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KPMG’s Maura Kurtz Hodge ’00 named to Boston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 List Capitalizing on her impressive academic accomplishments and early leadership experience, Maura (Kurtz) Hodge ’00 has built a distinguished professional career at one of the most prestigious companies in the world – all by the age of 35. After graduating from MMI and the University of South Carolina, Hodge accepted a position with KPMG in Boston, one of the four largest accounting firms in the world. In less than 15 years with KPMG, she has launched two practices for the company and joined the partnership.

2010. In April of 2011, she helped launch the firm’s sustainability services assurance practice, which reviews companies’ corporate responsibility reports and claims. As a senior manager, her duties in the role included managing assurance engagements of sustainability reports and data and raising internal and external awareness of the company’s sustainability services. After returning from her first maternity leave, just two years later, Hodge assisted in launching KPMG’s venture capital practice and simultaneously served as a senior manager in the two practices. Her role in the venture capital practice included providing audit services to early-stage, venture capital-backed companies, primarily in the life sciences and technology industries.

Her highly accomplished professional career recently led to her inclusion on the Boston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list, which recognizes individuals who are the leaders in their field and influential to Boston area business and industry. Hodge said her inclusion on the list was very unexpected.

Hodge was admitted to the partnership of the firm on October 1, 2016. As an audit partner, she continues to serve clients in both practices.

“Although I knew I had been nominated, I Hodge said she learned invaluable lessons in was quite surprised when I was informed by a public speaking, leadership, and how to act in a former colleague who had seen the list posted professional setting while at MMI that she has online. Being recognized in this way is quite an applied during her illustrious career with KPMG. honor,” she said. “When we moved to Boston, She cited everything from memorizing and reciting my husband and I had not planned on staying poems in Mrs. Kathryn Green’s English class, to the Maura Kurtz Hodge ’00 more than five years. Twelve years later, we’re annual assemblies, to Mr. Dennis Clarke’s speech still in Boston and I feel like I can now call this city my home.” class and Mock Trial as ways that helped her develop a competent public speaking background. The Weatherly native was a member of the girls’ basketball team, was involved with several organizations and clubs, and participated in both the after-school and summer work study programs during her time at MMI. Hodge said she “developed some of my closest friendships to this day during work study.” She also learned a lot – not just on the court – from her basketball teammates. “We had a tight-knit team that hung out on and off the court. The friendships spanned all grades and they taught me how to drive, be adventurous, and not take myself so seriously.” Hodge used her stellar academic record at MMI, which culminated in her selection as the valedictorian of the Class of 2000, to gain acceptance to the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business, one of the country’s top business schools. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on accounting in 2004 and a master’s degree in accounting in 2005. Following graduation, Hodge joined KPMG in September of 2005 as an audit associate and became an audit manager in July of

“Public speaking was an integral part of my experience at MMI that has served me well throughout college and my career. Knowing how to efficiently prepare for a presentation, being able to answer questions on the fly, and speaking with confidence sets you apart from many of your peers and is critical to your success in any field,” she said. Hodge remarked that she became more confident as a result of chances to lead organizations and clubs at MMI and it’s a skill that has helped her advance quickly at KPMG. “MMI both provided me with the opportunities to participate in leadership development programs during and after school as well as the ability to practice those skills by leading various organizations and clubs. Learning about my leadership strengths and weaknesses in prep school has allowed me to evolve my leadership style over time. These experiences gave me the tools to naturally assume leadership roles at KPMG long before my years of experience indicated that I should,” she said. Continued on page 13

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From the Head of School Dear Friends, In just a few short months, we will turn the page on another school year.It seems that the pace gets faster the closer we get to the year winding down. So much to prepare for with award ceremonies, the 8th grade promotion ceremony, baccalaureate, and graduation. Yet, as we scramble to ensure everything is done just so, the world reminds us about the preciousness of life and our responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students entrusted to our care. In recent weeks, the MMI school family has endured personal impact relating to loss and sickness in addition to a shared sense of anguish over events in the global education community. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by recent events. We continue to update our knowledge base and skills in handling the ever-changing circumstances found in the world. Tragedy can come to impact on a personal or global level, and whether individual or community-wide, must be handled with skill and care. Recently, faculty and staff earned certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid. In light of recent events, we are also taking a hard look at our safety protocols and procedures to assure the safety of our school community under any number of scenarios. This includes closing the courtyard gates when students are outside, adding intercom systems to the entry doors and gates, and scheduling additional training for faculty and staff with the Pennsylvania State Police. It may seem like a lot to take on when we are formulating plans for many other things, but it is important that we continue to maximize our store of preemptive measures lest we be pushed into reaction and recovery mode. We continue to have much to celebrate within our school community and for that, I am grateful. I have seen our classrooms a-buzz with conversation and action in recent weeks. Kindness can be given with just a word, but I see every day that our community continues to go above-and-beyond to take care of one another as we navigate life’s struggles. I remain proud of our students, alumni, and friends in their desire to help each other and the world through both word and deed. Continually MMI Proud,

D. Scott Wiggins Head of School

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D. Scott Wiggins – Head of School

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Mallory Brown ’02, 2018 commencement speaker, tells seniors to take time to discover their passions As one would imagine, the road that Mallory Brown ’02 traveled to go from growing up in White Haven, Pennsylvania, to living and working in Berlin, Germany, was long and never straight. But when that road led Brown back to MMI in February to be introduced to the senior class as their commencement speaker, she stressed to them that their biggest asset is the time they have to explore where their road will take them. Brown provided college and career advice to the seniors and encouraged them to embrace lifelong learning and have an open mind to exploring new things. She spoke to the students about understanding their unique passions and interests and taking the time to decide what they want to do in the future.

She participated in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science throughout school and tutored other students in math and science. Outside of MMI, she played in an orchestra and performed Irish stepdance. This diverse background of activities and interests helped Brown remain focused on exploring everything she could throughout college and her career. During her time at Notre Dame, she was a member of the university’s marching band despite not having that experience from high school. Brown told the seniors that this was a big example of how one can show their resiliency. “Take risks and try new things that you didn’t have the opportunity to try before because you never know what will stick with you for the rest of your life,” she said.

She explained that being a political After graduating from MMI in science major helped her supplement what 2002, Brown attended the University she learned in the classroom at MMI by of Notre Dame and majored in Political Mallory Brown ’02, a Principal and Global Head in Egon Zehnder’s Berlin, giving her insight in real time into things Science and German. She embarked on Germany office, will serve as 2018 that were happening around the world. She her dream to explore other parts of the commencement speaker. encouraged the students to broaden their world immediately upon graduating from horizons and interact with people from Notre Dame in 2006 when she landed a other cultures and diverse backgrounds. “Experience what life position at Egon Zehnder, a global management consulting and is like somewhere else so you can compare and contrast,” she executive search firm that has 70 offices globally and works said. with companies in a variety of industries and sectors. Today, Brown is a Principal in the firm with responsibility for digital strategy projects and is the Global Head of knowledge management. Before taking a position in Berlin in 2011, Brown worked at the company’s Chicago and New York City offices where she specialized in the healthcare market. She also recently was awarded an MBA from both Columbia University and London Business School (LBS) after completing a 20-month program delivered by both institutions to executives who are working full time. The EMBA-Global Columbia/LBS program is ranked fourth globally for executive MBA programs by the Financial Times. While at MMI, Brown was a member of the tennis team and yearbook club and served as editor during her senior year.

