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Mount de Sales Academy

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Committee Joseph Geier P’08 ’12 ’17 President

Dear Friends of Mount de Sales Academy,

Richard G. Arnold P’11 Vice President

“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in

Christopher P. Brown, Esq. P’04 ’08 Secretary

God, and God abides in him.”

1 John 4:16

Elizabeth Gibbons Jennings ’80 P’12 ’19 Treasurer Sister Mary Thomas Huffman, O.P. Principal

General Board

From the time the freshmen step onto our campus to the moment the seniors step through the windows at graduation, there is an intangible but distinctive growth in

Thomas Campbell P’14

our girls, a Mount de Sales confidence if you will. I saw that confidence brimming in

Monsignor Carl F. Cummings

the Class of 2015 during their last few weeks of school. It was unmistakable in their

Ronald C. Diegelman P’00

conversations in class, in their interactions with peers and teachers in the hallways,

Christopher Giermek P’14 ’17 ’19

and in their unity as they walked together across the stage at the 163rd graduation

William Glover P’15

ceremony. That self-assurance doesn’t come just from Mount de Sales; it comes from

Brian MacLean P’14

an environment that understands and fosters the truth that God loves us. In God’s

Kim Martel P’00 ’02 ’08 ’15 Kate Ohlmacher McAuliffe ’02 Sharon McCormack, M.D. ’77 Lynda Geier Mules ’77 P’05 ‘13

love we are free to be our best selves.

This graduation issue of the View from the Cupola highlights several seniors and

Reverend Michael J.P. Roach

alumnae who demonstrate that Mount de Sales confidence. They have spearheaded

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projects and changed lives in their communities through their service. We also spotlight

James Zalucki, M.D. P’12 ’15

the MDSA parents, teachers, and community who create the environment in which our

Alumnae Association Board Jessica Wilson ‘09 President Nancy Dragin Reed ‘81 P‘17 Vice President Jeanne Shaible Langeluttig ‘84 Treasurer Emily Gaynor ‘09 Secretary

girls thrive. This past year, under the guidance of our Board of Trustees, we celebrated a $1.1 million endowment to fund scholarships. They announced this at a State-ofthe-School event, which gave an opportunity for parents and members of the MDSA community to receive an update on the progress of the strategic plan and to provide a forum for questions and answers.

We welcome the incoming freshman Class of 2019, and, I think I speak for the entire Mount de Sales community when I say, we look forward to helping you know the

Director of Communications

love God has for you and grow into the women God created you to be. The Class

Karen von Lange P’09 ’16

of 2015, we bid you farewell as students, but you are welcomed and needed as

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alumnae full of Mount de Sales confidence at your alma mater, which will hold you

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“ever in our prayers.”

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Sincerely in Christ,

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(Front l to r) Laurel Glover, Briana Prescott, Maria Vikander, Emily Seeberger, Leah Mohler, and Maria Binette. (Back l to r) Susan Kelly, Amanda Seidl, Katherine Nardolillo, Clare Lipscombe, and Clare Basil.

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GOLF TEAM WINS CHAMPIONSHIP! The Mount de Sales Academy golf team secured the IAAM B Conference Championship on April 29 at the Fox Hollow Golf Course in Timonium, MD. The varsity team, comprised of 12 girls, sent four students to compete in the championship. In order of play, the four girls who participated in the finals were CASSIE GEORGE ‘15, KELLY WRIGHT ‘15, REBECCA MACDONALD ‘16, and HANNAH ANDREWS ‘17. The Sailors finished the first day of competition tied for first place with Garrison Forest and secured their place as champions on day two. MDSA previously won the IAAM B Conference Championship in 2009, just one year after the golf program’s inception.

KATHY DUKEHART BENZING ’60, head coach and founder of the MDSA golf program, watched her team place second in 2010 and 2011.

This championship win is especially significant because Coach Benzing retired this year after seven years of service to the golf team. Congratulations to all the team members and coaches for their hard work this season!

IN THIS ISSUE:

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Left to right: Hannah Andrews, Rebecca MacDonal, Coach Benzing, Cassie George and Kelly Wright.

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THE UNSUNG HEROES OF

MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY

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he next time that you visit campus, look for signs of our unsung heroes: members of the MOUNT

DE SALES ACADEMY PARENTS’ CLUB. If you see people directing traffic, they are from the Parents’ Club. The campus is beautified for Open House and graduation by the Parents’ Club. Special traditions at MDSA, like the Mother-Daughter Tea, Father-Daughter Cotillion, and the annual Golf Tournament are, again, work of the Parents’ Club. These examples are only snapshots of all that they do.

The Parents’ Club consists of parent volunteers who are supporting their daughters through serving MDSA with their time and talents. Their cumulative giving since the formation of the Parents’ Club qualifies them as a top donor to Mount de Sales Academy, and that doesn’t include what they save the school with their labor and service. What makes MDSA special is more than the smiling faces of our students; it’s also exemplified by the parents, current and past, of the Parents’ Club.

Thank you, Parents’ Club, for exemplifying the spirit of Mount de Sales Academy and serving as examples to your daughters that service is important, even beyond the time that earns service hours.

For information on how you can get involved with the Parents’ Club, visit mountdesales.org/parents-club or contact President Rick Siebert P’17 at 443.789.0094 or ricksiebert@comcast.net.

“EXEMPLIFYING THE SPIRIT OF MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY” We are truly grateful to the Parents’ Club for all their hard work throughout the years. Thank you for coordinating the 16th annual Golf Tournament (photos above) which was held at the beautiful Rolling Road Golf Club in Catonsville on Monday, April 27, 2015.

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FRENCH, LATIN, AND SPANISH STUDENTS RECEIVE

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

12 GOLD

40 SILVER

ON NATIONAL EXAM PERFORMANCE 206 MEDALS

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ongratulations to all French, Latin, and Spanish Mount de Sales students who

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109 HONORABLE MENTIONS

attained national recognition for their excellent performance on the 2015

National Examinations. Participating students earned a total of 12 Gold medals, 40 Silver medals, and 45 Bronze medals, in addition to 109 Honorable Mention awards. Our French, Latin, and Spanish teachers use the National Examinations to prepare students for other standardized language tests in high school such as

MDSA MEDAL WINNERS

AP, SAT II, and college placement exams.

FRENCH | The National French Contest, Le Grand Concours, is an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Students are evaluated for their written, oral and listening comprehension skills in French. A total of 90,913 students of French in all 50 states and several foreign countries competed in the 2015 event. At Mount de Sales, 56 French students participated. Of those, 61% earned awards, including five Silver medals, nine Bronze medals, and 20 Certificates of Honor.

LATIN | The National Latin Exam is an annual competition which tests students at each level (Latin I-IV/AP) on their knowledge of the Latin language as well as on Roman history and culture. It is sponsored by the American Classical League and National Junior Classical League. In 2015, 140,745 students from 50 states and 15 foreign countries participated in the Exam, and 55,014 students (39.1%) earned awards. At Mount de Sales, 99 Latin students participated this year earning a total of six Gold medals, 14 Silver medals, and nine Magna Cum Laude (Bronze) certificates as well as nine Cum Laude certificates.

