Mercy Magazine Fall/Winter 2016

Gwynedd Mercy Academy

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MAGAZINE FALL/WINTER 2016

A Journey In Mercy

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2015-16 Page 14

Dear Alumnae, Students, Parents, Faculty, Staff and Friends: At Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, we believe that the goal of education is to develop and nurture the whole person: intellectually, spiritually, morally, physically, emotionally and socially. As I reflect on the past year and consider the next, I continue to marvel at all that the academy is capable of accomplishing — with each one of you — in our collective commitment to the growth and success of young Mercy women.

Forging ahead in our responsibility to educate 21st-century learners, we have set out to inspire stimulating engagement in science with the construction of a new chemistry lab. Designed to be a stateof-the-art learning space, the new lab features a wall coated with “Idea Paint” where students can work creatively and collaboratively. Challenging, enriching, and hands-on curricular experiences will bring this new lab to life in our ongoing efforts to transform teaching and learning, and to equip our students with the skills necessary to become future leaders in science and innovation.

Uniting intellect with spirituality, 11 of our students and two of our teachers traveled to Haiti last spring, where they immersed themselves in the culture, interacted with the natives, learned about the empowerment of women, and performed community service. They painted.

They picked crops. They partnered with an all-girls elementary school where they made bracelets, and friends. Most of all, they returned home graced and gifted — ever more grateful for the opportunities they have been given, and deeply devoted to their identity as women of Mercy who make a difference in the lives of others.

Beyond involvement in a variety of meaningful service projects this year, our community will be engaged in many activities that will serve to promote a holistic education. In athletics and the arts, our students look ahead to another year of achievements after earning two AACA League Championships last year, and performing at such prestigious venues as Longwood Gardens and the State Capitol. To foster wellness, our faculty has participated in mental health training and our students are receiving similar programming in the classroom.

Calling attention to the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy, our ministry team will focus the lens of their efforts on the topic of racism and respect for one another.

With the November conclusion of Jubliee Year of Mercy, I ask that we hold all the members of our Mercy community in prayer, as we recall the emphasis that Pope Francis has placed on the power of mercy: “Let us be renewed by God’s mercy, let us be loved by Jesus, let us enable the power of his love to transform our lives too; and let us become agents of this mercy, channels through which God can water the earth, protect all creation and make justice and peace flourish.”

In Mercy,

Sr. Patricia Flynn, R.S.M. Principal

2016-17 Board of Trustees Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ‘81, Chair Ann Diehl Casey ‘50 Michael DeCandido, P’09, ‘16 Sr. Margaret Anne Dougherty, R.S.M. Sr. Patricia Flynn, R.S.M. Timothy Gillespie, P’14 Patrick Hopkins, P’11 Kathleen Haley Hunsicker, Esq. ‘81 R. Tripp (Ray) Hyer, III, P’16 Del Markward, P‘12 Karen McKeaney ‘88 J. Scott Miller, P’98, ‘05 Teresa Araco Rodgers ‘91 Kathleen M. Roeder, M.D. ’60, P’92, ‘92 Joseph Rose, P’06, ’11 Sr. Cathe Shoulberg, R.S.M. ‘65

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Mission Statement Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, a Catholic collegepreparatory school encourages young women to live and act justly in the spirit of Jesus Christ and to follow in the tradition of mercy and service inherited from Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy.

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School respects individual differences and challenges each student to achieve academic excellence.

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School empowers each student to develop her unique talents and abilities and to become a competent and compassionate Christian woman.

Mercy Magazine is published for the students, alumnae, parents and friends of Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School 1345 Sumneytown Pike P.O. Box 902 Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437 (215) 646-8815 gmahs.org Sr. Patricia Flynn, R.S.M. Principal Anne Casavecchia Vice Principal of Academic Affairs

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Advancement Office Tammi E. Lake Director of Advancement tlake@gmahs.org ext. 326 Karen Price Benson ‘79, P’07, ‘10 Director of Alumnae Relations kbenson@gmahs.org ext. 328 Christine Burke ‘07 Director of Annual Giving cburke@gmahs.org ext. 410 Mimi Craig P’90,’93 Director of Advancement Services mcraig@gmahs.org ext. 352

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A Journey to Haiti in the Spirit of Mercy Erica DeCandido ’16 shares the experience of Gwynedd’s first international service trip.

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GMAHS News Chemistry Lab Remodel Spotlight on Our Board of Trustees

Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 will serve as GMAHS’s new president as part of an innovative organizational structure Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 and family: Marty, Michele ’05 and Elizabeth ’09

Jen Benton Zandier ‘96 Director of Marketing and Communications jzandier@gmahs.org ext. 368 Mercy Magazine Editor Karen Price Benson ’79 P’07, ‘10

Photography Joseph Bradley Photography Caitlin Fasano ‘09 Kellie Dunphy Brogan ‘87 Peapod Design

FALL/WINTER 2016

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Jeannine Hartz P’14, ‘20 Assistant Director of Donor Relations jhartz@gmahs.org ext. 412

Contributors Mimi Craig P’90, ’93 Christine Burke ‘07 Tammi E. Lake

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The Class of 2016 is Ready to Take on the World The 86 young women in the Class of 2016 are ready to make a difference in the world.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter GMA mothers and daughters share the legacy of Mercy.

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Annual Report of Gifts Honor Roll of Annual Giving Donors 2015-16

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Alumnae Notes Class Updates, Wedding Bells, New Arrivals, Rest in Peace

On the cover: Haiti 2016

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School’s first school-sponsored international service trip

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A Journey to Haiti

in the Spirit of Mercy

Never could we have imagined how one city in a country 1,484 miles away from our homes could impact us in the way it did!

by Erica DeCandido ‘16

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This day began like many other days during my last year at Gwynedd. As a senior,

I sat on the benches near the windows overlooking the softball fields, grateful for the senior privilege of having different places to study. I vividly remember the corridor door opening, and I saw Sister Bernadette Duross, RSM, our Director of Mission Integration and Effectiveness, walking toward me. Mr. Fromhold, our School Minister, was with her, looking almost as distressed as she did. A million thoughts rushed through my head as the two adults began to give me a brief explanation of how the group of applicants were beyond impressive for our Haiti Immersion trip. At that moment, Sister Bernadette Author Erica DeCandido ’16 (below center) is now in her freshman year finally exclaimed, “I’m sorry to tell you Erica….but you’re going to Haiti!” Before I knew at Tufts University. it, I was engulfed with hugs from fellow applicants who were also chosen. I could not believe my ears! Although this would be my second time traveling to the adored country of Haiti, I felt more excitement knowing that I would be going with the Mercy sisters I’ve come to know throughout my four years at Gwynedd. With emotions of excitement and nervousness filling my head, I knew the first thing I could do to prepare started with communicating with my fellow classmates who were also selected. ­It meant so much to us to be a part of Gwynedd’s first school-sponsored international service trip. In order to make this trip extraordinary, the planning ensued quickly. We began to prepare with meetings after meetings as well as numerous email exchanges. Yet, nothing could fully prepare the group of 11 young girls and two adult chaperones for what we were about to experience. No one knew what to expect; no one knew how powerful this trip would be for each of us.

As the ever so anticipated date crept closer, the group learned more about the trip and met important people associated with it. We traveled with a group called ‘Focus on Haiti,’ which is a Sisters of Mercy project. Throughout this trip, we would explore and help in a small town called Gros Sr. Mary Sullivan, R.S.M. and alumna Andi Land Healy ’80, from the “Focus on Haiti” Morne, just four hours from the city center of Port-au-Prince. project, led the students on their service trip.

Along this journey, two incredible women, Sister Mary Sullivan, RSM and Mrs. Andi Land Healy ’80 would be our life lines. These two empowering women showed us the ropes and shared some laughs with the group along the way.

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That night was filled with music, dancing, and laughter. In those hours, no barriers existed. Language did not matter. It didn’t matter whether we were from Haiti or Pennsylvania. In that moment, we were simply living as Mercy sisters, together as one.

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Within the short time in which we lived in Haiti, the service we completed included physical, spiritual, and emotional work. Whether nailing in mosquito nets, painting classrooms, or simply spending time playing with the kids, there was never a time when a smile did not appear on every single face.

Each day concluded with Sister Mary Sullivan, RSM leading a reflection with our group and our famous bus driver Papa and his nephew (and our personal translator) “T.” Within these talks, memories of the day were shared, observations contributed, and life lessons explored. Yet, at the end of each reflection, the conversation seemed to come full circle back to our connection to Mercy. Each action, each prayer, each reading brought with it the same assurance of why we were there, and the importance of each hour spent with the individuals with whom we came in contact. Therefore, there was no greater feeling than the palpable spirit of mercy which was present.

This feeling became evident on one of the best nights of the trip. Every single girl can verify and expand upon their feelings about the night at the river. Here, we spent one entire evening with the extraordinary ‘Mercy Beyond Borders’ (MBB) girls. This organization provides girls from difficult situations in Gros Morne with an education, food, and shelter. Their ages ranged from 12 to 18 years.

Therefore, we could easily relate and connect with these smart girls. It was during this time at the river that we bonded more than anyone could even begin to describe.

The afternoon started with water guns, games, and splashes, but it ended with a much different atmosphere.

The night was filled with music, dancing, and laughter. In those few hours, no barriers existed. Language did not matter. It didn’t matter whether we were from Haiti or Pennsylvania. In that moment, we were simply living as Mercy sisters, together as one. Although we thought the night had ended as we packed back onto the bus, it only strengthened the bond we had earlier created. A singing contest broke out between the MBB and Gwynedd girls. Our voices and songs did not reach the beauty and talent of the Haitians until they began to sing “In the Jungle” in their own language. At that point, the bus filled with each girl’s voice singing in English and Creole, causing this language barrier to become nothing that Mercy girls couldn’t break down. The ride ended with the singing of “Waka Waka,” another song that both groups could sing together.

When the MBB girls filed out of the bus and Papa began to drive away, we were left in awe. Each person on that bus knew something special happened that night, something that could not be described to others in full detail and appreciation.

Having experienced and met such inspiring women, the most important mission we could complete is to share their stories and to become their advocates. This can be a true testament to their empowering stories—to look for ways to continue our support when we return home. Each person we met during our journey to Gros Morne shed a little more light on the beautiful country in which they live. These people were not looking for handouts; they wanted to learn

to better themselves by developing a skill. For example, two women we met had their own business of selling reusable dinnerware. When asked how we could help, one eager student suggested that, “We can send you tablecloths.� They kindly declined because people in Gros Morne can make these items themselves. Through this business, these women help the environment, and assist others to make the materials needed. This trip was not just to see the town or play with children; this was an experience of taking in and learning as much from the Haitian community as we could in six short days.

The amazing aspect of this trip continues in the stories this group can tell others back home, but what cannot be explained or portrayed in pictures are the emotions felt, i.e. the goosebumps experienced when a starving young girl offers her only popsicle to you, or seeing the sadness in the eyes of a mother who cannot provide clean water for her own children. It is hard for the 13 of us who traveled and experienced this culture to wrap our heads around all that happened. Therefore, what we each wish to leave behind is inspiration, acknowledgment, and a sense of Mercy spirit. I hope to leave the impact of our stories, our pictures, and our passion to encourage others to lend their hands in the journey to make this world a little better each and every day.

Never could we have imagined how one city in a country 1,484 miles away from our homes could impact us in the way it did!

Never could we have imagined the special place those people now hold in our hearts!

Each one of us left a little something of ourselves in Gros Morne, Haiti, and we took a little something from each person and each place that we visited.

The amazing aspect of this trip continues and what we each wish to leave behind is inspiration, acknowledgment and a sense of Mercy spirit. I hope to leave the impact of our stories, our pictures and our passion to encourage others to lend their hands in the journey to make this world a little better each and every day.

Gwynedd will continue to sponsor Service Trips for the Spring and Summer of this 2016-17 academic year. International Service Trips are planned for Gros Morne, Haiti in April and Belfast and Dublin, Ireland in July.

National Service Trips are also being planned.

The students, along with their faculty chaperones, are excited to continue the mission of Mercy throughout the world.

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NEWS FROM GWYNEDD

Spotlight on Our Board of Trustees

Chemistry Lab Remodeled The GMA Chemistry lab received a much needed update this academic year. The lab features new lab tables and furniture with new lighter colored surfaces to encourage energy, enthusiasm for subject and participation.

Some of the features are: • Idea Paint Wall

• Students can use entire wall to work out chemistry math problems • Interactive Projector

• All functions of multi-touch Smart Board across entire wall • Can run Smart Notebook • Project computer from teacher desk and center rear desk • Wireless Internet • Wired Ethernet at each lab table via cables so laptops, instruments do not need to connect to Internet • Instruments can “talk” to each other across room • Students can electronically share data anywhere • ADA Compliant Station • New Chemical Storeroom • Mobile Gas Units • Mobile Fume Hood

• Contributed by the Gresh Family in memory of James Gresh

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Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ’81 has served on the Board of Trustees for three years and has been named Chair of the Board. Bellwoar, the President and Founder of PPT Consulting, has more than 30 years of experience within the industry and as a partner of a major global consulting firm prior to founding PPT Consulting. Kathy has managed numerous strategic technology projects from software selection to implementation, and from establishing IT strategy to optimizing business processes. Kathy’s key to project success has always been to ensure the key components of People, Process & Technology are addressed in the delivery of all solutions. She has repeatedly delivered pragmatic solutions and built outstanding relationships with many high-profile clients in the Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Consumer Products and Retail industries. Kathy earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Villanova University and a master’s in the Dynamics of Organizations from the University of Pennsylvania. Kathy has also been recognized locally for her contributions to the community, her support of women’s initiatives, and her PPT brand identity. These awards include: Philadelphia Business Journal’s Women of Distinction, Smart CEO’s Brava Award, Philly100 and Inc.5000.

Mike DeCandido, Managing Director of Global Contact Center Operations for Citibank, has been named to the Board of Trustees for Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. Active in civic affairs and nonprofits, Mike has been involved in coaching premier soccer for Montgomery United Soccer club, is a member of the Knights of Columbus, has coached CYO basketball for Mary, Mother the Redeemer church, and is an active volunteer at GMAHS. He previously served on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of SE PA, along with the United Way and InRoads, Inc. in Albany, NY. Mike earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the State University of New York at Oswego. Mike and his wife Cindy reside in North Wales. His oldest daughter, Marisa, is a 2009 graduate of Gwynedd Mercy and a 2013 graduate of Syracuse University, and lives in Green Bay, WI. His son Michael is a 2012 graduate of LaSalle College High School and a 2016 graduate of Syracuse University. His daughter, Erica, is a 2016 graduate of Gwynedd Mercy and a freshmen at Tufts University.