She emphasized that showing a sense of curiosity throughout her life, engrossing herself in new industry sectors she didn’t have prior experience with, observing the way her mentors conducted business, and learning to speak a second language fluently have all been crucial aspects to her career development. “Learning has been important to me in my career,” she said. For example, although Brown studied German at both MMI and Notre Dame and could read and write the language well, she still worked with a teacher when she moved to Germany to become more conversationally fluent. She said the transition of moving to Germany was difficult at first because she had to speak German all the time to communicate with others. As they prepare to navigate the next four years and beyond, Brown told the students to look to their college professors for guidance and remember to stay calm as they look to find their unique road to the future.

Brown recently returned to MMI to offer the senior class advice on how to navigate college life and begin their professional careers.

“Your professors will help you decide the major you want if you are undecided or will help you figure out what you are most passionate about in a certain subject,” she said. “Try to remain calm. You will always have periods of adversity. Trust the network of support you have around you and know that it will all work out.”

Angst recommended for NCTE Highest Award MMI’s literary magazine, Angst, was ranked as Recommended for Highest Award in the nation from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) as part of its 2017 Program to Recognize Excellence in Student Literary Magazines (PRESLM) Awards. The latest edition of Angst was displayed at the NCTE Annual Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, in November of 2017. MMI received a Superior score (scores of 91-100 points) in the first round of judging, which is completed by state and national judges and based on a point system. Magazines scoring 91-100 points

are recommended by the state and national judges for the Highest Award. The PRESLM Advisory Committee then determines if a magazine meets enough criteria to win the honor of Highest Award.

schools and encourages all schools to develop literary magazines.

MMI English instructor Jennifer Novotney is the faculty advisor for the literary magazine and student editors for the 2017 edition of Angst Angst was among were: Olivia Minzola, the top magazines out Evan Spear, Jessica Smith, Hunter O’Clair, Jacob of 372 national entries in the PRESLM Awards Weiksner, Nicolo Cottone, The 2016-17 edition of Angst Jaclyn Braunstein, Merci program, which publicly recognizes excellent literary magazines Centrella, and Gabriella DeMelfi. produced by students, teachers, and

Fifty-one students will represent MMI at FBLA State conference

Seventy-eight MMI students competed in the Future Business Leaders of America regional competition. Fifty-one of MMI’s 78 competitors in ninth through 12th grades advanced to compete at the Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference, which will be held from April 9-11 in Hershey.

First place winners and their categories are: Jakob Schwabe (Accounting I); Alexander Kline (Business Communication); Kelisa Hysenbegasi and Mahum Ahmed (Business Ethics); Kaitlyn Bellizia (Client Service); Zachary Young (Economics); Amanda Kalada-Kania and Alyssa Sweda (Entrepreneurship); McKenna Gallagher and Sydney Kohl (Graphic Design); Elliot Blasko (Impromptu Speaking); Samantha Sparich (Business Procedures); Jacqueline Snyder (Intro to Public Speaking); Julia Snyder (Job Interview); Marc Lobitz, James Lambert, and George Palermo (Management Decision Making); Katharine Pinto, Philip Byriel, and

Marcus Kassick (Management Information Systems); Chava Kornblatt (Organizational Leadership); and Julie Amentler, Kimberly Amentler, and Elizabeth Borchick (Publication Design). Second place finishers are: Stephanie Zellner (Advertising); Madison Perchack, Talia Logerfo, and Aine Durako (Backing & Financial Systems); Hugh Solatu, Kai Mele, and Jonathan DeBellis (Emerging Business Issues); David Antolick, Nicholas Carrato, and Harrison Kress (Marketing), and Morgan Long (Securities and Investments). Students who placed third are: Marcus Danchision (Advertising); Robert Rinaldi (Intro to Business); Ethan Stine (Intro to Business Communication), and Andrellie Puntiel (Intro to Parliamentary Procedure). Tyler Degenhart placed fourth in Insurance and Risk Management and will also advance to the state competition. Fifth place finishers Christian Badamo

(Advertising); Jessica McClellan (Business Communication); Thomas Ansilio (Economics); Madeline Dryfoos (Insurance and Risk Management); Alexis Zola (Intro to Parliamentary Procedure), and Christine Park (Organizational Leadership) will also represent MMI at the state competition. Coleman Smith also advanced to the state competition in the Help Desk category. Louis DeAngelo (Computer Game and Simulation) and Darren Zheng (Coding and Programming) will also represent MMI at the state competition after placing in the top 15 for state-only events. Junior Andrew Decker will serve as the Region 16 co-vice president for the 2018-2019 term. The teams of Carter Frask, Alexander Jordan, and Christian Yamulla (third in Global Business) and Gabriella Kupsho and Caelyn McGran (fourth in Marketing) placed in the top four at regionals but did not qualify for the state championships.

Two students qualify for PA School Press Association’s Student Journalism Competition state finals Senior Julia Snyder and junior Bailey Slusser will represent MMI at the state finals of the Pennsylvania School Press Association’s Student Journalism Competition. The state finals will be held on March 27 at Penn State University’s University Park campus. Snyder and Slusser tied for first place in the Literary Magazine Artwork category during the regional competition at Penn State’s Berks campus. During the competition, students were given a poem written by a professional poet. After reading the poem, the students were tasked with creating a drawing that was relevant to the poem and would accompany the poem in the literary magazine. The students were judged on their overall interpretation of the poem, whether their piece showed a strong evidence of artistic ability, their success at creating a simple and accurate design to illustrate the context of the copy, their attention to detail to cleverly reflect the piece, their use of color or lack of color to enhance the overall effect, and whether or not the artwork broadened the interpretation of the piece. In addition to Snyder and Slusser, Alyssa Sweda, Lauren Herman, Mahum Ahmed, Jaclyn Braunstein, Macy Zenier,

Julia Snyder, center, and Bailey Slusser, right, will represent MMI at the Pennsylvania School Press Association’s Student Journalism Competition. Pictured at left is Jennifer Novotney, MMI English instructor and department chair.

Christine Park, and Kelisa Hysenbegasi also competed in either the yearbook or literary magazine competitions or attended workshops and seminars that were held in conjunction with the competition. The seminars that the students attended included one conducted by a Philadelphia Inquirer reporter and another on how to take the perfect yearbook photo.

The Pennsylvania School Press Association Student Journalism Competition features education and competitions for every student journalist in Pennsylvania. The event includes writing, design, and artistic opportunities similar to those offered at the Journalism Education Association’s semi-annual conventions.

