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VISIONS ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR

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FALL 2026

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IN this ISSUE

2 Notre Dame Mission in Action:

Living Our Legacy of Faith, Service, & Community

6 Features

Family, Faculty, and Alumnae Spotlights

16 Celebrating the Class of 2026 24 Around Campus 26 Art News 28 Athletic News 32 Reunion Weekend 34 Class Notes & In Memoriam 40 Annual Report of Gifts

Hats off to the Class of 2026! Graduation coverage begins on page 16. Sending our Notre Dame sisters all our love and support as they embark on their college journeys beyond the Gates.

VISIONS STAFF Co-Editors: MARIA BRECK GUNN P’20’22, Director of Enrollment Management TU LE, Assistant Director of Marketing & Social Media ABIGAIL MEROLA, Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications Contributors: KAREN COPEL, Advancement Database Coordinator VIRGINIA FARRELL NOTO, Alumnae Engagement Coordinator KIRA HARRINGTON ’24, Intern TRISH KYLE, Director of Institutional Advancement WENDY WALTMAN Photography: ACTIVE IMAGE CAMPLI PHOTOGRAPHY JAY GORODETZER PHOTOGRAPHY MARK TASSONI PHOTOGRAPHY Design: VERONICA UTZ GRAPHIC DESIGN This issue of Visions reflects information gathered through June 30, 2026. If you have any suggestions for future editions, please email communications@ndapa.org.

ON THE COVER: Students gather donations for ElderNet in Lower Merion as one the myriad community service projects organized throughout the school year.

HEAD of SCHOOL Dear Notre Dame Friends and Families,

elcome to the Fall issue of Visions! Within these pages, you will discover the vibrant, sacred spirit of our school community—students, faculty, alumnae, and friends—living out their faith, lifting up one another, and bringing light and kindness to the world around them.

This issue’s theme, Faith, Service, & Community, centers on the enduring wisdom of our foundress, St. Julie Billiart, and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. St. Julie’s profound trust in God’s goodness inspires our daily life, reminding us that true spirituality calls us outward into compassionate action. That living compass comes alive through our focus on Hallmark 4: We commit ourselves to community service. By nurturing the spiritual, emotional, and academic well-being of our girls, we foster a deep culture of sisterhood where young women lead with joy, conviction, and integrity. Inside this issue, you will meet remarkable members of our Notre Dame family who embody this call in inspiring ways. You will read about Kathy and Ward Fitzgerald P’14, whose generosity brought to life the Sacre Coeur Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St. Denis Parish, and Dr. Mary Kate Holman ’07, a theology professor bridging faith and social responsibility. We highlight Gwenn Nolan ’01, founder of Mother Compost, whose environmental stewardship touches both our campus and our Center for Global Leadership partners in Kenya, as well as Christina Oliver ’13, a dedicated advocate putting human dignity and compassion into action for social justice. You will also hear from Ceara Rush ‘19, who joined the Peace Corps in the Philippines, focusing on coastal resource management and environmental stewardship. Closer to home, our wonderful religion teachers, Michele Slattery and Martin Lopez, demonstrate how daily classroom interactions form the bedrock of our students' spiritual journey. By sharing their faith journeys and the example of St. Julie, these dedicated teachers foster sisterhood, a care of creation, and a dedication to serve those in need. We joyfully celebrate the Class of 2026! Our commencement speakers—Martie Gillin Bernicker ’85, Julia Kampf ’26, and Kara Sweeney ’26—spoke about how the connections grown, nurtured, and cultivated at Notre Dame became the cornerstone of their experience. Spanning four decades of ND sisterhood, each speaker shared a profound appreciation for their time inside the Gates. We offer our warmest congratulations to our newest alumnae as they step confidently into their next chapter. All of this transformative work is made possible by your extraordinary partnership. Thanks to your gifts of time, talent, and treasure, we exceeded all of our fundraising goals this past year! Your generosity directly supports our devoted faculty, empowers our talented students, and preserves our beautiful campus. Whether you supported the Notre Dame Fund, participated in EITC, or joined us at community events, thank you for ensuring our girls have every opportunity to flourish. As we look ahead, if you have already made your 2026–2027 gift, thank you for your early support. If not, I invite you to join us as the new year unfolds, or during Spirit Week beginning October 26, to help ensure today’s students continue to grow into the compassionate leaders our world needs.

I am deeply grateful to walk alongside each of you in shaping a Notre Dame that is rooted in faith, alive with purpose, and ready for the future. Enjoy this inspiring look into our extraordinary community! In peace, simplicity, and courage,

MISSION STATEMENT The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent Catholic school dedicated to excellence in academics and to the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, cares for all people as a reflection of the Good God. Our mission is to guide young women as they grow in faith, intellectual curiosity, courage, leadership, and a passion for

Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss serving others.

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Since 1856, the world around us has transformed dramatically, yet at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, our mission remains

unchanged. Built upon the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, whose mission is to proclaim the goodness of God, our community leads with faith, sisterhood, and service, driven by an unwavering commitment to teaching young women what they need to know for life.

St. Julie Billiart, Foundress of Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

1751

Marie-Rose Julie Billiart is born in Cuvilly, France – showing early signs of a profound love for teaching others about God.

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1804

Alongside Francoise Blin de Bourdon, St. Julie establishes the Sisters of Notre Dame, dedicating their lives to educating young women and making known the goodness of God.

1809

The Motherhouse moves to Namur, Belgium, officially establishing the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur as an international teaching order.

The Academy’s mission is rooted in the seven Hallmarks of a Notre Dame de Namur Learning Community, which define how we educate, serve, and live our faith every day. Each school year, we identify one of the Hallmarks from our beloved Sisters of Notre Dame to center our focus and energies, thus expanding our understanding of these core values and how we can embody them in our daily lives. For the 2026-2027 school year, we have selected Hallmark Four: We commit ourselves to community service. This guiding principle is an invitation to every member of our community—our students, faculty, families, and alumnae—to make service a way of life, translating empathy into meaningful impact. Throughout the year, we will witness this Hallmark in action as we partner with organizations across the region.

SEVEN HALLMARKS OF

Notre Dame Learning Community

We proclaim by our lives even more than by our words that God is good. We honor the dignity and sacredness

"Community service and belonging go hand in hand,"

of each person.

explains Ms. Yunga Webb, Director of Inclusive Programming and Belonging. "As we serve each other and individuals outside our Gates, we are amplifying

We educate for and act on behalf of justice, peace, and care for all creation.

the charism of St. Julie and strengthening the

We commit ourselves to

authentic experience of inclusion in our Notre Dame family." Ultimately, this shared commitment to service

community service.

does more than meet needs; it binds us in a common

We embrace the gift of diversity.

purpose, deepening our connections to one another

We create community among

and enriching every life we touch.

those with whom we work and with those we serve. We develop holistic learning communities which educate for life.

1854

Bishop John Neumann invites the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur to open a school for girls in Philadelphia.

1856

Sister Superior Louise officially opened The Academy, the first school opened in the Parish of the Assumption on Spring Garden Street and eventually moved to Rittenhouse Square to accommodate the school’s growth.

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Academy of Notre Dame de Namur ultimately opens its current Villanova campus in the 1940s, with Sister Superior Julia.

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Today, the Academy continues to teach young women “what they need to know for life” while preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. FA L L 2 0 2 6 V I S I O N S

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Notre Dame is

inextricably rooted in faith, and we maintain a deep commitment to meeting each young woman exactly where they are on their faith journey.

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Sue Woehlcke Religious Studies Chair

In the classroom, our Religious Studies faculty led by

and healthcare accessibility, inspiring our students

Sue Woehlecke and her dedicated colleagues, does

to turn learning into action through transformative

more than educate students on the legacy of the

service experiences.

Sisters and the Hallmarks. They support students to live out St. Julie’s charism that manifests across campus every day. By weaving academic learning together with a sense of community and personal journey, Notre Dame anchors the student experience in the Hallmarks of the Sisters of Notre Dame.

the bridge that moves these lessons from the classroom out into our shared world. Julia Tully ’08, Director of Campus Ministry and her colleagues guide each student in this process, meeting our girls wherever they are on their faith journey. Ms.

The mission comes to life directly through our

Tully reflects that it is her goal to “help students

curriculum's focus on social justice, peace, and care

grow at least one step closer to God during their

for all creation. Across disciplines, students are

time at Notre Dame.”

continuously challenged to connect their education to real-world impact. In science classes, they explore pressing environmental challenges, an inquiry that recently sparked grassroots student-led initiatives like campus-wide composting. In the social studies curriculum, students examine social justice issues encouraging them to think critically and engage meaningfully within their communities. Meanwhile,

Campus Ministry at Notre Dame serves as

Through weekly Community Prayer, school Liturgies, class retreats, and a myriad of community services opportunities, our Campus Ministry program offers students and their families countless ways to deepen their faith, strengthen their community connections, and live out the Notre Dame mission.

religious studies courses explore complex issues,

Truly a distinctive part of Notre Dame’s Campus

such as food insecurity, the criminal justice system,

Ministry work is the retreat program which starts

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in 6th grade and expands throughout the years building towards our Kairos Retreat for juniors and seniors. Middle School retreats focus on personal identity and growth through connection with God, self, and others, using an approach that is open to a vast variety of attitudes and beliefs concerning both God’s existence and the significance of religious practice. Class retreats continue throughout the Upper School years, culminating in Kairos, a four-day program centered on personal reflection and guided by the witness of faculty and student leaders as to God’s presence in their own lives. "The reflections shared after our student retreats always focus on compassionate responses to a variety of injustice in our world,” shares Ms. Tully. “It is so rewarding for me to watch the lightbulb turn on for girls when they understand that they not only should be working to create a more just world, but that they can do something

“

St. Julie Billiart's mission

is never viewed as a static piece of history here. Rather, it is a model

to make a difference."

for our students to follow today

Ultimately, as our young women journey from

through dynamic traditions like

Middle School through Upper School and prepare to step beyond the Gates, they carry the spirit of the Sisters of Notre Dame with them. Grounded in a strong curriculum, enriched by retreat programs, and emboldened by a true commitment to community service, Notre Dame graduates leave not just with an education for life, but with a lifelong passion to make a transformative impact on the world.

Mission Week – where we gather to pray for the global work of the

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Sisters connecting our daily lives to their legacy.

Julia Tully ’08 Director of Campus Ministry

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The

VISIONARY FAITH of

Kathy and Ward Fitzgerald P'14 For Kathy and Ward Fitzgerald P'14, philanthropy has always been an expression of faith. Their generosity reflects a lifelong desire to create places where people can encounter hope, community, and the love of God. That calling recently took shape just a few miles from Notre Dame’s campus.

ver the course of three years, Kathy and Ward worked closely with architects, artisans, and builders to bring their vision for the Sacre Coeur Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St. Denis Parish to life. Every detail, from the altar imported from Normandy, France, to the peaceful courtyard and carefully chosen sacred artwork, was selected with one purpose in mind: to create a welcoming sanctuary where anyone could pause, pray, and experience God's presence. The vision for the chapel was deeply personal, rooted in a desire to offer a tranquil escape from the noise of modern life. "I wanted it to feel like a country chapel that you would find in France or England or Italy," Kathy shares. "More intimate, and to be a space where people could come and feel the warmth and love of Jesus."

On June 12, 2026, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez celebrated a Mass of dedication and blessing the Sacre Coeur Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St. Denis Church in Havertown, formally designating it as an archdiocesan shrine. 6

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That intentionality shines through every detail of the design, blending centuries of tradition with an undeniable sense of sanctuary. Above all, the Fitzgeralds designed the chapel as an open invitation, a place where anyone, regardless of their background or depth of faith, can find solace without expectation. On June 12, 2026, on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, the chapel was dedicated to the Sacred Heart by His Excellency, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia, a meaningful culmination of the Fitzgeralds' three-year journey to bring this sacred space to life. That same spirit of welcome, faith, and formation has long inspired the Fitzgerald family's commitment to the Academy of Notre Dame. As the parents of Maggie Fitzgerald Carollo '14, Kathy and Ward witnessed firsthand the transformative power of a Notre Dame education. Watching Maggie flourish academically, spiritually, and as a leader inspired them to invest in the Academy's mission and future. Their generosity made the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse at Launfal possible, creating a lasting legacy for generations of student-athletes. More than an athletic facility, the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse is a place where young women build confidence, resilience, leadership, and lifelong friendships while growing in mind, body, and spirit.

Open 24 hours a day, the more than 1,500-square-foot chapel offers a space for Eucharistic devotion, with room for prayer, silence, and reflection for both Catholics and non-Catholics seeking to encounter Christ.

oday, Maggie carries forward her family's legacy of generosity and service as a member of Notre Dame's Advancement Committee. Through her leadership, she helps strengthen the Academy's future, ensuring that generations of Notre Dame students experience the same faith-filled education, enduring friendships, and transformative opportunities that shape her own life. Whether creating sacred spaces for prayer or investing in places where young women are inspired to discover their God-given gifts, the Fitzgeralds are united by a simple belief: lasting philanthropy is measured not by the buildings themselves, but by the lives transformed within them. Notre Dame is grateful to the Fitzgerald family for creating places where faith is deepened, leaders are formed, and future generations are inspired to serve others.

Left to Right: Teddy Fitzgerald, Madeline Smith, Paul Carollo, Maggie Fitzgerald Carollo ’14, Mark Grasberger, Francie Fitzgerald, Kathy Fitzgerald, Ward Fitzgerald

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Michele Slattery Religion Teacher

or the past ten years, Michele Slattery has been a guiding presence in the Middle School, helping students deepen their faith, find their voice, and grow into confident young women. As both a teacher and parent of a graduate, she has experienced the Academy from multiple perspectives and developed a deep appreciation for the traditions, relationships, and values that make Notre Dame unique. What brought you to Notre Dame? I honestly believe that God guided me to Notre Dame. My daughter Siobhan came in 6th grade and I was impressed with the beauty of the campus, the variety of activities and academic resources, and the relationships she formed with other students as well as teachers. I had several connections with the faculty and administrators here at the time, one of whom was a Middle School religion teacher. I would often joke about it being my ideal job. A few years later, the position became available. When it was offered to me, I asked my daughter, a 9th grader at the time, how she would feel about having her mom work at her school. Siobhan was very encouraging, noting how fun it would be to experience traditions like Spirit Day together. As I start my eleventh year at ND, I really appreciate the years we had here together.

What are your favorite traditions at Notre Dame? My favorite traditions are those that showcase the talents and achievements of our students in athletics, academics, and especially, the arts. Our theatre productions, dance shows, Women’s Chorale, and Ensemble events are always full of talent and enthusiasm. Seeing the quiet student shine on stage, or a talent emerge that I hadn’t seen before brings me so much joy.

Looking back, what has been the most rewarding part of teaching at the Academy? The most rewarding part of teaching at the Academy is the opportunity to watch the students grow before my eyes. I

often comment at Back to School Night how privileged I am to teach the 6th and 8th grade religion classes. I witness young girls entering a new phase of their education in 6th grade, then I get to ‘meet’ them again, as they enter 8th grade as young women. It’s amazing how much the students grow and change over those few years. Although I’m not their religion teacher in Upper School, I still experience their achievements and growth. I really do consider it a privilege to be a small part of their educational and spiritual journey.

