Fall 2023 Magnificat Magazine

MAGNIFICAT MAGAZINE

FALL 2023

Homecoming and Reunion Fine Arts Hall of Fame Donor Honor Roll

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Contents

Around School

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Homecoming/Reunion

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School News

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HM History and Heritage

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MHS in Photos

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Donor Honor Roll

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New Pollinator and Sensory Garden

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Alumnae Profiles

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Class Notes

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In Memoriam

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Fall 2023 Issue

FROM THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD CHAIRPERSON

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Laura Nortz, Chairperson Bridget Barrett ’86 Martin Berry Barbara Waitkus Billings ’86 Gabrielle Ata Christman ’99 Lilian Reyes Cindric, CPA ’86 Molly McCarthy Connell ’00 Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 Meredith Lahl Foxx ’95 Sr. Carole Anne Griswold, H.M. Beth Haas ’94 Linda Loesch Kelly ’77 Kelly Compiseno Lamirand ’94 Joe Lee Ann Lutz Colleen Mountcastle ’91 Colleen Moran O’Neil ’88 Kathleen Casey Proctor ’89 Margaret Jeffers Rowe ’87 Andrew Strada Shameka Jones Taylor

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Moira Clark ’77, President Julie Sims Gibbons ’80, Senior Vice President of Enrollment & Marketing Colleen Greller, Dean of Faculty & Academics Angie Boie, Dean of Student Life & Formation Kerry Bugala Capka ’88, Vice President of Operations Deborah Durbin ’81, Vice President of Advancement Katie Higgins ’99, Vice President of Mission

CONTRIBUTORS

Caitlin MacBride Berg ’10, Director of Alumnae Relations Alee Burke, Assistant Director of Communications Meg Chochola, Senior Director of Development & Alumnae Relations Mary Cay Doherty, School Archivist and History Faculty Member Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84, Director of Development Lexi Majoros, Assistant Director of Communications Teresa Messmore, Director of Communications COVER PHOTO: Kevin Kopanski Photography PHOTOGRAPHY: Photos throughout from Caitlin MacBride Berg ’10, Alee Burke, Jonathan Hesford, Kevin Kopanski Photography, Lexi Majoros, Teresa Messmore, and Ripcho Studio.

DESIGN: Alee Burke

Dear Friends, At this fall’s Homecoming and Reunion, we had the pleasure of welcoming back to Magnificat hundreds of alumnae celebrating their Reunion years as well as many alumnae and friends attending the Fine Arts Hall of Fame, the Family Fun Tailgate, athletic events, the Alumnae of Color Meet and Greet Breakfast, the All Alumnae Brunch, and more. The Advancement team has made a concerted effort to broaden our reach in encouraging all alumnae and current families to attend this festive weekend of events each year. Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun, and please know that you are always welcome at Magnificat!

Those who were on campus had the opportunity to see several significant enhancements to our beautiful facility and grounds. The second phase of the Burke-DiSanto Center for the Visual Arts has been completed, upgrading additional classrooms into inspiring creative workspaces. A new Pollinator and Sensory Garden is being installed thanks to the vision and hard work of our Seeds of Service Horticulture Club, which you can read more about in this issue. In addition, the Smith Snack Shack is opening soon with concessions and restrooms to better host sporting events, thanks to the generosity of the Smith Family and others.

We are very grateful to the philanthropists who helped make these projects possible, and we are equally appreciative of every single donor to Magnificat over the last fiscal year. Many of these individuals are listed and recognized in the Donor Honor Roll section of this issue, and thank you to everyone who supported our school with a generous donation. Your ongoing partnership is integral to the fulfillment of our Mission each year.

Looking ahead, we hope to see you at the fall musical production of The Addams Family in late November and Holly Market. Please mark your calendar for the Magnificat Gala on Saturday, March 23, 2024, which is sure to be another wonderful evening celebrating distinguished alumnae and our school community!

Until then, we wish you and your family a wonderful autumn and many blessings this season.

In the Spirit of Mary’s Magnificat,

Moira Clark ’77 Laura Nortz President Board Chairperson

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Around School Women in Finance

A group of Magnificat students participated in the KeyBank Women in Finance program for high schoolers this summer. “The program went really well!” said Jastany Santiago ’17, pictured second from right.

“We had such an informative week and a lively group of girls. They asked such great questions.”

Dance Team

The Dance Team is fortunate to work with many professional choreographers throughout each season.

Choreographer Sean Howe, who lives in Israel and is a principal dancer with Batsheva Dance in Tel Aviv, visited Magnificat in August to work with students.

Director of Dance and Performing Arts Jill Haller strives to provide such opportunities as a collegeprep/pre-professional dance program for dancers who want to pursue dance after Magnificat.

English Guest Speaker

Bridget Matty ’02, Chief of Staff for the National Counterterrorism Center in Washington, D.C., spoke to English Department Chair Beth Twohig ’91’s Mystery and Suspense class in September. Bridget asked to meet with an English class because her talk stressed the importance of writing in her career, having written her first thesis paper for Beth during her time at Magnificat.

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Collaborative to End Human Trafficking

Magnificat was honored to join with the Sisters of the Humility of Mary at the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking’s Inspire Change event in September. Andrea Bielawski ’24 (pictured third from right) helped to represent Magnificat at the event because of her work to invite Sr. Anne Victory, H.M., to Magnificat last year to raise awareness about human trafficking as a part of her Agape Experiment.

Powderpuff Flag Football

Students kicked off Night in Blue competition with a “powderpuff” flag football game on Sept. 18, with the freshmen and juniors teaming up to square off against the sophomores and seniors. Fans crowded the stands to watch the action, with Magnificat fathers serving as referees. In the end, sophomores and seniors—or “Semores”—won, but both teams showed great spirit in what might be a new Magnificat tradition.

Theology

During Theology class, seniors were asked to explore the Sacraments that welcome people into the Church and use those themes to explore how they were welcomed into Magnificat. Each group created a poster to represent these events that they presented to their peers.

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HOMECOMING AND REUNION

Alumnae, students, families, and friends converged on Magnificat’s campus for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Sept. 22-24. The weekend kicked off with the Fine Arts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday evening, followed by the Alumnae of Color Meet and Greet Breakfast, Family Fun Tailgate, athletic contests, Mass, and the Reunion Celebration on Saturday. The Alumnae Brunch at the Cleveland Yachting Club capped off a wonderful weekend of connecting and reminiscing with Blue Streaks past and present. Thank you to everyone who joined in the festivities, and we look forward to celebrating again with the entire Magnificat community next year!

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REUNION CLASS PHOTOS

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HOMECOMING CHALLENGE Thank you to the following participants in this year's Homecoming Challenge, in which Reunion class years compete for the greatest number of donors to the Magnificat Fund.

This year's winner was the 50th Reunion Class of 1973!

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THANK YOU!

Linda Curtis Van Rooy Miller Mary Pat Ferron Canes

1968

Laurel Dickey Chambers Janet Duffy Leitch* Aileen FitzGerald Anne McCarty Gilbert Laureen Ripich Mooney Joanne Roth Turner Mary Smith Craven Susan Stockhausen McLaughlin Donnajeanne Walin Nemeth

1973

Clare Adams Blake Susan Adler Carlin* Kathy Auchter Leighton Kathleen Berry* Nannette Borkowski Cooley* Mary Jo Buddie Williams Kathleen Calvey Diane Carey Sharpe* Leslie Carlin Pritchard* Mary Jo Clancy Englehart Ann Deighan Drescher Susan Doheny Patricia Flynn Ryan Ann Gallagher Comtois* Christine Gorski Ward Laura Greguric Lovequist Elizabeth Heben May* Marion Heppler Collins Ruthann Herberger Volcheff Patricia Hosang Beam Michelle Johnson O'Reilly Margie Kenski Urban Marilou Kosik Suszko Ann McAulay Maura McCarthy McLinden Mary Beth McCready Estwanik Michelle McLaughlin Cox Colleen McSweeney Janet Michalowski Barvincak Joan Motsinger Wooley Ann Moyer Hunt Susan Murphy Pease Sally Nagele Schurmeier Susan Nickels Kristof Susan Niehaus Del Vecchio Mary Beth O'Connor Ambrose Mary Kay Reinmann Mitter*

Katherine Ryan Bogart Patricia Schirmer Smith Lesley Schumacher Bauer Paula Smith Aveni* Deb Smith Reale Kathy Sudkamp Piccolo Mary Jo Sweeney Demopoulos Mary Beth Thibo Cornwell Lynn Tracy Merriman* Gerilyn Urig Keeney Kim Vivolo Judy Vojtech* Michele Wallace McMath* Darlene Wexler-Ford Ellen Yurick Shimko

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Mary Brigid Sweeney Ragan Portaro Folan Lynn Sikora Irvine

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Ellen Brooks VanOosten Colleen Fagan Bonner Mary Hughes Geffroy, The Perfect Pear LLC* Peggy Kaye Jones Bridget MacMillan Lori Metro Alexander Kathleen Oakar Golobic Michelle Partyka Hillstrom* Stacey Sterba Furey Robin Szoradi Baum* Kathleen Yuska Mallery*

