difference in our world. Thank you.

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY CLASS OF 2021!

* Honors

** Distinguished Honors + National Honor Society

Andrea Nicole Adams Temple University

Angela Nicole Adelsberger Temple University

Abigail Lee Alisesky**+ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Ena Kathleen Altier*+ The Pennsylvania State University

Caroline Grace Andress+ Fairfield University

Emily Caroline Baer**+ Columbia University

Alexandra Elaine Banmiller Fairfield University

Cydney Nashéa Barnes*+ Wellesley College

Jaylen Paige Baron University of South Carolina

Laura Ann Bennett High Point University

Luca B. Bixby The Pennsylvania State University

Tara Boyd Lynn University

Megan Elizabeth Braun University of Miami

Emily Rose Carr*+ University of South Carolina

Viviana Elena Carrasco**+ Texas A&M University

Grace Anne Chadwick The University of Scranton

Maya Rose Charles University of Miami

Gabriella Cilio Elizabethtown College

Kennedy Colby Cropper Temple University

Anna Lucia DeFrancesco University of South Carolina

Gwenaelle Helen DeLeo*+ Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Emma Abigail DelVecchio Temple University

Danielle Nicole Dodaro+ The Pennsylvania State University

Caroline Joan Donahue**+ University of Notre Dame

Madeline Mae Donahue The University of Tampa

Michaela Grace Donato The Pennsylvania State University

Emma Degnon Dougherty The University of Scranton

Kaylee Elizabeth Dougherty+ Temple University

Sophia Teresa Ferrero The Catholic University of America

Moira Catherine Ferry*+ University of Notre Dame

Grace Costello Finley**+ Wake Forest University

Faith Elizabeth Flocco

The Catholic University of America

Ruby Elizabeth French+ The Pennsylvania State University

Emily Frances Friel

The Pennsylvania State University

Sophia Edith Galiani The Pennsylvania State University

Sofia Angelina Gambone*+ Villanova University

Anna Marie George**+ University of Pittsburgh

Grace Elizabeth Gibbons*+ Rochester Institute of Technology

Clare Lyons Gimpel Coastal Carolina University

Sarah Grace Gorovitz*+ Clemson University

Elena Maria Granda*+ New York University

Olivia Parker Guza**+ University of Notre Dame

Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program

Claire Marie Hanycz*+ Xavier University

Braley Grace Haviland American University

Cayla Ann Higginson**+ University of Georgia Diocesan Academic Honors Convocation

Emily Kate Jones**+ Wake Forest University

Reilly Anne Kelley+ University of South Carolina

Amanda Margaret Klemick*+ The Pennsylvania State University

Cassandra Ann Koestler*+ Fordham University

Arlyn Kathryn Kryst*+ The Pennsylvania State University

Margaret Ellen Kuffner**+ Boston College Diocesan Academic Honors Convocation

Caroline Shea Kyle College of Charleston

Justine Emily Patricia Lampe Indiana University Bloomington

Madeline Grace Leber University of Miami

Alexa Catharine Leckrone University of Pittsburgh

Hannah Lemanowicz*+ University of Pennsylvania

Annie June Lemelin*+ United States Naval Academy Mary Kate Leonard Boston College

Brynn Marie Lintner**+ Drexel University

Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program

Madison Leigh LoStracco**+ College of Charleston

Brynn Marie Lynch*+ University of Delaware

Nancy Zhen Mabry**+ University of Rochester

Sophia Nicole Mack*+ Tulane University

Catherine Magtibay**+ Fordham University

Erin Bourne Maguire Temple University

Ilsa Buchanan Maguire*+ Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

2021 Fournier Medal Recipient:

Ann Marie Von Hacht Horner ’69

Mother Saint John Fournier, the founder of Mount Saint Joseph Academy, was a woman of high ideals, courage, and commitment. The Fournier Medal is awarded each year at commencement to an individual who exemplifies the spirit of Mother Saint John through distinguished service and loyalty to the Mount. This year’s Fournier Medal was awarded to Ann Marie Von Hacht Horner ’69.

Ann Marie joined the Board of Directors in 2015 and served as Chairwoman of the Board from 2018 through 2021. Her tenure on the Board included many challenges, including the death of S. Kathleen Brabson, SSJ, former President of the Mount, the search for a new President, and the Academy’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

She serves as a Class Agent and was instrumental in the success of her class’s 50th Reunion. Along with her husband, Terry, she has generously supported students through The Horner Family Foundation Award, which is given annu ally to two juniors, to be applied toward their senior year tuition.