Students earn honors at two Mock Trial competitions Three MMI students placed in the top ten during the Monroe County Mock Trial Invitational at Pocono Mountain West High School while four students recived honors during two Luzerne County Mock Trial competitions. At the Luzerne County Defense Team competition, junior Morgan Long received top attorney honors and junior Andrew Decker was recognized as best witness. At the Plaintiff Team comptition, junior Daniel DeMelfi earned outstanding defense witness honors and senior Marc Lobitz earned top attorney honors. At the Monroe County competition, junior Andrew Decker topped 78 other individuals to take the title of Best Witness and senior Hunter O’Clair finished among the top 10 witnesses. Senior George Palermo placed in the top 10 for attorneys. A total of 26 MMI students competed in the Monroe Mock Trial Invitational, which sees students take on various roles

in a fictitious case, including attorney, witness, plaintiff, defendant, and timekeeper. The team of Alyssa Sweda, Amanda KaladaKania, Andrew Decker, Brian Payne, Lauren MMI students, from left, Hunter O’Clair, Andrew Decker, and Herman, Daniel George Palermo all placed in the top ten during the Monroe County DeMelfi, Hunter O’Clair, John Malay, Mock Trial Invitational at Pocono Mountain West High School. Mahad Muhammad, competition with three wins and just one Marc Lobitz, Merci Centrella, Morgan loss. Long, and Jakob Schwabe finished with D. Scott Wiggins, MMI Head of the second highest point score in the School and Mock Trial adviser, said, competition and had a record of two “I’m proud of the students and how wins and two losses. The team of Wesley they performed. This invitational Guarneri, George Palermo, Natalie helps to prepare us for the upcoming Graham, Jessica McClellan, Carter Frask, PA State Mock Trial Competition and Alexis Zola, Katherine Pinto, Josiah provides good feedback on areas where Pacchioli, Kelisa Hysenbegasi, Emily improvement is needed.” Ryan, Hiba Muhammad, Samantha Sparich, and Anna Haber finished the

Benjamin Putnam named first semester “Best of the Best” Students in the 10th and 12th grades delivered presentations as part of MMI’s annual “Best of the Best” program during an assembly held at the school. Sophomore Benjamin Putnam was the overall “Best of the Best” winner for the first semester for his presentation entitled “The Science of Stranger Things.” Additional “Best of the Best” presenters were sophomore Adam Tron, who delivered a presentation on the U.S. Government, and senior Hunter O’Clair, who gave a presentation entitled “A World in Disarray.” Students in grades 10 and 12 made their presentations in the first semester of the school year, while students in grades nine and 11 complete their assemblies in the second semester. Middle school students present assemblies during the second semester in their advisory groups to help prepare them for upper school assemblies in front of a larger audience .

Sophomore Benjamin Putnam, center, was named the overall “Best of the Best” winner for the first semester. Also pictured are, from left: senior Hunter O’Clair and sophomore Adam Tron.

Science Department receives $500 ExxonMobil grant Arjan Singh of Liberty Petroleum Distributors of New Milford, left, presents Science Department Chair Michael Mele with a check for $500 to be used toward the purchase of new equipment for the school’s science and technology department. MMI was nominated for a $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance grant by Liberty Petroleum. The grant will be used as part of the funding for the purchase of a Vernier UV VIS spectrophotometer. According to Mele, “Most of the high end experiments we are now trying to do require being able to read samples in the UV range and we don’t currently have analytics for those. This will be a great addition to our lab equipment and we are grateful for the continued support of Liberty Petroleum through the ExxonMobil initiative.” With Mele are freshmen Thomas Ansilio and Irene Altmiller.

MMI Relay For Life team raises $700 for American Cancer Society

MMI’s Relay For Life team raised $700 for the American Cancer Society with a Dance-A-Thon fundraiser it hosted at the school in December. Prior to the dance, team members sold t-shirts. Any student who purchased a t-shirt was permitted a dress-down day on the day of the dance. Pictured are, from left: Talia Logerfo, team member; Anna Haber, team member; Sydney Karpovich, team member; Amy Herbener, American Cancer Society representative; Julia Snyder, team member; and Grete Floryshak ’92, MMI faculty member and Relay for Life adviser.

MMI Senior Class officers, from left, Stephanie Zellner, Julia Snyder, Gabriella Kupsho, and Caelyn McGran placed a wreath on the graves of MMI’s founders, Eckley and Sophia Coxe. Also pictured far right is MMI faculty member the Rev. Lawrence Barriger.

Students give thanks on annual Founders Day Students at MMI Preparatory School honored their school’s founders, Eckley Brinton Coxe, and his wife, Sophia Georgianna Coxe, during an assembly at the school and graveside service, giving thanks for the Coxes’ contributions to the school and the area. Students were treated to a Thanksgiving lunch, with the Parents Association providing pies and drinks, and an all-school assembly. Senior class officers presented a history of Eckley Coxe’s life, including the mining industry and the beginning

days of the Mining and Mechanical Institute, the school he founded that is now known as MMI Preparatory School. They also spoke about Sophia Coxe’s contributions and generosity to the area.

At the conclusion of the assembly, the senior class officers traveled to the grounds of St. James Episcopal Church in Drifton, where they held a wreathlaying ceremony at the gravesites of Mr. and Mrs. Coxe, more than 120 years after Eckley Coxe’s death. Speakers included Stephanie Zellner, senior class president, who provided

an introduction and spoke about being thankful; Caelyn McGran, senior class vice president, who provided information about Eckley Coxe; Gabriella Kupsho, senior class secretary, who spoke about Sophia Coxe, and Julia Snyder, senior class treasurer, who presented the history of MMI. The school also welcomed back young alumni from the last six graduating years to visit with faculty, staff, and students in the Joseph A. Turri ’45 Library and Learning Center.

MMI’s young alumni returned to the school for the Founders Day celebration and spent some time reuniting with fellow MMI graduates, faculty, and staff during a reception that was held in the Joseph A. Turri ’45 Library and Learning Center.

German language students visit Moravian Archives MMI’s German language students, under the guidance of instructor Gabriela Moustardas, recently traveled to the Moravian Archives in Bethlehem, where they learned about the history of the Moravian founders of Bethlehem.

Northern Province, which covers much of the Moravian churches in the United States and Canada. The facility contains

church in North America beginning in 1740. The Moravian Archives currently houses almost 4,000 linear feet of archival records and more than 20,000 printed volumes and pamphlets in its library. In addition, there are oil paintings, maps, drawings, prints, photographs, and artifacts, as well as selected personal papers.

The Moravians are a German-Protestant sect that dates back During their time at to the 15th century. the Moravian Archives, They came to the the students participated United States in in a workshop where they the 18th century as learned to read and write missionaries. A small Old German Script and group of Moravians MMI German language students visited the Christkindlmarkt as part of their trip practiced writing with founded Bethlehem to the Moravian Archives in Bethlehem. quills. in 1741 and went on to contribute a great Following their visit to approximately 8,000 linear feet of amount to the regional culture of the the Moravian Archives, the group visited material. This material includes records city. documenting the history of the Moravian the Christkindlmarkt, an adaptation of an important German Christmas The Moravian Archives is the church and especially of the Moravian tradition. official repository for the records of the Moravian Church in America –

The students practiced writing with quills during their time at the Moravian Archives. During their visit, they also learned to read and write Old German Script.

Drama Club presents One-Act Comedies

The Upper School Drama Club presented Another Evening of One-Act Comedies on December 8. The entire Prepper Playhouse will be in action on April 20-21 at 7 p.m. as they entertain the audience with “The Wizard of Oz.”

