Nerinx Hall Fall Magazine 2021

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This summer, Nerinx broke ground on essential infrastructure and parking lot renovations that pave the way for future campus expansion.

Alumnae and twins Jody Patterson '95 and Kelly Patterson Moore '95 credit their time as Nerinx students with instilling the values of leadership and service.

Pardon our Progress

A Life of Service

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Evelyn Donohoo Exceptional Nerinx Teacher Evelyn Donohoo, a longtime faculty member whose work left an enduring impact on the Nerinx community, considers her tenure at Nerinx the highpoint of her career.

academics

year in review

16 Meet the New Faculty & Staff

18 STEM Meets Art 21 Accreditation Update

community

IN THIS ISSUE 1 Letter from the President 36 Class Notes 38 Events 39 Reunion Schedule

26 Inaugural Cardboard Boat Regatta

FOLLOW US

28 Putting Pen to Paper

/NerinxHall

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@NerinxHall

@nerinxhall

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32 Why I Give: Mo Kelly Werner ‘95 34 Thanks a Million:

Fundraising Recap

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sara Barnett Brian Bearden Lisa Braun '77 Steve Brendle Cherina Coffman Sue Simeone Denigan '76, Vice Chair Mary Louise Denny, SL '64 Peter Frane Kathy Hart '82 Christie Nick Hill '95 Susan Johnson '68 Steve Kickham Alicia Seibel Konstantinovich '01 Nicole Miller-Struttman Maureen Murphy McCann '82, Chair Jane Denny Sanders '69 Annie Stevens, SL, Secretary Beth Stohr Mary Jo Tripi Welch '81

LEADERSHIP

Founded in 1924, Nerinx Hall is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school for young women in the Loretto charism of loving service. The mission of Nerinx Hall is to cultivate empowered women who pursue academic excellence within a diverse community, forge a path towards social justice, and grow in knowledge of themselves and their world.

—MISSION OF NERINX HALL

John Gabriel, President Dr. Molly Grumich, Principal Margie Harper, Director of Finance Trisha Crenshaw, Associate Principal for Student Affairs Dr. Linda Howard, Associate Principal for Curriculum and Instruction Monica Sullivan '98, Director of Admissions Katie O'Sullivan, Director of Advancement Jill Clark, Director of Strategic Communications Liz Rooney Millikan '87, Director of Leadership & Planned Giving Mike Sawicki, Director of Physical Plant

EDITOR Jill Clark, Director of Strategic Communications

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Ava Carson '24 Jill Clark, Director of Strategic Communications

from the president Dear Nerinx Hall Community, It’s hard to believe fall is officially in full swing and the pops of color on the leaves are already beginning to turn.

This is one of my favorite seasons of the year because it signals a time of change—a time to make room for new beginnings.

A fresh start is certainly among us as the 2021-22 academic year began the week of August 16 with incredible promise and potential. As I said in my email to the entire community, “I have been thrilled to see the hallways bursting with energy again...We are certainly at our best when we’re together, sharing in fellowship and school spirit with one another.”

This year signifies new beginnings for a variety of other reasons. For one, I’m delighted that we welcomed another large and impressive cohort of new students into the Class of 2025 — students who represent 56 different elementary schools across St. Louis as well as 46 zip codes.

In addition, it had been nearly 18 months since we had to make significant adjustments to our campus operations due to the pandemic. To that end, in August we were able to host some of our first in-person events and time-honored traditions since March of 2020. Once again, this signals a new beginning at Nerinx Hall, especially with the added safety net of more than

95% of our community vaccinated against COVID-19.

Indeed, Nerinx is home to many new beginnings—those happening right now and those still underway. In this issue, you’ll learn about just some of those beginnings: about our recent graduates who are now in college; our recently completed construction with plans for future progress; our new faculty, staff, and board members; new traditions; and much, much more. In addition, you will have the chance to learn more about how we are building on our strong foundation through generous gifts from supporters like you. On page 34, read about our giving outcomes in 2020-21, and scan the QR code, which will take you to our electronic Gratitude Report.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this issue of Nerinx, for the many ways you support our mission, and for the ways you embody the Loretto values of faith, community, justice, and respect in everything you do. Blessings to you as you embark on new beginnings of your own this fall.

Sincerely,

John Gabriel, President

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FEATURE

If you visited campus over the summer, you would have seen a smattering of construction equipment (and lots of dirt) lining the main entrance. Thankfully, all that dirt transformed into a beautiful new quadrangle just in time for the start of the 2021-2022 academic year! We were pleased to welcome members of our Nerinx community back to campus with a new drop-off area and additional parking. An added bonus, the new construction includes a bioretention basin and native plantings, which helps support the Metropolitan Sewer District’s Project Clear, a longterm initiative to improve water quality and alleviate many wastewater concerns in the St. Louis region.

In addition to the new and improved quadrangle, students, faculty, and staff can also take advantage of the recently renovated courtyard. The project included improved drainage, increasing the size of the courtyard, regrading the sidewalk, and building a new patio with a shade.

“Beautifying the campus is an important part of our goal to attract vibrant and talented students and faculty into our Nerinx community. These renovations give our campus an even more welcoming and inviting feel and provides the space we need to continue to expand our campus and programs,” President John Gabriel said.

