VISIONS ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR
ND Hosts Sisters in STEM Symposium and Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison
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EDITOR EDITOR Lisa D’Orazio, Director of Marketing & Communications CONTRIBUTORS Elizabeth Winter, Digital Marketing Manager Maria Breck Gunn, Director of Enrollment Management Wendy Waltman, Director of Alumnae Engagement and Giving PHOTOGRAPHY Campli Photography | Jay Gorodetzer Photography
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International Sisters in STEM Symposium
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Around Notre Dame
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Arts News
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Athletic News
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Commencement
DESIGN Biddle Design
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Eighth Grade Liturgy of Thanksgiving
PRINTING McClafferty Printing Co.
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Spring at ND
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Reunion Weekend
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Alumnae Class Notes
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In Memoriam
ON THE COVER: Dr. Mae Jemison, former NASA astronaut, with student speakers Sydney Batts ’25, Soledad Quainoo ’25, and Ava Barrera ’24
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This issue of Visions reflects information gathered through September 1, 2023. If you have suggestions for future features, please share them with visions@ndapa.org.
Message from the HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Notre Dame Community, Welcome to Visions, a celebration of the accomplishments of our vibrant, engaged Notre Dame community. I am grateful to you - our alumnae, current families, past parents, and Trustees - for your support of the Academy of Notre Dame. This truly is a school that is dedicated to educating and enriching the lives of young women - attending to the heart, mind, and spirit of every student. We believe deeply in our Catholic faith and identity, inspired by the charism of Saint Julie. In addition to academics, the faculty and staff are deeply invested in the well-being of our students which reaches beyond the classroom to service, arts, athletics, and leadership. In this issue, you will see our girls in action through their many community projects and service opportunities. The Community Dress Shop is one endeavor that shows our girls’ engagement beyond the Gates in meaningful endeavors that enrich their spirit and their heart. Last summer, we hosted our inaugural International STEM Symposium with five sister schools from around the world. Students engaged in collaborative problem solving, academic engagement on topics from health to sustainability, and cross cultural dialogue. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Mae Jemison, challenged the girls to recognize the value in working alongside “people who might know things you don’t.” Pictures do tell the story of a week that expanded minds and developed sisterhood. We continue to invest in and pay attention to the well-being of our girls, which impacts their learning and their success in the classroom, on the field, and on stage. In teaching the girls “what they need to know for life,” we prepare them for life beyond the Gates and ensure each girl is empowered to find her purpose, use her voice, and have the courage to lead. At ND, the spiritual presence of the goodness of God guides the development of each student and provides an extra element of well-being. As you read the stories and examine the pictures, I hope that you see the joy that I experience every day at Notre Dame. In peace, simplicity, and courage,
Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss
MISSION STATEMENT The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school, commits itself to the education of young women in grades 6 through 12 for responsible living in a global society. The Academy, rooted in the faith tradition of the Catholic Church and the charism of Saint Julie Billiart, provides its students with a challenging academic curriculum within a rich spiritual community in order to: • inspire them to live the prophetic nature of the gospel, with a passion for justice and love for the poor • enable them to develop the skills and desire necessary for lifelong learning • empower them to be honorable, compassionate leaders 1
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SISTERS IN STEM SYMPOSIUM Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
A Week to Remember: Notre Dame Hosts Groundbreaking Sisters in STEM Symposium From July 16-21, 2023, Notre Dame welcomed over 100 students and faculty from Argentina, Japan, Peru, Taiwan, the UK, and the US for a week-long celebration of women in STEM at the inaugural International Sisters in STEM Symposium. Visitors arrived on Sunday, July 16 to connect with Notre Dame students and faculty for a weeklong dive into courses and activities in science, technology, engineering, and math, developing global competencies that will have a long-lasting impact on the lives of every participant. The week concluded with a poignant talk by keynote speaker Dr. Mae Jemison, former NASA astronaut, followed by a Q&A facilitated by Notre Dame alumna and Emmy award-winning NBC10 anchor Rosemary Connors ’01.
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“It was a wonderful opportunity to make friendships globally. The squads, classes, and teamwork provided spaces for interaction, but so did the free time and activities planned outside of the school itself.” -Colegio San Silvestre Student
Using Our “Agency” On Friday, July 21, Notre Dame was honored to host Dr. Mae Jemison, engineer, physician, and the first woman of color to travel into space aboard the shuttle Endeavour. Author of the autobiography Where the Wind Goes, Dr. Jemison shared with students and visitors what led her to NASA and the impact and importance of women leaders in STEM fields. Dr. Jemison began her talk by explaining to students the importance of agency. “We have something I like to call ‘agency’ … that means you get to determine who you are. You have your own determination. Sometimes people want to tell you what you can do or who you can be.” She also explained the other piece of agency, beginning with the proverb “‘Even the sharpest blade can’t cut its own handle’ … In order for you to learn and move forward you do need help from others and you need to help others yourself, as well.” There are people who help pave the way for others, and for Dr. Jemison, one of those people was Nichelle Nichols, who played Commander Uhura in the Star Trek TV series. She used her agency to make room for other women, women of color in particular, to imagine themselves in space, as well. 4
“Dr. Jemison exemplifies what someone in STEM can achieve, and was the perfect ending to an incredible Symposium. Her presentation emphasized both resiliency and the importance of collaboration, two skills vital to STEM and life overall. As a teacher, it's hard to identify singular moments when you make a profound impact on students' lives; Dr. Jemison's talk was easily one of those moments. I'm beyond grateful to Notre Dame for having her come to campus; her presence here was truly ‘out of this world!’”
