Glimpses 2015 by School of the Holy Child

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awards The following prizes were awarded at Commencement 2015: HEAD OF SC H O O L 2014- 2015 William C. Hambleton, Ed.D. BO ARD OF T R U ST EES 2014- 2015

Holy Child Award for Academic Achievement is given to the student who achieved the highest general academic average over four years: Landy Erlick

Joseph B. Kennedy, Chair Nadine E. Rote, Vice Chair Sr. Jeanne Ronzani, SHCJ, Secretary Douglas DeStaebler, Treasurer Reverend Vincent L. Biagi, SJ Anthony F. Cicileo Parker P. Drew Thomas Flanagan Kimberly Gillespie Thomas Girard Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. Cheroxie King Soraya Mariel Roseann McSorley C. Erin McGillicuddy Mills ’77 Eavan O’Driscoll Keith Pagnani Judithann H. Thayer

7 The Cornelia Connelly Award recognizes a student’s outstanding service and leadership in school and community: Nisha Taveras

Parents of Alumnae: If your daughter no longer maintains a permanent residence at your home, please notify the Alumnae Office of her new mailing address by calling 914-967-5622 x224.

John K. Mara, Esq., Trustee Emeritus

Sister Mary Basil Award is given by the graduating class to the student among them who has consistently shown Christ-like compassion, generosity and concern for others: Emma Scandole

Upper School students walk between the new Field House and School.

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CLASSROOM

C A M P U S E X PA N S I O N

Families Enrich Our Classrooms

Holy Child’s Design Studio

Framing Our Future

School of the Holy Child students are challenged to pursue academic excellence and to find joy in learning. That joy is often discovered when family members visit to share their real-life stories of strength and perseverance.

A new 700-square-foot Design Studio was opened this spring — critical to meeting the goals of the E.E. Ford Program in Architecture, Engineering and Design for the Common Good.

Now in the final phase of our campus expansion, School of the Holy Child celebrates the completion of the Field House and begins construction on the new state-of-the-art Theatre.

I NSTI TUTI O NAL ADVAN C EMEN T 2014- 2015 Nina Newman Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Cathy S. Nolan Director of Development & Communications Toni Santangelo Archibald ’76 Director of Special Events & Parent Liaison Deirdre O’Brien ’93 Director of Annual Giving & Alumnae Relations Jacqueline Ciaccia ’06 Director of Admission & Financial Aid Kristen Parrot Mulvoy ’91 Admission Assistant Lauren Poccia ’07 Admission Assistant Annalise Stack ’89 Institutional Advancement Assistant

The Dede Ross Award is given to the senior who has enriched the lives of all at Holy Child through her honesty, humility, quiet perseverance, and sense of humor: Jennifer Kary

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Cover: Chip Riegel Photography JoAnn Cancro Photography Michael Clancy Shannon Duggan

Highpoint Pictures Emily Gordon Moore Chip Riegel Photography Rye Sports Photography Michelle Sherry

Contributors: Christy Schwarz Schultze ‘86, Kate Collins ‘95 Design:

The mission of School of the Holy Child is to develop “women of conscience and action.” An all-girls, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for grades 5-12, the School is guided by the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly, the founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, and her dedication to “joy in teaching and joy in learning.” Accomplished and dedicated faculty members foster the spiritual development, individual talents and interests of each student. This is realized through rigorous and comprehensive academic, arts, athletics, service and global programs. Holy Child graduates are prepared for the innovative and critical thought necessary in a diverse, interconnected society.

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Message from the Head of School

AROUND CAMPUS 2014

Commencement 2014

Eighth Grade Moving Up 2014

DEPARTMENTS

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Balancing Rigor and Wellness

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Spiritual Pursuits

Arts Athletics 27th Annual Auction and Gala Honoring Peggy and Al Kelly In Service to Others Holy Child Is an Extension of Family Alumnae

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The Alumnae Network Reunion 2014 Reunion 2015 Ring Day 2014 and 2015 Alumnae Events

Class Notes In Memoriam

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Eighth Grade Moving Up 2015 Commencement 2015

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Message from the Head of School

inspiring change Over the past year, the circumstances of the world’s

women and young girls have been thrown into sharp relief; both harrowing and hopeful tales from around the globe have informed our classroom debates and our morning prayers. Earlier this year, one monumental event illustrated the importance of Holy Child’s mission: Malala Yousafazi became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Malala’s compelling story of speaking out against the Taliban’s suppression of the right to education for young women and her conviction to persevere in her cause, even after a crippling assassination attempt, caught the attention of the entire world. While the global media reveled in this humanitarian story, her recognition was particularly meaningful in our community of well-educated women of conscience and action. The young women of Holy Child are critical thinkers with global consciences who consistently demonstrate the depth of their values and the breadth of their understanding by questioning, challenging, engaging and embracing the world around them. Like our founder Cornelia Connelly, our students recognize that

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it is their “actions, not words” that inspire change. Our entire community takes daily inspiration from the actions of our beloved Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus, who like Cornelia Connelly and Malala Yousafazi, have dedicated their lives to education. We join together to applaud the faithfulness and service of those members of the Society who reached jubilee milestones, including Sr. Katherine Tracy, SHCJ, (70th), Sr. Nancy Callahan, SHCJ, ’51 (60th), Sr. Jeanne Ronzani, SHCJ, Sr. Bernadette Longtin, SHCJ, and Sr. Barbara Bartlett, SHCJ, (50th). Congratulations as well to Sr. Jane Roach, SHCJ, who was awarded the honor of Faculty Emeritus by Mayfield Junior School, in recognition of her exceptional service to the school.

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Sixth graders Isabelle Dolce, Hannah O’Shea, and Lily Newman joined with Head of School, Bill Hambleton to add the SHC Rock the Mission stones to the Field House foundation.

As you read the pages of this special double issue of Glimpses that celebrates a momentous year of accomplishments and improvements for Holy Child, Rye, I invite you to reflect on the mission of our very special school and community, and I offer you my most sincere thanks for your friendship, love, and support. With warmest regards,

“The young women of Holy Child are critical thinkers with global consciences who consistently demonstrate the depth of their values and the breadth of their understanding by questioning, challenging, engaging and embracing the world around them.”

William C. Hambleton, Ed. D.

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1 | 2014 Board Chair Al Kelly with Chioma Nwana and Gus Pendergast.

2 | Colm MacMahon, Head of the Upper School and Assistant Head of School with Sally Smith, Maggie Welsh, Sabrina Liquori and Tess Flanagan.

3 | Lizzie Lolis and Maeve Potter.

4 | Tanya Slipsager and Casey Diaz.

5 | Graduation Speaker Ellen Fahey-Smith P â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08 with the Class of 2014.

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CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! On June 8, 2014, School of the Holy Child conferred diplomas to the Class of 2014 while an enthusiastic audience of family, friends and faculty celebrated the graduates. Commencement speaker, Ellen Fahey-Smith, Assistant Vice President and Chief of Staff, Office of the Provost at Fordham University, addressed the graduates: “Collectively, you have begun the work of transforming society. You have spirit and courage and understand that the world is bigger than you.”

6 | Longest standing faculty members Rabbi Daniel S. Wolk and Mollie Ragusa lead the faculty to the graduation tent.

7 | Kiernan ’14 and Kristy ’19 Pagnani.

8 | The traditional

Commencement rose toss.

9 | Faculty member Joan Gangi with her daughters Daniella ’18, Lianna ’14, and Jillian ’16.

10 | Kristin '07 and Victoria '14 Rapillo.

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1 | Shivani ’15 and Shristhi ’14 Avasthi.

2 | Anne Malara Penachio ’84 with her daughter Annie.

3 | Maeve Potter, JadaIman Williams and Imani Sherrill.

4 | Class of 2014 Dean Mike Clancy leads the graduates to the graduation tent.

5 | Max ’10, Gus ’14 and Maddie ’08 Pendergast.

6 | Laura ’09, Beth ’14 and Leslie ’11 Infanger.

7 | Amy Peet Pace ’84, Mimi Peet Magarelli ’82, Carly Pace ’14 and Carrie Peet Kaplan ’83.

8 | Maureen McMullan Furlong ’76 and her nieces Bridget ’14 and Dulcie ’16 Del Priore.

9 | Caitlin '13, Christina ’14, and Stephanie ’13 Hogan.

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awards The following prizes were awarded at Commencement 2014:

Holy Child Award for Academic Achievement is given to the student who achieved the highest general academic average over four years: Lauren Elizabeth Stricker

7 The Cornelia Connelly Award recognizes a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outstanding service and leadership in school and community: Augusta FitzHarris Pendergast

Sister Mary Basil Award is given by the graduating class to the student among them who has consistently shown Christ-like compassion, generosity and concern for others: Julie Anne Kellett

The Dede Ross Award is given to the senior who has enriched the lives of all at Holy Child through her honesty, humility, quiet perseverance, and sense of humor: Carly Morgan Pace

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>> eighth grade moving up 2014 Members of the Class of 2018 celebrated their Moving Up on June 4, 2014.

THE FOLLOWING AWARDS WERE PRESENTED AT THE CEREMONy: Sister Mary Campion, SHCJ Award was presented to Claudia Pineda. This award is presented to the student who has exemplified the Holy Child spirit, has a keen mind and intellect, and shows maturity and integrity. Sister Anna Daly Award was presented to Celeste Hylton. This award is presented to a student who has the respect of her peers for her wisdom, creativity, compassion, and humor.

1 | Claudia Pineda with Head of School Bill Hambleton.

2 | Bill Hambleton with Celeste Hylton.

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1 | Head of the Middle School Colleen Pettus with eighth graders Celeste Hylton, Cara Zaback, and Alex DeStaebler.

2 | Keith, Katie ’18, Sarah ’20, and Sue Shultis.

