View from the Cupola - Graduation 2021

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GRADUATIONGraduation 2021 2021

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Brian P. MacLean P’14 | President Sister Mary Raymond Thye, O.P. | Principal Thomas Campbell P’14 | Vice President Kate Ohlmacher McAuliffe ’02 | Treasurer Elizabeth Gibbons Jennings ’80 P’12 ’19 | Secretary GENERAL BOARD Thomas Brinker P’16 ’20 ’22 Larraine Clark P’02 Reverend Michael DeAscanis Timothy Dignan P’12 ’14 Paul M. Finamore, Esq. P’11 ’16 William Glover P’15 Kim Martel P’00 ’02 ’08 ’15 Lynda Geier Mules ’77 P’05 ’13 Peggy Stromberg Pasquarella ’81 Jackie Seboda Pfeiler ’86 P’23 Reverend Michael J.P. Roach John Teixeira James Zalucki, M.D. P’12 ’15 ’20

ADVANCEMENT TEAM Elizabeth Saverino ’87 | Director of Advancement Karen von Lange P’09 ’16 | Director of Communications Claire M. Cohagan ’78 P’07 ’11 | Director of Development Virginia Shenk | Development Coordinator Katie Audy Ferrante ’10 | Director of Alumnae Relations Kim Dignan P’12 ’14 | Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Sweeney | Graphic Designer

ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION BOARD Megan McCawley ’10 | President Carol Nettina Dygert ’08 | Vice President Jeanne Schaible Langeluttig ’84 | Treasurer Danielle Wilson ’11 | Secretary

Special Appreciation: Elizabeth M. Photography

Mount de Sales Academy 700 Academy Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 410-744-8498 | mountdesalesacademy.org

CORRECTION Sophomore Tess G. Kelley’s name was erroneously omitted from the Class of 2024 Scholarship Recipients list in the 2020 graduation View from the Cupola. We apologize for this omission.

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Greetings

FROM T H E P R INC IPA L Dear Friends of Mount de Sales, The past year and a half is inscribed in our memory. Goodwill connected our community as we faced the challenge of providing consistent in-person learning during the pandemic. Our students displayed superlative graciousness for the activities and events we provided, even with COVID-19 protocols. Their resilience has been outstanding and admirable!

The graduating Class of 2021 showed particular grace, persevering through disrupted routines for nearly year and a half. Our deepest respect and well wishes go with them as they embark on their next great adventure. Their experience has unmistakably set them apart as an extraordinary group of young women.

Our graduates join those who can attest that the Mount de Sales journey has often been challenging, requiring great sacrifice and fidelity to the mission that seemed almost beyond our capabilities. Yet MDSA and those who valiantly serve her have never faltered. As we stand and look at beautiful views from our cupola, we are reminded, that as Christians, we are a people of hope.

Because of your support, generosity, and prayers, Mount de Sales is stronger and more vibrant than ever. We are proud of the young women that call Mount de Sales home. Despite the tumultuous time, our Sailors proved their seaworthiness. God is in heaven, and all is right with the world.

Our faith teaches us that, though we cannot avoid hard times, God always gives the grace, strength, and inspiration to faithfully fulfill our mission. As we prepare for the fall, we advance with that same fidelity.

Though we are not going back to normal, as normal is redefined, our faculty, staff, and administration are eager and prepared for 2021-22 and cannot wait to welcome our strong freshman Class of 2025!

We now move ahead with confidence, faith, and hope in God, with the strength to a new vision for a new day. We are a people of courage and expectation at Mount de Sales.

The best is yet to come.

Sincerely in Christ,

Sister Mary Raymond, O.P.

NOTEWORTHY SENIOR STATS Two students accepted as scholars in the Center for Women in Technology at University Maryland, Baltimore County Highest number of historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) represented in acceptances: 13 Two students will be NCAA dual sport athletes For more accomplishments of the Class of 2021, please visit page16.

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To Sailors With Love

LET T ER-WR IT ING C AM PAI GN During the pandemic, many Mount de Sales students sought ways to serve their community amidst local restrictions. After brainstorming with our Director of Alumnae Relations, we decided to connect current students with alumnae through a letter-writing campaign.

“The best part of all was receiving a letter back from one of the alums, who is a member of the class of 1972. Even though we never met face-to-face, her stories felt so captivating and personal, as if she were taking me back in time to a place both familiar and unfamiliar.

I am so honored that I was able to have this opportunity to meet new people, serve the MDSA community, and strengthen bonds with my fellow Sailor Sisters.”

Julia Ribblett ’21

These letters allowed our current students the opportunity to share some of the new and exciting projects on campus. The students were delighted to receive such heartwarming responses from their fellow Sailor Sisters who were eager to share their own cherished memories of MDSA. This timeless tradition of letter writing created a bond between the generations.

We hope to continue this worthy project in the future.

Madison Bolesta ’13 | Campus Minister

“I thought this was just a quick way to complete my service hours. About a month later, I received a little envelope.

It was addressed to me, written in unknown handwriting, but I recognized the name on the return address. Once I got home, I tore open the envelope and excitedly read the letter. I felt really happy afterwards, that my writing was meaningful to someone.”

Bettina Brotherton ’23

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Symphony Under the Stars On Saturday, May 1, Director of Music Jeff Hosier led the MDSA music students in their first-ever outdoor Spring Concert on the cobblestones. This year’s program featured works of triumph, self-reflection, and thankfulness.

The choirs and orchestra combined forces to perform Gwyneth Walker’s I Thank You God, a triumphant setting of the poem by E. E. Cummings. Some highlights include Academic Festival Overture (Orchestra), Cavatina from Dvorak’s Miniatures (Chamber Ensemble), He Never Failed Me Yet (Chorus), Bogoroditse Devo (Concert Choir), and Go the Distance (A Cappella).

At the finale, the choirs combined again to perform Rosephayne Powell’s Still I Rise, an anthem saluting the strength of women to persevere through life’s difficulties.

Despite strong wind, the weather held out, and the girls were thankful to perform for their families on the lawn. We look forward to holding next year’s concerts in the new Center for Performing Arts and Student Life!

Billy McGee Photography | www.BabyBluesProductions.com

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Sustaining Excellence C OL LOQ UIUM At Mount de Sales Academy, one often hears phrases like, “God provides,” and, “it’s Divine Providence.” The past year proved those words true. As part of the Middle States re-accreditation process, in the fall of 2015, MDSA began a five-year journey researching ways to utilize educational technology effectively, while still fostering the development of students’ in-person communication skills. We did not realize how providential that process would be.

When the pandemic closed schools last March, MDSA was uniquely prepared to continue working meaningfully with our students.

