UPDATE Magazine: Fall 2016

Sharing a Tradition of Excellence with Alumnae, Parents and Friends • www.sja1890.org • Fall 2016

Eight Seniors Named National Merit Scholars!

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Letter from the President Dear Alumnae, Parents and Friends of Saint Joseph Academy,

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UPDATE is published by Saint Joseph Academy for alumnae, parents and friends. Contributors to this issue of UPDATE include: Allison Busser ’04, Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71, Kathy Flinn, Betty Hjort, Mickie Matheis, Laura McCarty ’07, Julie Schuler, Mackenzie Schuler, Constance S. Sipple, CFRE, Jeff Sutliff and Maureen Wenmoth.

Photography courtesy is extended to: Laura McCarty ’07, Dennis Cushing, John Manuszak, Pete Nezovich, Beth Pleban, Hannah Hill ’16, Jadalise Pacheco’18, CSU Alumni Association, LopezSpratt Photography and Lifetouch Photography.

For more information, please contact Mackenzie Schuler at 216.251.6788 or mschuler@sja1890.org.

MISSION Saint Joseph Academy, rooted in the spirituality of the Congregation of St. Joseph, fosters unifying relationships with God and all creation, empowers each young woman to achieve academic excellence and inspires a life of compassionate leadership and service in a global society.

On the cover: Class of 2017 National Merit Scholars

My, how time flies! How can it be that I am in my eleventh year as the president at my dear alma mater, Saint Joseph Academy? This school, and its wonderful teachers, had such a profound impact on my life that I am humbled to be given this opportunity to serve.

When you reflect on your own education, chances are you will recall a teacher that made a positive difference in your growth and development. Perhaps you were fortunate and that teacher became more than an instructor. Perhaps that teacher became a mentor. Maybe that special adult was a coach or a class moderator you never even had in class, but someone who believed in you – even when you didn’t believe in you. Think for a minute. Can you picture that teacher?

At our recent Women’s Leadership Symposium, the tenth annual gathering of women from various professional arenas, I was again impressed by the alumnae who spoke with our students. These graduates, along with the other women who joined them, shared their journey and wisdom about college and careers and more. But what warms my heart on these special days is to see the reunions before the event officially begins. I get to witness the alumna who says to her former teacher, “You are the reason I became (fill in the blank).” Whether that sentence was completed with the word nurse, artist, scientist, educator, accountant, lawyer or some other career, the teacher was the inspiration.

The faculty at Saint Joseph Academy is an extraordinary group of professionals. I have seen their dedication daily. These women and men (yes, about 29% of the faculty are male) are the unsung heroes of our school. You will find them in every classroom - and in the dining hall, the chapel, the library, the gym. You will find them attending graduate school, seminars and lectures to continue their own professional development.

You will find them on retreats, on mission trips, at competitions for robotics, Model UN, the performing arts, on college tours and cheering in the stands for the Jaguars. In short, you will find them giving of themselves well beyond the traditional classroom. In this issue, you can read more about their extraordinary efforts.

Here is what young alumna Corrine French ’16 blogged about Mrs. Cathy Lanning Knittel ’67, one of teachers that impacted her life: It is hard to imagine life without certain people – people who pick us up after we have been ground in the dirt, people who make laughter a priority, people who genuinely want the best for us and are willing to do ANYTHING to help us succeed. Those are the people we need in our lives and for me, luckily enough, I have a person like that, all wrapped into one, my high school Theology teacher, Mrs. Knittel. For me, Mrs. Knittel changed my life for the better.

(You can read more at www.theodysseyonline.com/when-life-gives-you-hero.)

Perhaps you have seen the bumper sticker: “If you can read this, thank a teacher.”

It always brings a smile to my face. Please allow me to take this opportunity to thank all who teach, past and present, at Saint Joseph Academy and the dedicated women and men who serve the school beside them. Together, they make Saint Joseph Academy the wonderful, nurturing and faith-filled academic environment that helps our students thrive. God bless them, everyone!

Sursum corda! Lift up your hearts!

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• N – Nazareth alumna • T – St. Therese alumna • P – Parent of current SJA student • † – Deceased Saint Joseph Academy UPDATE Saint

Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71

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Eight Seniors Named National Merit Scholars!

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he Class of 2017 includes an impressive number of National Merit Scholars! Senior Margaret Seikel (daughter of Shannon Hughes Seikel ’85) is a Semifinalist in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Maggie competed with 1.6 million students from 22,000 high schools who took the PSAT/NMSQT, the initial screen for National Merit Semifinalists.

The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. She now

has an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $33 million that will be offered next spring.

Seven other Seniors were named National Merit Commended Scholars.

Students who received this recognition scored at or above the Commended Selection Index (National Selection Index of 209 or higher) and include: Kaylyn Johnson, Greta Noeth (granddaughter of Alice Washtock Butkiewicz ’47†), Marisa Petticord, Anna Renner, Victoria Smith (granddaughter of Marjorie Erb Timko ’48),

Margaret (Maggie) Seikel Grade School: St. Christopher School Extracurricular Activities: School Ambassador, Retreat Leader, Model United Nations, Balloon Artist Club, Playhouse Square STARS volunteer, lifeguard and swim lesson instructor Plans to Apply to: University of Chicago, George Washington University, Georgetown University, The Ohio State University, University of Pennsylvania and Vanderbilt University Career Interests: Law or International Policy Kaylyn Johnson Grade School: Columbia Middle School Extracurricular Activities: Math Club President, Model United Nations, National Honor Society Secretary/Treasurer, Health Sciences Honors Program Purple Pathway, Cross Country Captain, Track and Field, Indoor Track and Southwest General Hospital volunteer Plans to Apply to: Undecided Career Interests: Medical, specifically neuroscience Greta Noeth Grade School: Incarnate Word Academy Extracurricular Activities: Crew, Chess Club, Robotics Team, Math Club, Academic Jaguars, Orchestra, National Honor Society, Student Council and Best Buy Geek Squad Intern (2014) Plans to Apply to: Undecided Career Interests: Electrical and Mechanical engineering, with a possible minor in Computer Science and/or Entrepreneurship Marisa Petticord Grade School: Brookside Middle School Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society, Key Club, Book Club, Jazz Band, St. Edward High School Marching Band and St. Edward High School Theater (The Edwardian Players) Plans to Apply to: University of Chicago, Vassar College and Wesleyan University Career Interests: Behavioral Neuroscience

Brittney Ward and Margaret Weaver (granddaughter of Margaret Lynch Kahl ’58). These students are among the select group in the top 5 percent of the 1.6 million students who entered the 2017 competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test to earn the designation of Commended Student.

