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JOIN US SATURDAY, JUNE 12 ALL BISHOP’S ALUMNAE ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! We hope this year’s free virtual event will bring many alumnae together to celebrate both the 2020 and 2021 anniversary classes! Class Rooms will be available and we will also hear from Bishop McDonnell scholarship recipients, who wish to express gratitude and tell us about their future plans.

For information, please contact Josephine McKenna ‘90 @ jmckenna@blmhs.org.

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IN THIS ISSUE

3 From the President 4 From the Alumnae Committee 7

10 CELEBRATING 10 YEARS

The Bishop McDonnell Scholarship officially turns ten

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REMEMBERING THE RT. REV. CHARLES EDWARD McDONNELL The second Bishop of Brooklyn, NY

Bishop’s Alumnae — Mary Bell Squire ‘47, Sr. Honora Nolty, OP ‘57 Sr. Beatrice ‘Babs’ Barry ‘52

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Bishop McDonnell Scholars Say Thank You

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@ Loughlin

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Lifetime Honor Roll of Giving

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Class Notes

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In Memoriam

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Excerpt from Memorial, Memorial — The History of Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School

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QUESTION ON FACEBOOK We share some of the memories

Front Cover: Bishop McDonnell Scholar Helena Huete ’21 in Bishop McDonnell Memorial Hall.

THE BISHOP McDONNELL

MEMORIAL 2021

HIGH SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATION

BISHOP McDONNELL ALUMNAE COMMITTEE

Brother Dennis Cronin, FSC ı President Edward A. Bolan ’78 ı Principal Cecila Gottsegen ı Assistant Principal Nicole Freeman ’95 ı Dean of Students Luis Montes ı Dean of Students

Terri Cannon O’Connor ‘57 Kathleen Carney DeVito ’62 Mary Collins Macchiarola ’58 Catherine L. Diehl Palladino ’60 Margaret Dougherty Russo ’69 Roberta M. Eisenberg ’58 Mary Ellen Lavelle Murphy ’59 Kathleen J. McCarthy ’58 Phyllis Murphy Howell ’67 Maryann Stahl DeMaso ’60

BOARD OF GOVERNORS Lenue H. Singletary ’87 ı Chair Robert A. McRae ’03 ı Vice Chair Mary Collins Macchiarola, Bishop McDonnell ’58 ı Secretary C. Christopher Cannon ’65 Frank K. Cheswick ’66 Brian C. Connolly ‘73 Rev. Alonzo Cox Brother Dennis Cronin, FSC ı President — ex officio Ja’von T. Delgado ’01 (Jones) Thomas J. McLaughlin ’72 Brother Edward Shields, FSC Pamela M. Sloan, Esq., Bishop McDonnell ’73 Brother Robert J. Wickman, FSC

DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS Andrew Leary ı Vice President of Institutional Advancement Josephine Santos McKenna ‘90 ı Associate Director,

Institutional Advancement Tiffany Livingstone ‘00 ı Advancement Data Entry Coordinator John E. Klemm ’65 ı Advancement Consultant

EDITORS Josephine Santos McKenna ‘90 ı Associate Director,

Institutional Advancement Morgan Allison ı Associate Director, Institutional Advancement

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Memorial is published by the Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Office of Institutional Advancement. Please send correspondence and address changes to: Bishop Loughlin MHS Office of Institutional Advancement, 357 Clermont Avenue ı Brooklyn, NY 11238, 718.857.2700 x2250 or jmckenna@blmhs.org.

FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Memorialite, May Christ Easter in us! As we celebrate the

academically challenging, and committed

resurrection in this Easter season, we see

to developing the whole person. This

signs of hope that we will be free of some

school experience provides a safe space

of the burdens placed on us by a concern

for them to test intellectual boundaries

for the health and safety of those around

and press on to the next horizon. Currently

us during the pandemic. Still, caution

there are 12 Bishop McDonnell Scholars.

serves as our guide as we care for each

They and the many other students who

other.

have benefited from your generosity are your powerful legacy. These young

A year ago plans for the annual reunion

women, because of their participation in

had to be postponed. I am pleased that so

Loughlin’s outstanding STEM programs,

many Bishop’s women will gather virtually

will be prepared to pursue studies in

on June 12 to celebrate their common

which women are under-represented.

experience as Bishop’s girls, share

Some will participate in programs that

memories, and catch-up on life. It will be

will expand their understanding of the

time well spent renewing the spirit.

legal professions. Yet others may explore medicine in the Arthur Ashe program

Bishop McDonnell and Bishop Loughlin

affiliated with Downstate Medical Center.

Memorial High Schools shared a conviction

Whatever these young women choose

in the importance of an education to

to study they will be enriched and our

enhance a young person’s life. Our schools

world will be a better place for their

were committed to providing the best

contributions to it.

“Your desire to pass on to subsequent generations what you experienced speaks to the strength, power, and beauty of that experience. Your lives celebrate it.

These young women share it because you cared enough. Thank you.” and broadest range of opportunities for

Your desire to pass on to subsequent

students to grow by exploring the world.

generations what you experienced speaks

Grounded in strong religious traditions

to the strength, power, and beauty of that

shared by dedicated teachers, students

experience. Your lives celebrate it. These

were offered a compass by which to

young women share it because you cared

navigate through life.

enough. Thank you.

You continue the Bishop’s tradition by

Live Jesus in our hearts. Forever.

your support of young women who attend Bishop Loughlin. Their parents, like yours, want the best for them. They seek a learning environment that is faith based,

Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC President

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FROM THE ALUMNAE COMMITTEE

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his past year all of

Loughlin provides students with a number of learning

us have faced many

options designed to fit their comfort levels. Some

challenges due to

students have opted to attend school every day in the safe

the devastating onset of the

environment maintained by Loughlin adhering to safety

COVID-19 pandemic. Today,

protocols. Others opt to come in every other day, and still

more than ever, Bishop’s

others choose to learn remotely.

alumnae continue to make a difference by granting academic

This has caused additional financial strains on the school,

scholarships to bright young women in need of financial

but it was imperative that necessary changes were made

assistance. We trust Loughlin’s students understand that

quickly and correctly to protect both staff and students.

Bishop’s alumnae wish them success and are hoping

While the pandemic is ongoing, it is not unusual to have

“Today, more than ever, Bishop’s alumnae continue to make a difference by granting academic scholarships to bright young women in need of financial assistance. We trust Loughlin’s students understand that Bishop’s alumnae wish them success and are hoping to make a difference in their lives.” some students attending class in-person while others to make a difference in their lives. I recently received a

are “attending” the same lesson via a laptop in the

phone call from a scholarship recipient thanking me for

same room and still others are learning that very same

my support. We had a warm and meaningful conversation

lesson from their laptop or iPad (configured by the

about her dreams and plans for her future. Hers is one of

Loughlin Technology Department and provided through

the many success stories made possible by the funding

contributions made to the iPad Campaign) at home.

of scholarships through our Bishop McDonnell Alumnae Association to students of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High

Today’s students are not as fortunate as we were. Some of

School.

us paid no tuition, and others paid a minimal amount. The current tuition is over $10,000 per student. We need your

Loughlin has been successful in weathering the pandemic

help. No amount is too small, and every donation is greatly

by responding immediately with the tools necessary

appreciated. Last year, the graduation rate at Loughlin

for students to continue their education. From day one,

was 100% with 97% of students continuing their education

testing has been done on a regular basis and continues

in college. Together with what Loughlin has been doing,

today — an unusual step compared with many other

our contributions and ongoing support through the years,

schools. Testing limits the possibility of the virus spreading

these students are better able to achieve success, attend

through students who may be asymptomatic carriers.

college and fulfill their dreams.

— Phyllis Murphy Howell ’67

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Remembering

THE RT. REV. CHARLES EDWARD McDONNELL

In September, 1926 the Diocese of Brooklyn saw the need for a Catholic high school for young women — and as we all know, that became Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School.

Kathleen Carney DeVito ’62

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harles Edward McDonnell was born on February 1, 1854 in the borough of Manhattan to Charles, a printer, and Eleanor McDonnell. He attended De La Salle Academy and St. Francis Xavier College, and later studied theology at the American College in Rome, Italy.

In May of 1878 Charles was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of New York in Rome.

That Fall, he returned to New York City, where he served as a curate at St. Mary’s Church on Grand Street.

Fr. McDonnell spent several years in the Archdiocese of New York.

When The Rt. Rev. John Loughlin, first Bishop of Brooklyn died in 1891, Pope Leo XIII appointed McDonnell the second Bishop of Brooklyn.

At age 37, he was youngest Roman Catholic bishop in America. He was consecrated at St. Patrick’s in April 1892. At the time, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle described him as “learned, judicious, amiable, firm, and persuasive.” His first official act in this capacity was the dedication of the new St. Augustine’s Church.

During Bishop McDonnell’s 29-year tenure in Brooklyn, the number of Catholics in the diocese increased from 250,000 to 900,000. This time came to be called the Great Migration (1846-1940) when 55 million immigrants came to the U.S. from Europe, and

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“Bishop McDonnell had a childlike simplicity and a genuine humility.

He neither sought nor received public attention. His clothes sometimes well-worn, he received relatively little personal income.

It was years before he installed a telephone or used an automobile.”

— Msgr. John Sharp, History of the Diocese of Brooklyn

nearly two million African-Americans migrated from the south to northern cities, including to New York City.

Bishop McDonnell was responsible for 54 parishes in Brooklyn and 58 Catholic elementary schools for these new immigrant groups settling in the diocese, many from Ireland, Italy, and Eastern Europe as well as the AfricanAmerican migrants from within the United States. He showed wonderful foresight in adopting a policy of securing members of religious orders who shared the race and language of the aforementioned immigrants.

In 1894, Bishop McDonnell established what was to become the Catholic Schools Office, added Catholic Charities in 1895, and became the first Bishop-Publisher of Brooklyn’s own diocesan newspaper, The Tablet, in 1908. He added two additional hospitals, two seaside recreation places for children, and a trade school for orphans. Archbishop Hayes referred to him as “a deep thinker and a silent worker.” In his book History of the Diocese of Brooklyn, Msgr. John Sharp wrote that Bishop McDonnell “had a childlike simplicity and a genuine humility. He neither sought nor received public attention.”

After a couple of years of health issues, with Bishop Thomas Molloy

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at his side, Bishop McDonnell passed away on August 8, 1921. (Bishop McDonnell consecrated Bishop Molloy in October 1920 as an auxiliary bishop). He was buried alongside Bishop Loughlin in St. James ProCathedral. Bishop Molloy became Brooklyn’s third Bishop.

In 1926, the Diocese of Brooklyn saw the need for a Catholic high school for young women — and as we all know, that became Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School.

Archbishop Molloy chose to name the school after his predecessor, Bishop McDonnell for two reasons. First, Bishop McDonnell had been zealous in establishing religious schools, and second, Archbishop Molloy believed that the people in the diocese would be more apt to donate money if a memorial to their beloved late bishop was part of the package (and within one year, that drive was successful — the diocese reached its financial goal and it purchased the site that Bishop McDonnell would be built on). At Bishop McDonnell’s Memorial High School’s opening, Bishop Molloy noted that this new school would accommodate more than 2,000 young women, adding that “education means opportunity, power, and success”. Bishop McDonnell would most heartily agree and approve! ◊

BISHOP’S GIRLS ARE EVERYWHERE!

MARY BELL SQUIRE ’47 Phyllis Murphy Howell ’67

Left, Mary Bell Squire ’47 (center seated) in the 1947 yearbook and in 2020 receiving her book ‘Memorial, Memorial’ on the history of Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School.

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ast year, I came across a post on the Bishop McDonnell Diocesan Memorial Facebook page from a 1947 alumna. She wondered if she was the oldest on the site. She is!

Mary Bell Squire ‘47 attended Queen of All Saints annex and then in 1945 transferred to Big Bishops. She worked on the Laurel from 1945 to 1947 and loved public speaking at the Little Theater — considered by her to be one of the best things learned at Bishop McDonnell.

The June 1947 Laurel speaks of “bits of brogue and Scottish tales” to distinguish Mary Bell. “Her neat and orderly ways enable Mary to fill the position of manager as well as her quiet ability and excellent bookkeeping. When not occupied with school activities, she enjoys dancing and a cup of tea.”

During her time at Bishops she made friends with Ellen Farrel ‘47; they traveled back and forth to school together. After graduation, Ellen joined the Sisters of Mercy and Mary married and had a family.

Years later, she and her husband became involved in a traveling card playing group. They traveled to many places and many times visited Aruba. They loved it so much they moved there and built a house in 2000 — Mary is still in that house, where she says the view from her hilltop is the best view on the island. She enjoys speaking at the only English Mass every Sunday at Ste. Ana (St. Ann’s).

Sadly, Mary lost her husband of 68 years suddenly in 2018, but she still maintains an active social life and says living in Aruba is like going to heaven without having to die — good weather, no stress, and friendly people. I thoroughly enjoyed my long talks with Mary about her school days, her life, and living on the island since my husband and I have been vacationing there for over 25 years.

I decided to gift her a copy of the book on the history of the school, Memorial, Memorial. When I went to the post office, I was shocked to find out that there was no international delivery to the island due to COVID-19. Normally, I would be traveling there myself, but due to current restrictions imposed by Aruba, we decided to stay home this year. So how could I still get a book to Mary?

I put out a request to see if anyone was traveling there and received quite a few responses. Carolyn Pecevich was going in September kindly offered to be the go-between. I mailed the book to her in Massachusetts and she took it with her. The two of them arranged a time to meet and the transfer was made! Mary has shared that the book has “brought back a lot of memories and confirmed quite a few details she had been wondering about during her school days. “ Hopefully, I will be able to see Mary on a future trip to Aruba.

Bishop’s girls are everywhere!! ◊

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FAITHFUL SERVANTS SR. HONORA NOLTY, O.P. ’57 Mary Collins Macchiarola ’58

From teacher to principal of two large Catholic schools, then the Associate Superintendent of Schools, and the Office of Planning for the Diocese of Brooklyn. Sister always loved teaching — still does, and saw school administration as a good fit.

Following her years in Catholic schools, Sister served as Pastoral Associate at St. James Cathedral/Basilica in Brooklyn. She calls that ten year experience a “highlight”, and a “hands on” graduate theology, that included liturgy, pastoral ministry, spirituality, and women’s issues in the Church. Table

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fter 63 years of full-time rich, challenging, and diverse experiences, Sr. Honora Nolty, O.P., recently retired from active ministry. She plans to continue volunteer work, but looks forward to more quiet and down time.

