Beaumont News Summer 2023

A MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNAE AND FRIENDS OF BEAUMONT SCHOOL I SUMMER 2023

MARY JO PAULETT TOUMERT ’75 2023 Beaumont Award Recipient – pg 8

WHERE YOUNG WOMEN LEARN TO CHANGE THE WORLD

IN THIS ISSUE

Published for alumnae, parents and friends of Beaumont School.

Wendy A. Hoke President Judith Mansour Chief Advancement Officer

3................. Letter from the President 4................. News and Notes from North Park 6................. #GoBlueStreaks 20............... Alumnae News and Notes 23............... In Memoriam/Class Notes THE HEART OF BEAUMONT CAMPAIGN 10................ Sister Margaret Ann Kelley ................... Dining Hall Dedication 11................. Campaign Update from President Hoke 11................. MAK Dining Hall and Beaumont Bistro 12................ 1850 Lounge and Spirit Store 13................ St. Angela Merici Field BEAUMONT IN THE WORLD 18................ Celebrating our Class of 2023

Barbara Brown Director of Marketing/Editor Julie Olack Marketing and Enrichment Coordinator Kristin Krebs ’93 Marketing Associate Orenge Creative Group Design Allen Graphics Printing Contributors: Al Fuchs, Rob Wetzler, Ripcho Studio

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022 – 2023 Suzanne Hanselman, Board Chair

CELEBRATING BEAUMONT ALUMNAE 8................. Mary Jo Paulett Toumert ’75: ................... 2023 Beaumont Award Recipient 14................ Beaumont Gala 16................ Career Day BEST OF BEAUMONT 19................ The Lasting Legacy of Coach Emery

Dorothy Russo Moulthrop, PhD ’91 Board Vice Chair Wendy Hoke, President Mary Curran ’81 Sister Anne Marie Diederich, OSU ’61 Pierre El-Hindi Thomas Gill Toya Purnell Gorley ’89 Sister Joanne Gross, OSU Joseph Hahn, MD Gina Huffman ’84 Shannon Jerse Jason Jones Eliot Kijewski

ON THE COVER

Mary Jo Paulett Toumert ’75: 2023 Beaumont Award Recipient

Mary Frances Monroe ’76 Margaux Murphy Jennifer Roth Janet Schuster Kevin Thomas Andrea Wasdovich-Duffner ’68

The only all-girls’ school in Northeast Ohio to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

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Sister Ritamary Welsh, OSU ’63

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Message from the President Dear Alumnae and Friends, Summer has descended on this beautiful place we call Beaumont and with a little slower rhythm, I’m reflecting on what has been both an exciting and challenging couple of years. The 2022-23 school year ended on a celebratory note as we graduated 74 seniors, a group of young women who spent almost their entire Beaumont career in pandemic conditions. These young women are so perceptive about what was lost and what was gained, what we did well, and where we can improve.

Principal Ann Hoelzel and I are grateful for their insights and feedback that will make Beaumont better. Congratulations, Class of 2023!

The celebrations continued throughout the second half of the year – from Blue Streak championships to the dedication of our Sister Margaret Ann Kelley Dining Hall, and the triumphant return of our gala after four years! The party on Beaumont’s campus was an incredible mix of alums, donors, board members, past parents, current parents, future parents, faculty and staff. Thank you for joining us in celebration and for helping us to launch the public phase of The Heart of Beaumont Campaign.

Thanks to your generous support, we raised nearly $200,000 toward our capital campaign. Thank you! Check out the many photos from these events throughout this issue.

“Our next big community celebration will be in 2025 as we celebrate – along with the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland – our 175th anniversary! Look for much more to come – including ways to get involved in the planning later this year.”

Our next big community celebration will be in 2025 as we celebrate – along with the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland – our 175th anniversary! Look for much more to come – including ways to get involved in the planning later this year.