Faculty and staff had long-trained

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Sr. Mary Raymond, O.P., Liz Johnson ’95, and Theresa Greene P’15 ’20

on purposeful use of classroom technology. They confidently applied skills that enabled us to move into virtual classrooms. More importantly though, for five years our community emphasized the importance of social-emotional learning in support of conversation. When we shifted teaching and learning modes, our priorities stayed the same. Technology was merely the tool that allowed us to continue meeting our educational goals, including the social-emotional development necessary for conversation.

On October 7, 2020, Mount de Sales Academy proudly welcomed guests to our Sustaining Excellence Colloquium.

Re-scheduled from an on-campus event in March 2020, ironically, we ultimately delivered our research on face-to-face communication via a virtual platform. Through Microsoft Teams, faculty members shared research and experiences with Middle States Association representatives and public and private schools from Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. After an opening talk summarizing the project, members of the MDSA community and guests attended breakout sessions on topics including Socratic seminars, educating the whole person, relationship building, and thinking styles, as well as the

Laura O’Friel ’06

“It was a joy to witness how this project has served your school community. There is indeed much to be proud of there at Mount de Sales.” - Dr. Timothy Sierer

use of various tech tools. A panel discussion ended the event featuring students and teachers sharing their thoughts on and experiences with technology and conversation at Mount de Sales. The students’ ability to confidently express their views impressed our guests and affirmed the success of the project.

Dr. Timothy Sierer of the Middle States Association expressed, “It was a joy to witness how this project has served your school community.

There is indeed much to be proud of there at Mount de Sales.”

and staff enabled this project and event to succeed. We are particularly proud of the teachers who shared their expertise in sessions or by posting a project for viewing, especially while facing the challenges of virtual teaching.

Liz Johnson ’95 Middle States Coordinator and Colloquium Co-chair Social Science Department Chair

Ruth Kalscheur

The gifts and talents of the entire Mount de Sales administration, faculty,

Judy Campbell

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DATA-DR I V E N SCIE NC E R E SE ARCH This year, everything at Mount de Sales was re-imagined.

Honors Research in Science was no different. The pandemic underscored many difficult and challenging questions. I found answers by doing what all scientists do: I observed the world around me.

After reflecting on the importance and frequency of data in our daily lives, it only made sense to steer students toward data-driven projects. I contacted my students early in the summer to find out their topics of interest. I received back eight unique responses and set about carefully selecting the right mentor for each student.

These mentors are fundamental and remain what truly set this course above other offerings. They are experts in their fields and are generously willing to meet with their student at least once a week to guide her in learning essential skills needed for her project. I sent out many requests and received overwhelming support from past and current parents and alumnae.

Each student was then matched to a mentor based on her topic.

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RESEARCH IN SCIENCE PROJECTS

In November, everyone assembled through Microsoft Teams for an initial overview of the course.

Once mentor-to-student connections were made, project work began.

This work continued throughout the year, while students learned about the process of scientific research simultaneously in the classroom.

Meanwhile, shifting classes between virtual and in-person combinations and having junior and senior students presented further difficulties. This changing landscape greatly affected classroom dynamics and the formation of collaborative bonds.

Concentrating on the unified goal of Science Showcase Night helped students maintain focus. Mentors were especially important at this point, as Hannah Shaffrey ’21 commented, “Having the opportunity to work with experts in each field we researched is such a rare opportunity that we were very lucky to have.” Julia Ribblett ’21 added, “Having a mentor was extremely helpful because of her expertise in my field of interest.”

Students gained important skills such as communication, clarity in presenting both thoughts and action plans, and development of strong professional relationships.

Traditionally, Science Showcase Night was an in-person event modeled on a typical scientific conference with presentations conducted as posters or talks. Science Showcase Night 2021, however, was a virtual-only event.

Students still chose to complete either a poster or a full talk, but conveying the different formats through a virtual platform proved yet another challenge.

Additionally, due to unforeseen circumstances, students were split between different locations for the event.

Science Showcase Night, held on April 19, was the culmination of the students’ hard work. Each one presented her work and answered tough questions from guests with poise and ease. As their teacher, I am proud of each student, their individual accomplishments, and ability to rise above countless struggles. Cassidy Burdette ’21 put it best, saying, “Despite the virtual environment, I think being able to present our work like that is something very valuable.

Having done this project before even attending university makes me feel confident and prepared for college.”

Suzanna G. Ribblett P’21 ’24 Science Department Chair

Cassidy Burdette ’21 Perioperative Opioid Consumption and ACL Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Regional and Local Anesthesia Trials Mentor: Leah Henry ’13 University of Maryland Medical School Josephine Hunter ’21 The Effect of Technology Use on Amount of Quality Sleep Mentor: Emily Butler ’09, RN Mercy Medical Center Emily Kosloski ’21 Effective Mission Design for LIDAR-Equipped Lunar Orbiting Satellite Mentor: Francisco Andolz P’21 NASA Catharine Manos ’21 Cystic Fibrosis and Future of Gene Therapy Mentor: Dr. Dan Cimbora P’22 Viela Bio Isabella Pope ’22 The Effect of Microplastic on the Reproduction of the Alosa mediocris (Hickory Shad) in the Chesapeake Bay Mentor: Lisa Smith P’24 Environmental Protection Agency Julia Ribblett ’21 Analyzing Indigenous Populations in Response to Landscape Change in the Chesapeake Bay Region Mentor: Christina McCaul ’16 University of Maryland, Baltimore County ’20 Patricia Ringstad ’22 Difference in the Presentation of ADHD Symptoms in Females and Males and the Effect on Diagnosis Mentor: Julie Pistorio P’22, RN Capital Women’s Care Hannah Shaffrey ’21 Racial and Ethnic Disparities to the COVID-19 Virus and the Impact of Vitamin D Mentor: Sheri Lewis P’22 Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

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Little Women Staging a full musical during a pandemic was one of the most challenging experiences ever for the Mount de Sales Performing Arts Department. But this year’s production of Little Women, postponed six weeks later than the original date, was also one of the most beautiful shows yet! The classic book by Louisa May Alcott was brought to life by two small casts (“Astonishing” and “Delighted”) who depicted with grace the Civil Warera story of the four March sisters and their journey to adulthood while exploring the themes of sacrificial love, selfless joy, and family.

The show centers around the determined and bold Jo, played

by Tatiana Andolz-Casanova ’21

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and Isabelle Somma ’21. Tatiana’s emotional range and playful spirit and Isabelle’s intensity and commanding presence gave the character so many dimensions. Both vocal performances were stunning, bringing the audience to tears.

The oldest sister, Meg, was played lovingly by Katerina Balick ’21 and Monica Slattery ’22. Sweet Beth, who becomes tragically ill, was played by Felicity Robertson ’22 and Sydney McGee ’23. Reese Tacka ’22 and Bryce Kelley ’23 took on Amy, the youngest sister who we see grow from a little girl to a young lady. Marmee, the wise and caring mother of the four girls, was played

by Erin Cusick ’21 and Hannah Miller ’21. Other standout performances include Katie

Borsh ’21 as the fussy Aunt March and Caroline Robinson ’21 as Clarissa, heroine of Jo’s Operatic Tragedy.

