Tartan Magazine, Summer 2015

SUMMER 2015

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2015 AHC GOLF CLASSIC Argyle Country Club

Friday, September 18 1:00 pm Shotgun Start

Victor Muzzatti and Alan Pumphrey, Chairs

Register online: ahcgolfclassic.com

11:30 am – Registration and Practice 1:00 pm – Shotgun Start $250 Individual Golfer

Save the Date

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First Day of School

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Opening School Mass 11 Holy Cross Day Student Celebration 18 Tartan Classic Golf Tournament 28-Oct. 2 Student Spirit Week 2

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Powder Puff Football Game Homecoming 7 Upton Street Reunion 30-Nov. 1 Fall Musical

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Tartans Come Home Blessed Basil Moreau Mass

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Alumnae Memorial Mass

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Father-Daughter Dance Spring Theatre Production Benefit Auction Gala

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All Souls Day Mass Open House Dance Concert

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Music Concert Alumnae Cookies with Santa

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Mother-Daughter Communion Breakfast Spring Dance Concert Grandparents Day

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Music Concert 20 Distinguished Alumnae/Athletic Hall of Fame 6 Graduation

ON THE COVER: (L to R) Grace Goulding ’15, Emily Daly ’15, Rodnae Gould ’15, Taylor Hagins ’15, Leah Barteldes ’15.

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What ’s Inside Letter from Board of Trustees Chair 2 Letter from the President 3 Faculty Spotlight: Dale Placek 4 Student Spotlight: Tiffany Wognaih ’15 5 Capital Campaign: A conversation with Tom Whalen 6 Annual Fund 8

COURAGE Lacrosse Team Recognized Nationally 10 Crew Team Earns Impressive Placing 11 Ice Hockey Recognized for Outstanding Program Growth 11 Winter Sport Recap 12 Tartan Swim and Dive Team Celebrates Undefeated Season 13 Spring Sport Recap 14 Spring Performing Arts 15

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

COMPASSION Best Buddies Maryland Honors Holy Cross 16 Why I Give? Patty Cordes McClain ’00 16 2015 Coach Sheahan Award 17 Benefit Auction 18 “Karnival for Kyembogo” 20 Why I Give? #2 – Margot DiCairano Durkin ’66 21

SCHOLARSHIP 2015 Graduation 22 Students Attend Georgetown Symposium 24 International Day 24 IB Pinning Ceremony 25 2015 Madeleva Scholars 26 World Language Honor Society Induction 26 John Carroll Essay Winners 27 Holy Cross Received Yearbook Award 27

ALUMNAE SECTION Class of 1965 Celebrates 50th Anniversary 28 Alumnae Memorial Mass 31 2001 Varsity Softball Team Inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame 32 Katy Prebble Visits Alumnae in Florida 32 Class Notes 33

Alumna Featured in Capitol File Magazine 35

Alumna Receives St. Edward’s Presidential Award 36 In Memoriam 37

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 Institutional Advancement

Mark Chapman Database Manager

LAYOUT/DESIGN/PRODUCTION Nate Strine On-Target Design

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 After six years on the Board of Trustees (and six years as a Holy Cross Dad), this is my last column. Thank you to all those who have been so kind to me, to my family, and to Holy Cross for so many years.

As a new school year approaches, we welcome a new class of students and parents to Holy Cross. I asked my daughter Caroline (AHC Class of 2014) to offer her own welcome:

Hey new LOTAs!

asked me upcoming school year! My dad has I hope you all are excited for this in store for shmen about what Holy Cross has fre g min inco the to er lett this e to writ Academy, has their own crazy memories of the you, so here goes. While everybody e really Holy Cross girl has learned that hav there are a few lessons that every stuck with me.

Carrie McAuliffe ’14 and cousin Theresa Rogers ’17

even if not , and that it always pays off — I learned the value of hard work of the ned of the power of sisterhood, and in the way you might expect. I lear learned I . ity rse, unique, and beautiful commun impact of belonging to such a dive way. t laughter and enthusiasm go a long tha and y, ousl seri too life e tak to never life. Most lt, and why I need Jesus in my I learned how to pray like an adu but of selflessness in wanting nothing ning mea true the ned lear I , ntly importa for the school. the best for my classmates and

ghters are hope you are as excited as your dau To the parents of the LOTAs: I ucing Cross provide an elite education, prod Holy s doe only Not r. yea t nex for this the ools such as Cornell, Georgetown, and students of highly acclaimed sch coming s a second home. You will find in the ide prov also it but , inia Virg of ty Universi n they do in d to spend more time at AHC tha years that your daughters will ten that. your houses. There is a reason for . “Once a Holy any other, one that does not end ke unli ce rien expe an is ss Cro Holy .”

Cross girl, always a Holy Cross girl All my best, Carrie

Carrie, I am very proud of you.

Mike McAuliffe Chair, Board of Trustees

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Letter from the President As we go to print for the Tartan magazine, significant campus improvements are taking place.

For the first time since the construction of the campus in 1956, students will find themselves in an air-conditioned Café and Auditorium. Many of our readers may not know that not only are these spaces used for daily lunch but also for all-school assemblies, school dances, Monday morning gatherings, formal and informal study spaces, and most importantly, monthly allschool liturgies. Not only has there never been air-conditioning in these spaces, but also the old system no longer provided adequate heating. This improvement, although not necessarily noticed by those on the outside, will contribute greatly to our overall program.

Another significant improvement that students will find when they return in August is the addition of a new Center for Technology and Creativity. The new Center will be formed by creating new student spaces within our existing footprint, formed from the three lower-level classrooms and will consist of a refurbished computer lab, classroom for design technology and a student tech center complete with a Genius Bar. Before this Tartan magazine arrives in your mailbox, ground will be broken for the new turf field that will accommodate Soccer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse and Softball. The new field will come complete with new scoreboards and sound system. We are excitedly planning a ribboncutting and blessing of the field for later this fall.

We are incredibly grateful to those who have given so generously to get us to this important place in the life of the Academy. Even as we celebrate these important changes there is still much to be done. We will be sharing opportunities for all to contribute to this necessary undertaking of improving our campus and programs. We do this for our current students and our future students. We do this to continue the gift of a Holy Cross education for generations to come.

In the spirit of Blessed Basil Moreau and the Sisters of the Holy Cross, we continue to call our students to be the best students they can be—to be people of faith and people of service.

Our alumnae invariably trace who they have become and what they achieve directly back to their transformative experiences at Holy Cross, an experience shaped by love of the Lord and faith in God. Sincerely,

Kathleen R. Prebble President and CEO

COURAGE

COMPASSION

SCHOLARSHIP

“Knowledge itself does not bring about positive values, but positive values do influence knowledge and put it to a good use.” –Blessed Basil Moreau

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Faculty Spotlight DALE PLACEK

Dale Placek with fiancé Kristen Garaffo and his dog Charlie.

“I believe I need to find a way to connect what needs to be taught to what the students want to learn,” says Dale Placek, who this past year

moved from his position as Chair of the Performing Arts Department to serve as the International Baccalaureate Programme Coordinator. His philosophy of teaching has evolved as he has grown as a teacher in his four years at the Academy. He strongly believes in the IB approach to education and the importance of being an IB World school.

Dale was not originally hired as a teacher when he came to Holy Cross as the Theatre Technical Director in 2010.

However, he was working with students right from day one. He credits the mentoring he received from other Holy Cross faculty members with helping him develop his methods. “It was a natural fit for me,” he says. “Holy Cross’ Performing Arts program is the same quality as working in a professional theater—just with students.

