Summer 2017 OLP Magazine

OLP MAGAZINE SUMMER 2017

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE (SUMMER 2017)

IN THIS ISSUE SUMMER 2017

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135TH ANNIVERSARY

MIND OVER M AT T E R : Students Learn from Ironman Icons McCarthy & Moss

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ALUMNAE REUNION WEEKEND

G R A D UAT I O N 2017

SHE BELIEVED S H E CO U L D, SO SHE DID A Q&A with Erin Stumm ’17

ARCHITECTS OF CHANGE: BETHANY H A M I LT O N

O U R M I S S I O N STAT E M E N T Founded and rooted in the Gospel values of the Catholic church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace empowers young women in an innovative learning environment that honors the individual while fostering community, and develops faith-filled leaders dedicated to the “love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction.”

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Dear OLP Family and Friends, This past month, Jessica Hooper, our Assistant Head of School, and I had the incredible opportunity to join with Mount St. Mary’s University and three of our Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to walk the footsteps of our founding sisters. A group of 17 of us traveled throughout France on a 10-day pilgrimage. We were met in Annecy by a Sister of St. Joseph who now helps oversee the museum and original home of the Visitation Sisters, founded by St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal. Our group then spent time in Le Puy-en-Velay at the original kitchen (from 1650) of our six founding Sisters of St. Joseph. From there, our travels took us to Bas-en-Basset, Montrisol and Lyon to trace the steps of Mother St. John Fontbonne.

Dr. Lauren Lek and Jessica Hooper featured with Sister Patricia Foster, CSJ, and Sister Simone in Le Puy-en-Velay, France.

As we walked the same cobblestone path our Sisters of St. Joseph would have taken more than 367 years ago, I felt as though I could touch that same spirit they touched. These sisters were fearless visionaries who faithfully paved a way for a future that we still are able to carry on today. Our work as educators, in the tradition and spirit of our Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, permeates all that we do here at OLP. Collectively, administration, faculty and staff work to ensure we preserve the significant traditions of the past while simultaneously perpetuating a vision of excellence for the future.

The examples of how the spirit of our sisters continues is seen through each of our young women who head out into the world. On May 25, OLP said goodbye to 177 outstanding young women who are taking flight into the world. These extraordinary OLP Pilots were the singers, dancers, athletes, musicians, engineers, artists, mathematicians, scientists, writers and programmers who had touched our school for the past four years. The Class of 2017 was extended more than 897 offers of admission to colleges and universities internationally, and 67% of the class garnered more than $27 million in merit-based scholarships and academic grants.

Our students will be heading to the top Ivy League institutions, military academies, top tier public research universities and highly selective private schools across our nation and world. Even more importantly, they will be embarking on this next chapter as women of faith, women of heart, women of courage and women of excellence.

That commitment to academic excellence and gospel values, which the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet founded in our school 135 years ago, is a legacy carried in the hearts of our alumnae and one that continues today. You can read more about the incredible accomplishments of our alumnae starting on page 14. Did you know Norah O’Neill ’67 was the first woman in the world to fly passengers on the Boeing 747? Or that Lisa (Meulmester) Peckham ’77 has helped raise more than $8 million to support programs for families of children with cancer receiving treatment at Rady Children’s Hospital? Read on to learn about their accomplishments.

With a new academic year just around the corner, and our newest Class of 2021 preparing to join our sisterhood, I encourage all of our families and friends to join us at our annual Endless Summer event on August 11. I would also like to personally encourage our alumnae to join us at Alumnae Reunion Weekend August 11 -12. We will also showcase the special historical exhibit from the 135th celebration during Alumnae Weekend. This will only be up for a limited time and is not to be missed!

Have a blessed summer!

Lauren Lek, Ed.D. HEAD OF SCHOOL

CLASS NOTES should be sent to Alexis Rodriguez at arodriguez@aolp.org TO UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS, please contact Nelson Kim at nkim@aolp.org

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Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Head of School Lauren Lek, Ed.D. Assistant Head of School Jessica Hooper Leadership Team George Battistel, Ph.D. Melinda Blade, Ed.D. Chris Boyer Marlena Conroy Aaron Gonzalez Teri Heard Jessica (Goncalves) Occhialini ’88 Emily Pippin ’06 Toni Russo Kristin Wiggins Contributors Angela Balistrieri ’18 Rivka Bent Sarah Blackbourn Sally Boettger Johnathan Chittuluru, Ph.D. Samantha League Alexis Rodriguez Kristin Wiggins Katie Wilson Board of Directors Lauren Lek, Ed.D., Head of School Coreen G. Petti, Board Chair Alison (Priske) Adema ’82 Mike Coughlin Michael Guerrero Terry Kalfayan Clair (Cunningham) Kennedy ’81 Diane Koester-Byron Damian McKinney Gayle McMahon Martha McRoskey Sister Jill Marie Napier, CSJ Dr. Mary O’Connor, DDS Barbara Picco Nina R. Sciuto-Morales ’76 Peg Stehly

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Chapel Restoration W E ’ R E H A L F WAY T H E R E !

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF $100,000 Our beloved Chapel is in need of restoration. It is the crown jewel of OLP and has served our community well as the site of innumerable masses, student liturgies and alumnae weddings. The Chapel has seen very little change in the past 90 years and, with your help, we are hoping to give it some love and attention with a restoration this summer.

Thanks to the gifts we are receiving each day, we have reached 48% of our goal, with gifts totaling $48,069.

Thank you to those who have given so far: Clarissa Alba ‘92 and Jorge Ortega Charlene Amaral-Smith ‘71 Dalia Amezquita Hunt ‘87, M.D. Helen Antoniak Joyce (Warne) Asmussen ‘50 John and Mary Ann Barbot Susan (Erpelding) Barosso ‘94 and Daniel Barosso Catherine (Conway) Barrack ‘71 and Dr. Frank Barrack Beverly (O’Connor) Bennet ‘54 and Phillip Bennett Ken and Sarah Berg Marie (Demers) Bernadett ‘84 and Daniel Bernadett Jason Beyer William and Karen Boettger L. J. and Margaret Botte Catalina Branch Rosemary Brogan ‘64 Beverly (Wahl) Busch ‘57 Darla Calvet and Patrick Calvet Ruth (Shults) Canaan ‘50 Patricia Casey ‘59 Roxana Rodriguez Zubiate ‘91 and Roberto Castro Elizabeth Cattell ‘73 and Michael J. Cattel Maureen and Andrew Ceccarelli Susan (Sullivan) Chapman ‘79 Rita Jeanne Childs ‘61 Joan (Wilhoit) Christenson ‘49 Mike and Julie Coughlin Daisy Credo ‘93 Randolph and Cynthia Dale Lisa and Charles Danaher Richard and Paula Davila Kathleen Day ‘59 Nick and Ann Marie DiNapoli Caroline (Kielty) Dixon ‘84 Patrick and Gemma Doi Mary (McGahee) Doyle ‘67 and Patrick Doyle Claudine and George Espinosa Nancy Flinn Paul and Eleanor Fournier Maureen (Trumm) Freitas ‘64 Deanne Mary (Houck) Fullerton ‘61 Ariadna Garcia ‘93 David Gilder and Cindy Ehlers Pauline (Revere) Gillis ‘61 Janet (Nickason) Giroux ‘69 Ron Gladnick Maryanne Goebel ‘42 Trust Paul and Stephanie Hagenburger Moira (Chambers) Hanusek ‘70 and Ronald Hanusek

Wendy Hausner Gloria Hernandez-Fujigaki Robert Huey and Melinda Shumway-Huey Beatriz (Borquez) Jacobo ‘52 Sister Martha Joseph, CSJ ‘36 Cydney and Brenda King Kelly Kiraly-Grygar and Joe Grygar Anthony and Racile LaBonte Christine (Varlie) Lawrence ‘58 Mary Olive (Chambers) Lien ‘59 and Thomas Lien Ellen Linges ‘64 Mary Linges ‘80 Julieta (Hodoyán) López ‘59 and Peter López Brenda and Michael Lucas Mary Lee (Collura) Lupo ‘64 and Salvatorre Lupo Patricia (Giacalone) Lynn ‘70 Andrea (Withers) Lyon ‘50 and Myron Lyon Cecelia Sue (Stewart) Malarkey ‘61 Lesa and Michel Malecot Mary Claire (Shaw) Mandy ‘46 Kathleen (Roberts) Mathers ‘64 Colette (Paderewski) McCanna ‘57 and Ralph McCanna Kathleen and John McKaveney John and Cathie McRoskey Marcella (Marquez) Mickunas ‘74 and Timothy Mickunas Catherine Moreno Colleen (Shillito) Morse ‘75 and Kevin Morse Connie and Jaime Munoz Patricia (Andersen) Murphy Rice ‘56 Malini and Jerome Paye Ed Pezanoski Daniel and Aletia Prevo Kathleen (Earl) Principe ‘60 and Joseph Principe Felicitas Pulido Lorraine (Murphy) Purnell ‘43 and William Purnell Joanne M. Querin Geraldine (Bal) Richardson ‘65 Ramon and Gracie Riesgo Lacey (Daniel) Roberts ‘00 and John Roberts Marybeth McLean Roberts ‘91 Tamara Robinson ‘10 and Chris Robinson Sr. Virginia Rodee, RSCJ ‘53 Anastasia (Mouzas) Runge ‘59 and Paul Runge David and Cynthia Ryan Marianne Ryan ‘79 Mary (Nemecheck) Saalfeld ‘61 and Richard Saalfeld Dean and Maria Saiki Ann Scarborough-Bull ‘67 Katherine Senoff Felix and Carmelita Sevidal

Yvonne (Green) Sherman ‘61 and Leslie Sherman Bianca Souffrain ‘00 Elsie (Roderick) Spondike ‘50 Mrs. Marina (Czekaj) Storaker ‘87 and Mr. KJ Storaker Nancy (Quirk) Thompson ‘62 Cheri (Higdon) Turner ‘85 and Brian Turner Antonio and Guadalupe Valdez Mark and Kimberly Van Abel Jess Van Deventer Peter and Katherine Virissimo Patricia Anne (Martin) Vreeland ‘66 Laura (Colonelli) Walsh ‘83 and Lawrence Walsh Mary Ricarda (Ruplinger) Warkentin ‘61 Natalie (Cintas) Webster ‘76 Claire Westermeyer ‘15 Melissa (Ottenville) Winsor ‘75 and Ned Winsor Patrice (Hayes) Young ‘67 and David Young

CAN YOU HELP US RESTORE OUR BELOVED CHAPEL? • HVAC

$15,000

• Repair Pews

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• Interior Paint

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• Restore Marble Altar

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• Upgrade Lighting and Electrical

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W E VA LU E A N D N E E D YO U R S U P P O RT. The chapel restoration must be funded solely by donations from our community, as tuition dollars are already designated toward other needs on campus. Gifts of all sizes are needed and 4 | OLP MAGAZINE greatly appreciated. Please send in your donation today, or give online at aolp.org/giving.

