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Très Bien Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart

Leadership Fall 2017

Très Bien [ Volume 27 ] Très Bien welcomes articles, news, and pictures. Articles and letters may be edited for length. Très Bien is produced annually by Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart. Correspondence and Change of Address Newton Country Day School 785 Centre Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 244-4246 Email: alumnae@newtonSH.org

HEADMISTRESS Sister Barbara Rogers DIRECTOR of ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Clare Martin DIRECTOR of INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Mollie Collum DIRECTOR of DEVELOPMENT Elena Loukas P’05 DIRECTOR of ANNUAL FUND Cynthia Nelson DIRECTOR of ALUMNAE RELATIONS Amanda Power ’07 DIRECTOR of COMMUNICATIONS Katy Dandurand CONTRIBUTING WRITER Elizabeth Gallagher ’99 PHOTOGRAPHY Adam Richins Photography www.adamrichins.com miller studio boston www.millerstudiophoto.com DESIGN Dan Beard Design

PRINTER Kirkwood Printing Back issues of the Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart Très Bien magazine can be found on ISSUU.com.

Letter from the Headmistress AROUND CAMPUS

Goal of the Year: Goal IV

Campus and Athletic Highlights

12 Vespers 2016 Front Cover: Members of the Class of 2017. Back row: Elizabeth Fachetti, Isabel Neckermann, and Grace Stillwell. Front Row: Marlendy Elysee, Caroline Saeli, Camelia Garcia-Marxauch, Fay Green, Caroline Hayes, and Alison Regan. Back Cover: Newton Country Day School Campus, photo by Kelsey Sweeney ’17

13 Sacred Heart Network Connections 14 Graduation 2017

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP 22 Student Leaders: Summer Ryan ’21 and Niamh Mulligan ’21, Hope Banach ’17, Claudia Durbin ’17, Fay Green ’17, Mariane St. Juste ’17 29 Student Leadership Photo Gallery 30 Alumnae Leaders: Mariana Carrera ’00, Lindsay McKenna ’02, Jennifer Campbell Northrop ’86

18 Student Reflection: Ingrid Farrell ’19 19 Faculty Profile: John Sullivan

This page/Facing page: Middle School Vespers

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schools of the sacred heart commit themselves to educate to:

a personal and active faith in God a deep respect for intellectual values

ALUMNAE 36 Alumnae Events 38 Reunion 2017 ANNUAL REPORT

a social awareness which impels to action the building of community as a Christian value

41 Annual Report CLASS NOTES 67 In Memoriam 68 Letter from the Director of Alumnae Relations

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Dear Alumnae, Parents, and Friends of Sacred Heart, “Your example, even more than your words, will be an eloquent lesson to the world.” – Madeleine Sophie Barat This year we are celebrating the 1818 arrival of Philippine and her companions to the Americas. Both St. Madeleine Sophie and St. Philippine Duchesne are examples of women whose personal prayer led them to create institutions to bring together girls who would be formed in the love of God. The focus of this edition of Très Bien is leadership. The “raison d’être” of Sacred Heart Schools throughout the world is to share St. Madeleine Sophie Barat’s charism and to make known the love of the heart of Jesus. Christ is the model of servant leadership. Generations educated at Sacred Heart have responded to this call to service and leadership. We celebrate our alumnae who inspire our girls today to participate in the transformation of the world. Alice Husson, RSCJ Prize Winner Patrice Power ’17, Salutatorian Madeline Levangie ’17, Sister Rogers, Valedictorian Claudia Durbin ’17

Leadership takes many forms. In the following pages you will read about three of our distinguished alumnae, women who have become leaders in their fields – in business, education, and the arts. We are also highlighting the accomplishments of some of our student leaders, as well as sharing examples of the work we do within the school to help build leadership skills. One of the advantages of attending a school just for girls is that all leadership roles are held by young women. By graduation, we hope that our students are truly prepared to “lead by example,” as Madeleine Sophie has inspired us all to do. Young women are the heads of every committee, the officers of every level of student government, the captains of every athletic team, mentors to incoming students, and retreat leaders. Often their desire to make an impact in the world spills over onto a much larger stage, as girls get involved outside of our Centre Street campus, seeking leadership positions and being called to the service of the wider community. Many will trace this passion back to the roots of their Sacred Heart education. “Preach by example of your lives rather than by words,” said Philippine Duchesne, echoing Madeleine Sophie. “Example is the very best sermon.” Sincerely,

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Goal of the Year: Focus on Goal Four Each fall, Newton Country Day School, along with Sacred Heart schools worldwide, selects one of the Five Goals of the Sacred Heart Network to be a focus of that school year. For the 2016-17 school year, NCDS chose Goal Four: the building of community as a Christian value. Throughout the year, there were many events, projects, and activities that reflected the importance of building community, both at NCDS and beyond. The 2016 presidential election offered the opportunity to highlight the importance of respecting the political views of others in the community. Led by history teacher Dr. Laura Baines-Walsh, the school incorporated discussion and a mock election, complete with an electoral college related to the number of girls in each grade, to inform and educate. In the wake of the election in November, junior class officers organized an open dialogue for anyone in the class who wanted to talk about the impact of the election results. Middle and Upper School as-

semblies also gave students a chance to discuss how the election might affect them in the future. “In dance, we used Goal Four as a guiding force throughout the year,” said dance teacher Melissa Davenport. “Our folk dance unit was used across grade levels at the start of the year to bring the girls together. Our Vespers/ liturgical dance unit is another example of Goal Four in action, as our girls use dance as prayer to come forward as a community and celebrate the birth of Jesus. And our Spring Dance Concert was themed directly after Goal Four. Each grade level learned an original work, and in some cases helped create the work, with the goal of building community and communicating how Goal Four transforms lives.”

Mock Election in the Middle School

Middle School Advent Vespers

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In February, guest speaker Father Greg Boyle visited an Upper School assembly to discuss Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world, which he founded in 1988 in Los Angeles. Father Boyle spoke about the transformative power of a supportive community, while two of the men in his program related personal stories of past struggles and the opportunity they have been given to change the course of their lives. Father Boyles’ book, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, is read by juniors as part of the Grade 11 religion curriculum. “After reading the book, students come away with new eyes of compassion and a deeper sense of how service invites us to stand with those on the margins of society, to see ourselves in kinship with them,” explained religion teacher Anne Theriault. “As Fr. Boyle writes, “there is no ‘us’ and ‘them’... only ‘us.’” In Grade 6, students contributed to communities far from Newton. The sixth grade ran the Snack Shack, which sold healthy snacks such as fruit and homemade trail mix. Proceeds from the Snack Shack are intended for women in developing nations,

particularly Central Asia, Africa, and India, regions that the girls study in history class. Students worked with Kiva, a nonprofit organization that establishes micro loans for women and families across the globe. The sixth grade’s first loan was directed to a woman in Kenya, who requested assistance purchasing a dairy cow to expand her milk business. Upper School students in Mary Marley’s art class also extended the concept of community. In March the girls completed portraits of children from the Ukraine that were delivered to each child through The Memory Project, a nonprofit organization that invites students to create portraits of children who have faced significant challenges in their lives, such as neglect, violence, and poverty. In most cases, these portraits are the only likenesses that these children will have of themselves. The art students received photos of the children they painted the previous October. Annual events and traditions such as retreats and class trips, service days and summer service projects, Grade 11’s Hesed service program, Blue-Silver induction, Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day, Advent Angels, and Congé also contribute to Goal Four every year. u

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Campus Highlights: In the Classroom and Beyond Photography Students Bring New Perspective to the Martin Center

Upper School Students, Teacher Recognized with Computer Science Awards

Girls in Introduction to Digital Photography created a photo essay of the Kathleen R. Martin Wellness Center using abstract photography. Olivia Johnson ’17, Isabelle Jordan ’18, Charlotte Nunes ’18, Elisa Palmier ’18, and Kathleen Westover ’18 shed new light on how the Newton community views the latest addition to our campus. “When photographing the Martin Center, I tried to find interesting perspectives that people do not normally see,” said Johnson. “We made it our goal to find reflections or patterns that are there every day, but in our fast-paced lives, we all tend to simply walk by or ignore.” “The assignment allowed me to look at the Martin Center with new found respect and appreciation for the hard work and dedication that was put into making the architecturally beautiful building,” commented Jordan.

The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) recognized Grace Stillwell ’17, Madeleine Tango ’17, and Upper School Dean of Students, and math and computer science teacher, Martha Haddad for their active interest in computing and technology. Stillwell received an Honorable Mention in Aspirations in Computing, Tango received a Certificate of Distinction for Aspirations in Computing, and Haddad was the sole recipient of the 2017 Massachusetts Aspirations in Computing Educator Award. “The awards add to the energy surrounding computer science in the Newton Country Day community,” said Haddad. “Being a part of the NCWIT means we are now connected to a community of people excited about programming. My hope is that the program here will continue to grow.”

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Musicians Perform at Eastern District, All-State Festivals On January 7, six Upper School girls performed in the 10th annual Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Eastern District Senior Festival at Boston Latin School. After auditioning, Hope Banach ’17, Claire Picken ’17, Caroline Murphy Racette ’18, Madeleine Tango ’17, and Mary Clare Tango ’20 were selected to sing in the Chorus, and Olivia Czech ’20 was chosen for the Orchestra. On March 11, Banach, Picken, Murphy Racette and Madeleine Tango also participated in the 63rd Massachusetts MMEA All-State Music Festival Concert at Symphony Hall.

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Juniors Win Major Awards at Harvard and Boston College High School Model UN Conferences Nineteen members of the Model United Nations Committee served as delegates at the Harvard Model United Nations Conference (HMUN) in January. This four-day UN simulation asks delegates to examine complex global issues and present creative problem-solving perspectives to bring issues to resolution. The conference brought a record 3,300 student delegates and 500 faculty advisors from high schools around the world. Catherine Brown ’18 became the first delegate from Newton Country Day to win a major award on a large General Assembly committee. She received an Honorable Mention Award (third place) for the World Conference on Women. This award was the 44th won by a Sacred Heart student or faculty member at a Model UN conferences since 2007. Former NCDS Model UN Cochair, and current Harvard University student, Catherine Brennan ’13 was the HMUN Under-Secretary-General for Administration. Brennan was the highest ranking woman on the Secretariat. Five members of the Committee served as student delegates at the 29th annual Boston College High School Model UN Conference. The conference hosted

Students Honored with Scholastic Art and Writing Awards The work of 10 Upper School artists and writers stood out from thousands of submissions and were recognized by the 2017 Boston Globe Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. A panel of judges reviewed over 15,000 pieces of art work, and over 2,500 pieces of writing. Each entry is judged based on three criteria: originality, technical skill, and personal voice or vision.

Caroline Murphy Racette ’18, Dr. Dan McGlathery, and Catherine Brown ’18 at the Boston College High School Model UN Conference

approximately 500 students from 36 schools on 15 different committees who spent the day debating issues of vital global importance. At this competition, Brown won the Austin Martin ’95 Best Delegate Award, the highest award on her committee of 40 delegates, and one of the top 15 awards given at the conference. She represented Iran

on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, which debated ways to improve the access to education for women and girls around the world. Model UN Co-chair Caroline Murphy Racette ’18 received the Outstanding Delegate award on her White House Summit on Freedom of Speech committee.

Gold Key Lily Durbin ’17 – Design Miranda Fisher ’20 – Poetry Diana Lee ’17 – Jewelry, Art Portfolio, Drawing and Illustration

Honorable Mentions Hannah Curran ’20 – Painting Lily Durbin ’17 – Drawing and Illustration Miranda Fisher ’20 – Poetry Alexandra Kouroriez ’18 – Drawing and Illustration Diana Lee ’17 – Digital Art, Mixed Media, Drawing and Illustration Gillian Mahoney ’19 – Science Fiction/Fantasy Shannon Reardon ’18 – Flash Fiction Lauryn Rivers ’17 – Poetry Kelsey Sweeney ’17 – Painting

Silver Key Lily Durbin ’17 – Fashion Miranda Fisher ’20 – Poetry Diana Lee ’17 – Digital Art, Drawing and Illustration, Sculpture, Art Portfolio Grace Zhou ’19 – Poetry

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Hannah Curran ’20-Still Life Windowsill

Diana Lee ’17-Of Clarinets and Intimacy

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Science Roundup In March, seven Independent Research students participated in the Region V Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair. Five NCDS girls were recognized for their projects:

Emma Kelly ’19 – 1st Place and the Massachusetts Medical Society Award Katherine Delaney ’20 – 2nd Place and the 2017 Naval Science Award Ambika Nair ’20 – 2nd Place Grace Bizup ’20 – Honorable Mention Kristen McCormick ’20 – Honorable Mention

Lucy Fremont-Smith ’22 and Rebecca Simen ’22

Delaney, Kelly, and Nair joined Kristen McCormick ’20 and Elizabeth Weiss ’20 at the MA State Science and Engineering Fair at MIT in May. On April 22, 19 Middle School girls competed in the Region V Massachusetts Middle School Science and Engineering Fair at Regis College. The students qualified by placing in the top five of their respective grades at the annual NCDS Science and Engineering Fair. Lucy Fremont-Smith ’22 and Rebecca Simen ’22 were awarded the grand prize for top project at the fair for their research titled How to Train your Fruit Flies. Ten additional Newton girls advanced to the 68th annual Massachusetts State Science & Engineering Fair on June 3. The girls competed against 350 students presenting 289 projects from 105 middle and junior high schools from across the state. Thirteen Newton Country Day girls received prizes: First Place Emily Addona ’22 and Lia Fitzpatrick ’22 Isabel de Luis ’21 and Ella Lesher ’21 Lucy Fremont-Smith ’22 and Rebecca Simen ’22

Ambika Nair ’20, Katherine Delaney ’20, and Emma Kelly ’19

MA State Science Fair 8th Grade Winners

Second Place Virginia Braccia ’22 and Thalia Mourmoutis ’22 Third Place Georgia Brucato ’22, Grace O’Malley ’22, and Ashley Folz ’22 Megan Raymond ’21 Avery Woolbert ’21 In April, Claudia Durbin ’17 placed second at the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) in San Diego, California. Read more about Durbin on page 24.

