Alumnae Magazine Summer 2022 by TheUrsulineSchool

The Ursuline School ALUMNAE NEWS Summer 2022 THEURSULINESCHOOL Celebrating125years

COVER STORY 03 125th Commencement 11 A Look Back at Graduation AT URSULINE 15 Ring Day 17 A Look Back at Ring Day 19 Comings and Goings Our New Principal, Ms. Napoli Ms. Quinn Leads College Ursuline’sCounselingNew Athletic MeetDirectorDr. Jeremy Barker Best Wishes to Four Exceptional Educators 27 Athletics 30 A Look Back at Athletics 31 The Arts 33 Serviam in Action, The Cereal Effect 34 Rosemary Vrablic ’78 Distinguished Speaker Series 37 Black History Celebrated with Joy 38 Artist in Residence for a Day 39 Learning to Play and Sing the Blues 41 Design Thinking Collaboration with Manhattanville College 54 Campaign Closeout TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover photo: Safiya Grant ’22 Cover and cover story photos by: Christopher Pope Photography URSULINE DISTINCTIONS 43 Outstanding Essays are Honored Scouting Gold Award Legos Inspire a Future Engineer Cancer Ambassador 25 Years of Dedication Swimming on a National Team Irish Dance Champion National Merit Scholars National Latin Exam Awardees GLOBAL EDUCATION & SERVIAM PROGRAM 47 2022 Global Symposium & World Water Day Global TUSMUNCIndependentCollaborationScholarswithBresciaHouseStudyIV 3 11 27

ALUMNAE 51 Alumnae RosemaryDistinctionsRossiClarizio ’89 Caroline Sohr ’12 Kim Saxton ’00 Sonia Citron ’21 Alexa Mustafaj ’21 53 Alumnae at College 55 Alumnae at Ursuline 57 Helping Alumnae Connect 58 Externships 59 TWO JuneNovemberReunions!20212022 The Ursuline School ALUMNAE NEWS Summer 2022 Letters, comments, and articles may be sent to: Renata Cioth Mulder Director of garcian@ursulinenewrochelle.orgAdvancementshouldInmulderr@ursulinenewrochelle.orgCommunicationsMemoriamandClassNotesbedirectedto:NinaGarciaCoordinator The Ursuline School 1354 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 914.636.5169914.636.3950www.ursulinenewrochelle.org10804-2192(Mainoffice)(Advancement) 59 61 Board of Trustees Chair2021-22 Sheila Sohr P’12 President Colleen Melnyk P’18 Provincial Sr. Maureen Welch, OSU Board Members Steve Abbattista P’17’17 Tiffani Blake Terri Bowles P’21’26 Sr. Martha Counihan, OSU Janine Daughtry P’20 Teresa Delgado P’11’13 Lynn Boccardi DeLisio ’85 Deirdre-Noel Engels Louise Flynn ’82 P’16’19’19 Steven Giuliano P’20 Liz Healy ’94 Mike Hoffman P’14’20 Rev. Msgr. Dennis P. Keane Dave Kulsar P’26 Kathleen Martin Long ’79 P’21 Rick Nasti P’11 Francine Rosado-Cruz ’90 Adrienne Groccia Santer ’11 Rev. John Serio The Alumnae News is published by the Advancement Team. Editor Renata Cioth Mulder P’17 Design/Creative Direction Meg Loughman LaBella ’83 P’08 Printing McVicker & Higginbotham, Inc. Photographs Christopher Pope Photography Ursuline Advancement Team Ursuline Archives DEPARTMENTS 1 Message from the President 2 Message from the Principal 26 Calendar 73 Spotlight on the Class of 2017 75 Class Notes 81 In Memoriam 83 We Remember Them

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DearWhatAlumnae,anexciting time to be a member of The Ursuline School!

“Never cease to cultivate this vine that has been entrusted to you. After that, leave the rest to God, to work wonders at the time which God finds best.” These words from St. Angela served as inspiration to Mother Irene Gill and continue to inspire us now. Thank you for your support. Let us celebrate this historic milestone and commit to advancing our mission in partnership with each other.

A look back at the first graduates of The Ursuline School reveals a timeless connection to this year’s graduates. Both groups experienced great social change, deep political divisions, global conflict, and survived a worldwide pandemic. Despite local and global challenges, our alumnae across time leaned upon Ursuline’s rituals, heritage, core values, and community to persevere and move forward.

The graduates of 1897 as well as those of 2022, and our current students, can be described as faithful members of a community that has existed for 125 years. They share an appreciation for the gifts of knowledge, education, faith, and friendship. All have been touched by their experiences at The Ursuline School and the impact of their experiences endures. They proudly claim “Ac Fui”.

This year, we celebrate 125 years of accomplishment, purpose, and mission. We acknowledge the gifts of wisdom and service provided by the Ursulines Sisters; the dedication to education by lay faculty and staff; and the gifts of learning shared with generations of students who became part of this learning community and then ventured out to lead lives of accomplishment and contribution to society – otherwise known as Serviam

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It all began in 1897 with Mother Irene Gill, who was determined to establish a school for young women at Leland Castle in New Rochelle. The Ursulines purchased the property in June and officially began the school year that September.

This is an extraordinary milestone for The Ursuline School! We savor the opportunity to look back in time, celebrate the young women of the 125th class, and celebrate the 125th anniversary of our school’s founding.

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Ironically, I am reminded of an adage that Thomas Wolfe used as his title for his best-selling novel You Can’t Go Home Again. To me, the title meant that if one leaves a known place and ventures to another spot for a period, returning to the original place might be fraught with disappointment and regret, and maybe a little sadness. Both the original “home” and the person have necessarily changed in the interim. Nothing is as it was. However, such change could be a productive path to growth.

So, I have come home to a place, new, but very familiar. Both the school and I have grown, but the spirit of Ursuline remains intact. The Mission Statement has been my lodestar, and I am very grateful to the Ursuline community for welcoming me back home!

In the care and trust of Saint Angela and Saint Ursula, Ms. Theresa Napoli

Message from the Principal 2 DearWhatAlumnae,anhonor it is for me to return to the Ursuline community as Principal during its 125th Anniversary celebration. I realize that my return to TUS is at a monumental time in Ursuline’s long school history. I have always supported Ursuline’s mission that “educates, inspires and empowers” young women to be all that they can be. In my over forty-year career in education, since leaving The Ursuline School as a science teacher, I have tried to instill in students the importance of service to others as they develop academic excellence, global awareness, and respect for all.

I left Ursuline originally because I wanted to experience both personal and career growth that would take me in a different direction, a direction toward administrative responsibility. As a result, I pursued another degree while becoming Assistant Principal For Academics and Student Life at Fordham Prep, Principal of St. Barnabas High School, and Dean of Academics at Fairfield College Preparatory School. In each of these capacities, my focus was on developing the whole person as a student in a global world. I tried to develop innovative and collaborative programs that would capture student initiative and interest. My focus was on inclusivity, academic excellence, and spiritual growth. As I advanced, Ursuline grew in so many ways as well. New buildings arose, and rigorous programs and projects were strategically planned and executed. Professional development for teachers became standard practice, community involvement, as well as spiritual formation for our entire community also flourished.

the past two-and-a half-years of remote learning, hybrid schedules, mask mandates, and frequent Zooms, the 163 members of the Class of 2022 completed global capstones, science research, art portfolios and sports seasons. They were accepted into 220 different colleges, earning nearly $23 million in college scholarships and awards.

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The Class of 2022 was celebrated for their accomplishments as well as their fortitude, grace, and joy. We also honored the surprising parallels with the first ever graduating class. The few drops of rain that sprinkled over Kelly Mac Field on May 20, 2022, only added a flourish to the momentous 125th commencement of The Ursuline School. The Class of 2022 is “truly extraordinary” proclaimed President Dr. ColleenNotwithstandingMelnyk.

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Valedictorian Julia Ognibene beautifully described this distinctive class as she proclaimed, “The vibrancy, integrity and unity we have maintained as a class throughout the challenging circumstances we endured is unparalleled. This differentiates us as a class. This reveals our true character of fortitude and grace. No doubt, this fortitude and grace developed as a result of the Ursuline experience.” She also pointed out, “Our Ursuline experience has brought us closer to our spiritual selves. If we’ve learned nothing else through embodying Ursuline’s motto, it’s that Serviam is what we are here on earth to do. Through our spiritual journeys at Ursuline, we have learned that service brings light to the world, and over time, meaning to our lives. Each morning, we asked Saint Angela to watch over us all our days and Saint Ursula to protect our future. We grew closer to our faith individually and as a class. I hope that as we depart on our separate journeys, that we continue to pray this prayer every morning. Now, more than ever, may Saint Angela watch over us all our days, and Saint Ursula protect our future!”

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Mr. Bratt and his direction towards international concerns have allowed us to develop more globally-focused mindsets that see beyond our own communities. Mr. Monacelli has prompted us to challenge social norms and find passion in male-dominated science fields. Mrs. Joyce’s dual commitment, to organize all the extraordinary affairs of Senior Year whilst sparking interests in many genres of literature, has demonstrated what it is to properly manage our schedules and understand the difference between prioritizing academics and celebratory needs. These are just to name a few, but I want every teacher to know that your mentorship has helped us forge our own beautifully distinct voices, has inspired us to pursue our greatest aspirations, and has helped us learn how to overcome challenges in the face of defeat.”

Salutatorian Rory Sibley noted the important role of Ursuline faculty as she said, “To our teachers, I want to convey our sincerest gratitude for all the patience and diligence you have shown us over the years; the dedication to your work and students, which is especially recognized considering the chaos these last two years have presented, has enriched us, mind, body, and soul. Each and every one of you has made crucial, unforgettable impacts on our lives.

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The faculty and staff lined the Senior Path to cheer on the Seniors as they processed from the Ring Day steps to Kelly Mac Field. Principal Rosemary Beirne welcomed the families and guests assembled on the field. After the invocation by Msgr. Keane, Ms. Wendy Harmer led the Senior members of the Honors Choir in singing “The Star Spangled Banner.”

Dr. Melnyk’s address noted the historic nature of this commencement when she described the class as “faithful members of a strong community that has existed for 125 years. Though you may think you have endured a singular experience, there are some surprising parallels between you, the Class of 2022, and the FIRST graduating class of The Ursuline School. . . The first graduates of The Ursuline School experienced great social change and survived a worldwide pandemic. . . Despite the finite opportunities presented to those early graduates, they shared a deep faith and optimism in their ability to go forth and find their place in society at a time when society was evolving. In addition, they relied upon each other as a community to move forward in the world.” We invite you to read the full transcript of Dr. Melnyk’s commencement address on page 9.

At the conferring of diplomas, we acknowledged the eight daughters of alumnae, one granddaughter of an alumna, and one great-granddaughter of an alumna. It was so wonderful to witness our rich lineage. The six sets of twins also had their special moments and photographs.

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Graduating Class Boasted Eight Daughters of Alumnae! 1. Alexandra Alaimo and Gigi George Alaimo ’89 2. Olivia Bonavita and Rosanna Cipollari Bonavita ’85 3. Emily Carr and Jeanne Walsh Carr ’87 4. Margaret Gordon and Keara O’Donnell Gordon ’86 5. Rory Keane and Monique Geissler Keane ’84 6. Taylor Fishman and Tara Kennedy Fishman ’89 7. Santina Madden and Dina Cavallo Madden ’86 8. Alexandra Vasti and Danielle DeRenzis Vasti ’95 and1234 8765 125Ourth Rory GranddaughterSibley of Patricia Kennedy Lahey ’52 Katherine BenjaminofGreat-granddaughterBenjaminMaryDee’33 6

Departmental Awards

World Languages: Italian – Isabella Castellano, Spanish –Susan ClassMcGuckinof2022 Awards

Student Council Leadership Awards –Olivia Oshiro, Olivia Zerafa Fathers’ Club Award – Jennipher Martiena

In the Honors and Awards portion of the program,

Katherine Johnson Memorial Award – Frances Cockburn

Sister JB Nicholson, OSU Award – Kayla-Ann Johnson Principal’s Award – Safiya Grant

English – Sofia Odeh-Cintora Mathematics – Julia Ognibene Media Arts – Kamryn Gaines

National African American Recognition Program - Frances Cockburn, Kamryn Gaines, Safiya Grant, Jannett Martiena National Hispanic Recognition Program - Sofia Alvarez, Anna Brody, Caroline Brody, Caitlyn Negron, Sofia OdehCintora Serviam Awards for service to the school in the spirit of St. Angela: Anna Ausanio, Anaya Balkcom, Anna Brody, Caroline Brody, Erica Cally, Emma Centenni, Frances Cockburn, Angelina Coppola, Abigail D’Angelo, Sophia Frank, Mackenzie Handler, Catherine Hickey, Kelly Katsoris, Rachael Mannix, Jannett Martiena, Mary Wrotniak

Ursuline Alumnae Key – Margaret Gordon

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Emily A. Clemente Memorial Award – Lola Milazzo

Sheila Kelly Memorial Award – Anna Galdabini

Mothers’ Auxiliary Award – Olivia Goncalves

National Merit Finalist – Lola Milazzo National Merit Commended Students – Frances Cockburn, Brooke Snyder, Mary Wrotniak

Assistant Principals Robyn Summa and Liz Lynch announced student recognitions as student names were displayed on the large Nationalscreens.Academic

Classics – Sophia Frank Computer Science, in memory of Frances LoCicero Bailie ’61 – Frances Cockburn

Performing Arts – Santina Madden

Religious Studies – Kelly Katsoris Science – Rory Sibley Social Studies – Lola Milazzo Visual Arts – Mary Whelan

Recognition based on PSAT test scores:

Physical Education – Jannett Martiena

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Trinity College University of Louisiana University of Arizona University of Colorado Boulder University of Delaware University of Iowa University of Miami University of Michigan-Ann Arbor University of Pennyslvania University of Richmond University of Scranton University of South Carolina-Columbia University of Southern California University of Vermont University of Wisconsin-Madison Villanova University Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University Washington University in St Louis

American University Belmont University Berklee College of Music Binghamton University 4 Boston ClemsonCollegeUniversity 4 College of Charleston 2 College of the Holy Cross 2 Cornell University 2 Delaware State University Drexel University 2 Elon FairfieldEndicottEmoryUniversityUniversityCollegeUniversity 9 Fordham University 9 Georgetown University 3 Howard University 2 Indiana University-Bloomington 4 Iona College 8 James Madison University 2 John Carroll University Johns Hopkins University 2 Lafayette College Lehigh University 2 LIM LouisianaCollegeState University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Manhattanville College 3 Marist MarylandMarquetteCollegeUniversityInstituteCollege of Art Massachusetts Institute of Technology Merrimack College Miami University, Oxford 3 Michigan State University New York University 2 Northeastern PacePaceNorthwesternUniversityUniversityUniversity,NewYorkCityCampusUniversity,Westchester Campus Princeton ProvidenceUniversityCollege9 Quinnipiac University 3 Rochester Institute of Technology Rutgers University-New Brunswick 2 Sacred Heart University 2 San Diego State University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art & DesignSetonSCADHall University Southern Methodist University 2 St. John’s University-New York Stony Brook University 4 SUNY at Purchase College SUNY Westchester Community College 2 Syracuse University The Catholic University of America The University of Alabama 2 The University of Tampa 4 The University of TennesseeKnoxville 2

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Despite the uncertainty of the last several years, you, the Class of 2022, continued to show compassion and kindness towards each other. And, you have expressed great care for others. I’m not just referring to the 6,000 hours of service that you logged but that you, as global citizens, responded both to local needs and international concerns - food drives to replenish neighborhood food pantries and fundraisers to help Ukrainian children. What a beautiful legacy and what a testament to the Ursuline charism and mission.

