Mercy McAuley | The Clover, Fall 2022

Mercy McAuley Alumnae Magazine | FALL 2022

A Letter from Our President

Denise A. Krueger, Ph.D., ‘80

Whether you are a graduate of Mother of Mercy, McAuley or Mercy McAuley, you have received a Mercy education. How do you define your Mercy education? Is it the faculty you had, the friends you made, the courses you took, the accomplishments you experienced on the field or court, maybe at the theater productions or concerts in which you performed, the study hall, lunch time or senior prank shenanigans you participated in, the uniform, sweatshirt, or sweater you wore, the Sister(s) of Mercy you had the pleasure of getting to know? While we all received a Mercy education, what that Mercy education “looked like” has varied from decade to decade. Yet there were similarities in the characteristics of that education.

In recent years, Mercy schools have been more intentional in identifying the core values of a Mercy education. Some of you may know these five core values to be Faith, Compassion, Service, Leadership, and Excellence. In July 2021, Mercy McAuley became a member of Mercy Education, an organization which serves 55 schools in six countries and one territory. Mercy Education has updated the five core values of every Mercy educated student as follows: Compelled By Mercy, Educational Courage, Inspired By Faith, Principled Leadership, and A Voice For Dignity and Respect.

These core values are now intentionally emphasized at Mercy McAuley. Did your Mercy Education instill these characteristics in you and your classmates? This issue of The Clover will highlight a few alumnae that embody the core values of their Mercy Education.

OUR MISSION

Mercy McAuley High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. It is committed to excellence in education, compassionate service and leadership in a Christ-centered community.

LEADERSHIP

Pictured left to right:

Denise A. Krueger, Ph.D. ‘80, President

Connie Kampschmidt ‘70, Principal

Kevin Brinkman, Director of Admissions

Brittany Eberly ‘06, Director of Advancement

Patty Thelen ‘93, Director of Marketing

Lisa Starkey , Director of Finance & Administration

CORE VALUES

These are the ideals we stand up for and strive to live up to. We hold ourselves to these standards as an institution, as a community and as individuals.

Inspired By Faith

CompelledByMercy

Mercy education has updated the five core values of every Mercy educated student as follows: Compelled By Mercy, Educational Courage, Inspired By Faith, Principled Leadership, and A Voice For Dignity and Respect.

2021-22 Arts & Athletics Achievements

Athletics

Signing Day! Six student athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic and academic careers in college. Pictured left to right above: Emily Acito—Thomas Moore, Volleyball; Lizzie Sexton— University of Louisville, soccer. Bottom left to right: Raelyn Sanders—Northern Kentucky University, Volleyball; Megan Pierani—Thomas More University, Lacrosse; Madison Henry—Thomas More University, Softball; Ashtyn Elbe—Thomas More University, Softball.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Anastasia the Musical on their FIFTEEN Cappies nominations and THREE Cappies awards at the Cappies Awards Gala at the Aronoff Center! They performed on stage and received awards in: Costumes, Comic Actress in a Musical—Ali Lewis ‘25, Supporting Actor in a Musical— Charles Gall.

ArtsThree students were nominated for a nationwide high school visual arts competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute.

Katie Frazee ‘23 Relics from the Past Acrylic

Mackenzie Arens ‘24 Pride—Ink and Acrylic

(above) Our softball team won the District Championship for the first time in school history!

(left) Two track and field student athletes went to the STATE competition! Congratulations to Lizzie Sexton ‘22, 400 Meter and Kristen Berwanger ‘25, Discus.

Maura Reilly ‘22 Mr. Tate—Photography

Brianna Birkle ‘22 was a finalist in the Visual Arts category of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2022 Overture Awards— the area’s largest solo arts competition!

Vocal Ensemble won first place with a superior rating at Music in the Parks in Dollywood!

Congrats Class of 2022!

Pictured above, Rose Hewald (right) and Ellye Steinberg (left) our National Merit Finalists.