Students Earn Top Scores on National Latin and French Exams

MA State Science Fair 7th Grade Winners

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Suzanne Pearl ’22 achieved a perfect score on the Introduction to Latin level. She is the fifth Newton Country Day Middle School student to earn a perfect score on this exam. Only 299 of the 21,530 of students internationally who took this level achieved a perfect score. An additional 40 of the 69 NCDS Upper and Middle School girls who took the National Latin Exam earned awards. Katherine Delaney ’20 won the Platinum Award in the 2017 National French Contest/Le Grand Concours. The Platinum Award is given to students who achieve the top scores in the nation within their division.

Management, WHDH-TV 7 News, and Dress for Success. An exciting aspect of Senior Projects is the opportunity to interact with and strengthen the relationship with Newton alumnae. Pan Mass Challenge Director of Fundraising Alison Rush ’04 supervised Margaret Mahoney ’17 for her project, and Nora Canavan ’17 worked alongside Elizabeth Burke ’05 in the Narcotics Unit at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.

On the Stage On November 17 and 18, the Upper School presented Into the Woods. The musical included 18 actresses, three actors from local schools, two student stage managers, and a student-run technical crew. On February 15 and 16, the Middle School presented Give My Regards to Broadway. The cast included 30 actresses, a student-run technical crew, and Upper School stage managers Carmen Esquivel ’19 and Maria Levine ’18.

Senior Girls Gain Experience Through the Senior Project Program

Alison Rush ’04 and Margaret Mahoney ’17

During the final month of senior year, girls have the opportunity to step out of the classroom and gain real world experience at a project site of their choosing. A tradition since 1972, Senior Project asks that girls work with faculty advisors and site supervisors who monitor and mentor them during this off-site internship. Upon completion of their internship, students create a presentation which describes the work they did and what they learned from the experience. The 64 senior girls gained experience at a variety of organizations throughout the Boston area, including Boston Children’s Hospital, the Massachusetts State House, Simply Circus, Erin Robertson’s Studio (winner of season 15 of Project Runway), Fenway Sports

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On the Field Varsity Field Hockey, Volleyball Top the EIL, Earn Bids to NEPSAC Tournament For the fourth consecutive year, the Varsity Field Hockey team became the Eastern Independent League (EIL) champion, going undefeated in league play with a record of 120, and an overall record of 13-3. In the Class C New England Preparatory School Athletic Council tournament (NEPSAC), the #4 seeded team fell 2-1 in overtime to Canterbury School. Elizabeth Warner ’17 was named EIL Player of the Year, and Athletic Director Kim Southall was named EIL Coach of the Year.

EIL Player of the Year Elizabeth Warner ’17

After back to back EIL titles, Varsity Volleyball shared the top of the league with Dana Hall School, ending its regular season with an EIL record of 10-1 and an overall record of 15-1. The team had an impressive post-season run in the NEPSAC tournament as the #3 seed in Class B, advancing to the semifinal round of play for the first time in school history. EIL Player of the Year Christina Conforti ’19 was also named team Most Valuable Player and led the squad in kills with an average of 14 per game. The Middle School B basketball team finished its season undefeated with a record

of 10-0, and the Middle School A team finished the season with an impressive record of 16-1. 2017 was an exciting year for our Varsity Squash team, as it was the inaugural year of squash being played on campus with the addition of the Martin Center. The Varsity Softball team (8-4, EIL: 7-2) won Pool A of the EIL Tournament for the first time since 2012. Co-captain and starting pitcher Delia Levine ’17 was named EIL Player of the Year in addition to being honored as the team’s Most Valuable Player. Coach and English Department Chair Evan Adair was named EIL Coach of the Year.

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Marina McGuire ’20

Sailing team members Katelyn McGauley ’20, Kaitlyn Bradshaw ’19, Maria Tarazona ’17, Olivia Johnson ’17, Emma Montgomery ’18, and Catherine Brown ’18

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Varsity Golf captain Patrice Power ’17 won the Pippy O’Connor Independent School Girls’ Golf Classic 9-Hole Division for the second year in a row. Power, who posted a low score of 45 at the tournament, also led the Varsity Golf team to an undefeated season.

The Sailing team finished its season with an impressive haul of trophies and regatta appearances. As first-time attendees at the New England Sailing Championship Qualifier, the sailors earned five first place finishes in 18 races. With these results, NCDS qualified for

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1 Sarah Jackson ’14 and Alie Saraceno ’14 showed their support to EIL Coach of the Year Karen Naylor-Riobueno P’13 at a Varsity Tennis match. 2 Kim Saunders ’12 speaks to a NCDS art class. 3 Hannah Barton ’16, Christine Conlely ’16, and Elizabeth O’Connor ’16 show their support for the Varsity Ice Hockey team, pictured with Centine Johansson ’18 and Eavan DiGiovanni ’17 4 Hannah Brogan ’18 and her grandmother Mary Ellen Salter Healey ’59 after the Junior Ring Ceremony 5 Science Fair Judges Kira Henderson ’06, Meghan O’Connell ‘06, Joyce Dwyer ’56, Olivia Green ’07, Laura Barnatt ’95, Abby Hueber ’05, Camile Rodriguez ’07, Alexa Riobueno-Naylor ’13, and Caroline Diggins ’16 6 Allison Kuppens ’18, Caroline Rush ’18, Kelly Rafferty ’14, Elizabeth Erler ’16, Gimsnysha Paul ’18, and Lindsay Barletta ’18

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Network Connections As an active member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, Newton Country Day is part of a worldwide community of students and educators. Through the Network Exchange Program and Network Summer Service Projects, girls from Newton are able to acquire a global perspective that is a true asset to a realistic understanding of the world. During the 2016-17 academic year, 28 girls from the sophomore and junior classes participated in the Exchange Program, visiting 10 different countries. “The exchange program has been one of my favorite experiences at school,” said Kaitlyn Bradshaw ’19, who hosted a student from Madrid’s Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Rosales. “When Roció arrived, she immediately became part of my family and the NCDS community. What I most cherish is the new connections I made with Roció and her family. I not only feel like I have a family here, but now I have one in Spain, as well.” “Having the privilege to live and study abroad allowed me to learn a lot about myself,

experience another culture, and develop friendships to last a lifetime,” said Lindsey Mahoney ’18, who visited Australia, hosting a student from Melbourne’s Sacré Cœur. “That is the ultimate learning experience.” Seventeen girls and three faculty members joined other Network schools in the United States for service projects over the summer. These service opportunities ranged from “Rebuild Nola” in New Orleans to “Juvenile Justice” in Chicago to “How Organic School Farms and Gardens Can Help Feed the Planet” in Atherton (Calif.). Many girls participate in multiple trips before they graduate. “My experiences with the Sacred Heart Network Summer Service Projects have been so significant to me because they have pushed me outside my comfort zone,” said Clara Parsons ’18. “I made lifelong friendships, better understand different social injustices, possess a strong drive to constantly fight for people facing these injustices, and actively seek a way to improve the world around me.”

In July, five Upper School girls went to Missouri for the Sacred Heart Network Spirituality Forum, which celebrated the life and legacy of Philippine Duchesne. More than 360 participants from 24 countries attended the Forum, which was held at Saint Louis University. “I loved the opportunity I was given to immerse myself in Sacred Heart culture and history,” said Victoria Lynch ’18. “We worked on the skill of dialogue to better connect and understand people from different backgrounds and opinions, which is so crucial in today’s political climate. We also had so much fun, and I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to go.” During the school year, visitors from our sister schools in Montreal, Taipei, and Lake Forest (Ill.) stopped by to see the school, furthering our Network connections. Varsity athletic teams compete against Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich (Conn.) each September, while seventh graders from the Greenwich school visit annually on their class trip to Boston to enjoy activities with our own Grade 7. u

1 Lindsey Mahoney ’18 with a kangaroo in Melbourne 2 Claire Mellowes ’18, Victoria Lynch ’18, Isabelle Jordan ’18, Charlotte Moynihan ’18, and Molly Barry ’18 at the Sacred Heart Network School Spirituality Forum in St. Louis 3 Kathleen Mahoney ’19 enjoying her time on exchange at Sacré Cœur in Melbourne, Australia 4 Gillian Mahoney ‘19 and Claudia Agullo from Lara-Madrid, Spain 5 Emma Wakakuwa ’20 with the Mater Admirabilis portrait 6 42 students from our Sacred Heart Network School in Taipai, Taiwan stayed with Newton Country Day families during their trip to Boston.

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Graduation ON THURSDAY, JUNE 8, Newton Country Day held its 137th Graduation in the Sunken Garden. Wearing white dresses and carrying red roses, the 64 members of the Class of 2017 were welcomed to our alumnae community.

Following the procession into the tent, Headmistress Sister Barbara Rogers welcomed family and friends. Class president Sarah Devlin ’17 gave the Invocation before Madeline Levangie ’17 delivered the Mary Quinlan Salutatory Address. “The Class of 2017 has many strengths: teamwork, passion, generosity, and love. But in my opinion our greatest strength is our diversity,” noted Levangie. “We are not only diverse in character but in our talents and what drives us. When we come together, we are incredibly powerful. We are bound together by our love for one another and our drive to be the best class that Newton Country Day School has seen since 1880.”

Alexandra Rizio ’02

Following Levangie, Alexandra Rizio ’02 delivered the Graduation Address. Rizio is a Supervising Attorney at Safe Passage Project in New York City, where she represents unaccompanied immigrant children facing deportation. She has worked as a human rights advocate and lawyer domestically and abroad. A graduate of Columbia University and Fordham Law School, she is also a guest lecturer in immigration law at New York Law School.

“At its most fundamental, the reason that I do my work is because of the principles that I was taught as a student here at Newton Country Day,” said Rizio. “I do this work because I believe strongly in the concept of standing in solidarity with the poor and the marginalized.” When encouraging the Class of 2017 to help make changes in the world, Rizio advised them to not get discouraged, saying, “It’s a slow process. Change won’t happen overnight. There will be days, weeks, months, when you’ll ask yourself if you’re really doing anything at all. But then remember, the arc of the moral universe needs you to throw your weight onto it.” After the conferring of the diplomas, Alice Husson, RSCJ Prize recipient Patrice Power ’17 was next to take the stage to address her classmates. Head of the Upper School Kathleen Scully Hodges distributed the senior prizes before Claudia Durbin ’17 delivered the Janet Erskine Stuart Valedictory Address. “Our time here is only of value if we take the mission of the school seriously and put the Five Goals into action in our lives,” said Durbin. “We will be brave. We will be fierce in defending our values. We will be ambitious. We will not be perfect, but we will love perfectly. We will love unconditionally.” The Clare McGowan Prize was given to English teacher Emily Horwitz before the Sacred Heart Goal Awards were distributed. Chairman of the Board of Trustees Christopher Kelly P’05 ’07’12’16 delivered the closing prayer. After the recessional, the newest alumnae lined up outside of the tent to receive hugs and well wishes from faculty and staff members before joining their friends and family in celebration. u

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Class of 2017 College Acceptances

University of Alabama (2)

Hofstra University (2)

University of San Francisco

American University

College of the Holy Cross (11)

Santa Clara University (10)

Babson College

Howard University

Savannah College of Art & Design (2)

Bard College

Indiana University, Bloomington

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2)

Barnard College

Ithaca College

Simmons College

Bates College (2)

James Madison University

Smith College

Bentley University (3)

Johns Hopkins University (3)

University of South Carolina (2)

Binghamton University

La Salle University

University of Southern California (2)

Boston College (11)

Loyola Marymount University (3)

Southern Methodist University (3)

Boston University (11)

Loyola University Maryland (9)

Spelman College

Bowdoin College

University of Maine

University of St. Andrews

Brown University

Marist College

Stanford University

Bucknell University (4)

MA College of Art and Design (2)

Stonehill College (3)

Carnegie Mellon University (3)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Suffolk University

Catholic University (2)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst (16)

Syracuse University (5)

Chapman University

University of Massachusetts, Boston (3)

The University of Tampa

College of Charleston

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Temple University (3)

Clark University

Miami University, Oxford (4)

The New School (Parsons)

Colby College (3)

University of Miami (2)

The Ohio State University (3)

Colgate University

University of Michigan (2)

Trinity College (10)

Connecticut College (6)

Middlebury College (2)

Tufts University (3)

University of Connecticut (3)

New York University (3)

Tulane University

Cornell University (2)

Northeastern University (10)

Union College (3)

Creighton University

Northwestern University (2)

University of Vermont (6)

Dartmouth College (3)

University of Notre Dame (2)

Villanova University (10)

University of Dayton

University of Pennsylvania (3)

Virginia Commonwealth University

Dickinson College

University of Portland

University of Virginia (7)

Drexel University

Pratt Institute

Wake Forest University

Duke University

Providence College (10)

Washington University in St. Louis (4)

Eckerd College

Quinnipiac University (3)

Wellesley College (3)

University of Edinburgh

Regis College (2)

Wesleyan University

Elon University (3)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2)

College of William and Mary (2)

Emmanuel College

Rhode Island School of Design

Williams College

Emory University

University of Rhode Island

University of Wisconsin, Madison (4)

Fairfield University (12)

University of Richmond (3)

Wofford College

Fordham University (13)

University of Rochester

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2)

George Washington University (4)

Roger Williams University

Xavier University

Georgetown University (3)

Saint Joseph’s University (2)

Hampton University

Saint Louis University (2)

Harvard University

Saint Michael’s College

High Point University

Salve Regina University (2)

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

University of San Diego (2)

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Graduation 2017 Sixty-four members of the Class of 2017 received diplomas, academic prizes, and Sacred Heart awards. They follow a 137-year tradition of Sacred Heart education in Boston. Four-Year Goal Awards Goal I: A personal and active faith in God – Nellie Adams ’17 Goal II: A deep respect for intellectual values – Sominisha Wright ’17 Goal III: A social awareness which impels to action – Caroline Boucher ’17 Goal IV: The building of community as a Christian value – Olivia Johnson ’17 Goal V: Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom – Mariane St. Juste ’17

Eighth Grade Awards Summer Ryan ’21 was presented the Catherine Baxter, RSCJ Award, given to the student who best exemplifies the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools.