How has the school community grown over the past decade? First, I can’t believe it’s been 10 years! Each new school year offers an opportunity to restart, to create new goals, and to get to know students and new colleagues. While many of the foundations of education stay the same, the faculty and staff are lifelong learners who recognize the knowledge base of one another. We take time to listen and learn from each other, which keeps us in a growth mindset. I’m grateful that Notre Dame continues to analyze trends in education, discern what works best for our school community, and values everyone’s input; while remaining faithful to the Hallmarks of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

What does teaching religion in an all-girls environment mean to you? Teaching religion in an all-girls environment is something I value deeply. As a parent, I witnessed my daughter gain confidence and grow into a strong, independent woman. Through her experiences at Notre Dame, I recognized how she valued her

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education and developed a stronger faith. I believe our all-girls environment is a major factor in strengthening her independence, confidence, and the faith that she relies on everyday. As a religion teacher, I want to foster a student's voice and sense of discovery about their spirituality. It’s important to create a classroom setting where everyone feels valued and safe to express their thoughts, feelings, and questions about their faith. An all-girls environment provides that space for our students. Over time, the students feel comfortable speaking out, asking questions, and thinking more deeply about their spirituality.

What keeps you inspired? I think it’s the sense of camaraderie I experience through teaching. Throughout the school year, a unique bond is created between teachers and students. I really enjoy spending time with them, listening to their stories, and laughing with them. In religion class, we need to form a sense of trust to be able to share thoughts about our faith journeys. It’s gratifying to support students and witness them making connections to their own faith. There have also been many moments during the years when I was able to help a student through a difficult time just by being a reassuring presence. Those are special moments that go beyond academics.

What is one piece of advice you have for Notre Dame students and alumnae? I’ll rely on the words of St. Julie Billiart: “When you have free moments, go faithfully to prayer. The good God is waiting for you there.” This quote reminds us that we are all loved and can rely on God to always be with us. I think it’s important to remember that God knows each and every one of us and loves each and every one of us, faults and all. We need to continually pray to see the image of God in ourselves and in others.

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"Teaching religion in an all-girls environment is something I value deeply. As a parent, I witnessed my daughter gain confidence and grow into a strong, independent woman."

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Martin Lopez Religion Teacher

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FA C U LT Y s p o t l i g h t rom classroom discussions about faith to unforgettable student trips across the globe, Martin Lopez believes some of the most important lessons happen when students are encouraged to wonder, ref lect, and grow together. Since joining the Notre Dame faculty in 2021, he has helped students see religion not simply as a subject to study, but as a way of understanding themselves and the world around them.

What first inspired you to become a teacher, and specifically a religion teacher?

Both of my parents were teachers, so they definitely had a large influence on me. My dad taught auto mechanics, and my mom was his teaching assistant because he was born blind. So valuing education was always important growing up, but my largest influences were the many wonderful teachers and professors I had in high school and college. Because I entered the Jesuits right out of high school, I studied theology, philosophy, and English literature when I eventually went to college at Fordham University. Following college, I was assigned to teach English and religion at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, AZ as part of my Jesuit formation. In many ways, becoming a religion teacher was equal parts vocation and duty!

What have been some of the most memorable moments at Notre Dame?

This is a very difficult question because there are so many! I would say that leading students' trips has provided so many beautiful memories. Watching students experiencing a wider world with new eyes and helping them reflect on those experiences is such a blessing as a teacher. Whether watching them win a Model UN scavenger hunt in Gouda, or discussing art in the Vatican Museum, or witnessing them learn Irish dances in Galway, I’ve been so fortunate to be present for all of those experiences.

How do you incorporate Notre Dame’s mission and traditions into your curriculum?

In my first year, my colleague Mr. Pileggi had the brilliant idea to start our freshman Introduction to Catholicism class with a unit on the life of St. Julie Billiart and the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The culminating project of that unit, creating a video designed to convince prospective students to attend Notre Dame, has become a highlight for many of our students. In the junior Catholic

Morality class, students discuss how the Hallmarks of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur are relevant to their Justice Project presentation.

"Seeing a student open up and reflect on their spiritual journey is such a holy experience, and it’s one I never take lightly because they are discovering God doing something powerful through them." What is a lesson your students have taught you?

That I can always be a better listener and observer. When done well, teaching is a very humbling vocation. And every time I think I have something figured out, there’s usually a lesson I learn that humbles me further. My students help keep me at my best!

What do you think makes religion classes especially important for students today?

Students are naturally full of questions about big things in life. What should I value? How should I live? What do I want in life? What kind of life choices will allow me to be known and loved for who I am? These are all normal questions to ask. But

it’s harder now. In our current social media era, students aren’t just asking questions about things that are relevant to their individual lives but are now increasingly exposed to many people’s questions (and answers) about life. Because of their age, students are more limited than adults at handling those existential and big questions because they’re simply not developmentally equipped to handle such a deluge of information. One of the great values of our religion curriculum is our emphasis on reflection, critical thinking, and honoring one’s conscience. Deeply engaging with the complexity of Church history, with Church teaching, with biblical exegesis, and with other religious traditions allows students to practice reflection in a thoughtful way that not only deepens their religious understanding but also provides a healthy model for how to discern the big questions they have about their lives.

Beyond academic success, Notre Dame emphasizes character and integrity. How do you guide students to measure success not just by their achievements, but by who they are becoming as people?

Our students achieve so much during their time at Notre Dame, and it is appropriate to celebrate all those well earned accomplishments. However, students do not achieve these milestones entirely on their own. They receive a lot of support from their parents, friends, teachers, administrators, learning support specialists, and counselors. This is why we spend so much time talking about “the sisterhood.” Being a student at Notre Dame means that we educate as an intentional community, not as a random collection of individuals. St. Julie Billiart was fond of using the sunflower as a metaphor for our relationship with God. I recently learned (in a marvelous book called The Light Eaters by Zoë Schlanger) that sunflowers planted close to their genetic siblings won’t compete with one another for sunlight. Instead, they recognize their kin and angle their stems to avoid shading each other because they have a biological interest in their kin succeeding. I think St. Julie would be pleased that we encourage our students to recognize their spiritual kinship with one another, and to see their sisterhood, not as polite competition, but as the community that makes so many of their achievements possible. Success at Notre Dame means every student knows everyone deserves the same sunlight. FA L L 2 0 2 6 V I S I O N S

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Inspiration to Impact Dr. Mary Kate Holman ’07

Connecting theology, inquiry, and teaching as ministry

or Dr. Mary Kate Holman, the intersection of faith and social responsibility is more than an academic field; it is a lifelong vocation. Now a professor of theology at Fairfield University, her journey toward exploring some of the deepest questions of faith began during her formative years at the Academy of Notre Dame. It was in a morality class taught by Dr. Norma DaCrema that Mary Kate first began to understand the profound connection between Catholic tradition and active social responsibility. That experience sparked a lasting curiosity, leading her to Georgetown University, where she majored in English with minors in French and theology. “It wasn’t until about halfway through my college experience that I started to want to go deeper with the history and spirituality of Catholicism.” That desire to go deeper led her to pursue graduate studies, earning a master’s degree at Boston College and ultimately a PhD at Fordham.

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The broader framework that I'm trying to get all of my students invested in… whether or not they're Catholic, whether or not they have any faith background, is just: what does it mean to love God? And then love your neighbor. And who's your neighbor? And what does love them mean?

Going deeper also meant asking difficult questions. Mary Kate became interested in understanding how the Church has navigated moments of challenge and change throughout its history and how its rich theological tradition can provide a foundation for reflection and renewal. Mary Kate finds hope in that history. From the time of the first disciples, the Church has always been made up of imperfect people “doing their best in the face of the infinite” to understand and respond to God and, because they are human, “constantly messing up” along the way. Recognizing that struggle and imperfection have always been part of the Church’s story is not discouraging. It is a reminder that the Church has continually wrestled with difficult questions, learned, and evolved. It also helps Mary Kate's students see themselves as part of that ongoing story, with both the agency and responsibility to help shape what comes next.

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“It has made me feel more agency as a believer to realize that I have the same amount of agency as believers from 2,000 years ago and from 50 years ago.” That inquiry became a defining thread of her academic life. Her recent book, Marie-Dominique Chenu, which grew from her PhD dissertation, examines change and reform within the Catholic Church, offering historical and theological perspectives on how institutions can evolve while remaining connected to the traditions and beliefs at their core. Today as an Assistant Professor of Theology at Fairfield University, Mary Kate brings that same spirit of inquiry to her students. In courses such as Spirituality and Social Justice, she combines rigorous theological study with experiential learning, encouraging students to consider how faith, values, and responsibility take shape in the world around them.

For her, teaching is a form of ministry. The framework she offers her students is simple yet demanding: “The broader framework that I'm trying to get all of my students invested in… whether or not they're Catholic, whether or not they have any faith background, is just: what does it mean to love God? And then love your neighbor. And who's your neighbor? And what does love them mean?” Like her own teachers at Notre Dame, Mary Kate strives to create a classroom where students feel welcomed, engaged, and genuinely cared for. She hopes, as Dr. DaCrema once did for her, to open their eyes to the needs of the world and to the possibility that their faith, questions, and commitments might become a lifelong source of purpose and service.

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Gwenn Daniels Nolan ’01

Turning a simple idea into a 5.5-million-pound environmental movement

hen Gwenn Nolan launched Mother Compost seven years ago, she set out to solve a localized problem with a straightforward premise: make composting effortless and accessible for everyday households. Today, that simple idea has transformed into a thriving regional initiative that has diverted over 5.5 million pounds of waste from landfills and welcomed 1,500 households into a greener way of living. Reflecting on her journey, Gwenn credits her foundational years at The Academy Notre Dame for instilling the unwavering confidence required to step into unfamiliar entrepreneurial territory. Venturing into logistics and waste management was no conventional pathway, but her education taught her to view every challenge as an opportunity. “I would definitely say that Notre Dame made me believe I could do anything, and that just permeates every aspect of my life.” That spirit of empowerment was matched by the strength of the Notre Dame network. When Gwenn first reached out to test the waters for her business concept, the response from the Notre Dame community was immediate and defining.

She encourages aspiring innovators to test solutions gradually, step into spaces with courage, and trust that small daily habits compound into extraordinary cultural shifts. Through Mother Compost, Gwenn Nolan continues to demonstrate how Notre Dame's core values of purpose, confidence, and community stewardship can reshape our world, one household at a time.

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I would definitely say that Notre Dame made me believe I could do anything, and that just permeates every aspect of my life.

“So many of the people who got the first email, where I was like, ‘I have this crazy idea. We need your help with this,’ were people from Notre Dame... I think the connections made at Notre Dame give you confidence and just a firm belief that you can do anything you set your mind to.” For Gwenn, the true metric of success goes far beyond numbers, it resides in the daily choices of the community she serves. “What I'm most excited about is that we've been welcomed into so many households throughout the region,” she shares. “1,500 people have invited us into their homes, have started composting with us, have changed the way they live their life because of this idea that I started seven years ago.” While Mother Compost continues to scale locally, Notre Dame's launch of campus composting felt like a natural homecoming, rooted deeply in the Sisters of Notre Dame charism of care for creation. During the 2025–2026 school year, the campus community diverted 7,730 pounds of food waste from landfills and incinerators. Looking outward, the movement is expanding to Kenya through a partnership with Notre Dame’s Center for Global Leadership, proving that the foundational values instilled during Gwenn's time as a student continue to shape sustainable solutions on both a local and global scale. To current students and young leaders aspiring to make an impact, Gwenn’s advice is grounded in practical, incremental action. She advocates for starting small and building a deep understanding of the problem at hand. “We know this: something small is what's usually sustainable when it comes to changing your life. It usually has to be a small incremental change that shifts your perspective over time, and composting is one of those really small things you can do that does absolutely add up over time, even if that's all you do.” FA L L 2 0 2 6 V I S I O N S

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Christina Oliver ’13

Turning a Notre Dame morality lesson into a career advocating for justice

or Christina Oliver, the pursuit of criminal legal reform and human dignity is not just a professional path, it is a spiritual calling rooted in faith, Catholic values, and an unshakable belief in redemption and second chances.

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I often tell people that I feel like the foundational experience in my social justice journey was my religion morality class at Notre Dame, where we studied the death penalty...

Since 2020, Christina has served in various development roles for the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY). Long before advocating on national platforms, Christina’s dedication to justice was sparked while studying the death penalty in a Notre Dame morality class. “I often tell people that I feel like the foundational experience in my social justice journey was my religion morality class at Notre Dame, where we studied the death penalty,” she recalls. “I remember being deeply moved by the fact that these injustices were being perpetuated by our country in the name of justice.”

Empowered, curious, and guided by a strong sense of justice rooted in her Catholic faith, Christina pursued public policy studies at Duke University, where she found a way to pair her desire to serve others with rigorous policy analysis. The values of human dignity, compassion, and responsibility to others that had shaped her at Notre Dame took on new meaning as she encountered the complex social issues unfolding around her. Christina became increasingly interested in understanding the systems and policies that shape people’s lives. Public policy offered her a way to explore those challenges while putting into practice a belief deeply connected to her faith: that each person has inherent dignity and that we share a responsibility to work toward a more just and compassionate world.

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“It became more of a calling rather than an entirely rational choice of major and career,” she says. “I did feel like there was some faith involved… I think that God is calling me to be a part of this work at this moment in the country that I live in, in the place that I am.”

That discernment led her to the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) as a development officer, supporting a national movement to end extreme sentences for children and advance restorative justice. Rooted in the belief, often echoed by CFSY co-founder Bryan Stevenson, that every person is worth more than their worst mistake, she was prepared for the work ahead. “Coming into this work, it was a given for me that children sentenced to die in prison were worthy of redemption, forgiveness, and a second chance,” she explains. “Those values came directly from my faith, my family, and my time at Notre Dame.” Working alongside colleagues who were themselves sentenced as children to die in prison, Christina uses the empathy and leadership built at Notre Dame to elevate their stories. “There are gaps that I have. I cannot speak to certain nuances of what it means to face extreme sentencing,” she acknowledges. “My role is to connect people with our community so they can hear directly from those who have that experience." From a high school morality lesson on the death penalty to a vocation rooted in mercy, justice, and systemic reform, Christina’s story shows what can happen when a faith-filled Notre Dame education invites students not just to learn about the world, but to transform it.

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Ceara Rush ’19

Bridging hands-on conservation and community engagement from Notre Dame to the Philippines

or many, service is centered on direct human aid, but for Ceara Rush, public service is inextricably linked to taking care of our planet. From trail-building in Vermont to coastal management in the Philippines, Ceara’s journey proves that environmental conservation is fundamentally about community engagement, listening, and taking purposeful action.

Today, Ceara serves full-time with the Peace Corps in the Philippines, working with the Municipal Agriculture Office on coastal resource management. Her work includes coordinating a citizen science marine conservation project, facilitating community stewardship workshops with local NGOs, and even monitoring endangered species like the Rufousheaded Hornbill (Dulungan).

Ceara’s passion for nature began long before her professional career, but her time at the Academy of Notre Dame helped translate that love into a tangible focus. Taking an environmental science class at ND ignited her interest in the humanities side of conservation, understanding how human behavior, sociology, and community outreach dictate how we care for the earth.

“Adapting to a completely different place can for sure be daunting at times, but the Peace Corps has given me the opportunity to truly immerse myself in the community. I’ve learned that environmental stewardship looks different in every place and that the most effective work starts with listening and understanding what a community values and needs.”

After pursuing Environmental Studies at Gettysburg College, Ceara translated classroom theory into physical service with AmeriCorps. Working with the Cross Vermont Trail Association, she spent long days building trail networks, clearing invasive species, and learning non-governmental organization (NGO) management, all while living alongside her sister, a fellow ND alumna.

Facing global climate challenges can feel overwhelming, but Ceara maintains her resilience through practical focus, civic participation, and small, consistent efforts. “My approach is to focus on what you can control and take small steps to minimize your impact... I remain optimistic because I believe that if enough people make the shift, businesses and governments will have to follow. I may not be able to solve the issue myself, but I can do my part and that gives me hope.”

