OLSHighlights - Summer 2018 by Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School

Summer 2018

A Magazine for the Constituents of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School

Greetings from OLSH!

t OLSH, opportunities for academic attainment abound! In fact, there has never been a better time for students to receive a transformative high school education at our school, and be well prepared for a lifetime of learning and success. We are greatly excited about the growing number of our students who are enrolling in challenging and rewarding AP courses offered here at OLSH (in association with the University of Notre Dame), as well as online via Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth. And we are blessed by our recent graduates’ admission to several of the nation’s top 100 colleges and universities. We regularly hear back from our alumni enrolled in college that they were very well prepared for the rigors of advanced study, and are thriving academically, socially and spiritually as a result of the education and formation they received at OLSH. As an independent Catholic high school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, OLSH enjoys a level of ease with which we are able to act nimbly as new opportunities for student learning and advancement reveal themselves to us. Additionally we are blessed by the work of energetic and exceptional faculty members who tackle new programs and pursuits with professionalism and enthusiasm, and generous donor-partners who believe in our mission and invest in our continued advancement.

DESIGN Michael J. Cerchiaro '96

“...we are able to act nimbly as new opportunities for student learning and advancement reveal themselves to us.”

Fueled by our Felician Core Values, formed in our Catholic faith, and empowered by educational excellence, OLSH graduates are primed for purposeful family lives, rewarding professions and vocations, and enduring accomplishments!

Terry O’Rourke Donoghue President

WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Ben Becze, CFRE Jessica Cerchiaro Kim Corrado Barbara Desman Terry Donoghue Matthew Gauntner ‘20 Alexandra George ‘13 Erin Halligan ‘16 Jessica Sellman ‘02 Bethany Smith ‘19 Deena Swank ‘92 Kristi Vent Bob Waruszewski ‘07 PHOTOGRAPHY Harry Giglio Productions, Inc. Carolyn McAndrews ‘20 OLSH Yearbook Jessica Sellman ‘02

During the past year, we added new layers of depth to our academic resources for remediation, tutoring, and leadership development so that each student enrolled at our school can reach his or her highest potential in terms of academic success and confidence. The early returns on these new initiatives indicate that they are making a great impact on our students. I hope you’ll enjoy reading about them, and our many other positive pursuits in this issue of OLSHighlights.

May God’s blessings surround and sustain you.

EDITOR Jessica Cerchiaro, Director of Communications

PRINTING Multi Print Media SPECIAL THANKS Felician Sisters OLSHighlights is published by the Advancement Office of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School and mailed free of charge to alumni, faculty, staff, students, families, and friends of OLSH. Contributions to Alumni News & Notes and address changes may be sent to: OLSH Alumni Office 1504 Woodcrest Avenue Coraopolis, PA 15108 (412) 424-4610 · alumni@olsh.org

Table of CONTENTS Summer 2018

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FEATURES 2

OLSH Rally for McNally Endowed Scholarship 5K

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Class of 2018

Alumni Parents Staying Connected with OLSH

New Director of Advancement Waving the Flag for OLSH

Strategic Planning at OLSH Revolutionizing College & Career Readiness at OLSH

10 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Selected

11 A Wonderful Journey: OLSH Boys Basketball

12 Class of 2022 By the Numbers

2018-2019 Scholarship Winners

13 Ready for the Future 14 OLSH Teachers & Students Gain

IN EVERY ISSUE 20 Semester in Review 26 Alumni News and Notes 28 In Memorium

Advantages from New AP Training Program

17 Empowered Women Empower Women 18 Auction for OLSH a Win-Win! Summer 2018

A Magazine for the Constituents of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School

ON THE COVER: Physics students measure speed in the newly constructed OLSH physics lab. Photo by Harry Giglio Productions, Inc.

#OLSHChargers BE KNOWN. BE TRANSFORMED. BE INSPIRED.

9 on the OLSH campus.The event, featuring a 5K race, 1 The OLSH Rally for McNally Endowed Scholarship 5K was held on June of OLSH to raise $4,500 for the Michael McNally Endowed mile walk, and kids' fun run, brought together alumni and other friends , a 6th grader from Blessed Seelos Academy. Special thanks Scholarship Fund. 5K winners were Mark Grogan '07 and Mary Narvett s Plus, First Steps Pediatrics, Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Robert to sponsors Rohrich Automotive Group, Ohio Valley Hospital, Pierogie tee members Jordan Hinds '02, Katie Purcell '02, Nicholas Waruszewski '07 and family, and Tootsie's Diner; and thanks to commit ts on the event: Michalenko '07, and Bob Waruszewski '07. Below Bob shares his though i ffe r e n t ) This event puts those words into t ’s b e c o m e a m i n i - cl a s s (good, bad, and ind ng to practi ce. While we can’t wave a runni mind: reunion of sorts. Each June, came to my m c l a s s , wand and heal Michael, we honor a group of my classm ates, t h e c e m e t e r y i n g y in the senior him, his family, and their strong along with other alumni, teachers, spending study halls baske tball faith by comin g togeth er as a a n d m e m b e r s o f t h e O L S H comm ons, attend ing family and suppo rting Catho lic games in the old AAC, etc. community, gather for a race. education at OLSH. rs, teache the to ul gratef so I’m Some are seasoned runners while memb ers of others rarely take a jog. Yet we coach es, and other helped form who family OLSH the for de all come together in gratitu today. am I person the into me of one honor to our time at OLSH, gift the rt suppo to and our own, The race is always a bittersweet of an OLSH educa tion for those experience. On one hand, there’s who come after us. a joy in recon nectin g with old g memo ries. There ’s somet hing comfo rting friend s and sharin our hearts hand, other about retur ning to the OLSH Yet on the and the el, Micha for sad campu s. No matte r how many are one underg has he y journe lt difficu years you’ve been away, it feels bike a after ery recov ds towar once like you’re return ing home ago. you drive up the hill and turn accident so many years e. Avenu onto Woodcrest In Roma ns 12:21 St. Paul says, “Do not be overc ome by evil, event, the As I was helping with but overc ome evil with good.” l schoo high of many memo ries

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he Class of 2018 entered Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School in August 2014 from 28 elementary schools and 22 different zip codes. In June 2018, the class became the 84th to graduate from OLSH. This year the Baccalaureate Mass was held on Thursday, May 31 in the OLSH Chapel. OLSH Chaplain Fr. Frank Kurimsky was the celebrant, and during his homily he encouraged the students to be kind, decent people and to build Christian culture wherever they go. On Sunday, June 3, the class participated in the traditional commencement ceremony in the AAC.

This spring, OLSH co-Valedictorian Emily Halbedl ’18 received some great news. Not only had she been accepted to her school of choice, but she also received a significant scholarship to make enrolling at the University of Notre Dame a reality for her. “I always wanted to go to Notre Dame, even though originally my parents thought it was too far,” she said. “It’s the best Catholic college and I wanted to go to a Catholic college.” When Emily steps foot on campus in the fall, however, it won’t exactly be her first experience with the university. Emily took AP Physics I and AP Calculus BC during her senior year, two courses that are led by OLSH teachers trained by the Notre Dame Teacher Investment Program. The program, which was developed by the University of Notre Dame and recently implemented at OLSH, provides resources and other support to teachers of AP courses. Emily found great value in the emphasis on critical thinking in those courses, and knows it will benefit her as she begins to pursue a career in actuarial science next year. In addition to her academic pursuits, Emily served as a leader in many different ways at OLSH. She was a Student Ambassador, was president of National Honor Society and the Class of 2018 and was captain of the cheerleading squad and the softball team. Her example helps to remind her classmates to do their best and to be grateful for opportunities presented to them. 4

Co-valedictorian Alexis Moskala ’18 took the advice of many when it came to an important aspect of high school – get involved! In addition to being a strong academic student, Alexis shared her gifts and talents with the OLSH community in a variety of ways. She served as a Student Ambassador, was vice president of National Honor Society, historian for the class of 2018, an anchor on WCHR, and a member of the Hometown High Q team. Additionally she was a member of the bowling and track & field teams. But it was her involvement in theatre that was most extensive, as she performed on stage in the spring musical, Christmas play, and fall play. Getting so involved certainly has its benefits. “I have the support of the teachers, my friends, and the whole OLSH community to help me reach my goals,” she reflected. Alexis also was recognized for her community service with the OLSH Spirit of Caring Award. She recorded over 870 hours of service over the last four years. Alexis will join Emily at the University of Notre Dame via the Holy Cross Gateway Scholar program.