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She also told stories about what led her to space, how people reacted when she wanted to become a scientist, and how she did not get there on her own. When she was a young student in the 1970s, Dr. Jemison shared with her teachers her dream of becoming a scientist. They responded with “don’t you mean a nurse?” Now, there's nothing wrong with being a nurse, Dr. Jemison explained, but there is also no reason why a girl could not become a scientist. Dr. Jemison also sprinkled fascinating space facts into her speech, from rocket lift-offs and the explosions that take place to interstellar, what space exploration looks like today, and the vast expanse of space. “Alfa Centauri, our closest neighboring star is 4.2 light years away - 25 trillion miles. That’s the distance light travels in 4.2 years. Light travels from the sun to the earth in 8 minutes, and that’s 93 million miles,” explained Dr. Jemison. 4 “I was able to meet so many new people … the whole STEM Symposium really made it clear that we’re all just teenage girls, and even though we’re from all over, we’re able to make connections and get to know each other in the same way as we get to know our school friends. It was such a special experience that we were given, and I appreciated every minute of it.” -Notre Dame Student
“In Global Health Issues specifically, I learned so much about what’s happening in other countries and it was really refreshing to be able to talk to the international girls and hear about their own personal experiences and ideas.” -Notre Dame Student
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From weather systems and climate change to traveling and surviving in other parts of the universe, “Space is not just for rocket scientists and millionaires. It influences all of our lives, right now, today,” said Dr. Jemison. She urged students to understand that they, and all human beings, have a responsibility to pay attention to what is happening in the world. “We think that just because something is on the other side of the world it doesn’t affect us,” she explained. “We should know better than that now.”
“This long-awaited week turned out to be the highlight of my 13 years at Notre Dame. To witness 82 students from around the globe collaborating and making lifelong friendships, all on our campus, was a very moving experience. I was so proud of the openness, humility, and kindness on display each day from the students and faculty alike. Students are still reaching out to share how this experience has changed their perspectives, their future plans, and their sense of purpose.” -Nora Moffat, Director of the Center for Global Leadership
Notre Dame Faculty Shine at STEM Symposium Thank you to the following faculty, staff, and students who gave so much of their time to either teach a course or provide hospitality, making the STEM Symposium such a tremendous success: Katie Bellopede
Erin Pratt
Achieving Net Zero
The Art of Math
Christina DeAngelo & Mary Monck
Julia Tully, with Katie Halligan ’23
What's Really Happening in Chemical Reactions?
Designing Dignified Communities
Terry Maksymowych
Paula Gaughan
Global Health Issues
Hospitality
Julie McNulty, with Ava Helmke ’24 Design-A-Wish
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Middle School Movie Night Last April, 6th and 7th grade students had a movie night on campus. While watching The Parent Trap, students were treated to pizza, dessert, and some refreshments.
2nd Annual Heritage Day On May 16, Members of the ND community were able to sample foods from around the world during the 2nd Annual Heritage Day. Hosted by the BSU, LSU, and AAA, Heritage Day gives students the opportunity to share their heritage with their peers and wear it proudly with traditional garments!
Sisters4Sisters It was a beautiful afternoon in May for the annual Sisters4Sisters event hosted by Student Council. This tradition was established as a way to raise funds for the Sisters of Notre Dame Annual Fund, which supports the Sisters’ service to communities around the world.
Mary Crowning Led by ND Campus Ministry, Notre Dame held a lovely Mary Crowning Ceremony on May 6. Throughout the week leading up to the event, students, faculty, and staff were invited to leave prayer intentions at one of the many Mary statues on campus. Then, during the ceremony, the intentions were offered to the Blessed Mother for her intercession. Those with the name Mary, or a Marian variation, were invited to present a flower.
World Book Day 8th Grade Explores the Great Outdoors The Class of 2027 spent two days at the Outdoor School fishing, hiking, and learning how to overcome obstacles and work together as a group.
Notre Dame students returned to their elementary school alma maters to read to students in honor of World Book Day. They also helped students color and decorate their very own bookmarks! Thank you to our alumnae educators at St. Anastasia, Saints Simon, and Jude, Holy Child Academy, and Saints Colman-John Neumann for allowing us to visit your classrooms.
8th Grade Visits Holocaust Memorial in Philadelphia The 8th grade class visited the HorwitzWasserman Holocaust Memorial in Philadelphia, following an iWalk tour and talk from Randi Boyette, Senior Associate Regional Director of Education for the Anti-Defamation League, who spoke with students about the importance of Holocaust education.
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Students Shine at Model UN Conference A group of ND students attended LaSalle College High School’s 8th annual Model UN on March 11. ND delegates, some attending their first conference, represented Spain, Poland, Sweden, and Greece in the European Union; Afghanistan during the Cold War Proxy War; and three of President Lincoln’s Cabinet members during the US Civil War. Grace Yacobe ’25 was named Supreme Delegate for impressively playing the role of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton from Lincoln’s Cabinet!
Ms. Jess Reid Receives Prestigious ICGS Educator Award Congratulations to Notre Dame science teacher Ms. Jess Reid, recipient of the 2022-2023 H. William Christ Educator Prize from the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools. ICGS presents this award to a teacher who has demonstrated commitment to extraordinary teaching, program design, and/or curricular innovation in a member school.
ND Celebrates Black History Month Black History Month Keynote Speaker Shawnette Wilson, reporter at FOX 29, spoke at ND on February 27 about her career, the challenges she has faced as a black woman in her industry, and how to dream big. This year's BHM theme was “lights, camera, action.” Throughout the month, ND celebrated local black-owned businesses and women of color in the entertainment industry.