Middle School students celebrate Grandparents Day

Mid-School Grandparents and Grandfriends Day was held on November 28. MMI welcomed 80 guests, who attended lunch and class with our 91 middle-school students.

MMI crowns king and queen at annual Harvest Dance

Above top, MMI crowned James Lambert and Caelyn McGran, pictured at center in the first row, its 2017 Harvest king and queen during the annual Harvest Dance in November. Additional court members are: Jaclyn Braunstein (first row far left), Julia Snyder (first row far right), Michael Badamo (second row far left), and Joseph Taylor (second row far right). Also pictured in the second row are MMI Head of School D. Scott Wiggins and MMI Parents Association representative Elizabeth Hreha. At bottom, students had a night filled with fun, dancing, and friendship during the Harvest Dance, which was held in the cafeteria.

Mid-School semi-formal Some students pose for friendship pictures at the Mid-School semi-formal which was held on February 24 at the school.

McHale and Tishko donation improves MMI Makerspace When Dr. Philip McHale ’58 and Ms. Linda Tishko arrived at MMI last August for Alumni Weekend, they brought with them the intention of doing something special to infuse excitement, collaboration, and the development of hands-on projects within the MMI curriculum. One year prior, Interim Assistant Head of School Justin Vincent and Science Department Chair Michael Mele had jointly worked with their respective Robotics and Marine Biology classes on a semester-long project where students in both classes worked together toward building Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles (ROV’s). When Dr. McHale read about the venture, he felt that the collaborative aspect of the assignment was exactly the type of project that he wanted to support as a donor to the school. On Alumni Weekend, Dr. McHale and Ms. Tishko presented Head of School D. Scott Wiggins with a check in the amount of $5,000 to support a collaborative effort within the school. At the same time, Vincent and Mele had begun the process of refurbishing MMI’s independent research laboratory in the science wing and converting the room into the MMI Makerspace. A makerspace is a general term for a place where people

get together to make things. Makerspaces focus on electronics, robotics, woodworking, sewing, laser cutting, programming, or some combination of these skills. In order to continue to grow the MMI Makerspace, and with The Glowforge 3-D printer in the MMI Makerspace will allow the generous resources students to cut, engrave, and shape designs. that Dr. McHale and Eschenbach); a bench grinder, miter Ms. Tishko gave to the saw, five-speed bench drill press, and an school, Wiggins designated the funds to adjustable drill press vise (donated by purchase a Glowforge 3-D laser printer. T.R. Laputka); a band saw, grinder, and Glowforge uses a beam of light the width auger bit kit (donated by A.J. Alfieri ’13); of a human hair to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials. an assortment of hand tools (donated by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Catling), and The Glowforge arrived in late February a collection of hand and power tools and has already been put to use in the (purchased by MMI’s chapter of the Makerspace. Science National Honor Society). According to Dr. McHale, “The With the support of dedicated donors development of the MMI Makerspace such as Dr. McHale and Ms. Tishko and is very creative and just what I had in innovative faculty such as Mele and mind. The Glowforge laser cutter will be Vincent, the Makerspace at MMI will an excellent addition that MMI students continue to challenge current students will quickly figure out unique uses for.” to think outside the box and to learn In addition to the Glowforge, the hands-on techniques to solve real-world MMI Makerspace houses a 3-D printer problems. (donated by Mr. and Mrs. David

Parents, alumni, friends gather for MMI Mid-Winter Social

A Mid-Winter Social was held at the Valley Country Club on February 21 where alumni, parents, and friends gathered. MMI Head of School D. Scott Wiggins greeted the guests.

McGraw family donations support several science department purchases in memory of Dr. Thomas P.J. McGraw, D.O. ’52 MMI was recently able to add several pieces of equipment to its science department thanks to contributions given to the school in memory of an alumnus who overcame a physical handicap to dedicate his life to medicine. Dr. Thomas P.J. McGraw, D.O. ’52 was a longtime and well-respected family practice physician, anesthesiologist, and quality assurance director. Dr. McGraw’s life was an example of courage and determination. He contracted polio at an early age and underwent long and painful treatments to regain the use of his limbs. In 1956, he graduated with a degree in biology from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was told that he would not be physically able to handle the rigors of medicine. After graduation, Dr. McGraw taught chemistry and physics at William Tennent High School in Philadelphia but kept alive his dream to become a physician. In 1960, he entered Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM) and, four years later, fulfilled his life-long goal of becoming a doctor. Sadly, Dr. McGraw passed away on December 9, 2016. After his death, the McGraw family chose to have memorial gifts sent to MMI which were used to purchase numerous pieces of lab equipment in his honor. This equipment includes a Vernier LabQuest 2 physiology package, a galvanic skin response sensor, and a thermocycler which is a laboratory

apparatus most commonly used to amplify segments of DNA. MMI Science Department Chair Mike Mele said, “The cumulative memorial gifts in Dr. McGraw’s honor allowed MMI to purchase an entire suite of Vernier anatomy and physiology software, probe ware, instrumentation, and Science Department Chair Michael Mele, center, stands next to analytics. This has truly the thermocycler that MMI recently purchased. Also pictured elevated our programs are, from left: senior Lauren Freeman and junior Alexander Sessock. and has placed innovative equipment MMI graduates to be named to its Wall in the hands of budding young of Fame. He was also recognized for medical practitioners. The additional his 50-year career in medicine from purchase of the PCR (polymerase chain the Pennsylvania Medical Society and reaction) thermocycler allows us to KCOM. give our students the type of training Despite a life-long handicap and two they might only be able to receive in battles with cancer, Dr. McGraw was the medical fellowship programs. Some of ultimate optimist. He never complained the amazing things our AP Biology and about his physical limitations. His Biotechnology students will be able to handicap did not define him and his do include forensics determinations, glass was always half full. archeological studies, conservation Dr. McGraw was married to his first projects, virulent pathogen detection, love and best friend, Anne McGraw, for and amplification of human DNA for gel 58 years. The couple have six children, electrophoresis analysis.” Anne Reeves (Tim), Christine Branin Dr. McGraw was twice honored as (Sean), Thomas McGraw, Dr. Brian A. Memorial Hospital’s Alumnus of the McGraw, D.O. (Jane), Sean McGraw, and Year. He was one of the first group of Kathleen McGraw.

Regan family donates cello used in Lattimer String Group to MMI’s music program A three-quarter-sized Kay Cello was recently donated to the MMI music program by Wayne and Julie Regan, grandparents of sophomore Joshua Serock and seventh grader Caleb Serock. The cello was played by Julie as a member of the Lattimer String Group founded by Reverend Joseph Ferrara, who founded the Hazleton Philharmonic Society.

MMI students welcome friends for Bring a Friend to School Day

MMI hosted its annual Bring a Friend to School Day on January 23. Mid-School students welcomed their friends to the campus for the day to learn about all that MMI has to offer.