Good morning. It is my privilege to preside over the 125th graduation of The Ursuline School. Parents, families, we are so happy to celebrate this accomplished class who have demonstrated maturity and joy throughout their years here.

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The visual artists in your class displayed excellent skill development and creativity in your art portfolios, whether in the Virtual Art Shows in the past two years or this year in person. The performing artists among you delighted us last year in our first ever outdoor music and dance recital, and this year enjoyed performing in our usual spaces. Each of you, in your own way, persevered, progressed, and achieved excellence. Perhaps more importantly, you each possess attributes which will hold you in good stead as you continue your educational journey. Your teachers describe you as an adaptable group; living through immense challenges has brought out your resilience. In addition, you are: unafraid to try new things; remain open to new ideas; and are great problem solvers. Those aren’t empty words! They are ringing endorsements that you embraced the real deep learning cycle of inquiry, exploration, curiosity - motivated to try additional investigation – in other words what we try to capture by our motto: Educate Inspire Empower.

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Despite interrupted sports seasons these past few years, a number of you will be able to compete in your sport at the college level. Remote learning did not deter the science researchers among you – you completed your 3-year research and clearly demonstrated an understanding of scientific methodology. Hybrid schedules and Zooms notwithstanding, the Global Scholars finalized and presented capstone projects that considered specific global inequities and offered thoughtful solutions.

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Each class is distinctive. You, the Class of 2022, are truly extraordinary. First, your class embodies an important milestone for The Ursuline School. Yours is the 125th commencement of The Ursuline School. You are a testament to the fact that we are rooted in a solid foundation, yet we are forward facing and future oriented. Second, this class has held a ringside seat to a remarkable period over the last two-and-a-half years AND you have thrived. Your high school years were disrupted by acute social change and a worldwide pandemic. Yet, this past fall, when you returned to school for a full year of in-person learning, you beautifully demonstrated your ability to operate with a growth mindset. There is a lot you can be proud of. You and your classmates were accepted into 220 different colleges and, together, you have earned nearly $23 million in college scholarships and awards.

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Graduates - come back to visit us this fall and I will tell you

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Themore!first student enrolled in The Ursuline School was named Mary Brady and her nickname was Mazy. We know a lot about Mazy Brady. For example, she and a number of her classmates survived the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918. Five years later, she and her fellow alums were granted the right to vote when the 19th amendment was passed. Mazy went on to become an educator and taught locally. She now rests here in New Rochelle.

The first graduates of The Ursuline School experienced great social change and survived a worldwide pandemic. Mazy Brady and her classmates had limited career options when they graduated from The Ursuline School. They could become teachers or nurses, or nuns. Records of the time indicate that many of these women also went on to become wives and mothers. Despite the finite opportunities presented to those early graduates, they shared a deep faith and optimism in their ability to go forth and find their place in society at a time when society was evolving. In addition, they relied upon each other as a community to move forward in the world.

You smiled as you tinkered with new tools in the iHub. You beamed as you worked together on assignments in the Christina Jun Murphy Student Commons. You laughed in the Kulsar & McCarthy Lobby, playing and singing around our new Steinway grand piano. Finally, you serenaded faculty and classmates on your last day of school. May these new traditions that you initiated continue another 125 years, and when your daughters enroll in this school, you can tell them, “My class started that!”

Your participation and your presence connect you to a global sisterhood of Ursuline alumnae. The experiences and rewards of being a part of The Ursuline Community connect the past to the present. Know you are equipped to move forward, take chances, and try new experiences. You have been seen, recognized, and will forever be loved by all of us here at The Ursuline School.

You may know Sister Irene Gill founded The Ursuline School in New Rochelle in 1897. Mother Irene, as she was known, was truly a woman ahead of her time and there is some mystery and intrigue to this “founding” story. It involves a fire and some secrets, but it has a happy ending!

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There are other common experiences that connect you to Ursuline alumnae across the generations. Many of the traditions we celebrate today are the legacies that have been handed down from generations of our students to each other. On Ring Day this past October, you walked across this stage through the giant ring, as every Senior Class has done since 1940, and received your Ursuline ring. That day represents simple but powerful things: unity, togetherness, and joy. The crossing of the threshold symbolizes connection to the school community summed up in the Latin phrase inscribed in your rings: Ac Fui, meaning, “I was there, I was a part.” Like Mazy and her classmates, you have been a part of a unique and pivotal time not just for our school but for our nation and the world. The last several years have produced a global pandemic, political divisions, civil unrest, and global conflict.Despite local and global challenges, you leaned upon our rituals, our heritage, our core values, and our community to persevere and move forward. And, you did this with joy!

10 years. Though you may think you have endured a singular experience, there are some surprising parallels between you and the FIRST graduating class of The Ursuline School.

May God bless you and may you never forget that Ursuline is your home. I pray that St. Angela watches over you all your days and that St. Ursula protects your future.

Parents, families, graduates, in the words of the esteemed philosopher - Taylor Swift: “I don’t know about you but I’m feeling 22.” And I’m sure that on this exceptional day, when we are all so proud of these graduates, “Everything will be alright if we just keep dancing like we’re 22!” Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

As you begin your journey into the next phase of young adulthood here are a few questions to ponder: How has this experience transformed me? How has this community impacted my formation as a young woman entering the world with all the gifts and attributes that I was born with? How have I created community?

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On Sunday, October 24, 2021 we enjoyed our annual Mother-Daughter Communion Breakfast, a wonderful celebration for Ursuline students and the very important women in their lives. The Communion Breakfast also signals the unveiling of the Senior Quilt, a symbol of unity through individuality. The Class of 2022 created 163 squares making one unified work of art. We thank the Mothers’ Auxiliary for hosting this special gathering for our school community.

Members of the Visual Art Department faculty and the Juniors transformed the school into a slice of the Big Apple.

Principal Rosemary Beirne delivered the Ring Day remarks. She said, “Start spreading the news! New York, New York is 15

What a pleasure it was to celebrate Ring Day again on its traditional fall date, and to celebrate in person! Ring Day ceremonies were one highlight of a week of cherished traditions in fall 2021.

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Ring Day took place in sunny weather on Thursday, October 28. It was our second year in a row hosting Ring Day outdoors, on Kelly Mac Field. Seniors and their parents first attended the Ring Day Liturgy, coming together as a spiritual community to acknowledge the class and their journey together. At the conclusion of the Ring Day Liturgy, we blessed the rings which the Class of 2022 then received in a ceremony that dates back to 1940. The campus was decorated in style, both inside and outside, on the Ring Day theme of New York, New York!

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back and so are we at Ursuline. And we all want to be a part of it. The Broadway lights are brighter than ever, and so are ours. Like New York City, our students are quite a resilient bunch. . . And how will we remember you, the 162 members of the Class of 2022? We will remember you as strong and bold students, with gifts and talents greater than any Broadway star. We will remember you as the Seniors who, despite the pandemic, managed to do just as many service hours during COVID as in the year prior. . .

Just as New York has bred remarkable women, so too has Ursuline. They are sitting before me right now. The values this school teaches each day, to be courageous, to dream big, to defy gravity, will be with you each time you look at your ring and see: Ac Fui, I was there. Whether you see your face in lights or your name on marquees found down on Broadway, you’re home in New York, where dreams are made of. Please know that you are always home here at Ursuline. The ring that you receive today is your key to the city, your ticket for life to the Ursuline community, whose members you have changed for good and for better by being here.”

Broadway has produced many great female characters. . .

The next evening, Seniors donned long gowns and their dads put on tuxedos to attend the traditional FatherDaughter Dance. Underclass students also attended with their fathers. It was a “night to remember with the best dates in town!”

Many strong and courageous women have called The Big Apple their home off stage as well. Three have become supreme court justices . . . In sports, Althea Gibson made history in her professional tennis career in New York; Abby Rockefeller used her fortune to help create the museum of modern art; and Naval Rear Admiral Grace Hopper was a pioneer in modern computer science.

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The original school building (after being in a house on the CNR campus) opened on 1354 North Avenue for grades K to 12 in 1929 — architecturally, a beautiful structure. To the right was a white house where art classes were held for all students, and lunch was served to those who had prepaid for it. K-8 grades had their classrooms on the first floor. The high school met on the second floor with our library overlooking the beautiful apple orchard. The auditorium/gymnasium was the large space on the left where dumbbells lined the room except for the stage section. Mother Rose conducted our assemblies with students standing for them — there were no chairs! Only those who weren’t feeling well or faint could escape.”

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Barbara Bormann Gerosa ’60

“Many of us drove to school and parked on North Avenue just like the girls do today. We didn’t just have uniform skirts but hats, gloves, coats and shoes! My favorite teacher was Mother Monica. She taught English. I remember thinking she was ancient and we all loved her.”

Send Us Your Stories and Photos! What were your favorite experiences at Ursuline? Which persons or events linger in your memory of Ursuline? Do you have stories about classes or activities or the campus spaces? We are collecting stories to share with the Ursuline community. Please email advancement @ ursulinenewrochelle.org or send by mail to Advancement Team, The Ursuline School, 1354 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Thank you!

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Our New Principal, Ms. Napoli

Ms. Napoli looks forward to connecting with the faculty, staff, students, parents, alumnae and the broader Ursuline community in her role as principal. “I am wholeheartedly committed to upholding and enhancing the spirit of St. Angela Merici,” said Ms. Napoli. “The Ursuline School is where I grew in my formation as a Catholic educator. I am excited and honored to rejoin the Ursuline community. My husband, Ron Troyer, and our blended family of five children and eight grandchildren, share my happiness as we begin this new chapter.”

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“I chose Ms. Napoli to lead our school because she is an experienced Catholic school educator and administrator ready to fully support Ursuline’s mission and Core Values,” said Dr. Melnyk. “She maintains a firm belief in the value of an all-girls education and the capacity of all students to learn and achieve excellence. Ms. Napoli is an accomplished, inclusive academic leader, with a demonstrated ability to develop innovative and academically rigorous programs andTheresacurriculum.”Napoli brings to Ursuline 40 years of teaching and administrative service in Catholic schools. She began her teaching career at Ursuline as a science teacher in 1981. She also served as an Academic Advisor, guiding hundreds of young women toward the next chapters of their educational future, and she moderated the National Honor Society. Subsequently, Ms. Napoli taught at Aquinas High School, Marymount School of New York, and Convent of The Sacred Heart. In 2005, Ms. Napoli became the first female assistant principal at Fordham Prep. She later served as Principal of St. Barnabas High School and then Dean of Academics at Fairfield College Preparatory School.

She added, “Since the announcement of becoming your principal, I have been blessed with calls and emails from former parents and students, some of whom have daughters presently attending our school. All the well wishes and prayers have affirmed for me my mission to have a chance to further serve all of you and return the graces and blessings I so gratefully received by being a teacher and advisor.”

Welcome back Theresa Napoli, principal of Ursuline as of July 1, 2022!

Our new Director of College and Academic Counseling, Mollie E. Quinn, started at Ursuline on July 1, 2022.

Mr. Ryan says, “I feel truly blessed to join such an amazing school. I welcome the opportunity to return to the most important job on earth . . . education.” We welcome Mr. Ryan. Perhaps we’ll see him run the NYC marathon again, for the sixth time!

She joins Ursuline from Xavier High School in Manhattan, where she has been Director of College Counseling since 2019. Before that, she was Director of College Guidance at Cristo Rey New York High School in Manhattan from 2013 to 2019, and Assistant Director and Coordinator of Scholarships and Enrichment Programs from 2009. Ms. Quinn holds a Master of School Counseling from Fordham University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in History from Providence College. She now leads the College and Academic Counseling team of Mary Ann Boustead, Elaine McMahon and Jennifer Baker.

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“I am honored to be part of a school grounded in the powers of faith, tradition, community and academic excellence. For the past 12 years, I have worked in college counseling where I have been an advocate, resource and partner to hundreds of high school students, and their families, pursuing their dreams of higher education.” said Ms. Quinn.

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Mr. Ryan left Brearley to attend Eastern Michigan University (EMU) where he completed his Master of Science in Sport Management. In addition to his studies, Mr. Ryan joined the EMU athletic staff and gained experience in compliance and game day operations for the university’s 21 Division I teams.

Most recently, Mr. Ryan worked at the Ann Arbor Sport Commission. He was the Event Director for the NAIA National Championship for Competitive Cheer and Dance. He also handled baseball and softball rentals, event organization, community outreach programs and ran tournaments in the county.

Sean M. Ryan joined Ursuline as our new Athletic Director, effective August 1, 2022. Mr. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science in School,andMinor,Administration,AthleticBusinessatSt.John’sUniversitythenjoinedTheBrearleyinNewYork.His extensive duties included facility operations, staff oversight, budget administration, scheduling, event management and coaching varsity basketball and cross country. these years, he has said, “If you think you can, you are correct. If you think you can’t, you are also correct.

“I believe that applying to college is a process of discovery and reflection that invites students to think about who they are and who they want to become. Students learn to identify and assess themselves, to set priorities, and to make major decisions. I look forward to navigating this process with the students and ultimately yielding a college that is the right fit for each Ursuline senior.” Welcome, Mollie Quinn!

These words by Henry Ford were the way I started the first practice of every cross country season. When parents asked how I measured success for my teams, I responded by saying my team was successful if my student-athletes learned something about themselves that will make them a better person on the last day of the season than they were on the first. The fact that my team won 11 NYSAIS state championships was as rewarding to me as a coach as the fact that our girls went on to great universities and careers.”

Ursuline’s New Athletic Director

Meet Dr. Jeremy Barker

In addition, he will plan and coordinate professional development and oversee the evaluation process for all faculty and staff. Some of the other key areas of Dr. Barker’s responsibilities are recruitment and hiring, leadership development, and staff relations. Welcome, Dr. Barker, to The Ursuline School!

In the role of Director of Human Resources, Dr. Barker will focus on several important areas, including the implementation of systems and processes to more efficiently carry out the human resources functions of the school and also to ensure the school’s compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Dr. Barker was drawn to Ursuline because of its dedication to Serviam.

Dr. Jeremy Barker joined Ursuline as Director of Human Resources on July 1, 2022. He began his career teaching in Palm Beach County, Florida, New York City, and the Rye City School District. He launched his path into educational leadership as a curriculum coordinator in Rye then as an Assistant Principal in Mamaroneck and a principal in Harrison. Dr. Barker then served the South Orangetown Central School District as Director of Human Resources for four years. Most recently, he was the Assistant Superintendent for Administration & Personnel in Mamaroneck. Dr. Barker holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University and Queens College, respectively, in addition to a master’s degree in Educational Leadership & Policy from Fordham University. His doctorate is in Educational Leadership from Manhattanville College, where his doctoral research focused on staff development for school support staff and its impact on employee efficacy, job satisfaction, and retention. Dr. Barker’s research was awarded the Mary Humphreys Scholarship for doctoral studies and in 2020 he was the winner of the Manhattanville College Doctoral Program’s Outstanding Service Award for his service to the college community.