R. Tripp (Ray) Hyer III is the senior vice president of Sales and Marketing of Gardner-Gibson and a new member of the Board of Trustees. Gardner-Gibson is a full line manufacturer of roof, driveway and waterproofing coatings, caulks, spackles and wallpaper adhesives with 13 manufacturing and distribution facilities located throughout North America. He is also the past president of the Roof Coatings Manufacturing Association, Board Member of the Talamore Homeowners Association, and Board Member of the Parkside Homeowners Association. Ray is the proud father of five children, including Maeve ’16, a freshman at the College of Charleston, and is married to Anne Hasson Hyer, a GMAHS alumna from the Class of 1988. Ray and Anne met at Villanova University, and firmly believe in the Catholic private independent education system. Ray has also been involved with CYO Coaching and served on the St. Alphonsus CYO Board.

Mercy Woman Takes the Helm

at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Wearing her long white gown and carrying a bouquet of red roses, she walked across the stage to receive her diploma. She and her family beaming with pride, this GMAHS graduate was soon starting college at a small Catholic college in central Pennsylvania. Little did she know that 45 years later she would become the first president and lay leader of her beloved high school.

As head of the school, Denise will serve as an agent of change and innovation. She will oversee marketing, advancement, admissions and finance, key areas that contribute greatly to the school’s financial health.

Denise has been actively involved with GMAHS for nearly 50 years, first as a student and alumna and later as parent of two proud graduates. She chaired our 150th anniversary celebration, won the Margaret Beirn Berger ’35 Distinguished Alumna Award in 2008 and served as a Board of Trustees’ member for seven years.

For the past five years, Denise was Board chair, from which she resigned before offered the president’s position.

Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 was appointed GMAHS’s president, a new position the Board of Trustees announced as part of an innovative organizational structure.

The President-Principal model in Denise Corkery Marbach ‘72 Catholic independent high schools is a proven way to distribute executive Committed to service in the functions between two leaders. It is a forward-looking community, Denise is a board member of Faith in the strategy that positions the school for future success while Future, an organization focused on leadership, growth and upholding the Mercy mission and innovation in Catholic schools in Philadelphia, and a our Catholic beliefs. board officer of Inglis, an organization enriching the lives of adults with physical disabilities. She is also chair of the The president is the spiritual leader, steward of the Women’s Executive Leadership Program of the Forum of school’s mission and chief executive officer responsible Executive Women in Philadelphia. for institution building, financial management, longterm planning and fundraising. The principal is the I have known Denise for many years and as vice chair educational leader who directs teaching and learning, and of the GMAHS Board of Trustees, I have had the honor is responsible for curriculum, instruction, student success of working with her on many vital school initiatives. and extracurricular activities. Focused on their individual Since Denise stepped down as chair, I have been acting key areas of strength, they work together to achieve the as the interim chair and was recently appointed chair of best results for the school and its students. the board.

The Board conducted an extensive search for President and was thrilled to conclude that one of Gwynedd Mercy’s own graduates was the best fit. Among the many wonderful qualities Denise possesses, the Board agreed she has the leadership, team building and strategic skills to be head of our school and guide us into the future.

Denise was a partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) where she worked in the higher education, healthcare and nonprofit industries for 38 years. A certified public accountant, she was the first woman partner of the company’s founding office in its 90-year history. Denise launched and grew several practices in major U.S. cities. She retired from PwC in June 2015.

An exemplary Mercy woman and outstanding leader, the Board is thrilled that Denise is taking on this most critical role and will proudly guide our school into 2020 and beyond.

With Mercy,

Kathy Kirk Bellwoar ’81

Chair, Board of Trustees

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Is Ready to Take on the World!

Graduation at the Academy is a time for celebration.

A formal ceremony that marks the accomplishments and achievements of each graduate. It is also a reminder of the great traditions of Mercy that have been passed down over the years. Eighty-six graduates processed through the Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 4, wearing traditional fulllength white gowns and gloves, carrying a dozen long-stem red roses at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School’s 155th Commencement Ceremony.

The ceremony began with an invocation by Claire Kennedy ’16, who called the class together in prayer to celebrate the gifts, laughter and the tears that they had experienced together as a class. Claire is attending Pennsylvania State University.

Maeve O’Brien ’16 gave the salutatory address, reflecting on the four years of high school. “Gwynedd not only taught us academics, but it also developed us into strong Christian women, true daughters of Catherine McAuley.

During the ceremony, the class sang “I’ll Always Remember You” by Miley Cyrus, a song about the mixed emotions of saying goodbye and the excitement of what the future holds.

After diplomas and medals were distributed, graduates were awarded for their extraordinary commitments to their education included the Mother Mary Bernard Gold Medal of Honor, Karen D’Lauro ’60 Gold Medal for School Spirit, 8

Sister Mary Loyola Gold Medal for Service, Mother Margaret Mary Gold Medal for Highest General Average, and the Michele Granozio ’86 Gold Medal for Leadership, Loyalty and Example of Christian Womanhood. Gold medals were also awarded for each subject area. (Recipients are listed on page 10.)

Madeline Talecki ’16 gave the valedictory address and spoke about the sisterhood of Mercy. “We’ve constructed a sisterhood that knows no limits,” explained Talecki. “Not even leaving this building can limit the community we experienced and will carry with us.”

Sister Christine McCann, RSM, who served as the Director of Sponsorship for the Sisters of Mercy Mid-Atlantic Community providing support for Boards and administrators for 18 sponsored ministries of the Mid-Atlantic Community, presided over the Commencement Ceremony. In her address to the graduates, she summarized the value of a Mercy eduction. “Your years at GMA challenged you to be a Mercy ‘unselfie,’ to be part of a larger picture of the global, political, social, economic and cultural realities that impact all of us.

You have been encouraged to become women who will make a difference in the world, women who are empowered to influence the world positively.”

Just as many classes before them, the graduates of the Class of 2016 entered Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School as young girls and walked across the stage to receive their diplomas as scholars and Mercy women, ready to take on the world.

KELLIE DUNPHY BROGAN ‘87

The Class of 2016

College Choices Gwynedd proudly presents the college choices of our Class of 2016. All are attending a four-year college.

Temilolaolwa Feyintola Adeoye

Mary Claire Casey

Erin Leigh Duffy

Caitlin Elizabeth Aloia

Brigit Anne Coleman

Melissa Graham Dunphy

Ellen Jennifer Anders

Moira Elizabeth Connelly

Megan Elizabeth DuVernois

Allegra Ann Antimarino

Megan Rose Dalton

Maria Therese Antoni

Jacqueline Grace D’Aniello

Alexandra Elizabeth Araco

Erica Michelle DeCandido

Ithaca College

Oberlin Conservatory of Music Temple University

The Catholic University of America Temple University

University of Maryland, College Park

Katherine Elizabeth Blasek James Madison University

Hannah Kathryn Blaser

Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Haley Lynn Brehm Boston University

Mary Margaret Brown

Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Shannon McGrath Brown University of Delaware

Margaret Mary Cameron University of Pittsburgh

Jiaxin Cao

Indiana University at Bloomington

Lehigh University

University of the Sciences Duquesne University

University of Pittsburgh

Saint Joseph’s University High Point University

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Students Receiving Scholarships: 72 84% of senior class Scholarship Dollars Awarded: $14,543,096

Kathryn Gillies Dwyer University of Delaware

The University of Georgia Tufts University

Gabriella Caroline DeColli The University of Scranton

Caroline Catherine Dennin Loyola University Maryland

Emilee Paige Desmond La Salle University

Reagan Catherine Diamond The Catholic University of America

Madeline Elizabeth Dittrich

Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Elizabeth Anne Dougherty Immaculata University

Bridget Carol Drakeley

University of Notre Dame

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Graduation Awards Class of 2016 Mother Mary Bernard Gold Medal of Honor Bridget Carol Drakeley

Karen D’Lauro ’60 Gold Medal for School Spirit Erica Michelle DeCandido

Sister Mary Loyola Gold Medal for Service Mary Kathleen Scott

Mother Margaret Mary Gold Medal for Highest General Average Bridget Carol Drakeley Honorable Mention: Ava Marie Rosati

Michele Granozio ’86 Gold Medal for Leadership, Loyalty and Example of Christian Womanhood Claire Elizabeth Kennedy

Gold Medal for Art

Kelsey Alexandra-Lily Morris Honorable Mention: Nicole Marie McDonnell

Gold Medal for English

Bridget Carol Drakeley Honorable Mention: Emily Louise Roberts

Gold Medal for French

Haley Lynn Brehm Honorable Mention: Caitlin Elizabeth Aloia

Gold Medal for History

Haley Lynn Brehm and Emily Louise Roberts Honorable Mention: Mary Claire Casey

Gold Medal for Latin

Bridget Carol Drakeley Honorable Mention: Maeve Elizabeth O’Brien

Gold Medal for Mathematics

Ava Marie Rosati Honorable Mention: Emily Louise Roberts

Gold Medal for Music

Emily Louise Roberts Honorable Mention: Caitlin Elizabeth Aloia and Clare Jeanne Reckner

Gold Medal for Science

Ava Marie Rosati Honorable Mention: Mary Claire Casey

Gold Medal for Spanish

Lindsay Rae Norton Honorable Mention: Emily Anne Earley

Gold Medal for Theology

Bridget Carol Drakeley Honorable Mention: Emily Anne Earley

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Emily Anne Earley

The Catholic University of America

Sarah Nicole Evich

Fordham University

Delaney Ann Flynn

Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Drew Marie Frankenfield University of Pittsburgh

Caitlin Elizabeth Gemmi Temple University

Morgan Antoinette Hafer Spring Hill College

Anna Elizabeth Hill

Fordham University

Ellen Louise Horn Eckerd College

Olivia Elizabeth Howley

London College of Fashion

Isobelle Anel Hughes

Elizabethtown College

Maeve Caroline Hyer College of Charleston

Brooke Angelina Karchner Temple University

Patricia Rose Lee

Marywood University

Elisabeth Rose Lutz

Loyola University Maryland

Margaret Patricia Maguire Saint Joseph’s University

Victoria Marshall

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Markie Irene Masucci

University of Delaware

Megan Marie McAloon University of Delaware

Nicole Marie McDonnell

The University of Scranton

Alexandria Rose McKenna Temple University

Hadley Elizabeth McVeigh Gettysburg College

Madison Schafer Meagher Boston College

Olivia Jane Meister

The University of Arizona

Stephanie Paige Melsheimer Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Kourtney Lynne Kelly

Alyssa Marie Meszaros

Claire Elizabeth Kennedy

Kelsey Alexandra-Lily Morris

Natalie Wagaki Kilbride

Courtney Shelley Mullen

Margaret Caroline Knies

Madison Hunter Nesbitt

Rachel Elizabeth Koller

Lindsay Rae Norton

Saint Joseph’s University Pennsylvania State University, University Park University of Pittsburgh

Loyola University Maryland Loyola University Maryland

Saint Joseph’s University Pennsylvania State University, University Park Manhattan College

University of Pittsburgh

Saint Joseph’s University

Maeve Elizabeth O’Brien

Alexandra Emese Szekely

Lindsay Rose O’Malley

Madeline Katherine Talecki

Franklin and Marshall College La Salle University

Colleen Michelle Osborne University of Pittsburgh

Gabrielle Nicole Pasquini

Loyola University Maryland

Reilly Elizabeth Power Misericordia University

Madalyn Price

Stanford University

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Isabella Corelli Urie

University of South Carolina

Emma Elizabeth Weber Saint Joseph’s University

Tara Marie Webster

Vanderbilt University

Drexel University

Clare Jeanne Reckner Villanova University

Rebecca Mary Reilly

Philadelphia University

Emily Louise Roberts University of Virginia

Rebecca Ashley Roque

Saint Joseph’s University

Ava Marie Rosati

University of Pennsylvania

Jami Lynn Rotelli

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Mary Kathleen Scott

University of Delaware

Shannon Elizabeth Scott University of Delaware

Emily Catherine Shields University of Delaware

Julia Anne Soranno Syracuse University

Runxi (Charlene) Sun Syracuse University

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Like Mother, Like Daughter Sharing the legacy of a Mercy education was celebrated by nine alumnae mothers with daughters in the 2016 graduating class.

Kim Dunphy Scott ’84 and daughters, Mary Kate ’16 (left) and Shannon ’16 (right), along with husband Peter

Colleen Cody Araco ’89 and daughter Ally ’16 Nicole Bennis Flynn ’88 and daughter Delaney ’16

Carolyn White Dittrich ’82 with daughters Maddy ’16 and Grace ’19 12

Andrea Dillon McVeigh, Esq. ’85 with Hadley McVeigh ’16

Stacey Zoto Desmond ’87 (pictured right), daughter Emilee ’16 and sister Jody Zoto Kelly ’89

2016 awards Alumnae Director Karen Price Benson ’79 presents the Eileen Ferrick Whiteside ’45 Award

to Bridget Drakeley ‘16.

Robert McNeil, the late chairman of McNeil Laboratories, funded a graduation award to be given to the “Best All-Around Senior” in memory of his family friend.

Athletic Awards were presented by Athletic Director Terri Fasano

Bonnie Porreca Meister ’85 (pictured left) and daughter Olivia ’16 with Anne Hasson Hyer ’88 (pictured right) and daughter Maeve ’16 Donna Sapelli Brehm ’83 with daughter Haley ’16

(center) to Mary Claire Casey ‘16 (far left) as the 2016 Scholar Athlete.

Allie Szekely ’16 (left) and Erica DeCandido ’16 (right) shared honors as the 2016 Outstanding Athletes and Emily Shields (far right) as the 2016 John F. Meehan Award recipient. The Meehan award, presented to a graduating senior for her positive attitude, cooperation and school spirit in athletics, is funded by the Arbogast Family in honor of their father/grandfather who strongly believed in the Gwynedd traditions and enjoyed the positive impact sports played in influencing and shaping young adults.

The Juestrich Family Art Award

was presented to Brianna DeGrazio ’17 by family member Chrissy Juestrich (pictured left) and art faculty member Lisa Hohenstein (pictured right). The $1,000 scholarship for tuition assistance was provided by the Juestrich family after getting to know the art program at Gwynedd through judging the student art show.

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ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS What a tremendous year we had in 2015-16! With record turnout at events on and off campus, new traditions forged, and our most successful Mercy Fund to-date, our community is stronger through donors and friends like you to our wonderful community. Thank you to all of our alumnae, parents, parents of alumnae, friends and organizations that helped shape the 2015-16 school year.

It is hard to believe the end of 2016 is quickly approaching. As we began this school year during the Jubilee Year of Mercy, we are reminded more of the challenges that shape our girls’ world each and every day. Through their first-hand experiences in and out of the classroom, they are preparing to be the compassionate leaders of the future, steeped in the traditions and teachings of Sister Catherine McAuley. To ensure that these experiences are continued into the future, your support through gifts of time, talent and philanthropy are essential.