Sr. Honora, the second of three children, was born into a traditional Irish-American immigrant family. She grew to love her Celtic heritage, history, and spirituality, and often attributes her love of nature, the ocean, farmlands, and gardening to her peasant roots.

Raised in Queens, Sr. attended St. Mary, Winfield Elementary School in Woodside. As a student at Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School, she was most grateful for her quality Catholic education, appreciated the rich diversity of the student body, and valued the many leadership skills learned at the allgirls school.

Soon after her high school graduation in 1957, Sr. Honora entered the convent and became a Dominican Sister of Amityville. “It was the best decision I ever made” she said.

“Not always easy, but always interesting and meaningful.”

Like most religious Sisters, Sr. Honora’s ministry began in elementary education.

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Sr. Honora (far right, top) working at Channel in Seattle, Washington.

volunteers to live, pray, and work with a religious Sister, living and ministering to the poor in underdeveloped countries.

In 2000, Sister was called back to New York by her community and became the Director of the Siena Spirituality Center in Watermill, New York for the next six years.

Life in the Hamptons was indeed a new and enlightening experience. It was an opportunity to observe the lives of the rich and famous. In 2006, Sister brokered the sale of this waterfront property.

For the past 14 years, Sr. Honora has worked at RENEW International, assisting the director and staff helping people connect faith with their daily lives by raising up and empowering lay leadership through small groups. As a presenter, Director of Development, and Associate Director at RENEW, Sister admits that she needed and used every degree and skill she ever developed.

During her time at RENEW, Sr. traveled to many parts of this country. She spent eight years working in Boston, and spent some time in South Africa, teaching Dominican spirituality. Notably and deservedly, Sr. Honora will be honored in June 2021 at

ministry and conversations with authors, theologians, bishops, and celebrities at the Cathedral broadened Sr. Honora’s world view. Journeying with parishioners in a very splendid parish community allowed her to develop lifelong relationships.

After 31 years of service in Brooklyn, Sr. Honora moved to Seattle, Washington, where she directed the educational arm of Channel (a Catholic Peace Corps for young college graduates). During her time in the Pacific Northwest, Sister created the InterCommunity Ministry Volunteer Program.

A collaborative effort of nine religious communities, the program allowed adult

Sr. Honora working in South Africa.

RENEW’s Annual Gala for her lifelong service to the Church and the world.

Studies and ministries have brought Sr. Honora to South Africa, Central America,

Puerto Rico, South Africa, and Europe. She treasures all those times and memories, and most especially, the many wonderful people she has met along the way. As Sister says, “It has all been good. Even the hard times have brought me to a better place.”

With much gratitude for her 63 years of ministry, Sister now looks forward to what comes next. She trusts and believes that God will be with her in the next chapter of her life, and she eagerly waits to see what evolves. ◊

SR. BEATRICE ‘BABS’ BARRY ’52 Kathy McCarthy ’58 and Mary Ellen Lavelle Murphy ‘59

They were given the outpost parishes of El Cercado and Hondo Valle in the mountains on the Dominican Republic and Haitian border— a seven or eight hour trip to Santo Domingo over rough roads and mostly by a horse-drawn cart. For eight years Sister lived among the farmers in the mountains. There was no running water, no electricity, and no sanitary facilities. Just a crudely constructed shed gave shelter to a cook house where meals were prepared over an open-pit fire.

This was certainly no Punta Cana!

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r. Beatrice ’Babs’ Barry (Sr. Mary Giuseppi) is known for being responsible for bringing back Bishop McDonnell’s yearbook The Mitre. She requested a meeting with Fr. Cavanaugh, the new principal, and he relented and said “yes”.

After graduation, Babs joined the Sisters of St. Joseph and was assigned to Transfiguration School in Williamsburg for 18 years — where she learned the love of the Spanish people and their language. For nine more years Sister taught the eighth grade at St. James Pro Cathedral School, Brooklyn and Sacred Heart School, Cutchogue.

In 1980, Sr. Babs asked if she could accompany Sr. Jane Reilly to form a missionary post in the Dominican Republic.

Working seven years with the “campesinos” showed her what they had to go through if sick (like the seven hour trip to go see a doctor in Santo Domingo). Many times, they would return home after waiting hours without seeing a doctor. If the patient was admitted to the hospital, the patient had to bring their own sheets, water, food, and a family member to stay and care for them.

Seeing so many children and young people die because of the trip and the circumstances, Sr. Babs felt something had to be done so the patient and their family could stay in Santo Domingo while recuperating.

She met with the Bishop to explain the situation. Her thought was to rent a few apartments in the city where patients and family members could stay. Much to Sr. Babs delight, the Bishop was very enthusiastic and said it should be a big house instead of apartments so everyone in the diocese could use it to recuperate.

Sr. Babs became the Innkeeper of the ‘Inn of the Good Samaritan’. For the next 25 years, hundreds of people, patients, and accompanying family members found a bed, three meals a day, etc. — it was their “home away from home”.

Thirty years later, Sr. Babs has seen the parishes of El Cercado and Hondo Valle grow to be sources of new life for its parishioners — places where faith is alive and well. The people are able to make a living at farming as they learn new techniques to replace the old slash and burn way of cleaning the land.

In 2013, Sr. Babs returned to Long Island after a medical emergency. She would not be allowed to return to the Dominican Republic.

She was devastated and afraid her hard work at the Inn would not be continued. The Bishop was able to convince three sisters from Puerto Rico to continue Sr. Babs work.

Once recovered, there was no stopping her work on Long Island. She ministers to Hispanics at a local hospital, worked on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, was involved in the management of medical insurance for the Sisters (over 500), and is currently helping to decorate the newly renovated St. Joseph’s Convent in Brentwood.

How can you sum up in one article the life work of “Babs” a kid from Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park? In her own words Sister said, “The Inn was the most life-giving experience of my 67 years as a religious.” ◊

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS THE BISHOP McDONNELL SCHOLARSHIP OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHED 2011 When we were in Bishop McDonnell, we banded together each March to raise money for the Lenten Mission drive — contributing to the CRUSADE. We did this in various, creative ways. The total amount raised was sent to missions to provide food for orphans in poverty stricken areas here and abroad. In 1964, Bishop’s contribution to the CRUSADE topped every other school in the Diocese. We had a generous school spirit!

The Bishop McDonnell Scholarship is a modern day CRUSADE drive. It is the gift of a diocesan education to a Bishop Loughlin young woman. It is our way of keeping the name of our beloved school alive.

TO DATE OVER

11,500 GIFTS

HUNDREDS

OF YOUNG WOMEN RECIPIENTS OVER

1

MILLION DOLLARS DONATED

$2,500

AVERAGE SCHOLARSHIP

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On the following pages, you will read about some of the young women you sponsor. They are graduates or soon-to-be graduates reflecting on their experience at Bishop Loughlin. You will see they are successful, happy, and grateful for your support. We are proud of these students.

WHY YOU GIVE

REBECCA JOHN ’18

A BISHOP McDONNELL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

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upported by the McDonnell Scholarship, I spent four wonderful years at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. And I am grateful.

This support allowed me to enjoy my high school experience. I took pride in being a Loughlinite by earning Gold Honors, joining the volleyball team, playing the clarinet in the band, becoming a member (and later, Vice President) of Lasallian Youth, and being a member of Student Council.

applications, I was accepted into my dream school, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. I truly believe because of the support I received at Loughlin, I was able to start this chapter of my life.

At Cooper Union, I was immediately immersed into a new environment and all of my courses were architecturerelated. My transition from high school to college was challenging, but the leadership skills, perseverance, and relationships with my peers experienced at Loughlin helped me with my classes and professors. These skills have molded me into the person I am today.

I aspire to become an architect in order to design sustainable housing and optimized homes for impoverished communities; hopefully I can design new ideas and create solutions.

My personality, from the classrooms to the hallways, eventually traversed its way to helping out at Loughlin alumni reunions and Bishop McDonnell alumnae reunions. I have interacted with alumni and alumnae, written thankyou notes, etc. The experiences of seeing alumni and alumnae reunite and watching their strong relationships to has been enjoyable and rewarding.

In my senior year, I became very interested in architecture and attended a summer program and participated in an internship.

I fell in love with architecture even more and decided to study it in college.

After submitting several portfolios and

One day I aspire to become a licensed architect in order to design sustainable housing and optimized homes for impoverished communities. I genuinely care about climate change and the environment; hopefully I can innovate and design new ideas to create solutions through architecture. Receiving a Bishop McDonnell Scholarship from the wonderful ladies who support other young women was a gift. I owe them gratitude for my education for they are enabling me to transform my aspirations into reality. ◊

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JASMINE HOOKER ’21 A BISHOP McDONNELL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Throughout the last four years, Loughlin has encouraged me to go beyond what I think of as my limits — encouraging me to strive for the goals I set for myself. There were times that I felt like I was doing well; there were other times where I felt like I wasn’t giving my best, or that I definitely could’ve done better; and sometimes I made mistakes. But I learned that it was perfectly fine to make mistakes, and that those mistakes are just lessons. With the lessons learned came multiple opportunities for me that I will always be grateful for.

Throughout the last four years, Lo ughlin has encouraged m e to go beyond wha t I think of One particular opportunity I have been grateful to participate in is the Arthur as my limits, Ashe Health Science Academy at SUNY and to Downstate.

Loughlin has a longstanding really strive partnership with the program. The Arthur for the Ashe program helped me discover my goals that I s love for medical science and my desire to et pursue a career in the medical field. The for myself. experience also helped me become aware of the many careers in the medical field as well

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iddle school wasn’t the easiest experience for me, and honestly, I feared going to high school, thinking it might be the same experience. My brother and cousin attended Loughlin — both graduating with honors. Feeling like I had a legacy to live up to and not wanting to disappoint my family, I still feared fitting in and getting good grades — but I definitely wanted to try.

I entered Loughlin in 2017 and soon realized there was nothing to fear. From the teachers and staff to my peers, everyone was open and kind. When I had an issue, someone was there to help and keep me motivated. As a freshman, I wasn’t shy, but didn’t really like being in the spotlight or being around a lot of people. However, Loughlin has helped me come out of that shell and I discovered a whole new side of myself.

I found myself wanting to join in, participate in clubs, and meet more people — and I did. I became a member of House Dance, Ballet, Lasallian Youth, and Band. I was even accepted into the after school Small Band where I met upperclassmen and two other students just like me. At that point I was truly a part of the Loughlin family. Those I met remain my closest friends.

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as the study and work that goes into specific practices, like neurology. I was also given the chance to be a part of the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program at Loughlin, which provided me with the amazing honor of speaking at and receiving a white coat during the annual White Coat Ceremony this past February.

I feel ready and prepared to go out and pursue my dreams, not afraid of the many potential obstacles that may come my way. I want to explore and continue to learn about specific medical fields and how I can best make an impact in medicine.

As I finish up the college application process this spring, I am excited to commit to a school and get started with college life. I have decided to study nursing so that I can become a Nurse Anesthetist.

Four years ago I didn’t know what was waiting for me. Loughlin, however, was extremely welcoming, and these four years have given me confidence. Now, I am ready to face another big step in my life as I transition from high school to college.

Thanks to Loughlin, I feel truly prepared for college life and I’m actually excited to experience it. They have prepared me for even the most unexpected challenges, and if possible, how to turn these challenges into opportunities and learning experiences for myself.

I don’t think that I would be as confident as I am today without the immense love and support that Loughlin has provided me with. ◊

CELINES GARCIA ’21 A BISHOP McDONNELL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

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ishop Loughlin is a place that has taught me things I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

The summer before high school was one of the lowest points of my life. My father moved, my nephew died, and I was not accepted at the public high school of my choice. I always had a loving and supportive family so when the opportunity to go to Loughlin was given to me they were extremely excited. My grandmother has made it her mission to always remind me that “education is a powerful tool” and I should never “jeopardize it for anyone or anything”. And, my godmother showed me that hard work actually pays off.

As a freshman, I excelled academically. My first report card showed that my average had increased by six points since middle school.

That was the moment I realized the impact that this school was having on me.

But, something was missing — I was not involved in any extracurricular activities. I joined Lasallian Youth and started to build friendships. After Lasallian Youth, the ball started rolling — I am now in The National Honor Society, Chorus, Latino Dance, Small Band, Drama Club, The Ambassador Council,

My Bishop McDonnell Scholarship is what made these four years possible.

Band, and Senior Committee.

Through these activities I found that the true key to a well-rounded education is a great curriculum with the right amount of student activities. Loughlin not only helped me academically, it has also helped me to build character through my experiences in these activities.

Retreats have taught me to be compassionate, empathetic, and a good listener when my peers need it. Service trips have taught me the importance of being kind and helping others without expecting anything in return. The National Honor Society has shown me to take pride in my academic accomplishments and to never be afraid to take on leadership roles.

Performing Arts at Loughlin is something that showed me when I put work into my talents how much greater they can actually be. I never imagined having the confidence to

go on stage and sing, act, dance, and (even) play the saxophone. Loughlin has made me believe I am capable of all these things and it will be this school I remember in college and beyond for preparing me for my future.

All these aspects of Loughlin have shaped me into who I am today.

My Bishop McDonnell Scholarship — well — that is what made these four years possible.

I could not be more grateful to those who have donated and continue to do so because it has made the biggest difference in my life and helped me to become a better student and overall person.

Although leaving Loughlin is bittersweet, I know this school has prepared me for the next chapter in my life. I hope to attend Georgetown University in the fall majoring in Biology in the pre-med track. My dream is to one day become a neonatologist to help premature babies and their families because I understand their stories on a personal level.

These goals and my determination to meet them are what Loughlin has instilled in me. I know to look back, even in the hardest times, and remember that I ‘entered to learn and I am leaving to serve’. ◊

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BISHOP McDONNELL SCHOLARS

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ere are some of your current scholars.

Among them you will find honor students, athletes, Lasallian Youth members — even the president, members of musical theatre, and club leaders. There are freshmen adjusting wonderfully to Loughlin and seniors that have been accepted to colleges and universities like Duke University, St. John’s University, Howard University, Northeastern University, RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology), SUNY, St. Francis College, and more.

When asked what they have learned about themselves while at Loughlin, they responded that they now view themselves as confident and assertive in expressing their views, capable of anything. Their success is clear and they are not afraid of hard work — one student reported that she does not take the scholarship for granted and it drives her to “always try my best because I am so thankful.”