The profound show was dynamic and engaging, showcasing the talent and range of the Mount de Sales theatre students joined by a few gentlemen from Mount Saint Joseph High School. A small live audience of family and friends experienced the joys and sorrows of the March family during four shows over the weekend in March of 2021.

Director Charlie Roberts guided students for over six months both virtually and in-person, and the dedication of parents Tony Tacka P’18 ’22 as well as Rich Brotzman P’21 was invaluable

in transforming the gym into a performance space in ten days.

Ms. Kelly Cardall ’93 led the small but mighty crew and oversaw the technical aspects of the show, as Mr. Jeff Hosier directed the live pit band.

The team worked together to create a quality livestream experience as well as a meaningful event for the in-person audience.

As Jo so aptly sings, “Sometimes when you dream, your dreams come true. In extraordinary ways, suddenly a day can be so amazing.”

The 2021 Mount de Sales musical was truly extraordinary in so many ways, and the dream of a performance space for our students is finally coming true in the Center for Performing Arts and Student Life!

Angela Romeo ’94 P’18 Producer/Choreographer/ Dance Teacher

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Greetings

FRO M T H E P R E SID E N T Dear Friends, In celebrating the Class of 2021 and looking forward to the next school year, we are inspired by the present and the future of Mount de Sales Academy. Our view from the cupola today is indeed bright, promising, and transformed.

We welcome the new school year with strong enrollment and the debut of the Center for Performing Arts and Student Life. The Anchored in Excellence. Charting our Future. Capital Campaign that kicked off 11 years ago will come to conclusion on September 19, 2021. And what an amazing 11 years it has been! We hope you will join us for this historic day as we celebrate all we have accomplished.

The future is incredibly bright for our current students and most recent alumnae.

Graduates of Mount de Sales Academy have had unique experiences and opportunities that prepare them for their college years and beyond. They often realize this when they move on to the next phase of their lives, well grounded, with confidence, conviction, and faith.

While everyone had an unprecedented last school year, most MDSA students will stand out based on their positive school experiences. The Class of 2021 left their mark on their alma mater as a strong, resilient class that acutely understands the importance of relationships forged through in-person, shared experiences. We are

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excited to witness as they take all they gained in their time at MDSA and go into the world to make their unique difference.

We look forward to sharing our community, culture, and the distinctive character of the MDSA experience with our strong Class of 2025 and transfer students. We welcome them and their families to our community.

May they soon embody the charism of community that strengthens our foundation of faith on which all things are based at Mount de Sales Academy.

As the Class of 2021 sang in the Irish Blessing at graduation, our wish for everyone in our community is, “May God hold you ever in the palm of His hand.” He has certainly done this for Mount de Sales Academy through our 170 years, and for this we are grateful and pray for continued blessings this school year and always.

In closing, we want to recognize and thank Ron Diegelman P’00 who has completed his term on the Board. Ron served for nine years, and his financial expertise, common sense approach, and quick wit will be missed. Please see the article on the following page. Thank you, Ron! Sincerely,

Brian MacLean P’14 President, Board of Trustees

You’re Invited to

MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY’S

Capital Campaign Celebration & Campus Open House SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 Join us as we commemorate the Anchored in Excellence. Charting Our Future. Capital Campaign and the completion of the campus expansion, culminating with the Center for Performing Arts and Student Life!

Register to attend online at www.mountdesalesacademy.org/giving/capital-campaign

Thank you for your service, R ON DIEGELM AN! Ron Diegelman P’00 will be genuinely missed as a member of the MDSA Board, but maybe even more so as a member of the Finance Committee.

During his nine-year tenure on the Board, the MDSA community and campus have undergone numerous changes, many requiring significant capital requirements. Ron helped to develop, implement, and enhance a thoughtful framework to ensure a consistent, fiscally responsible approach to meeting the financial needs of the school. MDSA is blessed with a “working Board,” and Ron exemplifies this in both word and action.

Ron always brought a warm heart, spirited wit, and can-do energy that made the whole group and

Left: Diegelman family enjoys the holiday season.

Right: Ron dances with his daughter, Ann Marie Diegelman Glinowiecki ’00, at her wedding.

ultimately the school better. He has a true love for the school, MDSA mission, and the Dominican Sisters. He embodies the values of the Mount de Sales Community and has the best interests of our students, current and prospective, in all that he does for the school. He often would send an unsolicited thank you card or note to MDSA staff, faculty, and volunteers in appreciation of their efforts for the school.

I know Ron will not be forgotten, and we will not hesitate to “phone a friend” for guidance.

Thank you, Ron! Tim Dignan P’12 ’14 Graduation 2021

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SENIOR R ETR E AT When the seniors went virtual on November 11, the retreat team quickly adjusted their plans and lived out the theme that was chosen for the day: “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). Campus Minister Madison Bolesta shares, “The student retreat team chose the theme, designed the shirts and tumbler, gave testimonies, helped choose many of the activities, and prayed for their classmates in the weeks leading up to the retreats. They were amazing!” The day turned out to be blessed beyond their hopes as the retreat took the form of a talk show, including guest speakers, small groups, and a live-streamed Mass.

Then in late March, the Class of 2021 headed to Camp Wabanna in Edgewater for their in-person Senior Retreat. Spirits were high as the seniors gathered for Mass, Adoration, testimonies, and even an afternoon talent show! The retreat was centered on the theme to abide in the Lord’s loving presence as they transition to life beyond Mount de Sales.

Welcome to the Catholic Church On April 14, Emma Kistner ’21 (right) and Sydney Abercrombie ’24 (left) were received into the Catholic Church in the Chapel of St. Francis de Sales. Family and friends gathered to witness their Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion. Their “Yes” to the Lord’s invitation is a gift to the whole Church!

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Enchanted Forest S E NI O R PROM With all the safety protocols in place, the Enchanted Forest Senior Prom was held on Friday, April 30. The night was captivating and full of fun activities, including dancing, karaoke, casino games, escape rooms, caricatures, and a photo booth. It was complete with a catered dinner and treats galore. This event would not have been possible without all our Parents’ Club volunteers, faculty, and staff who made this magical night possible!

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Accomplishments OF T HE CL ASS OF 2 0 2 1

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MATRICULATING AT

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colleges and universities

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COLLEGE APPLICATION AND

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states across the U.S. (and Spain!)

