Tartan Magazine, Spring 2018

THE SPRING 2018

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 7:00 PM Join us for our final 150th Anniversary celebration in a casual outdoor setting on campus with delicious BBQ and live music.

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What ’s Inside

Letter from the Board Chair....................................................2 Letter from the President........................................................3 Faculty Spotlight.................................................................... 4 Student Spotlight................................................................... 5

150TH ANNIVERSARY We Thank Our Donors............................................................6 All-Alumnae Reunion..............................................................8 “The Past Meets the Present” Benefit Auction and Gala......10 Senior Finalist in YoungArts Competition.............................14 Juniors Selected for Shakespeare Sisters Seminar..............14 Three Sophomores Organize Christmas Vendor Market......15 Senior Completes National Gallery of Art Seminar...............15 Tartans Stand for Life............................................................17 Sophomore Selected for HOBY Program.............................17 Spring Musical: The Sound of Music....................................18 Winter Sports........................................................................19 Swim Record from 1979 Broken...........................................20 Black History Month..............................................................20 Empty Bowls 2018................................................................21 Poms Takes First Place in MAPDA Championship...............21 LLS Students of the Year.......................................................22

GIVING Annual Fund..........................................................................23 Legacy Circle........................................................................24 Why I Give? ..............................................................16, 22, 25

ALUMNAE NEWS Cookies with Santa...............................................................26 Tartans Come Home.............................................................28 Alumnae Memorial Mass......................................................29 Class Notes..........................................................................30 Remembering Susan Foster duFief ’48................................35 Class Reunions.....................................................................36 Alumnae Assist Engineering/Robotics Program...................38 In Memoriam.........................................................................41

MISSION STATEMENT The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.

Kathleen Ryan Prebble, President/CEO Melissa Huey-Burns, Principal

MAGAZINE STAFF Danielle Mahaney Ballantine ’86, Editor Director of Communications

Charly Ryan Director of Philanthropy and Stewardship Kathleen Warner Bula ’79 Advancement Associate Mark Chapman Database Manager

LAYOUT/DESIGN/PRODUCTION Nate Strine On-Target Design

ON THE COVER:

Brianna Vitak ’19, Elisse Voysest ’19, and Rebecca Welton ’19 at the Junior Ring Ceremony.

The Academy of the Holy Cross does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in its educational policy, personnel policies, admission policies, scholarship and financial aid programs or other school-administered programs.

The Tartan is a publication of The Academy of the Holy Cross.

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Letter from the Board Chair What an exciting year we have had! Our community has proudly come together to celebrate with pride and nostalgia the 150th Anniversary of The Academy of the Holy Cross, and the sponsorship by our beloved Sisters of the Holy Cross. I know I speak for all of us when I say that I am grateful for the role that Holy Cross played in my life and proud to have a connection to this special place.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank our President, Katy Prebble, our Principal, Melissa Huey-Burns, and all of the administration and staff who have worked tirelessly on the many celebratory events that have taken place in honor of the 150th Anniversary. The time, attention to detail, and thoughtfulness that went into planning these celebrations to honor the heritage of the Sisters of the Holy Cross has been very evident. I hope that you have taken the time to attend some or all of these wonderful events. In November at the splendid All-Alumnae Reunion, Holy Cross welcomed back hundreds of alumnae and former faculty to see the exciting changes on campus and reconnect with one another. Most recently, the “Past Meets the Present” Benefit Gala and Auction in March was a marvelous evening of fundraising for everyone connected to Holy Cross.

Concurrent with our 150th celebratory events, it has been “business as usual” at the Academy.

The school leadership continues to look forward to advancing the opportunities for current and future students. Together Katy and Melissa are bringing the Academy to the forefront of today’s learning environment. This blueprint for success has been in place since 1868 when the Sisters of the Holy Cross opened the doors of the first campus. We need your support to continue this history of successful education of young women.

The day-to-day operations of a private college preparatory school is costly and a continual financial struggle. The Academy must rely on more than tuition to continue its operations. The Annual Fund is the school’s most important source of revenue other than tuition. Our support of the Annual Fund is critical to the mission and continued growth of the Academy.

Please help the Academy continue its faithful dedication to, and tradition of, educating young women in a Christ-centered community and the development of young women of courage, compassion and scholarship. I hope that you will take this opportunity to renew your support and help us continue that tradition of success.

Thank you for your generosity in supporting and helping to ensure the success of future graduates of the Academy.

With grateful appreciation,

Helen Stanislav Dankos ’75 Chair, Board of Trustees

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COURAGE

COMPASSION

SCHOLARSHIP

Letter from the President I believe that there are four characteristics which distinguish The Academy of the Holy Cross from all other schools. We are Catholic in the tradition of Holy Cross. We believe in the power of an all-girls experience. We provide a rich environment for a transformative education. We are compelled to act with courage, compassion, and scholarship in all that we do. Our core beliefs and strong culture have contributed to our school’s longstanding success for 150 years.

“We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind shall not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.” These beautiful words from Blessed Basil Moreau are the essence of a Holy Cross education.

In the same way that the head represents wisdom, knowledge, and learning, the heart is symbolic of love, empathy, and charity. It represents the very center of our being—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It is the core of human nature. It is the point where faith and reason embrace. For all of his life Father Moreau worked to unify the great divide between faith and reason that was so prevalent during his time.

While other schools may focus their efforts on being a power house in athletics or admitting only students from the top 99th testing percentile, our goal has always been to develop young women who not only can navigate college successfully, but who also are empowered to take risks, ask questions, pursue their dreams and become responsive citizens who make a positive impact on the world.

From the days of the sisters to today, Holy Cross educators believe in their obligation to develop young minds so that they will have the tools to compete strongly and compete ethically. Father Moreau taught us that how we educate the mind will change with time but how we educate the heart remains timeless. Our girls are pushed to be thinkers, leaders, and women of action. The success of a Holy Cross education is evident.

Our alumnae are equipped with the skills and the global perspective to improve the world they inherit. As long as we remain true to these hallmarks of a great education, Holy Cross will last for the next 150 years and beyond.

Sincerely,

Kathleen R. Prebble President and CEO

“We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind shall not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.”

Blessed Basil Moreau

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Faculty Spotlight THERESA CHEN

Theresa Chen’s connection to Holy Cross began

when she attended elementary school at the Calvert School in Saint Matthew’s parish. The school was run by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. Her Holy Cross connection has lasted into her adulthood and career as a Catholic school educator and brought her to The Academy of the Holy Cross, where she has served as the Assistant to the President since 2011. As she reflects on her lifelong relationship with the sisters, she can see that there must be divine influence that has continued to link her to Holy Cross.

