Duchesne TODAY
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DUCHESNE ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART–OMAHA ANNUAL REPORT / 2016 - 2017
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Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic college-preparatory high school for girls of all faiths and backgrounds, is a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States and Canada. The schools of the Sacred Heart Network share five goals which commit them to educate to: · A personal and active faith in God · A deep respect for intellectual values · A social awareness which impels to action · The building of community as a Christian value · Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom
Editor-In-Chief Mary-Ellen Doyle
Publication Designer Maggie Crnkovich A06
School Photographer Claire Sapone A12
Contributors Kamsi Achigbu A17 Terri Anania Katie Risch Bakhit A94 Nina Bastian A18 Margo O'Connor Bieker A71 Meg Huerter Brudney A83 Mary-Ellen Doyle Katie Grudle Willow Head A11 Laura McKee Hickman A85 Cristina Wilwerding Hiddleston A93 Chelsea Kenton A08 Eric Krakowski Erin Leick A05 Bruce Moore Lauren Aliano Mueller A00 Kristin Nelson A19 Meghan Conway Rowen A97 Sara Wachter A79 Carrie Pogge Wortmann A01 Catherine Foley Wieczorek A09
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› INSIDE THIS ISSUE ‚ 04 Letter from the Head of School 05 Bicentennial Celebration
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Bicentennial Celebration 1818-2018
The US-Canada Province celebrates 200 years of Sacred Heart education in America.
10 Preschool News 12 Graduation 2017 15 School News 20 Alumnae News 26 Reunion Weekend 30 Annual Report 50 Giving 54 In Memoriam
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Caring for Africa
Students, staff, and alumnae reflect on rising needs in Africa and what they are doing to make a difference. Find out how you can help.
Front Cover: The cover photo shows Duchesne's newly installed exterior lighting. The lighting was a gift from current parents Scott & Cindy Heider. It was installed by McKay Lighting in the spring of 2017. Photo credit: Tom Kessler Photography
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Heritage of the Heart
Alumnae retrace the footsteps of our foundresses in France.
Duchesne Today is a newsletter for the alumnae and friends of Duchesne Academy, Duchesne College and Duchesne Preschool. It is published twice a year. Printed on recycled paper.
A Letter From the Head of School
200 YEARS OF SACRED HEART EDUCATION IN AMERICA Dear Alumnae and Friends, The year 2018 marks the bicentennial of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne bringing Sacred Heart education to America. She arrived in the New World on the Feast of the Sacred Heart, 1818. To honor her journey and the journey of our students as they encounter change, challenges, and new frontiers we have chosen the school year theme: Crossing Frontiers. The circumstances of our lives vastly differ from those of Philippine Duchesne, but the courage, confidence and faith that she needed to navigate these frontiers is paramount to our journey today.
2017-2018 School Year Prayer Spirit of the Living God, You breathed passion into the heart of Rose Philippine Duchesne. You called her to cross the waters to a new world, to bring the message of Your compassion and love. Bless our world with Philippine’s spirit of great-hearted courage. Fill us with her desire to cross frontiers and give us Philippine’s zeal to spread Your compassions and love to the ends of the earth. We ask this through Your loving Sacred Heart, whose love knows no borders or boundaries. Amen
As young women of the 21st century, our students are experiencing technology in a way that we could never have imagined, especially when we were their age. As the face of education and the workforce changes, it is imperative that our girls find the spirit and zest of Philippine in all they do and who they are in the world. Through many years of hardship on the American frontier, Philippine Duchesne opened schools for girls in Missouri and Louisiana to offer an education equal to that of young boys. At the age of 73, she was finally able to fulfill her dream of working with Native Americans. Philippine was a courageous pioneer whose faith enabled her to answer a radical call to respond to the needs of others. I hope her example teaches all of us, especially our young students, to prayerfully seek our life’s purpose in response to the times in which we live and to bravely cross our personal frontiers.
Sincerely,
Meg Huerter Brudney A83 Head of School
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Bicentennial Celebration JOIN THE WEB-BASED YEAR OF PRAYER
The web-based year of prayer will: • Bind us together across the world • Serve to introduce Philippine to those who do not know her and to deepen the love and appreciation of those who do • Consider topics significant in Philippine’s story, for example: prayer, friendship, mission, immigration, Eucharist, cultural challenges, sense of “failure,” etc. • Reflect on “frontiers” then and now; issues, challenges, dreams, questions, general chapter priorities • Explore Philippine’s relevance for today and for the future of the Society’s mission. To sign up, please visit rscj.org/ connect. Enter your name, email, and zip code. Once you confirm your email, you will also receive a free e-book: Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, A Heart of Fire Across Frontiers by Carolyn Osiek, RSCJ. Sr. Osiek is current Duchesne Academy board member. Please join our international community in prayer as we celebrate one of our founding mothers and the namesake of our school.
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As the Religious of the Sacred Heart and the Network Schools celebrate the bicentennial of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne coming to America and opening the first school, our communities will begin a year of prayer commemorating this special time for the Society. Beginning on St. Rose Philippine’s feast day this year on November 18 and concluding next year on her feast day, prayers written by the Religious will be available online on rscjinternational.org and rscj.org and via email.
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Help us celebrate 200 years of Sacred Heart education! Look for more information about upcoming events as the year-long celebration continues. NOVEMBER 18, 2017 St. Rose Philippine Duchesne’s Feast Day – beginning of the web-based “year of prayer” through the Society of the Sacred Heart (see left for how to join)
FEBRUARY 10, 2018 “We are Duchesne: The Tradition Continues” Congé
JULY 19, 2018 Unveiling of Philippine sculpture at Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
JULY 19, 2018 Missouri History Museum presentation by Sacred Heart alumna Cokie Roberts
JULY 19-22, 2018 Frontiers Conference at Pallottine Renewal Center in Florissant, Missouri
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 Enactment of Philippine’s arrival in St. Charles – event to be held on the riverbank in St. Charles, MO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 Duchesne Academy Global Service Day
SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 Global Service Day – commemorating Philippine opening the free school; social media posts from around the world; begins with sunrise prayer service from Baradene College of the Sacred Heart, New Zealand
NOVEMBER 18, 2018 St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Feast Day Liturgy at 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis – This festive Eucharist will include the premiere celebration of the Mass in honor of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne RSCJ, composed by Michael Joncas for the occasion.
*Events, dates, and times are subject to change. Information will be passed on to our community about local events with details when they are confirmed. Please contact Katie Grudle, campus ministry, at kgrudle@duchesneacademy.org if you have any questions about these events.
Bicentennial Celebration
Bicentennial 2018 EXPERIENCING "REBECCA MOMENTS" by Katie Grudle & Cristina Hiddleston
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hen the Society of the Sacred Heart met for the General Assembly in 2016, the Assembly created four calls in which we, in communion with the Religious of the Sacred Heart, the Associates, and Sacred Heart schools, are committed. United in our searching and open to the gifts of the Spirit in this new moment, we are called to answer these four statements: • To reach new frontiers: to go out to “set sail” as a Society and go with others to new geography and existential peripheries* • To live more humanly: to be in closer relationships with one another • To create silence: to deepen our interior life, our capacity for contemplation and for listening to the heartbeat of God in ourselves and the world • To be and to act as one Body: to revitalize our unity in diversity and to act as one Body interconnected with the world and Church. These calls challenge us to discuss and respond to all stages and in all dimensions of our life and mission. In her lifetime, Philippine learned and integrated these calls into her daily life. She wrote to her cousins in February 1818 as she prepared to leave France saying, “When my thoughts revert to that I am leaving in France- all that is dear to me- I put them aside, being intimately convinced that, as I have desired only one thing- to answer God’s call and abandon myself to His Providenceso the voyage and the trails ahead will never be as great as the help I may confidently expect from Him.” St. Rose Philippine Duchesne left her home in France and everything she knew to start a new adventure on a ship called the Rebecca. She was sailing to a new land where she did not know the language, the people, the climate, or the culture, but she felt strongly she was answering God’s call. The Society has coined the phrase “Rebecca moments,” named after the ship in which Philippine sailed from France to America, to explain those life-changing moments when anxiety and 6 DUCHESNE TODAY
uncertainty try to stop us from moving forward. Sr. Lucy Hayes RSCJ wrote to our current Formation to Mission Director Mrs. Cristina Wilwerding Hiddleston A93 last year stating, “Our general chapter borrowed something from her life. We are now talking/thinking/praying about ‘Rebecca moments,’ in our own lives—when we take risks and sail out into the deeps.” Mr. Bruce Moore, Duchesne STEAM integration specialist, reflected at our “crossing frontiers” prayer service on August 29. He spoke of the many “Rebecca moments” in his own life, including his career at Duchesne. He referred to these times as “gut churning” moments. He reflected, “Two hundred years later we stand here, in a building, in a chapel that would not stand if Philippine did not challenge that feeling inside her, to overcome that churning in her stomach at the unknown that awaited her. This year promises many moments that will challenge us with uneasiness and anxiety, but most certainly with joy and excitement.” Moore concluded to the student body with, “Remember change is something that cannot always be planned, only recognized after it has happened. Live for those ‘gut churning’ moments; they are the elements of change waiting to happen. They are the elements of new, innovative ideas. Embrace experience, and let it drive you to grow.” So, today and all year, we at Duchesne are going to consider what God calls us to do. How do we cultivate “Rebecca moments?" How do we avoid settling into repetitive behaviors that cause us to be complacent? How do we continue to climb in our experiences? How do we let the Sacred Heart of Jesus guide us? We are all called to consider what frontiers we have already crossed and what frontiers are waiting for all of us this year.
*NOTE: existential peripheries is a phrase from a pre-Papal conclave speech by then Cardinal Jorge M Bergoglio on 3 March 2013. The official published transcript translation of that speech includes the following clarification: “existential peripheries: those of the mystery of sin, of pain, of injustice, of ignorance, of doing without religious, of thought, and of all misery.”
Bicentennial Celebration
NETWORK SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE by Nina Bastian A18
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his summer I was graced with the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Spirituality Conference hosted by the Network in St. Louis, Missouri. Ten faculty, as well as one other student, also attended this four-day retreat. Though this conference happens every couple of years, this was the first time students had been allowed to attend, and I had the honor of being chosen by the faculty to travel with the teachers on this spiritual journey. While there, I had the chance to hear a few keynote speakers talk about Rose Philippine, her life, and what it means to be on our journey crossing spiritual frontiers. In addition to these speakers, all of the students who came from the other Sacred Heart schools had a different activity to participate in as well; all 40 student attendees were trained in dialogue facilitating. This skill is remarkably helpful, and in this process I was able to talk to these other Sacred Heart students and learn more about them and their schools. This training is something that I have been able to take back to our very own community in groups
I lead here at Duchesne. I am grateful to the Network that I was able to learn this skill at the conference, one I will surely find useful in my life. The students from the other Sacred Heart schools were so wonderful and excited to be participating in this conference. I enjoyed every minute with them, and we would often stay up a little too late every night talking about traditions, the similarities that we share and things we do differently. We all excitedly showed each other our class rings and talked happily about our own versions of Congé. This conference also was very impactful to me in other ways. The conference was located in St. Louis, which allowed us to visit where Rose Philippine lived when she arrived in America. It was inspiring to walk the halls of her home and her first school instituted in the United States. I was able to visit the church where Rose Philippine’s remains are kept and was able to pray at her resting place. In that moment, I knew that Rose Philippine wanted me at this conference. She wanted the best for
Current students Nina Bastian A18 (left) and Claire Donahoe A19 attended the Spirituality Conference in St. Louis this past June.
the Society of the Sacred Heart and her students. I know that she would be proud of her studious girls at her namesake school, Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart! All of my experiences at his conference showed me why our first Sacred Heart Goal is “a personal and active faith in God.” I am glad I was able to participate in the mission and encourage others to do so next time.
PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE PERPETUAL CALENDAR Duchesne Academy Omaha is offering the sale of Philippine Duchesne quote-per-day perpetual calendars celebrating the Bicentennial of Saint Rose Philippine’s arrival in America in 1818. Relive Philippine’s remarkable journey of strength and endurance. The pioneer saint faced each obstacle with an iron-will inspired by the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Experience how Philippine willingly and joyfully accepted the roughest, hardest tasks and performed each job with no thought of herself. Learn why the Potawatomi Indians christened Philippine “Woman Who Prays Always.” The Philippine calendar is the perfect gift for graduations, reunions, birthdays, Christmas, and for daily prayer inspiration. The year 2018 will be an exciting time for all children of the Sacred Heart to celebrate Philippine forging the frontier, establishing both the Society of the Sacred Heart in the New World and Catholic education west of the Mississippi.
LOOK FOR AN EMAIL WITH THE ORDERING LINK AND DESCRIPTION SOON!
Purchasing these $20 calendars will be easy: 1. Place orders online. Once the link is live, online ordering will be available with shipping options. The link will be accessible on Duchesne's website. 2. Stop by the Duchesne Bookstore. Save money on shipping and pick up a copy in the Bookstore.
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Bicentennial Celebration
Walking in TheirF ootsteps: The Courage to Trust That We Are on the Right Path By Terri Anania
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ow do we know that we are on the right path in life and more importantly, how do we have the courage and faith to trust that it is the right path, even if we question it ourselves? Two remarkable women were able to have that faith and courage and serve as inspirational examples for all of us: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne and Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte. This year we begin the bicentennial celebration for Philippine’s arrival in America (1818) and the beginning of her work with Native Americans, especially, the Potawatomi in Kansas, and we, as a school, are also studying and honoring another amazing woman, Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte, the first Native American woman doctor (see sidebar). Both of these women demonstrated the faith and courage to know that they were on the right path, despite overwhelming challenges at times, and their faith and courage can serve as wonderful examples for all of us.
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1 The Venerable Philippine Duchesne, by a Religious of the Sacred Heart – This lithograph depicts Sister Duchesne late in life. No known photographs of Sister Duchesne are known to exist. 2 Susan La Flesche Picotte Courtesy National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
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Bicentennial Celebration ALL-SCHOOL READ FOCUSES ON LOCAL NATIVE AMERICAN TRAILBLAZER by Terri Anania
Sugar Creek Mission, KansasThe following information and excerpts are taken from Philippine Duchesne– Frontier Missionary of the Sacred Heart by Louise Callan, RSCJ, published by The Newman Press in 1954. “Philippine was 49 years old when she arrived in America in 1818. Soon she was responsible for five struggling convents: St. Charles, St. Louis and Florissant in Missouri, Grand Coteau and St. Michael’s in Louisiana. In 1841 the Jesuit fathers asked the Society to join them in a new mission with the Potawatomi tribe in eastern Kansas, along Sugar Creek.”
four baptisms and many of them were attributed to the constant prayers of Mother Duchesne, who inscribed their names in the register. The story is told that when they went to sleep at night, the Indians saw Rose Philippine praying and the next morning she was in the same position, still praying. Wondering if she really was praying all night, they put little pebbles (or acorns or leaves) on her long robe. The next morning the pebbles were still there, indicating that she did indeed pray all night. That’s why they gave her the name of She Who Prays Always.”
“She had often expressed outrage at the treatment of the Native Americans by the government, and she longed to work with them. She wanted desperately to help the Indians, but at age 71 Philippine no longer had the strength to work…Father Verhaegen insisted that Mother Duchesne, as he called her, be allowed to go, saying ‘Even if she can use only one leg, she will come. Why, if we have to carry her all the way on our shoulders, she is coming with us. She may not be able to do much work, but she will assure success to the mission by praying for us. Her very presence will draw down all manner of heavenly favors on the work.’”
In the fall of 2011, I had the opportunity to travel to Mound City, Kansas and the mission at Sugar Creek with some fellow Duchesne faculty members. I definitely felt the presence of this amazing frontier woman as I walked the soft dirt paths throughout the site of the former mission. As the sunlight filtered over my shoulders in the late afternoon sun, I found a handful of acorns scattered on the forest floor and imagined a young Potawatomi child gathering the fruit of (possibly) these same oak trees to place on Philippine’s robes as she prayed on the Kansas prairie nearly 200 years ago.
Through her years and work there, Philippine was so loved by the Potawatomi as seen in this passage, also taken from Philippine Duchesne -- Frontier Missionary of the Sacred Heart. “Every Sunday there were three or
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, canonized in 1988 by Pope John Paul II as the first female saint west of the Mississippi River, had the courage and faith to trust that her path was the right path. In this, the bicentennial year of celebration of her arrival, let us remember her passion, work, and faith in God and His path for us.
Walthill, Nebraska, The Omaha ReservationThe Susan LaFlesche Picotte Memorial Hospital sits at the top of a small hill on the west end of the town of Walthill, Nebraska on the Omaha Reservation. The hospital, over one hundred years old, was founded by her to provide medical care for her people - the Omaha People. The path of Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte, the first Native American woman physician, was not an easy path. As a Native American and a woman, the challenges that Susan faced were great. Our all-school read for 2017, A Warrior of the People: How Susan La Flesche Overcame Racial and Gender Inequality to Become America's First Indian Doctor, by Joe Starita, recognizes this regional hero, as well as provides a connection between contemporaries and St. Philippine Duchesne, who was living with Native Americans regionally at about the time when Picotte was born.
Author’s note: Susan’s hospital closed in the 1940s, but health care for those in the town is an important goal for the Omaha people. I have recently spent time working to help restore and preserve the hospital that Susan founded, which has fallen into great disrepair over the last few decades. An effort has begun to preserve this valuable site that is on the National Historic Landmarks list. FALL 2017 9
Preschool News
In the P reschool LOVE IS MRS. CHRISTIANI'S MISSION by Lauren Mueller
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uchesne Preschool is a vibrant, caring and magical place on campus. The Preschool is thriving and is at maximum enrollment and has been named Preschool “Best of Omaha” the past two years. The Preschool offers our youngest Sacred Heart students with an amazing education steeped in the Five Goals and offering exposure to the arts, technology, service, sustainability, Spanish, music and of course Duffy, the therapy dog. However, what truly makes Duchesne Preschool the “best” is the amazing teachers, and Mrs. Linda Christiani is no exception. For the past 19 years, Mrs. Christiani has been an impactful teacher in the Preschool. She has served the school in many capacities including teaching Spanish, P.E., art and extended care and for the last 13 years, the lead teacher in the pre-k room. Mrs. Christiani has a B.S. in elementary education with a minor in early childhood and has completed many graduate level classes. She has over 30 years of experience in the classroom. As both a past and current parent of a Preschool student, I have seen first-hand how Mrs. Christiani leads the classroom. She is organized, intelligent, patient and kind. She has a true gift to make every child not only feel special, but feel the love of the
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Sacred Heart of Jesus. While reflecting on her career at Duchesne, Mrs. Christiani said, “I LOVE my job! I love the children; their enthusiasm, energy and thirst to learn. They are loving and very funny.” It is no surprise that Mrs. Christiani loves teaching at a Sacred Heart school because she is Sacred Heart. I recently asked my 4-year-old what he likes best about his teacher, Mrs. Christiani. His answer was quick and simple, “She loves me!” I have a feeling that his answer is not unique. All of Mrs. Christiani’s students feel her love and for that I say, merci beaucoup, Mrs. Christiani! Très bien!
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Preschool News
GOAL 3: HELPING HOUSTON'S TINIEST VICTIMS
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hen Hurricane Harvey slammed into Houston, Preschool Director Sara Wachter reached out to a national organization called “Project Night Night,” to see how the preschool could help the youngest victims. The Preschool has participated in this organization’s cause for a number of years. Project Night Night provides tote bags, which are filled by volunteer sponsors, with childhood essentials for homeless children. Each bag is filled with a new blanket, book, and stuffed animal. The bags are then delivered, by the volunteers, to approved shelters in their area. In keeping with the Preschool’s Goal 3 mission, “help the needy,” they ordered 100 totes for families to sponsor and fill for the children of Houston. Within about 48 hours, all 100 bags were claimed. One preschool mom, Brook Hudson, posted a picture of her daughter Charlotte on Facebook explaining what she was doing to help the tiniest refugees of the hurricane. A friend of Brook’s saw the post and mobilized her co-workers to help the cause, and within a couple of days, they had raised $1,170. This was enough to purchase items to fill 50 more Project Night Night bags. This act of incredible generosity shows the power of the human spirit and the positive side of social media. Filling these tote bags, provides the Preschool children with a meaningful way to help the recent devastation in Houston, home to one of our sister Sacred Heart schools. Most importantly, the children understand where the bags are going and why; it is a great lesson in selflessly helping others.