We are extremely proud of the Class of 2022, the first class to attend Mercy McAuley all four years! They have earned over 11 million dollars in scholarships and will attend 33 different universities. This class has played a pivotal role in shaping their school, and will forever be a member of the Pack!

CONGRATULATIONS, National Merit Finalists Rose Hewald & Ellye Steinberg

Catherine McAuley Award, given to a graduate who exemplifies Catherine and her works of Mercy, as voted on by the senior class—Rose Hewald

Circle of Mercy Award, given to a graduate for outstanding service at Mercy McAuley—Sophia Kemble

Leader of the Pack, presented to a student athlete for her dedication to academics and athletics—Sarah Sucietto

“In more ways than we could ever imagine, our education has been made infinitely better by the inclusion of that one word: Mercy.” ALYSSA ROSE, ‘22

“In more ways than we could ever imagine, our education has been made infinitely better by the inclusion of that one word: Mercy. A Mercy education means a lot. It means never forgetting the significance of September 24—and for everyone that just thought to themselves “Wait what day is that again?” — It’s Mercy Day. It means leading the pack, even when you have to make it up as you go. It means singing the Our Father. It means fighting for what we believe in, like wearing sweatpants under our skirts and painting our parking spots. It means donating Thanksgiving meals to the community each year and being asked how we feel at assemblies. It’s the look that teachers give you when you ask for an extension on an assignment. A Mercy education means that no matter where we go, and no matter what we do, we truly are Women of Mercy. We carry it with us. It is the sisterhood that we feel when we sway to our Alma Mater, and it’s the sisterhood that I see now, as I look out at all of you.”

—Alyssa Rose ‘22 taken from her Commencement Address.

The Class of 2022 graduates were accepted into 93 schools in 26 states!

Alyssa Rose ‘22

Upcoming Events

What We Have Been Up To

Retired Teachers

We are looking for volunteers to plan their 2023 reunions, especially the McAuley class of 1973, the Mercy class of 1963, and the classes of 1983, 1993, 2003, and 2013 from both legacy schools. If you are interested in helping to plan your reunion, contact Katie Koch at KochK@mercymcauley.org or 513-681-1800 ext. 1138.

Raffle

Women Who Inspire is back!

Join us on November 17 from 6-9 p.m. in the Mercy McAuley Auditorium to hear from some truly inspiring women. To purchase tickets, visit our website at mercymcauley.org/support-us/ women-who-inspire/tickets.

We are celebrating our 5th birthday this school year! As of May 2022, four classes of amazing young women have graduated from Mercy McAuley High School. These young Women of Mercy are strong, capable, and intelligent. We are proud to continue to build these new traditions inspired by our legacies.

Three beloved teachers have officially retired: Sharon Harris, Jan Huxel, and Lauren Schroeder. Together, these wonderful teachers have a combined total of 94 years of teaching in Catholic schools! Please join us in thanking them for their endless patience, motivation and persistence and for their commitment to Mercy McAuley and Catholic education! We wish them nothing but the best in retirement!

Mercy McAuley students, faculty and staff sold $77, 585 in raffle tickets last year! All funds raised directly support our students. The winning class was the seniors, who brought in the highest percentage of tickets sold! The freshmen finished in second place, followed by the juniors in third, and the sophomores in fourth place. All classes achieved over 100% of their goal! Congratulations to the grand prize winner, Linda Drapp. Her granddaughters, Maria ‘24 and Jess ‘23, hope she will share her winnings! Raffle kick off this year is September 30—get your tickets!

Career Day

Thank you to the almost 40 speakers who participated in Career Day! We were excited to welcome many alumnae to the building both in person and virtually as they spoke with current students about their various careers! This group of incredible female presenters came to us from diverse fields. Students heard from health care providers, educators, nonprofit professionals, engineers, chemists and biologists, marketing professionals, lawyers, veterinarians and more! We love it when our students meet and learn from other members of the Circle of Mercy!