Another important aspect of the latest construction was to provide infrastructure for future progress. Specifically, we are planning to break ground on a state-of-art STEM wing, which will provide much needed access to classrooms and technology that promote exploration of STEM-related topics and careers. We plan to break ground in summer of 2022.

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Four new science labs Two lab prep rooms A science concourse with collaborative learning spaces Aerial rendering of new quad and STEM wing

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YEAR IN REVIEW

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ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE The 2020-2021 athletic season proved to be an incredible success! The Volleyball team garnered a final four finish for Nerinx, the team’s first-ever trip to state. Representing the Swim team, Emily Traube ’21 took home first place in State in the 100 freestyle. In basketball, kudos goes to Mackenzie Duff ‘21 for becoming the school’s all-time scoring leader. The Soccer team also had a winning year, taking 2nd place at State. Track and Field made their mark, with with the team taking 8th in State plus a handful of individual and relay highlights, including the 4x8000 relay team of Marisa Jacknewitz ’22, Maddie Schilinger ’22, Luci Medina ’24, and Cami Crouch ’22 taking home the State title along with Lana Hill ’21 in Para Shot Put; Cami taking 2nd in the 3200 and 4th in the 1600; Marisa placing 5th in the 800; and the 4x400 relay team of Luci, Lucy Brady ’22, Maddie, and Marisa closing out the meet with an All-State 4th place finish. Way to go, Markers!

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CLASS OF 2021 and we couldn’t be prouder! Congratulations to all our graduates. Special congrats to Abby Grunzinger, who was named valedictorian, and Mia Allen, who was named salutatorian for the Class of 2021.

Shout out to Megan Boyll who received the Father Nerinckx Award, the school’s highest honor. And kudos to Class President Sydney Smith, who was named the Julie Sheridan ’67 Award winner.

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The Class of 2021 celebrated graduation on May 15,

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SERVICE TO OTHERS Service is an important component of the Nerinx ethos, and last year was no different. This past academic year, students engaged in the recently revamped Social Impact Program, which focuses on four pillars: service learning, civic engagement, social justice, and social entrepreneurship. Due to the nature of the pandemic, students put their passion for service to use in creative ways, tackling projects such as making masks, virtual tutoring with St. Louis Teens Aid Refugees Today (START), writing notes to healthcare workers and residents in senior living facilities, neighborhood lawn care and cleanup, and more.

Congrats to Megan Boyll (above), who led the Class of 2021 with the most service hours and received the Archbishop May Service Award.

ARTISTS IN ACTION Our Nerinx artists are constantly creating and performing! Throughout the year, we enjoyed our students’ many talents, including the Freshman/ Sophmore performance of “A Mob, a Squad, and a Wedding,” the spring musical performance of “A Show Must Go On,” a showcasing of artistic expression during Fine Arts Day, and more. nerinxhall.org | Fall 2021

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Emily Achs Maryville University

Maria Azar Xavier University

Caroline Agostini Missouri State University, Springfield

Stephanie Baer Rockhurst University

Lucy Allen University of Washington, Seattle

Ava Bailey University of Missouri (Columbia)

Mia Allen Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Abigail Banholzer Webster University

Elizabeth Anderson University of Arkansas

Shannon Barry The University of Tampa

Kaitlyn Annunziata Purdue University (Main Campus)

Katherine Becker Bradley University

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Margaret Beekman Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Abigail Beinke University of Mississippi Olivia Bell Syracuse University Kaley Bender Point Park University Mallory Benson Marquette University

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Isabelle Bethell University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Abby Grunzinger Fordham University

Alexa Beyrouty Arizona State University

Emma Habert Missouri State University, Springfield

Isabella Blake Loyola University Chicago

Katherine Hagemann Missouri State University, Springfield

Maya Bowman University of Missouri, Columbia Megan Boyll Missouri University of Science and Technology Addison Brazile Saint Louis University Sarah Brinkmann University of Denver Julia Bub Saint Mary's College Alexis Buhr-Spearman The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Emily Carril Saint Louis University Abigail Caso Loyola University Chicago Jocelyn Combs Saint Louis University Kaitlyn Comesana University of Arkansas Stephanie Curry University of Dayton Audrey Dames University of Arkansas Samantha Day Quincy University Abigail Dietz Johnson & Wales University, Providence Katherine Droney Saint Louis Community College Photo credit Ava Carson '24

Mackenzie Duff Clemson University Bridget Ebeling University of Denver Sloane Egan Saint Louis University Emma Ehnes University of Arkansas Katherine Eppert University of Kansas

Katelyn Hampton Rockhurst University Jamie Handyside University of Illinois at Springfield Grace Hankins Augustana College Cassandra Harney Maryville University Noelle Harney Maryville University

Madeline Fenili University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Kealy FitzPatrick Marquette University Lucy Foppe Saint Louis University Eva Francisco Goeke Reed College Lyla Funke University of Missouri, Columbia Lauren Garrett University of Missouri, Kansas City Meredith Gerard Loyola University Chicago Alison Glore University of North Texas

Clara Hasemeier Creighton University

Chloe Gramelspacher Missouri State University,

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Lana Hill University of Missouri, Columbia