They will continue to push and strive to achieve their goals as they pursue careers in medicine (a pediatrician and a nurse), journalism, education, and psychology.

Bliss Moran ‘20, a Bishop McDonnell Scholarship recipient wrote, “The scholarship I received allowed me to become the best version of myself. With your support I was able to become a better student, a better person to others, and even a better basketball player. Attending Loughlin taught me so many things outside of the required curriculum, such as how to create a resume, how to move someone with your writing, and how to set an example for others. The school taught valuable life skills going well beyond reading and writing. My time at Loughlin will always be remembered as some of the best years of my life, full of growing and learning. I’m so proud to say I attended Bishop Loughlin.“ Just like student recipients in the past, the current student recipients want to thank you too — here, in their own words.

ALUMNAE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

“I am truly grateful for the opportunity given to me to attend a great high school that is preparing me for the future and encouraging me to continue my education in college. I am taking full advantage of this blessing and I am grateful that I get the help I need to achieve my goals. THANK YOU!”

Will major in Biology

HELENA HUETE ‘21

KATELYN ESTAPHANE ‘24

“THANK YOU to the Bishop McDonnell alumnae for this scholarship. I wanted to attend Loughlin to push myself to be a better person for the future. I promise to continue the legacy with high honors and be at the top of my class.”

“I can’t even begin to explain how grateful I am for the scholarship and I definitely don’t take it for granted. I will always try my best when it comes to academics, or anything else when it comes to education in general. THANK YOU.”

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“I actually don’t think I have had an opportunity to express my gratitude for this scholarship. I am very grateful and it makes me so happy to be at Loughlin because of this gift. THANK YOU so much for everything. I will genuinely try my best so that the people who awarded me this scholarship can be proud.”

Aspires to be a therapist

MARIELIS NUNEZ ‘21

“With the scholarship I received, I attended an amazing high school and had amazing experiences that I am beyond grateful for. I have learned so much about myself from these past three years (almost four). THANK YOU.”

EVA ARCHER ‘24

“I’m thankful and honored for this scholarship and opportunity.

My hard work is paying off and I will continue to push and strive to achieve all my goals that I wish to accomplish. THANK YOU for this Bishop McDonnell Scholarship.”

Aspires to be a pediatrician

MADISON MONPLASIR ‘24

“THANK YOU Bishop McDonnell alumnae for allowing me to attend Bishop Loughlin. Receiving this scholarship makes me proud that I’ve been given a chance to be a part of this community.”

ASHLEY PYATT ‘21

“THANK YOU alumnae of Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School!”

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THE HYBRID MODEL OF LEARNING ADAPTING INSTRUCTION AND PROCESSES IN THESE UNIQUE TIMES excerpt from Clermont Magazine

by Aldontae Guess Lasallian Volunteer

One year ago, no one could have predicted that phrases such as “Zooming in” or “Virtual Gatherings” would become a part of everyday vocabulary. However, due to COVID–19, that soon became the new reality. At Loughlin we have successfully adapted to a hybrid learning model.

Hybrid learning combines in-person and online learning.

Simultaneously, some students attend class in-person and some attend virtually from home.

This academic year, roughly half of our students attend school in-person every other day while the other half learns from home. Almost a full academic year later, our school community has adapted to the myriad of scheduling, teaching, and learning challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. As expected, the first few weeks were challenging. As also expected, our resilient students, faculty, and administrators accepted the challenge.

Last August, after a spring of distance learning, students and their families were given a choice — ­ become a “hybrid student” or be a “distance learner” from home. Initially, about one third opted for distance learning. Hybrid/virtual students were divided in two groups — purple and gold (of course).

These two groups alternate days where they attend classes at Loughlin in-person, and “Zoom in” on days when they attend classes from home.

PLANNING FOR CHANGE At the start of the pandemic, the school assembled and tasked a Technology Committee to comprehensively consider the challenges before our learning community, immediately, and in the future.

The Technology Committee played a central role at Loughlin planning this academic year. Says member Ted Frank, the school’s Library Media Specialist, “The tech committee was called upon when Loughlin needed to transition to a virtual learning format for the remainder of spring 2020 — with the purpose of assisting Loughlin’s faculty and staff in this virtual learning process. The committee met virtually throughout the spring and summer to address Loughlin’s technological needs as well as faculty and 16

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I want to be as resilient as my students. Remote learning is not easy, and I am being schooled by my students each day on how to preserve through this pandemic.

It’s their resiliency and ability to accept change, even get excited by change, that allows my students to show up and embrace remote learning. I look at them in awe.

Emily Jackowicz, English teacher

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staff concerns. The committee modeled for the faculty how to make Zoom technology an effective classroom tool. The faculty now uses Zoom to ‘live teach’ all of their classes. Additionally, it was during the spring semester that the notion of having a seamless and reliable virtual learning platform was discussed, as well as the idea of potentially providing a common device, like an iPad, for all students and faculty.”

It also became apparent to a number of teachers that common email accounts for students were needed in order to better facilitate communication between faculty and students. Until now, students simply registered a personal email account with the school. After much discussion, research, and input from the faculty, it was decided that the Google platform worked best to address the school’s need. It became the home base of communication between faculty and students.

Loughlin’s Technology Committee has hosted a number of professional development sessions and still provides daily tech support.

Yes, COVID–19 has changed the world in many ways. At Bishop Loughlin we are making the best out of it and finding ways to navigate our new normal.

After all, with every stumbling block comes the chance to learn and do better for the future. Being forever resilient, Loughlin is also making proper adjustments so that it will continue thriving and serving its constituents well into the future. ◊

Loughlin TODAY! Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Loughlin continues to keep students, staff, and parents, safe. Prior to entering the building, temperatures are taken, everyone wears a mask, hand sanitizer is in every nook and cranny, gloves are worn, and social distancing is maintained. Every two weeks Loughlin staff, students, and athletes are tested for COVID-19. Custodians keep the entire school spotless. Security Enforcement Officers maintain order and safety. Every student has received an Apple iPad. Some athletic teams are competing. Virtual parent teacher conferences happened, and active recruitment is happening!

- PTA President Adrienne Loiseau P’22

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@ LOUGHLIN GRADUATING IN THE MIDST OF A PANDEMIC

THE CLASS OF 2020 excerpt from Clermont Magazine

174 100% 97% 18+ GRADUATES

“This was the class of ‘2020 Vision’, ‘Clear Vision’, ‘Vision of the Future’. The list of nick names for the class of 2020 was endless. However, no one envisioned the way their high school years would end for this group of dedicated seniors. This class was unique from the start — filled with energy since their freshmen year. They sustained and grew that energy each year. Looking back, they were the perfect class to deal with a historic pandemic. Their commitment to academic success and their unmatched competitiveness made them a strong class.

In fact, during their junior year, I predicted they would be the first class to have 100% graduate.

When our 2019 - 2020 academic year came to an abrupt halt last March, I knew that the class of 2020 would make it work. I knew their drive and ambition would make them successful. However, what made me so proud of them is the support they had for each other through such a difficult time. They motivated one another and stood together despite the distance. Their vision was clear — they would not only be a part of history, but they made history. My prediction came true! One hundred percent of the class graduated! They are indeed the ‘vision of our future’.”

– Nicole Maxwell-Freeman ‘95, Dean of Students This past fall, we asked eight members of the Class of 2020 to write about their unique graduation ceremony on August 1, what they are doing now, how they are transitioning to college in the middle of a pandemic (still), and what Loughlin meant to them. These are their thoughts.

GRADUATION RATE

ATTENDING COLLEGE

MILLION DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

ON THE CEREMONY It was hot in August — ridiculously hot!

But, after missing prom, senior dedication, and our last moments in school with each other as seniors, it was wonderful that the administration and PTA were able to find a way to hold a memorable graduation ceremony — the only one ever in the schoolyard with a 100% of the class graduating...and, all at sixfeet apart. The decorations were beautiful (the stage, flowers, the lion) and we were able to see everyone — and give an official goodbye to classmates, teachers, administration, and staff.

This is what we cared about. It gave us a sense of ‘normal’, and we are very thankful for that.

Who knew that Friday, March 13, 2020 when school closed, we would not see each other until graduation?

Safety precautions were taken; we were in the schoolyard and our parents were outside the gate, also six-feet apart. Masks were required, which made the temperature feel even hotter, but it was all worth it — we were together and this was indeed a ceremony to remember.

ON LOUGHLIN When we think of Loughlin, we think of family and we are grateful for all the memories; some of the

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best things in our lives came from here — success in academics, being a part of a sports team or a club, making lifelong friends, and building connections relating to possible career choices.

For all of us, Loughlin was an amazing experience; one that we would not trade for anything. Great teachers, staff, and counselors that pushed us to be hard-working and determined, bringing out the best in us. Loughlin will always hold a place in our hearts.

WHERE ARE WE NOW? We are all in college — some in NYC, Queens, and Brooklyn; the rest of us attend college in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Texas.

We are attending on-campus and in-person (in masks and socially distanced), on-campus but mostly online, and off-campus remotely. Some of us live in a dorm (and get tested for COVID every two weeks) and some of us have never stepped foot on campus. We are meeting new people — albeit in different ways like GroupChat, Zoom, and social media platforms specific to our majors and class years. Transitioning to college during a pandemic has been difficult, complicated, and downright weird! But, Loughlin prepared us for a college workload and attending classes remotely.

So, although different, we are full of excitement for this new chapter! ◊

CLASS of 2020 VALEDICTORIAN A BISHOP MCDONNELL SCHOLAR Bishop McDonnell alumnae are truly affecting the lives of young women today.

Class of 2020 Valedictorian Asha Griffin (left) was a Bishop McDonnell Scholarship recipient! Pictured here, she is speaking to her classmates at the graduation ceremony, held in August. Asha is currently majoring in Biology at Long Island University.

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LIFETIME HONOR ROLL OF GIVING BISHOP McDONNELL MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

We are grateful for the many supporters from Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School who have made financial contributions through the years.

This list, reflecting gifts since 1999, includes donors who have contributed in support of our mission; it includes only “gifts received” and does not include current pledges, estate plans, gifts in kind, or other non-cash donations. Our sincere gratitude to the hundreds of alumnae who have made gifts totaling less than $500 over the years. Gifts of any amount have made a great impact on our young women scholars. If you have any questions on the listing, please contact Andrew Leary or Josephine McKenna ‘90 at 718-857-2700.

$500,000 +

Jane Cozzi Murray ‘65 & Michael W. Murray ‘63

$250,000 - 499,999

Mary Collins Macchiarola ‘58 Pamela M. Sloan, Esq.‘73

$100,00 - 249,999

Joan Carrick Murray ‘61 & Nick Murray ‘61 Maureen Moss McInerney ‘66 Noreen McCartney Haffner ’63

$50,000 - 99,999

Claire Bahrs Ehrsam ‘50 Anita McCabe Brennan ‘55 Dorothy E. McCabe ‘63 *

$25,000 - 49,999

Justine DeVito-Tenney ‘64 Frances McGill, MD ‘64

$10,000 - 24,999

Linda Antonelli-Cooke ‘63 Margaret Carr-DeMatteis ‘57 Doris Freyland ‘45 Mary T. Hoban-Paz ‘60 Kathleen J. McCarthy ‘58 Helena A. Miley ‘59 Kathleen Noonan-Roskell ‘57 Maryann Olenski-Goyena ‘63 Mary Stachow ‘63 * Clare Tighe-Francis ‘66

$5,000 - 9,999

Margaret M. Cavanaugh ‘63 Mary Ann Cullen ‘65 Roberta Cummings ‘66 Maureen Derwin-Moreau ‘58 Dorothy Devlin-Gallagher ‘58 Patricia Farrell-Walsh ‘53 Kathryn Fitzsimmons-Zaki ‘55 Patricia Hannan-Frost ‘51* * deceased

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Andrea Lynch-Ziegler ‘58 Rita Monaghan-Maloney ‘59 Mary McLaughlin-Treacy ‘56 Trudy Powers-Zadrozny ‘57 Janet M. Seckendorf ‘49 Barbara A. Taylor-Fruehwirth ‘60 Julia Vahey-Shea ‘63 Margaret Vahey ‘61

$2,500 - 4,999

Margaret Ambery-Ryan ‘56 Louise Arrota-Trigo ‘66 Dorothy Bloodgood-Kennedy ‘43 Mary Teresa Cannon-O’Connor ‘57 Ann M. Clancy ‘45 Carol A. Conry ‘66 Joan V. Dobbs-Dana MD ‘52 Grace Anne Dorney-Koppel ‘57 Margaret Dougherty-Russo ‘69 Eileen Duffy-Hynes ‘57 Joan Fallon-Yett ‘66 Eileen M. Farren ‘64 Jeanne Marie Fastook, MD ‘60 Suzanne Foley-McGuire ‘57 Susan Giugliano-Defeo ‘64 Eily Patricia Gorman ‘50 JoAnn Jacobs ‘68 Mary Kelly-Ryan ‘51* Mary Ellen Lavelle-Murphy ‘59 Mary Ellen Martin ‘72 Mary Jane McCarthy-Conroy ‘62 Ellen McDonough-Murray ‘54 Eileen Moore-White ‘65 Marita Mullin-Regan ‘58 Phyllis Murphy-Howell ‘67 Patricia Nobles-Stockfisch ‘50 Anne Oswald-Bosnack ‘57 Elizabeth A. Powers ‘57 * Maureen T. Regan ‘60 Ellen Roche-FitzGerald ‘58 Hildegard Tietjen ‘42 * Dorothy D. Tyburski ‘55 Carolyn Walikas ‘66 Patricia Wohlever-Eden ‘49

