Coeur á Coeur

2009 – 2010

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart Magazine

spirit of growth A new science center provides Woodlands Academy students with enhanced opportunities both in and outside the classroom

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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school news

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feature story

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A Dream Come True Beyond the Numbers Living Proof Memory Lane A Year in Photos

A new science center provides Woodlands Academy students with enhanced opportunities both in and outside the classroom.

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around woodlands

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alumnae news/notes

Take a peek inside the halls of Woodlands Academy.

• Four Alumnae You Should Know • Catching Up with Past Alums • Memorials

photo credits: Jim Newberry, Andrew Campbell, and generous members and friends of the Woodlands Academy community.

Principal Madonna Edmunds watches with Trustee Alan Denton and his wife, Celeste as the Woodlands community releases balloons during the Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Science Center.

on our cover Future engineer Corinne Fretwell ’10 was no stranger to the science classrooms at Woodlands Academy. Corinne’s story served as the backdrop for the Transforming Lives Capital Campaign, a multi-million dollar endeavor to raise funds for a new Science Center.

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a dream come true

760 East Westleigh Road | Lake Forest IL 60045

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands, but in seeing with new eyes.

— marcel proust

p 847. 234 . 4300 | f 847. 234 . 4348 Editor:

by blair o’neill ’11

ANGELA REITER, Director of Marketing

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Contributing Writers:

Dear Woodlands Families, Alumnae, and Friends,

Have you ever been so close to something that you fail to see it in its entirety?

I recall being at my grandparents’ house as a child and finding myself so intrigued with a painting in their living room that I got as close to it as I could (without getting reprimanded by my parents) because I wanted to try and enter the scene that captured my attention. What I soon realized was that the very beauty that initially

Erin Brysiewicz Maura Chamberlin ANGELA REITER Mary Ryan Kathryn Dill ’04 Blair O’Neill ’11

drew me to this painting was lost because I was too close. I had to step back so that

Design:

I could see it in its entirety and only then began to appreciate the story that seemed

GRIP DESIGN

to unfold in my imagination. The painting had not changed, of course, nor had I. My perspective limited me from appreciating something that interested me. Only when I stepped back could I see with new eyes.

In many ways, this last year at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is like that painting. The array of moments that capture my imagination are legion. At times, I am too close to the fabric of Woodlands, and I fall into that dangerous place of taking Woodlands for granted. It is, then, the gift of time away that provides opportunities to reflect and see Woodlands for what it is — an amazing place where students, faculty, staff, parents, alumnae, and friends experience a transformation of

dream is something that we aspire or hope to achieve.

construction project. The Woodlands community agreed that a

For some, like Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks,

ceremony for the momentous groundbreaking would be held on

the dream has been to kiss the Stanley Cup. For others, it may be

April 30, 2010. It was a beautiful Friday as the students, faculty,

to win the lottery or to climb Mount Everest. For the Woodlands

board, and greater Woodlands community gathered. In keeping

community, the long-time dream has been to construct a state-of-

with the spirit of the occasion, Mother Nature provided a perfect

the-art Science Center, providing the teaching facility necessary

meteorological atmosphere. As the ceremony began in the chapel,

for Woodlands students to backdrop. In the past several months,

speakers, including Board of Trustees Chair Judy Castellini and

Woodlands’ dream has been transformed into a reality.

Director of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools Madeline Ortman,

The “Transforming Lives Capital Campaign,” the official title of

Administration:

Woodlands Academy’s Science Wing fundraising platform, kicked

Gerald J. Grossman, Head of School

off in 2008 under the leadership of co-chairs Barbara Wood-Prince

Laura Curley, Director of Advancement

and Nancy O’Neill. Their first objective was to assemble a Cam-

Madonna Lee Edmunds, Principal

paign Steering Committee, featuring representation from various

Kathleen Creed ’91, Dir. of Admission & Financial Aid

constituencies of the Woodlands Community. The goal: to raise

Barbara Keilwitz, Director of Finance & Operations Angela Reiter, Director of Marketing

the $2.7 million necessary for the construction of the new Science

Christine Schmidt, Dean of Students

facility. By February 2010, the Campaign had gathered the funds

Roger W. Shepard, Interim Director of Advancement

necessary for the Board of Trustees to authorize initiation of the

something that is so impressive that I wrestle with worlds to convey what is the real

Judith B. Castellini, Chair

left:

and vibrant Woodlands.

Gerald J. Grossman, Head of School

and her sister,

David A. Borosh

Jenny Flint ’13,

Alisoun D. Brewster

were all smiles as

a year that was rich with miracles. We continue to listen to the needs of the world and respond in that very thoughtful Sacred Heart way. Our academic programs

Candida M. Casey Paramjit “Romi” S. Chopra, M.D.

continue to evolve while holding fast to what is immutable. Our students respond

William B. Denniston

with generous hearts to the needs of the poor and the marginalized, recognizing

D. Alan Denton

that the transformation they seek for the world starts within each person on this

Anna Cohn Donnelly

campus. Our community continues to be fortified by the individuals who discover

Ralph J. Elwart

their own talents and gifts and share them generously with others. Our unfolding

Nancy K. Finn, RSCJ

faith is expressed in many moments of reflection, sharing, and prayer. We know that

David L. Genger, Jr.†

when good fortune comes our way or when sadness and tragedy impact us, we are

Susan C. Goodman

strong because we gather together in community and lift our voices to a Creator

Nancy C. Kehoe, RSCJ

who is loving and responsive to our hearts and our needs. We also know that one

Mark C. Kendall

of the greatest gifts of the Sacred Heart experience is that we live and act in wise

Zachary D. Lazar, Jr.

freedom. We take responsibility for ourselves, our actions, and the world we shape

Meghan Kelley MacKinnon ’91

and form. We give one another the gift of the benefit of the doubt and collaborate

M. Margaret (Peggy) McDonnell, RSCJ

to strengthen one another to become our own “best selves.” Our accomplishments,

M. Julie McKinley ’74

then, bespeak something far more profound — matters of the heart.

Michael J. Moore

offered introductory words of inspiration. Corinne Fretwell ’10 provided a student perspective on what the Science wing means to Woodlands Academy students. Lastly, Head of School Gerald Grossman invited all to the groundbreaking site, adjacent to the 400 wing of the Woodlands facility. There, after an official proclamation read by Nancy O’Neill, a dozen members of the community had the opportunity to turn the soil. With hundreds of eco-friendly balloons released into the sky above, it was truly an unforgettable experience.

The festivities concluded with Science-themed goûter (did you ever wonder how a cookie in the shape of an atom would taste?) and lots of jovial conversation among well-wishers.

mind, body, heart, and soul. It is when I step back and see with new eyes that I see

Board of Trustees:

Our 2010 Coeur à Coeur makes a concerted effort to capture in images and words

school news

A Letter from the Head of School

Kate Flint ’11,

The Groundbreaking Ceremony was an event that most will not soon forget. It marked an important milestone in the hundreds of hours of work that were involved in the Transforming Lives Capital

they “turned the

Campaign. From an idea that germinated back in 1997 in the mind

dirt” at the April

of former Woodlands Academy Board Chair Ralph Elwart, the

Groundbreaking

Science wing will soon become a reality. For Woodlands, it’s even

festivities.

better than kissing the Stanley Cup!

Francis J. Oelerich III

We encourage you to join us in enjoying this year in review, and we invite you to follow Marcel Proust’s encouragement to see with new eyes. Then, and only then, will you and I travel to new lands within the Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart we know and love!

David G. O’Neill J. Michael Patterson Lori W. Reyes Suzanne F. Reynolds, Trustee Emerita Jeffrey D. Steele

Yours Sincerely,

Mary K. Swift Mary H. Weiss ’66 Barbara J. Wood-Prince ’54

Corrections from the Last Issue:

gerald j. grossman, Head of School

Pam Hickey

and Martha Curry were incorrectly

identified in the article, A Blessing to All. Tim O’Rourke,

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husband of

Shannon Meyer O’Rourke ’98,

was incorrectly identified as David Giangreco.

right:

Sophomores Anna Lawler (left) and Lauren

Bettuzzi (right) await the signal to release their ecofriendly balloons at the Groundbreaking ceremony.

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Story by kathryn dill ’04

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beyond the numbers

Throughout her time at Woodlands, Ewing has not only seen hundreds of students mature, she has also watched the actual application procedure change, in her words, “dramatically.”

She cites technology as the number one cause of a great shift.

“Back in 2004, I still had shelves of college catalogues and viewbooks, and everyone has a website now! Now people are applying online — fourteen years ago that was not the case.”

Ewing also points out that the prevalence of social networking sites like Facebook has changed how students are initially introduced to and interface with a college.

woodlands academy’s college counseling program prompts students to discover more than a college choice

Students are pressured to begin planning for college far sooner than when she began her tenure at Woodlands, and when Ewing learned several years ago that many families were beginning the process

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independently as early as sophomore year, she initiated an event for or many high school students, the college application process can initially seem like a complex numerical formula.

Months pass, deadlines approach, and students risk finding

themselves awash in a sea of rankings, grade point averages, and test scores — an overwhelming litany of benchmarks and quantities that can obscure the vision of that next step they’ve been working toward.

Enter the Woodlands Academy College Counseling program, headed by director Naomi Ewing. Woodlands students are reminded that the college application process is not just an endless parade of resumes and personal statements, but a journey of self-discovery.

Over the past fourteen years, Ewing has guided approximately seven hundred students through a process that often begins in confusion.

“Sophomore year, they typically aren’t ready to think about college,” says Ewing. “They’re being pushed to think about something they don’t want to care about. Gradually, you see the light bulb get a little brighter.”