In 1979 Theresa began teaching at St. Peter’s Interparish school in Washington, DC, another school run by the Holy Cross sisters. When she applied for the position, she was interviewed at the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic School’s office by Claire Helm, who would years later become the President of the Academy and Theresa’s supervisor. Theresa taught at six elementary schools during her tenure and remembers with a chuckle that she had planned to only teach at a Catholic school for five years before moving onto the higher-paying public school system. Known as Ms. Chen to her students, Theresa taught every elementary grade from kindergarten through eighth grade, except for grade two, and taught in every subject area. She also coordinated the St. Mark’s computer lab, expanding the number of computers in the program from five to 30. Theresa’s retired from St. Jude’s in 2010 after 30 years of teaching. She says of her time in the classroom, “I only remember the good stuff!”

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It only took a year for Theresa to come out of retirement seeking new endeavors. Searching the Archdiocese of Washington career listings, she discovered the President’s Assistant position and applied for the job. Theresa is once again an invaluable part of the Holy Cross family and is happy to still be involved with Catholic education.

For most people who come to Moreau Hall on campus, Theresa greets them at the door with a broad smile and a cheerful hello. She likes interacting with the faculty and staff, parents, alumnae, donors and especially the students she encounters in her day-to-day activities. “It’s different from teaching,” she says. Her association to the Holy Cross charism felt familiar from day one at the Academy. “It’s comfortable,” she says.

Theresa has enjoyed seeing and being part of growth and improvements happening at the Academy and continues to be impressed by the improvements that are happening in the educational program. She often encounters her former students and enjoys catching up on their lives.

She enjoys attending the performances as well as sports games. Theresa’s sister Irena Schaaff joined the business office staff in April 2015. “It’s always good to have family around,” Theresa notes. She and Irena are close sisters, and are both very proud of their family heritage—they are first-generation American. Their father was from China and their mother was from Colombia.

Theresa is a member of St. Andrew the Apostle parish.

Her deep love of dogs has earned her the title “dog whisperer” among her friends at Holy Cross.

Student Spotlight THERESA BROGAN ’18 ensemble, an audition-based conservatory for young actors with intellectual or developmental disabilities. She also attends dance classes with Imagination Stage and Joy of Motion Dance Center.

Theresa Brogan ’18

never lets anything hold her back from achieving her goals. While her passion is performing arts, she excels academically, competes athletically in several sports, is active in Campus Ministry, and is dedicated to serving others. Theresa doesn’t back down from a challenge and is a true leader in numerous ways. She has never let having Down syndrome keep her from pursuing her ambitions or accomplishing her dreams. Theresa is a role model for her classmates who is admired by all and has made a lasting mark on the Holy Cross community. She was recently selected as a 2018 Bethesda Magazine Extraordinary Teen.

Theresa was one of two girls with intellectual disabilities in the Class of 2018 when the school reintroduced the inclusive education Moreau Options Program in 2014.

Her schedule includes a mixture of general education academic and elective classes, as well as small classes that are specifically designed for her. As a junior Theresa was inducted into the National Honor Society, and this year she is tutoring another student in the Moreau Options Program in both reading and math.

Theresa plans to major in theater in college. She is a regular performer on the Academy’s stage and is a member of the International Thespian Honor Society. For her IB Film class, she wrote, directed and produced a sixminute film, which she presented at Catholic University to students and teachers from other area high schools.

Outside of school Theresa is very active in community youth theater, including Imagination Stage’s Pegasus

While performing on stage may be her favored interest, Theresa is also quite an athlete. She competes in several Special Olympics categories including cheerleading, basketball, soccer, golf, and track and field. In 2015 Theresa traveled to Los Angeles to represent the U.S. as a cheerleader at the Special Olympics World Games.

Theresa is dedicated to serving others. Recently she helped one of her friends organize after-school pizza sales at Holy Cross for funds to purchase children’s books for a local church-based food pantry. Last summer Theresa traveled to South Bend, IN, with other Holy Cross girls for a weeklong service trip with the Sisters of the Holy Cross. She is an active part of both her church community, St. John the Evangelist, and the Holy Cross campus ministry program. Her faith is a strong part of her foundation. This year Theresa was selected to be a Holy Cross Peer Minister. In this role Theresa composes and leads prayers, facilitates religious services and activities, and helps with school retreats.

Theresa gives her full commitment to any project or activity in which she’s involved. Her energy and enthusiasm is inspiring to her teachers, classmates and friends. She is an extraordinary example of talent, determination and spirit.

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We Thank Our Donors To paraphrase the Holy Cross mission, we want every girl to become a strong, independent

woman, who is dedicated to her faith, not afraid to take risks, stand up for her beliefs, and who will make an impact on the world. We rely on our generous donors who are investing in this goal. At a special donor appreciation dinner in October, we recognized the tremendous generosity of our lead donors.

The event took place at the Strathmore Mansion as part of our 150th Anniversary celebration. The mansion was part of the original property in Kensington purchased by the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1943 and served for a time as the sisters’ residence and the Provincial Residence for the Eastern Province of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. During the evening President Katy Prebble discussed the accomplishments of the recently completed capital campaign, The Difference We Make, and shared a few of the proposals from the Academy’s new campus master plan.

Photos: NewkPhoto LLC

(L-R) Heidi McAuliffe, Mary Pat Leary Arkin ’72, Cill Fuccillo

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(L-R) Jim Clark, Lou and Ann Kirlin Donatelli ’54, Msgr. John Enzler, Kathleen Burgess Clark ’82

(L-R) Joe Vitak, Mary Brogan, Katy Prebble, Isabel Serra Gomes ’96, Carlos Gomes

(L-R) Katy Prebble, Jayne Harper Plank ’50

(L-R) Anne Sullivan, Dennis Sullivan, Jim Clark

(L-R) Nancy Wright Greene ’56, Sister Sharon Mihm, CSC ’63

(L-R) Rich DiPippo, Molly DiPippo, Cindy Benedetti, Gary Benedetti

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Alumnae from the 1980s

All-Alumnae Reunion Welcomes LO TAs Home The Academy of the Holy Cross welcomed home nearly 300 alumnae, along with their guests, and present and former faculty/staff members at the 150th Anniversary All-Alumnae Reunion in November. In the afternoon groups toured the school, sat in on classes, and attended the annual Powder Puff football game between juniors and seniors. That evening guests enjoyed tasty appetizers, catching up with one another, reminiscing about their days at Holy Cross, walking the hallways, and posing for group photos. It was exciting for alumnae who hadn’t been to campus in a while to see the changes in the building and on campus, including the 150th Anniversary Heritage Hall. The class of 1982 had the highest attendance of all the classes represented at the event.