As an alumna and in her role on the Board, she exhibited qualities that the Academy strives to instill in students: leadership, vision, determination, and compassion.

Sister Charlene Diorka with Ann Marie and Terry Horner

Camryn Mackenzie Mailey

The Pennsylvania State University

Lucy Kate Mansfield Miami University - Ohio

Megan Margaret Maransky**+ Duke University

Francesca Isabella Marrone Immaculata University

Kacie Mae Martin College of Charleston

Isabelle Rose McCafferty+ University of Maryland

Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program

Katherine Ann McCallum Brown University

Sarah Marie McCormick*+ James Madison University Diocesan Scholar

Devon Jessie McGarvey**+ The Pennsylvania State University

Erin Aileen McGinley*+ Fairfield University

Meghan Emily McGinley University of Pennsylvania

Sydney Amanda McKernan**+ The Pennsylvania State University Allison D. McKnight The University of Tampa Grace Elizabeth Meadows Elon University

Paige Coleen Metzler*+ University of Delaware

Margaret Anna Mikalic**+ Lehigh University

Olivia Aileen Millevoi**+ Lehigh University

Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program Diocesan Academic Honors Convocation

Kelly Dawson Moore

The Catholic University of America

Nicolette Marie Mortelliti+ Saint Joseph’s University

Kerry Anne Moser Gwynedd Mercy University

Clare Elizabeth Moxey The University of Scranton

Ainsley Jennifer Muhl The Pennsylvania State University

Danyele Kathryn Murtha*+ The Pennsylvania State University

Margaret Ellen Newell**+ University of Notre Dame

Grace Anne Niekelski**+ Dartmouth College

Livia Marie Nocito*+ Ursinus College

Julia Mae Norton**+ Northeastern University

Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program

Katelyn Jean O’Connor**+ Bucknell University

Sara Paz Clemson University Sophia Grace Petaccio Temple University

Ava Isabella Picofazzi The Pennsylvania State University

Alexandra Renee Pinkerton The Catholic University of America

Regina Marie Princivalle**+ University of Notre Dame Diocesan Academic Honors Convocation

Dina Catherine Rathke University of New Hampshire

Nicole Elizabeth Rausa**+ Boston College

Margaux Aimee Rawson Cornell University

Deryn Frances Reilly James Madison University

Brianna Noelle Reis*+ Villanova University

Alexandra Rosemary Ritter**+ The University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Katherine Ann Roberts*+ University of South Carolina

Hannah Mija Rossmeisl**+ The Pennsylvania State University

Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program

Emily Ann Sadorf The Pennsylvania State University

Maura Keelty Scanlon*+ The Pennsylvania State University

Maura Grace Schankweiler+ La Salle University

Eimile Grace Scibelli*+ College of the Holy Cross

Angelina Scott-Rodriguez

The Pennsylvania State University

Emma Marie Ivy Seely Saint Joseph’s University

Jennifer Rose Seminack**+ Boston University

Lindsay Nicole Shearman Villanova University

Selina Asha Marie Sithya**+ Temple University

Lillian Grace Stack+ The Pennsylvania State University

Avery Rose Storm Fairfield University

Gianna Tancredi American University

Jenna Tancredi

The New School

Carolyn Patricia Taylor**+ University of Notre Dame Grace Anne Toriello Temple University

Alexis Marie Tran**+ University of Notre Dame

Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program

Erin Elizabeth Treacy La Salle University

Nicole Grace Uzzo**+ Clemson University

Ella Therese Valencia**+ University of Pennsylvania

Catherine Leslie Van Stone**+ Harvard University Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program

Paige Noel Vercio High Point University

Anna Elizabeth Vizza The University of Arizona Grace Catherine Walker Duquesne University

Alexandra Marie Weeks Bucknell University

Alexis Devon Westawski Saint Joseph’s University

Nicole Woods Monmouth University

Mary Magarity Woolley*+ University of South Carolina

Rachel Ann Zilligen**+ Clemson University

President’s Reception for the Class of 2025

Sister Charlene Diorka, SSJ (President) and the administration welcomed scholars and awardees in the Class of 2025 and their families to the Mount on May 6 for the President’s Reception. The ceremony celebrated their achievements, and students who received scholarships, grants, and other awards were recognized. We look forward to welcoming the entire Class of 2025 at the start of the 2021-22 school year!