Sophia Leahy Saint Louis University

Lauren McQuade University of Missouri, Columbia

Elizabeth Host Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Claire Lierman Loyola University Chicago

Julia Moore Lindenwood University

Jordan Lieser University of Missouri, Columbia

Ryleigh Moore Gonzaga University

Gabrielle Hunt Southeast Missouri State University

Molly Murphy University of St. Thomas Delaney O'Neill Louisiana State University Greta Padberg-White University of Missouri, Columbia Wren Pariani Grabber School of Design Marie Prindiville University of Missouri, Columbia Gabrielle Rogers Miami University, Oxford Flora May Rowden Southeast Missouri State University

Abigail Johnson University of Kansas Margaret Kickham Illinois State University Natalie Kimberlin University of Arkansas Hayley Knapik Saint Louis University Alayna LaCuesta Missouri State University, Springfield Katherine LaFlamme Missouri State University, Springfield Amanda Lardner Bradley University Nicole Lardner University of Missouri, Columbia 14

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Olivia Linde Truman State University Amya Lingard Xavier University Abigail MacDonald Marquette University Bridget McArthur Rockhurst University Lily McDonald University of Arkansas Ellen McDowell University of Kansas Gillian McGrath Truman State University Margaret McGrath University of Missouri, Columbia

Gabriella Sanchez University of Missouri, Columbia Jocelyn Santos Loyola University Chicago Grace Schaefer Indiana University, Bloomington

Anna Taylor Xavier University

Riley Viehland Loyola University Chicago

Alexandra Tines Xavier University

Reilly Walsh University of Dayton

Katherine Tlapek Marquette University

Emily Warner University of Missouri, Columbia

Raquel Tobben Universidad Europea Samantha Tomasella Missouri State University, Springfield Renee Schmitz-Cibulka Saint Louis University Natalie Schultz Southeast Missouri State University Olivia Schwarzen Rockhurst University Chloe Shumate Saint Louis University Kathryn Smallen Saint Louis University Sydney Smith Illinois State University Hadley Smith University of Missouri, Columbia Elizabeth Smyka Creighton University

Chandler Tonella University of Mississippi Kelly Tran Loyola University Chicago Emily Traube Truman State University Lam Tru DePaul University Lauren Tuhro Miami University, Oxford Lyla Tukey Kansas State University Kendahl Urschler University of Iowa Margaret Vespa Saint Louis University

Helena Weber Missouri State University, Springfield Catherine Wickersham University of Kansas Alicia Yancey Illinois State University

Abigail Stein Quincy University Maggie Stolzenberg University of Kansas Sadie Strelow Santa Clara University Sarah Sullivan Texas Christian University Allison Swehla University of Missouri, Columbia

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ACADEMICS

Back row from left: Brenda Nahlik, Mary Davis Dubose, Samantha Thomas, and Jennifer Caton. Front row from left: John Jauss, Katie Hagerty Young, Ann Boyette, Amy Roither, and Jill Clark.

ANN BOYETTE, SPANISH

Ann Boyette joins the Markers as a new Spanish teacher, after having taught Spanish 1 in Rockwood School District for the past six and a half years. She is excited to teach another year, this time in a new high school setting.

JENNIFER CATON, LEARNING CONSULTANT

Jennifer Caton joins us as a new learning consultant.

Prior to joining the Nerinx community, she was a learning consultant at Ursuline Academy. She says, “I am looking forward to being part of a community that empowers young women to embrace their differences and to chase their passions.”

JILL CLARK, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Jill Clark comes to Nerinx from Washington University where she served as director of executive

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communications for the chancellor. She has a wealth of experience working as a writer and storyteller for other educational institutions as well, including MICDS in St. Louis and her alma mater, Valparaiso University.

MARY DAVIS DUBOSE '07, DIRECTOR OF EQUITY & INCLUSION

Alumna Mary Dubose is happy to return to Nerinx as the Director of Equity & Inclusion. She was formerly Dean of Students/Assistant Principal at EAGLE College Prep in Tower Grove East. When it comes to being back in the halls, she says, “Nerinx and this community have never left my heart. I am really proud and happy to return!”

JOHN JAUSS, CHEMISTRY

John Jauss, our newest chemistry teacher, spent more than 20 years teaching in Parkway School District and also served as a chemistry consultant at a local

engineering firm. John says he is most excited about “the Nerinx community — the support, kindness, and respect shown for each and every girl, and the passion that the school shows for instilling leadership, confidence, and intellectualism in them.”

BRENDA NAHLIK, COMPUTER SCIENCE

An incoming Computer Science teacher, Brenda Nahlik comes to us from St. Monica School in Creve Coeur, where she taught middle school science, coding, and algebra. She says she can’t wait to help lead some fun coding and robotics activities at Nerinx that tie with students’ interests.

AMY ROITHER, ENGLISH

Amy Roither joins us as the newest member of the English department. Previously, she worked at Washington University in St. Louis’s Brown School of Social Work, Public Health, and Social Policy where she taught academic English to international graduate students, served as an academic advisor, and provided tutoring services. She says, “The Markers I know—both current students and alumnae—are remarkable women!”