Several classes planned separate gatherings in connection to the reunion at the homes of alumnae or at nearby restaurants. Photos: NewkPhoto LLC

Class of 1973

Alumnae from 1990s

(L-R) Cynthia Alfaro ’12, Christine Clark ’12, Alessandra Barone ’13, Elizabeth Wilcox ’13 and Mary Kate Bula ’12

Class of 1969

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Rosemary Kirchner Brisbane ’56 and Nancy Wright Green ’56

Alumnae from 1960s

Faculty and Staff with Maddie Guay ’08

Class of 1982

Class of 2003

Class of 1988

Alumnae from 2000s

Class of 2007

Class of 2010

Alumnae from 1970s

Alumnae from 2010s

(L-R) Isabel Serra Gomes ’96, Florence Vasquez DiPietro ’96, Amy Schmidt Stowe, Lolita Jardeleza, Morgan Minnick ’07

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The Past Meets the Prсent Over 350 current and past parents, alumnae, Holy Cross sisters, and faculty/staff enjoyed

“The Past Meets the Present” Benefit Gala and Auction at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in March. The lovely evening included great auction items, exciting raffles, and a spirited game of Heads or Tails—all to raise funds for Holy Cross. The Auction Committee, led by Ann Stanislav McCord ’85 and Kelly Weisgerber, worked since last summer to make the event so memorable. Caitlin HueyBurns ’05 shared her love for Holy Cross and served as the Master of Ceremonies.

During the evening the 2018 Sister Grace Shonk, CSC Tribute Award was presented to Assistant Principal for Academics Rodney Larsen.

Attendees generously raised their paddles for the Fund-A-Need for new furnishings in the Student Commons and new outdoor tables and umbrellas for our patio tables (and yes, the new umbrellas will be purple) and raised $46,050 (with an additional match of $3000 from an anonymous donor).

Congratulations to all of the winners of silent and live auction items, the lucky Wingspan Raffle winners, and the winners of the Jeep Compass Sport—the Taaffe family.

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Photos: NewkPhoto LLC

(L-R) Jim and Kelly Weisgerber, Ann Stanislav McCord ’85 and Ted McCord

(L-R) Katy Prebble, Mary Brogan, Lucy Collins ’09, Eileen Brogan, Steve Brogan

Aaron and Katharine Hess Teitel ’69

(L-R) Mike, Heidi and Annie McAuliffe ’12 McAuliffe Rogers ’80 and Tim Rogers

Mary Agnes

(L-R) Ian Copeland, Debbie Copeland, Amy May, Jo-Ann Amigo, Molly Shuck

Ellen and Patrick Ryan

Sasha Garcon ’07 and Kelly Carlin ’07

Keith Krom and Inés Luengo de Krom (L-R) Rick and Karen Schaeffer, Joan and Gordon Anson

Woulita Seyoum, Katy Prebble, Ayelework Awoke

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Rodney Larsen and Katy Prebble

(L-R) Gerard and Regina Skinners, Stacey and Phil Cooper

Darryl Boone and Nellie Boone Benhard ’96

Doug and Mary Pat Leary Arkin ’72

(L-R) Matt Rodak, Caitlin Huey-Burns ’05, Melissa Huey-Burns, Paul Huey-Burns

Heads and Tails finalists Kelly Carlin ’07, Annie McAuliffe ’12, Helen Stanislav Dankos ’75 12 THE TARTAN Spring 2018

(L-R) Erin Dolan ’95, Flo Vasquez DiPietro ’96, Maggie O’Neill ’95, Nellie Boone Benhard ’96, Erin Nalls Fry ’95 and Dawn Lopes Kretz ’95

Young Alumnae

Back Row (L-R) Jim Coll, Wayne Geohagan, Wilhemina Geohagan, Bernadette Keenan, Andy Keenan; Front Row (L-R) Bridget Coll, Aida Brumme, Molly DiPippo, Rich DiPippo

Bill Dempster and Patty Gillis Cousins ’83

Melissa Huey-Burns, Katy Prebble, Rodney Larsen (L-R) Katy Prebble, Maggie O’Neill ’95, Carolann Bellaman, Michael Bellaman

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Amanda Primosch ’18 NATIONAL YOUNGARTS COMPETITION FINALIST

Amanda Primosch ’18 has been named a 2018 National YoungArts Foundation Finalist in Voice. Of the 757 winners in the competition, only 171 were selected as Finalists. As a winner Amanda is among the nation’s most promising young artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts. YoungArts winners gain access to one of the most comprehensive programs for emerging artists in the United States, offering financial, professional and artistic development opportunities over the course of their careers. In addition to a cash award, Amanda participated in the annual National YoungArts Week in Miami, FL in January. As a Finalist Amanda is also eligible for nomination to the White House-appointed Commission on Presidential Scholars to become one of the U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, one of the highest honors for a high school senior.

The National YoungArts Foundation was established in 1981 by Lin and Ted Arison to identify and nurture the most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts, and assist them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development.

Katherine Beall ’19

Maura Lyons ’19

Annya Onyekwere ’19

Martha Philipos ’19

Holy Cross Juniors

SELECTED FOR SHAKESPEARE SISTERS SEMINAR Four juniors were selected to participate in the Folger Shakespeare Library annual seminar “Shakespeare Sisters.”

The students, Katherine Beall ’19, Maura Lyons ’19, Annya Onyekwere ’19, and Martha Philipos ’19, attended weekly sessions for 10 weeks from January through March. The seminar participants read and discussed selected poems by British and American women poets from the mid-sixteenth century to the present—and, for comparison, some poems written about women by men. The students also wrote poetry of their own and were invited to a variety of poetry readings at the Folger Shakespeare Library. Students from all over the Washington Metropolitan area apply to be selected into the program. To have four students selected from the same school is unusual given the small size of the seminar.

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Three Sophomores Organize

CHRISTMAS IN SILVER SPRING VENDOR VILLAGE MARKET In December Mimi Phan ’20, Rose Milano ’20 and Catherine Sarca ’20 developed and coordinated “Christmas in Silver Spring Vendor Village Market” to provide toys for children of families in need as a service project through the Leaders Institute (LI). LI is a nondent Katy Prebble, profit organization that provides leadership training (L-R) Mimi Phan ’20, Rose Milano ’20, Presi

and development to inspire students to become agents Catherine Sarca ’20

of change, who impact the community with excellence and integrity. The event took place at the Silver Spring Civic Center. Children visited with Santa and were kept busy with craft stations while their parents shopped for unique gifts. The girls began working on the project in September and partnered with the YMCA’s Youth and Family Services Linkages to Learning, Angel Tree project. The goal was to provide the children with the gifts they want versus the gifts they need. The event was a huge success with generous response from the market goers. Over spring break the three girls conducted a leadership workshop with LI to help the gift recipients give back to others to “pay it forward.”

Arden Ireland ’18

COMPLETES NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART SEMINAR Arden Ireland ’18 participated in a seven-week seminar in the fall, Museum Makers: Exploring Art and Museums, conducted by the National Gallery of Art. The participants were high school juniors and seniors from area public and private schools.