Part of the role of Advancement is to look with one eye towards the future, while preserving traditions of the past. This could not be more evident this year as we prepare to transition to a new leadership model — beginning with the selection of Gwynedd Mercy Academy’s first President — and towards an ambitious new project expanding the blueprint of our school. As you may know, in the past decade GMAHS has invested more than $8 million to deepen the impact of our creative arts, learning environments, technology and curriculum. These key initiatives have included the building of our Performing Arts Center and Arts Wing, the addition of a 21st-century Learning Commons space, a complete update of the Chemistry Lab, the addition of collaborative classrooms, a dramatic improvement of information technology and the expansion of AP and honors course offerings.

The next step to furthering our impact on our students is through our greater vision for top-level athletics offerings. The first phase of this is a stadium synthetic turf field, an eight-lane track and an enhanced natural grass field. These additions will not only benefit our student athletes by providing state-of-the-art competitive surfaces, but will also provide facilities to benefit all of our students through use for events, physical fitness classes and student activities. Leadership of GMAHS has committed the necessary resources for planning and we are now in the development phase seeking support from donors, alumnae and families close to GMAHS. Without parent and alumnae support, the project will not be feasible. You will be hearing more about this and other projects in the near future. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call at (215) 646-8815, ext. 326 Please review the upcoming events for our wonderful community, with special note of our annual auction on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Parents, alumnae, family and friends are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

On behalf of all of our girls and our entire community, thank you for all that you do for our school. We look forward to welcoming you to our halls again soon.

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In Mercy,

Tammi Lake Director of Advancement

ALUMNAE

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2015-16 Listing includes gifts received between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016

$99,096.09 Class of 1940 Caroline Riley Costello Class of 1942 Eva Adams Atkinson Berenice Trainor Brophy

LEADERSHIP GIFTS

Class of 1943 Anne DeVenuto Grey

Leadership giving is defined as those total gifts in support of the school at $1,000 or above in a fiscal year.

Donors at this level show exceptional commitment to our school, and will be stewarded with special events and recognition throughout the year. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a leadership donor, please contact Tammi Lake, at tlake@gmahs.org.

Class of 1945 Eileen Ferrick Whiteside, Estate of

Mr. and Mrs. Nando Addari Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Angelo Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bamberger Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ‘81 Mr. Richard Bostwick Gerardean Brennan ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Neil Brown Mrs. Eileen Carlin Emily Nugent Carrier ‘60 Jill Marinari Carton, Ph.D. ‘86 Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Castellano Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeCandido Mr. and Mrs. John Dolaway Patricia Donnelly ‘54 Kathleen Cattie Fee ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gelenberg Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Gillespie Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Gola Mrs. Kathryn Gresh Ms. Mary Gresh Rosemary Murphy Gulati ‘57 Mr. Vincent Haley Sallyanne Harper ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Raymond T. Hyer, III Kate Daniels Imbesi, Esq. ‘92

Ms. Christine Juestrich Joanne Taylor Kostos ‘54 Linda Ksansnak ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis Denise Corkery Marbach ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Del Markward Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McCartney Anne Bridget McDonald ‘91 Karen McKeaney ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Meagher Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Miller Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Mischler Mrs. Susan Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Edmund B. Moore, Jr. Mary Jane Morrow ‘70 Sandy Pfeffer O’Connell ‘92 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Peel Mr. and Mrs. John Redmond Teresa Araco Rodgers ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rose Mrs. Karen Sabatino Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Silvestrini Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Sundheim Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Thiers Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Waddington Patricia Ann White ‘69 Mr. Carter M. Young Mr. and Mrs. Hani Zaki

Avery Foundation BB&T College Pursuit Covenant Bank Elliott-Lewis Corporation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund First Niagara Bank Global Packaging, Inc. Gulati Family Foundation Henkels Foundation Kathleen V. Longergan Associates, Inc. M & L Compliance Management M&T Bank Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc. J. P. Mascaro & Son PA Partners for Education, LLC Powell Trachtman Redmond (John Charles & Kathryn S.) Foundation The Bryn Mawr Trust Company The Maguire Foundation Turnberry Solutions, Inc. UGI Energy Services Universal Health Services, Inc., UHS of Delaware, Inc.

2015-16 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Trustees are elected in accordance with the bylaws of the school. Each new Trustee is also approved by the Sisters of Mercy community leadership. A term of a Trustee is three years with a limit of three terms. The responsibilities include fiduciary oversight of finances, physical assets and long-range plans to ensure the vitality of Gwynedd. In order to meet that responsibility, the Trustees meet five times a year and also participate in meetings of the Advancement, Facilities, Academic, Student Life, Finance and Governance committees.

The Trustees are also responsible for appointing executive leadership of Gwynedd and monitoring executive performance.

$67,900.68 Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ‘81 Ann Diehl Casey ‘50 Martin L. Corcoran Sr. Margaret Anne Dougherty, R.S.M. Sr. Patricia Flynn, R.S.M. Timothy Gillespie Patrick Hopkins Kathleen Haley Hunsicker, Esq. ‘81 Kate Daniels Imbesi, Esq. ‘92 Denise Corkery Marbach ‘72 Del Markward Karen McKeaney ‘88 J. Scott Miller Teresa Araco Rodgers ‘91 Kathleen M. Roeder, M.D. ’60 Joseph Rose Sr. Cathe Shoulberg, R.S.M. ‘65

Class of 1946 Sr. Marie Helene Bradley, R.S.M. Mary Tracy Hanssens Class of 1947 Patricia Harkins McGovern Class of 1948 Ellen Moran Bevenour Anne Lennox Cline Mary Powell Grahn Sr. Mary Klock, R.S.M. Dolores Shelley Mullen Dolores Gimpel Nowakowski Joan Murray Reynolds Rosemary Prendergast Rixon Class of 1949 Eileen McDonald Bolsover Betty Burt Brophy Catherine Dreyer Burkhimer Rosemarie Frizzell D’Amico Jean Rooney Doherty Barbara Smith Kubiak Mary Ruane Larkin Mary Collins Leonard Margaret Campbell McDonald Sr. Elizabeth Powell, R.S.M. Class of 1950 Margaret Ryan Bell Elizabeth Riceman Blume Dorothy Coradino Brunetti Anne Ullmer Carroll Ann Diehl Casey Mary Cunningham Jean Hepburn Lembach Eileen Clark Mason Joan Shelley McLaughlin Lillian Weuthen Robinson Sally Applegate Schaffer Class of 1951 Joan McDermott Bellwoar Isabelle McCullough Bottke Catherine Ruane Cummings Jacqueline Kelly Devine Antoinette Rotelle Tyre Dolores Seeberger Wolff Class of 1952 Mary Cusick Boland Patricia Stuski Carty Donna Gross Hammer Joan Geppert Reed 15

Class of 1953 Sr. Maryann Burgoyne, R.S.M. Barbara Campbell McCauley Sr. Joanne McIlhenney, R.S.M. Diane Napoli O’Grady Roseanne Nagle Ziff Class of 1954 Thelma Hare Casale Anna Oppenheim Froehlich Margaret Letter Huntsman Patricia Moerman Kane Patricia McDonald Kearns Joanne Taylor Kostos, Estate of Marijane Curtin Lawson Florita Graham Monari Barbara Harvey Mulcahy Edna Delaney Orlando Rosemary Malott Samtmann Celeste Wagner Schaefer Kathryn Enright Smerke Barbara Boyle Sullivan Mary Hardimon Sweeney Class of 1955 Patricia White Danner Mary Jane Schaefer Knowles Sheila O’Neill Singer Class of 1956 Sr. Margaret Donohue, R.S.M. Catherine Burns Eisenberg Margaret McGinn Kelly Brenda Baumgartner Kingham Susannah Linton Kirchner Thea Grimm Lewis Cathleen Hogan Shea Therese Thistle Willis Class of 1957 Ann Faris Buckley Patricia Carver Barbara Dunzweiler Cullen Carol Simmons de Luca Mary O’Keefe Forrestel Sharon Smith Gardlund Rosemary Murphy Gulati Sr. Barbara Hoffman, R.S.M. Margaret Walsh Huddy Carol M. Hughes Jeanne Jourdan, Esq. Sharon Murphy Keyser Barbara Smith Krause Trudy Hartmann McFadden Maryann Olszewski Morris

Regina Phalan Marguerite Graham Schorr Linda Gary Thibodeau Bernadette Harvey Weis Sr. Antoinette Zimmerman, R.S.M. Class of 1958 Mary Roberta Walsh Brockway Joan Wilson Flanagan Helen Carr Helmick-Waite Joanne Pannepacker Jurich Regina Lewis Kriz Anne Marie Durney Kulsick Irene Byrne Neff Pauline Freney Rea Barbara Roskos Sheila McGowan Ross Austine Noonan Stitt Judith Strasser Carolyn Stuski Virginia Geminiani Troy Natalie Joal Weymann Tyler Class of 1959 Patricia Hardimon Allen Sr. Joan Freney, R.S.M. Patricia Kirk Green Mary Joan McGonigal Hofmann Alison Turnbull Kelley Susan Murray Lybrook Susie McHugh Kathryn Alexander O’Malley Helen Hodgson Overlan Joanne Casacio Regli Rosalie Papa Shaw Mary Ciavarelli VanDervort Marylyn S. Ward, Ph.D. Class of 1960 Alice Anne Goldkamp Bossow Emily Nugent Carrier Maureen Cattie Carmelita Quain Dillon Susan Happ Garza Jeanice Montague Glennon Judy McLaughlin Herman Gail Conaway Kilmartin Mary Kay Fenerty Kirwan Virginia desGarennes Mease Mari Heenan O’Brien Kathleen Roeder, M.D. Jeanne Scanlon Rottier Eileen Cairnes Samtmann Nancy Connelly Straka Maureen Murphy Tancredi

Class of 1961 Kathleen Elison Cleary Mary Ann Wilkins Dreyer Barbara Moynahan Failing Kathleen Cattie Fee Mary Lou Hamilton Holloway Carol McKee Milkowski Sr. Suzanne Neisser, R.S.M. Lois Nicoletti Helene Kryszczun O’Neill Margaret Parham Schwab Loretta Canalichio Steinmetz Mary Kane Zimmermann Class of 1962 Donna Marker Higgins Patricia Glinske Humpleby Christine Clemmer Rothstein Judith Fleck Shahriari Catherine Chapman Weychert Margaret McShane Wich Class of 1963 Peggi Hartmann Curlett Suzanne McGeever Dolan Michele Boyce Ginieczki, Esq. Ann Linn Read Howells Patricia O’Brien McFadden Katherine Trainer Ulinski Patricia Tucker Wall Class of 1964 Regina Daniel Flewelling Rosemary Smith Johnson Sr. Margaret Mahoney, R.S.M. Nancy Pannepacker McKeaney Ellen Holmes Patterson Mary Therese Quinn Powell Elizabeth McBrien Quinn Susan von Hake Stuntebeck, Ph.D. Linda Ewan Wiesner Class of 1965 Patricia Sheehy Botto Marianne Stuski Gontarek Cheryl Knoell Frances Rieffel Lockwood Nancy Dillon Maddox Bernadette Carr Malone Patricia Mullen McCann Maggie McCool Murphy-Jones Sr. Cathe Shoulberg, R.S.M. Sr. Patricia Smith, R.S.M. Judith McVey Useller

Class of 1966 Alice Finore Brogan Cynthia Giltner Chryst Claire Quinn Crum Charlene Dwyer Foley Jane Sullivan Gibbons Teresa Vetrulli Hanlon Mary Louise Koons Lanni Kathleen Murphy Loftus Marita Sommar Osborne Mary Rodgers Jane Calomeni Schimek Colleen Kelley Sforza Joan Laky Sikora Class of 1967 Virginia Groves Sackett Class of 1968 Elizabeth Galbally Donohoe Renee Roque Class of 1969 Elaine Hughes Andolina Alicia Cavanaugh Goldfeder Mary Redican Moran Patricia Ann White Class of 1970 Alexandra Berret Gail Adams Brinkmann Dorothy Trainer Brown Mary Kay Carmichael Nancy Blust Chiarantona Margaret Jeffers Drayton Patricia Heenan Lorraine Yelito Huffaker Susan Powell Koch Teresa Hooten Kozempel Barbara Bradley McCullagh Mary Jane Morrow Patricia Harper Petrozza, M.D. Mary Ellen McCann Rueter Joanne Gates Shafik Patricia Meehan Sinnott Jean Marie Dischinger Sware Class of 1971 Mary Ellen Cassidy Bishop Mary Pat Carney Bongiovanni Cynthia Antoni Conaway Mary Flannery Diane Quain Klotz Alicia Mundy Regina Williams Tate, Esq.

Your continued support allows our girls to feel supported by the Gwynedd community!

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Class of 1972 Monica Feliciani DiRenzo Sharon Saybolt Donatucci Michele Corkery Hanes Sallyanne Harper Lisa Heilbronn, Ph.D. Sheila Cassidy Horgan Denise Corkery Marbach Kathleen McHugh Pritz Barbara Elsasser Shea Miriam Steiert Snyder Class of 1973 Katherine Flannery Joanne Cairnes Gramlich Pamela McKeon McDonald Patricia Blust Morris Sherry Luff Shaw Leslie Lagan Toolan Class of 1974 Lisa Galante, M.D. Kate Harper Kelly, Esq. Betty Jane Gola Neary Class of 1975 Carol Chiodo Diane Dewhirst Robbie Brennan Hain Donna Knoell Deborah Reigle Penna Elizabeth Graham Rubin, Esq. Class of 1976 Beth Harper Briglia Angela Palermo Haney Mary Grace Hardiman Lizann Harrigan Leusner Megan Blust Losier Isabel Young Lundy Linda Chiodo Reeves Jo-Ann Murray Schluckebier Loretta Carlin Scott Madeleine Graham Webb Class of 1977 Melva Exner, Esq. Mary Higgins Fletcher Denise Maggetti Nowak Class of 1978 Margaret Geppert Goble Elizabeth Farley Lehman Grace D’Alessandro Sammanns Class of 1979 Helen Brennan Anderson Loretta Madden Balantic Christina Ernst Ball Karen Price Benson Joanna Holvey Bowles Maryeva Schmitt Kindelan Barbara Kelly Witt

The Circle of Mercy is Timeless...

An invitation from Toots Cattie Fee ’61, Chairwoman of the Catherine McAuley Legacy Society: Please join the members of the Catherine McAuley Legacy Society in leaving a bequest to Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School.

The Catherine McAuley Legacy Society honors the Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy.

Membership in the Society recognizes the generosity and special foresight of those who contribute to the future of Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. By naming us a beneficiary in your will and estate plans, you can make a positive and lasting impact on the future of Gwynedd by enabling us to fulfill our mission to educate young girls to become competent and compassionate Christian women.

Service and giving is a Mercy tradition.

For more than 150 years, a countless number of alumnae, friends and parents have made substantial contributions to the school.

