President's Report 2019-2020

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School

President’s Report

2019-2020

IN THIS ISSUE

Joan McDermott Bellwoar ’51

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Mission Statement Rooted in the Catholic faith and charism of Mercy, Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School educates, inspires, and empowers young women to be merciful in spirit, innovative in thought, and courageous in leadership.

HISTORIC GIFT

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COMMENCEMENT 2020

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by Example

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Celebrating Trocaire Leadership, Alumna Service, and Athletic Hall of Fame Honorees

STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

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GMA HAPPENINGS

Note to Our Readers Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in the report. Please accept our apology for any errors or omissions. Should you have any changes, corrections or questions, please contact the Advancement Office at advancement@gmahs.org or (215) 646-8815 x326.

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

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1345 Sumneytown Pike P.O. Box 902 Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437 (215) 646-8815 gmahs.org

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

ON THE COVER: Ella Gross ’21, a member of L.E.A.D.—a newly formed student leadership group at GMA, will be attending the U.S. Military Academy West Point this fall.

She is the Future.

Letter from the President President Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 presenting a graduation award to a member of the Class of 2020

Dear Friends, “The tender mercy of God has given us one another.” These words of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, are more poignant than ever as I reflect on the unprecedented challenges of the last year and how the strength of our community, rooted in Mercy values, has helped us to emerge even stronger and more merciful as a School and as a Gwynedd Family.

I am inspired by the attitude and spirit by which our entire community of students, faculty, staff, alumnae, parents, and friends have gone about their work and made personal contributions of time, talent, and treasure to ensure our academic excellence in virtual and hybrid fashions, to continue momentum on our strategic plan She is the Future, and to carry out our Mercy mission and traditions—all of which we celebrate in this report.

We also celebrate the largest gift made by an individual in Gwynedd’s nearly 160-year history from alumna Joan McDermott Bellwoar ’51; the accomplishments of our Trocaire leadership, alumna service, and Athletic Hall of Fame honorees; the achievement and resilience of the Class of 2020; and the generosity of our donors who have made it possible for Gwynedd to hire our first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leader and to offer more financial aid than ever before in our history—nearly one million dollars. This increase is due in large part to growing alumnae and parent participation in the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Programs.

Together, we are accomplishing great things; and, with the ongoing gift of one another, I know we will continue to ensure Gwynedd’s mission to educate, inspire, and empower young women to be merciful in spirit, innovative in thought, and courageous in leadership for generations to come.

In Mercy,

Denise Corkery Marbach ’72, P’05, ’09 President

HISTORIC GIFT The late Joan McDermott Bellwoar, a member of the Class of 1951,

Joan McDermott Bellwoar ’51 wearing her Gwynedd scarf, given to all alumnae who graduated 50 years ago or more at their Reunion

has a history of making big things happen for Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School and our students.

Most recently, Bellwoar made the largest gift by an individual in the School’s history.

A member of Gwynedd’s Catherine McAuley Legacy Society, Bellwoar’s recent estate gift of $375,000 will ensure student access through an endowed scholarship and advance academic innovation through campus facility enhancements at Gwynedd.

“What an extraordinary legacy Joan has left in support of Gwynedd’s mission, our 160-year tradition of Mercy education, and our strategic vision She is the Future,” remarked Gwynedd’s President Denise Corkery Marbach ’72. “Her gift is truly inspiring and will have an immediate and lasting impact on her alma mater and generations of students to come.”

Bellwoar received a full academic scholarship to attend the Academy of the Sisters of Mercy, today known as Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. As a Mercy Girl, she served as editor of The Magnet—the School newspaper, and as a member of the student council, field hockey team, glee club, and yearbook staff. She later received a scholarship to attend Chestnut Hill College and purse her love of English. The youngest of six children, Bellwoar was the first in her family to attend college.

“Joan wanted more than anything for young girls, like herself, to be given the chance to have a Mercy education,” shared Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ’81, Chair of Gwynedd’s Board of Trustees and Bellwoar’s daughter-in-law, on Mercy Day 2020 when Gwynedd announced the historic gift. “It was Joan’s way of expressing gratitude to God for the mercy she had received.”

Bellwoar began her professional career at Gwynedd teaching English and Religion. She later joined the faculty of Merion Mercy Academy and Archbishop Prendergast High School where she primarily taught English and oversaw the schools’ newspapers to mentor aspiring young writers. Today, Gwynedd’s Graduation Award in English is named in Bellwoar’s honor.

“The teacher in Joan would be thrilled to know the dollars she earned will also be going toward building new learning space to enhance our girls’ education,” said Kirk Bellwoar.

Bellwoar was the beloved wife of 62 years of the late Harry J.J. Bellwoar and the devoted mother and teacher of seven children — Jay, Anne, Peter, Vincent, Andrew, Jeanne, and John; 19 wonderful grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Bellwoar also was known as one who truly “walked the talk” when it came to serving others; an example being how she directed in her will to give 100% of her portion of her and her husband’s estate to charity—just one more way this Mercy Girl continues to pay it forward in service to others.

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Board of Trustees Chair Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ’81 shares news of Joan’s historic gift on Mercy Day.

Ed Sullivan and Joan McDermott Bellwoar ’51 at GMA in 1951

A Story for the Memory Books

Gwynedd’s connection to Ed Sullivan began when Bellwoar and a few of her classmates traveled to a conference where Sullivan was a keynote speaker.

By the end, he had agreed to come to Gwynedd to speak at an assembly.

The Bellwoar Family

In 1950, Joan McDermott Bellwoar’s love of writing and journalism led her to become editor of Gwynedd’s school newspaper, The Magnet. Her leadership in this role led Gwynedd to experience an even greater year for the memory books involving one of the most famous television personalities of the time—Ed Sullivan.

Sullivan is principally remembered as the creator and host of the television variety program “The Ed Sullivan Show,” which aired for 23 years from 1948 to 1971 and set a record as the longestrunning variety show in U.S. broadcast history.

Gwynedd’s connection to Sullivan began in October 1950, when Bellwoar and a few of her classmates traveled to the Allentown Press Conference where Sullivan was a keynote speaker.

Bellwoar and her classmates engaged Sullivan in a 30-minute conversation; and by the end, he had agreed to come to Gwynedd to speak at an assembly.

Sullivan visited the school in February and was so impressed with the students that he invited the entire Senior Class to New York City to see his show live on Easter weekend. So off they went via school bus to Times Square. Each girl wore her fanciest dress and pumps and stayed overnight at a beautiful hotel. After the show, Sullivan and his wife hosted the class at the swanky Stork Club for dinner and dancing. He even arranged for each senior to have an escort from the University of Notre Dame Men’s Choir which had performed on the show that evening. What a night!

Members of the Bellwoar Family visited Gwynedd on Mercy Day 2020 to celebrate Mass with the GMA community. Pictured are Jay and Kathleen Kirk ’81 Bellwoar, Andrew Bellwoar, and Collete and Peter Bellwoar.

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CLASS OF 2020

Celebrates Commencement

On July 18, the young women of Gwynedd Mercy Academy’s Class of 2020 celebrated their Commencement exercises together in traditional white dresses and carrying a dozen red roses during an outdoor, socially distant ceremony with their parents on Gwynedd’s campus.

Graduate Aileen Murray delivered the Invocation, expressing gratitude for the lifelong gift of a “family of sisters” and seeking God’s blessings on the graduates as they move forward as “independent women of mercy.”

Salutatorian Jillian Dougherty confidently shared her belief that “the Mercy Spirit will follow the Class of 2020 to college and beyond, inspiring us to share in the service of others.” The Class then sang their selected Graduates’ Song, “I’ll Always Remember You” by Hannah Montana.

When it was time to walk across the stage—albeit in a fashionable Gwynedd mask this year, each graduate curtsied as her name was called by Dean of Academics Anne Casavecchia before receiving her gold medal and diploma from President Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 and Principal Mary E. Kirby. Once all were presented, each graduate’s parents/guardians were then given the honor of placing the graduation medal on their daughter.

Special medals also were bestowed upon graduates for honor, school spirit, leadership, Christian womanhood, and academics. Board of Trustees Chair Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ’81 concluded the awarding of medals by congratulating the graduates and introducing the 2020 Commencement Speaker, Ann Diehl Casey ’50.

A three-term member of the Board of Trustees, Ann offered, “A Commencement address is usually designed to convey words of inspiration to the graduates. But this year, the words of inspiration come from you. We stand in awe of your spirit, courage, flexibility, determination, and good humor in the face of adversity.”

“You have learned a life lesson at an early age, but you are Gwynedd Strong—you are Mercy Strong—not even the challenges of a global pandemic can defeat you. Malala, herself a 2020 Graduate wrote: We will not be defined by what we have lost, but how we responded.”

President Marbach thanked Ann for her “true love of our Mercy legacy” and Kathy and the Board of Trustees for their extraordinary commitment to ensure the success of Gwynedd. She also praised the many accomplishments of the Class of 2020 and expressed her sincere thanks to their parents and guardians for giving Gwynedd the opportunity and honor to educate, inspire, and empower their daughters.

Principal Mary Kirby recognized 42 members of the graduating class as members of the National Honor Society and highlighted National Merit Commended Students Aileen Murray, Kathryn Tereshko, and Kiera Thomas. She also announced that 97% of the Class of 2020 received scholarships totaling nearly $20 million to colleges and universities throughout the country.

Valedictorian Julia Smith remarked, “If I have learned anything from my time at Gwynedd Mercy, it is that only I can control how I view the world and who I want to be, and I choose to be a Gwynedd Girl.”

Then the graduates, faculty, staff, and alumnae present sang the Alma Mater, just before Grace Hirschmann, accompanied by her mother, placed a crown of red roses on the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Mercy.

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CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATION AWARDS Mother Mary Bernard Gold Medal of Honor

Angelena Grace Antenuci

Karen D’Lauro ’60 Gold Medal for School Spirit

Caroline Grace Sweeney

Sister Mary Loyola Gold Medal for Service

Erin Elizabeth Plamondon

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

Lauren Marie Halferty

Mother Margaret Mary Gold Medal for Highest General Average

Aileen Ann Murray Honorable Mention: Maria Domenica Manno Gold Medal for Art

Olivia Ann Carton Honorable Mention: Ameila Joy Kunko Joan McDermott Bellwoar ’51 Gold Medal for English

Aileen Ann Murray Honorable Mention: Lily Marie Panunto Gold Medal for French

Kathryn Camille Tereshko Honorable Mention: Julianna Rose Persia Gold Medal for History

Aileen Ann Murray Honorable Mentions: Angelena Grace Antenuci, Jillian Eilene Dougherty, Maria Domenica Manno Gold Medal for Latin

Christie Anna Denise Cianciulli Gold Medal for Mathematics

Aileen Ann Murray Honorable Mentions: Olivia Ann Carton, Kathryn Camille Tereshko Gold Medal for Music

Chloe Caitlin Thum

Gold Medal for Science

Maria Domenica Manno Honorable Mention: Hailee Elizabeth Weiss Gold Medal for Spanish

Lauren Marie Halferty Honorable Mention: Jillian Eilene Dougherty Gold Medal for Theology

Lily Marie Panunto Honorable Mention: Julianna Rose Persia

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CLASS OF 2020

Students Receiving Scholarships: 97% of senior class Scholarship/Grants Awarded: $19,7911,294 5

COLLEGE CHOICES Gwynedd proudly presents the college choices of our Class of 2020.

Angelena Grace Antenuci

Jessica Amber DiBricida

Isabella Lyn Bauman

Jillian Eilene Dougherty

Alden Anne Boccella

Rachel Elizabeth Edwards

Kelly Lynn Hutton

Isabelle Grace Bosca

Devon Enoch

Caroline Cline Johnston

Sarah Allison Buell

Ella Mary Fall

Audrey Grace Keen

Kelly Theresa Byrne

Emma Grace Fiore

Isabella Irene Kellner

Victoria Sanson Campbell

Tess Durkin Flanigan

Christina Anne Kilcoyne

Kellie Anne Caputo

Reganne Leona Flannery

Amelia Joy Kunko

Olivia Anne Carton

Margaret Janie Fluehr

Sara Colleen Kuntz

Flynn Eddi-Zi Casey

Isabel Sofia Carmona Franco

Anna Christine LaGuardia

Emily Anne Cerula

Charlotte Anne Gilmore

Jessica Le Xiao Qing Lelli

Christie Anna Denise Cianciulli

Lauren Marie Halferty

Juliana Elise Mack

Annabella Rosalie Clemente

Kalin Patricia Halstead

Kerri Anne Maguire

Erin Rose Corcoran

Mollie Nicole Hanson

Maria Domenica Manno

Natalie Marie Corrado

Ashley Jean Hartz

Emma Elizabeth Marsden

Vivianna Marie Couchara

Elizabeth Yan Chen Held

Maria Alexis Mastoris

Erin Marie Dalton

Grace Elizabeth Hirschmann

Sarah McAuliffe

Drew Elizabeth Damasco

Emily Elizabeth Horniak

Kai Irma McClelland

Brenna Gloria DeLabio

McKenzie Leigh Humphrey

Cecilia Fitzgerald McCook

High Point University Temple University Lafayette College

Loyola University New Orleans Michigan State University Pennsylvania State University University of Pittsburgh

Catholic University of America Drexel University

DeSales University Temple University Ursinus College

College of Charleston Ursinus College

Temple University

Susquehanna University University of Delaware

Pennsylvania State University Drexel University

Widener University Arcadia University

Delaware Valley University University of Delaware Lehigh University American University Bucknell University Moravian College