Principal Jeff Sutliff made the school-wide announcement to congratulate the student.

“We know that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities,” shared Mr. Sutliff. Congratulations, ladies, on your academic excellence!

Anna (Liz) Renner Grade School: St. Albert the Great School Extracurricular Activities: Robotics Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Cross Country, St. Edward High School Robotics Club and Girl Scouts Plans to Apply to: Undecided Career Interests: Engineering Victoria (Tori) Smith Grade School: Academy of St. Bartholomew Extracurricular Activities: Mock Trial Team Captain, Student Council Board Member, National Honor Society, Playhouse Square STARS volunteer usher and swim lesson instructor Plans to Apply to: Undecided Career Interests: Law and Political Science Brittney Ward Grade School: St. Paul Lutheran School Extracurricular Activities: Latin Club, Key Club, Sister-to-Sister Club, Crew and Douglas MacArthur School (CMSD) tutor Plans to Apply to: Boston College, Case Western Reserve University, University of Dayton, University of Kentucky, The Ohio State University, University of Pittsburgh and Syracuse University Career Interests: Medical or Research Science Margaret (Maggie) Weaver Grade School: St. Raphael School Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society, Model United Nations, CARE Club, Peer Tutor, Westlake Library tutor, St. Edward High School Stage Crew and St. Raphael High School Youth Ministry Plans to Apply to: American University, Brown University, University of Dayton, Georgetown University, Loyola University-Chicago, Miami University and University of Notre Dame Career Interests: International Relations or Business

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Record-Breaking 61 Students Named AP Scholars!

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ongratulations to all of the students recognized as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars! Special congratulations to the school record of nine students receiving the top award, Advanced Placement Scholar of Distinction! In all, a school record 61 students were honored in the 2016 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Awards, which recognizes high school students who have demonstrated college level achievement through AP courses and exams.

Most colleges accept AP courses for college credit. Students who take AP courses are better prepared for college, thus making them more likely to succeed in college.

Among our AP Scholars this year are 26 members of the Class of 2017, 41 percent of all honorees. Since the results are from the 2015-2016 academic year, they include 35 AP Scholars who were members of the Class of 2016 and graduated in June.

Below is a full list of students who achieved this honor.

AP Scholar with Distinction (Average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams), followed by the number of AP Courses in which they tested: Olivia Battistoni ’17 (5); Bridget Dickens ’16 (5); Hayley Gallo ’16 (7); Kathleen Loftus ’16 (8); Anna McKenna ’16 (7); Anna Renner ’17 (5); Jennifer Rymont ’16 (5); Margaret Seikel ’17 (5); Jessica Spirnak ’16 (5).

AP Scholar with Honor (Average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more on more of these exams): Christina Abdelshahid ’16 (4); Colleen Fitzgerald ’16 (4); Elizabeth Goodill ’16 (4); Mary Hyland ’17 (4); Kaylyn Johnson ’17 (4); Veronica Martin ’16 (8); Lauren Osadczuk ’17 (4); Daniella Saul ’17 (4); Maggie Sullivan ’17 (4); Hue Tran ’17 (4); Christine Zaky ’17 (4).

AP Scholar (Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams): Kelsie Brinker ’16 (3); Kristen Deering ’16 (4); Katie Donovan ’17 (3); Eliese Dziak ’17 (3); Elizabeth Enovitch ’16 (5); Tori Fabrizi ’17 (3); Delaney Famiano ’16 (5); Rita Flanagan ’17 (3); Sadie Frohnapple ’16 (6); Star Gonzalez-Flack ’16 (3); Alexandra Gribble ’16 (5); Monica Hahn ’16 (5); Emily Hanes ’16 (3); Olivia Heidorf ’17 (3); Teresa Kelly ’16 (3); Caroline Kilbane ’16 (3); Sara Koussa ’16 (7); Lauren Krivanek ’16 (3); Abigail Logar ’17 (3); Sarah Manzuk ’16 (5); Madison McCandless ’16 (5); Emily Morabeto ’17 (3); Evelyn Nichols ’17 (3); Greta Noeth ’17 (6); Abigail Prince ’16 (4); Roxy Reminick ’16 (5); Olivia Rivard ’16 (3); Brionna Scebbi ’17 (3); Morgan Schauer ’17 (3); Emily Schuetz ’16 (3); Frances Smith ’17 (3); Veronica Smith ’17 (3); Emma Stalder ’16 (7); Molly Stofko ’16 (3); Rose Sullivan ’16 (4); Rebecca Sullivan ’16 (4); Leah Vandine ’16 (3); Elaine Vilem ’17 (5); Brittney Ward ’17 (3); Elizabeth Wayne ’17 (3); Pilar Yesares ’16 (4).

Athletics, Engineering, Art and More…

Makerspace Brings State-of-the-Art Learning to Everyone How is the Makerspace innovation lab changing the way students apply their learning and expand their opportunities? In just about every way imaginable!

together and be balanced,” she explained. “A wellbalanced boat is key to fast racing, and spacers are just one of many components that make this happen.”

For Engineering…Greta Noeth ’17 (granddaughter of Alice Washtock Butkiewicz ’47†) created a custom game board for Honors Engineering.

“I made a detailed chess board using the laser engraver, designed my own chess pieces using Creo, a CAD program, and then created the objects by printing them from the 3D printer.”

For Family…Graphic design student Lauren Zawie ’17 is working on a special project for her grandfather who was recently inducted into his high school’s Hall of Fame for football. “My dad mentioned that he wished that he had gotten a plaque to take home to commemorate the event.

I decided to take that idea into my own hands and design a plaque for my grandfather with a picture and description on it.”

For Athletics… Anne-Marie Crawmer ’17 made custom, modified spacers for the Jaguar crew.

These small horseshoe-shaped pieces move the oarlock up and down in a way that’s sized to each individual athlete. “Not everyone who rows is the same height. Spacers allow two athletes who are very different sizes — say 5’4” and 6’3” — to row 2

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Alexa Smith ’20 using one of the 3-D printers

L-R: Brynn Haas ’20 and Lauren Buck ’20 using one of the Laser Engravers

Enhancing the Talents of Our Teachers: Faculty Professional Development

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nvesting in the time and talents of Saint Joseph Academy faculty and academic administrators was a continued focus in 2016 – with more than 60 attending specialized training sessions across the United States, in topics as varied as the Academy’s curriculum.