The Social Institute Visits ND Notre Dame welcomed Laura Tierney, Founder and CEO of The Social Institute, to campus last February. Tierney spoke to parents about how they can empower their child(ren) to navigate social media and technology in healthy ways. She also spoke to ND students about the importance of using their voices to make an impact at their school.
ND Gets Thrifty
ND Celebrates Lunar New Year with The Haverford School The Notre Dame Asian American Alliance celebrated Lunar New Year with The Haverford School’s Pan Asian Alliance. The celebration included food, a guest speaker, and plenty of fun. Ms. Deng also celebrated with her Mandarin classes by distributing red envelopes, a traditional gift given on Lunar New Year.
The Class of 2023 Global Scholars and the Environmental and Fashion Club collaborated in hosting a Thrift Store in Cuvilly Gym in late March 2023. Over $800 was raised for the Sierra Club, and a donation of clothes was made to Nana’s Attic Thrift Store. Thank you to everyone who supported ND’s inaugural thrift store! 7
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STUDENTS RECEIVE NATIONAL LANGUAGE EXAM RECOGNITION
2023-2024 leaders of the Academy of Notre Dame Chapter of the National Honor Society: President Talia Cherry, Faith Officer Chloe Smith, Secretary & Webmaster Chidera Madu, and Vice President Emma Dailey
NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM - MIDDLE SCHOOL
Juniors Awarded at Law Day Ceremony Last May, Chloe Smith ’24 and Talia Cherry ’24 were awarded 3rd place and 1st place respectively for their essays at the Delaware County Bar Associations Law Day ceremony.
NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM - UPPER SCHOOL
NATIONAL FRENCH EXAM
Varsity A-Team Mathletes Crowned 2022-2023 Archdiocesan League Champions
NATIONAL LATIN EXAM
Last spring, Lindsay McBride ’23, Riya Patel ’23, Rebecca Jackson ’23, Maia Salas ’23, and Devyn Sargent ’24 were crowned 2023 Mathletes Champions! Special Recognition was also awarded to Rebecca Jackson for having the 2nd highest score and Ellie Pinto for having the 3rd highest score in the Western division this year!
Grace Yacobe ’25 was awarded 3rd place for transitional medicine at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
2023-2024 5 Main Congratulations to the following students who will lead the Upper School during this academic year: Kira Harrington, Vice President; Ale Cherian, President, Mia McCloskey, Athletics and Activities; Siena Hobson, Secretary; Libby Kane, Treasurer
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MAIN LINE STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Anna O’Neill | January 30, 2023 Anna is an active Global Scholar who has participated in several global dialogue sessions from “Decoding the News” and the war in Ukraine. She was selected to be a member of Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon’s Congressional Youth Cabinet and participated in the 2023 STEM Symposium. Addison Gress | March 27, 2023 An integral member of the Campus Ministry team, Addison has provided community service at St. Francis Inn, the Fr. Bill Atkinson Service Corps, and several other organizations. She attended our service trip to New Orleans and is an Admissions Student Ambassador. Outside ND, Addison is on a fundraising team for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Ava Barerra | May 1, 2023 An active Admissions Ambassador, STEM Scholar, and STEM Symposium participant Ava’s recent science fair project examined germinating seeds using simulated Mars soil. She won first place and a judges’ award at the regional Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) competition, qualifying for States in May. Ava also was involved in the design and building of ND's award-winning remote-operated vehicle during the SeaPerch Challenge. Ellie Pinto | May 29, 2023 A National Honor Society member, Ellie is an outstanding Mathlete competitor, with the third highest score in the western division. In their final regular season matchup on March 6, she scored a perfect individual score in the contest on the topic of Trigonometry. Thanks in part to Ellie’s efforts, Notre Dame's Mathletes team was the Archdiocesan League Champion. A National Merit Finalist and member of ND's Mock Trial and Crew teams, Ellie is rowing at MIT this year.
Model UN visits the Netherlands Last March, ND sent a delegation of senior Model UN leaders to the Netherlands to participate in the HagaMUN conference in The Hague. Before they flexed their diplomatic skills, they visited the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum, the Royal Palace, and the Nieuwe Kerk; they also enjoyed an evening canal cruise. Once at HagaMUN in Den Haag, they successfully had their resolutions passed and stood up for the rights of women and children while seeking climate change solutions.
Robotics Team Places at 2023 Greater Philadelphia SeaPerch Challenge The ND Robotics Club participated in the 2023 Greater Philadelphia SeaPerch Challenge, an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) competition sponsored by the US Navy. The competition consisted of two courses: the obstacle course and the "mission" course. Our team excelled in both, winning the Vehicle Performance Award, Captain Class, 2nd Place, and the Overall Champion, Captain Class, 2nd Place. They also received the Women in Defense Liberty Chapter 2023 SeaPerch Challenge Award, given to a team for outstanding team innovation in the SeaPerch engineering design, build, and demonstration of aquatic robotics.
SNDdN Student Leadership Conference In late June, students made their way up to Boston for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Student Leadership Conference. The four-day event included a Red Sox game, self-care workshops, reflecting on the SND hallmarks, having important conversations about the environment, what can be improved at SND schools, and so much more.