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out of state

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WERE OFFERED merit scholarships

Catholic universities

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CLASS OF 2 0 2 1 College Acceptances & Matriculation Albright College American University Anne Arundel Community College Arcadia University Ave Maria University Ball State University Baylor University Bellarmine University Belmont Abbey College Benedictine College Boston College Bowie State University Brandeis University Bridgewater College Bucknell University Carroll Community College Claflin University Clark Atlanta University Clemson University College of Charleston College of Southern Maryland Cornell University Delaware Valley University DeSales University Dickinson College Drexel University Duquesne University East Carolina University Eckerd College Elizabeth City State University Elizabethtown College Elon University Fairfield University

Johns Hopkins University Juniata College King’s College La Salle University Lebanon Valley College Lehigh University Long Island University Louisiana State University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Lynn University Marquette University Marymount University Maryville University Marywood University McDaniel College Merrimack College Millersville University Mississippi State University Montclair State University Morgan State University Mount St. Mary’s University Muhlenberg College Norfolk State University North Carolina State University Northeastern University Notre Dame of Maryland University Old Dominion University Pace University Philander Smith College Point Park University Purdue University

Stetson University Stevenson University Stony Brook University The Catholic University of America The College of New Jersey The Ohio State University The Pennsylvania State University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Maine The University of Mississippi The University of Scranton The University of Tampa The University of Tennessee Thomas Jefferson University Towson University University at Buffalo University of California San Diego University of Delaware University of Evansville University of Florida University of Kentucky University of Lynchburg University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Maryland, College Park University of Maryland, Eastern Shore University of Maryland Global Campus University of Navarra (Spain) University of North Carolina Wilmington University of Pittsburgh University of Rochester University of San Francisco University of South Carolina

Flagler College Florida Southern College Fordham University Franciscan University of Steubenville Franklin & Marshall College Frostburg State University George Mason University Georgetown University Gettysburg College Goucher College Hampton University High Point University Hofstra University Hood College Howard Community College Howard University James Madison University John Paul the Great Catholic University

Rider University Roanoke College Robert Morris University Roger Williams University Rollins College Rust College Saint Francis University Saint Joseph’s University Saint Vincent College Salisbury University Santa Clara University Seton Hall University Seton Hill University Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Spelman College St. John’s University St. Leo University St. Mary’s College of Maryland

University of South Florida University of Vermont Ursinus College Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Voorhees College Wake Forest University Washington College Washington & Jefferson College West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Virginia University Wright State University Xavier University York College of Pennsylvania

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*Bold indicates a college or university a graduate will attend.

Top Distinctions Meredith Morse: VALEDICTORIAN All of life's moments are not as naturally, simply beautiful as this moment [graduation], but in our resilience, in pursuing the best versions of ourselves in every moment, each moment has the potential to hold the same amount of beauty. Let us be confident that there is no difficulty too big to obstruct God’s plan, and each day that we are alive, each day that we strive to be our best selves, is a day full of endless opportunity. Knowing who we are, knowing the depth of our strength, and knowing the strength of our hope, we are ready to begin our next beautiful story.

Greta Lacey: SALUTATORIAN If there is anything Mount de Sales has taught me over my four years here, it is to always place our trust in the Lord. The lessons and values instilled in us at Mount de Sales will stay with us for the rest of our lives. Through faith, love, hard work, and discipline, we will continue to rise to the occasion in all our future endeavors. And our names will live forever on the walls of the fourth floor just like the thousands of girls who walked through these windows before us. If any class embodies the spirit of Mount de Sales, of what it means to be a Sailor Sister, it is the 169th graduating class of Mount de Sales Academy, the Class of 2021.

Maura Flynn: MOUNT DE SALES GIRL First and foremost, our hearts were set on fire for the truth. Christ proclaims in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Our love for the Lord, who is truth itself, was fostered through our memorable class retreats, Mercy Nights, and even the Bible studies this year, where the truth of Christ emblazoned our hearts. As we discovered more of who the Lord is, we uncovered the truths of who we are, namely as daughters of God with equal dignity and worth. This understanding of our identity and purpose, specifically taught in the context of the religion and philosophy programs, allowed us to become women fully alive, thus intensifying our interior flame.

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Class of 2021

Sarah Elizabeth Alexander Tatiana Andolz-Casanova Madelyn Prime Andrus Katerina Rose Balick Keelin Sage Becker Kylie Josephine Beer Tracey Michele Benzing Julianna Corinne Bibbo Julia Anne Blake Shannon Nicole Blau Casey Ann Boin Katherine Frances Borsh Alexis Marie Boyko Amanda Morgan Brotzman Emily Rosemary Broussard Molly Sophia Bugg Cassidy Margaret Burdette Sarah Morgan Burger Lindsay Margaret Carter Milena Juliet Clark

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Carolyn Marie Cooney Riley Helene Cox Megan Rose Crumbacker Erin Elizabeth Cusick Ruby Jane Davis Francesca Eloise de Guzman Mary Caroline Dunworth Grace Lane Fabian Maria Suzanne Fair Kayla Elizabeth Feeley Rylinn Jane Flater Maura Therese Flynn Anna Mary Gardiner AnnaMae Georgieff Regina Joyce Goldfarb Mary Grace Goyena Avery Grace Griesbach Lauren Larvez Gulmert Leila Cordova Gulmert Grace Elizabeth Gunther

Adia Monet Hadley Daphnie Rachel Hain Cara Cecilia Halligan Peyton Elisabeth Hannigan Alana Maria Heck Ryleigh Madison Hicks Kailey Rose Hitchcock Lily Ann Holsey Kendall Kristine Hooper Josephine Louise Hunter Ariana Grace Isayiw Angelina Joy James Miranda Christine Jews Kayla Marie Jones-Owens Anna Louise Jordan Shannon Marie Kane Kathleen Mary Keating Eden Timbeet Kebede Grace Marie Kelley Grace Evelyn Kelly

Madeline Lee Kern Emma Grace Kistner Therese Alexandra Kolb Abigail Kate Komiske Emily Rose Kosloski Charlotte Anna Lacey Greta Catharine Lacey Shaelynn Marie Lafferty Morgan Elizabeth Lehmkuhl Grace Elizabeth Leone Tenley Diane Lilly Meaghan Olivia Loetell Maria Grace Majerowicz Karina McKenzie Maksym Catharine Lauren Manos Grace Elizabeth Martin Riley Grace Martin Natalie Elizabeth Martinaitis Charlotte Emily McCauslin Kayla Nicole McKay

Sophie Grace Messenger Grace Sheila Ann Meyer Hannah Joy Miller Meredith Ellen Morse Emily Lynn Nichols Nnenna Amaka Obi Mary Teresa Oliver Margaret Katheryn O'Neill Antoinnette Chidinma Onukwugha Samantha Anne Paglione Michelle Gloria Parker Rachael Leigh Parker Mary Genevieve Holthaus Quinn Cenita Darlene Reeves Amelia Grace Rehkemper Julia Mae Ribblett Caroline Grace Robinson Madeline Mary Roe Caroline Elizabeth Grace Schulz Katherine Ann Seal

Sarah Teahan Seal Hannah Maria Shaffrey Natalie Elizabeth Sibol Aneliese Marie Smith Isabelle Marie Somma Samantha Juliet Steer Lily Michelle Stevens Abigail Mary Margaret Tacka Malaika Ayanna Margaret Taylor Victoria Elizabeth Taylor Emily Elizabeth Trietley Mackenzie Marie Turner Anya C'mon Walker Jabria Danaja Wilson Ericka Shawnette Woodson Annie Pauline Yozwiak Malaika Justice Zumo

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Interview

WIT H M ARY SIE R

T e a ch e r of the Y ea r What do you love about teaching at Mount de Sales Academy? What makes it unique?