As seen in the photo above, the Chapel has fallen into disrepair.

We need your help to restore it to its original beauty.

HONORI N G TRADI TIONS A ND P RESE RV ING THE PAST WHI L E LO OKING TO THE FUTURE

Academy of Our Lady of Peace Celebrates

1 3 5 th A N N I V E R S A R Y O N E H U N D R E D A N D T H I R T Y- F I V E Y E A R S A G O , four Sisters of St. Joseph arrived in the small mining town of San Diego, rented a house on Second and G Streets, and opened the Academy of Our Lady of Peace. On May 10, 2017, we celebrated OLP’s 135th Anniversary by opening our doors to the OLP and greater San Diego community that the school has served since 1882.

More than 300 guests enjoyed a community event featuring five separate, professionally-curated exhibits showcasing the history of the school, the

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students throughout the evening. Guests feasted on French provincial fare and

We were blessed to host many of our CSJ Sisters at the 135th Celebration. They loved seeing the CSJ History Panels and exhibit of women religious in California.

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religious in California, and a beautiful mural, which was hand-painted by

The OLP historical timeline was hand-painted by current OLP students & art teacher and alumna Mrs. Diane (La Costa) Lehman ’08. The timeline showed the school’s history dating back to 1882.

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adventures of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the impact of women

Mayor Kevin Faulconer issued a special proclamation declaring May 10 “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Day.”

beverages from The French Gourmet and relaxed under the string lights on North Terrace.

“We celebrated this incredible 135th milestone not only with our internal community, but with the greater San Diego community as well,” said Dr. Lauren Lek, Head of School. “Being the oldest existing high school in San Diego, we recognize that this milestone resonates with the history of the development of San Diego itself. OLP continues to have a far reaching influence through its academic programs and commitment to serving our San Diego community, with OLP students contributing more than 25,000 hours of community service to local organizations annually.”

OLP was presented with a special Proclamation recognizing May 10 as “Academy of Our Lady of Peace Day” from Mayor Kevin Faulconer. The evening also featured a historical presentation regarding San Diego and OLP in 1882 by Thomas Adema, a local historian and published author who previously curated exhibits for the San Diego Historical Center. Tom is also married to Board member and alumna, Alison (Priske) Adema ’82 and an alumna parent as well.

The event was a truly magical evening of honoring the past and looking toward the future. We’re excited to continue celebrating our 135th anniversary this academic year.

BRUSH UP ON YOUR OLP H ISTORY AT AOLP.ORG/ABOUT-US/SCHOOLHISTORY

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As many San Diegans snoozed on a rainy Sunday morning, the OLP Triathlon Club ventured out into the wet, dark, early morning hours to race their second triathlon of the year.

More than 50 members of the OLP community joined together in relay teams to compete in the Spring Sprint Triathlon on May 7. Teams were made up of students, teachers, parents, board members, administration and alumnae who swam, biked and ran to the finish line.

O L P T R I AT H LO N C L U B SPRINTS TO THE FINISH LINE

As they huddled under the OLP canopy trying to stay out of the rain during the early morning hours, there was much hesitation about what they had signed up for. But the clouds broke, the rain stopped and the swimmers jumped into the bay to start the race. After a quarter-mile swim, the swimmers ran out of the water to pass the baton to their teammate, who biked out of Sea World Drive and onto Fiesta Island.

The wind, rain and hail didn’t stop the cyclists. They all finished the 10-mile ride and passed the baton to the next teammate, who finished the triathlon with a 3-mile run.

By Sally Boettger, Physical Education Department OLP Amigos: Erin Healy ‘19, Gillian Folk ‘19 and Liliana Morales ‘19

Triathlon group before the race.

Smiles and excitement were abundant across the finish line as everyone joined together to compare stories and congratulate each other. The rain had stopped and celebrations began. The triathlons are a fun way to get to know people in our OLP community in a different atmosphere that builds a stronger OLP bond.

Swimmers at the start.

The OLP Triathlon Club will be racing again in the Mission Bay Triathlon on October 1, 2017. If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Sally Boettger at Sboettger@aolp.org.

We finished! Waiting for the rest to finish the race.

Swimmers Rebecca Pierce ‘17, Rachel Amaral ‘18, Denise Drachenberg ‘17, Malia Brazil ‘17 and Kyla Osborne ‘20 wait for their teammates at the finish line.

M I N D O V E R M AT T E R : Students Learn from Ironman Icons McCarthy & Moss

By Sally Boettger, Physical Education Department

On February 6, 1982, Julie Moss and Kathleen McCartney raced in the fifth ever Kona Ironman. ABC’s Wide World of Sports was covering the event and captured one of the most dramatic moments in endurance sports history. ABC viewers watched as Julie Moss’ body shut down just yards shy of the finish line of the 140.6-mile race. Moss stumbled, and fell to the ground. She got up, stumbled and fell again three more times, before she could not get up anymore.

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Unknowingly, Kathleen McCartney passed Julie Moss 15-feet shy of the finish line, stealing Moss’ glory and winning the race. But Moss did not quit: she crawled the rest of the way to the finish line, making a statement. It’s not just about winning, it’s about making it MAGAZINE to the finish line.

Ms. Boettger’s Sport Psychology class was honored to have both Julie Moss and Kathleen McCartney come tell their story in person this semester. Students got to hear real life versions of how powerful the mind can be in overcoming personal limits and achieving great feats. Rita Daniel ‘17 said Moss and McCartney were “truly an inspirational duo! They both inspired me to push my limits and challenge myself in all I do.”

The girls also learned an important lesson in never settling, whether you finish first or second in a race. As Isabella Knapp ‘20 said, “it was so inspiring to see the motivation in these women to continue doing Ironman races and working hard!”

Moss and McCartney with OLP Triathlon Club Members Rachel Amaral ‘18, Julie Moss, Katie Kreiger ‘17, Kathleen McCartney, Emilia Perez Rocha ‘18, Ms. Boettger

AT H L E T I C S T R AC K & FIELD

School record-breakers this year were Marla Hart ‘19 in the 100m and Samantha Carranza ‘18 in the 200m.

The Pilots added Pole Vault as an event this year.

Team captain and 800m leader Lacey Yahnke ’17 just graduated and will compete at Santa Clara University next year. The up-and-coming 4x100m team is motivated and talented, and they competed at CIF prelims this year. Liliana Morales ‘19 placed 5th at the CIF Track & Field Finals this season. The throw team is steady and committed under the leadership of Linda Alvarez ’19.

Excellent personal records were set this year by nearly everyone on the team, including distance runners Emma Rens ‘20 and Sophia Dent ‘19, sprinters and mid-distance runners Illeana Alexander ‘19, Jimena de la Lama ‘20 and Paola Leal Cervantes ‘20, and jumper Brigid Hanczor ‘20.

SA ND VO L L EY BA L L The 2017 Pilot Sand Volleyball Team had a successful season in the Western Power League with an overall record of 5-3. Varsity athletes Kara Cato ’19, Olivia DiNapoli ’19, Marissa Gerick ’17, Kelli Johnson ’17, Eden Koria ’19, Sara Marty ’19, Gabi Preciado ’18, and Ivy Yahnke ’17 contributed to our improvements this season by pushing each other and our Junior Varsity squad. The most notable win of this season was against the Point Loma Pointers, who received their one and only loss from OLP. Looking ahead to the 2018 season, we have many returners and young talent growing the program.

LAC ROS S E

The OLP Lacrosse Program has made huge strides in just three seasons. This year, the Varsity team had an impressive overall record of 15-4 and went undefeated in their league, leading to the City Conference Championship title. They made history by making it to the playoffs, advancing all the way to the CIF Division II Quarterfinals. Go Pilots!

S OFT BALL

The Varsity Softball team finished the season with an overall record of 16-13-1. They were seeded 11 in the CIF power rankings and made their way to the semifinals by beating the 7th, 5th and the 4th seeds. The Pilots proved they are hard-working, committed athletes with a drive to win. This young team has a promising future and looks forward to next season.

GYM N AST ICS

The Gymnastics team was made up of seven girls this year: Miranda Miramontes ’18, Therese Arguilez ’18, Alexandra Estrada ’18, Lea Hazel ’18, Kayla Slinkard ’18, Claire von Berge ’18 and Claudia Sanchez ’20. The girls showed confidence going into their individual competitions against much larger, established teams. The Pilots placed at 10 of the 12 meets this season, proudly representing their school.