I never felt it was a step down. Students here are hungry for the professionalism Holy Cross demands.”

As he worked with the students, he offered to take on more opportunities with them by developing clubs and courses such as Improv, Stage Craft, Film Studies, and Public Speaking. “It’s been amazing to me that as my career interests evolved, I’ve been able to expand my responsibilities,” he says. Additionally, he is pursuing his Master’s of Education in Teacher Leadership at the University of Maryland in College Park.

Dale says that because there are “no areas that are offlimits” in the arts, “you will never say ‘when will I use this?’” He sees the arts as a very interdisciplinary area in a student’s education. “The difference in Holy Cross’ performing arts is that it is never about the end product of performing. It is always about the entire process. It’s

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very significantly tied to living the mission of Holy Cross and developing the aspects of the IB Learner Profile.

The goal is not that students will become performing arts majors in college, but that they can apply what they learned in their performing arts experiences to any other area of life including confidence, teamwork, timemanagement, and leadership.”

As he has transitioned to the role of IB Coordinator, Dale now works with the Holy Cross IB teachers as well as the students. He enjoys the collaboration that IB fosters. “Teachers want to share what and how they are teaching.” He appreciates the opportunity to facilitate inter-departmental discussions in areas that are relevant across all disciplines. “The mark of a good teacher is that he or she builds students up to autonomy,” he believes.

He sees that as Holy Cross has grown into a recognized IB World school, there are new opportunities that are taking place. He sees his role is to help the entire Holy Cross community understand what our students are doing in the IB programme and that the IB is a “cohesive package of what every school should be.”

Student Spotlight TIFFANY WOGNAIH ’15

Tiffany Wognaih says that she will miss the special bond formed between her fellow Class of 2015 LOTAs as she moves forward into college. She believes this special bond, along with the supportive faculty and staff, gives Holy Cross girls a sense of confidence that they can do anything. “We feel so empowered because we come from an all-girls school,” she says. Tiffany is grateful for the experiences and opportunities Holy Cross gave her.

Tiffany’s Senior Project internship was at the House Judiciary Committee. It was an exciting time there as the House was working to pass the USA Freedom Act, holding hearings about police brutality, as well as working on several other bills. She helped prepare for hearings, sat in on meetings, and held discussions with members of congress and the Chief Counsel of the Judiciary Committee. Tiffany recognized that the chance to work in the House Judiciary Committee is one that is sought after and not many high school students are accepted for internships.

Tiffany will attend McGill University in the fall where she plans to major in Economics and minor in Political Science and Finance. Her Senior Project gave her food for thought about working either in the public sector in business or pursing a career in politics, or finding a way to do both. Either way she hopes to settle in Washington, DC after college.

This summer, Tiffany will work with alumna Stephanie Sprow ’00 on a special project with the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Michelle Obama. Tiffany was the student host for Stephanie on Career Day at Holy Cross in February. The project will culminate in an event at the White House.

A naturally enthusiastic person, Tiffany was involved in many different activities at Holy Cross while excelling academically. She completed 17 Honors, AP and IB courses. She is a Madeleva Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society. She started the Holy Cross Mock Trial team this year, in addition to being on the Pom and Cheer team, Student Council, Yearbook club and the Softball team.

There are many pieces of advice Tiffany would offer a new Holy Cross student. “Don’t be afraid to explore different activities or take up a sport you’ve never tried before.” She also suggests that students take classes that interest them and to take full advantage of the academic program Holy Cross offers. But it’s that special bond students form as their Holy Cross sisterhood develops which Tiffany feels sets Holy Cross apart from other schools. She suggests that students branch out and make many new friends, which will only make that special bond stronger.

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Tom Whalen and daughter Helen Whalen ’15.

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Tom Whalen,

Board Member and Chairman of The Academy of the Holy Cross Buildings & Grounds Committee, was asked to discuss the importance of The Difference We Make—The Campaign for The Academy of the Holy Cross in providing much needed improvements to the campus. Thanks to the generous support of the Holy Cross community, we have reached our Phase I fundraising goal which includes the new roof, air conditioning, and artificial-turf athletic field. The second phase will include the media center, concession building, and additional parking.

Q. When you look at the campus and facilities, what do you see as the Academy’s most pressing needs?

A. Unfortunately, there are so many facility needs that it is hard to know where to start! The Difference We Make Campaign, has targeted three major projects as the most pressing. Two of these are underway: the renovation of the HVAC systems and addition of air conditioning in the Auditorium and Café; and the construction of a multi-sport, synthetic turf field. The third initiative, a major improvement to the school Library/Media Center, is being studied.

But there are so many other needs to be addressed.

The increasingly important “technology” piece of the Academy’s educational experience will be greatly enhanced this summer with the completion of a new, dedicated Technology Lab. And there are several issues related to the age of the buildings, the oldest sections of which date back to the mid-1950s. A large portion of the roof over the oldest sections of the main school building has already been recently replaced. But there are several more areas of the roof that need attention.

All of the windows in the oldest portions of the school building are the original, single-pane units that should be upgraded to more energy-efficient windows. We also have a long list of “deferred” maintenance items that, honestly, have been deferred for way too long.

Q. The synthetic turf field is a priority in Phase 1 of The Difference We Make Campaign. Once construction begins on the field, when will it become operational and ready for student use?

A. The plan is to perform the work during the summer months, so that it will be ready for the ladies to use as early in the fall sports season as possible.

Q. The field has been a dream for Holy Cross for several years. What have been the biggest obstacles/challenges in making this dream a reality?

A. The single biggest obstacle has been the cost of such an undertaking. Given the many pressing facility needs mentioned above, not to mention the daily operational costs of running the school, we would not even be talking about the field today if not for The Difference We Make Campaign. This serves to underscore the need for all of the Academy’s constituents—alumnae, parents, grandparents, and friends—to be as generous as their circumstances allow in support of the school.

Q. What other elements are planned for the field?

A. The Master Plan for the campus includes a new structure built into the hillside between the new turf field and the practice field below. This building would contain restrooms, a concession area and athletic equipment storage. A portion of the lower field would then be converted to much-needed additional parking.

Q. Can you elaborate about the projects in the 1956 Building—the completed roof replacement and the A/C installation being completed this summer?

A. The roof replacement project was very successful; it addressed a large area of the roof that had been “temporarily patched” far too often over the years. The HVAC project is underway now, and has proceeded smoothly to date. The contractor will have the new systems completed by early August. The students, teachers and staff can look forward to cool comfort while they eat lunch during the dog days of late August and early September.

As the Phase I projects are completed, we look forward to celebrating the dedication of the new field and many more Holy Cross sports teams’ victories!

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2015-2016

Annual Fund

Your fondest memories of Holy Cross may be that as an Upton Street graduate or as a student on the Kensington campus. Perhaps you are a current parent watching the transformation of your daughter from a girl into a young woman, or a former parent whose daughter’s Holy Cross experience allowed her to truly become a woman of courage, compassion and scholarship.

ULTIMATELY WE ARE ALL PART OF A VERY SPECIAL GROUP – THE HOLY CROSS COMMUNITY. Each year, the Academy asks all members of the community—parents, alumnae, grandparents, alumnae parents, faculty/staff—to demonstrate their support for the continued success and growth of the school with a donation to the Annual Fund. The Annual Fund quite simply “bridges the gap” between tuition revenue and the actual yearly costs of operating a school. Unrestricted gifts, not designated for a specific purpose, give the Academy the flexibility to address its most immediate needs.

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What does your gift to the Annual Fund do for Holy Cross and our students?

