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Archbishop William E. Lori & Cal Ripken, Jr. ALL-STAR LINEUP ON HAND FOR PHASE II BLESSING

From the Principal Dear Friends of Mount de Sales Academy, On April 29, Archbishop Lori blessed the new turf field on our Mount de Sales campus. Though a drizzly day, the energy level in the gym was alive as the students gave Archbishop Lori and Cal Ripken, Jr. a warm welcome. The blessings continued as three local network affiliates covered the story and pictures of the Archbishop blessing the field under bright Mount de Sales umbrellas graced the front of The Baltimore Sun and several other newspapers. This great event was just one of the many blessings of the 2012-2013 school year.

The new field afforded the softball team a home field for the first time. They had a great season which ended in bringing home a league championship.

The story of the championship game was one of those “once in a lifetime” experiences, with our team coming from behind, 0-5 in the third inning to win the game 7-6. The story of the game and Coach Waskiewicz’s Coach of the Year Award is found inside this issue.

Another blessing highlighted in this issue is the story of our new science labs and curriculum growth in recent years. With the help of The Theresa F. Truschel Foundation, our parents, and our alumnae, we have been able to create a new life science lab and renovate the chemistry lab. These spaces will become home to an already growing science curriculum. The academic opportunities at Mount de Sales enabled 73% of the Class of 2013 to graduate with possible college credit, and two-thirds of the class were offered merit scholarships.

Yet, our greatest blessing is always walking with our students as they grow in so many ways. From the Archbishop’s first visit to Mount de Sales in January for Catholic Schools Week to student retreat and service trips in June and July, the heart of the Mount de Sales mission is very alive. I hope you enjoy this issue of the Cupola as we share the blessings of this past year.

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Championship

Bringing Home the Win:

2013 Varsity Softball

After more than 20 years of home games played away from the

for four years. It’s a great feeling.” Junior Jessica Jurney, the

Mount de Sales Academy campus, Sailor Softball played its first

team’s leadoff hitter who batted in two runs, said, “I realized

season on home turf – and won the 2013 Interscholastic Athletic

Keough was tough coming into the game, but I felt we could

Association of Maryland (IAAM) A Conference Championship!

win. When we were down five runs I cheered us on because I

Softball is one of the school sports that the new turf field can

knew our team would come back.” Added Lesniewski, “Hitting

accommodate. Thanks to its integrated design, several sports

is contagious; one girl starts it off and we are a hitting team.”

can host official games on campus: field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and of course, softball.

“Team” is a great word to describe this year’s Sailors. Throughout the season, Coach Pete Waskiewicz and his staff were focused on

Down five runs early to rival Seton Keough (16-3), the Sailors

melding the team’s chemistry around the seniors and developing

(17-4) stormed all the way back, taking the lead in the bottom of

the girls’ talent. Coach Pete is known for his enthusiasm,

the fifth inning and holding off the Gators in the final two frames

dedication, and loyalty to the girls, even before his daughter,

to capture the trophy 7-6. Senior pitcher Ashley Lesniewski said

Stephanie Waskiewicz Poling ’99, was on the team – and since

of the win, “It’s like a dream come true. I’ve been wanting this

then she has joined him as an assistant coach. These traits,

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Championship coupled with his goal to sustain a flourishing softball program here at Mount de Sales, set the stage for the culminating moment when the Sailors won the championship.

Coach of the Year

Mr. Pete Waskiewicz Three-time recipient of

Playing half their league games on campus also strengthened

Softball Coach of the

the team. As the season went on they developed new skills

Year in three decades.

that turned their turf field’s unique traits into a stronger home advantage. Balls hit to the larger power alleys along the foul lines, for instance, take the defense longer to field. Knowing this helps base-runners decide quickly whether they can

In his 19th season coaching the Sailors, Coach Pete was voted

stretch for an extra base on a big hit. On defense, the pitcher

The Baltimore Sun’s Softball Coach of the Year after leading his

can entice opposing hitters to put the ball in play toward the middle of the field so it can be fielded quickly and cleanly.

team to their third conference championship.

Adapting to the field’s features made a difference this year in giving the Sailors confidence to showcase their abilities.

He was previously honored as All-Baltimore City/County Coach of the Year in 1996 and 2004. Mount de Sales won the Catholic

"My coaches, team

Two from the team have also been recognized for

and I were grateful

their individual successes.

to play this season

Pitcher Ashley

on the new turf field and we’re confident it helped us win the championship!"

- Coach Pete

Lesniewski

League championship in 1998 and the IAAM A Conference title in 2004. The 2013 season has also been special for the decorated coach.

was named 1st Team AllMetro by The Baltimore Sun

“This season was the most rewarding of any I've had,” Coach

and Varsity Sports Network

Pete said. “I've never been seeded No. 1 in the tourney. I knew

Softball Player of the Year.

Her

record

was

17-4,

with nine shutouts, 175 strikeouts, and a 1.13 ERA.

we had pitching and defense, but didn't know if we would hit. We started hitting right out of the gate and never stopped. The girls also played like a team together.”

At the plate she hit .507 with five home runs, five doubles, three triples, and 32 RBI. She is continuing her softball career next year at Salisbury University. Also, Coach Pete Waskiewicz was named the AllMetro Coach of the Year. For Coach Pete this is his third time

As Coach Pete reflects on his third time receiving the honor of Softball Coach of the Year in three decades, he states, “It means that I’m getting old [laughs]. It’s nice to do the things you love to

receiving the honor, which he has been awarded in each of

do and the school has allowed me to do that. To be honest, it

the last three decades (1996, 2004, 2013). For a complete

takes good ballplayers and having a coaching staff you can trust.

list of Sailors playing on the collegiate level next year, check

The feeling is very humbling and I’m grateful. To have other

out the article on page 20.

coaches vote for you is a great feeling!”

For coverage from The Baltimore Sun and The Interscholastic

Team photo, top left. Top row: Kathryn Calderone ‘16, Samantha Snider ‘16, Stefani Senkus

Athletic Association of Maryland see mountdesales.org

‘15, Emily Fitzsimmons ‘16, Emma Mires ‘14, Hannah Cimerola ‘16, Lauren Munter ‘15,

under “News.”