“I was drawn to the opportunity to take what I had been studying in Environmental Studies and apply it in a very tangible, hands-on way. I definitely didn’t know what I was signing up for at first, the days were very long, and much of the work consisted of digging all day or carrying rocks. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed the hard work.” Following her summer in Vermont, Ceara served a 10-month term with FEMA Corps supporting hurricane recovery operations after Hurricanes Ian and Idalia, further solidifying her commitment to public service.

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I’ve learned that environmental stewardship looks different in every place and that the most effective work starts with listening and understanding what a community values and needs.

Her message to current Notre Dame students aspiring to pursue science, outdoors, or service is simple: Step into the unknown.“My advice to a current ND student is to not be afraid to take a leap out of your comfort zone and take advantage of opportunities when they come your way. You don’t have to know exactly where an opportunity will lead you. If something interests you, give it a try, take the next step, and see where it takes you.” FA L L 2 0 2 6 V I S I O N S

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Connection reminds us that we don’t have to wait for someday to have that kind of impact. We can change lives by how we show up today. Class of 2026, as you prepare for life beyond these gates, I want to encourage you to carry your legacy of connection with you.”

Martie Gillin Bernicker, Class of 1985

Despite the difficulty that high school can pose, each of these small communities within the larger Notre Dame community served as an important place where we could all find a sense of belonging and purpose to help us navigate our way.

Kara Sweeney, Valedictorian

" Together, we have made our own sisterhood, we have improved ourselves, this place, and left an example for those underclasswomen who come after us... We have grown remarkably, into women of Notre Dame who understand the meaning of sisterhood in our bones.

Julia Kampf, Salutatorian

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ACADEMIC AND DISTINGUISHED AWARDS On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Academy was filled with family, faculty, staff, and friends who gathered to celebrate the Green Class and honor their remarkable journey at Notre Dame as they looked ahead to their futures beyond the Gates.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

EXCELLENCE IN ART

Kara Sweeney

EXCELLENCE IN FRENCH

Calleigh Newbert

EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL STUDIES

Sicilia Clement

EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE

SISTER ROSE CARMEL AWARD

EXCELLENCE IN SPANISH RITTENHOUSE SQUARE AWARD

Alayna O ’Donnell

SISTER MARY ANNE BROUGHTON AWARD FOR RELIGION

Michelle Malone

THE BLUE AND GOLD LEADERSHIP AWARD

Kiera Sack

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EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH

Ella Shaak Gracie Kennard

EXCELLENCE IN LATIN

Julia Kampf

EXCELLENCE IN MANDARIN

Carson Tierney

EXCELLENCE IN DANCE

Sundina Peterman Shelby Parker

Maria Tufaro

EXCELLENCE IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Bailey Jones

EXCELLENCE IN CHORAL MUSIC

Grace Logan

NOTRE DAME ALUMNAE AWARD

Bridget Blaney

SISTER MARY AUGUSTA AWARD FOR FRENCH

Elena Herpel

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Kiera Norton Emma Rocheleau

EXCELLENCE IN RELIGION

IRMA ALONSO AWARD FOR SPANISH

Morgan McComb

AIMEE WILLARD SCHOLAR ATHLETE

Reese Milone

CLASS OF 2026 MATRICULATION

Auburn University (3) Bloomsburg University Boston College (2) Brown University Bucknell University Carnegie Mellon University Catholic University of America Clemson University (3) College of Charleston (2) College of the Holy Cross College of William & Mary Drexel University (2) Duquesne University Elon University (2) Fairfield University (4) Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College Furman University High Point University James Madison University (2) Lafayette College Merrimack College New York University Northwestern University Princeton University Providence College (3) Purdue University Rutgers University

Saint Joseph's University (2) San Diego State University Savannah College of Art and Design Seton Hall University Smith College Texas Christian University (4) The Pennsylvania State University (7) The University of Tampa (3) Tulane University University of California, Santa Barbara University of Cincinnati University of Colorado Boulder (2) University of Delaware (2) University of Florida (2) University of Georgia University of Kentucky (4) University of Michigan University of Mississippi (2) University of North Carolina University of Notre Dame (3) University of Pennsylvania (2) University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond (4) University of South Carolina (3) University of Vermont University of Virginia University of Wisconsin Villanova University (3) Wake Forest University (4)

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Liturgy of Thanksgiving

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, our 8th Grade Class celebrated a beautiful Liturgy of Thanksgiving with their families. Together, they reflected on their Middle School journey and looked ahead with excitement to the adventures and opportunities awaiting them in the Upper School. Talen Alhadi Abrhiam Peyton Andronowitz Mallory Emma Banister Zoë Malia Banks Emma Barnes Nora Christine Blosinski Katelyn Anne Bodge Clara Christina Bove Emma Maeve Bragger Molly Kathryn Bragger Kacey Jane Bramwell Tessa Christine Carl Lucy Eloise Cervino Adelina Rose Clement

Molly Elizabeth DeFrancesco Sofia DeVeaux Addison DiMartino Julia Anne Dixon Harper Devlyn Dobosz Quinn Grace Donovan Reese Abigail Dougherty Cecelia Kathryn Durant Vivienne Genevieve Edginton Christina Maureen Farrell Ella Grace Finan Morgan Hamilton Reagan Grace Herpel Cora Elizabeth Johnson

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Norah Johnson Scarlett O'Neill Johnson Shea Elizabeth Kelly Maeve Elizabeth Killmeyer Mary Landgraff Amarri M. Lynch Aviana Malik Brooke E. Markell Leighton Ella Matlack Madelyn Jane May Taylor Anne McCann Ryann Elizabeth McCoy Violet Marie McNevin Chelsea Grace Mullery

Lily Orobono Jolene L. Pacell Anabelle Rose Pianelli Vivian Piasecki Kayla Ligia Quinn Carly Elizabeth Rutt Stella Sacunas Madison Rose Salvitti Scarlett Fayre Stansbury Nora Mary Stewart Aileen M. Sutton Grace Isabelle Tallon Sabrina Violi Rhiley Gifty Wilson

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Junior Model UN

Junior Model UN closed out the year at their final conference, held at Temple University in May. Our Middle School students demonstrated strong resolution writing, collaboration, and exceptional public speaking skills as they represented Notre Dame with confidence. Zoë Banks ’30 and Rhiley Wilson ‘30 were recognized with Outstanding Student Delegate Awards for their accomplishments at the conference.

Middle School Field Trip in Washington, DC

In May, as part of Notre Dame’s signature Middle School Field Trip program, students traveled to Washington, DC, where they had the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Grandparents Day

In March, we welcomed family members and guests to one of our most cherished Middle School traditions – Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day! Highlights from the day included a presentation on our Center for Global Leadership, special classroom visits, and a Prayer Service.

Middle School Squash Team 9th in the Country

In February, the Notre Dame Squash team had a memorable inaugural season, finishing 9th in the nation at its first-ever US Middle School Squash National Championship appearance. This incredible debut officially put the ND Squash program on the map!

Dive In! Middle School Robotics

In March, the Middle School Robotics Club made a splash in their participation at the Greater Philadelphia SeaPerch & SeaGlide regional competition. In preparation for this event, students built underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles, developing vital skills in engineering, design, and collaborative problem solving.

Celebrating Mission Week

Rooted in tradition and sisterhood, the school celebrated Mission Week in February, honoring the rich legacy of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The week began with the St. Julie Liturgy, followed by a Founders' Day celebration featuring a visit from the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, who renewed their vows alongside our school community. Our middle schoolers had a wonderful opportunity to connect and learn directly from the Sisters.

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around UPPER SCHOOL

Academic Honors Convocation

In May, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia hosted its 46th Annual Academic Honors Convocation at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Over 30 Catholic secondary schools from throughout the Philadelphia region gathered for the celebration. Recognized alongside fellow scholars were seniors Kara Sweeney, Michelle Malone, and Calleigh Newbert from the Class of 2026.

World Book Day

Throughout the month of April, Upper School students took a trip down memory lane, heading back to their local elementary schools to read to the next generation of readers in celebration of World Book Day. Sharing their love of reading, the Notre Dame students distributed bookmarks for the children to color, inspiring each young student to continue on their own reading adventures.

Student Newspaper Collaboration with Malvern Prep

In April, Malvern Prep and Notre Dame came together for an interactive learning opportunity through a Newspaper Swap! This project brought together student reporters from Malvern Prep’s The Friar’s Lantern and Notre Dame’s The Gates, the student-run newspapers at each school. The swap gave these young journalists a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow together as writers, reporters, and creative thinkers.

Notre Dame at PA DECA State

In February, 3,400 students from across the Commonwealth gathered at the PA DECA State Career Development Conference in Hershey to celebrate leadership and excellence. Our Notre Dame DECA chapter proudly represented ND, embracing this year’s theme with confidence and professionalism. Congratulations to medalists Grace Manion ’27, Gemma Gardner ’28, and Clare Tuohey ’28, who were recognized at the conference awards ceremony!

Yale Conference for Model UN In January, the Notre Dame Model UN delegates spent the weekend at Yale University participating in the Yale Model United Nations Conference! From strategic global leadership discussions to creative crisis simulations, students sharpened their negotiation skills, gained new perspectives, and honed their diplomacy. FA L L 2 0 2 6 V I S I O N S

ART news

ARCHDIOCESAN ART EXHIBITION This spring, four students — Frances DeYulia ’29, Bella Brennan ’29, Kate Ganley ’29, and Nieve Morrison ’28 — were recognized for their artwork at the Archdiocesan Art Exhibition, held at Chestnut Hill College. It marked the first time Notre Dame had participated in the event in more than 11 years!

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY

CONCERT CHOIR

In May, the Upper School Women’s Chorale had the opportunity to learn and grow under the guidance of the West Chester University Concert Choir. Students participated in a workshop with current music majors and gained valuable insights from Dr. Adams, Professor and Director of Choral Activities at the university.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC IN THE PARKS The Middle School Chorale hit all the right notes and brought home 1st place at the Music in the Parks competition. This event invites both instrumental and vocal student performers to grow through performance and expert feedback. Held at Six Flags Great Adventure, our students truly rose to the occasion and celebrated their big win with a fun day at the park.

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STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHED PIANO MAN In March, Notre Dame’s Upper School Dance Company was selected to perform at the Regional High School Dance Festival Gala in Norfolk, VA. The dance piece, Piano Man, co-choreographed by Gracie Kennard ’26 and Ella Shaak ’26, was the first studentchoreographed piece from Notre Dame ever selected for the National High School Dance Festival. The piece also earned the Meritorious Student Choreography Award!

WOCO IN NASHVILLE The Upper School Women’s Chorale journeyed through the "Music City" of Nashville to compete in the 2026 WorldStrides Performing Arts Heritage Festival. While there, students toured iconic locations including the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley and other legendary artists recorded their music. They also attended a masterclass with Dr. Deen Entsminger of Belmont University. The absolute highlight of the trip was their performance at the Opryland Convention Center, where the chorale received the highest possible rating of GOLD!

FINDING NEMO JR. The Notre Dame Middle School musical production brought the ocean to life with Finding Nemo Jr.! Our talented student performers captured the underwater adventures of one little clownfish, proving that being brave doesn’t mean you have to be big. This "fin-tastic" journey was filled with heart and humor, keeping the audience completely engaged with unforgettable music that delighted everyone in the room.

ATHLETIC news

3-Peat Basketball, Basketball MVP

Congratulations to the Notre Dame Varsity Basketball team on another season filled with sportsmanship, determination, and dedication on the court! The team finished the 2026 season undefeated in league play, securing an incredible FIRST TEAM "three-peat" as InterRiley Davis ’27 Ac Champions. Riley Emma Anthony ’26 Davis ’27 earned Grace Nasr ’27 back-to-back Inter-Ac MVP honors, leading a strong showing for our SECOND TEAM program on the AllMaddie Inter-Ac Teams. DeFronzo ’27

Rowing Boat Ranks t Top 10 Nationally Program history was made on the waters of Tennessee! Notre Dame Rowing traveled to Oak Ridge, TN, to compete in the 2026 SRAA National Championship Regatta. Through a SILVER MEDAL WINNER highly competitive and V4+ well-executed weekend JV4+ of racing, all three boats finished in the top 10 nationally, with PLACED 9TH NATIONALLY two crews earning silver medals.

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New Rowing Boats Blessing

With each boat comes a name and a story! In April, Notre Dame Rowing christened three new Vespoli USA shells, honoring Dr. Hotchkiss (4+), St. Julie Billiart (4+), and Sisterhood (8+). The christening of the shells is one of rowing’s most meaningful traditions, not only welcoming new boats to the program, but honoring the rich legacy of the program and all of its supporters.

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to the Next Level Continued

Above: Natalia Zelubowski Merrimack College Div. 1 Volleyball Right: Raya Downs James Madison University The Dukettes Dance Team

Middle School Varsity Lacrosse

The Middle School Lacrosse Champions brought home the Catholic League Championship title! † Track and Field 2026

PAISAA State Champs

The Upper School Track and Field 4x100 Meter Relay Team showcased an exceptional performance at the PAISAA State Championships, capturing the state title with a first-place time of 50.69. Congratulations to Lexy Patton '28, Emma Kearney '28, Liz Matthews '28, and Michelle Malone '26 on their incredible teamwork, speed, and becoming state champions!

Michelle Malone Track and Field

Each year, the Inter-Ac League recognizes outstanding multisport varsity student-athletes who exemplify dedication, leadership, and sportsmanship while competing at the highest level. Michelle Malone ‘26 was honored as this year's recipient of the Inter-Ac Athletic Directors Award. We are incredibly proud to celebrate her leadership and success both on and off the field!

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ATHLETIC news

All Inter-Ac Spring 2026

The 2026 season recognized ten outstanding student-athletes who received All-Inter-Ac team honors.

F I R S T Riley Davis ’27 All American Lacrosse

T E A M

Keira McHugh ’26 All American Lacrosse

F I R S T Katelyn Bodge ’30 Golf

S E C O N D Abby Sims ’27

Emma Anthony ’26

Academic All American Lacrosse

Abbie Hanway ’28

Mary Grace Rae ‘28

T E A M

Kiersten Bodge ’27 MVP Golf

S E C O N D Softball

Softball

† All-American Swimmer The National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) has named its All-American student-athletes for the 2025–2026 season. Recognizing the top 100 high school swimmers nationwide in each event, this honor was awarded to Sam Roulstone ‘28 for her outstanding performance in the 100 Breaststroke, finishing with an impressive time of 1:03.54!

Kiersten Bodge ’27 Inter-Ac MVP t Congratulations to Kiersten Bodge ‘27, who captured the 2026 Inter-Ac Girls’ Golf MVP and was the female low scorer at the PAISAA Championship at Radley Run Country Club.

T E A M Lila McGrath ’28 Lacrosse

T E A M Clare Tuohey ‘28 Golf

SPRING events

Ring Mass

BeyoND the Gates In March, Notre Dame welcomed 25 alumnae back to campus for BeyoND the Gates. Through panel discussions and career-focused sessions, they shared their experiences and reminded seniors that success is not about having all the answers—it is about exploring opportunities, remaining true to yourself, and growing along the way.

Father-Daughter Dance & Dinner

In April, the Class of 2027 celebrated their transition as the next student leaders at ND. Ring Mass is a significant milestone and revered Notre Dame tradition that links generations of students in the ND sisterhood.