Participants explored art through various media, learned about the intersection of art, graphic design, and visual communication, and created a personal graphic design project. They also met with museum professionals behind-the-scenes to learn about various careers at the museum. The program culminated with student-led public talks in the galleries and an exhibition of each student’s graphic design project. Arden’s final talk was presented on the subject George Bellows’ Blue Morning, 1909 painting. She highlighted the experience of the working-class immigrant population during the Industrial Revolution in New York and discussed the impressionistic quality of the painting and the subject matter which set it apart from other works of this era.

Arden says the opportunity gave her a lot of information about careers in the art field and helped her develop her artistic skills.

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Why I Give?

My wife and I are so grateful to The Academy of the Holy Cross for the love and care that the administrators, teachers and coaches have so generously given to our daughter Rachel. We have always found them to be not only wonderful to work with, but also extremely responsive and attentive to the needs of our daughter and those of other students. We could not be more pleased with the excellent quality of the academic program, and with AHC’s efforts to instill in our daughters strong Christian values and morals which will serve them well as they prepare to enter adult life.

RICHARD AND YUN WHA LAMAGNA (PARENTS OF RACHEL ’20)

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Tartans STAND FOR LIFE Sporting the signature purple “AHC For Life” knit hats and carrying #iStand4Life signs, 52 Holy Cross girls attended the annual Youth Rally, Mass and March for Life on Friday, January 19 along with chaperones from Campus Ministry, Holy Cross Social Justice, and LOTAs for Life club. During the Mass, Breanna Vitak ’19 participated in the Offertory procession. The group gathered very early on Friday to travel to the CapitalOne Arena for the Rally and Mass, then continued the day by participating in the March for Life by walking from Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court building and U.S. Capitol, peacefully demonstrating about the dignity of all life.

Kierra Marshall ’20 SELECTED FOR HOBY PROGRAM

-Burns and President Kierra Marshall ’20 with Principal Melissa Huey Katy Prebble

Kierra Marshall ’20 has been selected to represent The Academy of the Holy Cross at the 2018 Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar in May. HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. Known as HOBY’s flagship program, the Leadership Seminar is designed for high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. The fourday seminar will take place at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD. THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 17

Spring Musical

The Holy Cross Performing Arts department staged The Sound of Music in March. This beloved musical is based on the reallife story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Director Kate Griffith wrote, “The Sound of Music has long been established in the canon of American classics due to its simple, yet universal theme: a life filled with music is much richer than a life void of it.” As part of the Academy’s 150th Anniversary celebration, The Sound of Music has been performed numerous times in the school’s history and was one of the first musicals staged in the current Holy Cross Theatre.

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC

JV Basketball

Varsity Basketball

Swim and Dive

Indoor Track and Field

Bocce

Poms

2018 WINTER SPORTS AWARDS VARSITY BASKETBALL MVP Bria Fuller ’19 (All-WCAC Third Team) Most Improved Madeline Dent ’18 Tartan Julia Muzzatti ’18 (All-WCAC Honorable Mention) JV BASKETBALL MVP Caroline Ionata ’20 Most Improved Nana Owusu-Koranteng ’19 Tartan Rose Weisgerber ’20 BOCCE MVP Shannon Hughes ’21 Most Improved Paula Cotae ’20 Tartan Belane Ayelework ’19

Ice Hockey

ICE HOCKEY (AA) MVP Defense Anna Werwinski ’20 Most Improved Claire Coyle ’19 Tartan Katrina Hebert ’18 MVP Offense Catherine Fay ’18

SWIM & DIVE MVP Kathleen Cosgrove ’21 Most Improved Lauren Kosiorowski ’21 Tartan Kathryn von Heeringen ’18

(A) MVP Defense Kylie Draddy ’19 Most Improved Isabelle Mitchell ’20 Tartan Mary Rose DePont ’19 MVP Offense Aidan Mooney ’19

INDOOR TRACK & FIELD MVP Kierra Marshall ’20 Most Improved Christina Claverie-Williams ’20 Tartan Tori Kestel ’19

POMS MVP Morgan Lewis ’19 Most Improved Alyssa Vetter ’20 Tartan Ivy Peng ’19 THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 19

Swim Record

FROM 1979 BROKEN

Holy Cross Swim and Dive team participated in the WMPSSDL Championships at the Fairland Aquatic Center in Laurel in February.

During the preliminaries, Kathleen Cosgrove ’21 broke a Holy Cross record in the 100yard Butterfly set in 1979 with her record time 57.17. The previous record, 58.26, was held

by Patty Marks Briscoe ’80, who was an AllAmerican swimmer and is a member of the Holy Cross Athletic Hall of Fame.

The Swim and Dive team took Third Place in the championships, which included WCAC, ISL and other area independent private schools.

Dior Richards ’00

ADDRESSES BLACK HISTORY MONTH ASSEMBLY

“Strength Courage Wisdom” was the theme of the annual Black History Month Assembly in February sponsored by the Onyx Club. The program included a showing of the video “Origins of Black History Month,” a recitation of Maya Angelou’s poem “Phenomenal Woman” by Lexington Hart ’21, and an a capella performance of “Amazing Grace” by Jeannie Cyrus ’18 and Imani Featherson ’18.

Dior Richards ’00 (center) with mem bers of the Onyx Club, Moderators Debbie Brown and Brittney Stephenson (right) and Pres ident Katy Prebble (left).

Alumna Dior Richards ’00 addressed the assembly, sharing about her life experiences. Dior spoke about attending Holy Cross and participating in the Black Awareness Society, which later became the Onyx Club. As a Holy Cross student, Dior attended a field trip to tour historically black colleges and universities. She attended Howard University and joined the prestigious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, one of the largest black women’s organizations in the world. Dior described the challenges she faced after graduation with a degree in Biology, and how she encountered situations in her career where she was discriminated against because of her race. She spoke about the courage she found in deciding to leave her career field to follow a new path as a business analyst and director of operations. She shared about finding a business environment where she now feels valued for all her talents and accepted as an African American woman. Dior challenged the students to recognize the value and strength that comes from diversity. She also gave some practical tips for how to achieve outcomes that support creating a diverse environment.

Two of Dior’s classmates, Andrea Williams Sims ’00 and Stephanie Sprow Owens ’00, also attended the assembly.

The three have remained friends since their days as Holy Cross students.

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Empty Bowls 2018 Holy Cross hosted its second Empty Bowls Simple Supper in March in support of the Lenten Food Drive for the John S. Mulholland Family Foundation, which serves established food pantries in Washington, DC. The event this year was organized by Campus Ministry, Social Justice, and the Art and Performing Art departments. Guests to the event donated five cans of food or non-perishable items as admittance to the supper.

Eleven different soups and 10 different breads, provided by the Mothers Club, were served in bowls created by students, which guests were given as a keepsake from the event. The Performing Arts department organized Open Mic entertainment, which included over a dozen performers during dessert. The Art Department created a special painting and sculpture gallery in the Theatre Lobby for the event.