PARENTS ASSOCIATION

What a year it has been! Events definitely looked different but we were able to host a full calendar of celebrations. COVID didn’t stop the Parents Association! Below is a recap of the 2020-2021 school year.

The school year began with incoming first-year students receiving handwritten notes welcoming them to The Mount. Traditionally given in their junior year, seniors received their class rings in September during the first-ever Senior Ring Mass. First-year students were treated to sweets and a takeaway gift in place of the traditional Freshman Tea. The Honors Convocations, held separately for seniors and juniors, whose event was cancelled the previous spring due to lockdown, ended with individually packaged treats and giveaways for all. In lieu of the traditional December ceremony, the socially distant Senior Tree Trimming allowed seniors to pick up their personalized Christmas ornaments and sweets. We certainly missed the annual Christmas celebration for faculty and staff, but were happy to offer them to-go sweets and spirits to celebrate the holidays with their families.

Through the service project Caring for Friends (formerly Aid for Friends), volunteers were able to prepare and distribute breakfast bags. Juniors received their class rings in March and were presented with ring holders bearing the Mount logo. This year we added Spirit Bags to celebrate the last 100 days of school for our seniors in February, March, April, and May. The Mount Magic Picnic was held in person in May. Luckily, we had a beautiful day outdoors! Pre-packaged food items were offered to both incoming first-year students as well as current first-year students who did not have their picnic last year. Several volunteers took to the road to surprise senior families with a lawn sign congratulating the Class of 2021. The end of the academic year brought us lifted COVID capacity restrictions, and we celebrated Senior Recognition Night with the entire class and family members gathered together. The evening ended with cupcakes, allergy-friendly treats, and balloons decorating the gym. Onto next year! The 2021-2022 school year will be here shortly. Please think about getting involved at school. An hour makes a difference! Contact us to sign up for one of the many events the Parents Association is involved with. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts!

Jenny Forti

Jhforti@comcast.net

Molly Costigan

tfcmfc@aol.com 215-620-4009 215-801-4200

Harvest Club Dinner

Parents, alumnae, members of the Board of Directors, and friends gathered to celebrate the annual Harvest Club Dinner. The evening honored individuals who gave to the Mount Fund at the Purple & Gold or Harvest Club levels, and who volunteered their time and efforts to the Mount during the 2020-2021 school year.

With immense gratitude, Mount Saint Joseph Academy thanks our donors who helped the Mount Fund reach more than $515,000 in support. The generosity of the Mount community helped assist the current highest need: merit and need-based scholarship, as well as other student financial assistance.

We invite all members of our community –alumnae, current parents, past parents, faculty, staff, and friends – to renew or initiate your support to the Mount Fund this year. By making a gift to the Mount Fund, you are providing the opportunity for young women to experience the rigorous academic programs, which challenge students to shape the future.

Thank you!

letter

from

the Alumnae Board President

It is an honor and a privilege to be writing this first letter as new President of the Alumnae Board. As the oldest of four sisters to attend The Mount, this has been a special place for my family for more than 20 years. The days I spent in the hallways of the school, in the music room, and on the river prepared me for college and for life in ways I never could have thought possible.

While I always stayed connected with The Mount in one way or another, the past two years as the Chair of the inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee on the Alumnae Board reignited my passion to further the mission of the school through service, education, training, and community.

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the tremendous challenges that the past year and a half presented in the face of a pandemic, a long overdue spotlight on racial and social injustice, and the political divide in our nation. For me, it caused me to pause and reflect on what is important and what I believe in, and just how much we all need each other. And it was no surprise to me that the students, alumnae, faculty, and staff rose to every occasion to keep everyone healthy, safe, and connected in the most unprecedented pivot in education in modern times.

Even though we were apart, the Alumnae Board managed to conduct virtual programming, education, and training with more than 264 alums attending from all around the country. But we know that with thousands of alumnae, we have work to do to reengage with those who have lost touch – for we are at our best when all alumnae are represented. We have discovered that many of our outreach initiatives are one-way: Mount Magazine, e-mails, and print mailers. In order to learn and grow together, we need to engage alumnae through two-way communication. Call us, write to us, tag us, join a virtual seminar. There are so many ways to interact with the Mount, tailored to make everyone feel safe and welcome. We look forward to resuming in-person activities and events fully this year.