Five Notre Dame Students Named Diocesan Scholars The Diocesan Scholars Program honors high school students who excel academically and who would benefit from advancing their academics by taking college courses during their senior year. The students below are able to enroll in two courses each semester (free of charge) at one of 12 local Catholic colleges or universities. Talia Cherry - Villanova University; Kate Sweeney - Villanova University; Toni Frank – Cabrini; Kiley Raum – Cabrini; Alex Duff - Cabrini
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Leveling the Playing Field
Twice a month, students, faculty, and staff drive into Philadelphia to volunteer at St. Francis Inn, which offers several important services to the community such as its Closet Clothing Center, a jobs center, and a space for a sitdown meal, where over 350 meals are served each day.
Sienna Russo ’25, Emma Dailey ’24, and Jada Wade '23 volunteered their time with Ms. Tobinus at the Leveling the Playing Field Philadelphia warehouse sorting donated athletic equipment. LPF redistributes equipment to expand access and equity within youth sports and recreation programs in under-resourced communities.
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Summer Service Kickoff Members of the Class of 2024 started their summer and senior year with community service. Thirty ND students volunteered over the course of the week at Cradles to Crayons, St. Francis Inn, the Patrician Society, and MANNA.
Meals for Many Club Serves Over 200 Meals During the 20222023 school year, thanks to their hard work and generous contributions from ND faculty, staff, and students, the Meals for Many Club provided over 200 meals for Caring for Friends.
Half a Million Kids Club – Serving Children in Foster Care System After learning about the hardships that can come with being part of the foster care system, a group of ND students decided to make a change and started the Half a Million Kids Club, providing foster children with gifts of comfort and security. In working to achieve this goal, they created the Duffle Bag Project. Each bag contains a pillow, blanket, and a $100 gift card.
Empowerment and Sisterhood – The Community Dress Shop After gaining inspiration from her sister’s prom dress donation efforts, Dee Mitchell '24 kickstarted her own organization, the Community Dress Shop (CDS), which she runs with classmates Ella Abramson, Siena Hobson, Libby Kane, and Sean Seeger. Their goals were to provide prom dresses to those in financial need and to create a unique shopping experience for every girl. After announcing the prom dress drive last fall, CDS received a tremendous response and media attention, collecting over 225 dresses from ND alumnae, friends, and the public! The dresses were donated to the Philadelphia High School for Girls, and CDS co-hosted a boutique shopping event with Girls’ High alums last April.
Students Recognized at Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries of the Year Ceremony On March 9, juniors Stella Halscheid and Alexandra Maddaloni attended the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries of the Year Grand Finale Celebration. Student Visionaries of the Year is a national 7-week challenge through which high school student leaders raise funds and awareness for the fight against blood cancers.
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This past summer, we both found a love for service projects. When we realized that we had the opportunity to take on a bigger service campaign such as this one we knew it was something we’d love to be involved in. – Stella Halscheid
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ND GOES Global Students Travel to Spain, Portugal, England, and the Grand Canyon London - Performing Arts
From May 24-30, 2023, Notre Dame performers enjoyed all things London arts! Mrs. Devenney, Mrs. Miller, and a group of ND dancers, singers, and actors visited the Globe Theatre and the Tower of London, then enjoyed performances of Moulin Rouge, SIX, and Wicked. They also had the opportunity to take private dance lessons at Pineapple Studios with West End performers.
ND Visits Spain & Portugal Students traveled to Spain where they visited the city of Toledo, the most important city in the world for sword making. They learned about the history of the city and were fortunate to arrive on the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi. They also spent time at El Museo El Prado where they saw art from Velazquez, El Greco and Goya. In Portugal, students saw the São Francisco church of bones, then took part in a cooking class with a well-known Portuguese chef.
Good Works in the Grand Canyon
Middle School students made their way to Arizona for a trip filled with service and adventure. After spending time in historic Flagstaff, students visited an archaeological site and inactive volcano in Sunset Crater. On day three, which focused primarily on service, students learned about food scarcity, then prepared meals for locals. Next, the group visited the Grand Canyon’s South Rim and hiked along an iconic trail. The trip wrapped up with a swim in beautiful Sedona and a meet and greet with a sustainable desert community.
London Calling
Twenty-one ND students packed their bags and crossed the pond to explore London this summer. Their trip included a Thames River cruise, tour and workshop at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and tours of the National Gallery and Tate Modern. Students also visited Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Oxford University, and enjoyed a lively West End Performance of SIX. 11
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Arts News Light Painting Mrs. McNulty’s photography class packed up their cameras, Christmas lights, and flashlights and headed to Cuvilly Gym to try a technique almost as old as photography itself - light painting. By moving a light source such as a flashlight or strands of lights through the space in front of a camera during a long exposure, you can “paint” an image into the photograph.
Spring Art Show The Mansion was transformed into an art museum for the Advanced Art Student Exhibition.
Spring Concert On April 27, Cuvilly Hall was filled with beautiful instrumental and choral music performed by our Middle & Upper School chorales and ensembles at their Spring Concert.
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A Wicked Good Performance Women’s Chorale member Mary Kate Zaffarese ’25 sang with Kristin Chenoweth at her soldout summer concert! They sang “For Good” from the Broadway play Wicked for the audience at Ocean City Music Pier. Mary Kate also had the opportunity to attend The Juilliard School’s musical theatre summer program.
Dance Our dancers presented two stunning performances for the ND community on May 3 and 4.
Notre Dame Middle School presents “Matilda, Jr.”
Last February, the Middle School presented two outstanding performances of Matilda, Jr. to sold-out audiences!
Dinner Party This May 2023 art installation was inspired by artist Judy Chicago who created the original “Dinner Party” honoring 1,038 women from history. Students created this art to celebrate the many women of ND and the many women throughout history who have guided us, broken barriers for us, and helped make us the people we are today. The incredible food sculptures were made by 9th grade students in Art 1; Introduction to Ceramics and Advanced Ceramics made dramatic inflated and deflated balloon sculptures; and the painted ceramic candlesticks were made by Art 2 students to bring light and joy to the dinner party.