“Helping high school students understand how Scripture relates to their everyday lives requires creativity and enthusiasm,” noted CORE Ministry teacher Ms. Renee

Digital Photography teacher, Mr. Pete Nezovich at AdobeMAX Conference

Members of the Math Department at NTCM Conference. L-R: Mrs. Colleen Ross, Mrs. Amanda Senney, Mrs. Paula Schuetz, Mrs. Jill Satanek Garlock ’92

Brickman ’91, who attended a Theology for Teachers Workshop at John Carroll University. “This training offered an emphasis on practical teaching approaches for high school students, which was invaluable.”

In the arts, Visual Arts teacher Mr. Peter Nezovich and Visual Arts Department Chair Mrs. Beth Pleban participated in a threeday immersion seminar, where they learned about the latest in Adobe suite software, and worked alongside business professionals from around the globe – giving them a perspective outside the classroom. “Technology is always evolving and changing, and so does the software,” Mrs. Pleban said. “The sessions I attended taught me how to look at things differently. By taking this approach you can begin to figure out how to solve visual problems; these are skills that I can bring right into my classroom.”

Math teachers Mrs. Paula Schuetz, Mrs. Amanda Senney and Mrs. Colleen Ross, along with Math Department Chair Mrs. Jill Satanek Garlock ’92, gathered new insights into college-ready math standards, as well as learned about new math technologies for the classroom. The three-day training, hosted by The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), gave the teachers hands-on learning from their students’ point-of-view; a valuable tactic that also applies to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). “One of the workshops I attended focused on finding patterns in fun ways and formulating equations based on those patterns. This real-world application follows along with IB MYP in a way that helps engage students,” said Mrs. Senney.

PRINCIPAL'S CORNER: “The quality of the teachers in our schools is paramount: no other measured aspect of schools is nearly as important in determining student achievement.” This was the conclusion of Eric A. Hanushek, Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institute after an extensive study of American education.

Amanda Ripley drew a similar conclusion in her book, The Smartest Kids in the World, attributing the high quality of Finland’s educational system to the exceptionally high quality of their teachers.

Teachers at Saint Joseph Academy are highly skilled in their craft and are inspired by our mission. As teachers in an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate world school, they are called to model qualities of life-long learners: to be knowledgeable, curious, open-minded, caring, reflective and open to taking risks. As

Catholic school teachers, they understand education involves the formation of the whole person – mind, body and spirit.

One of the greatest challenges of a teaching career is to continually renew yourself. By continually seeking opportunities for their professional growth, teachers refine their craft and bring forth new gifts to share with their students.

Our teachers pursue professional growth through a variety of avenues.

Moving outside our walls to learn about developments in education or to gain insight from other communities of learning are invaluable to our continued growth. We interact with new findings, explore cutting edge technology and expand our repertoire of teaching techniques by attending national and regional conferences and workshops and we enrich our awareness of the charism by visiting partnering schools. Teachers also pursue an array of opportunities within our school, including professional reading and discussion, peer observation and work with

our instructional coach. The wide range of activities our teachers pursue reflects their commitment to continual learning as well as the diversity of their talents.

A recent faculty meeting illustrates how our teachers demonstrate these qualities.

Working to become proficient with the IB grading and assessment practices, teachers shared samples of student work, evaluating work using the criteria developed by IB. Their understanding was enriched through collaboration and the thoughtful questions they asked one another. Through their commitment to growth and learning, teachers develop more empathy for students and the educational pressures they experience daily.

Teaching is a vocation and our teachers honor that vocation by working to improve their craft in service to their students. Our community is grateful each and every day for their commitment!

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International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme In Action As the journey towards becoming accredited as an International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) world school, the attributes of the program are already a large part of daily student life.

Several teaching methods are in use and our mission directly supports the aim of the program – to foster individuals who are responsible members of local, national and global communities. Here are just a few ways faculty are helping students think independently and apply critical L-R: Amanda Petrasek '17, Kala thinking.

Seeholzer '17, Corinne Howery '19, Math teacher Carrie Petters '20, Olivia Martinez '19 Mr. Chris Kenny wanted his students to understand the importance of critical calculations and how exact measurements eliminate waste. Working in groups, he challenged each of his Honors Geometry and two Geometry classes to assemble a robot using common household items: cereal boxes, paper towel rolls and more. Before construction began, they had to measure the total surface area of their robot design and calculate the amount of aluminum foil they would need to cover the unit. Mr. Kenny distributed foil to each team based on these calculations. With the goal of zero waste, students applied their foil and were graded on the amount of foil they had remaining – as well as how well they worked together and their methods for achieving the calculations.

Choir Director and Performing Arts Department Chair Miss Kathleen Cooper used an IB MYP teaching method to help students in her Music Theory class apply what they’ve learned regarding music analysis. Rather than give her class a traditional written or oral test, students were challenged to demonstrate their knowledge of the musical concept the “circle of fifths” by creating dimensional boxes decorated with explanatory graphics as well as infographics illustrating key areas of learning. Noted Miss Cooper: “It was interesting to see that each box contained what each student thought was important and it correlated with their field of study (vocalist, instrumentalist, composer).” The students reacted very positively to the approach, enjoying the opportunity to creatively show their knowledge in a less stressful way. “I like that you didn’t have to learn and play back the information a certain way. I could showcase what I learned in a way that helped me,” said Olivia Martinez ’19.

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A Different Kind of Professional Development:

Maker Faire

In September, Science teacher Mr. Dave Weiss and Math teacher Mr. John Lesko traveled to a unique festival in New York dedicated to the invention, creativity and resourcefulness behind engineering: Maker Faire. Launched in 2006, Maker Faire is billed as “part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new.” The dynamic gathering draws tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students and commercial exhibitors. All of these “makers” come together to showcase what they have made and share what they have learned. It is also confirmation of importance of areas like Saint Joseph Academy’s Makerspace.

“We really found a lot of validation that what we’re doing here and how we’re doing it is very much the right approach,” said Mr. Lesko. “As Dave and I interacted with others, they were very complimentary (and in some cases quite jealous) of what we have made available to our students. It’s satisfying to know our original research and instincts into creating our Makerspace were sound and so many people believe this will be instrumental in a student’s development.”

“Play On!” Fall Play Wows Audience The fall play “Play On!” was a smashing success! With 10 cast members and 26 crew members, the play was pulled off flawlessly. The comedy starred Julia Ford ’17, Lucy Casper ’18, Hannah Glaser ’18, Maya Cundiff ’17 (sister of Kendra Cundiff ’16), Grace Davis ’17, Mary Walsh-Hilf ’18, Laurel Slawinski ’17 and Molly Ridge ’18. Congratulations on a job well done, thespians!