Project Night Night Project Night Night's mission is to provide free Night Night Packages to homeless children. Each Night Night Package contains a new security blanket, an age-appropriate children’s book, and a stuffed animal — all nestled in a new canvas tote. Project Night Night works with tens of thousands of individuals each year. To learn more information visit: www.projectnightnight.org
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Graduation 2017
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"You begin every day, just where you are, no matter where. It is always here and always now."
– JANET ERSKINE STUART
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Armed and clad in the 5 Goals, we are prepared to shine wherever our futures take us. -Kamsi Achigbu A17
Student Address: Kamsi Achigbu
Below is text from the student address given by Kamsi Achigbu A17 during Duchesne's Commencement Ceremony on May 25, 2017. Kamsi is currently a freshman at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Administration, faculty, family, and friends, thank you for being here with us. Not just tonight, but all throughout high school. With your love and support, the class of 2017 proudly wears these white gowns. Four years ago, we were several inches shorter, our voices were several octaves higher, and we held books. They came in all sizes and colors, some heavier than others, clutched closely to our chests or stuffed into backpacks. We all knew the books we would read had a large impact on our grade, but our entire Duchesne experience is a story in itself. There are many different places this story could start: St. Madeleine Sophie's war-torn France where the Society of the Sacred Heart sprung to life. Or 1881, when Duchesne was founded. As important as they are, let's pick up where our tale begins; sitting on the carpeted floor of Mrs. Moeschler's room during freshman orientation, packed tightly like sardines, staring wide eyed at our soon-to-be sisters around us: that day was our opening line, as meaningful as if Dickens had written it himself. Each chapter since then has been incredibly rich. We entered Duchesne's halls unsure, but that innocence was a gift; every lesson, every experience that touched our open minds, we internalized and made it our own. With a ravenous hunger, we studied maps of the world, graphs and planes, and tried, as best we could, to understand passive voice. While we knew we couldn't learn everything at once, we were willing to try, and try as hard as possible. The shining eyes and hushed giggles of our freshmen selves gave way to our second year. And with sophomore year came iPads, and as a result the entire world at our fingertips, free for us to us as wisely, or unwisely, as a 15-year-old can. But, as with every challenge we've faced, we conquered it together, encouraging each other along the way and
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learning to balance work well done with rest well earned. Perhaps that's why we wore the black sweaters and shining rings of junior year as badges of honor. Finally upperclassmen, there was an air of assurance that surrounded each of us. That confidence followed us into our final year, guiding us through applications, overflowing emotions, and senioritis. We've experienced 8 semesters of rigorous sculpting. Through all of these experiences, Duchesne shaped us to be thoughtful, intelligent, community oriented young women. And even more than that, we learned to read. Not in the way a child learns to read, hesitantly piecing letters into words into sentences. We learned to read with meaning. Pluck a line from a page, from the world around us, breathe in its essence, and strip it down to its true meaning. We understand that a word is more than a word, our actions are more than just actions, and that we are more than just ordinary girls, because underneath our skin is Sacred Heart tradition, bubbling through our veins like liquid gold, forever linking us to a lineage of greatness. Now, looking back is easy, but tonight we must square our shoulders forward. There's always a tinge of uncertainty that comes with graduating. Did I study enough? Did I mature enough? Am I ready? Well, A'17, we're more than just ready: we're fortified. Armed and clad in the 5 Goals, we are prepared to shine wherever our futures take us. With personal, active faiths in God, we can present ourselves with humility and thankfulness for the talents each of us have been given. With a deep respect for intellectual values, we bring critical thinking and perception, which we will use to benefit society and take action in our world. And, in helping to grow our community both locally and globally, we will also continue to grow as individuals. Duchesne has taught us to be strong, faith-filled, courageous protagonists in a world that too often tries to discourage women from doing so. However, we will not be erased out this story. We are the sharp-witted Elizabeth Bennetts with an unshakable sense of self worth. We are as strong as Alexandra of O Pioneers, and as inquisitive and loving as Scout Finch. Each and every one of us is about to coauthor the greatest piece of literature of all time: the story of the world. Our story. And so, after four years of reading, we have reached the end of a wonderful book. We've read the last page, closed the cover, and now reach eagerly for the next volume. Congratulations ladies, and thank you for everything. FALL 2017 13
Graduation 2017 The Duchesne Class of 2017 hailed from many different zip codes throughout the greater Omaha area. Each girl brought with her unique interests, ideas, personality and contributed to a richly diverse community that is representative of the world at large.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DUCHESNE ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART CLASS OF 2017 ACCEPTED TO 129 COLLEGES IN 19 STATES COLLEGE DESTINATIONS - 80 GRADUATES:
Arizona State University
Loyola University New Orleans
Augustana College
Macalester College*
Benedictine College
Miami University, Oxford
Boston College
Michigan State University
Bradley University
Mount Holyoke College
Briar Cliff University
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Central College
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89% of the class received at least 1 scholarship
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University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Nebraska at Lincoln*
Creighton University*
University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Dayton
Nebraska Wesleyan University
University of Delaware
University of Northern Iowa
DePaul University
Northwestern University
DePauw University
University of Pittsburgh
Drake University*
Purdue University
Fashion Institute of Technology
Rockhurst University*
Fordham University
Saint Louis University
Georgetown University
University of San Diego
Gustavus Adolphus College
University of St. Mary
Hastings College
Truman State University
Iowa State University*
Tufts University
The University of Iowa
University of Tulsa
University of Kansas
Washington University in St. Louis
Knox College Loyola University Chicago*
*More than one student matriculating to that school.
N eighborly Love: Building community Down the street by Katie Grudle
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ast year, the Sacred Heart Commission on Goals held their fiveyear review of Duchesne Academy and Preschool. As a result, it was encouraged that our community did more outreach right here in our own neighborhood. Goal Three is alive and well in our school and around Omaha, but Duchesne sits in the most diverse zip code in the state of Nebraska. Some of our neighbors, the people whom our students see on a daily basis when they come and go from school, were in need of some extra help. Yates Community Center is located at 32nd and Davenport, just a few blocks southeast of Duchesne. It mainly teaches skills to refugees and other immigrants which help them to be successful in our community. Omaha Public Schools Teacher Administrative Center, right down the street from Duchesne, offers English as a second language courses, citizenship class, sewing classes and lab, computer lab, and an early childhood center. Since last year, Duchesne has worked to have a presence at Yates. A small group of seniors last spring went weekly to volunteer their time and talents at Yates as teacher assistants through their Catholic Social Teaching theology class. The juniors on retreat for the past two years have learned about refugees and then participated in group activities and in a community picnic in the fall. This year on September 8, the juniors learned about refugees, held a first-hand account from neighbor Abdi of his time in a refugee camp in Somalia and about his initial experiences in America, resettling in Omaha. The juniors also were partnered with the Yates preschoolers to
School News Claire Sapone A12, creative media producer at Duchesne, reflects on an experience she had with a neighbor, immigrant woman after they had shared a meal together: Sitting with this woman was such a sweet moment. I saw her alone and felt it was an opportunity to engage one on one with a member of the Yates community. At first I felt vulnerable approaching this woman I did not know; I was not even sure if she spoke English. Once I sat down I could immediately tell she was kind and open to being in my company, too. As we ate rice bowls, she attempted to eat with a fork, just as I was doing. Finally, she set the fork down and explained that where she is from she eats with her hands.
complete four activities, two hosted by Yates and two hosted by Duchesne. The groups listened to a refugee story but in Karen (a Burmese language) and English, actively played with the parachute (a preschool favorite), creatively drew with sidewalk chalk, and the juniors then read books to the preschoolers. Each of the preschoolers received two books to take home from Duchesne’s junior class. After the activities, Duchesne hosted a picnic for the community center where the Her willingness to try something combined groups feasted on rice bowls. new, like eat with a fork, was a really Last year, Duchesne Academy students beautiful thing to witness. It reminded me to try news things, to not be also donated gently-used coats to the Yates resistant. When she chose to eat with community as well as brand new pairs her hands, I saw her become more of tennis shoes for Mrs. Janelle Nissen’s of herself, more comfortable and preschoolers and many of their siblings illustrate to me that we do not all have as well. Nissen is sister of Molly and Anna to do things the same way to achieve the same outcome…in this case, Sambol A17. enjoy a delicious rice bowl and good This summer Duchesne also received a conversation! grant from the Society of the Sacred Heart to continue this partnership with Yates. Scott Quinn, campus minister, has this to say about the grant, “The primary focus of the grant is to help promote the human dignity of our immigrant and refugee neighbors at Yates. We want to empower these incredible men and women to share their skills, intellect, and unique perspectives; and hopefully in doing so it will help our community to understand what an important role these people play in our neighborhood, city, and world. Since many of these people come from cultures and Isabel Stanek A19 reads to a preschooler at Yates. experiences vastly different than our own we are trying to bridge this gap come with very little to the US, and this through gardening, so a good portion of comfort bag will help these children feel our interactions will be filtered through welcomed, comforted, and love in their new this activity.” We foresee these joint efforts community. The bags include a new blanket, culminating this spring by helping construct books, and stuffed animal. and improve the gardens on both campuses. Quinn reminds us, “They are our Duchesne Preschool has also become neighbors and important to our community involved. They recently donated their old and especially our neighborhood.” We computer centers to the Yates Preschool hope to continue this opportunity and teachers. They also collected Project Night relationship for many years to come. Night bags and Yates was a recipient of some bags for young children coming to the United States. Many refugees FALL 2017 15
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Caring for Africa LIFE CHANGING SERVICE TRIP TO UGANDA Traveling to Uganda in June 2017 with several other Duchesne students and faculty was a very eye-opening journey and like nothing I had ever experienced before. The culture was absolutely beautiful. The people we met were very welcoming and kind, and the traditional dancing was incredible. Getting to know families and RSCJ was one of the best experiences while on the trip. Sitting down and sharing meals and conversations with some of the sisters was so meaningful and memorable. Fascinating to me was going to some of the different schools which allowed us to know how students operate in their everyday lives, find out which subjects interest them the most, and talk about everything they enjoy about being students, and the RSCJ at the school were absolutely lovely. Visiting the Jesuit Refugee Center and AIDS clinic made it more clear to us why we were on this trip by allowing us to see the importance of why we need to help refugees and people struggling with diseases. I am very glad we were able to donate items and money while we were there. Even though it was a small action, I still felt like I made a difference in at least one person’s life. The Duchesne Uganda trip this past summer was one of the best experiences of my life. I did struggle a couple times while on the trip, but what is a journey without hurdles? Even if I had to
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deal with some struggles again, I would go back in a heartbeat. The people of Uganda have left a handprint on my heart and loving memories in my mind. I am extremely thankful for the things I experienced and hope others would be inclined to go on this service trip and learn to appreciate other cultures like I have.
Rudi Thrasher A19, Michaela Wright A18, Kristin Nelson A19 and Mary O’Hara A18 with 2 student teachers from the Sacred Heart school in Kalungu.
by Laura Hickman A85
One of the fastest growing ministries and new vocations in the Society of the Sacred Heart is the small east African nation of Uganda. The RSCJ (Religious de la Sacre Coeur de Jesus) there have opened new schools and are serving thousands of young women throughout the country. In June, 12 Duchesne students and one Duchesne graduate joined Development Director Katie Risch Bakhit A94 and Principal Dr. Laura Hickman A85 on a two-week journey through the country visiting our Sacred Heart sisters and learning about their culture. The trip included many opportunities to learn about the one million refugees that have flooded into Uganda over the past year, mostly from South Sudan. In fact, during our visit, the 16 DUCHESNE TODAY
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United Nations hosted a special emergency meeting in Kampala to address the issue and in particular to identify new sources of food resources for the region. Thus, it was not a big surprise to learn recently that the Ugandan government has suspended all food aid programs to schools in the country. While most of our Sacred Heart schools in Uganda will not be overly affected by this decision, one of our schools is in danger of closing if they cannot find other means of feeding their students. Karamojo is a region in the northeast of Uganda; it is traditionally very poor, even by Ugandan standards. The RSCJ were one of the first groups to open a school in the region for
School News girls, a largely unschooled segment of the areas young people. The Kangole High School will have to close if their Sacred Heart family cannot help. To that end, the Academy has sponsored a few free-dress days to collect money for our Sacred Heart sister school in danger of closing in Uganda, and on September 28, Duchesne campus ministry sent a check to Irene Cullen RSCJ, in the RSCJ Uganda Kenya Mission Support Office for $1000. Sr. Cullen was overcome with gratitude saying, “That is wonderful. We have just about reached the goal, and I am sure now we will.” If you would like to support the RSCJ in their mission to keep this school open in Uganda, please contact Irene Cullen RSCJ RSCJ Uganda Kenya Mission Support Office PO Box 1444 San Carlos, CA 94070 1-650-394-4878 icullen@rscj.org
MISSION TO HELP MALAWI I cherished my time at Duchesne in so many ways, but did not fully understand the impact Sacred Heart values and Goals would have on my life in the future. As a junior in college, I got involved in fundraising for the shipment of $500,000 of medical supplies to three hospitals in the northern region of Malawi, a small, landlocked country in southeastern Africa, consistently ranked the fifth poorest in the world. My group received a grant from Project Cure, a nonprofit that donates medical supplies to third world countries, and we raised the remaining $24,000 for shipment costs. Our next mission was to go to Malawi at the end of May to implement and see through the foundational, community, and infrastructural plan. Our mission trip was a success, but while we were visiting we realized many other underlying issues contributing to poor health and issues within the educational infrastructure. We decided to come back to the states and begin a new mission, Pads for Education. Each month, young girls have no choice but to miss time in school due to lack of feminine hygiene products. Before they can go onto secondary school, our equivalent of high school, they have to pass exams. As one could imagine, many of these girls do not pass because they are forced to miss about two full months out of the short school year. Their education stops at this point, after only completing our equivalent of our eighth grade. Our project hopes to tackle the vicious cycle of poverty by helping support the economy, education, and women’s health of Malawian villages. To support the economy, the project will provide women the supplies and knowledge of making reusable pads and selling them to the community. A Malawian elder woman passes down sanitation information and education regarding their use to the girls in her community, honoring their matriarchal customs.
Back to Front (L-R): Michaela Wright A18, Alexis Krehbiel A17, Kristin Nelson A19, Suzanne Sharp A18, Anita Amao A18, Annamarie Wellendorf A17, Katie Risch Bakhit A94, Julia Kirwan A13, Mary O’Hara A18, Jacqui Hoburg A17, Sydney Kobs A19, Rudi Thrasher A19, Mary Hoover A17, Lauren Mann A17 pictured with students at St. Charles Lwanga Girls’ Training Center in Kalungu, Uganda.
by Willow Head A11 We are proud to support education and women’s health, because our pads will help keep girls in school, allowing them to have the ability to continue their education. As a fourth generation Duchesne student, the Goals and values of a Sacred Heart education have been ingrained in my everyday life. I have prioritized a deep respect for intellectual values and a social awareness which impels to action. These Goals have inspired me to identify a problem and try to inspire change. Duchesne taught me the value of education and gave me all the tools to succeed; I strive to instill these same values halfway across the world.
Willow is a senior at the University of Madison-Wisconsin studying neurobiology. More information on this project can be found by visiting project-malawi.com.
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ur world in STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) has continued to progress at Duchesne with the opening of the full DREAM lab on the second floor in the college wing of our building. The space, which previously contained the library stacks, has been transformed into a multifaceted maker space. In the updated space is a 20-seat iMac lab, as well as a Lulzbot 3D printer. Additionally, new this year in the space are broadcasting, photography, and audio recording equipment, VR (Virtual Reality) and 360° video equipment, a digital embroidery sewing machine, a computerized numerical control (CNC) machine and a CO2 laser cutter and engraver. Many teachers have taken advantage the newly designed DREAM Lab area by regularly scheduling their classes in the space and using the technologies to support curriculum in their areas, and students are utilizing the technologies to create projects for their classes. These range from
individual 3D printing projects based on their readings for literature courses to motion/ acceleration lab work in physics class. There are currently six courses and or clubs that call the DREAM Lab home, including digital photography, AP computer science, and robotics. Also offered this year is the inaugural semester of Design Academy, a course created to work specifically with the technologies in the DREAM Lab and teach students the process of design from concept to client interview and finally, to prototyping. There are many possibilities for growth and expanded use, including Scott Quinn and his garden club collaborating with our lab to create a “living green wall” within the lab that will help students learn about plant growth and the factors that contribute to
healthy sustainable plants. The club will use light meters and moisture sensors to track and record the needs and usage to learn our living system. This project is currently in the planning concept phase, and we hope to begin installation sometime in January.
If you are interested in learning more about the DREAM Lab at Duchesne, please contact Bruce Moore, STEAM integration specialist, at bmoore@duchesneacademy.org.
COMPOSTING: LEADING THE WAY FOR OMAHA SCHOOLS by Eric Krakowski
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ustainability efforts at Duchesne continue to broaden and improve. Duchesne is proud to announce that on September 1, 2017 it became the first school in the city of Omaha to implement a campus-wide composting program. A waste audit conducted in February revealed that 49% of Duchesne’s trash could be diverted away from the landfill and toward recycling and composting. As a result of the audit, Duchesne has partnered with Hillside Solutions and Soil Dynamics of Gretna to improve recycling and to begin composting. Composting containers are placed in the cafeteria to collect food waste and other organic materials such as used napkins, paper plates, and cups. The containers are picked up each week by Soil Dynamics and taken to a large-scale compost facility located in Ashland. A second waste audit took place on October 18 and will hopefully reveal an improved diversion rate away from the landfill. 18 DUCHESNE TODAY
Duchesne has also joined Jesuit schools and other Sacred Heart Network schools in the “Ignatian Carbon Challenge 2.0” sponsored by the Ignatian Solidarity Network. Duchesne has already been recognized as one of only three schools in the program to earn a “Green Star” rating for its efforts. Duchesne has made great strides in the past year toward the school goal of becoming “Zero Waste” by the year 2030. Please join us in working hard to become responsible stewards of creation by exploring options for sustainable practices in your home or workplace!
If you have any questions about the sustainability efforts at Duchesne or would like to learn more about what you can do, please contact Eric Krakowski at ekrakowski@duchesneacademy.org.
Sustainability Committee members Olivia Youngblood, Tess Doyle and Lucy Peterson A18 helped kick-off the school-wide composting effort.
Sunny Washington and Angela Partusch A19 help promote the cross country team's compost bin.
U PCOM ING EV EN TS DECEMBER 1, 2017 Children of Mary 9:30 a.m. Coffee 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. - Meeting and presentation 11:15 a.m. - Mass Performing Arts Center & Chapel (Preschool Children Sing) DECEMBER 3, 2017 Alumnae Holiday Liturgy 10:00 a.m. – Duchesne Chapel Reception in Stuart Art Gallery (Bookstore open!) DECEMBER 6, 2017 Alumnae Board Meeting Kleyla Meeting Room 11:30 a.m.
FEBRUARY 7, 2018 Alumnae Board Meeting Kleyla Meeting Room 11:30 a.m. FEBRUARY 10, 2018 Congé 2018 “We Are Duchesne…The Tradition Continues.” Omaha Hilton
MAY 2, 2018 Alumnae Board Meeting Kleyla Meeting Room 11:30 a.m.
MARCH 2, 2018 Children of Mary Morning of Reflection Performing Arts Center & Chapel
MAY 4, 2018 Children of Mary - Final Meeting and Luncheon 9:30 a.m. Coffee 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Meg Huerter Brudney, State of the School Liturgy in the Chapel Luncheon Location TBD
MARCH 7, 2018 Alumnae Board Meeting Kleyla Meeting Room 11:30 a.m.