SAMANTHA THOMAS, COUNSELING

Samantha Thomas, our newest academic and wellness counselor, comes to Nerinx from Kansas State University, where she served as the St. Louis Regional Admissions Representative. She says, “From the time I’ve already spent at Nerinx, I’ve been blown away by the amount of care, effort, and support that goes into making sure each young woman leaves Nerinx stronger than when she came in.”

KATIE HAGERTY YOUNG '96, SOCIAL STUDIES A proud alumna, Katie Young is eager to walk the Nerinx hallways again, this time as a Social Studies teacher! Ms. Young has spent the past ten years raising her two daughters, though during that time she has had a hand in many opportunities—from lecturing at St. Louis Community College to teaching courses with St. Louis OASIS.

MARY JO TRIPI WELCH ’81

Mary Jo currently serves as director of finance and insurance at MobilityWorks.

Previously, she worked at Enterprise Holdings, Inc. for 32 years. Mary Jo enjoys making a difference in her community. She served on her local school board as well as on the board of St. Louis Learning Disabilities.

She advocates for several other local charities, including Marian Middle School. In addition to being a proud graduate of Nerinx, Mary Jo is the daughter of Nerinx graduate, Jovita Hamtil Tripi ’55, and proud mother of two Nerinx graduates, Nicole Welch ’15 and Sophie Welch ’19.

ALICIA SEIBEL KONSTANTINOVICH ’01 Alicia Konstantinovich ’01 currently serves as associate general counsel at the architecture firm HOK. Previously, she served as the business litigation group for the law firm Thompson Coburn, as a clerk for Judge Jean Hamilton with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, and in insurance defense with the law firms Brown and James and Brinker and Doyen. Alicia holds a juris doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Rice University. She resides in Tower Grove South with husband Brandon and children Anna (8) and Eddie (5).

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18 2021 '24 | nerinxhall.org MollyFall Padberg looks on as the Clay 3D printer creates a bowl.

If you were to walk into Nerinx’s Ceramics studio, you’d find one of the school’s latest technologies — a clay 3D printer. Unassuming, the 3D Potter appears small enough to fit in a suitcase, yet its capabilities are infinite. As is the students’ capacity when using the printer and its accompanying software.

“Fusion 360, our design software, recently started allowing students to use it for free,” said ceramics teacher Tom Hunt. “Students receive their own license, which is good for three years.”

Mr. Hunt refers to Nerinx’s printer as “the Cadillac of 3D clay printers.”

The design software is considered professional-grade, one that engineers might use as part of their work. We are one of only two high schools that has this particular model, giving students the chance to design and print anything from a coffee mug or vase all the way to something as intricate as a clay sculpture.

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technology, he has enjoyed discovering its features and playing with new designs. The best part — he has the chance to learn alongside his students.

“Learning together is truly the coolest part for me. I can say to them, ‘I’ve never done this before. Let’s see what happens,’” he said. “Students were teaching me, and I was teaching them. They were discovering things, and we would get together and learn about them.”

The process of creating something from start to finish is actually quite complex, but once properly trained, easy for students to pick up quickly. According to Mr. Hunt, it can take hours to create a design on the computer, using the printer’s software program. During that process, students can play around with different designs; see the image from a variety of vantage points on the X, Y, and Z axes; and make adjustments as needed. Once the design is ready, it takes roughly 15 minutes to print a small clay mug, after which the mug is fired and finished.

Through this process, one can easily see the beauty that takes place when STEM and art come together.

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Students were teaching me, and I was teaching them. They were discovering things, and we would get together and learn about them.”

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technology, but art in general.

“Some consider this not only art, but also design.

Looking at this from a historical angle, we remember that when photography was created, people said ‘panting was dead.’ Instead, painting became revolutionary as it freed the artist from pictorial representation,” he said. “I think these new technologies are going to have a similar effect.”

So far, students have quickly become drawn to the printer with the desire to use it often. This fall is the first time the printer appeared in the curriculum; however, last year, students enrolled in independent studies were already creating and innovating.

“Those students were creating designs way beyond just mugs,” Mr. Hunt said.

We look forward to seeing all the possibilities and potential that will come from this incredible new technology!

In March 2021, Nerinx underwent a school accreditation review with Cognia (formerly AdvancEd and Northcentral). We are happy to report that not only did we pass, but our overall evaluation surpassed the international averages Cognia has for all schools. This evaluation also surpassed our previous review conducted five years ago.

This school year, we have already moved forward to address our opportunities for growth, with added faculty to enhance the student experience, the development of goals setting for faculty, and an increased use of both quantitative and qualitative analysis to track data and measure success. We are proud of the results of our accreditation review and look forward to continuous improvement in the years to come!

“THE ADMINISTRATION OF NERINX HALL HAS MADE IT A PRIORITY TO BUILD AND FOSTER POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARENTS/ GUARDIANS, TEACHERS, STAFF, STUDENTS, AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AND EMPOWER THE STUDENTS OF NERINX HALL.”

— COGNIA

STRENGTHS

Effective leadership & faculty

Student satisfaction & overall happiness

Strong sense of culture & community

Steadfast to Nerinx mission & values

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH

Increase use of data analysis to measure outcomes

Create more formalized professional development program for faculty

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FEATURE

Jody pushed me to be my best self in all aspects of my life. It was through her that I learned the importance of being a well rounded person, not just a student-athlete.”

Jody ‘95 coaches the Nerinx Field Hockey team on the sidelines.