The Empty Bowls Simple Supper culminated the Lenten Food drive, which included a competition between the Purple (Sophomores and Seniors) and White (Freshmen and Juniors) teams. The Purple team was announced as the winner during an All-School Assembly, with only a seven-can difference in donations. Over 1,800 cans were collected during the drive.

Poms TAKES FIRST PLACE IN MAPDA CHAMPIONSHIP The Holy Cross Poms team participated in the MAPDA Championship at the University of Maryland in March.

The team and captain Morgan Lewis ’19 were both awarded First Place in their Total Package routine. In a February tournament, which qualified them for the championship, the team and Morgan both won First Place in Total Package and Second Place in Poms.

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LLS STUDENT OF THE YEAR COMPETITION HAS

Record-Breaking Success Team Live Life Stronger

Team The Red Elephants

Girls from The Academy of the Holy Cross have participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Students of the Year Campaign since the program began in 2014. The Students of the Year program is a seven-week campaign in which teams of high school students participate in a fundraising competition to benefit LLS. The candidates/teams who raise the most money at the end of the competition earn the title Student(s) of the Year. The students raise money in honor of a local patient hero who is currently battling, or is in remission from, a blood cancer. This year there were three teams from Holy Cross: Team MLJ Paving the Way (Martha Philipos ’19, Julie Joseph ’19, London Hall ’19); Team The Red Elephants (Ann Myers ’19, Jenna Rizik ’19, Madelijn Ewers ’19); Team Live Life Stronger (Grace O’Connor ’19, Ella Torp ’19). During a kick-off assembly in February, Alli Kelly and Andrea O’Brien from the National Capital Area LLS commended Holy Cross for its commitment to the program and congratulated this year’s teams for their efforts.

The seven-week competition engaged 32 candidate teams of high school students. Their efforts this year exceeded all expectations and raised over $2,250,000 for the LLS mission. The three Holy Cross teams raised over $139,000 combined. In addition to the Students of the Year award, candidates were also recognized for their volunteerism, community involvement, and commitment to the LLS Mission. Team The Red Elephants won the award for Mission and will receive a $2,500 college scholarship in recognition of their award.

Team MLJ Paving the Way

Why I Give?

Supporting the next generation of women of courage, compassion, and

scholarship is a privilege and duty that I do not take lightly. Virginia Woolf argued that women need a room of their own. Holy Cross fosters that room for intellectual and spiritual growth, friendship, and tenacity. I give to Holy Cross because Holy Cross gave so much to me.

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Annual Giving Fund Most donors who make small gifts each year have no idea how powerful their

support becomes. Our annual donors—those people who give what they can year after year—are truly the lifeblood of the Academy.

Annual giving provides the largest base of critical unrestricted support for Holy Cross. Gifts of all sizes from alumnae, parents, faculty/staff, and friends help fund tuition assistance, scholarships, student programs, classroom technology, faculty salaries, and other priorities.

Not everyone can make a large gift, but everyone can give in meaningful ways. We are grateful for all gifts equally and value all support regardless of the amount. It’s a fact that men give larger gifts and more often to their schools than women do to theirs. In this day and age, we hope to see that gap narrow through the generosity and strength of your support for Holy Cross.

Our Annual Tartan Challenge is underway until Thursday, May 31, the end of our fiscal year. Will you take the challenge and make a donation to the Holy Cross Annual Fund? Give generously and give back. Our girls and our future depend on your support.

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The

Legacy Circle Have you considered a planned gift to Holy Cross?

Planned giving involves a variety of philanthropic strategies that help you provide for Holy Cross while advancing your own financial and personal objectives. Making a planned gift allows you to donate assets, yet defer the time the school actually receives them. Joining the Legacy Circle is a powerful testimonial to your belief in the value of a Holy Cross education. Contact Charly Ryan at (301) 929-6447 or cryan@academyoftheholycross. org for more information on being part of the Legacy Circle!

“My annual gift to Holy Cross is a practical gift, often defined by the many day-to-day demands all families face. Naming The Academy of the Holy Cross to receive part of my estate is a gift from my heart, a thank you to the Sisters of the Holy Cross for enriching the lives of our daughters, and my part in ensuring the blessing of this special education for generations to come.” — KAREN SCHAEFFER (Board of Trustees member and parent of Kaitlin Schaeffer Yardley ’99 and Megan Shaeffer ’01)

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Why I Give?

We can’t say enough about how much we feel that The Academy of the Holy Cross has been a life-changing experience for our daughter Samantha!

We have watched her grow; been given opportunities to excel in science, art and performing arts; gain confidence to take on leadership roles; and thrive in her friendships in this LOTA community—and that is why we give!

IAN AND DEBBIE COPELAND (PARENTS OF SAMANTHA ’18)

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Cookies with Santa

Thanks to Amelia Kratz Hillman ’83, Cookies with Santa has become a favorite alumnae holiday tradition at Holy Cross. Amelia “brought back Santa” in 2010. Lucky for us, Santa has been able to take a break from his busy holiday schedule and spend a Sunday afternoon with us in early December each year. Amelia has organized the event, along with the Alumnae Office, providing cookies and Christmas crafts for children to enjoy. Student ambassadors serve as Santa’s helpers and everyone loves having their photo op with Santa!

Thank you Amelia and Santa!

1. Bayly Kirlin Leighton ’98, Lula and Arthur Leighton 2. Noah and Cristian, twin sons of Ivys Aguilar ’95 3. Student Ambassadors were Santa’s elves!

4. Mary Tanis Skorny ’99, Doug Skorny, Duke, Caroline, James, and Lucy Skorny 5. Tricia Hathway Montesinos ’02 and daughter Ava 6. Jorge Moreno, Susie Huitz Moreno ’03 and Taylor Moreno 7. Maureen McElroy Olsen ’03 with her children, Adeline and Eric, with Santa’s Helper Belane Ayelework ’19

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8. Andre de Moya, Judy Huitz de Moya ’95, Matteo, and Amelia de Moya 9. Teri Yetter Mackeever ’98 with her sister Beth Yetter Wert ’99 and their daughters Genevieve Wert, Harper and Ryan Mackeever 10. Aiden Green with his big sister Damari Greene ’20 11. Joey Gjerulff, son of Katie Kunec Gjerulff ’97 12. Teddy Kaibni, son of Katie Tvelia Kaibni ’98

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The Class of 2017 Returns for Tartans Come Home Day Holy Cross welcomed over 50 alumnae from the Class of 2017 for the annual Tartans Come Home Day program in January. The alumnae had just completed their first semester of college and returned to share their experiences with the current students. These graduates are attending colleges such as The Catholic University of America, James Madison University, Temple University, Pennsylvania State University, St. Joseph’s University, the College of William and Mary, University of Maryland, University of Virginia, Notre Dame University, and Yale University.