Sacred Heart Prizes and Awards St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Prize is presented to the graduate who exemplifies the spirit and values of Sacred Heart education. – Patrice Power ’17 St. Philippine Duchesne Prize is presented to the graduate who demonstrates a spirit of steadfast purpose and the courage of her convictions. – Gabrielle Lakis ’17 Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ Prize is presented to the graduate who holds the highest cumulative average for four years. – Claudia Durbin ’17 Mary Quinlan, RSCJ Prize is awarded to the graduate who holds the second highest cumulative average for four years. – Madeline Levangie ’17 Alice Husson, RSCJ Prize is presented to the graduate who holds the third highest cumulative average for four years. – Patrice Power ’17 Pamela Donovan Prize is awarded to a student who demonstrate personal integrity. – Ghiana Guzman ’17

Olivia Winchenbaugh ’21 was presented the Trudy Hennessey Award, given to the student who exhibits good sportsmanship and a positive spirit in all aspects of her life.

Virginia Schumann, RSCJ Prize is presented to the graduate who demonstrates devotion to the mission and tradition of Sacred Heart education. – Delia Levine ’17

Eliza Sullivan ’21 was presented the Alice Husson, RSCJ Award, given to the student who demonstrates qualities of generosity, service, courtesy, and responsibility.

Sarah Jones, RSCJ Prize honors a graduate with a deep spiritual commitment to the School. – Claire Picken ’17

Tenley Noonan ’21 was presented the Sarah “Kiki” Niedermeyer Award, given to the student who shares Kiki’s qualities of faith, courage, and kindness.

Clare McGowan ’45, RSCJ Faculty Award – Emily Horwitz

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Chapel Reflection: Ingrid Farrell ’19 (excerpts) Luke 17:20-21, The Coming of the Kingdom of God In our world today, we like to talk about living in the moment, but we are trapped in a society that demands all of our attention, whether it’s the constant stream of ads from our phones, the never-ending Instagram and Snapchat pics, or the seemingly bottomless pit of homework that our bags contain. Eventually it all starts to get to you: eat, sleep, work, media; eat, sleep, work, media; laugh with your friends, joke about your stress; eat, sleep, work, media. Our minds are constantly racing; our bodies are constantly chasing that extra hour of sleep, rest, relax…and repeat; our heads are always down, our screens are always on; and the world is always spinning with the fog of exhaustion. We are so focused on that future step that before we know it we’re racing through life at a hundred miles an hour, and then one day we’re sitting quietly on our doorstep—age 80 if we’re lucky—asking ourselves, “What is the point of our lives if it is just that same cycle over and over again?” “The Kingdom of God is among you.” Do you know what’s interesting? In the original passage, the Greek word έντός actually literally translates as “within,” not “among.” And I like that translation a lot better: “The Kingdom of God is within you.” Jesus said this to the Pharisees when they asked him when Heaven would come, but the word “when” implies time: How long must we wait, God? How long must we work until we find peace—until we find Heaven? No, he replied, There is no waiting: “The Kingdom of God is within you.” Heaven is not a physical place in a fixed time at the end of the world; it is a state—a state of yourself—a state of

soup kitchen on Saturday.” mind in the present moment. Fast forward a few years: It is not something we have to “Yes, I only have a short earn, and it is not something lunch break to prepare for we have to work for. It is a meeting with my boss, inside of us, all of us, whether but I saw this person sitting you believe in God or not. on the sidewalk with a sign So what now? And this reading ‘Homeless,’ and I is where my words fail me, think I’ll take them out to because I don’t know how to lunch today.” And few years explain what Heaven is exactafter that you might say, ly, or even what it means. And Ingrid Farrell ’19 “Yes, I could take this really that’s really frustrating for big promotion, but I think me because I love to explain I’ll take the risk of leaving, starting my own things, so instead allow me to conjure up a company, and possibly changing the world.” scenario that might seem familiar, in which Choose action, at every turn, no matter you could find yourself brushing by Heavhow small that action may seem, because en’s doorstep without even realizing it. after so many little steps you’ll find you’ve This might sound silly, but I have these traveled miles…just by deciding to pick up moments when I see two possible paths that napkin. Choose action today. Do not clearly in front of me. It can be utterly say, “I will do it tomorrow,” because it’s not trivial, such as picking up a fallen napkin at about tomorrow. The Kingdom of God is lunch. I see two possibilities: the first is to do nothing, but the second is to take action. not tomorrow, it is today: it’s always today. I’m not asking any of you to save the When you’re in that lunchroom, and you world (though I truly believe you all can). see a napkin or some trash on the floor, do I’m asking you to take a moment every once you pick it up? This question might seem ridiculous — what possible difference could in a while and really just look around at our world. Ask yourself, “What have I felt picking up a napkin make? But I find that if today? What have I seen today? What have you start seeing these paths, and you begin I done today?” Try to pause, take a breath, choosing action, you will begin to make and see those paths: passivity or action. bigger decisions: “Yes, I have to hurry to Try to create that space within you that is my next class, but I’m going to quickly help clean up this water that spilled on the floor.” unchanging, peaceful, always present, an island without so much as a breeze in the “Yes, I have a lot of homework to do, but eye of the storm. This is the Kingdom of I’m going take a few minutes to talk to my Heaven; this is where you can find God grandmother.” “Yes, my weekend is busy, within yourself. u but I’m going to go spend three hours at the

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Faculty Profile: John Sullivan John Sullivan is a self-described people person, as was his mother before him. “Growing up in a working class family in Cambridge, we had nothing, but my mother had a kitchen table that saw endless streams of people come in to sit, talk with her, and ask for her advice. People really trusted her because she was the most understanding, loving person — to anyone, to everyone,” recalled Sullivan. Sullivan’s “kitchen table” at Newton Country Day School was his music room, and when he spoke of his mother’s people-centric nature, he might as well have been speaking of himself. Endless streams of students and colleagues alike have flocked to Sullivan for a trusted ear and sound advice. Following the 2016-17 school year, Sullivan retired. The entire NCDS community will miss him and all of the ways he has enriched the lives of so many on campus. “As my chorus teacher, advisor, confidant, and great friend, Mr. Sullivan was the person I turned to

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most when I needed help — not just in academics but in all areas of my life,” said Sarah Duehren ’16. “He is the perfect example of why I love NCDS so much: it is the place where one can foster close and significant relationships not only with peers but also with faculty and staff. Mr. Sullivan shaped me into the musically inspired person that I am now and helped me learn about and trust myself in all other aspects of my life.” “He always listened to things I was struggling with and provided thoughtful advice and feedback,” added Jane Mostue ’05. “In 2015, he sang at my wedding, a cherished memory for my husband and me, and we remain in touch to this day.” Sullivan served joyously as Newton’s chair of the performing arts department — a position he held for the entirety of his 15 years at NCDS. He was also a faculty advisor with a consistently full roster of advisees. He was the choral director for Chorale

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Sullivan with Members of Chorale in Ireland, June 2017.

and Schola Cantorum and coordinated Chorale trips that spanned the globe from Montreal to Ireland. Above all, he was a true teacher whose goal has always been to “establish a real bond that is going to last a lifetime — that is important to me; Vespers to have a lasting positive impact on a student.” As proof that Sullivan is at heart a peopleperson, consider the girls he advised. One might expect a music teacher to have only musicallyinclined students seek him out as an academic advisor, but that could not be further from the truth. Sullivan’s list of former advisees is as diverse in their academic pursuits as is the student body at large. “I loved it,” said Sullivan about advising non-musical students. “I love that they sought me out even if they didn’t have me for a class, because I got to know a person who is not musical, and I got to experience NCDS in a totally different way; not through music but through a completely different lens. It was fascinating.”

“Fascinating” is a word that can be used to describe many elements of Sullivan’s journey to NCDS. In 1965, St. Paul Choir School in Cambridge visited Sullivan’s fourth grade elementary school classroom and auditioned all of the boys. Five of them made it to the next level and of those only Sullivan was admitted. He attended St. Paul’s from fifth through eighth grade and describes these as his most formative years. “That was really when I learned most of my musical training.” He continued to sing with St. Paul’s in the Men’s Schola after graduation. From there, he was admitted to the highly regarded undergraduate musical program at what was then the University of Lowell; he taught and sang with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus and then studied with the composer John Oliver, who introduced him to Edward Zimbara, the well-known vocalist and professor at the University of Tennessee. There Sullivan obtained a master’s degree in vocal performance and began his opera singing career, which would take him to the St. Louis Conservatory and eventually back to Boston. Sullivan remembers first setting foot on the Centre Street campus on August 8, 2002 for his initial interview. At that time, the music department was made up of four faculty members. Among the accomplishments of which he is the most proud, Sullivan includes the growth of the music department, now the performing arts department, which oversees music, dance, theatre, and instrumental music and has doubled in size. Speaking specifically of the instrumental program, Sullivan said that “it was incredibly important for us to create the opportunity for students to bring their outside-ofschool interests into the fold and share them with the community. “I was very lucky because Sister Rogers, Mrs. Hodges, and Mr. Badini all have very deep-rooted respect for the arts,” Sullivan continued. “They understand how tremendously important the arts are to the growth and development of Middle and Upper School students. I always felt supported TRÈS B IEN M AGA Z IN E

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by the administration. Beyond that — they are my friends. I treasure these relationships beyond measure and will miss them immensely.” While teachers tend to scatter across the country after graduation, Sullivan celebrated his retirement by leading the Chorale trip to Ireland, where the group sang O Magnum Mysterium by Cristobal de Morales at Kylemore Abbey in County Galway, among other performances. Sullivan and his Chorale put in extra rehearsal time prior to the trip in order to best represent the NCDS arts community abroad. He admits that he will miss travelling with Chorale and being in historical and mystical places such as the Ring of Kerry. What else will Sullivan miss about this community of which he

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has become such an integral part? “My kids! These students are like my kids — I’d do anything for them. I will miss them every day. And, of course, making beautiful music.” u

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Women in Leadership: Student Leaders Summer Ryan ’21 and Niamh Mulligan ’21: Middle School Leaders

BELOW LEFT: Alyssa Corrigan ’21, Carly LeBlanc ’21, Summer Ryan ’21, Elizabeth Hoppe ’21 and Niamh Mulligan ’21 BELOW RIGHT: Summer Ryan ’21 and Niamh Mulligan ’21 lead morning annoucements

As Middle School co-presidents for the 2016-17 academic year, Summer Ryan ’21 and Niamh Mulligan ’21 took their roles very seriously. The duo quickly decided that as leaders in the Middle School they wanted all of the girls, no matter their age or grade, to see them as peers they could look up to, talk to, and depend on. Their goal? To make sure all girls had the same positive experience in the Middle School that they did. Mulligan and Ryan’s presence in the Middle School was felt as soon as you entered the third floor. There, an eye-catching bulletin board with their names at the top displayed their hopes for their peers. These inspiring messages and kind words from the co-presidents were hard for even the smallest Middle School student to miss. “We should all grow in self-confidence just like Goal V says,” reads a note from Mulligan. “I want to help each of you find where you belong here by being open, approachable, trustworthy, and kind.” A note from Ryan adds, “Everyone has something that is a little different about them, I know I do. We

should embrace our similarities AND our differences because those make us who we are.” Being encouraging and friendly didn’t stop with the words on the bulletin board. Mulligan and Ryan were often seen laughing, smiling, with their arms around girls of all grade levels. The duo also led in more formal ways, including moderating morning announcements and reading a daily reflection during Lent. “I like to be a person who encourages others to be the shoulder for somebody to lean on or to make friends with someone they never thought they would,” said Mulligan. “You never know what small gesture might alter someone’s experience for the better.” “The students and faculty in our Middle School treat each other with such compassion and care and accept us for who we truly are,” Ryan remarked. “Our class is so close, we want the girls in the grades below us to see us together and have the same closeness with each other.” Mulligan described being a leader as “positively inspiring others to do good.” She believes that spreading positivity can have a domino effect. “I want to be the domino that sets off a chain of good deeds.”

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As members of the Class of 2021, Mulligan and Ryan’s time in the Middle School is over, as they are now the newest members of the Upper School. While they have not yet figured out exactly how they will continue to be strong influences on their peers in an official capacity, for now they are willing to sit back and learn about how they can best flex their leadership muscles in the Upper School. “We look to the older girls as our role models now,” said Ryan. “We watch how they lead and how they are positive influences so that we can be, too.” “Moving to the Upper School is a big change!” Mulligan commented, smiling. “I hope by junior year we are ready to run for class office again together.”

Hope Banach ’17: Leader in Performing Arts Throughout her four years at NCDS, Hope Banach ’17 worked hard to discover and develop her talents. As a ninth grader, Banach had an interest in music and theatre. Now a newly minted alumna, she is in her first year at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University, where she is studying in the highly selective Voice and Opera Program. “Before coming to Newton, I had no idea that opera was even an option,” said Banach. “Taking every opportunity to sing and study music at NCDS, and guided by incredible faculty like Mr. Sullivan, I found my passion.” This realization empowered Banach to become a leader within the NCDS arts and music community. “Leadership at NCDS is not about focusing on the self,” Banach continued. “Go after what you love and become as knowledgeable in the area as you can, so that you can give to others; share with them what you have learned. Leadership is really about looking out toward others and helping them become the best they can be. In rehearsals for shows at NCDS, it was fun to be able to mentor other students interested in music and theater and help them find what inspires them.” During her time at NCDS, Banach participated in musical theatre, the Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild’s one-act play festival, and voice and instrumental music. Banach sang with Chorale, Schola (an audition-only group), and Heartbeats, the a cappella group she co-led her senior year. Banach also

co-led the Film Committee, a club that she founded in her sophomore year along with Diana Lee ’17. “Co-founding the Film Committee was a tremendously valuable experience because it acquainted me with the administrative side of leadership,” said Banach. “We wrote a proposal and met with (Dean of Upper School Students) Ms. Haddad about starting the committee and recruiting a faculty advisor. We saw it through from start to finish.” Co-founding a committee also gave Banach a chance to “advocate for myself and for my ideas.” Banach credits NCDS with providing her with the tools to develop the self-advocacy skills that she will take with her to college and beyond. “There have been so many opportunities for me to use my voice at NCDS. Not just on a stage – but really to advocate for myself or for an interest that I have,” explained Banach. “For example, a few of us really wanted to perform Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods for the annual musical. Sondheim’s scores are famously complex, but we were game for the challenge. We successfully lobbied the performing arts faculty, who were more than willing to guide us through such a complicated but exciting production!”