Fordham University Temple University

Pennsylvania State University University of Pittsburgh Bucknell University

West Chester University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Saint Joseph’s University University of Cincinnati College of Charleston

University of Rhode Island

Loyola University Maryland Drexel University

Immaculata University Wesleyan University Elon University

Ursinus College

University of Scranton Elizabethtown College

Loyola University Maryland Elon University

Saint Joseph’s University University of Scranton

Pennsylvania State University West Chester University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Temple University

University of Rhode Island

Ireland Maryn McDermott

Longwood University

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GWYNEDD CLASS OF 2020 who also received acceptances to these top-ranked universities and colleges (U.S. News and World Report):

Boston University Emory University George Washington University New York University Pepperdine University Rutgers University Santa Clara University University of California, Davis University of California, San Diego

University of Connecticut University of Georgia University of Maryland—College Park University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Miami University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Meaghan Kathleen McGoldrick

Pennsylvania State University

Megan Kathleen McMahon

Temple University

Emily Mary Meenan

Muhlenberg College

Madeline Grace Mele

Auburn University

Victoria Maria Mezher

Drexel University

Erin Elizabeth Mullen

University of South Carolina

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University of Virginia

Caitlyn Alexandra O’Malley

Caroline Grace Sweeney

Eva Colette O’Melvin

Kathryn Camille Tereshko

Peyton Emily Palazzo

Kiera Catherine Thomas

Lily Marie Panunto

Lauren Michele Thomson

Julianna Rose Persia

Chloe Caitlin Thum

Erin Elizabeth Plamondon

Ariana Rose Trabachino

Abigail Frances Rooney

Isabella Adair Saldivar Trotter

Nicole Barbara Sasso

Juliana Marie Valerio

Hanna Grace Saxon

Hailee Elizabeth Weiss

Jana Marie Senderling

Sarah Marie White

Julia Noelle Smith

Grace Charlotte Williamson

Niamh Kathleen Sponholz

Skyler Marie Young

Auburn University

Syracuse University

University of South Carolina Villanova University Pennsylvania State University Elon University

Saint Joseph’s University University of Delaware Fairfield University Drexel University Boston College

Clemson University

Northeastern University

Ann Diehl Casey ’50 speaking at graduation

Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University College of Charleston

New England Conservatory of Music Boston College

Lycoming College Ursinus College

Ann presenting her granddaughter Flynn Casey ’20 with her diploma

Catholic University of America Catholic University of America University of Scranton Temple University

SPRING COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES

A SHINING LAMP Catherine McAuley said, “We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us.”

Alumna Ann Diehl Casey, Gwynedd Mercy’s 2020 Commencement Speaker,

is the embodiment of this quote having given light, service, counsel, and wisdom to her alma mater since her graduation in 1950.

In June 2020, Ann completed her third term of service on Gwynedd’s Board of Trustees.

During her tenure, she co-chaired the School’s first Presidential Search Committee and chaired the Board’s Advancement Committee and Mission and Governance Committee.

Previously, Ann served as president of the Alumnae Association and as alumnae chair of the School’s 150th Anniversary Committee.

She also is a past recipient of Gwynedd’s Margaret Beirn Barger ’35 Distinguished Alumna Award and a 2013 Trocaire Leadership Award.

McCook Family participating in the Class of 2020 Rose Parade

Senior Sarah White looking forward to graduation

Diane Caffrey Keen ’85 and her daughter Audrey ’20 enjoying the Senior Mother-Daughter Celebration and Alumnae Association Induction

A graduate of Gwynedd Mercy College, Ann’s interest in business and education led her to serve as the director of the conference centers at both Temple University and The American College.

She served on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Conference Centers and was a member of the IACC team that lectured at Cornell University. For several years, she also operated a consulting firm that offered advisory services and program design to academic and commercial conference centers.

Ann also has been an active volunteer for the “For Pete’s Sake” Cancer Respite Foundation, serving as a member of the Women’s Committee chaired by Alice Anne Goldkamp Bossow ’60.

Ann’s legacy of Mercy extends to two of her granddaughters, Ann Green ’11 and Flynn Casey ’20, and daughter-in-law Keri Conway Casey ’86.

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LEADING

Maura

by Example

Alumnae and other members of the Gwynedd community, who apply their curiosity, passion, courage, and intellect in the pursuit of excellence and service to the world, inspire us every day at Gwynedd. We invite you to get to know just a few of these confident and compassionate leaders, also known as the recent recipients of Gwynedd’s distinguished leadership and service awards.

Alumnae Awardees (left to right): Maura McLaughlin ’90, Lori Fanelli Butrus ’79, Eileen Maguire Maginnis ’75, Elissa Gore ’68, and Nancy Pannepacker McKeaney ’64

Elissa Gore ’68

Trocaire Leadership Award Recipient, Arts

Elissa Gore ’68 received her bachelor’s in fine arts from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied painting and sculpting, and her master’s in medical Illustration from the University of Texas Southwestern. She also has taught at Parsons School of Design, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Pace University, and the New York Botanical Garden. Currently, she devotes all her time to landscape painting. She paints places she loves from observation and memory, and her attempt to find a sense of the universal in the natural landscape has become commercially successful. For the past 25 years, she has been a full-time professional studio artist with many solo and group exhibitions; her paintings hang in many private homes and more than 70 public collections. She is represented by Markel Fine Arts in New York City and Orbit Gallery in Philadelphia. Gore also co-founded Paint Inwood that annually hosts painters near her home, and she occasionally teaches community workshops in sketching nature and watercolor painting outdoors. continued on page 10 8 EDUCATE. INSPIRE. EMPOWER.

Maura McLaughlin, Ph.D. ’90 is an exciting example of Gwynedd girls making their mark on the world.

In her career as an astrophysicist, she works to shed further light on the Universe and the physical laws governing it, including Einstein’s theory of relativity. She also empowers students, especially young women, to pursue careers in science and to make groundbreaking discoveries of their own.

McLaughlin is the Eberly Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy and the Director of the Center for Gravitational Waves and Cosmology at West Virginia University (WVU). Her work mainly involves researching neutron stars—compact remnants of massive stars born in supernova explosions—using the world’s largest radio telescopes. A significant research aim of hers is the use of neutron stars to detect gravitational waves.

To this end, McLaughlin also serves as the co-director of the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav) Physics Frontiers Center (PFC)—one of only ten PFCs funded by the National Science Foundation. The NANOGrav team, which includes scientists from more than 50 U.S. and Canadian institutions, helped discover the largest neutron star to date in 2019; and following a recent observation in its latest data set, McLaughlin expects they will soon detect gravitational waves created by supermassive black holes at the cores of merging galaxies by timing an array of pulsars.

“Currently, we can observe stars that are in orbit around each other and see that their orbits are shrinking and getting closer together in time,” says McLaughlin. “That’s exactly in line with what Einstein predicted.

ALUMNA PROFILE

McLaughlin, Ph.D. ’90

Trocaire Leadership Award Recipient, Healthcare/Science/Technology The next step is detecting the gravitational waves directly.”

In 1915, Einstein published the theory of general relativity, the most elegant and complete description of gravity, space, and time ever constructed. One of Einstein’s most fundamental predictions is the existence of invisible ripples in space-time called gravitational waves.

Now, over 100 years later, McLaughlin and her colleagues are on the brink of detecting these waves.

“Direct detection of gravitational waves is one of the most transformational prospects of modern physics with the potential to revolutionize our knowledge of the universe,” says McLaughlin.

McLaughlin became hooked on science as a young girl while reading science fiction, the works of Isaac Asimov, and the writings of the astronomer Carl Sagan and the physicist Stephen Hawking. She credits the empowering all-girls environment of Gwynedd for helping her pursue her passion. Says Maura, “It honestly didn’t occur to me that I would be a minority in my field, and I also wasn’t concerned about what people would think if I did something not many girls did.”

McLaughlin went on to Penn State University to earn her Bachelor of Science degree. At Cornell University, she earned her Ph.D. in physics, working on pulsars, and then moved on to the University of Manchester in England as a National Science Foundation math and physical sciences distinguished research fellow and as a postdoctoral research associate.

She joined WVU in 2006.

In addition to her research activities, McLaughlin developed a noted outreach endeavor with her husband, Eberly College Associate Dean for Research Duncan Lorimer, called the Pulsar Search Collaboratory (PSC) to interest high school students, especially underrepresented youth and girls, in the search

for pulsars with the Green Bank Telescope in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. To date, 2,000 students across 18 states have been involved in the program. They have analyzed more than 2,000,000 pieces of data, discovered eight new pulsars, have been authors on scientific publications, and were congratulated in person by President Obama.

McLaughlin, herself, continues to be honored for her leadership and research. She is the recipient of the Research Corporation’s Cottrell Scholar Award, an Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, and the Penn State Schreyer Honors College Outstanding Alumni Mentor Award. She also was named to the scientific journal Nature’s “Ones to Watch” list for 2019, and most recently was named a 2020 Highly Cited Researcher by Web of Science, one of the world’s top research awards.

Maura McLaughlin, Ph.D. ’90 has had her head in the stars ever since she was a student at Gwynedd Mercy.

Now she is a worldclass astrophysicist working to gain a new window on the universe.

Green Bank Telescope, West Virginia, is the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope.

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Nominations Welcome The Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Alumnae Association Awards Committee and McHugh Award Committee encourage all members of the Gwynedd community to submit nominations for the 2021 awards to be presented at Reunion on October 23.

Nominations are due May 30. For more info and to access our brief online submission form, visit gmahs.org/awards.

Trocaire Leadership Award recipients inspire and motivate others; exhibit outstanding leadership in their professional and personal lives and throughout the community; are committed to personal growth, social responsibility, and global awareness; and contribute to the development of others through mentorship and volunteerism. Nominees must be women (alumnae, parents, faculty, staff, etc.) who have contributed significantly to the Gwynedd community.

Margaret Beirn Barger ’35 Distinguished Alumna Award recipients epitomize the qualities of loyalty, service, dedication, and devotion to GMA, all demonstrated

by Barger. Nominees must be alumnae.

Athletic Hall of Fame inductees exhibit outstanding Mercy Spirit through leadership, sportsmanship, and exceptional athletic performance.

Nominees must be an individual athlete who graduated from GMA at least eight years ago, a team, or a coach.

New! Maria Lutz McHugh ’46 Award for Outstanding Commitment to Gwynedd Mercy Athletics recipients have made an outstanding commitment to and/or demonstrated extraordinary leadership to advancing Gwynedd Mercy Athletics.

Nominees must be adults (coach, trainer, parent, faculty/staff, or other).

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Eileen Maguire Maginnis ’75

Trocaire Leadership Award Recipient, Business/Entrepreneur/Engineer

Eileen Maguire Maginnis ’75 earned her bachelor’s in civil engineering in 1979 and her master’s in project planning engineering in 1981 from Villanova University.

She was one of only seven female civil engineering students to graduate and did so with honors. In 1981, Maginnis joined Métier Management Systems to provide consulting services and develop customized project management software for Fortune 500 customers ranging from NASA and the U.S. Navy to major pharmaceutical and construction firms. She also established Métier’s Philadelphia sales office in 1985 and managed the office for the next 10 years. In 1995, Maginnis’ entrepreneurial spirit led her to start her own project management consulting firm; and later, in 2007, found ABC Fulfillment, one of the few female owned fulfillment centers in the country, to streamline the shipping and order fulfillment process for e-commerce customers. ABC grew to over $4 million in sales and employed more than 30 full and part-time employees. When the business was sold in 2016, Maginnis established Dog House Pearls, an online pearl jewelry store featured on major shopping channels and other media outlets. Maginnis also is known for her longtime service to the community, especially as a trustee of LaSalle Academy that serves disadvantaged students in North Philadelphia.

Lori Fanelli Butrus ’79

Trocaire Leadership Award Recipient, Religion/Vocation/Volunteer

After completing her teaching certification in 1989, Lori Fanelli Butrus ’79 began her second career teaching math at Egg Harbor Township High School and soon noticed that some of her students, especially those with special needs, were having difficulty with the curriculum.

So, in 1990, she designed a floriculture class pulling from her experience working with plants and flowers on her family’s farm, Lynwood Gardens.

This led to the establishment of The Eagle Greenery Floriculture Program—a “real life” working flower shop and “practical life skills” training ground for special education students. Her students now leave the school with solid skills for “green collar jobs” and beyond; efforts for which she has been recognized at the national level. Butrus and her husband also are the main volunteers behind Linwood Arboretum, a natural sanctuary they helped to build which serves as an ecological reserve and educational resource for the community and area schools.

Nancy Pannepacker McKeaney ’64

Margaret Beirn Barger ’35 Distinguished Alumna Award Recipient

A graduate of Gwynedd Mercy College, Nancy Pannepacker McKeaney ’64 began her nursing career at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Later, in 1989, she joined the staff of Gwynedd as the school nurse and served in this position for 15 years. McKeaney and her husband Frank raised three children, including Karen ’88 and Christine ’91; she believes Gwynedd gave her the foundation to raise her daughters as strong, compassionate women who lead by example.

That example, one of faith, hope, and fortitude, was never more present than when she and her husband tragically lost their son in 1987.

McKeaney channeled her grief into helping other parents who experienced similar loss, calling on her faith to guide her and sharing her strength with those in need.

An active alumna, McKeaney served as a member of the Mothers’ Club, chaired the Circle of Mercy luncheon during her 50th reunion year, and remains a class agent to keep her class connected to GMA and to one another.

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee

GWYNEDD NEWS

Gwynedd Mercy is thankful for the outstanding dedication and extraordinary commitment of four members of our faculty and staff who retired in 2020.