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“I don’t like being the center of attention,” Nerinx Hall’s Associate Athletic Director Jody Patterson ’95 said as she walked in for an interview.

“Those are precisely the people we aim to highlight at Nerinx,” was the response.

For Jody, a lifelong career as an educator and coach is what it means to live a life of service. Those who spend time with her or have experienced her leadership first-hand know how true that is — and how she does so with the utmost grace and humility.

“Coach Jody is so passionate about bringing out the best in everyone and cares so much about each and every player on her team,” said Leah Sigmund ’22 who serves as field hockey co-captain this year. “She has made it a goal of hers to check up on all of us about our physical and mental health. Coach Jody is always looking out for us, whether that be as a coach on the field or a teacher in the halls!”

“Coach Jody is so passionate about bringing out the best in everyone and cares so much about each and every player on her team.”

An alumna of the Class of ‘95, Jody credits her time as a Nerinx student with instilling the values of leadership and service. And now, she’s living out her desire to pass those same values along to others.

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“You come back to teach here because you believe in the mission of the school,” she said. “The Loretto values align with my personal values, so it’s easy to come to work and say that we are going to fight for justice and respect. You can grab on to those values pretty easily and tie it in to anything you are teaching.”

To give yourselves to other people is about seeing change, whether it be through your local community or at large. Teaching and coaching demonstrates that all the time.

You are working all the time to make individuals, teams, and communities better.”

–Jody Patterson

She added this about her former coach: “Jody pushed me to be my best self in all aspects of my life. It was through her that I learned the importance of being a well rounded person, not just a student-athlete.”

Of course, over 20 years, not everything has been perfect. For one, given Jody’s competitive nature, she’d like to see Nerinx win even more championships.

What’s more — the ever-pressing conflicts related to our current culture and the nature of the pandemic make a career as a teacher even more daunting at times. Still, Jody doesn’t let these things eat away at her overall goals. In fact, when asked what keeps her coming back to work every day, Jody said: “What keeps me coming back? The challenge of finding new and creative ways to motivate students to do better. Every day, I wake up and think about how it can be better than the one before. To give yourselves to other people is about seeing change, whether it be through your local community or at large. Teaching and coaching demonstrates that all the time. You are working all the time to make individuals, teams, and communities better.”

Twenty years into her time at Nerinx, Jody has made incredible strides to do just that. During her tenure, she has taught health and P.E., coached field hockey, swimming, and lacrosse; and served as moderator for several different classes. The energy and poise with which she does so is certainly palpable. Alumna Abby Hodges ’20 agrees.

“Jody has shown me the importance of being a good teammate and a strong leader. She encourages an environment on the field where we as players are given the opportunity to learn from our teammates so we are challenged to think through game strategy ourselves.

This environment makes winning so much more rewarding!” said Abby.

A testament to Jody’s impact on and off the field, Abby is currently studying exercise science with a focus on health and wellness while playing NCAA Division 1 field hockey at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Though her vocation is clear, one thing you should know about Jody is that she also likes to have fun! The good news is that, at Nerinx, we have plenty of it — all while forging relationships and making lasting memories.

According to Jody, that’s what adds an extra layer of

icing over the cake in terms of her love for her career.

laughing, having fun, and making memories.”

“As a student, I remember how important friendships were to me — those friendships I still carry with me today,” she said. “And that’s perhaps what I love most about teaching and coaching — seeing students succeed and seeing smiles on their faces. I love this community because we do have fun. Students are

Living out the Nerinx mission and values, instilling a sense of purpose and service, having fun, and making memories. That pretty much sums up Nerinx, and that’s what makes Jody the perfect person to be in her position.

culture. And now, she gets to experience the world first-hand through the relationships she builds at work. Like Jody, we asked what keeps her coming back. She said:

Did you know?

Jody Patterson has a twin sister, Kelly Moore ’95. Like Jody, Kelly also lives a life of leadership and service in a variety of ways.

Notably, Kelly works as director of community engagement for the International Institute of St. Louis, whose mission is to build a more connected and productive society to benefit immigrants, their families, and the wider community. She has been with the Institute for 18 years.

“There’s a need to share the people of the world with our St. Louis community,” Kelly said. “One of the reasons why I’ve been at the Institute so long is because of my passion for other cultures and learning about people who are different from me, yet also alike in so many ways. It’s also about helping people become successful members of society.”

Kelly noted that Nerinx helped engender in her a passion for service and international

“Watching immigrants open up their businesses or take the citizenship test for the first time... seeing people navigate employment — these are the things that truly make a difference. It’s also important to me that we foster a more inclusive society and help our neighbors. The Institute does those things.”

In addition to her career, Kelly also devotes a great deal of time to Nerinx. For example, she has volunteered to present to students about issues related to immigration, refugees, and other aspects of the Institute’s work. She has also helped galvanize her Class of 1995 to give back and become more involved.

“I give back to Nerinx because of what it gave Jody and me­—a support system and a culture that pushed us to lean towards our passions,” she said. “And, in a way, giving back to Nerinx is like giving to Jody. My classmates and I want to continue to support her.”