Hope Banach ’17 performs in Into the Woods

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Banach’s performance as Cinderella in the fall 2016 production of Into the Woods was one of the highlights of the show. Now fully immersed in her freshman year at Northwestern University, Banach is enjoying her voice and opera studies. “I remember visiting Northwestern and feeling an overwhelming sense of camaraderie and cooperation, coupled with a very hard-working student body. I didn’t feel that combination in other colleges and universities that I visited, and I have Mr. Sullivan to thank for pointing me in this direction,” Banach said. “Even non-music faculty had a hand in helping me follow my passion. Mr. Berman would always go out of his way to tell me when operas at the Met (Metropolitan Opera House) were playing at Legacy Place. At NCDS, I always felt supported. “Many people don’t consider opera a viable career, but if you love it and it inspires you, I don’t see why you shouldn’t go for it. Thanks to my time at NCDS, I am not afraid of trying, I am not afraid of failing, I am not afraid of raising my voice and putting my ideas out there in the world.”

Claudia Durbin ’17: Leader in Science

Claudia Durbin ’17 delivering the valedictory address

Valedictorian Claudia Durbin ’17 was a leader in the classroom, on the water as part of the Varsity Crew team, and with younger students as a member of the Peer Education Committee. “I’ve always figured that if I was going to be involved in some-

thing, I might as well do it to the fullest; give it my all,” said Durbin. “I started in Peer Ed my sophomore year, and my favorite part was working with the Middle School girls and leading small group discussions,” Claudia Durbin ’17 at the National Junior Durbin continScience and Humanities Symposium ued. “I think that was what I enjoyed the most, because I remember being in Middle School and Peer Ed coming to talk to us and leading what could be ‘squirmy’ conversations. Being on the flip side and leading those conversations was such a great opportunity to connect with the younger girls.” Durbin’s leadership permeated her academic life in the Upper School, as well. Reflecting on her science studies, Durbin credits NCDS for being “a place where I had so much support. I didn’t need to worry about not having an infrastructure to develop my ideas. At Newton, if you have an idea and you pursue it with your all, you have the encouragement and the resources to bring that idea to fruition. “For me, it all started the summer before freshman year when my father had an allergic reaction to peanuts and I thought ‘Okay – I’m going to cure peanut allergies!’ In 9th grade I did an independent research project as an elective, and I created a test to identify hidden peanut proteins. I earned an Honorable Mention at the Massachusetts State Science Fair that year and was bitten by the research bug. Ultimately, I didn’t cure peanut allergies, but that idea put me onto an exciting path.” Durbin spent the summer before her sophomore year shadowing an orthopedic surgeon, which helped inspire her TRÈS B IEN M AGA Z IN E

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“At NCDS you have the support and resources to make something of anything, as long as you work hard.” – CLAUDIA DURBIN ’17 to continue her scientific research. “When I started to see that scientific research could have applications to actually helping other people, I saw its true purpose.” Connected by NCDS science faculty to Boston University endocrinologists, Durbin worked in their endocrinology lab on an original research project using LED lights to produce Vitamin D in human skin. “I started this project with no expectations and when my results started coming back better than I could have imagined, I was beyond excited. At the beginning of senior year, Ms. Coates encouraged me to put my research into a competition.” In March, Durbin placed first at the Southern New England Region of the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. She went on to compete at the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in San Diego, where she won second prize in the Chemistry Division for her work designing an LED device to prevent Vitamin D deficiency diseases. “This was something I had worked on for fun for two years so to win second prize at Nationals was just a great capstone for me.” The last four weeks of her senior year, Durbin worked at Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company in the Neuroscience Department for Senior Project. She is the only high school student Pfizer has ever hosted. Durbin credits Dr. Tam for connecting her to Pfizer during her junior year. At Pfizer she worked on a cross-site study examining a SHANK mutation in rats that model autism. Her job was to keep track of the different behaviors of rats and how each was affected when administered a certain drug. “The best part of this experience was collaborating with people from all over the world who were doing parallel studies,” recalled Durbin. Now a Dartmouth freshman, Durbin wants to encourage NCDS students to develop their leadership skills through FA L L 2 0 17

an activity about which they are truly passionate. “Don’t think about the leadership aspect first. Learn as much as you can about what you love, and everything else will follow. At NCDS you have the support and resources to make something of anything, as long as you work hard.”

Fay Green ’17: Orientation Leader The orientation leaders program at Newton Country Day aims to build a vibrant, inclusive school community, driven by members of the senior class. The girls chosen to be ninth grade orientation leaders work specifically with the new faces of the Upper School to help them make a smooth transition. This group of seniors instills a sense of confidence, inspires girls to understand and live the Five Goals of Sacred Heart Schools, facilitates their getting to know one another, and cultivates a strong class identity. “We have seen the benefits of the orientation leadership program in the success of our ninth and tenth graders during their years of adjustment as they learn to navigate the Upper School,” said Director of Academic Technology Melissa Bleakney, a member of the ninth grade faculty team who has worked closely with senior orientation leaders over the years. “The leaders have been significantly stronger recently because they had strong leaders as Fay Green ’17 and her orientation group

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ninth graders, so we are starting to reap the benefits of our own hard work. The legacy of dynamic leadership is extremely powerful and quite evident in our community.” For Fay Green ’17, this legacy of leadership is something that she knows well. Green’s bond with her orientation leader when she was a freshman is as strong now, if not stronger, than it was in 2013. “I see my ninth grade orientation leader Natalie Henderson ’14 at least two times a year to catch up on my life at school, life at home, and on her life as a student at Harvard. When we were both at NCDS, she served as an older sister to me, so it feels good that we remain in contact. I know I can ask her about anything, and she will always be there for me.” Wanting to pass on the bond she felt with her leader, Green became an orientation leader herself during the spring of her junior year after a

competitive application process that included a group activity in which each student took a turn running a meeting. The students who are selected for this leadership program each year participate in training in the spring and summer to prepare for mentoring the younger girls. They accompany the ninth graders on their September orientation trip to the Toah Nipi Intervarsity Retreat Center and in New Hampshire and to their winter retreat, and they participate in other, less structured activities throughout the year. They are always willing to share their experiences and insight, whether it is about how to approach exams for the first time or whether to bring a date to the winter semiformal. On the first day of school last year, you could hear Green and her fellow leaders chanting and singing in front of the main building during drop off. These enthusiastic seniors were easy to pick out of the crowd as they waved welcome signs and quickly approached girls arriving to campus for the first time as an Upper School student. At the heart of the orientation leaders’ work is the desire to help every student in the class feel known, loved, and welcome in the school community. “The relationships with other students are definitely the main benefit of the program,” Green continued. “I wanted to be someone the girls could look up to for guidance. While I enjoyed the opportunity to serve as a leader, we also learned a lot from each other.” A freshman once again, Green is now in her first

“I wanted to be someone the girls could look up to for guidance. While I enjoyed the opportunity to serve as a leader, we also learned a lot from each other.” – FAY GREEN ’17

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Fay Green ’17 and Ninth Grade Orientation Leaders greet the Class of 2020 on the first day of school

year at Bowdoin College. She aims to join clubs and be a part of athletic teams, seeking out where she can best apply her leadership skills. “In the years to come I hope to take on larger leadership roles such as a team captain, a club head, or even student body president,” she said.

Mariane St. Juste ’17: Leader in Social Justice

Service Projects that I could participate in when I got to the Upper School. Those projects were really my jumping-off point.” Each summer, a handful of Sacred Heart Network Schools in the United States host service projects in which girls from other Network schools may participate. St. Juste took part in four of these projects: “Migrant Farmers” in 2013, hosted by Forest

Mariane St. Juste ’17 working with students after school in the library

As a Newton Country Day student, Mariane St. Juste ’17 was just as likely to be found mentoring Middle School students in the library after school as she was participating in a sit-in for social justice in Washington, D.C. St. Juste is a well-spoken, driven advocate for those in our society whose voices often remain unheard, but she was also a gentle, caring mentor for girls in her own community who simply needed the perspective of an older student. The leadership skills she employed in both roles are similar. “I wanted the Middle School girls to be able to rely on me and not think of me as a scary senior,” she said. To cultivate that trust, St. Juste actively listened to the Middle Schoolers. “I used to be in their shoes, so I was able to answer questions ranging from the sixth grade trip to Camp Hazen to the college application process.” Throughout her six years at NCDS, St. Juste focused her interests and leadership development on social justice issues. “I became interested in social justice when I was in Middle School. I started to read about the Sacred Heart Network Summer FA L L 2 0 17

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Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Seattle; “Urban Immersion” in 2014, hosted by NCDS; “Juvenile Justice” in 2015, hosted by Sacred Heart Schools, Chicago; and “Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence” in 2016, hosted by Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, outside of Washington, D.C. Her commitment to service is undeniable, and these opportunities allowed her to develop her leadership skills in different settings away from campus. Practicing her public speaking skills has also helped St. Juste emerge as a leader. “Throughout my years at NCDS, I developed my ability to speak publicly, which I didn’t like at first,” she admitted. “The more I practiced and trusted myself, the easier it has become.” During her senior year, St. Juste took her public speaking skills to the next level after applying and being accepted to attend a three-day social justice conference in Washington, D.C. “Religion teacher Dr. Potter and history teacher Ms. Ruane took eight students, including me, to the Ignatius Family

Teach-In for Social Justice. I was nervous because I knew that on the third day, I would have to speak directly to Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey in his office. I spoke to him about immigration, and we discussed ways that I feel immigration policy in America can improve. Walking out of his office I felt empowered and like I made a difference.” In addition to her activism and engagement outside of NCDS, St. Juste was also an incredibly present and relied-upon leader in school. She was a co-head of the PRISM Committee (People for a Racially Inclusive Society of Multiculturalism), which required a tremendous amount of preparation. St. Juste and her co-heads Ariana Gomes ’17 and Gia Guzman ’17 researched and prepared a theme — each focused on a distinct injustice — for PRISM to study and talk about each month. The committee met once a week to talk about these issues and also to plan committee and all-school events. Still, St. Juste valued her time spent mentoring Middle School girls in the library, above all. “It was important for me that Middle Schoolers have someone they can look up to. It was important to me to form strong relationships with them, because I want them to move forward and do just that when they are seniors.” St. Juste graduated in June and is currently a freshman at Williams College. Her gift to NCDS was a lasting legacy of leadership which has inspired both those impressionable Middle Schoolers and the entire Newton community. u

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Women in Leadership: Alumnae Leaders Mariana Carrera ’00

Mariana Carrera ’00

A phenomenon called “the leaky pipeline” is often used to describe the shrinking percentage of females on the track from post-graduate school to full professorship in historically male-dominated fields of academia. One such field is Economics, but Mariana Carrera ’00 is successfully navigating that pipeline and is currently an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Carerra earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics and Political Science, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Duke University in 2004, and received her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley in 2011. Carrera credits mentorship with her ability to lead. “Women are underrepresented in the economics profession in general,” said Carrera. “In my particular department at Case Western, however, I have the benefit of female mentors with full pro-

fessorships. Their guidance is invaluable to me and reminiscent of the mentorship I received at Newton Country Day School.” Mentorship is an important theme in Carrera’s life and career. “One of my most memorable mentors at NCDS was Science Department Chair Dr. Coretta Tam, my chemistry teacher. She went out of her way to get us involved in competition outside of NCDS,” Carrera recalled. “Proficiency in competition is necessary in any profession. Studies show that males are more competitive from a young age, but women can be just as competitive, especially with effective mentorship.” Carrera remembers the feeling of empowerment that Dr. Tam’s mentorship gave her, “One year, Dr. Tam had us compete in the National Science Bowl (Northeast Regional Competition) in Boston, and we were the only all-girls team in the entire competition. The feeling of being the only group of girls to compete really fed our confidence.” “Mariana was in my first class of students at NCDS,” said Dr. Tam. “She possessed a strong desire for knowledge and discovery. During class discussions, it was clear that Mariana was always thinking deeply and analytically about the subject matter. Her thoughts usually went one step ahead of the discussion, which helped introduce the next concept.” At Duke, Carrera realized that if she could find a program that would emulate the mentorship she experienced at NCDS, she would be better equipped to pursue her ambitions. Between her senior year in college and her first year of graduate work at Berkeley, the American Economic Association (AEA) ran a summer training program at Duke, and Carrera quickly enrolled.

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“Writing skills are extremely important! Thanks to NCDS, I was already among the better writers in college, but I cannot stress how important this is.” – MARIANA CARRERA ’00 “This was a formative experience for me,” said Carrera. “Through this program I was able to do graduate level work and research before actually beginning graduate school. The guidance and mentorship I received at this stage in my studies was invaluable, because it provided me with greater focus and a deeper foundation in the material, both of which helped me hit the ground running at Berkeley.” The AEA’s program was so influential to Carrera that she returned to the program in later years as a teacher’s assistant. “Turning around and contributing to this amazing program, after having benefitted from it, was something I did largely because of my experience at NCDS, where we are always expected to give back.” Now at Case Western Reserve, Carrera’s research focus is on health and behavioral economics. She also advises undergraduates on their studies and career paths and hires and mentors research assistants. And Carrera has some advice for NCDS students, too. “Try to focus on building expertise in areas

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that are harder to access after or outside of school – programming, writing, math – things that give you concrete skills. Take advantage of internships and programs that are directed toward women – there are more of them out there than you might think,” Carrera added. “Writing skills are extremely important! Thanks to NCDS, I was already among the better writers in college, but I cannot stress how important this is.” Along with her writing skills, Carrera still draws inspiration from two of Newton’s core values. “The motto of courage and confidence is very applicable to my work. For example, when writing a journal article, I am inclined toward perfection – to continue working with no end in sight. I have to remind myself to take the plunge and have the confidence to press ‘submit;’ to have the courage to present my work on a given topic for the first time.” No doubt courage and confidence also come in handy when balancing work with a busy family life. Carrera and husband Justin Gallagher have a three-year-old daughter, Lexie, and a seven-monthold son, Alexander. But Carrera seems to have it all under control. “Multi-talented and self-driven,” said Dr. Tam about her former student, and it seems as though those words still apply.