• CAMPUS — Your contribution to the Annual Fund helps Holy Cross preserve the campus’ natural beauty and provide excellent facilities for our students.

• RESOURCES — Contributions supplement tuition and fees to make greater resources available, including professional development, additional classroom supplies and learning aids. We can only hire and retain the best faculty by offering competitive salaries and benefits.

• ENRICHMENT — Learning goes beyond the classroom. Whether attending weekly Mass, experiencing a class retreat, discovering the Chesapeake on a field trip, being immersed in another culture or participating in Christian service projects, your Annual Fund contributions help provide the tools and knowledge for our students to succeed in a complex, global society.

• STRAIGHT A’S: ACADEMICS, ARTS, ATHLETICS — As a college preparatory school, a strong academic program is the primary focus at Holy Cross. Students are offered opportunities to excel in AP and IB classes and matriculate to outstanding colleges and universities of their choice.

Students demonstrate their artistic passions whether performing on stage, behind the camera lens, or at a pottery wheel. The athletic program builds healthy, strong, team players. Fourteen sports ranging from tennis to ice hockey allow Holy Cross athletes to compete on the courts, course, fields, water, rink or arena!

• TECHNOLOGY — Technology in the classroom is more than a curriculum delivery tool. We see technology in a broad context to include advances in science, engineering and mathematics. Our new Technology and Creativity Center (opening this fall) will allow students more opportunities to study, create, and explore.

• FINANCIAL AID — The administration and Board of Trustees believe that every qualified girl should have the opportunity for a Holy Cross education. Tuition assistance ensures that some of our most promising young women will be able to receive that opportunity.

The 2015-2016 Annual Fund drive is officially underway and we hope you will join others on our list of donors. Every gift makes a difference. So please pull out the envelope tucked inside this magazine, include your gift of support, your class notes and/or updated information and return to Holy Cross. Or, go online and make your gift today. Over 500 wonderful young women are counting on your support with a gift to the 2015-2016 Annual Fund.

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Lacrosse Team Recognized Nationally;

PLAYERS EARN ALL-AMERICAN/ALL-ACADEMIC

After an impressive 2nd place finish in the WCAC, Holy Cross Lacrosse continues to be recognized as an outstanding team! Lacrosse Magazine recently ranked the Tartans #4 in their Nike/LM High School Girls’ Top 25. Additionally, USA Today High School Sports ranked the team #16 in their Super 25 list.

Delaney Muldoon ’15 and Jaclyn Branthover ’15 have been named US Lacrosse First Team All-American players.

A US Lacrosse All-American is a player who exhibits superior skills and techniques and possesses exceptional game sense and knowledge. A US Lacrosse All-American is one of the best players in the United States, while also embodying excellent sportsmanship.

Caroline Menn ’16, Lillian Conaghan ’15 and Delaney Muldoon ’15 have been named US Lacrosse All-Academic players. A US Lacrosse All-Academic honoree is a player who exhibits exemplary lacrosse skills, good sportsmanship on the field, and represents high standards of academic achievement. This player has left her mark beyond the lacrosse field and the classroom by making significant contributions of service to her school and/or community.

The Washington Post recognized the Lacrosse team in their All-Met rankings in June. Jaclyn Branthover ’15 was named First Team. Delaney Muldoon ’15 was named Second Team and Kate Taylor ’15 was named Honorable Mention.

Holy Cross earned recognition in the All-Gazette rankings as well. (See note about Kristen Coleman ’07 in Alumnae Section.)

Coach of the Year Kristen Coleman ’07

First Team Delaney Muldoon ’15, Kate Taylor ’16, Jaclyn Branthover ’15

Goalie of the Year Jaclyn Branthover ’15

Second Team Kelsea Konz ’16 and Kerrina Fitzpatrick ’15

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COURAGE

Crew Team

EARNS IMPRESSIVE PLACING

Members of the Holy Cross Crew Team took 2nd place in the Women’s 1st Varsity 4+ race during the Washington Metropolitan Interscholastic Rowing Association (WMIRA) Championship Regatta in May at the Anacostia Boathouse. The team includes Hannarae Heasley ’15, Kathleen Clark ’16, Dane Wozny ’15, Elizabeth Girard ’17, and Liza McKinney ’17 (cox). Their win landed them a spot at the SRAA National Championship on the Cooper River in Cherry Hill, NJ, where they competed against 36 of the top crews from across the country. The Girl’s 2nd Varsity 4+ took 3rd in their heat, earning them 5th/9 overall. The Girl’s 3rd Varsity 4+ took 2nd/2 missing first by 3 seconds.

The team also traveled to the renowned Stotesbury Cup Regatta where the Girl’s Senior 4+ took 12th/58 in their time trials and took 5th in their semifinal heat earning them 15th/18 overall.

The Washington Post recognized the Crew team in their Spring All-Met ranking. Kathleen Clark ’16 and Hannarae Heasley ’15 were both named Honorable Mentions.

A great season for this sport that is gaining popularity at Holy Cross!

Ice Hockey

RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING PROGRAM GROWTH

Porche Grant ’06

The Washington Post highlighted the Holy Cross Ice Hockey team and Coach Kyran Kennedy in January. The article noted that in the four years of Ice Hockey at Holy Cross, the team has grown in numbers and skill every year.

All-Met Ice Hockey Emily Kennedy ’15 and Margaret D’Arcy ’16 were recognized in the All-Met Honorable Mention Ice Hockey players in The Washington Post. This is the first time that Holy Cross has been recognized for All-Met Ice Hockey.

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WINTER SPORTS RECOGNITIONS

VARSITY BASKETBALL

ICE HOCKEY

MVP - Taylor Hagins ’15, Janae Bailey ’15 Most Improved - Julia Muzzatti ’18 Tartan - Amber Onyekwere ’17

MVP Offense - Margaret D’Arcy ’16 MVP Defense - Emily Kennedy ’15 Most Improved - Anne Conyngham ’16 Tartan - Morgan Starkey ’16

All-WCAC Basketball Third Team - Anna Sophia Capizzi ’16 Honorable Mention - Janae Bailey ’15, Madison Boyd ’17

POM & CHEER

JV BASKETBALL

TRACK & FIELD

MVP - Mary Muldoon ’18 Most Improved - Nora Child ’17 Tartan - Samantha Micklos ’17

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MVP - Dahlia Mata ’15 Most Improved - Alexis Garcia ’15 Tartan - Rileigh Miranda ’15

MVP - Clare Toner ’16 Most Improved - Alise Green ’16 Tartan - Jacqueline Bernier ’16

SWIM & DIVE – 2nd Place WMPSSDL Swim MVP - Grace Goetcheus ’16 Dive MVP - Emily Schlosser ’17 Swim Most Improved - Zoe Westrick ’17 Dive Most Improved - Julia Sheehan ’15 Swim Tartan - Kaitlin Novak ’16 Dive Tartan - Haley Rupp ’17

COURAGE

Tartan Swim and Dive Team CELEBRATES UNDEFEATED SEASON The Tartans had an undefeated season in the Washington Metropolitan Private School Swimming and Diving League (WMPSSDL). Highlights included the National Catholic Championships in January at Loyola College in Baltimore, MD. The team took second place overall and was the top scorer among the high schools attending from the Washington metro area.