SPANISH | The National Spanish Exam, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, consists of two parts: an achievement test based on vocabulary and grammar and a proficiency test which assesses interpretive communication through listening and reading comprehension. Our Spanish students, 237 in total, earned six Gold medals, 21 Silver medals, and 27 Bronze medals along with 80 Honorable Mentions. “Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with over 157,000 students participating in 2015,” says National Director of the Exams Kevin Cessna-Buscemi.

ON RECEIVING A PERFECT SCORE: "Only 1,004 STUDENTS OUT OF OVER 140,000 who participated in the entire United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Guam, England, Italy, Poland, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, France, Oman, Philippines, Spain, Japan, Germany, Singapore, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Switzerland and Croatia attained this distinction."

- National Latin Exam Committee Barbara Syski ‘17 received a perfect paper: Latin 2 exam.

Elizabeth Kolb ‘16 received a perfect paper: Latin 1 exam.

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STATE-OF-THE-SCHOOL ADDRESS DELIVERED AT MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY Mount de Sales Academy hosted the State-of-the-School event on May 5, 2015. About 60 attendees participated in person, and more than 100 registered for the webinar.

This gathering was an opportunity for parents and members of the MDSA community to receive an update on the progress of the strategic plan.

Information was presented on Admissions/Marketing, Development, Facilities, and Technology and Academics. It was important to the Board of Trustees that the meeting provide a forum for questions and answers.

The overwhelming response was extremely positive. In particular, webinar attendees praised the option of accessing the presentation from anywhere. If interested, please view the webinar or PowerPoint slides at mountdesalesacademy.org/news/view/state-of-the-school-event.

SPOTLIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY END OF YEAR REVIEW | BY LINDSEY MURPHY, EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR & MATH TEACHER

As our technology pilot year comes to a close, teachers and students are gearing up for a one-to-one student-to-device ratio when we return for the 2015-2016 school year. To continue to support teachers and students in technology use, Mount de Sales will be adding three new technology positions.

While continuing to teach math, I will take on a new position as Educational Technology Director.

My responsibilities will include overseeing the faculty’s educational technology needs and directly supporting them as they incorporate technology into their curriculum. Science teacher MRS. MURPHY

VALERIE FUECKER ‘03 will assume the new role of Educational Technology Assistant, in which she will be responsible for overseeing student technology training and directly supporting students as they begin using their devices in the classroom.

Both Ms. Fuecker and I will work together to continually evaluate the program and meet the training and development needs of the students and faculty. Additional technology support will be provided by a new Help Desk Technician who will provide technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students as needed. Together, the Educational Technology Director, Educational Technology Assistant, and Help Desk Technician will provide individualized assistance, training, and support to students, faculty, and staff as Mount de Sales ventures into an exciting new BRING YOUR

MS. FUECKER ‘03

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OWN DEVICE program.

FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dear Friends, On behalf of the Mount de Sales Academy Board

NONPUBLIC AGING SCHOOLS PROGRAM

of Trustees and Administration, I am pleased to announce that we have recently passed a historic

Mount de Sales Academy has

measure establishing a permanent Endowment.

been awarded a $14,000 grant by

The Endowment will be funded initially by allocating $1.1 million from our

the Maryland General Assembly

existing financial reserves. This initial allocation will be designated as a

through the 2015 Nonpublic

Scholarship Endowment.

Aging Schools Program. The Maryland General Assembly

While the $1.1 million establishes a strong foundation for the Endowment, it is important that we continue to build upon it.

Over the past five years, Mount de Sales Academy has been blessed with tremendous success made possible through the amazing generosity of our small community. We have built a convent, an athletic field, enhanced campus security, and installed heating and air conditioning. While all of

provides funding annually for renovations and improvements to existing nonpublic school buildings. Mount de Sales has allocated this grant to continue brick and mortar repairs of the

these capital improvements have tremendously improved the Mount de

exterior rear wall of the 1852

Sales experience for our students, Dominican Sisters, faculty, and staff, I

building. This will increase the

truly believe that the establishment of this Scholarship Endowment will have

safety and security as well as

an even greater impact on the future of MDSA and our students.

maintain the beauty of our historic campus.

We are grateful to everyone in our community, past and present, for believing in Mount de Sales Academy. Our success today is propelled by the many unsung heroes who helped MDSA endure through less bountiful times. Their legacy lives on as we thrive.

Thank you for your investment in Mount de Sales Academy. The establishment and support of this Endowment will help ensure that the Mount de Sales legacy remains strong and continues to prosper for future generations of Sailors!

With gratitude,

Joseph Geier P’08 ’12 ’17 President Board of Trustees 7

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“Knowledge, Service, and Beauty” A C LO S E R LO OK AT T H E MOU N T DE S A L E S G I RL

MOUNT DE SALES GIRLS

Every year the Mount de Sales Academy graduating class and faculty select a senior who

Kristen Harmon ’86

embodies what it means to be a Mount de Sales Girl. The title was formalized in 1986, and 30

Lynda Majerowicz ’87

years later the honor remains distinguished. The Mount de Sales Girl must have attended MDSA for four years, display loyalty to the values upheld by MDSA, witness Christian virtues, practice charity, friendliness, courtesy, and service, and she must be a leader who manifests school spirit.

Pushpa Rani Maria Lal ’88 Katherine Deramo ’89 Cecelia Garmer ’90

CASSANDRA “CASSIE” GEORGE was selected by her classmates as the 30th Mount de

Angela Powers ’91

Sales Girl. In Cassie’s words, “Being chosen by my class and the faculty as Mount de Sales Girl

Elizabeth Skowronek ’92

means so much to me. After four years of knowledge, service, and beauty in my relationships with the Class of 2015, to know that I meant something to them as well is inspiring.”

Kathleen Horman ’93 Audrey Powers ’94

The tradition of The Mount de Sales Girl is one of many that make Mount de Sales Academy

Amy Davis ’95

“unforgettable and unique,” Cassie says. “Traditions like wearing miraculous medals, monthly

Christy Buck ’96

Mass, Twisted Tunes, Mother-Daughter Tea, May Crowning, and the Big-Sister, Little-Sister program are reasons why I hope to send my future daughter to Mount de Sales someday.”

Lori Ann Jarboe ’97 Mary Suzanne Smith ’98

Congratulations to the newest Mount de Sales Girl, and thank you to all our students, past and

Michelle McKinnon ’99

present, who bring honor and beauty to what it means to be a Mount de Sales alumna. May

Julie Baronas ’00

God bless you, Class of 2015, as you, too, journey on to make a name for yourself.