We truly teach for the whole person, and our girls are so appreciative of that education. When we speak of Mount de Sales as a special place, it is true. We welcome the Holy Spirit in all aspects of our lives, and He makes it something special for each of us in our own individual ways.

What have you found are the qualities of a Sailor?

Our girls take such joy in caring for each other.

They show one another respect and take joy in being a community together. They enjoy learning and growing as individuals. They want to be challenged and to grow as human beings, not just pass a class.

If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

God brings His Grace to everything. Sometimes it is harder to find than others, and we need to open our hearts to Him so we see it.

What would the students be surprised to find out about you?

I enjoy riding a motorcycle—a big old Harley!

So many students admire you. How do you make those connections?

I received such a beautiful note from a student at the end of this school year. She said our classroom was its own little family, and we were all happy to be together. I think that is the most important thing in teaching: we are a team together on a journey, and each of us is contributing to that team and the success of that journey. It’s not teacher/student, it is us, and we all have a role in our growth.

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2 02 1 SAILOR SH O W C ASE C AT H A R I N E M A N OS ‘ 2 1 After an accomplished four years at Mount de Sales, Catharine will pursue a pre-medical track as a biology major at Washington College where she will also play lacrosse. Cate was selected to be a member of the Presidential Fellows Program and has been awarded a top-level scholarship. Her experience in Mrs. Ribblett’s Research in Science class helped her to be selected as an apprentice in the John S. Toll Science and Mathematics Fellows program. As a field hockey, swimming, and lacrosse player at Mount de Sales, Cate was nominated to represent the school as a McCormick Unsung Hero, which recognizes a high achieving student who displays the character traits of leadership, good sportsmanship, dedication, integrity, and positive attitude.

E M I L Y K O SL OSK I ‘ 2 1 Emily will attend University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) in the fall. As a special addition to her undergrad degree, Emily will be a scholar with the Center for Women in Technology. According to UMBC, “The Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) enables success for all women and other underrepresented groups in technology fields. In the College of Engineering & Information Technology, CWIT supports students with a nurturing and challenging community, transformative leadership experiences, and professional development opportunities.”

This program also includes a large scholarship as well as a unique mentorship. Along with Emily, MDSA classmate Meredith Morse will take part in the CWIT program at UMBC.

FR A N CE SCA D E G U Z M A N ‘ 2 1 Francesca plans to major in marketing and minor in sustainability at the University of Maryland. She is passionate about protecting the environment, and has a love for art, service, fashion, and traveling. Francesca shares, “I hope to study abroad in college, and I look forward to learning more about my Filipino heritage with the additional opportunities and classes available.” She is excited to meet new people and expand her knowledge on marketing while taking environmental classes. She strives to one day help businesses become more environmentally friendly.

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Coaches Bring Home the Win FOR T H E SAIL O R S During the COVID-19 lockdown, regular coaching and training routines of our athletes became difficult, to say the least.

This unexpected break impeded quality team training, distancing our young ladies from their daily routines in regular sports facilities like the gym and field. Then, for months, a tangle of rules and restrictions that varied by state and sport forced athletes and coaches to adapt.

We want to give a special shout-out to all those who persevered in the face of adversity. Volleyball coaches Gary Troy and Sarah Gregorini moved practices outside on the turf in the summer; all our fall sports, aside from cheerleading, were able to move forward in an amended season. Thanks to Trace Thomson and Kerri and Hope Keller as they provided a field hockey season.

Coaches Dave Manser, Annie Derzak, and Dennis Maher stood tall to provide soccer. Steve Weber (Webs) and Suzanna Ribblett held many runs at Community College of Baltimore County to have cross country, and lastly Ruth Kalscheur and Todd Williams directed the tennis team.

Winter was certainly challenging, but Trish Armstrong, Dave Skomba and Alex Ballard led basketball to a “masks-on” season.

Darlene Rehmert, Hunter Montevideo, and Kristen Vagts gave our swim team a few meets.

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Spring was our first season back to regular conference play. Lacrosse was led by Paige Aldave, Eric Pfeiler, Matt Mundorf, and Elodie Scala. Softball had Kenny Magersupp, Billy Wilkens, Pete Waskiewicz, and Nate Guest. Golf was led by Mike Duffy and Teacher of the Year Mary Sier, and, finally, a big thanks again to Coaches Weber and Maher for track and field.

Throughout the seasons, we have many to thank! First, to all the Sisters who supported the girls in prayer and example and for coming out to watch all the teams compete when they could. Special thanks to Mrs. Conti, trainer, and Mr. Guest, assistant athletic director, who gave so generously of their time and energy to the teams and student athletes. Lastly, but most importantly, to our parents. Thank you for all the encouragement you give at home and on the sidelines and for the extensive and countless hours you spent this year behind the scenes driving and carpooling to events.

Eric Dummann | MDSA Athletic Director

LACROSSE: Tracey Benzing Roanoke College Cassidy Burdette The University of Tampa Charlotte Lacey Gettysburg College

Collegiate Competitors On November 18 and April 30, Mount de Sales Academy held Athlete Recognition Events to celebrate the seniors who will play collegiate sports. Student athletes were joined by their parents, coaches, members of the MDSA administration, as well as their peers. We are proud of our Sailor athletes and all their accomplishments.

Greta Lacey Gettysburg College Karina Maksym Arcadia University Catharine Manos Washington College Amelia Rehkemper Towson University Hannah Shaffrey Ave Maria University FIELD HOCKEY: Charlotte Lacey Gettysburg College Greta Lacey Gettysburg College Natalie Sibol McDaniel College VOLLEYBALL: Mary Grace Goyena Georgetown University Chidinma Onukwugha Johns Hopkins University SOCCER: Casey Boin Franciscan University of Steubenville Alexis Boyko Ave Maria University SWIMMING: Sarah Alexander Saint Vincent College Mary Dunworth Old Dominion University Lily Holsey Saint Vincent College Kendall Hooper Frostburg State University TRACK: Keelin Becker Seton Hill University Emma Kistner Goucher College

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Olympic Aspirations

Juliette Whittaker ’22 In a year of mostly virtual learning and where competition was severely limited, Juliette Whittaker persisted nonetheless with her training. Her faith that many miles put in on the track in obscurity would amount to something must have been tested. As Juliette says,” It helped to remember why I started running in the first place—the simple enjoyment of it.”