Serving others seemed to come naturally to salutatorian Jennie Falgione ’18. In addition to her involvement in Student Ambassadors, National Honor Society (of which she was treasurer), and OWL Center Writing tutors, Jennie supported a variety of projects at her parish, St. Malachy. She also volunteered with United Way of Pittsburgh and organized Hoodies for the Holidays, a sweatshirt drive for underprivileged middle school students. Jennie was one of several students who made the pilgrimage to Krakow, Poland for World Youth Day in the summer of 2016. She shared her experiences with fellow students encouraging them to attend future WYD events. Jennie’s example helps to inspire other students to live out the OLSH mission to serve others. In her salutatory address, Jennie referenced the song “Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw. She said, “I feel that it acts as a reminder for the positive and compassionate attitude we should possess as humans, more specifically as Christians.” Next year Jennie will study biological science at the University of Pittsburgh.

The Class of 2018... »» included 5 Legacy Students who have at least one parent who also graduated from OLSH »» recorded 1,726.5 service hours this year

Katie Dickey '18 has been competing in forensics since she was in middle school, and all of that hard work has paid off for her this year. In addition to qualifying to compete in two national tournaments, she was named the Pittsburgh District Student of the Year. Always up for a new challenge, Katie originally joined the forensics team because she saw it as an opportunity “to be heard.” She found her niche in original oratory, saying, “There is something magical about standing up in front of people and getting to speak, in your own words, about things that matter to you. I truly cannot wait to bring my message to people from around the United States at these national tournaments. I am really looking forward to seeing so many kids who are all so passionate about speech and debate come together to compete.” Katie finished in the top 100 at the Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tournament and competed in the National Speech & Debate Association National Tournament in June. Next year Katie will enroll at Gannon University where she will study social work.

Christopher Kocent '18 is described by Principal Tim Plocinik as “an unassuming young man who leads more by example than by boisterous words . . . Chris is one of the humblest young men I’ve known in my 33 years at OLSH.” These words were included in OLSH’s nomination of Chris for the WPIAL Jim Collins Scholar Athlete Award. Chris was one of 20 recipients from across southwest PA to be selected for the award and accompanying $1,000 scholarship. After placing 17th at the PIAA Cross Country Championships, the highest place achieved by a male runner at OLSH and mirroring his father’s 1971 17th place finish, Chris went on to run in the 800 and 1600 at the PIAA Track Championships in the spring, narrowly missing a spot in the finals. Track coach Andy Shirlow remarked, “Chris is one of the hardest workers I have ever come across in my 20 plus years of coaching. He has character and leadership skills beyond his years.” Chris has lettered in cross country and track & field for the last four years and has been a three-time captain and MVP of the boys cross country team. He was one of the top ten graduates, a consistent Highest Honor Roll student, a leader in Student Government, and a member of the National Honor Society. He also served his parish as an altar server and volunteer. Chris will attend Villanova University in the fall and plans to study economics.

»» will attend 31 colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions in 6 states and Canada »» 30% will attend a Catholic institution »» 76% will attend a school in Pennsylvania »» has earned over $5,520,200 in documented scholarships and grants Future areas of study: »» 58% will go on to study a STEM or medical-related field »» 4 will study science »» 5 will study computer science »» 4 will study engineering »» 1 will study pharmacy »» 5 will study nursing »» 7 will study health sciences »» 6 will study education »» 10 plan to pursue a liberal arts major »» 12 will study business »» 2 will study arts »» 6 are undecided »» 3 will pursue a trade »» 1 is enlisting in the Air Force

OLSH Prepares to Launch Next Comprehensive Strategic Plan

trategic planning is an essential ingredient in the growth and advancement of any organization. As president of OLSH, Terry O’Rourke Donoghue is charged with developing a strategic plan for the school, presenting it to the board of directors for approval, and ensuring that the plan is put into action.

Over the course of the past five years, OLSH has experienced a steep trajectory of growth and advancement based upon its attainment of many of the goals included in its 2014-2017 Strategic Plan. Building upon the momentum that has been achieved, our school’s next strategic plan is primarily focused upon further elevating our status; developing

in-depth plans, structure and systems; m e a s u r i n g o u r p e r f o r m a n ce a n d outcomes; and bolstering our short and long-term financial position. Once formally approved, specific goals for the 2018-2022 OLSH Strategic Plan: Positioning OLSH for Prominence, Performance, and Permanence will be shared with the community.

Middle States Update By Barbara Desman, OLSH Middle States Coordinator

iddle States is alive and well and in constant motion at OLSH. Middle States, short for Middle States Commission on Secondar y Schools, is the seven-year protocol that proclaims to the world that OLSH maintains a high quality of education. OLSH has participated in Middle States (and been accredited) since 1932. Schools across the region are engaged in the protocol as well, which guides administrators through a strategic planning process designed to involve the entire school community. In its current protocol, OLSH has formed three Objectives, which follow a similar pattern used by the OLSH team for the past three protocols: Faith Life, Intellect Life, and Student Life; these Objectives will be implemented over the next seven years. The 2017-2018 school year was the visitation year for this very important protocol, which establishes OLSH’s reaccreditation for the next seven years. After the visit the visiting team makes a recommendation to the Middle States main office where two more reviews are performed. Four educators arrived at OLSH on March 6, led by the Chair, Sr. Mary

Anne Bednar, principal of Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Felician Sisters very graciously invited the team to stay in their convent visitors quarters, which made the team’s visit quite comfortable. On their first day, Katie Dickey ’18 and Jake DuBois ’18, two Student Ambassadors, gave the visitors a deluxe tour of the OLSH property, and Sr. Francine Horos ’68, current math teacher and former principal, gave the team a history-laden tour of the OLSH chapel. After three days of reviewing OLSH’s Objectives and Action Plans, visiting classrooms, and reviewing the selfstudy document, the team noted in their final report: “a culture of planning exists in the school. Plans are in place or are in the process of being developed in areas across the school – on the Board level, i n t e c h n o l o g y, admissions, advancement, and others.“

They also observed: “The students are at the heart of all that happens at OLSH… The school’s mission statement f lows directly from the mission and core values of the Felician Sisters… Catholic Identity is strong… The rigor of the academic program is a strength,” and “The commitment and dedication of the faculty and staff is evident.” On the last day of the visit, Sr. Mary Anne Bednar reported to the OLSH community over WCHR that, “This Validation Team will recommend to the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools that Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (OLSH) be reaccredited for seven years.” OLSH will be officially notified in November.

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Revolutionizing College & Career Readiness at OLSH By Deena Swank ‘92

ecent research has shown that exposing students to career and college exploration opportunities can provide powerful motivation for academic achievement. When students begin thinking about their long-term goals, they can see the meaningfulness of the steps necessary to reach those goals. With this in mind, beginning in the fall of 2018, the OLSH Counseling Center will introduce the students to Naviance, a web-based college and career readiness program. Naviance is used by many local high schools to streamline the college search and application processes and provide students with tools for career exploration. At OLSH, it will be used to enhance existing programming, such as the college speakers, college visit field trips, Career Day, Teacher-Advisor Sessions, and individual consultations with students and their parents. Each OLSH student will have a Naviance account, affording them access to a database of colleges and universities that can be searched via filters, helping students to narrow down their college search process. Students will be able to research schools based on their desired size, cost, majors, location, and other criteria; students can then save specific schools in a “My Favorites” folder for easy access when it comes time to apply.

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The counselors Students and parents will have a can use the wealth of college and career readiness college interest information to resources available right at their identify students fingertips. who would benefit from their recently -Jerad Smith implemented college visit field trips. This year, assessments, a resume builder, videos the counselors took students to the of interviews with leaders in different campuses of La Roche College and fields, and a career database. Students Gannon University in an effort to get will be able to search the database, students on a college campus and u s i n g t h e i r c a r e e r a s s e s s m e n t s thinking about what they want their as a guide. The database includes college experience to be like. “For information on the education needed many of them, this was their first time for each career, the average wage, job on a college campus,” said Counselor responsibilities, and more. Regina Woynar ‘95. “The only way a student knows if a college is right for Counselors and advisors will have the them is to go and visit. Once they’re ability to give students assignments on campus, they can decide if they can related to career or college readiness see themselves going to school there or that can be completed during Teacher not.” Advisor sessions. This will allow a greater level of personalization during Naviance will also help to streamline the sessions, while giving the students t h e c o l l e g e a p p l i c a t i o n p r o c e s s . tangible, measurable tasks to complete. Counselors and teachers will have the ability to submit transcripts and letters Naviance will also function as a tool of recommendation electronically, and for data collection and management. the school will be able to track which Both the school and the students will schools a student has applied to and the be able to track college acceptances, results of those applications. the qualifications that earned students acceptance into certain colleges, fields C a r e e r e x p l o r a t i o n i s a n o t h e r of study pursued by alumni, and more. component of Naviance. Students will have access to a variety of career Counselors expect the introduction of exploration tools, including career Naviance to “revolutionize” the college and career readiness programming at OLSH. “We are excited to bring this incredible program to OLSH,” said Counselor Jerad Smith. “Students and parents will have a wealth of college and career readiness resources available right at their fingertips and will be able to use these tools to personalize their college search experience and career selection process. We believe this will ease a lot of the stress and anxiety that come along with the college search and application process for parents and students.”