Catherine Smith ’01 Nina Kuziel ’02 Allison Christensen ’03 Rachel Harkins ’04 Laurie Hammond ’05 Lauren Escol ’06 Emily Ko ’07 Maria Malagari ’08 Maria Schuberth ’09 Catherine Buck ’10 Caroline Casey ’11 Bridget Boland ’12 Elizabeth Galka ’13 Kristen Vargas ’14 Cassandra George ’15

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FROM THE ADMISSIONS TEAM Do you know an eighth-grade girl? Alumnae and their parents have always been

ADMISSIONS DATES TO REMEMBER

our best advocates! Please encourage those you know to check out mountdesales.

SHADOW DAYS for Eighth-Graders:

org/admissions and take advantage of the opportunities on the right.

September-December. Request dates on our website through the shadow

Applying to high school can seem daunting, so we offer personal, positive touches to help families navigate the process and acquaint themselves with our community. The procedures of high school admissions change from year to year, so we encourage families, however familiar or new, to contact the Admissions Office directly to learn

page under the Admissions tab.

OPEN HOUSE for all interested families: November 1, Noon – 3 p.m.

about our process. This year, we continued to balance our presence between off-

A MORNING AT MOUNT DE

campus events, on-campus visiting opportunities, and both hard-copy and electronic

SALES for Eighth-Grade Parents:

communications. What remains constant is the impact alumnae and current families

November 17, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

make by sharing Mount de Sales with those around them.

We are blessed to have played an integral role in building the 167th graduating class. We are proud to spread the enduring mission of Mount de Sales and look forward to meeting prospective students and their families!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

CLAIRE M. COHAGAN ’78 | ccohagan@mountdesales.org | ext. 126 EMILY KO ’07 | eko@mountdesales.org | ext. 270

Ninth-grade hostesses, along with the admissions team, wait eagerly to greet the seventh-grade shadows. Left to right: Mrs. Claire Cohagan ’78, Ellie Niesz ’18, Clairanne Chairs ’18, Robin Randall ’18, and Ms. Emily Ko ‘07.

AS SEEN AROUND CAMPUS

This spring, MS. KRASTEL’S ‘02 ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS CLASS participated in a critical thinking activity similar to the show “Shark Tank.” The students developed marketing strategies including how to adjust their company for a good and bad economy, determined how they would generate income, identified their competitors, and forecasted where they see their company in five to 10 years.

Each group presented their business plan and sought to convince and sell their ideas to their classmates. Students voted on which business they thought was the best idea.

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AND THIS YEAR’S CAPPIES NOMINEES ARE… This year, Mount de Sales Academy and Mount Saint Joseph’s production of Mary Poppins was included in the Baltimore Critics and Awards Program, better known as the Cappies, for the first time. The Cappies are the high school equivalent of the Tony Awards; trained student critics attend and review shows performed by local schools.

At the end of the year, they vote on awards that are presented at the annual Cappies Gala. This year the gala was held at Towson University’s SECU Arena, and our talented cast, along with casts from 20 other schools, performed a song from the show for a crowd of over 1,000. Mary Poppins nominees included MARY MORENCY '15 for lead actress, EMMA GREENE '15 for costumes, NICOLE WILHELM '15 for special effects, as well as Mount Saint Joseph High School students Ryan Slattery (lead actor, Bert) and Nick Whitaker (dancer, Neleus). Congratulations to the cast of

(L to r) Meghan DeGeorge ‘15, Emma Green ‘15, Shannon Moran ‘15, Nicole Wilhelm ‘15, Mary Morency ‘15, and Drama Teacher Kelly Cardall ‘93.

Mary Poppins for achieving these prestigious recognitions!

IN THE ART ROOM

BY EILEEN CLEMENTS, FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR

We tell all our beginners that being in the Art Room is a win-

SARAH MULDOON and CLARA JESKE, have particularly excelled since their freshman year when both received the Fra Angelico Art Scholarship. In the fall of 2015, they plan to continue their artistic careers with collegiate study in the Fine Arts.

win situation. They can only improve. After this pep talk, the upperclassmen chime in that they saw a huge improvement from

Watching Sarah and Clara develop from good technical artists

the beginning of the year to the end of the year.

into “thinking” artists was very rewarding. Constructive criticism is a crucial component of any good art program, but is probably

The transition from Line and Color, our entry level class, to the

the hardest thing for younger students to handle. Sarah and Clara

upper level Portfolio classes is amazing. Two of our seniors,

have done wonderfully with this aspect of their art education. Now,

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TEACHER OF THE

YEAR

MR. JEFF HOSIER is a dedicated, unassuming teacher and an outstanding role model for Mount de Sales girls. He sees the potential in all of his students and encourages them to learn and grow as musicians and as individuals. In addition to teaching both vocal and instrumental music, Mr. Hosier directs the music and conducts the pit band for our drama productions, directs liturgical music for multiple Masses, and organizes trips to music competitions and evaluations. Mr. Hosier is also flexible enough to have his students perform on a minute’s notice.

Mr. Hosier has made a profound impact on the many students he has taught and the entire Mount de Sales community. It has often been said that the Concert Choir’s communion meditations invoke thoughts of angels singing in heaven. One of Mr. Hosier’s special gifts is his ability to foster compassion through service outreach with his students, helping them recognize the importance of sharing their time and talent. Years from now, students may vaguely recall the tune they played, but they will certainly remember the life lessons they learned from this humble and talented music teacher. The music he inspired will linger in our minds and hearts for years to come.

they are confident and comfortable enough to speak up during a

Sarah is headed to University of Delaware and Clara will attend

critique to offer constructive criticism to their peers, and it is well

Towson University, both of which have wonderful art programs.

received because the other students respect them so much. Their

I think they will succeed not only because of their talent, but

talent, intelligence, and kindness take them far in our Art Room.

because they have grown into disciplined and mature artists. I couldn’t be prouder of both of them.

One of their last big assignments was our Stations of the Cross project. Each of the girls portrayed their Station in a reverent,

We have a saying, “It’s the magic of the Art Room.” That means

poignant way. Sarah and Clara’s distinctive styles carried over

every single student who walks through our doors has the potential

into their art, and it was wonderful to see their faith and their

to grow into creative, thinking artists. When our girls reach the

passion come together in such a beautiful way.

end of their art classes at MDSA, they realize they are the magic.

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THE CLASS OF 2015

“I know that because of my FAITH FORMATION at Mount de Sales, I am ready to head off to UPenn with solid ground beneath my feet...”

From IONIC COLUMNS to IVY LEAGUE HALLS Acceptance into an Ivy League

and that number more than tripled her junior year when over 80

University is a reflection of hard

students represented Mount de Sales in Annapolis.

work and recognition of merit.