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Kristin Curran, The Phoenix Counseling Center* Kathy Kasper Shearer Sheila Matyjasik Edwards* Christine Metzger-Shireman Molly Miles McCourt Martina Mory Jaegers Deanna Nowlin Shank Patricia O’Grady Fratini Lisa Paulozzi Haid Kristie Pudlock Stanfield

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Colleen Craven* Megan DeFrancisis Audrey Estrada Lisa Giannetti Anghilante* Sandy Guzowski Supler Gretchen Heil

Beth Hofherr Maya Jonas, M.D.* Becky Kedzierski Mueller Christine LoParo Schaefer Megan Malley Cannon* Moira McAndrew Wopershall Katy Mullen Corrigan Rita Perrine Megan Torok

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Syma Dar, M.D.*

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Cassie Bartelme* Julie Davalla McGarey Kristen Distelhorst Flesch* Dawn Eagleeye-Sirl Kelley Gallagher Vlosich Sarah Likavec Ardire* Kate Peatridge Walsh Allyson Soja McCloud

2003

Jodi Blonski Murray* Karen Buddie Robison Eileen Cooper Reed Emily Del Vecchio* Kristen Graves Ward Laura Hawal Ostergard Kara Konys, M.D.* Emily Louis Kot Caitlin McDermott Laschinger Pam Mroz Michel

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Sarah Burkhart Gannon Ariel Mary Caraballo* Courtney Pickett Nora Ruddy Mary Kate Sweeney

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Katie Ahern Hair, LLC Mallory Alexander Rowbottom Annie Ertle Joanna Kilbane Myers Molly McCormick Woidke Zahra Nayyeri Kennedy Nock Madeline Svajger D'Amico *denotes sponsor

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FINE ARTS HALL OF FAME

Magnificat celebrated 10 artistic individuals at the inaugural Magnificat High School Fine Arts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, established to recognize and honor alumnae and faculty who have distinguished themselves in the various fields of the fine arts: literary arts, media arts, performing arts, and visual arts. Members of the Magnificat Fine Arts Hall of Fame exemplify our Mission to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat. The ceremony included performances by the dance team and choir and was followed by a reception in the Burke-DiSanto Center for the Visual Arts.

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Congratulations

to our 2023 Inductees!

Patti DiBenedetto Corna ’65, artist Sr. Paulette Kirschensteiner, H.M., former faculty member/artist Sheila Matyjasik Edwards ’88, furniture designer and professor Zoe Murphy, former faculty member/artist Sr. Rose Marie Kramer, H.M., former faculty member Megan Malley Cannon ’93, television and film set decorator Kiki Dettling Goshay ’77, filmmaker Diane Szalay White-Tira ’70, on behalf of the late artist Marilyn Szalay ’68 Kelly Markus ’90, owner and CVO of Hunters Point Not pictured: Eryn Murman ’04, performer/musician

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LOURDES ACADEMY REUNION Lourdes Academy was founded in Cleveland by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in 1892 and closed in 1972. Sharing a legacy connected to H.M. Sisters, Magnificat welcomes Lourdes alumnae on campus each August to gather for Mass and reminisce with former classmates. This year’s All-Class Reunion took place on Aug. 20, with attendees sharing fond memories with lifelong friends.

Members of the Lourdes Academy Class of 1960

Members of the Lourdes Academy Class of 1967

Monsignor Richard Antall led the Mass for Lourdes Academy alumnae

Below: Cath Roman Peter L’58, Marilyn Gallagher Summerville L’58, Marianne Riccardi Lenart L’58, Penny O’Malley L’58, Rose Ann Williamson Frindt L’58, Mary Rose Oakar L’58, Noreen Masterson Devine L’58, Carol Cavanaugh Wagner L’58, Judith Freeman Wolff L’58, Kathleen Zechman Otto L’58, Constance Renker L’58

Loretta Galla Hall L’48, Dolores Sirocky L’48, Patricia Hicks Lewicki L’48 Below: Pat O’Malley White L’62, Mary Louise Bujnak Edres L’62, Noranne Gallagher Flanagan L’62, Kathy Narrows L’61, Karen Gill L’62, Kathleen McGinty Palfy L’62

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SCHOOL NEWS

Angela Boie

Magnificat’s New Dean of Student Life & Formation As a young woman, Angela Boie always had an interest in working with kids as a babysitter and developed a passion for traveling and world languages.

She combined those interests in becoming a high school Spanish teacher in what became the beginning of her professional journey in teaching and administration. Now she brings two decades of experience to Magnificat High School as the new dean of students and formation, overseeing the student life program.

“There is a remarkable level of support and the resources available here to really make it exciting for girls to come to school and experience all the things that Magnificat has to offer,” she said.

Raised in Stow, Ohio, Angela graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish education from Ohio University. She moved to California and began her career in the San Diego Unified School District, where she was a high school Spanish and literacy resource teacher for seven years before transitioning to

assistant principal roles at Encanto Elementary School and Longfellow Spanish Immersion Magnet School. During her time in California, she earned a Master of Arts in literacy and reading from San Diego State University, where she also completed the Educational Leadership Credential Program.

She moved back to the Cleveland area in 2015 with her husband, Steve, and sought to continue working in urban education to make an impact with students who needed support most. She became an instruction specialist at John Marshall School of Civic and Business Leadership and was appointed principal at John Marshall High School the following year. Most recently she worked at Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Mary Church Terrell School, where she served as principal from 2017-2023.

When the dean of students and formation position opened at Magnificat, Angela was intrigued by the all-girls environment and a transition to a Catholic school setting. As a member of Magnificat’s Leadership Team,

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Welcome, new faculty and staff! she works closely with Dean of Faculty and Academics Colleen Greller and oversees the school’s co-curricular activities, athletics, performing arts, parent/guardian programs, and community-building events.

She also works with students on disciplinary issues, and one of her first tasks was helping develop an artificial intelligence policy to add to the Student Handbook.

“Angela’s nearly 20 years of experience and proven track record of improving student achievement and opportunities

will help ensure a smooth transition for our Student Life programming,” President Moira Clark ’77 said. “We are thrilled to have her bring her extensive experience and valuable perspective to the Leadership Team.”

Angela lives in Brunswick, Ohio, with her husband and three daughters, and they are parishioners at St. Ambrose Catholic Parish.

Alee Burke, Assistant Director of Communications Moira Caliguire ’82, Director of College Programming Molly Davidson, Test Coordinator Bradford Dorland, World Language and Lifetime Fitness Teacher Diana Froberg, Science Tutor Keegan Holland, English Teacher Anne Marie Lavelle, Science Teacher and Department Chair Kenneth Lear, Performing Arts Teacher and Music Coordinator Emily McNerney, English Teacher Ben Moroz, Intervention Specialist Luba Moysaenko, Math Tutor Mara van der Oord Myers ’97, Accounts Manager (not pictured) Logan Spellacy ’19, Dance Team Coach (not pictured) Erin Throener, Science Teacher

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Global Networking: Magnificat faculty members present at International Coalition of Girls' Schools Conference This year the 2023 International Coalition of Girls' Schools Conference was held in Cleveland on June 26-28. Over 500 delegates from over 200 schools in 13 different countries gathered for professional networking, learning, and sharing the best practices in girls' education. Nine members of the Magnificat community presented at the conference on a variety of topics. On the final day, Magnificat welcomed the participants to campus for a school tour and information session about our Mission, history, and programs.

Vice President of Operations Kerry Bugala Capka ’88, Director of Faculty and Student Formation Molly McCormick Woidke ’13, Dean of Faculty and Academics Colleen Greller, Social Studies Department Chair Liz Wojtkun ’02, Science Teacher Dagmar Kubasek, Science Department Chair Anne Lavelle, and Theology Teacher Patrick Preto.

“It was such a rewarding experience to network with girls' school educators from around the world,” Dean of Faculty and Academics Colleen Greller said. “We were fortunate that this year’s conference was held in Cleveland so that many of our faculty and staff members could attend and share their knowledge.”

Presenters: Centering Students’ Voices: Using the BIPOC Student Experience to Advance DEI Work in a Predominately White Learning Environment Janetta Hammock, Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Katie Higgins ’99, Vice President of Mission

Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Janetta Hammock and Vice President of Mission Katie Higgins ’99.

How Mental Health Symptoms Present in an Academic Setting and the Compassionate Conversations To Help Promote Academic Success Adrianne Felger, Director of Counseling Jessica McCoy, School Counselor Melissa Smyth, School Counselor Hannah Summerville-Miller, School Counselor Co-teaching in Today’s Classroom Elizabeth Urban, Teacher Adrienne Cooper, Intervention Specialist

Students led tours of Magnificat after the final day of the conference.

Real Time Support in a College Prep Environment: Working with Students with Disabilities Megan Rutkowski ’98, School Psychologist and Director of Student Support Services Erin Hertvik, Intervention Specialist The Struggle for Equality in America: Developing an Elective Seminar Course Liz Wojtkun ’02, Social Studies Department Chair

Magnificat guides spent time with a student from Gashora Girls Academy in Rwanda while she toured the campus.