3 | Janet, Kyra ’14, Natalie ’18, and Jeﬀ Williams.

4 | Trustee Cheroxie, Sandra and James King.

5 | David, Julia ’21, Alessia ’18, and Rossana Valentino.

6 | Hannah Cleary, Cate Kaplan and Dennis Davan, science teacher.

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Balancing RIGOR

pursuit of a happy medium For several years, schools have

had a consistent conversation about the concept of balance. More specifically, the conversation has centered on the pursuit of a happy medium between rigorous academic achievement and conflicting activities geared more towards overall well-being.

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By Head of the Middle School Colleen Pettus and Head of the Upper School Colm MacMahon

During the summer of 2013, we were having the same conversation at Holy Child, however, we determined that our mindset as it related to wellness was skewed. We had inherently created a polarizing system where intellectual rigor was placed in contrast to health and happiness. Thankfully, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faculty, under the leadership of the Department Chairs, broke free from the long-assumed metaphor of rigor and wellbeing residing on opposite ends of a scale. Instead, we pushed forward with a new paradigm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one that has changed how

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we look at virtually every aspect of school life. We believe that you cannot have a fully well individual unless she is thoroughly engaged intellectually, and you cannot have an intellectually engaged individual unless she is physically and emotionally well. The two concepts are not opposite – they are essential for the growth of each other.

ones who “have seen it all before,” found her words insightful. The conversations ranged from the “superpowers” each girl possesses to the number of hours of sleep children (and adults) need in order for their bodies to perform optimally.

After speaking with the girls and the entire staff, Dr. Damour shared an evening with the parents and wider Ironically, while the wellness initiative seemed focused on community of educators and guests. For months after her the care of the individual, it improved the wellness of our visit, parents quoted entire community. We her advice about met regularly, as a adolescent girls’ better whole faculty technology habits (25 representing grades 5 minutes of homework, through 12, to discuss followed by 5 minutes and research wellness on their cell phones). at Holy Child. Smaller All parents related to groups of faculty were Dr. Damour’s great formed based on swimming pool individual interests to analogy for parenting a delve deeper into the teenaged girl: As specifics of wellness parents, we are the and achievement. side of the swimming Adults, who otherwise pool. They cling to us did not have many when they need or opportunities to work want us and push off together, collaborated. English teacher Maria Click and Arlyn Levine ’18. vigorously when they While some schools do not. Dr. Damour have looked at provided us with a common language about the care of our wellness in relation to their students, our equal attention to girls, which provided another means of bringing our the adults’ wellness at Holy Child made the conversation community together. She invigorated our school with her more inclusive and relative. By caring for the adults, we are visit, and we continue to implement her lessons more ultimately caring for the whole girl. formally into what we do daily at Holy Child. As a further impetus for our community in these While this may seem like an obvious statement, the conversations, we were fortunate to have Lisa Damour, ramifications of the wellness initiative’s full adoption in our Ph.D., the Director of the Center for Research on Girls at somewhat traditional school setting are still being felt. We the Laurel School in Ohio, visit our campus to meet with no longer look at homework and assessments in the same our students, faculty and parents. In many ways she manner, and we continue to have earnest and productive encapsulated the long-form conversations the faculty had conversations about self-care and well-being. With the help been having throughout the year as part of our Wellness of the Wellness Committee and other groups of faculty, we Initiative. Dr. Damour talked about how adolescent and will continue to create new programs and mindsets to keep pre-adolescent girls can support their own growth and the co-existence of rigor and wellness at the center of what happiness and did so with great warmth, care and we do at Holy Child. effectiveness. Even the most hardened 12th graders, the

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Families Enrich Our Classrooms By Jennifer Whitt, Middle School English Teacher

sharing real-life stories of strength and perseverance At School of the Holy Child, we offer girls purposeful and transformative experiences

through our innovative and unique curriculum. Our students are challenged to pursue academic excellence and to find joy in learning. That joy is often discovered when family members visit to share their real-life stories of strength and perseverance. Years ago, when reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn with the Eighth Grade Language Arts class, Colleen Fink ’15 raised her hand to tell me excitedly that her grandfather and Johnny Nolan, the book’s patriarch, had something in common. They both had worked as singing waiters in Brooklyn. That one simple observation changed the way I approached studying a text, as it was the first time that I reached out to the Holy Child community to invite them into our classroom.

knowledge of a situation can. His rendition of “Molly Malone,” a song integral to the book, became the highlight of the year.

That year, Colleen’s grandfather, Mr. Richard O’Keeffe graciously agreed to come and talk with the class about his experiences growing up in Brooklyn. His anecdotal story of how children would go door-to-door for pennies heated up in a frying pan brought the pages of the book to life in a way only someone with first-hand Mr. Richard O’Keeﬀe with granddaughters Colleen Fink ’15 and Hannah Cleary ’18.

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Last year, Mr. O’Keeffe again came to share his stories with another granddaughter’s class. Colleen came back for the event and sat next to her cousin, Hannah Cleary ’18 as their grandfather shared the stories of his youth. This time, Mr. O’Keeffe focused on how the art of Irish storytelling through song so prevalent in the book, taught to him by his grandparents, remains a defining influence on his life today.

SPOTLIGHT ON STEM: ALUMNAE VISIT STEM SENIORS By Katharine Netto, Science Department Chair

Through the years, we have been blessed with several family members visiting our classrooms. While studying To Kill a Mockingbird, the grandmothers of Annie ’14 and Kit ’16 Devine, and Carolin Schmidt ’16 shared what it was like to live through the Depression. Marie Devine offered a glimpse of life during a difficult time in our nation’s history, but also shared how she toured the Holy Child Mansion as a child when it was still a home. Carolin’s grandmother spoke to the class about being one of the first women to attend Cornell University, and how homework was not given in her day, which prompted the girls to ask me to adopt this clearly successful practice! While reading Kindred with last year’s eighth grade class, Ms. Blondena Furtick, the great-grandmother of Phoenix Jackson MS ’14 came to share her life experiences. Ms. Furtick enlightened our students about growing up the daughter of freed slaves in the south. She spoke of her determination to be educated and become a teacher during a time when very few African-American females were permitted to attend school. Ms. Furtick spoke of her role as an activist in the Civil Rights Movement and her part in securing Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to speak at the Westchester County Center. Amy Benerofe, mother of Reesa ’14 and Celeste ’18 Hylton led a nature talk and addressed questions about gardening from students studying The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. Ms. Benerofe’s passion for horticulture sparked the interest of a few girls in the class who, after the tour, joined the Green Thumbs Club to work in the school garden. continued...

The senior STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) luncheon at Holy Child features guest speakers who share their experiences studying and working in STEM fields. Students who are interested in medicine, engineering, science, computer science and mathematics are inspired by women who are succeeding in male-dominated professions. Although data suggests that a STEM career is a great path for women, the number of females in these professions continually declines. The STEM luncheon encourages seniors to “stay the course” by providing them with an opportunity to hear about the advantages and rewards of working in these innovative professions. Last spring, seniors were treated to a presentation by alumna, Laura Infanger ’09, who graduated from Notre Dame in May 2013, with a B.S. in chemical engineering. Laura, whose sisters Leslie and Elizabeth, graduated in 2011 and 2014 respectfully, works for Half Full Brewery in Stamford as a Lead Brewer. She shared her experiences and lessons learned from her college years, including the importance of team building and working in groups. In encouraging students to pursue an engineering degree, Laura noted that “engineers are problem solvers, and that skill is appealing to almost any employer or profession.” In spring 2015, the third annual STEM luncheon welcomed alumna Kristin Twomey ’04, who is in her first year of residency for orthopedic surgery at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx. Kristin spoke about her experiences in college and medical school, while giving insight and encouragement to the seniors interested in STEM fields.

Amy Benerofe leads a nature walk around campus.

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While working on our biography project last spring, Mrs. Joan Gangi, mother of Daniella Gangi ’20, shared the now delicate biography of her grandmother that she wrote when she was in middle school. The biography included her grandmother’s handwritten notes in Italian. Mrs. Gangi’s presentation was so moving, some of the girls recreated the detailed cover of her grandmother’s biography on their thank-you notes.

especially poignant for ninth grade students who were studying Iran in history class and reading the novel, Persepolis, a story about Marjane Satrapi's experience growing up during the Iranian Revolution. Ms. Vossughi’s advice to always persevere was reflective of the wisdom shared by our founder, Cornelia Connelly: “We never know what we can do until we try. Perseverance gains the crown.”

Trustee Kimberly Gillespie (mother of Caroline ’15) leads sixth graders in “preposition chalk-walk games.”

Hana Sullivan’s ’20 uncle, Jay Sullivan, an author and managing partner at Exec/Comm, facilitated a workshop on how to speak effectively to an audience, using skills such as five-second eye contact and proper posture. The girls began every presentation for the rest of the year using the salutation he taught them. Trustee Kimberly Gillespie created “chalk-walk games” outside the Mansion entrance for sixth graders learning prepositions. Mrs. Gillespie recounted memories of her days in elementary school when she was learning about the role of prepositions in a sentence. She invited students to join her for “preposition hopscotch,” a game she created when she was eleven years old to help her memorize over 100 prepositions in one weekend.

Most recently, in recognition of Veterans Day and the World War I Centennial, French and History teachers joined with eighth grade students to host a Remembrance Day to honor the brave soldiers who so valiantly served our country during the first World War. Holy Child students, staff and faculty enjoyed a special visit from Richard J. Kelly, father of our History Department Chair Fiona Kelly and grandfather of Mairead Kennelly ’08. Mr. Kelly shared the incredible story of his father’s experience as a signal operator in the 78th Lighting Division during World War I. Using artifacts and photography, Mr. Kelly brought to life the duty, sacrifice and honor of our veterans, and servicemen and women who defend our freedom. Holy Child families’ visits to school have a lasting impact. While reminiscing recently with Landy Erlick ’15 and Maria José Esquivel ’15, both fondly remembered Mr. O’Keeffe’s visit when they were in Middle School.