We also took time to celebrate alumna Mary Jo Paulett Toumert ’75 as this year’s recipient of the Beaumont Award. This award is given to those who, “… have dramatically contributed their time, effort and/or financial support and have thereby bestowed extraordinary gifts upon the Beaumont School Community in furthering the school’s mission of educating young women for life, leadership and service.” Mary Jo is that rare awardee who deserves recognition for all three categories: leadership, service and philanthropy. Read more about Mary Jo and her impact on page 8.

We said a tearful farewell to our legendary and longtime track and cross-country coach, Jim Emery.

He passed away in March and we hosted a celebration of his life in May. We received countless messages from alums near and far, fellow coaches, and a community so grateful to have known and loved him. We have a tribute to Coach Emery on page 19.

The rest of this summer issue of Beaumont News is filled with the activities of our students and our alums – women who are truly changing the world! Check it out and keep us posted on what you’re doing and how you would like to get involved.

You’ll be hearing more from me as we take our capital campaign efforts out to the broader world.

Beaumont is strong because of the support of our many donors and alums. As we reach out, please give prayerfully and sacrificially to this school that has served as a strong academic, faith and social foundation for so many. As always, please reach out to me and let me know how we’re doing or how you’d like to help. You can email me at whoke@beaumontschool.org or call 216.325.7324.

Yours in St. Angela,

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NEWS AND NOTES FROM NORTH PARK

NEWS AND NOTES FROM NORTH PARK NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST Congratulations to Emma Furjanic ’23 named a finalist in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Emma will attend The Ohio State University in the Honors Program and plans to study Chemical Engineering.

NHS BLOOD DRIVE For the past 40 years, the Beaumont Chapter of the National Honor Society has organized the community Blood Drive. This year students, faculty and staff turned out to support this important service event.

LOOK UP TO CLEVELAND Lucy Salata ’24 and Jessica Toohig ’24 recently graduated from the 9-month Look Up to Cleveland Leadership Program. This selective program, run by the Cleveland Leadership Center, is aimed at students who exhibit initiative, strong academic performance, and natural leadership skills.

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▲ #BEAUMONTTRAVELS A group of Beaumont students and faculty traveled to France and Spain over Spring Break. They enjoyed visiting the Louvre, taking a French cooking class, touring the medieval town of Burgos and the seeing the bullring of Madrid.

▲ FRENCH EXCHANGE

STUDENTS

Beaumont welcomed exchange students from Avignon, France this April. The students toured the Cleveland area and spent time on campus. They were treated to a mini concert from Voices of Harmony, played cornhole in the courtyard and shadowed classes.

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SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS Several Beaumont Studio Artists received Scholastic Art Awards this year. Seniors Ava Ditzel ’23, Anna Fallon ’23 and Emma Schoeffler ’23 (from left to right) received the prestigious Gold Key Award. Emma Schoeffler ’23 also received a Silver Key Award. Honorable Mention Awards went to Emily Coviello ’24, Anna Fallon ’23 and Scarlett Oudeman ’23.

▲ CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK ▲ STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY

Beaumont students celebrated Catholic Schools Week at the Diocesan Catholic Schools Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

THROUGH DEI WORKSHOPS

Dr. Deborale Richardson-Phillips, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Saint Ignatius High School joined Beaumont for several assemblies to discuss how we can build better community and promote DEI efforts.

WELCOME CLASS OF 2027 Decision Day arrived for the Class of 2027. The Blue Crew hand delivered acceptance packages to our new students. We welcomed families at the Beaumont Bound Bash where students spent time getting to know their future classmates.

BDC'S SPRING PERFORMANCES Beaumont and Benedictine drama departments debuted their spring production of “Chicago: Teen Edition.”

Hannah Lewis ’23 helped choreograph several of the dance numbers. The “Spring Shorts: The Student Directed One Acts” were held in April.

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#GOBLUESTREAKS

#GOBLUESTREAKS #GOBLUESTREAKS Highlights from some of our Beaumont Blue Streaks. Follow our sports teams on social media on Twitter @BlueStreaksAD, Facebook and Instagram @beaumontbluestreaks, and online at beaumontathletics.org.