Students are introduced to the program during their second year at Woodlands, when student take the PSAT and PLAN tests. Ewing’s role as College Counselor begins formally in November of junior year and is in full swing by January, when students are required to begin College Skills, a weekly class which deals as much with personal

sophomore students and their parents.

“It seems early, but I thought we might as well give them a good framework to proceed.”

She views the workshop, held annually on an evening in March, as a way of helping families begin “anticipating the adventure.”

Though Ewing consistently uses positive terms such as “process” and “adventure” as ways of describing what can be, for many students, a period in which excitement and anxiety compete for dominance, she admits that her position is not without particular challenges, such as when students find themselves at odds with their parents over the best course of action.

She believes that students must be empowered, with their parents’ input, to guide the process of discernment and self-discovery, and has observed that when students begin to understand themselves better, they become more invested in the experience.

“They’re starting to discover who they are and what they like and what they’re good at and that makes them feel good,” she says. “They start to think about needing or having a direction, and they tend to get more serious and excited about the adventure, whereas initially it’s like, ‘I don’t want to talk about it.’”

discernment as it does with the complex logistical balancing act of

And while the College Skills class might not involve developing

the actual application process.

mathematical proofs or analyzing Keats, Ewing considers herself

As the journey continues, students also utilize the College Counseling office for personal counseling, and have the opportunity

first and foremost a teacher.

“The class is my delivery system, and when I do an evening program or

to attend workshops and information sessions with college

a parent morning coffee, I like being an educator of the college process,

representatives.

teaching people what’s involved and how to go about it. Helping a

While Ewing believes that the nuts and bolts of applying to college

student through a process — that’s what I enjoy the most.”

is a similar process for most high school students, she feels College

Pinned to the bulletin board outside Ewing’s office are paper stars,

Skills, in which students participate in learning-style inventories,

each emblazoned with the name of a college that has accepted a

interest evaluations, and personality tests, is an important part

Woodlands student, with the names of the college students have

of what makes the college counseling experience at Woodlands

ultimately chosen to attend outlined with a black border. The stars

distinct.

are an encouraging visual — a reminder for students not only of what

“The difference is in the delivery — how we go about it,” says Ewing.

“While all high schools believe college choice has to be based on fit, and therefore self-knowledge, the amount of time spent on self-awareness

they have achieved, but of an experience that sometimes begins in confusion, and culminates with the promise of the next phase of a student’s life.

at most schools is limited based on the size of the student body. College counseling at Woodlands is a unique delivery of the same process.”

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Whether you know what your passion is now or not, keep your mind open to opportunities and work hard at every task you are given.

Sally Canfield ’89

Mary Frances Bragiel ’83

Katina Robinson-Wright ’90

living proof She credits Woodlands as the place where she received a “phenom-

distinguished alumnae to speak at the biennial Career Day

enal education” and a friend base that she still comes back to twenty

in January. Students, teachers, staff members, and visitors took a

years later. It is where she learned lesson #4 on the list — “Be nice to

break from their regular routines to learn about the lives of these

everyone.”

current successes. sally canfield, Woodlands Class of ’89, began the event with the opening keynote address. Canfield spoke about her current role as Senior Program Officer in the Global Health division for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, but also provided insight into her experiences working on several presidential campaigns, as well as a stint at the Department of Homeland Security.

Through a David Letterman-style Top Ten list, Canfield shared the joys, setbacks, and lessons she has taken from her wide-ranging career. Through humorous stories of her first jobs, students caught a glimpse of what it is like to start at the bottom as a 22-year old, recent graduate with little experience. Canfield also shared her experiences on the other side of the desk, showing students what it means to be the boss and the responsibilities involved in mentoring new employees.

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told her audience, “so I have no regrets and no apologies.” Students

the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness

were impressed with Katina’s drive to never stop reaching.

(NAMI) of Minnesota, an organization that supports families

discussed her professional achievements, including expanding the

fortunate woodlands community welcomed home four

tunities they took from their roots at Woodlands to create their

sue abderholden, Woodlands Class of ’72, currently serves as

publicly in support of new mental illness legislation. Abderholden

Photos by jim newberry

extraordinary women and to reflect on the hard work and oppor-

Sue Abderholden ’72

caring for children with mental illness while telling their stories

by erin brysiewicz, Woodlands Academy English Faculty

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Kathleen Hickey Barrie ’68

Students were impressed by her candor, sharing her high school dreams of being a lawyer and realizing how it is okay when life does not turn out the way you planned.

NAMI program 140 percent since beginning her career nine years ago, but she also modeled how she “makes the road by walking it” in her personal life. Students were impressed by her family’s commitment to provide foster-respite care by taking in special needs children on a regular basis. She quoted Nelson Henderson: “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” This was an attitude she learned from the sisters she studied with at Woodlands, where “You’re not worried about raising

“It’s okay to make mistakes. Just admit it and make it right,” Canfield

your hand because you’re sitting next to some cute boy you don’t want

noted. “There aren’t that many of you here.” She connected this

to outsmart.” She talked about how she saw her teachers travelling

moral to her current work, funding the search for cures for the

the world in the summer to help people in need, and she realized

world’s worst medical problems; “Every life has equal value, no

that “Women can do anything.”

matter where it’s lived.”

katina robinson-wright, Class of 1990, discussed her career

After Canfield’s inspirational talk, the audience rotated around

moves, starting with her college internship in the White House

three group sessions. One featured mary francis bragiel ’83,

up through her current position as project officer for the U.S.

who discussed her career as a journalist.

Department of Health and Human Service’s Office of Biomedical

“I always wanted to be a reporter,” she told students. She demonstrated that realizing one’s passion takes persistence, thick skin in the face of rejection, and a willingness to take any job that gets you in the door. The majority of her presentation focused on students’ questions, which led to eye-opening discussions about politics, sexism, and the uncertain future of the media industry.

Advanced Research for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Medical Countermeasures. After explaining what her job entails, she discussed project managing as a new kind of career, where one can be the boss and work in a variety of industries. She uses the study skills and independence she learned as a student at Woodlands to work hard and land a job that pays her for exercising her talents. “Each stop in my career has been a step towards here,” she

In a closing keynote address, kathie hickey barrie ’68, told students she developed the strong foundation she needed in her life while at Woodlands. She now owns her own company, Barrie Projects, which designs museums and exhibits. It was in high school that she first learned to “read like crazy and write like a mad woman…I’m so lucky to have that now,” she told students. From being in a small environment that focused on girls’ education, she learned to think for herself, to communicate her ideas, to sit still for long periods of time, and to get the job done — all skills she has employed when her company was hired to design the International Spy Museum, or put together an exhibit on the life of Michael Jackson. Students and adults alike were wowed by her fun and visual presentation. One freshmen said, “I now feel like it’s okay not to be sure what I want to do when I grow up. Ms. Barrie didn’t have a plan, but like all the women, she ended up doing great things.”

This powerful message transcended the students, who learned: whether you know what your passion is now or not, keep your mind open to opportunities and work hard at every task you are given.

Each alumna showed through words and actions that Woodlands Academy teaches girls to volunteer, to embody kindness, and to feel empowered to change the world. Students discovered that careers are flexible; they start in unexpected places and advance through unpredictable connections. Several of the presenters cited research that underscores girls who attend single-sex schools are more likely to be leaders because they see women leading. This is certainly what students and visitors alike took away from Career Day 2010.

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Class of 1994 & 1999

Class of 1949

Class of 1959

Class of 1964

Class of 1969

Class of 1974

Class of 1979

Class of 1989

Class of 1999

with faculty & staff

Reunion 2009

memory lane Photos by andrew campbell

Alums gather for an evening of fun, food, and fond memories at Reunion 2009.

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n the evening of october 3rd, Glenview’s North Shore Country Club set the stage for

Woodlands Academy’s Reunion 2009. Members of classes ending in fours and nines, along with all classes in the decade of the 1990s, did plenty of reminiscing about their days in Woodlands plaid while catching up on each other’s lives.

Also on hand were many current and former faculty and staff members of Woodlands Academy, including Head of School gerald grossman,

Principal madonna edmunds, marsha marko, linda tilton, and carol hayes.

To view and order pictures from Reunion 2009, visit our website at woodlandsacademy.org.

The link for pictures is listed in the Alumnae news section.

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year in photos written by angela reiter & mary ryan

photos provided by generous members & friends of Woodlands Academy

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cultural odyssey

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Common Ground, a Woodlands Academy student organization

Former Woodlands Academy instructor sister nancy c. kehoe, rscj, phd., spoke to students from both Woodlands

Academy and Josephinum Academy about her work as a counselor

committed to increasing awareness and appreciation of the school’s diversity, sponsored Cultural Odyssey, an all-school, biennial cel-

to adults with psychiatric disabilities. In her book, Wrestling With

ebration of Woodlands’ diverse cultures.

Our Inner Angels, Sister Kehoe investigates the role of spirituality

This year’s festivities included a number of breakout sessions; all

and faith in our daily lives, and provides new ways in which to apply

focused on providing attendees a glimpse into the cultures of the

these principles.

world. Throughout the afternoon, faculty and students had the

A Clinical Instructor in Psychology at the Cambridge Health Alli-

opportunity to choose three classes from a lengthy roster of sessions,

ance, an affiliate of the Harvard Medical School, Sr. Kehoe also

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nancy kehoe presentation

including face painting, Irish dancing, origami, yoga, Russian egg

serves on the Woodlands Academy Board of Trustees. Her presenta-

painting, and Euchre.

tion was part of Woodlands’ Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ Speaker

A lunchtime smorgasbord of delicious treats prepared by students

Series honoring the lives and contributions of the Religious of the

and faculty provided hungry attendees with an array of sweets,

Sacred Heart (RSCJs).

ranging from baklava to Mexican flan. Cultural Odyssey concluded with an international fashion show, complete with a Bahamian sun worshiper, a Japanese Geisha, and an Irish football player.