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American Sign L anguage at Magnificat

Learning a new language has long been part of the holistic education provided at Magnificat, but not all students are well suited to the vocabulary and Students who complete both summers of ASL earn 2 grammar focused approach taken in traditional French, years of credit for a single language, satisfying MagniSpanish, and Arabic classes. Emphasis on ficat’s World Languages and Cultures requirement. memorization and writing can be a heavy burden for students with learning differences such as dyslexia, “This class requires heavy focus, and with that focus, we creating a significant obstacle to mastering a world have had 100 percent passage of this class thus far,” language.

Anne Marie said. “The students report that it is a great In response, Magnificat began offering an American Sign Language class three years ago that contains all the challenge and rigor of world language courses and is better catered to individual students’ learning needs.

“Taking a visual language class helps students who may struggle with the written word,” said instructor Anne Marie Gilliam ’94. “It is a language that allows students to learn about another culture, rich in history and the needs and traditions of that culture. Studies also show there are long-term cognitive benefits to learning ASL.” One study found that better peripheral vision and reaction times are found in sign language users.

Linguistic information is processed by the brain through the eyes, with body movements and facial expressions playing an important role, according to the National Association of the Deaf. What’s more, ASL follows only English and Spanish as the third most studied language in the United States.

Anne Marie began teaching ASL at Magnificat in the summer of 2021 in the Student Success Center. The course is a two-summer commitment, with instruction 4 hours a day, 5 days per week for 6 weeks. The class is structured to meet the needs of all students, including those on accommodation plans, and participants earn their full language credit upon completion. Taking the class during the summer allows students extra time for a study hall or tutoring during the school year.

way to meet new friends before attending Magnificat, especially if they are shy. They state that the class is fun, interactive and flies by each day, and they love that it gives them extra time to focus on their other studies during the school year.”

Anne Marie learned ASL at Bowling Green State University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education, and at Cuyahoga Community College.

She later earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Cleveland State University, and she has been teaching for 24 years in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, mentoring for the Ohio Department of Education Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) program, and working as a RESA assessor.

“I took Spanish when I attended Magnificat, but given the opportunity, I would have for sure taken ASL,” she said. “I love it, and I love my experience teaching Deaf students and being exposed to the rich Deaf community in the Cleveland area and beyond.”

Scan the code to watch a video of students learning sign language!

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SUMMER TRAVEL

Blue Streaks Travel Around the World Over the Summer

U.S.-Mexico Border Immersion

A group of rising juniors and seniors traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border in Tucson, Arizona, for the annual border immersion retreat facilitated by Borderlinks, an organization that invites students to deepen their understanding of borders, migration, and social justice while rooted in Catholic Social Teaching. Accompanied by Director of Campus Ministry Lauretta Ruppert and Campus Minister Jonathan Hesford, Magnificat students witnessed the reality of complexity and challenges of life on the borderlands while recognizing God's presence in the people they met and one another. Experiential learning opportunities explored the difficulties of migration and life along the U.S.-Mexico border and included a desert hike and visits to Southside Presbyterian Church (a Humble Hands partner) and the border wall.

Hiking in the mountains of Arizona, looking over Tucson and the Arizona Desert.

Students posed in front of a mural in Tucson.

San Xavier del Bac Mission, a historic Spanish Catholic mission located 10 miles from Tucson on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation.

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Italy and Greece In June, Blue Streaks spent a week exploring the cultural and religious heritage of Italy and Greece. While in Italy, students and chaperones visited Capri, Sorrento, Pompeii, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, Vatican City, the Spanish Steps, and a Gladiator School. Once in Greece, students took traditional dance lessons, visited the Acropolis and other ancient Greek ruins, and enjoyed beach time in the Bay of Corinth.

Interior of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

Capri, Italy.

St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.

Chaperones from left to right in Athens: Elisa Talmage, Lauretta Ruppert, Molly McCormick Woidke ’13, Nikki Clevenger Mohar ’89, Kate Ebert, and LaTonya Johnson.

Gladiator School.

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Welcome, Class of 2027!

167 Students 23 Communities Represented

5 Faith Traditions Catholic Greek Orthodox Muslim Presbyterian United Church of Christ

Avon Lake

Independence

Bay Village

Lakewood

Brecksville

Lorain

Broadview Heights

North Olmsted

Brooklyn

North Ridgeville

Brunswick

Rocky River

Cleveland

Sheffield Lake

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Columbia Station

Strongsville

Visit as a Blue Streak for a Day

Elyria

University Heights

Apply for Tuition Assistance

Fairview Park

Valley City

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Garfield Heights

Westlake

How to Apply for the Class of 2028

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Fall Sports:

New Head Coaches Rowing

Volleyball

Amber Douglas joined Magnificat as the new head rowing coach, bringing a wealth of rowing experience and the skills and knowledge necessary to continue the success of the school’s growing rowing program. A Cleveland native, Amber is a dedicated professional with a strong passion for working with students. Prior to joining Magnificat, she served in various roles at The Foundry – Cleveland’s Community Rowing and Sailing Center. Her most recent position at The Foundry was CFJ Youth Coach and Foundry Coaching Development Lead.

Matthew Onweller is Magnificat’s new head varsity volleyball coach, having started his 10-year coaching career in the Toledo area at Washington Local Schools and Toledo Whitmer High School. From there, he moved to Centerville High School, where he was the head coach for three seasons.

He led the Lady Elks to three consecutive Greater Western Ohio Conference (GWOC) League Championships and District Runner Up finishes, and he was named the 2021 GWOC Coach of the Year and 2022 District 15 Coach of the Year. During his tenure at Centerville, he has also helped as a varsity assistant with the very successful boys' volleyball program.

Amber spent time in the Magnificat Rowing program in the spring of 2021 as an assistant coach. She thrives as a lifelong learner and problem solver, always seeking new ways to contribute to the team’s achievements.

She is excited to bring her dedication to teamwork and relentless drive to Magnificat’s rowing program. This year she is also serving as a substitute office assistant for Mission; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Campus Ministry.

Golf

Matthew has been heavily involved in club coaching both during his time in Toledo as well as in the Dayton area. Most recently, he coached at the club level with Elevation in the southwest part of Ohio.

“I am excited for the opportunity to help continue and grow the excellent tradition of Magnificat volleyball through the Mission of the school to learn, lead, and serve,” he said.

Danny Gallagher has expanded his coaching duties in taking the position of head varsity golf coach. Danny has an extensive background in the sport of golf, including having been a coach in the Saint Edward High School golf program for seven years both at the varsity and junior varsity levels. His last two seasons (2013 and 2014) at Saint Edward, he was named Co-Head Coach of the Eagles’ varsity team.

Danny is currently the head varsity basketball coach for the Blue Streaks, a position that he has held for the past six seasons. In that time, he has amassed a record of 80-64, including two District Championships. He also teaches social studies and physical education at Magnificat.

“Coach Gallagher is dedicated to Magnificat and its Mission, and we are excited to have him lead our very successful golf program,” Athletic Director Paul Barlow said.

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HM HISTORY AND HERITAGE

“Sister Rose knew how to engage and empower both students and teachers to grow and become —Sister Mary Jane vitally alive themselves.”

Simmons, H.M.

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FR O M T H E M AG N I FI C AT A R C H I V E S :

Sister Rose Schaffer, H.M. Principal, 1974-1981

Article by Mary Cay Doherty, School Archivist and Social Studies Faculty Member The youngest of 11 children, Rose Schaffer was born on August 4, 1929, in Youngstown, Ohio. Her father John died before her first birthday, and three of her siblings died in early childhood. The remaining siblings, however, formed a closely knit family headed by their mother, Dina Schaffer.

Rose was 13 when her sister, Mary Rita, entered the Sisters of the Humility of Mary and became known as Sister Mary Ida. After graduating from Youngstown’s Chaney High School, Rose also joined the congregation. With Sister Mary Aquinas as her religious name, she professed final vows on July 17, 1954. In the same year, Sister Aquinas graduated magna cum laude from Notre Dame College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She later earned an M.A. degree from Marquette University in 1962.

Sister Aquinas ministered in education at Lourdes Academy in Cleveland, Central Catholic High School in Canton, and Villa Maria High School at Villa Maria from 1954-1974. She taught English and math before moving into administrative roles. While at Villa Maria High School, Sister Aquinas returned to her baptismal name and became known as Sister Rose.

In November 1970, Sister Rose and Sister Bernadette Vetter founded The Center for Learning. With offices in Villa Maria, Pennsylvania, and Rocky River, Ohio, this non-profit educational corporation published values-based curricula for secondary schools. By 1997, The Center for Learning boasted 542 titles and offered curricular materials in three subjects. Sister Rose served as executive director from 1970-1993 and as president and CEO from 1993-2008.

While directing The Center for Learning, Sister Rose also served as Magnificat’s fifth principal from 1974 to 1981.

During Sister Rose’s tenure, Magnificat’s Key Club Chapter formed and inducted its first members in December 1978.

The Magnificat chapter was the second all-girl Key Club in Ohio and the third in the nation.

Sister Mary Jane Simmons, who taught at Magnificat and worked at The Center for Learning, recalls that locker sharing became necessary while Sister Rose was principal

because the school’s enrollment increased dramatically from 1974-1981.