The Blue Streaks 4×400 relay team of Cate Rochester ’24, Candace Johnson ’23, Mariya Washington ’23, and Deasia Washington ’23 repeated as state champions at the 2023 Ohio Association of Track & Cross Country Association Division II/III State Indoor Meet.

BLUE STREAKS

SIGNINGS Mariya Washington ’23 University of Dayton, Track & Field The Beaumont softball team finished the season 9-10 overall with strong leadership from our seniors. Nora Clary ’23 was named Crown Conference Player of the Month for April. Clary was also named to First Team All-Crown Conference. Additional recipients included First Team: Lilly Jarc ’24, Second Team: Maeve Evans ’24 and Kayla McDade ’25, Honorable Mention: Anna Hilbig ’23, Molly Manning ’23, and Samantha Minder ’23.

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Cory Lizalde ’23 PennWest Edinboro, Swimming Sophia Pomnean ’23 Cleveland State University, Cross Country/Track & Field

Maeve Sommerfeld ’23 was named All-Ohio honorable mention as well as Northeast Lakes All-District third team while her classmate Sophia Boes ’23 and Mackenzie Callender ’24 both earned honorable mention all-district status. All three of those student-athletes were named to the Crown Conference second team. Maria Goske ’26 was awarded honorable mention all-conference accolades from the conference coaches.

The Blue Streaks lacrosse team had All-Crown Conference awards presented to the following student-athletes. First Team: Maggie Brady ’24 and Elizabeth Passow ’24. Second Team: Sonia Arndt ’24. Honorable Mention: Ella Kijewski ’23.

Congratulations to the team members who competed at the Division II Track and Field State Tournament, Deasia Washington ’23, Ryleah Harmon ’23, Candace Johnson ’23, Mariya Washington ’23, and Cate Rochester ’24.

Cilka Rowane ’24 (500 free) and Riley Becker ’24 (diving) represented Beaumont at the Division II State Championships. Becker, who finished seventh at the Division II District Meet, placed 25th in the state. Rowane moved up six spots from her seed time and took 26th in the 500 free.

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CELEBRATING BEAUMONT ALUMNAE

Mary Jo Paulett Toumert ’75: 2023 Beaumont Award Recipient Furthering the mission of educating young women for life, leadership and service earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor and advocate.

Compassionate Leadership as a Guiding Force

When it comes to exceptional education and empowering young women, Beaumont School stands out as a beacon of excellence.

You need look no further for proof of this transformative power than in our alumnae, including this year’s Beaumont Award recipient, Mary Jo Paulett Toumert ’75.

Mary Jo is an experienced employment and business lawyer and a longtime supporter of Beaumont School.

An Inspiring Career of Service Mary Jo's path to success is nothing short of inspiring. After graduating from Beaumont School, she attended Miami University and obtained her J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Throughout her professional life, Mary Jo has represented private companies, not-for-profits, and government entities on various legal matters, including employment discrimination, wage and hour issues, and business disputes.

Her illustrious career highlights include serving as the Vice President of Legal Affairs for Great Lakes Cheese, where she provided invaluable guidance on legal matters and played an integral role in the company’s success. Her expertise and dedication 8

Mary Jo’s accomplishments extend beyond her legal career, and it’s her remarkable journey of contributing time and bestowing her talents to Beaumont that lead to her being named this year’s Beaumont Award recipient.

Going back to the late 90’s, Mary Jo offered Beaumont insights and expertise on HR matters. She joined the Board of Directors in 2009, serving as Chair of the Development Committee, becoming the Board Chair in 2012. Mary Jo steered the Board and Beaumont through important years of strategic planning and campus development, culminating with the $9.5 Million Advancing Excellence Campaign and construction of the STEM wing. Even after her conclusion on the Board, Mary Jo continued to serve by chairing the search committee for Beaumont’s first lay President, our current President Wendy Hoke. Her enthusiasm for Beaumont continues to this day with her support of our latest Heart of Beaumont Campaign.