JANUARY 4, 2018 Senior/Alumnae Gathering (A16-A17) Performing Arts Center 2:50 p.m.
MARCH 25, 2018 Preschool Congé APRIL 4, 2018 Alumnae Board Meeting Kleyla Meeting Room 11:30 a.m.
JANUARY 13, 2018 8th Grade Entrance and Scholarship Exams
FEBRUARY 2, 2018 Children of Mary 9:30 a.m. Coffee 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. - Meeting and presentation 11:15 a.m. - Mass Performing Arts Center & Chapel
APRIL 30, 2018 Spring Music/Dance Program 2:15 p.m.
FEBRUARY 22-24, 2018 Play Production 7:30 p.m. each night Caffrey-Ryan Auditorium
DECEMBER 11, 2017 Christmas Music/Dance Program 2:30 p.m.
JANUARY 20, 2018 7 th Grade Practice Entrance Exam
APRIL 26, 2018 Senior Passport Presentation & Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Duchesne Chapel and Caffrey-Ryan Auditorium
MAY 8, 2018 May Crowning 2:50 p.m. MAY 23, 2018 OMAHA GIVES! MAY 24, 2018 Prize Day and Graduation
APRIL 6, 2018 Children of Mary – Off Campus 9:30 a.m. Coffee 10: 00 a.m. – Meeting & Guest Speaker 11:15 a.m. Mass
MAY 25, 2018 Feast of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat and Preschool Prize Day
APRIL 17, 2018 Ring Ceremony 2:30 p.m. – Duchesne Chapel
*Please note not all events are listed. Check the Duchesne website for the complete calendar of events.
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A16 and A17, if you are in town over the holiday break, we would love to see you! Join the senior class for pizza and goûter, share your college experiences, reminisce about your days at Duchesne, and see your former teachers. You will also have the opportunity to pick up your yearbook on this date.
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Back Row: Becca Antonelli Bailey A05, Madeline Kramper Quinn A09, Ann Higgins Batchelder A73, Kathy Peters Kocsis C68, Susan Rada Wilson A79, Liz Johnson Worthington A01, Collette Hughes Martin A99 Middle Row: Jamie Lucchino Sweet A88, Alicia Smith Hollins A97, Charon Pound Kupfer C70, Beth Neely Stanek A80, Catherine Foley Wieczorek A09, Jenni Pick Rudersdorf A98 Front Row: Mindy Begley A94, Julie Dineen Swartz A91, Megan Knowles McKinzie A06, Carrie Pogge Wortmann A01, Meghan Conway Rowen A97 Not Pictured: Liz Kuhry Dervin A87, Bridget Wilwerding Flaherty A04, Julia Robinson McCarville A04, Maureen Meyer A04, Trish Nipp A78, Kathleen Bemis Russell A85, Sara Strattan A75
A MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNAE BOARD Hello Alumnae of Duchesne! We were thrilled to see so many alumnae at the all-school reunion this past September. From recent Academy graduates to Duchesne College graduates from years ago, it was a great day of connecting with our Sacred Heart sisters, sharing stories from the past, and admiring the beautiful ways that Duchesne has changed over the years. As you know, we changed the date and format this year to one full-day in September. Feedback on the change has been positive, but we would love your input using the survey link (see right). Please respond so that we can make future reunions what you want them to be. Also, if you have not already done so, please consider joining the Alumnae Association! Your dues support many events for Alumnae throughout the year, including reunion, memorial mass, the “Donuts with Santa� event, and the Passport Breakfast for seniors. Additionally, each year we fund the Sr. Mary Pat Ryan Scholarship for the daughter of an alumna.
Reunion Survey Please scan the QR Code or use the link below to respond to the all-school reunion survey: www.surveymonkey.com /r/CKTPH5G
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Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you back at Duchesne soon! Sincerely, Carrie PoggeWortmann A01 Catherine Foley Wieczorek A09 President President-Elect
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Bless These Babies Susan Batchelder Kinsky A97, a daughter, Rowan Dalton Sara Deacon Jablonski A97, a daughter, Anna Lee 3
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Martha Chaput Seaton A99, a daughter, Cosette Olson Lauren Aliano Mueller (staff) A00, a daughter, Lois Claire Emily Sommer A00, a son, Theo Dodson Carrie Pogge Wortmann A01, a son, Micah James Meghan Sodoro Michelic A02, a daughter, Winifred Janette
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Melissa Langdon Tepley A02, a son, William Francis Kyle Guenther Flanagan A02, a daughter, Faye Elizabeth Alex Chevalier Boschult A03, a son, William Benjamin Alison Langdon Dobleman A03, a daughter, Aurora “Rory� Emily Kelley Gordon A03, a son, Oliver Bradley Jessica Simpson Ness A03, a daughter, Gracelyn Louise
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Allison Zeilinger A00 to Taylor Greason
Shannon Wray Peterson A05, a son, Jackson Wray
Teresa Baker A02 to Michael Mason Andrea Bruckner A02 to Keith Sorgeloos Bridget Gilloon A05 to Brian McKenna Hannah Langdon A05 to Ryan Hayden Emily Schulte (faculty) A06 to Connor Berigan Jackie Jensen A07 to Ted Poler Cecilia Daly A08 to Neil Bresnahan Megan Deras A09 to Phil Sigillito Mary Wulff A09 to Mike Kinyoun 1 Emma Bonebrake A12 to David Sudyka 2 Grace Wilder A12 to Michael Stevens
Caity Walsh Hanley A06, a son, Grayson Jacob 4 Mary Kriha Kable A06, a son, Jude Lawrence Margaret Schropp Schroder A06, a daughter, Frances Garvin 5 Kristi Walag Ward A06, twins (daughter/son), Cora Mae & Clayton Thomas Carolyn German Silliman A10, a daughter, Josephine Lea FALL 2017 21
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H eritage of the H eart: Retracing the Steps of our Foundresses by Erin Leick A05
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ast year, my partner in crime from my Duchesne senior year Eveline Gnabasik Bethune asked if I wanted to go on the Academy alumnae trip to France, and I jumped at the chance. Neither of us was sure what to expect as we boarded the plane, but we knew we were in for an adventure. The advertised description of the tour said we would trace the steps of Saints Madeline Sophie Barat and Rose Philippine Duchesne, but we were sure it would be more than that! Our group had a few days in Paris to get our bearings while we saw some of the greatest churches and art museums in the world—including the Rodin Museum located inside a former Sacred Heart school. Across hundreds of years and around the world, it felt as though we were back at 36th and Burt. Just down the street, we were able to take a moment to pray at Sophie’s shrine, where her body is preserved. I’ll never forget it. From this stop, we next headed off to an equally important point of our trip: a trek to the sites in France where Sophie and Rose Philippine Duchesne once lived and worked. We had read Sophie’s Fire, a novel about Sophie’s young life, in advance of the trip, which gave us some historical context. It would have been an exceptional trip regardless, but traveling with the Duchesne family made it all the more special. The long bus rides between our destinations became time to get to know each other, reminisce about that good old days, and learn about what’s happening at Duchesne Academy today. As we walked in the footsteps of these two women to whom we owe so much, we had many discussions about the Goals and how those were truly the guiding principles of their lives. Every one of them was at play on the trip in the sites we visited. When I explained to friends and coworkers that this alumnae trip would be with some people I knew and some people I did not, I found myself reassuring them that I knew I would have a good time. As we took a boat tour around Amiens, hiked the impressive ancient structures in Lyon, and tasted wine in Bourgogne, I realized that many people would enjoy this trip just because of the sights. That said, I know that it is only my Duchesne community that will understand the lightness I felt as I entered Sophie’s childhood home and the happiness in my heart as I saw the site where the two women first met and where they said their final goodbyes. The enduring connection with the Sacred Heart is what made Duchesne such a special place, and this trip was the perfect way to find that again.
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Alumnae Updates A16 ALUMNAE OFFER ADVICE ON STEAM CAREER AND MAJORS by Bruce Moore
ALUMA JOURNEYS WITH PEACE CORPS TO SAMOA
Theresa Bracht, Kristin Sheridan, Ally Geary, Lauren Stierman, Brittany Wichman, Emily Zhang and Carolyn Marar (all A16) returned to their alma mater to discuss their STEM fields of study.
In August, the very first group activity was held in the DREAM Lab. During the event, we welcomed a panel of A16 alumnae back to Duchesne for an opportunity to sit down with our current students during lunch. The group led an open panel discussion about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers and their experiences during their first year of college. This event was organized by Kristin Sheridan who is pursuing a career in chemical-biological engineering at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). This forum was sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers, a group that Sheridan is currently participating in at M.I.T. During our discussion, current students listened to and asked questions about career fields such as biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science, financial engineering, math and mechanical engineering. Sheridan was joined by Theresa Bracht (mechanical engineering at Cornell University), Ally Geary (computer science at Duke University), Carolyn Marar (biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University), Lauren Stierman (math at Colorado College), Brittany Wichman (chemistry at SLU), and Emily Zhang (financial engineering at Columbia University). Students were engaged and their response to this event was wonderful. We look forward to hosting more events relating to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) related careers in the future, especially those in which our alumnae can serve as role models for our current students.
Laika Lewis A13, recent graduate of Grinnell College with a double major in biology and political science, is currently serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Samoa. How/why did you get involved with the Peace Corps? I want to give back to my community in almost everything that I do, noting that my community doesn't stop in my backyard. Tell us about what you will be doing in Samoa: In Samoa, I will spend my first 10 weeks in a village, learning the language (Samoan) and culture. Then, I begin my two years of service as a primary education literacy English teacher. How did Duchesne prepare you or influence you in your life for this next step? Duchesne was a major force in helping mold who I am today, guiding me to serving in the Peace Corps. I look forward to utilizing every single Sacred Heart Goal within my years of service in Samoa. Look for an update from Laika highlighting her first few months in Samoa in our spring issue of Duchesne Today.
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CROSSING FRONTIERS If you know of an alumna who exemplifies the qualities of Rose Philippine Duchesne and is “crossing frontiers” in her life or career, please let us know. We would love to interview her for our upcoming “Crossing Frontiers” issue in the spring. Please contact Duchesne Today Editor, Mary-Ellen Doyle at mdoyle@duchesneacademy.org
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CLASS NOTES Shivani Bhatia, M.D., A91 is a practicing pediatric anesthesiologist in Atlanta. In addition to this, Shivani ownsBeauty Box MD in Sandy Springs, Georgia, a beauty bar that offers skincare services from her own skincare line and injectables. Shivani has undergone extensive training to personally offer these services to patients herself, working around her hospital schedule. On top of this, her family life is also busy – Shivani is raising three sons, ages 13, 11, and 8 .
Katie Laurent Hall A97 is currently serving as the development director and community partnership manager at Youth Entrepreneurs in Kansas City, Katie Hall works on a team transforming minds of high school students in low-resource populations through the lens of business and entrepreneurship. Katie said, “At home, I enjoy (survive) parenting my three brilliant (and a little crazy) daughters with my husband Matt. During free time, I serve on the board of Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired, attempt to exercise, attempt to read and attempt to cook. I strives to have it all, but life is messy and instead, I try really hard and accept the good along with all the challenges!”
me, Jesus.’ And another 50 times, ‘I trust you, Jesus.’ Eventually, I snapped out of that. I started repeating additional mantras during the day like: ‘Every cell of my body is healthy, balanced, and love’ and ‘I know what it’s like to be healthy.’ I believe these positive words have an impact on my health.” For Katie’s progress, her very real message, and her outstanding speech from the night of the award presentation, please visit her blog https://futurehappyself. com/2017/09/19/this-little-light-of-mine/.
Carly Bennett Barth A01 and her husband, Kelly James Barth, have started their own liturgical music publishing company, Simply Liturgical Music. SLM offers psalms, Mass settings and other hymns in a simple, downloadable format for an annual subscription fee. The mission of the company is to give parishes and schools, big or small, affordable access to music that supplements the resources they already use. The music, written by a growing network of composers in a variety of styles, is geared towards the celebration of special feast days, psalms for every occasion and much more. You can find audio samples of music and learn more by visiting www.slmusic.org.
Katie Gerweck Krovance A97 is a senior financial analyst at First National Bank, and primarily focuses on competitive analysis for executive management. Katie also assists in setting and managing financial budgets for several corporate departments. She has been with First National Bank since 2014. Katie and her husband, Aaron have two children and attend St. Margaret Mary’s Parish and School.
Laura Foley Weingarten A04, is now teaching kindergarten at St. Wenceslaus School in Omaha after teaching in public schools for some time. Laura is also a member the Duchesne Alumnae Association and of the Project Harmony Service League, as well as a new member of the Junior League of Omaha. She and her husband, Jay, have two daughters, Ella and Natalie.
Katie Ortman Doble A00 received the Courage Award, an incredible honor, in April of 2017 at the 6th Annual Wings of Hope for Melanoma Gala in Denver, where she resides with her husband and dog, Alice. Katie has battled ocular melanoma for four years now, having had treatment in various cities with many specialists. Katie spoke on behalf of the four award winners, saying about her stay in New York City for treatments at Sloan Kettering, “When I was alone, I was completely petrified. I started feeling a stronger connection to Jesus, as I was facing this life-threatening disease at the same age He was when the He died on the cross. I felt Him walking by my side every day in New York. I started to remember what my aunt taught me. As I lay in my noisy New York City apartment every night, I would say 50 times, ‘Heal 24 DUCHESNE TODAY
In May 2017, Kellie Simpson A08 was honored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with the Woman of the Year Award, for her work raising money for the foundation. To be recognized as Woman of the Year, Kellie raised the most money for the foundation, supporting patient services, research and education of blood cancers. This cause is near and dear to her heart, as Kellie is happy to report that she is a celebrating her 20-year leukemia cure anniversary this year!
Julianna Zieno A10 is in her third year at University of Nebraska Law School concentrating in intellectual property law. She
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CLASS NOTES has plans to move to the west coast after graduation in the spring. Julianna studied international law in Cambridge in the summer of 2016 and went on a study tour in China this past summer where she was able to delve into Chinese law and tour Xi'an and Beijing with Professor Harvey Pearlman. She is currently a law clerk at Legal Aid of Nebraska in Lincoln working on disaster relief preparation projects.
of America, CFDA, as one of the top 40 designers to have graduated from design schools around the world this year. In addition to working at Kate Spade, Kaitlyn continues to develop her own children’s clothing brand, KAITkids, which focuses on filling the void in the childrenswear market for the pre-teen age group.
Abby Chambers A10 graduated from the University of St. Thomas, majoring in English. Now, Abby is studying to obtain a master’s in contemporary art from Sotheby's Institute of Art in New York City. Abby said, “Contemporary for my purposes is considered anything from the 1960s - today. I chose this program because it includes a lot of hands on experience and people usually go on to do art sales or curating, which are my two main dream careers.” She has an upcoming field study in Italy for the Venice Biennale. She stated, “I feel very spoiled and extremely grateful - thank you Duchesne Academy, especially my former teachers, Mr. Daly, Mrs. Sommer, Mr. Schroeder, and Mrs. Quest!”
Kaitlyn Sapone A11 recently moved to Bemidji, Minnesota where she is pursuing a career in graphic design and illustration. Kaitlyn is currently working on freelance projects both in her local community, as well as online. Her goal is to create and develop meaningful content by utilizing a unique blend of both traditional and digital methods. If you’re interested her portfolio it can be viewed at kaitlynsapone.com. In her free time, you will find Kaitlyn enjoying the great outdoors by either paddling around in her canoe or out on a walk in the woods with her German shorthaired pointer named Bell. To catch a glimpse of her latest projects and life in the North Woods follow her Instagram: @meandmycanoe
Molly Abboud A14 worked for Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer in Washington D.C. during the summer of 2017. She lived on Capitol Hill and worked at the Senate as an intern. Molly’s focus was on three areas: legislative research, press, and constituent services. Molly said, “I learned a lot about the legislative process by understanding the needs of Nebraskans and watching Senator Fischer work to fulfill each of them. It was a wonderful experience to spend a summer learning from such an amazing woman like Senator Fischer.” Currently, she is majoring in advertising with a minor in public relations at Marquette University.
Taylor Anderson A15 is a senior at UNL. She was recently featured in The Daily Nebraskan, UNL’s student newspaper, for her work with the University’s Environmental Sustainability Committee. Her goal is to get the greek system in Lincoln to be more responsible and accountable for their waste. Initiatives include eliminating the use of Styrofoam, encouraging recycling, and increasing composting within the greek houses on campus.
Emma Bonebrake A12 worked at Duchesne as a student teacher in the fall of 2016 in the campus ministry department and then went on to graduate from Creighton University in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology. Currently, she teaches world religions to freshman at Duchesne’s sister school in Chicago, Josephinum Academy, also called “the Jo.” She and her husband, David, married in Omaha on September 9, 2017 and now call Chicago home!
Childrenswear designer Kaitlyn Fitzgerald A13, graduated from Parsons School of Design with a BFA in fashion design. During her time in New York, she has gathered work experience at Rachel Comey, Creatures of the Wind, LeSportsac, and Luisa et la Luna, and now works as the childrenswear design assistant at Kate Spade. Fitzgerald was recently chosen by The Council of Fashion Designers
Julia Hall A16, a sophomore at Iowa State University, is in the process of furthering some research she recently did for her gender and communication class focusing on how single-sex education affects girl’s perception of gender roles. She is also just beginning a separate research project about how social media affects the way we perceive a first lady and how we expect her to communicate. For this project: Julia reached out to the Obama administration’s deputy digital strategist who now works for the Obama Foundation, and she will be interviewing her soon. Additionally, Julia was officially elected to be the vice president of membership on executive committee for her Pi Beta Phi chapter, as head of recruitment. Julia said her experience as a Duchesne student ambassador prepped her for this role. “I feel like I have come full circle from Duchesne, and I am so excited to be doing what I love.” FALL 2017 25
2017 ALL-SCHOOL
Reunion Weekend
Dede Meyer Johnson A70, Kitty De Mott Steel A72, Liz Fekete English A72, Margo O"Connor Bieker A71 Kathy Bral Chafin, Margaret Cimino Wilson, Mary Skrupa Petty, Robin Mahoney McDannel, Kathy Caughlan Hart, Bonnie Ricke Griffin, Karen Knudsen Trame, Nancy Rife Drawbridge, Dianne Drahota Barkley A67
Susan Mainelli Francl & Hilary Ketterson A87
Frances Ann Engles & Irene Welsh Beckstead C67
Laura Wachter Geiwitz A87, Anne Wachter RSCJ A80, Sara Wachter A79, Joan Wachter Knowles A77, Megan Knowles McKinzie A06, Colleen Curran Wachter A48/C52,Marilyn Curran Ryan A49/C53
Suzanne Foley Jones, Maggie McNeil, Cindy Halgard Morales A77
Shirley Miller RSCJ C63, Carolyn Miller Smith C67, Mary Dell Miller Barkouras C57
Hannah Benedix Cowan A12, Gloria Benedix DiPietro A06, Candace Benedix Freilich A07
Claire Sapone, Delaney Foley, Alexia Nolette A12
Meghan Conway Rowen, Supriya Bhatia Roose, Angelyn Wollen-Fager Shapiro, Meghan Dowd Schlattmann A97
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Sylvia Angel Jeffries, Deniz Seran Botkin, Hilary Ketterson, Laura Wachter Geiwitz A87
Reunion Awards Très Bien Award
Each year, the Très Bien Award is presented to an outstanding alumna who exemplifies in her life the values of a Sacred Heart education. Fae Spittler Sterba A80 has single handedly created a tighter knit community while “wearing Duchesne on her sleeve,” literally! Goal 4, “the building of community as a Christian value” comes to mind when thinking of Fae Sterba. Fae graduated in 1980 and her best friends from Duchesne are still her dearest friends of today. When asked to describe how they feel about their friend, Liz Killips said, “Fae is the truest kind of friend. She is someone who would literally give you the shirt off your back or more accurately, the earrings from her ears! She is the perfect combination of loyalty and fun. It's not a party without her! We love her!” She and her husband, Mike, have three children – two daughters, Hannah and Zoe who attended Duchesne, graduating in 2009 and 2014. It was during her daughters’ days at Duchesne, when Fae’s love of helping her alma mater came into play. Her involvement with the Booster Club and Congé shop started a craze! Fae’s creative mind, not to mention long hours of hard work and research, led the school
Award presenter Meghan Conway Rowen A97 and Fae Spittler Sterba A80.
to the creation of one of Nebraska’s famous clothing lines – Duchesne Bookstore Wear! Fae has the keen ability to think outside the box and is eager to make sure everyone has a piece of Duchesne to wear in their respective communities. She is adventurous, is a risk-taker, and is always on-trend. The Duchesne Bookstore would not be what it is today without Fae. Fae creates a sense of belonging and displays her positive community vibe, who wouldn’t want to be a part of her joy? We are so blessed to have her here at Duchesne–très bien!