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Athletics News Winter and Spring All-League Honors BASKETBALL 1ST TEAM: Katie Halligan,
Annie Greek, and Lizzie Halligan SWIMMING 1ST TEAM: Gabi Abruzzo,
Tori Abruzzo, Ellie Archer, Kaitlyn Kolessar, and Devyn Sargent
Athlete Commitments
Six More StudentAthletes Commit to Compete in Collegiate Athletics Congratulations to the following seniors who are continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level after they leave Notre Dame. These six students are joining our nine athletes who committed last fall.
Ellie Pinto | MIT, Sailing Riya Patel | University of Pennsylvania, Rowing Natalie Maye | University of Rochester, Soccer Sarah Duncan | University of Dayton, Rowing Ava Del Vescovo | Trinity College, Cross Country & Track Caroline Daly | Ursinus, Tennis
GOLF 1ST TEAM: Kiersten Bodge 2ND TEAM: Ciara Kelly
LACROSSE 2ND TEAM: Kylie O’Brien SPECIAL RECOGNITION:
Katie Onderdonk SOFTBALL 1ST TEAM: Jada Wade 2ND TEAM: Michaela Swartz
TRACK & FIELD
Field Hockey News Varsity field hockey players Maeve McGinley ’27, Reese Milone ’26, and Saylor Milone ’24 were selected to attend the US National Training camp in December 2023! Sophomores Kiera Sack and Maura Seeger were chosen to compete in the U16 “2008” Nexus Championship, and Gia Novelli ’28 was selected to play in the Junior Nexus Championship.
Undefeated Season!
Middle School Basketball Wins Catholic Athletic League! After going undefeated the entire season, the Middle School Basketball team took home the CAL Championship after defeating Gwynedd Mercy Academy 24-18 on March 1, 14 2023! They finished 14-0 to wrap up an outstanding season.
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1ST TEAM: Therese Trainer 2ND TEAM: Chloe Calvert,
Ava Del Vescovo, Sophie Hall, Mary Rossano, and Kara Sweeney
Scholar Athlete On April 15, Therese Trainer ’23, Varsity cross country and track athlete at ND, was honored at the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame (Delco Chapter) Scholar-Athlete Banquet.
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Athletes of the Week Katie Halligan ’23 | Basketball January 30, 2023 The 5’10” senior forward and second-year captain, Katie Halligan was a 2nd team All-Main Line basketball selection in 2022 and a 1st Team All Inter-Ac selection in 2023. A tremendous leader, Katie collected more than 500 rebounds in her Academy of Notre Dame career. Off the court, Katie participates in Student Council, Mathletes, Student Ambassadors, the school yearbook, Honor Corps and Classics Club.
Ellie Archer ’25 | Swimming Week of February 13, 2023 Sophomore Ellie Archer finished in the top 20 at Eastern’s in both the 500 free and 200 free last winter, and received 2nd team All-Main Line swimming honors as a freshman. In 2023, she performed very well in a variety of freestyle events, from the 50 free to the 500 free, for the Irish. Last summer, she placed fourth in the 800 free at Futures. Outside of the pool, Ellie is a student ambassador, a STEM scholar, and a Mathletes participant.
Golf Places 3rd at PAISAA Championship On May 18, 2023, the ND golf team took 3rd at the PAISAA Championship! Congratulations to Ciara Kelly ’25, May Civitella ’23, Addison Gress ’24, Sydney Peyton ’24, and Kiersten Bodge ’27, who also took 2nd place in the individual event. Senior Sydney Dalton ’23 kicked off the golf season in exciting fashion — with an ace (hole-in-one) on #7 at Overbrook Golf Club, their home course — a 135 yd par 3!
Swimmers in the News
Hole-in-one
Teacher Coach Award
Five ND swimmers were named 2022-2023 NISCA Swimming All-America! Out of the entire country, our swimmers ranked within the top 100 in their events! 200 MEDLEY RELAY Devyn Sargent ’24, Kaitlyn Kolessar ’26, Gabi Abruzzo ’26, and Tori Abruzzo ’25 (52nd) 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY Tori Abruzzo ’25 (43rd) 500 FREESTYLE Tori Abruzzo ’25 (43rd)
All-American
100 BACKSTROKE Devyn Sargent ’24 (45th) 400 FREESTYLE RELAY Gabi Abruzzo ’26, Ellie Archer ’25, Devyn Sargent ’24, and Tori Abruzzo ’25 (71st)
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On Saturday, June 3, 2023, family, faculty, and friends gathered on the Mansion lawn to celebrate the Class of 2023 on their journey inside and beyond the Gates. As Lorna Petrizzo shared in her invocation,
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Good and loving God, you have brought us with grace and goodness to the dawn of this Commencement day … As women of faith, we have learned to believe in ourselves because the good God, first and foremost, believes in us … As women of charity, our hearts have been stretched and defined through service-learning, becoming, in the words of St. Julie Billiart, women with ‘hearts as wide as the world.’ As we go forth from our beloved Notre Dame today, may we carry her wisdom, be light for the world, and make known your goodness to everyone we meet.