$1,000 - 2,499 Anonymous ‘64 Anonymous ‘66 Dolores T. Aguiar-Shea ‘46 Judith Ahrens ‘58 Enola Aird ‘72 Marie Lucy Antonicci ‘70 Dorothea Bartkus-Whelan ‘45 * Patricia Baumann-O’Toole ‘52 Lorraine Baumann-Palme ‘55 Gabriella Belli ‘66 Annette Bettini-Cappello ‘54 F. Arline Blaney-Pavlochik ‘58 Eileen Teresa Bohan-Browne ‘61 Marion Borruso-Perrotti ‘54 Deborah Boyle ‘73 Kathleen Boyle-Cannon ‘66 Joan Boyle-Olton ‘52 Keara Brady-Reilly ‘59 Marie Alice Brescia ‘53 Marie Brignardello-DiMonte ‘58 Elizabeth Buckridge-Barnosky ‘61 Janeann C. Buro-Trimarchi ‘59 Margaret Butterly-Casey ‘67 Mary Cahill-Ross ‘52 Joan Callender-Pritchard ‘65 Anna Cannon-Priola ‘53 Kathleen Carlin-Nimr ‘55 Kathleen Carney-DeVito ‘62 Patricia Carroll-Baxter ‘57 Barbara Cass-O’Brien ‘54 Eleanor Cavagnaro-Wilson ‘55 Marie Chorney-O’Connell ‘64 Helen Christman-Markey ‘57 Anne Conneely-Licursi ‘56 Teresa Cook-Gast ‘55 Eileen Corrigan-McDermott-Murray ‘40 * Margaret Costa-Ricciardi ‘69 Catherine Costello-Kiley ‘58 Theresa Cottell-Beck ‘57 Marion Cunningham-Manning ‘59 Emilie D’Onofrio-Stris ‘58 Barbara DeMott-Holland ‘57

Lynda DeStefano-Stevenson ‘68 Catherine L. Diehl-Palladino ‘60 Patricia Domminey-Bain ‘52 Patricia Doran-Morris ‘62 Sandra Doshner ‘64 * Jacqueline Downey-Angelone ‘53 Lorraine Ducotey-Solen ‘55 Helen Dwyer-O’Grady ‘51 Roberta Eisenberg ‘58 Margaret Farley, CSJ ‘56 Loretta Fasolino-Sallustio ‘56 * Mary Ann Fastook ‘62 Mary E. Fitzpatrick-Holmes ‘58 Kathleen Fitzpatrick-Thorpe-Holder ‘53 Marilou Fitzsimmons-Gee ‘55 June Fleckenstein-Donnelly ‘50 Bernadette Flynn-Dantzig ‘58 Helen Fox-Brown ‘55 Mary Ann Fucigna-Staudenmaier ‘57 Barbara Ann Gales MD, MPH ‘69 Barbara Gallagher-Langan ‘66 Catherine Gavaghan-Dolingo ‘63 Margaret Gavaghan-McCarthy ‘59 Florence T. Gleason-McCue ‘35 * Loretta Glismann-Anshutz ‘56 Alice Gordon-Vorbach ‘58 * Sheila Gorman ‘55 Rita Goscicki-Wtulich ‘63 Ann Graham-Ward-Gannon ‘50 * Joan Gray-Lindberg ‘64 Elizabeth Grieco-Burns ‘59 Joan Haarmann-Jacobelli ‘50 Mona Halpin-May ‘60 Cathleen Harvey ‘53 Rosemary Heenan-Fabinski ‘58 Francine Henkel-Clerc ‘57 Mary T. Hennessy ‘47 * Catherine Herlihy-Sullivan ‘64 Mary Higgins-Lyons ‘41* Mary Ellen Horan-Borgia ‘70 Thaddine Horgan-Trucano ‘53 Marcia Allison Howard-Harrison ‘69 Dolores A. Howell-Bittel ‘59 Patricia Hurley-Pagano ‘67 Frances M. Immordino MD ‘64 Barbara Ingleterra-Vitting ‘59 Dorothy A Jones ‘59 Joan Kelly-McCoy ‘57 Helen Kelly-Prendergast ‘55 Marilyn Kirwan-Gallagher ‘60 Barbara Koeppen-Reilly ‘61 Elizabeth A. Konig ‘50 Patricia Lake ‘55 Anna F. Laukaitis 57 Marie Lawn-Morris ‘51 Margaret Lehman ‘48 Anne Linnane-Kevany ‘51 Constance J. Lipnicki ‘56 Eileen Lonergan ‘64 Lorraine Lowney-Damm ‘59

Judith Lucey-Miles ‘62 Geraldine K. Lynch-Dent ‘64 * Dorothy M. Mackey-Matthews ‘69 Penelope Madden-Moroney ‘59 Barbara Malone-Gruebel ‘68 Wilma Marcis-Kineke ‘49 Kathleen Martin-Ford ‘64 Eileen Martinez-Clements ‘63 Angela Mauro-Giannotti ‘63 Marcella Mazzucco-Berger ‘63 Rosanne Bridget McAward ‘58 Betty McCann-Ryan ‘57 Madeline McCarren-Hogan ‘63 Kathleen McCarthy-Brady ‘61 Margaret McCluskey ‘56 Catherine McCrann-Kelly ‘53 Lorraine McDonnell ‘73 Elizabeth McEvilly-Ulrich ‘57 Patricia A. McGivern ‘58 Mariann McGovern-Kosovych ‘65 Mary Ellen McGowan-O’Boyle ‘65 Mary E. McGuire ‘58 Maryann McHugh-Feeney ‘65 Patricia McKiernan-Ciarleglio ‘64 Kathleen F. McManus ‘67 Karen McMullin ‘64 Nancy Melucci-McInerney ‘63 Maryann Mieczkowski-Barone ‘58 Kathleen Molyneux-Cullen ‘58 Raffaella Monaco ‘66 Georgianna Monaghan-Morley ‘58 Evelyn Maria Moreira-Aponte ‘71 Nancy Mottola-Schacher ‘42 Maureen Helen Murphy ‘62 Pilar Navarro ‘62 Mary Noeth-Burns ‘58 Catherine O’Brien-Littman ‘59 Mary P. O’Donnell-Larranaga ‘59 Patricia O’Gara-Dieffenbach ‘53 Margaret O’Kane-Carr ‘55 Margaret O’Kelly-Barrett ‘56 Bernadette O’Malley-Callanan ‘60 Evelyn O’Malley-Carroll ‘58 Eileen T. O’Shea-Cotter ‘64 * Kathleen O’Shea-Navagh ‘54 Katherine Ohlandt-O’Connor ‘51 Mary Olbeter-DeMott ‘49 * Theresa Oropallo ‘63 Dorothy Owens-Tavares ‘50 Patricia E. Ryan ‘49 * Louise Perrotta ‘70 Carol Pollera-Farrell ‘61 Joan Quartuccio-Miller ‘57 Cynthia Raha ‘64 Norma Redding-Evans ‘56 Rita M. Reilly ‘54 Virginia Reilly-Corkhill ‘60 Catherine Reilly-Savvas ‘57 Heather Dawn Reynolds ‘65 Regina Richers-Amoroso ‘67

Ann Rock ‘54 Carole Rooney-Morris ‘57 Margarita Rosa ‘70 Terese Rouge ‘55 Maureen T. Rouse ‘53 Joan Ryan-Stillwell ‘50 Helen Sabalja-Breneisen ‘56 Susan Sandvoss-Miller ‘67 Joyce SanFilippo-Garro ‘61 Adriana Sartori-LaRaja ‘55 Eleanor Schleider ‘52 Joanna F. Schlosser ‘60 Joan Schreiber-Donnelly ‘58 Barbara T. Schweng-Carroll ‘65 Anne K. Sciame-Russo ‘58 Regina Elizabeth Seith-Thorsen ‘62 Catherine Shaw ‘59 Elizabeth Shea-Jakubowski ‘55 Marilyn Shelley-Meares ‘72 Dominique Simsack-Smith ‘57 Carol A. Skarulis-Landess ‘62 Mary Snowber-Gruning ‘32 * Florentine Sokol ‘45 Sarah M. Solan ‘58 Marilyn Spagnolo-Lockhart ‘60 Maryann Stahl-DeMaso ‘60 Dolores M. Sullivan ‘58 Rosemary Sullivan ‘64 Mary Sullivan-Ryan ‘54 Julianne Thompson-Grace ‘55 Joan Tiffany-Carmody ‘62 Margaret Tobin-Kelly ‘55 Lorraine Tom ‘69 Elizabeth Trust-Conlon ‘56 Rosemary A. Vallely ‘59 Maryanne Vallely ‘58 Camille Varacchi ‘69 Winifred Wallis-Cross ‘61 Florence Ward-Anselmo ‘64 Judith Waver-Hanley ‘58 Rita A. Wunderlick-Scaringella ‘59 Ursula Wynn-Battaglia ‘53 Martha M. Zanichkowsky-Burns ‘60 Adonija Zilvinskis-Hoyt ‘60

$500 - 999

Joyce E. Ackalitis-King ‘59 Raella Acquavella-Baumeister ‘57 Dolores Alberico-Fales ‘55 Carolyn Alderese-Langevin ‘57 Marie Allee-Curr ‘55 Reneida Allison-Reyes, DDS, MPH, PC ‘66 Joan Andren ‘51 Maria Arrota-Winter ‘68 Priscilla Aubry-Wood ‘58 Virginia Balluff-Freestone ‘37 * Magdalene Baroni-Sanatore ‘53 Beatrice Barry, CSJ ‘52 Maryann Bartley-Dolan ‘51 Mary T. Bartow-Kearns ‘58

Thank You!

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Clare T. Bauch ‘41 Helen E. Bayer-Northmore ‘66 Jacqueline Belter-Garfunkel ‘53 Patricia Belter-Weiss ‘55 Mary Bennett-Duffy ‘59 Barbara Bennett-Shipman ‘67 Carol Bertani-Joyce ‘60 Victoria Bibona-Schiavoni ‘49 Marian Blasi ‘59 M. Gloria Boeckman-Reilly ‘42 * Jeanann Borelli-Wiener ‘73 Mary Lou Bove-Klenner ‘64 Julia A. Bracken-Brady ‘55 Ellen Bradley-Watson ‘62 Sharon Bradley-Wilson ‘63 Therese M. Brennan-Collins ‘44 Patricia Brennan-Guyette ‘62 Bernadette Brooks-Hefke ‘64 Agnes Patricia Brown ‘62 Helen Brown-Camera ‘65 Margaret Bruckner-Bores ‘51 Therese Brzeski-Phillip ‘61 Lorraine J. Bukovsky-Pollock ‘64 Bette Butler-Spriggs ‘50 Barbara Buturla-Duffy ‘54 Anne Byrne-Kuhn ‘53 Carole Byrnes-Klonowski ‘56 Judith Callahan-Meaney ‘54 Julann Callahan-Tynion ‘43 * Theresa Cantore-Weynand ‘62 Barbara Carey-Douglas ‘50 Jean Carroll-Valente ‘51 Margaret Casella-Jeffers ‘53 Mary Casey Hiel ‘57 Helen Casey-Tierney ‘57 Rita I. Cassidy-Forsyth ‘58 Elizabeth Cavanagh-Karsa ‘52 * Vincentina Cerone-Miller ‘49 Ruth Cervini-McCarthy ‘44 * Denise Clark-Giordano ‘55 Marjorie M. Clarkin ‘58 Joan Cleary-O’Shea ‘49 Dolores Clynes-Castellano ‘45 * Carol Collins-Jurgens ‘52 Alice M. Connell-Giancola ‘64 * Patricia Connelly-Moore ‘57 Patricia Connelly-Wilson ‘64 Georgette Cook-Sinclair ‘67 Jane R. Cooke-Beck ‘54 Carole M. Cooney ‘66 Bette Cooney-Chiampou ‘44 * Carol Corrigan-Finnety ‘66 * Anna Marie Costello-Simone ‘66 Linda Cotellessa-Freebes ‘65 JoAnn Coviello-Lacina ‘63 Isabelle Croft-Latimer ‘53 Eileen Cuff ‘63 Anne Cunningham-Egan ‘58 Denise D’Elia ‘68 Theresa Damato-Corio ‘63

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Maureen Danell-Rahill ‘58 Elizabeth Darby-Sweeney ‘63 Mary Margaret Darcy-Lynch ‘70 Margaret R. Davis ‘61 Barbara M. Degnan-Muller ‘64 Sheila D. Delaney-Hanley ‘68 Lucille DeMarinis ‘67 Patricia Demery-Ishill ‘68 Doris DeMott-Ehner ‘62 Grace Desibia-Hokanson ‘53 Diane Destefanis-Clarke ‘57 Elissa DeStefano-Chase ‘58 Marguerite Devine ‘50 * Maria DiMattei-Morrissey ‘67 Frances Doherty Toth ‘52 Grace Dolan-Collum ‘52 Mary Dolan-Keele ‘60 Philomena A. Donnelly-Freed ‘64 Claire P. Donohue ‘58 Kathleen Donovan-Von Der Linn ‘56 Christine Dougher-O’Rourke ‘67 Anne Doyle ‘42 * Sheila Driscoll-Hughes ‘57 Jeanne Patricia Driscoll-Poulton ‘56 Mary Ann T. Drozdowski-Kellen ‘60 Lorraine Drozdowski-Liantonio ‘66 Patricia Dugan-Barry ‘57 Mary Egan ‘47 Patricia Egan-Englehart ‘48 Irene Endrizzi-Agostini ‘49 Emma Euba-Gibbons ‘49 Roxanne Fagan ‘73 Lois Falco-Zaccardo ‘51 Rosalie Marie Fall-Ambrosino ‘58 Roberta Fanelli-Hearns ‘55 Madeline Farrell-Nixon ‘55 Katherine Farrell-Sipperley ‘50 Anne Fearman ‘55 Constance Fearon-Mondel ‘44 Lorraine E. Fetta-Smith ‘65 Constance Ficarra-Costagliola ‘49 Mary Finneran-McDonough ‘62 Maryann Finnerty-Zacchea ‘61 Virginia Fiorenza-DiPietro ‘63 Eleanor Fitzpatrick-Bongiovi ‘42 * Alice Flateau ‘65 Anne Flateau-Mochu ‘63 Carmen Flores ‘67 Beatrice Flynn-Nocerino ‘63 Anna C. Flynn-Sullivan ‘39 Maureen E. Fullam ‘67 Margaret F. Gallagher-Keane ‘69 Maureen Gallagher-Monaco ‘69 Maura Gallagher-Pennachio ‘67 Eleanor Gansz ‘43 Elizabeth Garvey-Ahern ‘59 * Catherine Gehringer-Donnino ‘59 Joan A. Geiger-Giannotti ‘61 Lucille Gerace-Werner ‘58 Jeanne Gerlando-Walsky ‘50