Cindy Antoni Conaway ’71 45 Years of Service, Science Faculty

Sr. Maureen Christi Donahue, R.S.M. 40 Years of Service, 30 at GMA, English Faculty

Mary Belz 32 Years of Service, Main Office Administrative Specialist

Karen Price Benson ’79 15 Years of Service, Director of Alumnae Relations

graduate, having excelled on the varsity tennis teams of North Penn High School and Franklin & Marshall College. He also had served as an instructor for 10 years at the Upper Gwynedd tennis program. for two years at GMA, and alumnae recall his philosophy of positivity and respect making a big impact on the team. In both years, the team won the coveted Catholic Academy League Championship, and individual players won the District singles greatest challenge came in summer 2017 when he fell gravely ill and both of his arms and legs had to be amputated. Yet, his spirit and determination to live life to the fullest remained strong. By October prosthetic arms, and by December, he and his oldest son walked together at home.

Early 2018 also brought exciting news that he and his wife Celeste were expecting September 2018 at age 36. His Mercy spirit shines on in his children Ares, Ava, Axel, and Avery and his incredible network of family and friends.

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STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

Our Vision

WE WILL EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND EMPOWER GENERATIONS OF WOMEN LEADERS.

Our Story THE STRENGTH OF MERCY It all began with Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, who turned her experience of poverty and the subjugation of women in Ireland in the 1800s into decades of academic opportunities for girls. With her “no such thing as no” and “can do” attitude, she overcame incredible obstacles.

In 1861, the Academy of the Sisters of Mercy, now Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, opened its own doors to help young women in the Philadelphia area unlock their potential.

What an inspiring legacy she has given us.

Our Journey THE POWER OF COMMUNITY For nearly 160 years, Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School has upheld its strong tradition of academic excellence and empowerment in the education of young women rooted in Mercy values.

When we embarked on our strategic planning journey in 2018, we knew that inclusivity would be key to planning for the road ahead. At each turn, we connected with the people who make Gwynedd such a special place—our students, alumnae, faculty, staff, and parents. This strategic plan, more than any other in our history, grows from our shared values.

Launched in 2019, SHE IS THE FUTURE is focused on empowering generations of women leaders and will chart the course for our future. It is shaping the way our educators teach, the way our students learn, and the way our community lives the Mercy Mission.

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Thirty-one work projects have been designed to fulfill our SHE IS THE FUTURE vision in the areas of education, leadership, wellness, connection, and vitality. Our work is well underway.

EDUCATION To help her realize her purpose,

we will cross traditional barriers to deliver an authentic and innovative educational experience rooted in Mercy values.

We will Educate through a dynamic and interdisciplinary curriculum that cultivates scholarship, leadership, and global awareness.

Inspire Inspire self-discovery and purpose through enhanced comprehensive counseling services and customized college guidance.

Empower students through the development and support of outstanding faculty.

Ariana Trabachino ’20 visiting a Jefferson Biotechnology lab

Highlights:

The global pandemic led Gwynedd to immediately create an effective Virtual Learning Plan, enabling students to successfully complete the 2019-20 academic year. We also constructed a safe Hybrid Learning Plan for 2020-21 with scenarios for on campus, blended, and virtual learning; moved from a quarter to a semester system; and instituted new grading and assessment practices.

With career opportunities abounding for women in STEM, an advisory council enrolled in new courses such as Introduction to Engineering and Robotics, course innovation such as building and managing a real stock portfolio in Gwynedd’s Business and Entrepreneurship class.

Educational partnerships in biotechnology and Drexel University in entrepreneurship.

Just before the pandemic, faculty and staff created and hosted Gwynedd’s first Mercy-mester — a week-long term between semesters allowing students in Grades 9-11 to explore areas of interest beyond the classroom.

The week included inspirational talks, book discussions, service experiences, museum trips, and mini courses like Adulting 101, Digital Citizenship, Global Cuisine, Woodshop, and more. The term also enabled the entire Senior Class to experience an enriched three-day retreat called Emmaus to deepen their relationship with God and one another.

Gwynedd’s Mission Week, focused on the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern of Immigration, featured a keynote address by the founder of Villanova University’s Clinic for Asylum, Refugee, and Emigrant Services (CARES) and one of her clients, a Syrian refuge. Students also experienced a refugee simulation designed by Jesuit Refugee Services to look into the hardships refugees endure in accessing bare necessities.

Gwynedd’s Counseling Department reorganized to enhance its services to students and their parents. Two full-time college counselors now provide individualized support beginning freshman year and through the college search, application, and acceptance process; and two additional full-time counselors focus their services on academic and emotional support and wellness. A comprehensive four-year counseling plan is now in place to foster each student’s personal growth and success, including a personalized assessment at the end of each academic year to guide strategies related to academic success, mental health, and future goal setting. A new Freshman Advisory class also has been designed to promote wellness and equip students with the tools to manage stress and anxiety often experienced in adolescent high school years.

To attract and retain the highest quality faculty and staff, Gwynedd implemented a new compensation and evaluation plan and is offering increased opportunities for professional advancement.

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LEADERSHIP To inspire her as a leader, we

will provide substantive, relevant opportunities that prepare young women for the call of leadership.

We will Educate students through a world-class leadership program inspired by the life and legacy of Catherine McAuley.

Inspire young women to see themselves as instrumental agents of change by addressing the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy.

Empower generations of future leaders through high-impact, experiential opportunities that extend classroom learning to real-world applications and leverage our Gwynedd and Mercy networks.

Highlights:

Gwynedd mobilized quickly to launch a robust leadership program. We hired an alumna to serve as the program coordinator and established two advisory councils, one involving alumnae and the other involving students, to guide its efforts. Now called L.E.A.D. (Learn. Educate. Achieve.

Develop.), the program’s mission is to educate and empower young women to become ethical, courageous leaders of action and conviction.

One aspect of L.E.A.D. allows students to become leadership certified through the national Lead4Change Student Leadership Program.

The 12-lesson curriculum is designed to integrate leadership training, collaboration, and community service into the classroom to effect change.

In Gwynedd’s first year participating, four students won program grants to implement their community service projects and qualified for the national competition in 2020, making them the only all-girls school winner.

Gwynedd has forged bonds with other national and international organizations devoted to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion—namely, the Mercy Education System of the Americas, the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, IGNITE National, and Girl Up. These affiliations lend vital educational resources and assist in the development of leadership opportunities for our students.

Created in 2019, Gwynedd’s internship program enables students to gain real-world experience in a dozen professions including technology, engineering, marketing and communications, business, and the culinary arts without leaving campus. Likewise, a summer externship program, launched in 2020, is helping students gain an understanding of careers they may be considering. Despite the pandemic, externship participants were able to watch a brain surgery being performed at Lenox Hill Hospital, sit in on Senate hearings in Harrisburg, and shadow an orthodontist while wearing full-body personal protective equipment.

L.E.A.D. also partnered with Gwynedd’s Alumnae Association to launch Gwynedd Force—the School’s online platform for career exploration, professional growth, and mentoring.

L.E.A.D. co-hosts an established Summer Leadership Summit for girls in Grades 7-8 with Gwynedd’s Admissions Office, and initiated an annual Summer Leadership Training Conference for Student Leaders and Seniors — both of which engage alumnae guest speakers and leadership experts. Each month, L.E.A.D. also recognizes a current student with an Ethical Leadership Award.

Jordan White ’21 working as GMA’s Sound Booth Intern

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Recently, Gwynedd was awarded a challenge grant from the prestigious Edward E. Ford Foundation to cultivate a culture of “leaders for life.” The funds will support the training of faculty innovators to incorporate leadership development into our curriculum and the expansion of our student leadership training conference and community speaker series. L.E.A.D. also received a grant from BLBB Charitable to help our students discover their true and full potential through educational and leadership opportunities.

WELLNESS To honor her well-being, we will

embrace a culture that holistically nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of every student.

We will Educate and engage our community in practices that support individuals in achieving and sustaining health and well-being.

Inspire a culture of achievement and caring that balances individual passions and pursuits with a commitment to the larger community.

Empower the community by embedding prayer, mindfulness, and reflection into the daily life of the school.

Members of the Class of 2023 celebrating Mercy Day Highlights:

Gwynedd hosted a wellness speaker series for the community on important topics like “Building Resilience in Teens,” presented by Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Co-Founder of the Center for Parent and Teen Communication, and “Empowering Smart Choices in Digital World,” presented by Amie Konwinski, founder and CEO of Smart GEN Society.

Thanks to a grant from the Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education, students, faculty, and staff enjoyed a school-wide read, “The Other Side of Beauty,” and a visit by the author Leigh Darrow.

Darrow, a former model on reality TV, encourages women to embrace the mercy of Christ in their lives and to find their purpose in “doing something beautiful for God.” We launched Monarch Mornings—an enrichment program periodically held at the start of the school day for students to address a range of wellness topics like Catholic mindfulness, body image, managing social media, vaping risks, stress management techniques, self-defense, dance, and movement therapy and more.

Tech-Free Fridays also were introduced to elevate human connection over digital engagement, along with periodic campus visits from certified therapy dogs.

And at the end of each week, students are now guided in reflection—The Examen, a prayer of awareness that Ignatius of Loyola taught in his Spiritual Exercises to help us notice God’s presence in our daily lives.

The Gwynedd Wellness Wheel Concentration is on 8 domains of wellness

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Students preparing one of 1,000 casseroles for St. John’s Hospice Class of 2021 celebrating Mass on Ring Night

CONNECTION To open doors for her,

we will unite our community, expand our diversity, and grow connections locally and globally.

We will Educate all about the depth and breadth of the Gwynedd experience and its transformative impact on the lives of graduates and others.

Inspire and expand spiritual development, opportunities to serve, and a commitment to the greater good among all members of the Gwynedd community.

Empower an enduring connection through a global network of support and a lifelong sisterhood of alumnae.

Highlights:

Gwynedd introduced a refreshed mission statement and new look—an evolution of our prior logo, crest, and shield—to strengthen our identity as a Mercy school. We continued to expand our connections globally through the Mercy Education System of the Americas with faculty and staff engaging in regular “cohort dialogues” involving member schools.

The School’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Committee created a strategic plan, titled “As Catherine Did,” with more than 80 action items to expand and support diversity at Gwynedd.

Generous donor support led us to announce the search for our first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leader. We bolstered our relationship with The Office of Black Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by introducing a scholarship program for students of color interested in attending Gwynedd. The School also welcomed Elizabeth Johnson Rice, a civil rights activist and member of the Richmond 34 who worked alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., to campus to inspire students, faculty, and staff as part of Black History Month.

A grant from the Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education enabled Gwynedd to expand its retreat program to include student-parent retreats. Faith formation opportunities during Advent and Lent were expanded to include the broader Gwynedd Community, the Pandemic: What is Being Asked of Us as Christians.” A casserole program, run in collaboration by Ministry and Service and Gwynedd’s food service provider Brock, also was added to our The Alumnae Association Board demonstrated its ongoing commitment to promoting lifelong sisterhood by refreshing its mission statement, goals, and committee structure to better align with Gwynedd’s mission and strategic plan. We launched Gwynedd Force, the School’s online platform for career exploration, professional growth, and mentoring to connect and advance our community of professionals rooted in Mercy values.

We also introduced a virtual alumnae speaker series to address mission-related and trending topics and provided opportunities for alumnae to lead our student body in prayer during virtual learning.

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VITALITY To give her a school that will evolve and endure, we will

develop an “all-in” culture of support and grow the financial sustainability of Gwynedd.

We will Educate and seek out missionaligned families whose daughters have the talent and drive to succeed and embrace the Catholic values of the school.

Inspire stewardship for the longterm vision and vitality of Gwynedd through an innovative advancement program.

Empower ambassadors who generate support for the future of Gwynedd girls through this strategic plan.

Highlights:

Gwynedd enrolled its largest freshman class in fifteen years, the Class of 2024, with 107 students, and instituted a Parent Ambassador Program to welcome and support incoming families.

We are providing more financial aid than ever before in our history, raising funds that helped to enable 31% of the student body to receive a total of $970,000 in tuition assistance for the 2020-21 academic year. This 148% increase over four years is due in large part to increased alumnae and parent participation in the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Programs.

Gwynedd also received its largest gift from an individual in the School’s history, $375,000, to fund an endowed scholarship and facility enhancements to advance She is the Future educational initiatives. We also continue to raise the bar on the Mercy Fund, our annual fund that supports every student and program at Gwynedd, raising $375,000 last year—a 65% increase over four years. We are proud to report 100% giving participation by our Board of Trustees and faculty and staff, and increased participation by alumnae and parents.

Gwynedd also formed a new President’s Leadership Council to recognize and engage alumnae, parents, and friends who are highly invested in advancing the mission and strategic priorities of the School and in strengthening its ties to the greater Gwynedd and external communities.

GMA Student Ambassadors congratulate Olivia Carlo ’24 on her acceptance to Gwynedd.

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There is so much

HAPPENING at GMA

and social media is the place to discover it!

Here are just a few highlights ...

SPEECH AND DEBATE

Kathryn Tereshko ’20 Sahiba Tandon ’21

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The Gwynedd Mercy Speech and Debate Team, coached by Cory Clark Shay ’95, is well known for its achievements.

Of recent special note, Sahiba Tandon ’21 and Kathryn Tereshko ’20 made Gwynedd history by both making it into the final round of the 2020 National Speech and Debate Tournament—the largest academic competition in the world—in the category of Expository speaking. Each was charged with writing and delivering an informative, five-minute speech to describe, clarify, illustrate, or define an object, idea, concept, or process.