BIG Day of Giving

We had a record-breaking BIG Day of Giving in 2022! We are consistently reminded just how incredible our alumnae, parents, grandparents, employees, board members, and friends are! We surpassed our goal by raising over $174,000, which includes our matching gifts. We are so thankful for all who participated with a gift or prayers. This incredible amount of support is unparalleled and has a tremendous impact on our students’ Mercy education. THANK YOU!

Pictured left, Sharon Harris, middle Jan Huxel, and right Lauren Schroeder

Girls’ Schools Unite

For the third year in a row, Mercy McAuley is proud to have participated in the Girls’ Schools Unite Campaign! The five all-girls schools, Mt. Notre Dame, Seton, Ursula, Ursuline and Mercy McAuley teamed up to raise awareness and financial support for all-girls Catholic education in Cincinnati. In 2022, together we raised a total of $367,497 for our students!

How can you help us win the alumnae giving challenge next year? Become an Alumnae Ambassador! As an ambassador you will forward emails, share social media posts, participate in social media challenges, and more. Overall, you will help us to spread the word and get other Mercy McAuley alumnae excited about the campaign. Fill out the form online if interested: www.mercymcauley.org/alumnae/ ambassadors

The Howl

Over 200 guests and volunteers came together to celebrate the young women of Mercy McAuley and raise essential funds at The Howl. Guests enjoyed a silent auction, basket raffles, fun games, the Mission Moment and more! We are so thankful to our planning committee for planning this night where we raise critical funds that directly benefit our students. Thank you to the generous businesses, alumnae, parents, and friends who contributed as our 2022 event sponsors: Rita Driehaus, tdg Facilities Services, Frederick Funeral Home, Johnson Investment Council, Gene Breyer, Dan Ruhe & family, Hudepohl Construction, White Oak Coffee House, MR Label. Thomas More University, Prestige AV & Creative Services, Vonderhaar’s Catering, and I’ve Been Sugared.

White Oak Coffee House

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome White Oak Coffee House to our campus! Special thanks to Nikki Hude pohl, McAuley ‘92, owner of White Oak Coffee House, for setting up her second location right here in our cafeteria for our students and employees! The coffee bar is open for students and staff Monday –Friday through the lunch bell!

Golden Guild Senior Class Breakfast

Special thanks to these “Golden Guild” alumnae, who graduated from McAuley or Mother of Mercy at least 50 years ago! They hosted a wonderful breakfast for our seniors welcoming them as alumnae! Our Class of 2022 enjoyed talking with these ladies about their high school days. They learned that while many things have changed, the values of a Catholic, all-girls, Mercy education remain the same.

LIVING THE MERCY VALUESAlumnae

Currently Emma is working as a Catholic missionary at Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville, with an organization called Fellowship of Catholic University Students, also known as FOCUS. In this role she is pursuing her passion of connecting college students with opportunities to encounter the Lord’s love and mercy. “We are all beloved daughters and sons of God, and He desires to be in a personal relationship with each one of us,” Emma shared. While on this mission, she is inviting students into a relationship with the Lord through Bible study, retreats, and mission trips. She credits her time at McAuley for impacting her life today. “Even if I did not know it at the time, I learned that we are all called to give of ourselves. This means many different things depending on your life stage and the talents the Lord has given you, but He invites us to serve one another in big and most importantly, small ways,” Emma said.

TRAITS OF THIS VALUE:

EDUCATIONAL COURAGE Maria Dehne, Mercy ‘02

Maria is active in her community as a certified tourism ambassador and volunteer board member for several regional non-profits that she’s passionate about. Being a senior editor of the Yearbook helped advance her love of photography, which contributed to publications and marketing opportunities as an adult. Her experience on the basketball team helped refine teamwork and communication skills. Maria shared, “The culture of excellence modeled by this Mercy value has led to proud moments of being part of the Cincinnati Business Courier Forty Under 40 Class of 2021 and accepting the 2017 Circle of Mercy Alumna Award.” Maria lives out the Mercy values as she continues to stay curious and push herself outside of her comfort zone when pursuing educational opportunities that help her grow.