Lesniewski ‘13, Emily Barbour ‘13, Jennifer Slade ‘13, and Sarah Hughes ‘13.

and Abby Zalucki ‘15. Bottom row: Jessica Jurney ‘14, Veronica (Ronnie) Rittie ‘13, Ashley

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The Class of 2013 Graduates from the Class of 2013 received acceptances from the following colleges & universities: Allegheny College Alvernia University American University Anne Arundel Community College Arcadia University Appalachian State University Ave Maria University Barry University Belmont Abbey College Boston College Boston University Bowie State University Bridgewater College Bucknell University Cabrini College Carroll Community College Case Western Reserve University Cazenovia College Chestnut Hill College Christendom College Christopher Newport University Clemson University Cleveland Institute of Art Coastal Carolina University College of William and Mary Colorado School of Mines Community College of Baltimore County DePaul University DeSales University Dominican College of Blavelt Drexel University Duquesne University East Carolina University East Tennessee State University Elizabethtown College Elon University Emmanuel College

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Fairfield University Flagler College Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Franciscan University of Steubenville Frostburg State University Furman University Geneva College George Mason University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College Goucher College Harrisburg Institute of Science and Technology High Point University Hofstra University Hood College Howard Community College Iona College Indiana University of Pennsylvania Ithaca College James Madison University Johnson and Wales University Kent State University King College King’s College LaSalle University Louisiana State University Loyola University Maryland Lycoming College Lynchburg College Marquette University Marshall University Marymount University Mary Baldwin College McDaniel College

Memphis University Mercyhurst University Messiah College Michigan State University Mississippi State University Mount St. Mary’s University Muhlenberg University Neumann University New York University Northeastern University North Carolina State University Notre Dame of MD University Ohio Wesleyan University Old Dominion University Penn State University Pepperdine University Philadelphia University Providence College Radford University Randolph College Regis University Roanoke College Roger Williams University Saint Francis University Saint Joseph’s University Saint Leo University Saint Peter’s College Saint Vincent College Salisbury University Savannah College of Art and Design Salve Regina University Seton Hall University Sewanee: University of the South Shepherd University Smith College St. Mary’s College of Maryland Stevenson University

Syracuse University Temple University The Catholic University of America The College of New Jersey Towson University University of Alabama University of Baltimore University of Connecticut University of Dallas University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Georgia University of Kentucky University of Mary Washington University of Maryland UMBC University of Miami UNC-Chapel Hill UNC-Charlotte UNC-Wilmington University of Notre Dame University of Scranton University of South Carolina University of Vermont University of Virginia U.S. Coast Guard Academy U.S. Naval Academy Ursinus College Washington College Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Wesleyan College West Virginia University Widener University York College of Pennsylvania

Callie Gahagan, Kaitlyn Gamboa, Lana Gaver, and Amanda Gretz

The Class of 2013

Mount de Sales Academy's 161st Graduating Class 100%

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Class of 2013 College application and acceptance rate

$13.1

million in scholarship awards! This scholarship total is the FIFTH

highest among ALL Archdiocese of Baltimore high schools and the SECOND highest among the all-girl high schools!

Received Scholarships

Applied in the first round of Early Action Graduated with Advanced Placement (AP) college credit

15 Class of 2013 athletes

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collegiate level

Valedictorian - Meghan Connors Brown Mount de Sales Academy has formed our minds, bodies, and souls, and enabled us to approach the world with intelligence, courage, and hope. Not only are we prepared to thrive academically in college, but we are also ready to choose the lives we want to lead. Moreover, the knowledge we have gained is a gift that we must develop; we are obliged to use this gift rather than squander it. As John F. Kennedy famously declared, “To those whom much is given, much is expected.”

Salutatorian - Mary Elizabeth Connolly Four years ago, we gathered together for the first time at freshman orientation. In front of the columns, we took our first picture together, most of us squinting our eyes to the glaring sun. Timid at first, we quickly established a bond between us, which flowed naturally from the overwhelming spirit of community and love at Mount de Sales. And four years later, after sharing in the joys and struggles to which only a Mount de Sales girl can relate, that bond is strengthened immeasurably. It is a bond of not only friendship but sisterhood.

Mount de Sales Girl - Elizabeth Galka We are not only instructed academically but shown how to live a selfless lifestyle modeled after our Lord.

Because of the formation we receive at Mount de Sales we are able to be beacons of light to the world. A Mount de Sales girl is a leader, morally grounded in the truths of the faith, academically competent, and confident in her abilities. She is a selfless, serving young woman striving for excellence. She is able to think for herself and act on the truth. She is a leader, “whether leading from the forefront or gently leading from the background.”

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The Class of 2013

Grace Laurel Keady Davis

Leah Elizabeth Henry

Megan Lynn Davis

Mackenzie Sarah Herlihy

Meghan Eileen Abdo

Meghan Connors Brown

Shannon Elise Doyle

Gina Elizabeth Hisky

Alexandra AnnaBell Albrecht

Kayli Marie Burns

Kelsey Michelle Everett

Keri Lee Holt

Megan Elizabeth Arnold

Patricia Claire Butrim

Colleen Byrne Finley

Kathryn Maureen Hostutler

Stephanie Lynn Arnold

Emma Grace Callahan

Margaret Joan Furletti

Emily Lynn Huber

Ann Eleanor Babcock

Brianna Justine Celestina

Callie Marie Gahagan

Regina Elizabeth Hufford

Emily Anne Barbour

Gabrielle Ghun Hae Cha

Elizabeth Devora Galka

Sarah Elizabeth Hughes

Regan Gabrielle Beck

Taylor Corey Chester

Kaitlyn Anne Patalinghug Gamboa

Erin Kathleen Hunter

Breanna Elyse Becker

Marina Brooks Congedo

Jaclyn Lee Gates

Frantzie Carmeli Jeannot

Elizabeth Frances Angelozzi Bell

Mary Elizabeth Connolly

Lana Marie Gaver

Haley Elizabeth Jones

Rachel Evelyn Blackert

Anastasia Dorte Countiss

Amanda Marie Golebiowski

Catherine Marie Jordan

Madison Leigh Brady Bolesta

Jasmine Marie Couvillion

Amanda Rose Gretz

Emily Kathaleen Jordan

Emily Christine Boyle

Emma Catherine Cusick

Lauren Nichole Guzman

Sydney Anna Jupitz

Leslie Jene Briggs

Aaliyah Darcel Cuthrell

Claire Christine Halligan

Emily Marie Kallmyer

Megan Jane Brooks

Emma Carol d'Epagnier

Kylie Ann Handler

Katryna Ann Katulski

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Catherine Kelly Keane

Colleen Marie Miller

Jane Cusack Protzman

Jennifer Elizabeth Slade

Alexandria Brooke Klohr

Lara Jane Miller

Veronica Nicole Rittie

Lauren Emily Sprankle

Angela Jane Koerner

Meredith Leigh Miller

Helen Ruth Rogers

Bayley Rose Taylor

Margaret Elizabeth LaCourse

Anna Josephine Minnick

Casey Alyssa Ross

Christina Catherine Topper

Catherine Marie Lawrence

Nabila Saad Moubarak

Christina Rose Ruzzi

Ashley Danielle Trebes

Ashley Maria Lesniewski

Abbey Marie Mules

Isabelle Marie Ryan

Megan Elizabeth Tucker

Catina Lee Llanes

Casey Jane Muller

Emily Morgan Saia

Sarah Katherine Turgeon

Erin Kathryn Lloyd

Emily Anne Nava

Elena Scarlett Salas

Helen Christine Van Natta

Megan Elizabeth Lowcher

Carrie Ann Naylor

Christina Marie Sarver

Christa Marie Walsh

Alexandria Antoinette Lukasavage

Kathryn Tracey Nevin

Kathryn Ann Sauter

Stephanie Lynn Wellen

Connelly Marie Magin

Colleen Nichole Ogden

Sarah Renee Schneider

Anastasia Lee White

Claire Margaret Martineau

Chelsea Monique Owensby

Lucy Anne Scrivener

Grace Margaret Wiess

Kimberly Marie Mazziott

Jennifer Katelyn Parker

Julianna Grace Shearer

Lauren MaryRuth Wilhelm

Mary Theresa McKernan

Lindsay Rae Peace

Brayaira Lazette Simms

Caroline Alexandra Williams

Sarah Marie Milesky

Abigail Juleeana Pfau

Emily Rose Simms

Caroline Anne Williams

Andrea Ruth Miller

Taylor Christine Price

Mary Katherine Skora

Grace Marie Woo

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On Campus 2012 - 2013 Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Ariane Dudley

New Science Lab for Mount de Sales

by Ms. Claire Sargo, Science department chair The summer of 2013 brought exciting changes to the science department at Mount de Sales Academy. The brand new biology lab has been installed. This lab allows students to have a proper space to engage in many exciting lab experiences for all of the science classes. The new lab is larger than the previous one and creates a more streamlined lab experience for students. Also, the second floor A-side bathrooms have been remodeled and a science prep room was added for the science teachers.