Ms. Fara Vossughi, mother of Lillian Mahamedi ’19, visited Holy Child to share her personal story about growing up in Iran. Due to Mr. Richard Kelly commemorates Veterans Day and the World War I Centennial with Middle School students, French teacher Zuzanna Golec, political turmoil, Ms. Vossughi and and History Department Chair Fiona Kelly. Having a member of the her family left the country during community share a memory, life the revolution. Their incredible experience or special talent with our students is a treasured gift journey out of Iran to Germany and eventually to the United to us at Holy Child. It not only connects our curriculum to real States is one of remarkable courage and tenacity amid life, it reinforces classroom lessons and enriches all of our lives. intense adversity. Ms. Vossughi's visit to school was

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Holy Child’s Design Studio – Where Girls Bond in Engineering By Kristine Budill, Director of the E.E. Ford Program in Architecture, Engineering and Design for the Common Good

School of the Holy Child was thrilled to open a 700-square-foot Design Studio for the E.E. Ford Program in Architecture, Engineering and Design for the Common Good this spring.

Critical to meeting the goals of the E.E. Ford Program, this unique and dedicated space provides students with authentic experiences in engineering, innovation and design that will have a direct impact on the communities and world around us.

The studio includes a multi-purpose workshop and classrooms for students studying STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) fields. The first floor has meeting areas and work spaces for classes and collaboration. The second floor of the studio provides the tools and resources for design projects. It features a 3-D printer, laser cutter, thermoformer, 3-D milling machine, sewing machine, circuit kits and a variety of hand tools for the creation of physical prototypes. Throughout the spring and summer, students, parents and guests have met in the space for gatherings and presentations. To celebrate the beginning of this new generation of learning, Holy Child hosted product development workshops for local Girl Scout troops. Girl Scouts attended classes facilitated by select Holy Child students and faculty. Participants earned STEAM badges and were inspired by our students to improve the world through innovation. The Studio hosted senior independent project presentations and was home to juniors participating in the summer immersion program, which culminated with a design workshop for middle school students. School of the Holy Child’s new Design Studio promotes creative problem solving using a variety of technologies. Juniors introduced their younger peers to technology and hands-on experiences that solve real-life problems.

During the E.E. Ford Summer Session, students produce chocolate molds on the thermoformer machine using 3-D printed and laser-cut chocolate bars.

Gianna Cicileo ’16 and Maggie Ahern ’16 lead a workshop for Middle School students.

The graduating class of E.E. Ford Scholars print wooden nameplates using the laser cutter.

The use of the Design Studio will continue to expand going forward, and new courses such as Introduction to Computer Science, as well as math and science labs will be held in the building.

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Showcasing the Arts By Kimberly Calhoun, Director of the Arts

It has long been the goal of the Arts Department to host an event spanning all grade levels and incorporating all of the fine and performing arts. For the past two years, Holy Child’s Spring Arts Night has showcased the visual arts, dance, and music.

Music and Dance Annabelle Schultze ’18 at the All-School Spring Arts Show.

Musicians Phoebe Radke ’22 and Willa Sarcone ’22.

Members of Capella Nova perform at the All-School Spring Arts Show.

Alexa Lantin ’18.

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Kate Hoesterey ’23.

Visual Arts

Kaitlyn Maitland ’16.

Nina Stanton ’16.

Cheryl Chen ’17.

Athenova Wins Congressional Competition Claire Furio ’19 was named the grand prize winner of the 18th District Congressional Art Competition for her work entitled, Athenova. For the second consecutive year, Claire’s incredible artwork has been recognized among middle and high school students. “Athenova is a beautiful, acrylic painting on canvas. The Holy Child community is thrilled to celebrate this great honor with Claire. Her dedication to developing her artistic practice has helped her art take on new levels of complexity,” Middle and Upper School Visual Arts Teacher Shannon Duggan said. As a grand prize winner, Claire’s work, Athenova, will hang in the U.S. Capitol building for the 2015-2016 school year, and she and her family were awarded travel to Washington, D.C. to view her work. Claire Furio’s ’19 Athenova.

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Theatre The Gryphon Players kicked off the 2014-2015 theatre season in November with the Kaufman and Hart classic, The Man Who Came to Dinner. The play follows the eccentric behavior of celebrity, Sheridan Whiteside, who proves to be a terrible, but very amusing houseguest. The role of Whiteside was played by senior Cecelia Bonner. Of playing the iconic role, Cecelia said, “Playing Whiteside was both exciting and challenging. Playing an old man in a wheelchair was way out of my comfort zone, so I did a lot of research to prepare for the role and worked hard to ensure my performance was believeable.” Ashley Martinez ’15, Bridget Smith ’16, Olivia Rogliano ’16, Lindsey Houlihan ’16, Caroline Finn ’16, Laura Pellegrino ’16, Kathryn McSherry ’17, Amanda Cummins ’17, Katherine McCarthy ’17, Francesca Serraino ’18, and Alexandra Benomar ’18 rounded out the ensemble cast. Gianna Cicileo ’16 served as Stage Manager.

The cast of The Man Who Came to Dinner.

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In February, the Gryphon players brought to vibrant life the Biblical saga Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock ‘n’ roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless. Katie O’Donnell ’15 played the role of Joseph. The ensemble cast also included Cecelia Bonner ’15, Tara Irwin ’17, Rachel Fitzmaurice ’15, Kathryn McSherry ’17, Audrey Maglich ’18, Ashley Martinez ’15, Frankie Molen ’18, Olivia Rogliano ’16, Lindsey Houlihan ’16, Leah Collier ’15, Alena Maiolo ’17, Catriona Zaniewski ’17, Julia Howe ’18, Francesca Serraino ’18, Jamie Brusco ’18, Heather Smith ’18, Vicky Pagan ’17, Mychala Coughlin ’18, Eliza LaRock ’17, Jamie Brusco ’18 and Caroline Beit ’18. Gianna Cicileo ’16 served as Stage Manager.

The cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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Athletics A Legacy of Good Sportsmanship By Amy Pare, Director of Athletics

“Sports do not build character. They reveal it.” — Cornelia Connelly Today, the traditional value of sportsmanship is being challenged in professional, collegiate, high school and even youth sports.

Reesa Hylton ’15 gets ready for a serve.

It seems that athletes, coaches and fans constantly need reminders regarding the demonstration of good conduct on and off the field. Thankfully, those participating in Holy Child athletics are the exception to society’s new norm.

peers, always taking the time to congratulate their opponents. “What is great about Holy Child sports teams is that girls understand how to be respectful and demonstrate good sportsmanship. This makes our experience not only competitive, but fun,” Millie Cavicchio ’15 said.

Holy Child athletes know that good sportsmanship is an essential component of our athletics program and is critical to their success. Holy Child athletes are leaders among their

“Sportsmanship is about an image. It is how you represent yourself, your team, coaches, family and school,” Dulcie Del Priore ’16 added. Maddie Fitzwilliam ’16 agrees, “We know how

The 2014 fall varsity teams each made the NySAIS finals.

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important it is to have a positive and open attitude when competing.” Good sportsmanship and a positive attitude are instrumental to our athletic success. Last spring, our varsity softball team celebrated a league championship, the most wins in a single season in school history and a number one seed ranking in the NYSAIS tournament. The varsity lacrosse team also had a record season with the most wins in one season and a number three seed ranking in the NYSAIS tournament – the highest seed ranking for this team in school history. The track and field team finished fourth at the AAIS championship, which was the best finish in school history. In varsity golf, five girls competed in the FAA championship, and several girls participating in varsity tennis are approaching school records for most wins in a career.

The varsity basketball team finished the season 14 - 8. The team finished fourth in the regular season, and seeded fifth in the NYSAIS tournament, reaching the quarterfinals. All League was awarded to Elizabeth Eiden ’15 and Victoria Hanley ’18, and Elizabeth Curcio ’15 received Honorable Mention. Victoria was also named Western New England Prep School Girls Basketball Coaches Association Class B West All-Star.

Fall season athletes also earned accolades with 13 girls earning all-league

The varsity squash team finished sixth in the regular season. The team placed

The field hockey team celebrates their win!

or honorable mentions within the Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA). Each of our fall varsity teams – cross country, field hockey, soccer and volleyball – participated in the NYSAIS tournament. This is the first time in school history that all four fall teams made the NYSAIS tournament during the same season. Cross country, field hockey and volleyball all advanced to the Fairchester Athletic Association league tournament as well.

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Elizabeth Curcio '15 drives to the basket.

fourth at the U.S. High School Squash Championships - Division V. Victoria Huchro ’18 finished in first place at the New England Squash Championships, C Division, while the team placed fifth. She was also named FAA All League, and Millie Cavicchio ’15 earned FAA Honorable Mention. Varsity swimming finished the season with a 3-3 record. They earned their eighth straight second place finish at the Catholic Challenge meet and fourth place finish at the New England Prep School Athletic Association meet. The team also finished in first place at the Bud Erich Championships – Division II. The varsity indoor track team broke seven school records this season. Joshane Wakefield ’15 finished first in the 55-meter and 300-meter sprints to qualify for the Federation State Championships. Miffy Riley ’16 finished second in the 55-meter sprint to qualify for the Federation State Championships.

Sydney Brodie '16 competes on the varsity squash team.