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Lindsay McKenna ’02

Lindsay McKenna ’02 Anyone who meets Lindsay McKenna ’02 knows right away that she is a fast talker. A few minutes into the conversation, one will also realize that Lindsay is a “fast do-er.” She always has been. McKenna graduated from Newton Country Day in 2002 and then attended Columbia University, where she studied chemical and biomedical engineering. Upon graduation, she moved on to the University of Pennsylvania, where she completed a six-year molecular pharmacology PhD program in only four and a half years. McKenna was immediately hired by the consulting firm McKinsey and Co. in Manhattan, where today she is one of the company’s youngest partners. It would appear that McKenna has followed her own advice when it comes to pursuing career am-

bitions. “What I say to the young women I mentor is find your passion and GO! Go with it,” she said. “Don’t let anything or anyone hold you back. In my industry, it’s all about discovery, and discovery comes with forward movement.” To her current role at McKinsey, McKenna brings the unique perspective of a research scientist (having spent the better part of a decade in academic laboratories), blended with her business acumen. McKenna spends half of her time advising pharmacology companies about the drugs they are creating and the other half with members of the healthcare value chain, such as insurance companies and hospitals. “The lens through which I look at everything is value,” McKenna explained. “I am constantly examining where the true value is in a certain situation or product, and I believe that in order to create something with value, you have to be

“Seek out mentors so you don’t have to do it alone. Do not overthink the fact that you are a woman. Being a woman in STEM is the future norm. Just get on with it.” – LINDSAY MCKENNA ’ 02 32

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a person of values. That truly sets apart the winners from the losers in the business world.” McKenna’s familiarity with the concept of values as a nucleus began with her experience at NCDS. “NCDS and my family were my first values-driven communities. NCDS taught me fundamental lessons about what matters – being service-oriented and integrity-driven. “I was constantly supported by faculty who believed in me tremendously, while also pushing me to the height of my abilities. It is so hard to find a community where you feel both,” continued McKenna, reflecting on her eight years at NCDS. She recalled teachers like Mrs. Coates staying after school to work on science fair projects or even just to “discuss a journal article I had found and was excited about.” McKenna remembered faculty always going the extra mile – sometimes literally. “One year I did a project on the effects of oil spills, and I had to collect samples from beaches. I didn’t have my driver’s license, so my teachers would drive me around to beaches so I could run out there and get my specimens!” As a woman in the STEM industry, McKenna admitted she was unaware of her minority status for much of her education and career. “To be honest, it was never a thing for me, precisely because of the courage and confidence I felt at NCDS and the female role models in my life, including so many of my teachers and of course my mom. Now that I have some experience behind me, I am more aware that I represent a minority of folks in STEM, but it never really came into play for me. In my 300-person co-ed freshman chemistry class at Columbia, I did exactly what I had done at NCDS for 8 years – I sat in the front row and asked a lot of questions. “Thanks to my experience at NCDS, I have subconsciously sought out communities that are woman-strong, like McKinsey, a group I am so blessed to be a part of because it is so committed to women.” McKenna understands the value of good role models and demonstrates that understanding with her participation in a myriad of pro bono STEM work. One of her favorite activities is mentoring the Girl Scouts of Greater New York, on whose Board she sits. “We are focused on developing the next generation of women in leadership.” FA L L 2 0 17

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When asked what her advice to these and any girls pursuing a career in STEM, McKenna has three messages: “Find your passion and go! Seek out mentors so you don’t have to do it alone. Do not overthink the fact that you are a woman. Being a woman in STEM is the future norm. Just get on with it.”

Jennifer Campbell Northrop ’86 Jennifer Campbell Northrop ’86 came to Newton Country Day School a shy and reserved 10th grade student. “I was in search of a space where I could make my voice heard,” she said. Northrop has been searching for and creating powerful spaces ever since. Her career has taken her to London, New York City, and now San FranJennifer Campbell Northrop ’86

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“My experience at NCDS was tremendous and has certainly played a big role in my professional life. Being in a single-sex environment, and in small classes, was really empowering for me.” – JENNIFER CAMPBELL NORTHROP ’86

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cisco, Calif. where she is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SF MOMA). Northrop has a knack for taking established brands and organizations and breathing new life into them so that they can be rediscovered for some and found for the first time by others. “My experience at NCDS was tremendous and has certainly played a big role in my professional life. Being in a single-sex environment, and in small classes, was really empowering for me,” Northrop continued. “The faculty had a huge impact on my development. They were so dedicated, and they connected so meaningfully to students. I remember John Reine very well – he was incredible and really fueled my love of literature.” Something else that proved to play an important role in Northrop’s career was her Senior Project. “I really connected with my Senior Project site at the Institute of Contemporary Art which, at the time, was located on Newbury Street. I worked in

public relations and loved being involved in meaningful projects.” After Newton, Northrop earned her B.A. in English from Providence College. During her junior year, she traveled to England to study at Oxford. Enchanted by life abroad, Northrop returned to London after graduation and earned her master’s degree in English at the University of London. Enabled by her European Community Passport to live and work in the European Union, Northrop stayed in London for four years to work for Ralph Lauren Home Collection, a brand she would ultimately re-launch, before heading home to the United States. Northrop continued working for Ralph Lauren once she moved to New York City and was responsible for international licensees and brands. She worked closely with Asian licensees and also traveled to Spain, Germany, France, and Belgium. “I had accounts all over Europe and traveled everywhere. It was a fascinating growth experience,” reflected Northrop. “The idea of having a global perspective was instilled in me while I was at NCDS, and it became what I craved – adventure, travel, and getting to know different cultures. This was due in part to the school’s association with the International Network of Sacred Heart Schools. I didn’t want to do the expected thing, I wanted a challenge” In 2001, Northrop had an opportunity to make a career shift and started working on branding at Cooper Hewitt, the Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City. Her branding work developed into PR, and as she did with the Ralph Lauren Home Collection’s re-launch, Northrop ultimately saw Cooper Hewitt through a

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huge renovation and re-opening that she completed in 2014. “I had an incredible experience working with curators and promoting the work of the museum. I came to love the cycle of museum life – content is constantly changing, and therefore I am constantly learning.” As it happens, Northrop’s office in the Cooper Hewitt Museum – housed in Andrew Carnegie’s retirement house on the Upper East Side of New York City – was right off of Carnegie’s library and had an old narrow elevator that reminded her of the original elevator in the main hallway of Newton’s Towle Estate. “Added to the fact that Convent of the Sacred Heart was a block away on 91st Street, I felt like I was home.” SF MOMA called Northtrop in 2014, and her first thought was that it was a much larger organization than where she had worked in the past. SF MOMA was on the brink of stepping onto an even bigger modern art museum stage, in the company of the Tate Modern, MOMA NY, and Centre Pompidou in Paris. During her hardhat tour of SF MOMA’s new building, Northrop fell in love with the Scandinavian-inspired, American-Norwegian firm-created architecture. “It was open, bright, welcoming of natural light. I loved it.” Because she also loves a challenge, Northrop was game for executing SF MOMA’s mission of doubling visitation. “This meant going out and talking to a new non-art audience. It was exciting and challenging. I started that initiative a year before we re-opened, and it was really exciting to re-launch a museum again.” By May 2017, MOMA’s visitation had doubled from when Northrop took the reins of Marketing and PR. She currently oversees 85 people and is responsible for all aspects of branding and communication. On any given day, she could be giving a talk at Twitter’s headquarters in San Francisco (pictured), or leading an in-house discussion about promoting a new exhibit. As Northrop continues to promote MOMA’s mission and offerings, she also balances her family life with husband Andrew and their “joys,” 13-year-old twins Calder and Theo. When asked about her experience as a woman in a management position, Northrop pointed out that “a lot of women work for cultural organizations, but

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as a gender, women are underrepresented in senior positions even within these organizations. I am also always fascinated to see how many times a woman will be speaking in a meeting and a man will interrupt or start speaking over her. I always try to balance that when I see it happening. It is very important for women to get comfortable with being heard.” Among her mentors, Northrop includes the late Evelyn Lieberman, the first female White House Deputy Chief of Staff (under President Clinton). “Evelyn was the head of Communications and External Relations at the Smithsonian when I was with Cooper Hewitt. She was an exceptional mentor. She challenged and encouraged me to pursue the opportunity at MOMA.” Another mentor is Northrop’s mother, Judith O’Rourke Campbell. “Growing up, my mother always worked outside of the home, which was not the norm among my peers. Because of her, as well, it never really occurred to me to not work.” Northrop’s direct boss at SF MOMA is Nan Keeton, the Deputy Museum Director for External Affairs. Northrop described her as a “big reason I took this job. I learn so much from her as a woman in this world of leadership and management. She has a great sense of humor and is incredibly inspirational.” While Northrop has learned much in her career, one of the lessons she considers the most valuable is embracing what she doesn’t yet know. Northrop’s favorite interview question is to ask “How do you deal with ambiguity?” “I consistently see younger people who are really challenged by ambiguity. They want to know this is the plan, or that is the answer, when the key is really being able to pivot from an unexpected occurrence or challenge. Give yourself room to try and to fail.” “Women are not as comfortable with failure as men are, but we must see it as a learning experience,” Northrop added. “Proficiency in dealing with ambiguity is one of the most important things that anyone entering the workforce can bring.” Perhaps it is no coincidence that a woman with such deep ties to the artistic world – a world which itself embraces ambiguity – would impart such advice on future generations. u

Jennifer Campbell Northrop ’86 speaking at Twitter headquarters

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Reunion 2017 This year’s reunion, held on May 6th, had a robust turnout with over 160 alumnae returning to campus from 14 states, as well as Germany and El Salvador. As alumnae arrived, they toured the school, especially the Kathleen R. Martin Wellness Center, before making their way to the Chapel for the Mass led by Father Richard Clifford, SJ. Following the Chapel Service, Sister Rogers welcomed alumnae before they made their way to the Blue Room, where they reconnected with friends and classmates and viewed photos of their time while on campus. As the festivities continued during dinner, several classes pulled tables together as they reminisced and shared memories. The evening concluded as the Classes of 1987 and 2012 were applauded for having the highest percentage of attendees at Reunion.

Thank you to our Reunion co-chairs: Class of 1967 Janet Carroll Donelan Edie Duggan Garrison Anne Kirby Katherine Maloney Kathey Hickey Parcels Anne Duffey Phelan Class of 1972 Susan Giroux Dee Ellen Slattery Kinnealey Connie Neville Class of 1977 Glenna Bourgeois Gelineau Susie Hays Class of 1982 Kristin Steinkrauss Blount Martha Lawler Class of 1987 Anne Grayson Bohan Allyson Bradley Dillmeier Christine Thornton Amy Donovan Matthews Suzanne O’Halloran Tricia Doyle Reynolds Nicole Deragon von Dohlen

Class of 1992 Marianne Martin Burke Katie Connelly Curran Class of 2002 Nicole Chalas Diana Ditto Sheila Reilly Foley Christine Gannon Ashley Marks Krupsky Gillian Lynch Mary Crocetti Miller Abi O’Donnell Cassie Jeremie Ramos

Class of 2007 Beth Doyle Olivia Green Molly Herlihy Emily Hinderhofer Amanda Power Class of 2012 Mary Delaney Kayla Famolare Mairead McAuliffe Meaghan Rocha Kelsey Sullivan

3 Mimi Drouillard ’12, Claire Dubuque ’12, Katie DuFour ’12, Mairead 1 Members of the Class of 1987 2 McAuliffe ’12, Lisa Richmond ’12, Caitlin Geary ’12 3 Nina Kishore ’02, Ashley Marks Krupsky ’02, Caroline Sullivan Trussell ’02, Ali Colia ’02, Katherine Callahan ’02, Diana Ditto ’02

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1 Elise McCarthy Rogers ’77, Stephanie Martin ’77, Susan Cronin Burchard ’77 2 Ellen Mahony King ’57, Rosemarie Calvo ’57, Dede O’Brien Ulbrich ’57, Maria Caminos-Medina ’59, Mtizi Frueauf ’62 3 Jenn O’Brien ’07, Molly Herlihy ’07, Monique Marinescu ’07, Liisa Fetig ’07 4 Leigh Donnegan Dugan ’82, Maria Centeio Kerrigan ’82 5 Caitlin Sanders ’12, Andreya Cybriwsky ’12, Katie Kaplan ’12, Casey Clapciak ’12 6 Mary Metcalf Patton ’67, Laure Aubuchon ’67, Barbara Dorgan Tully ’67 7 Mitzi Frueauf ’62, Susie Hays ’77 8 Christine Gannon ’02, Kara Doyle DuMouchelle ’02 9 Members of the Class of 1977 10 Beth Doyle ’07, Allie McManus ’12 11 Jolivia Barros ’12, Ti Barros ’07 12 Emily Chadwick ’12, Hayley Mitchell ’12, Katie Neuberger ’12, Mary Claire Ecclesine ’12, Catherine Kelly ’12, Micaela Kelly ’12

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6 1 1952: Ellen Moloney Peebles, Alice Burns Scanlan, Virginia MacLellan Fettig, Anne Walker Brooks, Jean Bradley Mooney 2 Rose Marie Caminos Calvo ’57, Trustee Carol Sawyer Parks ’57, Maria Caminos-Medina ’59, Deirdre O’Brien Ulbrich ’57, Grace MacLellan ’57, Mitzi Tobin Frueauf ’62 Ellen Mahony King ’57 3 1967 4 1972 5 1977 6 1982 7 1987 8 1992: Marianne Martin Burke, Katie Connelly Curran, Ellen Mahoney 9 2002 10 2007 11 2012

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October 2017 Dear Alumnae, Parents, and Friends, On behalf of Sister Rogers and my fellow Trustees, thank you for your commitment to Newton Country Day School and for entrusting your daughters to us. As the father of four alumnae and as the recently appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees, I am thrilled to help ensure that the School continues to provide exceptional opportunities for our girls to learn and become leaders in the world. Passing of the Torch Christopher J. Kelly, father of Erin ’05, Megan ’07, Catherine ’12, and Clare ’16 and a member of the Board of Trustees since 2006, was elected Chair of the Board. Mr. Kelly is a Founding Partner and Principal of Insight Partners. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Newton Wellesley Hospital and is on the Advisory Board of Needham Bank. He succeeds J. Terrence Carleton, father of Megan ’99. Mr. Carleton oversaw the successful completion of the Library and Kathleen R. Martin Wellness Center. He is a Senior Vice President for Wealth Management and Private Wealth Advisor for UBS Financial Services. He also served as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Bentley University.