When opportunity presented itself, in January at Virginia Beach, Juliette won an 800-meter race in 2:02.07, qualifying her to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials this June in Eugene, Oregon. At that same meet the next day, she collaborated with her competitors to set a U20 World Record in the 4x800 relay. That competitors become collaborators and become friends is a remarkable transition in and of itself.

In May, Gatorade again named her Maryland Cross Country Player of the Year, and in June named her Maryland Track and Field Player of the Year. For the second time Juliette has been named the Mount de Sales Sailor Athlete of the Year.

At the Olympic Trials, Juliette advanced to the semifinal round in the 800 where she came within .11 seconds of making the final. Most importantly she learned that she can run with the best in the world. She received a great compliment. One runner who made the team said to her, “See you in three [years].”

St. Augustine encourages us to develop our God-given talents. That Juliette has done so and continues to do so is beyond question. Valedictorian Meredith Morse ’21 urges us, “to be the best version of ourselves.” We do this when we develop our talents.

Coach Steve Weber

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Tatiana Orsbur n ’24 Tatiana Orsburn learned how to swim when she was about 5 years old but did not swim again until she was 8. She participated in the last two meets of a summer team swim season and did so well that one of the officials suggested Tatiana swim with a year-round team. She began swimming at Severna Park Racquet Ball Club, but never expected to compete. However, she quickly and steadily improved, and before long she was competing in meets.

At 10 years old, Tatiana swam in her first Paralympic Swimming meet at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The results of that meet led her to be Nationally Classified as an S9 and SM8. She soon qualified to swim in the Can-Am meet (Canadian/ American Games), which is the first level of qualifying times. She has participated in Can-Am meets in Miami and Charlotte, as well as in several other Para meets in Georgia, Ohio, New York, Indiana, Arizona, and Massachusetts.

In 2019, she swam in the Para National Championships in Texas, but then unfortunately COVID canceled all Para meets for over a year. At Para World Series, her first meet back since COVID, Tatiana accomplished her first emerging cut and qualified for three events for the para olympic trials. She hopes to become internationally classified in the next year.

Darlene Rehmert, MDSA Swim Coach, adds, “Tatiana joined the MDSA Swim Team as a freshman this year.

As her coach, I am in awe of how hard she works.

She never complains and her determination in the water is an inspiration. We are proud of Tatiana's accomplishments, and we wish her the best of luck at Trials.”

A Heart of Gold

On Saturday, June 5, the Parents’ Club Board Members organized an Appreciation Dinner for Volunteer Coordinator Kim Dignan.

Despite the pandemic limitations, Kim sought ways to tirelessly support the community-building events at MDSA. We are grateful for her care, vision, and love for the students and mission of Mount de Sales Academy.

Kim Dignan is everywhere, all the time, doing so much to help MDSA parents, students, faculty, and staff in any way she can – all with a big smile on her face. I honestly do not know how she does it.

Kim Dignan P’12 ’14

I cannot tell you how many times she has helped me as Chairman of the Parking Posse and Parents' Club President!

Her enthusiasm rubs off on everyone and motivates us to give more of ourselves to help wherever we can. If we had an award to give, she would be the prime candidate.

Kim does all this out of her love for the school and the girls. She is truly a gift from God to us here at MDSA. She is genuinely selfless. Her hard work, dedication, and spirit are largely responsible for the success of Parents’ Club events!

As I have said to many folks over the years, "I can't imagine MDSA without Kim Dignan!”

Thank you, Kim. Please know how much we appreciate you, and your efforts certainly do not go unnoticed!

Bob Small P’19 ’22 | Parents’ Club President

“Kim truly has the kindest heart! The love and care that she gives to every person she encounters is a gift. Our purpose has been so much more than a volunteer relationship over the last few years – it is a friendship that will last a lifetime!”

Bev Blake P’15 ’17 ’21 Parents’ Club Treasurer “I truly believe God creates each of us for a purpose. God brought Kim to me, our girls, and our families to show us how to be humble, loving, and kind. He brings people in and out of our lives, perhaps for just a season, while others become lifelong friends. Thank you, Kim, for being my forever friend.”

L to R: Mary Martin, Bev Blake, Kim Dignan, and Bob Small

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PARE NT S’ C L UB C OR N E R This year, the Parents’ Club found innovative ways to host many of their activities. Even a pandemic could not hold them back! Their efforts bear testimony to the strength of our Parents’ Club. Through their resilience, our community came together to support our school, maintain time-honored traditions, and host new events as well. On these pages, we share some of the highlights!

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Pictured are highlights of the Parents’ Club in action during the drive through Christmas Bazaar and Spaghetti Dinner, Mother/Daughter Tea, Golf Tournament, Father/ Daughter Cotillion, Paint Night, Bag Bingo, Sunshine Club, and campus clean-ups. Thank you, Parents’ Club, for the wonderful events you hosted this year!

“Good Shepherd” Fath er Ro a ch

This year, Reverend Michael J.P. Roach celebrates his Golden Jubilee as a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. We honor his years of unfailing service and dedication to Mount de Sales Academy. He initially served as an altar boy for the Visitation Nuns. Through the decades to follow, he assisted as our historian and archivist and then as a member of the Board of Trustees. His love for MDSA is evident in his capital campaign video quote: “In this world God’s work must truly be our own, and we see that in the continuing miracle, truly the miracle, of Mount de Sales Academy.”

To know Fr. Michael Roach is to experience Jesus Christ in his gentleness and in his humility.

Father is loyal, witty (don’t sit next to him at a meeting if you can’t control your laughter from his insightful asides), joyful, intelligent, eloquent, and faith-filled.

He is a walking encyclopedia of Church history in general and Archdiocesan history in particular.

Left: Fr. Roach celebrates Mass at the 150th MDSA anniversary celebration. Right: The Dominican Sisters join Fr. Roach at his Golden Jubilee reception.

When I think of Fr. Michael Roach the first impression that comes to mind is the Good Shepherd. His care for the sheep entrusted to him as pastor is first and foremost on his agenda. Reaching out to the sick, the grieving, and the poor are hallmarks of his ministry in so many ways. He is always there to encourage his brother priests, particularly those in distress.

Fr. Roach is a blessing to us, to the Church, and to a needy world in more ways than we could ever enumerate.

Rt. Rev. Paschal A. Morlino, O.S.B. I met my good friend, Michael Roach, in the fall of 1959, our first year at Loyola Blakefield. We were 16 when I remember riding with him through the Gate House at Mount de Sales to visit some student-friends and seeing for the first time, the impressive, original brick structure high on the hill. Father Roach has dedicated much energy and many years to the success of Mount de Sales as advisor, Board of Trustees President and member, and surely holds a significant place in her history. He is a good, kind, and dedicated priest, pastor and teacher of seminarians.