“I’ve always believed in the idea of servant leadership, that we are here as school leaders to support and develop our faculty and staff in order to provide our students and families with the best educational experience possible,” he said.

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The new Human Resources role will support faculty and staff in order to offer students the best educational experience possible.

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Best Wishes to Four Exceptional Educators

By Renata Cioth Mulder

At the end of the 2021-22 academic year, we honored four remarkable educators who had decided to exchange their Ursuline ID cards to pursue a different path or to enjoy retirement. We value the ways that they lived out the school mission and contributed over many years to the formation of Ursuline students into wise, active, globally minded leaders. We invite you to read their tributes on the following pages.

If, according to times and circumstances, the need arises to make new rules or do something differently, do it prudently and with good advice. Always let your principal recourse be to gather at the feet of Jesus Christ, and there, all of you, with all your daughters, to offer most fervent prayers. For in this way, without doubt, Jesus Christ will be in your midst, and as a true and good master, he will enlighten and teach you what you have to do. ”

Rosemary joined Ursuline in fall 2011 as a member of the English Department to teach American Literature and Advanced Placement Language & Composition. She was an innovative teacher, effectively embracing technology such as NBC Learn digital media to add new dimensions to the study of literature. She also co-moderated the student-run newspaper, Unison. When we embarked on our first Strategic Plan in 2014, Rosemary stepped up to co-chair the Strategic Plan Implementation Committee for four years, working with all the school’s constituencies to promote and enhance our curricular, facilities, advancement, and mission strategies.

Rosemary’s tenure as principal of Ursuline began on July 1, 2018. She served in that role through some of the most tumultuous years that our school and the world have experienced. Through these extraordinary times, she held the health and safety of our students as the main imperative. She also embodied and ensured the school’s mission, in particular, Serviam. A favorite service activity was at the Food for Others Garden in the Bronx, planting or harvesting produce which was donated to cancer patients living in public housing.

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As a student-centered leader, she actively engaged in all aspects of the school, always seeking to connect with students and encourage them. After four years as principal, Rosemary found that her passion really was with the students in the classroom. This fall, she will be teaching American Literature again, at a local Catholic school. Best wishes to this dedicated teacher!

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Shernaz Patel P’03 Reading & Language Development Shernaz began her career at Ursuline in September 2003 as a media specialist in the Gabelli Library. She was well known for her commitment to scholarship, patiently helping students work on research papers. She also provided instruction to faculty in the use of information technologies to enrich and support curriculum. In September 2019, Shernaz joined the Reading and Language Department, again helping students to master content. Shernaz was also extremely committed as a Model United Nations Club moderator. In addition she was an indispensable faculty moderator of the Global Scholars Program, using her copious research knowledge to steer the students toward depth and insight. We will miss her gracious presence and kindness, and wish her many enjoyable years with her family.

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Chair Terri’s career at Ursuline began in September 1980 as a teacher of Religious Studies. Over the course of 42 years, Terri was involved in many dimensions of The Ursuline School. She was a chaperone on trips to Washington, Europe, and many school retreats. Terri was a dedicated coach of the forensics team and helped organize the Emily Clemente Memorial Forensics Tournament. She chaired both the NYSAIS and the Middle States Accreditation committees. She and her brother sponsored the Peter & Carmela Agliardo Memorial Scholarship in memory of their parents. For her dedication to students over the years, Terri was honored by the Christine MacMenamin Scholarship Committee in 2019. We wish Terri good health and many well-deserved years of fun and relaxation.

Moira Prunty P’00 ’02 ’05 College and Academic Counseling Moira Prunty celebrated her 25th year at The Ursuline School, where she initially had been an invaluable member of the Advancement team. For the past 14 years, Moira served as a college and academic counselor to hundreds of Ursuline students. She was passionate in her efforts to help students succeed at Ursuline and to find their perfect fit as they undertook the college search process.

Students appreciated that Moira was their most fervent cheerleader, applying her considerable knowledge to their circumstance for their benefit. She was not afraid to be honest as the situation warranted. Moira treated the girls as active participants in their own journey and showed respect to their families. She stepped up this past year as our Interim Director of College and Academic Counseling while our search for a new director was underway. May she now enjoy many wonderful years of retirement.

The overwhelming feedback at the June 2022 Reunion was how much alumnae enjoyed reconnecting with classmates from the year ahead of them or after them. It was a happy result of having had to delay Reunion for several years, due to the pandemic. hear the feedback and, in order to again achieve clusters of class years, we are adjusting the date of the next Reunion. There will be no Reunion in spring 2023. We are considering Reunion in fall 2023 or spring 2024. We plan to send out a survey.

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Stay tuned! We are also considering smaller alumnae gatherings during the year and planning alumnae receptions in different cities around the country. Ac Fui! Fall 2022 Open Houses High School Open House Tuesday, October 25 All6:30pmSchool Open House Saturday, October 29 11am - 2pm Middle School Information Night Wednesday, November 9 Register6:30pmonline: ursulinenewrochelle.org/admissions

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Retrospective by alumnae. Food & drinks from different decades. A unique evening. www.ursulinenewrochelle.org/Celebrating125

Ring Day Liturgy and Ceremony

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An in-person cocktail party, organized by the Mothers’ Auxiliary. All are invited! Details and registration to come.

Please check The Ursuline School website for www.ursulinenewrochelle.org/about/calendarupdates.

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Opening School Liturgy

This 24 hour fundraiser begins at 12 Noon on the 24th and ends at 12 Noon on Tuesday, April 25th. Join the Crowd! Class of 2023 Graduation

This long time tradition to take place on Kelly Mac Field.! Dinner & Fashion Show

A wonderful evening where women of the Ursuline community come together to celebrate the senior class on the runway and to raise funds for programs that enhance The Ursuline School experience for all students. Koala Sweepstakes & Auction

10am, Kelly Mac Field. Raindate, Saturday May 20.

RSVP: officeofthepresident@ursulinenewrochelle.org

His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan presiding. All in The Ursuline School Community are invited to join us for 9 am Mass on Kelly Mac Field.

Celebrating 125! 6pm. $50/person $25/student. All welcome!

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A round of applause for our cheerleaders! At the prestigious National High School Cheerleading Championship in February 2022, our Varsity Game Day team won the Large Varsity Non-Tumbling Division. They brought home the prized white jackets with the words “National Champions” on the back, a gold medal, and a National Championship banner. In the World School Competition, our Varsity Traditional Cheerleading Team won the Small Varsity Non-Tumbling World School Cheerleading Championship! They had no deductions in their scoring. They happily brought home the coveted white jackets with the word “Champion” on the back, a gold medal, and a trophy. The City of New Rochelle offered its recognition. On May 10, 2022, the City Council of New Rochelle presented a commendation at City Hall to our Varsity Cheerleading team in recognition of their undefeated Game Day season, including the National Championship, their Small Varsity Non-Tumbling World School Championship, three Regional Championships, two Section 1 Fall Championships, and a Section 1 Winter Championship. We congratulate the team and the dedicated coaches: Varsity Head Coach Traditional Team Adriana Lacarbonara ’03, Varsity Game Day/ Traditional Assistant Coach John Braca, Head Game Day Coach Karissa Vargas ’08, and moderator Joan Brescia P’00 ’01. They are pictured here at the team and family celebration where they received their championship rings.

The Koalas are the 2022 NYSPHSAA Girls Golf Team Champions! Congratulations to Sofia Nogalo ‘23, Sarah Brannigan ‘24, Julia Kret ‘24 and Nina Choe ‘26 on winning the golf state championship on June 6, for the first time in Ursuline School history. In their individual scores, Nina placed 2nd, Sofia placed 3rd, and Julia was 10th, therefore, they were named All State. The team is pictured here with Ursuline golf coach Jonathan Tuttle.

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Coach Jan Mitchell P’96 GP’25 was among five coaches inducted into the High School Coaches Hall of Fame at the 7th annual Energice Invitational on December 18, 2021 at The Armory New Balance Track & Field Center. Coach Mitchell founded the Ursuline Track and Cross Country teams in 1990. Those teams have become among the most successful teams in the area, producing National, State, Section and League champions. Coach Mitchell also is the head track coach at Iona Prep where he has coached athletes to numerous titles.

While our uniforms may look different, we share a common bond, “We are Ursuline!” The student-athletes enjoyed discovering their common language and traditions —notably the motto, Serviam. Next year, Ursuline St. Louis hosts!

April 28-30, 2022 we were delighted to welcome the lacrosse teams from Ursuline Academy - Dedham, MA, Ursuline Academy - St. Louis, MO, and Ursuline Academy - Wilmington, DE for the 14th annual Sister Schools Lacrosse Tournament. It was a celebration of camaraderie and competition!

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We congratulate Aubrey Janniello ’22 and her East Varsity Hockey teammates who won the Section 1 Girls Hockey Championship on February 5, 2022. Aubrey is the first Ursuline ice hockey player to represent the school in girls varsity high school ice hockey for Section 1. Girls ice hockey, which is embraced in many regions of New York and is a college-program feeder, launched locally with 31 players from 18 Section 1 schools in March 2021. Initially, there were two teams. In the second season, those two teams grew and enjoyed greatly expanded schedules. Girls do currently play on predominantly boys teams in Section 1, some with great success. Section 1 apparently has no plans to limit girls to girlsonly play but now offers the opportunity for girls to play in the Section 1 girls interscholastic ice hockey program.

Thank you for your dedication, Coach Mitchell!

In addition to the two days of competition on Kelly Mac Field, visiting students accompanied our Koalas to classes, while the coaches and athletic directors toured the campus and spent time connecting in group meetings. Dinner at the Larchmont Shore Club offered another chance for bonding. Activities included a trip to NYC visiting major landmarks, an early evening Mass at Ursuline, and then a “Celebration of New York” dinner hosted by The Ursuline School lacrosse team and their families. A big Thank You to the families who organized the welcoming events!

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There are many historic Ursuline athletic achievements and milestones. Here are a few:

In 2013, we were assured an Ursuline State Champion in tennis as Christina Sisti and Sabrina Barisano ’15 played in the singles final. Christina prevailed in three sets.

It was in the late 1970s, at Sr. JB’s initiative, that Ursuline joined Section 1 of the NY State Public High School Athletic Association. We still compete in NYSPHSAA against public schools where the competition is strong.

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On October 7, 2014, our swimmers recorded their 100th consecutive victory with an 89-73 win over Bronxville. This record began in 2004. It includes regular season wins and conference meets. In November 2017, swimmer Jose Panitz ’19 won the NYSPHSAA State Championship in the 200 individual Medley. In 2017, Lily Flynn ’19 was our first indoor track State Champion.

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June 23, 2022 was the 50th anniversary of the signing into law of Title IX, the federal civil rights legislation that, among other things, paved the way for girls’ and women’s increased opportunities in competitive sports. At Ursuline, the commitment to daily fitness and sports has endured over the decades even as it has changed in form and space.

As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, we invite you to send in your memories of Ursuline athletic moments.

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We had the first all-girls golf team in Section 1 and initially played against boys. The 1993-94 basketball team won Ursuline’s first ever State and Federation Championships, completing a perfect 26-0 season.

2005 was the first year that we earned recognition as a NYSPHSAA School of Distinction based on the studentathletes’ GPA in-season. We have earned this distinction 14 times.

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the butler (Leila Martinez), the characters raced to find the killer as the body count stacked up. The ensemble cast was a tour de force with the actors onstage for the majority of the play in order to find out “who done it.”

Intrigue, blackmail, secret passages and general mayhem were on the menu for a mysterious dinner party in the play “Clue” - featured on stage at Ursuline’s Auriana Theater on November 19 and 20, 2021.

In addition to Wadsworth, the ensemble included Ms. Scarlet-Sofia Santana, Ms. White-Morgan Adamson, Ms. Peacock-Gabriella Iannace, Yvette-Madalynn Tuttle, Professor Plum-Cameron Caie, Mrs. Green-Makayla Mastrangelo, Colonel Mustard-Kaitlyn Flores, Mrs. Boddy-Gabby Herbert, the singing telegram girl, The Cook-Faren Howard, Sous Chef - Presley Gallagher, Chief of Police-Jenna Cain, COP( the unexpected cop) (alive and dead)-Madeline Alaimo, Motorist-Angelena Marji, Newscaster-Nichole Jiang, and McCarthy-Vishna Patel.

The cast welcomed middle school newcomers to our Drama Club, led by Olivia O’Briskie, Nora Hoener, Aurelia Carlson, Mary Allen, Sophia Paprota, Klara Boka, and Veronika Boka.

Congratulations to the entire cast for their lively and entertaining performances.

A talented ensemble cast of Ursuline students brought to life the famous characters in the classic Hasbro board game and 1985 Paramount movie in this “hilarious farce-meets-murder.”

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“Clue” was directed by Edie Anne Reidy who was thrilled to see her drama students thrive and shine on the stage once more.

Live theater is a team effort, and we thank Stage Manager Katherine Mehler and Sound Director Julia Higgins who ran tech. Additional thanks to Moya Williams (lighting) as well as Julia Taffe, Georgina Gamble, and Isabella Ferrisi who were backstage and worked brilliantly behind the scenes. Special thanks to Tech Director Anthony Marinello.

Annual Spring Art Show

The Ursuline School Annual Art Show is the culminating event celebrating the artwork of all art students throughout the academic year. After two years of a virtual and then hybrid art show, the exhibition returned to the halls of the school, beginning with the formal induction of students into The Ursuline School chapter of the National Art Honor Society in the Auriana Theater. Afterwards students, family and friends once again enjoyed walking through the school to view outstanding artwork from middle school art, Intro to Art & Design, Art & Design I, II, and Advanced Art & Design, 3D Art and Design, Fashion Engineering, AP Art & Design, Computer Graphic Design, Photoshop & Photography, Digital Media, and Film & Broadcast. In keeping with tradition, Senior art students exhibited their best artwork, gallery style, in the center of the Tully Family Auditorium-Gymnasium, from which the administration purchased works to add to the extensive school collection.

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FIlm and Broadcast students presented Film Haikus, Portraits & Animations in the iHub

The John Cardinal O’Connor School in Irvington joined our effort and accounted for 127 boxes which put us over the 1,000 box mark.

We are proud of the student leaders who took command of this very important project and ran with it - Olivia Goncalves ‘22, Mary Cinguina ‘23, Lena Gilardi ‘24, and Caralyn LoConte ‘25. We were glad to have News 12 reporter Nikita Ramos and camerawoman Erica spend the morning with us, reporting on this outstanding service

The cereal boxes that we collected were disseminated to those in need through HOPE Community Services. Our friends at HOPE Community Services shared that they see a significant spike in requests for cereal every September, and that since the pandemic, the number has been even higher.

In the spirit of Serviam - “I will serve” - Ursuline families, faculty, and staff donated boxes of cereal for The Cereal Effect, our new school-wide service project to help combat childhood hunger.