As more focus is placed on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in the classroom, this lab will allow our students to continue to take part in the hands-on process of learning science. In addition to the new facilities, the science

Mrs. Dudley, parent of Katerina Dudley

lab will also feature new technology. Students will be using tablets and the Vernier

’09 and Teacher of the Year for the 2012-

LabQuest2 devices in the lab this fall. Both technologies engage students in the

2013 school year, is for many students

learning process and allow them to collect, analyze and interpret their data.

the embodiment of a teacher.

All Mount de Sales students are required to take three lab science courses. The Senior Meghan Brown said, “Senora

new biology lab will help to give students the foundation they need in science

Dudley

who

and hopefully encourage them to continue into science fields in higher education.

encompasses what it means to be a

Many of our graduating seniors plan to enter into science and math fields in college

is

truly

someone

teacher. She cares for each and every one of her students, and it shows in her teaching style. Beyond her attributes as a teacher, Senora Dudley is also one of

and we hope to see these numbers continue to increase in future classes. One of our goals is to get students excited about science, and this new lab will certainly enhance their experience at Mount de Sales Academy.

the most kind and gentle people.” Mrs. Dudley consistently displays compassion for her students. One said, “The most prominent example of Mrs. Dudley really caring for her students is at the end of the year she wrote every student a letter saying how much she appreciated us and how she knows that we will be successful in the future.” Her care for her students and their success leaves, according to one of her classes, “an everlasting impact on all of her students’ hearts.”

Junior Kathleen Malcotti said of the 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year, “Mrs. Dudley is the definition of strength. She has always remained strong and smiling.”

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MDSA science lab under construction; Summer 2013. MDSA science lab was made possible by the matching grant from the Theresa F. Truschel Charitable Foundation and major donors: MDSA Parents' Club, MDSA Alumnae Association, and the MDSA Board of Trustees.

On Campus

State of the Arts

by Mrs. eileen clements, fine arts department chair

The arts at Mount de Sales Academy are flourishing! Enrollment has increased in all of our art classes for next year and over two-thirds of the student body took fine arts electives in 2012 – 2013.

For art

specifically, it has been a good year: AP Art History was offered for the first time; five 2013 graduates plan to major in some form of art; and an online art gallery was established by Ms. Jessica Oros ’08, former faculty member, to showcase the students’ artwork.

Our philosophy at MDSA is that everyone can benefit from the arts. The arts help us to express ourselves and to be able to envision and dream. Most of all, they challenge us to think in new ways. In the Art Room we like to establish that anything is possible and that improvement is a tangible, real thing, evidenced when we look back at summer assignments to the latest project completed.

The growth is always apparent. We like to think that we have established a place where all skill levels can succeed. It is rewarding to watch students’ stress levels slip away as they lose themselves in the act of creating. The Art Room has a magic all of its own!

Emily Simms will be attending Syracuse University in the fall and majoring in graphic design. Emily took a workshop at Maryland Institute College of Art last summer and fell in love with the concept of text in art, so she

National Honor Society for Dance Arts established at Mount de Sales

started looking at colleges with strong graphics

Syracuse

departments. Syracuse has one of the strongest text/graphics programs in the country.

We were honored to establish the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) in the 2012 – 2013 school year in recognition of our

Tina Topper will be attending Notre Dame of

flourishing performing arts program. NHSDA

Maryland University this fall to study art history.

promotes and honors outstanding dance

Art history is a relatively new undergraduate

achievement in middle and high school level

major at Notre Dame but it draws from the

students and encourages well-rounded dance

strength of its graduate program.

artists to become leaders in their communities after

Notre Dame of MD

high

school

graduation.

Student

membership in the NHSDA is awarded based on points earned for meritorious work in dance

Emma d’Epagnier will be attending Stevenson

Stevenson

that meet the honor society's general guidelines

University to pursue fashion design and

and overall grade point average. In addition,

marketing. Just two years ago, Emma came

the prospective member's demonstration of

to the textiles class as a “newbie” seamstress.

collaborative

From those first attempts at working the sewing

participation in the many aspects of dance is

machine to building a future in the world of

a factor in the determination of eligibility for

textiles, Emma is continuing her momentum.

membership.

teamwork,

motivation,

and

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Boom On Campus

BALTIMORE ONGOING OUTREACH MISSION

MDSA's BOOM group pictured with other participants at OLPH Church

“My prior experience at BOOM taught me many things about service and

Jesus said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” Luke 10:1-12.

this year, I was so excited to put what I learned into action again. I have learned that service is not just about getting a job done; it is about showing Christ’s love through the work that we do. I also

This Gospel reading which kicked off the BOOM mission trip on July 7 couldn’t be more appropriate.

Nearly 50 students, including incoming freshmen and recent alumnae from Mount de Sales Academy and the Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) youth group in Ellicott City participated in a service week alongside parents, faculty and staff of MDSA and OLPH. The Baltimore Ongoing Outreach Mission (BOOM) team served more than 13 different sites throughout the greater Baltimore area.

learned that even though the humble work we do may seem insignificant or go unnoticed, God sees what we do for love of Him and our work will benefit His people in the long run. I was also impressed by the passion and wisdom of the other teens. They all worked so hard and we all got to know each other better as we served others together.”

- Annie Babcock ‘13

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St. John of the Cross is credited with saying, “Where there is no love, put love and you will draw out love.” This was the theme of the second annual BOOM mission week. Recognizing the need to be filled with Christ’s mercy and grace in order to minister, each day began with Mass at OLPH. Throughout the week, there were opportunities for confession. Following morning Mass, students went to different sites to serve the local community both face to face and behind the scenes. When you do everything for Christ, the simplest act of love can be redemptive.

The teens directly encountered the people they served at places such as Our Daily Bread in Baltimore, St. Martin’s Home in Catonsville, Shangri-La Assisted Living in Ellicott City, My Brother’s Keeper in Baltimore and at the OLPH vacation Bible school. A highlight from these trips was serving ice cream to Cardinal William H. Keeler at St. Martin’s Home.

Throughout the week the work was often humbling: disinfecting playroom toys, pulling weeds, mulching and sorting household items and clothes. Students served the poor and learned how to be advocates for social justice. Every day the students made 125 bagged lunches for the Westside Emergency Men’s Shelter in Baltimore. It amazed them that lack of respect for the human person is happening in their own backyard. At Our Daily Bread, students learned about poverty and served meals. Many students discussed how the recipients did not have a choice in their meal but were so appreciative for the food they were given.

Every day the students returned from their sites to share what each group experienced, listen to speakers and conclude with prayer in the chapel.