MAGGIE SMITH ‘15 will attend

During her senior year, Maggie served in the Student Page

The University of Pennsylvania

Program for high school students and gained exposure to the

(UPenn) in the fall, and she is

legislative process in the Maryland House of Delegates during

excited for this next step in her life.

the General Assembly. Her mother, Geraldine Valentino-Smith, is a delegate who represents district 23A in the Maryland

Maggie credited the all-girl environment at MDSA for developing

House. Maggie said her mother has always been an inspiration

her confidence in who she is as a person and what she can

to her. “Watching everything happen first hand on the floor was

accomplish. The academic curriculum at MDSA pushed her out

a really incredible experience.” She was able to make strong

of her comfort zone to earn grades worthy of an Ivy League

connections with delegates

institution. Not only did she work diligently in the classroom,

and state senators. One

but Maggie excelled on the lacrosse field as well. She trained

of the highlights of her

at several lacrosse camps over the summer and played side

internship was taking a

by side with fellow varsity goalie, Maddie Fields ’15, all four

“selfie”

years while at Mount de Sales. Maggie said this competition

Larry Hogan.

with

Governor

pushed her to work harder for playing time. Next year, she will be studying pre-medicine at UPenn while also playing in the

As her time at Mount de Sales came to a close, Maggie reflected

goal for their Division I women’s lacrosse team.

on how thankful she was for all of the opportunities available to her as a student. She said that out of all of them, the most

Through Maggie’s Guardians of Life Scholarship project, she

important was the growth she experienced in her Catholic

spearheaded Catholic Lobby Night each year while at MDSA.

faith. “I know that because of my faith formation at Mount de

Her enthusiasm for the event was apparent through its growth

Sales, I am ready to head off to UPenn with SOLID GROUND

over the years. She inspired her peers to be more politically

BENEATH MY FEET when it comes to knowing who I am

active Catholics. Her freshman year 25 students participated,

and what I believe.”

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GRADUATION SPEECH EXCERPTS

VALEDICTORIAN “We should have confidence in ourselves and in our future, for we are women, graduates, and daughters of God. We will become compassionate mothers to our future children and those around us, for this school has given us a family through which we have strengthened our love for others. Already, after four years in an encouraging environment, we are natural leaders and abundant in confidence. We can be corporate pioneers in whatever field we desire because Mount de Sales has provided us with the support and drive to achieve our goals, and the strong education that we have been given here has formed us into the brightest of thinkers.

Finally, as we have grown in both knowledge of Catholicism and intensity of faith, we will set the

ALAINA KELLER

world ablaze with the love of God.”

SALUTATORIAN “After four years of hard work and times both joyous and stressful, we now have to say goodbye to an excellent and admirable group of friends. We tie-dyed our shirts, writing each other notes of love and goodbye, we pulled through and won the Spirit Cup, we went to our last prom together, and so on. Yet with all of these crowning glories I can hardly believe it’s time for us to part. Ladies, we’ve carried each other through meltdowns and triumphs, we’ve overcome obstacles, and, even when we’ve failed to pull through in time, those downfalls have taught us to be strong together. Let that strength carry us as we walk whatever path God has shown us for our futures, and always remember: we’re all sisters deep at heart, united in blue, and nothing can ever

CLARA JESKE

stop the Class of ‘15!”

MOUNT DE SALES GIRL At Mount de Sales, we are a Eucharistic people. We begin each day anew, giving our prayers, works, joys, and sufferings to Jesus through Mary. At the end of the school day we present the Lord our contrite hearts for the sins we’ve committed, promising to return our hearts fully to Him. The relationship we develop with God here is entirely up to us. In every classroom, a crucifix hangs on the wall as a memory of what Christ has done for us. His sacrifice is a constant reminder of the kind of love we’re called to show others. We see the Lord’s presence and deeply desire to receive Him in the holy sacrament. We are so blessed to have had the opportunity to praise him in adoration, and to welcome Him into our hearts in the Eucharist each first Friday. Truly,

CASSANDRA GEORGE

this gift has provided the greatest peace and hope in our lives.

It is with sadness that we share news of the passing of SR. MARIE DUERR, S.U.S.C., who served at MDSA from 1976-1982, on May 29, 2015 at the age of 86. If you wish to make a gift in her honor, you may do so online. The gifts in her name will go toward the Father Duerr Scholarship which was established to honor the legacy of her brother, Fr. Robert Duerr, MDSA administrator, teacher, and spiritual leader who was instrumental in keeping MDSA open.

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THE CLASS OF 2015

The Class of 2015 Recipients of $13.4 million in scholarships!