You are invited to join our long line of Mercy supporters by becoming a member of the Catherine McAuley Legacy Society by including a bequest in your will that names Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School as a beneficiary of your estate. A bequest is a flexible, time-honored way to establish a lasting legacy. After providing for loved ones, you may decide to make a charitable contribution of a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or all or part of what remains after all others have been remembered.

Charter Members Karen Price Benson ’79 Berenice Trainor Brophy ’42 Ann Diehl Casey ’50 Carol Chiodo ’75 Patricia Donnelly ’54 (dec.)

Kathleen (Toots) Fee ’61 Joanne Taylor Kostos ’54 (dec.)

Barbara J. Karry Lund ’57 Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 Mr. and Mrs. James Morris Mary Jane Morrow ’70 Alicia Mundy ’71 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rose Eileen Cairnes Samtmann ’60 Tina Wahl ’93 Roseanne Nagle Ziff ’53 Mary Kane Zimmerman ’61 Members Eileen McDonald Bolsover ‘49 Eileen Corkery Farrell Marie Michel Naples ’48 Kathleen Dougherty Niles ’55 Joseph C. Romano (dec.)

Nancy Strong ’41 (dec.)

Verna McCafferty Walters ’64 (dec.)

For more infomation, contact Director of Advancement Tammi E. Lake at (215) 646-8815, ext. 326 or tlake@gmahs.org

Class of 1980 Gena Recigno Anderson Marisa Schmitt Steele, M.D. Karen Wallin Deborah Fox Walsh

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Class of 1981 Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar Sandra Myers Gomberg Kathleen Haley Hunsicker, Esq. Juliet Marciano, M.D. Mary Beth Voss Novakovic, Esq. Patricia Haney Stimson

Class of 1990 Cristy Braun Convey Sarah Fruncillo Galbreath Andrea Bossow Gerardi Heather Handler Gottlieb, D.O. Jennifer Prior Schlegel Melissa Rebl Wilson

Class of 1982 Lisa Bangs Barday Gerardean Brennan Marybeth Senn Burton Carolyn White Dittrich Suzanne Lasko Duff Audrey Nugent Greening Mary Kay Young Horgan Elizabeth Wahl Kunzier

Class of 1991 Wendy Cameron Fitzgerald Mauri Dolan Johnson Julie McCusker Anne Bridget McDonald Christine Kerlin Nasserghodsi Shannon McPhillips Oberheu Christine McKeaney Reich Kelsey Grebe Riethmiller Teresa Araco Rodgers

Class of 1983 Claudia Baldassano, M.D. Karen Smith Beil Donna Sapelli Brehm Rosemary McDermott Turpie Marguerite McGarvey Whitaker Class of 1984 Marisa Baldassano, M.D. Susan Minerva Dunn Stacey Iaquinto Hoffman Kim Dunphy Scott Cate Lafferty Stefanski Class of 1985 Pamela Hurlbrink Howard Diane Caffrey Keen Linda Ksansnak Class of 1986 Jill Marinari Carton, Ph.D. Keri Conway Casey Colleen Stack Stratton Class of 1987 Stacey Bennis Cari Guerin Boyle Kellie Dunphy Brogan Marissa Simone Costonis Meaghen Cooper Greene Jennifer Herron Kristin Risi, Ph.D. Judith Wilson Class of 1988 Maureen Sautter Block Joely Esposito, Psy.D. Nicole Bennis Flynn Anne Hasson Hyer Megan Haley Keaton Karen McKeaney Susan Miller Carolyn Doyle Murray Ellen White Remick Annemarie Carbo Verrecchia Class of 1989 Maria Dicarlantonio, D.O. Sally Nowak Edmunds Colleen Belz Frascatore

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Class of 1992 Maureen McGinn Dever Kate Daniels Imbesi, Esq. Sandy Pfeffer O’Connell Stacy Bumeder Perre Meg Drayton Smith Class of 1993 April Andruczyk Catherine Schock Barlag Brenna Kelly Boland Lauren Braun Fisher Colleen Miles Lunsford Corinne O’Connell Sharon Glanzmann Rupprecht Elizabeth Loftus Schwartz Kristina Wahl Class of 1994 Megan Lord Lane Megan Nyzio Samantha Cornog Page Jennifer Patterson, Ph.D. Class of 1995 Kerry Callahan Leidal Janice Glanzmann Monahan Meredith Terpeluk Schoeller Class of 1996 Deena Ianniello Hopkins Hilary Owens Kokoszka Christina Lynch Szperka, M.D. Class of 1997 Johanna Harvey Blankush Stacey Piotrowski Capetola Carolyn Fontaine Davis Kathleen Toolan Madden Helen Marie Rosenbaum Miamidian, Ph.D. Rachel Reis Kathryn Smerke Kathryn Gontarek Timer Class of 1998 Kathleen McGlinchey Clark Megan Miller Galbally Jessica Damert German Katherine Boehmler Hoefert Jennifer Staub Stratis, Esq.

Class of 1999 Alison Conway, Ph.D. Allison Hegarty Maureen Hegedus Hilleary Dorothy Cascerceri Simone Class of 2000 Maureen Prieto Campbell Ryan Mealey Conover Tiana Fallavollita Caroline Farrell Janice Rafferty Grady Kathleen McDonald Joelle Santolla Shea Monica Stoka Moira Durkin Tozier Class of 2001 Lisa Fineberg Ambrocio Caitlin Ford Canfield Karalyn McGrorty Derstine Caitlin Fitzgerald Straub Class of 2002 Karen Bradley Aubrey Medwid Buch Leah Conway Dempsey, Esq. Katherine Mockaitis Donegan Elisabeth Behr Drew Mary Kathryn McNulty Gallo Anna Skoien Lall Mary Stanton Miller Courtney O’Rourke Perez Alonzo Class of 2003 Kathryn Ailtmar Meghan Bishop, M.D. Bethanne Mascio Connolly Bridget McKeogh Class of 2004 Brittany Barber Maureen Coulter Maureen McKeron Ashley Miller Maura Lowry Newell Jennifer Pyott Elizabeth Sinnott Schoendorfer Courtney Valeo Class of 2005 Maura Devlin Ciammetti Andrea Geppert Shannon Mascio Hall Caitlin Nahas Jackson Bridget Matthews Maria Kaemmer Vaccaro Lauren Moyer Wheeler Michele Marbach Yost Class of 2006 Brittany Alba Mary Bridget Bocchino Maura Gillies Durante Amanda J. Miller Frangoulis Stephanie Scott Glackin Christine May Jaclyn Kustra Pescatore

Class of 2007 Vanessa Angelo Ashley Benson Katherine Pyott Brokans Christine Burke Elisa Caporizzo Mary Pat Dwyer Maura Golebiowski Alexandra Jorgensen Rachael Kennedy Kelly McNulty Megan Monahan Katherine Mullin Meghan Payton Maria Pelone Elizabeth Staub Christina Wilson Class of 2008 Elizabeth Foley Lia Giambanco Moira McGinn Lisa Monastero Class of 2009 Elizabeth Ellman Caitlin Fasano Meghan Gillies Elizabeth Marbach Sarah Morris Class of 2010 Kelsey Benson Anna Bocchino Devin Costello Alexandra Nolen Class of 2011 Megan Mockaitis Berkle Sarah Dermo Gabrielle Glennon Megan Hisey Mary Catherine Kershaw Kellie Rose Class of 2012 Paige Albor Maria Borlando Jacqueline DeLucca Class of 2013 Mary Catherine Gavin Kathryn Rietzke Class of 2014 Ashley Barrow Taylor Elton Kylie Hartz Catherine O’Brien Class of 2015 Chelsea Bergman Paula Borlando Tracey Ermer Bridget Morrissey Quinn Pape Megan Stefanski Christine Wasylenko

Class of 2016 Ellen Anders Maria Antoni Alexandra Araco Katherine Blasek Hannah Blaser Molly Brown Margaret Cameron Mary Claire Casey Jacqueline D’Aniello Erica DeCandido Gabriella DeColli Caroline Dennin Reagan Diamond Bridget Drakeley Erin Duffy Melissa Dunphy Emily Earley Sarah Evich Ellen Horn Olivia Howley Maeve Hyer Brooke Karchner Kourtney Kelly Claire Kennedy Margaret Knies Patricia Lee Megan McAloon Hadley McVeigh Madison Meagher Stephanie Melsheimer Alyssa Meszaros Madison Nesbitt Lindsay O’Malley Colleen Osborne Reilly Power Clare Reckner Ava Rosati Mary Kathleen Scott Shannon Scott Alexandra Szekely Emma Weber Tara Marie Webster

STUDENTS $767.64 Abigail Ammazzalorso ‘19 Paige Angelus ‘18 Madilyn Atcovitz ‘19 Carly Bachinsky ‘19 Julia Bass ‘19 Bridget Beck ‘17 Alexa Bernstein ‘17 Victoria Borlando ‘19 Camille Brooks ‘17 Marissa Camper ‘19 Julia Capreri ‘17 Mary Kate Caputo ‘18 Isabella Carlo ‘19 Bridget Casey ‘18 Grace Cassady ‘19 Erin Cassidy ‘18 Brittany Challingsworth ‘17 Katherine Cincotta ‘19 Jennifer Cipriano ‘17 Haley Conroy ‘18 Sara Cook ‘19

Meghan Corso ‘17 Danielle Crane ‘18 Paige Culp ‘19 Molly Dale ‘17 Brianne Daly ‘17 Bridget Day ‘19 Brianna DeGrazio ‘17 Gabrielle DeLucca ‘17 Emma Dierkes ‘17 Erin Dougherty ‘18 Delaney Dugan ‘17 Nicole Esposito ‘19 Grace Fedoryczuk ‘19 Elizabeth Ferguson ‘18 Caitlin Fitzpatrick ‘19 Lindsey Fogarasi ‘19 Julia Forrest ‘19 Julianne Frary ‘19 Isabella Freer ‘19 Grace Fuller ‘18 Kiera Gemmi ‘19 Alyssa Gesek ‘17 Gabrielle Greene ‘17 Michaela Guerin ‘19 Erin Hahn ‘19 Annagrace Hansen ‘19 Chloe Hansen ‘19 Elizabeth Hasson ‘18 Carly Heineman ‘18 Olivia Hill ‘18 Kelly Hoffman ‘17 Lauren Holland ‘17 Amanda Hornig ‘18 Molly Hutton ‘18 Stephanie Ierardi ‘19 Madeline Johnston ‘18 Quinn Johnston ‘17 Gillian Kearns ‘17 Dana Keller ‘17 Sophia Kelly ‘19 Kathleen Kelm ‘18 Julia Koller ‘19 Kelly Kuhn ‘19 Bridget Lee ‘18 Christina Ludwig ‘19 Caroline Lutz ‘19 Celia Martone ‘17 Katherine Martone ‘19 Kaitlin McCauley ‘17 Aine McGonigle ‘18 Payton Morrissey ‘17 Christina Motz ‘17 Kimberly Motz ‘19 Annie O’Dare ‘19 Addie Olsen ‘18 Alison Panacek ‘17 Cailin Panacek ‘19 Kylie Purcaro ‘18 Madison Regan ‘17 Olivia Robinson ‘18 Zoe Rogers ‘19 Delaney Sadowl ‘17 Gabrielle Salamone ‘17 Kylie Saloma ‘18 Veronica Sansone ‘18 Gabrielle Saxon ‘18 Maria Rosaria Scotto ‘17

Kendall Seifert ‘18 Tara Sheahan ‘17 Ann Sinclair ‘19 Alexandra Small ‘18 Devon Stewart ‘19 Ryan Stratton ‘19 Marina Sturla ‘17 Stephanie Szekely ‘17 Shea Tomlinson ‘17 Brigid Toner ‘18 Maura Toner ‘18 Colleen Valle ‘17 Grace Van Thuyne ‘18 Kelsey Van Thuyne ‘19 Isabella Villano ‘17 Lauren Wells ‘18 Alaina Zaki ‘18 Victoria Zataveski ‘17 Shannon Zipfel ‘17

CURRENT PARENTS $43,225.00 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Angelus Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Antimarino Mr. and Mrs. Michael Atcovitz Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bachinsky Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bass Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Beck Dr. Robert Bentz and Dr. Sara Cooley-Bentz Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Beyerle Dr. and Mrs. Michael Blasek Mr. and Mrs. Carlos J. Borlando Donna Sapelli Brehm ‘83 Mr. Frederick M. Brehm Mr. and Mrs. James Brown Mr. and Mrs. Neil Brown Mr. and Mrs. James Camper Mr. and Mrs. Michael Caputo Mr. and Mrs. Frank Casper Mr. and Mrs. James Cassady Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cassidy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cattie Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cipriano Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coakley Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conroy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cook Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Corso Mrs. Aurora Costello Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Dale Mr. and Mrs. Michael D’Aniello Mr. and Mrs. Peter Day Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeCandido Mr. and Mrs. John DeLucca Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dennin Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Desmond Mr. and Mrs. Edward Diamond Mr and Mrs. Ralph Dittrich Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dolan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Domenick Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Dorr Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dougherty Mr. and Mrs. Mark Drakeley

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dugan Mr. and Mrs. James Durkin Mr. and Mrs. John Earley Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Englebreth Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Esposito Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Esser Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Evich Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ewell Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Paul Forrest Mr. and Mrs. Paul Forrest Mr. and Mrs. Ron Frankenfield Mr. and Mrs. Eric Frary Mr. and Mrs. Chris Freer Mr. and Mrs. Jake Fruncillo Ms. Mary Fuller Mr. and Mrs. James Galasso Dr. and Mrs. Charles Gemmi Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gesek Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Gola Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greene Mrs. Kathryn Gresh Mr. and Mrs. Mark Guerin Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hahn Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hansen, III Mr. and Mrs. John Hanson Mr. and Mrs. David Heineman Mr. and Mrs. James Herron, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Raymond T. Hyer, III Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Ierardi, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kalinowski Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kell Dr. and Mrs. Larry Keller, D.O. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. William Kerr Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Kim Mr. and Mrs. David Knies Mr. and Mrs. Michael Koller Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kreutzer, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lange Mr. and Mrs. John Lanphear Mr. and Mrs. Fred Larivee Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lavery Dr. and Mrs. Guy Lee Mr. and Mrs. Eric Llopis Mr. and Mrs. James Loftus Mr. and Mrs. John M. Ludwig Mr. and Mrs. James Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Brian Mailey Mr. and Mrs. Gary Martone Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mascio Mr. and Mrs. Robert Masucci, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy McCauley Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey McDonnell Mr. and Mrs. William McDonnell Mr. and Mrs. Sean P. McGrath Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McKenna Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McKenzie 19