M erci Beaucoup Award The Merci Beaucoup award is presented annually to an outstanding person or persons who visibly demonstrates the five Goals of the Sacred Heart. Honored this year were Duchesne parents Wes and Jeannette Nelson.
At the award ceremony in September, Katie Risch Bakhit, development director said, "It’s a real gift when the parent of a current student jumps in head first, lending his/her expertise to a project. It’s an extra special gift when said parent has three daughters in total and plans to be around for ten years. Furthermore, it’s a slam dunk when you don’t get just one parent who shares his/her willingness to help out but instead get both parents, sort of like a two-for-one, both of whom demonstrate a genuine love for Duchesne and an unending commitment to helping out wherever their time and talent is most needed. As parents of three Duchesne alumnae, Katie, Abby, and Emily, this is precisely what Wes and Jeanette Nelson have done for Duchesne.”
Award presenter Katie Risch Bakhit A94 and Wes & Jeanette Nelson.
Congé set designers and builders for seven years running and with Wes as an inaugural Men for Duchesne member, they have always maintained Duchesne’s best interest as their top priority. Wes and Jeanette, Duchesne Academy thanks you for all of your dedication. Merci beaucoup!
Through all of their years of volunteering, including both as
A full recap of Reunion Weekend 2017, along with class photos and next year's reunion date will be published in the spring edition of Duchesne Today. If you have not submitted your class photo from the 2017 reunion, please email photo with a caption identifying everyone in the photo to Maggie Crnkovich at mcrnkovich@duchesneacademy.org FALL 2017 27
Photo by Tom Kessler Photography
DUCHESNE ACADEMY ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017
2016-2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Todd Foje
Chair
Meg Huerter Brudney
Head of School
Anne Begley
Official Secretary
Trustees: Michon Marcil Abts Pat Brookhouser Marla Cohen Dave Erker Karen German Stephanie Koraleski Tony Krings Tom Malicki Shirley Miller, RSCJ Lyn Osiek, RSCJ Georgeann Parizek, RSCJ David Peters Rob Reed Robert Schulte Fr. Don Shane John Wees Nancy Williams
FROM THE 2017-2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR Dear Duchesne Community, It was a very busy summer of construction and planning at Duchesne. Our lovely 136-year-old school received some terrific enhancements, including a generous donor’s great vision in seeing how our campus could remain alive with light after dark. Our historic school now literally glows, and its beauty can be seen at all hours. I encourage you to find time to drive by the campus after dark to see the impact of this new campus-wide outdoor lighting. The Board of Trustees approved and began executing an infrastructure improvement plan that had been on the drawing board for more than three years. Very old and obsolete steam boilers used for heating were replaced with modern, reliable and energy efficient systems. Air conditioning was added to the classrooms and chapel. Many interior lighting improvements were also made. Key historic rooms were renovated and redecorated such as the library, and what was known as the Stuart Art Gallery is now a beautifully renovated public space called the Sister Joanne Fitzpatrick Grand Hall. You may have heard from an excited student you know that the infamous student lounge area in the lower level was updated with new paint, carpet, and furniture. The excitement of an occasional mouse living in an old couch is gone for our students, but they seem to be enjoying the new space. Please stop by Duchesne anytime to see these exciting changes! The second phase of these infrastructure improvements will occur in the summer of 2018. We will be replacing old windows so that our building will be more energy efficient and can fully benefit from the new heating, cooling and lighting systems. Our students are very environmentally aware and are undoubtedly proud that our building is now Energy Star certified by the Environmental Protection Agency due to its energy efficiency and, importantly, it has also become a more comfortable place for learning and worship. As we wrap up the exciting projects mentioned above, we have also embarked on planning the next steps in our future. We began a strategic planning process using an experienced consultant to help us dream and think about the opportunities ahead. The process invited input from many constituencies such as alumnae, parents, teachers, board members and members of the broader community. We expect to present the plan to the Board of Trustees for discussion late this year. The timing is perfect, because the new strategic plan will help us chart our course for the next few years as the initiatives described above are completed. I am continually humbled when I witness the time that many volunteers contribute to the school and observe the generosity of our many donors. The new upgrades to our infrastructure, preservation of our historic school, and exciting initiatives like the new DREAM Lab cannot occur without your support. We are truly blessed.
Gratefully,
Todd Foje Chair, Board of Trustees
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FINANCES FOR 2016 - 2017
FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
CONTRIBUTIONS: JULY 1, 2016 - JUNE 30, 2017 Alumnae Parents Past Parents & Friends Grandparents Men for Duchesne Memorial League Bequests Annual Scholarships, Foundations, Trusts & Grants Congé
$489,896
Misc.
$844,663
Another year of hardworking volunteers
$177,357 $99,862 $30,726 $9,805 $16,947 $30,277 $144,449 $220,956
and generous audiences created success on so many fronts with school fundraisers. Thank you to the many volunteers and event sponsors who helped to make it not only a financially successful year for the school, but a
(Academy + Preschool)
(Includes Temporarily Restricted Purpose Funds, In-Kind and Bookstore)
memorable one as well.
Parent Drive Total Raised $99,862
$2,064,939
Total: Capital Campaign/s: 125th Anniversary Campaign Preschool Playground HVAC Major Gifts Grotto Sophie Society: Endowed Scholarships: Total Operating Revenue
Chairs Julie & Mike Swartz
$539,540
Congé 2017 DASHing Through the Snow Total Raised $461,155
$36,623 $93,775
Chairs Julie & Steve Kenney Julie & Mark Oberlies Molly & Toby Schropp Kara & Joe Spitzenberger
Total Operating Expenses
Preschool Congé 2017 Total Raised $28,741
Chairs Shannon & Adam Herink
Tuition and Fees Contributions* Investment Income Other Income
63% 32% 2% 3%
*Contributions include both restricted and unrestricted gifts.
Instructional and Student Support Services Financial Aid General Administration and Institutional Plant Operations and Maintenance Development and Recruitment
64% 8% 13% 8% 7% FALL 2017 31
2016-2017 ADMINISTRATION & STAFF Katie Risch Bakhit
Development Director
Tracy Bridges
Business Office Assistant
Benjamin Birkholtz
Maintenance
Brigid Burbridge
Counseling Secretary
Meg Brudney
Head of School
Jacqui Caniglia Portress
Maggie Crnkovich
Communications Specialist
Susan Crnkovich
Portress
Mary DeRouchey
Business Office Assistant
Ralph Furst
Maintenance
Martha Heck
Dean of Students
Laura Hickman Principal
Jessica Hoien
Portress
Steve Kelley
Maintenance
Chelsea Kenton
Development Department Assistant
Mike Kotulak
Director of Plant Operations
Eric Krakowski
Assistant Principal
Trisha Kult
CongĂŠ Technology and Acquisition Coordinator
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CUMULATIVE GIVING Through the years, Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart has been blessed to have the support of many generous benefactors. The individuals listed below have been especially charitable in their contributions to Duchesne in their cumulative gifts of $50,000 or more. This list includes contributions through June 30, 2016. We thank these donors for demonstrating the words of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, "Your example, even more than your words, will be an eloquent lesson to the world." We sincerely apologize if there are any omissions or misrepresentations. Anonymous (9) Jane O'Keefe Addy Douglas & Kim Alvine Alvine Engineering Michelle Micek Audino Thomas & Jamie Barker Edward & Ann Higgins Batchelder Lyle & Freda Bauer Richard & Michaela Marcil Belatti Thomas (RIP) & Mary Ann Davey Belford Kathleen Bradley Elmer & Margaret Moore Bradley (RIP) Ted & Tracy Bridges Jeffrey & Diane Briggs Christopher Crotty & Margaret 'Jane' March Brownlee Stephen & Anne Bruckner Mollie Campbell (RIP) Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha Michael (RIP) & Phyllis Schum Cetrone Robert & Marla Cohen Jay & Virginia Dye Collingwood (RIP) Nora M. Condon (RIP) Paul & Jane Conley Thomas & Kathleen Gatewood Connolly Dr. C.C. & Mable L. Criss Memorial Foundation Richard & Beverly Dillon Crotty (RIP) Clare (Tupper) O'Hearn Cunningham (RIP) Jean Gaule Curnyn (RIP) John F. Daly (RIP) Distribution Management Systems Inc. Thomas & Mary Cimino Dobleman Duane & Frances Dowd Duchesne Alumnae Association Frank (RIP) & Jan Duffy Sheila Edmunds (RIP) GW 'Woody' (RIP) & Jean Egermayer George & Peg M. Egermayer Estate (RIP) Thomas & Janet Hollander Ferlic First National Bank of NE
William (RIP) & Barbara Miskell Fitzgerald John & Rosemary Brady (RIP) Fitzgibbons Todd & Amy Foje Fred & Tish Hawkins Foundation Jonathan & Kyoko Fuller John & Jane Jarrett Furfey (RIP) Calvin & Karen Witt German Patrick & Beth Gorup R. Michael & M. Kathlyn Gross J. Terrence & Judy Zents Haney John (RIP) & Mary Elizabeth McKim Hartigan William (RIP) & Mary Jane Harvey David & Julianna Hefflinger Charles (RIP) & Mary McBride Heider Scott & Cindy Heider Dick & Peggy Martin Herman (RIP) Bill & Jeanne Neary Higgins (RIP) James & Lol Wells Hollander (RIP) Ed Hotz & Trish Nipp Allen & Jean Spielman Housh Charles & Kay Matthews Irvine (RIP) John & Carrie Jenkins Harriet Paige Johnson (RIP) Robert & Elizabeth Kathol Donald & Marilyn Mulhall Keough (RIP) Walter W. & Frances M. Key Charitable Foundation Bill (RIP) & Bunnie Kizer Leo & Mary Ellen Ostrand Knowles Jack & Stephanie Koraleski Bob & Mary Jo Haller Langdon Mary Furay Lindsay (RIP) Mammel Foundation John & Monnie Storz Markel Dennis (RIP) & Elaine Westendorf Martin Jack & Joan Davey McGraw Leonard & Mary Jeannette Hoffmann Meier Michael & Dana Meyer John & Ann Louise Micek The Clifford J. Miller Charitable Trust
Jack & Regina Hoffman (RIP) Minton John & Mary Fogarty Monson Mutual of Omaha Insurance Anne M. Nipp Mary Ann Nipp James & Barbara O'Brien William & Jean O'Connor Dennis & Ginger Wurzer O'Neal Parker Family FoundationSandy & David Parker James & Joan Johnson Peter (RIP) Terry & Jill Petersen Ronald & Teri Quinn Neil & Anne Kilbride Ramsey Robert & Betsy Rahn Reed John & Ivel Jones (RIP) Reed Robert & Stacie Reed Religious of the Sacred Heart ~ decades of contributed service Gerald & Mary Monen Ries Wayne & Eileen Krebs (RIP) Ryan Robert E. Savage (RIP) Gertrude Schneider Beth Murphy Schrempp (RIP) Toby & Molly Schropp Robert & Bonnie Schulte Anthony & Mary Donahoo Seina Gov. Pete Ricketts & Susanne Shore James & Kathryn Simpson Society of the Sacred Heart ~ the gift of our beautiful campus Nancy Soener Kenneth & Ann Stinson Byron (RIP) & Jane McGrath Strattan Joseph & Ruth Sullivan The Sunderland Family Foundation Cyrus & Cecilia Hsieh (RIP) Tang The Charles & Mary Heider Family Foundation Britt & Kelly Thedinger Richard & Mary Kay Fangman Tighe (RIP) Union Pacific GivePLUS Mary Kay Murphy Whelan William & Margaret March Fund Gene & Jo McGinn Witt (RIP) Mary Ellen O'Keefe Wychulis
HONOR ROLL The donor names listed below recognize gifts received between July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 for the Alumnae, Friend, Past Parent, Grandparent, Preschool and Parent Drives as well as CongĂŠ and the Capital Campaign. Total pledges to the campaign are not represented in the Annual Report.
2016-2017 ADMINISTRATION & STAFF (cont'd) Herb Kupfer
Distinguished Mater Benefactor $25,000 and above
Anonymous (2) Jane O'Keefe Addy Ted & Tracy Bridges Mollie Campbell (RIP) John & Rosemary Brady Fitzgibbons (RIP) Calvin & Karen Witt German The Charles & Mary Heider Family Foundation Scott & Cindy Heider Ronald & Teri Quinn Toby & Molly Schropp Gov. Pete Ricketts & Susanne Shore
$10,000-$24,999
Anonymous Edward & Ann Higgins Batchelder Kathleen Bradley Christopher Crotty & Margaret 'Jane' March Brownlee William (RIP) & Barbara Miskell Fitzgerald Todd & Amy Foje David & Mary Jones The Donald & Marilyn Keough Foundation Jack & Stephanie Koraleski Mary Virginia Lee (RIP) Monnie Storz Markel Jack & Joan Davey McGraw Michael & Dana Meyer Michael Piechoski Robert & Stacie Reed Leonard & Mary Jessen Sommer Joseph & Kara Knox Spitzenberger Daniel & Molli Surdell David & Anna Lee Reed Welch
Mater Benefactor $3,000 - $9,999
Douglas & Kim Alvine Thomas & Jamie Barker Anne Begley Chuck & Casey Berg J. Matthew & Paula Boggust Patrick & Tamera Brookhouser
Stephen & Anne Bruckner Phillip & Roberta Christensen Robert & Marla Cohen Peter & Michaela Betterman D'Arrigo John & Anne Marie Hanighen Daly Estate Jeffrey & Sarah Langdon David Duane & Frances Dowd Patrick & Melissa Duffy Griffith & Margaret Nahas Evans Richard Fangman (RIP) Thomas & Janet Hollander Ferlic Eric Schernerhorn & Mary 'Tricia' Finnegan Jonathan & Kyoko Fuller William & Mindy Geis J. Terrence & Judy Zents Haney Thomas & Gayle Heldridge Allen & Jean Spielman Housh Robert & Elizabeth Kathol Steven & Julie Kenney Brad & Amy Knuth Ralph & Carol Kramper Gernon 'Matt' & Melissa Longo Sean & Pier Mulhall Jeffrey & Kathleen Neary E. Benjamin & Diane Morin Nelson Ed Hotz & Trish Nipp Jon & Jill Panzer Matthew & Kim Pape Ryan & Susan Pellett Terry & Jill Petersen Stephen & Anne Raynor Kenneth & Jennifer Reed-Bouley Maureen Ries Gertrude Schneider Robert & Bonnie Schulte Anthony & Mary Donahoo Seina Gary & Diane Witt Taylor Kurt & Ann Knowles Tjaden Loren & Anne Easterday Trimble Michael & Gail Walling Yanney
Madeleine Sophie Benefactor $1,000 - $2,999
Bennett & Mariette Achigbu Mickey & Krista Anderson Lyle & Freda Bauer Richard & Michaela Marcil Belatti Joseph & Mary Clare Beninato Alex & Kerry Bernal James & Kathleen Harvey Betterman Daniel & Patricia Bloomquist Jeffrey & Susan Blumel Jeffrey & Diane Briggs Stephanie Bruckner Jim & Meg Huerter Brudney Michael & Cathryn Carr Thomas & Kathleen Gatewood Connolly William & Susan Cutler Jenifer Dahir Timothy & Lindsey Jochim DeGeorge David & Elizabeth Denman Liz Kuhry Dervin Ann Maschka Mark & Ann Emig David & Donna Erker Jordan Eveloff W. Tate & Denise Fitzgerald Edgar & Lynn Fleming Thomas & Caye Fulcher Joshua & Julie Wilwerding Gortemaker Pat & Beth Gorup Kevin & Katie Grosshans Monte Schatz & Mary Jo Hanigan Eric & Dawn Hanneman Mary Elizabeth McKim Hartigan Nathan & Lori Haug David & Megan Hawk Mary Heider Robert & Sharon Heimerman Richard & Lanelle Herink Ted & Laura McKee Hickman John & Carol Higgins Gerald & Rebecca Jacobi Thomas & Mary Ruth Tworek Jensen Lance & Mary Jean Jones
Athletic Director Emeritus
Lauren Mueller
Admissions Director
Nancy Mulhall
Director of Services
Marie Murnane Portress
Annette Otteman Financial Director
Michele Patterson Executive Assistant
Lisa Pavel
School Secretary & Registrar
Meghan Conway Rowen
Alumnae Director & Events Coordinator
Claire Sapone
Creative Media Producer
Calista Stalheim Athletic Trainer
Julie Sgroi
Athletic Director
Fae Sterba Bookstore