Pride Bowl Creates Spirited Fun

L-R: Cassie Cisco ’18 and Grace DeGidio ’18

Juniors and Seniors defeated the underclasswomen in the annual Pride Bowl flag football game but it was competitive. The upperclasswomen went on to be defeated by the faculty team! The games were followed by the popular cookout and bonfire, complete with s’mores, sponsored by the Fathers’ Club and Mothers’ Club.

Welcome, Class of 2020!

T he Class of 2020 – all 206 students – received a Jaguar welcome in August as they celebrated their first Mass together with the entire student body. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors lined the walkway leading to the front steps of the Academy, clapping and cheering as the Freshmen and five transfer students received a single yellow rose from Principal Mr. Jeff Sutliff and President Mrs. Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71. The Freshmen then gathered together on the front steps of the Academy for a full class photograph to commemorate the day.

Some unique facts about the Class of 2020: Students live in 43 different zip codes; they live as far west as LaGrange, as far east as Lyndhurst and as far south as Medina and Litchfield; the Freshmen come from 65 different schools; 44 with alumnae connections; there are four international students; Megan is the most common first name and Smith is the most common last name.

Here are the legacy connections of the Class of 2020: Makaila Astronskas, granddaughter of Ellen Ryan Lang N’68, Charlotte Baker, granddaughter of Sharen Landers Thompson ’63, Sarah Barendt, granddaughter of Kathleen Griffin Barendt ’48†, Grace Brezine, daughter of Kathleen McGowan Brezine ’88, Isabella Capuano, granddaughter of Janet Stropki Wiece ’61, Caroline Chudowsky, daughter of Tracie Aerni Chudowsky ’78 and granddaughter of Marilyn Westfall Aerni ’50†, Grace Clarke, daughter of Kathleen Hayes Clarke ’83, Nora Dickens, granddaughter of Bernadette Daly McCrone ’64, Grace Flannery and Katherine Flannery, granddaughters of Judy Haluscsak Flannery ’57, Gabrielle Frameli-Palumbo, daughter of Connie Cifranik Frameli-Palumbo ’85 and granddaughter of Maureen Moran Cifranik ’59, Gillian Ginty, daughter of Anne Pesta Ginley ’85, Meghan Haggerty, granddaughter of Charlotte Miller Haggerty ’47, Elly Hanna, daughter of Tobey Douglas Hanna ’94 and granddaughter of Kathleen Flannery Hanna ’58†, Madeline Harden, daughter of Megan Wagner-Harden ’97, Taylor Hlavaty, granddaughter of Jacqueline Parker Sweeney ’65†, Meghan Hough and Brigid Hyland, granddaughters of Margaret McNeeley Harkness ’60, Abbie Hvizdos, daughter of Keli Rook Hvizdos ’91, Claire Kapitan, granddaughter of Mary Zimmerman Kapitan ’54†, Celia Kennedy, daughter of Mary Kay O’Malley ’85, Magnolia Labuda-Peters, daughter of Amy Labuda ’97, Alison Lane, granddaughter of Nancy Coughlin Williams ’70, Emily Langel, daughter of Judy Knis

Langel ’88 and granddaughter of Joy Bejbl Knis ’56†, Maeve Lenehan, daughter of Rosaleen Gallagher Lenehan ’89, Lucy Lowe, daughter of Mary Denis Companey Lowe ’81, Abigale Luber, granddaughter of Elaine Cronican Manning ’53†, Michaela Montague, daughter of Theresa Montague ’01 and granddaughter of Mary Sopko Montague ’73, Marie Musser, daughter of Elizabeth Harkin Musser ’79 and granddaughter of Karen Hayes Musser ’56†, Pryce O’Connor, daughter of Sarah Udofia O’Connor ’00, Abigail Peterson, daughter of Kelli Hansen Peterson ’93, Carly Pinter, daughter of Teresa Liberatore Pinter ’85 and granddaughter of Angela Scherry Liberatore ’54, Cailee Rockas, daughter of Jessica Zupan Rockas ’97, Megan Roth, daughter of Kimberly Surovec Roth ’88 and granddaughter of Marie Henke Roth ’54, Rhiannon Scebbi, daughter of Bridgette Ackerman Scebbi ’88 and granddaughter of Josephine Scuria Broszczuk ’67, Geraldine Schirmer, daughter of Mary Pat Brezine Schirmer ’84, Anastasia Schraff, granddaughter of Patricia McCarty Urban ’42†, Ashleigh Smith, granddaughter of Marjorie Erb Timko ’48, Kaitlyn Smith, daughter of Erin Kelly Smith ’88, Moira Steinmetz, granddaughter of Sandra Keegan Kerrigan ’65, Shannon Walsh, daughter of Megan Darcy Walsh ’84, Megen Wheeler, daughter of Ermelinda Sugar Wheeler ’94, Shannon Winchester, daughter of Mary Bower Winchester ’89 and granddaughter of Mary Ann Prusak Winchester ’60 and Sharon Olson Bower ’60, Madison Yuhasz, daughter of Colleen Marquardt Yuhasz ’92.

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Blue Angels Officer Inspires Students

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aptain Corrie Mays, one of two female officers that fly with the Blue Angels, presented her career path that led her to the elite flying team.

Anne-Marie Crawmer ’17 had the honor of introducing Mays, who also answered questions posed by students. Capt. Mays joined the Blue Angels team in September 2014, after accumulating more than 800 flight hours and earning various unit awards. She was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2006 and received her wings of gold in November 2009. As she progressed through her career, she completed various assignments including the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 – the “Sharpshooters” – where she began her initial training in the F/A-18 Hornet.

She also participated in many multinational exercises around the world. Mays stressed that students should give 110 percent to everything they do, from sports to college to careers to life in general. “The message I want to share with you is that throughout life

Capt. Corrie Mays, U.S. Marine Corps and Blue Angels Officer with members of the Jaguar crew

there are three different things that you need to do: set a goal, accept the challenge that comes along with that goal and the failures associated with those challenges, and then excel – achieve excellence,” Mays advised students. Capt. Mays was joined by Aircrew

Survival Equipmentman Second Class Nicole Oviedo who works on the survival and life support equipment on the Blue Angels’ aircraft. Ms. Oviedo also shared her journey of becoming a member of the Blue Angels support team.