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Alumni Parents Staying Connected with OLSH

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Sharing social time with other parents who are

ne of the most common words used to describe OLSH is “family” and that experience of family goes beyond the students who study at OLSH. Their parents are welcomed into the OLSH family as well, and presented with a variety of opportunities each year to build meaningful relationships that last far beyond their child’s graduation day. The school has worked hard over the past several years to ensure that current parents feel informed, involved, and invested in the school community, and as a result, many alumni parents expressed a desire to remain connected with their OLSH friends. In the spirit of meeting this wish, alumni parents Rufie Harr and Susan Vallejo recently launched Staying Connected, an affinity group for parents of OLSH alumni.

my children had graduated. There is a reason ever y experiencing the same transition is comforting and school has a ‘homecoming’; energizing...and it’s fun! it is because our school has -Susan Vallejo become a home community, a part of our life. There is no reason to become disconnected once our The Staying Connected group provides children graduate. In fact, whether they alumni parents with support as they have just graduated or whether years go through yet another transition, have passed, we still have connections.” sending their children off to college. Susan said, “Involvement in the parent Susan ref lected this sentiment as alumni group has offered support well, saying, “Coming from a Catholic in my transition to being an empty elementary school where we had known nester. Sharing social time with other our children’s classmates and families parents who are experiencing the for a decade or more, the high school same transition is comforting and experience can leave a parent feeling energizing...and it’s fun! There’s no disconnected,” she said. “OLSH provides pressure, just attend what works for a unique opportunity for parental you.” Rufie added, “Having an alumni involvement, with the number and parent group has eased me in to my new varied types of parent programs offered. life.” Beginning with the There is such joy in seeing one another. Welcome Mass and family Thus far, the group has sponsored We connect as parents through our experiences and picnic before the first day several gatherings, including joining o f s c h o o l o f f re s h m a n with the current parent group’s evening we share what is going on with our children. year, we felt em braced and First Friday socials coordinated -Rufie Harr and welcomed into the by Mary Kim and Laurie Kanoza. “My OLSH family. Having these hope,” said Rufie, “is to find ways to keep When Rufie’s daughters enrolled at opportunities for parental involvement parents of alumni involved by reaching OLSH, not only were they adapting to a throughout the school year enabled out and doing different activities new school, but a new city. She said, “I us to feel included and connected to together. There is such joy in seeing one arrived here from another country not our children’s lives at school. You learn another. We connect as parents through knowing anyone and within four years so much through interacting with our experiences and we share what is I looked around at all the students, other parents; sharing experiences and going on with our children. By staying parents and staff I knew and felt so thoughts provides important support involved, we can make sure the OLSH at home. I wasn’t sure how to stay while we are helping our children in Legacy continues.” connected to the school, which had their transition to a new phase of life.” become such a big part of my life, once

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New Director of Advancement Waving the Flag for OLSH By Jessica Cerchiaro

hen he’s not meeting with prospective OLSH donors, attending special events, or immersing himself in OLSH life, new Director of Advancement Ben Becze can often be found making music. An accomplished trumpet player, Ben is a member of three local jazz orchestras. In fact, he originally studied music in college before making his career in fundraising. “When people talk about making music, they typically use the verb ‘play’ rather than ‘work’,” Ben remarked. “It’s a lot of hard work and practice, but when it goes well, it gives others joy, and that’s what makes it such a positive outlet for me.” In his six months so far at OLSH, he has demonstrated how he follows that same philosophy in his profession. “It’s my job to help people realize their passion and invest in that passion; basically I help to connect donors who are passionate about OLSH and its mission with opportunities to make an impact,” he explained. “As a fundraiser, it’s exciting to work in a school because you can see the outcomes of fundraising on a daily basis through the students, the faculty, and the programs offered.” Ben was attracted to OLSH because of its size and the wide variety of ways the school impacts students – the arts, academics, athletics, leadership, service – all with a foundation in faith. Originally from Beaver County, he had heard of OLSH before, but he didn’t really know about OLSH. After being hired, friends and other acquaintances with connections to OLSH kept popping up. “It’s interesting because OLSH’s reach is far, but it’s still like a best kept secret,” he commented.

It’s my job to help people realize “ their passion and invest in that passion;

basically I help to connect donors who are passionate about OLSH and its mission with opportunities to make an impact.

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“That’s part of what makes OLSH special.” As the chief fundraiser for the school, Ben describes an important part of his role as “waving the flag for OLSH”, helping people to know more about the school, from what it offers students now to what it has been for alumni, and helping them to understand the great value in making an investment in OLSH. “Future OLSH students should be able to expect the same, or better, experience as that which current students enjoy today,” he said. “I need to make sure teachers have the resources they need to make an OLSH education second to none. We have the talented teachers; we need to be able to give them the tools they need to excel and that will help our students to flourish.” Advancement efforts aren’t just for adding new programs and resources to the school. Besides needing to fundraise to fill the gap between the actual cost to educate a student at OLSH and the amount charged in tuition and fees, it has always been the objective of the school and the Felician Sisters to make it possible for any student from any background to have the opportunity to receive an OLSH education. “That’s why,” Ben shared, “We’ve set a goal for 2018-2019 to raise 100% of the funds needed for financial aid, which is nearly $1 million.” While that might sound like a lofty goal, it’s one that Ben is confident can be achieved. Now that he has six months under his belt, Ben has had the opportunity to really get to know OLSH. He came into an office where there was great positive momentum but still many untapped opportunities, and he looks forward to bringing his experience and expertise to the school. His 16-year career has spanned almost every aspect of fundraising from major gifts officer to alumni relations to director at organizations large and small, including United Way of South Western PA, Grove City College, Geneva College, and, most recently, the Oncology Nursing Society Foundation. In 2016, he earned the prestigious title of Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) after completing coursework and an exam demonstrating his knowledge of ethics, best practice, and board and volunteer management. In his short time at OLSH, Ben has already begun meeting parents, students, donors, and alumni; he has participated in events and activities to help him to better understand the rich history and culture of OLSH; and he has set impressive goals for the next fiscal year. But there is still much work to be done. “I want to meet as many OLSH alumni as possible,” Ben shared, “and I want to ask them for their support in any way they can.” Meeting with and gaining the support of this important group is just one piece of the process, but an essential step in sustaining the great outcomes of investing in OLSH – the education and transformation of future generations of students to be outstanding leaders and contributors to the world.

2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Selected The OLSH Distinguished Alumni Awards were established in 2017 to recognize graduates who have achieved outstanding accomplishments and who serve as role models for students currently enrolled at OLSH. The Awards celebrate commitment to OLSH, the Felician Core Values, Christian leadership, and professional excellence by alumni. This year’s class of Distinguished Alumni will be honored at the Homecoming Alumni Brunch on Sunday, September 30. Please visit www.olsh.org/alumniawards/ to register for the Alumni Brunch and join us in celebrating the 2018 Distinguished Alumni. We are honored to announce the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients: Professional Excellence DR. ANDREA MASTRO ‘62 Christian Leadership AMANDA (KLEIN) GONZALEZ ‘02 Young Alumnus SANDRA (CAHALAN) MERRILL ‘11 Alumnus with Heart WILLIAM STICKMAN, IV ‘98 PREVIOUS OLSH DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS Michael J. Cerchiaro ‘96 Alumnus with Heart (2015)

Theresa Long ‘86 Alumnus with Heart (2016)

Christy (Tancraitor) Uffelman ‘95 Professional Excellence (2017)

Christine (Plucinski) Glatz ‘78 Alumnus with Heart (2017)

Jennifer Reilly-McCardell ‘92 Alumnus with Heart (2014)

Alexander Vallejo ‘11 Young Alumnus (2017)

James Rosenwald ‘84 Christian Leadership (2017)