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When you leave these Gates today, I encourage you to just go for it. Whatever it is you want to do or be, you can. St. Julie said ‘Decide, my dear – better mistakes than paralysis.’ I encourage you to take risks, to try – and if you don’t succeed the first time, try again. Never be paralyzed by fear. Don’t let fear stop you from whatever it is in your heart and mind to do or be … This is your chance to believe in yourself and jump … Follow your heart, follow your passion, and everything else will line up … Be authentically you. -Eryka Lynn Waller ’10, Commencement Speaker
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Notre Dame has given me the tools to create and construct a world exactly as I desire it for myself. As we prepare to enter a world fraught with uncertainty, both environmental, economic and political — all wrapped into one Gordian knot — we know that we can make sense of it through careful dialogue and research, skills honed inside the Gates … No one is better positioned to take on new challenges and embrace the unique chaos of our world. Just 50 years ago, the idea of coeducation was startling, even dangerous, to the all-male Ivy League schools. I quote: ‘For God’s sake, for Dartmouth’s sake, and for everyone’s sake, keep the damned women out.’ Today, I say to you: the damned women are coming, whether you’re ready or not. -Lindsay McBride ’23, Valedictorian
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Growing up in an all-girls’ school environment, we have gained the confidence and determination needed to succeed in any field — maledominated or not. Education in the scope of the real world is our key to the future — all we have to do now is unlock the door. We entered Notre Dame with training wheels. Now, we can harness the power of intellect and use the charism of Saint Julie to propel us forward on any path, leaving our training wheels behind. -Natalie Maye ’23, Salutatorian
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CLASS OF 2023
Academic and Distinguished Awards At the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies on June 2 and June 3, 2023, Notre Dame honored students for their academic excellence and for exemplifying the Hallmarks of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. They are a living testament to the work we do each day at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur.
Morgan Carra
Sarah Deeney
Madeline Gleeson
Katherine Halligan
Scarlett Hart
Victoria Hiscott
Latin Award
Spanish Award English Award Distinguished Service Award
Distinguished Service Award
Latin Award
Visual Art Award
Sister Nancy Bonshock Award for Social Studies Notre Dame Alumnae Award
Cecilia Massaua
Erin May
Natalie Maye
Lindsay McBride
Bridget McTear
Sadie Mordan
French Award
Choral Music Award
Aimee Willard Scholar Athlete Award
General Excellence Award
Religion Award
Rittenhouse Square Award Sister Mary Augusta Award for French
Olivia Mulligan
Riya Patel
Lorna Petrizzo
Emmanuelle Pinto
Maia Salas
Rachel Swan
Spanish Award Social Studies Award
Mathematics Award
Sister Rose Carmel Award Irma Alonso Award for Spanish
Mandarin Award Science Award
Irma Alonso Award for Spanish
Sister Mary Anne Broughton Award for Religion
Philadelphia Academic Honors Convocation
Gena Volpe Dance Award
Rebecca Jackson, Lindsay McBride, and Ellie Pinto were recognized at the 43rd Annual Archdiocese of Philadelphia Academic Honors Convocation on May 23, 2023. Dr. Hotchkiss and Mrs. Pratt joined the seniors to celebrate their academic accomplishments!
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VISIONS FALL 2023
Page 14-17 - Commencement, Academic Awards, College Choices
Notre Dame Class of 2023 Matriculation Auburn University
Northwestern University
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Belmont University
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Boston College (5)
Pennsylvania State University - University Park (8)
Boston University
Princeton University
University of Oregon
Clemson University
Providence College (3)
University of Pennsylvania
Colgate University
Rollins College
University of Pittsburgh (4)
College of Charleston (3)
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
University of Richmond (2)
College of the Holy Cross
Saint Joseph's University (3)
University of Rochester
College of William & Mary
Savannah College of Art and Design
University of South Carolina (5)
Columbia University
Southern Methodist University
University of Southern California
Drew University
St. John's College (MD)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Drexel University
Susquehanna University
University of Vermont
Duke University
Texas Christian University
University of Virginia
Fairfield University (6)
Trinity College
Ursinus College
Florida State University
Tulane University (2)
Villanova University (4)
George Washington University
University of California Los Angeles
Wake Forest University
Gonzaga University
University of Dayton
Washington University in St. Louis
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
University of Delaware (4)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Howard University
University of Georgia
Xavier University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Michigan State University
University of Miami (3)
University of Notre Dame
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EIGHTH GRADE LITURGY OF THANKSGIVING Aubrey Barnes
Caroline Alice Daniel
Gabriella Rose Kasser
Sofia Luz Mulligan
Lillian Baxter
Nicole Hope Deltergo
Margaret Mary Kelly
Catherine Alyse Naylor
Anne Katherine Bellopede
Carina Rose Demchyk
Sophia Marie Labate
Madison Marie Olenoski
Blake Alexandra Benson
Eleanor DiGiacomo
Emma Rae Lange
Meghan Elizabeth Owen
Sadie Elizabeth Birdsall
Claire Marie Doran
Marguerite B. Lilley
Reagan Elizabeth Parsons
Kiersten Marie Bodge
Elanna Ashley Duff
Riley Faith Mackey
Fiona Quinn Peterson
Emma Ann Boles
Ava Catherine Fitzgerald
Piper Catherine May
Noelle Jayne Pinto
Maya Erika Breh
Fiona Mairin Frohner
Lila Carol McCormick
Mia Plocinik
Quinn Margaret Carpenter
Mia Suneva Gjorven
Maeve A. McDonald
Julia Grace Romani
Audrey Falcone Ciarmoli
Jordan Olivia Hartley
Shelby Ann McGowan
Kaela Marie Rosa
Irene Coll de San Simon
Mae Addison Hinckle
Ellen Martina McKeever
Jessica Joan Sharer
Sara Coll de San Simon
Grace Houder
Ella Grace McKernan
Johanna Elizabeth Spicer
Jocelyn Rose Cooleen
Alexis Grace Hutchinson
Emma Jane McNeill
Carly Sabrina Stubits
Noe Maureen Crane
Whitney Marie Judge
Katherine Rae Mooney
Cora Elizabeth Witcher
Creighton Rose Czajkowski
Amelia Ann Kane
Paige Moran
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VISIONS FALL 2023
Spring at ND FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE & SENIOR DINNER
CLASS OF 2024 RING MASS
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRANDPARENTS’ & SPECIAL FRIENDS’ DAY
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ALUMNI NEWS
Reunion Weekend 2023 It was a beautiful weekend to welcome back all of our 3s and 8s for Reunion 2023! The Mansion was filled with laughter, hugs, and plenty of fun. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special event and to all who made this weekend so wonderful.