The returning LOTAs spoke about their choices for college, selecting roommates, managing school work and free time, resolving issues on their own, and the college campus cultures. When asked how Holy Cross had prepared them academically, the alumnae gave resounding accolades to their high school education. Several alumnae noted how the course load at Holy Cross prepared them exceptionally well for college work. Several remarked that the strong writing skills they acquired at Holy Cross served them very well in college. The alumnae visited classrooms to speak to advisories of seniors and juniors. Tartans Come Home occurs annually and is coordinated by the College Counseling and Alumnae Affairs offices.

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ALUMNAE NEWS

Memorial Mass Remembers Deceased Alumnae, Family,

and Former Faculty/Staff

Holy Cross celebrated the annual Alumnae Memorial Mass in March. Alumnae, friends and family members attended the Liturgy, in which 32 alumnae and 58 family members and faculty/staff who died during the past year were remembered. Msgr. John Enzler, whose six sisters graduated from Holy Cross, was the principal celebrant of the Mass. During the service, classmates, friends, and family members brought forward roses in remembrance of the alumnae as their names were read.

A light reception followed the Mass.

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Class Notes 1948

Patricia De La Vergne writes, “In May of 2018, I will be a 70-year alumna of Holy Cross—really does not seem that long ago.”

1962

Patricia Tumulty Flaccus writes, “My twin granddaughters started kindergarten this fall and are my greatest joy, but on the wrong coast.”

1966 Three Holy Cross girls who also went to college together at Salve Regina had a great reunion on November 27, 2017: Cathy Litwin Bellenger, Nancy Crane Erkman and Margot DiCairano Durkin.

1970

Mary Griffin Bey just retired from the University of Connecticut Student Health Service working in the Allergy & Travel Health Clinic.

1971 “My husband and I moved to the Chicago suburbs two years ago to be with our sons and grandchildren,” writes Pauline Greger Herpy.

(Grandchildren Jonathan, Jr., 3, and Diana Grace Herpy, 18 months old) “We live on a lake and enjoy boating, fishing and swimming with the family. I had a very good experience during my four years at AHC and often think back on what I learned from my teachers. I am an ESL teacher (also), and appreciate all the work that the sisters and lay teachers did to prepare for class. Sister Grace, whom I saw in The Tartan magazine, was my Geometry teacher [from 30 THE TARTAN Spring 2018

1968–71]. I’m glad that she is still alive and enjoying her retirement [in Indiana] at the mother house.”

1973

Mary Crisafulli Stone wrote, “Congratulations on your 150th anniversary! Keep going strong with educating our future leaders in all employment fields.”

1977

Kathy Kelly is now a records manager for Highlight Technologies, at the HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in Rockville, MD.

1978

Sharon Fairley is a former federal prosecutor, assistant attorney general, and criminal justice reform expert and advocate. She has had a long career including eight years as a federal prosecutor with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, and first deputy inspector general and general counsel of the City of Chicago Office of the Inspector. Prior to law school, Sharon held various positions in marketing. Sharon graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University with a B.S. degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering. Sharon also obtained an M.B.A. in marketing from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a law degree from the University of Chicago. She grew up in Silver Spring, MD and now lives in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community on the southwest side. She is the mother of two adult children.

CLASS NOTES 1984

Jeanette Terzi Wells got married in June 2014 to Dr. J. Richard Wells, Jr.

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1990

Kimberly Peeler-Allen is one of 20 community activists to receive a 2018 Roddenberry Fellowship, a 12-month program enabling recipients to further projects to make the United States more inclusive and equitable. Fellows each receive $50,000 and tailored support to help implement their projects.

Kimberly is the co-founder of Higher Heights, a national organization building the political power and leadership of black women from the voting booth to elected office. Her Fellowship will focus on her campaign #BlackWomenVote, a nonpartisan voteractivism campaign powered by Higher Heights.

After working as a civil servant for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and U.S. Department of Treasury for approximately 15 years, Linda Tello returned to academia to complete her Ph.D. in May 2017. “Presently, I am a postdoctoral scholar at Arizona State University in civil, environmental, and sustainable engineering. I am the founder of Whole Earth Engineering, LLC where I am developing sustainable programs with the Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture Institute to franchise to other tribal nations wanting to stand up sustainable programs on their lands. I am seeking angel investors or venture capitalists interested in investing in the development of the sustainable programs that can be marketed locally, nationally, and globally to agencies and organizations with authentic sustainable development agendas.”

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1987 The Class of 1987 celebrated their 30th reunion this past year and had a great time catching up with 32 of their fellow classmates. Lori Poveromo Haight noted that there was a surplus of funds collected after the event and the group donated what was leftover to their alma mater.

1991 “My son Julian is five years old and I have been married to his father, Julian, for nearly 21 years (June 27, 1997),” reports Adria Jones Wright. “Life is good and we are grateful for our blessings.”

1993

Kaitlin Schaeffer Yardley wrote that “my sister Megan Schaeffer ’01 and I were on our way to a family wedding in Michigan when we stopped at Megan’s alma mater, Saint Mary’s. We knew Sister Grace had recently moved there and decided to give her a call. We were so happy to have reached her!”

Kaitlin’s two daughters, Margot, 7, and Lucy, 5, also tagged along.

Amy Nalls Langevin writes, “Almost 30 years of friendship. Love you, ladies!”

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Kate Mann Driscoll married Christopher Driscoll of Corning, NY on October 7, 2017 in Sherwood Forest, MD. She was so thankful to have fellow Ladies of the Academy and lifelong friends Kelly Weaver Fritz, Jacki Betts Haynes, Clare Willging Hart, Ginny Dugan Noel, Christina Perelas LeMaire, and Mary Tanis Skorny standing by her side.

2002 Marjorie Ann Rydzak was born on Feburary 9, 2018 to Jasmine Jaysingh Rydzak and her husband Greg. “Greg and I are beyond excited to have a sweet healthy baby.

We are all doing great.”

Janelle Touma was engaged in June 2017 to Eric Carlson. She recently began a new career with United Way Worldwide in their Impact department as a Volunteer Engagement Manager.

2000

Megan Hendon Harbold and her husband Justin welcomed their second son Parker on April 3, 2018. Cooper is Parker’s very proud big brother!

Beth Houser Lamb and her husband Derick are happy to announce the birth of their son Alex Michael Lamb on May 10, 2017.

2004

Catherine Russell proposed to Laura Cividanes on October 1, 2017.

“We first met in 2011 while working at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC and started dating in 2014.”

The wedding is planned for the spring of 2019.

2007

Brittany Rose Miller writes, “I currently live in Okinawa, Japan with my husband Captain Adam C. Miller. I started a dance program on two separate bases with over 100 students to date.” Soon Brittany and Adam will be moving to Quantico, VA for one year.

2009

Lucy Collins writes that she is “still working at Georgetown Visitation in the bookstore and day care.