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The Cereal Effect

On October 20, 2021, all middle school students were invited to the cafeteria for a cereal breakfast. Students had been asked to forego breakfast at home that morning. The idea was for the students to get a sense of what it is like to arrive at school on an empty stomach. President Melnyk and Principal Beirne gave short remarks and then students had breakfast together - cereal, milk, and orange juice. After breakfast, students and the Advancement Team, led by Director of Philanthropy Cathy Fay McCarthy ’84 P’14, lined up the cereal boxes through the halls of the school for the domino kick-off. When the 1,094 cereal boxes were set in motion, they created a cereal box domino effect!

We collected 1,094 cereal boxes to donate to HOPE food pantry and cheered as the “dominos” tipped over.

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Students took the message to heart. Anaya Balkcom ’22 said, “ I loved Ms. Harris’ presentation! It was refreshing to receive this insightful knowledge from a woman who is as distinguished and intelligent as Ms. Harris. She provided us with the tools we need to go into college as well as the“Ms.workforce.”Harris’enchanting energy could be felt through the screen. Her morals and words of wisdom align with all that The Ursuline School strives to be,” said Madelyn LaScala ’23, CoPresident and Founder of the Future Women in Business Club. Our Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Ms. Chestnut, introduced Ms. Harris to the student assembly, noting that in her 30-year career, Ms. Harris has had extensive industry experiences in the technology, media, retail, University,andHonorsHarrisPriorNationalPresidentCarlahealthcaretransportation,telecommunications,industrial,andsectors.InAugust2013,HarriswasappointedbyBarackObamatochairtheWomen’sBusinessCouncil.tojoiningMorganStanley,Ms.receivedanMBA,SecondYearfromHarvardBusinessSchool,anABineconomicsfromHarvardMagnaCumLaude.CarlaHarrisisactivelyinvolvedin her community and heartily believes that “we are blessed so that we can be a blessing to someone else.” She is the past Chair of the Board of the Morgan Stanley Foundation and of The Executive Leadership Council, and sits on the boards of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), The Sesame Workshop, Mother Cabrini Foundation and is an active member of the St. Charles Gospelites of the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and the Mark Howell Singers. Outside the financial world, Carla Harris is a singer who has sold out concerts at the Apollo Theatre and released her third gospel CD “Unceasing Praise” (2011). She has performed five sold out concerts at Carnegie Hall. Ms. Harris is also the author of the books, Strategize to Win (2014) and of Expect to Win (2009) (Hudson Press).

The Ursuline School featured an exciting and important speaker as part of the school’s Rosemary Vrbalic ’78 Distinguished Speaker Series. Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, spoke to students via Zoom on October 4, 2021 about being “the best you;” building a network; career progression; persevering through obstacles; the importance of giving back to the community; and her strong commitment to the Catholic faith.

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Dr. Janet Taylor holds an M.D. from the University of Louisville, completed her psychiatric residency at New York Medical College, and obtained an MPH from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Dr. Taylor has appeared on This Morning, NBC The Today Show, and ABC Good Morning America on the subjects of stress management, parenting, and work-life balance.

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Parents appreciated their special presentation by Dr. Taylor on September 23rd. Ursuline had many special activities planned for students in all grades to welcome them back to school after what has been an incredibly challenging year. Dr. Taylor’s presentation was part of our Rosemary Vrablic ’78 Distinguished Speaker Series. Christopher Pope Photography

On September 22, 2021 we were pleased to welcome Dr. Janet Taylor to address the topic of emotional/social wellbeing of students. Dr. Taylor is a renowned psychiatrist who deals with adolescent anxiety. We realize that students were glad to return to full in-person learning but many felt stress as they navigated classroom and social situations while staying healthy during the continued COVID environment. Dr. Taylor spoke with high school students, and separately to middle school students, about wellness techniques to help them remain healthy. Dr. Taylor shared, “Things we don’t have control of should not impact how we feel.” She emphasized the importance of gaining our self-awareness from connections to people, not from what we see on a screen or social media. In keeping with our school motto of Serviam, Dr. Taylor reminded us, “helping others can help us to feel better.”

Jean M. Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 150 scientific publications and 6 books including Generation Me: Why Today’s Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled — and More Miserable Than Ever Before and The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement (coauthored with W. Keith Campbell).

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Dr. Twenge is a subject matter expert on generational differences. During presentations to parents and then students, she offered a cultural context and substantial data to describe trends in adolescence, mental health and happiness, and social/digital media.

independence, and focusing on in-person social interactions.

Her research has been covered in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report, and The Washington Post, and she has been featured on Today, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Fox and Friends, NBC Nightly News, Dateline NBC, and National Public Radio. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.

As part of our continued focus on the health and wellness of our students, our Rosemary Vrablic ‘78 Distinguished Speaker Series on December 9, 2021 welcomed Dr. Jean Twenge, psychologist and author of iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood.

Dr. Twenge told students “Your generation is the first to spend their entire adolescence in a time of smartphones, and that has had ripple effects.”

She acknowledged the benefits of technology but also suggested strategies for reducing screen time, developing

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We also welcomed singer Carl Arnes Ellis III and accompanist Elder Damon Mack. The Freedom Medley included Steal Away to Jesus, Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ’Round, and Down By the Riverside. As the choir sang His Truth Still Marches On, Mr. Ellis proclaimed the famous words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from his “I Have A Dream Speech.” It was a stirring highlight of the program. The featured guest speaker was the Honorable Tanya R. Kennedy, Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department. Judge Kennedy’s presentation was entitled “Young, Gifted, and Black” by Nina Simone - singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist. Judge Kennedy pointed out that “young” can also refer to vigor, endurance and strength. She highlighted 10 Black gifted and talented women who showed endurance and strength while making their mark on society, despite society and racial barriers. They each showed enormous perseverance and courage. Judge Kennedy encouraged all students to, “Go forth! Persevere. Make your own start. That’s an order from the court,” she said with a smile. The student body responded with a standing ovation.

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Our Honors Choir performed a Freedom Medley of songs and spirituals, under the direction of renowned guest conductor LaFredrick Coaxner. A graduate of The Julliard School, Mr. Coaxner has traveled nationally and internationally performing with the New Jersey State Opera, The Harlem Jubilee Singers, and The Cotton Club Review. He is a member of Harlem’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church where he serves as choir director for the Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian. Our Honors Choir was fortunate to be able to rehearse with Mr. Coaxner several times before this performance. Honors Choir director, Wendy Bryn Harmer, a soprano with the Metropolitan Opera, facilitated the rehearsals and joined in the performance.Guestsoloist was Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson. Ms. Higginson has graced stages across the United States, Europe and Japan, thrilling audiences worldwide with her powerhouse, multi-octave voice. She is an enthusiastic arts activist. Among her numerous community projects is her leadership of the Mama Foundation for the Arts and she co-founded the acclaimed Gospel for Teens music arts education program.

On February 3, 2022, we celebrated Black History Month with a school-wide assembly featuring joyful music and a dynamic guest speaker.

Ms. Tinari spoke to students about her love of painting at an early age, the years of study, and long hours on projects. She echoed our growth mindset messages as she candidly told students, “To be good at something, you really have to work at it. “ She described the creative process of first painting portraits in gouache, adding splashes of luminescence and then hand stenciling words around the portrait. The portraits have been published in two books, Presidents and Limitless: 24 Remarkable American Women of Vision, Grit, and Guts.”

achievements and incredible impact of 24 extraordinary women and the impact they have had on society, with courage, perseverance, brilliance and passion being at the core of each woman’s success. The book aligns with the Ursuline mission of encouraging students to see their potential as limitless and the ability they possess to be change makers.

Thank you to artist Leah Tinari who inspired us with her visit on April 27, 2022. She shared from her extensive experience in fine art, commercial art and fashion.

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Ms. Tinari and her work have been featured in many notable publications such as The New Yorker, The Fashion of the Times, Manhattan Magazine, and Elle. Her commercial work includes campaigns with Nike and American Express as well as collaborations with Bergdorf Goodman and Uniqlo. She and her work have also been featured on the Rachael Ray Show, CBS This Morning and Inside Edition.

The inspiration for Limitless came after Ms. Tinari realized that in her first book there were no females; she felt it important for children to have women role models from a variety of backgrounds and fields. Limitless honors the groundbreaking

Ms. Tinari also spent time with the AP Art & Design class, answering questions as well as providing invaluable feedback on student art works.

Standing, from left: Alvester Garnett, drums; Regina Carter, violin; Hannah Marks, bass, Ava Snyder ’24, Anne Keneally ’24, Solana Mahabeer ‘24, Carli Wallace ’24, and Christina Huerta-Stylianou ’24.

School Strings brought the house down as they performed “12 Bar Blues.” This was followed by High School Winds players who showed off their “call-and-response” technique as they riffed with the professional musicians. For these student musicians, the chance to perform the blues in front of the entire school with world-renowned musicians was an opportunity to stretch outside their comfort zone and grow as artists. Alto saxophone player Solana Mahabeer ’24 said afterwards, “Playing with the jazz Learning to Play and Sing the BluesByRenata Cioth Mulder

The distinctive sound of jazz echoed through The Ursuline School on May 25, 2022 as students learned “how to find our song through the blues.” Famous jazz trumpeter Marcus Printup joined his wife, jazz harpist Riza Printup, and her band: Regina Carter, violin; Mika Nishimura, keyboard; Alvester Garnett, drums; and Hannah Marks, bass. They led an interactive performance for the school community.

Front row, from left, Mika Nishimura, keyboard, Ursuline music teacher Kelly Gentry, Katherine Miller ’25, Madeleine Alaimo ’25, Maiya Williams ‘25, jazz harpist Riza Printup, and trumpeter Marcus Printup.

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ensemble taught me a new way of communication through music. The conversation and interaction between the different instruments is truly unique and beautiful. Having the opportunity to improvise with talented musicians was

Violinist Regina Carter is a recipient of the MacArthur “genius” award and is currently on the faculty of The Manhattan School of Music. Drummer Alvester Garnett’s performances range from notable jazz festivals to Abbey Lincoln’s Quartet to Broadway. Mika Nishimura, keyboard, has recently performed at Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the Apollo Theater. Bass player Hannah Marks is a bandleader, composer and educator. Noriko Ueda, also a bass player, joined for the workshop; she performs with several groups and leads her own trio, performing original compositions.

To prepare for the performance, our student musicians had practiced jazz improvisation with Ursuline music teacher Ms. Kelly Gentry. In addition, they had learned the form of the blues, always 12 bars, when Ms. Printup and the band hosted a jazz and blues workshop for Ursuline middle school students on May 5, 2022. At that event, the middle schoolers had the opportunity to form groups and write their own blues lyrics which they then sang, accompanied by the band. It was a very interactive morning! Ms. Printup has performed with numerous jazz greats as well as with Yo-Yo Ma, Lady Gaga, and soprano Kathleen Battle. In addition to performing and recording, she is also a dedicated educator. Marcus Printup is a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and has worked with Betty Carter and Wynton Marsalis, among other jazz greats.

‘24, “Being a bassist, I had done blues before, but this experience greatly broadened my view and understanding of how it is created. It led me to appreciate making music for you, not just reading music off a sheet that someone wrote many years ago.”

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As part of a new partnership with Manhattanville College, every member of our 7th grade participated in a series of three design thinking workshops led by Manhattanville’s Center for Design Thinking. The workshops offered Ursuline students an exciting set of critical thinking skills.

“I was really impressed with the student ideas and how much they had thought about the challenge and potential solutions,’’ said Principal Rosemary Beirne. “One group interviewed me about how we could provide some time, even once a week, to just be with their friends whom they rarely saw outside school during COVID. They had thought through the school’s daily schedule and figured out that if we took just 10 minutes off each class, they could create an activity period in which students could go to the library, the cafeteria, outside on the Commons or to a classroom just to catch up with each other, do homework, or see their advisor. I think it just might work.”

Alison Carson, Ph.D., associate provost for academic innovation and design thinking at Manhattanville, collaborated with Ursuline physics teacher and design lab facilitator Kevin Anton to devise the workshop curriculum. The workshop took place in Ursuline’s new Innovation Hub that offers a “makerspace” and collaborative areas with the

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Design thinking is a systematic approach to solving problems with the end user in mind. It has gained popularity among business leaders and others because its method uses empathy and observation to come up with innovative solutions to complex issues. Manhattanville College is the only college in Westchester to offer a certificate in the science of design thinking.

Finding more time to spend together with their peers might not seem like an earthshattering problem to the rest of the world, but middle school students at Ursuline were able to come up with a solution using a method of problem solving called design thinking.

tools that students need to tinker as well as learn robotics, engineering and computer science. One example of a student hands-on project in the Innovation Hub was the creation of ornaments for a nursing home using the Glow Forge and 3D printers.

The design workshop framework followed the five stages of design thinking – empathize, define, ideate, prototype, andDr.test.Carson guided teams of enthusiastic students through the process of identifying a problem by putting themselves in someone else’s shoes. They defined the problem with “How Might We” questions. Colorful post-it notes filled large paper canvases as students brainstormed possible solutions. Then they chose a solution and created a digital storyboard, a series of steps displayed as a digital comic strip using the Canva platform. Finally, student teams presented their storyboards to panels of Ursuline faculty and administration. The lively question-and-answer sessions provided useful feedback to the middle schoolers. Several of their solutions are expected to move forward. These exercises – used by corporations around the world – were developed by The Stanford d.school and the global design company IDEO, the group that trained Manhattanville faculty and staff in the methodology of design thinking. Ursuline President Colleen Melnyk said, “Research shows design thinking increases confidence, empathy, and global competency among students. Our partnership with Manhattanville College provides opportunities for The Ursuline School to cultivate the next generation of female STEAM thinkers and practitioners.”

“Design thinking fits with the values of the liberal arts and our mission to educate ethical and socially responsible leaders,’’ Dr. Geisler said. “This partnership is a great opportunity to introduce these girls to a skill that is in demand in today’s workplace as well as to the value of a liberal arts education.’’

Students reported that they enjoyed exploring new ideas in groups and helping solve problems. “I liked the hard thinking and making the project,” said Jessica Nolan. Students also described how this workshop was different from their other classes. “We had to solve a problem rather than research something and present our findings,” shared a seventh-grader.

Michael Geisler, Ph.D., President of Manhattanville College, said that the partnership was a wonderful way for future college students at The Ursuline School to be introduced to the value of design thinking as well as all that Manhattanville has to offer.

Dr. Carson directs the Center for Design Thinking at Manhattanville which opened in 2019 and is among the first of its kind on a liberal arts college campus. “Design thinking skills distinguish innovators from others in the workplace,” said Dr. Carson. “It is a useful and marketable skill. It allows Manhattanville students entering the workforce to set themselves apart from the pack. We are excited about being able to introduce this concept to young girls at Ursuline. It’s never too early to start.’’

Outstanding Essays are Honored

Congratulations to Grace Boynes ’23 and Jane Connelly ‘23, winners in the Intellectual Freedom Challenge sponsored by the National English Honor Society in partnership with the International English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta. Students were encouraged to write rationale essays based on potentially controversial texts.

Margaret Gordon ‘22 and Ava Jackson ‘22 were among the students who wrote essays describing their community service and received awards from the St. Vincent’s Auxiliary.