Heritage Day

The annual Father-Daughter Dance and Senior Dinner brought the Notre Dame community together for a special evening in March. Hosted by the Notre Dame Parents' Association, the event featured plenty of dancing, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

Alumnae Induction

A cherished Notre Dame tradition continued this June as alumnae mothers gathered with their daughters and the Green Class to celebrate the Class of 2026 becoming part of the ND alumnae community. Through heartfelt reflections from Mrs. Turner ’77, student leaders, and Alumnae Association President Megan McNeill Trost ’94, the morning served as a meaningful and inspiring welcome into a lifelong connection to the Notre Dame sisterhood.

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REUNION

WEEKEND

A weekend of timeless reflection and renewed connection. Gathering at the Mansion brought the classes of 1s and 6s together once more, proving that while years pass, the spirit of our community remains unchanged. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We eagerly anticipate our next gathering!

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SAVE THE DATE Reunion 2027 for the 2s & 7s! BIG NEWS: next year's reunion is officially expanding to a TWO-DAY EVENT on

Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1!

All reunion class years are invited to join us for two days of festivities. Stay tuned for full details, including a special celebration dinner honoring The Class of 1977 for their 50th Reunion.

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CLASS notes

1950s

Joanne DeFelice Linaberry ’77 and her husband, Bill, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in St. Augustine, Florida, this past May.

Eileen Schneider Thum ’52 just celebrated her 92nd birthday in July!

1960s

After Syrl Day Kazlo ’65 retired from a 25 year teaching career, she started writing articles for children's magazines. That grew into creating her successful Samantha Davies Mystery series. She is now busy writing book number 9 in the series. Her love for writing grew out of her days as a writer for ND's newspaper.

Melinda Campitelli Williams ’77 is now Development Manager at The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Chester County, PA. She is joined by her husband, Bob (a former 35-year Inquirer photographer). Melinda previously ran her own PR firm, and they have one son, Gregory, who is a chef in the Poconos.

1980s

Shannon Fitzpatrick Thomas ’88 celebrated her daughter Joy’s graduation from Notre Dame this past spring! Joy is a fourth-generation Notre Dame graduate, following in the footsteps of her mother, Shannon, her grandmother, Joy Lucas Fitzpatrick ’63, and her greatgrandmother, Eleanor MacDonald Lucas SQ ’26. This special milestone marks 100 years of Notre Dame women in their family!

1970s

Members of the Class of 1977 gathered for dinner to reconnect. Pictured are Melinda Campitelli Williams, Anne Yarrow Walters, Patrice Kenney Jackson, Debbie Cantwell, Dana Mahan Flexon, Marie Rizzo, Joan Sammartino Turner, and Elisa Loprete Hibbs. Their class will celebrate their 50th Reunion this year!

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1990s

Alumnae President Megan McNeil Trost ’94 just celebrated her oldest daughter Claire Trost’s graduation from Notre Dame!

CLASS notes Jennifer Burns Leonard ’97 recently published her new book, Unprecedented: Designing a Human-Centered Law Firm When Everything Is Changing, featured by the Practising Law Institute (PLI). The book explores how law firms can reinvent themselves and navigate major industry disruptions, including generative AI, hybrid work, and shifting business models. She is also the founder of her own company, Creative Lawyers.

Meg Kane ’99 served as Host City Executive for Philadelphia Soccer 2026, leading the host committee that brought the FIFA World Cup to her hometown.

2000s

Patrice Hayden Meagher ’97 was named to Inc. magazine's #FemaleFounders500 list for her company MilkMate. Members of the class of 1998 gathered to celebrate the life of Shari Carson Creed '70, who passed in February 2026, mother of their dear friend Laura Creed. Pictured above from left to right: Katie Manno, Katie Miller, Michelle Jackson, Kelly Cunningham, Laura Creed, Trish Henwood, Lauren Rinnier, Molly Study, and Kasey Shuda.

Information collected from March 1, 2026 - August 15, 2026.

After joining She Should Run’s inaugural Local Leader Lab in 2025, Lauren Sefriend Kirby '04 attended its 2026 National Summit alongside Maura O'Brien '01. Following nearly two decades in foreign policy, Lauren joined The Carter Center to lead US bipartisan and faith-based initiatives preventing political violence.

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CLASS notes Dr. Ida Teberian ’04 is taking her medical expertise to social media to empower women and bust healthcare myths. As a breast radiologist, she’s on a mission to clear up common misconceptions about breast cancer screenings and equip patients with accurate, reliable information. When she’s not educating online, Ida lends her time to Philly Health Cares, a non-profit dedicated to expanding equitable healthcare access across the local community. Follow her @trueboobsmd.

Katie Mathisen McManemin ’08 and her husband Bryce McManemin welcomed a baby girl, Margaret Kate (Maggie), in September 2025. Maggie was baptized in May at St. Anastasia's Church with godmother Corinne Surprenant '07.

Elisabeth Keyser ’05 and her husband, Colin Ethridge, welcomed their son, Nolan, in October 2025. Sloane Rasmussen Wong ’06 was promoted to Vice President / Lead Credit Officer at JPMorgan Chase on their Impact Finance team. She is currently focused on the firm's American Dream Initiative, driving economic opportunity through investments in local communities, affordable housing, and small businesses.

Hannah Sisk ’09 and her husband, Ben LeVeque, welcomed baby Eliza in February 2026. Hannah works as a freelance museum registrar in the Philadelphia area.

Arianna Scavetti ’07 was named by Sports Business Journal to its “Forty Under 40 Class of 2026.” Arianna is a partner at Weil Gotshal & Manges.

Kaitlin Smith Donnelly ’08 and her husband welcomed a daughter, Fiona Grace, on December 7, 2025. She joins big sister Quinn. Amy Fizzano-Krauter ’08 was recognized as one of Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Real Estate Producers for 2026. She serves as Vice President of Sales at Fizzano Family of Associates in Media, PA.

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2010s

Megan Muir Dearolf ’11 and her husband Chris welcomed their first daughter, Elizabeth Grace on April 23, 2026.

Information collected from March 1, 2026 - August 15, 2026.

CLASS notes Katie Schultz Agraz ’12 and her husband Jackson welcomed their daughter Florence (Ren) Noelle Agraz in April 2026. They recently moved to Durham, NC where Katie is doing a hand surgery fellowship at Duke after finishing her orthopaedic surgery residency at UVA.

Kelly Goodman Gaus ’12 and her husband Tom Gaus welcomed their third child Felicity Marie Gaus, on June 26, 2026. Kelly recently completed training as a level one catechist in the Catechism of the Good Shepherd program. Tom is entering his 13th year of service in the US Navy. The family resides in southern Maryland.

Emily Bogan Betz ’14 married Andrew Betz August 1, 2026. In attendance were fellow class of 2014 graduates Dana Hogan Testa, Carly Brufke, Kelsey Mangano Morton, Kathryn Spaight Reber, Maggie Magnotta, Kathleen Troncelliti, and Cristin McDonough Daley.

Kaylee Mulgrew ’14 is currently pursuing a JD at Georgetown Law while working as a Policy Advisor at the United States Senate. Erin Boyle Grosel ’16 married Dennis Grosel at St. Ignatius of Loyola at Boston College, where they both graduated in 2020. The celebration was made even more special with a little ND spirit, as a group of ND alumnae joined the festivities and proudly gathered with the Notre Dame flag at the reception.

Megan Smith O’Sullivan ’12 and her husband welcomed a son, Callan Joseph O'Sullivan, on January 23, 2026. He joins big sister Lucy. Maggie Malloy Callahan ’13 married Jim Callahan in May in Villanova, PA.

Julia Dambly Moitinho ’16 married Victor Moitinho in March in Naples, Florida with many Notre Dame alumnae in attendance.

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CLASS notes Julia Goldschmidt ’17 is engaged to Ethan Sunshine with a wedding set for August 22, 2026, at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church with a reception following at Overbrook Golf Club.

2020s

Maggie Beck ’20 started a new role as a Marketing and Business Development Analyst at BRG. Mikayla Dever ’20 secured a full-time permanent position teaching Physics, Environmental Science, and Algebra 2 at Cardinal O'Hara High School, where she also coaches the spring lacrosse team. Micaela McCloskey ’22 ran the 2026 Boston Marathon to support the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton, finishing in 3:59:55.

Amelia Mordan ’22 graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in Public Relations and works for Universal Music Group as an Assistant on their Artist & Label Services, called Famehouse in Philadelphia. Colleen Murtagh ’22 graduated from the University of Miami Herbert Business School (BBA in Finance, minor in International Business) and joined Cozen O'Connor as a Finance Rotational Associate in the Philadelphia office. Bridget Pyott ’17 got engaged on August 8, 2026, in Avalon, NJ to her fiancé Kylen Schnell. Tina D'Anjolell ’18 is returning to Notre Dame as the new Assistant Athletic Director and Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach after competing as a Division I field hockey student-athlete at the University of Michigan, where she also earned her Master's in Management.

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Clare Rivers ’22 graduated from Boston College and started her nursing career as a Clinical Nurse I in the Solid Oncology Unit at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Soledad Quainoo ’25 interned with the UA Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering this past summer. Anna Vigilante ’25 completed her first year at St. Joseph's University, accepted a position with Hawk Host (Admissions team), and became a placement liaison with the Campus Ministry department. Grace Yacobe ’25 founded the Armenian Student Association at Penn State University.

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IN MEMORIAM

s we gather in the pages of Fall Visions, we pause to remember members of the Notre Dame community whose lives, love, and contributions remain part of our shared story. Their presence touched generations of students, families, faculty, staff, and friends, leaving behind memories that continue to inspire us.

We honor their lives with gratitude and hold their families and loved ones in our thoughts. May their memories remain a lasting part of our community. Eleanor Flick Burgio ’52 | May 6, 2026 Ellen Biegert Keating ’52 | March 19, 2026 Maribel "Pidge" Walso Molyneaux ’52 | March 5, 2026 Beverly McCormick Scarani ’54 | March 4, 2026 Barbara Fuoco Faillace SQ’56 | July 29, 2026 Catherine Fagan McArthur ’59 | July 21, 2026 Jeanne Burke Della Guarida SQ’61 | May 17, 2026 Barbara Hrabrick McQuillen ’65 | June 14, 2026 Dorothy Bailer ’66 | March 12, 2026 Shari Carson Creed ’70 | February 2, 2026 Margaret “Missy” Fullmer ’90 | June 15, 2026 Kara Ann Mazzoni Eirdosh ’92 | December 20, 2025 Bernard Prusak, father of Alice Prusak Levine ’95 January 18, 2026 Edward Klinges, father of Margaret Klinges Park ’86 February 21, 2026 Daniel Kelly, father of Ashley Kelly ’26 March 31, 2026 Robert Hyland, father of Tricia Hyland Humpton ’04 May 13, 2026 Kathryn Sammartino, mother of Joan Sammartino Turner ’77 and grandmother of Jess Turner ’06 June 4, 2026 Manny Lopez, husband to Aurora Lopez, former faculty July 31, 2026

Information gathered from January 2, 2026 - August 15, 2026

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ANNUAL REPORT of GIF TS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2025-2026 David Frank - Chairperson Rosemary Connors '01 - Vice Chairperson Christine McGovern - Treasurer Sonia Hebding Churchman '86 - Secretary Dr. Laura Hotchkiss Jennifer Falcone Ciarmoli '94 Javier Coll Sister Maria Delaney, SNDdeN Candace Hickey Deborah James-Vance '79 Paul Liebezeit Michael Lilley Christine McGovern Cindy DePiano McKernan '88 Francesca Molinari Rashida Morris Bonnie Corr Morrow '90 Brian Mulligan Preeya Noronha Pinto '94 Claudia Weissenberger Bree Buysse Williams ’11

TRUSTEE EMERITUS Sr. Helen Bellew, SND Patrick Burns Agnes Gillin Gayhardt ’83 Fr. Rob Hagan, O.S.A. Sr. Edithann Kane, SND Mary Ellen Maggitti Donna McNeill

Dear Notre Dame Community, As I reflect on my final year as Board Chair of the Academy of Notre Dame, I am deeply grateful for all that we have accomplished together as students, faculty, families, alumnae, and friends. We remain proud to be recognized as the leading all-girls Catholic and independent school in the greater Philadelphia region. From the courts and turf to the classroom and beyond, this year has once again demonstrated the strength, energy, and spirit of the Notre Dame sisterhood. Our performing arts program continued to inspire sold-out audiences through outstanding productions such as The Addams Family and our Third Annual Fall Dance Festival. Student athletes also achieved remarkable success, with our field hockey team finishing the season ranked #1 in the country, our lacrosse team concluding the year in the top ten nationally, and our basketball team repeating as Inter-Ac champions. Each of these accomplishments reflects the extraordinary talent and determination of Notre Dame students, as well as the unwavering commitment of coaches, faculty, and staff who make these experiences possible. None of this momentum would be possible without the steadfast support of our Notre Dame families, alumnae, and friends. Your generosity sustains the scholarships, programs, and spaces that make a Notre Dame education so transformative. Through your continued commitment, you help ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn, lead, create, and thrive. The 2025–2026 year marked a record year for annual giving, with outstanding engagement from alumnae and parents, particularly during Spirit Week and Day of Giving. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you for your continued support and investment in our young women. The mission is thriving at Notre Dame, and with your continued partnership, we can ensure a legacy of excellence, leadership, and faith for generations to come. With sincere appreciation,

Janice Toscani Petersen '70 D’Arcy Foster Rudnay ’73 Arnie Schneider Kathleen M. Shay ’70

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David Frank Chair, Board of Trustees

ANNUAL REPORT of GIF TS

2025-2026 COMMITTEES

The Academy salutes these dedicated community members who served on the Board Committees this past year. ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

FINANCE COMMITTEE

TRUSTEES Cindy DePiano McKernan '88, Chairperson Rosemary Connors '01 Jennifer Falcone Ciarmoli '94 David Frank MEMBERS Jeanne Andronowitz Maggie Fitzgerald Carollo ’14 Ryan Edginton Lindsay Higgins McFadden '93 Kristin O'Brien

TRUSTEES Christine McGovern, Chairperson Javier Coll David Frank Michael Lilley Bree Buysse Williams ’11 MEMBERS Sean Bergin Greg Doran Tara Bullock Frohner '89 Bob Radie Peter Sims

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

TRUSTEES Brian Mulligan, Chairperson Sonia Hebding Churchman '86 David Frank Candace Hickey Claudia Weissenberger MEMBERS Pat McIntrye

TRUSTEES Sonia Hebding Churchman ’86, Co-Chairperson Francesca Molinari, Co-Chairperson Rosemary Connors '01 David Frank Deborah James-Vance '79 Preeya Noronha Pinto '94

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

TRUSTEES Paul Liebezeit, Chairperson David Frank MEMBERS Michael Holloway Jim Judge Paul Manion Robert Mitchell

RISK AND COMPLIANCE SUB-COMMITTEE TRUSTEES Preeya Noronha Pinto '94, Chairperson David Frank Bonnie Corr Morrow '90 MEMBERS Tom Cullen Patricia Henwood '98 Cerise Knowles James '91 Joe McComb

MISSION COMMITTEE

TRUSTEES Sr. Maria Delaney, Chairperson David Frank Rashida Morris

MEMBERS Margaret Fox-Tully Donna Groene

The Academy of Notre Dame de Name Advancement Office compiles the Annual Report of Gifts. We appreciate your continued generosity to Notre Dame and would like to recognize your generosity. This report reflects all gifts received during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. Although we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, mistakes can occur. If your name is omitted or does not appear in the manner you prefer, please email Advancement@ndapa.org. The 2025-2026 Annual Report of Gifts is proudly presented by the Academy of Notre Dame’s Advancement Team:

Trish Kyle Director of Institutional Advancement

Virginia Farrell Noto Alumnae Engagement Coordinator

Wendy Waltman Director of Annual Giving

Linda Benton Advancement Associate

Paula Gaughan Director of Parent Engagement

Karen Copel Advancement Database Coordinator

Caroline Swift Stansbury '97 Major Gift Officer

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BY THE NUMBERS - Summary of Gifts

PA EITC/OSTC

NOTRE DAME FUND

$866,109

$1,514,758

ND CLASSIC

$152,343 RESTRICTED FUNDS

$506,691

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

$35,000

TOTAL GIVING FOR 2025-2026

$3,074,901

82% 13% OPERATING INCOME

Tuition & Fees

Annual Fund, EITC/OSTC & Special Events

Other Sources

53% Salaries & Benefits

18%

12% Instruction

Financial Aid & Merit Scholarships 42

Plant Operations

General Administrative

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OPERATING EXPENSES

BY THE NUMBERS - Summary of Gifts

866,109 NOTRE DAME FUND

TOTAL RAISED FOR THE

DONOR PARTICIPATION Board of Trustees

AVERAGE

GIFT SIZE

Alumnae

100% 10% Parents

Faculty and Staff

45%

904

FIRST TIME

TOTAL NUMBER OF

DONORS

960 150

69%

HIGHLIGHTS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NOTRE DAME FUND IN 2025-2026 1 33% of students who enter the Gates receive need-based aid 2 New Sound System in Cuvilly Gym

3 Perry Weather Lightning Detection and Warning System 4 Piano Lab in Connelly Center for the Performing Arts

5 Upper School Students completed more than 6,700 hours of community service

2 4 5 1 3 43

he Academy

of Notre Dame de Namur Advancement Office compiles the Annual Report of Gifts. We appreciate your continued generosity to Notre Dame and

DONORS $100,000 +

Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools Mark and Karen Casale Essent Guaranty, Inc. Foundation for Catholic Education Friends of Education John and Candace Hickey T Bill and Cindy DePiano McKernan ’88 T John and Gillian Walsh Reilly ’90 United Refrigeration Guntram and Claudia Weissenberger T

$50,000 - $99,999

July 1, 2025 and ending

Joe and Jeanne Andronowitz Patrick and Helen Burns Brad and Cindy Conger Kevin and Linda Czachor Marty and Alisa Czachor Charles and Jennifer Ehlers Gary and Patricia Holloway Howley Foundation Brad and Lindsey Ingelsby Joe and Kathy Kelley Michael and Carol Lilley T Sirmay Charitable Trust Fund

June 30, 2026.