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Congratulations to our College Athletes The varsity golf team finished fourth in the FAA regular season with a record of 4-7. FAA Honorable Mention was earned by Claire Monahan ’17 and Maggie Curtis ’15. Varsity lacrosse finished the season 12-6 and fifth in the FAA. Seeded third, the team reached the semifinals in the NYSAIS tournament. FAA All League went to Brigid Hans ’16 and Madison Warne ’18, and FAA Honorable Mention went to Mairead Walsh ’16. Lily Dennis ’15 and Brigid Hans ’16 were named New England Prep All-Stars. Nicole Shapiro ’15 and Charlotte Wertimer ’17 were named Western New England Prep School Girls Lacrosse All-Stars. Varsity softball finished third in the FAA regular season with a record of 12-6. They were the runner-up team in the FAA tournament and reached the semifinals of the NYSAIS tournament. Julianna Capasso ’15, Millie Cavicchio ’15, Elizabeth Curcio ’15, and Molly Leitner ’15 made FAA All League. Stephanie Kireopoulos ’15 was FAA Honorable

Mention. Elizabeth Curcio ’15 and Molly Leitner ’15 were named Western New England All League Players. Molly was also named Western New England Prep School Softball Association All-Star. Varsity tennis finished second in the FAA with a record of 9-3. The team qualified for the New England Prep School, Class C tennis tournament for the first time. FAA All League players include Maddy Fitzwilliam ’16, Jennifer Kary ’15, Caroline Pace ’17, Isabelle Robinson ’17 and Alanna Walsh ’18. Lilah Schaeffer ’15 earned FAA Honorable Mention. Varsity track and field finished thirteenth in the NYSAIS championship. For the first time, the team included two eighth graders. In each season with every sport, Holy Child athletes continue to be selfless. They play for their teammates, coaches, school, parents and their Gryphon pride!

Jolie Brakey ’14 Field Hockey, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field at Haverford College Lianna Gangi ’14 Track and Field at Union College Anastasia Gregory ’14 Volleyball at Roger Williams University Molly O’Shea ’14 Equestrian at Cornell University Maeve Potter ’14 Swimming at Scranton University Victoria Rapillo ’14 Field Hockey at Denison University Morgan Rollins ’14 Volleyball at Rosemont University Maggie Welsh ’14 Lacrosse at Gettysburg University

Maeve Cambria ’15 Lacrosse at Ithaca College Millie Cavicchio ’15 Softball at Oberlin College Elizabeth Curcio ’15 Softball at Swarthmore College Elizabeth Eiden ’15 Basketball at California Insitute of Technology Jennifer Kary ’15 Tennis at College of the Holy Cross Molly Leitner ’15 Softball at Hamilton College Julia Pfohl ’15 Lacrosse at Union College Nicole Shapiro ’15 Lacrosse at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Catherine McSorley '16 practices her backstroke.

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One Starry Night 27th Annual Gala & Auction Honorees

Peggy and Al Kelly Celebrating generosity and dedication to School of the Holy Child for over 30 Years

On Saturday, April 18, 2015, School of the Holy Child hosted its annual Gala & Auction, a long-standing tradition and the most important fundraising event for the school. It takes dozens of parent volunteers, a dedicated advancement office, and the support of the entire community to be a success. The school honored Peggy Parlatore Kelly ’77, former trustee, and Al Kelly, former Chair of the Board and current trustee.

faculty! From this perch—as a dyed-in-the-wool Holy Child girl— Peggy encapsulated what defines Holy Child:

Peggy and Al have been connected to Holy Child for over thirty years. Having met during Peggy’s senior year, the couple went on to have five children, including three daughters— Kaitlin ’07, Maggie ’09 and Lizzie ’22—who all followed in their mother’s footsteps to Holy Child. Over the years, Peggy and Al could be found at board meetings, strategic planning sessions, fundraising events, reunions, liturgies, and school celebrations. As parents, they are actively involved at Holy Child: supporting our faculty, volunteering, and standing on the sidelines cheering on the Gryphons.

Through their sustained service, Peggy and Al have exemplified what makes the school so special: a community of people fully invested—with time, treasure and talent—in each new generation of Holy Child girls.

In her address to Gala attendees, Peggy wove together her experiences as an alumna, parent and trustee. She noted that her class, the Class of 1977, is especially connected to each other and the school, serving as active alumnae, parents, trustees and even

The Kelly women: Kaitlin ’07, Peggy ’77, Lizzie ’22 and Maggie ‘09.

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“This is a place where girls don’t get lost. In fact, they are discovered. This is a school that is not about the girls. It is the girls.”

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The Kelly family: Peggy ’77, Jack, Kaitlin ’07, Al, Lizzie ’22, Alfred III, and Maggie ’09.

Trustee and former Head of School Sr. Jeanne Ronzani, SHCJ (center) with Peggy and her 1977 classmates.

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FRAMING OUR FUTURE By Nina Newman, Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement

The steel frame of the Field House against an October sky..

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C A M P A I G N

“Remember that it is not sufficient to have begun well; you must also persevere with courage and finish with resolution.” —Cornelia Connelly

a new drainage system was installed before re-sodding took place. This beautiful field was the setting for much hard work and plenty of fun during our field hockey and soccer season.

In the spirit of the words of our founder, Cornelia Connelly, and thanks to the generosity of many, School of the Holy Child is nearing completion on construction to expand and enhance our facilities.

The Design Studio for the E.E. Ford Program in Architecture, Engineering and Design for the Common Good opened in spring 2015. The juniors and seniors in the program, as well as students in several other courses, are engaged and inspired in this exciting new space.

The 22,000 square-foot Field House is now complete and includes an 11,000 square-foot gymnasium, allowing for two basketball/volleyball courts with bleacher seating suitable for tournament play. Additionally, a dance studio, an athletic training room, a fitness room, locker rooms, athletic offices, and a student common area are housed in this facility. Ross Field was improved tremendously last summer. The field was leveled and

In our endeavor to fulfill Cornelia Connelly’s words of wisdom, we are persevering “with courage,” and we are poised to “finish with resolution.” Now that the Field House is complete, renovation of our current gym into the new Theatre is underway. The Theatre will be state-of-the-art, complete with seating for 400, new lighting and sound technology, a workshop space for set design, and a dressing room. The

Amy Pare, Director of Athletics, Dom Ciaccia P ’06, ’08, ’13, co-chair of the Capital Campaign and former trustee, and Nina Newman, Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement.

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Gryphon Players will have a beautiful theatre to complement their unending dedication and talent. We continue to ask for support from those who have not yet contributed to our Capital Campaign. We hope that everyone who has been impacted by the gift of a Holy Child education will consider playing a role in this pivotal moment in our school’s history. Each contribution allows us to provide the facilities that honor our students, past, present, and future. For more information or to make a pledge to support our Capital Campaign, please contact Nina Newman, Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement: 914-967-5622, extension 213 or n.newman@holychildrye.org.

Field House Summer 2015.

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Spiritual Pursuits >>

FAITH SEEKING UNDERSTANDING By Rebecca Krier, former Director of Campus Ministry

Fides quaerens intellectum— Faith seeking understanding. Almost one thousand years ago, St. Anselm of Canterbury lived by this motto as he pioneered what would become the primary Medieval theological school of thought, scholasticism. Anselm devoted his life to devising rational proofs for God’s existence and nature. As an educator, this quote teaches me that faith is not as simple or as easy as believing something without proof or reason. Rather, faith is the motivating, deepdown force of love for Creator and neighbor that compels us to pursue theological understanding. We don’t necessarily ask “does God exist?” as a way of undermining God. We ask because we care enough to understand. With this in mind, I began writing a religious studies textbook for School of the Holy Child’s eighth grade course in church history. I envisioned it containing ten units of study, from the Apostolic age through the present day. Since the text is for students at the eighth grade level, I prioritized my efforts on delivering the content in an accessible tone and style for middle school students. Because there is a rich and varied selection of topics that might be covered in the 2000 years of church history, it became exciting and challenging to choose the specific themes and subjects the eighth grade course would cover. Ultimately, the topics I chose coalesce to give students an ideological trajectory of Christian history, and culminate in the essential question, “What is the purpose of Christian life?” Another important feature of the textbook are the great examples of Christian art from the past two thousand years. The textbook, entitled, The People of God: A History of Christian Beliefs and Ideas, is designed in the traditional, two-column style, but in an electronic format so that it can be accessed on the school website, on Google, through email, and can be downloaded to almost any device. Additionally, students have the option of printing the text. Most of the work on the textbook took place after the first draft was completed. I revised each unit of study after my eighth grade students studied the content themselves. The Class of 2018 became my focus group and was instrumental in pointing out which topics were engaging and which needed improvement.

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“I witnessed a level of learning and spiritual engagement that made me feel extraordinarily grateful to be their teacher.” — Rebecca Krier

They helped me determine the clearest page layout and gave sound advice on the use of images. Engaging Holy Child students in the process and receiving their direct feedback on how to improve the content, as well as how to share the information in class, was by far one of the best experiences in writing I have ever had.

Illustration on the cover of the e-book by Claire Furio ’19.

Writing a textbook vis-à-vis teaching also brought a new intensity to my craft as an educator. I was forced to set aside assumptions and hopes I had about the effectiveness of the units I planned and be truly open to the feedback of my students. There were some units that I was convinced the girls would find fascinating, such as the number theory of St. Augustine. In fact, the girls found that subject somewhat boring. On the other hand, their enthusiasm about some of the content surprised me. Their curiosity about the monastic life motivated me to assign an experiential project in which each student had the option to live as a monastic for one day. In reading their journal entries and watching their video diaries, I witnessed a level of learning and spiritual engagement that made me feel extraordinarily grateful to be their teacher. Ultimately, students will benefit from a religious studies electronic textbook geared toward their age group and interests. Presenting the history of Christianity in this format will encourage students to explore the deepest philosophical and personal themes that their young minds are just beginning to understand:

Fides quaerens intellectum.