MMI Parents Association sponsors dozens of educational, social, and cultural activities and events for students The MMI Parents Association (PA) is an active volunteer organization in which all parents and guardians are members. The mission of the PA is to inspire and enrich the lives of MMI students and the MMI community through the support of varied educational, social, and cultural activities, and to partner with the Advancement Office to raise money for school initiatives. This academic year, the PA has already held four meetings with guest speakers to offer educational sessions to our parents. Sessions are held in the evening and refreshments are provided. At the September 7 meeting, Lisa Ferry and Jason Tribbet, Interim Dean of Girls and Boys respectively, addressed the group about their new roles and the changes to the student handbook for the year. On October 18, guest speaker Pennsylvania State Trooper Anthony Petroski gave a presentation about how parents can be more vigilant regarding online safety, specifically with popular social media apps. He also spoke about cyber bullying. At the November 16 meeting, Tammy Rodgers, Volunteer/ Education Coordinator from the Domestic Violence Service Center, spoke to parents about teen dating and healthy relationships. On January 24, Stephanie Shandra, MMI College Admissions Counselor, gave a presentation on college planning and how you can best help your child. Some events that the PA has already planned and held this year include: • The PA sponsored two gently-used clothing sales this past summer, raising $735 in total. • MMI Spirit Day was held on September 1. The PA participated by providing drinks, snacks, and ice cream to the entire student body. • The PA held a #MMIProud T-shirt sale early in the year which raised $785. • The fall Harvest Bingo event was a great success, making a profit of $4,270. • The PA assisted in the inaugural Athena Ford ’01 Day of Service by helping to serve the donated lunch from B3Q and by providing beverages to all students and faculty.

• The PA helped to serve the annual Founders Day Thanksgiving Lunch to the students and faculty. The PA also donated all of the pies and beverages to the event.

The MMI Parents Association sponsored a DJ and live magician as part of the “A Night of Magic” theme for the mid-school dance on February 24.

• The PA oversaw the planning, set-up, and clean-up of the Harvest Dance along with serving as chaperones. This year’s dance took place on November 4 for the upper school students and the theme was “Elegant Harvest.” • On January 31, the PA sponsored a distracted driving simulator, provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network, for the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. This computer simulator with a steering wheel put our teens through different on-the-road scenarios and showed the consequences of distracted driving. The Pennsylvania State Police were also on hand to provide drunk goggle demonstrations and information. The PSP addressed the ninth grade class, too. • The annual calendar raffle ran during the month of February. This year’s raffle offered daily, all-cash prizes and raised approximately $3,600. • The Mid-School Dance was held on February 24 and again the PA oversaw the planning and execution of the event and helped to chaperone. The theme was “A Night of Magic” and the PA sponsored not only the DJ but a live magician for the night! • The PA provided snacks to the students following set-up for Open House on March 16. Upcoming Spring Events which will need volunteer assistance include: • The PA also has committed to sponsoring busses this spring for the Robotics, FBLA, and PJAS competitions. • Parents Jen Aponick and Grace Greco are serving as the co-chairs of our Springo Raffle (formerly Big Ticket Raffle) and have begun soliciting for prizes. Anyone can donate a prize to support

this initiative! The kickoff of ticket sales will be at Open House on March 18 and each MMI family will be asked to sell 10 tickets. • MMI Student Trivia Night is scheduled for Friday, April 13. The PA is in need of a volunteer(s) to help coordinate this event. • Springo Bingo is scheduled for Sunday, April 15. New for this year will be a designer purse bingo. Prizes will be designer bags from Michael Kors, Coach, Kate Spade, and Tory Burch. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20. Tickets at the door will be $25. • The PA will honor the MMI faculty with a number of events scheduled during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 7-11. • The parents of MMI’s current juniors will work with the PA to plan the Graduation Reception following Commencement on May 24 to celebrate with the Class of 2018 and their families. • As the season’s change and you are going through closets, remember that you can always drop off gently-used clothing for the Parents Association Gently Used Clothing Sales. Along with clothing that follows the normal dress code, the PA is especially interested in MMI polo shirts and spirit wear, as they seem to be a big seller. To get more involved in the Parents Association, please contact Coordinator of Parent Programs Lani Drobnock at ldrobnock@mmiprep.org. To keep up-todate with news, please visit the MMI website at www.mmiprep.org and select “MMI Parents Association” under the “Support MMI” drop-down menu.

MMI lists 2018 calendar of events Many exciting events are planned at MMI for the upcoming months. Here are a few of them: Open House Sunday, March 18 from 2-4 p.m.

Head of School’s Donor Reception Saturday, May 5 from 5-8 p.m.

MMI’s annual Open House, sponsored this year by State Street Corporation, features student research and cooking projects for all alumni, friends, and parents to come and see! Springo Designer Purse Bingo Sunday, April 15 from 1-4 p.m. The MMI Parents Association is sponsoring Springo Designer Purse Bingo which is open to all MMI families, alumni, and friends. This is a fun-filled family event featuring bingo, food, tricky trays, and a whole lot more! Springo serves as one of the Parents Associations’ most important fundraising events! Philadelphia Mini-Reunion Wednesday, April 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Tir Na Nog Philly and area alumni are invited to catch up with classmates and friends at Tir Na Nog. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks! Please RSVP to Director of Advancement Kim McNulty at kmcnulty@mmiprep.org. The Prepper Playhouse’s Spring Musical Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Take a trip down the yellow brick road with the Prepper Playhouse’s production of The Wizard of Oz. Tickets are available for both reserved seating and general admission by contacting Joanne Oakum, Drama Club Advisor, at mmi@mmiprep.org.

Kurtz Hodge ’00

This special reception is by invitation only for annual fund supporters who are members of The Black Diamond Society, The Timber Society, The Eckley B. & Sophia G. Coxe Society, The 1879 Society, The Mining & Mechanical Circle, The Head of School’s Club, and The Red Club. Commencement Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. All alumni are invited to return to MMI for our annual graduation celebration! Come and celebrate with the Class of 2018 at MMI Preparatory School’s 126th Commencement! Please RSVP to Director of Advancement Kim McNulty at kmcnulty@mmiprep.org if you plan to attend! The 10th Annual Jake Kislan ’56 Memorial Golf Tournament Friday, June 8 Save-the-date! Our annual golf outing will be held at Valley Country Club! Lunch starts at noon and tee-off is at 1 p.m. We hope you can grab a foursome, throw in a sponsorship, and join us for a really fun day in support of the Preppers’ Athletic Program! 2018 Alumni Weekend Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11 Save-the-date to join us to celebrate the alumni classes ending in -3 and -8! The weekend will also feature the 13th annual Wall of Fame Awards Dinner.

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Hodge said she also still remembers the etiquette lessons she learned during her time at MMI.

a particular technical area but also be able to understand how that technical knowledge applies to many fields.”

“I still follow some of the rules I learned in etiquette class when I attend galas and work events. Knowing how to dress and conduct myself professionally came easily when I entered the workplace because of my time at MMI,” she said. In her nearly 15 years with KPMG, Hodge said that having the confidence to work on new projects and a willingness to follow her passions and interests are attributes that helped her start the two practices and be named an audit partner in such quick succession.

Outside of work, Maura Kurtz Hodge ’00 enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, and children, Madeleine and Elijah.