“Mary Jo is a rare awardee who deserves recognition for all three Beaumont Award categories: leadership, service and philanthropy,” said President Hoke. “She remains an engaged stakeholder as I and the Board look to the future, and with her husband Mo Toumert, has been a longstanding and generous philanthropic partner.”

One of the hallmarks of Beaumont School is the strong sense of community it fosters.

Mary Jo vividly remembers her time as a student, cherishing the laughter that echoes through the school’s walls. It was a place where she thrived academically, played sports, and participated in school plays.

Beaumont provided an environment where she could grow, learn, and discover her unique abilities. The camaraderie among the students and the dedicated faculty created a support network that extended far beyond graduation.

The influence of the dedicated sisters and teachers at Beaumont School left an indelible mark on Mary Jo’s life. Sister Maureen Grady, OSU, recognized her leadership potential and reminded her of the impact she could have on others. This lesson in leadership and the importance of treating others with kindness and humanity have guided Mary Jo throughout her personal and professional endeavors.

“Beaumont taught me the value of friendship,” said Mary Jo. “I have so many great memories with my friends from here and as it has carried on throughout our lives. Almost all include laughter and lively conversation.

We learned together how to live as women in a changing world. We taught each other grace and tolerance and feminism.”

A Legacy Driven by Education As part of the three-generation Paulett family legacy, Mary Jo exemplifies all things

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Beaumont. Her mother, Margaret Martin Paulett ’46, was a member of the first class to graduate from the Cleveland Heights campus and instilled in her and her brothers and three sisters the importance of education.

Her sisters are also Beaumont graduates: Margaret Paulett Lubis ’78, Kathy Paulett Sberna ’80, Suzanne Paulett Richter ’90. Her nieces have attended Beaumont, with several here currently: Katie Paulett ’05, Briana Paulett ’18,

Elizabeth Paulett ’24, Rachel Paulett ’24, and Maggie Richter ’25.

An Evening of Celebration During this year’s gala event, Mary Jo was presented the Beaumont Award by President Hoke. “It has been hard for me to separate this award from mom, Margie Martin Paulett ’46.

She loved Beaumont and spent many of her favorite days on this campus. She worked hard to make sure her daughters had a

Mo Toumert, Alek Toumert, May Jo Toumert ’75, and Noah Toumert

Mary Jo Toumert ’75 and President Wendy Hoke

Beaumont education. And though she didn’t always understand the changing world and the opportunities it offered us, she was confident that Beaumont would prepare us for what was to come. She would be proud tonight. But not just of me. She would be proud of all her kids and grandkids and their accomplishments,” said Mary Jo. “How amazing this life can be if we are open to the gifts offered to us. And Beaumont has been one of life’s best gifts.”

Sister Laura Bregar, Sister Maureen Grady, Mary Jo Toumert ’75 and Margie Lubis ’78

Mo and Mary Jo Toumert ’75, Brien and Joan Shanahan

Sister Gretchen Rodenfels ’65 and Mary Jo Toumert ’75

Sister Cheryl Menykowski, Suzi Richter ’90, Maggie Ricther ’25

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THE HEART OF BEAUMONT CAMPAIGN

Sister Margaret Ann Kelley

DINING HALL DEDICATION On March 16, the Beaumont community gathered for the dedication of the new Sister Margaret Ann Kelley Dining Hall, affectionately known as the MAK. We were joined by lead donors, Steve and Debbie Klug and family, many Ursuline Sisters, members of the Kelley family, Board members, generous donors, friends, and staff.

Ursuline Sister got a sneak preview of the new space

From left to right: Board Chair Suzanne Hanselman; President Wendy Hoke; Ursuline Sisters President Sister Ritamary Welsh; Lead Donors Steve and Debbie Klug

Father Lucas Laniauskas, from Church of the Gesu, blessed the new space and Sister Cheryl Mentkowski offered a special tribute in Sister Margaret Ann’s honor.