Homecoming Alumni Brunch · Sunday, September 30, 2018. JOIN US! Please visit www.olsh.org/alumniawards/ to register for the Alumni Brunch

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A Wonderful Journey OLSH Boys Basketball Makes School History with trip to PIAA Championships

ombine a young team with no seniors and a few injuries, with a dedicated and focused coaching staff and a supportive fan base, and you just might come out with a successful season in the end. The 2017-2018 OLSH Chargers Boys Basketball team surprised many with their historymaking success this season, but head coach Mike Rodriguez knew this was a special group. “While some in our program envisioned us making a long run, I knew that it would not only take great offensive and defensive execution, but also a little luck when you have such a young team,” he said. “As the season progressed, players accepted their roles and developed that strong bond and friendship that will last. Their friendship and faith in each other, more than anything else, was the reason why we achieved such a high level of success.” The team found themselves winning game after game, losing only to rival Sewickley Academy once in section play. This success led them to a WPIAL title rematch with Sewickley, where the Panthers came out on top for the second year in a row. But the season wasn’t over for the Chargers yet. They had decisive wins in the first three rounds of PIAA playoffs, and then found themselves facing Sewickley Academy for a fourth time. In this match-up it would be the Chargers who came out on top, upsetting the defending PIAA champions in a close game. The team’s 70-68 win earned them a spot in the PIAA Championship game in Hershey for the first time in school history.

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The team’s success rallied the school community. Graduates from all decades shared their support on social media, a former coach shared a photo of himself and his wife in OLSH gear on the beach in Florida, alumni teased their former teammates who now serve on the coaching staff (half of whom are alums) about finally making it to the state final, and Felician Sisters across the U.S. were praying for their students. Even those who hadn’t stayed connected with the school were suddenly playing close attention. And the team took notice. “What made every game special (and our players were always aware of it),” remarked Coach Rodriguez, “was the amount of support we received from the OLSH student body, parents, teachers, administration, friends, alumni and community. Nothing can compare to turning around to look at the crowd during warm-ups for the state championship game and seeing a sea of purple in the stands – all there to support our boys. As a team we were so truly grateful for the opportunity to represent them all.” Even though the boys were unable to overcome Philadelphia powerhouse Constitution High School in the end, their commitment, camaraderie, focus and defensive effort throughout the season made their fans proud and excited to watch the next steps in this young team’s journey unfold.

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2018-2019 OLSH SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Collier Family Incentive Scholarship AVA DIMICHELE ‘21 GRACE GARTLEY ‘21 SAVANNAH HYATT ‘21 Junior Achievement Bishop Zubik Scholarship

John A. Mihaloew Endowed Scholarship DOM COOK ‘19 Michael McNally Endowed Scholarship DION MCINTOSH ‘22 Poleski Family Scholarship JACK TILSON ‘21 Sr. M. Christopher Moore Endowed Scholarship HARMONY QUINN ‘22

Sr. M. Denise Bernas Scholarship

Sr. M. Denise Bernas Endowed Scholarship JACOB DIMICHELE ‘22

Sr. M. Pulcheria Saukaitis ‘36 Endowed Scholarship CHLOE WALZ ‘22 St. Clare Scholarship ELENA RESTAINE ‘22 St. Felix Scholarship BERNARD KOMOROSKI ‘22

St. Francis Scholarship

St. Francis Scholarship NICHOLAS TARQUINIO ‘22 St. Therese of Liseux Scholarship GRACE AVERY ‘22 Susan P. Fahey Memorial Scholarship CORINNE MCDEVITT ‘19 William J. Wolf Endowed Scholarship TESSA TWYMAN ‘22

Junior Achievement Cardinal Wuerl Scholarship

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY OLSH: $134,800

SCHOLARSHIPS FROM OTHER SOURCES Emily Jancart Memorial Scholarship (from St. James School)

LUKE PIETRZAK ‘22

Sr. M. Pulcheria Saukaitis Scholarship

St. Clare Scholarship

Junior Achievement Bishop Zubik Scholarship RICHARD BANKS ’20 ERIC OLEXA ‘20 JACK TILSON ‘21 AUSTIN WIGLEY ‘19

William J. Wolf Scholarship

Junior Achievement Cardinal Wuerl Schoalrship MALLEY AIELLO ‘22 MCKENNA CHESTNUTT ‘22 SHANNON MASSENGILL ‘22 JACOB DIMICHELE ‘22 ALLAN MAGNELLI ‘22 ELENA RESTAINE ‘22 EMILY SCHUCK ‘22 TESSA TWYMAN ‘22 ADEN WEINHEIMER ‘22

Emily Jancart Scholarship

St. Felix Scholarship

St. Therese of Liseux Scholarship

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t By Alexandra George ‘13

s high school courses continually need to up the ante to prepare students for college and postgraduate plans, teachers are also challenged to meet the needs of each student. AP-level courses challenge students with college-level coursework, but require a specific skill set that can be difficult to teach. To help both teachers and students, OLSH is implementing programs to make sure everyone stays ahead of the curve. This past year, several OLSH teachers participated in the Teacher Investment Program (TIP-IN), a partnership with the University of Notre Dame. The specific teacher training program is part of the larger AP Advantage Program at OLSH that seeks to increase involvement in AP-level courses, encouraging greater student par ticipation and hands-on learning. AP courses offer a number of benefits to students: they experience college-level courses to prepare them for a new and more challenging curriculum and they can also save students time and money once in college. Another important aspect of the AP courses is that students experience conceptual-based learning. The teachers play a critical role in encouraging student success and effectiveness in grasping difficult and advanced material. “The main thrust of the AP Advantage program for teachers is in identifying

and communicating the best practices available for teaching the material to maximum effectiveness,” said OLSH teacher Michael Schuster, who teaches AP Calculus. Mr. Schuster, Mrs. Paula Vigrass, and Mrs. Susan Rusnak were among the first OLSH teachers to participate in this program, which began with a trip to Indiana last summer for a weeklong intensive training to learn creative and effective strategies for classroom lessons in their respective subjects. For Mr. Schuster, the AP Advantage program was vital in learning new strategies, and also realizing that the challenges that AP teachers face are universal. OLSH is the first high school outside of the state of Indiana selected to participate in this program, which gave the teachers the opportunity to dialogue with other teachers facing similar challenges and determine what works well and what they could improve to foster student success. As part of the program, the teachers receive curricular materials and guidance to develop a syllabus for the course, learn new strategies through workshops, and are given a personal mentor who provides guidance throughout the year. The professionals that work with the TIPIN Program are veteran teachers and College Board-affiliated professionals that have a histor y as senior exam scorers and supervisors. They provide a wealth of information to the teachers. Mrs. Rusnak found it helpful to brainstorm with other teachers. As the only physics teacher at OLSH, she liked getting an outside perspective on developing courses and implementing materials for her courses. She was able to implement many of the lab ideas gleaned from the Notre Dame TIP-IN program over the course of this past year.

“This year was my first time teaching AP Physics I, and the resources provided by the AP Advantage Program were invaluable to me,” said Mrs. Rusnak. “My mentor, Maureen McGrail, works for Notre Dame AP TIP-IN, and is a former physics teacher. She understood where students have problems, what labs are the best use of my time, how to get the most from assessments, and what to focus class time on.” After teachers attend the week-long summer training, they go to a one-day training workshop in the fall to reinforce the principles learned in the summer, once classes are back in full swing. Then, in the spring, the teachers proctor a practice AP exam where students learn how the exam is structured and what kind of content it covers. The teachers then attend another workshop focused on grading the practice exam. The workshop helps them understand the grading rubric for each question, especially the free response questions, which aren’t as clear cut to grade. Based on exam scores, they are able to gauge the students’ strengths and weaknesses in testing ability and content knowledge. U p o n r e t u r n i n g f ro m t h e s u m m e r workshop, Mrs. Vigrass, who teaches computer science, implemented two new AP courses: AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A. She applied the curricular tools and lesson planning guidance she received from the TIP-IN program. Aside from gaining depth in content knowledge, best practices, and curricular resources, Mrs. Vigrass learned the importance of passing on the principles of a good learner. “I hope to pass to my students the impor tance of learning new things and the satisfaction of accomplishing challenging tasks,” said Mrs. Vigrass. “My favorite thing about being a teacher

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at OLSH is being able to help students learn new and challenging skills and to help guide their educational choices.” As OLSH teachers continue to participate in the TIP-IN program, they hope to increase student success, and foster an interest in life-long learning. For Mrs. Erica Hollabaugh ‘04, an English teacher who started the AP TIP-IN program in the fall, she found that the tools, strategies, and lesson ideas learned from the TIPIN training program will help students go beyond the literal meaning of the works they read, taking their analysis to a whole new level. These skills can be used in any classroom. “From the training, I feel that I am now able to assist students in becoming successful at a new level, not only when it comes to the AP exam, but just with analyzing and understanding literature and writing in general,” said Mrs. Hollabaugh. “Through

this program, I hope to give students the confidence they need when faced with any challenges or rigorous courses in their future. AP courses assist students in becoming advanced thinkers, establishing independence, and growing as a learner overall. I hope that they will take these skills with them as they further their education or career.” The boost in confidence for teachers has clearly transferred to the students, with a 25% increase in enrollment in current AP courses at OLSH for the 2018-2019 school year. When factoring in the addition of AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, and AP Government & Politics courses, the increase in enrollment in AP courses jumps to 81%. This increase surpasses the AP TIPIN Program goal of 10% and demonstrates the immense value the implementation of this program has brought to the school for both faculty and students.