$25,000 - $49,999

would like to recognize your support. This report ref lects all gifts received during the fiscal year beginning

Anonymous (2) George Atterbury Conestoga Road Foundation Benjamin Cross and Rosemary Connors ’01 T Christina Atterbury Dever ’89 Joe Downs and Dina Weisleder Ed and Sharon Gaffney Greg and Michele Garabedian Mike and Brett Holloway Jim and Christine McGovern T Bob and Nancy Mitchell Brian and Gisele Mulligan T Pat and Kristin O'Brien Winifred Atterbury O'Keefe ’87 Scott and Kristen Sheffer Vince and Kelly Tague Terryglass Foundation Heather Wellock

$15,000 - $24,999

Frank and Shanna Burrell Rich and Kim Bergan Devine ’76 Maureen Mahon Egen ’60 David and Michelle Frank T Genuardi Family Foundation Charles and Pat Genuardi Montgomery Avenue II LLC

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Philip J. & Elizabeth A. Harvey Foundation Bob and Shiree Radie Brian and Barb Phelan Riley ’90 Patrick and Michele Walton Michal Zelubowski and Evelina Kolodziej

$10,000 - $14,999

Anonymous (1) Dan and Shelley Boyce William and Maria Calderaro Michael and Jennifer Falcone Ciarmoli ’94 T Corbin & Dorice McNeill Foundation Gary and Claire Daniels Bill and Debbie Davis Frank and Denise Devine Dominic DiMarino Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Tony and Mary Kate Hayden Chuck and Marina Hurchalla Jason and Brianne Johnson Dan and Lauren Kain Cait Harvey Levy ’86 Paul and Tracy Liebezeit T Frank McGovern George and Maggie McHugh Kevin McNeill Michael & Christine Parsons Charitable Fund Montgomery Avenue LLC Joe and Kelli Offshack Michael and Christine Gerland Parsons ’03 Ron and Jan Toscani Petersen ’70 Jessica Thompson Podgajny ’99 Michael and Gabrielle Rinaldi Arianna Scavetti ’07 Arnold and Molly Schneider Tim and Angela Sipe The KMJ Family Foundation Devin and Janine Dugan Tuohey ’97 Andre and Cathy von Hoyer Jennifer Harvey Waggenspack ’04 Ronald and Julie Brufke Wenger William and Deborah Davis Family Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous (1) ADP Ardea Holdings Bill and Lise Ashton Steven Bilgram and Elisabeth Boeynaems Rick and Kellie Bondurant Drew and Sarah Sisak Carl ’00 Morgan and Sonia Hebding Churchman ’86 T Connelly Foundation Steve and Alison Connors Lorraine Criniti T = Member of the Board of Trustees

DONORS Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Anthony and Karen Del Vescovo Stuart and Wandy DeVeaux Drew and Kristen Donovan Greg and Jen Doran Susan Dudzinsky Ryan and Kelly Edginton Rosanne Facciolo ’65 Paul and Liz Finley FJN Charitable Foundation Greg and Paula Gaughan Don and Agnes Gillin Gayhardt ’83 Andrew and Andrea Gerardi Rosemary Guarino Ray Gutowski and Colleen Smith Larry and Gail Harrington Claire Higgins ’13 Tom and Michelle Hiscott Shawn and Maggie Jones John and Katherine Karamatsoukas Michael and Carolyn Longo Joe and Debbie Pearce McCabe ’81 Brian and Kate McDonald Kevin and Katie McGeary Pat and Danielle McIntyre Shona McMoran ’01 Brian and Donna McNeill Meridian Bank Scott and Kristina Miller Steven and Francesca Molinari T Morgan Stanley c/o Cybergrants, Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Frank and Christine Mullery Paul and Danielle Dunn O'Connor ’01 Jacinto and Beth Oliver Options for Senior America Matthew and Megan Parsons Jay and Neethi Pinto Michael and Jen Robustelli Schwab Charitable Fund

Kathleen M. Shay ’70 Smith Family Foundation Synchrony Foundation Matt and Judi Taylor The Jacinto and Elizabeth Oliver Fund Walt and Katie Timby Brian and Elizabeth Wenzel Cameron and Bree Buysse Williams ’11 T William Wolfe and Anna Choi Levi and Kimberly Zeller

$1,856 -$4,999

Donald and Elizabeth Andersen Todd and Bryn Arata Autodesk Inc Mary Kay Glinski Battafarano ’80 Barbara Genest Boyle ’65 Jon and Ashlee Bradbard Jerry Brady Tom and Lynn Bond Bruder ’80 Saj and Marissa Cherian Matt and Kaelyn Clark Michael and Linda Clement Javier and Carolina Coll T Jim and Caitlin Dannhauser John DeLucca and Deborah Hong Kate Lamb DePetris ’97 Kathleen DiTullio Bob Doman Jay and Kathleen Einspanier Charles and Nicole Falcone Joan Fitzpatrick-Burke ’84 Geof and Karen Gardner Ann Marie Gulian Sharon Harvey Barbara Bingham Heil ’75 First Resource Bank Dwight and Laura Hotchkiss Deborah James-Vance ’79 T Jack and Anita Kelly

Rick Killmeyer and Lizann McGowan-Killmeyer Ron Lafferty Jim and Kathleen Mackey Chris and Lauren May Dan and Mindy McCullough McFadden Family Charitable Fund Brad and Lindsay Higgins McFadden '93 McNeill Nicholls Charitable Fund Patrice Hayden Meagher ’97 Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Bryant and Rashida Morris T Jim and Pat Morris Dan and Bonnie Corr Morrow ’90 T Kristen McNeill Nicholls ’11 Paul and Megan Battle Nolen ’99 PA Partners for Education, LLC Joe and Suzy Padula Jerry and Eleanor Parsons Leo and Maryanne Parsons Howard Patent Mark and Alyssa Pianelli Pincus Family Foundation QVC Renaissance Charitable Foundation Joanne Pettit Robinson ’98 Tamas and D'Arcy Foster Rudnay ’73 Rob and Caroline Swift Stansbury ’97 Stephen L Altshul Foundation Tony and Sara Stevenson Chad and Kristen Stowe Paul Tierney TouchPoint Pat and Kristen Traynor Jonathan and Johanna Licciardello Tyburski ’95 Anne Schoemaker Vazquez ’99 Katie Willis ’18 Skip and Kathy Withrow Jackie Shutack Wong ’99

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DONORS

KILT CIRCLE

is exclusively for young alumnae within 15 years of graduation who have made a gift of $500+ Maggie Fitzgerald Carollo ’14 Claire Higgins ’13 Elise Higgins ’15 Caroline Manion ’13 Kristen McNeill Nicholls ’11 Katie Willis ’18 Bree Buysse Williams ’11 T

UP TO $1,856

Anonymous (15) Jennie Lovatt Abbate ’65 Ted and Kathy Adelberger Katie Schultz Agraz ’12 JoAnne DiLauro Alexander ’57 Michele Rosso Alfano ’73 Cathy Lee McNeill Allen ’10 Beatrice Aloi ’22 AmeriHealth Caritas Meghan McCullough Ansel ’10 Teresa Hechmer Anzalone ’78 Americas Charities Adrienne Ashton ’10 Bella Galantino Ashton ’13 Maria Aspan ’00 Beth Atkinson Kathy Atkinson Tom and Pat Duffy Augusterfer ’65 Mary Lou Facciolo Aylesworth ’69 Gina Bacci ’64 Kristen Bandos ’12 Bill and Anne Barker Caroline Barker ’14 Kevin and Kim Barker Deirdre Moran Barnes ’05 Scott and Stacy Barnes Allison Baron ’08 Brigit Barry ’03 Carole Duffy Bartholdson ’62 Suzanne Labor Battaglia ’68 Torey and LaKeisha Batts Michael and Nancy Baxter Patti Behler ’05 Sean and MaryJo Bellew Melissa Bemer ’04

Charlie and Linda Benton Audrey Bergan ’26 Sean and Megan Bergin Christine Tessier Bernardino ’96 Mary Mulholland Bianco ’10 Kurt and Claire Bitting BlackRock Katie Devine Bobek ’02 Erick and Cathleen Connor Bodge ’97 Hanna Bodner ’21 Barbara McLaughlin Bogdon ’58 Bill and Carrie Bole Matthew and Jennifer Bond Bridget Bonner Dick and Liz Bowen Katie Bowman ’12 Jeremy and Stephanie Boyd Charlotte Bradley ’18 Shannon Brady ’19 John and Nancy Bragger Jorge Branco Filho and Giselle Da Silva Alvim Alexis Brandolini ’97 Amy Brennan Keith Brennan Bright Funds Foundation Maureen Lynch Brosnan ’78 Kara Schultheis Brown ’08 Kevin Brown and Jenn McNulty Brown Carly Brufke ’14 Laura Buckley ’09 Lauren Bucksar ‘26 Laura Buenzle Roberts ’99 Bill and Grace Kennedy Bule ’81 Nicholas Burbo Natalie Burns ’16 Greg and Katie Butler John Buttil and Siobhan Leavy Julie Cloetingh Cady ’03 Patricia Callahan ’66 Joseph Callan Chloe Calvert ’25 Leah Campagna ’78 Kaitlin Campitelli ’03 Neil and Heather Canavan Chrissy Mellet Cancelmo ’86 Christine Capinski ’11 Maggie McAleer Cappelli ’76 Mara Cappelloni-Lopez Bob and Patricia Duddy Cardone ’63 Lauren Willis Cardone ’08 Rosemary Carl Maggie Fitzgerald Carollo ’14 Craig and Ann Marie Carpenter David Carr John Carroll

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Jan Duffy Carson ’67 Mark and Renata Casey Wyllys and Ellen Cass Jacqueline Cattie Maria Ceferatti ’89 Gabrielle Ceritano ’11 Michael and Jennifer Cervino Chris and Denise Chambers Kiera Chambers ’21 Phoebe Chambers ’24 Gillian Chandler ’15 Clare Oesterle Chatot ’71 Alessandra Cherian ’24 Carey Kulp Cheyney ’96 Rose Ciarmoli ’24 Nyla Cione Gale Cipaldo Matthew and Wendy Civitella Karen Panikowski Clark ’93 Shannon Clark ’21 Philip and Lydia Clay Tiffany Clement Stephen and Kath Cloran Carol Behler Coady ’03 Bob Coia Michael and Rianna Collier Thomas and Mary Lou Van Allen Colman ’62 Comcast Corporation Denise Fraider Compton ’02 Lauren Conners ’10 Joe and Mary Connor Marissa Fontanot Connor ’06 Barbara Consorto ’64 Carol Consorto ’64 Diana Cook Reene Conway Cook ’68 Adam and Andrea Downs Cooper ’01 Karen Copel Nicole Coppola ’87 Margrit Boyle Corcoran ’65 Nick and Audrey Kingston Corsanico ’02 Dave and Anne Coskey Thomas Covello Paul and Mary Coyne Ashley Crandall ’12 Katie Boova Craven ’06 Michael and Julia Croce Maggie Lowe Croy ’08 Stephanie Cullen ’94 Tom and Kara Cullen Stephanie Curry ’10 Haley Curtin ’13 Joyce Barbagallo Custer ’61 Marty and Barbara Czachor Norma DaCrema T = Member of the Board of Trustees

DONORS Jonmike and Rebecca Daly Christopher and Patricia D'Andrea Brian and Anne Daniel Mike and Joslyn Danifo Rami and Pamela Daoud Ben and Karen Davey Ben and Megan Davis Matthias and Gina DeAngelo Megan Muir Dearolf ’11 Dan and Christine DeFrancesco Andrew and Kerry DeFronzo Sister Maria Delaney T Celine Connelly Delany ’97 DELL Jill Powers DeLuca ’09 Grace Rosci Dempster ’68 Joe and April Denny Rose DeRienze SQ’55 Tammy DerKrikorian ’06 Angela Desmond ’01 David and Pam Devenney Elizabeth Devenney ’16 Joe and Pam Devine Julia Devine ’15 Christine Deviney ’67 Kathryn Pall Devlin ’08 Mike and Jacqui Dewey Garrett and Lisa DeYulia Jayaraju Dheekollu and Rosemary Ramkuri Sandra Di Iorio ’96 David and Lisa DiBello John and Rosemary Diederich Aaron DiFerdinando Carmella DiMartino Guy and Denise DiMartino Alysa Dinh ’17 Tuan and Nga Dinh Quinn Discher ’26 Lorraine DiSipio ’69 Bill and Natalie DiTullio Michael and Beth Maggitti Dixon ’92 Ron Dobert and Elena Lynch-Dobert Kevin Dobosz and Melissa O'Neill Gabriela Benner Dokas ’08 Janice Hneleski Dolan ’81 Kevin and Jen Doman Colleen Donnelly ’14 Kaitlin Smith Donnelly ’08 Steve and Bea Donnelly Ed and Ellen Donovan Lisa D'Orazio Bob and Anne Dougherty Derrick and Kristen Dougherty Kathy Dougherty ’54 Martha Dougherty T = Member of the Board of Trustees