Elizabeth A. Geyer ‘49 * Margaret M. Gibbons-Kilroy ‘54 Maureen Gifford-Balas ‘55 Jo Ann A. Gill-Ficca ‘65 Marcia E. Gilliard ‘73 Madeleine Giubardo-Cappadoro ‘59 Carol Giurlando-Corrigan ‘61 Catherine Glasser-Koehler ‘51 Gloria Golenda-Whyte ‘66 Virginia Grace-Monahan ‘63 Rita B. Grady-Pobanz ‘58 Geraldine Growney-Treyman ‘46 Christina Gutt ‘63 Anne Hanley-Cherico ‘58 Grace Hanrahan-Ordo ‘66 Elizabeth A. Harkin ‘47 Ann Harkins-Stosser ‘54 * Eileen Margaret Harkness-Batycki ‘70 Vivian Harold-Gibney ‘41 * Marie Harwin-Agosta ‘55 Marilyn Hayden ‘63 Mary Jane Heffernan-Quinn ‘47 Patricia Henry-Torres ‘55 Julia Hoban-Lewis ‘63 Ellen Hodnett-Townsend ‘59 Joan Hofmann-Britt ‘56 Mary T. Holihan-Rogers ‘58 Mary Holst-Hofmann ‘56 Margaret Rose Howe-Conroy ‘58 Kathleen Howley-Witt ‘60 Mary E. Hynes ‘70 Stella Ingrisano-Zopes ‘57 Caroline Jakubek-Grayson ‘59 * Theresa Jakubowski-Blyskal ‘49 Virginia James-O’Leary ‘59 Juanita Therese James-Williams ‘70 Patricia Jesinkey-Palmer ‘58 Bernadette Joyce-Suppa ‘51 Laura Kaminski-Polos ‘63 Magdalene Kasper-Vogric ‘49 Teresa Kaufman-Buckley ‘48 Margaret Kearney-Sogluizzo ‘64 Janet Kearon-Maddams ‘51 Elaine Kelly-Thompson ‘67 Mary J. Kennedy-Regan ‘53 * Joan Kent-Durkin ‘49 Mary A. Kerrigan-Tittemore ‘59 Dolores King-Paeth ‘47 Anne King-Shanahan ‘53 Mary Kinsley ‘44 * Margaret Kiss-Magyar ‘59 Joan Klecka-Roberts ‘55 Jo Ann Kocher ‘63 Louise M. Kopp-Witt ‘50 Mary Jane Korb-Vogt ‘58 * Elaine Kostyra-Johnson ‘62 Mary Krupsky-Driscoll ‘58 Marie LaCroix-Gross ‘62 Jean Lally-Duggan ‘55 Ruth M. Lane ‘57

Josephine Laskowski-Deignan ‘64 Alice Le’Gall-Taggart ‘66 Virginia Lee-Powers ‘56 Alice Legg-Shea ‘66 Elizabeth Ann Leibold ‘70 Kathleen Theresa Lennon-Robertson ‘58 Barbara Lesnik-Higginson ‘60 Maria Libasci-D’Onofrio ‘60 Miriam Lloyd, CSJ ‘52 Ada Lobosco-Feffer ‘53 Rose Lombardo-Guerin ‘66 Lucy Loporcaro-Landry ‘50 Rosemary Loughery-Prie ‘56 Doris Lynch ‘59 Maureen Lynch-Boyle ‘63 Eileen Lynch-Olshey ‘56 Eileen T. Lynch-Scheuring ‘58 Catherine Lyons-Mullahy ‘61 Karen Macri-Truncellito ‘69 Anne Malara-Randisi ‘37 * Christina Malina-Scherer ‘62 Catherine Malinowski-Urso ‘66 Susan Maloney-McAfee ‘60 Elizabeth Manning-Mancini ‘67 Patricia Maresca-Rupprecht ‘60 * Evelyn Marggraf-Skelly ‘68 Annette Martello-Dillon ‘62 Dorothy Mastranadi-DeMaria ‘59 Winifred McArdle-Greeley ‘60 Kathleen McAvoy-Haid ‘53 Rita McCabe-Buckley ‘41 Patricia McCarthy-Burke ‘67 * Maureen McCarthy-Donahue ‘52 Mary M. McCarty-Brady ‘60 Maureen McClave-Evans ‘50 Karen McCord-D’Ambrosio ‘72 Ann McCormack ‘67 Margaret McCormack-Ramos ‘51 Margaret McDade-Soutar ‘57 Ann Marie McDerby-McShea ‘60 Patricia McDermott-Tipton ‘62 Maureen McDonald-Ficken ‘64 Mary McDonough ‘51 * Joanne McGuinness-Barzegar ‘67 Margaret T. McHugh, MD ‘62 Mary McHugh-McGrath ‘52 Minerva McInnis-Lucarelli ‘70 Patricia McLaughlin-Cooper ‘55 Margaret McLoughlin-Costa ‘66 Marie McNamara ‘71 Patricia McNeil-Tripo ‘64 Ellen McNulty-Bogart ‘61 Eileen McVeigh-Feather ‘64 Patricia McVeigh-Gut ‘61 Gail McVey-Ryan ‘57 Jean Meagher-Pontorno ‘59 Alicia Medlow-Snakard ‘55 * Blanche M. Mendez-Jimenez ‘62 Catherine Metzger-Brown ‘67 Joan Miley-Danehy ‘62

Connie M. Mitchell ‘62 Susan Moehringer-Wilmer ‘62 * Patricia Moffatt-Lesser 73 Pat Molen ‘51 Wanda Helen Morandi-Napolitano ‘51 Margaret Morris-Thorogood ‘46 Ada Moses-Terry ‘41 Julia Muckle-Gaton ‘53 Patricia Mullaney-Wright ‘67 Doreen Mullarkey-O’Hara ‘53 Pat Murray-Conroy ‘56 Margaret Murray-Fitzgerald ‘55 Mary Nash-Fasano ‘60 Dolores Neureiter ‘49 Olympia Nicodemi-Towsley ‘66 Eileen Nicols-Ingrassia ‘63 Alice J. Noone-Moroney-Fish ‘60 Margaret Norton-Hack ‘57 Kathleen O’Brien-Ferraro ‘66 Dale F. O’Connell-Sartor ‘56 Kathleen W. O’Connor-Niemetz, MD ‘58 Ann O’Connor-Steidle ‘54 Mary O’Leary-Sweeney ‘60 Catherine E. O’Leary ‘58 * Sheila O’Neill ‘72 Diane O’Neill-Goellner ‘67 Kathleen M. O’Riordan-McNulty ‘52 Mairead N. O’Sullivan ‘70 Joanna Ohlandt, CSJ ‘46 Patricia Ann Pampalone-Marcellino ‘62 Diane F. Pankey-Grannum ‘69 Anita Papa-Goldstein ‘61 Jeannette Pare-McGorty ‘57 Martha Parry ‘54 Ann Pasquale-Haddad ‘72 Catherine Paura ‘68 Georgette Penzavecchia ‘61 Judith Perry-Cleary ‘58 Christine A. Pettersson-Grieco ‘72 Gail Pettinato-Robbins ‘58 Andrea Pico-Stevens ‘68 Rita A. Pignato ‘67 Kathleen R. Pilkington-D’Introno ‘59 Harriet M Porcello-McNamara ‘59 Barbara Potts-Thornton ‘58 Melvina Rene Pritchard-Lennon ‘67 Marie Quadrino-Cooney ‘59 Mary Ann Questore-Pugliese ‘60 Margaret T. Quinlan-Dowling ‘59 Catherine Quinn ‘44 Anne Quinn-Colao ‘48 * Sheila Quinn-Gargano ‘56 Mary Quirk-Shay ‘55 Joan A. Raducha ‘67 Eileen Ralston-McAleenan ‘73 Marie T. Reddy ‘62 Margaret Reehill ‘51 Barbara E. Reilly-Boss ‘67 Nancy Reilly-Seklir ‘61 Maria E. Rivera ‘65

Norine Roberts-Hemping ‘60 Priscilla Rodriguez-Andueza ‘69 Catherine Ryan-Glover ‘53 Janet Ryan-Scarpelli ‘49 Thomasine Salveti-Anello ‘70 Joan Sanner-Henn ‘48 Marion Scanlon-Alfano ‘64 Kathleen Schantz-Betz ‘55 Joyce Schilter-Rowley ‘63 Francesca C. Schipano-Sammon ‘65 Joan Schmidt-O’Hare ‘52 Ann Schmitt-Garvey ‘54 Mary Ann Schnitzler-Engert ‘62 Mary Scholes-Valentine ‘62 Barbara Schott-Shotter ‘58 Madeline Schug-Bednarek ‘59 Donna Scroope-Cadwell ‘59 Patricia Scroope-Connors ‘43 Marie F. Scuderi-McNamara ‘65 Loretta Scully, CSJ ‘47 Carolann Sessa-Nash ‘62 Alice M. Sheridan-D’Anna ‘58 Grace Sierp, OP ‘48 * Francesca P. Sison Kubian-Geidel ‘59 Gladys Smith-Brown ‘58 Catherine Smith-Foley ‘55 Bernadette Smith-Moran ‘63 Frances R Smyth-Skinner ‘54 Mary Stamm ‘63 Alice Stanoszek-Gross ‘63 Denice Stevenson-Dishman ‘70 Irene Stucko-Gardner ‘52 Barbara Tammero-McElwain ‘68 Geraldine F. Terry ‘63 Grace E. Thompson-Doherty ‘60 Mary Thornton-Lynch ‘52 Grace Tomanelli-Meyer, Esq. ‘53 Rae Torre-Caramanica ‘58 Barbara Treglia-Murphy ‘59 Mary Valls ‘72 Paula Vilabrera-Bell ‘67 Veronica A. Vitalo-McCartney ‘59 Patricia Walker-Feely ‘56 Adrienne Walsh-Fitzpatrick ‘49 Maria Weber-Csencsitz ‘57 Anne Weiler ‘48 Eleanor Weldon-Goggin ‘63 Sandra Whalen-Quine ‘52 Christine M. Williams ‘69 Jacqueline G. Wilson ‘46 * Lucille Zabatta-Link ‘57 Elizabeth Zebrowski ‘58 Therese Zilvinskis-Romano ‘62 Marianne Zimmerman-Giacalone ‘59

Thank You!

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PLANNING YOUR LEGACY

JOIN THE McDONNELL SOCIETY “Our purpose is to provide a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor.”

Saint John Baptist De La Salle

The legacy of BISHOP McDONNELL HIGH SCHOOL lives in Loughlin today. Our students hail from the same parishes and neighborhoods as you grew up in.

Reflecting back, most alumnae from “Bishop’s” will agree that their Catholic education created the foundation needed to succeed in life. The Sisters of St. Joseph, the Sisters of St. Dominic, the Sisters of Mercy, the Daughters of Wisdom, and the Sisters of Charity (and later the Nursing Sisters of the Sick Poor and a nun from the Sisters of the Missionary Sisters of the Most Blessed Trinity) all came together to make a Bishop’s education one of the finest in the city.

The McDonnell-Loughlin relationship is much deeper than the annual joint boat ride to Rye Beach.

Loughlin and fellow Christian Brother school, St. Augustine High School, carry forward a shared tradition and mission with Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School. In recognition of this bond, Memorialites have created several lasting scholarship funds to support the young women attending Loughlin. The Bishop McDonnell Scholarship Fund has supported many young women over the past ten years.

Many Memorialites know that Loughlin became a co-ed high school in 1973 — months after McDonnell sadly closed. At the time, 240 Memorialite sisters enrolled at Loughlin to continue or complete their high school education. Since 1974, more than 5,000 young women have graduated from Loughlin.

Estate gifts are an integral part in assuring that a Catholic education remains accessible to all qualified students, regardless of family means.

LEAVING LOUGHLIN IN

YOUR WILL

In most cases, our MCDONNELL SOCIETY members have named Loughlin in their will, established a charitable trust for our benefit, created a DonorAdvised Fund (DAF), or contributed retirement assets.

The most common planned gift is a bequest provision in a WILL. There are estate tax advantages to making a bequest to Loughlin in your will, and a bequest is a gift that costs the donor nothing during their lifetime.

Having a will is the way to be sure your loved ones and the organizations that you care about, including Loughlin,

receive the gifts you intend. If you already have a will, it is important to review it regularly, especially if you move to another state or if your personal or family circumstances change. Think carefully before you make a charitable bequest, and consult with an attorney to discuss and update your estate plans.

TYPES OF BEQUESTS THAT CAN HELP SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION AT LOUGHLIN. A GENERAL BEQUEST is probably the most popular type of charitable bequest, with the donor simply leaving a specified dollar amount to Loughlin.

A RESIDUARY BEQUEST is a gift of all the “rest, residue and remainder” of your estate to Loughlin after all other bequests, debts, taxes and other expenses are paid.

A PERCENTAGE BEQUEST is one expressed as a percentage of an estate or residuary estate.

A CONTINGENT BEQUEST is made on the condition that a certain event must occur before funds are distributed to Loughlin.

Will provisions are revocable, meaning that you can always update and change your will.

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THE McDONNELL SOCIETY is named for the beloved Bishop Charles McDonnell, the second Bishop of Brooklyn. McDonnell was zealous in establishing religious schools and Bishop Thomas Molloy believed that naming the school was an appropriate recognition for his efforts. The Society was created to celebrate the generous friends who have made planned or estate gifts to Loughlin in support of Catholic education in Brooklyn.

IRA GIFTS If you are 70 1/2 years-old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit Loughlin and receive tax benefits in return. You can give up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as Loughlin without having to pay income taxes on the money. The law no longer has an expiration date so you are free to make annual gifts to Loughlin this year and into the future.

You should consult with your tax advisor or financial planner when considering a planned gift. We can help too! If you have any questions or would like additional information, you can contact Andrew Leary, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at 718-857-2700 x2251 or aleary@blmhs. org. Also, see our website at blmhs. planmylegacy.org.

Bishop Loughlin will include your name on the school’s LEGACY SOCIETY WALL. You may also HONOR A FRIEND, FAMILY MEMBER, or McDONNELL EDUCATOR by making a tribute gift in your will.

INFORMATION YOUR FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVISOR WILL NEED Legal Name : Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Tax ID: 11-2294328 Incorporated in: Brooklyn, NY

Detach here and return to Bishop Loughlin. Thank you!

BISHOP LOUGHLIN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL I 357 CLERMONT AVENUE I BROOKLYN, NY 11238

AN INVITATION TO JOIN THE

McDONNELL SOCIETY @ LOUGHLIN Help Loughlin maintain its commitment to affordable excellence. Estate gifts are an integral part in assuring that a Lasallian education remains accessible to all qualified students, regardless of family means. If you have included Loughlin in your charitable plans, or intend to do so, or would like to find out about the benefits of giving wisely, please let us know. We’re happy to speak with you and welcome you to the Society. Sharing your designation with us will ensure your gift is used as you intend, and your recognition may inspire others to do the same.