Mr. and Mrs. John McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMonagle Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Meagher Mrs. Margaret Merlino Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Migliorini Mr. and Mrs. Carl Motz Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Motz Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Dare Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O’Kane Mr. and Mrs. James Olbrich Drs. David and Adel Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Malley Mr. and Mrs. Mark Palermo Mr. and Mrs. James Panacek Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Perre Dr. and Mrs. Marc Petrone Mr. and Mrs. James Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Powell Mr. and Mrs. David Power Ms. Kourtney Purcaro Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quaglia Dr. and Mrs. John Reckner Mr. Joseph Reedy & Dr. Elizabeth Reedy Mr. and Mrs. Michael Regan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Robert Romano Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rufo Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sadowl Mrs. and Mrs. Stephen Saloma Mr. and Mrs. Peter Scott Ms. Deborah Seifert Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sheahan Mr. and Mrs. William Siegel, Jr. Mr. Peter Sinclair and Dr. Emma Parmee Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bentley Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Spoerl Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stratton Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Sundheim Dr. and Mrs. Les Szekely Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Talecki Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson Mr. and Mrs. James Toner Mr. Timothy Trotter & Mrs. Myla Saldivar-Trotter Mr. and Mrs. Richard Urie Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Valle

Mr. and Mrs. Peter VanThuyne Mrs. Deanne Vanjonack Mr. and Mrs. Jason Vavra Mr. Robert Walter & Ms. Mary Cunnane Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Weber Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wells Mr. and Mrs. Greg Wilkocz Mr. and Mrs. Hani Zaki

PARENTS OF ALUMNAE $82,320.68 Gena Recigno Anderson ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Angelo Mr. Erwin J. Antoni, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bamberger Mr. and Mrs. Chris Banko Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bardzil Mrs. Catherine Bedard Mr. and Mrs. James Behr Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Belz Mr. and Mrs. Lee Benson Dr. Robert Bentz and Dr. Sara Cooley-Bentz Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bily Mr. and Mrs. William Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bossow Mr. Richard Bostwick Isabelle McCullough Bottke ‘51 Mr. and Mrs. C. Robert Bowers Mrs. Elaine Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Breen Donna Sapelli Brehm ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. William Burke Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cannon, Jr. Mrs. Eileen Carlin Ann Diehl Casey ‘50 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chancler Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chiatantona Mr. and Mrs. James Clearkin Mr. and Mrs. John Corr Mr. amd Mrs. Frank Craig Mr. and Mrs. James Curley Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dermo Carmelita Quain Dillon ‘60

MOTHERS’ AND FATHERS’ CLUBS 2015-16 The Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Mothers’ and Fathers’ Clubs aim to work together to strengthen the mission of the school through volunteer participation. All parents and custodial caregivers of Gwynedd Mercy Academy current students are members of the Mothers’ and Fathers’ Clubs.

Mothers’ Club Maria Rizzo Saxon ’87, President Fathers’ Club James Phillips, President

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Mr. Anthony DiToro Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dittrich Mrs. Mary Doherty Margaret Jeffers Drayton ‘70 Susan Minerva Dunn ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Edling Mr. and Mrs. David Ellman Mr. and Mrs. John Elton James Ermer & Christine Gabos Mrs. Eileen Farrell Mr. and Mrs. John J. Farrell Mr. and Mrs. Keith Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Flynn Mrs. Janet Fontaine Mr. and Mrs. John Fruncillo Mr. and Mrs. William Galbally Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher Mr. Gerald Gathers Mr. and Mrs. John Gaynard Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gelenberg Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Gillespie Mr. and Mrs. David Giordano Mr. and Mrs. Richard Golebiowski Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gontarek Mr. Glenn Gorniak Mr. John Granozio Angela Palermo Haney ‘76 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hankinson Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harrigan Mr. and Mrs. William Hartz Judy McLaughlin Herman ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. Alan Herr Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Horgan Mr. and Mrs. Raymond T. Hyer, III Mrs. Bettie Iaquinto Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Kane, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelly Elizabeth Wahl Kunzier ‘82 Jean Hepburn Lembach ‘50 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lisko Mr. and Mrs. John Losier Dr. and Mrs. James Madden Mr. and Mrs. Edward Magil Mr. William Maguire Mr. and Mrs. John Maloney Mr. and Mrs. Martin Marbach Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Markley Mr. and Mrs. Del Markward Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Mastroieni Dr. and Mrs. James McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Edward McGinn Mr. and Mrs. Edward McGlinchey Mr. Stephen McGonigle Mr. and Mrs. George McGovern Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKeaney Mr. Charles McKee Mr. and Mrs. James McKeogh Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McNulty Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mealey Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Meehan Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Meszaros Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Miller Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Miller Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Mischler Mr. and Mrs. David Monahan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morris Mr. and Mrs. John Morris Mr. Timothy J. Moynahan and Ms. Melva Exner Dolores Shelley Mullen ‘48 Mr. and Mrs. Rod Neary Mr. and Mrs. Mark Obert-Thorn Mr. and Mrs. Frank Palopoli Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Pappas Mr. and Mrs. William Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Francis Pelone Stacy Bumeder Perre ‘92 Linda Chiodo Reeves ‘76 Mr. and Mrs. William Regli Mr. Joseph Ritinski Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rosati Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rose Mrs. Patricia Rosenberger Mrs. Karen Sabatino Mr. and Mrs. John Sammans Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shay Mr. and Mrs. James Sinnott Mr. and Mrs. William Skyrm Mr. and Mrs. John Smerke Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stefanski Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stratton Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tokarski Mr. and Mrs. James Toolan Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Urbanski Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Valeo Mr. and Mrs. Michael Valucci Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Venezia Mr. and Mrs. Vince Veneziano Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waitkus Mr. and Mrs. William Wasylenko Mr. and Mrs. Ray Webb Drs. David and Denise Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. John Winters Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Witkowski Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zadlo Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Zaengle Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ziff

GRANDPARENTS $4,025.00 Mr. Erwin J. Antoni, Sr. Mrs. Eileen Carlin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Costa Mr. John L. Dale Mr. Nino Del Monte Carmelita Quain Dillon ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Edling Mr. and Mrs. John Fruncillo Mrs. Bettie Iaquinto Mrs. Rose Kent Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Lembach Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martinek Mr. Edward McCauley Dolores Shelley Mullen ‘48 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. William Siegel

FACULTY AND STAFF $5,530.00 Mrs. Erin Battisto Mrs. Mary Belz Karen Price Benson ‘79 Sr. Marybeth Beretta Mrs. Mary Pat Blanke Mrs. Elaine Bradley Miss Pat Bradley Christine Burke ‘07 Ms. Anne Casavecchia Mrs. Karen Cleary Cynthia Antoni Conaway ‘71 Mrs. Mimi Craig Mrs. Amy Cymerman Mr. Joe Daly Karalyn McGrorty Derstine ‘01 Mr. Anthony DiToro Maura Gillies Durante ‘06 Sr. Bernadette Duross, R.S.M. Mr. Al Eby Sr. Patricia Flynn, R.S.M. Mrs. Janet Fontaine Mrs. Maria Fortino Mr. Stephen Fromhold Mrs. Beverly Gandolfo Mrs. Deborah Giordano Mrs. Michele Gordon Mrs. Jeannine Hartz Mrs. Lisa Hohenstein Mr. John Knebels Dr. David J. Kuyat Ms. Tammi Lake Ms. Mary Maas Moira McGinn ‘08 Mrs. Sherry Mischler Mrs. Susan Mitchell Miss Anne Monsalve Dr. Kathleen Myers Sr. Susan Myslinski, R.S.M. Mrs. Heather Norman Mrs. Melissa Primus Mrs. Patricia Rosenberger Mrs. Joanne Saunders Kim Dunphy Scott ‘84 Mrs. Kathleen St. Clair Mrs. Kylie Steiert Mrs. Katherine Tobias Ms. Joanne Wiess Judith Wilson ‘87

FRIENDS $7,288.27 Archbishop Williams High School, Inc. Benevity Community Impact Fund Mrs. and Mrs. Roger Bigos Mr. and Mrs. John Costello Ms. Diane Hamburg Mrs. Nancy Ratner

Christine Winterer Ryan Ms. Dianne Ryan Ms. Barbara Siegel Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Thiers Mr. William A. Whiteside, Jr. Mr. Carter M. Young

PAST FACULTY AND STAFF Mrs. Nicole Barry Sr. Kathleen Boyce, R.S.M. Mrs. Mary Jeanne Broderick Mrs. Leona D’Angelo Sr. Jane Dawley, S.H.C.J. Mrs. Jan Fischer Mrs. Jane Lane Sr. Margaret Mahoney, R.S.M. ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Miller Sr. Jean Streibig, R.S.M.

GIFT-IN-KIND DONORS Christina Ernst Ball ‘79 Kelsey Benson ‘10 Mr. Lee and Mrs. Karen Price Benson ‘79 Johanna Harvey Blankush ‘97 Born to Run, Inc. Bucks County Running Company Bethanne Mascio Connolly ‘03 Conroy Catering Mr. Tom Craig D. G. Yuengling Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Donofrio Melva Exner, Esq. ‘77 Andrea Geppert ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keen Mr. Robert King Susan Powell Maneggia ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Meagher Normandy Farm North Wales Running Company P.J. Whelihan’s Pub Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Peel Radice Kristin M. Risi, Ph.D. ‘87 Sharon Glanzmann Rupprecht ‘93 Sague School Bus Service Grace D’Alessandro Samanns ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Silvestrini Melissa Sturm ‘99 The Phillies Mrs. Edna Tull Maureen Whitaker ‘98 William Penn Inn Winnie’s Le Bus

CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS $31,890.20 The Craig Foundation The Andrew F. and Barbara D. Cullen Charitable Fund The James Doherty Family Charitable Fund Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Gulati Family Foundation Hausser Scientific Inc. Henkels Foundation Redmond (John Charles & Kathryn S.) Foundation Many corporations match the charitable gifts of their employees; some match gifts from the spouses of employees and from retired employees. If your employer or parent company participates in a matching gift program, your gift to Gwynedd can be doubled or tripled. Sponsors need to return the appropriate form with their gift to the Advancement Office to initiate the matching gift process.

EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM We are grateful to the following businesses for contributing to Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School through the EITC Program during the 2014-15 fiscal year.

BB&T Covenant Bank Elliott-Lewis Corporation, First Niagara Bank Kathleen V. Longergan Associates, Inc. M & L Compliance Management J.P. Mascaro & Sons Philip Rosenau Company, Inc. The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Universal Health Services, Inc., UHS of Delaware, Inc. In 2001, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania established the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) to enable private businesses to designate educational grant funds to schools of their choice and receive a tax credit in return. EITC provides the opportunity for schools like Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School to benefit from scholarship funds for students needed financial aid. EITC allows businesses to receive a tax credit equal to 75 percent of its contribution to a scholarship organization up to a maximum of $100,000 per taxable year. The tax credit increases to 90 percent for the business school they commit to donating the same amount to the organization for two consecutive years. For more information on this program, contact Tammi E. Lake, Director of Advancement, at ext. 326, or tlake@gmahs.org.

OSTC PA Partners for Education, LLC, 11502 UGI Energy Services, 11514

All reported gifts are cash and in-kind gifts received between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016. The names listed in this report have been printed according to computer records. If there are any errors or omissions, please accept our apology and inform Director of Advancement Tammi Lake at (215) 646-8815, x326 or tlake@ gmahs.org, so that appropriate corrections can be made.

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MEMORIAL AND HONOR GIFTS In honor of these faculty and staff members that have retired from Gwynedd Mercy Academy: Sr. Kathleen Boyce, R.S.M., Dr. Yvonne Brendley, Lee D’Angelo, Joe Daly, Barbara Easter, Janet Fontaine, Jane Lane, Sr. Carol Larkin, R.S.M., Margo Mazzotta, Sr. Mary O’Connell, R.S.M., Sr. Jean Streibig, R.S.M., Trudi Ziga Susan and William Mitchell With Gratitude to Gwynedd James Ermer & Christine Gabos With Gratitude for the best education ever!

Alicia Mundy ‘71 With Gratitude for her great Mercy education!

Jean Rooney Doherty ‘49 With Gratitude for the fine education she received at GMA Patricia Ann White ‘69 In Honor of her Latin teacher and mentor Debi Lemieur Anna Skoien Lall ‘02 In Honor of Joanne Gersbach Mascio ‘53 Mrs. Melissa Primus In Honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Jackie Sexton Prior Ms. Joan M. Eaves In Honor of Joe Daly, Janet Fontaine, Margo Mazzotta Mrs. Jane Lane In Honor of Julie Skyrm Mangiafesta ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. William Skyrm In Honor of Lindsay O’Malley ‘16 Mrs. Rose Kent In Honor of Madeline Talecki ’16, Valedictorian of 2016 class Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Talecki In Honor of Margaret Rose Doherty ‘04 The James Doherty Family Charitable Fund In Honor of Sr. Maureen Christi, R.S.M. Mrs. Nancy Ratner In Honor of Sr. Maureen Christi’s Golden Jubilee Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Thiers In Honor of the Sisters of Mercy. Great women leaders who do great work!

Diane Dewhirst ‘75 In Memory of Dr. Nancy Madden Mrs. Nikki Bernardi Mr. and Mrs. Harry Campbell Mrs. Roseleen Ferry Mr. Daniel Ferry Ms. Margaret Ferry Livezey Store Associates Montgomery County Community College Nursing Program Ms. Cecelia Roman Mrs. Michele Roman Mrs. Erin Strawn Dr. Janet Smith 22

In Memory of Rosemary McCarron Flannery, Esq. ‘39 Katherine Flannery ‘73 Sallyanne Harper ‘72 In Memory of Frances McCarron Harper ‘44 Sallyanne Harper ‘72 In Memory of Douglas Irwin, Jr. Barbara Campbell McCauley ‘53 In Memory of Jane Schulz Alba ‘61 Brittany Alba ‘06 Mary Ellen Cassidy Bishop ‘71 In Memory of Katie Curran Buek ‘96 Deena Ianniello Hopkins ‘96 In Memory of Loreta Del Monte Mr. and Mrs. John Costello Mr. Nino Del Monte Ms. Barbara Siegel Mr. and Mrs. William Siegel Archbishop Williams High School, Inc. In Memory of Maggie McCauley Mr. Edward McCauley In Memory of Mary Dougherty Ferrick ‘42 Berenice Trainor Brophy ‘42 Mrs. and Mrs. Roger Bigos Ms. Diane Hamburg Ms. Dianne Ryan Mr. William A. Whiteside, Jr. In Memory of Sheila Kirk Maguire ‘62 Mr. William Maguire In Memory of Sr. Colman, R.S.M. Sharon Smith Gardlund ‘57 In Memory of Sr. Elaine Williams, R.S.M. Mrs. Jan Fischer In Memory of Sr. Michael Marie Donnelly, R.S.M. ‘50 Jean Hepburn Lembach ‘50 In Memory of Eileen Ferrick Whiteside ‘45 Mr. William A. Whiteside, Jr. In Memory of Henry and Catherine Kazana Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Kane, Jr. In Memory of C. Eugene McLaughlin Ann Diehl Casey ‘50 In Memory Mary Jean Leaming Wahl ‘56 Ann Diehl Casey ‘50 Thea Grimm Lewis ‘56 In Recognition of the successful Forensics/Debating Team Alicia Mundy ‘71

2016 SCHOLARSHIP DONORS Audrey Castellano, D.D.S. ’77 Science Award Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Castellano Mary Ann Harron Haley ’50 Music Scholarship Mr. Vincent Haley Carolyn Keen ’10 Memorial Scholarship Donors Karen Price Benson ‘79 Bergman Engineering Ms. Florence Bicchetti Anna Bocchino ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Corso Cuoci Contractors, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeCandido Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dougherty Doylestown Kitchen & Decorating Studio, LLC Dunphy Ford Caitlin Fasano ‘09 Giordano Landscaping, LLC GMAHS - Soccer Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Gola Mr. and Mrs. Mark Guerin Shannon Mascio Hall ‘05 Johnson, Kendall & Johnson Mrs. Patricia Keen Marona Construction Company Mr. and Mrs. Paul McShane Mr. James Mee & Ms. Marian Maguire-Mee Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Montgomery Mary Beth Voss Novakovic, Esq. ‘81 Olive Garden Mrs. Maureen Schofield Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sullivan Ms. Marietta Sullivan Mrs. Katherine Tobias Upper Bucks Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Christina Wilson ‘07 Margaret Cunningham Murray ’45 Scholarship Mr. Kevin N. Murray, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin N. Murray, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Murray Dorothy Hutton Trainer ’28 Art Award Awarded to a Graduating Senior Dorothy Trainer Brown ‘70 Mr. Edward Trainer Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Trainer Mr. Raymond Trainer

Patrick and Marlene Castellano present the Dr. Audrey D. Castellano ’77 Memorial Scholarship to Elizabeth McKenna ‘19. The scholarship, funded by the Castellano’s to memorialize their daughter, is given to a freshman who is proficient and committed to biology, chemistry or math. Elizabeth’s father Thomas McKenna and science faculty chair Susan Mitchell are pictured left and right.