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Sharing a passion for global service, Woodlands sophomores ann carroll, left, and caitlin f. mccarthy, right, raised

$1000 in coins and collected 880 textbooks for Sacred Heart Secondary School in Uganda, a Sacred Heart network school.

Dubbed “Change for Change” and “Sisters Share”, the students collected coins and books over a two week period to benefit Uganda’s only all-girls school, Sacred Heart Secondary School.

The ambitious pair embraced their cause after watching Invisible

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leslie dill ’12, left, and kelsey key ’11, prepare a feast for Irish Cooking attendees at Cultural Odyssey.

Cultural Odyssey fashion show models strike a pose.

a walk in the clouds

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When Woodlands Academy Theology Department Chair mary gramins first applied for the Fathers Club Faculty Enrichment

Children: Rough Cut, a documentary depicting the atrocities in the

grant, her motive was merely to travel to Israel in search of first-hand

daily lives of northern Uganda’s children. Sacred Heart Secondary

knowledge to enrich her Christian Scriptures teachings. Little did

school, in desperate need of classrooms, scholarships, and text-

she know her April outing to the Holy Land would exceed her expec-

books, inspired McCarthy and Carroll to take action.

tations beyond her wildest dreams.

“We thought we could raise around $400,” McCarthy said, “and we

Beginning in Nazareth, in the region of Galilee which is in

were blown away when we learned we actually met our $1000 goal.”

Palestinian hands, Gramins witnessed the morning calls to prayer intermingled with sounds of pilgrims reciting the rosary while machine gun fire rang out in the distance. Observing the phenom-

dads & daughters give josephinum grounds a facelift

enon of death and destruction followed by new life and rebuilding

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Woodlands Father-Daughter Service Day once again led to

“No words can describe Jerusalem,” Gramins stated. “It is unrivalled

Josephinum Academy, as dads and daughters worked side by

as an international city. After five days in Jerusalem I only scratched

became a recurring theme at virtually ever sacred shrine Gramins visited.

side to construct a new garden on North Oakley Boulevard in Chi-

the surface; I did leave a prayer for the Woodlands community in a

cago. Working shoulder to shoulder, fathers and daughters prepared

perfect chink in the Western Wall of the massive Temple.”

an area from which the fruits (and vegetables) of their service will

Gramins’ adventure was funded by the Fathers Club Fund for

emerge at fall’s harvest.

Faculty and Staff Enrichment, a special appreciation fund created to

michael dougherty, President of Josephinum Academy, thanked

recognize individual Woodlands faculty and staff members for their

the day’s participants. “It takes people like you who so selflessly give

pledge to bringing excitement and excellence to the classroom and

to those in need to make Josephinum a place of hope and opportu-

their students. The Fund awards grants for study, travel, or research

nity for young women of Chicago.”

that enriches the recipient’s ability to teach and inspire Woodlands

A Woodlands Fathers Club initiative, the Sunday Service Day at

students.

Josephinum continued prior work by fathers and students of Sacred

Reflecting on her once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Gramins confesses,

Heart Schools on Sheridan Road in Chicago. Josephinum Academy

“My head, filled with emotions of gratitude and awe, remains in the

is in the process of becoming a member of the Network of Sacred

clouds drifting over the Holy Land.”

Heart Schools.

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softball reigns as regional champions

In May, the Alumnae Board followed up their October Summit by

The Woodlands Academy Softball team captured the IHSA Division

inviting participants to a Summit follow-up meeting. Attendees

2 Regional Championship in a stellar performance against home

received updates on the Action Plan and the School’s response, in

team St. Scholastica. The Wildcats defeated St. Scholastica 19-1 in 5

addition to upcoming initiatives and ways for alumnae to become

innings to earn the school’s first regional softball title. Freshman and

more involved. Throughout the last several months, the Alumnae

winning pitcher hayley lovell ’13 allowed only 1 hit in the final

Board has worked closely with the school to enhance communi-

inning, while striking out 3 and walking 4. kiara mckinley ’13 had

cation with alums. Furthermore, the recently revitalized Class

7 RBIs with 2 hits, one a double, while erin sivia ’10 had 3 hits

Representative program has resulted in more personal, consistent

(2 of which were doubles) and 4 RBIs. Juniors allie good and

communication with alumnae.

christina osorio each tallied a double. maggie hambleton ’12

The new Young Alum Committee, which found its roots in the Alumnae Summit, will become part of the Alumnae Board. This

The Wildcats finished their season 13-3 overall and 6-2 in Inde-

group of twenty-something women is dedicated to planning events

pendent School League (ISL) competitions, earning them a 2nd

that appeal to their peers.

place finish in the league. The Wildcats placed both erin sivia ’10

The Alumnae Board is also hard at work planning Reunion 2010, which promises to be an exciting weekend of events for alumnae to truly “come home to Woodlands.” Perhaps the brightest outcome of the Summit has been the overwhelmingly positive response from alums and their continued interest in Woodlands today.

what a wonderful world Nearly $386,000 was raised for Woodlands Academy at the 37th annual Congé. At the What a Wonderful World–themed event, over 160 parents, alums and friends gathered at Knollwood Country Club in Lake Forest to celebrate and support the mission and students of Woodlands Academy.

Under the direction of auctioneer Lee Danhauer, guests battled one another during the live auction for items ranging from Oprah tickets, Chicago Cubs Skybox tickets, dinner with former Woodlands parent Mike Leonard, and even premier parking for their daughter.

Many also raised paddles in support of Fund A Scholarship, which garnered $141,500 for students in need of financial assistance.

Many thanks to co-chairs marianne bestler, mother of alison ’10, and jeanne morette, mother of catie ’10, and their extraordinary team of volunteers for organizing a marvelous event, all in support of Woodlands students!

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also doubled, and allie vela ’13 had a triple.

Guitar hero frank oelerich channels his inner rock star with an autographed Pete Wentz guitar at Congé. liz mcenaney, left, enjoys a laugh with mary swift at Congé.

Congé Co-chairs jeanne morette, left, and marianne bestler, right.

and hayley lovell ’13 on the All-Conference team, with kassie mckinley ’10 and allie good ’11 earning All-Conference Honorable Mention honors. Rounding out the Wildcat accolades was an ISL Coach of the Year award for rosemary briesch.

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kassie mckinley ’10 throws for the out at home plate.

erin sivia ’10 anxiously awaits the perfect pitch.

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alumnae follow-up on october summit

feature story

spirit of growth Story by kathryn

dill ’04

A new science center provides Woodlands Academy students with enhanced opportunities both in and outside the classroom since the 1960s, students at woodlands academy have studied science in an environment many of us would probably find familiar. They conducted experiments at long lab benches, hurrying to complete them in the allotted time. They utilized hallways and corners of the parking lot for demonstrations that could not be accommodated by their classrooms. They went on field trips to visit local prairie land, and guided Mrs. Tilton’s turtle on the occasional leisurely stroll.

But while little about the physical space in which students studied changed over the years, science marched on.

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planting the seeds Ralph Elwart, a member of the Woodlands Academy Board of Trustees for fourteen years, says the conversation about updating the school’s science classrooms began in earnest four or five years ago.

“The current science labs were built in the mid-1960s,” says Elwart.

“Somebody said, ‘You know it’s about time we update [these classrooms],’ and that conversation grew as time went on.”

Madonna Edmunds, Woodlands Academy Principal, echoes Elwart’s observations, but also emphasizes the educational dimension.

“We were working with labs that were fifty years old. Science has changed, and the way we teach science has changed, and the new center is going to allow a greater degree of flexibility in terms of how and what we teach.”

Edmunds says that in addition to creating new opportunities for

“One of the things we vowed we wanted to do is use this whole process as a learning experience for the students,” says Edmunds.

“Look at what’s happening in the economy over the past couple of years, look at the empty storefronts, look at the people in serious pain, look at all the small businesses that are struggling if they’re even surviving. To think that we got ourselves in a position to undertake a building project like this in a debt-free position is incredible, and it’s

Several administrators have also stressed the benefits of having

reflective of a supportive community.”

women in prominent leadership roles on the project, adding an

Even the most recent class of seniors, who graduated from

element of career orientation for students as well.

Woodlands before the project was fully realized, made a lasting

“I gave a talk about how the process works from someone drawing a

contribution to the new center: a meditation bridge to be posi-

building on a napkin through dealing with bankers, designers, and

tioned over the bio swale.

construction engineers,” says Cullen, who has addressed science classes several times over the course of the project. “The concept I

Ultimately, the entire facility will be LEED certified — recognized as a structure which meets international standards for energy savings, water efficiency, emissions reduction, and stewardship of resources.

was trying to explain to them was that all walks of life are involved in building a building — it’s not just someone with a hammer, it’s a lawyer, an accountant, a school administrator.”

Cullen reflects that when she was in high school, she was unaware of construction management, or that the position she now holds even existed.

existing classes, including the newly-added AP Physics, the new center will create the potential for classes such as AP Chemistry

stages of this project, stressed the importance of LEED

as an English Department elective dealing with science and

When the science center is fully realized, it will include three new

certification in her earliest conversations with administrators.

literature.

classrooms, individual rooms where students can work on long-

and Molecular Biology, as well as interdisciplinary courses, such

In reflecting on various phases of the project, a common observation of all those involved seems to be the importance of participation from members of every dimension of the community.