“While starting and building both practices, I learned the power of networks and relationships. We have an incredible culture at KPMG, where everyone is willing to help each other, but you have to be able to identify the right person and ask for their help. I think the key to my success was being humble enough

to learn, confident enough to use that information to make decisions, and fearless enough to risk failure,” she said. When asked what advice she would give current MMI students, Hodge reflected on hearing social scientist Daniel Pink speak and urged students to “be well grounded and knowledgeable in

She also emphasized taking advantage of the broad range of academic and athletic opportunities that MMI has to offer. “I believe my MMI education gave me a strong scholastic foundation but also gave me the opportunities to experience the arts, science, languages, and athletics. Take advantage of attending a small school and being able to try things out that might be out of your comfort zone or something you didn’t think would interest you. Having a broad array of experiences and knowing how to translate your knowledge across that spectrum will be an invaluable skill in your future career,” she said. Hodge’s passions include spending time with her family, including children Elijah, who will be six this year, and Madeleine, who will turn four, cooking and baking, community development, and influencing the ever changing cultural landscape around work/life balance and diversity and inclusion.

Around Campus MMI is a very active and vibrant school community. Here are just a few of the things our students and faculty have been up to...

Seven MMI athletes received regional recognition for their performance during the 2017 fall sports season. Junior golfer Jessica McClellan, second from left, was selected as a First Team All-Star by both the Citizen’s Voice and Times Leader newspapers. She is a two-time regional qualifier, finished as the runner-up among District 2 Class AA girls, and advanced to the state tournament this season. Junior Ian Dewar, far right, was named to the Wyoming Valley Conference (WVC) Coaches’ Association’s First Team for his play on the soccer field. Senior David Caldwell, missing from photo, and sophomore Kai Mele, far left, were selected for the WVC Coaches’ Association Second Team. Senior volleyball standouts, at center from left, Madison Perchak, Gabriella Kupsho, and Lauryn Banyas received Honorable Mention selections from the WVC Coaches’ Association. • On December 2 and 3, German students participated in “Christmas at Eckley.” Students presented a selection of traditional German Christmas carols at the Episcopal church. On Sunday, “Mrs. Coxe” and her friends joined them in singing “Silent Night.” While caroling down the street, students met Belsnickel and visited the summer kitchen where they earned Irish soda bread cookies for a song (“O Tannenbaum”).

• The MMI Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of music instructor Christina Lizbinski, performed at the 25th annual CAN DO Community Christmas on December 6. The ensemble members played three selections to open the 90-minute show that featured other musicians and choral groups from schools throughout the Hazleton area. An hour-long version of the

Eighth grade students participated in a cross-curricular project where they discussed the “masks” people wear on social media in their tech class and then took the concept to the art room where they studied colors associated with emotions and photographic narratives. Each created a mask and acted out their narratives visually. A full slide show of their work was on display in the Coxe Commons.

concert was re-broadcast on WYLN-TV numerous times during the month of December. On December 3, MMI music students also performed in a communitywide Advent/Christmas Songfest at the Freeland Presbyterian Church.

The Environmental Science class visited Boulder Field to look at geologic formations that are often confused with glacial deposits. Boulder field is not the result of terminal moraine deposits but rather from water erosion from the receding glaciers, which were just north of the field, and weathering processes like freeze-thaw cycles, frost heaving, and a slurry movement called gelifluction. In this component of the class, the students were learning about weathering processes, sedimentation, movement, and modification of terrestrial features.

Warrior exhibit on November 21 at the Franklin Institute. In 1974, a farmer in China was digging a well when he struck upon fragments of terracotta. Unbeknownst to him, the farmer had uncovered • Junior Andrew thousands of Decker finished life-sized statues, third in the regional constructed Poetry Out Loud Eleven MMI students were recipients of 2018 Scholastic Writing Awards in the over 2,000 years competition at Northeast Writing Region-at-Large division. Senior Lauren Babinetz received ago—silently and the WVIA-TV a Gold Key for her critical essay “Whistleblowers – The Only Way to Know” and steadfastly guarding studios in Pittston. will advance to the national competition. Junior Daniel DeMelfi was awarded the tomb of their Decker represented a Silver Key for his poem “The Man.” Sophomore Alexander Jordan won master: China’s first MMI for the third a Silver Key for his short story “The Crow.” Junior Christine Park received emperor. In late consecutive year a Silver Key for her poem “365.” Honorable Mention recipients were: junior February, Chinese and was competing Elizabeth Borchick, senior Lauren Freeman, junior Alexander Kline, Language students against students junior Morgan Long, senior Caelyn McGran, sophomore Kai Mele and also celebrated from parts of six sophomore Adam Tron. Chinese New counties. Decker Year—”The Year of won last year’s second place in the Restaurant/Caterer/ the Dog” — with regional competition and placed among Chef category. The cook-off was held as a traditional foods and the creation of the top five in Pennsylvania during the fundraiser in memory of Bob “Cowboy” jewelry using Chinese coins and knots. state competition. Hludzik. • Katherine Zucco’s AP European • Art instructor Lisa Ferry had her • On February 10, MMI’s History class held a French Salon artwork displayed by the Hazleton Art MATHCOUNTS team placed fifth to explore topics in the Age of League on February 2. overall at their competition. Eighth Enlightenment. • Senior Aaron Harman and juniors grader Ben Zhao placed fourth out of Fredrick Mejia, Alexander Sessock, 153 students. and Zachary Young placed fourth as • Eighth grader Noah Poesnecker a team in the Brain Teasers event during won MMI’s in-school competition of the annual Bloomsburg University Math the National Geographic Bee and will Contest. Susan Moyer, MMI math advance in the competition for a chance instructor and department chair, was the to win a $50,000 college scholarship. adviser for the competition. Sixth grader Heath Williams was the • MMI’s chef Teresa Kairewich won runner-up in MMI’s competition. second place in the Freeland American • Christina Spencer’s Chinese Legion Riders Post 473 Inaugural Soup Language classes visited the Terracotta Cook-Off. Chef Kairewich took home • Sophomore Philip Byriel earned all-star recognition at the Future150 East Coast Camp in September prior to the start of the varsity basketball season.

Lauren Talbott, Robert Orbin, and Nathaniel Neidlinger placed in the top three during MMI’s Sixth Grade Science Fair, which was held on December 1. Talbott captured first place for her project entitled “What’s in Your Water?” Orbin was second for his project called “Veggie Power!” Neidlinger came in third for his project entitled “How Yeast Affects the Size of Bread.”

Senior Angelica Alday and freshman Irene Altmiller participated in the PMEA District Orchestra. Their studies have been under the guidance of MMI music instructor Christine Lizbinski.