I reflect on the tremendous work that has happened at Newton under Terry Carleton’s leadership as Chair. With his guidance over many years, our foundation has been strengthened considerably. Terry oversaw multiple successful capital projects, including the Library and the Kathleen R. Martin Wellness Center. Many years ago, under his direction, our Annual Fund exceeded the $1 million mark for the first time. We thank Terry for his service and dedication to the School. My hope is to build off the remarkable work of Terry, Sister Rogers, the faculty, staff, and our entire School community to carry on the legacy of instilling courage and confidence in our girls. As we look to the future, we will continue to expose our girls to rich experiences through the Sacred Heart Network; more proactively engage and work with our alumnae; and ensure longterm sustainability by growing the School’s endowment. None of this will be possible without the investment of our community. At Newton we are grateful to have parents, alumnae, and friends who are devoted to providing the best for our girls. This year, our community raised over $1.8 million in gifts to support tuition assistance, faculty enrichment, and vital programs to enhance student life; our volunteers worked countless hours. With the leadership of the Parents’ Association and our dedicated Auction Committee, the Très Bien Auction had its most successful year, raising nearly half a million dollars. Year after year, the giving participation of our alumnae increases. Your philanthropic generosity and dedication of time are evidence of your deep love for the School. Everything we do here is about our girls. I am thankful for your support that enables our School to look to the future with a clear vision so that we can provide outstanding opportunities for our promising young women. I am proud to be serving as Board Chair and continue the Sacred Heart mission to nurture a passion for learning, faith, and the formation of future leaders. Sincerely,

Christopher J. Kelly P’05 ’07 ’12 ’16 Chair, Board of Trustees

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Thank You! 2016-2017 Alumnae and Parent Volunteers We wish to thank all alumnae and parent volunteers for their dedication, talent, and time throughout the year. Your participation helps make Newton Country Day School a thriving educational institution for our girls. Nicole Abair Margaret Adams Michael and Susan Anderson Christopher and Sloane Awtrey Marielle Baker Timothy and Suzanne Banach Britt Bardinelli Alaina Barletta Laura Benedict Barnatt ’95 Beth Barry Katherine Barton Tyler Battaglia Maria Theresa de Lasa Batten Eric and Samantha Beard Fernando Bernava and Marian Basin Kristin Steinkrauss Blount ’82 Anne Grayson Bohan ’87 Norm and Helen Boucher Terri Healey Brogan Marianne Martin Burke ’92 Brett and Lisbeth Burns Patricia Cahalane Sandra Capplis Nicole Chalas ’02 Christine Canavan Annmarie Caracansi-Bizup Brita Carhart Sandi Capplis Herman Chang Kabrina Chang Joanna Chanis Janice Christo John and Erica Ciccolo Joseph Clark and Kathy Clair-Hayes Barbara Clarke Patty Cloonan Ashley Cole Dulcey Connon Michelle Consalvo Renee Coughlin Ivette Cox Matthew Cressotti Lauren Cronin Maria Cunningham Catherine Connelly Curran ’92 Ellen Curran Mary Dailey Steven Danielczyk Ari and JoAnn Daskalakis Javier de Luis Virginia De Rubeis Jim and Amy Delaney Joanne Delaney Mary Delaney ’12 Brian and Jennifer Devlin Andrea DiFabio Caroline Diggins ’16

John and Anne Mulroy DiGiovanni ’84 Allyson Bradley Dillmeier ’87 Diana Ditto ’02 Janet Carroll Donelan ’67 Cara Donovan Mary Dowdle Beth Doyle ’07 Anne Marie Dunne Chris and Portia Durbin Trustee Michael and Julie Durbin Joyce Dwyer ’56 Dawn Egan Jake and Hilary Elkins Jane Ellis Cathy Esposito Mark and Carol Fachetti Kayla Famolare ’12 Meg Field David C. Fisher Kathleen Fitzgerald Laurene Flaherty Jill Fotiades Deirdre Franchi Christine Freeman Christi Gannon ’02 Carlos Garcia and Melissa Marxuach Edith Duggan Garrison ’67 Glenna Bourgeois Gelineau ’77 Trustee Anne Geraghty ’77 Trustee Emeritus Nancy and Craig Gibson Susan Giroux Dee ’72 Michelle Glynn Neil and Maura Glynn Tina Grant Jeremy Green Olivia Green ’07 Hongtao Guo Ellen Hannan ’74 Sean and Laura Harrington Andrew and Kristina Hatem Chris and Beth Hayes Christine Hayes Trustee Jill and John Hayes Susan Hays ’77 Lynn Heffernan Kira Henderson ’06 Rossanna Hennessey Molly Herlihy ’07 Emily Hinderhofer ’07 Robin Hunt Brian and Nancy Hurley Katrina Iserman Marisa Iwicki Trustee Robert and Kathleen Ix Lisa Jaynes ’85 Amy Kane

Ellen Kelley Kathi Kelly Trustee Christopher Kelly Cathleen Kenary ’07 Aweke Kifle and Teyent Tsagaye Ellen Slattery Kinnealey ’72 Anne Kirby ’67 Mary Kuppens Adib and Lara Lakis Martha Lawler ’82 Jan Lawlor Anna LeBlanc Cheryl Lee Larry and Sharon Lesher Peter and Enid Levangie Joshua and Ellen Levine Holly Linton Colleen Love Gillian Lynch ’87 Margaret Lynch Mary Mahoney Katherine Maloney ’67 Ashley Marks ’02 Melissa Marxuach Amy Donovan Matthews ’87 Sheila Matthews John and Eileen McAuliffe Mairead McAuliffe ’12 Kathleen McCormack Jeffrey and Christine McCormick Candice McDonough ’90 Patricia McGauley Amy McGuire Ann McLaughlin Margaret McNeill Maureen Mellowes Mary Crocetti Miller ’02 Ellen Miseo Greg and Maura Moffat Thomas and Heidi Montgomery Doris Morales Karen Moran Carolyn Morey Jean Mulroy Julie Mulvey Trustee Maura Murphy ’99 Maura E. Murphy Tess Myers Jennifer Nassour Christian and Darian Neckermann Connie Neville ’72 Therese Nolan Leslie Noonan Meghan O’Connell ’06 Laura O’Connor Abigail O’Donnell ’02 Suzanne O’Halloran ’87

Sheila O’Keefe Deirdre O’Kelly-Lynch Frances O’Leary ’50 Stephen and Leigh Oler Marie Palmier Kathey Hickey Parcels ’67 Kevin and Marilyn Martin Parker ’86 Karen Parsons Phillip and Maria Pearl Anne Duffey Phelan ’67 Harold Picken and Christine Hayes Paul and Susanne Popeo Amanda Power ’07 Toni-Ann Privitera Cassie Jeremie Ramos ’02 Trustee Bob and Deb Reardon Sheila Reilly ’02 Tricia Doyle Reynolds ’87 Alexa Riobueno-Naylor ’13 Kristina Rivers Meaghan Rocha ’12 John and Laurie Roche Margot Rohrer Rachel Rosovsky Marina Rozenberg Margaret Roylance Kathleen Rush Susan Saeli Stacey Santo Arthur and Birgette Simen Colleen Smith Dawn Stoddard Carolyn Sullivan Cathy Sullivan Kelsey Sullivan ’12 Rebecca Sullivan Karen Sweeney Bill Tam Beth Tango William and Stephanie Thompson Christine Thornton ’87 Sue Touloukian Suzanne Tracy Thomas and Sarah Treacy Kim Tsanotelis Lisa Tucker Mariela Paez Vega Nicole Deragon Von Dohlen ’87 Charles and Susan Wagner Suzanne Wakefield Michelle Walker Brian Ward Susan Ferren Warner ’81 Susan Weiss Angela Winchenbaugh Kelly Woolbert

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Virginia Schumann, RSCJ A Religious of the Sacred Heart for 77 years, Sister Virginia Schumann, known as Ginny, was born on December 8, 1915 in Brooklyn, NY, the fourth of five children of Mary A.Griffin and Carl J. Schumann. Sister Schumann attended Kenwood Convent, a boarding school in Albany, and Manhattanville College in New York City, graduating with a BA in math. She entered the Society of the Sacred Heart at Kenwood in 1937 and made her first vows there in 1940. Sister Schumann held teaching and administrative positions at a number of schools, including Sacred Heart Network Schools, before coming to Newton Country Day in 1972. Sr. Schumann remained at NCDS for 16 years, teaching math and inspiring students who even today delight in their memories of her. “A long, long time ago I had a math class with Sister Schumann,” recalled Susie Hays ’77. “I cannot remember exactly what math class I had with Sister Schumann, but I do remember that I often got in trouble for misbehaving in class. Sister Schumann recognized that my problem was not related to bad

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In Memoriam Frances M. Murphy ’35, aunt of the late Nonie McNeil Barclay ’58 Jane Tipton Birk ’41 Mary Crowley Callahan ’42, sister of the late Kathleen Crowley McKellar ’45 Catherine Hannon Auchincloss ’46, sister of Jean Hannon Douglas ’50 and the late Helen Hannon Minot ’50 Joan Mulhern Slattery ’47, mother of Ellen Slattery Kinnealey ’72 and Julie Slattery ’74 Ellen Kelley White ’47, mother of Ellen (Terry) Burke ’81 Patricia Germain McCarthy ’48 Helen Denise Cox Gallagher ’56, mother of Heather Gallagher Troy ’89, sister of Margaretta Cox Curran ’60 Nonie McNeil Barclay ’58 Maureen Dugan Gallagher ’61

behavior, but as a result of boredom. In those days math came easily to me. So instead of punishing me or kicking me out of class, she had me work with some of my classmates who were not as quick as I was with math concepts. Sister Schumann was a tough teacher but a fair (and wily) one, as evidenced by her remedy for my shenanigans.” “Sister Schumann was a very good teacher, fair and tough,” said Glenna Bourgeois Gelineau ’77. “I always liked her class. I remember we had a quiz every Friday, and she always made sure to praise you for doing well. It was just a quiz, but when she praised you, you felt like you passed the Bar Exam! She was a good motivator.” On Sister Schumann’s 100th birthday, Newton’s singing group Schola Cantorum traveled to Albany, NY to perform for her. She later wrote to the NCDS community saying, “It was a surprise to be remembered with love by so many people. I am so grateful to the many who remind[ed] me of the influence I had on my students and what it was in me that touched them. I am so grateful to God for giving me 100 years.” u

Winifred Cotter McDonough ’62, sister of Eileen Cotter Malouf ’59, Mary Cotter Maloney ’60, niece of the late Sister Veronica Cotter ’38 and Sister Irene Cotter ’40 Barbara Lyons Kenney ’67, sister of the late Winifred Lyons ’63 Ellen (Polly) Reynolds Meckel ’75, mother of Stephanie Meckel ’11 and Caroline Meckel ’24, sister of Marianne Reynolds ’74, daughter of the late Jean Sullivan Reynolds ’47 Suzanne Powell Pickard ’83, mother of Sarah Pickard ’15 Patricia A. Annino, mother of Patricia Annino ’74, Kathleen Annino Connolly ’79, grandmother of Bridget Annino ’18 and Grace Annino ’20 Mary Dandrow, mother of Patricia Dandrow ’74 and Elizabeth Dandrow Dodge ’79 Robert Dudley, father of Alexandra Dudley ’06, uncle of Erin Barrett ’07, Lauren Barrett ’10 and Kathleen Barrett ’12 Douglas Gaeth, father of Hillary Gaeth Ashton ’89 Vivian Gutierrez, mother of Gloria Gutierrez ’83 Michael E. Hager, husband of Deirdre Gavin ’60 and father of Kristen Hager ’88 and Audrey-Maeve Hager Barker ’94. William Ryan Jankowski, son of Kelly Rohrs Jankowski ’00, nephew of Alison Rohrs ’03 and Jennifer Rohrs ’08 James Kelly, father of Cristine Kelly Thomsen ’86 Daniel O’Halloran, father of Suzanne O’Halloran ’87 Cortland Mathers, father of Christina Mathers ’68, Carrie Mathers-Kurland ’74 and former faculty Cortland Mathers James McCusker, father of Megan McCusker Houlihan ’91 Chandler Shelley, father of Lisa Shelley Grieco ’91 and Jennifer Shelley x’94 Armando Vesprini, father of Mary Ellen Vesprini ’76

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Dear Alumnae, Ten years ago I graduated from Newton Country Day School, and the impact the school has had on my life is undeniable. Last spring, when the opportunity arose to become Newton’s Director of Alumnae Relations, I was thrilled at the chance to develop and strengthen the alumnae network. During our years at Newton, we are instilled with the constant reminder to become women of “courage and confidence,” acquired in so many ways during our Sacred Heart education. Our alumnae use this courage and confidence to achieve great things — in college, at their jobs, and in their family lives. I hope you enjoy reading about the alumnae and students profiled in this issue of Très Bien. There is one common thread through all their stories, which is the way that Newton Country Day and its mission have inspired these members of our community. Our alumnae network is full of so many more leaders and role models, and I hope that you will share your

stories with me and the alumnae community so that we will continue to inspire each other. The sense of community has always been what stands out about Newton Country Day, and that continues long after graduation. I look forward to connecting with you through the many networking, service, social, and spiritual opportunities we have planned this year.