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…In Service to Others >>

“To do anything well we must do it with our hearts, with our mind and with our strength for the love of God, ourselves and our neighbor.” —Cornelia Connelly

It is with great joy that School of the Holy Child applauds Sr. Nancy Callahan, SHCJ ’51, Sr. Jeanne Ronzani, SHCJ and Sr. Jane Roach, SHCJ for their extraordinary service to God, to our community, and to countless students they have educated, supported and inspired over the years.

Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus gathered together last summer to commemorate the service of thirteen jubilarians. Among them were Sr. Nancy Callahan ’51 and Sr. Jeanne Ronzani, who celebrated their sixtieth and fiftieth anniversaries, respectively. Sr. Jane Roach, who celebrated her sixtieth jubilee in 2013, was also honored when she was named Faculty Emeritus by Mayfield Junior School for her exceptional service to the school. In reflecting about their ministry and years of service, each of these extraordinary women spoke of the glory of serving others. Sr. Nancy has always felt at home at Holy Child. “When I entered the Society

Sisters Carol Ann Smith, Jeanne Ronzani and Frances White SHCJ, entered the Society of the Holy Child community together and celebrated their Golden Jubilee last summer.

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in 1951, I was positive Holy Child was the place for me. I knew I was exactly where I belonged. Over the years, I used everything the Sisters taught me, as well as Cornelia Connelly’s Book of Studies in my own teaching. Sixty years later, I am still in love with Cornelia’s philosophy of education, which is alive and well in our schools today. During our recent Jubilee celebration, we remembered that we walk humbly with the Lord, always advancing in the way of God’s service. I was honored and very excited to experience the faithfulness of God over these last sixty years.” For Sr. Jeanne, the past fifty years have been filled with meaning and mystery. “When I look back, I recognize how much my life has been enriched by serving others. My heart overflows with gratitude, and I feel privileged for all the life experiences and the relationships I have had over the years. I am glad to be alive in these times of incredible change, and I look forward to continuing the journey and the opportunity to strengthen my relationship with God

Sr. Nancy Callahan, SHCJ ’51, pictured here with Bishop Dennis Sullivan, celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in June 2014

and the people of God.” In recognizing Sr. Jane’s noteworthy service as Head of School, Mayfield Junior School thanked her for inspiring generations of students and shepherding the school to be joy-filled, spiritual and academically challenging. “I begin each day with a daily reflection that reads, ‘Our lives must be a sign that God continues to gently bless his children.’ I have always gotten more out of my service than what I give. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the people of God and for all the relationships I have made with the children and their families.” Sr. Nancy, Sr. Jeanne and Sr. Jane are truly a daily inspiration to all of us. Their service to others reminds us of the importance of acts of kindness and humility in our own lives. As our founder Cornelia Connelly advised, “Be then like the Holy Child Jesus in your thoughts, in your words, and in your actions. We may often by a little word help others out of years of trouble.”

Sr. Jane Roach, SHCJ, was honored for her years of service to Mayﬁeld Junior School.

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alumnae family

Holy Child is an Extension of Family Former trustee Lyle, Cornelia Connelly Center trustee Kathy, Kristen (Mayﬁeld ’00), Kasey ’09, and Michael LaMothe.

It is often said that Holy Child is so much more than a school. For so many, School of the Holy Child is an extension of their family. This is certainly true for the LaMothes, whose special connection to Holy Child extends from coast to coast and across our network of schools. The LaMothe family was introduced to Holy Child in California in the 1990s when their daughter Kristen was considering high schools. For the LaMothes, the choice was clear. “Find the essence of who you are, and share it,” sounds like something our founder, Cornelia Connelly would say. It is, however, a sentiment that Lyle LaMothe shared when describing how Holy Child mirrors their family values. “We both grew up in large, close-knit families who valued hard work and respect for others,” Kathy and Lyle explained. “Holy Child reinforced those values and provided a warmth and integrity that was very important to us.” So, after visiting the beautiful Mayfield campus and a shadow day for Kristen, the LaMothes joined the Holy Child family. Almost ten years later, there was no question where Kasey would go to high school when the family was relocated to Westchester County, New York.

“At Broken Bow, we want to provide an atmosphere and experience that is affordable and fun and makes everyone feel at home. For us, employees and our regular customers are like family,” Kasey said. It was in the same spirit of community and family that the LaMothes have hosted gatherings to kickoff Alumnae Weekend at Broken Bow the last two years. Alumnae spanning the decades felt right at home when they joined together at the LaMothe’s cozy and welcoming brewery. “What we really loved about the alumnae night at Broken Bow was that it brought folks together from three network schools – Cornelia Connelly, Mayfield and School of the Holy Child, Rye and that same familial feeling was in the air,” the LaMothes said. After their years of contributions to the extended network of schools—as parents, trustees, volunteers and alumnae—we are so thankful that the LaMothes continue to be a part of the Holy Child family.

“You get the same feeling from campus to campus,” Kathy explained. “Holy Child is a school that encourages its students to support each other, but also allows them to grow and shine as individuals.” Kasey ’09 agrees. As a student and volleyball player at Holy Child, she was encouraged to push herself beyond her comfort zone, which built her confidence. “The all-girl environment at school allowed me to focus and apply myself. I took on leadership positions and helped others in peer-to-peer coaching,” Kasey said. Kasey, who is Head of Microbiology and Quality Control at their family-run Broken Bow Brewery in Tuckahoe, believes the confidence she built at Holy Child has manifested itself at the brewery. In addition to running the lab, Kasey is in charge of the tasting room and oversees all employees. Additionally, she recently earned an associate’s degree in Advanced Brewing Theory from Siebel Institute of Technology, one of the country’s foremost brewing schools.

The extended family - Lyle, Kathy, and Kasey with Michael, Betsy, and Lucy LaMothe, and Kristen, Aaron, Nathaniel and Nicholas Stone.

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alumnae Save the Date

ALUMNAE REUNION May 13-14, 2016

>> the alumnae network The Alumnae Board of School of the Holy Child is proud of its efforts to promote a diverse program that encourages alumnae participation. Reunion weekend moved from the fall to the spring for the second year in a row, and events throughout the year drew alumnae across the decades. The Alumnae Board seeks alumnae interested in participating in committees dedicated to networking, marketing, special events and community service.

2014-2015 ALUMNAE BOARD MEMBERS President Liz Iadavaia ’78 President Elect Andrea Hooper Robert ’91 Secretary Megan Gallagher McSherry ’87

For more information, and to see more photos from our events, log on to the

Stefanie Ciaccia ’08 Elizabeth Doherty Dilullo ’88 Ellen Cassels Kenny ’91 Nicole Delz Lynch ’78 Kristen McKeegan McDermott ’00 Laurissa Martire Michael ’94 Delia Birde Minson ’97 Cece Greco Ryan ’84 Brittany Schnitta ’06 Barbara Healey Van Bergen ’78 Lisa Martire Wade ’95

Alumnae Portal at www.holychildrye.org.

FOUR PILLARS OF THE ALUMNAE BOARD

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INCREASE ANNUAL FUND PARTICIPATION We encourage each class to achieve the highest overall percentage of participation in the Annual Fund and increase overall alumnae giving.

IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS FOR ALL ALUMNAE Our alumnae span many decades and locations across the globe. We intend to draw alumnae to join as one Holy Child community by harnessing many modes of communication and increasing connectivity amongst alumnae and current students.

DEVELOP A CONDUIT FOR THE SPIRIT OF GIVING BACK Via networking, mentorship, and spiritual programs we will carry out our mission as “women of conscience and action.”

CREATE A FORUM FOR SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES We will bring alumnae together through a diverse array of common interests.

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ALUMNAE EVENTS Along with revitalizing the Alumnae Board, Holy Child aims to host vibrant events that bring together generations of graduates.

>> reunion 2014

In spring 2014, Holy Child celebrated alumnae from classes ending in 4 and 9.

50TH REUNION - CLASS OF 1964

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>> reunion 2015

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In spring 2015, Holy Child celebrated alumnae from classes ending in 5 and 0.

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RING DAy Ring Day is not only a milestone for Holy Child juniors, it is a special day for alumnae as well. Alumnae from across the decades return to campus to participate in Ring Day celebrations.

>> ring day 2014

>> ring day 2015

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alumnae SUMMER REUNION AND WINE TASTING EVENTS Holy Child hosts alumnae get-togethers throughout the year, including a summer reunion in New York City and a wine tasting event in Westchester. For the full calendar of alumnae events, go to www.holychildrye.org/alumnae.

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1948 — 1964

—— 1948 —— MARy MARIN SCHMITT, ANN CONWAy CLANCy, VIRGINIA GORMAN RASHIP and MARy ELLEN ROCHE FAGAN enjoyed lunch with Bill Hambleton at the Head of School’s house. P1

—— 1956 —— RUTH JANEIRO ANDERSON took a threeweek tour of Ireland last June. Throughout her trip, the names on the signposts and businesses reminded her of the many Holy Child classmates of Irish descent who shared these names.

—— 1962 ——

Class of 1964 Celebrates its 50th! What can you say about a half century…it’s a long time! It seemed like only yesterday for sixteen members of the Class of 1964 who gathered at School of the Holy Child last spring to celebrate the fifty years since their high school graduation. Squeals of “Wow, you look just the same,” echoed throughout the Mansion as we gathered together in the Parlor. Following our welcome reception, Reverend Thomas E. Collins celebrated a very spiritual Mass and left us with a powerful message in his homily. He reminded us how important it is to say thank you for what we have been given. He encouraged each member of the Class of 1964 to come back to school often and stay connected with each other. As a special gift of thanks to School of the Holy Child, our teachers, families and friends, the members of the Class of ’64 made a gift toward the purchase a chair for the St. Walburga’s Chapel, and made a donation to the Annual Fund in memory of Sr. Anna Daly, SHCJ ’43.