Alumni Notes

What’s happening with MMI graduates around the globe Nicole Clarke Telson ’08 was named Teacher of the Year at Northwest Elementary School in Greenville, NC, where she teaches first grade. Nicole and her husband, Jeff, live in Winterville, NC. On Monday, December 11, Director of Advancement Kim McNulty hosted an alumni dinner at Gaslight in Boston. In attendance were: Jason Boock ’03, Dr. Sona Chikarmane ’99 and her father, Dr. Ajit Chikarmane, Maura Hodge ’00, and John Slyconish ’95. Danielle Pileggi ’17, a freshman at Temple University, met with Dr. William Shergalis ’58 and his wife, Miki, and Bill Runner and his wife, Joanne, members of the local chapter of the University of Pennsylvania Club. Danielle shared details regarding the Wharton Leadership In the Business World summer program that she attended. MMI President Emeritus Dr. William Shergalis ’58 received the Christi Regis medal from King’s College from Father Jack Ryan at the Patron’s Day mass. The medal is awarded to faculty and administrators in appreciation of 20 years of service to the College. Dr. Shergalis returned to NEPA to serve as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at King’s in 1990. In 1991, he joined the MMI Board of Directors and served as the Chairman of the Board during the gymnasium and science wing expansions of the schooI. In 2001, he was selected as President of MMI following the retirement of President Joseph Rudawski. Dr. Shergalis retired from MMI in 2008 and returned to King’s, where he continues to serve as adjunct professor of chemistry. Additionally, this is Dr. Shergalis’ 50th year in education, all, except the MMI years, in higher education. He began his professional career after earning his Ph.D. in 1968 as an assistant professor of chemistry at Widener University (then PMC Colleges).

Dean’s List: Several MMI alumni earned Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2017 semester at their respective colleges and universities. Emily Bogansky ’15 earned Dean’s List honors at Saint Joseph’s University. Bogansky studies Elementary Education Pre-K to 4th Grade in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Niklas Byriel ’17, a first-year Computer Science major, was named to the Dean’s List at Elizabethtown College. Alyssa Famalette ’16 was named to the Dean’s List at Loyola University Maryland. Collin Finkel ’15 was named to the Wilkes University Dean’s List. Alexander Haber ’14 and Eric Kabitzke ’15 were named to the Dean’s List at The University of Scranton. Roger Knittle ’14 was named to the Dean’s List at Bucknell University. Garrett Kost ’17 has been placed on the Dean’s Commendation List for outstanding academic achievement at Gettysburg College. Robert Kupsho ’14 was named to the Lebanon Valley College Dean’s List. Jesse Plaksa ’15 was named to the East Stroudsburg University Dean’s List. Plaksa is a junior majoring in English.

Class of 2017 members return to MMI to offer advice to seniors Members of the MMI Class of 2017 visited the school in January and met with current MMI seniors to give advice about their future at college!

Milestones Events in the lives of the MMI family Engagements

Megan Kost ’12 announced her engagement to Ian Owens. Megan is a 2016 graduate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania where she studied early childhood and special education. The couple works and resides in New Jersey and have planned a December wedding.

Births

Louise Gower passed away on February 6, 2018. Louise is survived by her husband, former MMI faculty member Edgar “Doc” Gower; her children Edgar Gower Jr. ’73 and wife, Joan; Gregory Gower’ 75 and wife, Jill; Leslie Della Croce ’78 and husband, Richard, and Charles J. Gower ’80 and wife, Connie, and several grandchildren, including Edgar A. Gower III ’97. Leo Kulsa passed away on February 9, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Jean, and children James Kulsa; Jeffrey Kulsa and his wife, Alvita; Lee Kulsa and his wife, Brenda; Keith Kulsa and his wife, Denise, and Matthew Kulsa. He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren, including Jordan Kulsa ’21. Crystal Loftus passed away on December 23, 2017. She is survived by her husband, William Loftus’ 62; daughter, Jennifer Levis; sisters Kimberly Major and Pamela Campbell ’80 and her husband, John; granddaughters Samantha Polascik and her husband, John Ryan, and Elizabeth Levis, and great-granddaughter, Violet Polascik. Lawrence Mitchell ’47 passed away on December 5, 2017. Larry was the loving husband of Johanna Makowiec Mitchell. He is survived by sons, Lawrence and wife, Lorie; David; Scott and wife, Fran; daughters, Mary Adams and husband, Chip; Paula Fischer; 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

MMI mid-school counselor Madison Below and her husband, Shaun, welcomed twin boys to the family on December 8. Stratton John arrived at 3:05 p.m. followed by his brother, Magnus Blair, at 3:09 p.m. They join big sister, Wynne, who just turned three. Cindy Clarke Matosky ’01 and John Matosky welcomed John Dennis Matosky to their family on August 24. JD lives with his parents and older sister, Abby, in Succasunna, NJ.

Deaths

Joan Evancho passed away on December 30, 2017. She is survived by her husband, John, and children Brett, Kaitlyn, Jordan, Summer Evancho ’19, Joshua, and Cariae. Valeria Funk passed away on December 3, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Solderits, and husband, Frank; sons Wayne Funk and wife, Maria, and Charles Funk and wife, Joann, and three grandchildren, including Laurel Jacketti Funk ’13. Edward Genetti passed away on November 12, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Edwina, and sons Timothy Genetti and his wife, Michelle, and Alan Genetti and his wife, Dana, and grandchildren Stephen Genetti, Douglas Genetti ’17, Alexandra Genetti, and Ava Genetti.

George Patrick Jr. passed away on December 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Theresa; sons George Patrick III ’78 and wife, Patricia, and Brian Patrick ’86 and wife, Michele; daughter, Patricia McClellan and husband, Bruce, and grandchildren Jessica McClellan ’19 and James Hahn. Joseph Pavlick, Jr. passed away on November 28, 2017. He is survived by his longtime companion, Marianne Gera, and daughter, Lacee M. Gera ’17. Marie Michelle Chuckra Payne passed away on February 9, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Brian; children Brian J. Payne Jr. ’19 and Emily Payne, and her parents Joseph and Madeline Chuckra. Paul Sharpe ’49 passed away on October 26, 2017. His wife, Helen Sharpe, passed away on November 12, 2017. They are survived by their son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Rebecca Sharpe; daughter, Karen Boyd; seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Paul is also survived by brother, Robert Sharpe ’53. John Voloshin passed away on January 22, 2018. He is survived by his fiancée, Kathy Catling, and stepchildren Pamela Bohn and her husband, Wyatt; Alyssa Greenwood and her husband, Paul; Greg Clymer; MMI staff member Robert Catling and wife, Deolinda, and Alaynna Murphy.