Through this program, I hope to give students the confidence they need when faced with any challenges or rigorous courses in their future. AP courses assist students in becoming advanced thinkers, establishing independence, and growing as a learner overall. I hope that they will take these skills with them as they further their education or career.

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– Erica Hollabaugh ‘04

In addition to encouraging students to challenge themselves by enrolling in AP courses, OLSH has also recently added layers of learning support with two new programs - the After-School Tutoring Program and the ALLI Program. Recognizing each student’s potential By Bethany Smith ‘19

his past school year OLSH introduced a new in-school program called ALLI, standing for Advanced Learning and Leadership Initiative. ALLI is specific to OLSH, and was designed to fit our own students' needs. This program was created because OLSH faculty noticed potential in students who were struggling, felt like students needed a supportive “safety net” in their academics, and saw that students were lacking necessary non-subjectbased skills. Open to all grade levels, ALLI provides extra support for students who struggle in a particular area such as critical thinking, organization, notetaking, analyzing material, and attention to detail. The curriculum for ALLI includes these skills and much more, including mindfulness for students struggling with anxiety around schoolwork.

Students are recommended for this program by a teacher, counselor, or parent. The Participation Agreement outlines the purpose of ALLI, which is to “assist the student in becoming a competent independent learner and to help them achieve their maximum potential in academic endeavors.” Students enrolling in ALLI agree to invest their effort, engage in curriculum, and always ask for help when needed. During the 2017-2018 school year, ALLI helped twelve students, ranging from freshmen to juniors, learn strategies to be successful in the classroom. The program’s success was measured by middle- and end-of-year assessments, which recorded significant growth. Jill Santa, the ALLI instructor, says she is “expecting to see great improvement” next year.

The ALLI program is continually growing, and will evolve as students’ needs evolve. ALLI is already looking to next year’s incoming freshmen for enrollment in the program. Some of the goals that ALLI has for next year include giving students more time in ALLI classes, allowing for more practice and application, aligning the program better to meet each student’s needs, connect curriculum to in-class schoolwork, and increasing flexibility in ways to help individual students. Overall, the ALLI program has impacted the OLSH community in important ways. Students have learned the necessary skills for academic success, and have been able to apply their skills in the classroom.

Supporting student learning By Jessica Cerchiaro

his spring, OLSH implemented an after-school tutoring program for all students. Made possible by a grant from Felician Services Inc.’s St. Francis Fund, the program will support the needs of the OLSH student body by providing supervised tutoring services in a safe, supportive, and familiar environment for learning. This program is designed to provide a comprehensive layer of academic support for all students in our school, providing individualized tutoring at no additional cost to our families.

students to pursue STEM-related career possibilities. Tutors will include OLSH faculty and staff members, trained National Honor Society students, and college students from Duquesne University. Students can drop in to receive tutoring services as needed or sign up using the OWL Center’s online scheduling software for more individualized support. Parents, teachers, and school counselors can refer students for after school tutoring as well.

The program which is housed in the OLSH Writing & Learning (OWL) Center on the second floor of the library, will build on the success of the OWL and the recently introduced ALLI Program created in association with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Special emphasis will be placed on increasing achievement in mathematics, opening the door for

In addition to providing tutoring services, the program will also offer an opportunity for pre-identified students who do not have access to a computer at home to borrow a laptop computer to complete assignments.

Assistant principal Shawn Holup manages the program and received positive feedback from parents whose children have already taken advantage of the service. The program will resume at the start of the 2018-2019 school year.

Empowered Women Empower Women: OLSH hosts GOLD event

n May 11 and 12 the halls of OLSH were lit through the wee hours of the morning as over 115 students and faculty members participated in a Girls Overnight Leadership Development event. Second-year math and technology teacher Miss Kayla Madler brought the idea to OLSH after having experienced a similar event when she was in middle school. “I attended a GOLD event when I was in the 8th grade at Carson Middle School,” she said. “The event was very memorable for me and a few things from our GOLD event last week stemmed from my experiences at GOLD when I was younger. One of them was the icebreaker called Cross the Line.” This ice breaker made the girls more aware of issues they all face. Throughout the evening, the young women in attendance heard from speakers about the topics of nutrition and body image, and listened to testimonies from faculty members and fellow students. “Every day our girls walk the halls and they believe a lot of the thoughts and emotions that they are experiencing are personal and they need to be quiet about them,” commented Miss Madler. “They judge other girls because of their own personal insecurities. GOLD was designed to help shift the perspective of these girls so they realize they aren’t the only one that worries, cries, feels lonely, feels angry or is embarrassed about something.” In addition to spending time listening and reflecting, the girls also participated in hands-on activities, including making soap and hair scrunchies, spontaneous dance parties, and writing notes of validation to fellow attendees. Around 4:00 in the morning, Sr. Desire Anne Marie Findlay, a Felician Sister, taught a dance to Alessia Cara’s “Scars To Your Beautiful” to

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the entire group. As Miss Madler described it, “Everyone was exhausted, yet when you watched the group learn the dance over and over again, it really reminds you how dedicated our young ladies are, how willing they are to try new things, and what can really be accomplished when you work together.”

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GOLD was designed to help shift the perspective of these girls so they realize they aren’t the only one that worries, cries, feels lonely, feels angry or is embarrassed about something. -Kayla Madler

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The final group session included a talk from Miss Madler focusing on toxic relationships and the entire group headed out to the school parking lot and gathered around a gold trash can. Throughout the night, participants were invited to write insecurities onto slips of paper and throw those insecurities into the can. To end the event, the trash can was lit on fire, symbolizing the group letting go of those insecurities. The event was meaningful to the girls who attended, to the faculty who chaperoned and led activities, and to parents who picked up very tired, but very energized girls in the morning. “If I took more than a few minutes to take in the event that night, I got teary eyed,” reflected Madler. “As an adult I have learned so much about myself. I know these girls have a lot of learning ahead of them, and I hope we were able to help even just one young lady shift their perspective.”

Auction for OLSH a Win-Win! By Ben Becze, CFRE Director of Advancement

For OLSH, hosting an auction isn’t a new idea. However this past April’s Auction for OLSH was presented with a new twist – all online bidding.

Beginning April 8th and concluding with an event at Montour Heights Country Club on April 19th, nearly 500 bids were placed resulting in $57,151 raised in support of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School. The auction included a wide variety of items ranging from club level tickets to a Steelers home game of your choice to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at a Pirates home game. For the hockey fan, the popular “Pens with Ploz” auction package was comprised of two tickets to a Penguins game of your choice with OLSH principal, Mr. Tim Plocinik. If Pittsburgh sports weren’t enough to entice your interest, a few highlights from the 40+ auction items/packages included a custom made fountain pen adorned in OLSH Chargers purple and gold, a culinary journey of exquisite tastes prepared just for the winner and guests by Fr. Sam Esposito, and beautiful sacred art created by Mallory (Praskovich) Hurley ‘07. Three Student Ambassadors – Biagio Shipman ’18, Lisa Nardozzi ’20, and Abby Ciaramella ’20 - presented inspirational messages of how the OLSH experience is actively impacting their lives in positive and meaningful ways: education, growing in their Faith, and serving others. With the success of the Auction for OLSH the school is able to continue to strengthen the programming and opportunities provided to our current students. It’s a win-win for everyone involved. The Advancement Office would like to thank everyone who participated in the Auction for OLSH and for your support of our students. Special thank you to our sponsors for this event: Felician Sisters of North America, Anthony J. Sanvito Inc. Funeral Home, Falconi Moon Township Ford, Felician Services, Inc., The Trocchio Family, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Parish, The Ultimate Pastry Shop and the many individuals and families who sponsored a Sister or faculty member to attend the event at Montour Heights County Club.