Emily Schlosser ’17, Haley Rupp ’17 and Helena Orrego ’18 took second, third and fourth respectively in Girls 1M Diving on Saturday, January 24, with Julia Sheehan ’15 placing eighth. Holy Cross qualified 12 individual swimmers for the ‘A’ finals: Emily Schlosser placed fourth in the 100-yard backstroke (1:00:04) Grace Goetcheus ’16 was fifth in the 100 backstroke Madison Kelly ’17 finished fourth in the 500 freestyle (5:14.30) and fifth in the 200 freestyle (1:57.26) Lucy Pawlowski ’16 touched eight in the 200 IM (2:23.32) Goetcheus and Kelly combined with Kate Von Heeringen ’18 and Emma Falkenstein ’17 to finish third in the 400 freestyle relay.

In total, nine underclassmen scored for the Tartans.

At the end of January, the league completed their season with the championship meet held at the Fairland Aquatic Center. Of the 23 schools competing, Holy Cross earned an impressive 2nd place. Holy Cross scored points in every event offered, with 16 swimmers scoring points including seven freshmen.

Top finishes in the championship include: Grace Goetcheus ’16 took 3rd place in the 200 IM Emma Falkenstein ’17 took 5th place in the 200 Free

Madison Kelly ’17 took 2nd place in the 500 Free Emily Schlosser ’17 took 4th place in the 100 Back

Congratulations to the Tartan swimmers and divers on a great season!

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SPRING SPORTS RECOGNITIONS

CREW-2nd place WMIRA MVP - Nia Brumme ’17 Most Improved - Liza McKinney ’17 Tartan - Hannarae Heasley ’15

VARSITY EQUESTRIAN MVP - Alexandra Kennedy ’17 Most Improved - Megan Gordon ’15 Tartan - Grace Goulding ’15 The Equestrian team came in 3rd in the InterSchool Horse Show Series.

JV EQUESTRIAN MVP - Julia Dionisio ’18 Most Improved - Sara Folger ’18 Tartan - Colleen Fitzpatrick ’16

VARSITY GOLF MVP - Kiara Beckham ’18 Most Improved - Brittney Darne ’16 Tartan - Samantha Heavner ’15

JV GOLF MVP - Kelly Corkery ’17 Most Improved - Amanda Woodson ’16 Tartan - Mary Johnson ’18

VARSITY LACROSSE Holy Cross Lacrosse continues to be recognized for it’s outstanding team! Lacrosse Magazine recently ranked the Tartans #4 in their Nike/ LM High School Girls’ Top 25. Additionally, USA Today High School Sports ranked the team #16 in their Super 25 list.

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MVP - Jaclyn Branthover ’15 Most Improved - Emily Kopp ’17 Tartan - Logan Smet ’15 US Lacrosse All-American Jaclyn Branthover ’15 and Delaney Muldoon ’15 US Lacrosse All-Academic Lillian Conaghan ’15, Caoline Menn ’16, Delaney Muldoon ’15 All-Gazette Lacrosse Coach of the Year Kristen Coleman ’07 Goalie of the Year Jaclyn Branthover ’15 First Team Delaney Muldoon ’15 Kate Taylor ’16 Jaclyn Branthover ’15 Second Team Kelsea Konz ’16 Kerrina Fitzpatrick ’15 WCAC Lacrosse All-Conference First Team Delaney Muldoon ’15 (Midfielder) Jaclyn Branthover ’15 (Goalkeeper) Second Team Kerrina Fitzpatrick ’15 (Attack) Kate Taylor ’16 (Midfielder) Kelsea Konz ’16 (Defense) Third Team Sandra Durbin ’15 (Defense)

Honorable Mention Logan Smet ’15

JV LACROSSE MVP - Mikaela Mooney ’17 Most Improved - Katherine May ’18 Tartan - Lindsay Konz ’18

VARSITY SOFTBALL MVP - Mary “Maggie” Matejik ’15 Most Improved - Gabriella Sebastian ’18 Tartan - Devon Lyons ’16

JV SOFTBALL MVP - Emily Matejik ’17 Most Improved - Anita Deonarine ’18 Tartan - Katherine Kuzma ’18

TRACK & FIELD MVP - Taylor Hagins ’15 Most Improved - Grace Goulding’15 Tartan - Rebecca Gardner ’15 WCAC Track & Field All-Conference Second Team 3200m Michaela Peterson ’17 Honorable Mention 600m Michaela Peterson ’17 Honorable Mention High Jump Grace Goulding ’15

COURAGE

Spring Performing Arts

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

SPRING DANCE CONCERT

SPRING MUSIC CONCERT

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BEST BUDDIES MARYLAND

Honors Holy Cross The Academy of the Holy Cross was named “Best New Chapter” by Best Buddies Maryland in April. The award was presented during a special ceremony held at Towson University.

Moderators of the Holy Cross chapter Emily Montgomery and Kristen Pawlowski and officer Theresa Brogan ’18 attended the event.

The club was recognized for the award at an all-school assembly.

The mission of the Holy Cross Best Buddies club is to create and foster friendships between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition to engaging in weekly meetings and many activities, the club has helped to educate the school community about people with disabilities.

Front row (l to r): Theresa Brogan ’18, Samantha Copeland ’18, Kaitlin Novak ’16 Back row (l to r): Principal Melissa Huey-Burns, Kristen Pawlowski, Erin Hicks ’17, Lucy Pawlowski ’16, Lauren O’Leary ’17, Sarah Mangan ’16, Emily Montgomery, President Katy Prebble

Why I Give?

PATTY CORDES MCCLAIN ’00

Supporting institutions and organizations that do meaningful work and that I care deeply about is an important value that I hold personally and that I share with my family. We have been blessed to be able to make giving a priority, and each year we make an effort to show our support for Holy Cross by giving what we’re able.

Holy Cross provided me with a top-notch education that prepared me well to excel academically in college, graduate school, and beyond. I’m grateful for the rigorous coursework that equipped me to tackle more advanced academic challenges, and also for teaching me to develop a strong work ethic to persevere in a variety 16 THE TARTAN Summer 2015

Patty with husband Rick and daughter Kate.

COMPASSION 2015 COACH SHEAHAN EXCELLENCE AWARD PRESENTED TO LUCY PAWLOWSKI ’16 The Academy presented the Coach Sheahan Excellence Award to Lucy Pawlowski ’16 in May. The award is named after the late Bill Sheahan, who coached the Academy’s basketball team to its 115-game winning streak and enjoyed a 27-year relationship with the Academy. This is the third year for the award that is presented to a rising senior who exemplifies the values that Coach Sheahan (L to R) Debbie Sheahan Davison ’77, Pat Sheahan, Kristen Pawlowski, ascribed to in his own life and coaching style: a ChristLucy Pawlowski, Peter Pawlowski, Brian Sheahan, Kit Mathews centered life, a devotion to family, a conscientious student, a leader and person of integrity and commitment who is loyal to herself, her school, and her community. The surprise award was presented in front of the entire school community.

Alumna Karen Elsner Davey ’81, who played basketball at Holy Cross under Coach Sheahan, spoke about the influence he had on her life. Karen led an all-star career in both high school and college, and was one of the first alumnae inducted into the Holy Cross Athletic Hall of Fame. She also gave background about the formation of the award, the incredible legacy left by Coach Sheahan, and the selection process for receiving the award.

Brian Sheahan, son of Coach Sheahan, spoke about the nomination for Lucy, who is a swimmer, particularly her passion and her compassion. He noted that one comment made in Lucy’s nomination is that “she is a hard worker who is dedicated to her passions, including her academic work, athletics, her volunteer work, and her faith. She is an exceptional athlete whose work ethic is matched by her compassion for others, especially those less fortunate than her.”

Coach Sheahan’s wife Pat and daughter Debbie Sheahan Davison ’77 were also present for the awarding. While Lucy had no knowledge of the award, her parents had been alerted ahead of time and were present for the announcement.