—— 1964 ——

It was an honor to have Head of School, William C. Hambleton, Ed.D. greet us after Mass and introduce us to the Holy Child of the 21st century. It was thrilling for all of us, some of whom were back at school for the first time in fifty years, to visit all the familiar places and witness the marvelous improvements and growth of our beloved alma mater.

GEORGANN SHEA ARMSTRONG lives with her husband Tom in beautiful New Hampshire. She works for ColbySawyer College in New London, NH.

The prize for coming the farthest distance went to Mary Lou Steiner Gilben who traveled from Israel. Second place went to

ADRIENNE D’ALOIS STRASBERG became a grandmother in July 2014, when her daughter AMANDA STRASBERG HARCHUCK ’97 and her husband John welcomed a little girl, Annabelle Grace.

By Ann Samuels Fabrizio ’64

Linda Carroll, who is a doctor in Bend, OR. Classmates who attended from not-so-far-away places included: Elaine Mortola Clark, Joan Kane Coughlin, Jeanne Daley, Lynn DelGuercio DeMenna, Katherine Tobin Drummond, Ellen Brosnan Durstin, Ann Samuels Fabrizio, Katharine Daly Fennelly, Kate O’Neal Glennon, Camilla Cash Hanson, Lillian Petrillo Hauben, Mary Frances Lau Hirl, Lucy Buckley Maloney-Walsh, and Mary Camille Millard Tole. This lovely and memorable occasion continued with several husbands joining us for dinner at the Apawamis Club in Rye, along with a few toasts and corny speeches. The celebration didn’t end there. A few weeks later we joined together at the home of Kate O’Neal Glennon in Larchmont. Kate, who hosted a girls’ dinner in honor of Sr. Ann Mary Durst, second prefect for the Class of 1964, who was visiting from California. We enjoyed another memorable evening with more reminiscences and lots of laughs!

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class notes 1967—1993

—— 1967 —— JOAN KILLIAN GALLAGHER along with her classmates SALLy FOLEy, PATTy DONOVAN, PATTy FITZHARRIS GABEL, COLETTE CULLEN ZITO, FRANCIE GLENNON, KATHy SURIN MARTIN, NANCy TATUM SHEA, DOROTHy VANDERNOOT LASKO, and PAULA CAROLL MEIGHAN gathered together for lunch in Greenwich, CT, this past September. P1

—— 1970 —— SARABETH WALSH REGAN came back to be a ringer at Holy Child in April for the longstanding Ring Day tradition. She is pictured with KATHRyN LANGSTINE GAZSO ’94, ROSIE REGAN ’08, GIANNA LASALLA ’08 and Bill Hambleton. P2

—— 1976 —— Classmates enjoyed a minireunion this spring in Rye, NY. P3 John James Archibald, Jr., son of TONI SANTANGELO ARCHIBALD married Tiernen McConaughy on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Denver Nature and Science Museum in Denver, CO. William Powers, son of MEGAN BROWN POWERS ’78 was an usher in the wedding. P4

—— 1978 ——

BARBARA HEALEy VAN BERGEN’S daughter KATIE ’14 graduated from Holy Child. Katie has deferred college for a year to train a project horse and will be attending Cazenovia College in

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September 2015 to study Equine Management.

—— 1979 —— BARBARA TURLEy MARR ’84 and her sister LESLIE TURLEy GIBBONS enjoyed dinner out with their mother, former trustee and Holy Child medal winner, Jane Turley. P5

—— 1981 —— CHRISTINA CASEy WEBERS cochaired the 18-Hole Member/ Guest at Winged Foot Country Club. The event encouraged golfers to wear something from their alma mater. Christina and fellow Holy Child alumnae, MARy BETH “BETH” MCCARTHy MCERLEAN PIERCE ‘80, AMy PEET PACE ‘84 and MIMI PEET MAGARELLI ’82, all wore their Holy Child uniforms to the event. P6

—— 1982 —— GAIL HINTZ retired from her job at the New State Department of Environmental Conservation’s NYC Office after twenty years of service. She served as a senior attorney working in the Department’s Office of General Counsel doing administrative enforcement/permit hearings for environmental law cases. The first three years she worked on Tidal Wetlands cases in Long Island, NY. She then moved to the agency’s NYC office where she worked mainly on Air Pollution and Freshwater Wetland cases. Gail Ioved her job and will miss her co-workers. She plans to stay in NY for the next year or so and then move somewhere warmer, like Los Angeles, to be closer to her sister, Rosemary.

—— 1983 —— Members of the Class of 1983 had a get-together, including MICHELLE MOREy, ROSEMARIE FANELLI, MARCIA FRIEDKIN, MISALWAMURA BUTKIEWICZ, and ALLISON VILLONE RADZIN. P7

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—— 1987 —— JEN D’ANGELO KIRCHER, who was visiting from Singapore, got together with her fellow classmates: MEGAN GALLAGHER MCSHERRy, MARyANNE MURRAy BEUCHNER, CATHERINE SCHIMANSKy SULLIVAN, and NANCy MCCARTHy MCCREERy at the Larchmont Yacht Club. The girls were joined by Pat Duffy and Jeff Bundschuh, brother of BETSy BUNDSCHUH ’84. P8

—— 1991 —— CRISTINA PORTALE COCO recently opened a photography studio on Purchase Street in Rye, NY. Cristina has been a professional photographer for the past six years. Cristina Coco Photography specializes in family and child portraits. Cristina lives in Harrison, NY, with her husband Chris and their six-year-old son, Jack. DENISE LEGARDA GALLAGHER married Joe Farricielli last summer. In attendance were her fellow classmates BOBBIE ANNE FLOWER COx, CRISTINA PORTALE COCO, TARA LASPAGNOLETTA DELFINO, ANDREA HOOPER ROBERT and MELISSA GENNARELLI CANTER. P9 KRISTEN PARROTT MULVOy visited with family and friends in Vero Beach, FL in February. Pictured are Trish Mulvoy, Holy Child grandparent, Courtney Mulvoy ’21, KRISSIE MULVOy WILLIAMS ’88, KRISTEN PARROTT MULVOy ’91, Mark Mulvoy, Jr., Lindsey Mulvoy ’23,

Charlotte Jones, COLETTE IACOBELLIS JONES ’91, KAyCEE CHERASHORE ’91, and past parent Toni Cherashore. P10 BERNADETTE MCGLyNN REILLy and her husband Patrick welcomed Brooke Cecilia on July 18, 2014, who joins big sister Samara (10). The family resides in Ridgewood, NJ.

—— 1992 —— KAREN WOOD attended her daughter Taylor John’s ’18 Eighth Grade Moving Up ceremony in June 2014. P11

—— 1993 —— SARAH KENNEDy DOLCE is living in Rye Brook with her husband Luke and their three children. Their daughter, Isabelle ’21, started sixth grade at Holy Child in September 2014. Sarah loves being a close part of the Holy Child family again. In her “spare time” she runs an interior design business, called shea dolce interiors. P12 KENDRA MURRAy JENNINGS is currently the new Programs Manager at ISHTA Yoga NYC. Kendra says it’s a great job for a “returning-to-work mom.” She has made lots of amazing friends and has flexible hours. Plus, Kendra gets to work in Union Square, NYC. COLETTE PORCELLI LETTIERI has launched a website, colettelettieri.com. Her website is designed to be a personal resource for new moms, focusing

on topics of health, fitness and beauty. Colette has two girls, Lexi (4.5) and Sloane (2). She writes “Lexi loves to paddle with her mom and is learning how to surf. Sloane is completely opposite her sister in every way and loves to get dirty.” Both girls are happy and healthy and keeping mom busy. SUE FLINK O’CONNOR is living outside of Vail, CO with her husband and three daughters, Ryan (8) Addie (6) and Casey (3). Sue works part-time at Colorado Mountain College as their Disability Services Coordinator and teaches classes to local middle and high school students through the Red Ribbon Project, a non-for-profit organization. The O’Connors love skiing, hiking and enjoying the mountains!

11 COLLEEN PARROTT OGILVIE is living in Austin, TX, with her husband Joe and three children, Lauren (11), Kaitlin (9) and P.J. (8). Big news from the Ogilvie household is that Joe retired from golf last summer after playing on the PGA Tour for 15 years. He is now working with Wallace Capital Investments. ERICA MIRABLE RUBINSTEIN lives in Manhattan with her husband Gary and two children, Sarah (6) and Sam (3). Erica, a licensed clinical social worker, was recently promoted to Director of the Patient Service Center at Mount Sinai Hospital.

ANNIE GLENNON and DEIRDRE O’BRIEN enjoyed the US Open together. P13

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class notes 1994—2007

—— 1994 —— —— 1999 —— SARAH KEHAyAS DOWNING and her husband Creagh’s first child, Georgia Elsie Downing, will celebrate her second birthday on September 24th. P1

—— 1997 —— LAUREN CAMPBELL FULOP is living in Kitchener, Ontario with her husband, Sandor, and their three children Alexander (Xander), Colin (4) and Reese Elizabeth (2). She is a health and physical education teacher, fitness instructor, and holistic nutritionist student. P2 ALANNA PIAZZA STROHECKER is a Project Manager in the Transit/Raid group at AECOM in Philadelphia, PA, and has been named a 2015 Rising Star by Progressive Railroading magazine. A Rising Star is defined as someone who is making a positive impact on his or her company, organization, department or team, and is viewed by others as an up-andcoming leader in the rail industry. Alanna and her husband Michael are also happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Clare, on February 19, 2015. Emma weighed 7lb, 13 oz and was born in Paoli, PA. Logan (3) is excited to be a big brother!