Read more about many of these activities and events on the OLSH website at www.olsh.org/news/

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ACADEMIC This year 37 sophomores and juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society. Newly elected officers include Ryan Parker, president; Julia Sarnowski, vice president; Rebecca Voss, secretary; and Luke Saftner, treasurer.

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On February 8, ten students, under the direction of social studies department chair Scott DeVivo, participated in the Johns Hopkins University Model United Nations Conference. The annual Honors Convocation recognizes academic achievement with the bestowing of Class Awards, recognition of scholarship and grant offers to the graduating class, and OLSH’s top faith and service awards. The next day, during the school day, the Honors Assembly recognizes student achievements in athletic and extracurricular activities.

Rebecca Voss ’18 received a Women in Science Day Math award and scholarship from Seton Hill University. The culmination of the Senior Seminar: Felician Values Fulfilled, student presentations are an opportunity for seniors to demonstrate the ways in which they have been impacted by and have lived out the Felician Core Values during their time at OLSH. As part of the year-long course, the students are asked to complete service projects that directly relate to the values of Solidarity with the Poor and Justice & Peace, participate in a water poverty challenge to experience the value of Compassion, do a job shadow to learn about Respect for Human Dignity, and prepare a video to demonstrate Transformation.

OLSH’s most prestigious award, The Blessed Angela Award, is given to a senior who exemplifies the values, character, and spirit of Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska, foundress of the Felician Sisters. Kathryn Dickey was the recipient of that award this year based on her compassion and witness. The students in each grade with the highest academic average for the year were recognized, including Sasha Planinsic ’21, Xavier Moskala ’20, and Alexandra Rudock ’19. Salutatorian for the senior class was Jennifer Falgione and co-valedictorians were Emily Halbedl and Alexis Moskala. Alexis Moskala was also awarded the Spirit of Caring Award, given to the senior with the most service hours recorded over four years. Alexis completed over 870 hours of service during her four years at OLSH. The top Scholar-Athletes for the year were Emily Halbedl ’18 and Xavier Moskala ’20. These students had the highest academic averages among the student-athletes at OLSH. OLSH’s Most Valuable Athletes for the Year are selected by the OLSH head coaches. Haley Hamilton ’20 was selected for the second year in a row for her contributions to the Cross Country, Girls Basketball, and Track & Field teams. Christopher Kocent ’18 was selected for his contributions to the Cross Country and Track & Field teams.

Social Studies teacher Andrea Bagnell once again served as a reader for the AP World History exam. This year she participated remotely, grading over 1,870 short essays. Her involvement as a reader has proven to be invaluable for her students as she helps them to prepare for the exam.

Over 100 students, parents, faculty and staff came together to hear the story of Ms. Shulamit Bastacky, a survivor of the Holocaust. During her talk, Ms. Bastacky shared that she was one of the “Hidden Children” of the Holocaust – she was hidden away by a nun until it was safe to be reunited with her parents.

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Librarian Bethany Cvitkovic and Director of Technology Patricia Krueger attended a Virtual Reality in the Classroom workshop at Plum Senior High School presented by ABC Create, a company supporting curriculum and project design, creative technology, and best practices for collaboration and innovation across K-12 public education. The two learned about a variety of virtual and augmented reality tools, apps, and other experiences that can be used in the classroom.

Katie Dickey ’18 finished in the top 100 in Original Oratory at the Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tournament in May. She also competed in the National Speech & Debate Association’s National Tournament in mid-June. Evan Kormick ’21 was an alternate to the CFL tournament in Oral Interpretation and he, Jordan Martinez ’21, and Maddie Fiedler ’22 represented OLSH at the Pennsylvania High School Speech League State Tournament at Bloomsburg University in March. Students in the Intro to Engineering Applications course took home 4th place and the Most Green Machine award in the 2017 Chain Reaction Contraption Contest.

Assistant Principal Shawn Holup, and Principal Tim Plocinik participated in an educational panel discussion at Duquesne University as part of an administration practicum course Shawn is taking.

Two OLSH students were recognized at the Digital Media Arts Consortium event at Robert Morris University. Matt Gauntner ’20 received an Award of Excellence – Sports Article for his article on NFL protests. Joe Graff ’21 was awarded Best in Category – Black & White Photography.

Spanish teacher Kelly Mullen was selected by IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board) to participate in the 2017-2018 Teachers for Global Classrooms program. She is one of only 76 teachers selected and will travel to Indonesia in July.

OLSH was recognized with the Junior Achievement Education Leadership Award for its service to JA this year.

ADVANCEMENT New partners and increased donations from loyal business supporters of OLSH, in combination with the addition of an opportunity for individual giving through PA’s EITC and OSTC tax credit programs, allowed OLSH to exceed its budgeted goal for revenue from these programs. EITC and OSTC are win-win programs for businesses and individuals who qualify. Please contact Ben Becze, CFRE, Director of Advancement at (412) 269-7726 or bbecze@olsh.org for more information.

Representatives from Northwest Bank in Sewickley toured the school and presented OLSH with a $10,000 donation through the OSTC tax credit program in January.

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UGI Energy Services presents $5,000 to OLSH through the OSTC tax credit program in May.

ARTS Grace Bradley ’21 and Katie Cornetti ’21 were chosen to represent OLSH at this year’s Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 1 Junior High District Choir. As part of the PMEA festival experience, they participated in two days of intense rehearsals alongside 120 choir members from more than 50 schools.

Celeste Kristek ’18 and Sylvie Lewis ’20 participated in ExtravaganzART 2018 at the Sewickley Public Library on February 3. The OLSH Theatre Department was recently awarded a grant of $3,000 from the Pittsburgh CLO’s Gismondi Fund to assist their 2018 musical production efforts. Recipients of the Gismondi Grants are chosen by an independent panel and a representative of the Gismondi Family. The money that has been awarded to OLSH helped fund the 2018 spring musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

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Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat August 17-18 7:00 pm OLSH Auditorium A community production hosted by OLSH Theatre

The spring musical is no longer the only production mounted by the OLSH theatre department. Over the last few years, the production team of Ms. Dolores Manuel, Mrs. Heather Taylor, and Mrs. Michelle Nowakowski has expanded offerings and opportunities for students to participate year round. In December, a group of 12 theatre students participated in the Pennsylvania High School Speech League (PHSSL) Regional Drama Competition at West Allegheny High School. The group performed Pullman Car Hiawatha by Thornton Wilder. Their performance qualified them to attend the PHSSL State Drama Festival in January at Bloomsburg University. The cast placed 3rd in the state and Sophia Blake ’19 was one of 8 students named to the All-State Cast. Also in December, the Theatre Department team took on the traditional OLSH Christmas play, previously led by Mr. Bob Brasko. The group presented Christmas at Super Hero High to sold-out audiences. In the spring, the production team presented the traditional large-scale spring musical, this year tackling Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The show starred Christina Trocchio ’18 as Belle and Nathan Walter ’18 as the Beast and the large cast enjoyed the opportunity to play townspeople and enchanted objects. Since grade schools couldn’t make it to OLSH for the Christmas Play due to inclement weather, they were invited to enjoy an excerpt from the spring musical and young audience members enjoyed “meeting” beloved characters. This summer, the team is offering a summer camp for elementary school children and a theatre bootcamp for high school students, both featuring an end-of-camp performance in late June.

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FAITH/SERVICE To celebrate National Catholic Sisters Week in March, OLSH students volunteered at two fellow Felician ministries – McGuire Memorial Home (pictured) and the Mooncrest After School Program. These experiences allowed students to become more familiar with the work the Felician Sisters do in our region.

OLSH students raised $1,250 for the Felician Mission in Haiti through the Holy Buckets program, which collected change from students throughout the Lenten season. On Sunday, February 11, a group of 45 OLSH students, parents, faculty, alumni, and staff joined the Felician Sisters for the annual OLSH Love Walk for the Poor. Items and monetary donations collected supported Our Lady’s Pantry, OLSH’s on-campus food pantry and Choices Pregnancy Center in Coraopolis.

A group of 35 students and 5 adults traveled to Washington, DC to participate in the annual March for Life in January.

Katie Dickey ’18 was selected as one of twelve recipients of the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s St. Timothy Award. Katie was nominated by Miss Kate Kelly for her work in establishing the Aspire group at OLSH.