Sister Rose also led Magnificat’s 25th anniversary celebration. Festivities began on April 20 with Mass at St. Christopher Catholic Church and a dinner at Magnificat.

During the week, students created posters recounting Magnificat’s founding. On “Tradition Day,” they dressed in costumes that reflected fashion changes since the school’s 1955 founding. The celebration closed with an all-school Mass on April 25.

A number of current faculty and staff members were Magnificat students during Sister Rose’s principalship including Advancement Administrator Kathy Ward Caldart ’80, President Moira Clark ’77, Vice President of Advancement Deborah Durbin ’81, Senior Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing Julie Sims Gibbons ’80, Registrar Maggie Riley McCarthy ’80, Theology Faculty Member Karen Duffy Morley ’78, Performing Arts Costume Designer and Program Coordinator Mary Cachat Papa ’79, and Streaks Boutique Manager Patty Connor Schwarber ’77.

Karen fondly remembers Sister Rose’s kind smile. Retired Dean of Faculty and Academics Marilyn Arundel ’76 recalls an unexpected principal’s office summons. She feared that she was “in trouble,” but Sister Rose only sought permission to display Marilyn’s artwork in her office.

Sister Rose stepped down as Magnificat’s principal in 1981 to focus on The Center for Learning.

In 2008, Sister Rose retired to Villa Maria Community Center and joined the Ministry of Prayer. She died on September 24, 2013.

Magnificat remains grateful for Sister Rose’s leadership from 1974 until 1981. As the school celebrated its first 25 years amid rapid enrollment growth, Sister Rose preserved Magnificat’s HM heritage and advanced its Mission to holistically educate young women to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.

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Summer Programs

This summer our campus was filled with excited and happy campers! We held 42 Magnificamps, 18 athletic camps, and three weeks of summer enrichment for 994 girls with many different interests. Thank you to the counselors and student volunteers who made this year’s Summer Programs such a success, and we look forward to welcoming many more girls to campus next summer!

Summer Enrichment Program

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Magnificamps

Athletic Camps

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Golf Outing The 8th Annual Blue Streaks Golf Outing was held July 17 at Avon Oaks Country Club. This year we had 100 participants and raised vital funds in support of the Magnificat’s athletic program. Thank you to everyone who sponsored the event and attended, and a special thank you to our Blue and White sponsors: Anthony Kure - Johnson Investment Control Mike McGill - Ace Relocation Systems Frank Kennedy - Integrated Power Systems Terry Coyne - Newmark - Terry Coyne Thank you for continuing to support the Blue Streaks!

Kelly McKenna Otter '83, Lori Metro Alexander '83, Mary Kay Lange McDade '86, and Marybeth Metro McCormick '86.

Eileen Roche, Joan Barno, and Cheryl Horwood before heading to the green.

Beth Cooney '09, Molly Geib '08, Natalie Butchko Hershberger '08, and Lisa Shimko Lasko '08, dressed in a white polo and blue skirt to reminisce about their days as Blue Streaks!

Mike McGill and Anthony Canitia from Ace Relocation Systems at their sponsored hole.

Henry Curtis, Mark Kurtz, Matt Rechin, and Tom Coughlin.

Jim Schaefer, Sara Schaefer, Kelley Dier, and JD Dier.

Jennifer Hudek Bruesewitz '03, Kara Rambusek '99, Nora French '97, and Melanie Murray '05.

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Opening Days of School

Fr. Raymond P. Guiao, S.J., president of Saint Ignatius High School, presided over the Opening School Mass of the Holy Spirit.

Students were all smiles on the first day of the 2023-2024 school year.

School spirit was in full force at the Big-Little Challenge Cup, where Junfres took on the Semores in friendly competition.

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SISTER BERNADETTE VETTER LEGACY SOCIETY Sister Bernadette's leadership and vision guided the formation of the Magnificat spirit and many of its traditions. In particular, it was Sister Bernadette and the Sisters of the Humility of Mary who were committed to provide a Magnificat education to every young woman who wished to attend. We are grateful to these donors who have included Magnificat High School in their estate plans.

Anonymous (4) Irene Allamen† Nora Barrett† Darold Basista Kelly Larson Broderick ’04 and John Broderick Mary Pat Ferron Canes ’63 Elaine Andrews Carroll ’66 and Wilmer Carroll Debbie Cherry ’73† and James Helbling Moira Clark ’77 and Richard Clark† Loretta † and Robert† Cleary Carol and Daniel Collins Diane and Thomas Coury Betty Dabrowski† Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and Fred DiSanto Anne Marie Versagi Drew ’68 Therese Fanta ’88 and Sheila Monroe Abbie Fox ’12 Margaret† and Frank† Geib Dede Hickey Geib ’76 and Daniel Geib Jeanne Haflinger ’69 † deceased

Fran Leisz Hayden ’62 and Thomas Hayden Katherine Bitterman Hazan ’86 Chris Fridrich Higgins ’74 and Ralph Higgins, Jr. Anne and Brian Hurtuk Margaret† and William† Kaiser Maureen McNally Kelley ’83 and John Kelley Marilyn† Maher Kennedy ’61 and James † Kennedy Karen McGlynn Killeen ’64 and Michael Killeen Colleen† and John Lance Jan Duffy Leitch ’68 and Jeffrey Leitch Toni Mesaros Marquard ’71 and Kenneth Marquard Mary Masny† Adele† and Willard† Maurer Kevin McDonald† Holly and Thomas McGowan Lynne McIntyre ’60 Berta and Martin† Mehall

Ruth Merkle† Amy Stakich Nageotte ’82 and Daniel Nageotte Kathy Naughton ’61 Nancy Powell† Lynne Bohn Rambasek ’63 and James Rambasek Maureen Rooney ’74 and Jane Barnes Rosemary† and Bill Saas Maureen Karnatz Smith ’81 and Stephen Smith Maureen and W. Robert† Spettel The Thelma E. Holland Trust Monica Roman Thomas Rose Volk† Dianne Jacko Worsley ’80 and Christopher Worsley

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Planned Giving

How to join the Sr. Bernadette Vetter Legacy Society When you make an estate gift to invest in Magnificat’s future, you join the ranks of other forward thinking community members of the Sr. Bernadette Vetter Legacy Society. Planning ahead helps ensure your wishes to provide for those you love and the causes close to your heart are followed. While estate planning may sound daunting, estate gifts such as those referenced below offer simple ways to provide for your loved ones, realize potential tax benefits, and support causes most important to you without dipping into your bank account.

Magnificat recommends that you consult with your attorney or financial advisor to determine the best options for you.

Bequests: The most widely known vehicle to establish your legacy, gifts through your will or revocable trust are easy to arrange and easy to amend. Flexible bequest options include: • Bequesting all or part of your estate to Magnificat • Naming Magnificat a contingent beneficiary to receive a bequest if you are not survived by other beneficiaries • Naming Magnificat a residual beneficiary to receive only what is left of your estate after other bequests and expenses are satisfied.

Gifts of Retirement Assets, such as IRAs or 401Ks: Gifts of retirement assets offer tax savings and can be accomplished by simply naming Magnificat as a beneficiary of all or part of the assets. Your plan manager can provide the form needed to establish or change beneficiaries.

Gifts of Insurance: Another popular way to leave your mark for girls’ Catholic education is to designate Magnificat as beneficiary of a life insurance proceeds or make Magnificat the owner of an existing policy you no longer need. Tax benefits for gifts of insurance will depend upon the value of the policy and whether or not the policy is already paid in full. Contact your insurance agent for help with insurance gifts.

Gift the balance of a bank or securities account: Designate Magnificat as the beneficiary of the balance of your bank or brokerage account.

If you have already included Magnificat in your estate plan and your name is not included in this list, please contact Maggie Mroz Lamb ’84 at mlamb@maghs.org or 440-331-1572, ext. 268, so that we can properly acknowledge you.

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MAGNIFICAT GIFT CLUBS The following lists reflect gifts made to Magnificat High School between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If an error has occurred, please accept our sincere apology and contact us so we can adjust our records and publish the correction.

Caroline and L. Joseph Lee

Frantz Ward LLP

Jennifer and Brian Walsh

Jan Duffy Leitch ’68 and Jeffrey Leitch

Giant Eagle Foundation, Inc.