Women’s Leadership Symposium Marks 10th Anniversary In November, students gathered for a day filled with inspiring stories and personalized guidance at the school’s 10th Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium – an event designed to expose students to female leaders. Maggie Sullivan ’17 introduced the keynote speaker, U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral June E. Ryan, mother of Aisling Ryan ’20.

L-R: President Mrs. Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71, Rear Admiral June E. Ryan P’20, Maggie Sullivan ’17

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Rear Admiral June E. Ryan is senior Coast Guard commander for the five Great Lakes and the Saint Lawrence Seaway – an area that encompasses eight states and a 1,500-mile international border. Her Coast Guard career includes several distinctions, including being the first prior-enlisted woman to be promoted to flag rank and serving as the Military Aide to the President, only the third woman in U.S. history to do so.

Admiral Ryan’s message to students was to not be afraid to take risks. She stated her life mantra is: “Oh, what the heck. Go for it anyway!” She stated the P-O-W-E-R of a Jaguar includes these characteristics: using Positive affirmative phrases, Optimism, the power of We, Energy and Enthusiasm and Reward. Admiral Ryan stated, “Saint Joseph Academy is like the roots of a redwood tree.

The Academy weaves common interests together with each other, with alumnae, with the community, so that you are a force to be reckoned with.”

In addition to Admiral Ryan’s keynote address, more than 50 professional women,

including 26 alumnae, spoke with students in Career Breakout Sessions. They bring a distinctive perspective on how they achieved their goals, sharing real-life and practical advice on potential careers. The speakers gave advice to expose students to various careers in the arts, education, health sciences, engineering, law, business and more.

There was also an interactive panel discussion attended by all students. This year’s panelists were Ms. Naila Paul, Director of Education at The Refugee Response and Mrs. Nancy Zetts Roach ’89, educator at the International Newcomers Academy at Thomas Jefferson School.

The panel discussion gave students the opportunity to ask questions and learn from experts who are immersed in local organizations which foster unity among immigrants in the Cleveland community in their daily work. For example, students in Mrs. Roach’s first grade class speak a dozen different languages. We can “weave one heart” with our international dear neighbors here in Cleveland.

Using The Summer to Explore, Learn and Get Hands-On Experience A

s students and teachers returned to school in August, the halls were filled with the usual buzz of friends getting back together and sharing stories. With nearly three months of summer behind of them, many students immersed themselves in internships and not-so-traditional camps that took them overseas, into operating rooms, onto Ivy League campuses and more. While the students’ experiences were varied, they shared a common underlying theme: each young woman explored opportunities for the future.

“My summer internship 100 percent affected my career interests,” said JENNA PRAHST ’17, who was an AmeriCorps intern with the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy and Nature Center at Put-InBay last summer. “I learned I love to educate others on wildlife and conservation as well as helping the environment.” As part of her work, Jenna transformed land into a beautiful new park called Massie Cliffside Preserve.

KARLI DECHANT ’18 walked away with a different point-of-view from her time touring with the Blue Lake Fine Art Camp International Youth Symphony Orchestra.

“As much as I love music and playing the viola, I’ve never wanted to pursue it as a career. This trip did, however, reinforce that I absolutely love to travel!” As part of the Orchestra, Karli toured Europe for five weeks, performing in France and Germany

including tryouts in Dayton followed by two trips to San Antonio, where the Crossmen captain personally offered her an on-field contract. “The abilities I hold and the bonds I forged will stay with me forever. You really don’t realize how much your body can handle until there’s a heat index of 110 and you’re running around on a hot turf field spinning flags for 12+ hours a day,” she said.

A few students got an early peak at life and where members stayed with host families. learning at an Ivy League university and Some musical experiences were a little gained an appreciation for how Saint Joseph closer to home: ELAINE VILEM ’17 Academy is preparing them for what lies traveled nationally for the prestigious ahead. JESSICA (JESSA) NAUMAN ’18 Crossmen Drum Corps based in Texas. To took an eight credit General Chemistry earn her spot on the team, Elaine went course at Harvard University, attending class through a lengthy audition process and working in a lab from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. for seven weeks. She credits science teacher Mr. David Weiss’ Honors Chemistry Class with preparing her for the course: “It was crazy how many times I was secretly thanking Mr. Weiss for all the advice he gave us to help solve problems.” That sentiment has spilled into her coursework this year, where she’s noticed the parallels between what she did at Harvard and what she’s working on in Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry. “I appreciate Mr. Weiss’ teaching style more and more. He takes the time to make sure everyone understands the material and is always there to answer any and all of Karli Dechant ’18 in your questions.” the Czech Republic Meeting people, getting career insight and making lifelong memories: for many students, it was a summer well-spent. “The family I created in 81 days of working, performing and living with 150 other people on charter busses is truly irreplaceable,” said Elaine Vilem ’17. “I have family all over the country and world now because of my summer with drum corps.”

Jenna Prahst ’17 during her internship with AmeriCorps

Elaine Vilem ’17 with the Crossmen Drum Corps

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CHARISM: L ong before the 2016-2017 school year began, students gave their time, energy and talents to help others. Schoolsponsored service trips to West Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri allowed students to help young and elderly, refugees and women in crisis – and “Weave One Heart” across economic, social and religious barriers. Noted School Counselor Mrs. Adriane

Hicks who chaperoned the Crossroads Ministry trip to Louisville, KY: “You begin to see the worth and value of all people in spite of their circumstances and embrace them as sisters and brothers.

Building relationships tears down fears and inspires great love and compassion.” Below are several ways students are learning what it means to live a life of compassionate leadership and service.

CSJ-Sponsored Schools Unite to Help Women in Need In June, eight juniors participated in the annual CSSJ Student Leadership Conference in Kansas City, MO, where they gathered together to understand and experience leadership through the charism of the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph. Specifically, the young women spent time at the Journey House, a home founded by four sisters who wanted to help women transition from incarceration back into society. During their time at the House, students listened to the former inmates’ stories and planted a vegetable garden that would teach the residents valuable life skills.

“The CSSJ Student Leadership Conference was an amazing experience,” said Jocelyn Perkins ’18. “I got closer not only to the girls I attend school with, but also with the others from our sister schools in other states! I also gained the desire to do more service and help others in my community through my experience.” Throughout their time together, students spent time praying and reflecting upon their experience.

Other service projects including gleaning (hand collecting leftover crops after the harvest is over) strawberries that were then donated to area food pantries and food banks.