SW IM & DIVE

OLP had a strong team with some tough competition this season. We finished 9th out of 17 teams in the City Conference League finals and 15th out of 46 schools in CIF Division II Finals. This season saw lots of laughs, fun Fridays, new dry land regimes and fast swims.

The Pilots are looking forward to next season!

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WHY THEY SERVE OLP Board of Directors (BOD) work behind the scenes and play an integral role in maintaining OLP’s operations.

See what inspires them.

2016-2017 BOARD MEMBERS: Lauren Lek, Ed.D., Head of School Coreen G. Petti, Board Chair Alison (Priske) Adema ’82 Patricia (Mulcahy) Boer ’55* Mike Coughlin Michael Guerrero Susan Hause* Terry Kalfayan Clair (Cunningham) Kennedy ’81 Diane Koester-Byron Damian McKinney Gayle McMahon Martha McRoskey Sister Jill Marie Napier, CSJ Dr. Mary O’Connor, DDS Barbara Picco Sister Virginia Rodee ’53, RSCJ* Nina R. Sciuto-Morales ’76 Peg Stehly * indicates term ended June 2017

MI C HA E L GUERRERO

Initially, I joined because of the dedication of past Board members and other OLP supporters, and because my daughter benefited from an all-girls’ Catholic education.

I also envisioned ways to help the school achieve its growth plans. My involvement has served as an example of giving back to my daughter and to the many other young girls who benefit from being members of the OLP community.

I was inspired at graduation after witnessing how four years at OLP has transformed young girls into young women, who are ready to enter college and eventually embark upon successful careers.

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Board members serve a three-year term renewable up to three times for a total of no more than nine consecutive years.

Why did you choose to serve as a member and what inspires you most about OLP?

PEG ST E H LY

I chose to serve on the Board of OLP because I am a firm believer in singlegender, faith-based education since it offers so many opportunities for young women to be educated, excel and move on to contribute to society and the “dear neighbor.” Further, I felt that it would be a way for me to give back, in some small way, for all that the CSJs have contributed to my life in the past 65+ years.

It is difficult to say what inspires me the most about OLP. There is an old song titled “Green Door, what’s that secret you’re keeping?”

Every time I pass through OLP’s green doors I know there is no secret, but a sense of warmth, acceptance and vibrancy.

It was a concern of mine as to what OLP would be without the sisters’ presence. Those concerns were never realized; the spirit that prevails would make the founding sisters proud. The administration, faculty, staff and students are truly living out the charism of the CSJs. It is always a joy and mind-boggling experience to witness this.

DIANE KOESTERBYRON

I chose to participate in the Board to assist in the growth and revitalization of OLP. I am inspired by seeing OLP expose girls to opportunities for their future, especially STEAM opportunities.

MA RY O ’CO N N OR

I chose to serve as a member of the Board because I felt that I could bring some of my experiences to help make the school even better than it already is. I had learned a lot from being on the Strategic Long Range Planning Committee and the Development Committee, and wanted to be part of the excitement of OLP moving forward. I take my role very seriously and enjoy being on the Board with such diverse and dedicated people. So many people before us worked very hard and sacrificed so that OLP is the place it is today. That is not something that can be ignored or forgotten.

What inspires me the most about OLP is the beauty of the campus. When you set foot on the school grounds, you cannot help but feel inspired. I am also inspired by how the administration, faculty and students always evaluate how they can make academics, an event or program even better. The students are really the inspiration for everything that happens at OLP.

T E R RY KA L FAYAN

I chose to serve because I believe in OLP’s mission to educate and empower women, thus allowing them to reach their full potential in life. I also firmly believe in the value of a faith-based education in developing future local, national and global leaders.

OLP’s founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, inspire me the most. The sisters began their mission of educating girls in San Diego in 1882, which was a time when educating women was not a high priority in society. Not only did the Sisters open an all-girls’ high school in the late 1800’s, they taught them algebra, geometry, science and physics, in addition to typical cooking and sewing skills. Thus, the sisters were both fulfilling their Catholic mission to educate and care for their dear neighbor, while also serving as strong, early pioneers for women’s rights.

BA R BA R A P I CCO

Being a San Diego native taught by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, I have always known the value of the education girls receive at OLP. When asked to be on the Board, I hoped that I could be part of continuing the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the tremendous education that they and dedicated lay teachers have always provided.

When you walk onto the campus of OLP, there is a warm and welcoming atmosphere from both adults and students. It is evident that the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph lives on at OLP. The girls excel not only in academics but in service to others. Many of the alumnae are involved in helping professions, serving the “dear neighbor without distinction.”

DAM IA N MCKI NNEY VICE CHAIR

First and foremost, we have three daughters who have graduated from OLP and gone on to accomplish exceptional tasks early in their lives, which I directly correlate to their experience and knowledge obtained while at OLP. I feel indebted to the school and want to give back in any way possible.

The OLP graduates obtain a first-class academic education. A bonus is that they all gain an education in the teachings and morals of life. They discover their passions and purpose, which turns their academic education into a wisdom that will serve them and their communities well throughout their lives.

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BOARD CHAIR EMERITUS

I wanted to be a member of the Board because the mission of OLP has a very strong personal attraction for me. The mission is so powerful and yet so simple: to enable young women to become all of whic they are capable; to become women of faith, heart, and courage; and to become faith-filled leaders dedicated to the “love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction.” The world truly needs strong women who are confident in their faith, who are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in, and (who are) able to meet the challenges ahead with excellence.

I think (what inspires me most) is three-fold. First is the young women I have come across in my time on the Board. Each one, without exception, has been a confident, vibrant, energetic and engaged young leader. That is what really inspires me to make sure that San Diego families have and continue to have the option to provide the gift of an OLP education to their most precious daughters. Secondly, the faculty and staff so willingly give of themselves to ensure the mission is being fulfilled.

Finally the entire OLP community, which I am blessed to be part of, inspires me. I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting and getting to know the wonderful people who are part of the community, and they inspire me with their commitment and devotion.

CORE E N PETTI BOARD CHAIR

I chose to serve as a member of the OLP Board because it was a way to give back and serve an institution that gave so much to my daughter, Olivia ‘11, and our family. I very much believe in the CSJ values and the empowerment that comes with educating young women in the unique and special environment that is OLP! I am definitely inspired by the legacy of OLP as the first and oldest school in San Diego; the reputation of the women who have graduated from OLP and go on to make a positive and lasting change in the world; and the current students who never O L P aMdifference.

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T WA S A D A Y O F E X C I T E M E N T F O R T H E G R A D U AT I N G C L A S S O F 2 0 1 7 A S T H E Y celebrated Commencement on May 25. Head of School Dr. Lauren Lek addressed our seniors and their families before valedictorian Angela Dang ‘17 and salutatorian Katherine La Costa ’17 gave their remarks. Also in

attendance was the Class of 1967, who celebrated their 50th reunion on campus earlier that day. Deborah Goodbody ’67 shared words of wisdom with the graduating seniors in a beautiful commencement address. The Class of 2017 was surprised with a song by Luam Mesghenna ’18, Ashley Burner ‘18, Kayla Slinkard ’18 and Kira Lukasik ‘19 who sang their version of Bill Withers’ classic song, “Lean on Me.”

IN A CLASS OF 177 STUDENTS, 67% RECEIVED AT L E A S T O N E M E R I T- B A S E D S C H O L A R S H I P. · THIS AMOUNTS TO MORE THAN

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36% OF STUDENTS PLAN TO PURSUE

STEM MAJORS IN COLLEGE.

O F O U R G R A D UAT ES,

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WILL BE THE FIRST IN THEIR FA M I L I E S T O AT T E N D C O L L E G E .

Our students received 897 acceptances at 236 unique institutions.

This includes Ivy League Schools B R OW N U N I V E R S I T Y CO LU M B I A U N I V E R S I T Y CO R N E L L U N I V E R S I T Y DA R T M O U T H CO L L E G E H A R VA R D U N I V E R S I T Y

Additionally, OLP students were accepted to top research institutions including Purdue University, Stanford, Amherst College and all of the UC Schools.

U N I V E R S I T Y O F P E N N S Y LVA N I A & YA L E U N I V E R S I T Y

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served as Valedictorian for the Class of 2017. She will be attending the University of California, San Diego, where she received a $121,564 scholarship. Angela received a Top Ten Senior Award and participated in Amnesty International and the Women of Science Club during her time at OLP.

KAT H E RIN E LA COSTA ’17 served as Salutatorian for the Class of 2017. She will be attending the University of Notre Dame, where she received a $180,000 scholarship.

Katherine was a National Merit Commended Scholar and received a Top Ten Senior Award. During her time at OLP, she was a Carondelet Circle Student Ambassador, Peer Tutor, Spring Sing Music Director, President and Founder of Pilots for Life Club, and a

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will be attending Santa Clara University.

She was offered more than $1.9 million in scholarships to the additional schools

Freshman Section President. She was also a member of Council of 10, Academic League, Pilot Press, Red Cross School Club, Women of Science Club and played Volleyball.

she was accepted to. At OLP, she was the Captain of the Soccer Team freshman year, Section President senior year, and was a member of Book Club, Pilot Press and the Junior Ambassador program. She also participated in Spring Sing for two years.

DAN IE LLA GOMEZOC H OA ’17 will be attending

Harvard University, where she received a full ride $241,000 Harvard Faculty Scholarship. While at OLP, Daniella was the co-president of the Robotics Club and served

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attending the University of California, San Diego. At OLP, she was the Vice President of the Women of Science Club, a Junior

as a Peer Tutor. She also participated in Spring Sing as the Music Director for two years and was a member of Choral Club, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Speech & Debate Team and a Peer Tutor Group Leader.