OLSH hosted the annual Empty Bowls event this spring, which invites students, faculty, Felician Sisters, and Woodcrest Residence members to purchase a handmade ceramic bowl and share a meager meal of soup and bread to raise awareness about the issue of hunger. Proceeds from the event support Our Lady’s Pantry. Led by Julia Sarnowski ’19, the Mr. OLSH Pageant raised $500 for Catholic Far East Ministries. Last year’s winner, Jared Slattery ’17 returned to help judge, and Andrew Schnarre ’19 was named the 2018 Mr. OLSH.

STUDENT LIFE The OLSH Junior Senior Prom was held on Sunday, April 22 at the Omni William Penn hotel. Emily Halbedl ’18 and Anthony Cercone ’18 were crowned Queen and King, and Sophia Blake ’19 and Ryan Parker ’19 were crowned Prom Princess and Prince.

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Jacob Scott ’18 was honored at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA annual Gala as the StoKen-Rox Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year.

Students attended the annual Chi Rho retreat in March at the Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center. OLSH staff attended two school safety conferences this summer. Assistant principal Shawn Holup, athletic director and Student Assistance Program chair Mike McDonald, and Safety Committee chair Amy Turnbull attended a seminar on school safety led by the Moon Township Police at Moon Area Middle School. Additionally Shawn and Amy attended a Safety and Security Multi-Hazard Training Update sponsored by the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

ATHLETICS BOYS BOWLING Coach Craig Benzinger and the boys bowling team went 4-2 on the season. Team MVP Jake Benzinger ‘19 bowled a season high of 235 and qualified for the WPIBL Individuals Championship. Kevin Meurer ‘18 was voted team captain and Ricky Kirkland ‘20 won the Spirit Award for his constant enthusiasm. GIRLS BOWLING The girls bowling team consisted of twelve bowlers. Team MVP Adilia Schmidt ‘20 performed a season high of 202 and earned herself an invitation to the WPIBL Individual Championship. Coach Bethany Cvitkovic led the girls to an 8-2 record, which sent them to the WPIBL Team Championship. Team captain Celeste Kristek ‘18 bowled her season high 174 at Butler. The team fell 45 pins short of being eligible for States.

BOYS BASKETBALL Coach Mike Rodriguez was named Coach of the Year by the Beaver County Times after leading is young team to the PIAA State Finals. The Chargers finished the season 26-3 and were co-section champs. Three players were named All-State: Donovan Johnson ’20 (2nd team), Austin Wigley ’19 (2nd team), and Dante Spadafora ’21 (3rd team).

HOCKEY Jeffry Zick ’19 represented OLSH on the ice this year, playing in a co-op with Moon. Zick was named to the PIHL Division 2 All Star Team and helped Moon win the PIHL Championship.

GIRLS BASKETBALL The Lady Chargers, led by head coach Don Eckerle, held a record of 11-1 in section. The team made it to the playoffs, but lost in the first round. They tied for Section Champs in a victory over Chartiers-Houston with an astonishing 21-point performance by Kennede Mickle ‘19. The team will lose captains Jocelyn Nagy ‘18 and Meghan Daniels ‘18, but juniors Maddie Hoff ‘19 and Ashley Norling ‘19 (awarded top 20 in WPIAL) will return. CHEERLEADING The OLSH cheerleaders brought Charger Pride to every home basketball game as well as the PIAA Basketball Championship, which the squad called a "once in a lifetime experience". The squad participated in a summer camp and multiple practices to perfect their dances. Under the leadership of Emily Halbedl ‘18, Emma Tomei ‘18, and Hannah Chestnutt ‘18 the team was fantastic. They even accomplished the seemingly impossible task of teaching the OLSH football team how to dance.

Jocelyn Nagy ’18 signed a letter of intent to play girls basketball at Chatham University in the fall.

SWIMMING Four members of the OLSH community participated with the Cornell swim team co-op for the 2019 season: Joey Rozman ‘20, Savannah Hyatt ‘21, Allison Popp ‘21, and Natasja Hogan ‘20. Hyatt and Rozman were dominant event winners. Rozman recorded a 29.6 on the 50 free, which was .5 away from WPIALs. He also attained a 59.6 in the 100 free and made it to the MAC Championship.

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Kassidy Burke ’19 won the national championship for her compulsory routine in the High School National Figure Skating Final competition in Chicago in March.

ARE YOU A CHARGER FAN? Christopher Kocent ’18 was awarded the WPIAL Scholar Athlete Award and scholarship. The WPIAL Jim Collins Scholar Athlete Award program was created to recognize and to honor young men and women who excel in athletics, academics, and school/ community service.

BASEBALL In 20 games, OLSH baseball struck .500 under Coach Phil McCarren. Team captain Patrick Brogan ‘18 had an amazing year, batting .419 and leading the team with 5 home runs. Co- team captain, Scottie Symons ‘18 was the team’s ace. Young and upcoming first baseman, Peter Fabiano ‘20, led the team in batting average with .444 in 15 games.

Support OLSH Athletics with a personal or business sponsorship today! Naming rights are available. Contact Ben Becze, CFRE, Director of Advancement at (412) 269-7726 or bbecze@olsh.org SOFTBALL OLSH softball went 5-7 and made it to the playoffs. They were defeated in the first round by CW North Catholic. The team captains were Emily Halbedl ‘18, Shaneeca Johnson ‘18, Hayley O’Neil ‘19, and Lucy Sweeney ‘19. Halbedl was the team MVP and the leader in hits. Lexi Howard ‘20 was the Francisco Cervelli of the Lady Chargers, dominating at the catcher’s position. BOYS VOLLEYBALL The team displayed tremendous effort throughout the year, posting a record of 3-12. The boys unfortunately missed the playoffs. Coach Michael McDonald and team captains Jimmy Entz ‘18 and Ian Polidora ‘18 helped earn the team hard fought victories over Carrick and Hopewell. Andrew Schnarre ‘19 was the “hype-man”, always bringing energy to the games.

BOYS TRACK The boys track team was highly talented this year. This included throwers Connor White ‘18 and Ben McAdams ‘18. Chris Kocent ‘18 delivered an incredible performance at WPIALs competing in the 800-meter (4th) and the 1600-meter (5th). He also led the 4x4 team, running with Luke Saftner ‘19, Andrew Heller ‘18, and Eli Pace ‘18. The relay team finished seventh. Kocent also competed in the PIAA State Championship Meet at Shippensburg University for the 800-meter and 1600-meter. GIRLS TRACK In girls track, Haley Hamilton ‘20 competed at WPIALs in the 800 (4th) and 1600 (5th) and qualified to states. The girls’ 4x4 team of Hamilton, Hannah Valenty ‘20, Lisa Nardozzi ‘20, and Krista Kim ‘19, also qualified for states. The 4x1 team, consisting of Marissa Bordas ‘20, Nardozzi, Marissa Trocchio ‘20, and Sasha Planinsic ‘21, broke the school record for the third time this season at state trials. Hamilton ran the 800-meter and 1600-meter at the PIAA State Championship and qualified for finals.

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ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES 1958

Sr. Theresa Marie Klimek celebrated her 60th year of religious life.

1968

Sr. M. Francine Horos celebrated her 50th Jubilee in July.

1980

Dr. Felicia Cianciarulo received the Dorothy Weber Cochran ‘43 Award for Excellence in Faculty Scholarship & Research from Carlow University.

1987

John Pietrusinski took OLSHighlights to Fuel Pier in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, while on a business trip as a Project Manager for Pond.

1984-1988 Reunion

Michael Cerchiaro and his wife, OLSH Director of Communications Jessica Cerchiaro, welcomed twins Michael and Henry on January 2, 2018. They join big sister Anna (age 4) and big brother Joey (age 2).

1997

William J Buchleitner IV was promoted from Captain to Major in the United States Army this past January. He, Christina (Parone), and their four kids are stationed at FT Leavenworth for the Command General Staff College with a follow on assignment this summer at the Mission Command Training Program Center of Excellence.

Justin ‘04 and Kristin (DiSanto) Smida ‘07 welcomed their second daughter, Lyla Therese, on February 24, 2018. She joins proud big sister Alanna.

2005

Beverly (Flaherty) Paul and her husband, OLSH Board Member Stephen Paul, welcomed their second daughter, Helen Marie, on January 3, 2018. Ann-Marlene Hlista married Jason Flaherty on March 17, 2018.