The Conference drew participation from other CSJ-sponsored high schools around the world, including St. Joseph’s Academy (Baton Rouge, LA), Nazareth Academy (suburban Chicago, IL), Mount Saint Joseph (Philadelphia, PA), Students packaging gleaned strawberries for distribution to local food banks St. Teresa’s Academy (Kansas City, MO) and Lycée Saint Jacques Stuczynski Lenahan ’87), Jadalise Pacheco de Compostelle (Le Puy, France). ’18, Jocelyn Perkins ’18, Isabel Sandoval ’18 Saint Joseph Academy students who (granddaughter of Rosemary Henry attended the conference included: Lucy Sandoval ’54† and sister of Lauren Casper ’18, Marisleysis Gonzalez ’18, Kayla Sandoval ’06 and Amara Sandoval ’16), Lenahan ’18 (daughter of Sharon Mary Sessions ’18 and Alicia Valladares ’18.

Experiencing the Love of Christ in Children

L-R: Catherine (Cat) Gallagher ’17 with a child from Kermit

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For the sixth year in a row, Saint Joseph Academy students partnered with ABLE (Affirming, Believing, Learning and Empowering) Families, a nonprofit, faithbased agency to help children in the tiny Appalachian town of Kermit, WV. The agency was founded in 1995 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Wheeling. “The purpose of the trip is for our students to “serve the dear neighbor” while building relationships with the kids in Kermit,” said chaperone and CORE Ministry teacher Miss Kristen Pungitore.

Two groups of students and chaperones planned and led two separate weeks of

summer enrichment camps in June for roughly 30 children, aged 6 to 12 years old, who live in the community. In total, 28 SJA students participated.

“The purpose of the trip is to create and facilitate educational summer camps for students served by ABLE Families. Students get a glimpse of life in Appalachia and build relationships with the children who live there,” stated Miss Pungitore.

The first group of students who made their way to Kermit were: Beth Brady ’18 (daughter of Eleanor Micko Brady ’81 and sister of Annmarie Brady ’16) Anna Fricker ’18 (sister of Emily Fricker ’09),

“WEAVING ONE HEART” A Week of Service: A Lifetime of Learning Thirteen students traveled to Louisville, KY for a retreat unlike any other: one that invited them to live and work in marginalized communities while participating in daily prayer, reflection and journaling. The trip was sponsored by CrossRoads Ministry, a Kentucky-based Catholic outreach program of St. William Church, that conducts urban retreats focused on social justice.

Students that attended this retreat were: Aylin Correa ’17, Anne-Marie Crawmer ’17, Alexis Dewitt ’18, Olivia Finau ’18 (granddaughter of Margaret Dailey Bain ’34† and sister of Hannah Finau ’14), Julia Ham ’18, Elizabeth Heneghan ’17 (granddaughter of JoAnn Prochillo Horan ’57), Lydia Horner ’18, Molly Martin ’18, Kaitlyn Nieto ’17, Bridget O’Boyle ’18 (daughter of Adrienne Arth O’Boyle ’88), Kiera Reilly ’18, Danielle Smith ’18, Maggie Sweeney ’18 (daughter of Bridget Lenehan Sweeney ’93) and Christine Zaky ’17.

During the week-long retreat, students worked at an adult daycare and a refugee resettlement center that helps people trying to get established in the U.S. “Both experiences were very eye-opening for students,” noted School Counselor Mrs. Adriane Hicks. At the daycare center, students provided support and

companionship for clients with varying degrees of physical and/or cognitive impairments. Said Mrs. Hicks: “We were able to see how people were dealing with their disabilities and the realities they faced, all in one place. One couple had recently been in a car accident and they were rehabbing. Another young couple had lived most of their lives in an assisted living community, due to their limitations, and they were preparing to get married. Another person communicated with the students via sign language.” Math teacher Mr. Dennis Cushing witnessed a similar experience at the refugee center: “During our refugee transition outings students met and worked with a variety of people. One man was a doctor in his country, but because his education is not recognized here, he is struggling to get established.”

Cultural experiences were part of the retreat. Students shared a dinner with residents of the Healing Place for Women, a center designed to help those recovering from addiction, and served dinner at Latino House, a former church that provides a daily

Nora Clink ’18, Emily Conway ’18 (sister of Devan Conway ’12), Cari Cutler ’16, Elizabeth Lewandowski ’18 (granddaughter of Pamela Pawlak Lewandowski N’65), Annaclaire Lonsway ’18 (daughter of Lisa Adkins Lonsway ’84), Quinn Patton ’18, Riley Roe ’17, Maggie Seikel ’17 (daughter of Shannon Hughes Seikel ’85), Alexandria Siy ’17, Claudia Stephens ’18, Cece Wagner ’18 (daughter of Margaret Becker Wagner ’80 and granddaughter of Sheila Allen Becker ’54) and Jessica Wrenn ’17.

The second group of students included: Cat Gallagher ’17, Elise Scullin ’17, Anna Hongosh ’18, Teresa Kelly ’16 (sister of Shayla Gavin ’03), Lily Silva

’18, Evelyn Nichols ’17, Annie Stewart ’18 (daughter of Tina Wolff Stewart ’82 and granddaughter of Dolores Kovacevic Wolff ’49), Lauren Koch ’18, Eliese Dziak ’17, Elizabeth Wayne ’17, Hannah Hill ’16, Katie Brunori ’17 (daughter of Molly O’Reilly Brunori ’86, granddaughter of Mary Ann Devaty O’Reilly ’57†, and sister of Abbey Brunori ’15), Megan McNeeley ’16 (daughter of Linda Baeslack McNeeley ’76 and sister of Kaitlin ’07 and Colleen McNeeley ’06) and Cassandra Cisco ’18.

Chaperones were Ms. Renee Brickman ’91, Mr. Dan Guion, Miss Kristen Pungitore, all CORE Ministry teachers and

meal for anyone in the community.

The retreat was designed to provide participants with experiences that would live in their hearts as well as provide a tangible reflection on the lives they touched.

CrossRoads gave all participants a ribbon that served as a place to collect signatures of all the people the students met on the trip. Called “Story Strips,” the ribbons were interwoven into a cross at the end of the week. “Because of this trip, I was able to better understand the struggles of those who are looked down upon in our society,” shared Julia Ham ’18.

Students on Louisville, KY service trip

English teacher Ms. Holly Jeric.

“Even though these kids do not have a lot, they appreciate every little thing they have and are never greedy or stubborn about it,” said Annaclaire Lonsway ’18. “They are the first ones to comfort another if they are sad and they talk about Jesus like he is their great older brother.” She added that she especially enjoyed seeing “how happy we made those kids, even if it was only for a week.”