Lou Rehak, Jr.

Pastor, professor, and above all priest!

His homilies are filled with power and charm…no spiritual pap emits his lips!

Mount de Sales would not be were it not for his efforts! We remain forever in his debt.

Nora Coakley Reiter ’70 P’08

Mount de Sales Academy is grateful to Mr. Lou Rehak, Jr. for honoring Father Roach with the creation of the endowed Reverend Michael J.P. Roach Scholarship that recognizes and rewards a rising senior who has demonstrated a commitment to service as exemplified by Fr. Roach.

Legacy

I N THE CLASS OF 2 0 2 1

Above (From L to R) Joan Miceli Robinson ’90 (Mother) and Caroline Robinson ’21, Elizabeth Goldberg Gunther ’70 (Grandmother) and Grace Gunther ’21, Angela Palecek Trietley ’88 (Mother) and Emily Trietley ’21, Amy Koslowski Stevens ’95 (Mother) and Lily Stevens ’21, Christina Marie Moscati ’97 (Mother) and Emma Grace Kistner ’21 Left (L to R) Mary Clark Martin ’85 (Mother) and Grace Martin ’21, Amy Burdette ’90 (Mother) and Cassidy Burdette ’21, Patty Beliveau Martin ’90 (Mother) and Riley Martin ’21

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Alumnae Spotlight

A nnab e l l e Da n d o M c C o rm a c k ’ 0 0 When I was a junior at Mount de Sales, I had a lifechanging moment. It wasn’t something I thought of as life-changing at the time. In fact, it took almost twenty years for me to realize it.

I started writing novels when I was in seventh grade, and it quickly became my favorite hobby. I scribbled down volumes in the notebooks I carried everywhere but only ever shared with my sister. Then one day in English class during my junior year, one of my friends asked to read the book I was writing. One friend quickly became three.

That moment was, unknowingly, the start of my pursuit of publishing and a career in the arts. Though I loved my creative hobbies, I always envisioned going to medical school someday. Yet those Great Books and English class discussions and the many, many hours I spent hanging out in Mr. Fritz’s room and acting in the plays gripped me in a way I couldn’t shake. So, despite graduating with a degree in biology from UMBC, I started working in film and television after college and joined The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) as an actress.

I later enrolled in Johns Hopkins to get my masters in writing. I quietly pursued publishing, finding only discouragement and an uphill battle.

To others, I might have seemed a little unrooted. But my time at Mount de Sales gave me more than just a seedling desire to have a career in the creative arts—it gave me the fertile ground of faith. With Christ at the center of my formation as a student, my education prepared me to understand that trials aren’t something

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to flee, that persistence perseveres, and that living joyfully in God’s love is enough when challenges seem overwhelming.

Working in film led me to photography. My career as a wedding photographer blossomed. Over the years, I had the unique privilege of shooting the weddings of many Mount de Sales alumnae at my old stomping grounds. However, after my own marriage, my family grew to five children, and I chose to scale back on my photography business to focus on motherhood.

All the while, I continued to pursue writing and publishing. Twenty-three years after I first received that nugget of encouragement from Sailor friends, my debut novel Windswept will be released this September.

My time at Mount de Sales gave me the courage and faith to chase my goals, relying on Jesus to get me through the times when the path is not clear. The friendships I forged continue to be some of the closest in my life, and the cheerleading I have received from my schoolmates is still a constant source of support.

MDSA gave me wings to fly in pursuit of my dreams— but in its amazing community and traditions, it also gave me roots.

SP O T LIGHT ON T H E SAINT S SPEA K ER SERIE S Director of Alumnae Relations Elizabeth Mahon ’07 and Campus Minister Madison Bolesta ’13 teamed up this year to offer a unique virtual speaker series using Instagram Live. On every last Wednesday of the month from January through May, they discussed the lives and works of saints who have a connection with Mount de Sales Academy. Featured saints included St. Francis de Sales, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, St. Cecilia, St. Dominic, and Padre Pio. These conversations shed light on why some of these holy men and women are affiliated with our wonderful school. Episodes from the series can still be watched on our IGTV channel on Instagram under the Spotlight on the Saints Series.

See You Soon!

Greetings to the Mount de Sales Community!

It is bittersweet to announce that I have formally ended my tenure as the Director of Alumnae Relations to stay home with my two children, Theodore and Molly.

During my eight years at Mount de Sales, it has been a privilege and a joy to serve the alumnae community.

Whether you graduated in 1967 or 2007, a bond of friendship exists because of the shared experience with our alma mater. Our wonderful alumnae have taught me a great deal about our beloved school, from the Visitation period, to those wild years in the 1980s, through the current Dominican era.

Since 2013, I am proud to say our Alumnae Association has grown from a small, dedicated group of women to a thriving, independent entity, increasing consistent participation by 300%. Additionally, scholarship dollars have grown from $10,000 to $15,000 a year with an additional $55,000 capital campaign pledge.

I am incredibly grateful to have been a part of the Advancement team, led by Director of Advancement Beth Saverino ’87, to promote the school’s mission and participate in the capital campaign and will always take pride in my and the Alumnae Association’s role in the Center for Performing Arts and Student Life.

While I am not formally returning, I could never completely leave my second home. I will continue with the school’s promotional photography and plan to stay involved with the wonderful Alumnae Association. See you at the next event!

Take care, Elizabeth Binette Mahon ’07 Director of Alumnae Relations (2013-2021)

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A Creative Year

f o r t he Al umn a e A sso c i a t i o n The pandemic sparked a creative year for the Alumnae Association, enabling them to maintain their scholarship dollars through unique events. Homecoming and Crab Feast are the two largest fundraisers of the year for the Alumnae Association, and both events needed some alterations to be COVID-friendly.

Homecoming shifted from a large-scale dance to a safe experience for the students. Capitalizing on the fact that this fall was unlike any other year, the Alumnae Association encouraged girls to embrace the theme of Homecoming 2021: “The Year It Didn’t Happen.” Keeping it unique, the shirt style was a tank top, designed by Gabrielle Lewis ’22, that girls were invited to tie-dye during their “Homecoming Day.” Thank you to Jacqui Magnes ’86 P ’18 ’20 for donating the awesome tie-dye kits.

The inability to host the annual Crab Feast in the gym inspired the “Grab ’N Go Crab Feast,” which was also a

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tremendous success. The Mount de Sales community rallied together to support this drive-through event complete with bushels of freshly steamed crabs and virtual raffles.

Two new Solo Stove raffles this year also raised a significant amount of scholarship dollars for the Alumnae Association. They are grateful to Bridget McGee P’23 for the initial bonfire stove donation which turned into a wildly popular raffle.