Ambassador, Senior Mentor, Freshman & Junior Retreat Leader, and a member of BeYOUtiful Club and Red Cross School Club. She played soccer and participated in Spring Sing for three years. She was offered more than $870,000 in scholarships to the additional schools she was accepted to.

VICTORIA SALCEDO ’17 will be attending Santa Clara University where she was offered a $169,312 scholarship. Victoria received National Hispanic Recognition, participated in Track & Field, Swim & Dive and Spring Sing, and was a member of the Red Cross School Club.

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She was offered an additional $650,494 in scholarships.

KARIM E LAB ORIN ’1 7 NATALIA CAST E L L A N OS GONZ A L EZ ’ 1 7 will be attending Yale University. Natalia

will be attending

Stanford University. She was also accepted to Columbia University and Cornell University. She was offered more than $306,000 to the additional schools she was accepted to. While at OLP, Karime

was also accepted and offered more than $218,000 in scholarships

co-founded the Interact Club and served it in the capacities of

to Boston College, Boston University, Fordham University, New York

President, Vice President and Secretary. Karime also served as

University and Stanford University. She received a Top Ten Senior

Captain of the Speech & Debate Team, Captain of the JV & Varsity

Award and served as Captain of the Varsity Soccer Team, secretary of

Tennis Teams, Freshman and Sophomore Section President, Junior

the French Club and was section president of her Freshman, Sophomore

and Senior Class Officer, Freshman and Junior Retreat Leader, and as

and Junior classes. Natalia also participated in Link Crew, Academic

a Senior Mentor. Finally, Karime was a member of Carondelet Circle

League and the Peer Tutoring program.

and Academic League, and participated in Spring Sing for four years.

PAU L I N A HA L L EY ’1 7 will be attending Yale University, where she was offered a $65,516 scholarship.

Paulina was also accepted and offered $331,000 in scholarships to Boston College, Georgetown University, Duke University, Brown University and University of Pennsylvania. She received a Top Ten Senior Award from OLP, where she was the co-captain of the Speech & Debate team. She also participated in Spring Sing, served as a Senior Mentor and was a member of Academic League, French Club and the Cross Country team.

SY DN EY ST E POVIC H ’1 7 will be attending

Villanova University, where she was offered a $160,760 scholarship.

She received more than $580,000 in scholarships from the additional schools she was accepted to. Sydney was very active during her time at OLP, serving as the Founder and President of Humans for Humanity and Women’s Health Initiative clubs. Additionally, Sydney was a Carondelet Circle Student Ambassador, Peer Tutor, Captain of the Carondelet Student Ambassador Program, President of the Blood Drive, and member of Academic League, Amnesty International Club, BeYOUtiful Club, Culinary Club, Interact Club and Red Cross School Club. She also played Basketball, Cross Country and Lacrosse.

ALEJA ND R A G A R C I A ’ 1 7 will be attending

Fordham University, where she was offered a $210,000 scholarship. She was offered more than $403,000 in scholarships from the additional schools she was accepted to, including Georgetown University and New York University. While at OLP, Alejandra was the co-president of the National Art Honor Society and received National Hispanic Recognition. She participated in Spring Sing for four years as Costume Coordinator and was a Carondelet Circle Student Ambassador and Peer Tutor. She was a member of Link Crew, Academic League and Pilot Press.

ISA BE LLA S E BAST IN I ’1 7

will be attending

Regis College, where she was offered a $156,000 scholarship. She received more than $528,000 in scholarships from the additional schools she was accepted to. She also received a $20,000 MetLife Foundation Pathways Scholarship and a $1,000 Be Your Best Self Essay Award Distinguished Young Women Scholarship. During her time at OLP, she served as Freshman Section President, Junior Section President, Secretary of the Red Cross Club and member of the Cinema Club and Spanish Honors Society.

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ALUMNA SPOTLIGHT: WOMAN OF COURAGE

Norah O’Neill ’67

BY K R I S T I N W I G G I N S , D I R ECTO R O F I N S T I T U T I O N A L A DVA N C E M E N T

Throughout history, there are examples of amazing women who influenced social change, broke through gender stereotypes and helped clear the way for women everywhere to pursue opportunities in male-dominated industries. You might think of women like Madeline Albright and Barbara Walters as some of these treasured trailblazers. In the world of aviation, we need not look farther than our very own OLP alumna, Norah O’Neill, class of 1967.

At the age of 23, Norah’s passion for flying was ignited when she was a passenger on a single engine plane en route to Alaska’s Mount McKinley. “As I looked out the cockpit window, I felt curiosity and wonder and fear. I did not immediately recognize the welling up of need from deep inside me,” Norah said.

“I was in love.”

Soon after that flight, Norah began taking flight lessons and eventually landed a job as an Alaskan Bush Pilot. A few years later, she heard that the commercial airline, the Flying Tiger Line, was hiring. With tenacity and grit, Norah applied and was hired as the first female pilot for the company. Over the course of her 30-year career as a commercial pilot, Norah achieved many “firsts,” including being the first woman in the world to fly passengers on the Boeing 747.

The journey for Norah wasn’t easy. She faced relentless prejudice, sexism and harassment on a regular basis by her male counterparts in the cockpit and by passengers who didn’t believe a woman was capable of managing the controls. As she shared in her memoir, Flying Tigress, the challenges and adversity only fueled her desire to prove them wrong. “They were not going to drive me out,” she said. “I put my shoulders back, breathed deep and walked on.”

Norah also found respite and inspiration by building relationships with the other trailblazing women in aviation. In 1978, Norah and 20 other female commercial pilots formed the International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA + 21). The group still meets today with hundreds of members worldwide working together to build camaraderie amongst its members and to inspire future generations of women aviators.

“I received an excellent education from the dedicated sisters and lay teachers at OLP,” Norah said. “[They] not only prepared me for university studies, but for every role I have undertaken in my life - mother, wife, caretaker, voter, daughter, sister, friend, author, artist and aviator. I am truly grateful.”

Title photo: Norah pictured standing in the doorway of a Flying Tiger Line B-747 plane, of which she was the first female pilot to fly. Bottom left photo: Norah showing off her first pilots uniform. Bottom right: Norah pictured present day.

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A L U M N A S P O T L I G H T : W O M A N O F FA I T H

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Sr. Theresa Harpin ’69

BY A L E X I S R O D R I G U E Z , AS S O C I AT E D I R ECTO R O F A DVA N C E M E N T

On April 11, 2017, CSJ Sisters Theresa Harpin ’69 and Teresa Lynch began their pilgrimage from Assisi to Rome, best known as the St. Francis Way. After leaving their starting point of the Basilica of St. Francis, they walked for nearly two weeks and stayed in various accommodations along their journey while experiencing every kind

Photos from top left: Sister Harpin pictured on St. Francis Way during her “peace walk.” Sr. Lynch with Sr. Harpin at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Sr. Lynch and Sr. Harpin pictured with a friend in Piazza San Pietro in the Vatican City Papal audience.

of terrain imaginable.

When they took their final steps into Rome after traveling nearly 200 miles, they found themselves in Piazza San Pietro. They were among 10,000 people who were part of the general audience at the Vatican on April 26, 2017. Sisters Theresa ‘69 and Teresa were only a few feet from Pope Francis as he spoke to the Papal audience.

“My OLP experience fueled my vocation to live as a Sister of St. Joseph,” Sr. Theresa ‘69 said.

“The sisters I met at OLP were joyful, generous, well educated, and spirit-filled women. My education and leadership opportunities at OLP prepared me to empower others, value diversity and stand with those on the margins.”

As an OLP alumna, Sr. Theresa ‘69 embodies the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and is dedicated to the “love of God and the

She fondly remembers how the Sisters of St.

dear neighbor without distinction.” Much of her life’s work has been spent

Joseph of Carondelet helped her family during

in social and restorative justice work. In addition to being the Executive

her time at OLP. “In my junior year, I had to get

Director of Restorative Partners, where she focuses on helping people

a job and pay for my own tuition in order to stay

impacted by crime through programs that promote a restorative justice

at OLP,” she said. “The sisters gave me a job

approach, she is a Catholic leader in her community and has served as

on campus and hired my brother as a gardener

pastor, campus minister, musician and parish social justice coordinator for

so he could continue his education at University

more than 40 years.

High. These jobs provided not only financial support but the opportunity to learn marketable

True to form, Sr. Theresa ‘69 called her expedition a “Peace Walk” with the

skills and life lessons.”

intention of walking in support of non-violence. Men and women at the San Luis County Jail committed to join her in spirit by walking laps in their

Sr. Harpin is truly a woman of faith and a

housing units and yards.

beautiful example of living the CSJ charism.

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ALUMNA SPOTLIGHT: WOMAN OF HEART

Lisa (Meulmester) Peckham ’77

BY K R I S T I N W I G G I N S , D I R ECTO R O F I N S T I T U T I O N A L A DVA N C E M E N T

“Find something you are passionate about and pursue ways to make a difference.” That’s the advice Lisa (Meulmester) Peckham ’77 has for OLP graduates as they head out into the “real world.” Lisa has done just that through her involvement with Rady Children’s Hospital and her passion to help families facing the unthinkable: a childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment. Lisa and her husband, Michael, faced the same heartwrenching experience of being parents of a critically ill child when their son, Matthew, was diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma at five years old.

“Matthew’s diagnosis was a life-changing experience,” Lisa said. “As a pediatric nurse, I saw many ways to support the children and their families going through this difficult journey.”