Amanda Power ’07 Director of Alumnae Relations

Class Notes Class Notes for inclusion in the next edition of Très Bien can be submitted at any time to your Class Reporter, via email to communications@newtonSH.org, on our alumnae website, or by mail. Photo submissions are welcome, however in order to run a photo it must be high resolution. The file size should be 1MB or larger. Please do not embed pictures in the text and be sure to identify each person in the photo. Please note that Newton Country Day reserves the right to edit, format, and select all materials for publication. This includes photos that do not appear because of low resolution. Due to the long lead time for Très Bien, we refrain from publishing news about pregnancies.

Class Reporter Penelope (Penny) Kickham Reilly

Chapel, a reception, and delicious dinner. Elisabeth (Betty) Curtin Crowley, Beatrice (Bea) Sullivan McDevitt and her daughter Lynn, Mary Chisolm Sullivan, Mary Jane Sullivan, RSCJ, and I (Penny Kickham Reilly) attended. We had great fun! The Class of 1951 held some very fine women. It is a privilege to be a member.

Our 65th Reunion in 2016 was memorable. There was a very warm greeting from the school, followed by Mass in the still elegant

Mary Jane Sullivan, RSCJ lives in Albany, NY. In 2010 she was sent to care for elderly RSCJ. She is now in Avila, an independent

Class of 1950 Barbara Smith Hernberg traveled to Cuba, visiting colonial Havana and Santiago.

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1951: Penny Kickham Reilly, Mary Jane Sullivan, RSCJ, Betty Curtin Crowley, and Bea Sullivan McDevitt in the Chapel at Reunion

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living community with about 12 Sisters inserted among professors, engineers, etc. of all faiths. She also cares for a Sister at a skilled nursing facility and delights in her grandnieces. One is an Olympic hopeful on the ski slopes and the other is an activist in the elephant community. Her sister Brenda Sullivan Geishecker ’58 lives around the corner from me so I keep in touch. Bea Sullivan McDevitt is well and lives in Greenland, N.H., a very short hop to her beloved Rye Beach. Her children are well and close. Bea sings and travels with her church choir. Betty Curtin Crowley, our energizer bunny, moved to a condo and loves it. It is much easier to care for. She looks forward to her grandson’s wedding at the Grand Canyon. Her granddaughter is turning 19. Brenda Sullivan Downey’s husband Fran passed away on February 19. Fran entertained his 14 grandchildren, who loved him deeply. She also lost a niece in March. She is still in Portland, ME, and luckily her seven children live in the Portland area. Brenda would love to see anyone who visits Portland. Catharine-Mary Donovan only spent Grades 1-5 at Newton Country Day along with Mary Alice (Missy) Reilly Cavanaugh, now deceased, who left in the First Academic for Milton Academy. Both were and are loyal alumnae. Catharine-Mary graduated from Winsor and Manhattanville with graduate work at Bryn Mawr and Simmons. She worked at the Harvard Business Review for 48 years and now does secretarial work at Our Lady of Victories Church. Margaret (Peggy) Knapp Galvin moved from Florida to Long Beach, Calif. to North Carolina with her cat, a very important family member, and her daughter Kathy. Peggy also has son Matt, daughter Caroline, and son Billy, who she believes has had a miraculous recovery from his ongoing battle with cancer. She sounds wonderful! Adelaide (Addie) O’Keefe McMurrer lives in Hamilton, Mont. Her daughter Elizabeth is there, too. She was a tour guide for The Daly Mansion in Hamilton but retired. As we know she was and is a passionate knitter. Her shop was in Osterville, Mass. It was fun to catch up. Anne (Margot) Roy Nasjleti lives in Holyoke, Mass. in an over 55 complex once owned by the Sisters of Providence. Her husband David is turning 90 and both are FA L L 2 0 17

in very good health. Their son Mark, whom we met at our 50th reunion, is heading to Colombia to visit the family of the people he lives with in Northampton. Mass. They have four other children: a son in Chicago, another in Deerfield, Mass., a daughter in Colorado and a daughter in Virginia. Anne loves to paint and also belongs to a writing group of five women who each choose an area of interest to write about (history, poetry, etc.). It was fun to talk to her. She is a happy lady. Shirley Thurmond Stanley moved from her family home and is adjusting to apartment living. Although still in Green Bay, Wis. with most of her children near, she seems to miss the house. She still does work for her church but always has time for her seven children, 11 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. One daughter lives in Salem, Mass. so she hopes to travel east soon. Mary Sullivan lives in Falmouth, Mass. Her husband Paul passed away a couple of years ago, but dear Mary enjoys life with her children and 31 grandchildren! Mary (Mimi) McDonald Vandervoort is at the same address in Wilmette, Ill. She and her husband George are well and healthy. Their daughter also lives in Illinois, and their son in Washington, D.C. They are celebrating a new grandchild, Sophie. Mimi hears from Maureen Cortelli Sheehan. Your scribe (Penny) is well. I am still in the family hut in Needham, Mass., keeping active with golf, bridge, etc. I lost a beloved sister last year, Margaret (Peggy) Kickham Grady ’57, but still have two brothers and their spouses and good friends, whom I cherish. My children and grandchildren are all in my life and are a source of great joy. I also work two days a week at St. Sebastian’s School and love it. The faculty and students keep me young.

Class of 1953 Maura O’Neil Stimpson and her husband Ed returned to West Falmouth, Mass. after spending the winter playing golf at The Wilderness in Naples, Florida. Maura writes, “The alumnae luncheon at Stonebridge was lovely, as was seeing old friends Margaret (Peggy) McMurrer Haberlin and Maureen O’Donnell Kent. I also see Jackie Supple Carolan often, as she has a condominium in Falmouth.”

1953: Peggy McMurrer Haberlin, Maura O’Neil Stimpson, and Maureen O’Donnell Kent

Class of 1958 Class Reporter Betsy Gannon betsygannon@netzero.net Margaret Driscoll Callen lost her dear husband Merrill on December 23, 2016 after 52 wonderful years together and a short battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. Jeanne Woods is very sick but still somehow is able to retain her unique humor! She asks for your prayers. She was unaware of how ill she was last November and ended up hospitalized and is now on oxygen 24 hours a day. We had a great talk about her trips to Ireland and how in Callingford she asked a lad in a gaggle of schoolboys “Are there any Woods around here?” He said “They’re all Woods! You won’t go far without bumping into them.” He was a cousin! Her interests led her to create a large library of Irish poetry, literature, history, and maps. Carolyn (Carey) Hayes Slocum has also retained her humor. Wonderful to talk with her after 12 years! All three of her children moved from England to the United States, the eldest two nearby in Scottsdale, Ariz. Her grandchildren (now in their 30s) always love to come over to Granbo for holidays. Carey will be at our 60th Reunion next May and got a commitment from me (Betsy Gannon). Eleanor Donovan Driscoll writes, “Went to southern Italy for three weeks in May. Miss all.” Suzanne (Sue) Full McCann writes, “I swim 2-3 times a week, play bridge once a week, and enjoy my book club once a month. I also enjoy volunteering at the Westboro Food Pantry. I babysit for my local grandkids Finn (6) and Ava (4) often.” Betsy Gannon and Barbara Gannon Wilson 69

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suffered the loss of their dear cousin, Mimi Arcand Taran, daughter of Kate Glutting Arcand (Eden Hall ’54, Newton College ’58).

Class of 1960 Gwendolyn Hoeffel, RSCJ writes, “Greetings to our class. I am still adjusting to life back in the United States, and in New York City, since returning from 50 years in Japan in 2014. My main focus is pastoral care, and the needs are great. In August I relocated to Albany, New York to assist a community of sisters in transition.”

Class of 1961 Nancy Philpott Cook writes, “I still homeschool my granddaughter Silvia. Since fifth grade studies the United States, I have taken her to 19 states, from climbing on the Wright Brothers airplane in Kitty Hawk, N.C., to putting our feet in the Mississippi River in Iowa in March (it was COLD)! She climbed a tree on the top of Loft Mountain in Shenandoah National Park in Va., and then two days later dove off our sailboat to go snorkeling in Chesapeake Bay. We have been to Concord to see the monument of ‘the shot heard round the world,’ then taken a sailboat up the

York River in Yorktown, Va. where she shook hands with the statues of George Washington and DeGrasse. No wonder the British lost, look how narrow the river is!”

Class of 1963 Patricia Wingard Coleman writes, “I am the proud grandmother of three grandchildren. Their family will soon be assigned to Moldova for two years. I am well and am a three-year survivor of breast cancer. My best wishes to you all.”

Class of 1967 Katherine (Kathey) Hickey Parcels writes, “I sold my CPA practice in Osterville, Mass. in November 2015. Time to have fun with my children and 12 grandchildren, and time to improve my sailing skills on my Stur-dee catboat $anddollar Waltz.” Mary Lee Roversi writes, “I was sorry not to make the 50th (!) reunion of our class. I did hear from a classmate that it was a beautiful and joyous time. It would be wonderful to be in touch with my classmates. Please feel free to contact me or come to Kauai! Aloha.”

Class of 1968 Francesca Eastman writes, “We moved to our newly remodeled home at 65 Winchester Drive, Atherton, CA 94027, (650) 322-1503. We are happy to be settled! With regret, we lost my sister-in-law, Katherine, recently after her long struggle with cancer, but are grateful for all the beautiful notes we have received. I am building a development plan for the Children’s Art Therapy Program at the new UCSF Mission Bay Hospital. Suggestions welcome.”

Class of 1969 Mary Keefe lives in Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA with her husband Dan Kelley. A graduate of University of Pennsylvania (Wharton MBA 1981), Mary owns an architecture firm with Dan, employing 25 people and working around the United States. Daughter Ruth (Yale 2003, Drexel MS.Ed. 2017), also lives in Philadelphia; daughter Martha (Princeton 2005, Wharton MBA 2014) works at Goldman Sachs in New York City. Mary would love to reconnect with local alumnae in the Mid-Atlantic area. She can be reached at Mkeefe@mgapartners.com.

Class of 1971 Suzanne Mulrenin Scott is thrilled to announce the arrival of her first grandchild, Hannah Locher Scott, born on January 13, 2017. Proud parents are Avery and Elizabeth Locher Scott who live in South Salem, N.Y.

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1960: Sister Gwendolyn Hoeffel, RSCJ with students from Sapporo Sacred Heart School in Japan

Lee Ann Arslan writes, “In 2016 I sold my Arlington, Va. home and relocated to the northern neck of Virginia. My grandson Hudson was born on March 8, 2016. Activities include general landscaping, installation of in-ground pool, a Mediterranean cruise with cousin June O’Connell Wallace ’69, and a trip to Brazil. Next steps include trip to Egypt and cruise to Bermuda with my son, Nathaniel, my daughter-in-law Ryann, and Hudson. Dogs Harper and Barb keep me busy when home, as do cats Ranger and Djo (aka Novak Djokovich). I somehow inherited Djo as part of my mother’s estate! Thankfully, all is good. Wishing all of you the same.” TRÈS B IEN M AGA Z IN E

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Class of 1981 After a 25-year career as a reporter, Mary Thompson left CNBC in July 2016. She joined G100 Companies in New York City as a Managing Director. Mary will be involved in developing and executing programs for the peer-to-peer learning experiences the firm holds for CEOs, directors, and next generation corporate leaders.

Class of 1984 In June, Arryn DelMonte Sullivan, Joanmarie McAuliffe Lee, Karen Berig Doherty, Kathy Clerkin McVane, Cathy Ferris Brennan, and their spouses traveled to Madison, Wisc. to reunite for a weekend of fun and laughs at the lake house of Melinda Hays Muto and her husband Don.

Class of 1985 Diane DiGiovanni Berman is finishing her second year working at Stone Ridge in Bethesda, Md. where she is the Executive Assistant to the Head of School. Diane reports that it is wonderful to be back in touch with her Sacred Heart roots and enjoys being around the Stone Ridge girls, reliving many of the same traditions she experienced at Newton.

mind of his own. He is in third grade and gladly showing proficiency in math and science, which I wasn’t that good at in school. I continue to run a public relations firm which celebrated its 20th year anniversary last November, while also working with my husband on a home food delivery business of specialty Spanish and family recipes. We continue to enjoy living in the Philippines, traveling around the country and visiting foreign destinations as often as we can. I hope to bring my family to Massachusetts soon so they can see where I spent my high school years. Everyone is invited to come experience our country, especially our beaches. Sending love and good health to all.” Ana – keep us posted on your visit to Massachusetts, we’d love to see you! Suzanne Rheault Stewart continues to shine as an athlete. She will compete again for the OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) World Championships in Toronto in the fall. She moved to

Nashville, Tenn. over the summer with her family and they are all very excited about it. Amanda Skinner has been very busy with her successful career. In 2008 she completed her MBA at Yale and left nurse-midwifery for healthcare strategy consulting, which she did for two years. From 2010-2016 she worked at Yale New Haven Health System, where she led the population health strategy and operations for the system in her final three years. In August 2016 she took another leap and joined Optum in the Boston office, where she was vice president and general manager for their managed analytics business. Amanda is excited to announce that she has now been named the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. She lives in West Hartford, Conn. with her awesome husband Kalter (a teacher), who lovingly tolerates her frequent career changes, and their cute little dog-buddy Baxter.