Colin and Melissa Dougherty Raya Downs ’26 Erin Doyle ’03 Frank and Anita Doyle Maureen Bradley Dressler ’07 Joe and Kate Drown Frank and Terese Du Pont Dan DuBois and Candace Devlin-DuBois Allison Zimmerman Dudley ’02 Jane Dudzinsky ’15 Doireann Duffy Mike and Nicole Duffy Joanne Glinski Duke ’84 Jim and Kathy Pfister Dunn ’66 Rich and Kate Durant Tara Connolly Durkot ’08 Mary Kate Dwyer ’24 Gina Demopulos Dzubak ’57 Denise Szczurowski Eisenhower ’68 James and Regina Esposito Paul and Kara Daniels Evans ’95 Salvatore and Margaret Faia Exelon Corporation Christina Farrell Virginia Farrell Carolyn Fay ’88 Lynda Scalise Federici ’65 Sister Mary Feenane ’53 Brian and Priscilla Fenlin Rory Ferris ’25 Sue and Geno Finan Ariadna Fink Bob and Becca Flint Finkenaur ’83 Eleanor Finkenaur ’11 Maddy Finkenaur ’13 Alexis Ohls Finkle ’93 Jim and Carolyn Fizzano Amy Fizzano-Krauter ’08 Barbara Flanigan ’64 Holly Flynn ’11 Ilona Hyde Flynn ’59 Don and Jen Foley Dawn Ford Rosana and Louis Fox Lanie Stitt Fragomele ’10 Maddie Frank ’22 Rob Frank and Bridget Haines-Frank Lloyd and Beth Franks Mary Catherine McDonald Frazier ’11 Joe and Amy Frick Matt and Rebecca Friedman David and Amanda Friess Emily Friess ’25 Joe and Laura Frustaci Peter and Amy Fullem

Stephanie Hayden Funchion ’06 Emma Furey ’24 Dan and Joanne Fuss Emily Fuss ’12 Hannah Fuss ’16 Peg Campbell Gadapee ’57 Heather Roberts Gaffney ’02 Sally Gallagher Tyler Gaspich and Brigitte Ayoub Mary Margaret Gayhardt ’17 Bob and Jamie Hare Gazda ’89 Reilly Gazda ’26 Genentech, Inc. Kate Palmarella Georgiana ’07 Paige Gerardi ’20 Jeffrey and Agnes Gerland Lou and Laura Giangiulio Tom and Emily Calio Giannantonio ’76 Meg Boova Gillispie ’03 Alex Burtoft Gilroy ’04 Glaxo SmithKline Lee Anne Gleason Courtney and Duke Gleeson Ben and Deb Gleeson Bill and Eileen Glinski Izzy Gochtovtt ’21 Mary Lou Kingsley Golden ’56 Caroline Golja Google Barbara Oesterle Gordon ’76 Ehren Vigliotti Goren ’04 Gina Suppa Grabey ’08 Sophie Graeff ’15 Katie Graf ’26 Kristy Grauer ’16 Rob and Beth Gray Nicole Gress Caroline Davis Griffith ’09 Thomas and Mary Grogan Donald and Beverly Grove Juliana Guarino ’13 Angela Guarino ’00 Brent and MaryBeth Guenthner Madison Gulian ’20 Jim and Maria Gunn Lauren Gunn ’20 Nicole Gunn ’22 Chris and Christina Haas Alina Hadi ’95 Steve and Allison Hall James and Diane Deviney Ham ’70 Kirsten Hamilton ’13 Maryanne Quinn Hancock ’92 Kevin and Tara McGowan Handforth ’93 Kaylynn Hanm ’15

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DONORS Kelly Hanna ’04 Erin Harkins-Medina ’01 Katie Harrington ’22 Beverly and Stacia Hartley Julia Hartnett ’85 Bill Harvey Phil and Betty Harvey Diane Warner Hasling ’75 Tish Hayden Tara Hayward ’80 Molly Hedden ’10 Mary Ann Hendricks Sunday Hendrickson ’67 Trish Henwood ’98 Brandon and Mary Beth Morris Hepner ’94 Jason and Rebecca Herpel Maeve Herrin ’26 Karen Kelly Heselton ’68 Erin Putsch Heverly ’07 Christopher and Elisa Loprete Hibbs ’77 Colleen Hickey ’12 Elise Higgins ’15 Tom and Moira Sims Hobson ’93 Siena Hobson ’24 Maureen Kiely Hogan ’77 Jennifer Messner Holdren ’99 Jack Hornberger Charles and Meghan Houder Tricia Hyland Humpton ’04 Colleen McGovern Hutchinson ’92 Leigh Naughton Irwin ’97 Erica Leigh Gosnell Jackson ’10 Cerise Knowles James ’91 Carol Sutcliffe Jenkins SQ’57 Johnson & Johnson Dan and Lorie Johnson Keith and Rosemary Johnson Lori Johnson Dave and Megan Johnson Allison Jones Jeff and Lorrie Jones Anne Jordan ’08 Molly Kelly Joyce ’04 Meg Sullivan Jules Kampf ’26 Julia DeFeo Kane ’13 Lauren Kane ’16 Shannon Kane ’11 Brian and Jennifer Kash Barbra Kasser Tony and Courtney Kasser Kira Toner Kay ’05 Maddie Keane ’16 Aimee Summers-Keating ’92 Adele Kelly Keegan ’71 Trish Keegan ’79

Cassie Keenan ’17 Bonnie Lawler Keightley ’61 Alex Fenimore Kelly ’08 Brian and Molly Kelly Chuck and Piper Kelly Clare Kelly ’24 Tom and Karin Kelly Bob and Heather Shallow Kemp ’86 Cheryl Ann Kennedy ’83 MacKenzie Kennedy ’15 Nashay Hobson Kenneth ’00 Caroline Fizzano Kerr ’06 Nelson and Mary Ellen Keegan Keyser ’70 Colleen McGrath King ’03 Martha King '81 Lauren Seyfried Kirby ’04 Jenn Koenig Ron and Lisa Kohany Ernest Korchak Andrew and Judy Korchak Stephanie Kraus Susan Devine Krick ’83 Katie Kuester ’08 Candy Conlen Kulzer ’61 Trish Kyle Devon Landgraff and Dorothy Hendricks-Landgraff Kathleen Boas Lange ’68 Meredith Lauzon ’19 Quy and Diane Le Kathleen Bowes Leach ’92 Cat Leary ’21 Paul and Lee Ann McNeill Leary ’89 Sue Leighton Christine Bole Lesko ’86 Katie Liebeskind ’18 Michael and Leigh Lignowski Paul Lile Colleen Dougherty Liva ’07 Caitlin Livesey ’15 John and Carol Ryan Livingood ’89 Corey Loftus ’14 Jason and Laura Losey Eileen Pfister Luscombe ’61 Mike and Teresa Stewart Lynch ’88 Anna Mackey ’26 Eugene and Mary Mackey Megan Mackey ’21 Alex Maddaloni ’24 Andrew and Jennifer Holsten Maddaloni ’87 Michael and Allison Mafodda Mary Ellen Maggitti Beth Callahan Magrann ’71 Jen Mahan Maggie and Mike Maher James and Elisabeth Maio

ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR

Chris and Lynn Malik Erin Malinowski Maggie Malloy ’13 Steve and Kathleen Malone Tara and Alessandro Mangano Caroline Manion ’13 Giuliana Marcucci ’10 Lauren Marple ’12 Lainie Martin ’86 Marsh & McLennan Companies Sara Fuss Marvel ’11 Sheila Finley Marvel ’11 Mike and Peg Mathisen Ian and Danelle Matlack Wes and Nicole Matthews Christopher and Prima Mattox Eric and Amy Mattson Michael and Kristina Scanlon May ’90 Eileen McAnulla Merry McDonough McBride ’94 William and Mary McBride Catie McCann Mary McGlynn McCarthy ’56 Carol Haines McClain ’62 Karen McCollum Joe and Marcie McComb Morgan McComb ’26 Maura McConnell ’26 John and Dawn McCormick John and Patricia McCormick Brian and Mary Emily Oakes McCormick ’62 Michael and Nicole McCormick Sophie McCormick ’19 Brian and Katie McCoy Sophie McDevitt ’22 Derek and Carmel McDonnell Megan Rosica McElwee ’11 Frank McFadden ’69 Jane Law McGann ’47 Patrick and Susan McGinley Patrick and Meg McGinn Monica McGinnis ’18 Kelliann McGlynn ’13 McGowan Family Trust Joyce McGowan Marita McGrath ’57 Rory and Kathleen McGuiness Sally Kennedy McGroarty ’73 Megan McGurk ’13 Barb McHugh ’13 Jim McHugh and Trish Markell McHugh Sean and Rachel McKenna Danielle McKernan ’14 Norm and Laura McMahon Katie Mathisen McManemin ’08 Gerard and Mary McManus T = Member of the Board of Trustees

DONORS Chris Morris and Sue McMonigle ’83 Jack McNamara Kate McNamara ’00 Lee Humay McNamara ’57 Terry and Mary Beth McNichol Julie McNulty Dermot and Megan Meehan Molly Meehan ’26 David and Stefanie Meno Gary and Joann Mercer John and Susan Messner Sue Tierney Mezger ’81 Jay and Lindsey Michelini Bill and Karen Mignucci Kristen Snyder Miller ’04 Mollie Flanagan Miller ’03 Toni Miller Meagan Milligan ’15 Francis Milone Jim and Kim Mahan Mirabelli ’88 Frank and Marianna O’Neal Mirabello ’73 Moderna Therapeutics Ryan and Nora Moffat Tom and Diane Molchan Isabelle Molinari ’19 Herb Moloney Anthony and Michele Monaco Mary Monck Kathleen Moody ’77 Blaine and Carolyn Mooney Morgan Moppert ’10 John and Diane Moran Mary Kate Moran ’15 Moran Family Fund of the Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Michael and Denise Moran Michael and Colleen Mordan Bethany Morris ’25 Michael and Andrea Morroney Molly Morrow ’24 Kaitlyn Moshang ’20 Ridge and Erin Muhly Olivia Mulligan ’23 Chelsea Mullin ’10 Chris Heake Murphy ’64 Patricia Murphy Timothy and Kathryn Murphy Amy Murray ’86 Lauryn Kelly Nashi ’01 Dan Nasr and Mary Kate McCullen Joseph and Julia Nastasi Will and Gina Naylor Mary Naylor Rick and Christine McAndrew Neeson ’70 Paul and Kathy McCloskey Neff ’86 Gwenn Daniels Nolan ’01 T = Member of the Board of Trustees

Angela Passo Norkiewicz ’67 Julie Whalen Norton ’89 Kiera Norton ’26 Patrick and Melissa Norton Maureen Schuster Novelli ’02 Lynne Saurman Oakes ’61 Karen Backe O'Brien ’82 Kylie O'Brien ’24 Maggie O'Brien ’19 Morgan O'Brien ’20 William and Pat O'Brien Penny Francis Ochsenreither ’01 Jerry O'Connor Linda O'Connor ’84 Alayna O'Donnell ’26 Marie O'Grady ’05 Erin McConaghy O'Hara ’86 Francis O'Keefe Luke and Lyndsie Olenoski Christina Oliver ’13 Danyelle Lishon Onda ’08 Anna O'Neill ’24 Andrew O'Reilly Robert and Meredith Orlowski Brianne Orner ’03 Crissy Cline Ortlieb ’83 Cami Osborne ’17 A.J. Fox Ott ’06 Matthew and Lisa Pacell George and Mary White Packer ’74 Mary Emily Pagano ’08 Graceann Palmarella ’10 Luke Pape Molly Pardue ’03 Marya Small Parral ’80 Matt and Colby Paul Sheila Pauley Tom and Kelli Payne Heather Swift Pearce ’88 Isabel Pellegrino ’15 Amanda Davis Penza ’10 Joan Fitzgerald Peper ’58 Amanda Zajdel Perwien ’05 Marianne McCreavy Pessognelli ’78 Sunny Peterman ’26 Tony Peterman and Linda DiBello Kristen Davis Petrenko ’07 Mike and Debbie Piasecki Brian and Melissa Pinheiro Claire Pinnie ’21 Sophie Pinnie ’19 Eustace and Jackie Pinto Ashok and Preeya Noronha Pinto ’94 T Jeffrey and Sonia Kailian Placido ’95 Dennis and Patricia Platt Porsche of The Main Line

Erin Pratt Cayla Preston ’16 Alexa Pyfer ’24 Andy and Crissy Pyfer Julia Pyfer ’23 Bashar and Lara Qubain Sean Quigg Marianne Quigley Grace Quirk ’21 Maggie Quirk ’19 Pam Lovatt Quitter ’67 Lila Raiser ’26 Jen Greshock Raker ’88 Roseann Mobilio Ranieri SQ’59 Yvonne Campopiano Ransone SQ’54 Katie Blumenthal Raynes ’10 Samantha Dunn Reeser ’06 Jack and Jessica Reick Jessica Reid Brian and Shannon Mailey Reilly ’89 Jill Lawless Richards ’01 Dee Daly Righter ’68 Amy Riley ’87 Hope Riley ’23 Madison Riley ’19 Paige Riley ’21 Nikki Albornoz Riskie ’11 Rich and Rebecca Ritacco Road-Con, Inc Kathryn Roberts ’03 Carroll Carney Robertson ’76 Jesse and Marcy Butler Roche ’62 Dan and Jennifer Rocheleau Emma Rocheleau ’26 Rachel Rockenbach ’14 Rachel Pall Roettger ’03 Laura Schwartz Romandino ’09 Ali Romani ’21 John and Amy Romani Nick and Donna Romero Ed and Lauryn Roth Mark and Margie Rovinski Eric and Debbie Rubino Rachel Rubino ’13 Brian and Paula Rudolph Colleen Hagan Ruggiero ’03 Kate Small Rupertus ’93 Eric and Mimi Russo Kara MacDermott Ryan ’92 Mary Christen Vecchione Rynarzewski ’03 Theresa Heimbecker Sablosky ’82 Andy and Jenn Sabo Chuck and Janine Sack Bob and Abby Sacunas Dolores Sajeski Katie Gerzabek Salem ’11

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DONORS Salesforce Matthew and Adrianne Salvitti Kristen Santerian ’08 Mark and Silva Santerian Kathleen Keleher Sarosky ’66 Julia Scanlon ’17 Christine Scannapieco ’14 Joe and Maura Scavetti Steve and Mary Beth Lange Schell ’78 Charley Scheving ’26 Sophie Schmucker ’14 Cathy Chermol Schrijver ’79 Shannon Killeen Schwartz ’04 Chris Swartz and Lori Sciortino-Swartz Sharon Scullin ’68 Chris and Kerry Seeger Maeve Seeger ’24 Bob Serpente Katrina Seykora ’15 Kathryn Shaheen Chris and Andrea Maggitti Shank ’90 Ellen Shank ’22 Emily Shank ’20 Lily Shaw Kevin and Katie Sheehan Beth Sheldon Shell Oil Foundation Patrick and Berni Sheridan Phil and Kristin Seidner Sherman ’97 Elaine Morell Shissler SQ’64 Natalie Short ’04 Andrew Siegele Peter and Kristin Sims Sarah Singer ’65 Francesca Sisk ’12 John and Audrey Skowronski Devynne Bruder Slagis ’08 Rob and Michele Slattery Andrew and Jenn Smith Carol March Smith ’62 Fred and Mary Ellen Smith Isabel Smith ’22 Kate Connelly Smith ’03 Michael and Lindsay Smith Nikki Sims Smith ’06 Stephanie Smith Terri Gillin Smith ’79 Trude Lanahan Smith ’54 Catherine Speers ’20 John and Colleen Spicer Shannon McCabe Sta Ana ’13 State Farm Insurance Bud Steel Natalie Stefano ’16 Bob and Shannon Stefanski Steve and Patti Steinour