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Ursuline student Ébahi Adubor ’23 is currently working on a unique Girl Scout patch called the “Better Together” patch in order to earn her Girls Scouts Gold Award. This patch is geared towards Junior Girl Scouts (Ages 8-11) to identify, educate, and prevent racial and religious discrimination. It will be disseminated through collaborative workshops and discussions in an encouraged safe space. There is no other diversity patch like this in the history of Girl Scouts. Ébahi says, “I believe that Ursuline has truly helped steer me in the right direction to make this possible. I plan to complete this project by February of my senior year.” The Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouts and less than 6 percent of Girl Scouts in the United States earn it.

Grace wrote To Kill a Mockingbird”: Utility or Controversy? and Jane wrote The Importance of To Kill A Mockingbird: Acknowledging the Past.

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Lifting Up Westchester recognized two Ursuline students in their 2022 essay contest on the theme “What Role Does Housing Play in Influencing Our Future?” Isabella Vembenil ’25 was awarded second place in the 9th and 10th grade category and Kendal Mangum ’26 was awarded 2nd place in the 7th and 8th grade category.

Jennipher’s teacher, Ms. Cunningham, shared the essay with the Lego Group and received an almost immediate response. “I was both thrilled to hear how great an impact our little bricks have made in your life, and impressed by your smooth and captivating writing!” wrote the Lego representative. “Your imagination and determination in learning and creating has led you to be so accomplished.”

Her exceptional essay, The 4 Letter Word That Shaped My Life, chronicled her discovery of Legos at the age of six which led to her enthusiasm for engineering. Jennipher wrote, “Unlike my challenges with dyslexia in school, where letters switched themselves beyond my control, I found my Lego world was the perfect arena for me. I could invent race planes, imagine Lego mini-figures like Superman and Zod coming to life, or produce speeding motorcycles such as the Ducati Panigale. I discovered that these were not toys, but were the blueprints for learning about gears, mechanical parts and circuitry.”

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Jennipher’s tinkering with Legos inspired her exploration with engineering. She created her first prosthetic arm at Iridescent, an after-school program in the Bronx, and later enrolled in engineering webinars at Manhattan College. In her Junior Year, Jennipher participated in the Ace Mentorship Program, working with an engineering consultant and other students to design a hypothetical building for the Columbia University Campus. In her Senior Year at Ursuline, Jennipher spent time using new tools in our school’s Innovation Hub. She completed our Engineering and Design course which offered the chance to use coding to manipulate a robot and learn how to use Computer-Aided Design to construct a modelThroughouthouse. the hours of Lego construction and subsequent high school engineering assignments, Jennipher also demonstrated a growth mindset, which is a culture

College application essays are required of every Ursuline senior but only Jennipher Martiena’s essay elicited a corporate response.

Ursuline actively promotes. Jennipher disclosed that, “The construction was not without problems. When I could not get the door to close properly, I was determined to find a solution. . . There was satisfaction in analyzing the problem and even more satisfaction in finding the solution. I wanted to learn Jenniphermore.”has decided to pursue engineering in college. She received a number of offers of admission and has chosen to attend Rochester Institute of Technology, to major in mechanical engineering technology. She is particularly interested in the automotive industry. She shares, “My passion is to make cars more aerodynamic so they consume less fuel on the road. In my dreams, I have already designed prototypes of electric vehicles that will fight against climate change. Who knows, maybe my new innovation will have its own Lego set for the next generation.”

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On March 9, 2022 Davia Richardson ’26 was selected to be a member of the Jamaica CARIFTA National swim team to compete in Barbados. Davia was a member of our Varsity swim and dive team as an 8th grader and we congratulate her on this honor. She was ranked number 1 in the 1314 age group for girls with seven first place and three second place finishes.

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On March 31, 2022 Gianna Ambrosio ’24 was chosen by Stop & Shop and Memorial Sloan Kettering to be a patient ambassador for Stop & Shop’s Help Cure Childhood Cancer campaign to support MSK Kids, the pediatric program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Gianna is a fighter and a survivor, having undergone chemotherapy and surgery to treat Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer, in her left femur. Her mother, Kim Ambrosio, said, “Memorial Sloan Kettering Kids helped Gigi and so many other children. We will be forever grateful. We look forward to helping Stop & Shop raise money for pediatric cancer research to continue making a difference in the lives of so many children and families.”

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’27 who was named the under 13 North American Irish Dance National Champion. The win qualified her for the World Championships in April 2023. As a 7th grader, she also was named All League and a scoring distance runner for all three track seasons.

25 Years of Dedication

On May 25, 2022 our faculty and staff gathered to celebrate Mrs. Kathy Freeman and Mrs. Moira Prunty for their 25 years of service to The Ursuline School. Whether in the Gabelli Library or in the College Counseling office, each of these dedicated women have shown great care and commitment to Ursuline students. Liturgy was followed by a reception on the JB Commons.

We congratulate the 29 students who earned distinctions on the 2022 National Latin Exam.

Seated, from left: Frances Cockburn, Safiya Grant, Brooke Snyder, Jannett Martiena, Mary Wrotniak. Standing, from left: Caroline Brody, Sofia Odeh-Cintora, Lola Milazzo, Dr. Melnyk, Anna Brody, Sofia Alvarez, Caitlyn Negron. Missing from photo: Kamryn Gaines.

National Latin Exam Awardees

2022 National Merit Scholars

Gold Summa Cum LaudeSilvia Cuono ’25’, Katherine Miller ’25, Sophia Frank ’22 Silver Maxima Cum LaudeKelly Lahiff ’23, Jane Connelly ’23, Ava Snyder ’24, Hailey Tyndale ’23, Danielle Restaino ’22, Daphne Banino ’22, Victoria Morris ’26, Anjali Shafiee ’25, Corinne Ross ’25, Catherine L’Helias ’25, Rachel Ortiz ’23 Magna Cum LaudeMiah Zabala ’26, Elizabeth McFarland ’25, Sophia Tang ’24, Annika Pitawala ’25, Meghan McDonald ’24, Caralyn LoConte ’25, Morgan Adamson ’23, Katherine Mehler ’23 Cum LaudeEmily Trezza ’26, Blake Wilson ’26, Evelyn Gassman ’24, Ella Sohng ’24, Audrey Warren ’25, Juliet DeMeo ’23, Lola Milazzo ’22

The seniors who achieved national academic recognition based on their PSAT scores are: Lola Milazzo (National Merit Finalist); Frances Cockburn, Brooke Snyder and Mary Wrotniak (National Merit Commended Students); Frances Cockburn, Kamryn Gaines, Safiya Grant and Jannett Martiena (National African American Recognition Program); and Sofia Alvarez, Anna Brody, Caroline Brody, Caitlyn Negron, and Sofia Odeh-Cintora (National Hispanic Recognition Program).

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At our 2022 Global Symposium on March 3, Ms. Mina Guli spoke to us virtually from Melbourne, Australia. She is the CEO of Thirst Foundation, a non-profit focused on raising awareness, creating urgency and driving action on water. Ms. Guli is part of the World Economic Forum’s community of Young Global Leaders, a board member of the Antarctic Science Foundation and has been widely recognized for her leadership to help close the gap on the UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6) targets. She was selected and profiled as a critical changemaker at COP26 in Glasgow by Climate Investment Fund’s changemaker program. Ms. Guli has also spoken at the UN and the World Economic Forum and been featured in hundreds of national and global newspapers including in the New York Times, CBS This Morning, the BBC and CNN, and on an episode of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s acclaimed documentary series, Australian Story. She was also named as one of the 50 greatest leaders in the world by Fortune Magazine alongside the Pope, Apple CEO, Tim Cook founder and executive chairman of Amazon, Jeff Bezos and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Ms. Guli’s remarks synthesized many of the issues students have been discovering as they explored this year’s global issue of focus, water scarcity. She described her first completed iron man as a lesson in the power of dreaming big. After the iron man, she started “running long distances in some of the most extreme places on the planet.” Ms. Guli’s “100 Marathons, 100 Days, 1 Reason” campaign brought media attention to the global issue of water scarcity through the stories of people she met in 197 countries as she ran her marathons. Through her work, Ms. Guli began a movement and has inspired the world. She also inspired Ursuline to take action. Keeping in mind that World Water Day is on March 22, Ms. Guli announced her #WorldWaterRun challenge: a seven day run/walk from 16-22 March, 2022. It was an online event that was open to everyone anywhere in the world. “Together, as a global community of water savers,

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Keynoter Mina Guli drew on her experience as a water advocate, climate specialist, and ultra-marathoner to urge students to dream boldly, pursue their purpose, and believe they can! “ Individually we make an impact. Together we change the world. ”

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we have 7 days to complete a collective distance, equal to the circumference of the world: 40,075 km (24,901 miles).” Funds raised were directed towards clean water projects around the globe. Ursuline joined the challenge and organized a Virtual 5k Walk-a-thon March 18-20. Students logged over 310 miles and raised over $1,000 towards clean water projects around theWeglobe.also organized our own events to mark World Water Day. One student activity involved Physical Education classes doing “TUS Walks for Water” on Kelly Mac Field. Students walked and carried gallons of water to better understand the efforts women and girls in other parts of the world may go through to access clean drinking water, often at the expense of an education.

During lunch periods on World Water Day, students from the Environmental Club helped classmates calculate their personal water footprint using an online water calculator. After answering a series of simple questions, participants gained a better understanding of the importance of water conservation and ways they can personally make a difference to address water scarcity. If you would like to check out your water footprint, visit www.watercalculator.org

From left, Mr. Chris Bratt, Mrs. Shernaz Patel, Mary Wrotniak, Jordan Nero, Danielle Restaino, Emily Mays, Susan McGuckin, Mrs. Maria Barton, Mrs. Rosemary Beirne.

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Congratulations to our 2022 Global Scholars who delivered their capstone presentations on April 29, 2022. These students have earned the Global Scholar distinction awarded by UEN to graduating seniors in the Ursuline sister school network who have successfully demonstrated throughout their high school years a strong interest in global citizenship, international issues and Serviam. Their capstone topics and college plans: Mary Wrotniak – Global Food Waste & Food Loss. Overcoming technological, cultural and infrastructure challenges can reduce food loss and food waste in both developing and developed countries, such as India and the United States. Mary will attend Georgetown.

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Danielle Restaino – Effects of Medical Resource Shortages in Lebanon. An examination of the shortage of medical supplies, healthcare resources, and infrastructure in Lebanon and how this adversely affects the people in this country. Danielle will be going to Fordham University to study mechanical engineering.

Emily Mays – Access to Special Education. Global advocacy for students with special learning should continue to be addressed and prioritized around the world, specifically examining the United States and China. Emily will attend University of Delaware where she plans to major in publicSusanpolicy.McGuckin – Poverty, Wealth Inequality & Class Gap in Colombia. Addressing the class gap crisis and wealth inequality in Colombia driven by disproportionate income and unemployment rates between men and women, the lack of social mobility, displacement, water scarcity and Colombia’s long history of civil unrest. Susan will attend the University of Michigan to study public policy, business, and languages.

Jordan Nero – The Importance of Women’s Participation in Sport. An exploration of how cultural and societal norms in both Afghanistan and the United States can affect women’s and girls’ participation in sport. Jordan will start at Cornell this fall.

Independent Study

On February 17, 2022 the Global Scholars Seminar class completed its four-week virtual exchange with our sister school, Brescia House School in Johannesburg, South Africa. Through shared lessons, co-teaching, and news films, students learned about the history of the Middle East conflict and looked at current events in the context of history. Each week in break-out groups, Ursuline and Brescia House students shared experiences across different cultures which shaped their perspectives. The students also enjoyed getting to know each other and learning about life as an Ursuline student across the globe.

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Five Ursuline students completed the MERGE independent exchange study program in spring 2022. MERGE is the MENA-USA Empowering Resilient Girls Exchange 8-week virtual program among girls in the U.S. and the Middle East. Students formed global teams and explored practical approaches to building mental resilience for themselves and their communities.

Our Collaboration with Brescia House Continues

The student projects included creation of a video and a website with mental health resources. These were considered valuable especially with the recent challenges during the pandemic. Great resources by teenagers for teenagers! Students also appreciated the opportunity to get to know other young adults around the world.

Lauren Barton ’23, Elizabeth Cusack ’24, Grace Boynes ’23, Brigid Byrnes ’24, and Nuala Reynolds ’23.

Amrit Singh ’23 and Morgan Adamson ’23, SecretaryGenerals of The Ursuline School Model United Nations Conference, led the student team that planned and hosted TUSMUNC IV on November 13, 2021. Due to ongoing pandemic limitations, the conference was again virtual for all schools except Ursuline. The participating schools were The Masters School, Brentwood School (in California), Ethical Culture Fieldstone, South Orange Middle School and South Orange Maplewood Middle School (New Jersey) and our own middle school. The theme of TUSMUNC IV was “Battle for A New Regime.” Amrit and Morgan expressed the hope “that this conference may build on our goal of challenging delegates to work together, even from opposing sides of conflict, towards a common goal of a brighter future for all.”

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Rosemary Rossi Clarizio ’89, our Performing Arts Chairperson and World Language Teacher, was recognized as one of Westchester Magazine’s 11 Amazing Teachers in the magazine’s March 2022 issue. Rosemary’s teaching style is to differentiate, to teach students to their abilities. Students notice her compassion and her growth mindset approach.

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At graduation from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in June 2022, Caroline Sohr ’12 was named an Arjay Miller Scholar (top 10% of graduating students). She was also selected by the finance faculty to receive the Alexander A. Robichek Student Achievement Award in Finance. There are only three awards given out at graduation and this is one of them. Caroline was the first woman to win the award since 2008 and only the third woman since the award was created in 1994. Earlier in the year, Caroline was named a Siebel Scholar. She was one of five students selected by the Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty for “academic excellence and leadership qualities.” Siebel Scholars are awarded $35,000 scholarships and serve as advisors to the Thomas and Stacey Siebel Foundation in its mission to make an impact through research, philanthropy, and technological breakthroughs.InlateJuly2022, Caroline rejoined Hellman & Friedman, the private equity firm where she worked before attending Stanford. She is now a principal on the investing team in the San Francisco office.

Distinctions in Athletics

Photo courtesy of Notre Dame Athletics Alexa Mustafaj ’21, a guard on the Middlebury College women’s basketball team, was named the 2022 New England Small College Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year on March 2, 2022 and earned a spot on the All-NESCAC Second Team. Alexa and her teammates finished the season with a 12-11 record and a number four seed in the NESCAC Tournament. Alexa led the conference and currently ranks 11th nationally and second among first-year players in Division III, averaging 20.7 points per game. She scored 20 or more points in 15 of 23 contests, eclipsing that point total in each of her final six games this winter.

Sonia Citron ’21, who plays guard on the Notre Dame women’s basketball team, was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman of the Year on March 1, 2022 by the conference Blue-Ribbon Panel of media members. In her first season for the Irish, Sonia averaged 11.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.6 steals throughout the regular season. Head Coach Niele Ivey, said “She can do it all. I call her my Swiss Army knife, because she has so many tools in her bag. She can defend, she can rebound, she can score, she’s a great passer, she literally does it all, but what I love about her most is her unselfishness. She has come in and basically said, I’m going to get to work, whatever you need from me, Coach, she’s going to do it, and I just love that she’s getting the respect of the league.”