On Friday night they prayed with their chaperones and joined OLPH’s monthly parish-wide holy hour. The mission might have ended with a holy hour, but the call to a life of mission just began for many of these teens.

Collectively, our BOOM missionaries served more than 2,700 hot lunches; prepared more than 625 bagged lunches; spent more than 14 hours with the elderly; cleaned up Mount de Sales Academy, Mount Saint Joseph and OLPH’s church; taught elementary school children at vacation Bible school; supported Maryland Therapeutic Riding, The Samaritan Women, the Shrine of St. Anthony, Ronald McDonald House and HOPE For All; and helped the Sisters of Life prepare their new convent in Wheaton, Maryland. BOOM missionaries, thank you for all that you have done to serve the community.

On Campus

"The iPray events add to the already amazing Christ-centered environment that MDSA provides for us."

- 2012-2013 TFCA President Leah Henry '13

Cuts for the Cure

by Sarah Schneider '13

From May 20-May 31, more than 30 Mount de Sales

A simple glance at the cross-topped cupola at

students and alumnae, as well as science

historic Mount de Sales suggests a key truth about

teacher Ms. Claire Sargo, donated eight

this Sailor community: Jesus Christ is the center of

inches or more of their locks to Cuts for the

her being. It comes as no surprise, then, that for many students Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the highlight of religion class, retreats, vigils, and most recently, the highlight of the evening iPray events hosted by Teens for Catholic Action (TFCA).

Cure in memory of Mrs. Carol Ann Sauter P‘13 ‘14. The hair was sent to Pantene Pro-V Beautiful Lengths, which partners with the American Cancer Society to make wigs for free for women and children who have lost

Uniting together in Adoration is nothing new

their hair through cancer treatments. The idea

for this community on the hill. Yet, the New

for the hair drive kicked off last June when

Evangelization calls for new ardor, methods, and expressions (John Paul II, Address

I donated my own hair and decided that it

by Sister Amelia, O.P.

to CELAM). In 2011 the senior members of TFCA sought to promote Adoration in a fresh and appealing way to their peers, and the 2011-2012 TFCA Core Team held three evening iPray events. The 2012-2013 TFCA Core Team followed suit and organized the iPray for Faith, iPray for Life, iPray for the USA and then added

would be even better if we could send a huge box of hair donations. I worked closely with Mrs. Judi Lanciotti, vice principal of student

a fourth, iPray for Our Holy Father, after the election of Pope Francis. The iPray

affairs, to set up how we would collect the

evenings ranged in attendance from 60 at April’s iPray for the USA to more than

donations and circulate the information to

250 at the 2012 iPray for Life.

the girls so they could begin to grow out their hair. During the weeks allotted, girls went

The iPray evenings are community events. They feature Adoration, Benediction, music, and prayer litanies focused on the particular theme of that evening. Following Adoration, students stream into the Piazza or Music Hall for music and dancing.

Local priests support this event by providing Benediction and a short reflection

to their own hair salons, cut their hair and brought in the ponytails in bags. All these bags of hair were then sent to Pantene Pro-V

that links the theme of the evening to the students’ daily lives. This past year TFCA

Beautiful Lengths. Thanks to these generous

was blessed to welcome Dominican Priest Fr. John Paul Walker, O.P. (Chaplain at

donors, many cancer patients will be able to

JHU) and Father Michael DeAscanis (Archdiocesan Director of Vocations) among

enjoy beautiful wigs!

many others. Most recently, the student-led Music Ministry Club sponsored by math teacher Mr. Sean Gannon provided the music. Biology teacher Mrs. Maria Schwendinger often assisted with voice and Mount de Sales Girl Elizabeth Galka ’13 accompanied on drums or keyboard.

In this great call to be part of the New Evangelization, TFCA members know that they are not asked to invent ways to draw souls to Christ, but simply to portray anew Jesus, Who is the center of this Academy on the hill. One glance upward at the school’s imposing four-columned façade reveals the strength of this Sailor community. Inside the building, behind those four pillars and within the tabernacle, resides the Source of this strength: Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Former TFCA president Bridget Boland ’12 summarized it well when she said, “In a world centered on ‘I,’ we choose to give our evening to God and ‘iPray.’”

Top Row (from left): Elena Salas ‘13, Catherine Keane ‘13, Breanna Becker ‘13, Julianna Shearer ’13, Anastasia White ‘13, Sydney Jupitz ’13, Emily Kallmyer ‘13, Sarah Schneider ‘13, Kylie Handler ‘13, Leah Henry ‘13, Jessica Henry ‘11, and Corinne Cohagan’11. Bottom Row (from left): Mary Swann ‘16, Laurel Glover ‘15, Katie Pope ‘16, Elizabeth Halligan ‘16, Emma Lawrence ‘16, Samantha Vanderlipp ‘16, Olivia Luzier ‘15, Noelle Bailey ‘15, Allison Buhr ‘14, Jackie Clauser ‘14, and Ms. Sargo-MDSA Science Teacher.

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On Campus

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Capital Campaign for M April 29, 2013: The feast day of St. Catherine of Siena and a significant day for Mount de Sales Academy as two hometown heroes gathered with students, faculty, staff,

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trustees, alumnae, parents, and other friends to bless the artificial turf field. Archbishop William E. Lori and Cal Ripken, Jr. took part in the school-wide celebration.

Phase II Highlights

Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of all in attendance as

• Installation of artificial turf field with stadium seating and viewing plazas.

• Efficient design enables four sports – field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and softball – to compete on the field and many others to practice and train.

• Regulation size field allowed the soccer team to compete at home for the first time in their history.

• Unique design provides a true home field for softball, the only field like this in the region. (Congratulations to the varsity softball team for winning the IAAM Championship! See article on page 4.)

• The 2012-2013 varsity and JV basketball and varsity lacrosse families have 100% participation in Phase II. • Naming opportunities starting at $1,000 for a seat to naming the field are available!

• You can name something in honor or memory of someone special. Most recently, friends came together to name a seat in honor of Kathy Benzing '60 GP'10, golf coach.

we reached another pinnacle in the distinguished 161year history of Mount de Sales Academy. Please visit mountdesales.org to see a video and photo album documenting this monumental day!

The blessing of the turf field is one more leg in the journey of charting our future because it celebrates the construction of the project and the homestretch for fundraising. To date, $1.2 million has been raised toward the $1.7 million goal. Like Phase I, none of these funds are provided through tuition; this is not an

"It was truly an honor to be a part of the historical dedication of our new

option, for Mount de Sales Academy remains committed

turf field. Having hall of famer Cal Ripken Jr. and Archbishop Lori come to

to maintaining an affordable tuition that is lower than the actual cost to educate a Mount de Sales student.

our school to be a part of the dedication was an amazing experience that I'm glad I was a part of and will never forget."

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Therefore, the progress and promise of Mount de Sales

- Jessica Jurney '14

Academy is achieved through tax-deductible donations

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On Campus

N EXCELLENCE OUR FUTURE

Mount de Sales Academy of all sizes from generous individuals, family and independent foundations, and corporations.