Kim and Rich Zamboldi

Janis Domino Lynch ’78 Mary Beth Mansour

THE 1955 SOCIETY

Kathy Dunham McElligott ’74 and Robert McElligott MCPc Merkle Foundation The Nock and Son Company

MAGNIFIERS ($10,000+)

Colleen Moran O'Neil ’88

Anonymous (3) Amanda Bartelme ’94 Carol & Charles Rini Sr. Foundation Barbara Williams Carson ’78 and William Carson, Jr. Fiona Campbell Chambers ’90 and Brian Chambers Maureen Cleary ’86 Eorann Hickey Conway ’79 and Daniel Conway Ann Litzler Coyne ’88 and Terry Coyne Colleen Craven ’93

The Past Presidents Foundation

Carol Ann Rini Roundstone Insurance Ltd Sisters of the Humility of Mary Lisa Pellman Spicer ’90 and Ryan Spicer The Thomas J. Coltman Foundation Trust The Veale Foundation

Colleen and Brady Aldinger Ruth Ann Barrett ’64

Susan and John Benevento

J. Harrington and Marie E. Glidden Foundation

Cathleen and Brian Bennett

The Howley Foundation

Carol and Mark Bodnar

Crickett Karson ’70 and John Leibert Linda Loesch Kelly ’77 and John Kelly

Anne and Brian Hurtuk Teri Coury Ingleright ’80 and Bruce Ingleright Diann Dellafiora Jenne ’89 and Dean Jenne

Lisa and Bob Kunkle

LEADERS ($5,000-$9,999)

John P. Murphy Foundation

Kathleen Hull ’74 and Ernest Jacob

Rhonda and Thomas Richlovsky

Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and Fred DiSanto

Rose Gates Jenne ’68 and Joe Hudak

John Hudec

Jenne Distributors

Mary Lu and George Wasmer

Dede Hickey Geib ’76 and Daniel Geib

Susan and Edward Hack

Dinora and Ben Reichstein

John Curran

Amy and Robert Fedor

Gina Palmieri Green ’94 and Christopher Green

Biz-Edge Christine Noga Booth ’88 and Dean Booth Margaret and Michael Cachat Brigid Kennedy Chambers ’95 and Connor Chambers Allison Nigro Coale ’97

Carol Karnatz Mazzella Companies Maggi and Robert Mooney Beatrice Moore Rose Haggerty and Peter Murphy Terri Holliday and Gregory Pacholski Parker Hannifin Corporation Marilyn Schumann Raeth ’67 and Peter Raeth Patti Dunham Ragland ’71 and Mark Ragland Laura and Gerry Ramella Constance Ramirez RDF Logistics Inc Regency Construction Services, Inc.

PARTNERS ($1,000-$4,999)

Anonymous

Michele Sims Ahern ’85 and Patrick J. Ahern Armada Risk Partners, LLC Barbara and John Balk Sheila Kilbane Becker ’87 and John Becker Mary Beth Hoke Bedell '81 and Jack Bedell Denise Dzurec Bell '76 and Edward Bell Allan Bennett The Jodi L. Berg Fund Susan Black Debbie and John Bradford Brady Corporation Foundation Linda Bodziony Brogan ’84 and Dan Brogan Calfee, Halter & Griswold Karen Miller Campbell ’96 and Benjamin Campbell Nicki and Michael Cancelliere Mary Pat Ferron Canes ’63 Kerry Bugala Capka ’88 and Paul Capka Susan Adler Carlin ’73 and Michael Carlin

Reminger Foundation

Jeanne Marie Carmody ’68 and Donald Schnackel

River City Wood Products, LLC

Roxann and Michael Caserio

Erin O'Grady Samenuk ’88 and John Samenuk

Catholic Climate Covenant

Kati Kratus Small ’97 and Christopher Small The Stocker Foundation Monica Roman Thomas

Barbara Stefanic Cashin ’61 Maureen Siat Caulfield ’74 and Michael Caulfield Lilian Reyes Cindric ’86 and Stephen Cindric

Christine and Tom Kennedy

Constance M. Cooper Charitable Foundation

TM and NA O’Donnell Foundation

Citiroc Real Estate Company

KeyBank Foundation

Suzanne and Mark Dvoroznak

Truwest Company LLC

Nancy and James Knuff

Fidelity Foundation

Vecchio And Shafer DDS

College Now Greater Cleveland, Inc.

Cleveland Printwear

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Jeanne and Patrick Conway Katie Redmon Cooke ’87 and Lewis Cooke

Mary Ellen and Richard Huesken In His Steps Foundation

Anne Hoban Davalla ’71 and Lawrence Davalla

J&F Transportation Co.

Celia Sullivan Davis ’74 and Michael Davis

Lori Sherman Jolliffe ’87 and John Jolliffe

Elizabeth DeChant† DEX Imaging Patti Geib Dietz ’70 and Tom Dietz Colleen Duffy Elwood ’88 and Robert Elwood Ennis Court Katie Beirne Fallon ’94 and Brian Fallon Barbara Forslund and Robert Fedor, Sr. Kristen Distelhorst Flesch ’98 and Patrick Flesch Megan Gilson Fox ’86 and James Fox Meredith Lahl Foxx ’95 Margie Vedda Furin ’75 Bridget Gallagher ’02 George’s Pawn Shop Julie Sims Gibbons ’80 and Terry Gibbons Gilead Sciences Jennifer and Steven Glass Kiki Dettling Goshay ’77 Anne Cleary Grevey ’65 and Robert Grevey

Robert Johnson

Joyce Buick GMC Connie and Jack Kappus Amy and Brian Kelly Karen McGlynn Killeen ’64 and Michael Killeen KKR Mary Kleinert Mary Ellen Kleinhenz ’67 Patrice Allison Kubacki ’71 and Robert Kubacki Claudette Miller Landrum ’63 Melinda and Matthew Lashutka Mrs. Mary-Margaret Latchford Laub Foundation James LaVigne Susan Carroll Lebold ’74 and John Lebold Jill Ledin ’89 and Joseph Znidarsic Barbara and Hal Leitch Meg Griffin Leneghan ’87 and Sean Leneghan Mary and Thomas Lucchesi

Pat Zimmer Hannemann ’67 and William Hannemann

Tricia Lynch ’85

The Hartzell Family

Magnificat Mothers’ Club

Fran Leisz Hayden ’62 and Thomas A. Hayden

Malley’s Chocolates

Meghan Curran Heintzen ’09

Mary Lou Mathews

Helen F. Stolier and Louis Stolier Family Foundation Chris Fridrich Higgins ’74 and Ralph Higgins, Jr. LuAnn and Kevin Hinkel Hippler Family Dentistry Elizabeth Hochwarth ’79 John Horan Ann Huesken ’16

Magnificat Fathers’ Club

Kelly Markus ’90 Dana and Peter McCabe Jane McGinnis McCarthy Santoro ’64 Maureen McCloskey ’71 Marie Ocampo McGlynn ’85 and Jim McGlynn Elizabeth Mannas McManamon ’96 and Pat McManamon

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Julie and Sean Miller

Sibling Revelry Brewing

Colleen Mountcastle ’91 and James Conway

Jennifer and Mark Sims

Mary Kay Cabot and William Murman

Mary Onusko Smith ’76 and Bernard Smith

Allyson and Matthew Murphy

Snider-Blake Personnel

Catherine Ramella Myers ’01 and P.J. Myers

St. Edward High School

Stacy and Steve Nock Deborah Reidy Norton ’86 and Bradley Norton

Ellen and Brian Spear St. Ignatius High School Kristie Pudlock Stanfield ’88

Laura and Christopher Nortz

Agnes and Andrew Strada

Therese and Lawrence Oakar

Nancy and Patrick Sullivan

Lauren Pavlovich

Joan Coming Swanberg ’77

Payto Architects, Inc Corbin Petro ’97 and Jessica Gelman Pilot Plastics

and Gregory Swanberg Ashley Mann Taseff ’96 and Damon Taseff

Shannon McGinty ’00

The Law Offices of Cara L.

Lindsay Szwed Platt ’02 and Joseph Platt

The Law Offices of Tim Misny

Lisa Pompeii ’84 Kathleen Casey Proctor ’89 and Jim Proctor Gene Ptacek Qatar Foundation International, LLC Lynne Bohn Rambasek ’63 and James Rambasek Patty Karnatz Ramey ’88 and Mark Ramey

Santosuosso, LLC The Marsha Lee Miko Foundation Inc. Anne Marie Prunty Thomas ’88 and Richard Thomas Amy and Matt Thompson UBS Foundation Linda Korcuska Uhlir ’84 and Paul Uhlir

Carol O'Malley Richardson ’76 and Brad Richardson

Kristen Latkovic Wallace ’95

RNDC

Kimberly and Marc Walrod

Meg Jeffers Rowe ’87 and Kevin Rowe

Judith and Michael Waters

RPM International, Inc. Marilyn Pavlik Ruddy ’62 and Raymond Ruddy Joan Ryan William Saas Carrie Kirk Schroen ’94 and Guy Schroen Margaret and William Semancik Chris Seuffert ’72 and John Kiczek Sherwin-Williams Foundation

and Wayne Wallace

Mary and Christopher Wolf

2022-2023 By the Numbers Unrestricted

Magnificat Fund Night in Blue Gala - Operating Total

$476,396 $262,465 $305,200 $1,044,061

Tuition/Transportation Gifts Grant and Special Projects Capital Projects Total

$125,700 $269,223 $1,815,857 $2,210,779

Total

$554,896

Temporary Restricted Endowment

TOTAL GIVING $3,809,736

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FOUNDERS SOCIETY - LIFETIME GIVING HUMILITY OF MARY CIRCLE

(Lifetime Giving of $1 million +)

Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and Fred DiSanto F. J. O’Neill Charitable Corporation Nancy McDonough Geschke ’60 and Charles† Geschke Sisters of the Humility of Mary MOTHER MARY OF LOURDES CIRCLE

(Lifetime Giving of $500,000-$999,999)

Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Castele Foundation Betty Dabrowski† Carol Ann and Charles† Rini, Sr. Maureen Karnatz Smith 81 and Stephen Smith Thomas and Theresa Coury Charitable Foundation Mary Lu and George Wasmer MOTHER ANNA TABOURAT CIRCLE