The award includes a $1,000 tuition scholarship for Lucy’s senior year.

of settings. Personally, friendships formed with my peers at Holy Cross have proven to be an invaluable support system. Over the years, I have relied on Holy Cross girls to support me through important life milestones: career decisions, moves, beginning a family of my own. I’m confident that today’s Holy Cross girls will continue to play an important role in one another’s lives as they enter new seasons of their lives.

While we hope that our financial contributions make a difference in establishing and maintaining excellent programs and facilities, we also hope that our consistent support of Holy Cross joins with that of many others to recognize and encourage the important work happening there. Among the many values instilled in me by my Holy Cross education, giving to others stands out as a key one. Service to others was certainly an important part of

my time at AHC. With my high school days long behind me, making an annual donation to Holy Cross is one way that I can continue to give to others.

Though I have not lived near AHC since I graduated and left for college, I continue to feel a strong connection to the Holy Cross community. I enjoy reading about the latest happenings in the publications that I receive in the mail, email, and through social media channels. In learning about present-day life at the Academy, I always find that while much has changed, much has also certainly remained the same: traditions rich in school spirit like Holy Cross Day, excelling in extra-curricular activities, cheering on athletic teams, and engaging in community service.

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Father Paul Dressler, OFM blesses the horse racers (L to R) Don Mooers, Joe Capizzi, Sean Ballantine, Marc Bruno

A Triple Crown Success!

2015 BENEFIT AUCTION AND DINNER

In March the Academy was beautifully transformed into Churchill Downs as we celebrated the 2015 Run for the Roses Benefit Auction and Dinner. Guests enjoyed mint juleps, live entertainment, and of course, a spirited horse race!

Our thanks to all who helped make the evening a success - auction donors, advisories, sponsors, advertisers, and attendees. Special thanks to a dedicated auction steering committee led by Keith Krom and Inés Luengo de Krom, who have officially “retired” after generously serving as auction chairs for four years.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2016 BENEFIT AUCTION – SATURDAY, MARCH 19!

Captions: 01 – (L to R) President Katy Prebble, Wayne and Wilhemina Geohagan, Suzi and Lionel Gaston 02 – JJ and Tracey King 03 – Mary Beth Burns Taylor ’78, Karen Symon, Beth D’Arcy 04 – Helen Stanislav Dankos ’75 and Thomas Winterburn 05 – Porche Grant ’06 and Stephanie Sprow ’00 06 – Auction chairs Keith and Inés Luengo de Krom with President Katy Prebble 07 – Catherine Lincoln and Mary Devlin Capizzi 08 – Sister Grace Shonk, CSC with David Flores, recipient of the Sister Grace Shonk Award 09 – (L to R) Front Row: Patricia Stanislav Young ’86, Ann Stanislav McCord ’85, Susan Stanislav O’Connell ’78, Helen Stanislav Dankos ’75; Back Row Larry Young, Ted McCord, Ken O’Connell 18 THE TARTAN Summer 2015

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K “ arnival for Kyembogo” RAISES FUNDS FOR HOLY CROSS HEALTH CENTER IN UGANDA Each year, the junior students in the Academy’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme collaborate together on a service project for their IB CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) section of the Diploma Programme curriculum core. One of the guidelines for the project includes having a global focus. This year, 29 juniors coordinated a project in March to benefit the Sisters of the Holy Cross Kyembogo Health Center in Kirinda, Uganda.

In order to raise awareness about the Kyembogo Health Center, the junior IB students presented a schoolwide assembly about the work of the Holy Cross Sisters at the Center. They also sponsored a “Karnival for Kyembogo” during a school day lunch period. Games, popcorn and snow cone booths, and a raffle for Prom tickets were just a few of the carnival events. The girls also sponsored two pizza sales and a Tag Day. With the three activities, the students raised over $2,000 for the Health Center.

The Kyembogo Health Center was founded in 1998 by the Sisters to provide quality health care to those in need of medical assistance. The Health Center offers a variety of treatments, including immunizations, inpatient care, HIV testing/counseling, and maternity/postnatal care. The Sisters serve over 27,000 people a year—most of them are women and children.

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COMPASSION

Why I Give?

MARGOT DICAIRANO DURKIN ’66

In 2016, my classmates and I will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of our graduation. As I think back to that beautiful day, I reflect on the words of the song, “From our Alma Mater through the years, we’ll find strength from strife and tears…” Along with that inner strength came abiding Faith and an amazing background in the liberal arts.

I give because it is a small way of saying thank you for all that I received. I also give because I want this type of education, with its emphasis on women and their potential and value, to remain constant in today’s global environment.

At Holy Cross, I learned to think, question, analyze, speak and write clearly with purpose. I used these skills every day in my career as a teacher and school administrator. I learned to appreciate my own gifts and those of others. I would posit that we were more widely read by graduation than many college graduates are today.

Opportunities to stretch the mind and feed the soul are not found just anywhere. It may sound trite, but it is truly critical that today’s young women are guided to leadership and individual achievement in their education.

I support Holy Cross financially and I am proud to do so. It is from both personal gratitude and commitment to the future. Every dollar I have donated has gone to work immediately to continue the mission of the school. This year, I was pleased to subscribe to the capital campaign, which is providing the new physical plant and field improvements that are so appropriate for our twenty-first century Holy Cross girls.

Traditionally, women’s schools have not raised money in the same leagues as their men’s counterparts. Why not? When you consider the professional strides made by women in the years since I was a student, it seems paramount that we should look at fuller participation in the future of women’s leadership through philanthropy.

Our parents and teachers taught us to be appreciative of all that we were given. Have you said “Thank-you” to Holy Cross?

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Congratulations CLASS OF 2015 The 136 members of the Class of 2015

celebrated their graduation from the Academy on Tuesday-Wednesday, May 26 and 27 with Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies to mark the occasion. The class includes six National Merit Commended Scholars, 14 IB Diploma Candidates, 31 Madeleva Scholars, 20 AP Scholars, and 57 National Honor Society members.

On Tuesday, May 26, the Holy Cross community gathered at Holy Redeemer church in Kensington, MD, for the Baccalaureate Mass. During the Preparation of Gifts, graduates carried mementos from significant activities, academics, clubs, etc. in remembrance of their time at Holy Cross. President Katy Prebble gave closing remarks at the celebration. She spoke about the many traditions the students experienced at Holy Cross and tied it to the importance of the global Holy Cross tradition started by Blessed Basil Moreau.

On Wednesday, May 28, the Commencement ceremony took place at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Members of the 50th anniversary Class of 1965 walked in the procession. Valedictorian Courtney Hogan ’15 and Salutatorian Lauren Kerlin ’15 delivered addresses. Nancy Morrison O’Connor ’69, who is a

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Principal Melissa Huey-Burns, Rodnae Gould ’15, President Katy Prebble

Valedictorian Courtney Hogan ’15, Commencement Speaker Nancy Morrison O’Connor ’69, Salutatorian Lauren Kerlin ’15

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partner at Bracewell & Giuliani LLP in Washington, DC, gave the commencement address. She reminisced about her own graduation from Holy Cross and compared the opportunities and choices from the early ’70s to today. “Yours is the challenge of choice,” she said. “You cannot do all of it all of the time, and you cannot avoid making choices by something called “balance.” But you can do whatever you really want, once you know what that is, with lots of planning and the right kind and amount of help and even more luck. And if you insist on making it both meaningful and fun.” She reminded the graduates that they have already learned how to make choices at Holy Cross and that this skill will be invaluable through their lifetime. “What you have learned here, what you have become here, will far more often provide you strength for celebration and accomplishment, for recognizing and making ethical choices, for leadership and for loving.”