Matt and Elinor Stewart Annie Stirling ’17 Molly Stirling ’21 Alexa Stoczko ’08 Barbara Forlini Stratis ’98 Natalie Malseed Sturgeon ’95 David and Theresa Sudjian Andy Bove and Kate Suk Eileen Mellon Sullivan ’73 Meg Sullivan P'26 Kate Summers Gomez ’96 Charnae Supplee ’10 Christine Supplee Boo Susanin ’18 Lauren Dinh Sustersic ’85 Gail Sutton Stewart and Katrine Sutton Blaire Sweeney ’13 Kelsey Sweeney ’08 Joan Flood Swetz ’57 Morgane Swift ’93 Buzz and Cathy Swift Jim and Ella Juliana Swiniuch ’80 Wojciech and Cecile Szela T. Rowe Price David and Meg Gleeson Taft ’91 Mary Jane Tague ’18 Frank and Katherine Tallon Stephen and Katie Tallon Christina Talucci ’78 Bianca Wilson Tamagnini ’04 David Teasdale Alison Tegler ’20 Devin Tegler ’23 Riley Tegler ’21 Tom and Colleen Tegler Riley Tegler ’21 Dana Hogan Testa ’14 Jim and Jewell Thacher The Frederick J. and Mary Ellen Smith Foundation Laura Riley Thiele ’93 Saudre Thole ’26 Joy Thomas ’26 Larry and Shannon Fitzpatrick Thomas ’88 Lisa Pastore Thomson ’83 Frank and Tina Tomaszewski Costin and Meg Tomescu TPG Jim and Mary Ellen Trainer Catherine Elliot Travaglini ’06 Mary Kate Trevisan ’19 Kathleen Troncelliti ’14 Claire Trost ’26 Keith and Megan McNeill Trost ’94 Nora Trost ’28

ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR

Maria Tufaro ’26 Julia Tully ’08 Patrick Tully and Margaret Fox-Tully Jessica Turner ’06 Joan Sammartino Turner ’77 Ryan and Erin Tyrell Lisa Ulmer ’07 Melinda Bedics Ulrich ’83 Sharon Valentine Vanguard Group, Inc. Louise Koch Veatch ’57 Andy and Irene Vecchione Anthony Vincent and Theresa Mami Julie Virta David Symons Mary Jo Rafferty Walheim ’57 Wendy Waltman Ann Monahan Wambach ’76 Len and Lee Warren Kim Gerland Weidlein ’09 Frank and Aimee Kiely Weise ’86 Barbara Wellock Dan Wellock Wells Fargo Matching Gift Program Rick and Siobhan Welsh Alecia Wesner ’91 Angela West Bridget Burns White ’10 John and Holly Whytosek Adele Williams Cia Williams ’08 James and Tina Williams Dean Wilson and Fortune Quashigah Wilson Gary and Franca Wilson Kim Wiltshire Debbie Trainer Winfield ’55 Cathy Winter Elizabeth Winter Robert and Hadley Witcher Kelsey Withrow ’12 Leo and Sue Woehlcke Abby Wolanin ’15 Kristen DiDomenico Wolfington ’11 Dolores Wood Workday Erica Rubino Wunderlich ’11 Paola Palumbi Yeager ’91 Theresa Yerger Beth Mealy Yocum ’94 YourCause LLC Nancy Gallen Zambelli Richards SQ’53 Tom and Alice Zaucha George and Sandy Zimmerman Dana Zuppo ’03

T = Member of the Board of Trustees

DONORS

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Always Designing for People

Glaxo SmithKline

Salesforce

Ardea Holdings

Goldman Sachs

Shell Oil Foundation

AstraZeneca

Google

Synchrony Foundation

Autodesk Inc

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company

T. Rowe Price

BlackRock

Johnson & Johnson

TD Bank

Bright Funds Foundation

Marsh & McLennan Companies

The Campbell's Company

Comcast Corporation

Meridian Bank

TouchPoint

DELL

Microsoft Corporation

TPG

Elsevier

Moderna Therapeutics

United Refrigeration

Exelon Corporation

Options for Senior America

Vanguard Group, Inc.

First Resource Bank

Peoples Security Bank & Trust Co.

Wells Fargo

Five Star Contractors Inc

QVC

Workday

Genentech

Richemont

YourCause LLC

GIFTS IN KIND Patrick and Danielle McIntyre P’29’32

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THE NOTRE DAME FUND LEADERSHIP DONORS

WHAT IS THE NOTRE DAME FUND? The Notre Dame Fund is the Academy’s top fundraising priority. It provides vital, unrestricted support that impacts every aspect of life at Notre Dame—academics, arts, athletics, technology, faculty excellence, campus life, and more. Gifts to the Notre Dame Fund are used immediately and make a difference every single day. They allow the Academy to be agile and innovative, responsive to opportunities, and committed to the highest standards of excellence in educating young women. Every gift to The Notre Dame Fund represents an investment in our mission and a vote of confidence in the future of Notre Dame.

Anonymous (2) Donald and Elizabeth Andersen P'29 Joe and Jeanne Andronowitz P'30 Todd and Bryn Arata P'27'29 Mary Kay Glinski Battafarano ’80 Barbara Genest Boyle ’65 Jon and Ashlee Bradbard P'32'32 Jerry Brady P'19'23 Tom and Lynn Bond Bruder ’80 P'08'17 Pat and Helen Burns P'08'10'16 Frank and Shanna Burrell P'31 Drew and Sarah Sisak Carl ’00 P'30 Mark and Karen Casale P'21 Morgan and Sonia Hebding Churchman ’86 T Michael and Jen Falcone Ciarmoli ’94 P'24'27 T Michael and Linda Clement GP’24’26’30 Javier and Carolina Coll P'27'27 T Brad and Cindy Conger P'28 Benjamin Cross and Rosemary Connors ’01 T Lorraine Criniti P'01 Kevin and Linda Czachor P'25 Gary and Claire Daniels P'95'01 GP'23'28 Jim and Caitlin Dannhauser P'32 Bill and Debbie Davis P'10 Anthony and Karen Del Vescovo P'23 Kate Lamb DePetris ’97 Stuart and Wandy DeVeaux P'30 Kathleen DiTullio GP'29 Bob Doman GP'31 Drew and Kristen Donovan P'30 Greg and Jen Doran P'24'27 Susan Dudzinsky P'15'18 Ryan and Kelly Edginton P'26'30 Charles and Jennifer Ehlers P'31 Jay and Kathleen Einspanier P'07 Rosanne Facciolo ’65 Charles and Nicole Falcone P’21 Joan Fitzpatrick-Burke ’84 P'12'17

Ed and Sharon Gaffney P'29 Greg and Michele Garabedian P'27 Geof and Karen Gardner P'28 Don and Agnes Gillin Gayhardt ’83 P'17 Andrew and Andrea Gerardi P'20'23 Rosemary Guarino P'00 Ann Marie Gulian P'20 Ray Gutowski and Colleen Smith P'32 Larry and Gail Harrington P'22'24 Sharon Harvey P'04 Barbara Bingham Heil ’75 John and Candace Hickey P'12 T Claire Higgins '13 Mike and Brett Holloway P'29 Dwight and Laura Hotchkiss Deborah James-Vance ’79 T John and Katherine Karamatsoukas P'32 Jack and Anita Kelly P'02'04 Rick Killmeyer and Lizann McGowan-Killmeyer P'30 Ron Lafferty P'12'15 Paul and Tracy Liebezeit P'21 T Michael and Carol Lilley P'27 T Michael and Carolyn Longo P'29 Jim and Kathleen Mackey P'26 Brad and Lindsay Higgins McFadden ’93 P'25'29 Jim and Christine McGovern P'19 T Pat and Danielle McIntyre P'29'32 Bill and Cindy DePiano McKernan '88 P'14'27 T Chris Morris and Suzanne McMonigle '83 Shona McMoran ’01 Brian and Donna McNeill P'10'11 Kevin McNeill P'25'27 Patrice Hayden Meagher ’97 Bob and Nancy Mitchell P'20 Steven and Francesca Molinari P'19 T Bryant and Rashida Morris P'25 T Frank and Christine Mullery P'30

ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR

Brian and Gisele Mulligan P'23'27 T Kristen McNeill Nicholls ’11 Paul and Megan Battle Nolen ’99 P'27’29 Pat and Kristin O'Brien P'19'20'24 Jacinto and Beth Oliver P'11'13'17'21 Joe and Suzy Padula P'26 Jerry and Eleanor Parsons GP'32 Leo and Maryanne Parsons GP'27'31 Matthew and Megan Parsons P'27'31 Michael and Christine Gerland Parsons ’03 P'32 Ron and Jan Toscani Petersen ’70 P'10 Mark and Alyssa Pianelli P'30 Jay and Neethi Pinto P'23'27 Bob and Shiree Radie P'27 Brian and Barb Phelan Riley ’90 P'19'21'23 Michael and Gabrielle Rinaldi P'26'28 Joanne Pettit Robinson ’98 Michael and Jen Robustelli P'29 Tamas and D'Arcy Foster Rudnay ’73 P'03'05 Arianna Scavetti ’07 Arnold and Molly Schneider P'14'16'19 Kathleen M. Shay ’70 Rob and Caroline Swift Stansbury ’97 P'30 Matt and Judi Taylor P'12 Terryglass Foundation Paul Tierney P'81'85 Devin and Janine Dugan Tuohey ’97 P'28'29 Jonathan and Johanna Licciardello Tyburski ’95 P'31 Anne Schoemaker Vazquez ’99 Guntram and Claudia Weissenberger P'27 T Brian and Elizabeth Wenzel P'23 Katie Willis ’18 Skip and Kathy Withrow P'12 Jackie Shutack Wong ’99 William Wolfe and Anna Choi P'28'28 Levi and Kimberly Zeller P'32

W H AT W I L L Y O U R L E G A C Y B E ?

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The St. Julie Society can be your lasting legacy.

t the Academy of Notre Dame, generations of students have been shaped by a tradition rooted in faith, academic excellence, leadership, and service. As Notre Dame continues to grow and evolve, these enduring values remain at the heart of its mission, guiding graduates long after they leave campus.

A Legacy Inspired by Sister Nancy A toothbrush: that’s Heather Margolis Warner ’91 all Sister Nancy packed for the bus ride south, fully aware she might end up in jail for protesting segregation. The image of a nun in jail—the very one who led the class in prayer—was startling. Hearing her story of being a young nun in her 20s boarding a bus for a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter brought history to life in a way textbooks never could. Sister Nancy was a transformative history teacher and she lit the spark for me to pursue a degree in political science. That same spark inspired me to pledge a legacy gift to Notre Dame Academy 20 years ago. I am forever grateful for the lessons she taught us: to cherish our democracy, uphold our values through service, and stand up for justice. By supporting the next generation of students, I hope to ensure that these same values of service and justice remain at the heart of our school.

-Heather Margolis Warner '91

One meaningful way alumnae, parents, and friends can help carry this tradition forward is by including the Academy in their long-term financial or estate plans. Those who do are welcomed into the Saint Julie Society, named in honor of Saint Julie Billiart, foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Through their commitment, members help ensure that future generations of young women experience a Notre Dame education grounded in faith, purpose, and leadership. Joining the Saint Julie Society does not require making a gift today. It is simply a pledge of your intention to support Notre Dame through a future gift in your estate or financial plans, with no minimum gift required. If you have already included Notre Dame in your plans, or would like to learn more, please contact the Advancement Office. Your future gift will help ensure the promise of a Notre Dame education for generations to come.

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To learn more about the Saint Julie Society, contact Trish Kyle at 610.971.1630, Tkyle@ndapa.org or scan this QR code.

Saint Julie Legacy Society Members Anonymous (16) Patricia Duffy Augusterfer ’65 Rita Cali Biancarelli SQ’36† John L. Broughton P SQ’64† Camille Lewis Brown ’77 Pat Callahan ’66 Eileen Bleeg Cavanagh ’60 Rose DeRienze SQ’55 Mai Dinh ’88 Sharon Rufus Dion ’95 Josephine DiSanto ’78

Mary Garty ’66 Carol Calpin Haas ’55 Elaine Harrington P’98 Julia Hartnett ’85 Dr. Gina Henry, Esq. ’81 James and Charlotte Hyer Carolyn Conlen Kulzer ’61 Margarete Landwehr ’75 Anne Taylor Lumley ’49† Carol Haines McClain ’62

R. Diane McGrath ’57 Victoria Margolis McGuinness ’85 Thomas and Marge McParland P’82’84 GP’13 Catherine Stewart Miller P’58’64 GP’88† Sally Jones Orr FS Janice Toscani Petersen ’70 P’10 Albert Phelan SQ’45 P’90 GP’19’21’23 Elizabeth Bray Reeser ’71 Madeleine E. Reinhardt SQ’22† Marjorie McNally Roddy SQ’41†

Marie Cope Rowland ’66 Lisa Schofield ’81 Kathleen M. Shay ’70 Elizabeth Robinson Sirmay SQ’24† Dr. Jean Ogden Swihart GP’09 Louise Koch Veatch ’57 Heather Margolis Warner ’91 John† and Dolores Wood P’71’72 GP’99’06 Carol Cancelmo Wortman ’65 Christine A. Zerby ’65†

† deceased

FA L L 2 0 2 6 V I S I O N S

DONORS IN HONOR OF...

Emma Butler ’17 and Elise Butler ’18 Ron and Lisa Kohany GP'17'18

Sister Patricia Kaupas, SNDdeN Dolores Sajeski

Maddie O’Keefe ’28 Francis O'Keefe GP'28

Sarah Sisak Carl '00 John and Audrey Skowronski P'00 GP'30

Shane Kelley Marty and Barbara Czachor GP'12'16'19'21'25

Mary Parsons ’32 Jerry and Eleanor Parsons GP’32

Emma Coyne ’15 and Grace Coyne ’19 Paul and Mary Coyne GP'15’19 Caroline Daniel '27 William and Mary McBride GP'25'27 Ann and Emmet Fitzgerald Joan Peper ’58 Helen Foster Elisabeth Rudnay Moss ’03 Rosemary Guarino Matthew and Jennifer Bond Kathryn and Thomas Hayward Tara Hayward ’80 Elena Herpel ’26 and Reagan Herpel ’30 Jason and Rebecca Herpel P'26'30 Ellen Hyland Tricia Hyland Humpton ’04 Robert and Harriett James Deborah James-Vance ’79 T Christine Supplee P'02'08'10 GP'30 Gabrielle Kasser ’27 Barbra Kasser

Pat Heake LaBree ’68 Chris Heake Murphy ’64 Mary Landgraff '30 Mary Ann Hendricks GP'30 Colleen Magrann Beth Callahan Magrann ’71 Joan McKenna Sean and Rachel McKenna P'28 Deirdre Moran Barnes '05 Michael and Denise Moran P'05 Eloise Murphy '25 Timothy and Kathryn Murphy P'25 Notre Dame Community Kath and Stephen Cloran P'29 Steve and Allison Hall P'26 Kristen Snyder Miller ’04 Sean Quigg Nick and Donna Romero P'28 Peter and Kristin Sims P'27 Adele Williams

ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR

Sean Quigg Greg and Paula Gaughan P'28 Eva Rose Reick '29 George and Sandy Zimmerman GP'29 Penelope Riley Robert and Hadley Witcher P'27 Sister William Suzannah Sister Mary Feenane ’53 Catherine Donohue Schumacher '51 Gary and Joann Mercer GP'26 Caroline Swift Stansbury '97 and Scarlett Stansbury '30 Buzz and Cathy Swift P'88'93'97 GP'30 Emily Sweeney ’26 Donald and Beverly Grove GP'24'26 Julia Tully ’08 Patrick Tully and Margaret Fox-Tully P'08