(Lifetime Giving of $250,000-$499,999)

Anonymous Catholic Community Foundation Eorann Hickey Conway ’79 and Daniel Conway Ann Litzler Coyne ’88 and Terry Coyne J. Harrington and Marie E. Glidden Foundation Caroline and L. Joseph Lee Jan Duffy Leitch ’68 and Jeffrey Leitch Mary Beth and Edward† Mansour Beatrice and M. Thomas† Moore Rhonda and Thomas Richlovsky Rosemary† and William Saas Molly and Michael Schroeder Smiley Family Charitable Foundation P. Kelly Tompkins

MOTHER MADELAINE POTIER CIRCLE

(Lifetime Giving of $100,000-$249,999)

Anonymous (4) American Greetings The Andrews Foundation Betty† and Raymond† Arth Patricia English Aveni ’65 and Vince† Aveni Mary and John† Bello Peg and Michael Cachat Fiona Campbell Chambers ’90 and Brian Chambers Debbie Cherry ’73† and James Helbling Cliffs Natural Resources Foundation Colleen Craven ’93 Barbara† and Edward† Durkin The Edward and Betty Sloat Foundation Therese Fanta ’88 and Sheila Monroe The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust Marguerite† and Charles† Galanie Dede Hickey Geib ’76 and Daniel Geib Diane and Michael Gibbons Irene† and Herb† Heppler Chris Fridrich Higgins ’74 and Ralph Higgins, Jr. Mary Ellen and Richard Huesken Rose Gates Jenne ’68 and Joe Hudak Sherry Kahl and John Kahl, Jr.† KeyBank Foundation Karen McGlynn Killeen ’64 and Michael Killeen Luanne and Ken Lashutka Laub Foundation Joyce and William Litzler Lanee and Jason Lucarelli Magnificat Fathers’ Club Magnificat Mothers’ Club Barbara and Jack Matia Holly and Thomas McGowan Merkle Foundation Elizabeth† and James† Mooney The Nock and Son Company The Past Presidents Foundation Pat and William Reichard Marilyn Pavlik Ruddy ’62 and Raymond Ruddy

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Jackie Stringer ’67 Thomas C. Sullivan Family Foundation The Thomas J. Coltman Foundation Trust Veale Foundation Rose Volk† Kathleen Folatko Wasserman ’63 and Thomas Wasserman FATHER JOHN JOSEPH BEGEL CIRCLE

($50,000-$99,999)

Anonymous (3) Irene Allamen† Marilyn Knox Arundel ’76 Amanda Bartelme ’94 Mary Ann† and William† Beargie Cathleen and Brian Bennett Carol and Mark Bodnar Christine Noga Booth ’88 and Dean Booth Linda Bodziony Brogan ’84 and Dan Brogan Nicki and Michael Cancelliere Mary Pat Ferron Canes ’63 Nancy Doerr Carney ’64 and Robert Carney Loretta† and Robert† Cleary Maureen Cleary ’86 The Cleveland Foundation John Curran Maura Mansour DePrisco ’89 and David DePrisco Julie Buddie Douglass ’72 and Clayton Zell Mary Lou Durkin Suzanne and Mark Dvoroznak Eaton Corporation Heidi and Frank Fanta Nicole Rini Fenix ’89 Kathleen Durkin Ferry and Brian Pyclik Fifth Third Bank Theresa and William Francis Frantz Ward LLP Margie Vedda Furin ’75 Eileen and John Gallagher, Jr. Giant Eagle Foundation, Inc. The Howley Foundation Anne and Brian Hurtuk Diann Dellafiora Jenne ’89 and Dean Jenne John P. Murphy Foundation William Joyce† Margaret† and William† Kaiser Carol and William† Karnatz, Sr.

Linda Loesch Kelly ’77 and John Kelly Elena and James Kelly Mary and Rustom Khouri Dara Krueger ’87 and Timothy Piai Lisa and Robert Kunkle Debra and Edwin Langhenry, Jr. Kathy and Dale LaPorte Janis Domino Lynch ’78 Sally and Colin MacLean Adele and William† Malley Kevin McDonald† Kathy Dunham McElligott ’74 and Robert McElligott MCPc Berta and Martin† Mehall Samuel Miller† Maggi and Robert Mooney Pam and Jeff Moritz Kathy Naughton ’61 Patricia and Charles Nock The Nock Family Deborah Reidy Norton ’86 and Bradley Norton Laura and Craig Notarianni Therese and Lawrence Oakar Colleen Moran O'Neil ’88 Margaret and Vincent Petrella Donna and David Price Marilyn Schumann Raeth ’67 and Peter Raeth Lynne Bohn Rambasek '63 and James Rambasek Laura and Gerry Ramella Constance Ramirez '54L Carol O'Malley Richardson '76 and Brad Richardson Anthony Rini† Joan Ryan† Seuffert Construction Company, Inc. Sherwin-Williams Foundation Kati Kratus Small ’97 and Christopher Small Nancy and Patrick Sullivan Mary and Mousab Tabbaa The Thelma E. Holland Trust TM and NA O’Donnell Foundation William J. Todia, M.D. Gayle Meyer Winchester ’65 and Dennis Winchester The Wuliger Foundation Denise and Miguel Zubizarreta

TRANSFORMATION STARTS WITH A VISION: THE DISANTOS’ GENEROSITY CONTINUES

Great philanthropists are visionaries.

They see a need and wield their resources to meet that need, and in doing so, they build a legacy, change lives, and inspire the generosity of others.

When Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and her husband, Fred, saw a need to transform and improve visual arts education for our students, they generously donated $2 million to get the project off the ground and offered another $250,000 if we raised $1 million more. They were just getting started, and their enthusiasm was contagious.

Magnificat accomplished the goal of raising an additional $1 million thanks to many other generous philanthropic members of the Magnificat community—parents, alumnae, and friends, and rather than donating the $250,000 pledged, the DiSantos donated an additional

Brittan Burke DiSanto ’ 79, center, pictured with her mother Judy Burke and husband Fred DiSanto at the ribbon cutting celebration of the Burke-DiSanto Center for the Visual Arts in September 2022.

$800,000 to complete the second phase of the transformation. To further their vision and ensure the future of Magnificat, they named the school as a beneficiary of a $1 million life insurance policy.

The seeds planted by Brittan and Fred in 2021 will continue to blossom for decades to come in the expanding class offerings, in the students whose talents are nurtured, and in the art

they create and offer a world greatly in need of more beauty.

The third and final phase of the amazing transformation will require the vision and generosity of many more of us. If you would like to be a part of this exciting endeavor and create your own legacy, please contact Vice President of Advancement Deborah Durbin ’81 at ddurbin@maghs.org.

LEADERSHIP GIFTS DONATIONS OF $5,000 OR MORE TO THE BURKE-DISANTO CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS OR THE SMITH SNACK SHACK Anonymous (2) J. Harrington and Marie E. Glidden Foundation Michele Sims Ahern ’85 and Patrick Ahern Rose Gates Jenne ’68 and Joe Hudak Bridget Barrett ’86 Linda Loesch Kelly ’77 and John Kelly Amanda Bartelme ’94 Christine and Tom Kennedy Gabrielle Ata Christman ’99 and Scott Christman Nancy and James Knuff Lilian Reyes Cindric ’86 and Stephen Susan Carroll Lebold ’74 and John Lebold Cindric Jan Duffy Leitch ’68 and Jeffrey Leitch Allison Nigro Coale ’97 MCPc Molly McCarthy Connell ’00 and The Nock and Son Company Christopher Connell Laura and Christopher Nortz Eorann Hickey Conway ’79 and Daniel The Past Presidents Foundation Conway Marilyn Schumann Raeth ’67 and Brittan Burke DiSanto ’79 and Peter Raeth Fred DiSanto Laura and Gerry Ramella Amy and Robert Fedor Erin O'Grady Samenuk ’88 and Meredith Lahl Foxx ’95 John Samenuk Dede Hickey Geib ’76 and Daniel Geib Jenny Hayes Sims ’89 and Mark Sims Julie Sims Gibbons ’80 and Terry Gibbons Maureen Karnatz Smith ’81 and Gina Palmieri Green ’94 and Stephen Smith Christopher Green Jennifer and Brian Walsh We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat. | MAGNIFICAT MAGAZINE

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Philanthropy in Action:

A New Pollinator Sensory Garden Magnificat’s Seeds of Service Horticulture Club has taken on a new project to enhance student learning and environmental sustainability with the creation of a new Pollinator Sensory Garden. Located adjacent to the Coyne Tennis Courts, the Hoop House, and the apiary behind the school, the garden will feature native plants that attract ecologically important pollinators and enhance the campus grounds in support of the school’s environmental initiatives.

Guided by Seeds of Service moderator Karen Ryan Tigue ’85, the summer gardening students sketched a garden design containing pathways, garden plots, and other landscape features. They researched plantings and visited a walking path at Dean’s Greenhouse to inform their plans. Ground Works Land Design adapted the drawings into professional renderings and donated a portion of their services and materials to offset costs. The remaining funds needed were contributed by the generous individuals and organizations listed on the next page.