“Typical of Woodlands in particular and Sacred Heart in general, the entire community is involved at one point or another,” says Elwart, who stresses the experience as exemplary of Goal Four, the building of community as a Christian value.

“That’s the only way a project of this size can work.”

this project green without adding costs,’” says Cullen, noting that

prep rooms, and store rooms.

over the next several years costs of operating the building will begin

In addition to up-to-date indoor facilities and technology, an

to yield savings, with energy and utility costs far lower than they

outdoor classroom, the first of its kind in the Chicago area, will provide the environments of three ecosystems: the Midwest Plaines that would have occupied the land a century ago, woodland ravines, and a bio swale that will remove pollution from surface water before it enters sewer systems.

“The location is very unique, in terms of the landscape,” says Peter Witmer, whose firm, Witmer and Associates, handled the architec-

building the new center, administrators and board members began

tural dimensions of the project.

The facility will also be powered in large part by green energy, with

Elwart says that the board of directors was wary of making such a

six solar panels feeding directly into the science center energy

sizable financial commitment too soon, but also knew that there

panel and greatly reducing dependence on the electrical grid.

was a sense of urgency growing around updating the existing

Students will be able to monitor energy generated by the panels

science facilities. Members looked to building projects at institu-

through a continually updated website.

tions such as the Archdiocese of Chicago and other Sacred Heart Schools to determine what balance of cash and pledges they had reached before commencing with construction. The initial hesitation paid off; to date the project is on schedule and “well-within budget,” an achievement Elwart attributes once again to strong participation in the process from a large number of people. coeur à coeur

“I came to Woodlands and I said, ‘We can build this and we can make

term projects without having to dissemble them at the end of class,

Once the decision was made that real steps would be taken toward to discuss funding.

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“I was trying to convey that you can do whatever you want; there are

beyond the classroom

Ultimately, the entire facility will be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified — recognized as a structure which meets international standards for energy savings, water efficiency, emissions reduction, and stewardship of resources. Shaylyn Cullen, an Owners Representative and LEED Consultant of the Cullie Group, who has worked with Woodlands from the initial

have been historically. Cullen felt that LEED certification was an important goal for the project, especially as it continues gaining mainstream support among academic institutions. “[LEED certification] is starting to become more a standard than an odd concept, and as it generates excitement, it will really be something big,” says Cullen, adding, “This science wing is really putting Woodlands on the map.”

all these opportunities.”

new growth, enduring values Though certain elements of the outdoor classroom will take approximately three years to mature, the bulk of the project is expected to be completed by August 15, in time for the 2010-2011 school year.

And while current students have witnessed the project, quite literally, from the ground up, a new class of freshmen will enter an academic environment where state of the art facilities are the norm.

As the construction dust settles on the physical aspects of the project, it is the spirit of the new center, and what it says about

an ongoing learning process

Woodlands Academy, that many are talking about.

“Wise stewardship of our earth is part of the Sacred Heart Goals and

While educators have eagerly anticipated the academic benefits of

Criteria,” says Edmunds. “As an institution that values those goals,

the completed center, faculty and staff have also worked to ensure

we’ve made our best effort to achieve [them].”

that the actual process of designing and constructing the facility have been used as an enrichment opportunity for students as well.

“One of the things we vowed we wanted to do is use this whole process

Kathryn Dill is a Chicago-based communications professional and

as a learning experience for the students,” says Edmunds. “All the

freelance journalist. Her writing and photography have appeared

contractors have been told that, and as they’re pouring concrete they

in publications including the chicago tribune, daily herald,

make samples for the science classes, and the math classes have been using the mathematical designs.”

national geographic intelligent travel, and in trust.

She is a 2004 graduate of Woodlands Academy and a 2008 graduate of Boston College.

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around the woodlands halls

Sophomores Caroline Kagan, Ingrid Watts, Breanna Kendall, Belle Swift, Grace Rudnik and Meghan Long were

all smiles as they prepared food at The Greater Chicago Food Depository as part of Woodlands’ annual Community Service day.

Peek into what goes on inside Woodlands Academy

Winter WonderWalk a Huge Success left:

Chris Denniston, mother of Caroline ’09 and Chair of WinterWonderWalk,

greeted guests at a house on the Holiday Tour of Homes. Denniston is also

Bringing Uganda to Woodlands

Sullivan Places 5th in State Tennis Senior Annie Sullivan ’10, center, celebrates her 5th place finish in the state tournament with Morgan Mekertichian ’10, left, and fellow WA teammates Blair O’Neill ’11, center, and Julia Milano

around woodlands

Serving the Community

president of the Alumnae Parents Association (APA). right:

Alum Happy Hour Event From left: Katie Creed ’91, Mary Ellen Cagney ’68, Megan Leonard Fleischel ’91, and Allison Mitchell Solomon ’91 enjoy catching up at Not Your Typical Happy Hour, an alumnae event held in Chicago.

Winter WonderWalk Boutique Co-Chairs Pam Kendall, mother of Breanna ’12,

and Alison Moriarity, mother of Caroline ’12, enjoyed a bit of shopping during the

Christmas Pageant

annual Woodlands holiday fundraiser.

Colleen Andersen ’13 (left)

’10, right. Sullivan finished her final season in a Woodlands

and her mother, Woodlands alumna Mary Considine

Academy tennis uniform by finishing fifth in the Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) State Tournament in Hanover Park. Sullivan, the only singles player at the State tournament to post one loss all season, finished her senior campaign with a 25-1 record. The Pioneer Press Preseason Player of the Year tallied multiple honors during the season, including Independent School League (ISL) Conference champion at #1 singles, ISL Player of the Year, Sectional singles champion, and Woodlands Academy Athlete of the Year. Next year, Sullivan looks forward to continuing her winning career at Yale University.

reenacts the birth of Jesus at

Rev. Patrick Walusimbi,

Woodlands’ annual Christmas

founder and director of the Maranatha Integrated Schools Project in Uganda, to a brown bag lunch at Woodlands.

pageant. Grace, daughter of

Mass of the Holy Spirit/Flag Day Seniors Yuri Uchida and Julia Milano (left to right) represent Japan and Italy, respectively, in Woodlands Academy’s annual Mass of the Holy Spirit & Flag Day. This mass and ceremony, celebrated at the beginning of each school year, celebrates Woodlands’ internationality and asks God’s blessings for a wonderful school year. left:

Mia Swift ’10, in the role of Mary,

Andersen ’78, welcomed

history teacher Peter Cashman, served as baby Jesus.

Sophomores Honored at Mater Ceremony Steven Kagan and Ann Marie Lipinski congratulate their daughter, Caroline Kagan ’12, at the sophomore Mater reception. The Mater ceremony and presentation of

the Mater medals is a cherished sophomore tradition at Woodlands. Sophomores receive medals depicting the young Mary set against the background of study, self-discovery, prayer, and work, which symbolizes the ideals of student life at Woodlands. By accepting the medal, each sophomore commits herself to pursuing these same values in her Sacred Heart education.

Vienna Exchange from left:

Woodlands sophomores Katelyn Hughes, Meaghan

Long, and Ann Carroll, along with Woodlands faculty mem-

bers Elizabeth Kurowski and Amy Perlick, enjoy the Viennese hospitality at fellow Sacred Heart school Sacre Cour Wien.

The 12-day annual exchange included several cultural events, including an etiquette dinner, dancing lessons at Elmayer Dance School, and a performance of Nebucco at Austria’s State House Opera.

Fall Family Picnic right:

Freshmen Victoria Etherton, Maria Torres Arpi Pous, and

Bianca Wagner, along with Trustee Barbara Wood-Prince, (left

to right) enjoy the festivities at the Fall Family Picnic.

Alice in Wonderland left:

Austen Murrow ’10 displayed her acting

chops as the lead in Alice in Wonderland, as Lauren Murphy ’10 (center) and Meghan Stagl ’10 (right) held court as the Queen and

King of Hearts. right:

Sophomore Catherine Wanandi

portrayed the Knave of Hearts, an unlucky fellow who finds himself on trial for stealing the Queen’s cherry tarts in the fall performance of Alice in Wonderland.

Members of the Woodlands Academy Orchestra celebrate the numerous accolades earned at the Heritage Festival in Nashville. The Full Orchestra received a Silver Award of Excellence and the String Ensemble received the Silver Award of Excellence in addition to a coveted First Place ranking among participating instrumental groups. The Orchestra program received the prestigious Sweepstakes Trophy Award, while junior violinist Min Hee Kim earned the Maestro award, given only to the outstanding instrumental soloist of the day.

Hope for Haiti

Best in Show

In keeping with the challenge to make constructive change, Woodlands Academy focused its Lenten devotion on prayer, education and fundraising to support relief work in Haiti. From left: Ridhma Chopra ’10, Tesa Kubicek ’10, Hannah

Woodlands Academy’s Fine Arts Evening, an extraordinary exhibition and celebration of the artistic and musical talents of Woodlands students, showcased the artwork of Best in Show winner Lily Moore ’10. In addition to fine art and photography displays, Woodlands Academy’s instrumental music and choral ensembles, under the direction of Laurel Ann Kaiser and Elizabeth Kurowski, respectively, performed an evening concert.

McCaleb ’10, Lauren Hermsen ’11, Christy Swinson ’11 and Morgan Mekertichian ’10, spent time

assembling candy grams to sell during Lent.