“They have had to deal with so much,” Annaclaire said. “It was nice to see them running around without a care, and to know that we put that smile on their faces. It was an amazing feeling.”

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Fall Sports VOLLEYBALL COMPETES IN FINAL FOUR As the volleyball team entered the 2016 season, they had high expectations. The Jaguars were coming off the school’s firstever district title in 2015 and returned a strong group of key contributors from the team that won a school-record 21 matches.

The 2016 Jaguars did not disappoint.

Led by second-year Head Coach Ms. Kate Latkovic, Seniors Colleen Drellishak (daughter of Kathleen Fox Drellishak ’81), Carly Lauch (sister of Emily Lauch ’14) and Katy McAfee (daughter of Regina Sowa McAfee ’88 and sister of Molly McAfee ’15), were accompanied by a group of talented young players who set many impressive records. Among them were school-record 22 wins (22-6), second consecutive district championship, a regional title for the first time and advancing to the state Final Four for the first time in school history.

The Jaguars’ magical postseason run came to end in the state semifinals as the Jaguars fell to the eventual state-champion Brecksville Bees. The trip to the Final Four came on the heels of an amazing run through the regional tournament.

In the regional semifinals, the Jaguars knocked off a Toledo St. Ursula team that

Jaguar Varsity team after their Regional win

has won a state-record eight state titles in Division I. The Jaguars won in four sets over the Arrows to advance to the regional final.

In the regional final, the Jaguars faced Notre Dame Academy (NDA). The Jaguars took the first two sets and then rallied to post a four-set

win over NDA to move on to the Final Four.

Congratulations, Jaguars, on your amazing season!

Record: Varsity: 22-6 JV: 16-4 Freshmen: 13-1

JAGUARS POST 10-WIN SOCCER SEASON The Jaguars posted a record of 10-5-3 this season, setting the groundwork for future success on the field. The team was led by first-year Head Coach Mr. Cory Otto who instilled a hard-working mentality in his team and a group of seven Seniors who left their mark on the program: Frannie Smith, Kayla Tomm, Katie Donovan, Bailey Brogan, Abby Logar, Riley Justice and Sophia Rechin (daughter of Helen Koustis Rechin ’87). The Jaguars posted eight shutouts on the season and only allowed 27 goals in 18 games. After eight games of the season, the soccer team was 7-1 and scored 20 goals while only allowing 5.

Individually, Hannah Carruthers ’19 earned a second-team GCSSCA all-district award which was a major accomplishment. She led the Jaguars’ defense this season, was instrumental in organizing the team and being a leader. Frannie Smith ’17, Regina Baldado ’18 and Claire Horansky ’19 earned honorable mention all-district honors.

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JV: 9-4-3

CROSS COUNTRY RACES TO THE STATE MEET Under the direction of Head Coach Mr. Fred Kieser, the Jaguars had a school-record 65 girls participate in the program in 2016. They were led by 21 seniors! This team had success throughout the regular season, but they were at their best in the postseason.

The Jaguars were the Division I district runner-up at Willoughby South, qualifying them for the regional meet. At the regional meet in Boardman, the Jaguars again finished as the runner-up. In November at National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio, the Jaguars made a team appearance at the state cross country meet. The Jaguars finished in 11th place out of 20 teams and were led by Annie Allen ’20. She finished up her outstanding first year earning All-Ohio Honors with her 16th place finish in a personal-best time of 18:17.20. Sydney Seymour ’18 came in 36th in 18:49.60 to finish second for the Jaguars. Olivia Battistoni ’17 ran a personal best in her final meet and was 91st at 19:39.50. Congratulations to all the members of the cross country team on a great season!

Annie Allen ’20, All-Ohio Status

TENNIS HAS RECORD-SETTING SEASON

Cassie Van Etten ’19 posted 24 wins this season for the team

Tennis had a banner year, as several school records were broken and milestones achieved. The varsity team finished with a 16-6 record and won the NEOTA Division C league title. The Jaguars advanced to the Northeast Ohio quarterfinals of the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association Team Tournament and had two players advance to the Division I District Tournament.

The team was honored as JJHuddle’s Ohio Tennis Team of the Week and ranked #9 in the state in Ohio Tennis Zone’s Division I State Rankings.

The Jaguars were led by record-setting first doubles team of Cassie Van Etten ’19 and Abby Weaver ’19

(granddaughter of Margaret Lynch Kahl ’58). Both players shattered the record for individual wins in a season, as Weaver (25) and Van Etten (24) surpassed the previous record of 21.

In post-season play, #1 singles player Hannah Schuette ’17 paired with #2 singles player Melissa Martin ’20 to qualify for the District Tournament. Schuette concluded her season with 20 wins and 57 overall in three seasons. Martin was a key addition to this year’s team and finished an impressive season with 20 victories.

Varsity: 16-6

JV: 8-6

GOLF FINISHES STRONG SEASON The golf team completed its 2016 season on a high note. At the sectional tournament in October, the five golfers who competed all set personal best scores. They were led by Isabelle Robertson ’17 (daughter of Cassandra Schwartz Robertson ’84 and sister of Kelsey ’09 and Ashleigh Robertson ’12) who posted a 96.

Robertson, playing at the #1 spot, was the most consistent player throughout the season. Emily Welshhans ’17 set her personal best with a 102. Kristin Hetrick ’17 (sister of Nicole Hetrick ’15) came in just behind with a 103. Those three golfers

were joined this season by fellow Seniors Carol Hall ’17 and Lainey Sage ’17.

The Jaguars received contributions from a variety of team members. Libby Poole ’19 was a consistent fixture in the varsity lineup and competed at the sectional tournament. Maddy Macalla ’19, Olivia Morabeto ’19, Sam Soucie ’19 and Mollie Tirpak ’19 (granddaughter of Sheila McDonald McNally ’55 and sister of Maria ’15 and Clare Tirpak ’16) all stepped up during varsity matches this season and gained valuable experience that will help them in the coming years. Head Coach Mrs. Maureen Fallon Adler ’79, in her first

Mollie Tripak ’19

season as the Varsity Head Coach, was joined

by Dr. Joe Moses who served as the JV Coach this season.

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ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT:

Communications

Rita Ginley Andolsen ‘82

Everyone has a story. That’s what makes writing fun. Telling a story in a way that makes a difference is why writing is rewarding.

Winning an essay contest in eighth grade put Rita on the path to being a writer.

English classes at Saint Joseph Academy fostered an even deeper love of writing.