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COMMUNITY

A new tradition made a giant splash on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, during Nerinx's second day of school kickoff. The inaugural cardboard boat regatta was the first introduction to neighborhoods and households for the 2021-2022 school year, and it cultivated a great deal of community spirit and camaraderie.

ever Neighborhood Cup with their boat, the SS Finesse! Ms. Dawn Grass' team and the Manganaro Neighborhood received the Most Creative Boat award for their pontoon-style SS Sarah.

During the morning, students dove right into building, decorating, and naming their boats. Then, seniors gathered in the back parking lot to display their finished designs before parading to the Webster University pool for the races, which took place in several heats.

"Today was a perfect and original way to build community. Many students and faculty have said how much fun they had. We hope to do it again next year," Dr. Molly Grumich said.

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Special thanks to Mrs. Kristen Teeter and her shipmate crew for organizing the day and timing the winners.

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Maddy Lamoureux ’24 was paired as a pen pal with Sandra Bentley Nelson '52. Here’s Maddy wearing her freshman beanie and holding Sandra’s from when she was a student.

Another year, another tradition—and this tradition is surely one to write home about!

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"The Pen Pal experience allowed me to make an unexpected friend.

I genuinely care about Mrs. Burtelow and look forward to reading her letters and writing my own."

This past school year, nearly 40 students and 40 alumnae were paired together to form pen pal relationships.

Specifically reaching alumnae who were isolated during the pandemic, students were excited to share part of their Nerinx experience with someone who has walked in their shoes. Take Nora O’Connor ’24 and Joan Dickhaus Burtelow ‘48 for example. The two formed an instant bond — one that may not have been forged without putting pen to paper.

Nora O’Connor ’24 was paired as a pen pal with Joan Dickhaus Burtelow ‘48.

After receiving her first letter, Joan said, “I was so pleased to receive Nora’s letter, and answering it brought back so many memories of Nerinx. I hope she shares my letter with her classmates because it contains a bit of NH history.”

Nora also felt a similar close connection to Joan. “The Pen Pal experience allowed me to make an unexpected friend—I genuinely care about Mrs. Burtelow and look forward to reading her letters and writing my own,” she said.

Like Nora and Joan’s, several other relationships really took off. The strong bond between Katarina Hertell ’24 and Mary Howard Paletta '46 serves as just another example. After writing back and forth, Katarina even made Mary a hat for Christmas through her involvement in Nerinx’s Knitting Club.

“I have enjoyed writing letters to Mrs. Paletta. She graduated in 1946 and I find her stories about her Nerinx experience to be very intriguing,” Katarina said.

It’s clear the art of letter writing is not completely lost.

Hopefully this tradition will make its mark on the Nerinx community for years to come.

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As a member of the Nerinx faculty, Evelyn taught history, politics, and psychology for thirty years: from 1965-1970 and again from 1975-1999. As former colleague Marion Golden Curtis '61 noted, “Evelyn Donohoo chaired the Nerinx Hall Social Studies department when I taught at Nerinx. She led the Seniors in a deep dive into the nation’s challenges— civil rights, war, dissent, poverty, racial divisions, violence —all against the tumultuous background of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Ever an encourager, Evelyn strove to model what it means to be a woman of hope. She challenged her students to realize that their critical thinking skills could make a difference in driving needed change.”

A life-long dancer, Evelyn also taught modern dance. Kathy Roach Day ’68 recalls, “I was lucky to have Mrs. Donohoo for Modern Dance, where I learned and created. It was pure delight! And as a senior, I was challenged to think critically in her American Problems class. I still remember learning that problems in our society are complex, involving a number of factors, what Mrs. Donohoo called ‘multiple causality.’”

ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN. CHAMPION FOR DIVERSITY. TRUSTED ADVISER. FORCE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE. These are just some of the phrases one might use to describe Evelyn Donohoo, a longtime faculty member whose work has left an enduring impact on the Nerinx community. Now 98-years old, Evelyn considers her tenure at Nerinx the highpoint of her career.

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Evelyn also played a lead role in bringing key programs to Nerinx. She spearheaded Nerinx’s Close-up Program, an annual trip to Washington, D.C. that provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to make personal connections with the people and institutions that embody our democracy. She also established Nerinx’s Model U.N. club. (One of Evelyn’s fondest memories was Nerinx beating SLUH in a Model U.N. debate!)

Above all, Evelyn cared deeply about her students— their growth, their success, and the mark they would leave on the world. Her daughter, Christine Donohoo ’68, put it this way: “My mother had an exuberant and unorthodox way of teaching.

She understood that not every student learns the same way. She saw her students as individuals. She recognized their special gifts.

She spent a lot of time outside of class encouraging and counseling her students to reach their full potential.”

finalist in the Miss Missouri Senior competition and volunteered with the Cameo Club to entertain seniors across St. Louis.

Evelyn’s daughter, Patricia Bohn ’70, added, “Mom was all about empowering her students at a time when women did not have the same opportunities they have today. She did things that were atypical for women in those days. She was ahead of her time in many ways.”

As we know, this type of personal investment and focus on women’s empowerment are hallmark traits of Nerinx faculty — since its founding in 1924 to Evelyn’s time as a teacher, and now to the present day. Ultimately, we’re grateful for trailblazers like Evelyn who helped mold and shape many of our alumnae into the individuals they are today, and who helped cultivate a Nerinx community that’s continually poised for progress.