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2016-2017 TEACHING FACULTY & COUNSELORS Terri Anania Molly Atherton Thomas Becker Emily Berigan Jo Bielenberg Charles Collins Dan Daly Angela de Vera Mary- Ellen Doyle Sharon Eller Margy Ford Michelle Goliber Steve Gruber Katie Grudle Jake Hervert Cristina Hiddleston Chelsea Kenton Adam Klepper Kimberly Kreis Heidi Meyer Benjamin Mihovk Bruce Moore Jacob Moore Bridget Morton TJ Mullaney Natasha Oakman Scott Quinn Heidi Reinhart Jason Schlesiger Doug Schroder Lesley Schultz Genneane Scott Jeanette Solberg Karla Struble Frances Swanson Adam Theel Sara Veldhuizen Frederika ver Hulst
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James & Ruth Keene Sarah Keene Dan & Kari Kinsella Leo & Mary Ellen Ostrand Knowles Brian & Jennifer Kobs Susan Kratochvil Anthony & Martha Lynch Krings Terry & Jackie Kroeger Timothy & Elizabeth German Langan Nick & Elizabeth Dixon Lange David & Brenda Langenberg Mark & Theresa Laughlin Jeffrey & Catherine Mahoney Amy Strattan Mahoney Thomas & Angela Malicki Elaine Westendorf Martin Mathew & Ashley Zeilinger McMahon C. Nan Brennan McTaggart Alex & Meghan Sodoro Michelic Tom Motika R.J. & Liz Neary Mary Ann Nipp Stephanie Metz O'Keefe Mark & Julie Haske Oberlies Robert & Tonya Ortman Arun-Angelo & Daphne Patil Patrick & Teresa Gorham Pinhero John & Torey Reed James & Kathleen Bemis Russell Herbert 'Fritz' & Mary Sampson Stanley & Michelle Schack Al & Carole Sesemann Jeffrey & Angelyn Wollen-Fager Shapiro Timothy & Mary Anne Sheehan James & Kathryn Simpson James & Elizabeth Spitzenberger Elizabeth A. Stinson Thomas & Elizabeth Cordes Stone Sara Strattan David & Julianne Svingen Paul & Judy Tamisiea Stefano & Dorothea Tarantolo Brad & Ann Thrasher Francis & Ann Jeffrey Uryasz Joseph & Jane Urzendowski Frederika ver Hulst Glenn & Catherine Jenkins Walsh Donald & Mary Davidsaver Wells Rita Welsh (RIP) Daniel & Michelle Wiederin James & Kathleen Wilwerding
The Winter Family Fund Joseph & Alison Adams Winter Jerry & Jennifer Kizer Woodward
Religious of the Sacred Heart Benefactor $750-$999
Timothy & Michon Marcil Abts B. Timothy & Barbara Baxter Robert & Anne Bothe John & Jennifer Copenhaver Kurt & Mary Davey Dale & Billie Dixon John & Camille Brown Hawk Martha Heck David & Erin Keller David & Lisa Manning Michael & Michelle Circo Morrison Matthew & Mary Nussrallah Mullen Timothy & Mindy Reed Tony & Julie Higgins Sgroi Charles & Carolyn Sutton Christopher & Tammy Wichman Charles & Collette Youngblood
St. Philippine Duchesne Benefactor $500 - $749
Anonymous Joe & Katherine Abdo Richard & Daryl Olson Bayer Richard & Pamela Storz Berry Brian & Kelly Leise Boor Mary Buttell Phyllis Schum Cetrone Mary Elizabeth Corbett Vivienne Cuadrado Mark & Nancy Deetz Rodger & Maureen Ryan Dolson Brian & Jana Donahoe J. Scott & Kelli Fitzgerald Draper Michael & Kathleen Chamberlain Drelicharz Mary Jane McGowan Edney Howard & Adrienne Edwards James & Deborah Egan Ruth Ann Keene John & Sharon Emery Stephanie E. Emig Steven & Kathleen Fedman Zalkin Gary & Gina Fillman Jeremy & Brooke Fitzpatrick Patrick & Elizabeth Boyle Flood W. Michael & Christine McElligott Garner
Julianne M. Crotty Guile Christopher & Lindsay Halbkat Thomas & Mary Kay Maginn Halpin Lucy Hayes, RSCJ David & Julianna Hefflinger Michael & Tressa Hoover Ronald Horner John & Julia McKeon Jarosz Mary Margaret Jenkins William & M. Dede Meyer Johnson Craig & Kelly Koehler Michael (RIP) & Lillian Krehbiel Tim & Pam Lammers Robert & Heather Langenfeld Patrick & Rosemary Munch Laughlin Shirley Loy Kathleen Lynch John & Carol Maginn Charles & Elaine Mann Byron & Terri McFarland Thomas & Karen Tamisiea McGuire John & Susan Thurmond McMannama Heather Putnam Meier John & Mary Fogarty Monson P.J. & Anne Morgan Edwim & M. Christine Hollander Motto James & Janette Nelson Michael & Kyle O'Connor Nelson James & Barbara O'Brien Clinton & Kimberly Parsons Christopher & Christine Ferlic Peetz Scott & Marcie Hannigan Peterson James & Patricia O'Brien Phalen Gene & Shirley Kempf Phillips Clare Pratt, RSCJ David & Judith Pritza Joseph & M. Vickie Allen Quattrocchi Thomas & Judith Enenbach Quest John & Monica Knowles Reding Gerald & Mary Monen Ries Bill & Yvonne Dascher Rucker Richard & Valerie Alfons Sampson Oystein & Jeanette Solberg Dennis & Margaret Stessman Donald & Rosalie Loy Stormberg Francis & Mary Pleiss Svoboda Joan Calandra Swan Millard Thurmond
Mario & Kelly Vazquez Mary Crofoot von Schrader Josh & Katy Weisenberger Donald & Susan Rada Wilson
Child of the Sacred Heart Benefactor $350 - $499
Martha Arouni Jennifer Baker Leah Bauer Robert & Carrie Bertellotti Richard & Ann Bode Paul & Jill Bretsen Harry & Mary Dunlap Capadano Daniel & Antonette Casey Lewis (RIP) & Louise Monaco Cimino Mary Jo Connell Cleaver Timothy & M. Frances Coffey Conrad James & Carrie Conway Gina & John Coffey Sheila Edmunds (RIP) Louis & Donna Rogers Finocchiaro Dennis Fus Megan Gilloon Adam & Shannon Herink Thomas & Brenda Hoover David & Mary Anne Hoover Rolland & Teresa Johns Judy Rowen Johnson John & Elizabeth Kaplan Laurie & Charles Kay John & Mary Dascher Kirchner Paul & Michaela Kramper Bernard & Kathleen Watsabaugh Kratochvil Mitchell & Anne Krueger Annie McCormick George & Carrie Meiers Randall & Lisa Milbrath Kody & Toody Moffatt Michael & Mary 'Kitty' Kiddoo O'Neil William & Mary Ochsner Peter & Kay Phillips Edward & Elaine Pohren Michael & Mary Lou Warner Reynolds Kathy Rowen Thomas & Meghan Conway Rowen Marilyn Curran Ryan Brian & Meghan Dowd Schlattmann Laura Roach Schnackel Erwin (RIP) & Mary Arbuthnot Seybold
Michael & Julie Sharp Richard & Virginia Holbrook Spethman (RIP) Michael & Julie Dineen Swartz Michael & Lori Thomas John & Judy Wees Gary & Margaret Egan Witt
Coeur de Jesu Benefactor $200 - $349
Anonymous Hap Abraham Gary & Annlouise Anthone Patrick & Laurene Barrett Daniel & Erin Duffy Bartolomei Prentise & Betty Beebe Marilyn & Harlan Bergman Robert & Margo O'Connor Bieker Scott & Molly Billings Joe & Carol Bilunas Tom (RIP) & Marian Mace Bogard Brian & Katherine Brownrigg John & Rosemary Brownrigg Frank & Pat (RIP) Butcher John & Rose Ann Cannella Timothy & Renee Capelle Greg & Laura Chambers Mark & Nancy Heavey Chase Monte & Jill Christo Eric & Emily Coldiron Paul & Susan Crnkovich Denis & Rose Cuka Miles & Lynn Fulcher deMayo Dan & Catherine Denman Michael & Maura Duffy Domeier Jon & Keiko 'Kay' Doyle James & Judy Drahota Lumir 'John' & Patricia Drahota Douglas & Julie Neary Engerman Stephen & Darlene Eulie Tom & Barbara Fangman Megan Filipi A. Michael & Donna Foley Mary Foster Sharon Sweeney Friedrich Marise Marcil Fruehauf Patricia Christensen Garczynski Laura Wachter Geiwitz Roger & JoAnn Gerstner Richard & Kathleen Egan Gilloon John & Kelly Goertz Jayson & Jill Goss Lori & Marsha Graesser Kathy Fitzgerald Grandsaert R. Michael & M. Kathlyn Gross
Paul & Sheila Haggas Wes & Trudy Hampp Mark & Jane Cimino Hasebroock Rita Henry Warren & Betty Hill Larry & Janet Horacek Barbara Burke Hugenberg Tony & Jacqueline Hrupek Hurst David & Jaclyn Jandric Gwyn Jarrett John & Carrie Jenkins Rodney & Mary Jewell Hannah Johns Mitchell & Colleen Crozier Johnson Jay & Katherine Reardon Johnston Robert & Suzanne Foley Jones Gail Kara David & Marilyn Keller Philip (RIP) & Emily Goodwin Kemp Paul & Brigid Kerschinske Matthew & Julie Kizer William & Kathleen Kizer Richard & Susan Knott Mary Catherine Koraleski Mary Kovar Marilyn Krajicek Andrew & Kimberly Kreis Phillip & Denise Kreski Edward & Elizabeth Kirchner Krisor Trisha Kult Joseph & Molly Lang Patricia Delehant Lassart Geraldine Carolus Lawhon Joseph & Mary Christy Leahy Stacy Lerner William & Kathleen Porto Lillis Eugenia Linse Jeanne Daly Magnani Joanne Manthe Mary McDermott Maxwell Lee & Cassandra Mayhan Jason & Nicole McDermott Edward & Theresa McCoy McMorrow Brad & Heidi Meyer Greg & M. Janie Fitzgibbons Mikuls Danny Mason & Christina Miller Michael & Sue Sherman Mooney Susan Mossman Morrissey Christopher & Lauren Aliano Mueller Theresa Minton Nasi
2016-2017 PRESCHOOL FACULTY & STAFF Sara Wachter
Preschool Director
Mary Jo Begley Mary Berner Carol Bilunas Rebecca Bockart Linda Christiani Jane Hasebroock Karen Heng Katie Hoberman Sue Hughes Lesa Johnson Diana Limas Mitzi Mangiameli Teri Marek Sharon O'Malley Mary Powers Kristen West
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2016-2017 DUCHESNE ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION Liz Johnson Worthington President
Carrie Pogge Wortmann
President Elect
Bridget Wilwerding Flaherty
Secretary
Megan Knowles McKinzie
Treasurer & Budget Commitee
Sara Strattan
Immediate Past President
Mary Pat Ryan, RSCJ
Alumnae Director Emerita
Meghan Conway Rowen Alumnae Director
Members:
Meghan Abboud Becca Antonelli Bailey Ann Higgins Batchelder Liz Kuhry Dervin Alicia Smith Hollins Joan Selling Johnson Jan Schaefer Kilbride Kathy Peters Kocsis Katie Kalhorn Lauer Maureen Meyer Trish Nipp Julie Haske Oberlies Kathleen Bemis Russell Julie Dineen Swartz Catherine Foley Wieczorek Susan Rada Wilson
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Mitchell & Kathleen Warin Naumoff Owen & Betty Neary Kyle & Julie Nelson Cam & Tam Nguyen Carmen Rodriguez Novoa James & Maureen Higgins Panzer Jay & Theresa Patil Dougals & Priya Patil- Hoffman John & Mary Kay Novak Peck Daniel Pilloud Richard & Mary Ann Foxley Pirotte John Helton & Ann Polich Nicki Ortman Poulos Robert & Lori Price Scott & Madeline Kramper Quinn James & Elizabeth Fitzgerald Quinn Kevin & Lori Quinn Pamela Turek Redfield Anne Coffey Rog Jacqueline Simpson Rogers Emmet & M. Frances Fitzgerald Root Therese Rudersdorf Jennifer & Liza Russell-Towne Daniel & Karen Ryan James & Margaret McKeon Ryan Kyle Salem J. Christopher & Barbara Sanford Robert & Lou Ann Schropp Elizabeth Gatewood Schumacher Paul & Martha Cappelletti Sewell Tom & Mary Sharp Janet McVeigh Simmons Lois 'Dolly' Simpson Kellie Simpson Allen (RIP) & Peg Sitzmann Mike & Sarah Smith Michael & Lucy Kizer Smith James & Marguerite Holbrook Smith Scott & Diane Glow Stormberg Craig & Lisa Strutzel James & Jean Batenhorst Smith James & Frances Smyth Swanson Michael & Paula Swerczek Scott & Marilyn Witt Tampke Benjamine & Melissa Langdon Teply Britt & Kelly Thedinger Terrence & Margaret McGargill Tracy
Alexander & Jennifer Tselentis Richard & Mary Cannon Veed Paul & Mary Wachter Edward (RIP) & Colleen Walsh Warin Robert & Judi Wellendorf Terry & Susan Wilwerding Thadd & Melanie Wolff Jay & Caroline Pogge Wortmann James & Suzanne Wright Mark & Mary Kay Wuller Michael & Charlotte Zamora
Très Bien Benefactor $100 - $199
Christopher & Ann Marie Foley Abboud Pamela Smith Acuff Rasheed Amao Mara R. Anania Robert & Jane Egan Archibald Abe & Katie Risch Bakhit Alan & Dianne Drahota Barkley Tom & Sally Barrett James & Patricia Bausch Ann Henry Becker Dorothy Morrow Beer Madeleine Ortman Begley Bethanne Bennett Christopher Bennett Keith & Dianne Beringer Helene Bernard Evvy Gnabasik Bethune Robert & Susan Marchese Billmeyer Megan Manning Black Shirley Blessing Pamela Bloch Edwin & Jean Bowden P. Maureen Brady Frances Marjorie Brennan William Bresnahan Gregory & Barbara Haun Broderick Jonathan & Tracey Brown Erica Brown Bryant Michael & Andrea Sobczak Burke Mark & Miranda Burt Patrick & Amy Johnson Campagna James & Carol Cann Katherine A. Carey Bradley & Catherine Carne Richard & Teresa How Castanias Chris & Jean Ladd Caunt Ken & Ellen Cetera Stephen & Carol Classe Mary Byam Clifford
Michael & Candace Connery P. James & Carol Connor Randy & Christy Crnkovich Rick & Joan Crowl Jorge & Lydia Buechler Cruz Daniel Daly Edward & Patricia Davey Daniel & Julie Davis Frank (RIP) & Mary Wolpert DeFilippes Keith & Teresa Deras Katie Dixon DeSantis Jones (RIP) & Joan Vetter Devlin Terrance & Dorothy Wolters DeWald Christopher & Keri Kramper Dillon Scott & Marjorie DiLorenzo Sid & Dawn Dinsdale Christopher & Mary-Ellen Doyle Dan & Denise Drvol Robert & Kathleen Dunlay Shankar Govindarajulu & Durgalakshmi Duraikannan Allen & Carol Dvorak M. B. & Lynette Dvorak Thomas & Kathleen Fogarty Edquist Jason Charlie Effinger Lee & Ellen Ehlers Joseph Feeney Walter & Carol Fichter Raymond & Pat Finnegan Richard & Genevieve Christ Flagg Donovan & Kathleen Moran Foote Susan Mainelli Francl John & Noreen Frenking Peter & Peggy Froelicher Michael & Carol Geary Alan & Julia Cronin Gilmore Don (RIP) & Shirlee Goaley Katherine Gould Thomas (RIP) & Celine McDevitt Greteman Robert & Rosemary Gross Christopher & Barbara Hake Emma Anderson Hald James & Judy Hall Richard & Donna Halpin Benjamin & Paige Peterson Hardy Robert Hasebroock Nicholas & Patricia Negley Havel Donald & Shirley Hawk Carr Heaney Anne Hefflinger Ellie Helton
Steven & Ann Frenking Hergenrader Kevin & Cristina Wilwerding Hiddleston James & Kathleen Kern Hiykel Alicia Smith Hollins Mary Miskell Honke Thomas J. Huerter & Chris Pilcher Mark & Susan Higgins Hughes LaVern & Shirley Jackson Roger & Carol Rezek Jacobs Gregory & Andrea Jahn Peg Jeffrey David & Mary Beth Glode Jellen Rolland & Nadine Johns Gregory & Colleen Engel Johnson Mac & Susan Cleary Johnson Marcia Jones K. Michael & Kimberly Joyce Robert Potter & Mary Kalamaja Jeff & Olivia Guerra Keating Richard & Rose Ann Shaughnessy Kehoe Sharon Kelley Thomas & Susan Powers Kennelly Chelsea Kenton Russell (RIP) & Janet Keplinger Thomas & Michele Kiefer Kathleen Klosterman F. Stuart & Mary Tamisiea Knott Richard & Sharon Bartley Koenig Edward & Sandy Kolb Fr. Dave Korth W. Kyle & Tracey Kovar Mike & Emily Cunningham Kozlik Donald & Carol Sue Brown Kruise Tony & Julie Kuchta Richard & Anne Butkus Lang Bob & Mary Jo Haller Langdon Olivia L. Langenberg Monica Kizer Lanik Steve M. Lathrop Charles & M. Kay Finocchiaro Lawton Mary (Monnie) Lindsay Sandra Lundholm Johnny Mack J. Terry MacNamara Rick & Denise Magill Kelly Mahoney Jessica Halstead Malone Carl & Shirley Mann Thomas & Mary Kay Mans Sharon Boyle Maples John & Suzanne Markus
Louis (RIP) & Jane Chaney Martin Donald (RIP) & Marianne Nanfito Maxwell Beverly Cassidy McCann Frank & Julie Ryan McConville Gina Morrison McDevitt David Williams & Margaret McGuire-Williams David & Mary Jo Maloney (RIP) McKinney Shannon Hernon McNeil Kerry & Andrea Dvorak Meade Maureen Meyer Patrick & Molly Meyer Shirley Miller, RSCJ Jack Minton John & Margaret O'Neal Mitchell Jane Cetrone Monnich Craig Moody John & Cynthia Moore Lionel & Martha Mora Matthew & Anne Hotz Moran Kathleen R. Moran Bridget & Hugh Morton Douglas & Michele Moser Terrance & Ellen Hotz Muller Richard & Mary Murphy Phoebe Mullen Naughton William (RIP) & Laurette Marcotte Naylor Joseph Neary Sarah E. Neary Wesley & Jeanette Nelson Jacqueline Niekamp Richard & Jean O'Neil Nolan Patricia O'Brien Renee Lounibos O'Brien William & Jean O'Connor Lourdes Salvador O'Leary James & Shirley Ortman Frederick & Mary Kay Jurek Otterberg Mark & Kimberlee Otto Charles & Kathy Paladino Mark & Cara Longo Palmesano John & Joyce Passarelli Mary Joyce Passarelli David Patterson Victor & Kelly Pelster James F. Pietro Barbara A. Placek P. Thomas & Anne Pogge Kyle & Kristin Stoesz Pratt Maris Price Erin Pritza Walter & Mary Ann Meyer Raynor Kevin & Rebecca Reagan Robert & Elizabeth Recker Jim & Becky Reilly
Barbara Pashik Reiner Ernest & Mary Claire VaVerka Ringel Scott & Gail Risch Thomas & Julia Marcuzzo Romanin Michael & Kellye Rouw Mary E. Ryan Teresa Ryba James Brosnihan & Therese Saftanek Anthony & Jeanne Sambol William & Therese Dwyer Scanlin Robert Schartz Nancy Haske Schoenecker Kathy Mowat Scholl Michael & Laura Schonlau Jonathan & Catherine Bothe Schulz Brian & Maggie Pogge Schumacher Christopher & Megan Knox Schumm Mary Beth Shaddy Emily Bergman Shelstad Cortland & Carolyn German Silliman Kathryn Simon Quinn & Colette Siner Amy N. Sissala Jay & Jeana Slagle James & Rosemary Larson Sledge Stacia Smith Suzanna Smith Jan Sodoro Patrick Griffin & Karen Stander Alan & Nancy Stessman Nancy Hankins Stewart Terrence & Judith Strawhecker Michael 'Scott' & Janine Strunc John & Pat Sullivan JoEllen Sumpter, RSCJ Dan & Kathy Surdell Thomas & Carol Anderson Svolos Michael & Loretta Taylor Gloria Waris Thompson Emmet & Susan Ternus Tinley Todd & Angela Trautman Charles & Anne Savage Trimble Ellen Jungbluth Tutor Kurt & Jean Ubbelohde Robert & Colleen Maginn Verkuilen Gary & Bernice McGroarty Vogelsberg Sara Wachter James & Katherine Martin Wagner