In the end, our Monarchs were victorious, with Sahiba named the National Champion and Kathryn the runner-up.

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In just its second year in existence, Gwynedd Crew placed 28th out of 85 teams in Women’s Youth Fours at the 2019 Head of the Charles Regatta—the largest 2-day regatta in the world. The boat included crew members Rose Imbesi ’22, Aileen Murray ’20, Alannah Cunningham ’21, Brynn Romberger ’22, and Caitlyn O’Malley ’20.

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Cinderella was another smashing musical success! As the show must always go on at Gwynedd— so stay tuned for the next report when we highlight Into the Woods.

MERCY EFFECT Last May, Pope Francis recognized our Mercy girls’ participation with Mercy schools across the country for raising awareness and funds for the Laudato Tree Project, also known as the Great Green Wall. The goal of this youth-powered movement is to plant and protect seven million trees across the Sahel region of Africa to combat desertification and ward off drought, famine, conflict, and migration. GMA’s successful fundraising efforts—organized by the service club Mercy Effect—included the creation of the Bibbidi Bobbidi and Super Hero Breakfasts for young children at GMA. These events raised over $7,000 to sponsor the planting of 700 Laudato Trees.

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Many virtual learning projects could be found online last spring, including this mask project shared by an Art Student.

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Eighteen student-athletes among the Class of 2020 committed to play sports at the collegiate level, including six members of GMA’s Field Hockey Team. Flanked by Assistant Coach Ally Fuller and Head Coach Alex Malatesta McMahan ’05 are Hanna Saxon, Flynn Casey, Kellie Caputo, Ireland McDermott, Alden Boccella, and Caroline Sweeney.

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Honor Roll of Donors The generosity of loyal donors provides the resources needed for Gwynedd to educate, inspire, and empower generations of women leaders rooted in Mercy values to achieve personal, collegiate, and professional success and to make a difference in the world. Gwynedd’s Honor Roll of Donors recognizes all who contributed to the Academy between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. These alumnae, parents, faculty, staff, friends, and organizations who supported Gwynedd during its last fiscal year helped to make “She is the Future” strategic initiatives possible and strengthened Gwynedd’s academic program and overall experience for all our students.

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Honoring the year Gwynedd was founded, the 1861 Society recognizes individuals whose annual gifts totaling $1,000 or more ensure the Academy’s ongoing excellence. Membership includes the following levels: Innovator ($5,000 or more), Leader ($1,861-$4,999), Associate ($1,000-$1,860).

INNOVATOR Carol and Raymond Angelo Lisa and Brian Bamberger Julie and Chip Behr Joan McDermott Bellwoar ’51† and Harry Bellwoar† Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ’81 and H. Jay Bellwoar Gerardean Brennan ’82 Kellie Dunphy Brogan ’87 and Mark Brogan Catherine and Steven Casey, M.D. Marlene and Patrick Castellano, M.D. Kathi and Benjamin Colletti Cynthia and Michael DeCandido Colleen Belz Frascatore ’89 and Vincent Frascatore Meghan and Gregg Gola Rosemary Murphy Gulati ’57 and Jack Gulati Sharon Belz Halferty ’92 and Joseph Halferty Kathleen and Brian Hannan Kate Lutz Hansen ’89 and Bud Hansen III Anne Hasson Hyer ’88 and Raymond Hyer III Kathleen Daniels Imbesi, Esq. ’92 and Anthony Imbesi Frances Rieffel Lockwood ’65 and Stephen Lockwood Beverly and Gerard Lutes Eileen Maguire Maginnis ’75 and Anthony Maginnis Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 and Martin Marbach Maureen and Del Markward Angela and Joseph Masterson Andrea and Daniel McCartney Anne Bridget McDonald ’91 Alice and Michael Meehan Susan and J. Scott Miller, Sr. Karen and Peter Myers Sandra Pfeffer O’Connell ’92 and Brendan O’Connell, M.D. Gina and Stanley Pleskunas Teresa Araco Rodgers ’91 and Gregory Rodgers JoAnn and John Rooney Therese and Joseph Rose Claire and William Sautter Catherine Lafferty Stefanski ’84 and Michael Stefanski Karen A. Sullivan, M.D. and Thomas Sullivan Lisa Meehan Warner and Greg Warner Therese and Michael Wells Susan and John Wenz Michele Marbach Yost ’05 and Jonathan Yost † Deceased

President Marbach with 1861 Society Members Stephen and Frances Rieffel Lockwood ’65 while they hosted a Gwynedd Reception at their home in Naples, FL

1861 Society Members John and Sherry Mischler, GMA’s director of strategic initiatives, and Carol Chiodo ’75 and Michael Cavanaugh at the President’s Christmas Reception

1981 Society Member Jennifer Herron ’87, Science Faculty Member Cindy Antoni Conway ’71, and students on GMA Career Day

LEADER Karen and Keith Bergman Phyllis and William Burke Jill Marinari Carton, Ph.D. ’86 and Kevin Carton Keri Conway Casey ’86 and Thomas Casey Mary and James Catalino Kathleen and John Corr Angela DeElse ’73 Carmelita Quain Dillon ’60 Theresa and Matthew Fasano Kathleen Cattie Fee ’61 and Francis Fee Julie Dougherty Filizetti ’80 Kathleen and Joseph Fluehr IV Linda Galante, Esq. ’72 and John Colussi Mary and Brian Gallagher Susan and Timothy Gillespie Linda and Clayton Griffin Ann Sweeney Guay, Esq. ’80 Jennifer Herron ’87 Mary Kirby Linda Ksansnak ’85 Anne Marie Durney Kulsick ’58 Anna Skoien Lall ’02 and Brian Lall Teresa and Charles Lewis Colleen Miles Lunsford ’93 Lisa Ann Miller McCormick ’86 Karen McKeaney ’88 Katherine and James Morris Julia Pasceri-Young and Kenneth Young Barbara and John Redmond Theresa Regli ’92 Ann McKernan Robinson ’54 Kathleen Roeder, M.D. ’60 Jamie and Stephen Rosati Marisa Schmitt Steele, M.D. ’80 Michael Sullivan Amy Farragut Tyrrell ’91 and Ryan Tyrell Patricia Tucker Wall ’63

1861 Society Members Anna Skoien Lall ’02, Alumnae Association President, and her husband Brian at McAuley’s Pub Night

ASSOCIATE Helen Brennan Anderson ’79 Kathleen Murray Barrett ’80 Mary and Gerard Belz Tracey and Richard Bielen June McCullough Bottke ’51 Dr. Yvonne Brendley Marybeth Senn Burton ’82 Emily Nugent Carrier, Ph.D. ’60 Carol Chiodo ’75 and Michael Cavanaugh Megan and Anthony Cianciulli Kristen and Richard Ferns Lisa Galante, M.D. ’74 Patricia Gates Gardner ’80 David Gomez Jill and Charles Gorsuch Meaghen Cooper Greene ’87 Christine Sauter Gregor ’87 and Frank Gregor Michele Corkery Hanes ’72 and Brian Hanes Lisa Heilbronn, Ph.D. ’72 Sheila Cassidy Horgan ’72 and Joseph Horgan Patricia and Robert Keen Lisa and Paul Keenan Margaret McGinn Kelly ’56 Taj and Eric Llopis Megan Blust Losier ’76 and John Losier William Maguire Karen David and Raman Mahadevan Pamela McKeon McDonald ’73 Sheila Connolly McGlone ’79 Nancy Pannepacker McKeaney ’64 and Frank McKeaney Marguerite and Matthew Melinson Maureen and Frederick Mischler Sherry and John Mischler Mary Redican Moran ’69 Judith Edling Morrissey ’79 and Mark Morrissey Patricia Harper Petrozza, M.D. ’70 Donna Proietto Phillips ’79 Kate Faia Prout ’95 Mary Beth and Kenneth Rhines, Jr. Susan and Stephen Saloma Joanne Gates Shafik ’70 Lucille and Joseph Silvestrini Kathleen and Brian St. Clair Jennifer Staub Stratis, Esq. ’98 Kristine and William Thum Mary and Christopher Valle Kristina Wahl ’93

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ALUMNAE CLASS OF 1943 Anne DeVenuto Grey CLASS OF 1945 The Estate of Eileen Ferrick Whiteside CLASS OF 1946 Marie Helene Bradley, R.S.M. CLASS OF 1948 Rosemary Prendergast Rixon CLASS OF 1949 Eileen McDonald Bolsover Catherine Dreyer Burkhimer Jean Rooney Doherty Barbara Smith Kubiak Margaret Campbell McDonald CLASS OF 1950 Mary Nagle Bell Margaret Ryan Bell Elizabeth Riceman Blume Dorothy Coradino Brunetti Ann Diehl Casey Mary Cunningham Jean Hepburn Lembach Gloria Vassallo Pinto Sally Applegate Schaffer Patricia Elison Schmitz CLASS OF 1951 The Estate of Joan McDermott Bellwoar June McCullough Bottke Dolores Seeberger Wolff CLASS OF 1952 Mary Cusick Boland Patricia Stuski Carty Joan Geppert Reed CLASS OF 1953 Maryann Burgoyne, R.S.M. Loretta Otto Cartin Diane Napoli O’Grady Rosemary Powers, R.S.M. CLASS OF 1954 Thelma Hare Casale Suzanne Simmons Fudala Margaret Letter Huntsman Patricia Moerman Kane Patricia McDonald Kearns Barbara Harvey Mulcahy Edna Delaney Orlando Ann McKernan Robinson Rosemary Malott Samtmann Kathryn Enright Smerke Barbara Boyle Sullivan

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CLASS OF 1955 Mary Jane Schaefer Knowles Mary Marguerite McCloskey Terry CLASS OF 1956 Kathleen Dorwart Margaret McGinn Kelly Brenda Baumgartner Kingham Susannah Linton Kirchner Thea Grimm Lewis CLASS OF 1957 Nancy Nuffort Brown Ann Faris Buckley Barbara Dunzweiler Cullen Mary O’Keefe Forrestel Sharon Smith Gardlund Rosemary Murphy Gulati Barbara Hoffman, R.S.M. Carol Hughes Jeanne Jourdan, Esq. Barbara Smith Krause Trudy Hartmann McFadden Maryann Olszewski Morris Regina Phalan Joanne Becker Rovno Marguerite Graham Schorr Linda Gary Thibodeau Mary Trainer, R.S.M. Bernadette Harvey Weis CLASS OF 1958 Mary Roberta Walsh Brockway Celia Stokes Cooper Helen Carr Helmick-Waite Joanne Pannepacker Jurich Regina Lewis Kriz Anne Marie Durney Kulsick Irene Byrne Neff Virginia Geminiani Troy Natalie Weymann Tyler

CLASS OF 1959 Carol Sullivan Boland Joan Freney, R.S.M. Patricia Kirk Green Susan Murray Lybrook Kathryn Alexander O’Malley Helen Hodgson Overlan Catarina Ricciardi Palmer Joanne Casacio Regli Mary Ciavarelli Van Dervort CLASS OF 1960 Alice Anne Goldkamp Bossow Judy McLaughlin Bucko Emily Nugent Carrier, Ph.D. Maureen Cattie Carmelita Quain Dillon Susan Happ Garza Carol Hardimon Getz Kathleen Gaffney Jaworowski Gail Conaway Kilmartin Mary Kay Fenerty Kirwan Virginia desGarennes Mease JoAnn Happ Orzechowski Kathleen Roeder, M.D. Jeanne Scanlon Rottier Kristin O’Malley Russo Eileen Cairnes Samtmann Nancy Connelly Straka Jane Williams CLASS OF 1961 Kathleen Elison Cleary Mary Ann Wilkins Dreyer Kathleen Cattie Fee Carol McKee Milkowski Lois Nicoletti Beth McGeever O’Neill Margaret Parham Schwab Loretta Canalichio Steinmetz

CLASS OF 1962 Margaret Ann Cannon Donna Marker Higgins Patricia Glinske Humpleby Judith Fleck Shahriari CLASS OF 1963 Cecelia Eble Coyne Peggi Hartmann Curlett Suzanne McGeever Dolan Patricia Brown Gaughan Michele Boyce Ginieczki, Esq. Patricia O’Brien McFadden Anne Hoffner O’Bannon Katherine Trainer Ulinski Patricia Tucker Wall CLASS OF 1964 Patricia Carroll, R.S.M. Joann Cavalier Kathleen Kittredge Dower Rosemary Smith Johnson Nancy Pannepacker McKeaney Mary Therese Quinn Powell Elizabeth McBrien Quinn Susan von Hake Stuntebeck, Ph.D. Linda Ewan Wiesner CLASS OF 1965 Patricia Sheehy Botto Janice Meehan Callahan Marianne Stuski Gontarek Cheryl Knoell Marjorie Flad Koslow Frances Rieffel Lockwood Nancy Dillon Maddox Paula Deverant Murphy Mercedes Nippes Cathe Shoulberg, R.S.M. Patricia Smith, R.S.M. Judith McVey Useller CLASS OF 1966 Dorothy Schluckebier Barrett Barbara Bettinger Boyle Claire Quinn Crum Bonnie Strow Davis Diane Koob Doyle Jane Sullivan Gibbons Mary Louise Koons Lanni Kathleen Murphy Loftus Marita Sommar Osborne Mary Louise Robinson Pappas Colleen Kelley Sforza Greta Urbanski Wagner

Mary Jane Schaefer Knowles ’55 and Patricia Stuski Carty ’52 at the Circle of Mercy Luncheon