Also working at Holy Cross grade school with the art class.”

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CLASS NOTES Rhamat Alhassan, a senior at the University of Florida, has been named a 2018 Honda Sport Award recipient for Volleyball, presented to the top women “best of the best” athletes in 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports.

The winner of the sport award becomes a finalist for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the prestigious 2018 Honda Cup which will be presented in June. Rhamat is a four-time All-American blocker for the Gators who became the first player in Southeastern Conference history to lead the nation in blocks per set (1.70) since the NCAA began tracking the statistic in 1994. It was also the second-highest season average in school history.

2011 While at a conference in Atlanta, Jessica McLaren met a fellow Holy Cross graduate, Joanna Barnes ’78.

They were attending the Learning Disabilities Association of America conference.

2013

Laura Murphy is thrilled to be joining the Robinson Lab at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. As SARE (Summer Academic Research Experience) Co-Director and Program Coordinator, she looks forward to providing exceptional opportunities to gifted, economically-disadvantaged Baltimore teens. When not coordinating and implementing the SARE program, Laura looks forward to lab bonding and unparalleled research opportunities.

2014 Rhamat Alhassan ’14

Jillian Dunston, a senior at the University of Michigan, has been honored by the Big Ten as a basketball alldefensive team honoree and a sportsmanship award honoree. An article on the Michigan website states that Jillian is the second player in the Michigan’s history to be honored with a spot on the all-defensive team. The article notes, “Dunston draws the toughest defensive assignment in each game, regardless of position. She leads Michigan in rebounding at 9.2 boards per game, putting her fourth in the conference, and in steals with 49.”

2016

Kate Taylor plays lacrosse for Boston College, and she and Kristyn Gaines ’14, who plays lacrosse for UConn, were friends and teammates at Holy Cross where they played field hockey and lacrosse together.

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CLASS NOTES

(L-R) Margaret French ’14, Margaret Byrnes French ’46 and Maureen French ’16

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top center.

On June 6, 2016, Maureen French ’16 graduated from The Academy of the Holy Cross exactly 70 years after her grandmother. Maureen is the third family member to graduate from the Academy.

Margaret Byrnes French ’46 attended the Academy at the Upton Street campus in Washington, D.C. during World War II. After graduating Margaret attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Baltimore, where she earned her RN degree. She is the mother of five children, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She celebrated her 71st graduation anniversary from Holy Cross this past year.

Sixty-eight years later granddaughter Margaret “Maggie” French ’14 also graduated from Holy Cross. Maggie first heard about the Academy from her grandmother and desired from a young age to attend the Academy. Maggie currently attends the University of Dayton, where she is pursuing a major in public relations and marketing. Maureen attends the University of Delaware and is currently studying political science.

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Margaret ’46 passed away at the age of 90 on October 23, 2017.

Keep in Touch Please send your updated mailing or email address to alumnae@academyoftheholycross.org or call (301) 929-6463.

The Alumnae Office sends a monthly email newsletter and information about upcoming events. If you aren’t receiving these notices, we might not have your current information.

ALUMNAE NEWS

Remembering

Sue Foster duFief ’48

Sue Foster duFief ’48 passed away peacefully on January 18, 2018. Sue left a deep Holy Cross legacy and a lifelong love for her alma mater. Sue was a native Washingtonian who attended elementary and high school at The Academy of the Holy Cross on Upton Street. After earning a teaching degree in physical education from Marjorie Webster, Sue married “the love of her life,” John duFief, in 1952. She and John raised their son John III and daughters Carol duFief Gonzalez ’70, Susan duFief Buckingham ’72 (deceased), Jean duFief Janela ’74, Lee duFief DePont ’81, and Marie duFief Burkholder ’83. Their son John even married a Holy Cross girl, Karen Edwards duFief ’76!

Sue touched the lives of many children, serving as a coach to countless sports teams and an energetic and dedicated physical education teacher at Our Lady of Mercy in Potomac, MD, where her family were founding parishioners. Sue loved the Senators, the Redskins, and the city itself. She shared this ’48 ief Sue Foster duF love with visitors when she became a tour guide for the city in the 1980s. Sue found joy as a hospice volunteer, providing respite and compassion for the suffering. She loved to swim in the ocean, sing, dance, and play cards. She was a remarkable cook and a wonderful hostess.

Sue remained close to Holy Cross and her classmates and returned to the Kensington campus often for events through the years. She was selfless and gracious to her family, friends, and neighbors. Sue’s faith was the foundation of her home and family.

Sue was most proud of her children, her 21 grandchildren (including Maggie Gonzalez ’08, Sarah Gonzalez ’09, Jennifer Buckingham Koppels ’95, Annie Janela Badagliacca ’07, Emily Janela ’08, Katie Janela ’13, Claire duFief ’10, Lexie DePont ’10, and Mary Rose DePont ’19) and eight great-grandchildren.

In a final touching tribute to Sue’s love for Holy Cross, her family asked to have donations made in her name to the Academy in lieu of flowers.

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon her.

(L-R) Sue duFief Buckingham ’72, Sue Foster duFief ’48, John L. duFief, Marie duFief Burkholder ’83, Jean duFief Janela ’74, Lee duFief DePont ’81, Carol duFief Gonzalez ’70, and John L. duFief, III. THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS 35

Class Reunions 1977 The Class of 1977 celebrated their 40th anniversary at the home of Laurie Hooper DeRosa on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

Pictured (L-R): Lou Ann Elsner Armstrong, Maureen MacCollum Bernier, Maureen McCarthy, Josie Ryner Griffin, Shawn Sullivan Lattanzio, Kathy Kelly, Sue Taylor Ketchum, Katie Brady Stephens, Kathy Proctor Ray, Gina Edwards Hardiman, Bridget Meyer Forcier, Sheila Reid, Laurie Hooper DeRosa, Mary Massino Platt, Christy Anastasi Sims, Patty Demaria Robinson, Patty Daley Hodson, Kathy Railey Pruissen, and Yony McCloskey. Not pictured: Finita Cofino Kilby and Cathy Hanrahan

1982 The Class of 1982 had a 35th reunion afternoon gathering at Mary Beth Corso Kennedy’s home on Friday, November 10, 2017. Many of their class members traveled from outof-state to attend (one all the way from California). “It was wonderful to catch up and fondly reminisce about our time at Holy Cross.”

Special thanks to Mary Beth Corso Kennedy and Kathleen Burgess Clark for all their work in making this memorable event happen!

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ALUMNAE NEWS

1987 The Class of 1987 celebrated their 30th anniversary on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Tommy Joe’s restaurant.