After Matthew finished treatment, Lisa volunteered at Rady’s as a Parent Liaison and started support groups

The Peckham family gathered at the Celebration of Champions, an event founded

by Lisa (Meulmester) Peckham ’77. From left to right: Bradley, Nancy, Bruce, Amy, Lisa, Michael and Matthew.

for families, but she saw that the families needed much

raise lots of money,” Lisa explained. “That was the beginning of

more. “When I realized that

Celebration of Champions.”

many of the support services I envisioned were not covered

Now in its 22nd year, Celebration of Champions is a fundraising

by the hospital or insurance, I

event where children facing cancer and their families can spend

needed to figure out a way to

the day in community together-away from the hospital-for a

OLP students decorated picture frames with children at the Celebration of Champions event this year.

day of carefree fun, laughter and inspiration. At the 2017 event, 2,500 people gathered in support of the 350 families of children with cancer receiving treatment at Rady Children’s Hospital. The event raised more than $450,000 for psychosocial programs and services this year, and more than $8 million since its inception.

“The spiritual foundation I received at OLP has inspired me in my ‘ministry’ to help others facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis.”

- LISA (MEULMESTER) PECKHAM ’77

With the help of Jayne Marie Alexander ’19 and her mom, Mary Ann, OLP hosted a tent at the event and decorated picture frames with the children. The students spent the afternoon bringing joy to the lives of these precious children and lived out our CSJ charism of “unifying love” and being in service to the “dear neighbor.”

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A L U M N A S P O T L I G H T: WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE

Jennifer Mai ’05

BY A L E X I S R O D R I G U E Z , AS S O C I AT E D I R ECTO R O F A DVA N C E M E N T

With a background in molecular biology and nutritional

Pacific Northwest,” Jennifer explained. She has already urged

sciences, Jennifer Mai ‘05 is an advocate for women pioneers

locals to petition members of Congress about our current

and innovators in STEM to say the least. She is currently

food waste epidemic through local news media.

pursuing the trifecta at the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (’17), Masters of

Her confidence and skills in public speaking, which she

Communication in Community Networks (‘18), and present

attributes to OLP, have been keys to her professional success.

concurrent PharmD/PhD in Pharmaceutics candidate.

“Speech class from the late and honorable Dr. Sheehan taught me to be mindful in how I communicate,” Jennifer

Jennifer has been working on the cure to cancer as an

said. “Rushing to simply talk or being afraid of public

independent

speaking served no

research scientist

benefit to me. Every

for the past several

opportunity that

years. “Developing

may seem like ‘luck’

the cure to cancer

on the surface can

was an intriguing

all be traced back

‘accidental luck,’

to different speech

born from studying

classes, where I had

the effects of climate

to communicate

change on coral

an idea, a plan, a

tides in the Pacific

purpose or a message

Northwest and this

that resonated to the

region’s push for more

receiving end to build

sustainable research methodologies,” Jennifer explained.

She was working on

an offer, resources, Above left: A recent photo of Jennifer. Above right: A photo of the patent certificate Jennifer was awarded in December 2016 when her discoveries were recognized nationally.

(or) a network.”

Academic Decathlon

designing a new approach to study the mitotic cell cycle for

and Spring Sing were two of Jennifer’s favorite activities as an

biology students when she realized that the brine shrimp’s

OLP student. “Both traditions pool the community of students

shell could be used as an effective model for studying cancer.

together… to put aside (their) differences (and) work towards a friendly, but competitive, common goal in a short amount

Her discoveries have been recognized nationally and were

of time,” Jennifer explained. Win or lose, students walk away

recently patented in the U.S. in December 2016. With support

with close bonds and a sense of empowerment that allows

from former Vice President Joe Biden, she is currently working

them to embrace future challenges.

on manufacturing treatment to hit markets in the near future.

Jennifer values the sisterhood and bonds that were formed In addition to working on a cure for cancer, Jennifer is also

with her classmates at OLP. “I am honored to say that one of

focused on alleviating Seattle’s hunger problem. Volunteering

my longest, most enduring and valuable friendships is a fellow

at the St. Vincent de Paul street kitchen as an OLP student

alumna, whom I had the opportunity to meet freshman year. Her

allowed her to “witness the spectrum of hungry Americans

endless support, positivity, spontaneity and listening ear have

be(ing) treated equally” as they were served a free meal. “I

saved my life and sanity throughout the years,” Jennifer said.

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Reconnect at OLP’s 2nd Annual Alumnae Reunion Weekend

AE N M ALU ION REUN END WEEK

August 11-12, 2017

FRIDAY , AUGUST 11 Hosted Reception & Alumna of the Year Award 1:00 pm | Free! » Honoring Mrs. Jeanette (Prantil) Handelsman ’64

Campus Tours by Carondelet Circle Student Ambassadors

Professional Networking Happy Hour (21+) 4:30 pm | Free!

4th Annual Endless Summer Event 5:30 pm | $35/$50/$750 (VIP) Tickets » Live Band, Beer and Wine Bar, and Delicious Food! » Co-ed, 21+ Only

2:00 pm | Free! » Open to alumnae & their families

SATURDAY , AUGUST 12

Alumnae Mass 10:00 am | Free! » Special Honoring for Alumnae Who Have Passed Away

Campus Tours by Carondelet Circle Student Ambassadors 12:00 pm | Free! » Open to alumnae & their families

Ladies Champagne Brunch 11:00 am | $40 Tickets » Reconnect & Class Pictures » Open to alumna moms, and current & prospective students as well!

Individual class-specific celebrations taking place off campus that evening

WEEKEND DETAILS All classes and alumnae are welcome to attend the festivities.

Special classes celebrating reunions are: 1942–75th 1947–70th 1952–65th 1957–60th 1962–55th

1967–50th 1972–45th 1977–40th 1982–35th 1987–30th

1992–25th 1997–20th 2002–15th 2007–10th 2012–5th

All proceeds from Alumnae Reunion Weekend will support the Alumnae Scholarship Fund.

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“I really enjoyed reconnecting with old friends and visiting the campus again. I thought it was a special treat to be able to purchase alumnae swag in the spirit shop.” - Tracy Smith ’78 “The Alumnae Reunion Weekend events were very well done - very classy and a great variety of options to reconnect with different classmates.

Great reminder of why I still cherish my memories of OLP.” - Ellie (MacIsaac) Ford ’96 “We have a very special place that no other high school could ever have! I wish I lived closer so my daughter could attend.” - Kathleen (Cleary) Fisher ’87

ALUMNAE SCHOLARSHIP All proceeds from Alumnae Reunion Weekend will go toward supporting the Alumnae Scholarship Fund. The Alumnae Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students who embody the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, show academic potential, and demonstrate financial need.

As beneficiaries of an OLP education, alumnae know first-hand the impact of OLP’s curriculum, values and culture. Donations of all sizes are greatly appreciated and will help OLP meet its goal of providing an OLP education to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Donate today at aolp.org/giving

OLP ALUMNA OF THE YEAR 2017: JEANETTE (PRANTIL) HANDELSMAN ‘64 Please join us in honoring Jeanette (Prantil) Handelsman ‘64 with the Sr. Claire Patrice Fitzgerald ‘56 Alumna of the Year Award. The Alumna of the Year Award began 31 years ago to honor a woman whose values and accomplishments are consistent with the mission, core values and ideals of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and the Academy of Our Lady of Peace.

OLP has been a part of Mrs. Handelsman’s life in someway or another for more than 66 years. She was a student at OLP from kindergarten through high school, graduating with the class of 1964. She had cousins and nieces who attended OLP, as well as her daughter, Elisa (Handelsman) Kennedy, who graduated in 1992.

In 1989, Mrs. Handelsman returned to OLP as a biology teacher and was welcomed home with open arms. She served in various leadership roles during her tenure at OLP ranging from teacher to manager of the travel program, to moderator of Council of 10 to her most recent position as Assistant Principal & Director of Campus Life.

In July 2017, Mrs. Handelsman retired from her position as Assistant Principal & Director of Campus Life to spend more time with her four grandchildren. However, she will not be leaving OLP entirely, as she is continuing on part-time as OLP’s Alumnae Relations Coordinator.

Mrs. Handelsman has made a lasting impression on everyone she has met through OLP over the years. “Jeanette Handelsman has not only dedicated most of her life to OLP, she has given OLP her heart. Through her passion for educating young women to discover all of which they are capable, she has inspired generations of OLP students to reach for their potential,” said Mrs. Hooper, Assistant Head of School. “I have personally benefited from her wisdom and compassion. Her legacy lives on in each OLP student who graduates with a passion to make a difference in our world.”

Although Mrs. Handelsman has contributed so much to OLP throughout the years, she insists that she has received so much more. “I am grateful for my OLP education and everything OLP has given me. Every part of who I am has been influenced by what I’ve learned at OLP, ” she said.

The award ceremony to honor Mrs. Handelsman will be held on Friday, August 11 at 1:00 p.m. at Alumnae Reunion Weekend’s Hosted Reception.

To RSVP or learn more, visit aolp.org/alumnae/reunions

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S AV E T H E DAT E

ARC H ITEC TS OF C H ANGE @ S CHOOL

BETHANY HAMILTON COMES TO OLP COURAGE OVER FE AR “Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.”

“I don’t need easy, I just need possible.”

–BETHANY HAMILTON

O CTO BE R 1 0 , 2017 A B O UT T HE EVE N TS ARCHITECTS OF CHANGE AT SCHOOL LIVE CONVERSATION $75 each 11:20 am - 12:05 pm

OLP, in partnership with Maria Shriver Architects of Change, will host Bethany Hamilton, world renown professional surfer and survivor. This moderated Q&A session will give guests the chance to hear Bethany share her story of courage in the face of fear and how to thrive to reach your dreams. Space is limited to 300 guests.