CLASS OF 1967 Sarah Cassidy Burns Marguerite Harrington Mary Jane Schiller Legere Barbara Keane Pigeon Cynthia Halpin Tiedeken CLASS OF 1968 Margaret Mary Meehan Arbogast Julianna Garrison Burzacki Regina Hoffner Dalton-Justice Beatrice Byrne D’Angelo Helen DeLeonard Patricia Jeffers Devlin, Ph.D. Elizabeth Galbally Donohoe Susan Pahira Fithian Elissa Gore Patricia Devinney Komelasky Mary Haughton Landy Nora LaRuffa Denise Quinn O’Connell Patricia Gillespie Pasquine Linda Prow Reilly, Ed.D. Renee Roque Ann Marie Oestreich Senior, Esq. Jacqueline McCarron Skurla CLASS OF 1969 Ella Jean Straw Edwards Alicia Cavanaugh Goldfeder Mary Ellen Guzewicz Denise Roque Hansberry Maggie Sullivan Magee Mary Redican Moran Kathleen Ragg Joan Romano Delia Pio Schulte Marie Bradley Zajick

Class of 1969 50-Year Reunion CLASS OF 1970 Alexandra Berret Dorothy Trainer Brown Mary Kay Carmichael Nancy Blust Chiarantona Margaret Jeffers Drayton Therese Garrity Hartman Patricia Heenan Deborah Maguire Hobbs Sandra Straw Hopper Lorraine Yelito Huffaker Susan Powell Koch Barbara Bradley McCullagh Dee Ann Campbell McGlone Christine Price Mercurio Mary Jane Morrow Patricia Harper Petrozza, M.D. Mary Ellen McCann Rueter Joanne Gates Shafik Patricia Meehan Sinnott Beverly Hinkel Thomes

CLASS OF 1971 Mary Ellen Cassidy Bishop Mary Pat Carney Bongiovanni Colleen Moore Cabral Cynthia Antoni Conaway Julie Eble, Ph.D. Mary Flannery Diane Quain Klotz Alicia Mundy Regina Williams Tate, Esq. Lynne Preis Teker CLASS OF 1972 Sharon Bradley Cowley Sharon Saybolt Donatucci Linda Galante, Esq. Michele Corkery Hanes

Sallyanne Harper Lisa Heilbronn, Ph.D. Sheila Cassidy Horgan Anne Lesher Denise Corkery Marbach Kathleen McHugh Pritz JoAnn Straw Rae, Ed.D. CLASS OF 1973 Angela DeElse Rosemary Gates Ferrero Katherine Flannery Pamela McKeon McDonald Patricia Blust Morris Cheryl Luff Shaw Leslie Lagan Toolan

Friday, October 22

Gwynedd Mercy Academy Alumnae Association

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Reunion 2021 H

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All Fifty-Year Graduates up to Class of 1971

Saturday, October 23, 2021 All members of the Gwynedd community are welcome!

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1945 • 1946 • 1950 • 1951 • 1955 • 1956 • 1960 • 1961 • 1965 • 1966 1970 • 1971 • 1975 • 1976 • 1980 • 1981 • 1985 • 1986 • 1990 • 1991 1995 • 1996 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2006 • 2010 • 2011 • 2015 • 2016

Nominations Welcome All members of the Gwynedd Mercy Community are welcome to submit nominations for the 2021 Alumnae Awards to be presented at the Reunion on October 23.

See page 10 or visit gmahs.org/awards for more details.

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Dr. Agnes Gaweska Solberg, M.D. ’95 offering and sharing in GMA’s morning prayer virtually from North Dakota in the midst of COVID-19

Kellie Dunphy Brogan ’87, P’21 and Mark Brogan P’21 at 2020 McAuley’s Pub Night

CLASS OF 1974 Lisa Galante, M.D. Catherine Harper Kelly, Esq. Betty Jane Gola Neary Colleen O’Brien

CLASS OF 1978 Patricia Brown Kenney Elizabeth Farley Lehman Colleen Murray McKenna Lisa Seese Sadowl

CLASS OF 1975 Clare Cherney, M.D. Carol Chiodo Diane Dewhirst Robbie Brennan Hain Marianne Herbst Helou Donna Knoell Eileen Maguire Maginnis Marianne Robbins, M.Div. Elizabeth Graham Rubin, Esq. Antoinette LaRuffa Saturno

CLASS OF 1979 Helen Brennan Anderson Christina Ernst Ball Karen Price Benson Joanna Holvey Bowles Sally Enoch, Esq. Maryeva Schmitt Kindelan Sheila Connolly McGlone Judith Edling Morrissey Donna Proietto Phillips Christine Dougherty Tadros

CLASS OF 1976 Beth Harper Briglia Angela Palermo Haney Mary Grace Hardiman Lizann Harrigan Leusner Megan Blust Losier Isabel Young Lundy Mary Beth Doman Martino Linda Chiodo Reeves Jo-Ann Murray Schluckebier Loretta Carlin Scott Anita Luff Smith Madeleine Graham Webb

CLASS OF 1980 Gena Recigno Anderson Kathleen Murray Barrett Claire Geppert DiLemmo Julie Dougherty Filizetti Patricia Gates Gardner Ann Sweeney Guay, Esq. Andrea Land Healy Mary Beth Phipps Mayhew Francine McGarvey Price Susan Exner Sobczak Marisa Schmitt Steele, M.D. Deborah Fox Walsh Cynthia Edling Wood

CLASS OF 1977 Melva Exner, Esq. Mary Higgins Fletcher Carol Cherney Johnson Denise Maggetti Nowak Deborah Chan Williams

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CLASS OF 1981 Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar Kathleen Haley Hunsicker, Esq. Susan Smith Lloyd, Esq.

2020 Career Day Keynote Panel: Kate Toolan Madden ’97, Carrie Fontaine Davis ’97, Heather Toolan Heenan ’03, Moderator Kristin Kane Ford ’00, Ellen Daly Downey ’79, and Meghan Woods McMahon ’06 CLASS OF 1982 Gerardean Brennan Marybeth Senn Burton Ellen Dougherty Audrey Nugent Greening Mary Kay Young Horgan Alice Rooney Mahoney Mary Beth Ziff Meehan Megan Lamb Norris Megan Leahy Sullivan CLASS OF 1983 Tracey Dougherty Gola Kathleen Katcavage Roman CLASS OF 1984 Marisa Baldassano, M.D. Susan Powell Maneggia Erin Casey McNichol Kimberly Dunphy Scott Catherine Lafferty Stefanski CLASS OF 1985 Frances Graham Davis Margaret Gilmore Doyle Pamela Hurlbrink Howard Caren Cline Johnston Diane Caffrey Keen Linda Ksansnak Andrea Dillon McVeigh, Esq. Jennifer McGinn Pecherek Colleen Scanlan Shallow CLASS OF 1986 Jill Marinari Carton, Ph.D. Keri Conway Casey Lisa Ann Miller McCormick Colleen Stack Stratton Stacey Magil Suter

CLASS OF 1987 Cari Guerin Boyle Kellie Dunphy Brogan Marissa Simone Costonis Stacey Zoto Desmond Meaghen Cooper Greene Christine Sauter Gregor Jennifer Herron Suzann Pileggi Pawelski Heather Reilly Powell, Esq. Kristin Risi, Ph.D. Maria Rizzo Saxon Judith Wilson CLASS OF 1988 Alyce Bossow Cerniglia Patricia Freyne Halstead, M.D. Anne Hasson Hyer Terri Mazzotta Hynes Megan Haley Keaton Kimberly Colletti Mangan Julie Skyrm Mangifesta Karen McKeaney Susan Meitner Susan Miller Maria Romano Pratt Ellen White Remick Patricia Heenan Ryan Annemarie Carbo Verrecchia Mary Kathryn Wahl CLASS OF 1989 Colleen Belz Frascatore Kate Lutz Hansen CLASS OF 1990 Kelli Brown Boles Cristy Braun Convey Maura McLaughlin, Ph.D. Jennifer Prior Schlegel Catherine Wilson, Ph.D.

CLASS OF 1991 Elizabeth Holzer Brosky Wendy Cameron Fitzgerald Kathleen Urbanski Hayden Anne Bridget McDonald Christine McKeaney Reich Teresa Araco Rodgers Amy Farragut Tyrrell CLASS OF 1992 Jill Buzzanca Leigh Hagan Sharon Belz Halferty Kathleen Daniels Imbesi, Esq. Melissa Dolan Kerr Sandra Pfeffer O’Connell Theresa Regli Meg Drayton Smith CLASS OF 1993 April Andruczyk Maureen Grogan Colburn Lauren Braun Fisher Jennifer Cervone Guarnaccia Brynn Callahan Hooper Colleen Miles Lunsford Corinne O’Connell Sharon Glanzmann Rupprecht Megan Gillette Schmidt Kristina Wahl CLASS OF 1994 Lorma Capili Filippa Guerra Karcewski Megan Lord Lane Megan Nyzio Mackenzie Hudson Phelps Jennifer Creed Rego Marguerite Harrison Westbrook Catherine Kriz Wickersham

CLASS OF 1998 Jessica Damert German Heather Theis Maigur Jennifer Staub Stratis, Esq. Michelle Ford Verceles CLASS OF 1999 Merilee Arevalo, Esq. Jennifer Kin Cottrell Allison Hegarty Laura Scully Lane Dorothy Cascerceri Simone Melissa Sturm CLASS OF 2000 Ashlee Janiszewski Biondo Kristin Kane Ford Janice Rafferty Grady Kristen Findeisen Lanman Monica Stoka Wubbe CLASS OF 2001 Natalie Rocus Beers Caitlin Ford Canfield Karalyn McGrorty Derstine, Ed.D Caitlin Fitzgerald Straub Mary Elizabeth Merlini Vitucci, D.O. CLASS OF 2002 Aubrey Medwid Buch Katherine Mockaitis Donegan Elisabeth Behr Drew Mary Kathryn McNulty Gallo Jillian Chiarantona Jayson Anna Skoien Lall Carmen Breen-Lopez Lewis, Psy.D. Mary Stanton Miller Christen Donovan Regan

CLASS OF 2003 Bethanne Mascio Connolly Kathryn Ailtmar Kirk Bridget McKeogh CLASS OF 2004 Kathrynne Mulhern Cumiskey Mackenzie Dougherty Meaghan Stanton Eisenhart Lisa Tierney Lucino Maura Lowry Newell Karen Scully Courtney Valeo CLASS OF 2005 Anonymous Bridget Matthews Anderson Mary Kate Farrell Baird Maura Bradley Cristina Brenner Cimorelli Caitlin Miller Geary Andrea Geppert Hilary Flanagan Givnish Jennifer Grant Margaret Pugliese Herrity Caitlin Nahas Jackson Christine Pierce Lora, Esq. Kylen McCartney Maczuzak Cristina Almendrales Pergament Marguerite Ramsey Kristen Vivian Ruina Madeline Heck Scherwitzky Michele Marbach Yost CLASS OF 2006 Brienne Ryan Daly Stephanie Scott Glackin, Esq. Megan Smith

CLASS OF 2007 Christine Burke Chelle Rose Buscarino Kathleen Corr Vanessa Angelo Goldman Maura Kelly Rachael Kennedy McGinnis Ashley Benson Martino Kathryn Redmond Oberlies Meghan Paul Elisa Caporizzo Prousi Christina Wilson CLASS OF 2008 Angela Amarhanov Teresa Cameron Kelly Devine Carlino Bryn Carroll, M.D. Danielle Cascerceri Moira McGinn Giordano Margaret Kessler Melanie Reynolds, Esq. Mia Rosati, Esq. Nicole Sabatino Molly Kristiniak Westen Monica Yannessa CLASS OF 2009 Audrey Benton Elizabeth Marbach Bielen Tara Cantwell Casey Swiski Ciocca, Esq. Marisa DeCandido Meghan Gillies Caitlin Fasano Haug Susan Merlini Oman Emily Pappas Marguerite Quinn Meredith Scott Cathryn Welsh Stanton

CLASS OF 1995 Kerry Callahan Leidal Kate Faia Prout Cory Clark Shay CLASS OF 1996 Colleen Gleeson Greshock Traci DiMino Hunter Christina Lynch Szperka, M.D. Susan Yoo Jennifer Benton Zandier CLASS OF 1997 Rebekah Ferguson Bernard Stacey Piotrowski Capetola Carolyn Fontaine Davis Jennifer Lyon Ginnetti Kathleen Campbell Githens Kathleen Toolan Madden Rachel Reis Kathryn Gontarek Timer Julie Tippens, Ph.D.