Photo courtesy of Middlebury College

Kim Saxton ’00 was named the first recipient of the Dr. Liam Frawley Emerging Athletic Administrator Award in recognition of professional growth, commitment to athletics, and contributions as a new Athletic Administrator. The award was presented to Kim on March 17, 2022 at the New York State Athletic Administrators’ Association Conference.

In February 2022, Dr. Melnyk hosted a reception for alumnae in Chicago and visited several college campuses to spread the word about Ursuline students. She was joined by Cathy Fay McCarthy ’84, Director of Philanthropy, and Jill Boughner, Digital Communications Manager. They also traveled to South Bend to join a group of Ursuline alums and cheer on Sonia Citron ’21 and her Notre Dame basketball teammates. We are so proud of the countless and varied accomplishments of Ursuline women everywhere.

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A beginning and an ending. start our 125th year of educating, inspiring, and empowering our students, we are closing out the Innovation Campaign successfully! the final stretch, less than $400,000 is to be raised. If you have not yet contributed to this historic Campaign, there’s still time to get in on the action! The Innovation Campaign is an opportunity for every Ursuline School community member to contribute funds that make possible major changes to the campus – changes that benefit every student, changes that expand the resources of every teacher, changes that make every alumna proud. Be part of Ursuline’s future by making a donation of any size to the Innovation Campaign. the envelope in this magazine to send in your donation or go online at detailed on the Campaign website at 914-636-5169

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It was an honor to celebrate and pay tribute to two special alumnae - Carolyn Clemenza, DDS ’79 and Mariann Clemenza Peters, DDS ’81 - at a reception on February 4, 2022 celebrating the installation of their named hexagons in the Innovation Hub. The Clemenza sisters were the very best of Ursuline and, sadly, both passed away far too soon from cancer. Members of the Classes of ’79 and ’81 gathered to toast their friends and classmates, and to share stories from their high school days. We are very grateful to Tom Dixon, widower of Carolyn, for his generous support. As “women in STEAM” well before “STEAM” was a recognized acronym, it is so fitting to have the names of these accomplished alumnae displayed permanently on the walls of this special STEAM makerspace.

May 25, 2022 our Science Research students appreciated the opportunity to meet with Maggie DiGiorno ’21 and learn about her experience as a first year science researcher at Fordham University. Maggie was selected to work with a mentor scientist in a Fordham lab after earning a top student recognition in her biology class. Their research is related to ovarian cancer screening. She looks at tissue samples on micrographs that have been stored in a data bank to note a particular abnormality that matches with cancer cells.

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Carol Fallon Maloney ’68 and her husband Peter for donating a magnificent grand piano to the school. This piano originally belonged to Peter’s mother, Jeanne Cawley Maloney ’40, who played it during her many years as an Ursuline student. We were thrilled to have the Maloneys at school on March 17, 2022 to experience firsthand some accomplished student pianists take a turn on this beautiful new addition to the Kulsar & McCarthy Lobby!

The French Club was extremely pleased to host Dr. Nancy Bolan ’83 on March 24, 2022 and learn how her multi-lingual career path evolved to include nursing, a PhD in public health, and living Serviam in several countries. Dr. Bolan also met with our Global Scholars class for an in-depth conversation about current issues in Africa. She has spent years working in Africa and France. She currently co-leads StandProud, a nonprofit that assists children in the Congo who have lower limb paralysis. Dr. Bolan said, “Ursuline set me on a path of valuing other people, kindness, science, and languages.”

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57 NETWORK. Find classmates by class year, college, location, or employment. Traveling to a new city or starting a new job? Find alumnae to connect with! Connect with other alumnae across generations. JOB and INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. Form relationships with like-minded professionals; find a mentor or volunteer to be a mentor; find or post internships or job opportunities. STAY CONNECTED to URSULINE. Register for Reunion or other events; access Ursuline social media; check out Ursuline news and photos. Ursuline creates lifelong learners, and we hope this new tool will build a connected and engaged alumnae network! REGISTER NOW! Details are on the back cover of this Alumnae News. ALUMNAE CONNECTIONS Helping Alumnae Connect By Maureen A. Corbett P’13 ’16 Alumnae relations are evolving. Digital interactions are becoming more personalized, and Ursuline has invested in a platform to engage with you, our alumnae, in a more meaningful way and provide you with a valuable online relationship. Almabase is a knowledge based platform for alumnae to:

“ The mentorship program was such a fun way to reconnect with Ursuline and provide support to the next generation of young women. The students came prepared with thoughtful questions and a genuine desire to broaden their knowledge. It was so encouraging to learn about their interests and aspirations for the future. I know they’ll accomplish many great things! ”

Jade Kerr Dupler ’06, MA, LMHC NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Check the box on Almabase, “Interested in mentoring a current student.” Then you will become part of this important program that offers Ursuline students the chance to meet with alumnae in different professions and to help students better determine where their career interest lies. Every mentorship is unique and consists of one or more conversations. Some meet at the mentor’s place of employment, while others meet at school, a Starbucks or on Zoom. A silver lining of COVID was the increased use of virtual meetings and the expansion of mentors across the U.S. This is not an internship, it is a conversation that lasts for an hour, a year, or a lifetime. It is up to the parties involved. Here is what a mentor and a student had to say about the program.

To learn more about Almabase or The Ursuline School Externship Program, contact Maureen A. Corbett, Director of Special Events and Ecommerce at corbettm@ursulinenewrochelle.org or 914 500 6285.

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“ It can be difficult knowing what you want to study in college and which career path might interest you at such a young age. I valued my experience in the mentorship program because I was able to land my first internship in a dental office as a high school junior and senior, which ultimately helped me solidify my career path. My mentor was very helpful in answering questions I had and giving me insight to her experiences being a woman in the field. I valued her advice and know if I have any questions during my dental school application process, she will still be there for me.”

Congratulations to St. Angela Award recipient Diane Dunn ’71 and St. Ursula Award recipient Patricia Santangelo ’71.

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TWO November 19, 2021 we welcomed back the classes of 1970 and 1971 to celebrate their 50th reunion and the classes of 2015, 2016 and 2017 for their very first reunion! The beautiful new spaces were the perfect setting for catching up on some of the missed reunions of the past two years. This evening featured live music, delicious foods, and an abundance of koala friendship.

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June 2022 ’65 ’66 ’67 ’72 ’76’75 ’77 On June 11, 2022, more than 400 alumnae from 32 classes returned to Ursuline to celebrate Reunion 2022 in person on the beautiful school campus. Classmates enjoyed reconnecting over cocktails outside on the JB Commons and taking their class photos on the Ring Day steps. Dinner conversations included numerous toasts and cheers and the specially curated playlist featured songs from various decades. In addition to the fun, alumnae stopped at the scholarship table and donated over $13,000 to the Alumnae Association Scholarship, several other scholarships, and the Annual Fund. We bestowed the St. Angela Award on Barbara Mary Kane O’Neill ’65, Mary Angela (Micki) Bellew Kennedy ’66, and Catherine Quigley Tammaro ’85. We honored Elizabeth Bisordi ’75 and Ashley Sefecka Conklin ’00 with the St. Ursula Award. ’71 ALUMNAE REUNION ’60 ’61 ’62 61

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The Saint Ursula Award was presented for the first time in 1984 to recognize alumnae who bring honor to themselves and to The Ursuline School through distinctive achievement in their careers.

The Saint Angela Award was instituted in 1977 to mark the 80th anniversary of The Ursuline School. The award is given to alumnae for their exceptional loyalty and devotion to the school and for furthering the realization of the values and goals of Ursuline education.

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Each year, alumnae of the celebrating class years are asked to nominate classmates to be recipients of these awards following the Reunion liturgy.

None of these public accolades has changed Barbara. Rather, she continues her work for others, furthering the values and goals she learned at The Ursuline School.

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In addition to this corporate work, Barbara has devoted time to the care of children, the poor, and the sick. In recognition of her service in these realms, she has been honored many times, notably by the Catholic Church with the title of Dame of Malta by the lay religious order, The Sovereign Order of Malta. And Barbara has been named a Lady of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, an ancient lay institution under the protection of the Holy See. Closer to home and contemporary times, Barbara founded and named The Knights of St. Patrick, the first organization to raise money for the globally renowned St Patrick’s Day Parade of New York City.

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Barbara attended Ursuline from the 5th grade through the 12th. After graduation, Barbara continued her education. She earned a BA in Psychology from Clark University and then a master’s in Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Barbara married Terence O’Neill. Together they raised their son and then doted on their grandchildren. They also shared equally in managing a business of 30 restaurants in New York and the United States. After Terence died, Barbara continued her business career in real estate development, investments, airline travel, and fundraising.

As an Ursuline student, Barbara was kind and sweet to each classmate. They remember her as a generous person who was easy to get along with. Her thoughtfulness and compassion have continued to this day.

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We are delighted to bestow the St. Angela Award on Barbara Mary Kane O’Neill.

St. Angela said, “You will accomplish more by kind words and a courteous manner than by anger or sharp rebuke.” Barbara embodies that preaching. And she has applied it equally in her personal life, her professional circles, and her philanthropic work.

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Those who know Mary Angela best, report numerous examples of how she exemplifies the core values of an Ursuline education.

An Ursuline classmate shares that, during her Ursuline years, Mary Angela (also known as Micki) was a conscientious student, whose loyalty was to family, faith, and school. She served as one of Mother Anastasia’s trusted helpers in the library. Her goal each marking period was to earn the yellow fabric bow worn on the blazer, and she did!

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Mary Angela and her family are members of St. Joseph’s Parish in Bronxville where she has volunteered as a CCD teacher for 8 years. She applied her experience as a special education teacher to assist CCD students to meet their academic needs in their faith formation. The St. Joseph’s Religious Education Director noted that after COVID hit, Mary Angela “led two other catechists in creating fun, interactive and thorough weekly asynchronous lessons for the 1st grade students.” Her team is known as the Blessed Trinity of First Grade! In each dimension of Mary Angela’s life, she has demonstrated St. Angela’s virtues of faithfulness and service. Says her daughter, Michelle Kennedy Russell, “My mother has led a life of service to others. She understands that the smallest of efforts can greatly affect the course of someone’s day and possibly even their life.”

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We are proud to bestow the St. Angela Award on Mary Angela Bellew Kennedy.

One of Mary Angela’s extra-curricular activities was scouting, whose purpose is also to instill a sense of service and loyalty. She was a member of a Mariner troop. She notably served her troop leaders and the other scouts with her common sense and selflessness, without missing out on the fun along the way! She chose a profession of service, that is, teaching. Over the span of her 32-year career teaching special education students, Mary Angela was consistently an ardent student advocate. She assessed the challenges that each child faced and employed strategies to serve each child’s abilities. For these reasons, she was in demand as a tutor over the summers and well into her retirement.

Upon graduation from Ursuline, Diane attended Ithaca College and earned a BSA in Theatre Arts. She then moved to New York City to pursue a career in theatre. After some soul searching during the 1980s, Diane changed direction and attended Union Theological Seminary, graduating with a Master of Divinity degree. She then ministered in the United Church of Christ. In the early 1990s, Diane traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa. This was the period just after the liberation of Nelson Mandela. Diane became acutely aware of the great need in the community. She developed a churchbased community outreach program for the homeless and unemployed people in downtown Johannesburg. She worked tirelessly on a Homeless Network. She led weekly support groups and healing circles. She was proud to share that a publication she started for the homeless, by the homeless, still exists today.

In 2000, Diane moved to Peru and became a student of the Andean Spiritual Tradition. This tradition works with energy and the elements, learning to connect with the forces of creation. It is a way of living which puts people back into harmony with nature.

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Today, Diane lives in Cusco’s Sacred Valley, Peru where she runs Paz y Luz (Peace and Light) Healing Center. She continues her training and work as a healer. She is also Director of Development for the Centro Espiritual Universal Inkari. In this role, she organizes workshops, teaches meditation, works as a healer and gives tours of the Inka sites. Her ministry also takes her to various places around the world to offer workshops. By sharing these teachings, Diane invites participants to discover their own wisdom, power and purpose. We proudly bestow the St. Angela Award upon Diane Dunn.

recognize Diane’s path of lifelong learning and contributions to others in living a life of service. It has been a path discerned and developed through her spiritual practices.

Diane later wrote a book, Cusco: The Gateway to Inner Wisdom. In this book, Diane describes what led her to Peru, how she met her master teachers, and how she learned to tap into strength through the power of the Andean Spiritual Tradition.

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Catherine and her sisters - Kelly Quigley Lieberman ’79 and Liz Junior – started a nonprofit named Project REACH. Their aim was to let other families with similar struggles know that they are not alone and to offer resources, education, compassion and hope for drug addiction.

We are honored to present the St. Angela Award to Catherine Quigley Tammaro.

Their annual fundraiser, REACH at the BEACH in Rye, NY, raises awareness, helps remove the stigma of addiction, and offers families a day of fun. In the last three years, they have raised over $20,000. The proceeds are donated to organizations that help treat people struggling with substance abuse. These include St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester; St. Anthony’s Shelter for Renewal; St Christopher’s Inn; and the Hoving Home for women.

Catherine has instilled these values in her children. They share, “Whenever we’d have a bake sale or lemonade stand as kids, mom would always encourage us to donate the proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project. Even if it was a small contribution, she has always stressed the solemnity of a veteran’s sacrifice.”

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However, REACH is not the only focus of Catherine’s community work. She is the Religious Education Cocoordinator at St. Gregory the Great in Harrison. For some reason, this role also involves organizing the annual Thanksgiving food drive and Christmas toy collection!

For Greenwich Hospital, Catherine and her daughter, Talia, have made over 30 red hats and delivered them to the NICU, in recognition of Heart Health Month. Talia has revealed that it took her mom a while, but she learned how to knit just for this cause!

Perhaps the most heartfelt form of Catherine’s Serviam began after losing her brother to addiction in 2016.

Catherine’s dedication to Project REACH extends far beyond the annual fundraiser. She regularly meets with families of former addicts. She speaks to representatives from rehab centers. She takes part in community panels on addiction, sharing the research that she has amassed.

If leadership means service, then Catherine Tammaro embodies the best attributes of a community leader. She raises awareness of issues and raises funds to help those in need. She makes an impact on numerous constituents within her community.

At Ursuline, Catherine is an active member of the committee that raises funds for the Helen Crossin-Kittle scholarship. Her Ursuline classmates say that Catherine has “always been a generous person, with both her time and resources. She has always been willing to lend a guiding hand, especially to the underdog. She is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in.”

Pat loved her time at Ursuline and maintains Ursuline friendships to this day.

After Ursuline, Pat graduated cum laude from Boston College and earned her master’s degree from Lesley University.

In her “spare” time, Pat volunteers with the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of the Bronx and Westchester where she is currently President. Through this organization, Pat works to recognize and honor Italian Americans for excellence in their professions.

For distinction in her profession, recognition of her ability to connect with others, and for her commitment to lifelong learning The Ursuline School proudly presents the St. Ursula Award to Patricia Santangelo.

She was most recently the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager in the Northeast for Boy’s Life/ Scout Life Magazine and The Boy Scouts of America. For her work, Pat has received numerous awards. She has been honored as the Salesperson of the Year many times. And Pat was the Highest Advertising Revenue-producing Manager for 10 consecutive years! Among her numerous achievements, Pat was responsible for increasing revenue 60 - 80%.