Mom was all about empowering her students at a time when women did not have the same opportunities they have today. She did things that were atypical for women in those days. She was ahead of her time in many ways.”

—Patricia Bohn '70 Evelyn's daughter

From registering students to vote to helping them find internships and equipping them with the skills they needed to succeed after graduation, Evelyn truly took the time to invest in the young women around her. She believed in experiential learning, arranging field trips to a women’s prison and to low-income neighborhoods, among many others. For her work, Evelyn was honored by the state of Missouri with the “Classroom Without Walls” award.

After retirement at age 76, Evelyn continued to display a zest for life. She is the oldest co-member of the Sisters of Loretto. Until recently she maintained her love of swimming and dancing, including teaching chair tap dance lessons at retirement communities and organizing a synchronized swim group. She was a

Evelyn Donohoo with her granddaughter, Robyn Bohn '04

CLOSE-UP FUND The Evelyn Donohoo Close-up Fund, part of the Student Experience Fund, will help provide financial support to students who wish to participate in Nerinx’s annual Close-Up Washington, D.C. trip, but lack the funds to do so.

Evelyn’s family hopes that other alumnae will join in contributing to this important effort.

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GIVING

Mo joined by her husband Brad and their three children, Jeanne, Della and Richie.

For Mo Kelly Werner ‘95, giving back to Nerinx is not just something she does. Rather, it’s a passion — and a habit. Every year since the age of 23, she has given to the annual fund, and, over time, has incrementally increased her giving. Now an account executive for Spectrum Reach, the former field hockey rockstar reflects on her time at Nerinx and why she believes it’s important to give back.

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Q: When you think about Nerinx looking back, what comes to mind?

A: I had chosen Nerinx because the girls, the teachers, and the

environment just had a positive energy that I wanted to be a part of. In addition, I really liked the Dean of Students at the time, Julie Sheridan. She greeted me, made me laugh, and actually cared what I thought.

Nerinx was — and still is — the place that really embraces who you are as an individual. As a student, it was the first time I saw that, even if a person wasn’t like me, it was okay, and it was still cool. That was inspiring to me. The faculty didn’t care what you wanted to be. They simply pushed you to be the best you could be. I really believe in that message to girls. In addition, having played multiple sports (field hockey, basketball, soccer, and racquetball), I think about the relationships I formed — teammates who are like family that I still talk to today.

Q: How do you feel Nerinx prepared you?

A: As an account executive at Spectrum, I sell commercial and digital advertising. Because of Nerinx, I’m never

nervous when I go out and speak with clients. Instead, I feel confident, and Nerinx gave me that confidence.

When you go to Nerinx, after four years, there’s no way you are walking out without confidence, and that’s so important for every girl to have. It’s the mantra, “There’s nothing you can’t do.”

Q: Why have you chosen to give back to Nerinx through financial support?

A: All of the things I just mentioned, those are the reasons I give back. I started giving when I was 23 because,

at the time, Sister Barbara approached several field hockey alumnae about raising the money for a turf field.

We all decided to give because it is something we would have wanted when we were students. At that time, I was still in my first job, and so giving was a little intimidating to me. It was then that she said, “Well, instead of giving a one-time gift of $1,000, do you think you could give $250 for the next four years?” To me, that seemed doable.

After that, giving just became something I did every year and why I try to make a gift every time I’m asked— because I want to keep that tradition alive for Nerinx and for the countless girls who will be able to benefit from the same experience I had.

Q: What would you say to inspire others to make a gift?

A: Whenever some place that you love asks, I believe it’s important to give — even if it’s just $5, $10, or $25.

People think that small gifts won’t make a difference, but they do. I see it in the way the funds are being stewarded. And so I would say, if you had a great experience at Nerinx, even if you no longer live in St. Louis or your children go to a different school, it’s important to give because it’s about keeping the Nerinx tradition moving forward.

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From $1 to $1 million, you stepped up to support Nerinx Hall.

Thank you for doing your part to help prepare the next generation of world changers!

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Financials REVENUES & SUPPORT Tuition and fees

$9,207,950

Donations and fundraising

$809,259

Interest and investment income

$134,060

Auxillary income (Spirit Shop and Marker Cafe)

$136,907 $10,288,176

EXPENSES School, instructional, and programmatic expenses

$7,560,067

Financial aid and scholarships

$1,449,292

Management and general

$1,269,242 $10,278,601

FUNDRAISING INCOME Virtual Auction Annual Fund Donations

$226,511 $499,248

Raffle

$83,500

Scholarship Donations

$316,797 $1,126,056

SCAN THE QR CODE TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS ONLINE! or visit nerinxhall.org/gratitude nerinxhall.org | Fall 2021

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class notes 1993

1966 Barbara Brown Rees taught at international schools in the Bahamas and just outside London from 2004 to 2009 until she became the Director of Theater at York school in Monterey, California. In 2020 she moved across the country to North Carolina, right on the intercoastal waterway. She is now in her fourth year of teaching remotely and is thankful for ZOOM!

Patti Whalen Gabriel welcomed her first grand baby, Emilie Ryann Homer, born September 1, 2021.

Tracy Harris joined MIB Group, Inc. as their new Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the direction, control and coordination of all financial activities for the organization as a direct report to MIB's President and CEO.