WA Hosts Viennese Guests Sacre Coeur Wien students and their faculty chaperones visited Woodlands Academy as part of the annual Vienna Exchange. While here, the group had the opportunity to visit Sacred Heart Schools in Chicago, tour several Chicago landmarks and the Milwaukee Art Museum, enjoy bowling and Ultimate Frisbee, and participate in the Woodlands Academy Olympics.

Woodlands Academy’s prestigious performing choirs, Kaleidoscope and Microscope, received top honors at the Heritage Festival national competition held in Boston. The 32-member Kaleidoscope received a First Place trophy in the Treble Choir division, with a ‘Superior’ rating, and were honored with an Invitation to the Festival of Gold for the 2010-2011 school year.

Woodlands’ student-directed a capella choir, Microscope, under the direction of senior Meghan Stagl, received a First Place trophy in the Chamber Choir/Madrigal Choir division and a Silver Rating.

For the 6th annual, month-long celebration of Women in the Arts month, Woodlands Academy welcomed artist Indira Freitas Johnson of Evanston and photographer Jane Fulton Alt of Chicago. Their two-person exhibition, hosted by the Woodlands Academy Fine Arts Department, highlighted the work of contemporary women artists while encouraging students to develop their talents and interests in the visual arts.

Louisa Marie Holmberg ’10

May Crowning May Crowning, a long-standing Catholic tradition and an annual event at Woodlands, celebrated the life of Mary, a woman of exemplary virtue.

Four seniors, selected by their peers as women who best exemplify Mary’s attributes, were honored as principal participants. Olivia Napier ’10 led the procession with the Marian banner, Corinne Fretwell ’10 carried the floral crown, Meghan Stagl ’10 placed the crown on the statue of Mary, and Consecration.

In addition, eight students chosen by their respective classes served as an Honor Guard: Seniors Tram Nguyen and Mia Swift, juniors Allyson Genger and Hannah Wilson, sophomores Caroline Kagan and Breanna Kendall, and freshman Colleen Andersen and Caitlin L. McCarthy.

CEO Discusses Corporate Ethics New French, Spanish Honor Societies Inductees top:

Inductees into the Societé Honoraire Française (SHF), from left: Jennifer Rush ’12,

Mengqian Li ’10, Ellen Perkins ’13, Livesy Pack ’13, Ali Bestler ’10, and Bernadette Hutson ’10.

Living to Serve left:

Cathryn Morette ’10 continued

Woodlands’ dominance on the prestigious Daily Herald Leadership Team by being selected as one of eight students on the Lake County Team. Morette was recognized for her extraordinary accomplishments as a volunteer and community leader.

Senior Morgan Mekertichian was one of 13 students given Honorable Mention distinction on Lake County’s Leadership Team. Merkertichian’s community service leadership included a Kenilworth Union Church service project; Catholic Charities; American Cancer Society; and Project HUGS.

right:

“These young women exemplify the leadership qualities we seek to foster at Woodlands. We are very proud, and we look forward to seeing them grow as leaders,” said Elisa Mascorro, Woodlands’ Service Coordinator and Spanish and ESL Instructor.

was one of seven students from the entire North and West Chicago suburban area designated as a finalist in the 2010 Chicago Tribune AllState Academic Team. The All-State Academic Team was founded two decades ago by the late Tribune education reporter Casey Banas to recognize the achievements of outstanding high school seniors.

Rosa Cordova ’10 read the Prayer of

Women in the Arts Month

Kaleidoscope Takes Top Honors in Boston

Holmberg Earns Prestigious Accolade

around woodlands

Orchestra Wins Big in Nashville

Woodlands Hosts Olympics

Hannah Stevens ’11, Christina Osorio ’11, Anne Goodman ’11, Phoebe Hoffmann ’10, Lauren

Bianca Wagner ’13 attempts

Murphy ’10, Julia Polszakiewicz ’10. Front row (from left): Austen Murrow ’10, Elizabeth

to drop an egg in a bucket, hands-free, as part of the relay event in the Woodlands Academy Olympics. Students from Sacre Coeur Wien and Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills joined forces with Woodlands students to compete in various events for numerous countries.

Lerum ’10, Tram Nguyen ’10, Olivia Napier ’10, Molly Dasso ’10 and Min Hee Kim ’11.

bottom: The Woodlands Academy chapter of the National Spanish Honor Society welcomed its newest members: Back row (from left): Charlie Elwart ’11, Riley Parrot ’11,

Woodlands Academy Ethics students, with Ethics teacher Mary Gramins, discuss Illinois Tool Works’ business practices with its Chairman & CEO David Speer. Speer discussed the decentralized ITW business model that promotes humanism while maximizing productivity and incorporating high ethical standards.

In Service to Others English teacher Erin Brysiewicz congratulates Lauren Hermsen ’10 on compiling over fifty hours of service during the 2009-2010 school year.

WAAA Induction The Boy Friend Lily Dasso ’10, (left) played the lead role of Polly Browne in the Woodlands Academy production of The Boy Friend. Providing comic relief together with Dasso was senior Meghan Stagl (center) as Percival Browne.

Class of 2010 Representatives Mackie Hughes (left), Bernadette Hutson (center), and Austen Murrow (right) pose with Woodlands Academy Alumnae Association (WAAA) President Allison Mitchell Solomon ’91. The three seniors, along with the rest of their classmates, were inducted into the WAAA.

alumnae news and notes

where are they now?

Kate hutmacher Class of 1995

when kate hutmacher arrived in africa last summer

Four alumnae you should know

to volunteer in Tanzania for five weeks, she was momentarily overwhelmed by her new environment.

“I am a little scared that I might be crushed by the bunk bed above me,” she wrote humorously on a blog she kept for

karen fincutter Class of 1995

Anna perry Class of 1992

friends and family. But after her initial misgivings about the “creepy creatures” that roamed the volunteers’ sleeping accommodations at night, Hutmacher found herself once again overwhelmed, this time by the people she was meeting and the experiences they shared. With her time in the country divided between the O’Brien School for the Maasai, which works to provide education for Maasai children and security for their tribal families, and Light in Africa, a Tanzanian not-for-profit organization that cares for sick and vulnerable children, Hutmacher was constantly aware of serving in the moment while seeking a greater purpose.

“I will find a way to embrace it and figure out the reason I was

rachel rosenstrock

brought here,” she wrote on her blog the night she arrived at

Class of 2008

Light in Africa and faced potential bunk bed-demise.

Over the course of her stay in Tanzania, Hutmacher experi-

rachel rosenstrock ’08 is pursuing a double

enced life with the Maasai people, scrubbed fungus from the

international language major in Spanish and Chinese

scalps of orphans, served meals to children on pieces of torn

at Seton Hall University in New Jersey, where she completed four years of college-level Spanish in two years. By pursuing both Spanish and Chinese during her time at Woodlands, she gained the skills that made her double major a possibility.

karen fincutter ’95 is another alum at home far above the ground — or at least working with the machines that take people there. Fincutter, who has been with Boeing for eight years, recently joined the company’s

Continuing her commitment to the study of languages

Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Communications team

even beyond the academic year, Rosenstrock spent two

in Washinton, D.C.

months in Beijing this summer as a recipient of a Critical

Fincutter, who earned hands-on public affairs experience

Language Scholarship.

working in the governor’s office of the State of Illinois, has fulfilled a variety of roles at Boeing, from speechwriting for senior executives to developing media relations and crisis

By pursuing both Spanish and Chinese during her time at Woodlands, she gained the skills that made her double major a possibility.

communications strategies.

In her new position, Fincutter will focus on advocacy for Boeing Defense, Space & Security products such as the C-17 and Tanker.

poster board when there were no plates, and held a baby who had been abandoned in a makeshift toilet. She met Samuel, a studious boy too poor to afford the $250 tuition for a year of high school, painted bedrooms in a newly-donated brothelturned-home-for-children, and traveled through the often perilous countryside with armed escorts. She experienced the country’s soaring topography climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and witnessed the depths of its poverty while visiting Mirerani, a village where the hills bear glittering tanzanite

initiative of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and aims to increase the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages.

Fincutter...has fulfilled a variety of roles at Boeing, from speechwriting for senior executives to developing media relations and crisis communications strategies.

“I wish I had millions of dollars to help this place,” Hutmacher wrote as she witnessed organization administrators struggle to achieve the funding necessary to care for hundreds of children, whose needs seemed at times insurmountable.

While she might not have had “millions of dollars,” Hut-

supplies, books, shoes, and sweets. Throughout her trip she constantly considered how best to distribute the dollars so that they might go the farthest, ultimately settling on desks for the school, tile for three bedrooms in the new home school and orphanage, two months’ payment for a doctor

in thirteen “critical need” languages, including Urdu, Azerbaijani, Persian, and Chinese.

before leaving the U.S. — and a duffle bag filled with medical

for children, food and clothing for Maasai children at the

CLSP offers intensive summer language courses overseas Karen Fincutter ’95 (left) is pictured with Betsy Stahler Fallon ’94 and Sean Fallon.

back — in fact last year the respiratory condition prompted her to literally take a major leap. In October Perry participated in the first ever Skyline Plunge! Chicago, an urban rappel to raise funds and awareness for the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago (RHAMC).

Along with about eighty other participants, Perry and her sister-in-law, lorraine snyder, rappelled twenty-seven stories down the façade of theWit Hotel Chicago. In the weeks leading up to the event, participants not only left any lingering fear of heights — and leaping from them — far behind, they were each charged with raising $1000 of sponsorship funds.

yet more than sixty-percent of women die in childbirth.

macher did have some funds — a little over $2,000 she raised The Critical Language Scholarship Program (CLSP) is an

anna perry ’92 wasn’t going to let asthma hold her

who provides medical care to orphans, and one year’s tuition for Samuel. “There is so much need and so much love to give,” Hutmacher wrote in one of her final posts. “I hope that one day I may return.”