Graduating from Beaumont in 1949, Sister Margaret Ann later taught theology and served as Beaumont Principal from 1986-1990 and Beaumont President from 1991-1997. Her leadership was an inspiration to Steve and Debbie Klug.

We know Sister Margaret Ann’s Irish Eyes were smiling down on all of us!

Portrait of Sister Margaret Ann Kelley painted by Stanka Kordic

Members of Sister Margaret Ann Kelley’s Family

From left to right: Steve Klug, Elssy Klug, Caitlyn Klug ’23, Mary Kate Klug ’25, Molly Klug ’26, Steve Klug, Debbie Klug, Pat Krebs, Kristin Klug Krebs ’93 and Caroline Krebs ’26

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LAUNCH OF THE

PUBLIC PHASE: Dear Friends,

MAK DINING HALL & BEAUMONT BISTRO

At Beaumont School, we know what it takes to educate young women for the future: exceptional faculty, challenging academics, robust faith formation,and the rock-solid belief in the potential of all young women. We’ve proudly been doing so for nearly 175 years.

We have also learned from research, that the space in which we teach, model, and support these young women, must reflect the quality of the material, pedagogy, and faith formation. That is why we are so proud to launch The Heart of Beaumont Campaign.

The campaign began quietly in June 2021 with a leadership gift from Steve and Debbie Klug. To date, we have renovated our kitchen and dining hall, now known as the Sister Margaret Ann Kelley Dining Hall, and installed the St. Angela Merici Field, a regulation-size turf athletic field designed specifically for women athletes.

But we’re not done yet. I am counting on your support to help us complete Phase 1 of The Heart of Beaumont Campaign. Join us in building the next community of women leaders.

Help us complete Phase 1 of The Heart of Beaumont Campaign at beaumontschool.org/heartofbeaumont.

Yours in St. Angela,

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THE HEART OF BEAUMONT CAMPAIGN

CHEF BO’S YEAR END COMPOSTING RESULTS

1850 LOUNGE Teachers and faculty enjoy dining in the 1850 Lounge with its new seating options, coffee bar and updated appliances. The lounge provides a great spot for our community to gather and enjoy each other’s company.

Since the opening of MAK in January,

3,101 lbs.

have been diverted.

Beaumont’s composting efforts are equivalent to not driving

SPIRIT STORE 3,076 miles or

A steady stream of shoppers have visited the new Blue Streak Spirit Store since its grand opening in December. The doors officially opened at Sip and Shop in December where parents and alumnae enjoyed a festive night of shopping. Currently, the store is open on Thursdays and fulfills many orders online with pick-up available at the front office. Stop in soon to get the latest Beaumont gear!

150,705

smartphones charged!

In all, Beaumont saved

0.4 tons

from sitting in a landfill.

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ST. ANGELA MERICI FIELD The Blue Streaks lacrosse team happily began their spring season on the new turf St. Angela Merici Field. Unlike the previous grass field, the turf allowed the team to get a few chilly practices during late winter. The Blue Streaks softball team has also enjoyed time on the new field. With the batting back drop in place, the team has held practice and scrimmages and even hosted a home game for the first time in school history! All our athletes have truly embraced their new home on the St. Angela Merici Field.

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CELEBRATING BEAUMONT INBEAUMONT THE WORLDALUMNAE

BEAUMONT GALA

In June, the Beaumont Gala “Ignite the Possibilities” returned to campus with over 300 guests gathered to celebrate all things Beaumont. The event honored the accomplishments and contributions of Mary Jo Paulett Toumert ’75 with the 2023 Beaumont Award. A silent and live auction and a lively “Raise the Paddle” helped to raise nearly $200,000 towards The Heart of Beaumont Campaign. Visit beaumontschool.org/gala for more photos from the event.