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JENNIFER MARTIRE BAUKOL welcomed Josephine Martire Baukol in July 2014.

—— 2000 —— KATE MAGNANE married Mike Futia last September at Church of the Resurrection in Rye, NY. Three of her nine bridesmaids included friends from Holy Child: CHRISSy CARLSON, LAUREN MURPHy and LISA NAKHLEH. The stunning wedding photos were taken by Joanne McGugan Giannetti. The reception took place at Battery Gardens, in downtown NYC, overlooking the Statue of Liberty. After a honeymoon in Greece, the couple settled into their new apartment in NYC. P3 KRISTEN MCKEEGAN MCDERMOTT’S second child Patrick Emmett McDermott celebrated his first birthday on June 6, 2015. P4

August 2014 with an accelerated B.S. in Nursing from Fairfield University. She was accepted into the graduate program at Fairfield University for Nurse Practitioners with a specialty in psychiatry. Last June, she participated in a public health program in Nicaragua.

—— 2002 ——

JENNIFER CHAPPELL married Steven Ringwald in a beautiful January wedding this year. Jennifer is currently pursuing her master’s in Occupational Therapy and lives in New York City. P6 TRACEy MARREN MUMFORD and her husband Kyle welcomed Olivia Margaret Mumford on June 15, 2014 in New York City. Olivia is granddaughter of SEANE DONOHUE MARREN ‘72 and great-granddaughter of

HELWA N. SANCHEZ’S daughter Khalisah I. Sanchez made her First Holy Communion on May 3, 2014 at St. Eugene’s Church. P5

—— 2001 —— KATHARINE DETRES PALMER obtained a B.S. in Sociology and Psychology from SUNY Geneseo in 2005, and graduated in

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the late Margaret Donohue McDermott (Suffern, '41). P7 COURTNEy GUIDER POPE and her husband Owen welcomed Margot Maeve Pope. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and 20 inches.

—— 2003 —— VALENTINA SALKOW married Brian Zim on May 17, 2014 in Montauk, NY, at the Montauk Yacht Club. In attendance were her sister DANIKA ’05, who served as maid of honor, and classmates ELIZABETH KROLIAN, JULIANA LAMBIASI and CHRISTIE LUCIANO. P8

—— 2005 —— ALLISON GRAy got engaged to Alex Blumenthal on the pier at Shenorock Shore Club in Rye, NY, on Friday, August 15, 2014 after

dating for four years and knowing one another since high school. A November 2015 wedding is planned. P9

—— 2006 —— LAUREN CHAPPELL is the supervising pharmacist for CVS in Pelham Manor, NY. She graduated summa cum laude with a doctorate from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2013. JACqUELINE “JACKIE” CIACCIA and Chris Henschel were married on June 13 at Church of the Resurrection in Rye, NY. Their wedding party included Jackie’s two sisters, STEFANIE ’08 and JESS ’13, as well as classmates BRITTANy SCHNITTA, CAROLyN MCEVOy MS ’02, and LAUREN CHAPPELL. Jackie is the Director of Admission & Financial Aid at

School of the Holy Child. Chris is an attorney at Connell, McNulty and Kull in New York City. P10 MONIqUE GORDON and Francis Anefal were married July 18, 2014 at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown, NY. Members of the Holy Child community in attendance included her sister DESIREE ’08, and BRITTANy WILLIAMS, WHITNEy BRIMAT ’08, ASHA PERRy ’14, Carolyn Walters, Helen Kostelas, and Dana Thomas. P11 LAUREN MCMASTER finished her third year teaching fifth grade in New York City and was granted tenure. She also completed her Master’s Degree in Special Education from Manhattan College. Lauren continues to coach various teams at Holy Child. She recently bought a new apartment in Riverdale, NY.

BROOKS PENDERGAST celebrated her wedding day with her three sisters MADDy ’08, MAx ’10 AND GUS ’14 in Sakonnet, RI. The wedding took place on May 10, 2014. P12 NOELLE TUDOR and Jaime Vasquez were married in June 2014 at St. Joseph’s Church in Bronxville. DANA PARSONS was her Maid of Honor and ELIZABETH SCHAUBER was a bridesmaid. Classmates LIZ MARREN, RAMONA REDLINGSHAFER, and MEGAN BREEN were also in attendance. P13

—— 2007 —— CAROLINE HOLLERAN and Scott Thompson were married on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Coveleigh Club in Rye, NY. P14

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class notes 2007—2012

JACLyN MCGOWAN married Michael Esposito on October 4, 2014 at Church of the Resurrection in Rye, NY. Bridesmaids included sisters JILLIAN ’08 and BRIDGET ’10, and Gina Sciame. P1

—— 2009 —— JACqUELINE PENICHET graduated from the Naval Academy, and received a scholarship to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, to earn her Master's Degree in Engineering Acoustics. She was stationed in Charleston, SC, where she attended Naval Nuclear Power School, a 24-week highly intensive graduate-level program that provided her with the theoretical understanding of nuclear propulsion. P2 CONNIE MARRANO and PAMELA RIZVI both graduated with a Master’s of Science in speechlanguage pathology from Syracuse University. P3 ANNIE TROTTA and her Washington, D.C. Alliance of Catholic Education “ACE” community was on EWTN-TV news program. They filmed Annie teaching, and interviewed her and other members of the ACE community. They also filmed the community dinner and lesson planning.

—— 2011 ——

ERICA CUSCINA is entering her senior year in the nursing program at the College of New Rochelle. She is the repeat recipient of the All-Academic Team for Volleyball, for her 3.8 GPA. Erica was captain of the 2013 Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (HVIAC) volleyball championship team.

—— 2012 —— MARy AND KATE CURTIS and their sister MAGGIE ‘15 visited Dingle, Ireland last summer. Mary wrote, “We drove along the Ring of Kerry, listened to Irish music and played golf among the beautiful scenery. I am in awe of the beauty of Ireland.” Mary and Kate spent the fall semester living in Florence, Italy for thirteen weeks and traveling around Europe during their time abroad. This summer, they both worked in Manhattan. Maggie will be joining her sisters at Providence College this fall. P4

AIDA SCARPATI spent last summer working at her family’s restaurant, Positano, in Westport, CT. Positano has been owned and operated by the Scarpati family for more than twelve years. Aida completed her junior year at Fordham University. P5

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alumnae spotlight Helen Brosnan ’12 In the spring of 2013, Helen Brosnan ’12 and a group of undergraduate students at Georgetown University began Georgetown University Women in Leadership, a student organization designed to connect ambitious undergraduate women at Georgetown with the intention of fostering a community that cares about professional development and success. Within its inaugural year, Helen believed they could make a greater impact, so she and co-chair Kendall Ciesemier, created OWN IT, Georgetown’s first-ever women’s leadership summit. “We want female undergraduates to realize that the world literally needs them to step up as leaders, and that leadership can take many forms in many different industries,” Helen expressed. The inaugural, day-long summit was held in April 2014 and included 400 participants, over 25 speakers and four panels on business, media, policy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Featured speakers at the summit included notable Georgetown alumnae such as Kara Swisher, Norah O’Donnell, Mary Jordan, Ambassador Melanne Verveer, Maria Shriver, as well as Steve and Jean Case, Dee Dee Myers, and Holy Child alumna Jacqueline Parkes Hendricks ’83. This year’s national OWN IT summit, hosted again at Georgetown University, was held on March 28, 2015. It convened over 800 young women from 21 universities throughout the United States for the event. In partnership with Bloomberg, the second annual summit included 78 nationally-recognized speakers, forty five breakout sessions, and five main stage interviews. The event was streamed to thousands of people online through Amy Poehler’s media company, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls. Featured speakers included Danielle Brooks, an actress on the Netflix original series “Orange is the New Black;” Norah O’Donnell, Co-Host of CBS This Morning; Liza Donnelly, New Yorker cartoonist; Megan Smith, United States Chief Technology Officer; Shiza Shahid, Co-Founder of The Malala Fund; and Kara Swisher, Co-Executive Editor of Recode. The event discussed a wide array of topics, including: media, finance, marketing, journalism, technology, activism, innovation, arts, policy, non-profits, communications, entrepreneurship, fashion and more. “We strive to create an environment where young women feel most comfortable speaking up, raising their hands, and asking for help. We hope undergraduates came away with an air of confidence they didn’t have before attending the OWN IT Summit,” Helen said. OWN IT has also expanded beyond the national Summit at Georgetown. OWN IT is now a series of game-changing summits, events, and opportunities intended to inspire young women, built entirely by young women. In November 2014, OWN IT hosted its first regional event in San Francisco, bringing millennial women from the Bay Area together to hear from female tech titans and innovators. In the 2015 year, six additional universities will host “sister summits,” smaller, local versions of the Emily Moore and Toni Santangelo Archibald ’76 chaperoned Helen ’12 and her father Tim Brosnan. annual OWN IT Summit. Earlier this spring, a group of SHC students to this year’s OWN IT Summit at Boston College was the first to host a sister Georgetown University. summit, OWN IT Boston College. In early 2016, OWN IT plans to launch a funding platform for young high school and college-aged women to help fund girls’ individual projects. OWN IT events are open to all high school and college-aged women and men across the country. For more information, visit ownitsummit.com or follow @justownit on Twitter.

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class notes 2013—2015

alumnae spotlight Annie Devine ’14

—— 2013 —— HUNTER BRADy is excited to be back at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA. As a theatre major, she participated in four productions and was even cast as the lead role in The Miss Firecracker Contest. She is hoping to earn a psychology minor and is interested in theater therapy.

—— 2014 —— CHLOE GIROUx’S artwork hung in the Cannon Tunnel in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.as part of the Congressional Art Competition. VICTORIA RAPILLO, a freshman on the Denison University women’s field hockey team, scored a hat trick in the North Coast Athletic Conference victory over The College of Wooster.