ST. ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE HERITAGE SOCIETY Mary Kay Ashford Anderson Mike and Genevieve Casey (RIP) Bosilevac Deborah Brookhouser Benjamin (RIP) and Lydia Fuhrman Cahoy Richard and Kathryn McCormick Croker Frank (RIP) and Jan Duffy Steven and Kathleen Fedman Zalkin Louis and Donna Rogers Finocchiaro William (RIP) and Barbara Miskell Fitzgerald Richard and Genevieve Christ Flagg W. Michael and Christine McElligott Garner Monsignor Robert J. Gass Trust Gerald and Kathryn Laux Geiger Calvin and Karen Witt German John (RIP) and Mary Elizabeth McKim Hartigan William (RIP) and Mary Jane Harvey Rita Henry Steven and Ann Frenking Hergenrader Robert (RIP) and Mary Anne Peter Hohman Allen and Jean Spielman Housh Franklin (RIP) and M. Judith Rowen Johnson Bill (RIP) and Bunnie Kizer Bernard and Kathleen Watsabaugh Kratochvil Shirley Loy Thomas and Mary Kay Mans FALL 2017 37
ST. ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE HERITAGE SOCIETY John and Monnie Storz Markel Dennis (RIP) and Elaine Westendorf Martin Daniel and Sharron Vavak McKenzie John and Cynthia Moore Thomasn (RIP) and Patricia Dolan Moore Gardnar & Casey McHugh O'Brien William and Jean O'Connor Dennis and Ginger Wurzer O'Neal Diane Pehrson John and Ivel Jones (RIP) Reed Gerald and Mary Monen Ries Jo Cohen and Starr Robinson Earl and Sallie Jac Hill Schafer Anthony and Mary Donahoo Seina Frederick (RIP) and Lois 'Dolly' Simpson Kathleen Sloup Anonymous Mary Ann Reinhart Williams The Winter Family Fund Joseph and Alison Adams Winter Jay and Caroline Pogge Wortmann
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Margie Donahoe Walsh Patricia & Theodore Walz Chuck & Ardie Warner Margaret Watkins Jay & Laura Foley Weingarten William & Mary Jo White Welch Robert & Lisa Wellendorf Winifred Foxley Wells Patrick & Mary Vetter Whelan Bernard & Rose Marie Greco Wilson Scott & Kathleen Heck Winkelmann James & Judith Woodbury Chester & Sara Worm Andrew & Elizabeth Johnson Worthington Cecilia Klosner Wortmann Joseph & Mary Zaborowski Edward & Julie Zabrowski Ivan & Karla Petersen Zeitz Salvatore & Christina Zieno
Merci Beaucoup Benefactor $50 - $99
Anonymous (6) James & Jean Connolly Ambrose Gregory & Theresa Anania Luther & Anastasia Atayi Barbara Bakhit Tom & Angie Toedtemeier Barako Gina Murante Bartlett Brent & Stephani Hanson Bazata Steve & Nancy Ries Beckwith Mary Ann Davey Belford Marilyn Schumacher Bergmann Shirley Billings Anna Boor Joseph & Rachel Bost Deniz Seran Botkin Joan Boulay Iain & Maureen Agan Bray John & Kathleen Brophy Jerome & M. Susie Olhasso Buckley Charlotte Schneider Buse Jeremy & Jacqueline Caniglia Anne Cavanaugh James & Mary Jane Chamberlain Amy O'Connor Chisholm John & Peggy Phalen Christ Mary Ciecka Gregory & Constance Coad Cofield Paul & Jane Conley Peter & Amy Coon
Jerome (RIP) & Victoria Opitz Coon Claire McCormick Copple Todd & Kelly Corey Joel & Elaine Cotton Maggie M. Crnkovich James & Lucille DiRenzo JoAnn Walters Donegan Liz Fekete English Todd Feltz James Fitzgerald Anna Fleming Anthony & Debra Floreani Jean Foley Brian & Bridget Welsh Gallagher Dennis & Barbara Garrett Gloria Getzug Shannon Gilroy John & Judie Goss Thomas & Vicki Hageman Betty Holub Hallas Gerald (RIP) & Janet Haney Don & Linda Hanneman Gerald & Mary Jean Harrington John & Marlene Haske Jacob Hervert Clay Hoberman & Katherine Asu- Hoberman Sara Howard Thomas & Maureen Hoy James & Theresa Quinlan (RIP) Huerter Eileen Connolly Inda Marge Haney Jenkins Helen Jenkins (RIP) Robert & Anne Sibbernsen Johns Todd & Charla Loflin Johnson George & Margaret Toohey Johnson Joan Justice Martha Keene Matthew & Suzanne Wesely Kelley Janice Schaefer Kilbride Adam Klepper Donald (RIP) & Jean Flynn Knowles Robert & Diane Theisen Kohout Claire Kreski Jillian Kreski Ainsley Thedinger Kumar Dale & Hyon Kurtenbach Catherine A. Lacey P. Anthony & Ella Brondel Lachenbruch Robert & June Langenfeld Scott & M. Catherine Kalhorn Lauer
Bill & Anne Lawlor Jacquie Kupfer Leise Clair & Judy Fox Leise Henry & Christine Leszczynski Kim & Laura Liebentritt Edward Lindsay Neil & Angela Lisec Kanchan & Carolyn Lodhia Rocky & Julie Luna Meghan Main John & Kay Younger Mallon Kenneth & Barbara Barrow Manger Alyssa Mann Catherine Hughes Marx Edward (RIP) & Cecilia Munch McColley Julia Waters McGinnis Robert (RIP) & Mary Pat McKeon Shadlee Jackson McTaggart Sharon Campbell Melchior William & Mary Moeschler Bruce Moore Eryka Hanson Morehead Patricia Munch, RSCJ Patrick Neary James & Jane Coad O'Brien Sheila Kelly O'Neill Ginny Ostrand Greg & Annette Otteman Michele Patterson H. James & Jeanette Sachen Paugh David & Lisa Kara Pavel Kenneth & Norene Buman Pavlik David & Nancy Furey Peters Laurence & Theresa Pinkham Cathy Proctor Daniel Raemakers Liz Ramacciotti Peg Dineen Reall Robert & Betsy Rahn Reed Thomas & Heidi Reinhart Jo Cohen & Starr Robinson Sarah Ruma Mary Pat Ryan, RSCJ Nancy Ortman Ryan Albert (RIP) & Donna Schatz Lawrence (RIP) & Janet Burrowes Schiesl Jeff & Jeri Schuler Margaret Schwabe Jeff & Carri Siedlik Leo & Mary Jo Smith Michelle Sodoro Michael & Lizbeth Neely Stanek Laura C. Stanoscheck Jessica Steffen Joseph & Jane Stessman
Benefactor $1 - $49
Elaine Abels, RSCJ Evelyn Abts Mary Ahlgren Caroline Amao Melina Arroyo Molly Atherton Becca Antonelli Bailey William & Virginia Johnson Barnes Elisabeth Barrett Christian & Connie Petersen Bateson William & Norma Begley Mary Jo Begley Margaret Neary Beitenman Sherolyn Benton Connor & Emily Schulte Berigan Mary Bernstein, RSCJ Taylor Bridges Nicole Brundo Michael & Cecilia Brunner Bob & Catherine Burkhard Claire Burns Sue Carlson Lawrence (RIP) & Suzanne Massey Carlson Emily J. Carmody Catherine O'Neill Chant Linda Christiani Trisha Clark Jeffrey & Mary Pat Coe Timothy & Kelly Connelly Dan Lacy & Peg Conrad Lacy Samantha Cox Jennifer Flemming Dannehl Daniel & Kathleen Dietsch
Dan & Rita Dolan John Dole Elizabeth Drews Jan Dunn, RSCJ David & Johnna Marcil Eck Lori Elder Daniel & Cheryl Erker Jon & Erin Faber Michael & Margaret Fecci Lyle & Kathleen Fenske Tom & Bridget Wilwerding Flaherty Carolyn Fleming Jane McKim Flood Kiley Clemens Freeman Tom & Ann Fryda Emma Fryda Cynthia Anne Gabriel Katie Gillespie-Jensen Darren Goaley Susan Grant Rita Green Ryan & Katie Fischer Grudle Mary Pat Dendinger Guier John & Sandra Gutsmiedl Stephanie Guy Carol Haggarty, RSCJ (RIP) Charles & Ann Birzer Haller Maureen Harrington John & Jean Hartwell Abby Hasebroock Anthony & Nancy Haske Meryl Higgins Mark & Caroline Moore Hinrichs Carrie Beehner Hoarty Roger & Jeanne Hoburg Russell Hopp Dennis & Suzanne Hopp Stephanie Heuring Horner Abigail Hughes Michael & Emily Dixon Jetter Alan & Joan Selling Johnson Karen Billesbach Johnson Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ Beth Potter Kelley Jane Zents Kelley Carol Spurrier Kelly Timothy & Teddi Kennedy Jane Kennedy Lois Kerschinske Ward & Kathy Kinney Patrick & Joan Wachter Knowles Larry & Colene Kobs Eric Krakowski Richard & Karol Kubat Thomas & Mary Lou Kuhlman Ed & Terry Kult Steve & Anne Kutilek Kenneth & RenĂŠ LaRose
Mikaela Olson Layson Jai Lehmann-Salmon Mike Leick James amd Mary Lentsch Ava Liebentritt Amy Lillethorup Edward Lillion Pamela Lottman William & Elizabeth Lynch Anna Mahoney Jerry & Juli Mailey Keith & Julie Main Robert & Nancy Major Jaeck Christine Marar Dennis & Mary Martin Steve Garcia & Stefanie Martinez Marietta Brown McCarthyBuban Sean & Amy McGarry Ellen Gerrity McGoron Daniel & Sharron Vavak McKenzie Thomas & Sara McKeon Kathryn Meyer Rafael Bressani & Kaylee Michalski Donald Mihovk Benjamin & Kellie Mihovk James & Nancy Mulhall T.J. Mullaney Margaret Munch, RSCJ Katie Nabity Cindy Nelson Earl & Dorothy Neppl Peter & Colleen Nipp Peg Nulle Michael & Martha O'Connor Erin O'Keefe Steve & Natasha Oakman Stacey Paladino Georgeann Parizek, RSCJ Rachel K. Patterson Doug & Erin Kouba Peters Michael & Mary Kizer Phelps Mitchell & Lori Pirnie Douglas & Margaret Quinn Mark & Eileen Harvey Ramsey Walter & Mary Lee Epsen Rea Abigail Reed Margaret Reinhart Arthur (RIP) & Sandy Reinhart Lori Roeder John & Kimberly Roepke Eleanor Rogan Tim & MaryAnne Rouse Amanda Rosenthal Rupiper Dean & Jean Barrier Rydberg Dorothee Lastovica Sandhoefner Claire E. Sapone
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Charles & Christine Stevens Breanna Strunc Bill & Jamie Lucchino Sweet Mary Lou Targy Michael & Mary 'Molly' Boulay Tate Mary Theimer Karel Klimisch Toohey Karen Knudsen Trame Kathleen Vazquez Amy Vetter-Jackson & Brett Jackson Anne Wachter, RSCJ G. Martin & Catherine McBee Weinert Moye & Shirley Kane Wicks Moira Niebauer Wiedenman Francis (RIP) & Beverly Wilger Richard & Nancy Williams Thomas & Cheryl Kubat Zummach
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Jason & Dana Schlesiger Tanner Schmidt Emily Schmidt Mary Schumacher, RSCJ Marjorie (Susie) Rieth Shaddy Susan Shoemaker A. Claire Slattery Kathleen Sloup Adam & Rene Ervin Smith Kathleen Spielman David & Sarah Buda Stratman Jane McGrath Strattan Timothy & Wendy Sully Leah Svingen Adam Theel Terrence & Mary Jean Belitz Tibbels Mary Brady Tilton Richard & Steve Anne Stephens Todd Benjamin & Stephanie Connolly VanKat Dan Walsh Matthew & Carol Walters Matthew & Jennifer O'Connor Warren Jacqui Kawa Warren Harriette Washington Madison Webster DeForest (RIP) & Marianne Delehant Weidner Donald Welch Bruce & Karen Drews Wells Sherrylrae Wicker Ryan & Catherine Foley Wieczorek Sara (Sally) Winkler John & Dolores Pritchard Wolff Tanisha Wrather Dick & Terri Zacharia
Alumnae Giving by Class
Please note that the percentage of class giving is calculated based on members of each class who are living and for whom we have current contact information. Names below represent those who made gifts to the Alumnae Annual Fund.
College:
Class of 1941 ∙ 100% $500 Phyllis Schum Cetrone Class of 1945 ∙ 15.40% $250 Louise Monaco Cimino 40 DUCHESNE ACADEMY
Laurette Marcotte Eves Naylor Class of 1946 ∙ 6.30% $500 Mary Jane McGowan Edney Class of 1948 ∙ 7.70% $325 Geraldine Carolus Lawhon Dorothee Lastovica Sandhoefner Class of 1949 ∙ 3.20% $50 Margaret Toohey Johnson Class of 1950 ∙ 5.90% $120 Margie Donahoe Walsh Dolores Pitchard Wolff Class of 1951 ∙ 5.60% $650 JoAnn Walters Donegan Mary McBride Heider Rosalie Loy Stormberg Class of 1952 ∙ 6.00% $6,300 Betty Holub Hallas Mary Ann Foxley Pirotte Gertrude E. Schneider Class of 1953 ∙ 4.30% $175 Madeleine Ortman Begley Marilyn Curran Ryan Class of 1954 ∙ 7.50% $10,300 Celine McDevitt Greteman Jeanne Daly Magnani Joan Davey McGraw Class of 1955 ∙ 11.80% $400 Donna Rogers Finocchiaro C. Jane Kennedy Patricia A. Munch,RSCJ Norene Buman Pavlik Class of 1956 ∙ 10.70% $550 Kathleen Watsabaugh Kratochvil Mary Elizabeth McKee Sheila Kelly O'Neill Mary Pat Ryan Mary Lou Targy Shirley Kane Wicks
Class of 1957 ∙ 7.10% $655 Marian Mace Bogard Mary Campbell (RIP) Julianne Ryan McConville Carmen Rodriguez-Meca Novoa (RIP) Class of 1958 ∙ 6.30% $1,300 Helene D. Bernard Mary Miskell Honke Catherine Nan Brennan McTaggart Gloria Waris Thompson Class of 1959 ∙ 6.50% $775 Mary Christy Leahy Jane Chaney Martin Mary Fogarty Monson Sue Sherman Mooney Jane Coad O'Brien Class of 1960 ∙ 7.6% $625 Elizabeth Ann Henry Becker Genevieve Christ Flagg Ella Brondel Lachenbruch Sharon Campbell Melchior Mary (Kitty) Kiddoo O'Neil Janet Burrowes Schiesl Class of 1961 ∙ 4.70% $300 Kathleen Moran Foote Carol Sue Brown Kruise Kay Younger Mallon Class of 1962 ∙ 8.50% $2,885 Virginia Johnson Barnes Kathleen Gatewood Connolly Mary Wolpert DeFilippes Sharon Sweeney Friedrich Maureen Higgins Panzer Barbara Pashik Reiner Yvonne Dascher Rucker Therese Dwyer Scanlin Mary Jean Belitz Tibbels Class of 1963 ∙ 14.70% $2,120 Jane Egan Archibald M. Susie Olhasso Buckley Rose Ann Shaughnessy Kehoe Marilyn Jean Krajicek Catherine A. Lacey Rosemary Munch Laughlin Marianne Nanfito Maxwell Shadlee Jackson McTaggart
Shirley Miller Jeanette Sachen Paugh Shirley Kempf Phillips Mary Ann Meyer Raynor Mary R. Schumacher, RSCJ Karel Klimisch Toohey
Class of 1965 ∙ 5.90% $385 Charlotte Schneider Buse Katherine Fitzgerald Grandsaert Nancy C. Kehoe Sharon Bartley Koenig Judith Fox Leise Barbara Barrow Manger Margaret M. Munch, RSCJ Class of 1966 ∙ 2.50% $325 Jean Ladd Caunt Katherine Reardon Johnston Sharron Vavak McKenzie Class of 1967 ∙ 3.10% $520 Mary Patricia Dendinger Guier Elizabeth Kirchner Krisor Kathleen Porto Lillis Class of 1968 ∙ 3.50% $200 Mary Catherine Bernstein Victoria Opitz Coon Carol Haggarty, RSCJ (RIP) Mary Elizabeth Glode Jellen Class of 1969 ∙ 4.30% $620 Kathleen J. Bradley Jane Zents Kelley Carol Spurrier Kelly Kathleen Sloup Mary Brady Tilton Steve Anne Stephens Todd
Class of 1971 ∙ 1.00% $50 Maureen Agan Bray
Academy:
Class of 1941 ∙ 20.00% $100 Laurette Marcotte Eves Naylor Class of 1943 ∙ 25.00% $200 Mary Elizabeth McKim Hartigan Class of 1946 ∙ 25.00% $400 Barbara Burke Hugenberg Margie Donahoe Walsh Class of 1947 ∙ 8.30% $500 Mary Crofoot von Schrader Class of 1948 ∙ 18.80% $750 Mary Jo Connell Cleaver Joan Vetter Devlin Mary Ann Foxley Pirotte Class of 1949 ∙ 19.00% $825 Madeleine Ortman Begley Jeanne Daly Magnani Mary Monen Ries Marilyn Curran Ryan Class of 1950 ∙ 14.30% $200 Celine McDevitt Greteman Patricia O'Brien Class of 1951 ∙ 21.40% $200 P. Maureen Brady Suzanne Massey Carlson Patricia A. Munch, RSCJ Class of 1952 ∙ 16.70% $100 Mary Claire VaVerka Ringel Class of 1953 ∙ 4.80% $400 M. Frances Fitzgerald Root
Class of 1954 ∙ 25.00% $850 Kathleen Fogarty Edquist Mary Miskell Honke Margaret M. Munch, RSCJ Mary Pleiss Svoboda Rose Marie Greco Wilson Class of 1955 ∙ 33.30% $890 Peggy Phalen Christ Susan Powers Kennelly Jane Coad O'Brien Rosemarie Lite Prystai Mary Lee Epsen Rea Mary Patricia Arbuthnot Seybold Mary Jo White Welch Mary Vetter Whelan Class of 1956 ∙ 8.70% $750 Daryl Ann Olson Bayer Jacqueline Hrupek Hurst Class of 1957 ∙ 12.50% $260 Rita C. Green Mary Kay Novak Peck Sherrylrae Wicker Class of 1958 ∙ 17.90% $2,850 Kathleen Gatewood Connolly Jean O'Neil Nolan Patricia O'Brien Phalen Yvonne Dascher Rucker Anne Savage Trimble Class of 1959 ∙ 10.70% $800 Jane Egan Archibald Rosemary Munch Laughlin SMarguerite Holbrook Smith
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Class of 1964 ∙ 6.70% $3,425 Barbara Haun Broderick Katherine A. Carey Vivienne T. Cuadrado Elaine Westendorf Martin Marietta Brown McCarthyBuban Elizabeth Gatewood Schumacher Catherine Kempf Vogele Katherine Martin Wagner
Class of 1970 ∙ 1.60% $60 Karen Billesbach Johnson Judith Enenbach Quest
Class of 1960 ∙ 9.70% $600 Constance Coad Cofield Elizabeth Gatewood Schumacher Catherine Kempf Vogele Class of 1961 ∙ 11.40% $5,180 Katherine Fitzgerald Grandsaert Judy Zents Haney Cecilia Munch McColley Marianne Delehant Weidner
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Class of 1962 ∙ 17.20% $550 Marilyn Schumacher Bergmann Sharon Boyle Maples Susan Ternus Tinley Bernice McGroarty Vogelsberg Winifred Foxley Wells
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Class of 1963 ∙ 13.60% $700 Mary Alice Kilnoski Daly Patricia Negley Havel Diane Morin Nelson Class of 1964 ∙ 7.10% $350 Rosemary Larson Sledge Alison Adams Winter Class of 1965 ∙21.20% $2,175 Pamela Storz Berry Mary Elizabeth Corbett Patricia Christensen Garczynski Christine McElligott Garner Jane Zents Kelley Mary Stroh Rimstad Margaret McGargill Tracy Class of 1966 ∙ 10.30% $450 Gail C. Kara Judith Enenbach Quest Pamela Turek Redfield Class of 1967 ∙ 10.00% $2,350 Dianne Drahota Barkley Susan Mossman Morrissey Stephanie Metz O'Keefe Karen Knudsen Trame Class of 1968 ∙ 4.20% $3,000 Janet Hollander Ferlic Class of 1969 ∙ 10.50% $10,600 M. Jane March Brownlee Rita M. Henry Anne Coffey Rog Mary Beth Shaddy Class of 1970 ∙ 15.90% $2,162 Jane O'Keefe Addy M. Teresa How Castanias Susan J. Grant M. Dede Meyer Johnson Emily Cunningham Kozlik 42 DUCHESNE ACADEMY