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Barbara Kamen ’71, Maureen Christy ’71, Michael Murphy, Rita Carfagna ’71, Joan Pistone ’71, Deb Larocca ’71, Jeanne Carfagna Somers

Gina & Chris Callender, parents of Mackenzie ’24

Shelia Byrne ’05, Kerri Preseren ’05 and Angela Friel ’05

Lisa Russo, Elisa Moulthrop ’25, Dorothy Moulthrop ’91 and Mary Supler ’64

Back row: Margie Kelley ’68, Mary Patton ’79, Mary Kay Malone ’71, Maureen Bossard-Wasdovich ’70 Front row: Carol Kerner, Katie Callahan ’80 and Andi Wasdovich-Duffner ’68

Toya Gorley guests?

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Ign te THE POSSIBILITIES

Patricia Cates ’74, Molly Yohann ’84, Stephanie DeLuca ’84 and Mary Roscoe ’84

Stacey Kijewski, Megan Kacvinsky ’96 and Liza Brady

Dan Moulthrop, Rich Kacvinsky and Michael Murphy

Dorothy Moulthrop ’91, Joe & Toya Gorley ’89

Brian & Ashley Kozak and Kristin & Robert Weinberg

Emcee Dan Moulthrop and President Wendy Hoke

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CELEBRATING BEAUMONT INBEAUMONT THE WORLDALUMNAE

CAREER DAY Career Day at Beaumont has been a tradition for over the past 20 years. What started as a career exploration morning for sophomores has evolved into an all-day, all-school event each spring. This beloved tradition brings back alumnae to campus to share not only their work experiences but their life experiences. Students hear firsthand about the value of a Beaumont education and begin to form relationships that will carry them into life after graduation.

Alicia McLean, junior and senior guidance counselor, has helped to plan Career Day since 2013. “The purpose of Career Day was for our current students to explore fields that either they were interested in or to learn more about fields that they were not as familiar with. And who better to do this than their sisters who walked in their shoes in prior years at Beaumont.”

Career Day provides the opportunity for students to make connections with alumnae and in many cases gain valuable internships.

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As McLean notes, “It gives our students confidence to see the great and varied careers of past Beaumonsters. It also allows our alumnae to connect back to a place they love and give back with their time and expertise.”

Karen McHenry ’84, Program Director of Bellefaire’s Homeless and Missing Youth Program and longtime Career Day participant shared, “I love seeing the students’ enthusiasm to engage about how to support the vulnerable youth and families.

Clearly, the mission of Beaumont is alive and well. These girls are developing a strong sense of compassion for others and are well prepared to make a difference in the world.”

One of the highlights of the event is the panel discussion. After a morning of alums leading individual discussions about their careers with students, an all-school question-and-answer session panel is full of favorite Beaumont stories shared by the alumnae. By the end, both students and alumnae are often laughing and celebrating together their Beaumont journeys.

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List of Alumnae and Field of Work

If you are interested in participating in Career Day, email Molly Romanowski at mromanowski@beaumontschool.org.

Nicole Garofoli Abate ’03

Ellen Fisher ’14

Lauren Gambatese Petrello ’98

Employer: Smith Garofoli Group of Howard Hanna Position: Owner, Real Estate Agent

Employer: University Hospitals Position: Registered Nurse

Employer: TeleTracking Technologies Position: Director of Client Platform Relationships

Annie Bacevice ’89

Employer: Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP Position: Associate Attorney

Employer: Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital Position: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician and Co-Director of Pediatric Trauma Center Katie Coyne ’06

Veronica Garofoli ’06

Ava Greenfield ’92 Employer: ICM Partners Position: Talent and Television Literary Agent Annie Walton Keller ’03

Employer: University Hospitals Position: Obstetrics & Gynecology Liz Dolinar ’12

Employer: Shaker Heights Municipal Court Position: Judge

Employer: DLR Group Position: Project Architect

Tessa Langa ’15 Employer: Saints Robert and William School Position: Second grade Math, Science, and Social Studies teacher