Another new event included the DIY Cookie Kits for Mother’s Day. Members of the Alumnae Association sold boxes of homemade sugar cookies complete with madefrom-scratch icing and an assortment of sprinkles. They had so much fun whipping up the treats in the school kitchen and assembling the kits for pickup! Based on the success from this sale, they hope to introduce these DIY cookie boxes several times throughout the year.

Alumnae UPDAT ES

Meghan Teal ’99 graduated from Temple University this past May with her law degree and is currently studying for the bar exam. She will be starting her dream job as a public defender in New Jersey this fall. Meghan spent the last 14 years as a professional production and state manager for The Second City in Chicago.

1980s After 27 amazing years as an elementary school teacher and reading specialist, Ann Marie Tirocchi-Byrd ’88 P’19 is excited to share that she has accepted a position as an assistant principal with Carroll County Public Schools.

1990s Carrie Platt Vien ’96 retired from the Maryland Air National Guard as an E-8 Senior Master Sergeant after 20 years of military service.

Her accomplishments include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, NATO Medal for ISAF Operation, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism, among several federal and state medals.

Deployments included Afghanistan in support of Enduring Freedom, Germany in support of Joint Force and Joint Enterprise among several training exercises and operations. Carrie will continue to work for the Army Corps of Engineers in retirement as a Contract Specialist.

2000s Erin Gargan King ’00 recently published her second book with McGraw Hill titled, You’re Kind of a Big Deal: Level Up by Un-locking Your Audacity.

The book is currently #1 on Amazon’s Best Seller list.

Erin is a three-time digital entrepreneur, podcaster, and international keynote speaker. She is also the CEO of Socialite Agency.

After graduating from MDSA in ’02, Christina Smith Reynolds received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami in ‘06 and a Master of Accounting from Nova Southeastern University in ‘12. More recently, in the past two years she got married, had her first child (a little girl named Hazel Rose), and started an amazing job as an associate director at B. Riley Advisory Services in Houston, Texas.

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Laura Kopp Starr ’02 has been promoted to Senior Manager - Business Development at her firm, History Associates Incorporated (HAI). HAI provides a range of historical services to museums, libraries, archives, nonprofits, government agencies, and corporate brands. After receiving her MLS in Archives & Records Management and MA in History from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 2009, Laura accepted a position as an Archivist at HAI. In her current role, Laura focuses on client engagement, industry partner development, and sales and marketing initiatives all around the world.

Laura’s work makes history meaningful and modern in today’s context.

Valerie Fuecker ’03, dean of student affairs at Mount de Sales Academy, married Tyler Bailey on Friday, May 21, 2021. They celebrated in Baltimore at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Museum.

Bridesmaids included Mount de Sales classmate Laura O’Neill Duggan ’03.

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey!

Emma Staley Fenlon ’05 and husband Riley welcomed their third son this past October. Remy Daniel Fenlon was born on October 15. His older brothers Rory (age 4) and Murphy (2) are so excited to have another playmate!

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On Friday, May 28, Maria Malagari ’08 married Greg Rhodes, during an intimate Catholic Mass surrounded by their families and close friends. The newlyweds have started a new life together, moving to Houston, Texas, just a few days after the wedding.

2010s In February 2021, Elizabeth Parks Perriello ’11 and husband Jake welcomed their first child into the world.

Baby boy Noah is already adored by his family, but especially by his aunt, Debra Parks ’11.

Leah Henry ’13 graduated with her doctorate in medicine from the University of Maryland School of Medicine this May. She was also awarded the Thomas E. Gillespie Award for Excellence in Orthopedics, the top award given to one medical student each year in the field of Orthopedics. She will begin her residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center in June.

Christina Schell ’15 married Elijah Bauer on Friday, October 9, 2020. They were married at St. Mark Chapel in Catonsville. The happy couple purchased their first home, also in Catonsville. Christina works as a teacher for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

In Memoriam + Gertrude Mary Elberth ’35 + M. Constance Baker ’37 + Dorothy Temmink Furnary ’42 + Ursula Hentz Varner ’46 + June McMahon Pukas Acre ’50 + Elizabeth Anne Tull ’56 + Mary Elizabeth Kirby Grochmal ’59 + Eugenia Hogg McKim ’52 P’81 ’85 + Barbara Musella Ebersberger ’57 + Rosalie Brocato Carroll ’61 + Faye Provenza Kuehnl ’62 + Nancy Thompson Rollinger ‘66 + Judith Shields Charnovitz ’67 + Linda Vogel ’70 + Lisa Smith Callahan ’84 + Bryna McFarland ’02

S A V E T HE DAT E S HOMECOMING DAY Saturday, September 25, 2021 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

AL UMN AE: Join us for our Alumnae Association Meetings!

CRAB FEAST Saturday, October 16, 2021 | 5-9 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 | 7 p.m.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & SPAGHETTI DINNER Sunday, December 5, 2021 ALUMNAE WINE AND CHEESE Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | 7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | 7 p.m.

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Greetings

FRO M AD M ISSIONS The feelings of great accomplishment and bittersweet closure overwhelmed me 17 years ago as I walked through the Music Hall windows in my white gown, roses in hand. Four years of incredible memories flooded my mind as I looked around at the girls who had become my sisters. We were about to go in different directions, but we were bound together by the life-changing high school experience Mount de Sales gave us. A final message to our class still resonates with me to this day: Sailors are safest at harbor, but they are destined to be at sea.

transform into young women full of God’s grace, ready to set sail and take on the world.

Mount de Sales serves as that safe harbor for our girls during their most formative years. It is a safe place for girls to grow their faith, to be challenged academically, and to serve their communities. It is a safe place to celebrate accomplishments and learn from mistakes surrounded by unconditional support. Here, our girls

Anchors aweigh!

Returning to Mount de Sales as the Director of Admissions is a great honor.

Alongside our amazingly talented Assistant Director of Admissions Jen Blake ’15, we have the great responsibility of continuing to build the school’s legacy with each incoming freshman class. We cannot wait to start working with the newest group of prospective Sailors and their families as they begin this unforgettable journey.

Mattie Wood ’04 | Director of Admissions

To learn more about the application process, visit www.mountdesalesacademy.org/admissions or contact: Mattie Wood ’04 Director of Admissions mwood@mountdesales.org 410-744-8498 ext. 270

Jen Blake ’15 Assistant Director of Admissions jblake@mountdesales.org 410-744-8498 ext. 276

Contact me to book your Sailor Visit!

- Jen Blake

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AD MI SSION S DATES T O REM E M B E R SAILOR VISITS for eighth-graders (formerly Shadow Days) September-December 2021 Request dates online under the Admissions tab OPEN HOUSE for all interested families Sunday, November 7, 2021 | Noon-3 p.m.

SPRING 2022 Sailor Visits Selection for seventh-graders* *details to be communicated during school year

A MORNING AT MOUNT DE SALES for eighth-grade parents November 16, 2021 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

APPLICATION DEADLINE Friday, December 17, 2021

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