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Every element of the Capital Campaign directly relates to our mission of providing academic excellence in the Catholic tradition. A Capital Campaign gift is a gift

1 With local news videographers documenting the event, Archbishop William E. Lori

supporting the current and future students of Mount de

blesses the field with Sister Philip Joseph, O.P., Director of Academy Advancement, on

Sales Academy.

the left and Sister Mary Thomas, O.P., Principal, on the right. (Visit mountdesales.org to see the WJZ-TV news story on the field blessing.) 2 Baseball Hall of Famer and

We are grateful to the generous donors who have

Baltimore legend, Cal Ripken, Jr. speaks to students about leadership. 3 Abby Zalucki

already stepped forward to support Phases I, II, and III

’15, far left, catches the ceremonial pitch thrown by Cal Ripken, Jr. 4 Eve Lukowski

of the Capital Campaign. If you have not already made

‘14, Mrs. Clare Audy, Interim Athletic Director, and Katie Sauter ‘13 gather in Alumnae

a Capital Campaign gift or would like to increase your

Hall following the ceremony to celebrate this historic day with dignitaries, benefactors,

support, please do so. We need you to bring home the win on the turf field and enable us to move forward with the much-needed performing arts building!

To make a gift, contact Sister Philip Joseph, O.P. at

443.636.2060,

spj@mountdesales.org

or

visit

mountdesales.org. Remember, you can make a multiyear pledge and pay over a period of time in order to maximize your generosity to Mount de Sales!

Go Sailors!

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coaches, and other guests. 5 Students eagerly await the field blessing celebration.

6 Cal Ripken, Jr. greets MDSA student athletes. 7 Concert Choir leading the National Anthem.

Video: Please

check out highlights from the Field Blessing by visiting mountdesalesacademy.org/giving/capital-campaign/turf-field-blessing/

Coming Soon...

Upon completion of Phase II, the turf field, the spotlight will shine on Phase III, the performing arts building.

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On Campus

HAIL TO YOU, DEAR MOUNT DE SALES

by Mrs. Lynda Geier Mules '77 P'05 '13 At my daughter Abbey's graduation

To compare, no Advanced Placement (AP) classes were available

on May 25, 2013, I was filled

when I was a student. Now, there are many AP classes. The

with emotion upon hearing the

results of elevated, college preparatory academics are

graduates sing the school song so

phenomenal with 100% of students being accepted into college

beautifully. To me the school song

and thriving as they further their educations in college and post-

says so much about Mount de

graduate studies. Softball and basketball were the only sports

Sales. It reminds me that while many changes have taken place

available to my class. There were so few clubs that we created

since I entered as a freshman in 1973 much has also remained

a fanciful surfing club so we could have more in the yearbook!

the same. Then and now, Mount de Sales girls become young

Today there are numerous clubs and sports in which the girls

women in an environment that encourages faith, leadership,

may participate. The school is now air-conditioned and has a

loyalty, love and laughter.

beautiful gym and a recently dedicated turf field. Compared to today, we didn't have much but we had great pride and love for

As my younger daughter graduates, I feel gratitude that she was

our school. It was a happy place filled with fun. The halls echo

able to share the same joys and traditions I experienced as a

with the laughter and joy of both classes past and students of

student at MDS. But even more, I am proud that she was afforded

the present.

the opportunity to attend a school that stands on tradition yet has seen incredible growth in academic excellence and standards,

My daughters, like me, benefitted from attending Mount de

extracurricular expansion and structural improvements. Mount de

Sales Academy. Abbey will take everything Mount de Sales has

Sales has stepped up to the challenge of today’s environment to

given her when she attends Virginia Tech in the fall just as her

ensure its graduates are prepared personally and academically

sister, Jessica ‘05, did at the University of Maryland and now

when they walk through the windows at graduation.

the University of Baltimore, where she is pursuing her master’s degree.

My freshman class of 70 students was the largest in school history.

I do not think the Visitation Sisters, faculty, and administration

While the differences between my days as a student and those of

were quite prepared for the arrival of so many young girls.

the Class of 2013 may seem vast, the heart of Mount de Sales

Lockers were shared, lunch times divided, the creation of a

remains the same. Joy can be seen in the faces of the students

second freshman homeroom, and seniors each with two or

and in the charism of the Dominican Sisters. The school song

three little sisters. Thankfully we were not drivers so parking was

says it all. Through the song we recall memories too precious

not an issue…YET!! Although our size was many, each student’s

to forget and we feel the great pride of being Mount de Sales

name soon became known, without a name tag, and we were

girls. The song has a special place in my heart, as does Mount

all made to feel welcome and part of the MDS family.

de Sales.

GROWTH IN ONE GENERATION:

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From an era when technology was just a concept to today’s establishment of a technology committee and advancement and integration of technological offerings throughout our historic environment.

From

to

sports teams

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teaching Visitation sister in 1973 to

6

1973 student body Dominican sisters in 2013

The newly constructed convent has the ability to house up to 12 sisters. It was part of Phase I of the Capital Campaign, which has raised $6,650,000 since June 2010.

=

149

2013 student body =

490

On Campus

Jane

The Story of

Jane:

Meet

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67

years old and recently widowed after

3

children &

41

years of marriage

Jane: 67 years old; widowed last year after 41 years of marriage; three children; seven grandchildren; charitably motivated and giving $5,000 a year to her favorite charity.

SCENARIO: Jane wanted to know more about Planned Giving but had concerns about giving up money she may need for her security and retirement income. Jane was also committed to passing along an inheritance to her children and grandchildren.

With the help of her favorite charity, her CPA and investment advisor, they looked into her finances and explored Jane’s options for charitable giving. Jane did not have a great net worth but she had enough to achieve all of her goals. Her advisors helped her reposition assets so she could leave a Planned Giving legacy to her favorite charities AND still give her children and grandchildren the inheritance she wanted

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them to receive.

grandchildren WHAT DID JANE DO? She established a Charitable Trust using some stock she had

Jane is charitably motivated and annually gives $5,000 to her favorite charity.

♥ $5,000 annual giving

CREATE A

LIVING

LEGACY Planned Giving

held for some time, which had nice gains on it. As a result: o

She completely avoided the capital gains tax on the sale of her stock

o

She received a current income tax deduction

o

She was able to increase her annual income by almost 20%

o

She increased her annual giving to $10,000

o

She rewrote her will to add charity to it

o

She added charity to her IRA

Because of her advance planning, all of Jane’s goals were achieved. Her children and grandchildren were able to receive their inheritance, and the charities received the following: o

Jane’s church received $200,000

o

Jane’s school received $150,000

o

The non-profit that introduced Jane to Planned Giving received over $750,000

If done properly, Planned Giving can do as much or more for the person doing the planning as it can for the charities receiving the benefit of the planning. For more information on Planned Giving for the benefit of Mount de Sales Academy, please contact the Development Office at 410.744.8498.

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On Campus

Cor ad cor loquitur

“Heart speaks to heart”

- Blessed John Henry Newman Sacred Heart Program - Year in Review. BY Mrs. Mary Jo Puglisi

Self-confidence and resilience are key components to success in academics and in life. For students with learning disabilities (LDs), they are often in short supply. They learn early in life that they can give 110% and still come up short compared to the students who did their homework in the prior class period or studied for the test at lunch. Sadly, students with LDs often give up as soon as the assignment is handed out. What makes the difference for them? Like all students, those with learning disabilities build confidence through success. Students with learning disabilities gain resilience when they know the teachers understand and accept them and their unique learning style.