Following the conferring of diplomas, President Katy Prebble and Principal Melissa Huey-Burns presented the St. André Bessette Citizenship Award to Alexis Mahshigian ’15, the Cardinal Award to Giuliana Nigro ’15, the Spes Unica Award to Christine Benson ’15, and The Sisters of the Holy Cross Award to Rodnae Gould ’15. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the graduates met family and friends outside the Basilica in the beautiful spring weather.

Principal Melissa Huey-Burns, Alexis Mahshigian ’15, President Katy Prebble

Principal Melissa Huey-Burns, Christine Benson ’15, President Katy Prebble

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STUDENTS ATTEND GEORGETOWN SYMPOSIUM

In January,

five Holy Cross students attended the Georgetown Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. Approximately 200 secondary school students from the greater Washington Metropolitan Area are invited to attend this scientific forum on the Medical Campus of Georgetown University.

Participants had the chance to visit laboratories, listen to honored speakers, learn about research projects conducted by their peers, and attend a seminar led by a professional scientist. The students selected to attend from Holy Cross: Grace Goetcheus ’16, Aleah Jensen ’16, Hania Lenderking ’16, Emily Ramsayer ’16, and Morgan Starkey ’16 are all enrolled in higher-level Science classes and have expressed an interest in majoring in Science in college.

(L to R) Hania Lenderking ’16, Grace Goetcheus ’16, Emily Ramsayer ’16, Morgan Starkey ’16, and Aleah Jensen ’16

INTERNATIONAL DAY CELEBRATES WORLD CULTURES In March, The Academy of the Holy Cross celebrated International Day. The school sponsored an out-of-uniform Tag Day and students were encouraged to dress in clothing celebrating their cultural heritages. Funds raised from the Tag Day were contributed to the Kyembogo Health Center in Kirinda, Uganda, which is run by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. The health center was selected by the Class of 2016 IB Diploma Students as one of their Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) projects.

The Holy Cross International Club and the World Languages Department hosted a special assembly during International Day. The assembly featured performances by many of the Language classes as well as the international students from China, the Irish Dance team, and several individual students. Performances included video productions, poetry readings, songs, instrumental performances, and dances.

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I B P inning CEREMONY In March, the Academy celebrated the 14 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Candidates in the Class of 2015 during a special pinning ceremony. President Katy Prebble spoke of the importance of the IB Programme at Holy Cross and how seamlessly the goals of IB mesh with the mission of the Academy.

IB Programme Coordinator Dale Placek gave recognition for the IB faculty at Holy Cross and gave a general about the IB Diploma Programme. He then spoke about the commitment of the students who pursue the IB Diploma given the rigor of the program. The three coordinators of the special IB areas: Rodney Larsen (Theory of Knowledge), Jean Cotter (Extended Essay), and Joanne Cooke (Creativity, Action, Service) also spoke about these areas of the IB Diploma, lighting candles to symbolize the efforts of the students.

After receiving their pins, the Class of 2015 gave a special blessing to the Class of 2016, who will be completing their journey in the IB Diploma Programme next year.

Principal Melissa Huey-Burns presented final thoughts for the evening and congratulated the students on their accomplishment.

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CLASS OF 2015

Madeleva Scholars RECOGNIZED

During a special evening reception in March, the Academy recognized the 31 Class of 2015 students who completed the Madeleva Scholars Program. The students have been working towards the achievement since their Freshman year.

The Madeleva Scholars Program provides a structure enabling students to achieve most fully those qualities articulated in the Mission Statement of The Academy of the Holy Cross: courage, compassion, and scholarship. The program is named in honor and recognition of Sister Mary Madeleva, CSC, a noted member of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, and is unique to the Academy. In addition to maintaining at least a 3.0 grade point average, students must follow criteria for academics, service, leadership, athletics or activities, and enrichment. These requirements include additional service hours performed; enrichment learning activities taken in the summer; and a 10-page research paper written on a topic of the student’s choosing.

During the reception, six of the seniors spoke about their experience in the program and discussed their paper. The topics chosen were as varied as the students themselves.

Following the presentations, the Madeleva Scholars received their certificates and ribbons that they wore with their caps and gowns at the commencement activities.

STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO WORLD LANGUAGES HONOR SOCIETIES In April, 48 students were inducted into the World Languages honor societies–Société Honoraire de Français (French Honor Society), Societas Honoraria Linguae Latinae (Latin Honor Society), and Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish Honor Society). These students have demonstrated excellence in their study of World Languages over several consecutive semesters.

President Katy Prebble welcomed the students and families attending the ceremony. Students then read prayers in each of the three world languages. As students were inducted they lit candles as a symbol of their commitment to and love of learning a world language. Students also received certificates of membership in the societies. To conclude the ceremony, Principal Melissa Huey-Burns shared a personal account of her commitment to learning French as a student.

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MADELEVA SCHOLARS 2015 Leah Barteldes Christine Benson Margaret Capizzi Liberty D’Anton Melanie Delgado Nicole Feldman Alexis Garcia Rodnae Gould Katherine Graham Katie Hatcher Lauren Kerlin Sofia Krom Genevieve Malokwu Alexis Mahshigian Samantha Matta Abigail Mervis Rileigh Miranda Tess Moore Karla Palmer Kathleen Palmer Caroline Philbin Katherine Precourt Lindsay Rogers Julia Sheehan Rose Shelley Jessica Sims Megan Smith Jessica Statler Mariela Trejo Haley Waites Tiffany Wognaih

SCHOLARSHIP HOLY CROSS NAMED JOSTENS 2015

National Yearbook Program of Excellence Jostens, the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, announced that The Academy of the Holy Cross’ Cross and Anchor yearbook has been named a 2015 Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence.

The award recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students develop 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, and information and communication technologies literacy.

The Academy of the Holy Cross’ award-winning yearbook was both an academic class in the Technology department and a co-curricular club led by co-editors-in-chief Kate Crown ’15 and Nicole Feldman ’15 under the direction of Lauren DeZinno, faculty yearbook adviser. The award was presented to the Academy for achieving the defined criteria in each of three following categories: creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement, and successfully managing the yearbook creation process.

Jason Baranowski of Jostens with Nicole Feldman ’15

FOUR HOLY CROSS STUDENTS RECEIVE AWARDS IN JOHN CARROLL SOCIETY ESSAY COMPETITION The John Carroll Society awarded four tuition scholarship prizes to Holy Cross students for their essays submitted to the Margaret Mary Missar High School Essay Competition. Theresa Rogers ’17 was awarded Third Place in the competition.

Sophia Garcia ’17, Siobhan Martinez ’18, and Alexandra Whittington ’18 all received Honorable Mention awards. Each student chose from among several topics for the theme “The Archdiocese of Washington at 75: Supporting Families, Preserving Freedom, Affirming Faith.”

Founded in 1951, the John Carroll Society promotes the enhancement of spiritual, intellectual and social fellowship among its members—in service to the Archbishop of Washington. The organization is comprised of Catholic professionals united in their desire for an ever-deepening and enriching knowledge of their Faith and in service to the Archbishop of Washington. Their mission includes providing Catholic professionals with opportunities for spiritual, intellectual and social growth; service to the Archbishop; and cultivation of a love for the ministry of the Holy Father. The society has offered scholarships to students attending Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Washington since 1997.

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Class of 1965

CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Members of the Class of 1965 came together for two events to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. The class has remained close throughout the years and many of the attendees traveled great distances to attend the gathering.

Holy Cross hosted a special luncheon for the 50th Anniversary class on graduation day, Wednesday, May 27.