DONORS IN MEMORY OF... Alex Bacci Gina Bacci ‘64

June Barbagallo Bergeman ’64 Sunday Barbagallo Hendrickson ’67 Sister Nancy Bonshock, SNDdeN Carey Kulp Cheyney ’96 Don and Agnes Gillin Gayhardt ’83 P'17 Caroline Davis Griffith ’09 Nelson and Mary Ellen Keegan Keyser ’70 P'05 Martha King '81 Rachel Rubino ’13 Dolores Sajeski Natalie Malseed Sturgeon ’95 Jessica Turner ’06 Moreen Dearie Brady '89 Jerry Brady P’19’23 Sister Maryanne Broughto, SNDdeN Nelson and Mary Ellen Keegan Keyser ’70 P'05 Brian and Melissa Pinheiro P'21 Elaine Morell Shissler ’64 Janet Salvadore Colella SQ'59 Julia Hartnett ’85 Robert and Doris Conlen Candy Conlen Kulzer ’61 P'92 Christina Cullen '87 Tom and Kara Cullen P’24 Deceased members of Class of 1968 Dee Daly Righter ’68 Alicia Foote Deem ’88 Carolyn Fay ’88 Sister Pat Devlin SHCJ Sally Gallagher Kara Ann Mazzoni Eirdosh ’92 Michael and Beth Maggitti Dixon ’92 P'30'31 Bryan and Colleen Hutchinson ’92 P’27

Michael J. Quigley III Marianne Quigley GP'30

Kate Gibson '03 Brigit Barry ’03 Erin Doyle ’03 Meg Boova Gillispie ’03 Brianne Orner ’03 Michael and Christine Gerland Parsons ’03 P'32 Colleen Hagan Ruggiero ’03

William F. Ranieri Roseann Mobilio Ranieri SQ’59 Kathleen Ruane ’68 Reene Conway Cook ’68 Grace Rosci Dempster ’68 Ann Schnabel Pam Lovatt Quitter ’67

Julius Guarino Mark and Margie Rovinski P'07

John G Shutack Jackie Shutack Wong ’99

Carl and Macy Hechmer Teresa Hechmer Anzalone ’78 Lizanne Hardegan Jones SQ'58 Allison Jones

Sister Joyce Shaub, SNDdeN Nelson and Mary Ellen Keegan Keyser ’70 P'05

Sister Mary Hyde, SNDdeN Ilona Hyde Flynn ’59

Anne M. Seidner Kristin Seidner Sherman ’97 P’29

Harriet James Charnae Supplee ’10

Vera Suppa Maria Ceferatti ’89 Clare Oesterle Chatot ’71 Barbara Consorto ‘64 Michael and Beth Maggitti Dixon ’92 P'30'31 Rosanne Facciolo ’65 Sally Gallagher Rosemary Guarino P'00 Nelson and Mary Ellen Keegan Keyser ’70 P'05 Martha King '81 Brandon and Mary Beth Morris Hepner ’94 P'28 Rachel Pall Roettger ’03 Dolores Sajeski Jessica Turner ’06

Sister Catherine Joan Nancy Gallen Zambelli Richards SQ’53 Tim and Eileen Kelly Karen Kelly Heselton ’68 Helen Korchak Ernest Korchak GP'28 Andrea “Penny” Sutcliffe Marquardt ’59 Carol Sutcliffe Jenkins SQ’57 Beverly Scarani McCormick '54 Trude Lanahan Smith ’54 Sister Ann McDonald, SNDdeN Sally Gallagher Karen Cancelmo McFadden ’68 Sharon Scullin ’68

Mary and Frank Facciolo Rosanne Facciolo ’65

Richard McNamara Lee Humay McNamara ’57

Fran Ruggles Figarotta ’76 Tom and Emily Giannantonio ’76 P'05

Lucia and Joseph Miele Linda and Charlie Benton

Sister Regina Finnegan, SNDdeN JoAnne Alexander ’57 P’89 Nelson and Mary Ellen Keegan Keyser ’70 P'05 Martha King '81 Shona McMoran ’01 Cathy Chermol Schrijver ’79 Jessica Turner ’06

Kim Miller Kara Schultheis Brown ’08 Nikki Sims Smith ’06

Helen O'Brien Flanigan SQ'26 Barbara Flanigan ’64

Sister Ann Julie Peters, SNDdeN Karen Kelly Heselton ’68

Margaret “Missy” Fullmer ’90 Nyla Cione Angela West

Joanne Tierney Paul Tierney P'81'85 Liz LaVassar ’74 George and Mary Packer ’74 P'09 Frank Wellock, Sr. Barbara Wellock GP'28 Aimee Willard ’92 Michael and Beth Maggitti Dixon ’92 P'30'31

Kirk Mullray Len and Lee Warren P'27 Rosemarie O'Keefe '58 Francis O'Keefe GP'28 Regina Sweeney Pape SQ'59 Luke Pape

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2025 NOTRE DAME CLASSIC

A Spectacular Day of Sport and Community

he 2025 ND

Classic, held on Tuesday, September 30, was an

Highlights from the Day ON THE COURTS: Guests brought high energy and great sportsmanship to exciting rounds of tennis and pickleball at Overbrook Golf Club.

overwhelming success, bringing the Notre Dame community together for a memorable day of camaraderie, competition, and fun. Throughout the day, we welcomed more than 200 guests who participated in a variety of exciting activities across two premier venues.

A sincere thank you to 2025 ND Classic Co-Chairs Ryan Edginton and Brian Kelly, whose hard work and vision made the entire day possible. COMMITTEE

CO-CHAIRS Ryan and Kelly Edginton P'26'30 Brian and Molly Kelly P'22'27

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Greg and Jennifer Doran P'24'27 Brian and Priscilla Fenlin P'26 Peter and Kristen Sims P'27

ON THE GREEN: Golfers enjoyed a scenic round at the beautiful Applebrook Golf Club.

THE CELEBRATION: To cap off an incredible day, guests gathered for an evening featuring cocktails, a spectacular dinner, a DJ, exciting raffles, a lively auction, and the presentation of awards.

2025 NOTRE DAME CLASSIC

Irish Cup The Inaugural Irish Cup A major highlight of this year's event was the conclusion of the first-ever Irish Cup, a summer-long tournament exclusively for ND dads that culminated in a championship round at the ND Classic. Congratulations to Jon Sturz P'26 and Craig Thole P'26 on winning the inaugural Irish Cup! THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 ND CLASSIC SPONSORS! Cocktail and Dinner Sponsors

Mark and Karen Casale P'21 Brad and Cindy Conger P'28 David and Michelle Frank P'22 T Brian and Molly Kelly P'22'27 Bill and Cindy DePiano McKernan '88 P'14'27 T

Front 9 Flag Sponsors

Greg and Jennifer Doran P'24'27 Goldman Sachs

Back 9 Flag Sponsors

All Fill, Inc. Ryan and Kelly Edginton P'26'30 Communications Test Design, Inc. Matthew and Megan Parsons P'27'31 Michael and Christine Gerland Parsons '03 P'32

Lunch Sponsors

Hotel State College Michael and Julia Croce P'29 Benjamin Cross and Rosemary Connors '01 T Michael and Carol Lilley P'27 T Vigilant Compliance Chuck and Elizabeth Martin P'31 Gunti and Claudia Weissenberger P'27 T

Closest to the Pin Sponsors Campus Services EisnerAmper LLP Healthcare Services Group Brian and Priscilla Fenlin P'26

Registration Sponsors

J&K Trash Removal Inc. John and Amy Blosinski P'30 OneDigital Brian Clark Tom and Kara Cullen P'24 Pat and Danielle McIntyre P'29'32 Sovereign Insurance Group

Auction Donors

Applebrook Golf Club Morgan and Sonia Hebding Churchman '86 Ryan Edginton P'26'30 Brian and Molly Kelly P'22'27 Ian Matlack P'30 Ridge Muhly P'27'29 Paul Nolen P'27'29 Mike Robustelli P'29

Hole Sponsors

Joe and Jeanne Andronowitz P'30 Michael and Jen Falcone Ciarmoli '94 P'24'27 T Kevin and Jen Doman P'31 Ed and Sharon Gaffney P'29 Larry and Gail Harrington P'22'24 Jeff Hilliard and Sheila Turner-Hilliard P'32 Mike and Brett Holloway P'29 Jim and Melissa Mayhall P'19'23'26 Dan and Bonnie Corr Morrow '90 P'24 T Peoples Security Bank & Trust Company Michael and Jen Robustelli P'29 Shearon Environmental Design Company

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ENDOWED GIFTS

ndowed Funds

play an important role as the annual income from these funds provides tremendous support for students and helps to fulfill the Academy’s mission. We are grateful to those donors who made contributions during the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Atterbury Endowed Scholarship Fund

Guarino Family Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established in 2011 by Winifred Atterbury O’Keefe ’87 and Christina Atterbury Dever ’89, the Atterbury Family Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to one or more students in need who demonstrate a kind and giving spirit, as well as a curiosity within and beyond the Notre Dame community. The Conestoga Road Foundation George F. Atterbury Christina Atterbury Dever ’89 Winifred Atterbury O'Keefe ’87

Established in 2014 by Rosemary Guarino and the family and friends of Julius Michael Guarino, the Guarino Family Endowed Scholarship provides tuition assistance to one or more academically talented student(s) in need, with preference given to the daughter or granddaughter of an alumna of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur. Angela M. Guarino ’00 Rosemary Guarino P’00 Mark and Margie Rovinski P'07

Christina Marie Cullen ’87 Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Hickey Family Endowment Fund

The Christina Marie Cullen ’87 Memorial Endowed Scholarship provides tuition assistance to a High School student in need, with preference given to a student with a special talent and an interest in pursuing a career in the visual arts or music, reflecting the path to which Christina Cullen was led by her extraordinary artistic talents. Tom and Kara Cullen P'24

Frances “Fran” Ruggles Figarotta ’76 Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established in 2023 by Rob Figarotta, in loving memory of his wife Fran, a 1976 graduate of the Academy, this fund provides STEM education at Notre Dame. Andrew and Maggie McAleer Cappelli ’76

John J. Finley, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established in 1994 by the family of Mildred and John J. Finley, Jr., to honor them for the countless times they quietly recognized and met the needs of the Sisters of Notre Dame and the Academy, this fund provides tuition assistance to a student in need, with preference given to an incoming sixth grader who exhibits both a desire to be of service to the less fortunate and a propensity for leadership. Paul and Liz Finley P’08

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Established in 2021 by John and Candace Hickey, this endowment fund supports the STEM education program at the Academy of Notre Dame. John and Candace Hickey P’12 T

Maguire Endowed Scholarship Fund

In October 2022, The Maguire Foundation established the Maguire Scholarship Endowment at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur with a commitment of $1,250,000 and challenged the Academy to match their commitment with additional gifts to the Endowment within 5 fiscal years. The income from the Endowment funds the Maguire Scholars Program and support at least three Notre Dame upper school students annually who demonstrate high academic achievement, commitment to their education, and service to their community. Mark and Karen Casale P’21 Essent Guaranty Maguire Foundation

Sister Nancy Bonshock Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established in 2021 by an anonymous alumna in loving memory of Sister Nancy Bonshock, this fund provides tuition assistance to an eligible student and their family who otherwise would not be able to take advantage of the exceptional educational opportunity offered by the Academy of Notre Dame. Brian and Paula Rudolph T = Trustee

ENDOWED GIFTS ENDOWED GIFTS Sister Regina Fund for Financial Aid The Sister Regina Fund for Financial Aid was established by the Academy of Notre Dame Board of Trustees in 2004 in honor of Sister Regina Finnegan, SND, to recognize her significant contributions to, and many efforts on behalf of, the Academy during her years at the helm of the school. The purpose of this endowed fund is to provide financial assistance to eligible students in need so they may begin or continue their education at the Academy. Trish Keegan ’79

OTHER RESTRICTED FUNDS General Endowment Fund Gifts to this fund are unrestricted and live in perpetuity. Income from the General Endowment Fund may support any Academy of Notre Dame activity. Sirmay Charitable Trust Fund

Fund for Belonging Established in 2025 by the Andronowitz family, in loving memory of Kenneth J. Beckham and Loyce M. Beckham, the Fund for Belonging provides support for students with demonstrated financial need by helping cover the costs of opportunities beyond tuition, including academic enrichment and travel, retreats, AP examination fees, and other experiences that foster a deep sense of belonging within the Notre Dame community. Joe and Jeanne Andronowitz P'30 Sue and Leo Woehlcke P’98

Vera Suppa Scholarship Fund Established in 2008, the Vera Suppa Scholarship Fund honors Mrs. Suppa for her 54 years of teaching at the Academy of Notre Dame. The fund provides tuition assistance to a High School student in need, with preference given to a student who contributes to the musical and literary life of the Academy, reflecting Mrs. Suppa’s areas of expertise in English and Music. Nelson and Mary Ellen Keegan Keyser ’70 P’05 Kathleen Boas Lange ’68 P'97'00 GP'26'27 Rosanne Facciolo ’65 Laura McMahon P’98’03 Dolores Sajeski

Aimee Willard ’92 Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Established in 2015 by Gail Willard and Sister Nancy Bonshock, SND, from memorial donations made to the original Aimee Willard ’92 Scholarship created in 1996, the Aimee Willard ’92 Memorial Endowed Scholarship provides tuition assistance to one or more academically talented student(s) in need, with preference given to those whose need is due to the death of a parent or financial reversal, so that they may continue to be enrolled at the Academy of Notre Dame. Aimee Summers Keating ’92 Brian and Paula Rudolph FALL 2026 ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS

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Parents’ Association Executive Board

Lauren Westermann DiGiacomo '98 P'27, President Mary Beth Morris Hepner '94 P'28, Vice President Molly Kelly P'22'27, Past President Lyndsie Olenoski P'27, Secretary Karen Mignucci P'31, Volunteer Coordinator Donna Romero P'28, Spiritual Coordinator Siobhan Welsh P'28, Upper School Class Parent Coordinator Jeanne Andronowitz P'30, Middle School Class Parent Coordinator Kristen Donovan P'30, Shamrock Shop Coordinator Lauren May P'23'27, Parent Ambassador Coordinator Mary Mackey P'21'27, Treasurer

Parent Leadership Council

Joe and Jeanne Andronowitz P’30 Frank and Shanna Burrell P’31 Bradley and Cynthia Conger P’28 Michael Ciarmoli and Jen Falcone Ciarmoli ’94 P’24’27’32 T Stuart and Wandy DeVeaux P’30 Drew and Kristen Donovan P’30 Gregory and Michele Garabedian P’27 Michael and Brett Holloway P’29 Michael and Carolyn Longo P’29 Brad McFadden and Lindsay Higgins McFadden ’93 P’25’29 Pat and Danielle McIntyre P’29’32 Frank and Christine Mullery P’30 Mike and Christine Gerland Parsons ’03 P’32 Matthew and Megan Parsons P’27’31

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Jayant and Neethi Pinto P’23’27 Bob and Shiree Radie P’27 Michael and Gabrielle Rinaldi P’26’28 Devin Tuohey and Janine Dugan Tuohey ’97 P’28’29 Guntram and Claudia Weissenberger P’27 T William Wolfe and Anna Choi P’28

Alumnae Association

Megan McNeill Trost '94, President Cerise Knowles James '91, Vice President Kaitlin Smith Donnelly '08, Secretary Samantha Carroll Harris '05, Treasurer Danielle Dunn O'Connor '01 Hannah Fuss '16

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UPCOMING EVENTS Admissions Open House Upper School Musical Mamma Mia!

Nominate an Outstanding ND Alumna!

November 12 - 14, 2026

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

December 6, 2026

Alumnae Christmas Party

December 10, 2026

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February 19 & 20, 2027

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