compassion, empathy, & responsibility to serve

TRAITS OF THIS VALUE: spirituality, personal accountability, modeling

Christ & Catherine McAuley, ethical & moral

INSPIRED BY FAITH

Emily Etris, McAuley ‘19

Emily is a senior at Mount St. Joseph University and will graduate with a degree in Early Childhood Education (preK-5) and Special Education (mild-moderate and moderate-intense). In her role as Mission Integration Co-op student, she has the opportunity to collaborate with many different people and navigate complex ethical situations. Emily shared, “this role has truly taught me that living a life modeling Jesus Christ does not have office hours. Just like Catherine McAuley, we have to answer when He calls and do what is right regardless of what others may think.” Emily was a member of the first graduating class of Mercy McAuley High School. She reflected on that year, “We adapted, we came together to try and make it work for everyone. We came together as friends and comrades in making our senior year all that we had hoped it would be. It was a lesson in finding the good in every situation.” Emily is excited to become a teacher, guided by the legacy of Catherine McAuley, and looks forward to helping her students find their voice in the classroom.

PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP

Stephanie Woody Goetz, Mercy ‘00

As a Spanish lecturer at the University of Michigan, Stephanie has been able to live out her dream of being an eternal student. She finds herself learning from her students every day, often in unexpected ways. As she taught a newly designed course, she said, “my students taught me more that semester about resilience, language learning, and staying culturally curious than I had ever been taught before.” Stephanie credits the teachers she had at Mother of Mercy with inspiring her to bring her whole self to all that she does. She explains that her teachers “believed in me, encouraged me to amplify my voice, and nurtured my natural skills as well as God-given abilities while pushing me to explore areas in my life that challenged me.” This is exactly what Stephanie is now giving to her students.

TRAITS OF THIS VALUE: integrity,

lifelong learning, emotional intelligence

TRAITS OF THIS VALUE: Grace, advocate, inclusivity

A VOICE FOR DIGNITY & RESPECT Jody Keller Grawey , McAuley ‘68

Jody was inspired to start a Performing Arts Company in her retirement community. Residents of all ages are performing on stage or working behind the scenes on various productions! “We have a blast entertaining the other 500 residents here with our singing, dancing, acting in skits and comedy nights. Our shows always pack a full house,” shared Jody. “The comraderie keeps our spirits young; the challenge affirms we are still capable, and the smiles, laughs and cheers from the audience assure us we are engaged in worthwhile activity.” Jody is living the Mercy values to the fullest!

THE STORY OF OUR

Stained Glass Windows

By Lisa Mahon Fluegeman ‘78

The stained-glass piece that welcomes all guests when they arrive at Mercy McAuley.

For many alumnae of our legacy schools, just the mention of “McAuley High School” or “Mother of Mercy High School” calls up immediate vivid mental images. Very often, one of those mental images is that of the iconic stainedglass windows that were central at each school. Now both beautiful works of art happily co-exist at Mercy McAuley High School.

The stained-glass windows at Mother of Mercy rose an astonishing 15 feet on the marble landing of the original 1925 school building. They were designed by Beau Verre/Riordan studios in Middletown, Ohio—the same company which carefully removed them from the Werk Road property, polished and restored them, and created a beautiful back-lit enclosure in the main lobby of Mercy McAuley High School. The old world style glass is stained, where the color goes all the way through the glass, with painted details that are fired into the glass. It is a triptych showing the central figure of Mary, our Mother of Mercy, with baby Jesus, flanked by Saint Philomena and Saint Cecelia, who are both considered patron saints of young women. On the other side of the new enclosure, other elements of the vintage glass were used, along with replicas of some of

The careful removal process of the stained glass.

Preparing for transportation to Mercy McAuley.