Pictured (L-R) Front Row: Carolyn Hamm, Amy Daigle Miller, Dana Albertini, Suzanne Hammersmith, Colleen Robertson, Denise Dorsie, Susie Carr Brake, Mary Alberthal, Standing: Maria Welch, Katie Torpey, Lori Poveromo Haight, Melissa Hails; Back Row: Kathy Balderson, Lexie Walker, Kathy E. Duffy Hartman, Susan Fernandez, Alyssa Kopeck, Liz Bunte Vitchock, Mary Whipp Craca, Timmie Taff, Lisa Bonanno, Kym Pulfrey, Jennifer Carney, Rachel McAndrew, Heather Stevens, Kim Ehrenfried, Ilona Greenberg, Lorelei Castro, Susan King, Jill Rosato Huey

2007 The Class of 2007 celebrated their 10th anniversary at The Barking Dog on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

2012 The Class of 2012 celebrated their 5th anniversary at Caddies on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

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Alumnae Engineers Give Back to Promote STEM at Holy Cross

This year several alumnae in engineering careers have stepped forward to support Holy Cross and our engineering component of STEM. Michelle Cousté ’11 is a civil engineer working for Clark Construction on the Metro Silver Line project. She helped the robotics team prepare for their 2018 competition and arranged for a generous donation from Clark Construction in support of the robotics team.

L-R) Rebecca Welton ’19, Michelle Cousté ’11, Danielle Valcarcel ’19, Fiona Long ’19

Samantha Jackson ’14 is in her senior year at Cornell, majoring in Biological Engineering. Samantha spoke to the Holy Cross engineering class in January about engineering in college and beyond.

Kara Cronin ’14 assisted the robotics team in January as they developed a strategy for the 2018 robotics competition. Kara will graduate from Virginia Tech in May with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a minor in Green Engineering. She was on a robotics team at Tech, VT Astrobotics. After graduation, Kara will join Leidos as a systems engineer working in air traffic management.

Katie Kemp ’17 is a freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park. Katie worked with the robotics team in January to build a new robot drive train for the 2018 competition. Katie was the student CEO in 2016-2017 for the AHC Transformers robotics team, helped efforts to build a new robot drive train for the 2018 competition.

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ALUMNAE NEWS

Megan Hays ’10 is working in Seattle as a structural engineer for Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA). She is currently working on the Chase Center, the new Golden State Warriors NBA arena in San Francisco, and has offered her contact information for students interested in engineering or Georgia Tech.

Natascha Castor Milesi Ferretti ’90 is a mechanical engineer at the National Institute for Science and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg.

Natascha provided information on a paid summer internship at NIST for juniors and seniors interested in engineering.

Katie Edwards ’13 is a civil engineer for Boeing in Seattle, WA, in a rotation program for early-career engineers.

Katie provided a matching donation from Boeing to support the robotics team.

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Share Your

HOLY CROSS STORY How did Holy Cross impact your life? Who were the Holy Cross sisters, teachers or staff members who left an indelible mark on the person you are today? What would you like to share about Holy Cross that you believe is unique or exceptional?

WE WANT TO KNOW YOUR HOLY CROSS STORY! • Are you part of a “Holy Cross dynasty” where many or most your relatives are Ladies of the Academy? Tell us about it!

• Was your Senior Project instrumental in the career path you chose? Tell us why!

• Are there fond memories of your participation in a retreat, club, sport, or after-school activity? Share it!

As part of our 150th Anniversary celebration, we have created a Holy Cross Stories page at

www.holycross150.org/stories Visit the page and then please share your stories and photos!

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ALUMNAENEWS NEWS ALUMNAE IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORY – ALUMNAE Elizabeth Styer Duvall ’40

Joan Mitchell Connelly ’51

Dorothy C. McGregor Shanley ’46

Barbara Wise Murphy ’55

Sister of Florence McGregor McDaniel ’55

Susan Foster duFief ’48 Mother of Carol duFief Gonzalez ’70, Susan duFief Buckingham ’72 (dec’d), Jean duFief Buckingham ’74, Lee duFief DePont ’81, Marie duFief Burkholder ’83; grandmother of Jennifer Buckingham Koppels ’95, Annie Janela Badagliacca ’07, Sarah Gonzalez ’09, Emily Janela ’08, Maggie Gonzalez ’08, Claire duFief ’10, Lexie DePont ’10, Katie Janela ’13, Mary Rose DePont ’19; mother-in-law of Karen Edwards duFief ’76

Patricia Wilson Cressy ’48 Mary Martin McQuillan ’50 Aunt of Eileen Martin Wilkinson ’80, Maria Wilkinson ’14, Sarah Wilkinson ’16

FORMER FACULTY/STAFF Mary Ann Brennan Sarah Sullivan Willging

Virginia “Ginger” Dillon Quinn ’57 Barbara McMahon Atwell ’57

Mother of Maria Willging Kennedy ’96, Lucy Willging Lattus ’97, Margaret Willging Lilly ’97, Clare Willging Hart ’99

Helen Messer Watkinson ’57 Lynn Fay Chalmers ’58 Frances “Missy” Cullinan Rosson ’58 Karen Sue McSweeney Skrapits ’62 Mary Sharon Shanley ’68 Niece of Florence McGregor McDaniel ’55

FORMER STUDENT Jordana Nicole “Jojo” Greenberg

IN MEMORY – FRIENDS AND FAMILY John Paul “JP” Biciocchi, Brother of Sophia Biciocchi ’16

Patrick James McGinty Brother of Rosemarie McGinty ’11

Gladys Hogan Campbell Mother of Karen T. Grisez ’73 and Susan C. Bruce ’78

Osvalda Chiarelli Muzzatti Grandmother of Sofia Muzzatti ’16 and Julia Muzzatti ’18

Edmund K. Daley, Jr. Husband of Patricia Smith Daley ’50

Andres Olaciregui Grandfather of Nadia Anabtawi ’13

Philip A. Degnan Father of Christine Degnan Monahan ’88; grandfather of Mary “Molly” Monahan ’16 and Meghan Monahan ’20

Patrick Gerard Reilly Brother of Lenore Reilly Martinez ’76, Mary Catherine Reilly Desrosiers ’81 and Jeannine Reilly ’86; uncle of Joanna Martinez ’07

Laveta Cumberland Emory Grandmother of Tara Emory Mingledorff ’98, Hailey Emory ’10, Mara Cassidy ’12 and Corinne Cassidy ’13 Kirk Alan Erickson Husband of Susan Wood Erickson ’68 Gina Marie Judith Daughter of Mary Ann Magnolia Judith ’69

Raymond Michael “Mike” Soo Husband of Carol Heinlein Soo ’60; father of Erin Soo Crane ’89 Laura O’Malley Trusty Mother of Hannah Trusty ’13

Mary Melissa Rogers Mother-in-law of Mary Agnes McAuliffe Rogers ’80; grandmother of Theresa Rogers ’17 and Cecelia Rogers ’19 Gerard Schmelzer Father of Karen Schmelzer Jacobsen ’81 and Kathleen Schmelzer Burke ’82;

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Session 2: June 25 - 29

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