In the spring of 2014, the Gryphon Players presented an original play written by Annie Devine ’14 to a packed house. The work, entitled Hands on the Clock, is a collection of scenes and monologues meant to depict the passage of time, and the simple, difficult and remarkable moments that make up a life. Annie coordinated and produced the production along with Gus Pendergast ’14, Tess Flanagan ’14, and Jolie Brakey ’14. This experience, which Annie described as “unique, terrifying and unforgettable” was the culmination of Annie’s high school career in the performing arts, but just the beginning of her journey as an artist. She said, “I feel so lucky to have gotten this opportunity so early in my life, and I couldn’t have asked for a better cast to make this dream a reality for me. The strong community I developed through theatre at Holy Child has translated into my endeavors in theatre now at Kenyon College. “My favorite part of doing a show in high school was always spending time with such a tight-knit, same-minded yet diverse group of girls who were all so wonderfully talented. In all of the shows I have done this year at Kenyon, I do my best to foster the same spirit that I felt with my castmates at Holy Child to make the experience more rewarding for everyone.”

>> 2014-2015 college choices American University (2) Barnard College Bates College Boston College (6) Bucknell University Buffalo State University California Institute of Technology Catholic University of America (2) Cazenovia College/NY CUNY/City College Clemson University Colby College Colgate University College of Charleston (2) College of St. Rose/NY College of the Holy Cross Cornell University (2) Denison University/OH DeSales University/PA

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Eckerd College/FL Elon University (2) Emerson College Fairfield University (2) Fordham University (2) Franklin & Marshall College Furman University/SC George Washington University (2) Georgetown University (3) Gettysburg College (3) Hamilton College Haverford College Harvard University High Point University/NC Hobart and William Smith Colleges (3) Howard University Ithaca College (2) Kenyon College/OH

Lafayette College Loyola University/MD (3) Lynn University/FL (2) Manhattanville College Marist College McGill University/Canada New York University (2) Oberlin College Ohio University Pace University/NYC Pace University/Westchester Providence College (4) Purdue University/IN Quinnipiac University Roger Williams University/RI Rosemont College/PA Sacred Heart University/CT Santa Clara University/CA Swarthmore College

SUNY/Buffalo SUNY/Oneonta Syracuse University (2) The School of the Visual Arts Union College (2) University of Alabama University of Colorado/Boulder University of Miami University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Scranton University of South Carolina University of Southern California Villanova University (7) Wake Forest University Wellesley College

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faculty & staff notes Chef Karen Brennan’s daughter, Jessica Kenniff, married Bryant Onody last October. P1 Congratulations to Kristine Budill, Director of the E.E. Ford Program in Architecture, Engineering and Design for the Common Good, who was elected to the Board of the Yale Science & Engineering Association (YSEA) and was recently asked to serve as a YSEA delegate to the Association of Yale Alumni (AYA) organization. Kristine hopes her participation on the YSEA will help to strengthen our engineering curriculum at Holy Child.

and are planning a November 2015 wedding. P4 For the past two years, faculty members along with seventh and eighth grade students attended an event at fellow Holy Child Network school Cornelia Connelly Center (CCC), a middle school in lower Manhattan. Students were guided through a day of sharing, learning and networking. Holy Child congratulates and welcomes Emily Herrara CMS ’15, who will join our ninth grade in September! Emily is “excited to attend a new school that is still connected to the Holy Child community.”

Athletic Trainer, Rebecca (Light) Canetti Rabbi Dan Wolk has launched a blog married Seth Canetti last May in called Tales of Finding that is dedicated Lancaster, PA. P2 to telling stories about how the natural world can be an insightful guide to Science teacher Dennis Davan and his looking forward in life. At present, Rabbi wife Joan welcomed their first grandson, Dan’s home in Brant Lake in the Nathaniel George Evans. Nathaniel will Adirondacks serves as both a literal celebrate his first birthday September 2, setting and a useful metaphor for his 2015. P3 observations on the blog, which can be found at: http://talesoffinding.com. Director of Athletics, Amy Pare and Drake Bushnell were engaged in May

in memoriam Members of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus Sr. Nancy Carr, SHCJ ’43 Sr. Jean Gilvon, SHCJ Sr. Ita Guthry, SHCJ Sr. Mary George O’Reilly, SHCJ Alumnae Katherine Elizabeth Chappell ’04 Kathe Menick Townsend ’61 Family of Alumnae and Faculty Thomas Ambrosio, father of Joan Gangi, Director of the Upper School Learning Center, and grandfather of Lianna ’14, Jillian ’16, and Daniella ’20

Robert J. Davan, Sr., father of Dennis Davan, Middle School Science Teacher Joseph Kelnberger, father of Lynne Kelnberger Wallace ’76 Ellen Terese Marren, mother of Beth Marren ’73, former Chair of the Board and Susan Marren Whelan ’77, motherin-law of Seane Donohue Marren ’72 and Joan Murtagh Marren ’75, and grandmother of Tracey Marren Mumford ’01, Anne Marren Bahr ’02, Kathleen Marren ’05, Elizabeth Marren ’06, and Patricia Marren ’10

Wanda Broda, mother of JB Broda, Director of College Counseling

Michael McMullan, brother of Maureen Furlong ’76 and Meghan Doyle ’78, uncle of Bridget Del Priore ’14, and Dulcie Del Priore ’16

Eileen Calhoun, mother-in-law of Kim Calhoun, Director of the Arts

David Mooney, father of Kimet Mooney Hand ’70 and Meghan Mooney Gordon ’77

Dorothy Parlatore, mother of Peggy Parlatore Kelly ’77, former trustee, and grandmother of Kaitlin ’07, Maggie ’09, and Lizzie ’22 Kelly Richard Razzetti, former trustee and father of Dina Razzetti Clemmer ’85 and uncle of Jenny Schwarz Horne ’78 and Christy Schwarz Schultze ’86 Frank Rooney, father of Gigi Rooney Weil ’74, grandfather of Lucy Flanagan ’11, Leigh Ann Rooney, former faculty, uncle of Nancy Shlora Donnelly ’74, and Marie Shlora Misisco ’76 Arthur Sherry, father-in-law of Michelle Sherry, Director of Instructional Technology John Slattery, husband of Suzy Slattery, Dean of Upper School Students Rusell Weiss, father of Alice Weiss ’74 and Karen Weiss Corbetta ’75

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>> eighth grade moving up 2015 Members of the Class of 2019 celebrated their Moving Up on June 3, 2015.

THE FOLLOWING AWARDS WERE PRESENTED AT THE CEREMONy: Sister Mary Campion, SHCJ Award was presented to Elizabeth Hasfal. This award is presented to the student who has exemplified the Holy Child spirit, has a keen mind and intellect, and shows maturity and integrity. Sister Anna Daly Award was presented to Emily Clemens. This award is presented to a student who has the respect of her peers for her wisdom, creativity, compassion, and humor.

1 | Bill Hambleton with Elizabeth Hasfal.

2 | Bill Hambleton with Emily Clemens.

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1 | Head of the Middle School Colleen Pettus and Bonk Award recipient Valana Thomas.

2 | SoďŹ a Schmitke and Sarina Culaj.

3 | Amalia Samuel, Alex Marchese and Lillian Mahamedi.

4 | Tatum Pepe, Catherine

Bryceland and Elianna Bland.

5 | Giulia DeVita, Claire Furio and Grace Gardella.

6 | Eighth grade teachers, Becky Krier and Fiona Kelly lead students to the graduation tent.

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>> commencement 2015

1 | Nisha Taveras, Lily Dennis and Molly Leitner.

2 | Commencement Speaker, Christina Hanlon Wielgus â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70.

3 | Jaela Salala and Stephanie Kireopoulos.

4 | Tess Fox and

Colleen Fink.

5 | The traditional Commencement rose toss.

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CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! On June 8, 2015, School of the Holy Child welcomed back Christina Hanlon Wielgus '70 as the commencement speaker. Chris is currently the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and she previously served as the Head Coach of Women’s Basketball at Dartmouth College. She recorded 14 league championships in 28 years, made seven NCAA and two NIT post-season appearances, has been inducted into three Halls of Fame, and named an Icon of the game of basketball. In her witty and poignant speech, Chris told the graduates, “The world needs women who are savvy and knowledgeable enough to navigate life’s hard path. Doers need to have the courage to risk failure to make a difference. You have the education and talent to make that difference.”

6 | Director of College Counseling, JB Broda leads the Class of 2015 to the graduation tent.

7 | Former Trustee, past

parent, and current grandparent Barbara Santangelo and her granddaughter, Julia Pfohl.

8 | “Lifers,” who attended SHC since fifth grade, Christianna Guttridge, Maeve Cambria, Julia Berardi, Landy Erlick, Christina Casino, Caroline Gillespie, Julia Pfohl, and Katie O’Donnell.

9 | Myles, Jr., trustee Kim, Caroline ’15, Myles, Sr., and Jack Gillespie.

10 | Reesa Hylton and her mother, Amy Benerofe.

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>> commencement 2015

1 | Avery ’22 and Ashtyn Lange ’15.

2 | Julianna ’15 and GeriAnn ’10 Capasso.

3 | Christina ’15 and Gianna ’13 Ciminello.

4 | Emily ’12 and Jamie ’15 Corelli.

5 | Leah Collier with her father, Bill. Leah is the daughter of the late Claire Gormley Collier ’80.

6 | Jaela ’15 and Jocelyn ’09 Salala.

7 | Mary ’12, Maggie ’15 and Kate ’12 Curtis.

8 | Sedinam Anyidoho and Millie Cavicchio.

9 | Kathryn ’17 and Megan ’15 with their parents Sheryl and Michael McSherry.

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