In an effort to better meet the needs of our students, the Sacred Heart Program is expanding. In addition to our Director and Learning Specialist, we are adding a Testing Coordinator to the team, who will handle all testing accommodations for our students. For more information on the Sacred Heart Program, you can reach Mary Jo Puglisi at 410.744.8498 ext. 267 or at mjpuglisi@mountdesales.org.

If you are interested in making a gift to support the Sacred Heart Program, please go online or utilize the enclosed envelope and note your designation to this program.

This year, Mount de Sales Academy launched the Sacred Heart Program, which is designed to meet the specialized needs of college-bound students with learning disabilities. Each student has a Support Plan that lists the accommodations that she needs to learn effectively in this challenging academic environment. In addition, many of the Sacred Heart students receive direct instruction to aid reading comprehension, writing skills, organization, and time management. In just one year, we are already seeing results. GPAs are going up. Girls are openly discussing how they learn in an effort to become better self-advocates. Most importantly to me, they are beginning to understand that God made them for a purpose. He doesn’t make mistakes. They are “wonderfully made.” This selfconfidence and the resilience that comes with it will be the key to their success well into the future.

Student Jessica Berry '16, works in the Sacred Heart Center.

Sacred Heart Program Stats 2012 - 2013 School Year 2013 - 2014 School Year ♥ Total Girls (started at 28)

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37 Seminar

13

24 Coach Only

Sacred Heart Program Director

13

7 Plan Only

Mrs. Mary Jo Puglisi 410.744.8498 x267 mjpuglisi@mountdesales.org

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Average increase in cumulative GPA after 1 semester = .33

On Campus

Sacred Heart Program

Spanish & Latin Students receive

Parent Perspective: Mrs. Jill Berry P'16

National Recognition on Exam Performance

At the start of the school year, I

Spanish and Latin students at Mount de Sales Academy attained national recognition

knew that the Sacred Heart Program

for excellent performance on the 2013 National Spanish and National Latin

(SHP) would provide the imperative

Examinations.

assistance

and

encouragement

Jessica needed to excel in high school. I am pleased to say that the SHP exceeded my expectations and was exactly what Jessica needed to become the successful high school student that she now is. She gained confidence through daily drills and instruction, and in particular, through

Our Spanish students earned a total of nine Gold, 26 Silver and 40 Bronze medals along with 91 Honorable Mentions. 261 Spanish students in total participated from Spanish levels I-IV; 63% of the participants from Mount de Sales earned awards.

“Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examination is very prestigious, “ said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Director of the Exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with over 156,000 students participating in 2013.“

the support she received from Mrs. Glose on how to write a college-level essay.

Jessica's grades and GPA are the highest they have ever been. But more important than grades, we have seen Jessica blossom and grow as a person, student and athlete.

Since starting at MDSA we have seen Jessica come out of her shell little by

63%

}

MDSA Spanish Exam participants

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9

earned awards

40

}

MDSA Spanish Exam medals

The National Latin Exam, sponsored by the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League, is a 40-question, multiple-choice test with a time limit of 45 minutes. There are questions on grammar, comprehension, mythology, derivatives, literature, Roman life, history, geography, oral Latin and Latin in use in the modern world. In 2013, 140,921 students from 50 states and 15 foreign countries participated; 54,727 of these students (38.8%) earned awards.

little. All at MDSA welcomed her so warmly, but the key to her success

At Mount de Sales, 96 Latin students in total participated in the 2013 National

this year was the support from Mrs.

Latin Exam for levels I-III; 59 of our student participants (61.4%!) earned awards.

Glose and Mrs. Puglisi in the Sacred

We achieved 10 Gold, 19 Silver and 18 Bronze medals along with 12 Honorable

Heart Program.

Mentions.

Jessica Berry ’16 added, “The Sacred Heart Program has not only helped me academically, but also on a personal level. I’ve learned how to be more organized and confident

61%

}

MDSA Latin Exam participants

19

10

earned awards

18

}

MDSA Latin Exam medals

Congratulations to our dedicated faculty and students!

– both socially and in the class environment.”

For the complete list of Mount de Sales Academy end-of-year Academic Award winners, please visit mountdesales.org/academics.

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On Campus

Tennis Team Conference Champions At the conclusion of a remarkable undefeated season, the Mount de Sales tennis team won the IAAM B Conference Championship on October 19, 2012 under the direction of 2012 Head Coach Tracey Crawford and JV Coach Maria Procopio ‘08.

“I would have to say that for my first season ever as a tennis coach, I was truly blessed. I had the opportunity to work with a great group of young women who were easy to coach and fun to be with.

Once the season started and the girls began to work as a team supporting and encouraging each other, their confidence grew. They began to win matches and soon there was no stopping them; we finished the season with an undefeated record and took home the championship. I was proud to be a part of the 2012 tennis team. For me, the championship was secondary to watching this team work together, grow in confidence, and achieve much more than what they Left to right: Maria Binette ‘15, Julia Procopio ‘14, Emily Saia ‘13, Carrie Naylor ‘13, Erin Dignan ‘14, Gabby Cha ‘13, Carly Williams ‘13, Sarah MacLean ’14, Stephanie Wellen ’13, and Coach Tracey Crawford. Not pictured: Katie Connolly ‘14.

Top Athletic Honors SAILOR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD

expected. I wish them the best for the 2013 season!"

- Coach Tracey Crawford

College Athletes

15 Sailors intend to compete in college athletics, including six at the Division I Level*

Jessica Harris '14 Mount de Sales Athletic Achievement Award

Julianna Shearer '13 & Gabby Cha '13 William Held Leadership Award

Ronnie Rittie '13 Margaret Williams Anchor Award

Sarah Schneider '13

Back row (l-r): ASHLEY LESNIEWSKI (Salisbury University: Softball), CARRIE NAYLOR (Notre Dame of Maryland University: Lacrosse), CAROLINE WILLIAMS* (Old Dominion University: Lacrosse), KATHRYN NEVIN* (Iona College: Swimming), CATHERINE

C Markland Kelly Award

JORDAN* (University of Maryland Baltimore County: Swimming), GABRIELLE CHA*

Eve Lukowski '14

(Towson University: Lacrosse), SARAH SCHNEIDER (University of Dallas: Soccer),

Mount de Sales Academy Scholar Athlete

CHRISTINA SARVER (York College of Pennsylvania: Track & Field)

Haley Jones '13 Sister Mary Leonard Academic Athlete Award

Front row(l-r): CAROLINE WILLIAMS* (Coastal Carolina University: Lacrosse), JULIANNA

Ana White '13

SHEARER* (Marquette University: Lacrosse), ANNA MINNICK (Ohio Wesleyan University:

McCormick Unsung Hero

Katie Sauter '13 20

For the complete list of 2012-2013 Athletic Award winners, please visit mountdesales.org/ athletics.

Swimming), ANASTASIA WHITE (U.S. Naval Academy: Track & Field), AMANDA GRETZ (Saint Vincent College: Swimming), CHELSEA OWENSBY (Bridgewater College: Volleyball), KATHRYN SAUTER (York College of Pennsylvania: Lacrosse)

Sailor Swimmer Conquers the Chesapeake

On Campus Every year on the second Sunday in June, hundreds of wetsuit-clad swimmers crowd the beach at Sandy Point State Park and wait for the start of the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim. The 4.4-mile swim is only open to 600 swimmers and the race typically sells out in a matter of minutes.