If you are already an active alum, I would invite you to encourage two to three fellow classmates to participate alongside you. Your feedback on various programs affects the current students and helps us create the best possible environment for students and alumnae to thrive. We take all of this information to heart as we craft our vision for the upcoming year. We love seeing new faces, hearing your news, and seeing your photos.

It has been a challenging year that made many of us look outward for the physical connection we were lacking. Our communities are vital to our well-being. You are a vital part of the Mount community. Let us use what we have learned this year to reach out to our dear neighbor and to reconnect and reinvigorate our Mount community.

Along with Emily DePaul ’01 (Vice President) and Tara Hank ’12 (Secretary) and two dozen other talented and passionate Mounties, the Alumnae Board is here to serve you and support you in your days beyond the Mount. Spes Messis in Semine.

-Emily Kohler Marbot ’04

CLASS AGENTS

1948 Mary Merz Berko

1949 JoAnne Skelly Dougherty

1950 Patricia Connor Surotchak

1952 Lorraine Sukalski McGlynn

1955 Kathy McGee Burns

1956 Dorothy J. Gallagher Hordubay

1959 Joanne M. Scott Kyle

1960 M. Eileen McGill Meko

1961 Ellen Higley O’Neill

Joan Smith Agostinelli

1962 Mary McFadden Paul

1963 Julie Meis Wilson

1965 Nina Schweikart Love

1966 Margaret W. Gallagher

1967 Donna Cupo Lucas

1968 Pamela Meitner, Esq.

1969 Ann Marie Von Hacht Horner

Mariann Eichelberger O’Connor

1970 Maureen K. Cahill

Virginia Bendinger Wischhusen

1971 Norajean Flanagan Glenn, Esq. Cynthia M. Strolle

1972 Suzanne Fitzmyer Foley

Katherine L. Crosson Hylinski

1973 Colleen Durkin Lapowsky

1974 Patricia Zugay Burkholder

1975 Rosemary Kenny Kruse

Marianne Ford

1976 Rebecca Hoy Murphy

Ave Marie Murphy Seminack

1977 Jennifer Lee Busto

Ellen Burgoyne Hubrig

1978 Ellen Riley Biel

Mary Ann Szczesny Daulerio

1981 Jennifer Maguire Princivalle

1983 Dr. Angela M. Stout

1984 Kimberly Heck Cilio

1985 Sharon L. Branca

Jill Marshall Curry

1986 Marcella Kuttler Bossow

Schankweiler, Esq.

M. Courtney Daly Ferrero

1987 Eireann Flynn Marzarella

1988 Heather Kates Kelly

Michelle Nawrocki Malloy, Esq.

Alumnae Induction

Suzanne Coster McCarthy

1989 Kirsten Ledwith Morasco

Heather McKenna-Tausz

1991 Jennifer Adams Phillips Kathleen Gorman Duffy

1993 Amy Hughes Watson

1994 Danielle Penzarella Lasky

1995 Meagan McMahon Powers

Jeannine Colasante Detwiler

1996 Erin McClafferty Erfle

1997 Kathleen Griffin Joan King Cavallaro

1998 Christina Carnevale Kaufmann

1999 Elizabeth Harris Kara McMahon Weaver

2000 Barbara Tumelty Kelly

Lauren O’Garro-Moore

2001 Kimberly Rothwell Gallagher

2003 Allyson McCreery Burton Elizabeth Hartnett

2004 Elizabeth Bonnevie Gallagher Katherine L. Pichola Ineson

2005 Courtney Brennan Hain Kathleen McClernand Sacchetta

2006 Kathleen M. Hubbert McOrmond

Kerry Roman Columbro

2007 Dana Puleo

2008 Claire Kueny

2009 Corin Roman Kristen Cericola Bauer

2010 Alanna McCloy

2011 Leigh Anne Tiffany

Maura Ricci

2012 Mary McLaughlin

2013 Kiera McCloy

2014 Sheila McLaughlin

2015 Katherine Mars

2016 Madeleine Ferrero

2017 Marianna Rose Glacken

2018 Madison Feeney

Danielle Hughes

2019 Maura McDonald

2020 Bernadette Shields

Seniors posed with their alumnae relatives after the Alumnae Induction ceremony.

First row, from left: Regina Princivalle, Clare Moxey, Grace Chadwick, Paige Metzler, Megan Maransky, Francesca Marrone, Kaylee Dougherty, Maura Schankweiler, Julia Norton, Tara Boyd.