LUNCH WITH BETHANY

$150 each, includes admission to AOC Live Conversation 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Following the AOC Live Conversation, Bethany will join a select group of guests for a more intimate lunch and Q&A session.

Guests are invited to ask Bethany questions and get to know her more personally. Additionally, each guest will have the opportunity to have a one-on-one photo taken with Bethany. Space is limited to 75 guests.

VIP “YOU + BETHANY” EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

$5,000 each, includes AOC Live Conversation + Lunch with Bethany 6:00 - 7:00 pm

$5,000 each, includes AOC Live Conversation and Lunch with In the evening, there are only four spots available for a highly exclusive and private experience with Bethany. Each guest will enjoy 15 minutes to sit and talk personally with Bethany and meet her husband and son. The intention of this experience is to provide an intimate opportunity with Bethany for personal empowerment.

Additionally, each guest will enjoy a photo opportunity with Bethany.

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NCGS Conference & Alumnae Reconnect Dr. Lek, Mrs. Hooper, Dr. Johnathan Chittuluru and Mrs. Diane Lehman ‘08 presented at the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools conference in Washington, D.C. recently. Their presentation was titled “Creating a Culture for Innovation in a Highly Competitive Collegiate World: Giving Girls a Voice through STEAM” and it featured the creative and innovative work of OLP students.

While there, Dr. Lek enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with a few local OLP alums: Carla (Cazares) Casey ‘74, Kristin (Dahlgren) Carter ‘96 and Gabriela Herrera-Gugiu ‘98.

Gabriela holds her MBA from Georgetown University and as an adjunct professor at the Catholic University and works in their marketing department. Carla has lived in Washington, D.C. for the past 30 years. Her husband used to teach physics at the Naval Academy. Their daughter is an art history major and was a volleyball player at the University of Massachusetts, and her son is a comedian in Los Angeles. Her older sister was in the same class as OLP teacher Ilene Nagem ’70. She loves OLP and has such fun memories. Kristin graduated from Villanova University and is a mechanical engineering professional. She has served the Navy for two tours and as a reserve teacher at Annapolis in mechanical engineering. She hopes to move back to San Diego in the near future.

Three Generations of Green Grads As most OLP families know, each class is assigned one of four class colors: blue, red, yellow or green. Coincidentally, three generations of women in the same family were all part of a green class! Grandmother Geraldine (Giacalone) Guidi ‘73, Mother Vanessa (Guidi) Piraino ‘93 and Granddaughter Antoinette Piraino ‘17 all share a special OLP bond: being in a green class at OLP. Pictured left: Geraldine and Vanessa wearing green to Antoinette’s graduation this May.

Student Spotlight: Angela Balistrieri ’18 Since freshman year, Angela Balistrieri ’18 has been volunteering in a research lab at UCSD. A few times a week after school, she assists the faculty with various research experiments and projects. Last summer, she started her own independent project looking at how bisphenol-a (BPA), a compound in plastics, affects white blood cells. Ten months after, Angela assembled a report that featured her research results. This past March, Angela’s report was selected to be presented at the Experimental Biology Conference 2017 in Chicago. Angela attended the conference and presented her findings. Congratulations, Angela!

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NEXT LEVEL PRINTING Students seek to innovate with the help of a 3D Printer

BY J O H N AT H A N C H I T TU LU R U, P H . D. , S C I E N C E D E PA RTM E N T C H A I R

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he OLP Pilots have been enjoying their new 3D printer, a

Finally, the 3D printer’s most ambitious task to date has been the

generous gift from the Hanczor Family. The 3D printer has

construction of a dinosaur model for budding paleontologist and

been put to consistent use during the spring semester’s Principles

son of Head of School Dr. Lek, Lucas Lek. Lucas challenged OLP’s

of Engineering course. With this new technology at their disposal,

engineers to help him print a 3D model of an allosaurus to add

OLP’s engineers have been able to tackle problems previously

authenticity to his project and ignite enthusiasm for 3D printing at

beyond their capacity to solve. They have also gained expertise

Notre Dame Academy. With a little help from Calista Gilger ’17,

with CAD (computer-aided design) modeling and the iterative

Lucas put together an outstanding project that illustrates the full

design process.

capacity of OLP’s 3D printer.

Early in the term, valedictorian Angela Dang ’17 and her partners,

Moving forward, students enrolled in this summer’s Engineering-

Calista Gilger ’17 and Klaudia Coronel ’19, showed the utility

for-Fun and zSpace camps will put the 3D printer to new tests.

of the 3D printer by crafting products for a class project called

Undoubtedly, the summer campers will find inspiration from

Awearables, aimed at producing wearable or otherwise decorative

the work that’s been done thus far and will pave new roads for

items that raise awareness for important causes. Students created

incoming engineering students in the fall.

a keychain prototype for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a turtleshaped figurine intended to raise awareness for marine wildlife conservation and a heart-shaped figure encouraging girls to believe in their abilities.

In addition to this work, Lea Hazel ’18 and Kara Batty ’18 focused on expanding the work of alumnae Jeannette Peters ’16, Sarah Parr ’16 and Katherine Suglich ’16, who built a customized Atari 2600 arcade cabinet. Using the 3D printer, Lea ’18 and Kara ’18 created controllers that allow the Atari cabinet to interface with high-end arcade components. The newly incorporated controllers give the machine a level of playability that surpasses what its original controllers offered, while retaining the originals’ button placement and overall layout.

In another effort, Maddie Evenson ’20 used the 3D printer to produce a prototype for her solar pizza oven. To complete work started by Victoria Gonzalez ’18, Vivian Mateos ’18 and Mariajose Gonzalez ’18, Maddie crafted a 3D-printed model that highly resembles her final build. The model allowed Maddie to conceptualize a final version of the oven’s support structure that is both simple to assemble and easy to store. The solar oven works, as well: it heats up to 580 degrees and successfully cooked pizza rolls during the last week of school!

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Title Image: The finished dinosaur project that Lucas Lek submitted. Top photo: The students went through multiple renditions of the allosaurus to get it just right!

Bottom photo: The prototype of Maddie Evenson’s ’20 solar pizza oven.

Following the CSJ Charism: Students learn from CSJ programs in Los Angeles

BY KAT I E W I L S O N, D I R ECTO R O F S E RV I C E L EA R N I N G A N D R ET R EATS

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ifteen seniors from the Academy of Our Lady of Peace participated in the Los Angeles CSJ Service Immersion trip this spring. This trip allowed

students to gain a greater hands-on understanding of the ministerial work and involvement of our CSJ Sisters in L.A. OLP students had the privilege of experiencing two CSJ programs through the lens of the charism “that all may be one”: Alexandria House and the St. Joseph the Worker Program. Alexandria House is a transitional shelter for women and children, most of whom are victims of domestic violence. The St. Joseph the Worker Program creates a year-long opportunity for women to serve in underrepresented areas of need, preparing them for a life-long commitment to social change.

The remainder of the immersion trip was spent in East Los Angeles, learning about issues of homelessness, addiction, mental illness and poverty. Students had the opportunity to tour Homeboy Industries, an organization founded

by Jesuit priest and acclaimed author, Father Greg Boyle, that fosters kinship among former gang members. The girls finished their immersion by serving lunch at the Midnight Mission, the largest public kitchen on Skid Row. It was an eye-opening few days, serving our dear neighbors of Los Angeles and growing through the “faith in action” approach to learning.

Title Image: OLP students and Mrs. Wilson at the Report on the Status of Women and Girls at Mount Saint Mary’s University. Clockwise from top right: OLP students and Ms. Stanko at Midnight Mission, where the students served lunch. OLP students in front of Homegirl Cafe at Homeboy Industries and with a worker at Homeboy Industries. The students learned about issues of homelessness, addiction, mental illness and poverty.

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If you attended an OLP Theatre production in the last two years, you have witnessed Erin Stumm’s ’17 talent firsthand.

For the last five productions, Erin designed more than 100 costumes and fully constructed about 50. This talented costume designer– who learned how to hand-sew just four years ago – exemplifies what can be achieved when you fearlessly pursue a passion at any age. Read on to learn about Erin’s journey and future plans at Otterbein University.

Q: When did you learn how to sew?

I learned how to hand-sew freshman year. My mom taught me when I wanted to help her and some other parent volunteers finish costumes for The Little Mermaid (at OLP). I got my first sewing machine in July 2015.

My mom taught me the basics, but I started going to my local quilt shop, Paradise Sewing, to learn more. On Friday nights, a group of women get together at the shop to work on various sewing projects. The group is

SHE BELIEVED SHE COULD, SO SHE DID

A Q&A with Erin Stumm ’17

BY SAMANTHA LEAGUE, COMMU N I CAT I O N S CO O R D I N ATO R

run by LeeMary Heath, who has more than 40 years of experience as a professional seamstress. I brought my sewing projects there and LeeMary helped (and continues to help) me learn new skills.

Q: How did you get into costume designing?

I first got into costumes by helping the student in charge of costumes at OLP. I got more and more into alterations, and when the opportunity arose to be in charge of costumes for the 2015 spring show, Legally Blonde, I took it. It just became something I did. When I got a sewing machine, I began to design and build costumes for OLP shows.

Q: What are your sewing essentials/favorite tools?

The biggest luxury I have is probably my industrial Juki sewing machine.

It’s amazing and can sew a lot of fabric very quickly. It also cuts my threads for me, which is fantastic. I also can’t sew without my seam ripper – it can erase almost any mistake I make. A good pair of dressmaker shears is also a must. Serrated blades are preferable because they keep the fabric from slipping when you cut it.

Q: What is your favorite part about costume design?

I love being able to feel the fabric and make this two-dimensional, lifeless thing into a beautiful, 3D form that can really add depth and realism to a performance.