2000

Brendan Gallagher and his wife, Julia, welcomed their son, Brendan Patrick II, on January 19, 2018. On Saturday, May 26, members of the classes of 1984-1988 gathered for a multiclass reunion. They enjoyed tours led by Principal Tim Plocinik and Alumni & Parent Relations Manager Deena Swank '92, then met up at Downey House for a reunion lunch.

2003

Danielle (Unis) Altman and her husband, Jason, welcomed their daughter, Ava Grace, on March 10, 2018.

1989

Dr. Dennis Stull was named one of Pittsburgh’s Best Doctors of 2018 by Pittsburgh Magazine.

1992

Colin and Marie (Dixon) ‘95 Wrabley welcomed their seventh child, Emma Florence, in April of 2017. She joins Aidan ‘19, Ella ‘21, Audrey, Annalise, Luke & Lucy. Colin continues to practice law at Reed Smith LLP and Marie enjoys being at home with the kids.

1996

Bill Black was honored by the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation for his work in STEM education.

2004

Liz (DiNunno) Abbott and her husband, Brad, welcomed their first child, Henry Joseph, on March 15, 2018. They reside in Moon Township and will be celebrating their 8th wedding anniversary this year. Liz works at Gordon Terminal Sevices of PA and Brad works at Bank of New York Mellon.

2006

2007

Ashleigh (Kaleugher) Musick and her husband, Jeff, welcomed their daughter, Kalina Grace on October 27, 2017.

Matthew Linarelli married Alisha Russom on April 2, 2018.

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Michael Oblinger and Melissa (Palermo) Oblinger ‘06 welcomed their son, Grayson Michael, on April 19, 2018.

Bob Waruszewski recently started a podcast called Steel City Catholic, which discusses the integration of faith into both work and family life. The podcast can be found at http://steelcitycatholic. podbean.com/, or on iTunes.

2009

Alexis Jabour traveled to Korea to cover the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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2013

Gabby Giglio’s fashion illustration for Megan Markle’s wedding gown was selected as one of 11 designs shown on The New York Times website. Mary MacPhail has relocated to Pheonix, AZ, to join the Integrated Supply Chain Rotational Program in the Aerospace Division of Honeywell, Inc, a Fortune 100 global consumer and commercial products and aerospace systems company. Her move to the Grand Canyon State followed her graduation from The Pennsylvania State University, where she earned a B.S. in Project and Supply Chain Management and a Minor in Management Information Systems.

2014

Sara (Smith) Koh and her husband, Francis, welcomed their first child, Arthur, on Earth Day, April 22, 2018.

Meghan Bayer was awarded the University of Pittsburgh’s “Share the Vision” Award for her work furthering the shared goal of a just and humane campus community at Pitt.

James Pifko married Julianne Cogley on May 19, 2018.

Annie Collier recently became engaged to Andrew Cockeram. They are planning a wedding in the winter of 2019. Annie recently passed her Veterinary boards and accepted a job with the VCA Met Vet West Animal Hospital in Robinson Township. She graduated from the Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine in May.

awarded a graduate assistantship in the Department of Academic Advising, where she will serve as an academic counselor and interim professor, teaching Applied Strategic Learning. Shaughn McDonald graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Francis University. His honors for this year included: 2018 EIVA All-Academic Team for Men’s Volleyball (2nd time for this honor), 2018 Honor Society Recipient, 2018 Psychology Department Award, 2018 Psychology Department Student of the Year. Rachel Osheka was recently honored by John Carroll University with the J. Joseph Whelan Leadership in Service Award. This award recognizes a graduating senior in the Department of Education & School Psychology whose life is a reflection of the Jesuit mission and who has distinguished him or herself as a person for others and a leader in service. Leyla Turcios graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

2015

Sto Fire Department members Gunnar Dorrenbacher ’14 and Thomas DeAngelis ’16 were honored by the Department for their roles in a team rescue of a resident trapped on the third floor of an apartment building fire. The crew performed a rapid rescue under very difficult conditions. Ruth DuBois was awarded the Service Recognition, Applied Psychology, and Research Recognition Awards at John Carroll University. Ruth graduated Cum Laude from John Carroll University and has been accepted into the graduate program at JCU to pursue her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Integrated Behavioral Health. Ruth was

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Lauren Harrison was named to the Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Society and completed Level 2 of the Leadership Development program at Mercyhurst University. Samantha Spencer spent spring break in Immokalee, FL, as part of an immersion experience sponsored by the Department of Campus Ministry at John Carroll University. The group held discussions with advocates for migrant farm workers’ rights, volunteered with the Coalition of Immokalee Farmworkers and also had opportunities to engage in local cultural activities. Micarah Young was named to the Fall 2017 President’s List at Georgia State University.

2016

Sara Oros was part of a group of students from Gannon University who traveled to Fond Tortue, Haiti, to explore the economic and environmental impacts of fair trade coffee production in partnership with Just Haiti and Catholic Relief Services. Sarah Shaheen was appointed a student ambassador at Baldwin Wallace University during the spring 2018 semester.

On December 20, alumni from the classes of 2016 and 2017 returned to OLSH to answer questions from the class of 2018 regarding college life.

2017

Mara Mercandante was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester at Duquesne University. Mara was also named to the National Honor Society for freshmen.

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Nathan Nicklas was nominated to the position of secretary, and has been appointed as a mentor in the Honors Program, and will work in Admissions at Point Park University throughout the summer. Tara Richardson traveled to Australia this spring for a nursing field experience with Robert Morris University.

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In Memorium Janet Nawrocki-Sacks '66 November 5, 2017 Elizabeth "Betty" A. Zivic December 9, 2017 Mother of Mary Helen (Vater) Zivic '70 Grandmother of Michael '98, Matthew '00, Maureen '02, and Andrew '05 Zivic Sr. Mary Cantalice Brzezinski '43 December 10, 2017 Elia Maria (Agostinelli) Ramunno December 10, 2017 Mother of Luisa (Ramunno) Trapizona '79, Maria Ramunno ‘88, Paul Ramunno '87, and Maria Ramunno '88 Sr. M. Pius Halicky '55 December 18, 2017 Marie Evelyn Holtz '10 December 19, 2017 John Thomas O'Rourke December 31, 2017 Father of Terry O'Rourke Donoghue, Grandfather of Erin (Stuvek) '07, Connor '10, and Merritt '13 Donoghue

John J. "Biff" Pappas January 9, 2018 Husband of Roseanne (Volante) Pappas ’80; Father of Andrew Pappas ‘07 Janet E. Oblinger January 10, 2018 Mother of Christopher ’11 and Michael ‘ 07 Oblinger, sister of Katie (Murray) Witcop '87 and William Murray '90 Cynthia Ann (Myers) Pasko January 15, 2018 Mother of Amanda (Pasko) Mezhinsky ’06 and Rebecca (Pasko) Emanuele ‘08 Dolores M. (Brasko) Falbo February 3, 2018 Mother of Donna (Falbo) Heinlein ’75 and John Falbo ’77; Grandmother of John Heinlein ‘02 James John “Jimmy” McGrath ‘86 February 4, 2018 Brother of Mark ’96 and Kelli ’91 McGrath, and Kristine (McGrath) Talackine ’88 Irene H. (Czajczyk) Schubert February 4, 2018 Mother of Mary Catherine Praskovich; Grandmother of Elyse (Praskovich) Strickland ’06, and Megan ’04 and Daniel ’01 Praskovich

Frederick P. Horos February 16, 2018 Brother of Sr. M. Francine Horos ‘68 Jeffrey John Paul Cropper Hall February 22, 2018 Brother of Jared ’12 and Eric ’15 Hall Dwayne Welsh March 9, 2018 Father of Sierra Welsh ‘12 Sister Mary Rene Procopio ‘62 March 10, 2018 Norma Marie Veronica (Weber) Otto April 8, 2018 Mother of Cynthia (Otto) Horne ’73, Sharon (Otto) Elmquist ’74, Patricia (Otto) Brown ’77, and Carol (Otto) Nypaver ‘79 Robert "Bob" Gates April 20, 2018 Father of Matthew Gates '11 Rachael DelTondo ‘03 May 13, 2018 Sister of Joseph DelTondo '98 Steven Bobeck ‘84 May 20, 2018

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Empowered Women Empower Women: OLSH Hosts GOLD Event

Alumni Parents Staying Connected with OLSH

Revolutionizing College & Career Readiness at OLSH

Class of 2018!

OLSH Rally for McNally 5K

A Wonderful Journey

Auction for OLSH a Win-Win

New Director of Advancement Waving the Flag for OLSH