The stained-glass window reassembled in its new, specially built display case at Mercy McAuley.

the pieces of the McAuley stainedglass window, effectively blending the two works of art together. McAuley’s stained-glass window depicts “Christ the Teacher,” in mid-century modern style, and rises majestically for a full story over the main entrance of the building. The window forms an entire wall in the 2nd floor chapel, and its colors glow in the afternoon sun. Sr. Virginia Ann Froehle, RSM ’53, recently shared some history behind these windows. “When the Sisters of Mercy approved the architectural plans for a new high school (in the late 1950s), they asked a group of benefactors called the Mercy League to finance the stunning window in the design. My mother, Virginia Schaefer Froehle, was president of the Mercy League at the time, and led the fundraising effort with many card parties, raffles, and even bake sales all around the city. The image of Christ the Teacher is an embodiment of the foundation of a Catholic high school.”

The installation of the stained glass at Mercy McAuley High School was of the utmost importance, recognizing and honoring history and tradition while blending them together to create a new work of art that is truly symbolic of the mission of our school today. We hope our students can feel the spirit of Mercy, so central to a Mercy education, represented by these two beautiful works of art.

Christ the Teacher, in Mercy McAuley’s Chapel.

The stained-glass as it stood at the Werk Road building.

The benevolent gaze of our Mother of Mercy greets anyone who comes in the main entrance, while the figure of Christ the Teacher rises above.

ALUMNAE MILESTONES

Sara Maratta Westendorf, McAuley ‘08, and her husband David Westendorf, welcomed their first child, Emma Iona Westendorf, on 10/06/2021. Mom and baby are doing great.

Samantha Viox Gagnon, Mercy ‘07, has been named Mercy McAuley’s Head Varsity Volleyball Coach! Sam served as the Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach at Mercy McAuley since the school opened in 2018. Prior to that, she coached various levels at Mother of Mercy High School for six years. She is excited to continue the tradition of volleyball excellence.

Dr. Kelly Wilder Rogers, married her husband, Stephen Rogers on October 19, 2019. Together they welcomed their first child, Scarlett Kristine Rogers, on March 31, 2022.

Alyssa Burchfield Behler, McAuley ‘16, recently got married to her husband, Tony and started her own Event Decor Rental business!

Shelly Good Hutzel, McAuley ‘90, recently married her best friend and joined their families together. They added a daughter in law last November and will become grandparents at the end of the year!

Stefanie Fisher Budke, McAuley ‘02, celebrated the birth of her daughter, Gabriella Joy Budke, September 3, 2021!

Ally Knizner, McAuley ‘18, recently accepted a full-time position as an Arts Educator at Greenacres Foundation and a part-time position as a Red Nose Doc with Healthy Humors. She graduated from Xavier University, with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education and a minor in Spanish.

Jackie Hart Feist, Mercy ‘09, and her husband, Joel, are excited to welcome baby number three, William Patrick, to their family. Big siblings, Annie and Theo can’t wait, and Grandma Nancy Hisch Hart (Mercy ‘82) is thrilled!

Amanda Maurmeier Wagers, Mercy ‘12 is working as a therapist for children with autism. She married her husband, Brandon, at Walt Disney World in 2017. They welcomed a baby girl named Braewyn in December 2021!

Jennifer Hanson Conti, McAuley ‘08, and her husband, Michael, welcomed their daughter, Elena Pasqualina Conti on June 21, 2022. Margaret Robben Hanson (McAuley ‘76) is elated to be a first-time grandmother.

Emily Schmetzer Sorter, McAuley ‘05, married her husband, Matthew, on September 26, 2020, and welcomed their son, Jonathan Matthew, on March 14, 2022.

Kohls ‘15, Rachel Leonhardt ‘15,

Ashley Johns Barefoot, McAuley ‘11, married her husband, Josh, on May 21, 2022.

Kelsey Witzgall Enderle, McAuley ‘10, and her husband, Billy, welcomed their first child, Vivian Elise, on April 11, 2022.

Sara Lorenz Plaskett, Mercy ‘08, welcomed her second son, Anthony Joseph, on March 25, 2022, with husband Eli. Tim is already the best big brother and Grandma, Eileen Fox Lorenz (Mercy ‘77) is thrilled!

Jayme Bittner Elder, McAuley ‘11, and her husband welcomed their first child, Emma Grace on March 29, 2022!