M. Christine Hollander Motto Mary Cannon Veed Class of 1971 ∙ 10.20% $6,275 Margaret O'Connor Bieker Jenifer L. Dahir Margaret Nahas Evans Anne Sibbernsen Johns Ellen Gerrity McGoron Class of 1972 ∙ 10.90% $1,950 Elizabeth Fekete English Patricia Delehant Lassart Susan Thurmond McMannama Barbara A. Placek Julia Marcuzzo Romanin Mary Regan Jessen Sommer Diane Witt Taylor Class of 1973 ∙ 15.90% $12,675 Ann Higgins Batchelder Nancy Ries Beckwith Kathleen Harvey Betterman Joan M. Boulay Mary T. Buttell Mary Dunlap Capadano Mary H. Lindsay Mary Kay Jurek Otterberg Monica Knowles Reding Valerie Alfons Sampson Class of 1974 ∙ 10.30% $2,250 Michaela Marcil Belatti Mary Ruth Tworek Jensen Suzanne Wesely Kelley Theresa McCoy McMorrow Class of 1975 ∙ 15.60% $21,925 Mary Byam Clifford Sarah Langdon David Kathleen Fedman-Zalkin Karen Witt German Jean Spielman Housh Sara E. Strattan Mary Davidsaver Wells Class of 1976 ∙ 16.20% $2,350 Michon Marcil Abts Anne E. Cleary Mary Cimino Dobleman Maureen Ryan Dolson Susan M. Kratochvil Kathleen A. Lynch
Class of 1977 ∙ 7.00% $400 Susan Higgins Hughes Suzanne Foley Jones Lucy Kizer Smith Class of 1978 ∙ 12.80% $1,945 Julia McKeon Jarosz M. Kay Finocchiaro Lawton Kathryn S. Meyer M. Trish Nipp Eileen Harvey Ramsey Class of 1979 ∙ 4.90% $3,000 Ann Knowles Tjaden Ann Jeffrey Uryasz Class of 1980 ∙ 9.10% $1,250 Ann Maschka Dorminy Julie Neary Engerman Lizbeth Neely Stanek Anne A. Wachter, RSCJ Class of 1981 ∙ 14.90% $625 Johnna Marcil Eck Ann Frenking Hergenrader Colleen Crozier Johnson Starr M. Robinson Mary E. Ryan Kathryn Mowat Scholl Cecilia Klosner Wortmann Class of 1982 ∙ 12.80% $1,025 Erin Duffy Bartolomei Catherine O'Neill Chant Elizabeth Boyle Flood Kyle O'Connor Nelson Teresa Gorham Pinhero Class of 1983 ∙ 9.80% $4,250 Margaret Huerter Brudney Martha Lynch Krings Julie Haske Oberlies Anne Easterday Trimble Class of 1984 ∙ 3.10% $25 Jean Barrier Rydberg Class of 1985 ∙ 17.10% $5,680 Kelly Leise Boor Michaela Betterman D'Arrigo Kelli Fitzgerald Draper Bridget Welsh Gallagher
Laura McKee Hickman Lisa Kara Pavel Catherine Jenkins Walsh Class of 1986 ∙ 2.50% $500 Camille Hawk Brown Class of 1987 ∙ 14.30% $1,975 Deniz Seran Botkin Elizabeth Kuhry Dervin Ruth Ann Keene Ehm Susan Mainelli Francl Heather Putnam Meier Margaret O'Neal Mitchell
Class of 1989 ∙ 5.90% $435 Mikaela Olson Layson Andrea Dvorak Meade Theresa Minton Nasi Class of 1990 ∙ 6.80% $5,775 Jennifer Flemming Dannehl Mary T. Finnegan Mary Anne Nussrallah Mullen Class of 1991 ∙ 8.80% $450 Jessica Halstead Malone M. Vickie Allen Quattrocchi Megan Knox Schumm Class of 1992 ∙ 8.60% $3,100 Sarah B. Keene Elizabeth A. Stinson Karla Petersen Zeitz Class of 1993 ∙ 6.10% $200 Cristina Wilwerding Hiddleston Colleen Engel Johnson Class of 1994 ∙ 5.10% $70 Katie Risch Bakhit Trisha M. Kult Class of 1995 ∙ 6.50% $125 Connie Petersen Bateson
Moira Niebauer Wiedenman Tanisha N. Wrather
Class 1996 ∙ 10.00% $700 Angela Toedtemeier Barako Katie Dixon DeSantis Carrie Beehner Hoarty Kathleen Warin Naumoff Nicole Ortman Poulos
Class of 2005 ∙ 8.50% $405 Rebecca Antonelli Bailey Eveline Gnabasik Bethune Megan Manning Black Lydia Buechler Cruz Kiley Clemens Freeman Anna R. Mahoney
Class of 1997 ∙ 13.00% $1,025 Erica Brown Bryant Alicia Smith Hollins Meghan Conway Rowen Meghan Dowd Schlattmann Catherine Bothe Schulz Angelyn Wollen-Fager Shapiro Class of 1998 ∙ 6.70% $550 M. Catherine Kalhorn Lauer Christine Ferlic Peetz Class of 1999 ∙ 1.70% $30 Sara E. Howard Class of 2000 ∙ 8.00% $1,210 Stephanie J. Bruckner M. Caroline Moore Hinrichs Eryka Hanson Morehead Lauren Aliano Mueller Class of 2001 ∙ 7.00% $900 Courtney Dobleman Burgess Elizabeth German Langan Elizabeth Johnson Worthington Caroline Pogge Wortmann Class of 2002 ∙ 10.00% $780 Shannon M. Gilroy Meghan Sodoro Michelic Rene Ervin Smith Melissa Langdon Teply Stephanie Connolly VanKat Kathleen Heck Winkelmann Class of 2004 ∙ 11.70% $415 Trisha L. Clark Bridget Wilwerding Flaherty Abigail J. Hasebroock Erin M. O'Keefe Erin Kouba Peters Amy N. Sissala Laura Foley Weingarten
Class of 2006 ∙ 8.00% $160 Regina Murante Bartlett Emily Schulte Berigan Margaret M. Crnkovich Emily Dixon Jetter Elizabeth Potter Kelley Stacey M. Paladino Class of 2007 ∙ 2.70% $170 Evelyn (Evie) E. Abts Emma Anderson Hald Class of 2008 ∙ 8.10% $355 Kathleen L. Gillespie-Jensen Megan F. Gilloon Chelsea E. Kenton Ainsley Thedinger Kumar Amy E. Lillethorup Alyssa B. Mann A. Claire Slattery Class of 2009 ∙ 7.10% $250 Taylor K. Bridges Madeline Kramper Quinn Amanda Rosenthal Rupiper Leah A. Svingen Catherine Foley Wieczorek
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Class of 1988 ∙ 16.70% $1,155 Nicole Brundo Mary Tamisiea Knott Kara Knox Spitzenberger Jamie Lucchino Sweet
Anne Cavanaugh Peggy Dineen Reall
Class of 2010 ∙ 7.50% $240 Claire E. Burns Kristen M. Dobleman Katelyn A. Nabity Carolyn German Silliman Kathleen L. Vazquez Sara M. Winkler Class of 2011 ∙ 7.70% $200 Elisabeth A. Barrett Samantha M.S. Cox Katherine Gould Meryl M. Higgins Abigail R. Hughes Claire E. Kreski FALL 2017 43
Class of 2012 ∙ 1.70% $200 Mary Catherine A. Koraleski Class of 2013 ∙ 2.30% $35 Emily J. Carmody Rachel K. Patterson
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Class of 2014 ∙ 1.10% $100 Maris A. Price
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Class of 2015 ∙ 6.80% $115 Elizabeth M. Drews Emma M. Fryda Jillian M. Kreski Emily E. Schmidt Madison M. Webster
Faculty & Staff Benefactor 2016-2017 Terri Anania Molly Atherton Katie Risch Bakhit Erin Bartolomei Mary Jo Begley Emily Berigan Carol Bilunas Tracy Bridges Meg Brudney Jacqui Caniglia Maggie Crnkovich Dan Daly Mary-Ellen Doyle Margy Ford Katie Grudle Martha Heck Jake Hervert Laura Hickman Cristina Hiddleston Katie Hoberman Chelsea Kenton Eric Krakowski Kim Kreis Trisha Kult Heidi Meyer Ben Mihovk Bruce Moore Bridget Morton Lauren Mueller T.J. Mullaney Natasha Oakman Annette Otteman Michele Patterson Lisa Pavel Scott Quinn Heidi Reinhart Meghan Rowen Jason Schlesiger
Doug Schroder Julie Sgroi Frances Swanson Adam Theel Frederika ver Hulst Sara Wachter
Duchesne Academy Parent Drive 2016-2017 Anonymous Douglas & Kim Alvine* Caroline Amao Melina Arroyo Bethanne Bennett Scott & Molly Billings Daniel & Patricia Bloomquist Richard & Ann Bode Matthew & Paula Boggust Brian & Kelly Leise Boor Paul & Jill Bretsen Jonathan & Tracey Brown Brian & Katherine Brownrigg Jim & Meg Huerter Brudney Jeremy & Jacqueline Caniglia Daniel & Antonette Casey Phillip & Roberta Christensen Gina & John Coffey Eric & Emily Coldiron Dan & Peg Lacy John & Jennifer Copenhaver Todd & Kelly Corey Mark & Nancy Deetz David & Elizabeth Denman Michael & Julie Dineen Swartz John Dole Brian & Jana Donahoe Christopher & Mary-Ellen Doyle John & Pat Drahota Michael & Kathleen Chamberlain Drelicharz Jason Charlie Effinger Lori Elder Stephen & Darlene Eulie Michael & Margaret Fecci Edgar & Lynn Fleming Tom & Ann Fryda William & Mindy Geis Darren Goaley Jayson & Jill Goss Lori & Marsha Graesser Thomas & Mary Kay Maginn Halpin Monte Schatz & Mary Jo Hanigan Eric & Dawn Hanneman Maureen Harrington John & Marlene Haske Jack & Camille Brown Hawk Scott & Cindy Heider*
Thomas & Brenda Hoover Gerald & Rebecca Jacobi Gregory & Andrea Jahn Todd & Charla Loflin Johnson Lance & Jeanie Jones K. Michael & Kimberly Joyce David & Erin Keller Steven & Julie Kenney Paul & Brigid Kerschinske Craig & Kelly Koehler Kyle & Tracey Kovar Paul & Michaela Kramper Andrew & Kimberly Kreis Mitchell & Anne Krueger Dale & Hyon Kurtenbach Tim & Pam Lammers Robert & Heather Langenfeld Bill & Anne Lawlor Kim & Laura Liebentritt Edward Lillion Neil & Angela Lisec Gernon 'Matt' & Melissa Longo Rocky & Julie Luna Johnny Mack Rick & Denise Magill Jeffrey & Catherine Mahoney Keith & Julie Main Charles & Elaine Mann George & Carrie Meiers Rafael Bressani & Kaylee Michalski Randall & Lisa Milbrath Danny Mason & Christina Miller Lionel & Martha Mora Wesley & Jeanette Nelson James & Janette Nelson Mark & Julie Haske Oberlies Robert & Tonya Ortman Clinton & Kimberly Parsons Ryan & Susan Pellett* Victor & Kelly Pelster Laurence & Theresa Pinkham David & Judith Pritza Joseph & Vickie Allen Quattrocchi Robert & Stacia Reed Timothy & Mindy Reed Thomas & Heidi Reinhart Teresa Ryba Anthony & Jeanne Sambol Stanley & Michelle Schack Robert Schartz Michael & Laura Schonlau Toby & Molly Schropp* Tony & Julie Higgins Sgroi Gov. Pete Ricketts & Susanne Shore* Jeff & Carri Siedlik Suzanna Smith James & Jean Batenhorst Smith
*These donors made gifts to the Parent Drive that covered the gap.
Men for Duchesne 2016-2017 Chris Bennett Scott Billings Dick Bode Greg Chambers Jeff Coe Greg Cofield Eric Coldiron Mike Swartz Jason Effinger Dan Erker Mike Gross Tom Heldridge Jerry Jacobi Lance Jones Dan Kinsella Kyle Kovar Dale Kurtenbach Mike Leick Ed Lindsay Rick Magill George Meiers Jim Nelson Kyle Nelson Mike O'Neil Tom Quest Rob Reed Tom Rowen Stan Schack Tanner Schmidt Tony Sgroi Jim Swanson Mike Thomas Don Wilson
Duchesne Preschool Benefactor
2016-2017 Joe & Katherine Abdo Baby Maestro Joseph & Mary Clare Beninato Robert & Carrie Bertellotti Joseph & Rachel Bost Bounce U Mark & Miranda Burt Bradley & Catherine Carne Amy O'Connor Chisholm Linda Christiani Jim (RIP) & Carrie Conway Timothy & Lindsey Jochim DeGeorge Duane & Frances Dowd Dundee Florist Durham Museum Howard & Adrienne Edwards Essentials Natural Family Health Jordan Eveloff Faces Day Spa Walter & Carol Fichter Jeremy & Brooke Fitzpatrick Gloss Salon Kevin & Katie Grosshans Katie Fischer Grudle Christopher & Lindsay Halbkat David & Megan Hawk Richard & Lanelle Herink Adam & Shannon Herink Clay Hoberman & Katherine Asu- Hoberman Douglas & Priya Patil-Hoffman Hotel Deco David & Jaclyn Jandric Marge Haney Jenkins Alan & Joan Selling Johnson KEMH Contractors Matthew & Julie Kizer Lark Blow Dry Studio Mama's Pizza - Margaret Berg Martini Nails Max I. Walker Jason & Nicole McDermott Gina Morrison McDevitt Mathew & Ashley Zeilinger McMahon Molly Maid Christopher & Lauren Aliano Mueller Omaha Children's Museum Matthew & Kim Pape Arun-Angelo & Daphne Patil Jay & Theresa Patil Paul Krause Dental Pinky's Plains Equipment Group Kathy Rowen
Therese Rudersdorf Jennifer & Liza Russell-Towne Brian & Meghan Dowd Schlattmann Jason & Dana Schlesiger Laura Roach Schnackel Quinn & Colette Siner Slattery Vintage Estates Mike & Sarah Smith Charles & Carolyn Sutton Swimtastic Swim School Kurt & Ann Knowles Tjaden Elizabeth Towne Alexander & Jennifer Tselentis Josh & Katy Weisenberger Chester & Sara Worm Michael & Charlotte Zamora
Bequests
2016-2017 Mollie Campbell John F. Daly Sheila Edmunds John & Rosemary Brady Fitzgibbons Mary Virginia Lee
Matching Gift Benefactor 2016-2017 Bank of the West Bright Funds Foundation MECA Matching Gifts Merck Partnership for Giving Northwestern Mutual Pepsico Union Pacific- Funds for Effective Government Union Pacific GivePLUS
Corporate/Foundation Benefactor
2016-2017 88 Tactical Abraham Catering Aksarben Cinema Alvine Engineering Mechanical AmazonSmile Foundation Among Other Things Apple Bee's Aradius Group & Stonehouse Golf Archdiocese of Omaha B & G Tasty Foods Baby Maestro Bank of the West Benevity Community Impact Fund Bergan Mercy Auxiliary Blooms Bonefish Grill
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Joseph & Kara Knox Spitzenberger David & Sarah Buda Stratman Scott & Janine Strunc Daniel & Molli Surdell* Michael & Paula Swerczek Michael & Loretta Taylor Michael & Lori Thomas Brad & Ann Thrasher Mario & Kelly Vazquez Glenn & Catherine Jenkins Walsh Patricia & Theodore Walz Jacqui Kawa Warren Christopher & Tammy Wichman Donald & Susan Rada Wilson Thadd & Melanie Wolff Jerry & Jennifer Kizer Woodward James & Suzanne Wright
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Bootstrap Productions (Renaissance Festival) Borsheim's Fine Jewelry & Gifts Bounce U Braces Omaha Bright Funds Foundation Broadmoor Claire M. Hubbard Foundation Creighton Prep Soccer Camp Creighton University Undergraduate Admissions Custom Gems, Inc. Dante Pizzeria Napletana Defy Gravity Dennis Uniforms Devenu Medical Rejuvenation Center Distribution Management Systems Inc. DiVentures Dominex Natural Foods, LLC Donald and Marilyn Keough Foundation Duchesne Alumnae Association Duchesne Cardinals Athletic Boosters Duchesne Parent Association Dugger's Cafe & Bakery Dundee Bank Dundee Florist Durham Museum Eagle Run Golf Complex e-Creamery Educational Outfitters Elite Auto Spa Essentials Natural Family Health Faces Day Spa Film Streams First National Bank of NE Flagship Restaurant Group Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Friedland Family Foundation Friedland Studio Inc. Fun Services Funny Bone Comedy Club Garment District & Gramercy Gerda's German Restaurant & Bakery Gigi's Cupcakes Gloria Deo Gloss Salon Godfather's Pizza, Inc Goldsmith/Silversmith Greek Islands Hank Eby & Sons Happy Hollow Club Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Hobby Lobby
Hotel Deco Husker Hounds Inserra | Kelley | Sewell Interiors, Joan and Associates Iron Decor & More Jams Grill & Bar Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear Johnny Sortino's Pizza Joslyn Art Museum KEMH Contractors Knights of Columbus Koley, Jessen PC, LLD L.C. Moore Exceptional Portraits Lansky's Lark Blow Dry Studio Laurie and Charles Photography Learning Headquarters, LLC Legacy Art and Frame Lewis Art Gallery Lighthouse Pizza Liv Lounge Lutz & Company, PC Malibu Gallery Mama's Pizza Mammel Foundation Marathon Ventures Pears Gourmet Martini Nails Max I. Walker McKay Landscape Lighting Inc. MECA Matching Gifts Men for Duchesne Mendlik Orthodontics Merck Partnership for Giving Midwest Tae Kwon Do MINE Gifts Molly Maid Mommy Wisdom Mt. Michael High School My Paper Nails Spa Village Nebraska Environmental Trust Neon Products Co.,Inc. Northwestern Mutual OH-K Fast Print Old Mattress Factory Old World Oil & Vinegar Omaha Academy of Ballet Omaha Archdiocesan Education Fnd Omaha Children's Museum Omaha Community Playhouse Omaha Country Club Omaha Med Spa Omaha Steaks On a Whim One Tree Yoga Opera Omaha
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Orsi's Pizza Oscar's Pizza & Sports Grille Oxide Design Co Papio Fun Park Paul Krause Dental Peerless Energy Systems Pepsico Periwinkles Pettit's Pastry Pinky's Pitch Pizzeria Pizza Shoppe Plains Equipment Group Plank Seafood Provisions Ragazzi's Pizza RamTell, Inc. Red Dirt Running Company Regal Awards Rosie Jane Rossi Clothiers Scheels Sgt Peffer's Sheppard's Business Interiors Inc. Shine Day Spa Skate City Slattery Vintage Estates Society of the Sacred Heart US Province Spezia Spruce Stitchers Digital Embroidery Sun Valley Landscaping Swimtastic Swim School TAGG LLC Ted & Wally's Ice Cream The Afternoon The Bodysmith Fitness The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation The Clothier's Daughter The Designers The Fold The French Tangerine The Interior Design Firm The Lozier Foundation The Mix The Old Spaghetti Works The Six Four Foundation Three Happiness Express Todd Smith Fitness Tomato Tomato Travel and Transport Tussey's Casual Grill Union Pacific- Funds for Effective Government Union Pacific GivePLUS United Rent-All Upstream Brewing Company Urban Abbey
Via Faria Village Grinder Village Needleworks Viola! Wheatfields Catering Co. Woodhouse Auto Family
Scholarships
Listed below are the scholarships for which Duchesne received donations between July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017.