EMMA ROSE GREENE LAURA ELIZABETH GRETZ

CAROLINE ELIZABETH ALEXANDER

GABRIELLE MARIE DANEMAN

NATALIE MARIE GRIES

KERI ALYSSA AMRHEIN

JULIA ELIZABETH DARMINIO

SYDNEY JADE HAMILTON

DANIELLE MARIE ANDREWS

MEGHAN CLARE DEGEORGE

ELIZABETH ALESSANDRA HARTMAN

MARYANNA ANTOLDI

MADISON ROSE DIEHLMANN

MARISSA DANIELLE HAWKINS

JULIA MAY ARMSTRONG

ANNA CATHERINE DIPIETRO

MARGARET AMELIA HAYDEN

NOELLE ELIZABETH BAILEY

AMANDA MARY DONOVAN

CLARA MARIE HOWARD

ELIZABETH CLARE BASIL

CAROLINA DARCY ELIAS

KATRINA EUFEMIA KELLY HRABINSKI

CAMRYN LEIGH BEAUMONT

MADISON SCHIER FIELDS

SYDNEY ANNE HUNTER

MEREDITH ELIZABETH BEISEL

SOPHIA JULIEANNA FORD

CLARA LYNNE JESKE

ALYSSA MARIE BERDAN

KATELYN MARIE FRANK

TAYLOR NICOLE JOHNSON

MARIA CLARE BINETTE

MARY REBECCA FUNK

MADELINE ANNE KALLMYER

JENNIFER LYNN BLAKE

RILEY MCALLISTER GENTNER

ALAINA ROSE KELLER

RACHEL ANNE BROOKS

CASSANDRA SUE GEORGE

SUSAN LYNN KELLY

KATHLEEN ELIZABETH BROWN

EMILY MARIE GEPPI

MADELYNN ROSE KERSTETTER

KATELYN ANNE CELESTINA

HANNA ROSE GIOTIS

NICOLE ANNE KYLE

LACY ELIZABETH COLE

LAUREL MARIE GLOVER

CLARE BERNADETTE LIPSCOMBE

STEPHANIE OLIVIA CULOTTA

NATALIE WAFIK GOBRIAL

JORDAN TERESSA LLOYD

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KELLY ANN LONG

OLIVIA LYNN NARTKER

GRACE RENATE SMOOT

OLIVIA ISABEL LUZIER

MADELINE JOLEEN NILAN

JULIA FRANCES STAFFORD

EMILY NICOLE MACMILLAN

MARIAH CLORINDA PASSWATERS-STAMPER

KRISTEN MARIE STARK

RACHEL LAUREN MAHER

MARGARET MARY PATRICK

SARAH KIRBY STEER

CHELSIE KATHERINE MARSH

MEGAN ELIZABETH PENN

SARAH MARIA STREHL

MEGAN CHRISTINE MARTEL

BRIANA NICOLE PRESCOTT

TAYLOR NICOLE SWENSKI

JILLIAN MAKAYLA MCCARTHY

FAITH LEIGH REED

CELIA KATHLEEN THOMAS

MEGAN CLAIRE MCDERMOTT

ALEXANDRA MARIE RITTIE

MORGAN CAROLINE TIBBO

CAITLYN BREANN MCELROY

JENNA BRIANNE RUSK

BARBARA ROSE VAN NATTA

DIANE MICHELE MILLER

KATHLEEN JEANIE RUSSELL

MARIA ELISABETH VIKANDER

LEAH HALEY MOHLER

PERRY ELIZABETH RYAN

KRISTIN AMANDA VON HAGEL

ABIGAIL EMILY MORAN

KEELAN LIESEL SCHARBACH

JENNIFER CAROLYN WALLS

SHANNON LYNN MORAN

CHRISTINA MARIE SCHELL

CAROLINE LEIGH WALSH

STEPHANIE MICHELE MORAN

MEREDITH ELLEN SCHORR

NICOLE KATHERINE WILHELM

MARY CATHERINE MORENCY

EMILY ANN SEEBERGER

MORGAN TAYLOR WINTERBOTTOM

SARAH MARIE MULDOON

AMANDA CATHERINE SEIDL

KELLY ELIZABETH WRIGHT

LAUREN ELIZABETH MUNTER

STEFANI MARIE SENKUS

KATELYN HELEN YOUNG

LINDSEY ROSEMARIE NALLEY

KARINA AMPARO SHAFFREY

ABBY NICOLE ZALUCKI

KATHERINE MARY NARDOLILLO

MARGARET VALENTINO SMITH

ANNA ELIZABETH ZAMBOTTI

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THE CLASS OF 2015

ADVOCACY A

de

s the 11th member of her family to attend Mount Sales

Academy,

ABBY

THROUGH

ATHLETICS

ZALUCKI ‘15 knew she had

Over the course of two years, Abby helped organize three Pink Out

big shoes to fill. However, Abby

games, two for the basketball team and one for the softball team,

created her own legacy that will

and she didn’t stop there. Abby was a four-year, two-season Sailor

carry on for years to come. After

athlete and was chosen as softball team captain her senior year.

teammates KATIE SAUTER

Abby recognizes that Mount de Sales Athletics fostered leadership

’13 and EVE LUKOWSKI ’14 initiated the basketball

and teamwork skills, enabling her to reach her full potential. “Over

Pink Out game fundraiser to benefit the fight against breast

the past four years,” she explains, “I have grown into a confident

cancer in 2013, Abby was passionate about continuing it.

and articulate leader. I am no longer afraid to share my ideas with

“Many women close to me, including my grandmother,

others, even if my solutions are outside the box. MY TEACHERS

died from the disease. Two of my aunts as well as a softball

AND COACHES AT MOUNT DE SALES PLAYED A LARGE

coach have all battled breast cancer,” Abby says. “I knew I

PART IN MY DEVELOPMENT BY ENCOURAGING ME TO

wanted to do my part to help raise awareness and support

EXPRESS MY THOUGHTS.”

the search for an end to this illness.”

Abby also earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, led a service project

“I have grown into a confident and articulate leader.“

for the Catonsville Children’s Home, and was selected as an officer for several chapters of the National Honor Society. Coming in as a freshman, Abby wanted to uphold the strong legacy of her family.

It’s safe to say she succeeded.

(Above left) MDSA teachers and breast cancer survivors, Mrs. Dudley and Mrs. McDowell, threw out the first pitches during the softball Pink Out game. Left to right: Ariane Dudley P’09, Abby Zalucki ‘15, Colleen McDowell P’01, and Lindsay Koller ’18. (Above right) The Zalucki family: Emily ‘12, Abby ‘15, James, member of the MDSA Board of Trustees, Michelle ‘84, and Samantha. (Page 17 top photo) The Smoot family: Anton, Grace ‘15, and Debbie.

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THE CLASS OF 2015

SAILOR SUCCEEDS IN SERVICE

A

t the heart of Mount de Sales’ mission is service to others. When the Support the Troops Club hosted their

“I love that Mount

third annual Sailors for Soldiers 5K in April, co-president

de Sales has a club

GRACE SMOOT ’15 exemplified that charitable spirit.

Since its inception in 2012, the Support the Troops Club has grown into a charitable organization inspiring Mount de Sales girls and their community to support military members

solely dedicated to our troops because we only focus on

and their families. Every year the club hosts a 5K to raise money for wounded veterans.

them and don’t lose

This year, the club raised approximately $7,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project and

sight of our goals.“

approximately $1,000 for Disabled Sports USA. Grace reflects, “I knew I wanted to be a part of this organization because of the meaning behind it.”

Not only did Grace complete this year’s 5K with an impressive time of 23 minutes and 25 seconds, making her the overall female winner of the race, but she was instrumental in organizing the event by securing donations from local businesses.

By participating in club events like Operation Welcome Home, laying wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery, and the Sailors for Soldiers 5K, Grace thanks those who have served in a rewarding way. “I love that Mount de Sales has a club solely dedicated to our troops because we only focus on them and don’t lose sight of our goals.”

Grace and the Support the Troops Club owe much of their success to their club sponsor, Mrs. Eileen Clements. The Fine Arts Department Chair has a personal connection to the military. “Her personal stories and testimonies changed my perspective and moved me in way I can’t even describe,” says Grace.

Grace will attend Millersville University in the fall and hopes to join campus ministry and service organizations on campus. She is confident the Support the Troops Club will continue to grow and inspire additional Sailors to give back to their community.

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THE CLASS OF 2015

ACCEPTANCE TO THE U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY

1

100% COLLEGE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE RATE

13.4

$

MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

75% RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS

ATTENDANCE AT

13

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES

86% GRADUATED WITH ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CREDIT

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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE LIST: 2015 ALDERSON BROADDUS UNIVERSITY