Second row, from left: Jennifer Maguire Princivalle ’81, Frances Princivalle Chadwick ’85, Alicia Marrone ’14, Jennifer DiGati Dougherty ’89, Marcella Kuttler Bossow Schankweiler ’86, Pamela Norton ’90.

Third row, from left: Coleen McDonald Metzler ’85, Patricia Geisel Maransky ’84, Sophia Ferrero, Deryn Reilly, Laura Davey Banmiller ’89, Alexandra Banmiller, Elizabeth DeMeno McKee ‘62, Grace Toriello.

Fourth row, left: Jennifer Seminack, Grace Gibbons, Andrea Fleur Albert ‘70, Joanne Scott Kyle ’59, Caroline Kyle, Courtney Daly Ferrero ’86, Christa Spause Reilly-Hill ’95.

Fifth row, from left: Ave Murphy Seminak ‘76, Caroline Donahue, Joan Taulane Donahue ’83, Meg Grady Walker ’95, Grace Walker, Eileen McDevitt Slawek ’48, Gabriella Cilio, Anna Vizza, Tracie Galena Vizza ’86, Alexandra Pinkerton, Kim Seddon Pinkerton ’92.

Alumnae Induction

The Class of 2021 was inducted into the MSJA Alumnae Association during the annual tradition of Alumnae Induction on May 26. Laura Dolan Remaker ’00, then president of the Alumnae Board, welcomed the audience virtually. The entire class participated in a pinning ceremony, with alumnae relatives of seniors pinning special alumnae pins onto the students’ lapels. Seniors also took part in the annual skort decorating tradition, adding the artwork or logos of the colleges they will attend to the backs of their uniform skorts.

1940s

Ann Weiland Lanahan ’49 shares that she is a widow living in a senior retirement home. She has five children, 10 grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren.

1950s

Molly Scanlan Kelly ’56 has been blessed with 20 grandchildren, two of whom live in Viet Nam with her son Kevin and his wife. God is good!

1960s

Dorothy Dolan Williams ’60 and her husband, Jack, are blessed with a good life and great health. They are still community volunteers, enjoy taking out the RV, and, best of all, getting together with family!

Mary Kate Kelly McCauley ’62 is continuing to work part-time at St. Thomas of Villanova. She is enjoying her 10 grandchildren, ages 2-23, all delightful. The pandemic has brought hidden joys and deep sorrows. Memories of the Mount are always a delight.

Diane Taglialatela Green ’63 and her husband spend the winter in Naples, where they have visited with a few other Mounties. Po Flanigan, Sharyn Flanigan, Joan Baer, Pam Dowling, Mercia & Mary Masturzo, Julie Meis

and Mary Pat McCrea all enjoy Naples sunshine!

Meg Devlin Evangelist ’67 and her husband, Ken, celebrated their 50th anniversary in June. She and Ken are living the life in Florida! Her son, Dr. Michael Evangelist, is currently at Columbia University and her daughter, Lauren, is a VP of Marketing at a health care company.

Susan Smith Daniels ’68 finished the Ph.D. program in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University in the U.K. in December 2020 and began teaching graduate students in February 2021. She says the best thing is the ability to visit with their children and grandchildren.

paint projects to keep her busy on the weekends. Life is good.

Priscilla Mullins Messing ’68 is living in Boston and happily retired after 27 years with Fidelity Investments.

1970s

Dr. Carol St. George ’70 is retired from practicing ENT surgery and is working part-time seeing patients in Lancaster.

Jennifer Lin ’76 has a documentary, Beethoven in Bejing, which premiered on PBS in April.

1980s

Maria Fella Cain ’80 shares that her son, Ryan, was married on February 29, 2020, two weeks before the pandemic shutdown. Her daughter, Erin, is getting married in fall 2022.

Julie J. McGlynn ’83 just retired and is enjoying traveling and doing all the things she couldn’t get to for the past 30 years.

Peggy Otwell ’68 is in her 10th year as faculty member in the music department at University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. She teaches piano, piano literature, and pedagogy. This past year, she more or less mastered the art of online teaching, which was especially challenging when teaching students how to play the piano. She is looking forward to a return to inperson lessons/classes in the fall. She recently celebrated her 70th birthday. Her son, Joshua, 28, remains the best thing that has ever come into her life. She still misses the East, but Milwaukee is a very livable and friendly town. In January 2017, she moved from the western suburbs to the urban East Side of Milwaukee, into a home within walking distance of the university. Her house provides renovation and

Megan O’Neill ’88 has changed gears after 27 years of teaching middle school PE and moved over to high school health during the pandemic. She now teaches where she has been coaching softball for the past five years. What a crazy year!