“The main purpose of this project was to engage the students in learning how to create a garden that draws you in, invites you to learn about plants

and pollinators, and engages you to interact through your senses—really becoming a meditative, healing and learning garden and so much more,” Karen said. “Making the garden accessible was so important to the girls so everyone can enjoy the space.”

Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators play a critical role in supporting biodiversity and producing seeds and fruit in flowering plants but have experienced population declines in recent years.

Nurturing an abundance of native plants supports these delicate but vital populations.

The final design includes crushed granite walkways surrounding planting beds that lead to a central stamped concrete roundabout. In the fall, club members will plant deer-resistant native flowers like lavender, bee balm, aster, coneflower, and milkweed, and Charlotte Harter ’24 is researching native fruit trees to plant for her junior Agape Project. Additional features will include a Mary statue, a bird bath, and four arbors for climbing plants representing each class color. Students hope to add an outdoor classroom down the road should funding come available.

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Students have been instrumental in bringing the Pollinator Sensory Garden to fruition. Here, Seeds of Service Horticulture volunteers create clay leaves that will be used in water elements within the garden.

The garden project directly supports Catholic Social Teaching of Care for God’s Creation and also supplies additional benefits beyond the environment. The sensory aspects of spending time in a garden—sight, sound, smell, touch—can reduce stress and provide a meditative setting for personal reflection and prayer.

The garden is designed for inclusivity with pathways that are fully accessible to wheelchair and walker users and easy to navigate for any injured student-athletes. Art and photography students and summer campers will find inspiration at the site, and the Seeds of Service Club members will be heavily involved in the maintaining the flowers and grounds year round—contributing to the school’s emphasis on service and putting lessons learned into action even after graduating.

“Our club has been laser focused on learning about the importance of pollinators in relation to our food system and helping support a healthy ecosystem on our campus,” Karen said. “Hopefully, students leave here with a little more appreciation of God's creation and are inspired to love and care for nature around them, which follows the goals of Laudato Si’.”

Thank you!

The Pollinator Sensory Garden was made possible by: Catholic Climate Covenant Donations made in memory of Ruth Duffy Donations made in memory of Joan Ryan Ground Works Land Design Carol A. Rini The Veale Foundation To learn more about ways to help support the garden, please contact Deborah Durbin ’81 at 440-331-7227 or ddurbin@maghs.org.

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ALUMNAE PROFILES

NAVY NURSE

Eva Domotorffy ’91 Despite struggling at times with science in high school and college, Eva Domotorffy ’91 built a successful, 27-year career in nursing, healthcare policy, and leadership with the United States Navy. By the time she retired in December 2022, she had earned two master’s degrees, the rank of Captain, and 11 commendation and achievement medals.

“Magnificat instilled in me some key lessons and habits that served me well in college and beyond—namely work ethic and organization,” she said. “At Magnificat, I was also ingrained with a sense of responsibility when it came to serving others and attempting to ‘make a difference in the world.’”

Eva earned a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship while studying at the University of Pennsylvania, which led to an unexpected and rewarding Naval career.

After serving as a nurse in the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, she was assigned to serve as a Navy recruiter in New York City. There she went on to earn a master’s degree in advanced practice pediatric nursing at New York University and graduated with academic distinction.

She was so good at recruiting, she joked, that she talked herself into furthering her career with the Navy. She continued on to serve in a number of clinical and leadership roles in Annapolis, Maryland; Naples, Italy; and Fort Belvoir, Virginia. While deployed aboard the USNS Mercy ship in the Pacific Islands, she worked with local midwives, nurses, and students to elevate the quality of maternal and infant care and improve health outcomes for women and children. She organized and oversaw clinical operations for thousands of Navy personnel and their beneficiaries in Navy medical treatment facilities in the United States and overseas. In 2021, she was appointed Officer in Charge of a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Queens, New York, where she successfully led a Navy medical team to administer 230,000 vaccines in less than 90 days.

Her proudest achievements during her Naval service? As Branch Head for Women’s Health in the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Eva established safety nets and care protocols for women serving in the Navy—shining a light on service women’s unique healthcare needs and giving women a much needed voice in their healthcare.

In her retirement, Eva is grateful to devote more time to family and the local community. She volunteers as a scout leader and a CYO basketball and tennis coach, serves on a number of community boards and has taken on the role of a long term substitute nurse in the Catholic school where her children attend. She and her husband live in Alexandria, Virginia, with their three children.

Looking back at her time at Magnificat, Eva said she gained lifelong friends, played on the tennis team, and participated in yearbook. The fact that she has only fondness for the teacher, the late Mrs. Sheila Collins, from her most challenging courses (Chemistry and Biology II) says a great deal about her pursuit of excellence and ability to grasp the importance of transferable skills. When asked if she has words of wisdom for Magnificat girls, her advice is to “take advantage of all that Magnificat has to offer, because you never know what will ignite your interest and passion and what skills you’ll develop.”

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AMAZON ATTORNEY

Christina Rogers ’11 The path to a fulfilling career is often shaped by a combination of passion, guidance, and personal growth.

For alumna Christina Rogers ’11, that path took her from nursing school to her current role as Workplace Health and Safety Corporate Counsel at Amazon.

and navigate her path. The emphasis on leveraging opportunities, speaking out, asking questions, and challenging the status quo instilled in her during her time at Magnificat has continued to shape her approach to advocacy and empowering others.

After graduating from Magnificat, Christina enrolled at Michigan State University in hopes of becoming a nurse. Although passionate about nursing, her love for sports and the sports community drew her back to Ohio. Recognizing her true passion lay elsewhere and desiring a career that blended sports and business, she transferred to the University of Cincinnati. During her time at UC, she worked as a student-athlete academic coach for the football team and the operations manager for the UC track team. There she crossed paths with the director of compliance for the Athletic Department, a UC Law graduate who inspired her to apply to law school.

“Sometimes women think they can’t have it all — especially as a working mom,” said Christina, who is a mother of two. “I don’t accept that. Keep pushing, try new things, and don’t be afraid to fail.”

During her law school years at UC, Christina gained invaluable experience through internships, including working for the Department of Labor’s Office of Administrative Law Judges, and clerking for a law firm specializing in civil rights litigation. Upon completing her J.D., she received an offer from Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP, where she worked in labor and employment law.

Christina’s most recent transition was to work at Amazon in Virginia, where she serves as Workplace Health and Safety Corporate Counsel. In this role, she ensures the safety of employees in warehouses, offices, and throughout the company worldwide.

“This role challenges me every day, you never know what is going to happen,” she said. “There are always new and interesting issues that come up every day — it has forced me to become a criminal lawyer, a privacy lawyer, and an environmental lawyer.”

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ALUMNAE PROFILES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPERT

Susan Burns Sentell ’78 Susan Burns Sentell ’78, an independent board director, strategic advisor, and former CEO embarked on her career journey in the telecommunications sector during its explosive growth phase in the 1980s.

After earning a degree in marketing and finance from Miami University, Susan launched her career at AT&T in a sales role. The allure of the telecommunications boom was undeniable—it was a burgeoning industry that held the promise of endless possibilities. This period was particularly opportune for women, given the industry's vibrant expansion and inclusive ethos. Her career took her from Cleveland to Boston and, ultimately, to Sprint, a smaller company where she found a platform to make a significant impact. Over her 14-year tenure at Sprint, she pivoted from sales to marketing and eventually helmed the business division, orchestrating significant growth.

Her career, she fondly recalls, stands on four sturdy legs.

The first leg, deeply rooted in the telecommunications sector, nurtured her skills and resilience. The second saw her evolve into a CEO for private equity-owned technology companies, which exposed her to the rigors of managing growth and innovation. The third phase led her to start The Sentell Group, where she engaged in consulting, strategy execution, and CEO advisement, adding a new layer of expertise to her repertoire. Her fourth leg has her serving on multiple corporate boards, contributing her wealth of experience to steer diverse enterprises towards success.

“In each step, I am taking what I learned and bringing that to new experiences and new work,” Susan said. “It's not merely about managing change, but embracing it. That’s just life.”

As she navigated the challenges of an evolving landscape, her Magnificat experience played a pivotal role in shaping her resilience and confidence.

Beyond her corporate triumphs, her family life is a point of pride. Susan is thankful for the support she received throughout her career from John, her husband of 32 years. They have raised two children: a pediatrician and a television writer. Today, Susan and her husband live in Dublin, Ohio.

“I’m a lifelong learner, which played a role in all of my career moves,” Susan said. “Magnificat gave me the confidence to be a strong woman and the opportunity to find my voice at a young age.”

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MUSIC PROFESSOR

Liz Pfaffle, D.M. ’90

Liz Pfaffle, D.M. ’90 was always drawn to her artistic talents. Reflecting on her Magnificat days, she highlights the influence of Sr. Margaret Marszal, H.M. and Ms. Zoe Murphy, who not only guided her but also instilled in her the belief that she would find her calling in the arts.

Liz began her academic pursuits at The Ohio State University, receiving an undergraduate degree in music education. In 1997, she earned a master’s degree in music from the University of Akron before achieving the pinnacle of academic achievement in her field: a Doctor of Music degree from Indiana University in Bloomington in 2005.