“My mother, sister, and I all have asthma, and Lorraine and I have family members who are also impacted by lung disease,” says Perry, adding that at the time of the plunge, several of her friends had recently quit smoking and sought physical rehabilitation therapy with the help of RHAMC. “The two of us wanted to raise awareness and some funds by participating in this stunt.”

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alumnae news & notes

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Alumnae from the class of 1947 gathered at nancy day

San Diego where she teaches in the theology department. We toured

murphy goodrich’s home in Northfield for an 80th birthday

the campus, had a delicious lunch in the on-campus dining room

celebration for ronnie dewey, rscj. Sister Dewey is a former

and then she took me to see the community where she lives with

Woodlands Academy Head of School and a former Woodlands

other women, both religious and lay people. It was a wonderful day. I

Academy Trustee. Pictured in the front row, left to right: mary

have recently become a Reiki practitioner.” Kathryn resides with her

young sasche, ronnie dewey rscj, tempest koch hinkamp,

family in Lake Bluff.

and nancy day murphy goodrich. Standing from left to right: joann morrison dillon, and rosemary o’riley casey brundage.

Ridge Mountains with my husband Tom. I am a writer, but also like gardening, raising two new dogs, learning Spanish, and learning how to cook Mexican/Latin and Indian food. We are recyclers and are currently recycling a dump on our farm.”

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laura hirschfeld hollis ’79 writes, “In the 30-plus years since I graduated from high school, I have come to

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appreciate how exceptional the education and support that schools

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like Woodlands provide to young women truly are. I compare the attitude and confidence that was instilled in me and my classmates with that which so many of my female colleagues did not receive

and husband Mark. They reside in Massachusetts.

at other schools, and I can see so much more clearly what a

Xocai Healthy Chocolate and resides in Georgia.

difference it has made in my life. It’s hard to see it when you’re there (and you’re a teenager!), but boy, does life make it evident later!” Laura is the Director at the Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Notre Dame.

julie mckinley ’74 is a Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the Wealth Advisory Group at Northern Trust Bank.

She has a group of portfolio managers, trust administrators, private bankers and financial consultants who work on her team serving

charlotte flanagan ahern ’80 writes, “I am currently a parttime student at Loyola University’s Institute for Pastoral Studies.

It will take me approximately 3 years to complete my degree in

high net worth clients. Julie is a member of the Woodlands

Spirituality with the possibility of going for a Master’s of Divinity.”

Academy Alumnae Board and is a member of the Woodlands

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the sandner family of Lake Bluff is pictured with kathy

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meg mckenna smith ’87 and husband Brennan reside in

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lesley staley crowe ’88 and husband Peter reside in

Group, a real-estate company.”

Peter Jr., MeKenzie, and Spenser.

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kim moreland beans ’88 was married to Jason Beans

graduated from 91st Street last spring and is now attending Southern Methodist University. In addition to my two teenage stepdaughters, I have three children, MaryAnn 8, and twins, Royce and Blair who are 4.

Balancing my job as “mother”, I have worked for Polo Ralph

Board of Trustees. kathryn beine butzlaff ’75 writes, “I had the privilege of visiting with Sr. Annice Callahan at the University of

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are pictured with their daughter, Madeleine. The family

jo ann hilliard holland ’71 is pictured with son Mark

sandy mcdonald jones ’71 is an executive at MXI Corporation,

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carlette mcmullan ’76 and husband John Gibbons

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lives in Chicago.

carol colnon mcintosh ’70 writes, “I live on a foothill of the Blue

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lauretta kennedy mulholland ’80 writes, “I’ve been

Lauren for the last six years consulting on executive compensation

active with the National Convent of the Sacred Heart and since

and information presented to their Compensation Committee of

I’ve been in New York City for the last twenty five years I became

the Board of Directors. My husband, Royce Mulholland and I were

involved in 91st street. I have two stepdaughters; one

married in 1999 in Winnetka. He is now TMG, The Mulholland

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megan carroll ’85 is pictured with children Eoin and Aisling. They reside in Massachusetts.

sandner gialamas ’87, angie sandner ’99, and maggie

gialamas ’13.

Winnetka with children pictured: Brennan, 12, Keegan, 10,

Madeline, 8, Charlotte, 6, Gavin, 4, and Francie, 7 months.

Lake Forest with their three children pictured left to right:

in May. The wedding took place in Florence Italy. Pictured

left to right: mcmillian west doherty ’88, kathleen canning gwen mckillip o’brien ’85 and her husband Terry O’Brien

trkla ’88 and daughter Lilly, kimberly moreland beans ’88,

live in Granger, Indiana with their three daughters Paige, 13,

caroline kate moreland ’84, amy moreland stallmer ’93,

Grace, 11, and Jade, 6, pictured here at Lake Forest beach. After

and sister anne eppig, former Woodlands faculty member. Kim

spending much of her career as a news reporter, Gwen has worked as

resides with her husband in Chicago.

Director of Media Relations at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame,

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Indiana since 2007. She shares, “There’s something familiar about the all-women’s, Catholic environment.” Gwen is volunteering as class representative for her 25th reunion this year. If you have information about lost classmates or have questions she can be reached at gobrien@saintmarys.edu or you can find her on Facebook.

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alyson naimoli dorfman ’89 and husband Adam are

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tina haarvei jones ’89 writes, “Greetings Woodlands

proud parents of son Mark David born in November. Mark

joins brother Enzo. The family resides in Highland Park.

or as they say in New Zealand Kia ora! I am married to New

marjorie (jorie) allen grassie ’86 and husband Colin are

Zealander, Simon Jones. I have two boys pictured here, Joshua, 3,

pictured with their sons Lachlan, Alasdair, Gregor, and Evan.

and Luke, 9 months. Someday when they are older I will return to

The family resides in London.

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teaching primary school. New Zealand is a beautiful place and I am 2009–2010

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peggy phelan ’94 married Bill Horan on April 10. The couple

jennifer nistor-guerrieri ’99 writes, “I currently reside in

julie macdonald prassel ’02 writes, “I am moving to London

and hope to come by Woodlands to say hello. I see there are many

resides in Chicago.

Naples, Florida with my husband Daniel whom I married in June

and work as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative with Abbott.

2005. We have two children, Jessica, 4, and Samuel, 1.

I also just got married in September of 2009 to Michael Prassel. We

wonderful additions and changes.”

kathleen perry ’95 and husband Ian Carr are proud parents of

met at Purdue University.”

vanessa renee lee ’90 is the proud mother of son, Jedi Lopatin

son Simon Dashiell born in October. Kathleen and her family reside

This past year has been an extremely exciting and rewarding year.

born May 24, 2009. Jedi joins siblings Sierra and Maila. The family

in Waukegan.

Not only did we add to our family with the birth of our son Samuel,

jenny stagl ’03 became deeply concerned about social justice

but I was also blessed with the opportunity to write my first novel

while a student at Woodlands Academy. Jenny is working in Haiti

which will be published in June of 2010. My life these days consists

with a medical team from John’s Hopkins University as nurse prac-

of a strict schedule of writing, play dates and dirty diapers but I

titioner and shared this delightful story from Haiti. Jenny writes,

wouldn’t change it for anything in the world. We are truly blessed.”

“Things here are going well. I can’t believe I am already halfway

resides in Arizona.

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maggie walsh ’95 is completing internships to finish her PhD.

meghan kelley mackinnon ’91 and husband Bruce are

She now lives in Chicago with her sister katie walsh ’01. Katie is a

pictured with daughters Molly and Kelley. Meghan is a

project manager with Blue Tagg, a private label branding company,

former Woodlands Academy Alumnae Association Board member and also a member of the Woodlands Board of Trustees. The family

and Aldi is her main account.

lives in Wilmette.

jacki newman cooperider ’96 is a chemical engineer for the state

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of Illinois. She resides with her husband Adam and two children in

kathleen buckardt butler ’91 and husband Paul are proud parents of daughter Abbey Elaine born in September.

She joins big brother William. The family resides in Iowa.

kavita mohan ’96 writes, “After graduating from the University of Chicago in 2000, with a degree in history, I went to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, for law school. I graduated in 2004 and moved

Netherlands in the fall and then had shows in Philadelphia and in

to D.C. to work for the International Trade Administration, which is

Detroit this past spring. Somehow in spite of how hard the economy

part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. I met my husband

has hit the architecture business, my husband and I still have a

Shantanu Lai in D.C. and we were married in India in December

couple of projects going and have received a few grants for our

2006. I now work in international trade practice at a D.C. law firm.

architecture practice. We’ve been very lucky.”