Name ____________________________________________________________________ Class Year ______________________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________________________________ ☐ I would like to learn more about joining the McDonnell Society.

I AM MOST INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING

☐ I would like to become a recognized member of the McDonnell Society.

☐ The Bishop McDonnell Scholarship Fund

☐ I would like to remain an anonymous member of the McDonnell Society.

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ı CLASS NOTES ı THE 40s

Catherine Leahy Walsh ‘44 lost her husband of 47 years three years ago. She writes, “I live alone with a grandson part-time. I have six children, 16 grandchildren, and 14 greatgrandchildren. I have volunteered at Mercy Medical Center for 35 years logging in over 6,000 hours. It’s been a wonderful life.”

Delores Quinn-Stuebe ‘45 is “92+ years-old and thank the Lord, still going strong with 23 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren (so far). I really appreciated my Bishop experience — especially my education there.

Proud alumna!”

Sr. Joanna Ohlandt ‘46 has “joyful memories of my happy years at Bishop McDonnell.

Deep gratitude for my alma mater.”

Sr. Mary Lusk ‘47 asks “do any of the alumnae remember Bishop’s faculty member Sr. Miriam Loretta, CSJ? I remember her as a radical teacher, dedicated to training our minds and hearts to living our Christianity.

What a gift!”

Mary Jane Heffernan-Quinn ‘47 wishes a “Happy New Year to my sisters from Bishop’s and the Loughlin community. I have reached the age of 92 and have great memories of Queen of all Saints and Bishop McDonnell.”

Kathleen Sullivan Collins ‘48 writes “This year I am 72 years out of Bishop’s — quite a number. I have great hope that todays’ boys and girls carry forth with them fond memories too.”

Margaret Whelan ‘48 speaks on the phone weekly with the Bishop McDonnell classmate who sat behind her in homeroom, Sally Widing Imperato ‘48. “We laugh and remember the fun. We are proud to be Bishop’s Girls! What a solid, holy education we received. Thank you!”

Concetta De Gaetano ‘49 is a retired NYC school system guidance counselor.

THE 50s

Nancy Weir Introcaso ‘50, 88 years young, still has fond memories of Bishop’s. “With the help of Sr. Jean, I passed the Regents and went on to nursing school. I also remember going on the train and meeting up with boys from Brooklyn Prep. I will always treasure those days.”

Dorothy Owens Tavares ‘50 reports “I welcomed my eighth great-grandchild on November 15, 2020 — a little girl named Saylor Gene.”

Therese Young Beckwith ’51, a retired teacher, has five children and eight grandchildren. “I have traveled around the world — China, Australia, Europe, Alaska, and Hawaii.”

Anne Linnane Kevany ‘51 became a greatgrandmother December 19 and shares that “we are all healthy in these troubling times.”

Evelyn Voit Maher ‘51, retired, loved her years at Bishop’s. “I have been married for 67 years, am the mother of five, grandmother of 11, and great-grandmother of two. I worked for many years as a library clerk. We divide our time between Valley Stream and Breezy Point.”

Delores Bodee Maza ‘51 writes “we have 12 grandchildren (one in TX, NC, Germany, GA, six in FL, and two in Puerto Rico). My sister still lives in LI. One of my neices, her four children, and grandfather unfortunately had COVID-19; their grandfather died.”

Marie Brescia ‘53 says “we were a threesome at Bishop’s — Dottie, Jackie, and I. We came from Flushing Annex. We loved our teacher. She was such an inspiration and she encouraged us to read Italian novels.”

Sr. Lois Christopher, OSF ‘53 writes that “since our house in NYC was closed, I am living at the Motherhouse in Alleghany, NY. It is very beautiful country in upstate NY. Retirement is wonderful for spending time with God and friends.”

Antoinette De Gaetano ‘53 is a retired NYC school system Junior High School Assistant Principal.

Grace Desibia Hokanson ‘53 is “thankful and grateful to the devoted nuns who taught me — and for their excellent training.”

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Grace Tomanelli Meyer ‘53 has practiced law in NJ and NY since 1978 and “ has been trying to retire for five years! My husband, Heinz, is with the Lord since 2010; we married in 1956, have four children, 18 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. I am praying that all of our names are written in the Lord’s Book of Life.”

Gertrude, OP and Sr. Theresa Margaret, OP from Bishop’s greeted us on our first day!”

Magdalene Baroni Sanatore ‘53 says “thanks to God there are still eight of us Bishop’s Girls who keep up our special relationship even though we live in different states. Going to Bishop’s was a gift to all of us.”

Alica Diamond Santelli ‘54 writes that “Christine Clones Goldman ‘54 and I have been childhood friends since age seven — a total of 77 years (and still going strong). We talk often on the phone and get together as often as possible for lunch. We miss our friends from Bishop’s, and we pray for those who are no longer with us. God Bless.”

Annette Cappello ‘54 is retired. Before COVID “I went to the senior center, took art classes, played cards, exercised, and was very active with the local AARP chapter.”

Rosemary Waring Kotula ‘54 writes, “since 2012, Judy Waring Elia (my twin sister) and I have an ETSY business selling dog coats, harnesses, shirts, and onesies. This represents a second career for both of us.

Judy was a social worker for more than 20 years at the VA in Northport, NY and I worked for 20 years as a sales manager for Wang Laboratories in NYC. Bishop’s changed our lives and continued a family tradition — two of our aunts were also Bishop’s grads.

We attended Molloy College where Sr. Rose

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Marie Marinaro Maiorino ‘54 made a gift in memory of Johanna Strapp ‘54 when she saw her listed in the last issue of Memorial.

“Bishop’s was a most wonderful experience and education. Forever grateful!”

Anne Harkins Stosser ‘54 — her husband Bob writes that “Anne fought a valiant 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s and on July 18, 2020 God and the Angels and Saints called her to join them. During her illness, Ann demonstrated great Irish and “Bishop’s” resiliency. We spent a fabulous 57 years together.”

Kathleen Schantz Betz ‘55 writes that she is “so very proud to have been a graduate of Bishop’s. The teaching of the good Sisters stayed with me throughout the years. Lessons learned guided me on life’s

journey and inspired many decisions I made.

Hopefully the students at Loughlin feel likewise and take advantage of a very special education choice.”

Mary Parle Callahan ‘55 moved in 2017 from Florida to Greenville, RI to be “near my son.

There has been a lot of snow this season and most activities are curtailed due to COVID.” Dolores Alberico Fales ‘55 reports that “number nine great-grandchild was born in 2020! Bishop McDonnell was a great base for the incredible and powerful blessings that carried my husband and I through 11 children, the joy and sorrows of a heart transplant, weddings, baptisms, challenges, and deaths into new life. Thank you dear Lord for the blessings of Bishop McDonnell and its continued blessings.”

Dorothy Short Farrell ‘55 — her husband Ed writes that “I received my dear deceased wife’s copy of Memorial. Dorothy graduated with a commercial diploma and attended the Catherine Gibbs School. She worked for 37 years with the General Electric Company — beginning as an executive secretary and ending her career as a senior claims adjuster who handled international commerce to foreign ports. Dorothy and I married in 1980 and had a wonderful marriage. She earned a

BA from Marymount Manhattan College and an MA from the Baruch College of the City University of New York. Dorothy devoted her time teaching foreign born students in our local parish. She died on February 9, 2018.”

luncheons at her house in Breezy Point every summer. “This year is our 65th anniversary and I hope we can celebrate in-person. I am a retired psychologist, and my family is surviving this pandemic — all five children, their spouses, and my 12 grandchildren.”

Alice Feeley ‘55 recently retired from the leadership team of her religious community, the Sisters of the Divine Compassion. With the help from friends she published a collection of her poetry, Tracing Thin Places.

Mary Mernagh Duphiney ‘56 lives in Denville, NJ and writes that “Bob and I are still alive and well with eight children and 21 grandchildren.”

Denise Clark Giordano ‘55 writes that “this past fall, despite the COVID pandemic, our dwindling group of classmates managed to meet for our annual luncheon at The Irish Coffee Pub — thanks to the valiant efforts of our classmate Kathy Betz. As always we enjoyed the afternoon of chatter and laughter recalling fond memories of our days at Bishop’s and the many friendships that formed there — and still exist today.”

Frances Coscia Malloy ‘55 is retired from AT&T and lives in North Myrtle Beach, SC. “I have five grandchildren and am thankful for my Bishop McDonnell education.”

Roberta Paul Molaro ‘55 “married Don in 1960 after meeting at Mineola Skating rink.

We have four girls and one boy. I have earned an LPN and taught baton twirling (learned at age 35). In 1968, we bought and restored to period a 250 year-old house on LI with no heat, electric or plumbing. I began writing (thank you Sr. Dolorosa for encouraging me) and my first published piece was a poem about my wedding dress. Later, we moved to PA, renovated a circa 1800 log home where we farmed, bred French Alpine Dairy goats, and kept bees. While writing for farm magazines, I self-published the first ever cloth-bound goat products cookbook, Compleat Caprine Cousine. We were foster parents for 12 years and in 1988, we bought the local rink and operated it for 26 years. In 1995, our 18-yearold son drowned in the Susquehanna River.

Tough times! After retiring in 2014, we were active in the county fair. In 2017 we moved to FL. Don died in September 2019.”

Lorraine Baumann Palme ‘55 says “God blessed me with six children and 11

Sr. Margaret Farley, CSJ ‘56 volunteers at Our Lady of the Snows School and is most grateful for the wonderful education she received.

grandchildren. I had a 40-year career in nursing and a happy marriage for over 60 years!”

Patricia Henry Torres ‘55 has special memories of Sisters Josefina and St. Michael at Queen of All Saints. “They were hard on us but underneath there were hearts of gold!”

Frances Filardi Wolfe ‘55 writes “in 2016 my husband and I retired and moved from Ellenvile, NY to Indian Land, SC (eight miles south of Charlotte, NC) to be near family.

“Unfortunately, my dear husband of 58 years passed in November, 2018. I am the lucky mother of five children, 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren — some of whom live close by. I have fond memories of the Flushing Annex and Big Bishop’s, especially the Virgil Latin Club (I was President) and dear Sr. Victorine, our moderator. I still keep in touch with my high school friends Rosemary Koch, Marion O’Brien, and Marianne Pfeiffer. We received a well- rounded education at Bishop’s and a good appreciation of our Catholic faith, which I still hold dear today. I can be reached at lfdi@aol.com for anyone who might want to reconnect. May God bless you all.”

Elizabeth Trust Conlon ‘56 keeps in touch with many of her classmates with reunion

Jane Cavanagh Graham ‘57 writes “needless to say, I am an old lady now. After a lifetime in Brooklyn, I moved to New Hampshire to stay with daughter and her family. Now I am fortunate enough to spend days with the nicest, smartest little men around who are four and three-year-olds! It’s too bad this “Class Notes” business didn’t come out a bit sooner, as it would have been fun to have met up with Joan Cavanaugh, Bobbi Werdann or Florence Sulewski! God bless everyone.”

Helen Barth Kelly ’56 is “very happy to announce that in November, 2020 I published my very first (printed) book, Senior Shorts — at the ripe young age of 82. This group of essays and poems compiled from those written for my community paper over the past decade, is available on amazon.com.

Targeting a 55+ audience, they mix memoir, commentary, and observations on life.

Compiling the book was very challenging and now, of course, very rewarding. Transitioning from writing teacher and tutor to writer was a very natural, though very long, step.”

Anne Frain Ray ‘56 is grateful to Bishop McDonnell for providing her with the solid education that enabled further learning leading to a Ph.D. in nursing. “My nursing career spanned 40 years — 20 of them in NYC. They included practice and teaching. At St. Vincents Hospital School of Nursing and Education and Administration at Montefiore Medical Center Home Care Agency. Another 17 years were engaged in teaching at the

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CLASS NOTE SUBMITTED BY PAT O’GARA DIEFFENBACH ‘53....

Pat O’Gara Dieffenbach ‘53 and three other Bishop’s classmates — Constance Fearon Mondel ‘44, Emma Brennan Yurish ‘54, and Carol Giurlando Corrigan ‘61 — are members of St. James Parish in Chatham, N.Y. “Nine years ago our parish decided to twin with a parish in Haiti.

With the missionary spirit instilled in us at Bishop McDonnell, we became part of this ministry. Our parish helped St. Cecilia in LaVoctoire build a well, continue work on a medical center, repair the parish school, build new classrooms for a high school, pay the teachers, and construct a wall around the school to protect the children. It is remarkable that we are together since this is a small parish in a rural part of Columbia County and we represent three decades.

The spirit of Bishop McDonnell lives on. Go Memorial!”

Connie Fearon Mondel ’44 celebrating her 95th birthday. Photo by Carol Giurlando Corrigan ’61.

...but wait, there is more to this story!

CONNIE FEARON MONDEL ‘44 “Being a Memorialite was a great experience! I loved the beauty of the building and its location near the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and the Grand Army Plaza Library­— which added to its attractiveness. The teaching staff included wonderful members from five different religious communities and some fine laywomen in the physical education department.

Much later, I returned to Bishop McDonnell as a Sister of Mercy, Sr. Bernarda, teaching art from 1967 until it closed in 1973. While there, I met Rev. Joseph Mondel — a priest counselor to students. We became friends and Joe requested to be laicized. In 1978, we married and were active in St. James Parish in Chatham, NY. Joe died in August of 2017 and entered his afterlife.

When meeting other women as I often do in life’s journey, it is always so pleasant to find that some also attended Bishop McDonnell High School. We usually say, “GREAT!” and then the memories unfold as we sing “Memorial”.”

PATRICIA O’GARA DIEFFENBACH ‘53 I graduated from Bishop McDonnell in 1953. My husband Gerald (who passed away in 2008) and I have three sons, six grandchildren (Rose, Megan, Emily, Brendan, James, and Matthew), and one great-grandchild (Charlotte, nine months).

I am active in St. James Parish in Chatham, NY serving as a Eucharistic Minister, the Coordinator for a Twin Parish ministry to a parish in Haiti (St. Cecile), a member of

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a Rosary Group, and the book club. I also enjoy reading, music and theater, golf, and going to dinner with friends.