A small group of 10 from the Class of 1965 participated in the Commencement ceremony at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The alumnae processed before the graduating seniors and were recognized during the ceremony.

On Saturday, June 6, the class held a reunion at Holy Cross. More than 45 alumnae, who traveled from as far as California for the occasion, attended the event. Following a catered lunch, the group toured the school led by student ambassadors. An impressive video highlighted the event. Compiled

by Betty Ann Priolo Free ’67, each year featured many yearbook photos including homeroom groups, clubs, and teachers. It also included music and events from the time, including space exploration, President Kennedy’s assassination, and the war in Vietnam. Linda Pritt Howard, MC for the day, read a time capsule article that was written by a group from the class in 1965 imagining life for the graduates 10 years after graduation. Prizes were given for various accomplishments such as furthest traveled, number of academic degrees, years married, number of countries visited, and number of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After group photos, the attendees enjoyed catching up with one another until late into the afternoon. Hugs and exchanges of email addresses and phone numbers concluded the event.

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Alumnae Reunion Update

New for 2015-2016!

Many classes have requested to have their own individual reunion events instead of one general Alumnae Reunion. We have listened!

The Alumnae Office is happy to assist classes with pulling together class lists, providing space for the reunion, advising on caterers, etc.

Class reunion information will be posted at www.academyoftheholycross.org/classreunions Contact the Alumnae Office at alumnae@academyoftheholycross.org (301) 929-6463 In 2016, the Athletic Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumnae Awards ceremonies will be one combined event on Friday, May 20.

Additional details to come.

015 2Upton Street Reunion WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Ladies from the Upton Street campus are invited to come together for a reunion that will include a Mass, luncheon, and opportunity to meet and connect with current students. We look forward to a morning filled with wonderful memories and stories of Holy Cross Academy!

Invitations will be mailed in early September.

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ALUMNAE NEWS

Roses were brought forward in memory of the alumnae, family and friends who have passed away in the last year.

Helen Clemens ’04 and Thérèse Clemens

Aleetra McKay ’02, Jasmine Jaysingh ’02, and Nancy Morrison O’Connor ’69

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Joanne Carl ’76, Kathy Knopf Zmuda ’76, Mary Beth Burns Taylor ’78, and Campus Minister Linda Ruszkowski

Alame Doherty ’10

Memorial Mass

In March, the Academy remembered the 26 alumnae and 40 family members of alumnae who have passed away in the last year at the annual Alumnae Memorial Mass. Always a special celebration, alumnae, family members and friends presented roses while the names of the deceased were read. Guests attended a reception following the Mass where President Katy Prebble updated the guests about the Academy, including the new programs implemented in the last few years and The Difference We Make Capital Campaign.

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2001 Varsity Softball Team

Alumnae in F lorida

The Academy of the Holy Cross inducted the 2001 Varsity Softball team players and coaches into the Athletic Hall of Fame in May. Holy Cross welcomed back 14 of the 17 players and the two assistant coaches for the evening reception and ceremony. Many of the players had members of their families attend including spouses, children, siblings, and parents.

In April, Holy Cross President Katy Prebble kicked off her first outreach tour with visits to alumnae residing in southeast Florida. Katy had the pleasure of meeting with individual alumnae, updating them on the upward trajectory their alma mater is enjoying in all aspects of school life, particularly academics, athletics, and the return of the Moreau Options Program.

INDUCTED INTO ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

The 2001 Varsity Softball team won the WCAC Championship with a 15-11 record. They entered the tournament as the fourth seed and beat Good Counsel and Bishop O’Connell in the quarterfinal and semifinal respectively. They then beat St. John’s 1-0 in the championship game. To date, they are the only Holy Cross Softball team to win a WCAC Championship.

During the ceremony, Kim McCall ’01 spoke on behalf of her father Coach Terry McCall who was unable to be present.

Coaches Tom Horrigan and Terry Wisniewski also shared their memories and appreciation for the accomplishments of the 2001 team. As Athletic Director Lisa Schrader read the names of the inductees, Sister Grace Shonk, CSC presented the awards. To conclude the evening, Katy Prebble shared with the attendees news of the upcoming plans for a new turf field, which will include a softball diamon.

In previous years, the Academy has inducted the 1984-1986 Varsity Soccer team (2014), four All-American Swimmers from the 1970s (2013), and the 1976-1982 Varsity Basketball teams (2012) to the Athletic Hall of Fame.

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WELCOME HOLY CROSS PRESIDENT

Thanks to Mary Martin McQuillan ’50, Karen Klenke Smith ’56, Joan Livingston Johnson ’62, Rebecca Loy Rankin ’66, and Gail Joy Higgins ’67 for their hospitality and wonderful stories about their days as Holy Cross students. Their enthusiasm and thoughtful questions have shown that the Holy Cross spirit continues to grow and thrive around the world.

Katy plans on visiting New York City and San Francisco next year, as well as making a return trip to Florida.

Top: (Left) Gail Joy Higgins ’67 (Right) Joan Livingston Johnson ’62 Bottom: (Left) Mary Martin McQuillan ’50 (Right) Karen Klenke Smith ’56

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Class Notes

1960 On March 21, 2014, Kathy Puzzini Bond and husband Jay celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Congratulations!

1950 Kathryn M. Yessler Reiber writes, “I am 85 as of November 6th. I have a daughter Dolores Maria Reece, age 52, who has four kids: Jessica, 34; Stephanie, 31; Christopher, 29, who is a U.S. Marine, and Lauren, 20. I have two great-grandkids, Corbin and Emma, both 3. I am an artist and a musician, I know Spanish and German, and I lived in Germany for two years as a military family.”

1958 Congratulations to Noël Marshall Burr and husband Ralph who became great-grandparents on October 25, 2014! “Her name is Amelia. God bless her.”

Barbara Belson Sullivan and sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Belson Flynn ’51 report that they are both so happy that great-niece, Deirdre Belson ’17, is attending “our wonderful high school, The Academy of the Holy Cross!”

Actress Cindy Williams and Helen “Jean” Gleason White ’59

1959 In May, Helen “Jean” Gleason White had the pleasure of meeting Cindy Williams, actress and former television star of “Laverne and Shirley” at the American News Women’s Club. Ms. Williams was promoting her recently published autobiography Shirley, I Jest.

1965 Ten members of the Class of 1965 enjoyed brunch at the Academy and participated in the 2015 Graduation on May 27 at the Basilica. On June 6, 48 members of the class gathered back on campus for their 50 year reunion celebration. Many thanks to the reunion committee for a memorable event – it was perfect from beginning to end – complete with a great video trip down memory lane!

1970 Married for 44 years, Victoria McCabe Mosley and her husband have three sons, one daughter and a total of nine granddaughters. Her oldest son was in the army for 13 years. He was a major with the Army Green Berets and a two-time recipient of the Bronze Star.

Kate Dolan has been elected Chair of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 3166 MA (Maintenance Agency); the ISO 3166 MA maintains the ISO 3166 Standard, which identifies and selects country codes for the world. For the last 10 years, Kate has been the ANSI representative, voting on behalf of the USA at the ISO 3166 MA. She will be continuing her work on information and documentation standards and also working on financial standards in her new role as a data analyst at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

In early 2014, she finished the requirements to become a certified standards professional and was recognized as such at the 2014 SES (Society for Standards Professionals) Conference in Ottawa.