Memorials

Library Memorials, Annual Fund Memorials, and Honors donated between Nov. 15, 2017 and Feb. 25, 2018

In Memory of Beatrice S. Abrams and Richard C. Abrams ’60 Dian, Benji, and Roxanne Abrams In Memory of Edward Abrams ’62 and Marlene Abrams Mr. Benjamin Abrams ’96 and Ms. Patricia Abrams

In Memory of Ann Curlette Mrs. Maurice Ferry

In Memory of Simon Abrams ’30 Dian, Benji and Roxanne Abrams

In Honor of Atty. Richard DiLiberto Jr. ’79 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer

In Memory of Donald Arbaugh Mr. Frank Kislan ’74 and Mrs. Wendy Kislan

In Memory of Patrick Dinofrio ’63 Colonel Michael Urenovich ’64 and Mrs. Mary Urenovich

In Memory of Gemma and Andrew Arnoldi Mr. Andrew Arnoldi ’63 and Mrs. Judith Arnoldi

In Honor of Elizabeth Eckhart ’19 and Brenna Eckhart ’23 Ms. Arlene Eckhart

In Memory of Arthur Bell ’47 Mr. Clyde Bell ’43 and Mrs. Dorothy Bell In Honor of Kaitlyn Bellizia ’19 Ms. Helen Bellizia In Memory of Helen Berg Dr. Herbert Laub ’56 and Mrs. Estee Laub In Memory of Louis and Alexandra Betley Mr. Gregory Betley ’70 and Mrs. Anne Marie Lesniak-Betley In Memory of Michael Bobby Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McClellan Ms. Jessica McClellan ’19 In Honor of Courtney Bogansky ’11 and Emily Bogansky ’15 Mr. David Bogansky In Honor of Denis Brenan ’55 Mr. Sean Brenan In Memory of Lambert Broad Mr. and Mrs. John D Kushnerick Mrs. Leatrice Kushnerick In Memory of Ambabai and Mahadev Chikarmane Dr. Ajit Chikarmane and Dr. Kalpana Chikarmane Ms. Ambika A. Chikarmane ’03

In Memory of Thomas J. Conahan ’26 and Eugenia E. Conahan Dr. Thomas J. Conahan III ’59 and Mrs. Catherine Conahan

In Memory of Robert Edmunds ’56 Dr. Thomas Edmunds ’62 and Mrs. Pamela Edmunds In Memory of Craig Eisenberger Jr. Mr. Craig A. Eisenberger ’04 In Memory of Joan Evancho Mr. Stanley B. Warner ’92 In Memory of Athena Ford ’01 Mr. James Blaum and Ms. Karen PetroskyBlaum ’01 Mr. Neal DeAngelo ’01 and Mrs. Heather DeAngelo Ms. Allison L. Hudak ’01 Mr. John Tucker ’67 and Mrs. Eloise Tucker In Memory of Anthony Fornataro Atty. Richard DiLiberto Jr. ’79 and Atty. Faith DiLiberto Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer Dr. William Shergalis ’58 and Mrs. Miki Shergalis In Memory of Louise Gower Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cusat In Memory of Scott Graham ’84 Mr. Rusty Cassway and Mrs. Karen Cassway ’84 Mr. Brian Lucas ’84 and Mrs. Kathy Lucas

In Memory of David Gundling ’68 Dr. Fredrick Sherman ’63 and Ms. Patricia Rowe In Memory of Dolores Hornack Mr. James Dryfoos ’83 and Mrs. Jacqueline Dryfoos In Memory of Walter D. Haentjens ’39 Mr. Gavin P. Haentjens ’94 and Ms. Maggie Slye Mrs. Kathleen S. Haentjens In Memory of Shywah Hosein Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Leib P.E. In Memory of Lisa Marie Jurgensen Mr. James Senape III ’91 and Mrs. Kimberly Warner-Senape In Memory of Daniel Kimmel Mrs. Helen Kimmel In Memory of Louis and Jean Kline Dr. and Mrs. Gerard L. Kline In Memory of Leo Kulsa Feelgoode’s Vending In Memory of Richard Kutz II Mrs. Deborah Kutz In Memory of Crystal Loftus Mr. Nicholas Dei Tos ’71 and Mrs. Patricia Dei Tos Atty. Richard DiLiberto Jr. ’79 and Atty. Faith DiLiberto Mr. Brian Lucas ’84 and Mrs. Kathy Lucas Dr. William Shergalis ’58 and Mrs. Miki Shergalis In Memory of John V. Lukac ’64 Mr. and Mrs. Emmett P. Nestor In Memory of Rocco Lutz Dr. Robert J. Lutz ’63 In Memory of Alvan Lynn ’55 Mrs. Patricia J. Lynn In Memory of Carl S. Lynn ’58 Mr. Joseph Banyas ’59 and Mrs. Theresa Banyas

Additional memorials

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In Honor of Marilyn Makuch and MMI’s FBLA Club Mr. James Makuch ’60

In Memory of Martin J. O’Donnell ’37 Mrs. Agnes O’Donnell

In Memory of Joseph K. Tito ’92 Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sisack Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tito

In Memory of Jules Mason ’32 Roman-Mason Foundation

In Memory of George M. Patrick Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McClellan Ms. Jessica McClellan ’19 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer

In Memory of Walter W. Tunnessen Jr. MD ’57 Mrs. Nancy L. Tunnessen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tunnessen

In Honor of Benjamin Putnam ’20 and Ava Putnam ’23 Mr. Alfred Senape ’63 and Mrs. Marilyn Senape

In Memory of Mary Jane Urenovitch Dr. Joseph V. Urenovitch ’55

In Memory of Dr. Thomas McGraw ’52 Mr. Timothy Reeves and Mrs. Anne McGraw Reeves In Honor of Kai Mele ’20 and Keiran Mele ’22 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dellicker In Memory of Lisa Merlo ’80 Atty. Richard DiLiberto Jr. ’79 and Atty. Faith DiLiberto In Memory of MMI’s deceased past Board Members Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Rudawski In Honor of MMI’s Faculty and Staff Mr. and Mrs. Barry D. Hosier Mr. and Mrs. Timothy McNulty Atty. and Mrs. Richard M. Williams In Memory of Nicholas Nemesh Mr. William P. Steward ’72 In Honor of Violet O’Connell ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perrin

In Memory of Merritt and Agnes Rimshaw Mr. Dennis Brady ’62 and Mrs. Judith Thomas In Memory of Bernadette Senape Mr. James Senape III ’91 and Mrs. Kimberly Warner-Senape In Memory of Lorraine Sharp Dr. William Shergalis ’58 and Mrs. Miki Shergalis Dr. and Mrs. Michael Washinsky In Memory of Andrew Stofan ’22 Mr. Albert Antolick ’56 and Mrs. Mary Ellen Antolick Dr. George F. Feissner ’61 In Memory of Harold and Millie Sugarman Mr. Scott J. Sugarman ’73

In Memory of Dr. David S. Wagner and Edith Wagner Atty. David Stern and Mrs. Barbara Wagner ’79 In Memory of James C. Warner ’54 Mr. and Mrs. Lars Severin In Memory of Michael Wassel ’51 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Boyle In Honor of Kaylee Witner ’22 Mr. and Mrs. William Van Horn In Memory of Dr. David Yakacki ’69 Mrs. Linda Yakacki In Memory of Frederick J. Yannes ’25 Mr. James A. Yannes

Honoring our senior basketball players and cheerleaders Players and cheerleaders were honored at Senior Nights during both the girls’ and boys’ basketball games.

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Congratulations PIAA District II Class A Champions Everyone at MMI congratulates the boys’ basketball team on their PIAA District II Class A Championship title. The Preppers defeated Susquehanna 38-22 in a game played March 4 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre. This is the first time since 1973 that MMI has won the district title.

Important Dates Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 18 Springo Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 15 Prepper Playhouse “The Wizard of Oz” . . . . . . . April 20-21 Head of School’s Donor Reception . . . . . . . . . . . May 5 Prep School Awards Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . May 16

Mid School Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 17 Baccalaureate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 22 Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . May 23 Commencement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 24 Jake Kislan ’56 Memorial Golf Tournament. . . . . June 8