Jenna Beall Mueller, Mercy ‘08, welcomed her first child, Marigold Rita Mueller on February 24, with her husband Adam. Grandma, Wendy Weber Beall (Mercy ‘79) is thrilled!

Shelly Dumont Pollock, McAuley ‘66, recently published a children’s book titled “Lion Lights.” The book shares the amazing true story of Richard Turere, a young Maasai living in Kenya.

Bev Farrell Anderson, McAuley ‘69, celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with her husband Tom on August 27, 2021. Bev and Tom were high school sweethearts and married in 1971.

Erika Schmitt, Mercy ‘15, recently graduated with a masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Kettering College and got engaged to her fiancé, Nate Bertke!

Mother of Mercy alumnae, pictured right to left, Alyse Papania ‘06, Sam Mattlin ‘14, Maddie Sheridan ‘14, Emily House ‘15, ran into Mr. Greg Bouman at the Flying Pig!

Sarah Doren Bonvita, Mercy ‘15, pictured center married her husband, Josh, with several classmates by her side. (Middle left to right) Bernadette DiStasi ‘12, Kelly Tieman ‘15, Lyndsi

Jaclyn Knab Kies, McAuley ‘08, has three kids: McKinley 7, Ellody 5, & Johnny 3. She has started a freelance design company, Kies Designs LLC, where she primarily designs athletic clothing, working with four companies across the county!

To submit a milestone please use the online form: mercymcauley.org/ alumnae/news/milestones

Our Condolences

Ada Gehrum Bruch

July 21, 2021 Mercy ‘35

Catherine Strunck Allison May 18, 2020 Mercy ‘42

Jeanne Dossman Shoemaker December 24, 2021 Mercy ‘45

Phyllis Schlageter Rohrkasse January 9, 2022 Mercy ‘46

Rita Jauch Peter October 12, 2021 Mercy ‘46

Sr. Mary Aloyse Gerhardstein August 10, 2021 Mercy ‘47

Lois Braeunig Volmer February 28, 2021 Mercy ‘47

Joyce Neumann Guenthner

February 16, 2022 Mercy ‘48

Mary Jane Smith Meyer

January 23, 2022 Mercy ‘48

Virginia Harris Gerhardt November 6, 2021 Mercy ‘48

Ruth Ballhaus Dinkelacker September 7, 2021 Mercy ‘48

Dolores Ritchie March 19, 2021 Mercy ‘48

Please remember the family and friends of the following alumnae in your prayers:

Rosemary Ohmer

Arcaro

March 2, 2021 Mercy ‘49

Rosemary Temming Daeger November 28, 2021 Mercy ‘49

Sr. Joanne Mary Braeunig October 31, 2020 Mercy ‘49

Claire Ann Klett Rowekamp December 17, 2021 Mercy ‘50

Mary Carol Eppler Hauenstein April 16, 2021 Mercy ‘51

Carole Frey Twyman May 20, 2021 Mercy ‘51

Phyllis Hey Thiem June 30, 2022 Mercy ‘52

Jane Bell Lanzarotta October 5, 2020 Mercy ‘54

Joan Young Hudepohl January 26, 2022 Mercy ‘55

Coralee DeChant Frey April 30, 2022 Mercy ‘56

Donna Dutro Vilas March 3, 2022 Mercy ‘56

Jeanne Murnan Doerger Roetting August 16, 2021 Mercy ‘56

Sr. Sarah Marie Sherman, “Sally” December 22, 2021 Mercy ‘58

Dianne Dittman Conole August 1, 2021 Mercy ‘58

Gail Kabbes Schwettmann

January 8, 2021 Mercy ‘59

Nancy Gelhot Stevens March 20, 2021 Mercy ‘59

Jane Weber November 26, 2020 Mercy ‘59

Janice Caley Sawochka March 30, 2021 Mercy ‘59

Carol Gallina Veirs March 2, 2022 Mercy ‘60

Antoinette Marks Heil March 8, 2021 Mercy ‘60

Lois Umberg Schuppig June 1, 2021 Mercy ‘60

Suzanne Decker Guard October 30, 2020 Mercy ‘61

Eileen Fogelman Murray July 8, 2021 Mercy ‘62

Diane Robinson April 12, 2021 Mercy ‘62

Nancy Schroeder

Veneman

March 14, 2021 Mercy ‘63

Patricia Lowstuter January 23, 2021 Mercy ‘64

Patricia Hines Bogen July 12, 2022 Mercy ‘64

Cynthia Strohsahl Powell

December 4, 2021 McAuley ‘65

Diane Lewe February 12, 2021 Mercy ‘65

Barb Luken August 28, 2021 McAuley ‘65

Kathleen Thieman Schaefer

August 3, 2022 Mercy ‘66 Mary Pat Werner July 28, 2021 McAuley ‘67

Sharon Miller Fisher

January 27, 2021 McAuley ‘67

Kathleen Frame Goedl July 20, 2021 Mercy ‘67

Irene Hargis

January 18, 2022 McAuley ‘68

Peggy Speer Trentman January 21, 2021 Mercy ‘68

Linda Seiler Batchelder August 3, 2022 McAuley ‘69

Cheryl Ankenbauer

Ruehl

April 23, 2021 McAuley ‘69

Peggy Schlueter Godfrey March 17, 2021 Mercy ‘70

Patricia Sammons February 14, 2022 Mercy ‘71

Louise Bange March 11, 2021 McAuley ‘71

Jo Ann Spampinato

Riese

November 25, 2020 McAuley ‘71

Noreen Rutshaw Kalafut August 19, 2021 Mercy ‘72

Jenny Kennedy Frondorf July 20, 2021 McAuley ‘76

Pamela Louderback Hess

June 7, 2022 Mercy ‘77

Karen Bill Holthaus March 19, 2021 McAuley ‘77

Thelma Brown Wentzel October 19, 2021 McAuley ‘78

Carolyn Scott July 11, 2022 McAuley ‘78

Michelle Ann Fronk Slageter

July 16, 2022 Mercy ‘79

Karen Domsher McCoy January 8, 2022 Mercy ‘79

Joni James Gerdes May 4, 2021 Mercy ‘81

Lisa M. Walter March 20, 2022 McAuley ‘83

Renee Commins Hedges

December 6, 2021 McAuley ‘89

Melanie Schwegman

Collins

September 22, 2021 McAuley ‘92

Jennifer Jeanine Cannon Cecil November 10, 2021 Mercy ‘97

Alissa Cordie January 23, 2020 McAuley ‘97

Erin Payne

September 15, 2021 Mercy ‘00

Maggie Castelli August 1, 2022 Mercy McAuley ‘19

Sister Mary Timothea

O’Neill, March 21, 2022

Sister Timothea, taught at McAuley High School from 1979 -1995; many remember her theology classes.

Sister Joan Nemann ‘49, July 23, 2022

Sister Joan taught at Mother of Mercy in the late 50searly 60s and then returned as principal from 1968-1975.

Sister Mary Stanton July 30, 2022

Sister Mary taught Religion at Mother of Mercy High School from 1979-1984.

Mercy McAuley High School

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Save the dates for our upcoming alumnae events. More information can be found on our website at mercymcauley.org/alumnae.

October 30, 2022 Open House

November 11-13, 2022 Fall Play, Peter and the Starcatcher

November 17, 2022 Women Who Inspire

February 11, 2023 Fire/Ice Gala Auction Event

March 24-26, 2023 Spring Musical, Suessical: The Musical

April 1, 2023 Easter Egg Hunt

April 25, 2023 Golden Guild Breakfast with Senior Class

Alumnae are always welcome and encouraged to join us during any all-school Mass—contact the Advancement Team with questions at (513) 681-1800.

Denise A. Krueger, Ph.D President

Brittany Eberly, Esq. Director of Advancement

Katie Koch Manager Annual Giving & Alumnae Engagement Sara Plaskett Advancement Associate

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