1976 Best wishes to Catherine Moxley Pritchett who is retiring from teaching after 35 years.

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2002 1981 Members of the Class of 1981 gathered for a small reunion to celebrate Lee DePont’s and Winnie Keon’s birthdays. In the photo above are (L to R) Back row: Susan Barnes Antonietti, Julie Clarken Stillwell, Johnine O’Brien Meehan, Karen Havens Gunn, Winnie Walsh Keon, Ann Troy Pottker, Therese Mullaney Draddy; Front row: Mary Leonard Olsen, Lee duFief DePont, Cathy Sullivan Johnson and Sharon Dunne Winesett.

1986 Congratulations to Danielle Mahaney Ballantine for her most recent award from the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Danielle received the D. Andrew Grafton Exceptional Trainer Award, which is only awarded once-a-year to one trainer in the council. Her daughter Maeve is in the Holy Cross Class of 2017 and her son Rowan graduated from DeMatha High School in June.

2000 Congratulations to Justin and Megan Hendon Harbold on the arrival of their first child, Cooper Hendon Harbold, on February 26, 2015.

Cooper Hendon Harbold

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Memorial Day Weekend marked the 10-year anniversary of Stephanie Liberatore’s father’s passing.

More than 65 family and friends gathered to honor Stephen A. Liberatore. A park was dedicated in his honor, followed by a picnic at the family home in Silver Spring. He was remembered for his persistence and dedication to the Woodside neighborhood. Stephen A. Liberatore Memorial Park sits on property once owned by the family. Contributions may be made to www.gofundme.com/sm2jum4 to assist with additional plantings and a permanent marker.

2008 Shanika Jayakody is the Associate Director of a nonprofit called Kollaboration DC (www.kollaborationdc. org). The mission of the organization is to promote Asian American talent in the DMV area through media.

Each year the group hosts a showcase/competition.

The showcase this year is in Rockville, MD on Saturday, August 8. The show will feature six finalists competing for First Place and for a finalist slot in the Kollaboration Star showcase in November (and a chance to win $10,000). Kollaboration is an entirely volunteer-run organization and became an official 501(3) national non-profit in 2006.

2007 In her second year as Holy Cross Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Kristen Coleman has been named AllGazette Coach of the Year, following an outstanding season.

As stated in the Gazette, Coach Coleman led the Tartans to a 16-4 season with a win against Bishop Ireton in the semifinals.

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2009 Eighteen teams of students from The Catholic University of America submitted designs for the altar that Pope Francis will use during his outdoor Mass on Wednesday, September 23, at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The designs of the team of Ariadne Cerritelli and her fellow architecture students Matthew Hoffman and Joseph Taylor were selected and will be permanently displayed at the Basilica after the Pope’s visit.

2010 Congratulations Rebecca Vanover! Rebecca was one of 90 singers selected for the Papal Choir when Pope Francis visits DC in September.

(L to R): Sarah Heavner, Ida Pakhchanian, Meghan Philbin, Emily Muldoon, Colleen Hatcher, and Jacqueline Colburn. Other 2012 attendees included were Vienna Nigro and Megan Kirby.

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Capitol File Magazine Last fall, Maggie O’Neill ’95 was named a Holy Cross Distinguished Alumna for her work as an artist and designer, and for her philanthropy. She is featured in the Late Spring edition of Capitol File magazine. The article highlights her journey to becoming an artist, which began in college. Maggie studied in Italy, where she focused on restoration art. After returning home to Kensington, her studio, O’Neill Studios, quickly became a success, something she attributes to “art karma” in the article. She had the “surreal” experience of presenting President Obama with a portrait she created of him. Maggie’s reaction to meeting him was unexpected. “I started bawling,” she says in the article. “I had this whole speech planned with pomp and circumstance, but the only thing I could say was, ‘I made this for you!’”

2012 The Class of 2012 enjoyed a mini-reunion at the recent graduation for the Class of 2015.

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2014 Congratulations to Rhamah Alhassan, who was recently selected for the USA Volleyball Women’s Junior National Team. The 12-member team will participate in the Global Challenge held July 13-16 in Pula, Croatia.

The U.S. will also play their junior national team counterparts from Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, as well as Hungary’s U22 team. Other matches are being discussed while training and competing in Europe. Rhamat enjoyed an outstanding freshman year at the University of Florida, where she was “Player of the Week” several times and was listed in the November 2014 Sports Illustrated “Faces in the Crowd.”

Nicole Lantuh was recently named the Northeast Conference (NEC) Rookie of the Year in Women’s Lacrosse. Nicole plays for Mount Saint Mary’s where she led the team with 41 points and 14 assists. She was also a two-time NEC Rookie of the Week.

2015 Best wishes to our newest alumnae sisters, the Class of 2015!

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ALUMNA RECEIVED

St. Edward ’s Presidential Award Mary Frances LaHood ’11 has been awarded the St. Edward’s University Presidential Award. The prestigious honor is given to outstanding seniors from the undergraduate, graduate and New College programs that embody the principles of the university’s Holy Cross tradition and mission, and have demonstrated excellence in leadership, academic performance and service to the university and other communities. The award is given annually to no more than 12 students. This year there were 11 recipients, including Mary Frances. The award was presented at the college’s Honors Night ceremony.

While pursuing her BA in Social Work, Mary Frances also pursued her lifelong love of serving others—a value instilled in her by her family that founded St. Joseph’s House, a facility for children with disabilities.

She traveled to Peru for a Service Break Experience where she worked at a special-education school outside Lima. She has also helped others realize their leadership potential by serving as the director of Hilltop Leaders and subsequently the Student Leadership Team. She was able to bridge academics and service as she developed an academic pilot program for intellectually disabled students.

ALUMNAE NEWS IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORY – ALUMNAE Margaret Dunigan Scully ’40 mother of Carolyn Scully McCarthy ’71 Mary Louise LeBlanc Sommerville ’43 sister of Kathryn LeBlanc Garner ’62, aunt of Anne Garner McAskin ’92 and Aimee Garner Moore ’88 Mary Brannon Benso ’46 Elizabeth Werres Ravenscroft ’48 sister of Mary Lou Werres Svec ’50; cousin of Rosemary Kirchner Brisbane ’56, Anne Kirchner ’65, and Claire Kirchner Lawless ’50; grandmother of Claire Ravenscroft ’09 Ellen O’Connor Bligh ’60 sister of Clare O’Connor Coulter ’55, Sister Jane O’Connor ’58, MSBT, Brigid O’Connor Frost ’64 and Lucy O’Connor Tannozzini ’69 Cathie Connor Glaser ’60 Ann Louise Moldenhauer Nice ’61 Rosann Werner ’70 Lisa Mahon ’76 Colleen Schreier ’81

IN MEMORY – FRIENDS AND FAMILY Benjamin Cumbo – brother of Erin Cumbo ’97 and Tyler Cumbo ’07 Carmela “Millie” D’Antuono – mother of Connie D’Antuono Dwyer ’69 Geraldine Fantone – mother of Gerri Fantone Stoner ’74; grandmother of Alyssa Stoner ’04, Katherine (Bailey) Stoner ’08 and Jamie Stoner ’16 Viola E. Funkhouser – mother of Claire Flavin Funkhouser ’67 Thomas Gregg – father of Ann Gregg Skeet ’82 and Catherine Gregg Cox ’80 Pat Haley – husband of Susanne Mallet-Prevost ’55; father of Julie Haley Nalls, ’76; Mary Susan Haley Posniewski ’79; father-in-law of Susanne Howes Nalls ’82, grandfather of Mary Beth Nalls ’11 Richard Herman – nephew of Kristine Fridell ’90 Elizabeth Reynolds Huey – grandmother of Caitlin Huey-Burns ’05 and mother of Principal Melissa Huey-Burns

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