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Her optimistic outlook, coupled with her curious mind and passion for learning, are just a few of the traits that have led to Patricia Santangelo’s outstanding career success.

Pat’s distinguished career in advertising sales and corporate partnerships has focused on magazines in their print, digital and social media platforms.

Sales can be a challenging profession. One thinks of the research, cold calls, and client rejections that are often part of this line of work. However, Pat has earned high marks as an extremely professional and highly effective salesperson.

Pat’s clients point out that she always takes the time to understand the products, program goals, and desired outcomes. She goes the extra mile to help build creative programs.

Earlier in her career, she worked for Movie Magazine, Premiere, A&E’s Biography, Working Woman and Wired. For two years, she was an independent sales rep for several organizations, such as Northwest Airlines’ World Traveler, and the American Screenwriters Association.

Pat’s Ursuline friend since 6th grade credits Pat’s success to her ability to really see and connect with everyone she comes in contact with, whether it be a senior client or the person next door. She shows compassion and an ability to value humanity. She admires Pat’s ability to see the good in others and, as a result, to profoundly connect with so many.

Beyond her corporate work, Liz has served on the boards of several nonprofits, including the Global Governing Board of Metropolitan Community Churches. And she has served in leadership roles in her local church.

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Says her manager, “Liz’s ability to sort through complex situations and break them into bite size pieces that can be actioned and resolved is among the best I’veMoreseen.”recently, Liz developed new skills. She earned certification as an Executive Coach. It is reported that she can often be found presenting on the topics of leadership, mentoring, and conflict management.

We are extremely pleased to present the St. Ursula Award to Elizabeth Bisordi.

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At Ursuline, we encourage our students to develop skills needed in the complex world which they will encounter after their high school and college years. These skills include problem solving, strong communication, and collaboration. Students would do well to look to Liz Bisordi as an example of career success while developing these skills.

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After graduating from Ursuline, Liz earned a bachelor’s in history at The College of New Rochelle. She began her career in technology at IBM in 1980. Her career progressed as her achievements added up and her responsibilities increased. Liz transformed under-performing businesses into high-performance units. She led large-scale teams and mentored cross-functional groups. She achieved tens of millions of dollars of cost savings. She had direct management oversight of the IBM Emergency Operations Center, responsible for ensuring client continuity duringToday,disasters.asasenior manager and Global Operations Executive, Liz is managing two multi-million-dollar divestitures and one multi-billion-dollar divestiture! Her work involves the extremely current fields of big data analytics, Watson, the Cloud, and cognitive computing. Her clients have applauded her. One client stated, “Quite simply, Liz is defined by an extraordinary blend of strategic imagination, project-management expertise, and tenacity to get the job done. Our recent IBM project would not have been possible without her leadership.”

Ashley Sefecka Conklin ’00 Ashley Conklin is a dedicated expert in her field who has made a difference in the lives of many children and their families.

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Ashley is a pediatric physical therapist. She chose this profession when she was a sophomore at Ursuline! This early career decision guided her to take high level science classes at TUS, and to focus her college applications on universities with strong physical therapy programs.

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In the words of the classmate who nominated Ashley for this award, Ashley “found her path while at TUS, and continues to make TUS proud!”

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In addition to her 15 years of clinical work, Ashley has volunteered as a coach for the Special Olympics Young Athlete Program in New Jersey. This is an early childhood program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, aged 2 to 7. The program introduces basic sport skills, such as running, kicking and throwing.

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Ashley chose The University of Scranton where she earned a bachelor’s in Science, a master’s in Physical Therapy, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is currently pursuing a second doctorate, in Health Sciences at the University of Indianapolis. She has authored or co-authored several publications, with a specific interest in children who have cerebral palsy and the effects of aquatic therapy.

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We are honored to present the St. Ursula Award to Ashley Sefecka Conklin.

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Ashley is presently the owner of Ther-Abilities Pediatric Therapy Services, LLC. In addition, she is a full-time faculty member at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

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All this education, in addition to several certifications, means there are numerous letters following her name - PT, DPT, PCS. Those titles only hint at the dedication and care which define Ashley’s interactions with families. In recognition of her work, she has been awarded – two years in a row – the “New Jersey Best Kids Docs” Award by New Jersey Family Magazine. And, the American Health Council has named Ashley the “Best in Patient Care 2018” for outstanding contributions and dedication in the field of Pediatric Physical Therapy.

The pandemic was a challenge that this class had to address as they pursued their college degrees. We offer our best wishes for good health and fulfilling personal growth as they write the next chapters of their academic studies or the beginnings of their careers. Here are a few updates from this indomitable class.

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Sabrina Biagini graduated from Sacred Heart University in May 2021, where she majored in biology and minored in chemistry. Her favorite experience of college was getting to live in a house with her best friends for two years! She is now working on her master’s in physician assistant studies at Sacred Heart University. After her first year at law school, Madeline Luksha was selected to serve as a Teaching Assistant for Professor Kris Franklin’s Contracts class next fall. She looks forward to the opportunity to help first-year law students understand Contracts while deepening her understanding through teaching. She is honored to work for Professor Franklin and learn from an inspired educator. Additionally, Maddy is delighted to share that she will work for the New York Supreme Court as a judicial extern in Spring 2023. Maddy is passionate about oral advocacy and litigation and excited for the opportunity to work in a court setting under Honorable Justice Carol Sharpe, whom she admires very much.

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Emily Trizano graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Delaware, where she also was a member of the sorority, Alpha Phi. Emily was fortunate enough to spend two months studying abroad, a month in Australia and a month in Peru, where she furthered her education in healthcare focusing on cultural differences. Her last summer before graduating, Emily did an internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Westchester in their clinical assistant program. Following her graduation, she began working full-time at Memorial Sloan Kettering’s main hospital in New York City, where she currently works as an oncology nurse. Emily thanks TUS for giving her the building blocks for her career and life focusing on the values of hard work, dedication and faith. Go Koalas!

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abroad experience in Italy and was afforded the opportunity to spend a semester in Ireland.

Kat graduated in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and passed the NCLEX in July to become an official Registered Nurse. She currently works at NYU Langone as an ICU float nurse in which she covers the medical, surgical, cardiac, and neuro ICUs.

Kay Woodtli graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Her favorite part of Holy Cross was her senior year; even though COVID impacted her in-person learning and campus life, Kay was still able to make the best of the situation and still had a fun and memorable senior year in Worcester. Kay is currently working at Argus Information & Advisory Services in White Plains. 74

Allison Powers graduated from Manhattan College in May 2021 with a major in history and minors in music and education. Her favorite experience in college was taking a trip to Canada with Manhattan College singers to sing a Latin Mass at Notre-Dame Basilica in Montréal! Allison is now attending Manhattanville College in Purchase to earn her MAT in social studies education, grades 5-12. She hopes to one day teach history that allows all her students to feel represented.

Class of 1981 Lisa HannanDelPriore’81 and Cathy McCabe ’81, both members of Chief, invited Angela Rella Manning ’81 and Cathy Fay McCarthy ’84 to the organization’s NYC office for a fun night of catching up and networking. Chief is a women’s club specifically designed for senior executive women to support and strengthen their leadership, magnify their influence, and pave the way to bring others with them. It is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there.

Class of 1965 Nancy C. Waters notes that September 2021marked the 60th anniversary since she was a freshman at The Ursuline School, where she met so many young women who remain her cherished friends to this day. Barbara Mary Kane O’Neill is one of them, and the route between Bronxville and Rye, NY, is well traveled. Nancy is thrilled to share the news that Barbara’s cousin, Siobhan Bernadette Haughey, won two silver medals in Swimming at the Tokyo Olympics on behalf of Hong Kong, where Maureen Fath Sabine resides. Siobhan became the first Hong Kong swimmer and the first Hong Kong athlete to win two Olympic medals!

Liz Collins ’01, JoAnna Lou ’01, Lauren Lou ’03, Marisa Moore ’01 and Lindsey Pinto Olbrecht ’01 and she is still making the rounds!

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Class of 1966 Agnes Schipper has written a book about her mother, titled Sabine’s Odyssey, A Hidden Child and Her Dutch Rescuers, that was published in May by a small publisher that specializes in Holocaust memoirs. She wrote the book to preserve and share her mother’s story of survival during WWII and the terrible toll of antisemitism, a prejudice unfortunately on the rise again. While the story has its tragic parts, it also has uplifting parts about courageous Catholics who risked their lives to hide and save her mother and her parents. Agnes hopes that the book can be used for Holocaust education and her intent is that profits, if any, be donated to Holocaust education programs and https://amsterdampublishers.com/books/sabines-odyssey/museums.

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Class of 2006 Micaela Keane Billings and her husband, Jireh, welcomed their first child and future Koala, Montana Keane Billings!

Jena Fabry Goetze, Sarah Stipicevic Higgins, Katherine Ali Dooley and Joan Maybury Kaine enjoyed a great backyard playdate with their children in July!

Class of 2003 Francine Civitano Wolff and her husband, Brian, are thrilled to share the news of the birth of their son, Mason James Wolff. Mason was born at White Plains Hospital on November 6, 2021, at 2:57am. He weighed in at 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 20.5 inches long! Congratulations to all. Class of 2005 Jhanay Harris Abrams and her husband welcomed beautiful Ava Grace Abrams to their family on July 7, 2021. Ava has kept their hands full in all the best ways and makes them so happy!

Montana was born on June 4, 2022, at 10:29pm at Greenwich Hospital, weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 21 inches long. Baby Montana is being well cared for by her doting aunts Deirdre Keane ’10 and Keira Lyn Keane ’13 Micaela and Jireh are over the moon!

Caitlin Johnson Studdard has had quite the year! She, her husband, Adam, and their son, Gabriel (3), welcomed their daughter Cecilia Joan in February 2021. A few months later, they purchased their first home in South Burlington, Vermont, where Caitlin is excited to start teaching middle school math and science at Christ the King School.

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Alyssa Tenore ’06 and her husband, Rob welcomedMansfield,their baby boy, Brendan John Mansfield on July 27, 2022, weighing 7lbs, 1oz and he is 19.5 inches. Alyssa and Brendan are doing well.

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After graduating from Cornell University in 2016, Daniela Leuthold was fortunate enough to attend The Royal Veterinary College in London, from which she graduated in 2022. She had an incredible time traveling to different countries and experiencing different cultures prior to the COVID lockdown.

Daniela visited France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Spain! Currently, she is completing a Small Animal Rotation Internship at the Animal Medical Center in NYC and hopes to pursue a residency in either Medical Oncology or CriticalCongratulationsCare.

In November 2021, Alexandra Frank Marshall was appointed Deputy Village Manager for the Village of Scarsdale. Previously she was the Assistant Village Administrator at the Village of Rye Brook, where she had been employed since 2016. Alexandra is President of the Municipal Administrators Association of Metropolitan New York, and an Executive Board Member of the New York State City/County Management Association. She is also active in the International City/County Management Association, through which she completed the Emerging Leaders Development Program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University, and a Master of Public Administration from the College of New Rochelle.

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Bringing a long-time passion to fruition, Lauren Sepe is excited to announce the launch of her nutritional wellness service, The Sepe Signature. Lauren has dreamed up and designed her program over years of dedicated research and certifications in Integrative Nutrition and Health Coaching.

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Lauren incorporates the latest advancements in nutrition education and intuition guidance with hands-on practices. The impact Lauren hopes her approach brings to clients is empowerment — to leave them feeling empowered to light themselves up from within, empowered to show up as their best, brightest selves. To learn more visit www. thesepesignature.com or @thesepesignature on Instagram.

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Class of 2013 Evie Clapp received her MBA from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business where she focused on finance and strategy. She is an Investment Banking Associate at Citi in New York City. Evie volunteers throughout the city with the New York Junior League. Evie is excited to be back in New York and looks forward to connecting with her Ursuline classmates.

Class of 2019 Sarah Flynn continues to live the Serviam motto as a student-athlete at Boston College. This past spring, she received two prestigious service awards. The Welles Crowther Award recognizes one athlete per team who embodies selflessness, service and sacrifice. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Top Six for Service award is given to six student-athletes from each ACC school who have gone above and beyond in serving their communities.

Congratulations to Angelina Campanile for receiving two National SPJ (Society of Professional Journalists) Awards for her work in radio. The Mark of Excellence Awards honor the best in student journalism. Angelina graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in June 2022.

Class of 2018 Mara Brockwell graduated from the University of St Andrews with a Master of Arts Joint Honours Degree in Management and Philosophy. She has loved living in Scotland and being able to travel all over Europe (30 countries) despite the pandemic. It has been a wonderful growth experience and she will always be grateful for her time there. For her next chapter, she is delighted to announce that she will be moving back to her home in New York to pursue a Master of Social Work at Columbia University.

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Class of 2020 Sarah Carr, an engineering major at Manhattan College, and her college team were among the eight finalists in the NASA Blue Skies: Airports of Tomorrow Forum, hosted at NASA’s Langley Research Center on June 2-3, 2022. The Forum was judged by subject matter experts from NASA and industry. Each team presented their ideas for future airport design updates needed to accommodate climatefriendly aviation advancements. Sarah and her team focused on alternative fuel sources, new plane designs, electric aircraft, and the overall layout. Two of the panelists noted that this team addressed the safety and noise issues well. Sarah said, “I enjoyed seeing how other teams interpreted the challenge and portrayed their ideas. I also got to hear from people working at NASA and in the aviation industry. The competition was definitely challenging, but also fun. The other teams were very friendly and showed support for one another.”

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Josephine Panitz ’19, a member of Ohio State University Women’s Swimming and Diving team, was named the Big Ten Women’s Swimmer of the Week for the week of January 26, 2022. Way to go, Josie! Tyler Washington ’19 has held the motto of Serviam in her heart, mind and spirit. As a senior at the University of Connecticut, majoring in Computer Science Engineering, she serves her campus community. For the third consecutive year, Tyler has been a Resident Assistant, dedicated to the wellbeing of the student body. She is also lead photographer for Nutmeg publishing, capturing moments and history for UConn’s archives. A second year Communications intern, she is focused on UConn’s Sports Media, documenting the lives of D1 athletes. As a member of the illustrious sisterhood of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority incorporated, Tyler holds the distinction of Parliamentarian to her newly chartered Upsilon Mu chapter. In the past year, her career as an advocate and photographer has flourished. In 2019, Tyler was honored as an Anne Ford scholarship recipient through NCLD. She is serving her third year as the youngest member of the scholarship nomination committee. From the iconic courts of women’s basketball to the fiery ice of men’s hockey, Tyler is one of the handful of students who has the ability to capture the athletes’ momentous actions in real time (memorialized on her business Instagram shutter_ fox2.0). This love and dedication to her craft afforded Tyler the opportunity to be an apprentice to Christopher Pope of Pope Photography for a third summer. Tyler cannot wait to see where her passions lead her and the continued good she can do for her communities.