Biology faculty member Joanne Saunders (left) presents the Anna B. Darocha Memorial Scholarship for Biology in honor of her late mother to Sophie Craig ‘18. The award, funded by the family, is presented to a sophomore with proficiency in the subject and a Christian attitude among her peers and faculty. Celia’s grandmother and alumna Pat McDonald Kearns ’54 is pictured at right.

The Mary Ann Harron Haley ’50 Music Scholarship was presented to Amanda Hornig ‘18. The award, funded by the Haley family, is in honor of their mother and her love of music. Pictured left to right are: Stephanie and Joseph Hornig, Amanda, Kathleen Haley Hunsicker ’81, Chris Haley and music faculty chair Dr. Kathy Myers.

Science faculty member Susan Mitchell (right) present the

Trish Keen (right) presents the Carolyn Keen ’10 Memorial Scholarship to Grace VanThuyne ‘18. The scholarship, named after Trish’s daughter, is presented to a sophomore who has a love of Gwynedd, is involved with Gwynedd athletics and is an overall hard working student. Each fall, the CK5K Run and Walk is held to raise money for the scholarship. Grace’s parents Amy and Peter (also pictured) were pleased to see her receive the scholarship.

Drs. William and Yvonne Brendley Alchemist Award

to Madison Regan ‘17 for her high achievement in honors chemistry.

The award is funded by Dr. Yvonne Brendley, who is a retired chemistry teacher, and her late husband. Madison’s proud parents, Michael and Tamra Regan, also are pictured at left.

Dorothy Hutton Trainer ‘28 Art Award

Dolly Trainer Brown ’70 presented Kelsey Morris ‘16 with the art award named after her mother Dorothy Hutton Trainer ’28. The cash award, funded by the Trainer family, is a purchase of a single piece of artwork that is installed in the Alumnae Art Gallery on the wall of the corridor near the art classroom.

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2015-16 ANNUAL GIVING BREAKDOWN GIFT SUPPORT Total Unrestricted Funds

$ 291,700

Restricted Funds Quizzo $ 5,390 Financial Aid & Scholarship Funds 203,752 Audrey Castellano, D.D.S. ’77 Science Award Carolyn Keen ’10 Memorial Scholarship Dorothy Hutton Trainer ’28 Art Award Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program Legacy Scholarship Margaret Cunningham Murray ’45 Scholarship Mary Ann Harron Haley ’50 Music Scholarship Maguire Scholars Program Total Restricted Funds

$209,142

Total Giving

$500,841

A special thank you to all of our donors from Anna Hill ’16 and Katherine Blasek ’16

ALUMNAE CLASS ANALYSIS This information represents only gifts to Gwynedd’s Annual Fund Class Donors Total in Class Percent of Class 1940 1 3 33.33% 1942 2 5 40.00% 1943 1 4 25.00% 1946 2 8 25.00% 1947 1 7 14.29% 1948 7 20 35.00% 1949 10 16 62.50% 1950 11 21 52.38% 1951 6 9 66.67% 1952 3 14 21.43% 1953 5 24 20.83% 1954 12 29 41.38% 1955 3 19 15.79% 1956 8 16 50.00% 1957 19 45 42.22% 1958 12 35 34.29% 1959 11 33 33.33% 1960 14 53 26.42% 1961 12 44 27.27% 1962 6 38 15.79% 1963 5 38 13.16% 1964 9 41 21.95% 1965 11 43 25.58% 1966 12 50 24.00% 1967 1 32 3.13% 1968 2 39 5.13% 1969 4 52 7.69% 1970 18 57 31.58% 1971 7 42 16.67% 1972 7 39 17.95% 1973 6 47 12.77% 1974 2 35 5.71% 1975 6 33 18.18% 1976 10 45 22.22% 1977 3 30 10.00% 1978 4 36 11.11% 1979 6 46 13.04%

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Class Donors Total in Class Percent of Class 1980 4 48 8.33% 1981 5 54 9.26% 1982 8 56 14.29% 1983 5 42 11.90% 1984 5 53 9.43% 1985 3 62 4.84% 1986 3 54 5.56% 1987 8 81 9.88% 1988 8 74 10.81% 1989 4 60 6.67% 1990 6 77 7.79% 1991 9 90 10.00% 1992 5 63 7.94% 1993 9 79 11.39% 1994 4 61 6.56% 1995 4 80 5.00% 1996 3 63 4.76% 1997 8 83 9.64% 1998 5 76 6.58% 1999 4 79 5.06% 2000 9 84 10.71% 2001 4 82 4.88% 2002 9 91 9.89% 2003 4 77 5.19% 2004 9 82 10.98% 2005 7 88 7.95% 2006 7 93 7.53% 2007 15 98 15.31% 2008 4 99 4.04% 2009 4 102 3.92% 2010 3 92 3.26% 2011 6 90 6.67% 2012 3 101 2.97% 2013 2 84 2.38% 2014 4 89 4.49% 2015 6 94 6.38% Total Donors 465 3,953 11.76

24TH ANNUAL GWYNEDD MERCY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

G LF CLASSIC

Monday, October 19, 2015 Whitemarsh Valley Country Club

2015 Golf Classic Committee and Volunteers Mary Belz Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ‘81* Karen Price Benson ’79* Fred Brehm * Neil Brown* Christine Burke ‘07* Mike DeCandido* Aida DeColli* Joe DeColli* Mimi Craig* Jerry Desmond* Sr. Maureen Christi Donahue, R.S.M. Sr. Patricia Flynn, R.S.M.

Debbie Giordano* Jeannine Hartz* Anne Hasson Hyer ’88* Ray Hyer* Bobby King* Tammi E. Lake* Bill McDonnell* Moira McGinn ‘08* Chris Meagher* Shay Meagher* Steve Peel* Brian Saxon* Shannon Scott ‘16

*Committee Member

The 25th Annual Golf Classic was held Monday, October 17, 2016 at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club.

Thank you to our Sponsors and Volunteers for their generous support of the 2015 Golf Outing.

Sponsors and Donors Avery Foundation Bacco B & I Auto Supply, Inc. Black Jack Roof Coatings Blue Bell Physical Therapy BNY Mellon Wealth Management College Pursuit Crescent Vending Company Clutch Holdings, LLC CNI Sales, Inc. Dunphy Ford E&M Insurance, LLC e-Primary Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms, Inc. Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc. GMS Surgent Certified Public Accountants and Advisors Global Packaging, Inc. Henderson Global Investors M&T Bank Montgomery County Rehab & Sports Therapy Mystic Pizza Orthodontics Limited, P.C. PPT Consulting Powell Trachtman Preferred Construction Services, Inc. Simpl-Inc. The Philadelphia Group TriState HVAC Equipment, LLP Turnberry Solutions, Inc. William R. May Funeral Home Mr. and Mrs. Nando Addari Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bamberger Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ‘81 Mr. Fred Brehm Mr. and Mrs. Neil Brown Mr. Mark Craney Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeCandido Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeColli Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Gola Frank and Tina Sauter Gregor ‘87 Ray and Anne Hasson Hyer ‘88 Mrs. Maryanne Kirk Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lawn Mr. and Mrs. William McDonnell Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Meagher Mr. and Mrs. Edmund B. Moore, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Malley Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Peel Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pleskunas Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Pluck Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rose

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The listed Alumnae generously sponsored Sisters of Mercy to attend the fourth annual Circle of Mercy Luncheon held at Old York Road Country Club on October 23, 2015.

Ellen Moran Bevenour ‘48 Eileen McDonald Bolsover ‘49 Alice Anne Goldkamp Bossow ‘60 Mary Roberta Walsh Brockway ‘58 Emily Nugent Carrier ‘60 Patricia Stuski Carty ‘52 Maureen Cattie ‘60 Carol Simmons deLuca ‘57 Jean Rooney Doherty ‘49 Kathleen Cattie Fee ‘61 Marianne Stuski Gontarek ‘65 Rosemary Murphy Gulati ‘57 Mary Tracy Hanssens ‘46 Helen Carr Helmick-Waite ‘58 Margaret Letter Huntsman ‘54 Joanne Pannepacker Jurich ‘58 Patricia McDonald Kearns ‘54 Gail Conaway Kilmartin ‘60 Brenda Baumgartner Kingham ‘56 Mary Jane Schaefer Knowles ‘55 Regina Lewis Kriz ‘58 Thea Grimm Lewis ‘56 Nancy Pannepacker McKeaney ‘64 Regina Phalan ‘57 Joan Geppert Reed ‘52 Joanne Casacio Regli ‘59 Kathleen Roeder, M.D. ‘60 Eileen Cairnes Samtmann ‘60 Cathleen Hogan Shea ‘56 Carolyn Stuski ‘58 Maureen Murphy Tancredi ‘60 Mary Jane Leaming Wahl ‘56 Marylyn S. Ward, Ph.D. ‘59

The 2016 Circle of Mercy Luncheon was held Friday, October 28, 2016.

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FOURTH ANNUAL

Circle of Mercy LUNCHEON

QUIZZO TRIVIA NIGHT GIFT-IN-KIND DONORS Thank you to the following who donated cash and prizes to make our 7th Annual Quizzo Trivia Night a social and financial success.

Christina Ernst Ball ‘79 Karen Price Benson ‘79 Kelsey Benson ‘10 Johanna Harvey Blankush ‘97 Bethanne Mascio Connolly ‘03 Melva Exner, Esq. ‘77 Andrea Geppert ‘05 Geppert Lumber Susan Powell Maneggia ‘84 Kristin M. Risi, Ph.D. ‘87 Grace D’Alessandro Samanns ‘78 Melissa Sturm ‘99 The Phillies Winnie’s Le Bus Wm. A. Geppert, Inc.

TIME TO GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER! Saturday February 4, 2017 Join us!

Alumnae, Parents, Past Parents, Faculty and Staff, Family and Friends are all welcome 8TH ANNUAL

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Trivia Night

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The game is played in teams where each team attempts to answer the most trivia questions correctly.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Quizzo begins at 8:30 p.m.

PRIZES AWARDED TO : • Quizzo Championship Team (1st & 2nd Place) • Best Decorated Table (1st & 2nd Place)­ • Alumnae Class with the Most Attendees • Class of Gwynedd Parents with the Most Attendees REGISTRATION is $200 per table.

TEAMS are limited to 10 people and all participants must be 21 years of age or older.

Teams are encouraged to bring their own food and beverage (alcohol is permitted). Coffee and cookies provided.

FOR INFORMATION, contact Director of Alumnae Relations Karen Price Benson ’79 at kbenson@gmahs.org.

To register, visit the website at gmahs.org/Quizzo.

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MERCY MAGIC AUCTION

March 25, 2016 The Mercy Magic Auction is an annual fundraiser that is vital to our school community. The funds raised at this event provide financial support for the programs, both academic and extracurricular, that benefit our daughters.

Ambler Area YMCA Ambler Theater Inc. Artisans Nest Michael and Lynn Atcovitz Frankie Balek Elaine Bradley Bristol Riverside Theatre Brock Company Eileen Carty Cin Cin Restaurant Peter and Rose Cipriano Competitive Edge Martial Arts Training Center Jack and Beth Conroy, Conroy Catering Mimi Craig Paul and Shelli Crane D’Agostino Carpets Eileen Day Michael and Cindy DeCandido Marisa DeCandido ‘09 Dr. Robbin Cramer Thomas and Donna Dugan Carl and Ann Marie Edwards Fairfield University Tracy Frary Friend of GMAHS Timothy and Susan Gillespie David and Debbie Giordano The Glenside Pub GMAHS Alumnae Association GMAHS Basketball Team GMAHS Field Hockey Team GMAHS Golf Team GMAHS Lacrosse Team GMAHS Soccer Team GMAHS Tennis Team GMAHS Volleyball Team Godiva Chocolate Gregg and Meghan Gola Jeffrey and Hope Grosse Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Bookstore Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Faculty and Staff Gwynedd Mothers’ and Fathers’ Clubs

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Gwynedd Technology Department Hand & Stone Massage Hansen Properties, Inc. State Representative Kate Harper, Esq. ‘74 Hohenstein Pottery Dr. Judy Hwang Ray and Anne Hasson Hyer ‘88 Peter and Donna Ierardi Henry and Maria Kalinowski Jody Zoto Kelly ‘89 Grace Kelly Patrick and Mary Frances Kelly Theresa and Fred Larivee Guy and Rose Lee Michael & Sharon Leitt Reverend Stephan Leva L’Oreal USA Mainland Massage Meredith Maltin Denise Corkery Marbach ‘72 Mary McMonagle Mealey’s Furniture Margie Merlino The Mischler Family Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania Mark and Judy Edling Morrissey ‘79 Tracy Moss Ann Van Scott Dianna O’Hara Kelly O’Neill Theresa Ormond Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Penny’s Flowers Philadelphia Rock Gym Philadelphia Phillies James and Mary Grace Phillips Plaza Flowers Radice Tamra Regan Kathleen Roeder, M.D. ‘60 Shawn Rufo Sharon Glanzman Rupprecht ‘93, Flaunt the Name Sague Bus Service Salon Esperanza

Seven Stars Inn Skin ‘n Tonic Spa and Salon St. Joseph’s University Styles Unlimited Salon & Spa Tamarindo’s Mexican Cuisine The Families of Mary Mother of the Redeemer The Families of Our Lady of Guadalupe The Families of St. Alphonsus The Hansen Charitable Foundation The Joseph Ambler Inn The Mercer Museum The Personal Touch Twisters Wellness Centers LLC Christopher and Mary Valle Valleygreen Flowers & Gifts Venneri Dental Group Gerald and Maureen Waddington Wendi Walker Thomas and Beth Weber Williamson Caterers Winterthur Museum Haley Wood ‘12 John Wozniak Joseph and Kathryn Wright

Directory Advertisers Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Beneficial Bank Burke Brothers CNI Sales, Inc. Flynn & O’Hara School Uniforms Dr. Sheldon Goldberg State Representative Kate Harper, Esq. ‘74 HPT Systems Inc. Kreischer Miller William R. May Funeral Home, Inc. The Personal Touch

Mark your calendars now for the annual

Mercy Magic A uction Saturday, March 4, 2017!