I always remember my time at Woodlands with great fondness.”

sadiqa bailey queen ’91 and husband Aaric enjoy their five children pictured left to right: Kai, 4, Azana, 6, Qadir, 8,

Kaela, 2 months, and Zaria, 2. The family resides in Georgia. mary therese kraft williams ’92 writes, “We live in Lake Bluff now after our brief stint in Cohasset, Massachusetts. My husband, Greg, is working for Northern Trust Bank. We have 3 children, Maddie, 3, Trey, 2, and Riley Elizabeth born in March. We are all

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the Ministry of Environment of Korea, for the Minister and Vice Minister. I have interpreted words of Secretary General Angel Gurria of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development,

abigail murray ’91 who is an artist writes, “I was in a show in the

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sandra park ’99 writes, “I am a professional interpreter for

katie moorhead saxon ’98 writes, “I was married in May 2009 to David Saxon. This photo from the wedding

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Secretary General Margaret Chan of World Health Organization and

Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree

in Sociology. I am about to take my real estate test to become a real in Alabama as I recently got engaged to a wonderful guy, Eugene Becker Jr. from New Orleans, who will be earning his PhD from

tual curiosity. I have acquired all these skills and confidence from

University of Alabama Birmingham. No date has been set yet, as I

Woodlands.”

wish to finish law school first, however it’s a very exciting time!”

diana popiolek-carroll ’99 married Timothy John (TJ) Carroll

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catherine york ryan ’00 married Michael York in October of 2008. She is an Army wife and going to school.

catherine delong ’05 writes, “miriam schmidt ’05 and I graduated from St. Andrews University in June of

2009. We both recieved (Scottish) Master Degrees in International Relations. I spent most of the following summer at home or visiting friends and family across the U.S.. I was just happy to be back in

Woodlands alumnae pictured left to right: angeline antonio ’98,

rachel malendez ’01 writes, “I am currently a “stay-at-home”

gwen boyce ’98, kelly holmes ’98, katie moorhead ’98,

mother. It has been nice to be able to afford to stay at home with my

elizabeth bruno ’96, sarah bruno ’98, sabrina porcelli ’98,

kiddies. I have four daughters Lilianna (Lilly), 5, Caitlin, 4, Mikayla,

and betsy storey ’98.” Katie and her husband reside in Michigan.

19 months, and Shaylee, 6 months, and I also have a step-son Dakota, 2. I was married in December in Southern Indiana.”

parents of daughter Lillian born in September. Nora and her family

vanessa ruiz ’01 is the Interactive Art Director at Abelson Taylor

reside in Pennsylvania.

and resides in Chicago.

mimi campbell ’99 writes, “I won’t be able to attend the 30th

katherine clapham ’02 writes, “I am a social worker at the Arc of

joins sister Elle. Mary and her family reside in Chicago. Mary is a

reunion for our class as I am moving from Georgia to Maryland to

San Francisco, a non-profit organization serving adults with develop-

Woodlands Academy Alumnae Board member.

live with my mom this summer. I have been teaching students with

mental disabilities, working in Community Training Services.

margaret hayden bramley ’94 became Interim Director,

spenser bradley ’05 writes “I graduated Cum laude from

a fulfilling sense of achievement, self-development, and intellec-

Woodlands Academy Alumnae Association Board member.

proud parents of son Patrick Sorn born January 18. Patrick

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estate agent. My other good news is that I chose to go to school

nora newman benanti ’99 and her husband Travis are proud

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of some rest! Hope all is well back in the States and at Woodlands!”

will start my doctorate degree to study linguistics. I have strived for

enjoying being closer to family and old friends.” Mary Therese is a

mary gillard anderson ’94 and husband Eric are

through my time here. Today is my day off and I am seriously in need

Dennis Wholey of the Public Broadcasting Service, to name a few. I

in June of 2007. The couple resides in Chicago.

alumnae news and notes

enjoying living here. We are planning a visit to the states in 2011

disabilities in Douglasville, Georgia for the last twenty one years.”

America. I then flew to Flagstaff, Arizona to work for American Conservation Experience. I was based in Flagstaff, but working all around the Southwest. Our project work included creating national trails and re-vegetating areas.”

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haley hynes ’05 graduated from Southern Utah University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She

is engaged to be married in October to Lee Larson of Eureka, Utah. jungmin lee ’05 writes “I graduated from George Washington University in Washington D.C. in May. My parents and my sister jawon lee ’05 came all the way from Korea to celebrate. I am pursuing a Master’s Degree in History of Decorative Arts. I will be studying in London, England at Christie’s Education and University

Holy Cross Fund at College of the Holy Cross in February 2010.

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the strong family of Lake Forest is pictured with

flora douglas benson, former faculty

daughter meredith ’05.

member. The practice of folding 1,000 cranes represents a form of healing and hope during

kelsey tolmie ’05 graduated in May from Denison University,

challenging times. And so it was that Wood-

magna cum laude and is working for Compsych in Chicago.

lands friends of Mrs. Flora Benson folded 1,000 colorful cranes, each bearing a personal

hyo jung sohn ’06 writes, “I am majoring in Hotel Management at

message and linked together in chains. The

University of Nevada, Las Vegas and doing an internship at Grand

cranes were delivered to Flora in the days just

InterContinental Hotel in Seoul, Korea. I feel like I just graduated

before her death in early March. A beautiful

from Woodlands but soon I will be graduating again from my univer-

tribute to a beautiful woman.

sity and enter the “real” world. I am so excited to work and do what I

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always wanted to do, working at a hotel with lovely people!” maddie tolme ’08 finished her sophomore year at the University of Virginia. kiki bassoul ’06 is the president of Inter-Greek Council, the umbrella organization for all Greek life at New York University. vanessa yeager ’05 writes, “I graduated from the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota where I earned a degree in Liberal Studies.

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I will be applying to vet school this June with hopes of getting into University of Illinois college of Veterinary medicine for the fall of 2011. This fall, I will be entering graduate school to earn my Masters in Public Health before veterinary school begins. This summer, I

of Glasgow under the program of Art, Style, and Design. You may

olivia kapoor ’05 writes, “I currently work for JNK Holdings

visit the website www.christies.edu if you are curious about what I will

as a marketing researcher/consultant, manage The John and

be doing in London! I am spending my summer vacation in South

Editha Kapoor Charitable Foundation and attend classes at

Korea, in my hometown, Pusan, where the biggest seaport is. I can

Piedmont Virginia Community College. I am also working on

see the ocean and small islands through the living room window.

trade marking and opening an art gallery of my art work. My “latest

Woodlands was a special home to me where it is filled with unique

accomplishment” has been winning the first place (college division)

and exciting memories.”

American Red Cross national art competition for 2009. As my prize,

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I attended the National Youth Council meeting this past spring. miriam schmidt ’05 writes, “I’m interning at the AIDS

My sister christina kapoor ’03 is living part time in India; she is

Foundation of Chicago in Development and in the process

heavily involved in social work and charity work.”

of applying to Peace Corps. I’ve attached the photo of catherine

in her commitment to Woodlands students. She taught English, English as a Second Language, and was a college counselor and advisor. Mrs. Benson’s teaching and counseling at Woodlands will long be remembered by the students whose lives she touched. The school community both mourns her loss and joyfully celebrates her generous and loving life. honore cagney, mother of Mary Ellen Cagney ’68 jane lennon caestecker, mother of Alison Caestecker Green ’79 irene b. cooke, mother of Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ, Head of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart mary creevy, sister of Mary Catherine C. O’Connor ’71,

Sausalito, CA.”

Ann C. Fox ’72, Colleen C. Cording ’74, and Janet C. Avery ’77

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jill and jeff mcclusky of Evanston are pictured with

william b. denniston, sr., grandfather of Caroline Denniston

daughters lauren ’08 and rachel ’11. Jill is a former

’09; father of Trustee William B. Denniston, Jr.

Fathers Club President.

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mary swift, Woodlands Trustee and husband John live in Mettawa with children pictured left to right: belle ’12,

lilly, and mia ’10. lynn jorden ’07 writes, “I will be a senior year at Gettysburg College where I am pursuing a political science major and writing minor. I’m in the honors political science program and a member of Pi Sigma Alpha (political science honors society) and Sigma Tau

delong ’05 and I at the Sacre Coeur steps in Paris, which was taken

vanessa yeager ’05 writes, “I have a Bachelor of Arts from the

Delta (English honors society). Last fall I studied abroad in Bath, UK

in April.”

College of Saint Benedict and will be applying to veterinary school

and in the spring I was president of College Democrats. In addition

vernon devries, grandfather of Lauren ’08 and former student Rachel McClusky elizabeth earl erhardt, grandmother of staff member Rose Haage and former Trustee Carole Sandner; great grandmother of Kathleen Sandner-Gialamas ’87, Angela Sandner ’99, and Allysan Sandner ’05; great great grandmother of Margaret Gialamas ’13 james j. fallon, father-in-law of Betsy Stahler Fallon ’94 bernard finucane, great uncle of Michaela Bowler ’13 malachi flanagan, father of Maria F. Vaillancourt ’83

this summer. My goal is go to the University of Illinois for the fall

to interning at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, I

kathryn swisher ’05 writes, “After graduating last May and

2011. In the mean time, I am pursuing a master’s degree from DePaul

was accepted to the Stanford Summer Institute in Political Psy-

traveling for a couple months around Asia and Europe with my

University in Public Health. I hope to use these degrees in a variety

chology, which I’ll attend in July. I was involved in theatre while at

dr. william ford, brother of Anne Ford McDonnell ’48; father

singing group, I started working for a corporate law firm, White &

of ways to help better the health of both humans and animals. In

Woodlands and continue to be involved at Gettysburg. Since my

of Sally F. Baine ’65, Susan F. Veysey ’67, Mary Ann F. Holmberg ’77,

Case LLP, in New York. In early March 2010, I was lucky enough

addition, I am taking a neuroscience class at Loyola University in

freshman year I’ve performed in 6 plays and worked backstage on

Julie F. Backer ’80, Amy F. Keohane ’81

to be transferred to the firm office in Paris to help out with a big

Chicago and doing some work for a swine and equine vet in DeKalb,

3, which includes my first stab at directing a one-act play this past

European client. I’ve been here since then, living in an apartment

IL. I have also started a small dog training business!”

March. I’m also production editor of Gettysburg’s literary magazine.”

between the Opera Garnier and the Louvre, improving my French, and loving every minute. Say hello to everyone for me, and let me know if any WA girls are Euro-hopping this summer and need a place to crash in Paris. I’d be happy to host!”