Class of 1988 Class Reporter Liz West lizdwest@gmail.com Elizabeth (Libby) Kavanagh Berke lives in Framingham, Mass. with her husband and two daughters, one of whom graduated from high school and headed to school in New York City in the fall. Libby wears many hats but works primarily as a recruiter in the educational travel industry. Ana Maria Gonzalez Marques writes to us from 8,000 miles away in the Philippines, “Hello to all my friends and NCDS family. It has been years since my last update. My son Solo is nine years old, growing too fast and starting to have a FA L L 2 0 17

1 1984: Arryn DelMonte Sullivan, Joanmarie McAuliffe Lee, Karen Berig Doherty, Kathy Clerkin McVane, Cathy Ferris Brennan, and Melinda Hays Muto 2 Class of 1984 Cookies 3 1988: Ana Maria Gonzalez Marques and family. 4 1988: Suzanne Rheault Stewart

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Renata Merino Bregstone, founder and CEO of Blazin’ Babes, a women’s professional networking organization (www.BlazinBabes.org), hosted a charity ball in Chicago, raising $9,100 to benefit One Refugee Child, a non-profit cofounded by her sister, Monica Merino Garrido ’93.

Class Reporter Melissa Smith melissadeo@gmail.com

Class of 1993 Monica Merino Garrido co-founded the non-profit One Refugee Child and currently serves as the Director of Marketing and PR. One Refugee Child raises funds to improve the day-to-day lives of refugee children. The organization works with close partners on the ground to identify the most practical, pressing needs of refugee children, set up associated projects with specific goals and measurable outcomes, and fundraise for those specific goals and outcomes. One Refugee Child is non-partisan, non-political, and a purely humanitarian endeavor. You can learn more at www.onerefugeechild.org.

Class of 1994 Class Reporter Bree Evarts bree.evarts@gmail.com Kristen Doyle Castree works for the anti-hunger organization A Place At The Table, which is increasing awareness about hunger in America and working toward a systemic solution. Naysa Laymon DuPont and her husband welcomed twins Costella “Marielle” Dupont and Jean “Renaud” Dupont on July 25, 2016. Christina Wallace Wolfstich continues to develop her building and renovating business. She sold a home in Norwood, Mass. and is presently building two townhomes in Canton. Her daughter Charlotte finished third grade, and daughter Alexandra started kindergarten in the fall.

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Wendy Brown and her husband, Michael Giarratano, welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Ruby Marie Giarratano, on August 27, 2016. In January, Wendy returned to her position as a reading specialist at Ottoson Middle School in Arlington, Mass. Angharad (Annie) Coates writes, “After graduating from Columbia, I moved overseas for three years – first to Morocco to work with an anti-illiteracy charity in the city Sale, which was extraordinary and life-changing. I picked up enough Arabic to get around and traveled the whole country. My mother, Mary-Louise Coates, who teaches in the science department at NCDS, came to visit. I then took a position as a curricular assistant with the Ministere de l’Education in France for two years. I was based in Haute-Normandie, about 40 minutes outside of Paris. I spent a lot of time exploring Paris, Brittany, the Loire, and the South and welcoming visits from friends and my sisters Elaine Coates ’03 and Alison Coates ’01. I moved back to New York after three years away and began working in fashion – I landed a job as an assistant to fashion designer Ralph Rucci, who showed at both Paris and New York Fashion Weeks. (My French came in handy)! A wild, stressful, crazy-fun experience, and it started me on my career in fashion and art PR. After training at Rucci, I joined a photography gallery with branches in New York and St. Barth, doing art book launches and gallery openings, then worked at two different PR agencies. I’ve done over 40 fashion shows and some incredible projects – I was part of the creative team for Jay-Z’s ‘Picasso Baby’ music video at a gallery in Chelsea; I put together a gala in Los Angeles for Marina Abramovic; I was shuttling back and forth between the United States and Italy for a year while working at a PR firm headquartered in Milan. (I completely failed to learn Italian.) I’m now the Director of Communications for the New York

Academy of Art, a cultural institution in Tribeca, and live on the Upper East Side. In the past four years, I’ve done some fabulous trips to India, Greece and Italy. I still come to Boston frequently to visit my mother and stop in at NCDS, and I recently became an aunt!” Duffy Markham Danish lives in Alexandria, Va. with husband Michael, son Edward (born November 2015), and dogs Quinn and Margarita. Melissa de Oliveira Smith is Edward’s godmother! Duffy is a sales rep for CK Sales group, representing bicycle industry brands Shimano, Pearlizumi, Gu, Lazer Helmets, and Light & Motion lights. She also owns a women’s cycling team, Pink Siren Sports, which is nationwide with over 100 members. In her spare time she and the family take fun mountain bike vacations in their airstream camper. Meta Ann Cushing Ela and her family live in bucolic Ridgefield, Conn. She is currently on maternity leave taking care of her daughter Eleanor. Norie celebrated her first birthday in January. Days are spent singing songs and enjoying life. Lauren Phelan Lipscomb continues to work in commercial real estate with CBRE and focus on her three kids: Pete (7), Maisy (5), and Riley (3). The Lipscomb kids love coming to the Newton Country Day Alumnae Advent party each year. Allison Lord Rosefort and her husband Steve are excited to announce the birth of their second daughter, Halle, who is named after Allison’s late father, Hal Lord. Melissa de Oliveira Smith and husband Tyler bought a cozy log home in January at Snoqualmie Pass, a small village in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, with their two dogs, Mae and Rainier. It’s only 200 yards from the ski lifts, and the famed Pacific Crest Trail. All visitors are welcome for some outdoor fun! In June 2016, Melissa joined Windermere Real Estate as broker and is having a blast navigating the hot Seattle housing market with clients.

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six. My book, Kid Rex, has been published in seven different languages. My husband, son, and I live in Brookline, Mass. My time at NCDS remains a bright spot in my life!” Trustee Maura Murphy, CFA ’99 was named one of the top 20 female portfolio managers in the country in a CNBC article by Frank Talbot, head of investment research at Citywire USA. Murphy is a vice president of Loomis, Sayles & Company in Boston, and co-portfolio manager of the Loomis Sayles Inflation Protected Securities and Multi-Asset Income funds. Murphy has been with Loomis, Sayles & Company for over 13 years and, as a senior at Newton Country

Day, completed her senior project at the company.

Class of 2000 On March 30, Mariana Carrera and John Gallagher welcomed their second child Sebastian Besso Carrera Gallagher. Read more about Mariana and her career on page 30. Susan Dell Orto Kroc. and her husband Justin, welcomed their second daughter, Caroline Alexa Kroc, on April 1, 2016. Meghan Carroll McMahon, the principal of Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts in New York City, was recognized as an outstanding educational partner by The Epic Theatre Ensemble on May 1.

Class of 2001 Sandra Génere writes, “I work at Harvard Business School in the Alumni Relations department and still keep in close touch with fellow classmates Astryd Benzan-Aquino, Hana Parks Davis, and Jacklyn Burgo, among others. We recently had dinner prior to attending a Marc Anthony concert.”

Class of 2002 Katherine Keery Callahan writes, “In June my son James turned one and I started a new job at Springboard Retail Software Company.” Lauren Basile Crowley writes, “We welcomed daughter Sloane in July! My

1 1991: Renata Merino Bregstone at the One Refugee Child charity ball. 2 2001: Sandra Génere, Astryd Benzan-Aquino, Hana Parks Davis, and Jacklyn Burgo. 3 1998: Meta Ann Cushing Ela and daughter Norie 4 1998: Annie Coates at a masked ball in Venice, May 2017 5 1996: Yumi Yasutake’s daughter Miyako Jun Suarez 6 2000: Meghan Carroll McMahon with her husband Gregory at the National Black Theatre in New York City

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son Andy is doing great – a very healthy, happy two-year-old. We are moving to Wellesley in Spring 2018.” Sheila Reilly married John Foley, Jr. on December 17, 2016. Carolyn Greco writes, “I moved to Washington, D.C. after law school and work at a human rights organization as a senior policy associate, coordinating and advancing the U.S. policy work.” Nina Kishore married Ameet Sarpatwari on July 2, 2016. Ashley Marks Krupsky married Michael Krupsky on September 24, 2016. Patricia Jean (P.J.) Foster Lurvey was promoted to Assistant Vice President at Colliers International. Mary Crocetti Miller married David Miller on December 31, 2016. Caroline Sullivan Trussell writes, “I have two kids, an adorable little boy and a little girl that takes courage and confidence to a new level.”

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Elizabeth Collins married Ken Calder on June 10, 2017. Cara McCue Moran and husband Tanner welcomed daughter Eloise in December 2016. They live in Houston, TX. Elizabeth Power Rucci and husband Justin welcomed son Leo in July 2016. Jillian Rothwell Wishman and husband Taylor welcomed daughter Sloane this past summer.”.

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Genevieve Nave married Sean Murphy on September 24, 2016 and opened a private practice for psychotherapy in Boston called Center for Therapy and Healing. Alyssa (Ali) Peters completed her first Boston Marathon while raising money for Boston Children’s Hospital.

Vivian Buchanan married Geoff Jablonski July 2, 2017. The wedding was held at Saint Julia Church in Weston, Mass., and the reception was at the Pierce House in Lincoln, Mass. Maria-Ines Carrera writes, “After nearly 5 years working as a software engineer at Google, I returned to academia. I moved from Oakland, Calif., to Corvallis, Ore., and began graduate studies in pure mathematics at Oregon State University.” Mel Cybriwsky writes, “This year I ran in the Boston Marathon for Youth Enrichment Services and have (thus far) raised about $11,000. My finishing time was 3:40:19. Members of the NCDS community were cheering for me along the course including Maritza Ebling, Vivian Buchanan ’08, Emily Giudice, Andreya Cybriwsky ’12, Lane Bandanza ’12, Cailtin Sanders ’12, and Alyssa Godley ’12. Theresa Sullivan writes, “Hi Newton! I completed my Master of Fine Arts degree in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College, where I was the Poetry Editor for LUMINA Journal and directed the 14th Annual Poetry Festival.”

On April 22, Sarah McDermott and her husband Devin Cohen welcomed daughter Isabelle James Cohen. Nicole Balsamo Nielsen and her husband John welcomed daughter Cecilia on August 15, 2016.

Class of 2006 Catherine Sullivan writes, “I am Director of Operations at Minds at Work, a Cambridge-based executive coaching and consulting firm. I’m also a second-year MBA student at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business.” Abigail Stoeckle Tedeschi and husband Kris welcomed daughter Sloane.

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Class of 2010 Olivia Packenham writes, “I work for Google in Austin, TX. If you are in the

1 2007: Ali Peters running in the 2017 Boston Marathon 2 2008: Back row left to right: Gemma Yie, Rosalie Keane, Mel Cybriwsky, Maid-of-Honor Bernadette Buchanan ’06, Emily Giudice, Cara Stuka, Maid-of-Honor Lizzie Buchanan ’11 Front row, left to right: Erin O’Donnell, Bridesmaid Connie Dundon, Vivian Buchanan, Deirdre McCourt, and Maria-Ines Carrera 3 2008: Mel Cybriwsky running in the 2017 Boston Marathon

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Austin area and would like to catch up, reach out!” Teresa (Tessa) Pulaski recently spent time serving as an intern at the Jesuit center for Ecology and Development in Lilongwe, Malawi. She is working with the Jesuit center to address food insecurity and environmental issues related to climate change.

involved in several outreach programs to encourage students to pursue their own scientific interests. Chioma Okoye married Aloy Emeka Nwankwo on December 28, 2016. Hannah Chory completed the Boston Marathon and raised money for the charity More Than Words.

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Sofia Carrera is in her second year of a Ph.D. program at the University of Michigan, studying primate behavior and physiology. She spent last summer observing gelada monkeys in the Ethiopian highlands and will return there throughout her dissertation research to investigate how maternal stress impacts offspring development. She relishes in the combination of field and laboratory work that her research requires and is

Mairead McAuliffe started at the New York University School of Law. Kimberly Saunders had an exhibit of her artwork at NCDS in September.

Class of 2015 In February, Anne Utzschneider notched a new PR (2:24.91) in the 800-meter run for the Carleton College women’s track and field team.

Class of 2016 At Union College’s 222nd Founder’s Day Celebration, Religion Department Chair Dr. Mark Potter was presented with the Gideon Hawley Teacher Recognition Award. Named for the 1809 graduate of Union who was New York’s first superintendent of public education, the award is given to secondary school teachers who have had a continuing influence on the academic life of Union students. Potter was nominated by Katharine (Kat) Beal, who is a biology major at Union. “I’ve never felt more proud of being an NCDS alum and a Union College student,” said Kat. “It was awesome seeing how the two schools complement each other so well.” Grace Cogan raced in the first boat for Holy Cross.

1 2010: Elizabeth Alevizos, Nicole Hatton, and Tessa Pulaski ran the Shipyard Maine Coast Half Marathon together in Biddeford, Maine on May 13. 2 Utzschneider 3 2010: Tessa Pulaski in Malawi 4 2011: Hannah Chory running the 2017 Boston Marathon 5 2016: Dr. Mark Potter and Kat Beal

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From the Archives Do you remember science lab experiments before safety goggles were required? Was the library located in Duchesne Hall when you were a student? Did you walk through the breezeway on the way to the gym before it was The Arches? We want to hear from you! Submit your old photos, artifacts, and memories from your time at Newton Country Day to alumnae@newtonSH.org.

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Stay Connected to Newton Country Day School!

Calendar of Events 2017-2018 for Sacred Heart Alumnae, Families, and Friends November 5

Admission Open House

November 9-10

Upper School Musical

December 1

Alumnae Children’s Advent Party

December 21

Upper School Advent Vespers and Young Alumnae Gouter

December 24

Christmas Eve Mass

February 14

Middle School Musical

February 28

Science and Engineering Fair

March 3

Très Bien Auction

May 5

Reunion 2018

There are now more ways than ever to stay up-to-date with Newton Country Day. Be sure to follow our social accounts for a peek inside what it’s like to be a student at NCDS today. View photos, read the latest news stories, find alumnae updates and more.

1 – 3:30 p.m.

7 p.m., Sweeney Husson Theatre

9 p.m., Chapel

7 p.m., Sweeney Husson Theatre

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Honoring Jubilarians and Classes of 1943, 1948 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013

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Fenway Park

Alumnae from non-reunion classes are welcome to attend.

June

New York City Alumnae Reception

September

Homecoming 2018

For more information about upcoming events, email alumnae@newtonSH.org, call 617-244-4246, or view the school calendar at newtoncountryday.org.