When she was nine years old, Allie Caulfield ‘14 entered her first open-water swim and swam side by side with her dad in the Bay Swim one-mile race.

On June 9, 2013, it was her turn to attempt the grueling 4.4-mile race.

Allie has been swimming competitively since she was six years old. It has taught her discipline and brought its share of challenges, such as six-day-aweek practices—many at 5:15 a.m. before school— for 11 and a half months a year. She has enjoyed success on the varsity MDSA swim team, including a recent MVP award, and she currently holds the 100-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke MDSA school records. All of these things she was excited to do and accomplish, but the day of the 4.4-mile race brought about a different level of excitement.

The start of the race was brutal, legs and arms flying everywhere. Though Allie considers herself more of a sprinter than a distance swimmer, she was able to keep a good pace.

Despite some

very strong currents, she kept a steady course and finished hard. She was proud to come in 85th with a time of 1:58:44.

Allie is looking forward to her senior year at MDSA and hopes to swim in a strong Division I college program. She has always valued the support she gets from her family, school, teachers and coaches.

"An incredible amount of both physical and mental stamina is required to conquer the Bay Swim. Allie is a true competitor to complete this impressive feat!

She and the Class of 2014 swim team members are some of the most talented young ladies to come through the MDSA swimming program," said head coach Courtney Giulioni Gahagan '00.

Allie

trains

year-round

with

the

Alumnae: Have you

Retriever Aquatic Club (RAC) and

recently completed an open-water swim or triathalon? Share your story on our Facebook page!

intends to compete in the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim again next year. To learn more about this charity event, please visit www.bayswim.com.

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Alumnae News

The Golden Class of 1963 is Welcomed Home Members of the Class of 1963 returned to Mount de Sales in celebration of their 50th reunion. After partaking in a pre-graduation reception, they took their seats as the honored guests of this year’s 161st commencement ceremony.

What struck me about these ladies was their vibrance. Every place they walked sparked memories recounted with enthusiasm, including the many times they were threatened with excommunication for various infractions! Beyond the laughter and story-telling, this Golden Class was full of heart. They shed tears when the graduates sang an Irish blessing and smiled broadly as they joined in for the school song. Many remarked that the ceremony has maintained the beauty and magnitude it bore half a century ago. What a blessing it is to experience a Mount de Sales graduation!

Special thanks to Lynne Miller Lee for being an invaluable resource. Ladies of 1963, you are always welcome at your alma mater, so call, email and visit! I hope the Class of 2013 offers the same sisterly support for the Class of 2063 that you displayed this year.

Emily Ko ‘07 Director of Alumnae Relations

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Alumnae News

Class of 2013

Legacy Mount de Sales Academy

recognized eight family legacies at the 161st commencement.

Whether present in the Music Hall or honored posthumously, mothers, grandmothers and great-great-grandmothers were remembered by their

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descendents in the Class of 2013. These young women represent storied traditions Mount de Sales holds dear while displaying youthful exuberance that carries their beloved alma

Graduation Day was a special one for (left to right) Alumnae Association Vice President, Kathryn “Kay” McElgunn Everett ’85, Kelsey Everett ’13, and Kathryn “Kay” Duey McElgunn, member of the Golden Class of 1963.

mater into the future.

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The graduating class of 1963 seated from left: Patricia Cunningham, Patricia O’Neill Wallace, Maria Allori DeCarlo, Sandra Norton Linden, Anna Graft Hipsley, Kathleen Spinek Browne, Jean Serba Jaecksch, Regina Galinas Weston +, Jenny Quest List, Lynne Miller Lee, Mary Agnes Rudel Atkinson, Theresa James Snader, Barbara Larrick, Susan Owens O’Mara and Marie Roberta D’Amico Moran +.

Standing from left: Jennifer Mueller, Mary Virginia Bannon Ginaitis, Jean Blackert McMahon, Patricia Just Grose, Josephine Cook Davis, Catherine Lowrey +, Kathryn Duey McElgunn, Joyce Seibel Sachs, Kathleen Dreschsler Scaldara, Sheila Walsh, Ann Redmiles Self +, and Beverly Smith.

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Class of 1963 Reunion from left: Sheila Walsh, Kathryn Duey McElgunn, Lynne Miller Lee, Patricia Just Grose, Patricia Cunningham, Jean Blackert McMahon, Theresa James Snader, Josephine Cook Davis, Patricia O’Neill Wallace and Jean Serba Jaecksch.

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Seated from left: Abbey Mules ‘13, Emily Jordan ’13 (great-great-granddaughter of Helen Rafferty Gibbons 1911 +), Gina Hisky ’13 (granddaughter of Elizabeth Harmon Hisky ’54 +), Caroline “Carly” Williams ’13 (granddaughter of Kathryn Unitas Williams ’60 +), Casey Muller ‘13, Kimberly Mazziott ‘13, Taylor Price ‘13 (granddaughter of Catherine Jane Peach ’45 +) and Kelsey Everett ‘13.

Standing from left: Lynda Geier Mules ’77, Katherine Jane Peters Geier ‘48, Jane Boehm Muller ’80, Jeannine Hall Mazziott ’84, Kathryn Duey McElgunn ’63 and Kathryn McElgunn Everett ’85.

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Alumnae News

Alumnae Spotlight

Alex rock '04 Alex conducts economic research at the Federal Reserve Board in the Division of Consumer and Community Affairs.

T

he most recent Sailor in our family is my cousin Abigail

We got married right after graduation and moved back to South

Getka ‘16. I love swapping stories with her about Mount

Africa in order to get our master’s degrees from the University

de Sales. They make me think “Wow, I’m really glad that

of Stellenbosch. He went to school for a master’s in South

happened”; “Without ‘that’ building block I wouldn’t be who

African history and I went to get my master’s in development

I am today.” Mount de Sales was definitely my most important

economics. We spent the next two-plus years there, studying,

building block.

traveling, and working in the community.

Since graduating from MDS I have had some very interesting

I wanted to attend the University of Stellenbosch because the

twists and turns. Today I work at the Federal Reserve Board

economics department evaluates poverty alleviation methods

(FED) in the Division of Consumer and Community Affairs

that differ from those used in America. That is definitely a Sailor

doing economic research. Our team tackles the problems that

trait, wanting to approach problems and challenges from a

communities, families, and individuals need help facing. We

different perspective. Being in Africa changed my perspectives.

conduct surveys and utilize qualitative and quantitative research

We were lucky enough to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, hike with

to better understand these challenges. We work hard to help

guerillas in Uganda, get food poisoning in Zanzibar, and dive

people who would otherwise not have a voice in the federal

with great white sharks; but we also were lucky enough to meet

government – the long term unemployed, the foreclosed on,

amazing people everywhere we went. We got to experience a

and those who financial institutions have missed.

bit of their lives, see the challenges they were facing and how they were creatively working around these challenges.