Emory University

Alvernia University

Fairfield University

American University

Florida Atlantic University

Anne Arundel Community College

Florida Institute of Technology

Aquinas College

Florida Southern College

Arcadia University

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Auburn University

FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE

AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY

Franklin & Marshall College

Baylor University

Frostburg State University

Belmont Abbey College

Gannon University

Belmont University

George Mason University

BENEDICTINE COLLEGE

Georgetown University

Boston University

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE

BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE

Goucher College

CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Guilford College

Campbell University

High Point University

CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Hillsdale College

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

Christendom College

Hood College

Clemson University

Howard Community College

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Iona College

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

College of William & Mary

Johnson & Wales University

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY

Juniata College

Dartmouth College

La Salle University

DAVIDSON COLLEGE

Louisiana State University

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND

DeSales University

LYNCHBURG COLLEGE

Drexel University

MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE

East Carolina University

Marymount University

ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE

McDaniel College

Emerson College

Miami University

THE CLASS OF 2015

95%

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

TOWSON UNIVERSITY

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY

The University of Akron

Muhlenberg College

The University of Alabama

North Carolina State University

UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE

Northeastern University

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS

Pace University

University of Dayton

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

Point Park University

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Quinnipiac University

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY

ROANOKE COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK

Robert Morris University

THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

Rutgers University – New Brunswick

University of Missouri

Saint Joseph’s University

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Saint Louis University

THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Saint Michael’s College

University of Pittsburgh

SALISBURY UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND

Savannah College of Art and Design

The University of Scranton

Seton Hall University

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Seton Hill University

The University of Southern Mississippi

Shenandoah University

THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA

Shepherd University

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Shippensburg University

University of Virginia

ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY

ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND

Washington and Lee University

STEVENSON UNIVERSITY

WASHINGTON COLLEGE

Susquehanna University

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

SWARTHMORE COLLEGE

Xavier University

Temple University

York College of Pennsylvania

OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE CHOSEN A FOUR-YEAR SCHOOL

MATRICULATING AT

56 17 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES IN STATES ACROSS THE U.S.

55% WILL BE TRAVELING OUT OF STATE

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ATHLETES PLAYING SPORTS AT THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL. AT NCAA DIVISION I & II COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES.

80% APPLIED IN THE FIRST ROUND OF EARLY ACTION

ALL CAPS text indicates the school a 2015 graduate will attend.

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THE CLASS OF 2015

SAILOR ATHLETE MAKES HER OWN JOURNEY TO HER

GOAL & GOLD! Q: Can you speak to your involvement in MDSA Athletics?

A: Sports have always been a center point in my life, and having the opportunity to play on such competitive teams throughout my time at MDSA really enhanced my high school experience.

AMANDA DONOVAN ’15 shares how Mount de Sales Academy

Field Hockey Coach Mary Gentner said, “SPORTS ARE LIKE LIFE, GIRLS. DON’T

GO THROUGH THE MIDDLE WHERE EVERYONE ELSE IS, BUT TAKE IT WIDE ON YOUR OWN JOURNEY WHERE YOU HAVE A CLEAR PATH TO YOUR GOAL.” I’ve really taken this quote (my senior quote) to heart and applied it to so many aspects of my life.

contributed to

Q: This year you have been pursuing the prestigious Gold Girl Scout Award. Tell us about

her formation.

the award as well as the program you’ve implemented with middle-school girls.

A: The Girl Scout Gold Award is an independent project that addresses an issue in the community. After attending several summer camps and engaging in the computer science community, I learned there is a huge gender gap in the field. For my project, I wanted to create an after-school event for middle-school girls to learn and receive hands-on experience with computer science and technology. The purpose is to give girls confidence from a young age to pursue a generally male-dominated career field. I want to empower girls to break the stereotypes.

Q: What prompted this initiative?

A: Technology has always been a love for me, and I think it’s the reason I became so attached to this idea for my project. MDSA also helped spark an interest, mostly because we learn every day in an all-girl community and don’t really see the stereotypes of certain fields of study. I also love that right on our website, the words “the feminine genius” scroll across the screen; it’s a great reminder that we are capable of great things.

Q: How would you describe your growth as a person over the last four years?

What from

your MDSA experience played a part in your development?

A: Now I’m more ambitious. I think my teachers really helped me along the way, especially Mrs. Schorr P’10 ’15. She pushed me to better myself, gave me confidence, and taught me life skills. I can’t express how grateful I am to have such a special bond with her.

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THE CLASS OF 2015

CLASS OF 2015 COLLEGIATE ATHLETES

Front Row (left to right):

Back Row (left to right):

KRISTEN STARK | Lacrosse | Bridgewater College

AMANDA DONOVAN | Lacrosse | University of Cincinnati

KARINA SHAFFREY | Lacrosse | Ave Maria University

ABBY ZALUCKI | Softball | Gettysburg College

LAUREL GLOVER | Swimming | Bridgewater College

SYDNEY HUNTER | Soccer | Swarthmore College

HANNA GIOTIS | Lacrosse | Elizabethtown College

MARGARET SMITH | Lacrosse | The University of Pennsylvania

MARIA BINETTE | Tennis | Franciscan University

KELLY LONG | Swimming | James Madison University

RACHEL MAHER | Club Track and Field | College of Charleston

MORGAN WINTERBOTTOM | Lacrosse | Alderson Broaddus University

MARGARET HAYDEN | Club Track and Field | University of Maryland

CLARE BASIL | Cross Country & Track and Field | University of Dallas

KATRINA HRABINSKI | Cross Country & Track and Field | University of Maryland

MADISON FIELDS | Lacrosse | Hofstra University

KATELYN YOUNG | Lacrosse | Saint Leo University

JULIA DARMINIO | Soccer | California University of Pennsylvania LAURA GRETZ | Field Hockey | Bridgewater College

END OF THE YEAR ATHLETIC AWARDS AMANDA DO NOVAN ‘15

- Played field ho

ckey, basketball, an d lacrosse all four years

- Named Bask

etball Player of the Year in 2015 by MaxPreps, a CB S sports website

- Playing lacros

se for the University of Ci ncinnati

Sailor Athlete of the Year Award | AMANDA DONOVAN William J. Held Athletic Leadership Award | RILEY GENTNER Athletic Achievement Award | TAYLOR SWENSKI Margaret Ruddy Williams Athletic Anchor Award | KELLY WRIGHT Scholar Athlete Award | GRACE SMOOT Sister Mary Leonard Academic Athlete Award | KATRINA HRABINSKI C. Markland Kelly Jr. Athletic Service Award | RACHEL MAHER McCormick Unsung Hero (Nominee) | KRISTEN STARK 21

ALUMNAE NEWS

THE CLASS OF 1965

CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AS MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY ALUMNAE

E

ach year the Alumnae Relations Department hosts a special 50th reunion for the class celebrating its golden graduation anniversary. The honored guests attend a reception in the Bird Room as well as the commencement ceremony in the Music Hall.

This year, several classmates from 1965 gathered together at Mount de Sales for their reunion. The women reflected on their years together as students, and also discovered just how connected they stayed even after graduation. A few of them attended the same church, and some classmates were even married by the same priest!

The Pomp and Circumstance processional rang forth from the piano when the graduates walked through the windows in the Music Hall, just as it did in 1965. However, the women laughed that 50 years ago their class was so small that the song only played once before they all took their seats on stage. It was a lovely ceremony and there wasn’t a dry eye among the alumnae when they joined in singing the alma mater with the Class of 2015.

Thank you to all of the women from the Class of 1965 who were able to attend their 50th reunion. We are excited to welcome the Class of 1966 home in 2016!

Reunion photo (left to right): Nancy Clayton Mahoney, Patricia Riggie Andrews, Patricia Casio Bonner, Karen Moore Rose, Patricia Bayly Miedusiewski, Jane Koenig Stutz, and Judith Brookhart Lomp.