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Alice Hodge ’20 led the Florida State women’s golf team to victory at the NCAA Division I Tallahassee Regional Women’s Golf Tournament on May 9-11, 2022, at the Seminole Legacy Golf Course. Alice shot a 7 under par 65, her career best. Her score of 65 is the Florida State Women’s program record, the collegiate record at Seminole Legacy and the Seminole record for a round in NCAA Championships play. She had 7 birdies on top of two eagles. The Seminoles then advanced to the match play portion of the 2022 NCAA Championship Finals. 80

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Class of 2021 Sofia Coppola (far right) is rowing at the University of Virginia. She was named Freshman of the Week six times. Rowing from the bow position, Sofia was a member of the Varsity Four boat that defeated Duke to win the ACC Varsity Four Championship and help lead her team to a 12th consecutive ACC Rowing Championship on May 14, 2022. She is also a member of the ACC All-Academic team.

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Peter LaBella Father of Marianne LaBella-Lajos ’86 Father-in-law of Meg Loughman LaBella Grandfather of Meghan LaBella

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Mother of Carol DeFrancisco (Former TUS Staff)

John McLoughlin Father of Jean McLoughlin ’84

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The Ursuline School community extends our deep sympathy to the loved ones of those listed here.

Rudolph DiPasquale Father-in-law of Leighann Creaturo DiPasquale William DuMond Father of Courtney DuMond Donohue Grandfather of Lily Donohue

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Buckley ’85 Elizabeth

Anne Leone

Harry McNamee Grandfather of Kyra McNamee ’

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Brenninkmeyer Voss ’85 Joan Caffrey (Former TUS Faculty)

Maura Molloy Sister of Siobhan Molloy Hans ’79 Sheila Molloy ’81 Pegeen Molloy Costa ’82 Delia Molloy Bishop ’88

Paul Fitzpatrick Brother of Niamh Fitzpatrick

Richard Francis Father of Valerie Francis Groce ’ Francis

Diane Clehane Mother of Madeline Donovan Geraldine Corcoran Mother of Elizabeth Corcoran Victoria Corcoran Margaret DeLuca Wife of Kenneth DeLuca (Former TUS Faculty)

Stephen Huff Father of Leila Huff Ludy

Kenneth of Frances of Nancy of Angela

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Maurice Foley Father of Mary Beth Foley Foley ’92 Catherine Foley Carr ’96 Foley

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LoCicero Bailie ’61 † Cletus Bolan Father

Tomasina Grandmother of Ariana of Lisa Marciano

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Robert O’Connor Husband of Ann Murray O’Connor ’70 Brother-in-law of Catharine Murray Ryan ’64 Barbara Murray Walsh ’67 Patricia Murray Libardi ’73 Marilyn Murray Montay ’79 Robert Parisi, Sr. Father of Alysa Parisi Stafford ’85 Father-in-law of Frances Parisi (TUS Staff) Grandfather of Jane Parisi ’15 Audra Parisi ’18 Elizabeth Parisi ’19 Hannah Parisi ’21 Orfeo Perdoncin Father of Maria Perdoncin Barton ’83 Michelle Perdoncin ’88 Grandfather of Lauren Barton ’23 Kiera Barton ’25 Salvatore Promuto Father of Sondra Promuto Lieberman ’84 Shana Promuto ’91 Ronald Pure Husband of Margaret Moore Pure ’62 Patricia Quinn Mother of Casey Quinn ’02 Courtney-Ann Quinn ’08 Alice Lecia Smyth Grandmother of Alice Smyth ’11 Grace Smyth ’18 Clare Sohr Mother of Katherine Sohr Jedlicka ’97 Mother-in-law of Sheila Sohr (TUS Board Chair) Grandmother of Elizabeth Harrigan Lambert ’07 Katherine Harrigan ’09 Mary Harrigan ’12 Caroline Sohr ’12 Alison Sohr ’17 Kristen Sohr ’19 Jane Manning ’22 Anastasia Sohr ’25 Katherine Sohr ’25 Jeanne Tobin Mother of Maureen Tobin Johnson ’81 John Toffolon Husband of Joan Ciuffo Toffolon ’70 Brother-in-law of Marianne Ciuffo Stineman ’63 Christine Ciuffo Lennon ’67 Barbara Ciuffo McCarthy ’72 Dean Tommarello Son of Kim Tamburo ’91 Olga Torres (Former TUS Faculty) Mother of Olga Torres Murphy ’77 Cecilia Torres Roos ’81 Aunt of Raquel Suarez Martinez-Fonts ’69 Maria Suarez Cox ’79 Heather Paltz Ughetta Mother of Caroline Ughetta ’25 Marie Weishaus Mother-in-law of Nancy Brindley Weishaus ’84 Grandmother of Michaela Weishaus ’17 These are the In Memoriam notices received by the Advancement Office as of August 1, 2022. Lord, may St. commendAngelaustoyourmercy. �� 82

83 Mary Jane passed away on March 31, 2022, at the age of 98. She was an extraordinary person, devoted teacher, and dynamic community leader. We consider ourselves fortunate that she chose to devote time and energy to Ursuline in various roles over many years. From 2019 until her passing, she was the Active Chairwoman of our school’s Innovation Campaign. In that role, she exhorted everyone to participate saying, “With your important assistance, you will continue to make Ursuline graduates tomorrow’s leaders because the heart of a donor is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.” She seemed to effortlessly connect with Ursuline community members of all generations, often by wittily recounting stories of her early years at Ursuline. She entered Ursuline in the 9th grade in September 1937. After graduating from Ursuline, Mary Jane earned a B.A. cum laude with English honors from the College of New Rochelle. She began her graduate studies in English and education at Columbia University and completed her M.A. at Hunter College in New York City. While completing her graduate studies, in 1945 she started her teaching career at Saint Gabriel High School in New Rochelle. There she taught English, history, religion and served as the adviser to the school newspaper and yearbook until 1951. After a brief hiatus to raise her three children, Mary Jane joined the faculty of Albert Leonard in 1960. “Mrs. Reddington” taught English, creative writing, and journalism and was the faculty adviser of the award-winning school paper, High Lights. She introduced her students to Shakespeare as well as other English and American literature and poetry. Also, she guided her students through Ivanhoe and The Iliad and The Odyssey. It is likely that many of her former students can still identify split infinitives and diagram complex sentences. Her decision to retire from teaching was one of her most difficult ones as she loved every moment in the classroom. However, retirement offered the time to travel the world with her husband, Jack, and to explore different roles. Ursuline asked her to become our Director of Development and Alumnae, a position she held from 1981 to 1988. When the New Rochelle Board of Education held its first Mary Jane with daughter Muffy ’72, Eileen Davidson H’12 P’90 GP’19 and Ann Gillin Lefever ’82 at the launch of the Innovation Campaign in 2019 Mary Jane Kann Reddington ’41 P’72

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Ellen was an outstanding student who chose to study mathematics and pursue a career in technology long before any of us had heard the acronym “STEAM.” After earning a bachelor’s degree from the College of New Rochelle followed by a master’s from Fordham University, she joined IBM as a junior programmer. Almost three decades later, demonstrating a tireless work ethic, she was the first female to attain the position of Senior Vice President. As Group Executive, she was responsible for three divisions. One can imagine how significant it was that she joined the IBM Corporate Executive Council and the IBM Worldwide Management Council.

After IBM, Ellen took on senior leadership roles at National Semiconductor Corporation and Apple Computer. She subsequently persisted in her role as a pioneer, serving 84 Ellen Mooney Hancock JB Nicholson, OSU Jason Hancock ever election for a seat on the Board (previously, Board members were by mayoral appointment), Mary Jane threw her hat into the ring and defeated the incumbent. She was re-elected six times. She served as both President (1987 –1989) and Vice-President (1985 – 1987). Her dedication to her college alma mater, the College of New Rochelle, also spanned decades. The College presented her with the Ursula Laurus Citation (1962) and the St. Angela Merici Medal (1970), the College’s highest alumnae honor. In 1996, she received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Iona College. Mary Jane was a parishioner of the Church of the Holy Family for over 65 years where she was a lector and, until her death, President of the Ladies Guild. Mary Jane was honored by many organizations for her service and commitment to her community. Ursuline bestowed upon her the St. Angela Award (1977) for her “exceptional loyalty and devotion to the school and for furthering the realization of the values and goals of Ursuline education” and The St. Ursula Award (2011) for her professional achievements. We certainly miss Mary Jane’s grace, humor, and wise perspective.

Ellen Mooney Hancock ’61 Ellen Mooney Hancock ’61passed away on April 19, 2022. We honor Ellen as a highly successful technology leader who consistently lived the motto of Serviam, championed the advancement of women, and supported Catholic education. She was a tremendous supporter of Ursuline and a staunch advocate of opportunities for young women.

Ellen’s counsel and guidance on a myriad of issues were just as valuable as her financial support. The ultimate critical thinker, Ellen posed the most insightful questions, shared her opinions and insights gained from experiences at other institutions, and always offered encouragement. She cared deeply for her alma mater. The Advancement team is very grateful for the support and mentorship that she offered them over the years. She made Ursuline better.

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Ellen and her husband, Jason, made significant financial gifts to a number of educational organizations over many years, especially to support Catholic education. Their gifts to The Ursuline School took various forms, notably a leadership gift for The Mooney Hancock Arts Center, built in 2002.

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85 as chief executive officer of Exodus Communications, Inc. and then president of Jazz Technologies, Inc. In 1985, The Ursuline School bestowed on Ellen the St. Ursula Award for her professional achievements.

Dr. Melnyk recalls, “After I became president of Ursuline last July, Ellen was one of the first alumnae with whom I spoke. Her deep commitment to Ursuline was undeniable. One of the things that impressed me about Ellen was her profound understanding of the importance of innovation in the field of education. We had a very meaningful discussion about design thinking. Ellen was passionate that innovation improves teaching and learning because it compels both teachers and students to engage in higher order thinking.”

We also are appreciative of Ellen’s generous contribution to the “Fulfilling the Promise” campaign in 2012; her gift of $1.5 million was the largest donation in that campaign. Most recently, Ellen established the Ken and Frances LoCicero Bailie ‘61 Scholarship in memory of her best friend, Fran; this scholarship will have a STEAM merit focus.

Ellen’s sharp mind and successful career serve as an amazing role model for all young women. It is impossible to underestimate the impact she has made on the thousands of Ursuline students whose studies and passions have come to life in the classrooms, studios and theater of the building that bears her name.

Ellen Mooney Hancock ’61 continued

Throughout these years of career success, Ellen also made it a priority to give of her time and share her professional wisdom. She served on many boards and councils, such as the Institute of Advanced Catholic Studies at the University of Southern California and C200, a women’s executive leadership organization that works to advance women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. She generously donated financial resources. These were values learned from her parents and affirmed by her Catholic education. It is reported that Ellen’s father told his children, “You’ve received a fair amount, so you should give a fair amount back.”

Ken Bailie was a longtime executive at IBM before joining Iona a decade ago to teach computer science. In their hometown of Rye Brook, the couple were known for their friendliness, their Christmas decorations, and their volunteerism. They had been active in their home parish but most enthusiastically they were devoted to their daughter, Kathleen, son, Kevin, and four grandchildren.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Dr. Frances Bailie was Chair of the Computer Science Department at Iona College (now Iona University). She taught courses in programming, computer literacy, web design and programming, and educational technology. She also served as internship coordinator for Computer Science students. She had said that she found it very rewarding to work oneon-one with students, to help them learn and to provide guidance. She found that students appreciated the work ethic that the department tried to instill in them, to want to do their best, and to enter careers where they can use their skills to help other people. She considered computer science a service-oriented discipline. It was her observation that there were many ways that computer science could make a difference in the world when computer scientists collaborated with economists, chemists, mathematicians or those in healthcare or environmental science.

Fran shared this perspective when she spoke with students in Ursuline’s Computer Science Honors classes on April 4, 2016. Dr. Bailie presented stories of women who have used their expertise in technology to make a difference in the world. It was both informative and inspiring. Her research on this topic had been published and was also available on her website Women in Computing.

Fran Bailie and her husband, Ken Bailie, tragically died on September 1, 2021 during Tropical Storm Ida. They were driving home after teaching classes at Iona College when their car became trapped in a flash flood caused by the storm.

In addition to her computer science role, Fran was director of Iona’s Honors Program; she served on various committees; when Iona started freshman learning communities, Fran piloted the new system; as freshman advising director, she led faculty efforts to make sure every new student’s schedule fit their needs. Fran also helped organize and deliver daily reflections during services on campus throughout Lent. Iona honored Fran as a “Woman of Achievement.” Fran’s Iona colleagues described her as a woman of great faith whose charisma, dedication and optimism made her not just an excellent department head, but a true friend.

Frances LoCicero Bailie ’61

Pictured above: Jeannine photographed in the new Innovation Hub, a space where students find solutions to real-world problems, design and invent, and explore different fields of engineering.

“As an alumna, I appreciate the educational experience Ursuline provided to me. I am proud of how my school creates opportunities for academic excellence and offers an outstanding education to students from all backgrounds. I hope that my bequest will positively impact the lives of young women in the future.” Jeannine Egdorf Phelan ‘83 MargeryAnonymousAmes ‘67 Diane Murphy Capstaff ‘62 Catherine Corbett † P’57 GP’84 ‘14 Linda and Sean D’Arcy P’08 ‘10 ‘12 ‘16 Holly MaryanneDeloheryDiMarzo ‘69 Patricia Niles Dohrenwend ‘62 Terrence Dougherty † Diane Fick ‘56 † Lisa DelPriore Hannan ‘81 P’15 Liz Healy ‘94 Agnes Marie Hooley ‘30 † Cora Koch ‘74 Catherine Fay McCarthy ‘84 P’14 Christine Moran ‘67 Winifred Walsh Morris ‘32 † Sharon Murphy ‘54 Marie Nebel ‘38 † Ruth McCooey O’Neill ‘38 † Robert Phillips † Martha Reddington ‘72 Mary Jane Kann Reddington ‘41 P’72 † John T. Shields † Lawrence Specchierla † P’83 Maureen Specchierla P’83 Laura Steward ‘81 Ruth Ann Tully ‘66 Helen Mitchell Waters ‘58 P’89 Martin Waters † P’89 Mary Fulbeck Webster ‘29 and Merwin Webster † Kristen Wenzel, OSU † † Deceased For additional information on Planned Giving, please contact Cathy Fay McCarthy ’84 P’14 at cathfmcc@ursulinenewrochelle.org or (914) 636-5169.

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Alumnae Magazine Summer 2022

Articles inside

In Memoriam

Class Notes

We Remember Them

Spotlight on the Class of 2017

Externships

Alumnae Distinctions

Helping Alumnae Connect

Alumnae at College

Alumnae at Ursuline

Campaign Closeout

2022 Global Symposium World Water Day Global Scholars

Learning to Play and Sing the Blues

Outstanding Essays are Honored

Artist in Residence for a Day

Black History Celebrated with Joy

Design Thinking Collaboration with Manhattanville College

Rosemary Vrablic ’78 Distinguished Speaker Series

Serviam in Action The Cereal Effect

The Arts

Message from the Principal

Message from the President

Years of Dedication

125th Commencement

Comings and Goings Our New Principal, Ms. Napoli Ms. Quinn Leads College Counseling Ursuline’s New Athletic Director

A Look Back at Athletics

Ring Day

Athletics