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REUNI N WEEKEND May 3-4, 2024
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Alumnae Class Notes 1980s Carol Koch Waldmann ’88 is the Director of Stewardship and Events at Malvern Preparatory School.
Suzanne Moran ’07 and her husband, Tory, welcomed Rowan Greer D’Ulisse-Moran on March 17, 2023. 4
Rosetta DePaul ’09 married Shane Doherty on May 14, 2022, at Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester, Massachusetts.6
1990s Tara McGowan Handforth ’93 is Wells Fargo’s division executive for the midAtlantic, leading a team of more than 130 commercial bankers in five states and Washington, D.C. The commercial division provides loan, treasury management and deposit services to middle-market companies with annual sales of between $25 million to $5 billion. Laura Louise Buenzle ’99 married Nathaniel Lloyd Roberts on October 9, 2021, at St. Joseph's Church in Downingtown, PA, with the reception at Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli, PA. Tatiana Saverino Sarris '99, Irene Pappas '99 and Melissa Cinco, '99 were in attendance to help the couple celebrate their joyful day. 6
2000s Maggie Cummings '06 married Tim Snyder on New Year's Eve 2022 at View on 50 in Center City, Philadelphia. Her sister, Cassie Cummings '08, served as Maid of Honor. 6
Arianna Scavetti ’07 was named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2023 “40 & Under Hot List,” which recognizes the achievements of the “top emerging talent” in the U.S. litigation field. Scavetti is a partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in Washington, DC, where she focuses on complex trial and appellate litigation in state and federal courts around the country. Krista Funari ’08 married Anthony Costantini in April 2023. 6
Last summer, professional dancers Kelly Trevlyn Fatscher ’09 and her husband, Teddy, taught a master class in “partnering” at Notre Dame’s Summer Dance Intensive Camp.6
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2010s Molly Petersen ’10 married Kyle Hedden on April 29 in Delray Beach, FL.
Megan Mitchell ’13 married James Withrow, brother of Kelsey Withrow ’12, on October 22, 2022. 6
Gianna Spigonardo ’11 married Donald Caro, on October 21, 2022, in Philadelphia. Elizabeth Sollecito Zorzopian ’11 was the matron of honor, and the bridal party included fellow alumnae: Victoria Angelucci ’10, Jackie McClellan ’11, Devon Gorbey ’11, and Marianne Gorsky ’11. 6
Congratulations to Alexis Washington ’11, who received her first pastoral assignment at the historic Campbell AME Church of Media, PA. This is the same church her father pastored while she was a student at ND. Rev. Alexis also was honored by the State of Black Learning to receive a Black Excellence in Education Award. Currently, she is bivocational, serving as the pastor of the historic Campbell AME Church of Media, PA, and the K-12 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Climate Counselor with Methacton School District. 1 Corinthians 2:9 "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 6
Isabelle Molinari ’19 graduated from St. Andrews University in June 2023. After graduation, she spent three weeks in Portugal and participated in World Youth Day 2023, organized by Pope Francis, in Lisbon. She is currently working part time at Notre Dame with Julia Tully ’08 in the Campus Ministry Office until her professional career as a consultant begins in 2024.
2020s
Kathryn Spaight ’14 married Jake Reber (Malvern Class of 2014) on July 15, 2023, at the Villanova Chapel. 6
Eva Kraus ’20 was selected as a semifinalist for the 2023 Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program. Eva is pursuing both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in biomedical engineering at Drexel University, with anticipated graduation in 2025. In addition to academics, Eva stays busy as the President and Curator of TEDxDrexelU, as well as the Global Relations and International Design (GRID) Lead for Drexel’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders. Eva has been involved in the Pennoni Honors College as a STAR Scholar, an Aspire Scholar, and a UREP Ambassador. Allie Lynch ’20, a junior member of the nationally ranked University of Scranton basketball team, earned Academic AllDistrict accolades. She scored a careerhigh 12 points in an 80-42 win over King's College in November 2022. In the classroom, Allie has been named to the Dean’s List on five occasions and holds a 3.96 GPA in Kinesiology. Meghan O’Meara ’20 was a recipient of the National Defense Industrial Association's ROTC award. She was also awarded the James A. Donahue Memorial Award for demonstrated leadership and service at Drexel University. 6
Isabel Pellegrino ’15 began a new position as Senior Publicist at CBS News with a special focus on the Evening News with Norah O’Donnell. Becca Gleeson ’16 started a new position as Assistant Director of Marketing at Villanova University’s School of Business.