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CLASS OF 2010 Megan Knotts Barone Kelsey Benson Emily D’Angelo Helena DeBald Kathleen Duffy Callahan Foley Diana Kirk Sarah Pierson Cristina Siegel Alexandra Wagner Wagner-Nilsen CLASS OF 2011 Jenna Hopkins Caitlyn Moynahan Kellie Rose Kaitlyn Turek CLASS OF 2012 Maria Borlando Molly Corr Megan Fasano Jackelyn Hotte Victoria Hudak Maura McKenna Sara Scott Studer Taylor Sweeney Annalise Zaengle CLASS OF 2013 Mary Elizabeth Mulhern Kathryn Rietzke Angela Scandone

CLASS OF 2015 Paula Borlando Laura Lutes Bridget Morrissey Megan Stefanski Christine Wasylenko CLASS OF 2016 Moira Connelly Erica DeCandido Emilee Desmond Hadley McVeigh Madison Meagher Reilly Power CLASS OF 2017 Payton Morrissey Colleen Valle CLASS OF 2018 Haley Conroy Anna Gola Lauren McVeigh Mary Claire O’Kane Kylie Purcaro CLASS OF 2019 Victoria Borlando Payton Campbell Georgia Cattie Caitlin Fitzpatrick Ryann Kerr

CLASS OF 2014 Jessica Behr Kylie Hartz Kaitlin Lewis Bernadette Samanns Jamie Talecki Lea Zaengle

The 11th annual CK5K in support of the Carolyn Keen ’10 Memorial Scholarship Fund

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PARENTS/GUARDIANS CURRENT & PAST

Mary Anders Gena Recigno Anderson ’80 Carol and Raymond Angelo Kristine and David Antenuci Margaret Mary Meehan Arbogast ’68 and Richard Arbogast Gerald and Leslie Bachinsky Lisa and Brian Bamberger Cecilia Baskin Erin and Robert Battisto Eve and Brian Bauman Shirley and David Beal Eileen and James Behr Julie and Chip Behr Mary and Gerard Belz Tina and Walter Beniquez Karen Price Benson ’79 and Lee Benson III Ruth Benton Sara Cooley-Bentz, D.M.D. and Robert Bentz, D.M.D. Karen and Keith Bergman Stephanie and Richard Berish Margaret and John Bernesky Valerie and John Berry Mary and Gregory Betz Kelly and Joseph Bilko Mary Ellen Cassidy Bishop ’71 and William Bishop, Esq. Regina and Ralph Bocchino Erin Boran Karen and Anthony Borrelli Regina Bosca Alice Anne Goldkamp Bossow ’60 and Peter Bossow Richard Bostwick June McCullough Bottke ’51 Judith and C. Robert Bowers Barbara Bettinger Boyle ’66 and William Boyle Cari Guerin Boyle ’87 and Christopher Boyle Elaine Bradley Kellie Dunphy Brogan ’87 and Mark Brogan Elizabeth Holzer Brosky ’91 and Paul Brosky Margaret and Neil Brown Judy McLaughlin Bucko ’60 Phyllis and William Burke Jo Marie and Caesar Buzzanca Patricia and Michael Buzzanca Patti and Thomas Byrne Kelly and Dennis Cahill Janice Meehan Callahan ’65 and Paul Callahan Meg and Michael Caputo Sheila and Francis Carroll Jill Marinari Carton, Ph.D. ’86 and Kevin Carton Keri Conway Casey ’86 and Thomas Casey Catherine and Steven Casey, M.D. Heidi and Ryan Cassidy Marlene and Patrick Castellano, M.D. Mary and James Catalino Gay and Joseph Cattie Celine and Richard Cervone Nancy and Thomas Chancler Christine and Christopher Cheeseman Nancy Blust Chiarantona ’70 and Joseph Chiarantona

Jenniffer and Anthony Chieffo, Jr. Nancy Chiodo Kelly and David Chipman Patricia and George Cholaj Megan and Anthony Cianciulli James Cipriano Rosemary and Dominic Coccia Maureen and John Coleman Yolanda and Bill Coleman Kathi and Benjamin Colletti Jennifer and Shawn Connaghan Betty Jane and Charles Conroy Susan and Robert Cook Kathleen and John Corr Marilyn and Thomas Cotton Mimi and Frank Craig, Jr. Elizabeth Cummings Madeline and Edward Curry Barbara and Jeffrey Dale Dana and William Damert Cynthia and Michael DeCandido Anne and Sean Delaney Lynn and Michael Denitz Stacey Zoto Desmond ’87 and Gerald Desmond Claire Geppert DiLemmo ’80 and Mark DiLemmo Carmelita Quain Dillon ’60 Mary Cushing Doherty, Esq. Suzanne McGeever Dolan ‘63 and Vincent Dolan Karen Donahue Margaret Jeffers Drayton ’70 Sue and Edward Duffy Kay and Christopher Edwards Patricia and David Ellman Sharon and William Ernst III Melva Exner, Esq. ’77 and Timothy Moynahan Eileen Farrell Virginia and John Farrell Theresa and Matthew Fasano Amy and Peter Fayette Ann and Patrick Fergione Kristen and Richard Ferns Rosemary Gates Ferrero ’73

Molly and Benjamin Fiore Wendy Cameron Fitzgerald ’91 and Timothy Fitzgerald Clare and John Fitzpatrick Jean and Keith Fleming Kathleen and Joseph Fluehr IV Janet and Conrad Fontaine Denise and Louis Forcellini Audrey and Charlie Fricker Cornelia and John Fruncillo Linda Galante, Esq. ’72 and John Colussi Mary and Brian Gallagher Michele and Stephen Gannon Yuko and John Gaynard Lena and Robert Gelenberg Jennifer and Andrew Gesek Monique and Brian Gibson Susan and Timothy Gillespie Tosha and Anthony Giovannone Meghan and Gregg Gola David Gomez Marianne Stuski Gontarek ’65 and Paul Gontarek Jill and Charles Gorsuch Theresa and Joseph Grabowski John Granozio Christine Sauter Gregor ’87 and Frank Gregor Jennifer and Martin Gregorski Cindy and Curtis Griffin, Ph.D. Linda and Clayton Griffin Ann and Joseph Gross III Jennifer Cervone Guarnaccia ’93 and David Guarnaccia Elizabeth and Peter Guidi Sharon Belz Halferty ’92 and Joseph Halferty Patricia Freyne Halstead, M.D. ’88 and Jeffrey Halstead, M.D. Angel Palermo Haney ’76 Dorothy and Thomas Hankinson Kate Lutz Hansen ’89 and Bud Hansen III Jeannine and William Hartz, Sr. Rebecca and William Harvey Aimee and Christopher Hasson

Mothers’ Club 2020 Fashion Show Committee celebrating “The Roaring 20s”

Kelly and Thomas Hazelton III Jeri and John Heenan Michele and John Hess Delores and Thomas Higgins Regina and Richard Hisey Dennis Holder Shiree Holder Sandra Straw Hopper ’70 and Wayne Hopper Sheila Cassidy Horgan ’72 and Joseph Horgan Pam Hurlbrink Howard ’85 Christine and Robert Hughes Anne Hasson Hyer ’88 and Raymond Hyer III Terri Mazzotta Hynes ’88 and Thomas Hynes Kathleen Daniels Imbesi, Esq. ’92 and Anthony Imbesi Jane and Vincent Jacoby Heather and Shawn Jalosinski Caren Cline Johnston ’85 and Thomas Johnston Frances and Michael Jones Maria and Henry Kalinowski Elizabeth and Edward Kane, Jr. Kelly O’Neill and David Kawczynski Megan Haley Keaton ’88 and Brett Keaton Diane Caffrey Keen ’85 and Gary Keen Patricia and Robert Keen Maura and Vahan Kelerchian Margaret McGinn Kelly ’56 and Robert Kelly Lisa and William Kerr, Jr., Esq. Jeanne and John Kershaw Stephanie and Brendan Kilcoyne Maryanne Kirk Kellyann and Thomas Kirk Anne and Kris Knapke Cynthia and Kenneth Koons Marjorie Flad Koslow ’65 and Mitchell Koslow Jennifer and Paul Kovach Regina Lewis Kriz ’58 Amy and Theodore Kuriger

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Kimberly and Steven LaGuardia Lynn and Brian Lange Monica and Keith Lapp Beatrice Lemanowicz, Esq. and Richard Lemanowicz, Esq. Nancy and Christopher Leone Teresa and Charles Lewis Taj and Eric Llopis Susan Smith Lloyd, Esq. ’81 and David Lloyd Kathleen Murphy Loftus ’66 and William Loftus Megan Blust Losier ’76 and John Losier Melissa Lowry-Mellon Edward Lynett Nicole and James Lyons Patricia and James Mack Maryellen and James Madden, M.D. Aisha and Terrell Madison Patricia and Edward Magil Mary Jo and William Maguire Karen David and Raman Mahadevan Alice Rooney Mahoney ’82 and Sean Mahoney Renee and Matt Makoid Kimberly and James Malone Jennifer and Philip Mandato, D.O. Kimberly Colletti Mangan ’88 and Brendan Mangan Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 and Martin Marbach Heather and Nicholas Markey Nancy and Thomas Markley Maureen and Del Markward Beth Anne and Philip Mascio Angela and Joseph Masterson Thelma and Harry May Elaine and Peter Mazzeo Margo Mazzotta Andrea and Daniel McCartney Annemarie and Sean McCook Catherine and James McDonald, M.D. Molly and Jeffrey McDonnell, Esq. Sheri and Tom McDonnell Kim McGill Kathleen and James McGoldrick Stephen McGonigle Melissa and Dennis McGuire Anne and Thomas McHugh Nancy Pannepacker McKeaney ’64 and Frank McKeaney Colleen Murray McKenna ’78 and David McKenna Rachel and William McKernan, Jr. Robin and John McLaughlin Erin and Matthew McMahon Mary and Robert McMonagle Patricia and Joseph McNulty Andrea Dillon McVeigh, Esq. ’85 and Patrick McVeigh, Esq. Shay and Christopher Meagher Lorelei and James Meehan

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Kim Colletti Mangan ’88, P’22 and Brendan Mangan P’22 and Don and Christine White Bove P’20 playing Irish Rings at 2020 McAuley’s Pub Night

Michele and Thomas Meehan Alice and Michael Meehan Faith and Michael Meehan Mary Beth Ziff Meehan ’82 and Joseph Meehan Michelle and Shane Meenan Susan Meitner ’88 and David Logwood Marguerite and Matthew Melinson Mary and Mark Merlini Margaret Merlino Mary Ellen Miller, Ph.D. and Andrew Miller Susan and J. Scott Miller, Sr. Ruth and Conrad Miller Maureen and Frederick Mischler Robin Mogg, Ph.D. and Paul Mogg Margaret Mary and David Monahan Jayme and Joseph Morgan Katherine and James Morris Patricia Blust Morris ’73 and Joe Morris Carolyn and Thomas Morrison Judith Edling Morrissey ’79 and Mark Morrissey Melva Exner, Esq. and Timothy Moynahan Janel and Paul Mullen Joyce and Kevin Murray, Jr. Karen and Peter Myers Betty Jane Gola Neary ’74 and Rod Neary Marci and Eric Neumeister Maura Lowry Newell ’04 and Matthew Newell Megan Lamb Norris ’82 and Walter Norris Kathleen and George O’Connell Lori and Matthew O’Connell Danielle and Christopher O’Donnell Rebecca and Brian O’Donnell Bernadette and Thomas O’Kane Doris and George Olsen Kristin and Kevin Olsen Stacy and Michael O’Malley Nicole and Christopher O’Melvin Beth McGeever O’Neill ’61 Susan and Michael Opielski Theresa and Valdamir Ormond Ann and William Oswald Kelly and Daniel Palazzo Anne and Frank Palopoli Mary Lynn Panunto

Robyn and Dante Parenti Maria Pasceri Sandi and Bruno Pasceri Priti and Jaimin Patel Pat and William Patterson Adrienne and Brian Patti Immaculata and Francis Pelone Jennifer and Anthony Peroni Mary Joe and Francis Perry Christina and Ronald Persia Kathleen and James Pfizenmayer Mark Plamondon Gina and Stanley Pleskunas Teresa and Kenneth Plunkett Kathie and Dave Price Jane and Mark Raschiatore Carol and John Reckner, D.M.D. Barbara and John Redmond Elizabeth Reedy, Ph.D. and Joseph Reedy Linda Chiodo Reeves ’76 Joanne Casacio Regli ’59 Linda and Frank Reing Mary Beth and Kenneth Rhines, Jr. Amy and Andrew Riemenschneider Lisa and Joseph Ritinski Helene and Salvatore Rizzo Kathleen Roeder, M.D. ’60 Kathleen Katcavage Roman ’83 and Peter Roman Eileen and Robert Romano JoAnn and John Rooney Therese and Joseph Rose Patricia and John Rosenberger Christina and Jeffrey Russell Karen Sabatino Kelly and Richard Sacco Lisa Seese Sadowl ’78 and Robert Sadowl Lisa and Marc Salamone Susan and Stephen Saloma Dale Sasso, M.D. and Philip Sasso, M.D. Claire and William Sautter Maria Rizzo Saxon ’87 and Brian Saxon Regan and Edward Schumacher Kimberly Dunphy Scott ’84 and Peter Scott Loretta Carlin Scott ’76 and Stephen Scott Ann Marie Oestreich Senior, Esq. ’68 and James Senior

Kristen and J. Milo Sewards Lucille and Joseph Silvestrini Patricia Meehan Sinnott ’70 and James Sinnott Deanna and Robert Slota-Bentley Kathryn Enright Smerke ’54 and John Smerke Meg Drayton Smith ’92 and Michael Smith Donna and Rob Snyder Laina and Daniel Spinelli Deborah and Sean St. Clair Gregg Starynski Catherine Lafferty Stefanski ’84 and Michael Stefanski Pamela Caraway and Francis Stein, Jr. Michelle and Michael Stetler Colleen Stack Stratton ’86 and Michael Stratton Karen Sullivan, M.D. and Thomas Sullivan Michael Sullivan Megan Leahy Sullivan ’82 Stacey Magil Suter ’86 and S. Ross Suter Karen and Brendan Sweeney Jeanne and Les Szekely Hon. Allan Tereshko and Heather Tereshko, Esq. Mae and Sean Thomas Dawn and Lawrence Thomson Kristine and William Thum Megan and Brian Tomko Leslie Lagan Toolan ’73 and James Toolan Amelia and Gary Toth Amy Farragut Tyrrell ’91 and Ryan Tyrrell Joan and Timothy Urbanski Colleen and Vincent Valenzuela Mary and Christopher Valle Nina and Steven Van Mater Christine and James VanCamp Megan and Michael Verrill Rebecca and John Villano Maria and William Vitez Janice and Robert Waitkus Lisa Meehan Warner and Grey Warner Catherine and William Wasylenko Madeleine Graham Webb ’76 and Ray Webb Lisa and John Weiss Donna and Jonathan Wells Therese and Michael Wells Susan and John Wenz Cathleen and Jonathan White Catherine Kriz Wickersham ’94 and Andrew Wickersham Denise Wilcox, O.D., Ph.D. and David Wilcox Ingrid and Thomas Witkowski, M.D. Kimberly Dillon Wolbach ’83 and Kevin Wolbach Cynthia Edling Wood ’80 and Robert Wood Margaret and Thomas Yezzi Julia Pasceri-Young and Kenneth Young Jenny and Pak Yuen Janice and Joseph Zadlo Anne and Joseph Zaengle Maria and Christopher Zeltner Kathleen and Mathew Zoglio