Sponsorship AND

Advertising OPPORTUNITIES

Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor

$10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000

Full Page Ad Half Page Ad Quarter Page Ad Business Card Ad

$500 $250 $150 $100

Advertising deadline: February 1, 2017 Sponsorship/ads paid by December 31, 2016 will receive a 10% DISCOUNT. Please contact Helen Flood, Auction Coordinator, at auctionad@gmahs.org

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Believe

Please visit the Cirque du Mercy website to stay current with all the fabulous donations and for the most up-to-date information on the event. gmahs.org/support/auction

An evening of great fun and fabulous auction items to benefit our Gwynedd girls!

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SALUTE TO THE STARS DONORS On Saturday, March 19, 2016 approximately 200 alumnae, family and friends gathered at Gwynedd for the annual “Salute to the Stars” celebration, to honor remarkable women from the Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School community.

The following individuals made donations to support this event.

Chelsea Bergman ‘15 Maureen Sautter Block ‘88 Alice Anne Goldkamp Bossow ‘60 Ann Diehl Casey ‘50 Keri Conway Casey ‘86 Mrs. Leona D’Angelo Mary Flannery ‘71 H Mary O’Keefe Forrestel ‘57 Lisa Galante, M.D. ‘74 Marianne Stuski Gontarek ‘65 Robbie Brennan Hain ‘75 Lisa Heilbronn, Ph.D. ‘72 Mary Joan McGonigal Hofmann ‘59 Carol M. Hughes ‘57 Joanne Pannepacker Jurich ‘58 Brenda Baumgartner Kingham ‘56 Barbara Smith Kubiak ‘49 Kathleen Murphy Loftus ‘66 Juliet Marciano, M.D. ‘81 Patricia Mullen McCann ‘65 Susie McHugh ‘59 Nancy Pannepacker McKeaney ‘64 Patricia Harper Petrozza, M.D. ‘70 Kathleen McHugh Pritz ‘72 Christine McKeaney Reich ‘91 Kathleen Roeder, M.D. ‘60 Eileen Cairnes Samtmann ‘60 Jane Calomeni Schimek ‘66 Miriam Steiert Snyder ‘72 Katherine Trainer Ulinski ‘63 Annemarie Carbo Verrecchia ‘88

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Mix and Mingle at our REUNION EVENT

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017

Celebrate your

REUNION YEAR! Classes of 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 and 2012

We will be Saluting your Class!

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JOIN US FOR A COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND HORS D’OEUVRES BUFFET as we honor the 50-Year Reunion Class of 1967 and the 25-Year Reunion Class of 1992 and all

H classes ending in “2s” and “7s” that are celebrating a reunion year.

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A Vigil Mass will proceed the festivities.

For all the latest info go to gmahs.org/AlumnaeEvents

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All Alumnae will receive a formal invitation in the mail.

To join the committee, please email or call Director of Alumnae Relations Karen Price Benson ’79 at kbenson@gmahs.org or (215) 646-8815, ext. 328.

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ALUMNAE NOTES

Thelma Hare Casale ’54 is very thankful that

her parents gave her the opportunity to attend the Academy of the Sisters of Mercy and “eternally grateful to the Sisters of Mercy — those beautiful women who dedicate their lives to instill the Mercy Spirit in all of us.”

SEND US YOUR NEWS AND PHOTOS! alumnae@gmahs.org

Charlene Dwyer Foley ’66 loves living close to her sons and

grandchildren in Fairfax, Virginia and also enjoys spending the winter months in Naples, Florida.

Elissa Gore ‘68 gave a watercolor demonstration to Mrs. Lisa

Hohenstein’s Art 2 class. Elissa studied at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Fine Art. Her work is often shown nationally and is included in more than 60 public collections. She has had 18 solo exhibitions. She taught college fine art for 20 years and currently teaches landscape painting at the New York Botanical Garden. The students used her valuable lesson to complete their landscape watercolor project. (Student artwork pictured)

Pat McDonald Kearns ’54 celebrated her 80th birthday with the Mercy Girls in her family. Pictured left to right are granddaughter Sophie Craig ’18, niece Bernadette Doran Miller ’62, birthday girl Pat, sister Eileen McDonald Bolsover ’49 and granddaughter Delia Craig ’16.

Barbara Harvey Mulcahy ’54 celebrated her 80th birthday in the Philippines with her six children, their spouses and grandchildren!

Sr. Margaret Donohue, R.S.M. ’56 is retired and living at Merion

where she volunteers in the Archives. She also teaches a Current Events Group at the Infirmary at McAuley Convent.

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Several members of the “Mercy Mother’s Bowling League” gathered to celebrate the wedding of Bridget Grady Joram ’98.

Pictured left to right are:

Judy McGlockin Herman ’60, Beth Musetti, mother

of the bride Pam Grady and Nancy Langerfeld. The women have been bowling together since their children were in Gwynedd Mercy elementary. They still generously support both Mercy schools with proceeds from their bowling league.

Loretta Canalichio Steinmetz ’61 was recently blessed with her

12th grandchild.

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Lorraine Yelito Huffaker ’70 recently retired from her

position with the Department of Defense in Europe. She has returned to the States and now happily lives in Florida near her grandchildren.

Monica Feliciani DiRenzo ’72 is happy to report that she has two

granddaughters Lilly and Stella Bradfield, enjoying the Mercy Spirit at Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elementary.

Pamela McKeon McDonald ’73 enjoys being a grandmother to

2 ½-year-old Patrick James Meyer. Her daughter Christie (mother of Patrick James) lives in Philadelphia and her son Michael lives in Denver, Colorado.

Joanna Holvey Bowles ’79 was recently named the Director, Off-Campus Study, at Colgate University.

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Class of 1976 Reunion

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Jennifer Herron ’87 was appointed as

executive vice president, chief commercial officer at ARIAD on May 31, 2016.

ARIAD is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Lausanne, Switzerland, and is an orphan oncology company focused on transforming the lives of cancer patients with breakthrough medicines.

Jennifer expressed, “I am excited about this incredible opportunity at ARIAD. I look forward to working with the team to maximize the commercial performance of Iclusig, prepare for the potential U.S. launch of Brigatinib, and collaborate with R&D colleagues to further advance the pipeline.”

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Joely Esposito, Psy. D. ’88 (pictured at left) visited her cousin and fellow Gwynedd Alumna Stephanie Brady ’15 in Florida in September. Stephanie is a

student at Florida Atlantic University.

Class of 1996 Reunion

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ALUMNAE MENTOR YOUNG SCHOLARS

Lori Baiocchi King ‘93 became just the second person to swim

around the island of Bermuda. She covered the 36.5 mile swim in just over 21 hours, making her the fastest to swim around the island. For her incredible achievement, she was named Swimming World’s Performance of the Week. King began her swim at noon on June 15 and finished at 9:19 AM on June 16. She is the second solo swimmer to complete this feat (Sean O’Connell in 1976 swam the perimeter of the island in 43 hours) and the first woman. “This was a team effort,” Lori told Swimming World.

“This was not my swim…I cannot own it. This would not have happened without the role that each of my incredible crew played.

I owe this feat and share this incredible milestone in my career with all of them.”

The first Accelerated Scholars Program (ASP) Summit, designed to encourage intellectual curiosity and scholarship among top-performing middle school students in the Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia area who are interested in attending Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, was offered for the first time this summer. The top 20 percent of test-takers from the 7th Grade Practice Test in April were invited to participate. The ASP is a chance for Gwynedd to connect with these students and give them an opportunity to relate to the school, its alumnae, its teachers and its students. Alumnae presenters included Angela Amarhanov ’08, Grace Foster ’10, Taylor Grimaldi ’07, Maura Weber ’10 and Allison Zaucha ’10.

Susan Dinneen, Esq. ’97 has been named one of 50 New Orleans

CityBusiness Women of the Year for 2016. Honorees are chosen based on their professional accomplishments and community impact. Susan is active mentoring young lawyers, recruiting new ones and presenting at continuing legal education conferences.

She maintains a heavy insurance defense caseload which focuses on complex coverage issues and bad faith litigation. Susan serves on the board of Junior League of New Orleans and is the planning and development council director overseeing strategic planning.

She also serves on the board of the Travelers Aid Society, an organization to help homeless individuals become self-sufficient.

The organization provides services such as counseling, housing and job search assistance. She has been on the board eight years and earlier this year wrapped up a two-year term as president.

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Jillian Chiarantona Jayson ’02 and her husband live in Fort

Worth, Texas with their 2½-year-old daughter, Joie Marie and baby son Judson Matthew.

Elizabeth Leighton ’03 has returned to the Philadelphia area after

living for six years in Delray Beach, Florida. She is enrolled in the Accelerated Nursing Program at Villanova University.

Ashley Miller ’04 made her directorial debut in May 2016 as

co-director of Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” at the Narberth Community Theater.

Lauren Morton ‘04 was promoted to associate head coach for the Duke Lacrosse team. An assistant coach at Duke for the past two seasons, Morton has guided the Blue Devils to a 27-14 mark and an NCAA semifinals appearance in 2015. Under her tutelage, three attackers have all garnered All-America laurels from the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA).

Brianna Sadowl Hosford ’07 (pictured left) and Gabby Early ’07 (pictured right)

ran the New York Marathon in November.

Amanda J. Miller Frangoulis ’06 was elected to serve as Vice President of the Board of Directors at Barley Sheaf Players for the 2015-2016 season.

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WEDDING BELLS

Caitlin Obert-Thorn ‘06 married John Gasco on July 25, 2015 in Pittsburgh, PA. Matron of Honor was Ciara Gates Holzer ‘06 (3rd from right). Caitlin

and John reside in Austin, TX where she is a high school choral director and music teacher. In true “Cate O-T” fashion, she wrote and recorded an original song for the father-daughter dance.”

Laura Arblaster ‘97 married Dan Zangrilli on July 3, 2015. She is pictured with her matron of honor Katie Mowery Kirschner ‘97 and bridesmaid Lauren Grayce O’Brien ‘97.

Kathleen Egan ‘09 married David O’Brien, III on July 24, 2016 at the Philander Chase Knox Estate in Valley Forge Park. Gwynedd girls pictured from left to right are the bride’s sister and Maid of Honor, Mary Egan ‘12, bridesmaid Jennifer Masucci ‘09, Rebecca Montgomery ‘09, Kathleen Milligan ‘09, Elizabeth Richardson ‘09, Elizabeth Ellman ‘09, Kirsten Lewis ‘09 and bridesmaid Kacie Gallen ‘09.

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Liz Scarcelli ’07 married Chris Dickerson on July 1, 2016 at Old Saint Mary’s Church in Philadelphia. A reception followed at the Atrium At Curtis Center.

Bridget Grady ’98 married Matthew Joram on June 25, 2016

at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Philadelphia. Pictured left to right are: Maggie Hoban Marsh ‘98, Bridget Kilkenny

McDade ’98, Meghan Pollock Frazar ’97, Susan Niescier ’96 and Bridget Grady Joram ’98.

Kelsey Trainor, Esq. ’08 recently graduated from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law. She has passed the bar in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is working as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Hon. Spiros E. Angelos, Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division.

Meghann Dougherty ’05

married Edward Flemming on September 24, 2016.

Classmate Andrea Geppert ’05 was in attendance.

Tara Cantwell ‘09 lives in the wonderful (and not always cold) city of Minneapolis. She advises university students studying abroad in Copenhagen and Stockholm, where she spent time during college. Aside from Copenhagen, her favorite place is on her yoga mat, and she recently completed yoga teacher training.

Nicole Holden ’09 and Elizabeth Mullin ’09 both graduated from

Villanova Law School in May 2016.

Rachel Lovelidge ’09 presented her father, Ed Lovelidge, with the City Year Philadelphia’s Idealist of the Year award on May 25 in Center City. Rachel, currently a Kindergarten teacher at Clymer Elementary, a Mastery Charter School in North Philadelphia, got her start in education as a City Year AmeriCorp volunteer in 2013.

Jessica Cabato ‘03 married Andrew Goodrich in July 2015. She had six bridesmaids...all Gwynedd girls!

Pictured from left to right: (back row) Kathleen Friel Hughes ‘03, Lynnsey Grzybowski ‘03, Amanda Thornton Mitchell ‘03, Christine Theis Convery ‘03, (front row) bride Jessica, Laura Pesavento ‘03 and Catherine Jackson ‘03.

Patti-Lee Meringo ’09 played in Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes”

at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, New York, this summer with Broadway star Andrea McArdle. Patti-Lee played one of the young lovers whose star-crossed romance accounts for many complications. The couple received rave reviews from the New York Times, “They float through Fred-and-Ginger-like waltzes and make butter of their ballads.”

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Caroline Arsenult ’11 is an open heart surgery ICU nurse at

Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.

Jenna Gelenberg ’11 recently screened her film “Snip” at the Los Angeles International Women’s Festival, New Filmmakers Los Angeles and at Cannes.

Megan Hisey ’11 recently graduated from Philadelphia University with a bachelor’s in fashion merchandising and is an assistant operations manager for the David Yurman Company.

Catherine Breen ’12 graduated from Temple University Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a minor in Italian in May 2016. Within the Architecture department, she graduated with the highest GPA and received the department’s Outstanding Student Award. Catherine was awarded a halftuition merit scholarship to attend Cornell University’s prestigious Master of Architecture program.