EMMA BRENNAN YURISH ‘55 After graduating from Bishop McDonnell, I went to work with the Remington Rand Corporation as a legal secretary. In 1956, I married Jack, a Fordham University 1957 graduate, and became a U.S. Marine Corps wife. After serving in the Marine Corps, we returned to the New York City area, living in Pearl River, NY. During the following years, I became a mother of seven children (five boys and two girls). I was a homemaker, mother, and part-time worker at Stretch & Sew, a fabric store in Hartsdale, NY. I loved being a homemaker and mother. During my time at Stretch & Sew, I took up sewing and eventually became a quilter, which has become my main hobby. I am a member of the East Side Quilters Guild.

Throughout my lifetime, I have been an active member of whatever parish I was a member of, often in committee leadership roless. During the 1960s I was a leader in the Christian Family Movement (CFM) and represented my parish at the CFM National Convention.

I am retired and live in Canaan, NY, where I am a member of St. James Parish in Chatham, NY, serving as a Eucharistic Minister.

CAROL GIURLANDO CORRIGAN ‘61 After graduating from Bishop’s, I attended St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn and graduated in 1965. I taught English for a year at Jamaica HS and married Jack in 1966. We have three daughters and six grandchildren. While living on Long Island, I was a library trainee at the Middle Country Public Library while going to graduate school at LIU-C.W. Post. I received my Master’s Degree in 1984 in Library and

Information Science and became a middle school and elementary librarian from 1984 till my retirement from the Hauppauge School District in 2001.

After living on Long Island for 32 years, we moved to upstate Kinderhook, NY in 2001.

I became the Library Director of the New Lebanon Public Library in 2002 and retired again in 2007. I still volunteer at my local public library, Kinderhook Memorial.

I am active in my local parish, St. James in Chatham, where I am a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Haiti Project where we work to support our twin parish, St. Cecile in La Victoire, and the book club.

Pictured above: Carol Giurlando Corrigan’61 (far right) recently gave these shirts to her Bishop’s girlfriends (from left) Pat O’Gara Dieffenbach’54, Emma Brennan Yurish’55, and Connie Fearon Mondel ’44.

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Baccalaureate Nursing level at Dominican College. BMcD enriched my personal life as well as my career. Thank you.”

Cathy and 14- year-old grandson, Noah, live nearby. My son Michael and family live in CO, and son Peter and family live in MA. I have very fond memories of Bishop McDonnell!

The Sisters were very encouraging, I learned much, and was given a solid Catholic foundation. And, my classmates were fun.”

Lucille Schroeder ‘56, left Long Island in 1976 and relocated to the Chicago suburbs.

In 1997, she and her husband Jack retired to the Phoenix area. “I lost him in 2016. My three children live in the area and I keep busy with them and my two high-school-age granddaughters.”

Maryann Barone ‘58 is “so grateful for receiving the gift of Bishop McDonnell.”

Elizabeth Meyn Cox ‘58 has 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. “Truly blessed!”

Susan Klausmann Duffy ‘57 sadly reports that her husband Ronald passed away on July 6, 2020.

Barbara Hillman Horgan ‘57 writes “I think often, fondly, and gratefully of the experience I had at Bishop’s. My life, a good one, was impacted by the solid education I received, the wonderful friends I made, and the inspiration and encouragement I received from the dedicated Sisters who were our teachers.”

Barbara Ida Sweet Lampron ‘57 is the mother of nine professional women — MIT, Harvard, UConn, and Hawaii grads. “I have traveled to Europe, South America, Mexico, Canada, and 40 of the 50 states. I graduated from the University of Arkansas Little Rock.

I married a Biomedical Engineer and live in Virginia. I am active in Veteran support and Deployed Military care packages, visiting wounded military in DC hospitals, and in Political and Community services. We still travel, as COVID will allow.”

Carolyn Alderese Langevin ‘57 remains in good health “although our age has slowed us down. We are now the proud greatgrandparents of two beautiful baby girls. The years fly by but I am still grateful to God for my years at Bishop’s and the formation of my faith. “ Joan Kelly McCoy ‘57 writes that “my years at Bishop McDonnell were the happiest of my life. I will be forever grateful for the education I received and the lifelong friendships I made.”

Barbara Montrowl ‘57 moved to Gainesville, FL in January 2020. “I was a minister of Hospitality at St. Jude in Ocala, FL for seven

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years and I am now enjoying Fr. Al Esposito at Queen of Peace in Gainesville.”

Terri Cannon O’Connor ‘ 57 writes “I just wanted to say “hi” to everyone; I hope you and your families are all well and healthy! I also wanted to share that my cousin Mary Harkin-Caslin ’47 passed away on April 19, 2019. It all started with Mary, then my sister, Anna Cannon Priola ‘55 and then me. I will and always do cherish my memories as a Bishop’s Girl! May the Lord continue to bless you all! Also, Elizabeth (Betty) McCann Ryan ‘57 and I missed our annual winter visit with our dear friend and classmate, Joan Laverty Rafferty ’57. She passed away August 26, 2020. It’s so difficult losing a close friend, but Joan will always be in our hearts and prayers.

May she rest in peace eternally.”

Maureen Allen Reidy ‘57 still enjoys spending time with a few friends met in Bishop’s. “It was a wonderful four years.”

Stella Ingrisano Zopes ‘57 was married in 1961, has three children, and has lived in Vero Beach, FL since 2005. Her husband Larry passed away in 2015. “I was recently infected with COVID-19 but came through and have been vaccinated. My daughter

Roberta Eisenberg (aka Bobbi) ‘58 has been in “hermitage” in Greenport since March 2020 — way out almost at the end of the North Fork of LI. “I have a vacation house here which allows me lots of room to move around both indoors and outside. That is a luxury which I do not have back in Queens.

When I think of BMcD, the first image which pops into my mind is walking to the subway with a classmate after the Latin III Regents.

She was telling me about listening to a popular radio station; the emcee was giving advice about what to do with nerves related to taking the Regents exams — he told his listeners that sucking on sour balls or other hard candies would help to alleviate nerves.

She then said, “When I heard that, heck, I bought a pound!” ” Barbara Sacco Jackson ‘58 has lived in Peachtree City, GA since 1988. “Married for 56 years, we have raised five children — four girls and one boy; we now have nine grandchildren.”

Mary Ellen Wallis McCarthy ‘58 writes, “well at 80, I still remember being a freshman and tripping in the main hall (near English 101) where the contents of my lunch box flew all over the floor. So embarrassed! I never had to bring a lunch in elementary school, but traveling on the LIRR and subway, I was sent off with a new lunchbox. I also remember a girl, in the cafeteria, eating a bologna sandwich on a Friday!”

Peggy McDonald ‘58 lives part-time in Florida and loves the warm weather! She says “I meet many people and when the question is asked, “where to you come from?” Once you say “NY”, the next question is “where did

you go to high school?” When I say “Bishop McDonnell”, many know of it. I will always cherish my days there.”

Maureen Derwin Moreau ‘58 spends six months of the year in Naples, FL and six in New York, visiting family in DC and the Jersey Shore. She asks, “Does Diana Parisi remember singing Johnny Mathis songs on the bus? Great memories.”

Carol Dignam Sohn ‘58 is a retired RN who lives in Carmel, NY with her husband George. They have two children and two granddaughters. She stays in touch with Kathy Lynch, Diana Carey, Joan Pertuciello, and Margie Sprague.

Kathleen Dirschel Duggan ‘59, married to George, has five children (including a set of twins). She holds a MA and PhD from NYU and also completed a post doctoral degree at Harvard. “A nurse by profession, I have worked at Bellevue Hospital and others in NYC. I founded The Graduate School of Nursing at UMass Medical Center in Massachusetts.

Currently, I live in Hamden, CT.” Virginia M. McGeagh ‘59 attended Pratt Institute majoring in Advertising Design. A

current member of the Bethel Council of the Arts, she is a practicing artist specializing in pen and ink line drawings and watercolor painting.

Jean Beyer Quinn ‘59 writes that she “enjoyed the time that I spent at Big and Little Bishop’s. Hope that everyone is well and getting through this virus. All the best!”

THE 60s

Paula Giangreco Cullison ‘60 just published her autobiography, Paula: a Girl from Brooklyn (free on paulacullison.com — where you will also find her other books, published international travel articles, and photography). She is president and founder of the Arizona Women’s Partnership, a philanthropic non-profit that awards grants to small charities that assist under served women and children at risk in Arizona. “To date, we have awarded over $500,000 in grants to address critical issues such as domestic violence, child abuse, refugees, literacy, hunger, and elder care. To celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment, I organized a juried exhibition entitled ‘In Celebration of Women’ which showcased 30 female artists. My work continues on having

the Equal Rights Amendment become a reality. I enjoy hiking, reading, attending concerts, ballet, plays, foreign films, gallery openings, cultural festivals, international travel, and fine dining.”

Rosemary Fryer-Wildeman Petito ‘60 has 13 grandchildren who live close by. “I am truly blessed.”

Bette Lou McKnight Russo ‘61 cherishes the wonderful friendships enjoyed at Bishop’s.

“In December 2020 I attended the first wedding of a grandchild. I have 33 more grandchildren to celebrate with!”

Joan Tiffany Carmody ‘62 writes that her husband “Bart was promoted to glory on June 25, 2017.”

Theresa Colombo Sacco ‘62 reports that “my husband recently located Sr. Helen Marie, CSJ in Brentwood. He and his sister were taught by her at St. James Cathedral. His cousin had her as his principal at St. Theresa’s in Richmond Hill. I had her as my Latin teacher.

We each have fond memories of her.”

Ann Lamia Costiglio ‘63 has many wonderful memories from Bishop McDonnell. “I spent

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elegant professionals who, once retired, become devoted, loving pets — who are also known as ‘couch potatoes!’ They truly make retirement enjoyable and exciting.”

Marion Scanlon Alfano ‘64 and her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on a safari in South Africa in February 2020.

“We didn’t learn of COVID until we landed in Orlando.”

Mary Lou Bove Klenner ‘64 writes “on November 13, Adolph and I were married 55 years. God has blessed us in so many ways and we are truly thankful. Now to put this pandemic behind us and get back to living our lives without fear!”

two years at Queen of All Saints and two at Bishop McDonnell. I am thankful for my well-rounded education and remember Sr. Sluminata opening the lights and declaring “Let there be light.” Wonderful memories.

Blessed to have been taught by the Sisters!!! I lost my husband Jack in 2016.”

Jo Ann Kocher ‘63 was elected President of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Association (ATFA). “In this capacity, I serve as Chair of the ATFA Foundation. In June 1972, I was sworn in as the first woman ATF Special Agent. My 26-year career included assignments in New York, Washington, DC, Honolulu, and San Francisco.

Nancy McVeigh Toomey Senger ‘63 loves living in the country in Windsor, NY. She reports that “although retired, I work parttime as a Business Administrator for the Catholic Communities of Eastern Broome (a cluster parish of four different parishes outside of Binghamton, NY.) My hobbies are playing bridge and greyhounds — yes, greyhounds. My husband and I have been lucky enough to adopt (or be adopted by) retired racing greyhounds. They are

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IN MEMORIAM

THE 30s Teresa Fina Reddy ‘36 Virginia Balluff Freestone ‘37 Sr. Mary Isabel Sullivan, RSM ‘37 Dorothy Dodd Shelley ‘38 Mary Sullivan Harucki ‘39

THE 40s Anna Russo Rodrigues ‘41

Justine DeVito Tenney ‘64 says “after nine months of trying to fill pandemic time at home, I picked up my guitar. Although I played a bit after graduation, the highlight of my career was my senior year — singing with a few members of the History Room class. We became friendly because HR was opposite the Orchestra Room in the basement — I spent lots of time in the Orchestra Room. We specialized in folk music — mostly Bob Dylan and Peter, Paul, and Mary. We performed at the Spring Concert and called ourselves the Cellar Singers. Those were my glory days!”

Patricia Stewart-Gallo ‘41

Joan LaManna Bisciello ‘65 has stayed in touch with dear friends from Bishop’s —Sr. Maria Carmel and Carol (Franco) Asaro.

She has three grandchildren (Aly, Dylan, and Jace). “I enjoyed Bishop’s so much!”

Veronica Murn Staiano ‘44

Phyllis Terry Esposito ‘65 is “ very proud to be part of the Red Cross — an organization that has taken the welfare of staff, volunteers and clients seriously since COVID began.”

Mary Ellen McGowan O’Boyle ‘65 has worked 38 years in Real Estate! “I recently sold my son and daughter-in-law a home five minutes from me. So happy to have my seven-year-old granddaughter close by!”