GRANDPARENTS CURRENT & PAST

Eileen and Richard Althouse Gloria and Thomas Anderson Mary and Gerard Belz Ann Diehl Casey ’50 Celine and Richard Cervone Nancy Chiodo Kathi and Benjamin Colletti Carmelita Quain Dillon ’60 Pegi Jeffers Drayton ’70 Christine and Joseph Fluehr Cornelia and John Fruncillo Patricia Brown Gaughan ’63 Maryann and Paul Gola Elizabeth and Peter Guidi Thomas Haurin Helen Carr Helmick-Waite ’58

Patricia McDonald Kearns ’54 Patricia Keen Regina Lewis Kriz ’58 Patricia and Edward Magil Margaret Manson Margo Mazzotta Marilyn and Michael Mele David Owen Morgan Pape Helene and Salvatore Rizzo Kathleen Roeder, M.D. ’60 Maryann Romberger Maureen and Bernard Saxon Mary and Walter Tigue Anthony Trezza Dorothy Zygmont

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ALUMNAE, PARENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS WELCOME Friday, August 6, 2021 The Reeds at Shelter Haven Avalon, NJ

GWYNEDD

AT THE SHORE COCKTAILS AND LIGHT FARE

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FACULTY & STAFF CURRENT & PAST

Erin Battisto Mary Belz Karen Price Benson ’79 Marybeth Beretta, R.S.M. Mary Pat Blanke Carol Sullivan Boland ’59 Kathleen Boyce, R.S.M. Elaine Bradley Marie Helene Bradley, R.S.M. ’46 Yvonne Brendley, Ph.D. Diane Buckius Christine Burke ’07 Eileen Carty Anne Casavecchia Christine Cheeseman Cristina Brenner Cimorelli ’05 Kimberley Clearkin Megan Clementi, Ph.D. Thomas Clifford Cynthia Antoni Conaway ’71 Mimi Craig Amy Cymerman Jill Daly Natalie Damm Leona D’Angelo Helena DeBald ’10 Cynthia DeCandido Lisa DeCicco Kara McGrorty Derstine ’01, Ed.D. Maureen Christi Donahue, R.S.M. Patricia Donlin, R.S.M. Bernadette Duross, R.S.M. Al Eby Theresa Fasano Mary Alice Feenane, R.S.M. Jan Fischer Jessica Fletcher Patricia Flynn, R.S.M. Janet Fontaine Colleen Belz Frascatore ’89 Stephen Fromhold Patricia Giangiulio Moira McGinn Giordano ’08 Kathleen Gould Jennifer Cervone Guarnaccia ’93

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Jeannine Hartz Caitlin Fasano Haug ’09 Lisa Hohenstein Andrew Hopkins Kathleen Gaffney Jaworowski ’60 Mary Kate Kaminski Patricia Moerman Kane ’54 Mary Kirby David Kuyat, Ph.D. Jane Lane Laura Scully Lane ’99 Lynn Lange Monica Lapp Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 Kathleen May Margo Mazzotta Nancy Pannepacker McKeaney ’64 Ruth Miller Sherry Mischler Susan Mitchell Anne Monsalve Judith Edling Morrissey ’79 Kathleen Myers, Ph.D. Susan Myslinski, R.S.M. Kimberly Naucodie Irene Byrne Neff ’58 Elizabeth Newton Mary O’Connell, R.S.M. Kelly O’Neill Kelly Owens Rosemary Powers, R.S.M. ’53 Melissa Primus Rebecca Rose-Howell Patricia Rosenberger Kimberly Dunphy Scott ’84 Elizabeth Sher Kathleen St. Clair Kylie Steiert Caitlin Fitzgerald Straub ’01 Margaret Szewczak Katherine Tobias Edna Tull Thomas Waltrich Elizabeth Williamson Judith Wilson ’87 Jennifer Benton Zandier ’96 Trudi Ziga

FRIENDS Tracey and Richard Bielen Sandy Bocchino The Caiazzo Family Sheila Cervone Mary DeCervantes Aimee Greenberg Karyn and Don Hassen Lori and Paul Haley Kathleen and Brian Hannan Sr. Virginia Hasson, R.S.M. Jo Anne and Phillip Hoops Ann and Bill McCarthy Ann and Paul McShane Lisa and Dennis Murray

Sr. Honora Nicholson, R.S.M. James Obermeier Letitia Parish Christina and John Penezic Nancy Ratner Hilary Reese Jackie and Peter Sardaro Maureen and William Schofield Lillian Shirley Marietta Sullivan Raymond Trainer Beth and David Webb William Whiteside, Jr.

EITC/OSTC SCHOLARSHIP GIFTS The Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Programs give individual taxpayers and businesses the opportunity to redirect their tax dollars to Gwynedd in support of need-based scholarships for students. For more information and to learn how to participate, contact Gwynedd’s Director of Advancement Colleen Belz Frascatore ’89 at 215-646-8815 x326.

Lisa and Brian Bamberger BB&T Bank Julie and Chip Behr Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ’81 and H. Jay Bellwoar Brock and Company Kellie Dunphy Brogan ’87 and Mark Brogan Jack Corr James Donahue Edwards Business Systems Elliott-Lewis Corporation, William Sautter Colleen Belz Frascatore ’89 and Vincent Frascatore GMS Surgent, Mary and Brian Gallagher Meghan and Gregg Gola Kathleen and Brian Hannan harp-weaver LLC, Teresa Araco Rodgers ’91 Healthcare Services Group, Inc., Daniel McCartney Anne Hasson Hyer ’88 and Raymond Hyer J.P. Mascaro & Sons Lehigh Valley Rail Management, LLC

KeyBank Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 and Martin Marbach Maureen and Del Markward Angela and Joseph Masterson Andrea and Daniel McCartney Alice and Michael Meehan Marguerite and Matthew Melinson Susan and J. Scott Miller Karen and Peter Myers Sandra Pfeffer O’Connell ’92 and Brendan O’Connell Gina and Stanley Pleskunas Teresa Araco Rodgers ’91 and Gregory Rodgers Karen Sullivan, M.D. and Thomas Sullivan The Bryn Mawr Trust Company UGI Storage Company United Inspection Agency, Jay Halferty and Benjamin Colletti Therese and Michael Wells Susan and John Wenz Michele Marbach Yost ’05 and Jonathan Yost

ORGANIZATIONS Aetna Foundation, Inc. Allen Mooney Barnes Allergy and Asthma Specialists, P.C. AmazonSmile Foundation Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education AmeriHealth Administrators Anthony F. Cianciulli Jr Sole Prop Residential Properties Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. BB&T, now Truist Benevity Community Impact Fund Bergman Engineering LLC Black Jack Roof and Driveway Coatings Blue Bell Country Club Blue Bell Private Wealth Management BNY Mellon Corporation’s Community Partnership Born to Run, Inc. Brock and Company Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools Casey Educational, LLC Chick-fil-A Montgomeryville City Chew LLC Club Pilates Spring House CNI Sales, Inc. Coalesce Center for Dance Artistry Colgate-Palmolive Company College Pursuit Cooley Bentz Dental Associates, P.C. Cornerstone Physical Therapy CRH Catering Co., Inc. Delta Air Lines Foundation DLL Financial Services Dog House Pearls LLC Edwards Business Systems Elliott-Lewis Corporation Estate of Harry J. Bellwoar, III Fidelio Dental Insurance Co. Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund FlynnO’Hara Uniforms Frontstream Global Packaging, Inc. GMA Blazer Blitz GMA Carolyn Keen ’10 Memorial 5K Run/1M Walk GMA Golf Classic GMA Row-a-thon GMA McAuley’s Pub Night GMS Surgent Griffin Drywall and Insulation Guidi Homes, Inc. Gulati Family Foundation harp-weaver LLC Harry’s Blue Bell Taproom Hausser Scientific Company Haverford Quality Investing Healthcare Services Group, Inc. Henkels Foundation High Swartz LLP Hirshorn Boothby

Honeywell International Charity Matching Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Inc. Hunter Soccer Club IBM International Business Machines Corporation Investment Performance Services, LLC J.P. Mascaro & Sons John Charles & Kathryn S. Redmond Foundation Johnson & Johnson. Merck Johnson, Kendall & Johnson Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home KeyBank L3Harris Technologies Charitable Custodial Account MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Maguire Foundation Markey Paper & Packaging, Inc. Marlane Graphics, Inc. Marona Construction Company McGoldrick Leasing McHenry Creative Services McNally’s Tavern MCR Services, Inc. Merck Company Foundation Meridian Bank Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Montgomeryville Nissan MRA Realty, Inc. Neenah Paper Inc. NEIL Newmark Knight Frank Olce Pizza Grille O’Malley & O’Malley P.J. Whelihan’s Pub Restaurant PA Partners for Education, LLC Patriarch Family Foundation

Pest Control Services Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Philadelphia Trampoline Parks Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP Renew Theaters Rise Barre Spring House Riverside Mr. Storage Roost Home Sanofi US Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Mid-Atlantic Community, Inc Skippack Automotive Slawek Orthodontics StudioGregg Architects LLC Symantec Corporation Matching Gift Program T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving The Aramark Charitable Fund at the Vanguard Charitable Endow The Barra Foundation The Bryn Mawr Trust Company The James Doherty Family Charitable Fund The Philadelphia Group Thomas H. Heist Insurance Agency Turnberry Solutions, Inc. Turning Point UGI Storage Company United Inspection Agency United States Roofing Corporation United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Sourthern New Jersey Vanessa Coutour Limited Vanguard Matching Gift Program Waterworks Car Wash William R. May Funeral Home

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ALUMNAE, PARENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS WELCOME Monday, October 4, 2021 North Hills Country Club North Hills, Pennsylvania

30th ANNUAL GWYNEDD

GOLF CLASSIC and RECEPTION

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HONORARY & MEMORIAL GIFTS In honor of her 59th year since graduation Susan Happ Garza ’60 In honor of the Basketball Team Jillian Chiarantona Jayson ’02

In honor of Maria Pelone Fornance ’07 Immaculata and Francis Pelone In honor of Linda Galante, Esq. ’72 Lisa Galante, M.D. ’74

In honor of Mary Belz Bethanne Mascio Connolly ’03

In honor of her granddaughter Lauren Halferty ’20 Mary Belz

In honor of her mom Mary Belz and goddaughter Lauren Halferty ’20 Colleen Belz Frascatore ’89

In honor of Mary Catherine Kershaw Hrynda ’11 John Kershaw

In honor of Black Lives Matter Susan Yoo ’96

In honor of Marina ’18 and Isabel ’21 Llopis Taj and Eric Llopis

In honor of Kristen Bowers ’09 Judith and C. Robert Bowers In honor of Catalino alumnae Mary and James Catalino In honor of the Class of 1961 Margaret Parham Schwab ’61 In honor of the Class of 1970 and 2020 Patricia Harper Petrozza, M.D. ’70 In honor of the Class of 1987 Meaghen Cooper Greene ’87 In honor of the Class of 1992 Leigh Hagan ’92 In honor of the Class of 2017 Mary and Robert McMonagle In honor of the Class of 2010 and 2020, “She is the Future” Alexandra Wagner-Nilsen ’10 In honor of the Class of 2020 Mary Redican Moran ’69 Colleen Miles Lunsford ’93 In honor of the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2022 Gloria and Thomas Anderson In honor of Margaret Rose Doherty ’04 Mary Cushing Doherty, Esq. In honor of Sr. Margaret Donahue, R.S.M. Mary Higgins Fletcher ’77 In honor of Sr. Maureen Christi Donahue, R.S.M. Corinne O’Connell ’93 In honor of Jillian Dougherty ’20 Eileen and Richard Althouse In honor of Elizabeth Ellman ’09 Patricia and David Ellman

In honor of her daughters — Quinn ’17 and Carrie ’20 Johnston — proud GMA mom Caren Cline Johnston ’85 In honor of Margaret Kathleen Curry Lewis ’95 Madeline and Edward Curry In honor of Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 Tracey and Richard Beilen In honor of the McKernan Family Rachel and William McKernan, Jr. In honor of Honora Nicholson, R.S.M. Regina and Richard Hisey In honor of Kathryn Alexander O’Malley ’59 O’Malley & O’Malley In honor of Emily Pfizenmayer ’04 Kathleen and James Pfizenmayer In honor of Sr. Rita Powell, R.S.M. Sr. Maryanne Burgoyne, R.S.M. ’53 In honor of Jenna Raschiatore ’13 Jane and Mark Raschiatore In honor of Sr. Joanna Regan, R.S.M. and Sr. Mary Trainer, R.S.M. ’57 Joanne Becker Rovno ’57 In honor of the Saxon girls Helene and Salvatore Rizzo In honor of Sr. Cathe Shoulberg, R.S.M. ’65 John Charles & Kathryn S. Redmond Foundation

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In honor or Alison Fleming ’01 Jean and Keith Fleming

In memory of Elaine Hughes Andolina ’69 Ella Jean Straw Edwards ’69

In honor of Margaret Fluehr ’20 Kathleen and Joseph Fluehr IV

In memory of Sr. Thomasine Antenuci Kristine and David Antenuci

In honor of Sr. Patricia Flynn, R.S.M. Catherine and James McDonald, D.O.