Eileen Ryan Ewen ’96 Employer: Children’s Book Art represented by the T2 Agency Position: Freelance artist

Karen McHenry ’84

Nicole Ferritto ’08 Employers: OliveMe and Salesforce.com Positions: Owner of OliveMe skincare and Freelance Consultant for Salesforce.com

Employer: Bellefaire JCB Position: Director of Homeless and Missing Youth Programs Treva Offutt ’87

Sarah Repasy ’06 Employer: American Heart Association Position: Senior Director, Heart Challenge Lisa Santoriella ’01 Employer: Fit Mind Cleveland Position: Therapist Johanna Tomsick Schmid ’13 Employer: JOBOT Fine Art Position: Self-employed Artist and Owner Amy Schwabauer ’07 Employer: Freelance Artist, currently working at Playhouse Square doing the Disney Musicals in Schools Program Position: Professional Actor and Playwright Kate Szweda ’07 Employer: Sherwin-Williams Position: HR Manager

Employer: Playhouse Square Position: Director of Education

Katie Coyne ‘06 with students

Alumnae Panel

Treva Offutt ‘87 with students

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BEAUMONT IN THE WORLD

Celebrating our

CLASS OF 2023 We bid farewell to our Class of 2023 as they enjoyed Beaumont senior traditions. Senior Spirit Week was celebrated with a senior farewell parade, a pancake breakfast, prayer service and the senior vs. faculty basketball game. The festivities ended with the Beaumont tradition of jumping the wall.

The Senior Prom and After Prom were held at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo including games, a 360 camera and prizes.

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Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation were held at Church of the Gesu. President Hoke inspired the class of 2023 to be courageous and nurture social connections as they begin the next chapter of their life.

The full speech can be found beaumontschool.org/news The graduating class was accepted to more than 178 different colleges in 30 states, the District of Columbia, and Scotland. Our graduates earned more than $12.1 million in merit-based scholarships and awards. The Class of 2023 is ready to change the world!

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BEST OF BEAUMONT

The Lasting Legacy of

COACH EMERY Our hearts were heavy as we learned the news that legendary Beaumont cross country and track & field coach Jim Emery passed away this past March.

Coach Emery came to Beaumont in 1990 and over the ensuing years has been the most accomplished coach in Beaumont Blue Streak history.

Of the 24 state championship team banners hanging in our gym, 18 were coached by Jim Emery, including seven cross country – the second most by a girls’ school in Ohio High School Athletic Association history – and 11 in track and field.

Beaumont has won 16 state track and field titles, which is the most by a girls’ team in the state of Ohio.

Coach Emery presided over 11 of those titles.

He has coached many individual/relay state champions, an NCAA national champion, and an Olympian. He was inducted into the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Beaumont School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019. He was given the Beaumont Award for leadership and service in 2016.

On any given day, Coach Emery could remember someone’s time down to the hundredth of a second. He maintained close friendships with many athletes long after their running careers were over, attending weddings and baptisms and other special events in the lives of his athletes. He and his dog, Oscar, were regulars throughout the halls of Beaumont. He presided over hallway practices, with his tattered navy ballcap and cup of coffee in hand. Coach Emery was always quick with a smile.

A legend at the annual Ohio State Track and Field Championship, Coach Emery could barely walk a few feet before someone would stop to chat with him. He produced state champions and knew what it would take over the course of the season to get his athletes ready to compete at the state level.

We know that he was watching from above as Beaumont finished their season strong heading back to the State Championship.

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ALUMNAE NEWS & NOTES

NEWS AND NOTES ALUMNAE Alumnae Happy Hour In April, Beaumont alumnae packed The Fairmount to catch up and enjoy a night out together!

Legacy Mass We were honored to have alumnae moms and grandmothers join us for the last all-school liturgy. We are grateful for the strong legacy tradition at Beaumont!