THE CLASS OF 2015 LEGACY The thread of legacies that spans through the history of Mount de Sales Academy is truly impressive. In the Class of 2015, we’re delighted to recognize nine of these legacies. All these women share a unique bond of passing down the traditions of MDSA within their families.

Legacy photo from left to right: EMILY STEER (mother EILEEN WEDEKIND STEER ‘89 and grandmothers MARY ELIZABETH KIRBY GROCHMAL ’59 and ROSE MARIE IAMPIERI STEER ’61)

KATELYN YOUNG (pictured: great aunt SISTER FREDERICK MARY MAISEL ’53 and not pictured great grandmother: HELEN KIRWAN MAISEL ’30 and grandmother: MARGARET HELEN MAISEL YOUNG ‘56) ABBY ZALUCKI (mother MICHELLE CASCIO ZALUCKI ’84)

AMANDA SEIDL (mother CYNTHIA CREHAN SEIDL ’78)

CHRISTINA SCHELL (mother HEATHER JOHNSON SCHELL ’88)

AMANDA DONOVAN (mother DONNA GEPPI DONOVAN ’80)

CLARA JESKE (not pictured grandmother CLAIRE GREEN JESKE ’39)

RILEY GENTNER (grandmother ELIZABETH DORSEY GENTNER ‘58)

Not Pictured: KATELYN FRANK and mother ALLISON SINGER FRANK ‘84

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ALUMNAE NEWS

PLANNING PROVIDES FOR THE FUTURE FINE ARTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP & CURRICULUM SUPPORT As CECILIA “CELIA” GAVIN LUDWIG ’65 traveled through South Africa, she recalled her approximately four-mile roundtrip commute to Mount de Sales Academy. Even on the coldest and wettest days, her experience at MDSA was worth the effort. That is why Celia and her husband, Stephen, have included MDSA in their wills.

Coinciding with her 50th reunion from MDSA, Celia reached out to Mount de Sales to create an estate gift to benefit her alma mater. Due to her travels Celia could not join her classmates as an honored guest at graduation, but she shared why she chose to make her gift to MDSA and the impact the school had on her life.

Upon entering MDSA, Celia followed in the footsteps of four aunts (NELL GAVIN, ELIZABETH LEE GETZ ’42, ELIZABETH KRUGER ’49, and JOAN KRUGER POHL ’50) who attended MDSA. Celia’s family struggled financially, and on many occasions there was little left after paying tuition. Celia thrived on the faith life at MDSA and the love of the Visitation Nuns. Celia recalls, “The beautiful chapel gave Mount de Sales an aura of calmness, peacefulness, and simplicity.” Celia maintained contact with some of the Visitation Nuns for years. She fondly remembers Sister Ignatius, Sister Mary Louise, and Sister Jane Frances.

Since graduating from MDSA and then University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Celia had a career in finance, which included positions with the Federal Reserve Bank

and St. Joseph Medical Center Credit Union. Now Celia enjoys a second career as an accomplished artist.

Celia’s love for the arts coupled with her love of MDSA motivated her gift to support both passions.

After experiencing the loss of family and friends, sometimes unexpectedly, Celia and Stephen gave prayerful consideration to the distribution of their estate. Celia created the trust to benefit MDSA because she wanted her gift to benefit many people. Additionally, Celia recognized the benefits of a trust. She explains, “We understood that by setting up a trust, certain taxes are saved and thus go directly to the recipients. By setting up a revocable trust, you can still use your funds if necessary.”

Celia has accomplished and traveled a great deal since graduation, but her heart remains at MDSA, which for her was a place of refuge as well as learning. Celia and Stephen’s planned gift will create an endowed arts scholarship and support the art curriculum at MDSA. We are grateful to Celia for making a legacy gift to her alma mater that will enable future MDSA students to pursue their passion for the arts.

You can check out Celia’s artwork on her website, cecilia-ludwig-art.com. For more information on making a Planned Gift to benefit MDSA, please contact Beth Saverino ’87 at 410.744.8498 ext. 139 or esaverino@mountdesales. org.

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ALUMNAE NEWS

Alumnae Spotlight ELIZABETH HISKY KONSTANTAS ’78 With strong familial connections to MDSA for almost a century, Betsy reflects on how the school has influenced her personal and professional life.

M

y earliest memories of Mount de Sales Academy are of the

I believe that this mission has enabled hundreds of young girls

Gatehouse, riding the pony named Tiny, and chasing the

to mature into women of faith and knowledge with confidence in

chickens in the barn. My great uncle, William Harmon, and later

themselves. After leaving MDSA, they are empowered to go out

his son Henri were the caretakers and lived in the Gatehouse until

and make a difference in the world.

the early 1980s. My mom would often take us to the campus to visit them. We would also come up the hill on the Fourth of July

I know that to be true in my own life and in the lives of our

to eat my Aunt Ann’s fried chicken and watch the fireworks at

daughters. My husband, George, and I work together to educate

night. Mount de Sales has been a part of our family for almost

middle class families on fundamental financial principles. We are

100 years. The connections include a legacy of my grandmother,

celebrating our 30th anniversary in our business with Primerica and

MARY ISABEL HAYNES HISKY ’27, her sisters MARY

we feel truly blessed to be able to help families make wise financial

ALICE HAYNES KEMP ’22 and MARY JUDITH HAYNES

decisions. It is very rewarding to receive phone calls from clients

’26, my mom BETTY HARMON HISKY ’54, my daughters

who tell us that because of our advice they were able to retire early

CHRISTINA ’03, KATHRYN ’06, ALI ’09, as well as my nieces

or their children were able to attend the school of their choice.

MARY HISKY SWIDOWICH ’03 and GINA HISKY ’13. As a member of the Class of 1978, I also call Mount de Sales home.

As for our daughters, Christina and Ali are special education teachers working with children who have communications delay

Mount de Sales has seen dynamic change over the years. From

in Frederick County, and Kathryn is serving as a nurse in the

a boarding school owned and operated by the Visitation Nuns,

emergency room at St. Agnes Hospital in Catonsville.

to the lay Board of Trustees maintaining a decaying building with declining enrollment, and finally an overflowing vibrant school

I feel truly blessed to have attended Mount de Sales and carry the

run by the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, TN. Throughout those

spirit of the school with me through many aspects of my life. As my

years, the spirit of Mount de Sales has remained the same for every

great aunt said when she returned to Mount de Sales for her 95th

girl who walks through those windows at graduation. My husband

birthday, “No matter how long you may have been away it still

asked former principal Sister Helen Marie what makes Mount de

FEELS LIKE HOME.”

Sales different from other schools. She explained that the chapel, which is in the center of the building, reflects the spirit of Mount de Sales to keep Christ in the center of the students’ lives and in everything they do.

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Are you interested in learning more about how to become financially independent?

Contact Betsy at EKonstantas.al047@primerica.com or 410.465.6363. Above left: Betsy and George. Right: Betsy’s daughters, Christina ‘03, Kathryn ‘06, and Ali ‘09.