After teaching for a few years at Indiana University, Liz embarked on a new adventure at West Chester University, where she holds the positions of professor of music for horn and assistant dean of curriculum and assessment.

“I always knew I wanted to be a college level professor,” Liz said. “I love to teach, and I love my students. Having the opportunity to impact my students’ futures, the same way my teachers influenced me, makes it all worthwhile.”

At West Chester, Liz plays a vital role in the accreditation process for National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and has been instrumental in modifying the university's general education requirements to make them more vibrant and relevant. She has also spearheaded changes to the music education degree program, enhancing its overall quality.

Teaching French horn is her primary focus, but her expertise extends to teaching theory, ear training, and even developing the capstone class for performance degree students.

In addition to her academic responsibilities, Liz keeps her musical talents finely tuned by substituting in theater, orchestra, and opera in Philadelphia. Her repertoire extends beyond the French horn to include the piano and various brass instruments. Her musical passions encompass both classical and contemporary genres, from Brahms’ piano concertos to the enchanting compositions of Danny Elfman for movie soundtracks.

Liz’s commitment to nurturing talent goes beyond the classroom; she brings alumni back to mentor and inspire the next generation. She also recently visited Magnificat’s “Magnifipops” orchestra and choir classes to speak with them about her career, the importance of staying involved in the arts, and feeling confident to strive for a career in the arts if that’s where one’s passion lies.

Beyond her successful career, Liz finds joy in her family life. She shares her love for film scores with her 7-yearold son, and cherishes time with her son, husband Andy, best friend Kelly Markus ’90, and family.

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CLASS NOTES

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1976

Knox Arundel joined her children 1 Marilyn and grandchildren for a family reunion

this summer. Also at the celebration were Elaine Knox Mulig '68, Emily Arundel Deprez '98, Lindsey Arundel Murphy '02, and Katie Knox Emling '07.

1978

Paskert Saponari and her husband, 2 Peggy Dr. Gino, attended the graduation of their

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youngest son, 2LT Mario Saponari, from the United States Military Academy (West Point). Their other son also graduated from West Point in 2020.

1997

French Campbell married Teddy 3 Nora Campbell this summer in Cleveland.

Many alumnae were in attendance at the celebration.

2005

Fries Schulte and her husband, Kyle 4 Jen (St. Edward High School ’05) welcomed

their second child, Nicholas (Nick) Joseph in February 2023.

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2007

Francis Ciullo and her husband, 5 Christine Zac, welcomed their son, Mason Alexander "Mac," in January. He joins big sister, Layla.

2012

MacBride Kocab married Alex 6 Anna Kocab on April 15, 2023, at Messiah

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Lutheran Church in Fairview Park, Ohio.

Martin Rostron and her 7 Chandler husband, Kevin, welcomed their daughter, Sloane Marie, in June 2023.

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2013

Celestina Pritchard married 8 Joanna Brandon Pritchard on May 27 at St. Vitus

Church in Cleveland. Her maid of honor was her sister, Sarah Celestina '24, and Emily Pelles '13 was a bridesmaid.

Heisser Remington and her husband, 9 Jen Jake, welcomed their first child, Jessica Anne, in February 2023.

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McCormick Woidke married Ian Woidke 10 Molly in Cleveland on May 27, 2023. Her matron of honor was her sister, Ashley McCormick Lambert ’12, and bridesmaids included Joanna Kilbane Myers ’13, Nicole Spellacy McIntyre ’13, and Colleen Woidke ’17.

2014

Vinesky Harrington married 11 Grace Christopher Harrington on June 24, 2023, at the Club at Hillbrook.

2015

Coyne McCoy married Connor McCoy 12 Claire in December at St. Christopher Church. Her

bridesmaids were her sisters, Emily Coyne ’18 and Elizabeth Coyne ’21. They celebrated the evening at The Union Club in Cleveland with their families and friends and currently reside in Cleveland.

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2016

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Hertelendy recently graduated 13 Katherine from the George Washington University's

Museum Studies Master’s Program with a Master of Art in Collections Management.

During her time in Washington, D.C, she interned with the Smithsonian Natural History Museum, the National Building Museum, and the George Washington University Textile Museum as well as the University's Special Collection Resource Center. She has relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina, in order to pursue a career working with university museum collections.

2018

Emily Kay McNeeley recently published her first book, Unseen Powers, under the pen name EmKay Archlink.

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IN MEMORIAM prayer

Please join us in Alma Aras '92

Mary Anne Smith Bialosky ‘72L Mother of Erinn Bialosky McFadden '99; Sister-in-law of Sandra Bialosky Barniea '69 and Margaret Otter Bialosky '73

for the families of our students and alumnae.

Jean McNulty Manillo '61 Sister-in-law of M. Patrice McCarthy '68

James M. Masterson Husband of Sandra Connell Masterson '60; Father of Maureen Masterson Manderfield '82; Brother-in-law of Sharon Connell Cain '62†, Suzanne Connell Mack '65†, and Nancy Connell London '67

Marlene Bergen Mother of Tracy Bergen Martucci '86 and Alison Bergen Morgan '93 Joyce McAndrews Sister of Sr. Kathleen McIntyre, H.M. '62 Ellen Seidel Carroll ‘60L Mary Butler McDermott '77 Sister of Ann Butler Luba '71 and Molly Timothy Gerard Hunt Brother-in-law of Tammy Berry Hunt '89; Butler Coleman '79; Cousin of Mary Cachat Papa '79 and Stephanie Auer '84† Uncle of MacKenzie Hunt '16, Margaret Hunt '19, Catherine Hunt '21, and Maria Hunt '26

Michael D. “Goody” Goodelle Husband of former Magnificat Staff Member, Alicia Goodelle; Father of Lena Goodelle ’19

Brian R. McGraw Father of Marie McGraw '08 Patricia “Pat” McLaughlin ‘47L Sister of Margaret McLaughlin '41L†; Aunt of Maureen McLaughlin Pugh '72, Kathryn McLaughlin Gifford '78, and Diane McLaughlin '85

James M. Kilbane Husband of Annie Waitkus Kilbane '79; Brother-in-law of Ginny Waitkus Heffner '81, Barbara Waitkus Billings '86, and Mary Elizabeth Waitkus Ehrbar '88; Uncle of Bronte Billings '11, Katie Heffner '12, and Gabrielle Billings '19

Jack Delano Neal Ph.D. Husband of Kathleen Spuhler Neal '63; Brother-in-law of Maureen Spuhler Hampton '60† and Mary Spuhler Meehan '66†.

Kevin Koran Father of Kristy Koran Pankratz '01

Susan E. Petterson Mother of Julianne Smith '04

Jacquelyn Toolis Lilly '68 Sister of Colleen Toolis Prescott '71, Kelly Toolis Bailey '87, and Shannon Toolis '89

Ernest P. Ernesto Petti Father of Anne Petti '87 and Susan Petti '89

Mary Joan Livingston Mother of Margaret Livingston Sullivan '74; Grandmother of Ellie Livingston '15 and Eva Livingston '17 Angela Russell Longland ‘93

Katharyn Strong Meister ‘70

Patricia L. “Patty” Ryan Mother of Abby Ryan Hoffman '10, Tess Ryan '13, and Caty Ryan '17

† Deceased

L denotes a graduate of Lourdes Academy

Stuart P. Saddler Husband of Ellen Herberger Saddler '79; Father of Sarah Saddler '10; Brother-inlaw of Ruthann Herberger Volcheff '73, Margaret Herberger Hluch '74, Laura Herberger Goilo '82, and Ann Herberger O'Connor '83

Joseph Anthony Sciarrino Husband of Ann Reali Sciarrino '60; Brother-in-law of Judith Reali McNutt '66 and Ruth Reali Garry '68; Relative of Colleen Reali Shapiro '90, Rylie Matthews '15, Erin Kilbane '17, Molly Kilbane '19, Clare Matthews '20, and Lucy Kilbane '21 Benjamin Ignatius Smolenski Husband of Mrs. Ann Bernardi Smolenski '59 Joseph E. Spicuzza Husband of Nancy Zeber Spicuzza '77; Father of Jacqueline Spicuzza Anderle '08; Brother-in-law of Laura Zeber Maloney '74, Susan Zeber Kohansall '81, and Judith Zeber George '85 Gerald “Jerry” Sullivan Father of Molly Sullivan deJesus '86 and Maggie Foley '92; Uncle of Janet Saas Pier '81, Holly Saas Rhodes '83, Loretta Sherman Jolliffe '87, Julie Saas Gaul '90, Sarah Hack Mooney '94, and Catherine Hack '99; Great Uncle of Caitlin Pier Canton '06, Margaret Pier '10, Abby Pier '14 Zita T. Tumney Mother of Zita Tumney Goldberg '83; Aunt of Patricia Mullen Heredos '82 and Ann Mullen Black '85 Sandra Jablonski Ventura ‘56L We have included all individuals for whom we received notification following the publication of the Spring 2023 issue of the Magnificat Magazine, and we have listed all of the relationships we could locate in our records. If we have missed anyone, kindly let us know by emailing Caitlin MacBride Berg ’10 at cberg@maghs.org.

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