Erin Casey ’12 received the Peter A. Carlesimo Award from the

University of Scranton this past spring. Erin had the distinction of having the highest grade-point average of all female studentathletes in the senior class, a 3.93 on a 4.0 scale while pursuing a degree in accounting. She has been named to the Dean’s List in every semester, including two semesters with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. She is also a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society, in 2013 she completed the Scranton Emerging Leaders Program, and is a member of the University’s prestigious Business Leadership Program. She established herself as one of the top women’s soccer players in the Landmark Conference by her sophomore season.

Maura McKenna ‘12 was named in June 2016 to the Philadelphia

Inquirer Academic All-Area team for the Women’s Rowing Team at La Salle University.

Erin Reimel ’12 is

The Penn State Smeal College of Business named Emily Waschenko ‘12 as the student marshal for spring 2016

commencement. She led the college’s procession of graduates during the baccalaureate and associate degree ceremony. Emily graduated with a 4.0 GPA after earning a bachelor’s degree in supply chain and information systems, and a minor in information systems. Emily was a Schreyer Scholar and was involved in the Presidential Leadership Academy, the Sapphire Leadership Academic Program and the Global Microfinance Brigade. She received the Evan Pugh Scholar Award, the President Sparks Award, and the 2016 MIT Supply Chain Excellence Award.

In addition, Emily was director of student mentorship for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, team lead for Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations and she interned at Procter & Gamble. Emily is now living in Scottsdale, Arizona and working in global supply management at Intel Corporation.

Julia Bardzil ‘13 spoke to the Class of 2016 senior class in April in

Mrs. Tull’s theology class offering advice on college life.

a freelance beauty assistant for Glamour Magazine. Her articles on beauty topics appear regularly.

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NEW ARRIVALS!

Owen Hankinson

Jack Lawlor

Finnegan Vigna Kennedy Kelly

Everett Crotts

Adeline Baird

Shannon Campbell Bristow ’94, a boy, Brooks Edward,

born November 2016

Maisha Palmer Kelly ’95, a girl, Kennedy Beatrice,

Alison McGrorty Crotts ’04, a girl, Everett Rose,

born May 2016

Jillian Abecasis Easterlin ’04, a boy, William Frank,

born June 2016

born July 2016

Cory Clark Shay ’95, a boy, Cormac Sheneman Shay,

Peggy Reilly Jenks ’04, a girl, Raegan Aileen Jenks,

Kristin Will Harris ’97, a girl, Ruby Nicole,

Kelly Opdyke Roccasalva ‘04, a girl, Caroline Grace,

Jennifer Staub Stratis, Esq. ‘98, a boy, Matthew James

Mary Kate Farrell Baird ’05, a girl, Adeline Mae,

Melyssa Nunnari Bergen ’99, a girl, Norah Jayne,

Melissa Vivian Robbins ’05, a girl, Ryan Judith,

born October 2016

born September 2016

Stratis, born July 2016 born November 2015

Jackie McGrath Spinosa ’99, a girl, Cecilia Catherine,

born May 2016 born July 2016

born November 2016 born June 2016

Angela Siegal Lawlor ’07, a boy, John “Jack” Andrew,

born June 2016

born September 2016

Janice Rafferty Grady ’00, a boy, Benjamin Francis,

Emily Hankinson ’08, a boy, Owen Thomas,

born May 2016

born June 2016

Lauren Cassidy Galvin ’01, a boy, Seamus Timothy,

Ryan Robbins

born July 2016

Ashley Peffall Kosh ’02, a boy, Tyler, born

September 2016

Courtney O’Rourke ’02, a boy, Thorel Amos,

born May 2016

Melina Muscarella DiSanto-Schumacher ‘03, a girl,

Gwyneth (Winnie), born February 2016

Heather Toolan Heenan ’03, a girl, Morgan Loretta,

born July 2016

Megan McGirr Vigna ’03, a boy, Finnegan Ignatius,

born May 2016

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Emma Keenan ’13 earned

The Gwynedd Mercy Academy Alumnae Board, in conjunction with

the Advancement Office, plans a variety of events throughout the year to help our Alumnae connect with each other and their Alma Mater.

It is with greater support from our Alumnae that we build a sense of community and foster the legacy of Mercy.

Alumnae Board 2016-17 Andrea Geppert ‘05, Alumnae Board Chair Lisa Tierney ‘04, Communications Chair Kathryn Ailtmar ‘03, Class Agent Chair Karen Price Benson ’79, Director of Alumnae Relations Christina Ernst Ball ‘79 Bethanne Mascio Connolly ‘03 Maureen McGinn Dever ‘92 Melva Exner, Esq. ‘77 Mary Kathryn McNulty Gallo ‘02 Jennifer Cervone Guarnaccia ‘93 Shannon Mascio Hall ‘05 Margaret Nowak Kreutzer ‘91 Kathleen Toolan Madden ‘97 Kathleen Roeder, M.D. ‘60 Jennifer Prior Schlegel ‘90 Emma Thompson ‘10 Join the Board and Support Your Alma Mater The Alumnae Association is actively recruiting new Board Members. It is with greater support from our Alumnae that we build a sense of community and foster the legacy of Mercy. Please contact the Director of Alumnae Relations or a Board Member for more information.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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All-Big East 2015-16 honors with a second-place showing in the 800-meter run and the 4x400-meter relay at the conference indoor championships for Georgetown University.

She won a national title in the distance medley relay, running the 800-meter leg of the race, bringing home the first event title for the Blue and Gray at indoor nationals since 2011. She also won a Big East title in the 4x800meter relay at the conference outdoor championships.

Emma (pictured second from left) was part of the Penn Relays championship squad in the 4x800-meter relay, bringing home the fourth Championship of America wheel in the event in program history. Emma ran a personal record 2:03.33 in the 800-meter second round to advance to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon, where she narrowly missed a spot in the finals.

Annie Staub ’14 worked in a full-time co-op

position at the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. As a member of the Programs and Events Team, Annie worked more than 40 hours a week assisting and attending city-wide events. “I have never seen Philadelphia like I have through all of these incredible events, galas and award ceremonies at venues such as the Pyramid Club, the Hyatt at the Bellevue, the Philadelphia Convention Center, the Philadelphia Art Museum, the National Liberty Museum, and many more. Some of the most high-profile leaders and business people attend the Chamber’s events such as Pennsylvania’s Governor Tom Wolf, Mayor Kenney, and other top-tier government and business leaders of Philadelphia.” She was prevalent in leading the Chamber’s Young Professional’s Network. Annie is now studying abroad at Hong Kong University.

Sidney Hirokawa ‘15, currently studying at the United States Naval Academy, was home on “liberty” for a few days and made one of her stops the Alumnae Office at Gwynedd.

Rest in Peace Mia Venezia ‘15

(pictured center) and two fellow musicians from Carnegie Mellon, have formed a trio that performed for the sisters at the McAuley Convent this summer.

Midshipman Maddie Taleckie ‘16, currently studying at the United States Merchant Academy in Kings Point, NY, recently visited the students at GMA to share her experience and studies.

May God’s perpetual light shine upon the souls of these members of the Mercy Family

Alumnae Joan Abadie McCairns ’43 Catherine Roberts Scannapieco ‘47 Joanne Gersbach Mascio ’53,

mother of Missy Mascio Primus, Gwynedd school nurse and grandmother of Bethanne Mascio Connolly ’03, Shannon Mascio Hall ’05 and Grace Mascio ’19 Patricia Gallagher Fleck ‘54,

sister of Joan Gallagher ’57 Peggy Dickinson Campbell ’55 Marlene Desiderio Lux ‘56 Joan Gallagher ‘57,

sister of Patricia Gallagher Fleck ’54 Margaret DeSage Bauman ‘60,

Gwynedd Faculty and Staff After 25 years of imbuing the Spanish language and culture to decades of Gwynedd students, Janet Fontaine retired in June.

After 31 years of service, Margo Mazzotta also retired from GMA. Celebrating with her are the three GMA principals she worked with (from left to right) Sr. Kathleen Boyce, Sr. Mary Alice Feenane and Sr. Patricia Flynn. We wish both women well and hope to see them at Alumnae functions!

sister of Eileen DeSage Wells ’63 and Valerie DeSage Caruso ’66 Christine Eble Rogers ’61,

sister of Geraldine Eble Hamilton ’59, Cecelia Eble Coyne ’63 and Julie Eble ’71 Ann Linn Read Howells ‘63 Elizabeth Williamson Kilkenny ‘63,

sister of Patti Williamson Jordan ’65, Melinda Williamson Seefahrt ’71, Kim Williamson Snyder ’76 and aunt of Kate Jordan ’03 Catherine “Jeanne” Grumm Hummel ’64 Sr. Peggy Mahoney, RSM ’64,

former GMA Development Director and sister of Maryann Mahoney Biglin ’65 Rosemary McGonigal Berger ’68 Claudia Geppert ’80,

sister of Claire Geppert DiLemmo ’80, Marianne Geppert Sarsfield ’83, Liz Geppert Wilkinson ’87, niece of Joan Geppert Reed ’52, aunt to Mallory DiLemmo Wieland ’06, Stephanie Wilkinson ’13 and Sarah Sarsfield ’14 and a relative of Nancy Geppert Fox ’74, Peggy Geppert Goble ’78 and Andrea Geppert ’05 Kathryn Curran Buek ‘96,

sister of Rebecca Curran Minei ’90

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Rest in Peace Mercy Family Members Jack Philip Baker, husband of Sosse Taylor Baker ’60 Ted Benner, brother of Bridget ’15 Ruth V. Biedermann, grandmother of Karen Price Benson ’79, great grandmother of Ashley Benson ’07 and Kelsey Benson ‘10

Joseph Francis Campbell, Jr., husband of Margaret “Peggy” Dickinson Campbell ‘55

Michael V. Chiodo, father of Carol Chiodo ’75 and Linda Chiodo Reeves ’76, grandfather of Hannah Reeves ‘11 Richard Clifford, Jr., brother of maintence staff member Tom Clifford

Jeanne E. Coughlin, grandmother of Caitlin Meehan ‘07 Timothy P. Curran, brother of Kathryn Curran Buek ’96 and Kathryn Curran Buek ’96 (dec.)

Henry “Ted” Darocha, father of Joanne Darocha Saunders, Gwynedd Faculty Henry “Hank” de Luca, Jr., husband of Carol Ann Simmons de Luca ’57, grandfather of Emily Hankinson ’08 and brother-in-law to Suzanne Simmons Fudala ’54 Winifred “Winnie” Ford, sister of Sr. Bernadette Duross, R.S.M., Gwynedd Faculty Jeannette Gloge, mother of Alex ’05 and Jeannette ’08 Joseph M. Greco, grandfather of Ann Marie Greco Petersen ’95 and Karen Greco McCrea ‘96

Nancy Madden, mother of Merry Madden Migliore ’90 and Chrissy Madden ‘93 Anne McElvenny, grandmother of Meghan Gatti ’11 and Kathleen Gatti ’14

Richard “Dick” Monnig, husband of Catherine (Ki) Seese Monnig ’74, son-in-law of Cathy Cunneff Seese ’46, and brother-in-law to Lisa Seese Sadowl ’78, Quinn Seese Collins ’79, Stacey Seese Kreisler ’81, Siobhan Seese Scaring ’86 and uncle to Brianna Sadowl Hosford ’07, Tierney Sadowl ’10, Reilly Sadowl ’14, Elizabeth Kreisler ’14 and Delaney Sadowl ‘17

Paul F. Morganthaler, Jr., brother of Kristen Morgenthaler Mallon ‘85

H. Talmadge “Bud” Naron, husband of Eleanor Purtell Naron ‘47

William Gresham O’Malley, brother of the late Elin O’Malley Lang ’45, the late Mary Catherine O’Malley Donnelly ’47 and Kristin O’Malley Russo ’60 Josephine R. Patton, grandmother of Rachel Reis ’97 and Krista Reis Lynch ’99

John Rotelle, Jr., sister of Lynda Rotelle Fantini ‘87 David J. Savaiano, Jr., brother of Judith Savaiano Paul ‘66 Maureen Scanlan, longtime Gwynedd basketball coach, mother of Sheila Scanlan ‘80, Maureen Scanlan MacMaster ‘82, Colleen Scanlan Shallow ‘85 and Mary Scanlan Bagnell ‘91, grandmother of Kallie MacMaster ‘05 and Arleigh MacMaster ‘13

Vincent P. Haley, husband of Mary Ann Harron Haley ’50 (dec.), father of Maureen Haley ’78, Kathleen Haley

Alexander Scott, husband of Lori Flad Scott ’69

Hunsicker ’81, Regina Haley Kane ’84, Megan Haley Keaton ’88 and father-in-law of Maureen Hill Haley ‘81

Daniel T. Sweeney, father of Ann Sweeney Guay ’80, Catherine Sweeney ’82 and Beth Sweeney Keon ‘83

Gerald A. Kin, father of Jennifer Kin Cottrell ‘99 George Komelasky, husband of Pat Devinney Komelasky ‘68 William (Bill) Lacon, father of Claire ’14

Maryann “Lovey” Hepburn Webb, sister of Jean Hepburn Lembach ’50, aunt of Megan Lembach ’79, Allison Lembach Coll ’81, Suzanne Lembach ’83 and great aunt of Alexandra Coll ‘09 Joseph Wynn, father of Sheila Wynn McNamara ’87 and Heather Wynn ’90

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Academic Excellence • As a college preparatory academy, Gwynedd prides itself on the rigorous academic programs that it offers. The addition of new honors and AP courses and other enhanced course selections have allowed our young women to explore their interests and strengthen their talents.

Each year our alumnae, parents, grandparents and friends make a difference at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School by philanthropically supporting

The Mercy Fund.

Each member of our community will be invited to support the Mercy Fund throughout the year. This collective support enables Gwynedd to make an immediate impact on our Gwynedd Girls through academic excellence, technology, facilities, mission initiatives, scholarship and financial aid.

For more information, visit The Mercy Fund page at www.gmahs.org/give or contact Christine Burke ’07, Director of Annual Giving 215.646.8815 x410

Technology • The Learning Commons and Gwynedd’s “bring your own device policy” is just the beginning of the technological advances that are preparing our young women to face the 21st century with confidence and enthusiasm. These and other additions have created opportunities for critical thinking and collaborative learning in the classroom and around the world.

Facilities • Continuous upgrades to the school building, particularly new furniture and enhanced smart boards, provide a strong foundation for learning. The Learning Commons and the renovated Chemistry Lab demonstrate Gwynedd’s commitment to future learning by providing these state-of-the-art facilities.

Mission Initiatives • Gwynedd’s Mercy tradition provides a unique lens in which our young women learn and participate in extracurricular activities.

These young women are transformed by the Mercy spirit through their encounters on retreats, service opportunities and in the halls of Gwynedd.

Scholarship and Financial Aid • Gwynedd attracts talented and passionate young women to attend Gwynedd. Through specific scholarships for academics, music and art as well as financial aid, students are able to attend regardless of their financial background.

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School

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