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Jennifer Huelman Odle has a future Marker, Jules, age 5.

1998

1981

Emily Johnson Hathcoat was honored as 2020 Icon by the IMCA (Insurance Marketing & Communications Association).

1997

1971

Amy Tucker Ryan was named a shareholder at the law firm of Martin Leigh PC where she has practiced since 2007. She lives in Webster Groves with her husband, Andy, and sons Joe (10) and Abe (8).

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Angela Stutte Grant is the Principal in charge of Talent Acquisition and Learning & Leadership Development at Henderson Engineers, a national building systems design firm based in Lenexa, Kansas. Angie’s proudest accomplishment is co-founding and leading Empower, the women’s network at Henderson that offers educational sessions, networking and community outreach to propel professional women through connections, collaboration and continuous development. In 2019 Angie earned a spot on the 40 Under 40 list from Consulting-Specifiying Engineer, and most recently recognized as a NextGen Leader for Kansas City.

1999

Rose Stevenson Deffenbaugh welcomed son, Isaac Matthew Deffenbaugh, on November 23, 2020.

2000

Cass Sharpe-Taylor McMann was featured as a speaker on the live stream talk show Community Keynotes in December 2020.

She has recently written, illustrated and launched The Adventures of the Cousin Crew, a children's bedtime book all about Cousins and the special bond young cousins have. It is an interactive, inclusive and heartwarming story aimed at kids 0-6. Look for it online!

Katrina Wilder Simino welcomed daughter, Remmi Louise, on July 24, 2019. Remmi is adored by her two older brothers, Otis and Franklin.

2007

2003

Kimberly Gindling Hensley welcomed son, Oliver Hensley, on December 10, 2020 . Oliver joins his brother, Elliott, born on December 25, 2018.

Jamie Villmer Garvey and her husband, Tim, welcomed daughter Maxine in March 2020.

Caitlin Dwars Beshears and husband, Jordan, welcomed son, Henry ‘Hank’, in 2020.

2014

2004 Sarah Green Nonnenkamp welcomed daughter, Margot, in September 2020.

2006 Kimberly Mahne Boyle career path began with helping to design museums, bars, and theme parks (clients including Goose Island, NASA, and The Federal Reserve to name a few), she moved to Georgia, had three kids in five years and started sharing how people can transform their home themselves on Instagram.

Natalie Hunt graduated from Boston Conservatory with a major in Opera Performance, then spent a year as an Oncology Scribe at Sydney Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia. After working at Total Access Urgent Care during the COVID19 pandemic, she transitioned to a volunteer role at a community medicine shelter. Currently, Natalie is finishing a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program at Washington University here in St. Louis, hoping to go to Medical School.

Becky Ohmer is a social studies teacher at Ritenour High School, Nerinx field hockey coach, and is engaged to marry Justin Sudholt this coming December. nerinxhall.org | Fall 2021

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2015

ALL COMMUNITY Marie Fleming was recognized in May by San Diego State University’s School of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences as an Outstanding Graduate Student and also became engaged to Ryan Wong in April.

2017

NOVEMBER 11-14, 2021

Fall Musical | You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

DECEMBER 4, 2021 Santa Stop

Perry Lodes is working in Milwaukee Wisconsin at Wisconsin Community Services in the Hub and Spoke Health Homes program.She is a Care Coordinator for adults in Milwaukee county who struggle with substance use disorders and mental health disorders.

Perry works with her clients to find them the individual resources and care plans they need to succeed.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

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APRIL 8, 2022

Margaret LaVigne was named a First Team All-West Region player as a junior for the University of Nebraska Omaha.

It marked the first time Omaha had earned All-Region accolades in the Division 1 era. Following back-to-back shutouts vs. SDSU, Margaret was named the Summit League Defensive Player of the Week. She led the team in minutes with 1,726 and finished the year with 13 shots.

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events

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Nerinx Hall Auction

APRIL 7-10, 2022

Spring Musical | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Nerinx Fish Fry

JUNE 3, 2022 NerinxFest

JUNE 14–16, 2022

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reunion schedule

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Class of 1991 Reunion

JANUARY 5, 2022

Young Alumnae Mass

MARCH 3, 2022

Naples Marker Meet-up

APRIL 2, 2022

Class of 2011 Reunion

JUNE 3, 2022

Class of 1970 50th Reunion 50+ Years Reunion Mass & Reception NerinxFest

OCTOBER 1, 2022 Class of 1972 50th Reunion

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FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022

Join us on Nerinx's campus for Mass, a reception, and NerinxFest! Alumnae planning a reunion in 2022 are encouraged to join in the fun with VIP tables reserved especially for you! nerinxhall.org | Fall 2021

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3 Partnering together over time to help keep you on track Markets, interest rates and life’s priorities may change, but our relationship and my commitment to helping you achieve your goals won’t. I’ll make sure I’m with you every step of the way by:

As a client, you work closely with me and the team at my office – but we’re not alone.

We enjoy the support of a team of investment professionals and strategists in our home office, all dedicated to developing the advice and guidance designed to help you reach your goals.

I’ll also work in partnership with the other key members of your team – such as your CPA or attorney, as needed – to help you stay on track.

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