Q: What is the hardest part about costume design?

The hardest part about costume design is sharing my concept with other people. When I get a project, I think about it and start to visualize it in my head, but I don’t always draw it out and even if I do, the drawing doesn’t always do the vision justice. It was hard for me to learn that people don’t understand what I’m talking about unless I fully explain myself.

Q: What designers do you look to for inspiration?

I definitely look to the “greats” like Julie Taymore (designer of Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway), but I tend to look more towards local designers for my inspiration. I really look up to women I’ve worked with, like Beth Connelly (mother of Emma Connelly ‘11) and Janet Pitcher.

These are women whom I’ve come to respect on both a professional and personal level. I admire their dedication, talent and willingness to share with me through mentorship.

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Q: How many costumes did you design for OLP’s Theatre productions?

Over five shows at OLP, I designed more than 100 costumes and fully constructed approximately 50.

Q: I heard you made your own prom dress! What inspired you for that design?

My prom dress was inspired by design elements I really like. I love high necklines with low backs, cap sleeves and box pleats. I essentially combined all of those things to create my dress. I built my dress the weekend before prom, probably putting 20 hours into it.

Q: There is often no clear pathway for a costume designer in high school. What kind of extracurricular activities did you do to gain experience and boost your resume?

I went to International Thespian Festival my sophomore and junior years. It is a gathering of high school theatre students every summer at the University of Nebraska. It was there that I started to realize I really enjoyed working with costumes. It was also there that I auditioned for colleges.

I was also introduced to Beth Connelly. At the time we met, she was working with San Diego Musical Theatre on 42nd Street and she agreed to take me on as an intern. I’ve continued working with San Diego Musical Theatre over the past year as a Dresser, and then as a Wardrobe Mistress/Head Dresser. A dresser makes sure actors change their costumes in time for their next scene and assists them if necessary (sometimes a costume change needs to take place in 1520 seconds). The Head Dresser is in charge of all of the dressers. A Wardrobe Mistress is in charge of costumes during the run of a show. She is responsible for all maintenance necessary.

Q: Congratulations on your recent graduation! Why did you ultimately decide to attend Otterbein University?

I received more than $600,000 dollars in scholarship offers, but I ultimately decided on Otterbein because I can customize the curriculum to emphasize things that are not the “norm,” but that I want to study. For example, I can do independent study and focus on show tutus for ballet, or armor for stage.

Q: What advice would you give to a young girl who is interested in costume design?

Look for opportunities to volunteer at local theatres: send emails, make phone calls and talk to everyone you meet. No one will know who you are unless you make the effort to get involved. Also, attend professional theatre – it’s incredible to see what can be done by professional designers, drapers and stitchers with education, innovation and imagination.

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I love being able to feel the fabric and make this two-dimensional, lifeless thing into a beautiful, 3D form that can really add depth and realism to a performance.

Q U I C K FA C T S Learned how to hand-sew: Freshman year First sewing machine: July 2015 Sewing essentials: Juki sewing machine, seam ripper, dressmaker shears, serrated blades In charge of OLP costumes for: 5 shows Number of costumes designed for OLP: 100

Number of costumes fully constructed for OLP: 50 Favorite design elements include: High necklines with low backs, cap sleeves and box pleats Worked at: San Diego Musical Theatre Attending: Otterbein University Amount of scholarship offers received: $600,000+

Top photo opposite page: Erin designed her own prom dress, seen in the photo. It took her almost 20 hours to manufacture by hand.

Bottom photo opposite page: Erin is pictured receiving her diploma from Assistant Head of School, Mrs. Hooper. Erin will be attending Otterbein University in the fall.

Three photos this page: Erin has designed more than 100 costumes during her time in the theatre program at OLP, including the three seen here.

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a DAY in the LIFE

AO L P.O R G HAS A NEW LOOK! H AV E Y O U S E E N T H E N E W A O L P. O R G ?

A group of seniors enjoyed one last lunch together, complete with sparkling cider, flowers and cake. Cheers to lifelong friendships!

Our new website design, which premiered in June, features parallax design scrolling, larger photos, easier navigation and clear portals for parents, students, alums and prospective families. After months of working with feedback groups made up of Board members, current students, alumnae, parents and faculty members, we worked with Ken Soto of Soto Design (and current parent of Mia Soto ’20) to create this new look and feel.

While the new look seemed to materialize overnight, it was actually a work-in-progress that took more than eight months! At the helm of this ambitious project was Emily Pippin ‘06, OLP’s Director of Communications and Marketing. “The new website is easier to navigate and better captures the feeling of joy and learning that happens every day at OLP,” Pippin said. The Communications Department worked closely with the Technology Department to see the project to fruition.

While there is much to be excited about, one of Pippin’s favorite features has to do with what’s called responsive design. “If you visit AOLP.org on a tablet or mobile device, the page will automatically resize to fit your screen without any elements being cut off,” she explained. “Since much of our web traffic now comes from devices other than computers, this adaptive Web design allows us to better serve our community.”

Internal pages of the website received a redesign, as well. New photography, largely captured by photographer Nick Abadilla, is used throughout the website while extraneous information has been

Thanks to a student-led effort, OLP has been designated as a 2016-17 No Place for Hate school by the Anti-Defamation League. We’re so proud of our girls for taking a stand against bullying and discrimination.

For the second year, our seniors “announced” where they are going to college by drawing their college’s logo on the North Terrace sidewalk.

Photo above left, Marcela Diaz ’17 shows off her University of Texas, Austin artwork. Photo above right, Daniella Gomez-Ochoa ’17 shows off her Harvard University artwork.

removed to allow for easier navigation.

We hope our new website is as well received in our external community as it has been on campus. We welcome your thoughts and feedback. Please contact Emily Pippin ‘06 at epippin@aolp.org to share.

Title Image: The front page of the website now has large “hero” photos that better tell the story of the OLP experience.

Our annual Mother-Daughter Luncheon was held on April 8.

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The incoming Freshmen, the Class of 2021, took their first photo as a class at Spring Welcome Night. We are so excited to welcome our #newPilots in the fall!

Dr. Johnathan Chittuluru and our girls completed their giant solar oven project in May! The oven heats up to 580 degrees and successfully cooked pizza rolls. We can’t wait to see what he cooks next.

AP Environmental Science students had their last giant harvest on May 2. The girls harvested, washed and ate their greens during the class salad party!

The fall production of Little Women was such a beautiful and moving performance about sisterhood.

Our stellar Drama Department truly brought Louisa May Alcott’s story to life!

On April 27, we welcomed more than 300 guests to campus for the Third Annual Diocesan Banquet. We were thrilled to recognize Mrs. Katie Turner (10 years), Ms. Kathleen Guerin (20 years), Mrs. Jeanette Handelsman ’64 (30 years) and Ms. Margaret Wiedower ’68 (40 years) for their dedication to Catholic education in San Diego.

Congratulations to Rebecca Pierce ’17, Isabelle Abou ’17 and Paulina Halley ’17 for receiving our annual St. Joseph’s Day Awards. These three young women exemplify women of faith, women of heart and women of courage. Their medals were blessed at the end of our St. Joseph’s Day Mass.

On May 9, eight-year-old Julia and her parents visited OLP to share Julia’s courageous story of fighting childhood cancer. Our girls lined up to give her hugs and share their gratitude after her talk.

On April 25, the St. Joseph’s Dads Club hosted “Donuts With Dad” before the school day began. We love seeing dads on campus!

OLP and Saints students participated in the 26th Annual Good Friday Walk for the Suffering in Downtown San Diego on April 14. Our students reenacted the Stations of the Cross. View more photos at aolp.smugmug.com.

Mr. Moreno’s PTV students worked hard to bring us livestreams of five end-of-year events, including Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement. We are so thankful for everything PTV does for our OLP community!

The 2017-18 Council of 10 bonded at a ropes course on May 31. What better way to get to know your sisters than facing fears together?

On April 27, we watched Lacey Yahnke ’17 commit to Santa Clara University for track & field and Lauren Widasky ’17 commit to Claremont McKenna for volleyball. Congratulations, scholar athletes!

The new Council of 10 was installed on May 4.

Congratulations, girls!

Our annual Community Day was held on May 12. We started off with Mass on the Grass, followed by fun activities and a talent show. Students enjoyed snacks and treats throughout the afternoon. What a great way to make more memories before summer! Find more Community Day photos at aolp.smugmug.com.

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3RD ANNUAL WOMEN’S SYMPOSIUM

We hosted our Third Annual Women’s Symposium on Friday, March 31. The event brought together top women leaders who shared their insights with students and the community and featured an impressive panel of speakers, including a keynote speech from Food Network star and OLP alumna Marcela Valladolid ‘96.

More than 250 community guests joined the entire student body at OLP to experience this incredible day of women’s empowerment. Funds raised support the OLP Alumnae Scholarship Fund for students who embody the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, show academic potential, and demonstrate financial need.