In memory of Dolores Baker Ann and Patrick Fergione

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In memory of Gladys Joan Showmaker, grandmother of Jennifer Baumher ’14 Susan Mitchell In memory of Erminia E. Bott Frances and Michael Jones In memory of Adeline Canalichio Loretta Canalichio Steinmetz ’61 In memory of Anne Carney Mary Pat Carney Bongiovanni ’71 In memory of Judith Baumgartner Christiansen ’60 and Judith Allen Murray ’60 Jeanne Scanlon Rottier ’60 In memory of deceased members of the Class of 1963 Patricia O’Brien McFadden ’63 In memory of Carol Cobb ’50 Dorothy Coradino Brunetti ’50 In memory of Sr. Gail de Macedo, R.S.M. ’55 Sr. Mary Alice Feenane, R.S.M. In memory of Clark Deardorff Megan Smith ’06 In memory of Sr. Rita Mary DeVenuto, R.S.M. ’47 Anne DeVenuto Grey ’43 In memory of Gerald S. Donahue, Jr. Nancy Ratner In memory of Virginia Melchiorre Feo ’54 Mr. and Mrs. John Penezic In memory of Rosemary McCarron Flannery ’39 Katherine Flannery ’73 In memory of Vincent Giannini Kathie and Dave Price In memory of Kathleen Gomez David Gomez

In memory of Rosina DiLullo Gore Elissa Gore ’68 In memory of Elizabeth Graham Elizabeth Graham Rubin, Esq. ’75 In memory of Michele Granozio ’86 John Granozio In memory of Frances McCarron Harper ’44 and Rosemary McCarron Flannery ’39 Sallyanne Harper ’72 In memory of Henry and Catherine Kazana Elizabeth and Edward Kane In memory of Carolyn Keen ’10 Callahan Foley ’10 Jo Anne Hoops Lisa and William Kerr, Jr., Esq. Marietta Sullivan In memory of Joan Laky ’66 Jane Sullivan Gibbons ’66 In memory of Jean Hepburn Lembach ’50 Mary Nagle Bell ’50 Karen Price Benson ’79 Ann Diehl Casey ’50 Mary Cunningham ’50 Mary DeCervantes Sally Enoch, Esq. ’79 Mr. and Mrs. Don Hassen Ruth and Conrad Miller Patricia Elison Schmitz ’50 In memory of Anne Marie Madden ’02 Maryellen and James Madden, M.D. In memory of Shiela Kirk Maguire ’62 Wiliam Maguire In memory of Sr. Mary Martin, R.S.M. Greta Urbanski Wagner ’66 In memory of Eugene F. and Kathleen T. McHugh Kathleen McHugh Pritz ’72 In memory of her father John Murray Kathleen Murray Barrett ’80 In memory of Judy Savaiano Paul ’66 Meghan Paul ’07 In memory of Lisa Ritinski Joseph Ritinski In memory of Christine Eble Rodgers ’61 Cecelia Eble Coyne ’63 In memory of Sr. Madeleine Marie Sautter, R.S.M. Claire and William Sautter In memory of Peggy Smith Simendinger ’46 Barbara Smith Kubiak ’49 In memory of her granddaugher Beatrice Tolley Trudi Ziga In memory of Joseph Tull Edna and Ron Tull In memory of Florence Ward Mimi and Frank Craig Virginia and John Farrell

CATHERINE McAULEY LEGACY SOCIETY Established in 2013 and named in honor of the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, the Catherine McAuley Legacy Society honors alumnae, parents and friends who secure Gwynedd’s future through legacy gifts simply by naming Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School in their will, trust or other estate plans. Donors of all income levels are represented, and new members are always welcome. Please contact Gwynedd’s Director of Advancement Colleen Belz Frascatore ’89 at (215) 646-8815 x326 to learn more.

CHARTER MEMBERS Karen Price Benson ’79 Berenice Trainor Brophy ’42 † Ann Diehl Casey ’50 Carol Chiodo ’75 Patricia Donnelly ’54 † Kathleen (Toots) Cattie Fee ’61 Joanne Taylor Kostos ’54 † Barbara Karry Lund ’57 Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 Katherine and James Morris Mary Jane Morrow ’70 Alicia Mundy ’71 Therese and Joseph Rose Eileen Cairnes Samtmann ’60 Tina Wahl ’93 Roseanne Nagle Ziff ’53 Mary Kane Zimmerman ’61 MEMBERS Julie and Chip Behr Joan McDermott Bellwoar ’51 † Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ’81 Eileen Ryan Farrell Suzanne Hauss ’77 Anne Hasson Hyer ’88 and Raymond Hyer III Marie Michel Naples ’48 Kathleen Dougherty Niles ’55 † Joseph Romano † Nancy Strong ’41 † Mary Valle Verna McCafferty Walter ’64 † † Deceased

“Draw persons to God by your words, by your example, and by the works of Mercy.”

Catherine McAuley, Sisters of Mercy Foundress

In memory of Eileen DeSage Wells ’63 Beth and David Webb In memory of John Williams Regina Williams Tate, Esq. ’71

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ENDOWED FUNDS The Office of Advancement is proud to oversee named endowment funds, established by individuals or organizations in support of the School and students.

The principal of an endowed fund is invested as part of Gwynedd’s endowment, and a percentage of the investment income is used to make annual awards or to support programmatic initiatives. For more information, contact Gwynedd’s Director of Advancement Colleen Belz Frascatore ’89 at (215) 646-8815 x326.

The Joan McDermott Bellwoar ’51 Scholarship Fund, established in 2020 through a generous gift from the Estates of Joan and Harry Bellwoar, provides a partial tuition assistance scholarship every four years to an incoming student with demonstrated financial need.

The Drs. William and Yvonne Brendley Alchemists Scholarship Fund, established in 2006 by Drs. William and Yvonne Brendley, retired members of the Gwynedd Faculty, recognizes a rising senior who has achieved the highest general average in the highest level of junior science courses offered, is enrolled in the highest level of senior science courses offered, and demonstrates the charism of Mercy.

The Dr. Audrey D. Castellano ’77 Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2013 in memory of Dr. Audrey D. Castellano ’77 by her parents, Dr. Patrick Castellano and Mrs. Marlene Castellano, provides tuition assistance for one-year to a rising sophomore with financial need who has demonstrated a commitment to biology, chemistry or math.

The Carol A. Chiodo ’75 Paduan Scholarship Fund, established in 1999 by Carol A. Chiodo ’75, provides four years of tuition assistance to an incoming freshman from Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School, with priority given to parishioners from St. Anthony of Padua Parish of Ambler.

The Sr. Gail deMacedo, R.S.M. ’55 Scholarship Fund, established in memory of Vice Principal Sr. Gail deMacedo, R.S.M. ’55, provides tuition assistance to students who demonstrate financial need, work to the best of their ability, participate in activities, and exhibit a desire for learning and all around goodness.

The Mary Ann Harron Haley ’50 Music Scholarship Fund, established in 2014 in memory of Mary Ann Harron Haley ’50 by her family, provides tuition assistance for one-year to a prospective sophomore, junior or senior who demonstrates financial need and exhibits interest and commitment to music, with a particular emphasis on vocal music. These characteristics reflect Mary Ann’s life-long joy, passion and gift to her family and community.

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The Carolyn Keen ’10 Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2011 in memory of Carolyn Keen ’10 by the Keen Family and funded through individual donations and the annual Carolyn Keen ’10 Memorial 5K/1M Walk (CK5K), provides tuition assistance for two-years to a rising junior who demonstrates a commitment to service and Mercy Spirit, provides leadership, exhibits good character, and is academically motivated.

The Legacy Scholarship Fund, established in 1997 by the Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Alumnae Association and funded through individual donationsand some Alumnae Association event proceeds, provides a four-year tuition assistance scholarship to an incoming student with financial need who has a familial relationship to one or more graduates or current students of Gwynedd.

The Margaret Cunningham Murray ’45 Scholarship Fund, established in 1995 in memory of Margaret Cunningham Murray ’45 by her husband Kevin N. Murray, Sr. and family, provides tuition assistance to an incoming or current student with financial need.

The Rose J. Romano P ’69 Scholarship Fund, established in 1991 in memory of Rose J. Romano P’69 by her brother Joseph C. Romano, provides tuition assistance over a fouryear period to a student matriculating to Gwynedd from Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School.

The Sisters of Mercy Scholarship Fund, established in 2005 by the Sisters of Mercy Regional Community at Merion, provides tuition assistance for students enrolled in Gwynedd, with special attention given to enhance the racial, cultural and economic diversity of the student body.

The Ellen Ferrick Whiteside ’45 Award Fund, established in 2008 by Mr. Robert McNeil in honor of Ellen Ferrick Whiteside ’45, recognizes the best all-around senior, selected by the Principal.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY 2019-20 SOURCES OF OPERATING REVENUE

FINANCIAL AID AWARDED

970

$ in thousands

710

Net Tuition Revenue 70.9%

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Philanthropy 17.6%

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Activity Fees, Auxiliary, Other 5.2%

Endowment Draw 4.2% Interest and Dividends 2.1%

560 391

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

MERIT AND FINANCIAL AID AWARDED $ in thousands

1,612

Source: 2020 Audited Financial Statement

1,224 1,047

846 DISTRIBUTION OF EXPENSES 2017-18

People Cost 68.1%

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Advancement Expenses 1.0%

Building and Grounds 15.0%

2018-19

2019-20 2020-21

ADMISSIONS PICTURE: MERIT & FINANCIAL AID AWARDED

Administration Expenses 6.4%

Instructional Expenses 9.4% Source: 2020 Audited Financial Statement

15% 31%

receive merit scholarships receive financial aid

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FUNDRAISING SUMMARY FY 2019-2020

BY FUNDING PRIORITY • NEW GIFTS AND PLEDGES President’s Priorities

$ 351,643

Financial Aid and Scholarships

711,552

Program Support

251,903

Facility Enhancements 225,000 $ 1,540,098

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President’s Priorities 22.8%

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Financial Aid and Scholarships 46.2%

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Facility Enhancements 14.6%

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Program Support 16.4%

BY DONOR SECTOR • NEW GIFTS AND PLEDGES COUNTED

ONCE IN THE RANKED ORDER BELOW Alumnae

$ 719,776

Parents and Grandparents

422,209

Organizations

378,584

Current Faculty and Staff

7,036

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Alumnae 46.7%

Parents and Grandparents 27.4%

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Friends 12,493

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$ 1,540,098

Organizations 24.6%

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Friends 0.8%

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Current Faculty and Staff 0.5%

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP 2020-2021 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ’81, Chair Michael DeCandido Brian Hannan Kathleen Haley Hunsicker, Esq. ’81 Raymond Hyer III Anna Skoien Lall ’02 Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 Karen McKeaney ’88, Vice Chair Sr. Honora Nicholson, R.S.M Sandy Pfeffer O’Connell ’92 Michael O’Malley Teresa Araco Rodgers ’91 Kathleen M. Roeder, M.D. ’60 Joseph Rose, Jr. Karen Sullivan, M.D. Sr. Mary Trainer, R.S.M., Ph.D. ’57 2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Kathleen Kirk Bellwoar ’81, Chair Ann Diehl Casey ’50 Bethanne Mascio Connelly ’03 Michael DeCandido Vincent Dolan Linda Galante, Esq. ’72 Brian Hannan Sr. Virginia Hasson, R.S.M., Ph.D. Kathleen Haley Hunsicker, Esq. ’81 Raymond Hyer III Denise Corkery Marbach ’72 Karen McKeaney ’88, Vice Chair Sr. Honora Nicholson, R.S.M Teresa Araco Rodgers ’91 Kathleen M. Roeder, M.D. ’60 Joseph Rose, Jr. Karen Sullivan, M.D. Sr. Mary Trainer, R.S.M., Ph.D. ’57

PRESIDENT’S TEAM

Denise Corkery Marbach ’72, President Mary E. Kirby, Principal Anne Casavecchia, Dean of Academics Kathleen St. Clair, Director of Finance Sr. Bernadette Duross, R.S.M., Director of Mission Integration Colleen Belz Frascatore ’89, Director of Advancement Sherry Mischler, Director of Strategic Initiatives Patricia Rosenberger, Director of Technology Kimberly Dunphy Scott ’84, Director of Enrollment Management Jennifer Benton Zandier ’96, Director of Marketing & Communications PRINCIPAL’S TEAM

Mary E. Kirby, Principal Anne Casavecchia, Dean of Academics Eileen Carty, Dean of Students Sr. Susan Myslinski, R.S.M., Director of Activities Theresa Fasano, Director of Athletics Monica Lapp, Director of Counseling Natalie Damm, Director of College Counseling Stephen Fromhold, School Minister DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

Erin Battisto, Social Studies Elaine Bradley, Social Sciences Cristina Brenner Cimorelli ’05, World Languages Megan Clementi, Ed.D, Math Sr. Patti Donlin, R.S.M., Theology Caitlin Fasano ’09, Technology Patricia Giangiulio, Music Lisa Hohenstein, Fine Arts Andrew Hopkins, English Susan Mitchell, Science Kate Tobias, Health/Physical Education

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