2000s

Kaylin Cavanaugh ’00 had a son, Hennelly Farrell Hogan, born on September 23, 2020.

News and notes from the Mount Saint Joseph Academy alumnae and school community.

Angelique Hrycko ’04 married Travis Kennison on December 12, 2020 in a small intimate ceremony overlooking the ocean at Stage Neck Inn in York, Maine. Their officiant was best friend and fellow Mountie Rosemary O’Mara Burns ’04. Angelique is looking forward to the larger reception planned for later in 2021, where she will be joined by her other Mount bridesmaids: Carolyn Lynch Blair ’04, Amanda Burke Bender ’04, Emily Kuchinos ’04 and Marissa Lasalle-Tarantin ’04, in addition to Rosemary.

2010s

Jennifer Fedyna Maier ’05 gave birth to a daughter, Rose Marybeth Maier, on March 19, 2021. Rose passed away on March 23. She will be forever loved and cherished as the little sister of Georgie, 4, and Molly, 2.

On October 24, 2020, Joseph Walter Baragona was born in San Diego to Pamela Jenkins Baragona ’05 and her husband, Joseph. The family hosted both sets of grandparents at their California home to celebrate baby Joey’s Baptism during spring break in 2021.

Indira Friel Geist ’08 and her husband, Brent, welcomed their third child, Rosemary Gemma, on January 26, 2021. Baby Rosie is so loved by her big brothers Gus and Albert!

Laura Mancano ’10 is going back to school to work toward an M.A. in Theatre and Performative Practices from the University College Cork in Ireland.

Caitlin Brady ’11 was promoted to Project Architect at RMW Architecture & Interiors in San Francisco. At the firm, she leads the design and construction phases of new construction and renovation projects in commercial, mixed-use, and corporate sectors.

Amy Brady ’11 is doing her residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.

Dr. Angelica B. Pinniti ’12 received her MD/MBA on May 7, 2021 from Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Fox School of Business. She joined the Anesthesiology Residency program at Thomas Jefferson University in June.

Michelle Handy, MSW ’13 graduated from Marywood University with a master’s degree in Social Work. She received the 2021 Kaitlyn A. Prislupsky Social Work Practice Award, which honors a student with a zest for social work and exhibits passion towards behavioral health practice. She is pictured here with the director of the Lehigh Valley program.

Alexandra Higgins ’16 graduated Magna Cum Laude from Penn State University in May 2020 with a B.S. in Biobehavioral Health. She is continuing her education at Penn State UniversityAltoona in the accelerated nursing program with an expected graduation date of December 2021.

Megan Patricia McBride ’17 graduated from St. Joseph’s University and started her career at Target stores as an Executive Team Leader in June 2021.

In Memoriam

Our sympathy and prayers are extended to the families of the following alumnae:

Mary Antonia Lorenzo Brelsford ’66, mother of Cara Brelsford Kaminski ’09.

Muriel Gardner Davidson ’48

Mary P. Farmer ’47

Barbara Monaghan Lacey ’47

Nancy Dalton Miller ’52

Mary Ann McNelis Myer ’44

Mary Lou Turner Otremba ’58

Reverend Mother Dorcas Rosenlund ’44

Maureen Crowe Sullivan ’48

Sharon Teti Alemi ’97 and Angela Teti Calpin ’93 on the death of Michael David Alemi, Sr., their husband and brother-in-law respectively.

Jacqueline Kling Burke ’78 and Catherine Kling Boran ’75 (deceased) on the death of their mother, Mary M. Kling.

Kathleen Pickard Busillo ’78 and Ann Pickard (former MSJA staff) on the death of Thomas M. Pickard, Sr., their father and husband respectively.

Helene Pospischil Carlin ’05 on the death of her father, Victor Pospischil. Stephanie Crilly ’11 on the death of her grandfather, Thomas E. Bergen.

Lisa Piliero Curcio ’78, Elizabeth Piliero Kadlec ’93 and Donna Piliero Hudecki ’97 on the death of Genevieve Antoinette Piliero, their mother and grandmother respectively.