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judy castellini Chair of the Woodlands Academy Board

right: jenny ’05, Tim, Matt, and julie ’09. The family resides in Winnetka.

University with a BS in Biology and a minor in Spanish. I moved to Louisiana this past November to be with my friends and my

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angela ambrose ’46, mother of the late Susan Ambrose

my graduation year was President Obama speaking at the

Dempsey ’70; grandmother of Meghan Dempsey Scarsella ’99

University of Notre Dame’s graduation. This is a picture of me on

to attend the Louisiana State University Vet School or to receive my

the right and my friend, Katie McCann, at graduation. You can tell

master’s in marine biology.”

by the button I’m wearing, I am a pretty big fan of the President’s. I am moving to Colorado Springs and will be working as an English teaching aide for grades 7 and 8.”

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memorials

mary francis popit ’05 writes, “One of the highlights of

boyfriend and continue on with my education. I’m deciding whether

mary ann spencer flanigan, great aunt of Tess Starshak ’13

pearl frankenberger, grandmother of samantha rabkin ’11 and julia rabkin ’13 yoshiko fujikawa ’94

of Trustees and husband Jerry’s children pictured left to

tiffany ede ’05 writes, “I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Regis

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Mrs. Flora Benson was a Sacred Heart educator who was passionate

will have an internship at the Marine Mammal Rescue center in

Woodlands Mothers Club President and Jeff is a former Woodlands

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john p. galvin, father of Susan M. Galvin ’81 luisa gargiulo, mother of faculty member Rocco Gargiulo david l. genger, jr., Woodlands Academy Trustee, husband of Vanessa and father of Melissa ’07, Nicole “Coley” ’09, and Allyson

catherine baxter, mother of Rebecca Baxter Wafer ’72

’11, died suddenly at the age 47 of a heart attack on June 16. Dave

barbara bowe, rscj

ago as Chair of the Science Department, and for the last three years

joined the faculty of Lake Forest Country Day School thirteen years he served as Head of the Upper School. Truly passionate about 2009–2010

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memorials cont’d. education, students and parents alike were drawn to his charismatic

vicki oakley, teacher and coach at Academy of the Sacred Heart

personality and playful demeanor. Dave had just recently been

Bloomfield Michigan

named Head of School at the Rio Grande School in Santa Fe, New Mexico and was to have embarked on his new position on July 1.

A service celebrating Dave Genger’s life and attended by family, friends, and colleagues, was held at the Woodlands Academy Chapel. Memorial contributions in memory of David Genger

mary aurelia o’connor, mother of Mary Beth O. McGivern ’57, Sophia O. Thundercloud ’58, Patricia O. Seger ’60, Kathleen O. Schell ’69, and Colleen O. Schwanz ’77 ruby pawl, grandmother of Mary Pawl ’78

can be made to the Woodlands Academy Scholarship Fund. william e. reidy, husband of Barbara Beck Reidy ’53; brother-inleonard w. golan, stepfather of Trustee Michael Moore

law of Janet B. Zumstein ’56 and Patricia B. Klebba ’58

vivian guzzardo, grandmother of faculty member Vicki Browne

nancy quinlevan rice ’50

donald g. hanratty, father of Erin Hanratty Marthaler ’76

dale coe schultz, aunt of Stephanie R. McCain ’98 and

thomas healy, husband of Stephanie Dee Healy ’59 edward heil, grandfather of kathryn patterson ’01 and molly patterson ’05 james e. keilwitz, husband of Woodlands Academy Director

Addie Reed ’00

save the date Mass Holy Spirit/Flag Ceremony September 10, 2010 // 10:30am

Father/Daughter Pins & Pizza March 13, 2011 // 4:00pm

November 30, 2010

evelyn sharafinski, mother of Gordon Sharafinski, Head of

Mothers’ Club Welcome Luncheon

Schools of the Sacred Heart San Francisco

September 10, 2010 // 11:45am

nancy shepard, aunt of Whit Shepard, former Director of

Winter WonderWalk Boutique Preview 1:00pm - 4:45pm // 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Celebrating Women in Science Speaker Series featuring Christianne Corbett

Winter WonderWalk

April 6, 2011

Advancement

Freshman Parent Coffee with Gerald Grossman

December 1, 2010

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mary mcnally smith, grandmother of Brianna Smith Eisen ’98

September 21, 2010 // 8:30am

House Tours: 10:00am - 3:00pm

University of Utah and the Art Institute of Los Angeles, Jim worked

and Nicole Smith ’06

Father/Daughter Puff Polo

Mother/Daughter Christmas Tea

September 24, 2010 // 6:00pm

December 5, 2010 // 2:00pm

Celebrating Women in Science Speaker Series featuring Maureen Glavin, RSCJ

Science Center Dedication Ceremony

Immaculate Conception Liturgy

April 15, 2011 // 10:45am

October 1, 2010 // 10:30am

December 8, 2010 // 10:30am

Woodlands Academy Alumnae Reunion Weekend

Christmas Concert

of Finance and Operations Barbara Keilwitz, passed away on June

for the Sperry/Rand Corporation as National Sales Manager before starting his own inventory control systems company. Jim is the

anne sullivan, grandmother of maura sullivan ’06 and anne

father of two sons, stepfather to a stepson and stepdaughter,

sullivan ’10

grandfather of 10, and great grandfather of one. Contributions may be made to the Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart

ann ulmer, sister-in-law of faculty member Dr. Richard Scheiber

Scholarship Fund.

thomas r. unzicker, husband of Nancy Hanley Unzicker ’51

christopher kelly, uncle of Katherine Rice ’08

thomas f. walsh, brother of Nora Walsh Kerr ’95, son of former

gail larson, grandmother of Erin Sivia ’10

Trustee Robert Walsh alexander wanamaker, brother of Susan Wanamaker ’05

Holiday Boutique: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Grandparents Day & Sacred Heart Awards April 8, 2011 // 10:30am

Congé April 30, 2011

December 9, 2010 // 7:00pm

May Crowning Prayer Service

October 1, 2010 – October 2, 2010

May 13, 2011 // 10:30am

Mater Ceremony & Reception

Freshman Parent Coffee with Gerald Grossman

October 19, 2010 // 1:45pm

December 15, 2010 // 8:30am

Fine Arts Evening

Freshman Parent Coffee with Gerald Grossman

Celebrating Women in Science Speaker Series featuring Lynne Lieux, RSCJ

October 20, 2010 // 8:30am

January 7, 2011 // 10:45am

pamela dugan marshall ’76

Celebrating Women in Science Speaker Series featuring Leonard Sax, M.D., PhD.

St. Malachy Liturgy

edmond mekertichian, father of Kaitlyn (KK) ’07 and Morgan ’10

November 3, 2010 // 7:00pm

margaret loftus, aunt of Katie Creed ’91, Director of Admission and Financial Aid

geanne williams, mother-in-law of faculty member Jamie Tuttle

donald d. logan, grandfather of Kathryn ’04 and Leslie Dill ’12 susan e. loosen, mother of Sara Loosen Otto ’95 and Lisa Loosen Mullen ’95

May 19, 2011 // 6:00pm

patricia mahlman, grandmother of Hannah Wilson ’11

barbara ann mergner, grandmother of Eva Mergner ’13 marjorie chase mitchell ’43, aunt of faculty member Jamie

May 20, 2011 // 10:30am

Fall Play

February 4, 2011 // 10:30am

Madeleine Sophie Barat Prayer Service and SH Awards

Honors Assembly

May 25, 2011 // 10:30am

February 25, 2011 // 10:45am

Sports Award Ceremony

November 11 – 14, 2010

Spring Musical

Tuttle’s husband virginia byrne mooney, grandmother of Kate Byrne ’03

Freshman Parent Coffee with Gerald Grossman

March 3-6, 2011

elizabeth amberg murtaugh, mother of katherine

November 18, 2010 // 8:30am

Junior Ring Ceremony & Reception

murtaugh ’64 and marie murtaugh ’66 mary lou myers, mother of faculty member Linda Tilton; grandmother of Katie Tilton Henrichs ’96

WAAA Senior Induction Ceremony & Mother/Daughter Luncheon

May 25, 2011 // 7:00pm

Honors Assembly June 8, 2011 // 10:00am

March 4, 2011 // 10:45am

St. Philippine Prayer Service & Sacred Heart Awards

All Parent Coffee with Gerald Grossman

Graduation

November 19, 2010 // 10:30am

March 9, 2011 // 8:30am

June 9, 2011 // 6:00pm

james brian neville, m.d., father of Kathleen Neville ’76

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top left: Samantha Rabkin ’11 top right: bottom:

was all smiles after receiving her Sacred Heart ring at the spring Junior Ring ceremony.

Dean of Students Christine Schmidt (left) assists Head of School Gerald Grossman as he congratulates Colleen Andersen ’13 at the June Honors assembly.

Alumnae Parent Association President Chris Denniston (left) grabs a shovel along with Woodlands Academy Alumnae Association President Allison

Mitchell Solomon ’91 at the Science Center Groundbreaking ceremony.

Get Involved as an Alumna!

There are many ways for Alumnae to reconnect with Woodlands and the school welcomes your participation. Please consider volunteering in one of these areas: • Join the Alumnae Board • Serve as a Class Representative • Help plan your Reunion Weekend • Write an article for the Woodlands Publications Coeur à Coeur or Mes Amies • Host a Woodlands Alumnae gathering in your city • Mentor a current student For more information, please contact Maura Chamberlin, Alumnae Coordinator: call:

(847) 234-4300, ext. 239

or email: mchamberlin@woodlandsacademy.org