Before working at the FED, I was living abroad, trying to combine two things I feel very strongly about: helping others and

I feel blessed to be able to bring these experiences back home

economics. Mount de Sales’ strong respect for the dignity of all

and use them to help our communities grow and face their own

people instills in Sailors the necessity that, whatever we do after

challenges. I feel blessed that I had those “building blocks”

graduation, it will help make the world a better place. Later, while

to get me to where I am today. So, to my little cousin Abigail,

attending Loyola University Maryland (formerly Loyola College),

and all Sailors, treasure the moments at Mount de Sales and

I fell in love with economics and, after studying abroad in South

remember them as you work on building your own path in the

Africa, a continent. I also fell in love with my husband, David.

future. I know I will.

Photo: Alex Brown Rock '04 (second from left) with sister Erica Brown '08, husband David Rock, mother Holly Getka Brown '76 and father Chris Brown, MDSA trustee.

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Alumnae News

70s.......................... 90s.......................... 00s..........................

Marian Denise Chodnicki ’72 was

Julie Robins McClain '94 and her

Megan Mianulli Burnett ’00 and

awarded her doctorate in pharmacy

husband, Jason, welcomed Austin

her husband, Greg, welcomed their

by the University of Florida School

David McClain into the world on

second son on January 28, 2013.

of Pharmacy on May 6, 2013 in

November 10, 2012.

Christopher John Burnett joins big

Gainesville, Florida.

brother Robert, 3.

90s..........................

Amy Furletti Reynolds ’98 and her

Jeni Ascosi ’95 owns and runs a

1, 2013. Ethan weighed 7 pounds, 10

private practice in Holistic Health

ounces and was 21 inches long. He

and Fitness in Manhattan. She

joins his big sisters Jordyn, 6, and

recently launched a short film,

Taylor, 3.

husband, Matt, welcomed their third child, Ethan Matthew, on February

Beloved on the Earth, to an online audience.

The

film

was

shot

surrounding the Lift-Life Retreat she hosts each year at an organic, biodynamic farm and resort in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica.

Cathy Centineo-Hlubb ’97 and her husband, Stephen, welcomed their second child, Anna, into the world on April 30, 2013. Her big

00s..........................

brother, Austin, is so excited to

Katie Snyder '00 married Michael

snuggle with her!

Walsh on March 16, 2013 in

Laura Snyder '02 and Marie Snyder, Baltimore.

were

maids

Her

sisters,

of

honor.

Mount

de Sales' class of 2000 was wellrepresented by bridesmaid Brittany

Levitas Perry, attendees Katrina Zelenka MacWhorter and Donyel Prince Speares, and photographer Annabelle Dando McCormack.

Katie teaches English at the Institute of Notre Dame and Mike is an associate vice president at Cassidy Turley. They reside in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood.

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Alumnae News

00s.......................... 00s.......................... 00s..........................

Maria Brocato ‘01 completed

Christina Eichelman ’07 married

Leigh Beynon ’09 married Eric

her master’s in strategic public

Shawn Gordon on March 16,

Tracy on June 8, 2013 at Oxon

relations from George Washington

2013 at St. Mark in Catonsville.

Hill Manor. Laura Beynon ’06

University in December 2012. She

was one of her sister’s maids of

Ann Catholic Church in West Palm

Bridesmaids included Kelly Nevin ’06, Katie Hoos ’07, Colleen McKenna ’07 and Maid of Honor, Megan Steffe ’07. Christina, a

’06 was the photographer. Leigh

Beach, Florida on July 25, 2013. The

Catonsville native, attended the

plans to become a registered dietician

couple will reside in Jupiter, Florida.

University of Delaware and is now

and is starting her dietetic internship

an ICU registered nurse. Lt. j.g.

through the University of Maryland

Shawn Gordon is originally from

and Eric works for Ministry to State

Albany, New York. He graduated

in Washington, D.C.

married Jason Kunisch, a flight captain with US Airways, at St.

honor, Katerina Dudley ’09 was a bridesmaid, and Allison George

from the Naval Academy in 2010 and is now a naval aviator. The couple currently resides in Kailua, Hawaii.

Elizabeth Ko Elfrey ‘05 received the Commander’s Award for Public Service for her volunteer work with a Family Readiness Group. The award is the fourth-highest honor

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a civilian can receive from the U.S.

Morgan Kavanagh ’10 studied

Department of the Army.

abroad in Rome this spring through a program with Christendom College.

Maria Surdokas '07 studied abroad

In addition to being present for the

in Scotland before starting her last

last days of Pope Benedict XVI’s

year of law school at the University

papacy she was in St. Peter’s Square

of Baltimore School of Law.

for the election of Pope Francis I.

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Alumnae News

Fifth Annual Crab Feast September 14, 2013 Mass - 4 p.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel Crab Feast - 5-9 p.m., Constance & Samuel Pistorio Sports Complex

Hosted by the Alumnae Association and catered by Monaghan's Pub, all alumnae, family and friends ages 21+ are

In Memoriam Please pray for the following people who have entered eternal life:

Alice Fantom '47 Mary Jo Rodenhi Johnson '64 Kathleen Kittel Thomas '68 Please send your news or the name of a recently deceased alumna for inclusion in the View from the Cupola to Karen von Lange P'09 '16 at kvonlange@mountdesales.org. If you would like to include a photo,

invited! Enjoy freshly steamed crabs and other delicious food

please email a high resolution .jpg or .tif file along with your alumnae

from the buffet and carving station.

update.

Have you recently moved or do you have a new email address?

Cost is $50 per person. Classes who have their reunion at the Crab Feast pay only $45 per alumna. Tickets will not be sold at the door, so register online at mountdesales.org/alumnae.

Contact Daniela Petchik ’03 via email at dpetchik@mountdesales.org or by phone 410.744.8498 x137.

Alumnae Save-the-Dates Mark your calendar and join us for an upcoming on-campus event! Check out mountdesales.org for more information, including RSVP dates and ticket information.

homecoming day October 5, 2013 On campus, rain or shine 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Come home to your alma mater for a day of festivities! Cheer on our Sailors and check out the offerings from classes,

Sept 14

Crab Feast 5-9 p.m.; Mass at 4 p.m.

Oct 5

Homecoming Day: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Nov 3

MDSA Open House for prospective middle school student and families: noon - 3 p.m.

Dec 8

Spaghetti Dinner & Christmas Bazaar: noon - 6 p.m.

You are invited to follow Mount de Sales Academy on Twitter @MDSAhighschool.

We invite all Alumnae, friends, and families to "Like" the "Mount de Sales Academy" page on Facebook.

Join the Mount de Sales Academy Alumnae networking group on LinkedIn.

clubs and teams while catching up with your schoolmates.

All alumnae and their family and friends are welcome. More details to come!

Contact Director of Alumnae Relations Emily Ko '07 with any questions at eko@mountdesales.org or 410.744.8498.

Please pardon our corrections from Annual Report v.29 i.2.: A gift given in honor of Pat Gordon ’49 for her birthday was mistakenly noted as in memory of her.

Christina Schell and Katelyn Young were listed as members of the Class of 2013 when both are actually members of the Class of 2015.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2013: Recipients of Scholarship Awards Totaling $13.1 MILLION DOLLARS!

Members of the Class of 2013 (l to r): Chelsea Owensby, Katie Nevin, Emily Nava, Abbey Mules, Anna Minnick, and Lara Miller.