ALUMNAE NEWS

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AMBER BRESNICK RODMAN ’00 recently celebrated the birth of her second daughter, Emersyn Shae Rodman, on February 2, 2015. Emersyn joins big sister Kinsleigh Eris. Amber and her husband reside in Florida where they have lived since September 2011.

RACHEL ALLEN RHINEHART ’05 and husband Nick are excited to announce the birth of their first born son on March 17, 2015. His name is Jack Emil Rhinehart, and he arrived weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. The couple is currently living in Frederick, MD, where Rachel is an elementary special education teacher.

KELSEY WALSH ‘08 received her Master of Fine Arts in Community Arts from Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD. Kelsey earned a Certificate in the College Teaching of Art and is an honored Merit Scholar from the Jacob & Hilda Blaustein Foundation MFACA Fellowship. Walsh looks forward to continuing her work as a community artist for the education and advancement of the arts.

HANNAH CHURCH ’08 graduated from Gettysburg College with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science in 2012 and then went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Maryland School of Nursing in 2014. She is currently a pediatric nurse at University of Maryland Medical Center.

ELISSA BOFFEN DUBYOSKI ’09 and husband Dan are proud to announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Matthew, on March 11, 2015. Little “Benny” arrived at 3:45 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce with a full head of crazy hair!

MARIA BROCATO KUNISCH ’01 and her husband, Jason, welcomed their first child, John Anthony Mario Kunisch, into the world on September 9, 2014.

KELLI MERCIER MARAGNI ’02 and husband Mike welcomed their little girl, Averie Marie Maragni, on January 20, 2015. She weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces.

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ALUMNAE NEWS

WELCOME TO OUR NEW

ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT: Jessica Wilson ‘09 Jessica Wilson ’09 returns to Mount de Sales Academy to serve as the president of the Alumnae Association. She earned both her bachelor’s degree and Master of Business Administration from Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD. She is enthusiastic about the mission of MDSA and is dedicated to helping the Alumnae Association thrive!

“Mount de Sales holds a very special place in my heart. When I graduated from Mount de Sales, I knew that I would come back one day to be an active participant in this lasting legacy of alumnae.

I wanted the chance to contribute to the success of the Alumnae Association, for this was a natural

’00s KAITLIN MORAN ’09 graduated from The Catholic University of America with a master’s degree in social work.

’10s DANIELLE DUNN ‘10 graduated from Salisbury University in May 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She was hired by the Worcester County Public school system and just finished her first year teaching first grade at Showell Elementary School. Danielle currently resides in Ocean City, MD. DANIELLE WILSON ’11 graduated from Villanova University this spring with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, accompanied by a minor in criminology. She will be pursuing a master’s degree in homeland security through Northeastern University starting in July 2015.

step once I graduated from college.

I had a strong desire to give back to the community that gave me the foundation to walk through life with grace, confidence, and faith. I want every girl who walks through the hallways to know that she is part of a sisterhood, which will continue long after she graduates. I feel very fortunate to be a part of the Alumnae Association, not only as president, but as an alumna. I am proud to lead the Alumnae Association, which provides scholarships to young women of Mount de Sales.

I pray that all my sisters will join me in giving back to our home.”

The Alumnae Association meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Alumnae Hall.

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Recent graduates JENNY PROTZMAN ’13 a n d MARY O’DONNELL ’14 are studying at Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. They are both playing on the Lady Baron’s Lacrosse team together.

GRACE DAVIS ’13, LARA MILLER ‘13, and EMMA CALLAHAN ’13, who are all studying at Saint Joseph’s University, recently ran in a 5K to support the Kristin Mitchell Foundation.

The foundation raises awareness about abusive relationships and domestic violence. To learn more about Kristin’s Krusade, visit www.kristinskrusade. org. The girls said it was a unique experience to run together in memory of fellow MDSA and SJU alumna, KRISTIN MITCHELL ’01.

ALUMNAE NEWS

MOVIE NIGHT The Alumnae Association hosted the first Outdoor

SEND YOUR SAILOR NEWS

Movie Night on Friday, June 6, at Mount de Sales

Please send your news

with a showing of “The Princess Bride.” After a

or the name of a recently

week of rain, the skies cleared for an enjoyable

deceased alumna for

atmosphere behind the school. Popcorn and movie

inclusion in the View

snacks were available. Proceeds from the event help support the Alumnae Association Scholarships.

What a great way to begin summer vacation!

from the Cupola to Karen von Lange P’09 ‘16 at kvonlange@mountdesales. org. If you would like to include a photo, please

A special thank you to the event sponsors: A&G

email a high-resolution

Design, Brown and Getka PA and the Brown Family,

.jpg or .tif file along

Catonsville Peace A Pizza, Freestyle Designs LLC,

with your update.

Falter Candy Company, Monaghan’s Pub, and

Have you recently moved

George & Betsy Konstantas with Primerica.

or do you have a new email address? Contact Elizabeth

IN MEMORIAM Please pray for the following alumnae who have entered eternal life: DOROTHY ECKHARDT BURTON ‘43 OLIVIA PEACH GLEASON ’45 MARTHA HOWELL COLBOURN ’47

Binette Mahon ’07 via email at emahon@mountdesales. org or by at phone 410.744.8498 ext. 265.

NANCY SMITH DAVIS ’49 MARY PETERS WEST ‘50 GP’17 ROBYN ANN KIRBY ‘00

You are invited to follow Mount de Sales Academy on Twitter:

ALUMNAE SAVE-THE-DATES Visit mountdesales.org for more info.

@MDSAhighschool.

We invite all alumnae,

10.3

Saturday, October 3, 2015: HOMECOMING 10 A.M. – 3 P.M.

friends, and families to like the "Mount de Sales Academy" page

10.10 Saturday, October 10, 2015: CRAB FEAST 4 – 9 P.M.

10.23 Friday, October 23, 2015: TALENT SHOW (ALUMNAE JUDGES NEEDED!)

on Facebook.

Join the Mount de Sales Academy Alumnae networking group

11.1

Sunday, November 1, 2015: OPEN HOUSE FOR ALL INTERESTED FAMILIES FROM NOON – 3 P.M.

11.8

Saturday, November 8, 2015: ALUMNAE MEMORIAL MASS 11 A.M.

on LinkedIn.

Follow us on Instagram: @mountdesalesacademy.

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Congratulations to the seniors who signed National Letters of Intent to play sports for National Collegiate Athletic DIVISION I AND II universities.

AMANDA DONOVAN | University of Cincinnati | Lacrosse MORGAN WINTERBOTTOM | Alderson Broaddus University | Lacrosse KELLY LONG | James Madison University | Swimming MADISON FIELDS | Hofstra University | Lacrosse

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KATELYN YOUNG | Saint Leo University | Lacrosse MARGARET SMITH | University of Pennsylvania | Lacrosse JULIA DARMINIO | California University of Pennsylvania | Soccer