From left to right: Pasqualeen Supler Kessinger ’88, Marykate Kessinger ’24, Maryclare Holzheimer ’26 and Mary Ferrara Supler ’64, Lisa Russo, Dorothy Russo Moulthrop ’91 and Katie Holzheimer ’68 Elisa Moulthrop ’25

The Reilly Girardot ’16 Scholarship Award Lilly Jarc ’24 was this year’s recipient of The Reilly Girardot ’16 Scholarship Award. The award is given to a Beaumont junior who has demonstrated great service for others, faith in humanity, friendship to all, unwavering confidence in self, and dedication to achieving personal goals, while striving to better Beaumont and the world.

Award recipient Lilly Jarc ’23 pictured with fellow award nominees Josephine Taube ’24 and Cecilija Rowane ’24 surrounded by friends and family of Reilly Girardot.

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Mock Trial Team Special thanks to Judge Colleen Falkowski ’71 and Eric Condon who served as the Beaumont School Mock Trial legal advisors and helped guide the team this year. The Blue Streaks finished the season strong, led by Beaumont teacher Kolleen Gregorio.

ALUMNAE ADVICE

TO THE CLASS OF 2023 —Daphne Evans ’75

“Take the experience and memory of Beaumont everywhere you go. So many of our Class of ’75 members have managed to keep in touch with one another because Beaumont gave us the space to formulate great relationships.”

Courtney Young ’06 Courtney Young ’06 has been a familiar face in Blue Streak athletics as the assistant athletic director and assistant cross country coach for the past six years. This year she also stepped in as moderator of the Black Student Organization (BSO) and in the fall will share her skills in the classroom to teach African American Studies. If that wasn’t enough, she was recently named head varsity track & field coach.

Congratulations to Courtney!

—Molly Strano ’06

“Looking back, I continue to feel more grateful each year for my 4 years spent at Beaumont.

No matter where you go now or what your do in life, the Beaumont community will always be there for you!”

Black Student Organization (BSO) This year, Females Achieving Minority Excellence (FAME) was renamed Black Student Organization (BSO) to better reflect the student member population, the culture of the Beaumont community, and the direction of the club. Since the club’s founding, the main supporters and members have been Black, bi-racial, and other students of the African Diaspora. The club’s events and activities have always focused on Black/African American and African culture, and now the name best reflect these realities.

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CELEBRATING BEAUMONT ALUMNAE

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BEAUMONT NEWS I A MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNAE AND FRIENDS OF BEAUMONT SCHOOL I SUMMER 2023

IN MEMORIAM/CLASS NOTES

CLASS NOTES Please find Class Notes online at beaumontschool.org/beaumontnews.

IN MEMORIAM As of 6/13/2023 Beaumont Alumnae: Mary Jane Volzer D’Emilia ’45 Joanne Raimer Waress ’46 Joe Ann Steffen Beyer ’47 Jackie Kofron Friend ’47 Eileen Sweeney Greer ’48 Joan Patterson Bassett ’50 Mary Jane Burens Sonnhalter ’51 Adrienne Wisneski Melena ’52 Marilyn Waechter Kinzel ’53

Sister Mercia Madigan OSU ’54 Merici Paulus Kramer ’55 Gretchen Pentrack Smith ’57 Jane Cunningham ’57 Dianne Golubski Toronski ’57 Molly O’Connor Holland Avery ’59 Maggie Ginthner Case ’59 Judy Mehl Cowell ’62 Casey Bright Toohig ’63 Sheila Story Hornung ’64 Eileen Gibbons Dillon ’64

Sue Schenkelberg Boland ’65 Donna Myers ’66 Pat Padden Pandak ’66 Sara Adams Wilcox ’68 Kristina Azelis Lamb ’69 Maureen McDevitt Monroe ’70 Marianne Kerr ’71 Allison Abood Formal ’76 Stephanie Arnold Schrock ’93

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