T H ANK Y O U TO OU R SPEA K ER S & PA N ELI STS! >> Ilkay Altintas, Ph.D., San Diego Supercomputer Center, UCSD >> Corina Antal, Ph.D., Salk Institute >> Patricia Aubanel, M.D., Cardiovascular Sciences Institute of Hospital del Prado >> Brenda Chapman, Chapman Lima Productions >> Michele Comtois, Barney & Barney >> Danielle Dietz-LiVolsi, NuttZo >> Alexia Maria Esquer, Alexia Maria >> Cheryl K. Goodman, Athena >> Priscilla Guido ‘00, Christie’s >> Felena Hanson, Hera Hub >> Priscilla Ibarra, M.D. ‘98, Lasermedica >> Kristi Jaska, ViaSat 28 | O L P M A G A Z I N E

>> Pamela Kay-Davis, KUSI News >> Carol Lazier, San Diego Opera >> Katia Lopez-Hodoyan ’98, NBC >> Mary Ann McGarry, Guild Mortgage Company >> Jamie Moraga, intelliSolutions, inc. >> Saura Naderi, Qualcomm >> Kymberli Parker, Mrs. Parker’s Charm School >> Diane Perez. M.D., Televisa, Galavision/Univision >> Patricia Robinson, R.N., Mercy Outreach Surgical Team >> Anne Sweeney, Netflix >> Marcela Valladolid ‘96, Food Network >> Laura van’t Veer, Ph.D., Agendia Inc. >> Amy Wimer, San Diego Business Journal

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Amy Wimer, Associate Publisher of the San Diego Business Journal, shakes hands with an OLP student after her panel discussion at the OLP Women’s Symposium.

NBC Reporter and OLP alumna Katia Lopez-Hodoyan ’98 served as emcee for the third annual OLP Women’s Symposium.

“I believe there are few things more powerful or positive than young, smart and inspired women,”

F EATU R E D S P O N S O R S

said Cheryl Goodman, Executive Director of Athena and STEM panel facilitator at the Women’s Symposium.

T H E I N N O V AT O R

“Nothing is beyond their reach.”

For 135 years, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace has empowered young women to become academic scholars and community leaders.

The annual Women’s Symposium highlights that legacy by connecting current students with incredible women leaders. Marcela Valladolid ’96, co-host of the Food Network hit series “The Kitchen,” kicked off the Third Annual Women’s Symposium with a keynote address sharing her

THE TRAILBLAZERS

words of encouragement to the next generation of women leaders and innovators at OLP.

“There is nothing that you cannot accomplish if you have the faith and the courage to recognize your self worth,” Valladolid ’96 said. “Everything is possible.”

The keynote was followed by a series of panel topics focusing on Arts and Entertainment, Business and Entrepreneurship, Healthcare and STEM. Panelists at the event included world-renowned interventional cardiologist

THE CHANGEMAKER

Dr. Patricia Aubanel; writer, director, and first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Brenda Chapman; Associate Publisher of the San Diego Business Journal, Amy Wimer; Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at ViaSat, Kristi Jaska, as well as several others.

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Renowned chef, TV host and OLP alumna Marcela Valladolid ‘96 was the keynote speaker, reminding us that “everything is possible!”

OLP students posed for a picture with closing speaker Danielle DietzLiVolsi. She is the mom of Jackie (LiVolsi) Pratt ’06 and founder of NuttZo.

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PILOTS

TA K E F L I G H T

1960s TH E C L AS S OF 1 9 67

The Class of 1967 celebrated their 50th reunion with a special day on campus. The festivities began with Mass in OLP’s Chapel, celebrated by Father Mike Sinor, followed by brunch in Carondelet Library, campus tours and a time to reminisce through the OLP archives. The Class of 1967 received special recognition at the 2017 commencement later that afternoon.

1990s SA R A H ( MA R COT T E ) N EW LO N ’9 4

Sarah (Marcotte) Newlon ‘94 (San Diego, CA), Lauren (Mathews) Alcoser ‘94 (San Diego, CA), Christine (Essig) Martinez ‘94 (Poway, CA) and Jaime (Sturgeon) Zile ‘94 (Dublin, CA) attended OLP’s Evening of Excellence in May to award Isabella Agpaoa ‘18 with the Larissa Eklund Dethlefs Memorial Scholarship in memory of their best friend, Larissa (Eklund) Dethlefs ‘94 who passed away in 2001.

MAD EL INE (OT TO) G R A N T ’ 9 9

Madeline (Otto) Grant ‘99 (Seattle, WA) earned a BA in International Studies from the University of Chicago and an MA in Public Policy from Georgetown University. After spending several years working in public policy in Washington, D.C., Madeline and her husband relocated to Seattle, WA. Madeline is currently working at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

IN Memoriam

We remember our beloved alumnae who have gone to their eternal rest.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.

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1980s DA N IE LA RIVE RA ZACA RIAS ’89

Daniela Rivera Zacarias ‘89 (Coronado, CA) is the author of the book, Talking to Myself: Reflections on Learning to Love Myself and Living Bravely and the Spanish version hablando Sola.

KATHRAN (BURMEISTER) SHEA ’92 Kathran (Burmeister) Shea ‘92 (Blaine, MN) recently became the Chair of the Social Justice Committee S.T.O.P. (St. Tim’s Overseas Project) at the Church of St. Timothy in Blaine, Minnesota.

KAT H E RIN E COOK ’9 7

Katherine Cook ‘97 (San Francisco, CA) is an editor and small business storyteller in San Francisco where she has run her own business, Katie Cook Editorial since 2011. Visit her work at www.katiecookeditorial.com.

B E RTA T R EV IN O SMIT H ’3 3 A LIC E K ILLIN GWORT H ’3 9 SR . G R AC E AN N LOPE R E N A ’44, CS J T H E R ESE MUR PH Y-TUC K E R ’44 E LV IA ( DUR A N ) K LE M K E ’5 7 MA RY R ICAR DA “R IC KY” R UPLIN G E R WARK E N TI N ’ 6 1 PAM H ALL-TOVA AS ’82

SHANNON O’NEIL ’04

Shannon O’Neil ‘04 (La Jolla, CA) passed the bar exam and became an attorney in November 2015. In November 2016, she took over another attorney’s law office and their firm is now called Weber & O’Neill. They are located in Ocean Beach and focus on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, Conservatorships and Adoptions.

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Alexandra Salcedo ’06 (San Diego, CA) graduated from UC San Diego Health Dietetic Internship on June 14, 2017. She plans to pass her boards to become a Registered Dietitian this summer.

GRAC E H OY ’09

Grace Hoy ‘09 (Kansas City, MO) is currently the Social Media Manager for the Kansas City Chiefs.

K E LLI M ILLE R ’0 1

Kelli Miller ‘01 (Del Mar, CA) is currently a Luxury Real Estate Specialist for P.S. Platinum.

NICOLE CAYA-WINFIELD ’04 Nicole Caya-Winfield ‘04 (San Diego, CA) is the CEO/ President of Onyx Building Group, Inc.

Giovanna (Brunetto) Manzano ‘08 (Boston, MA) graduated from the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, earning a Doctorate of Medicine with Distinction in Research. In addition to earning her M.D., Giovanna graduated with the following honors and awards: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Gold Humanism Honor Society, the Dean’s Recognition Award, and Distinction in the Department of Neurology. This summer, Giovanna will continue her medical training as a resident physician at Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

ALEXANDRA SALCEDO ’06

2000s

ALLIS ON W ILH IT E ’06

Allison Wilhite ‘06 (El Cajon, CA) graduated from Stonehill College in Easton, MA in 2010. She just returned from Ecuador where she was teaching English with the Peace Corps and will be starting her Masters in public administration at USC this fall.

LAU RE L BARBOT ’07

Laurel Barbot ‘07 (Hoboken, NJ) is currently the Director, Special Events at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City.

DIAN E (LA COSTA) LE H MAN ’0 8

Diane (La Costa) Lehman ‘08 (San Diego, CA) married her childhood friend William Francis Lehman II on New Year’s Eve. The reception was a sparkly and rainy one at OLP! Diane currently teaches art, AP art history and architecture at OLP. Her husband works as a robotics engineer.

2010s ANDREA (ANDI) SEIKALY ’10 Andrea (Andi) Seikaly ’10 graduated from the UCLA School of Law in May. During law school, she interned at NBCUniversal, FX, WME Entertainment, and an entertainment law firm. She is also a freelance writer for Variety magazine. Andi graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA in December 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a minor in English. She plans to practice entertainment law in Los Angeles.

S OFIA S E IKA LY ’13

Sofia Seikaly ‘13 (Eugene, OR) graduated Magna Cum Laude this past May from Chapman University. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Television Production and Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis in news and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. She has interned at NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Seacrest Studios and NBC 7 San Diego. She was also a production assistant at Fox Sports San Diego. She will begin working as a producer for the local ABC affiliate in Eugene, Oregon this summer.

K I L E E SE IFE RT ’16

Kilee Seifert ‘16 (West Lafayette, IN) made the University of Indiana’s Dean’s List her first semester before transferring to Purdue University where she is majoring in Human Services and intends to minor in Psychology.

AMAN DA A H EARN ’11

Amanda Ahearn ‘11 (Santee, CA) graduated with a B.A. in English, Graphic Communication from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in 2015. She is currently a student working toward both Single and Multiple Subject Credentials at San Diego State University.

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NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POS TAGE PAID SAN DIEGO, C A PERMIT NO. 1592

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THE ANNUAL OLP

Endless Summer FR I D AY, A U G U S T 1 1 , 2 0 1 7 | 5 : 3 0 P M

Let’s start the school year with a party! Join OLP for the 4th Annual Endless Summer event featuring local craft beer, delectable wines, dinner and live music.

Mix and mingle with OLP parents, alumnae, faculty and friends as we celebrate the end of summer with the majestic view from North Terrace.

21+ O N LY. I DS WIL L BE C H EC KE D AT T H E D OOR .

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$35 G E N E R AL AD M I S S I O N T I C K E T

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Delicious dinner

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1 serving of beer or wine (additional drinks available for purchase)

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RESERVED lounge area and seating for up to 8 guests

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Table side drink service, including 2 growlers, 1 bottle of white wine, and 1 bottle of red wine

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8 Delicious dinner plates

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Seasonal snacks

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8 commemorative pint or wine glasses

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80 raffle tickets

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Summer-themed party favors

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Delicious dinner

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