Michele Daniele ’83 on the death of her mother, Dolores Daniele.

Colleen Degnan ’07 on the death of her grandfather, Leo G. Degnan.

Cassandra Phillips Doyle ’89 on the death of her father-in-law, Thomas Williams Doyle, Sr.

Kathleen O’Brien Glickman ’64 on the death of her mother, Mary L. O’Brien.

Dorothy Noska Goda ’65, Barbara Noska ’64 and Lillian Noska Cacaci ’66 on the death of Leo Goda, their husband and brother-in-law respectively.

Monica Goebel ’16 and Isabella Goebel ’20 on the death of their grandfather, Joseph J. Goebel, Sr. Dolores Cattie Kane ’64, Marilyn Cattie Wilkinson ’63 (deceased) and Nancy Duffey Cattie ’68 on the death of Paul H. Cattie, their brother and brother-in-law respectively.

Dr. Lynn Keenan ’79 on the death of her mother, Lois Keenan.

Patty Kolodi (former MSJA faculty) on the death of her husband, William G. Kolodi

Ryan Lattanze (MSJA faculty) on the death of his grandmother, Helena Hannan.

Kristin Lawler ’88, Marie Lawler Keidel ’64, Jamie Lawler Rosati ’80, Linda Robinson Lawler ’79 (deceased), Leah Lawler ’09 and Marta Lawler ’16 on the death of Denis James Lawler. Esq., their father, brother, brother-in-law and uncle respectively.

Nicole LePera ’00 on the death of her mother, Marguerite LePera.

Maureen Lynch Lester ’62 on the death of her husband, James. D. Lester.

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 Elaine Kelly Hasson, their sister-in-law and aunt respectively.

Jennifer Fedyna Maier ’05 on the death of her daughter, Rose Marybeth Maier.

Jaclyn Beebie Mapes ’06 on the death of her father, Gregory Beebie.

Riley McGowan ’20 on the death of her grandfather, Clarence McGowan, Jr. Kasey McMahon ’20 on the death of her grandmother, Joan McMahon.

Julia Tarlo Mulholland ’00 on the death of her father, Robert P. Tarlo.

Christina Giordano Musallam ’91 on the death of her brother, Harry W. Giordano, Jr.

Maura Naughton (former MSJA faculty)

Grace O’Brien ’23 and Maria O’Brien ’25 on the death of their father, Kevin T. O’Brien.

Jane F. Paul ’81, James K. Paul (Board of Directors), John Paul (deceased –Former Board of Directors), Denise Barker Paul ’81, Laura Paul Lasky ’96, Kathleen Paul Mallach ’99, Christina Paul Rodgers ’01, Jessica Paul Cox ’03, and Jamie Paul ’09 on the death of Jane W. Paul, their mother, mother-in-law and grandmother respectively.

Bernadette Dinan Piper ’03 on the death of her mother, Catherine Dinan.

Carol Sztukowski Ponzek ’74 and Helene Sztukowski DiMezza ’76 on the death of their mother, Camille D. Sztukowski.

Nicole Mathis Roberts ’03 on the death of her grandmother, Bernadette M. Barry.

Mary Seiberlich ’24 on the death of her grandfather, William C. Seiberlich.

Susan Decker Stasiorowski ’71, Mary Louise Decker Karwacki ’68, Patricia Decker ’77 and Judith Karwacki Jones ’92 on the death of Daniel Stasiorowski, their son, nephew and cousin respectively.

Elizabeth Hanusey Suppey ’92 (deceased) on the death of her step-father, John Michael Elliott.

Jennifer Darcy Thompson ’83 on the death of her father, John M. Darcy.

Anne Titterton ’82 on the death of her mother, Rita Titterton.

Erin Smyth Wenzel ’96, Donna Ferraro Keenan ’70, and Amy Keenan Fairchild ’96 on the death of Charles T. Smyth, their father, brother-in-law and uncle respectively.

Michele Morris Woodrow ’81, Lauren Woodrow ’14, Emily Woodrow ’16 and Julia Woodrow ’19, on the death of Austin R. Morris, their father and grandfather respectively.

Friday, September 17, 2021

Whitemarsh Valley Country Club

A virtual option to connect with other Golden Girls will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Registration is now open on our website.

Questions? Contact Kelly Keane Owens ’04, Director of Annual Giving & Alumnae Relations.

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