Kathleen McCaffrey Adams Memorial Scholarship
Mary Pat Ryan, RSCJ Alumnae Association Scholarship
Duchesne Alumnae Association David & Erin Keller
The Bradley Family Scholarship Kathleen Bradley
Elizabeth Thurmond Brownrigg Memorial Scholarship Millard Thurmond
The Children of Mary Scholarship Children of Mary
Marie Ryan DeMott Memorial Scholarship William & Mary Ochsner
Ann Marie Assmann Duffy Memorial Scholarship Michael and Maura Duffy Domeier
Educators of the Sacred Heart Scholarship Anonymous (2) Kathleen Bradley Frances Marjorie Brennan Peter & Michaela Betterman D'Arrigo Joseph Feeney Thomas & Caye Fulcher Robert & Rosemary Gross John & Jean Hartwell David & Brenda Langenberg Renee Lounibos O'Brien Tim & MaryAnne Rouse
Cathy Proctor The Six Four Foundation
Courtney Ann Emery Memorial Scholarship
Annie McCormick
Allen & Carol Dvorak Ruth Ann Keene John & Sharon Emery Friedland Family Fnd Melissa Friedland Steiner Martha Keene Merck Partnership for Giving William & Mary Ochsner David Patterson James & Judith Woodbury
The Hardship Scholarship
Anonymous (5) The Charles & Mary Heider Family Foundation Scott & Cindy Heider Robert & Colleen Maginn Verkuilen Michael & Gail Walling Yanney
Heider Honorary Scholarship The Charles & Mary Heider Foundation Scott & Cindy Heider
Kimmy McKim Hotz Hartigan Scholarship Kimmy McKim Hotz Hartigan Terrance & Ellen Hotz Muller Ed Hotz & Trish Nipp
Hope Scholarship
Anonymous (4) Ted & Tracy Bridges
Katherine (Kay) Schutz Kathol Scholarship Robert and Elizabeth Kathol
Monnie Storz Markel Scholarship
John & Monnie Storz Markel
Phoebe McCarthy Memorial Scholarship
Allen and Jean Spielman Housh
Mary Jo Martin Scholarship Jessica Steffen
Sarah Jane Nelson Memorial Scholarship E. Benjamin & Diane Morin Nelson William & Mary Ochsner
The Nipp Family Scholarship Ivel Jones Reed Memorial Scholarship
Jacqueline Niekamp John & Torey Reed Kenneth & Jennifer Reed-Bouley David & Anna Lee Reed Welch
Daniel R. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship
John and Mary Dascher Kirchner Bill and Yvonne Dascher Rucker
Joan Kervick Sanders Memorial Scholarship David & Mary Jones
Kate Sommer Creative Writing Scholarship Leonard Sommer James & Frances Smyth Swanson
Sister Joanne Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship
Michael & Cecilia Brunner Mary Buttell Julianne M. Crotty Guile Larry & Janet Horacek John & Mary Fogarty Monson Kathleen R. Moran Peg Nulle Clare Pratt, RSCJ JoEllen Sumpter, RSCJ Benjamine & Melissa Langdon Teply Gloria Waris Thompson
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The Winter Family Fund Joseph and Alison Adams Winter
Glenn & Catherine Jenkins Walsh Edward & Julie Zabrowski
St. Cecilia's Pastor Scholarship Ronald Horner
Susan Boggust Zoucha Memorial Scholarship
Broadmoor Friedland Family Fnd -Melissa Friedland Steiner David & Mary Anne Hoover Lutz & Company Dick & Terri Zacharia
In-Kind Gifts
Abraham Catering Ted & Tracy Bridges Daniel Daly Martha Heck FALL 2017 47
Scott & Cindy Heider Sharon Kelley Michael & Dana Meyer Alex & Meghan Sodoro Michelic Tom Motika Scott & Madeline Kramper Quinn Leonard Sommer Joan Calandra Swan Rita Welsh (RIP) John & Ellyn Hess Zaia
Sophie Society
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The names listed below reflect Sophie Society members as of June 30, 2017.
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Jane O'Keefe Addy Allison Barker Jamie Barker Mary Barker Ann Higgins Batchelder Freda Bauer Leah Bauer Michaela Marcil Belatti Mary Ann Davey Belford Pat Bowen Kate Bradley Molly Bridges Taylor Bridges Tracy Bridges Mary Buttell Phil Schum Cetrone Kelly Chase Nancy Heavey Chase Lucille Marchese Circo (RIP) Class of Academy 2009 Marla Cohen Virginia Dye Collingwood (RIP) Marissa Szczepaniak Dardi Michaela Betterman D'Arrigo Billie Dixon Katie Chamberlain Drelicharz Duchesne Alumnae Association Duchesne Parent Association Kathy Dunlay Mary Dunlay Ellen Ehlers Donna Davis Erker Jeanne Fangman (RIP) Janet Hollander Ferlic Gina Fillman Mary Finnegan Donna Rogers Finocchiaro Joanne Fitzpatrick, RSCJ (RIP) Jessica Gorup Flohr Amy Foje Caye Fulcher Laura Wachter Geiwitz Karen Witt German Julie Wilwerding Gortemaker
Beth Gorup Jacqueline Rose Thouillot Gorup Sheila Haggas Judy Zents Haney Lucy Hayes, RSCJ Cindy Heider Laura McKee Hickman Carol Higgins Mary Ruth Tworek Jensen Emily Dixon Jetter Dede Meyer Johnson Judy Rowen Johnson Harriet Paige Johnson (RIP) Olivia Guerra Keating Chelsea Terry Klasna Joan Wachter Knowles Amy Knuth Anna Knuth Emily Knuth Ainsley Thedinger Kumar Charon Pound Kupfer Liz German Langan Brenda Langenberg Olivia Langenberg Kay Finocchiaro Lawton Elizabeth Garvin Lynch Carol Maginn Amy Strattan Mahoney Bunny Fehrs May (RIP) Annie McCormick Mary Beth McKee Pam McNamara Maureen Meyer Margaret Ellen Kelly Miller Michelle Circo Morrison Chris Hollander Motto Pier Mulhall Kathy Neary Jessie Ness Mary Ann Nipp Trish Nipp Julie Haske Oberlies Kitty Kiddoo O'Neil Teresa Quinlan Paulitz (RIP) Meredith Pentzien Jacqueline Petersen Jill Petersen Teri Quinn Ivel Reed (RIP) Torey Reed Jennifer Reed-Bouley Natalie Gorup Ridder Jackie Simpson Rogers Marilyn Curran Ryan Jacqueline Sapp Laura Roach Schnackel Margaret Schropp Schroeder Lou Ann Focht Schropp Molly Schropp Bonnie Schulte
Ann Hollander Sedlacek Angelyn Wollen-Fager Shapiro Carolyn German Silliman Kathy Simpson Katie Simpson Kellie Simpson Kara Knox Spitzenberger Liz Cordes Stone Diane Glow Stormberg Rosalie Loy Stormberg Jane McGrath Strattan Julie Strattan Sara Strattan JoEllen Sumpter, RSCJ Julianne Svingen Diane Witt Taylor Kelly Thedinger Devin Urzendowski Jane Urzendowski Colleen Curran Wachter Sara Wachter Anna Lee Reed Welch Angie Davidsaver Wells Brigid O'Neil Wilkening Kathleen Wilwerding Alison Adams Winter Molly Egan Witt Jo McGinn Witt (RIP) If you are interested in learning more about Sophie Society please visit: http://duchesneacademy.org/ giving/sophie-society/
IS YOUR NAME MISSING? It could be because... ...you made your gift after the end of our fiscal year. This report is reflective of gifts received between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. Any gifts received after June 30, will be included in next year's publication. ...you asked that your gift be kept anonymous. ...we made a mistake, if so please know that it is an omission of the pen and not of the heart.
"Your example, even more than your words, will be an eloquent lesson to the world."
Please contact the Development Department if you have any questions.
-St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
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Sister Joanne Fitzpatrick, RSCJ
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hroughout the years, the Religious of the Sacred Heart have poured time, energy, and untold resources into educating young women. The nuns worked tirelessly to create a legacy, and their steadfast generosity transformed girls into women. Together, the students of Duchesne witnessed a community born of hard work, love of learning, love of God, and love of one another that defines the schools of the Sacred Heart. From the signature Sacred Heart ring to the devotion to Mater, these traditions become an expression of this bond. While holding steadfast to tradition, the RSCJ insisted on cuttingedge educational trends. From Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat’s first Plan of Studies to the Congé play-days, the nuns instilled a love of intellectual achievement and pure fun. Part of that fun could be seen in their turning a blind eye to a little mischief; they knew that playfulness refreshed the mind. Duchesne has always been committed to each girl’s total development…spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical. Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat once said, “For the sake of one child, I would have founded the Society.” In a real sense, each girl at Duchesne is that one child. Sr. Joanne Fitzpatrick is just one of the beloved RSCJ’s through the years at Duchesne Academy to exemplify St. Madeline Sophie’s vision. To honor the tenure of Sr. Joanne Fitzpatrick, who served as teacher, counselor, and administrator at Duchesne Academy through various eras from the 1950s through the early 2000s, the former Stuart Art Gallery has been renamed: The Joanne Fitzpatrick Grand Hall, affectionately known as the “The Fitz.”
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n 1800, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart and, thus, began the legacy of Sacred Heart education throughout the world. As a woman who was very possibly “ahead of her time,” Madeleine Sophie realized at the tender age of twenty what she considered two important “truths:” 1) all young women should receive an education and 2) educated women would have the capability to change the world for the better. Well over two hundred years later, Madeleine Sophie’s earliest visions of providing an education that is deeply rooted in prayer and a love for Jesus Christ thrives at Duchesne Academy. In both name and spirit, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat remains the inspiration for the Sophie Society.
In this struggle concerning education, the Heart of Jesus asks from us not our blood but our minds. We must strengthen our studies by intellectual work. Present day society will be saved by education. -Madeleine Sophie Barat
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The Sophie Society was created in 2011 to provide an endowment for the future stability and growth of faculty salaries so we might attract and retain the most qualified, dedicated, and inspired educators for future generations of Duchesne students. Through the years, Duchesne has grown enrollment substantially while continuing to maintain a 9 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio and preserving our sense of community through small class sizes. To maintain enrollment and avoid drastically increasing tuition each year, it was vital that we create an endowment that specifically focuses on faculty salaries. As with any endowment, the corpus is invested in a special account and remains there into perpetuity. The funds earned annually through the market return are used to support faculty and staff salaries and ensure that Duchesne continues to offer competitive salaries and maintain an exceptional teaching faculty. In May of 2017, six years after its inception, funds earned from the Sophie Society endowment were used for the first time. As a great surprise to a very unsuspecting audience of Sacred Heart educators, Meg Brudney, head of school, in partnership with the Board of Trustees, provided a bonus to every member of the faculty and staff at Duchesne. Without a doubt, it was a gift appreciated by all. Some spent their surprise bonus on travel, while others paid household bills or treated themselves to a spa day. The Sophie Society is a unique opportunity to directly support Sacred Heart educators at Duchesne. There are various memberships within the Sophie Society.
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s an alumna or friend of Duchesne, you already know the legacy of St. Philippine Duchesne and her commitment to education. Her selfless life work and sacrifices set the foundation for thousands of young women. You can help secure the future of Duchesne Academy for thousands more young women through thoughtful, long-term gift planning. The Saint Philippine Duchesne Heritage Society consists of individuals and couples who have made provisions for Duchesne in their estate planning. Planned gifts may include appreciated stock, real estate, life insurance and other forms of will designations. By working with a financial planner, attorney, or tax advisor, many people discover that in addition to ensuring the vitality of the school, charitable giving strategies are often accompanied by valuable financial benefits and tax advantages. If you do not currently have a tax advisor or a designated person to handle your estate planning, we can help you do that. The future of Duchesne depends on estate giving. For more information on how you can become a member of the Heritage Society including receiving assistance in contacting an expert in estate planning, or to let us know that you have remembered Duchesne in your estate plans, please call the development office at 402-810-9989.
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n Saturday, February 10, 2018, the Duchesne community will celebrate one of Duchesne’s oldest and best traditions, Congé! This year’s event theme, “We are Duchesne, The Tradition Continues…” focuses on what makes Duchesne Academy a unique and personal experience for every student. This year is special in that we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the arrival of our foundress and namesake, Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, onto American soil. The legacy she has left for all 24 Sacred Heart schools in our United States and Canada Province is profound, spiritual, and extraordinary. Omaha’s Duchesne Academy is the first school in the United States to be named after her, and for that, we celebrate!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018 Omaha Hilton
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Our Sacred H istory
Silent & Live Auction · Raffle Announcement
The Congé chairs and volunteers are hard at work to ensure that the evening is memorable and successful. Please join co-chairs Scott & Cindy Heider and Lance & Jeanie Jones at Congé 2018. Spread the word to all friends and alumnae of Duchesne because we would love to have all present at the event! Be sure to purchase your $100 raffle ticket for a chance to win $10,000! Invitations will be mailed the day before Christmas. For information, or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Meghan Conway Rowen at mrowen@duchesneacademy.org.
June 5, 1938 Duchesne Academy Swimming Party– Daly Farm The new St. Leo's Church now stands on a part of this farmland–grounds donated by Mrs. Leo A Daly, Sr. From the Bostwick-Frohardt Collections owned by KMTV & on permanent loan to Western Heritage MuseumOmaha, Nebraska.
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In Memoriam
ALUMNAE DEATHS
Marian Keeley Buss C60, sister of Priscilla Keeley Cotton C64 Mary Jean Devoy C66, sister of Janet Devoy Reisbig C66 Carol Haggarty, RSCJ C68 Priscilla McIntosh McNamara C56, mother of Kathy McNamara Pistor, Pamela McNamara A75 and Molly McNamara McKinney A80; sister of Grace McIntosh Mowat C59; aunt of Kathryn Mowat Scholl A81; grandmother of Estelle McKinney A16; grea-aunt of Kaitlyn Sapone A11 and Claire Sapone A12 Joanne Ries Miller C49, sister-in-law of Mary Monen Ries A49; aunt of Nancy Ries Beckwith A73, Maureen Ries A74, Joan Ries Chovanec A76, and Patricia Ries McKinney A87; great-aunt of Sarah Beckwith Helsley A02 and Elizabeth Beckwith A11 Mary Claire VaVerka Ringel A52, mother of Tricia Ringel Speer A87 and grandmother of Katie Speer A20 Catherine Jenkins Ryan A52, mother of Nina Ryan Muraski A82, aunt of Mary Peters Hunt A79, Molly Jenkins Cohen A80, and Cathy Jenkins Walsh A85; great-aunt of Katie Walsh A18 Susannah Svoboda Trebtoske A57
Pat Condon, sister-in-law of Rosemary Fogarty A58 and Nancy Fogarty A49; aunt of Erin Fogarty Owen A89 Jim Conway, father of Meghan Conway Rowen A97 and Kiki Conway A02; brother of Sally Conway O’Rourke A59 and brotherin-law of Dede Prince Conway A59 Michael Crofoot, brother of Julie Crofoot Simons A71 Marilyn Crowl, grandmother of Alivia Crowl A13 Jerica Daquila, daughter of Lori Meints Daquila A81 Michael Deacon, father of Sara Deacon Jablonski A97, Katherine Deacon Bird A99, Elizabeth Deacon A01, and Mara Deacon A07 Karen Lee Eustice, sister of Jane Eustice Ramsden A72 William Fitzgerald, husband of Barbara Miskell Fitzgerald A56/ C60; father of Kelli Fitzgerald Draper A85 and Katie Fitzgerald A87; brother of M. Frances Fitzgerald Root A53 and Kathy Fitzgerald Grandsaert A61/C65; brother-in-law of Mary Miskell Honke A54/C58; uncle of Terry Honke Bush A80, Christie Grandsaert Sullivan A89, and Emily Honke A90; grandfather of Kaitlyn Fitzgerald A13, Olivianne Fitzgerald A16, and Samantha Draper A16; great-uncle of Kiley Root A20 Susan Huxoll Gray, mother of Amy Beauchamp Stieler-Gray A93
FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Dolores Gruber, mother of Steve Gruber (former Duchesne faculty) and grandmother of Cicily Gruber A11
LaVerne Abts, father-in-law of Michon Marcil Abts A76 and grandfather of Evie Abts A07
Colette “Coco” Haskell, daughter of Kelly Engelbert Haskell A03, niece of Kim Engelbert Gates A93
Joseph Allen, brother-in-law of Brigid Burbridge and uncle of Elizabeth Ann Burbridge A17
Richard A. Hergenrader, father-in-law of Annie Frenking Hergenrader A81 and grandfather of Megan Hergenrader A11
Sam Amato, father of Angela Amato Ravkin A04, Kristina Amato A06 and Nicole Amato A14 Julia Barahona, sister-in-law of Lauren Chaput Bond A97
Mark Hughes, husband of Sue Higgins Hughes A77; father of Liz Hughes A05 and Abby Hughes A11; brother-in-law of Beverly Duda Higgins A71 and Ann Higgins Batchelder A73; uncle of Susan Batchelder Kinsky A97 and Anne Batchelder A99
Marghertia Bartolomei, mother-in-law of Erin Duffy Bartolomei A82
Louise Jenkins, aunt of Carol Bilunas (preschool faculty), greataunt of Alexandra Bilunas A11 and Brianna Bilunas A11
Marilyn Boggust, grandmother of Annie Boggust A17
William Kizer, Sr., father of Kathryn Kizer Russell A70, Lucy Kizer Smith A77, Mary Kizer Phelps A79, and Monica Kizer Lanik A83; grandfather of Jennifer Kizer Woodward A89, Leslie Kizer Gordon A98, and Joey Kizer; great-grandfather of Emily Woodward A17 and Sarah Woodward A19
Charlotte Christy, sister of Carol Christy Humphrey C56, Mary Christy Leahy C59 and Gerladine Christy Thomas C64 George Lee Christy, brother of Carol Christy Humphrey C56, Mary Christy Leahy C59, and Gerladine Christy Thomas C64
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March 2017 - October 2017 Jean Flynn Knowles, mother of Monica Knowles Reding A73, Margaret Knowles Tulp A74, Kathy Knowles A76, Ann Knowles Tjaden A79, and Connie Knowles A84; grandmother of Kara Knowles Carey A93, Mary Knowles Maneely A94, Emily Knowles Codr A97, Elizabeth Tjaden A02, Annie Knowles German A03, Megan Knowles McKinzie A04, Kate Knowles A09, and Hannah Tjaden A12 Stephen Kuhry, nephew of Liz Kuhry Dervin A87 Eugene Latta, grandfather of Megan Latta Potter A06 Anne Loring, former Duchesne faculty member Donald Lubischer, grandfather of Shelby Strattan A14 John Mangiameli, father of Mitzi Mangiameli (preschool faculty)
Elton Strauss, father-in-law of Bridget Kelly Strauss A95 Norma Thoene, mother of Brenda Thoene (Duchesne faculty) Marjorie Cogan Wahl, mother of Eddy Cogan Butkus A74 and Mert Cogan Clinkenbeard A78 Edward Warin, husband of Colleen Walsh Warin A65; father of Kathleen Warin Naumoff A96 and Mary C. Warin A97; brother-inlaw of Mary Walsh Green A59, Kathleen Walsh Harty A61, Melanie Walsh Flannery A69, and Maureen Walsh Brown A73 James Wichita, grandfather of Haley Classe A13 and Maia Classe A19 Regina Zulkoski, grandmother of Ana Zulkoski A21
Larry J. Martin, uncle to Cicily Gruber A11 Lena Mazzei, mother of Mary Berner (preschool faculty) William Monen, grandson of Maureen Keenan Monen A52/C56 and nephew of Michaela Monen Goerke A77 Kevin Mulhall, uncle of Macy Mulhall A11 Inez Flynn O’Malley, mother-in-law of Sharon O’Malley (preschool faculty); aunt of Margo O’Connor Bieker A71 and Anne Haller Tierney A75; grandmother of Brenna O’Malley Marchant A05, Brigid O’Malley A07, Molly O’Malley A10, Grace O’Malley A14 and Therese O’Malley A16 Thomas Reilly, grandfather of Megan Carlson A18 Art Reinhart, grandfather of Meg Reinhart A19 and Claire Reinhart A19; father-in-law of Heidi Reinhart (Duchesne faculty) Jim Rosenbohm, brother-in-law of Molly Dwyer Rosenbohm A89
"At the very moment you think yourself overwhelmed by sorrow, H e will lift you up and give you peace." -St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
Lenus Schulte, grandfather of Emily Schulte Berigan A06 (Duchesne faculty) and Anna Schulte A12 Laura Scott, mother of Amanda Scott Gartlan A98 Jeanne Skutt, sister-in-law of Sally Desmond Skutt A53 Carmel Smyth, mother of Frances Swanson (Duchesne faculty) Dylan Smyth, nephew of Frances Swanson (Duchesne faculty) Charles Steffen, grandfather of Jessie Steffen A01
We apologize if there are any omissions or misrepresentations in this memorial list. Thank you for continuing to inform and update Duchesne. -The Alumnae Office
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