Frances Lazinski Roskowinski ‘65 fulfilled her dream of becoming an RN (at the age of 51). ”I always put my children’s education first and when they all graduated college, it was my time. My daughter Melissa is

Winifred Donnelly Kiernan ‘42 Anne Doyle ‘42 Eileen Dunn McQuiston ‘42 Hildegard Tietjen ‘42 Annette Ruppel Conway ‘43 Rosemary Ryan Monroe ‘43 Helen L. Brown Picciano ‘44 Bette Cooney Chiampou ‘44 Margaret Gilmore MacKechnie ‘44 Eileen Goss Caro ‘44 Mary Kinsley ‘44 Sr. Helen Scoltock, SC ‘44 Sr. Rose Anthony Walshak, OP ‘44 Marie Ricigliano Giehler ‘45 Sr. Lauretta Wieman ‘45 Sr. Catherine Schick, RSM ‘46 Sr. Victoria Gabriel, OP ‘47 Jacqueline G. Wilson ‘46 Sr. Alice Graves, MSBT ‘47 Mary Harkin Caslin ‘47 Theresa Haughney Lazarus ‘47 Mary T. Hennessy ‘47 Sr. Theresa Kilcommons, OP ‘47 June Prier Butler ‘47 Sr. Joan M. Quinlan ‘47 Marguerite Kunzinger Scaturro ‘48 Sr. Maureen McDermott, CSJ ‘48

Mary Molloy ‘48

Kathleen Seery ‘54

Lila M. May ‘59

Madeline Sartori Ferro ‘48

Johanna Strapp Hunter ‘54

Grace M. McCloskey ‘59

Sr. Catherine Tahaney, OP ‘48

Anna Berger Cavanaugh ‘55

Maureen McGuire Forrester ‘59

Anna T. Capobianco ‘49

Barbara Daudelin Stair ‘55

Kathleen R. McLoughlin ‘59

Geraldine Czenszak ‘49

Lyn Falzone Scheuring ‘55

Sheila M. Noonan Meindl ‘59

Jeanne M. Dougherty Murray ‘49

Margaret Graves Blake ‘55

Barbara J. O’Brien Cronin ‘59

Sr. Margretta Driscoll ‘49

Margaret Joy Upton ‘55

Joan Dunn Sullivan ‘60

Elizabeth A. Geyer ‘49

Mary Ann Lynch Donohue ‘55

Anne Hogan Davis ‘49

Sr. Mary Ann Mattes Jeremy, CSJ ‘55

Joan Lavery Forde ‘49

Alicia Medlow Snakard ‘55

Rose Melley ‘49

Margaret White Mahoney ‘55

Mary Moylan Wetzler ‘49

Liz Guido Beckwith ‘56

Mary Olbeter DeMott ‘49

Patricia O’Neill Loughlin ‘56

Marguerite Phillips Keating ‘49

Caroline M. Schmidt ‘56

Catherine T. Reilly O’Keefe ‘49

Kathleen Barbieri Jensen ‘57 Aileen Carlin Giannelli ‘57

THE 50s Theresa Gaffney Pinto ‘50 Ann Graham Ward Gannon ‘50 Mary Healy Fitzpatrick ‘50 Grace Hydell Lyons ‘50 Jeanne Marek Ferri ‘50 Mary A. Noonan Fritz ‘50 Maryann Ryan Fisher ‘50 Rosalba Arabia ‘51 Eileen Bannon McCann ‘51 Helen Green Vought ‘51 Mary McLaughlin Baker ‘51 Maureen Morris Pontillas ‘51 Elizabeth Cavanagh Karsa ‘52 Jacqueline Kehoe Powers ‘52 Jane Carew Costello ‘53 Rosemary McCarthy D’Alessandro ‘53 Mary Jane Petrosino Spede ‘53 Pat Scully ‘53 Claire Stanton Gaughran ‘53 Margaret A. Vincent ‘53 Joan Belohlavek Malone ‘54 Mary Bodie Johnson ‘54 Mary Downing Lydon ‘54 Jean Gartner Seidl ‘54 Ann Harkins Stosser ‘54 Dolores Lavella McGuire ‘54 Margaret Schwaiger ‘54

Margaret C. Hayes Adame ‘57 Joan Laverty Rafferty ‘57 Sr. Mary Jareth McElhinney, RSM ‘57 Eileen McGreevey O’Neill ‘57 Carol Nolan Rogers ‘57 Nuala Scanlan Sheen ‘57 Lynn Soerensen Thornton ‘57 Marilyn Bracchi-Ryan ‘58 Sr. Kay M. Crumlish, RSM ‘58 Patricia Fries ‘58 Mary McCole O’Connell ‘58 Elizabeth R. Nettuno ‘58 Eileen Romer Palumbo ‘58 Catherine E. O’Leary ‘58 Eleanor M. Reap ‘58 Barbara Sheehan Robinson ‘58 Margaret Tucker Corkett ‘58 Elizabeth Vigiarolo Clyne ‘58 Mary Ann T. Arcoleo Koltun ‘59 Carolann R. Casey-Zani ‘59 Elizabeth A. Gardella O’Shea ‘59 Elizabeth Garvey Ahern ‘59 Veronica R. Herbert Brooks ‘59 Anne P. Hess Brodgesell ‘59 Patricia E. Jennings ‘59 Carole Kuklis Oberheim ‘59 Carol Kurelko Warner ‘59 Patricia A. Logan ‘59

THE 60s Kathleen Manning Stanavitch ‘60 Dorothy Martin Passarelli ‘60 Helen A. Tetelman Donohoe ‘60 Kathleen Booras Belle ‘61 Georgette Pilkington Vizzini ‘62 Patricia Crowley Mennella ‘63 Hedwig Lecznarowicz ‘63 Elena Marino ‘63 Dorothy E. McCabe ‘63 Barbara R. Meoli ‘63 Mary Ann M. Schnappauf ‘63 Sandra Doshner ‘64 Christine McCluskey Greenfield ‘64 Marie Elaine J. Pinciotto ‘64 Veronica Bermudez Fenlon ‘66 Agnes DeRenzis ‘68 Geraldine Fasano DeLucia ‘68 Rosemary Grieco Cucurillo ‘68 June McBride Adams ‘68 Patricia Pilson Scott ‘68 Teresa Rosa Asaro ‘68 Patrice K. Tompkins Violante ‘68 Patricia E. Dean ‘69 Darlene M. Flynn ‘69

THE 70s Patricia A. Gaughan ‘70 Irene Mazur Cody ‘71 Claire Perri ‘71 Judith Breen ‘73 This memorial listing includes information received from January, 2018 to April, 2021. If we have failed to include an alumna here, please contact Josephine McKenna ‘90 at jmckenna@blmhs.org.

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a teacher and my son Michael is an RN (as well as a decorated Lieutenant in the FDNY). Unfortunately my youngest, Alex, unexpectedly passed away. All three had 16 years of Catholic education.”

Patricia A. De Gregoria Scola ‘65 writes “my life keeps changing and seems to happen in decades. The latest, I moved from Florida to Mesa, AZ. I renovated and took possession of my parent’s home there. I keep in contact with two dear friends from Bishop’s.”

Mary Sarrao Oliva ‘66 is enjoying the winter retreat in St. Pete, FL! “Even though we don’t go out much, we sit in warm weather watching the egrets, ibises, ducks, and turtles by our pond!”

Laura Cook Towey ‘66 has been married for 48 years and has two grandsons. “We get to see the boys once a week and I consider myself very lucky.”

Louise Arrota Trigo ‘66 has three grandchildren (11 year-old granddaughter and seven-year-old twins, a girl and a boy).

“My husband and I own and run a vineyard and winery in upstate NY.” Rose Anne Zollo Casaburri ‘67 writes “after 19 years working with a financial services company as AVP and Chief Paralegal, I retired and am loving it!”

Arlene Farren ‘67 is thankful for her education at Bishop McDonnell! “I went on to achieve an AAS, BS, MA, and PhD. My profession is nursing. I recently retired from the City University of New York. I was the Chairperson of the Nursing Department at the College of Staten Island and faculty at the CUNY Graduate Center. Currently, I am Associate Professor Emerita and teach on a part-time basis and remain active in nursing professional organizations.”

Susan Sandvoss Miller ‘67 writes “still alive and well in Salt Lake City, Utah. COVID still sucks and Brooklyn still rules! Love to the Class of 1967 and all “Bishop’s” girls everywhere!”

Mary Grace Panzarella ‘67 lives in Suffolk County and is a retired (eight years ago)

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nurse and nurse practitioner. She is a graduate of Kings County Hospital Center School of Nursing with a BSN and MSN-NP in Women’s Health.

Lorraine Cooney ‘68 lives in Staten Island and teaches at Saint Ann School, also on Staten Island.

THE 70s

Joan Scalesse Lovett ‘70 has lived in Canada since 1992. “I married a Canadian! We have a business catering to dogs. Who knew(!) after working in financial services for many years!

I am semi-retired and this keeps us busy. I would love to see my classmates at a reunion after we all get vaccinated!! Stay safe and healthy!”

Louise Perrotta ‘70 is keeping busy during the pandemic making dolls for hospitalized children and delivering them, as well as making masks and rosaries to be used in senior and nursing homes and at a Franciscan mission in Haiti.

Veronica Brown Corbin ‘71 moved to Texas in 1985 and retired from the Treasury Department (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency) in 2009. She earned a MBA and PhD in Management.

Robin Davis McDougal, ‘72 writes “I have a new granddaughter, Arya, born in December 2020. I received a grant to launch a STEM Career Awareness in underserved communities for Girls and collaborated with the Space Agency to launch a business Accelerator for women in aerospace to increase funding for women led start-ups.

I also created COBALT magazine (cobaltforwomen.com) for women in technology in 2019 to promote women leading the way in technology, especially in aerospace careers.”

Lisette Armstrong Smith ‘72 sends “God’s blessings to all as we look forward to the success of the COVID vaccine providing healing to our land. I recently retired and look forward to spending time with my grandchildren and helping out wherever the need arises. I wish you all a very productive, safe, and prosperous year!”

Enjoy this excerpt from ‘Memorial, Memorial’ — thank you Phyllis!

A TIE THAT BINDS FOREVER “Though each may take a different path And unity seems severed There is a song within our hearts A tie that binds forever.”

Though most remember at least one verse of our revered school song, the four lines above were the beginning introduction to the rest of the verses of “Memorial.” Bishop’s “tie” with Bishop Loughlin spans many decades.

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n August of 1924, the ground was first broken for the building of a brand new diocesan high school for girls, named Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School. Because the date for completion was unknown, the girls who planned to attend “Bishop’s” began their high school years in the annexes of St. James and St. Augustine. In 1926, when construction was completed, students from the two annexes transferred to Bishop’s, and St. James, formerly a co-ed school, was renamed as Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School and became an all-boys school. Bishop Loughlin later moved to Clermont Avenue where it still stands today. Of the three original diocesan schools, Bishop Loughlin is the only one still in operation. In 1927, Bishop Loughlin and Bishop McDonnell held a joint graduation ceremony. The 1927 class was the first to graduate from Bishop’s. Throughout the years, the lives

of Memorialites have been intermingled with those of the students of Loughlin. Bishop’s girls served as cheerleaders for Loughlin’s sports teams, they were invited to Loughlin’s school dances, they performed in Loughlin’s school plays and vice versa, and they joined together for the annual boat rides to Rye Beach.

Members of our alumnae have taught at Loughlin, mingled with the students and supported their traditions, remarkably similar to those of Bishop McDonnell. Students begin classes with a prayer, and throughout the year, participate in retreats, visit nursing homes and hospitals, just as Memorialites did for decades.

It was common for Bishop’s girls to date the Loughlin boys, as the proximity of the school made it easy to meet while students traveled to and from school via bus and train. Many Memorialites were among those chosen as the Queen of Loughlin’s senior proms. In 1952, seven Memorialites played the featured parts in Loughlin’s version of You Can’t Take It With You, with other students cast the following year in I Like it Here. Two years later, in 1954, another Memorialite played the lead in THE REVIEWS ARE IN....

Loughlin’s school play.

In 1974, it was a bittersweet day when the first Memorialites graduated from Bishop Loughlin. We needed to bring back an alumnae association for our school. This was made a reality in 2002, and with the assistance of Loughlin’s Alumni Development team, an extensive database of Bishop McDonnell graduates was set up and mailings were sent to alumnae.

“I LOVE THE BOOK. Thanks for all the research, and

One of the first items on the Alumni Association’s agenda was to create the Bishop McDonnell Memorial Scholarship Fund with the goal of aiding students in need. The dream of our alumnae became a reality when the Bishop McDonnell Memorial Hall was dedicated at Bishop Loughlin on April 1, 2006. It was the first step in creating an active alumnae organization, and plans to organize and implement anniversary reunions were soon in the making.

When Father Mondel served as Bishop’s thanks for all the memories of Bishop’s...Received my first full-time priest, there was still copy today. CANNOT PUT IT DOWN. Very interesting; another connection between the two schools. Not only was Father Mondel brought back so many good memories...Finished himself a Loughlin alumnus, but his sister reading today and LOVED THE MEMORIES. Thanks had attended Bishop’s and graduated for reconnecting me with all those wonderful times. in 1954 from the same stage on which Highly recommend...Read it. Loved it. Great job and Father Mondel celebrated Mass. In 1965, thank you...YOUR BOOK IS GREAT! I am having trouble Bishop’s assistant principal, Rev. Charles putting it down. I am grateful that you took the time Blielevens, another Loughlin graduate, continued the relationship between The 2007 Reunion was a tremendous to research and write such a book — factual, yet with our two schools. It seemed only natural success, but while the attendees such style. I sent the book to two of my friends and they that, in 1973, when Bishop’s closed its appreciated Bishop Loughlin opening are thoroughly enjoying it. For me, IT IS A TREASURE...I doors, Bishop Loughlin would became its doors for the occasion, they were am immersed in the book and am enjoying it co-educational for the first time, by somewhat disappointed at not being immensely!! Thank you. We sat outside the parking accepting 240 sophomores, juniors, and able to celebrate at the former Bishop lot of the post office spotting accounts that were SO seniors from Bishop’s who had opted McDonnell on Eastern Parkway. Working to complete their high school studies closely with the staff of St. Francis De FAMILIAR...Thank you for capturing THE ESSENCE OF at Loughlin. Some of Bishop’s faculty Sales School for the Deaf, the Bishop WHAT MADE BISHOP MCDONNELL AN ENDURING members also transferred to Loughlin, McDonnell Alumni Association finally INSTITUTION...alive in its grateful alumnae...” which was a boon to the girls who would achieved that goal, and the 2009 reunion see at least some familiar faces among was held there until 2013. their teachers. Sister Jean Aquinas, Bishop McDonnell’s last assistant principal, We have come full circle, with Bishop’s first transferred to Loughlin in 1973 to help make the transition smoother graduates starting high school in the annex of St. James, later renamed for the girls. In 2013, two Memorialites are members of Loughlin’s Bishop Loughlin, then transferring to Bishop McDonnell when it finally Board of Governors. Sister Peggy Warren, a Dominican who taught at opened in 1926, and returning to Loughlin when Bishop’s closed in Bishop’s from 1969 until its closing, went on to teach in Loughlin from 1973. Now, because Loughlin allowed alumnae to use Loughlin’s 1977 to 1983 and again from 1999 until she left in 2013. resources when starting an alumni association, Bishop’s graduates had the opportunity to return to their alma mater if only for one day a year It was Loughlin’s custodian, while driving by Bishop’s one day, who until 2014. Apparently the connection between Bishop McDonnell and discovered the school’s discarded crucifix. He retrieved it and brought Bishop Loughlin was never completely severed. To this day in 2020, it to the principal of Loughlin who saw its beauty and had the crucifix alumni continue to support those in need at Bishop Loughlin. There restored. How fortunate that a precious part of our school was rescued are many scholarships in place to supplement the high tuition costs. and has found a home in Loughlin’s Chapel. Loughlin is also home to a Bishop’s alumni are invited to attend the graduation of scholarship collection of memorabilia from Bishop’s past that is proudly displayed recipients. There is never a dry eye when they witness what we, as a at alumni functions. group, can accomplish.

Coming in the next issue of Memorial, see what it was like in the final days. For a copy of ‘Memorial, Memorial — The History of Bishop McDonnell” ($20 each, which includes shipping), contact Phyllis Howell at 718.627.2145 or howelldogs@aol.com.

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Email the names of these Bishop’s girls to Josephine Santos McKenna ‘90 at jmckenna@blmhs.org.