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ALUMNAE CLASS NOTES Johanna Murphy ’21 wrapped up her first year at Rutgers University by winning the BIG 10 championships in May. Johanna shared, “My boat became the first in the history of the university to win a 1st place B1G 10 championship title. I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to represent women in sports at the Rutgers v. Bucknell men’s basketball game to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX. I opened 2023 by being the first National Anthem singer for men’s wrestling in the history of Rutgers University at another celebration of Title IX. I am so proud to go to a school that values and celebrates women’s equality in sports in so many ways. Cherishing how far women’s sports have come often helps me appreciate my time at Notre Dame where women’s education and achievement is so valued.” 6
Beyond the Gates 2023 On March 7, Notre Dame alumnae Cheryl Kennedy ’83, Megan Muir ’11, Kira Lans Bourne ’16, Gwenn Daniels Nolan ’01, Meghan McCullough Ansel ’10, Katherine McKenna ’04, Maggie Malloy ’13, Hannah Fuss ’16, and Rosemary Connors ’01 returned to campus to share their wisdom with the Class of 2023 at our third annual Alumnae Mentorship Program “Beyond the Gates.” From careers and college life to mental health and how ND prepared them for life, the insight shared by these nine exceptional women was priceless.
Alumnae Induction On May 31, 2023, the Class of 2023 was officially inducted into the Notre Dame Alumnae Association. Alumnae moms and relatives of the Class of 2023 distributed pins to graduates, then posed for a photo with their graduates and the trademark sunflower, a beloved symbol seen throughout Notre Dame’s campus.
Emma McGuinn ’22 won the 60 Hurdles at the Tufts National Qualifier with a finals time of 8.83. She was the top qualifier of the 10 competitors at 8.85 seconds before winning by .05 over the runner-up in the final. Emma was named Rookie of the Year in Women’s Outdoor Track and Field by the Liberty League. She attends Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. 6
ND at the Reeds On August 3, 2023, Notre Dame community members celebrated summer at our annual event at The Reeds in Shelter Haven, NJ.
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In Memoriam Glorita Porreca Maida ’41 - August 6, 2023 Anna Alioto Broderick ’47 - January 19, 2023 Marian Carrozzino Schneider Sq ’53 - June 4, 2023 Joan Lotuff Kummeth ’54 - July 26, 2023 Eileen Farrell McHugh ’54 - December 27, 2022 Carol Calpin Haas ’55 - July 7, 2022 Eileen Kleinz Sq ’56 - May 13, 2023 Patricia Buckner Mulherin Sq ’57 - March 17, 2023 Alice Hughes Zygmont ’59 - June 12, 2023 Katherine “Kasey” Morgan Price Sq ’60 - January 31, 2023 Patricia Conrad Millilo Sq ’61 - March 11, 2023 Eileen Gallagher Dwyer ’62, mother of Katie Dwyer McFillin ’87, Patty Anne Dwyer Melcher ’94, the grandmother of Molly McFillin ’22, sister of Maryanne Gallagher Ibach ’59 and Joan Walsh ’58 and former Trustee - February 12, 2023 Joan D’Angelo Slavin Sq ’65 - January 19, 2023 Candice Cotter Kane ’66 - March 28, 2023 Carol Falcon Latham ’68 - February 18, 2023 Jerrie Consorto Boyland ’69 - April 11, 2023 Frances Ruggles Figarotta ’76 - August 6, 2023 Dinty Boyle, brother of Mary Boyle Curran ’65, Suzanne Boyle Manno ’69, Kathleen Boyle McGonagle ’71, Sally Boyle Ryan ’78, and Sherry Boyle ’79 - March 12, 2023 Richard Campion, father of Joy Campion Susanin ’83 - August 11, 2023 Francis “Fritz” Fabrizio, husband of Susan McCausland Fabrizio ’65 - March 24, 2023 Martin Hayden, father of Patricia “Trish” Hayden ’10 - May 6, 2023 Dorothy “Holly” Hollinger, longtime Math teacher at the Academy - March 12, 2023 Dorothy Janofsky, mother of Sheila Janofsky Clark ’89 and Kathryn Janofsky ’95 - February 15, 2023 Michael Quinn, father of Molly Quinn ’11 - February 12, 2023 Mark Ries, husband of Becky Noone Ries ’93 - December 11, 2022 Richard Riley, father of Lynda Riley Arnold ’87, Susan Riley Fry ’90, Heather Riley Rivasplata ’92, Laura Riley Thiele ’93 and husband of Barbara Riley, a former teacher at the Academy - March 16, 2023 Gerald “Zeke” Strid, father of Stephanie Strid Davis ’88, grandfather of Emma Strid ’25 and former Trustee - May 27, 2023 Frank Swetz, husband of Joan Flood Swetz ’57 - June 6, 2023
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Join our growing list of companies and individuals who provide scholarship support through these impactful programs! For more details on PA tax credit programs, contact Mimi Casciato Koelle, Director of Annual Giving at mkoelle@ndapa.org or 610-971-4919.
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January 26, 2024
WINTER & SPRING EVENTS All-Saints’ Day Liturgy
November 1, 2023
Upper School Musical Beauty and the Beast
December 1-2, 2023
Mother-Daughter Luncheon & Holiday Shopping Event
December 2, 2023
Immaculate Conception Liturgy
December 8, 2023
Union League Alumnae Christmas Party
December 12, 2023
Christmas Concert
December 13, 2023
Winter Dance Performances
January 11-12, 2024
Mission Week
January 29-February 2, 2024
Middle School Musical Seussical, Jr.
February 23-24, 2024
Father-Daughter Dance and Senior Dinner
March 2, 2024
Middle School Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day
March 22, 2024
Beyond the Gates Alumnae Mentorship Event
April 4, 2024
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