As a senior, she shadowed a reporter from The Plain Dealer and spent two weeks covering the trial of a man who had killed a police officer during a bank robbery.

“That experience motivated me to take my writing in the direction of reporting and journalism,” Rita says.

After graduating in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Angelo State University in Texas, Rita was hired at a local television station as a reporter, anchor and producer. From there, she moved to Germany where she worked four years as a radio producer with the American Forces Network Europe. She returned to Northeast Ohio in 1992 and spent more than two decades at three local television stations.

She assumed progressively more responsible positions over the course of her broadcast career, including appointments at WKYCTV to News Director and Director of Advocacy and Community Initiatives.

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was a roofer by trade as well as a new father.

He couldn’t afford a prosthetic but when a sympathetic prosthetic maker saw the story on a 6 p.m. newscast, he agreed to outfit the man with a new limb.

It was more than just a love of storytelling that helped Rita succeed in her field. “I worked hard, took advantage of opportunities and practiced my writing craft,” she says. She also developed her leadership skills. “I trust people to do their jobs. I listen and empower. I’ve always tried to lead by example.”

Over the years, Rita has been recognized for her journalistic efforts, winning regional Emmys as well as national awards.

In 2014, she transitioned from the newsroom to the MetroHealth System as Director of Communications. She oversees all external communications, including media relations and social media. She also works in the community engagement space, building and solidifying relationships in new and existing MetroHealth communities to increase awareness of the hospital system and provide health and wellness programming.

Rita serves on a half dozen nonprofit boards, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and Cleveland Press Club. Thanks to the nurturing influence of her parents and the Saint Joseph Academy faculty and staff, she learned early on to be grateful for the many blessings in her life, thus fueling her desire to give back to the community.

Rita resides in Rocky River and has two children: Samantha, 25, who lives and works in the music industry in Chicago, and Zachary, 21, who attends Ohio University.

Rita's family has deep-rooted ties to Saint Joseph Academy. Her sisters Patricia Ginley Donofrio ’78 and Kathleen Ginley Stewart ’80 are both alumnae. Her sisterin-law, Anne Pesta Ginley ’85 is an alumna and her niece is Gillian Ginley ’20.

She is an avid runner and loves to travel, read, write and spend time with family and friends.

Mickey Haupt Mencin

Mickey Mencin knows a Saint Joseph Academy (SJA) graduate when she meets one.

During her tenure as Director of Corporate Marketing, Brand and Communications for Westlake, Ohio-based Hyland Software, she has interviewed and hired SJA alumnae as marketing interns.

“What makes the SJA graduates stand out is their confidence, their impressive education and their genuineness,” she notes.

This is not at all surprising to Mickey, as she vividly remembers her alma mater cultivating an environment that allowed everyone to find their voice and follow their passions with confidence.

One person in particular who encouraged Mickey to pursue her artistic talents was Sister Kathleen Carey, CSJ ’49 her Art teacher at SJA. She also credits her siblings and fellow alumnae, Terri Haupt ’76 and Patty Haupt ’78, with supporting her creative endeavors.

Mickey had always known that she wanted to be in the art/advertising and/or communications field, but it was her future husband, Larry Mencin, who encouraged her to think about combining her love for design with her love for writing and branding. That led Mickey to change her major at Kent State University from graphic design to advertising, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in graphic design.

“Once I found my career path, I never

‘79 turned down an opportunity to take on a new challenge, whether it was writing radio commercials for boxing promoter Don King, launching KeyBank’s first website, building new brands for KeyBank and Hyland, or running my own marketing branding agency,” Mickey shares.

Since 2013, she has led Hyland Software’s corporate marketing, brand strategy, and communications on a global scale. She manages a team that creates and distributes content for Hyland’s brands across creative, social media, public relations, analyst relations, brand management and agency partnerships.

She is also certified as a scrum master.

Often used in software development, scrum is an approach to project management that’s grounded in agility, allowing a team to self-organize and make changes quickly.

She recently launched this methodology to develop marketing content at Hyland, following in the footsteps of brands including Coca-Cola and Fidelity.

Mickey describes her time at SJA as inspirational, citing the teachers and staff, Sisters of Saint Joseph, and friends with shaping the woman she has become. To that end, she strongly believes in giving back to the community and has served on boards and committees for causes she cares about, including Cleveland Catholic Charities, Eliza Jennings Network, and most recently, the Beck Center for the Arts. She also served as a member of the Enrollment & Marketing Committee of the Saint Joseph Academy Board of Directors, where she helped advise on marketing and branding best practices.

Married 31 years, Mickey and Larry live in Lakewood, Ohio, and have two children—Rory, 25, who teaches English in China, and Kelly, 24, a chef at Bouchon Bistro in Napa, California.

In her leisure time, Mickey loves to travel, participate in 5k races, try new restaurants and attend local festivals and art shows.

Maureen Russell Harper ‘90

Maureen Harper believes in the power of words.

As a sophomore at Saint Joseph Academy, she read “All the President’s Men”

by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the investigative reporters who broke the Watergate scandal in The Washington Post. It was then she decided to become a journalist.

She started on that path by serving as editor of the Academy newspaper her senior year. A few short months later as a freshman at Heidelberg University, she took an introduction to public speaking course. The professor happened to be the speech coach and campus political communications guru. He drew Maureen into rhetoric, persuasion and debate. She became hooked on the strength and importance of public communications.

She graduated with a dual bachelor’s degree in communications and English, with a concentration in writing, and went on to obtain a master’s degree in interpersonal communications from Bowling Green State University.

Her experiences at Heidelberg, combined with her exposure to social justice and service during her time at the Academy, guided Maureen to a career focused on public communications, civic engagement and working on policy issues in areas such as public education, poverty and sustainability.

She realized it was important for her to do work that contributed to the greater good.

“Saint Joseph Academy impressed upon me that we all have a responsibility to help each other and to build community,” she says.

As a result, social justice and service

became the lens through which she looked for job opportunities.

Maureen spent nearly nine years as the Chief of Communications for the City of Cleveland, overseeing media relations, crisis communications, public relations, event planning, community outreach, social media and speechwriting.

In July of this year, she made the leap to agency work, joining downtown Clevelandbased Falls Communications as Vice President of Government and Public Affairs. The agency recently expanded its roster of services, and Maureen was hired to focus on strategic communications, public policy counsel and civic engagement for both the public sector and corporate government relations.

This position capitalizes on Maureen’s career in local government in Cleveland and in Colorado, where she worked for Denver Public Schools and the City of Wheat Ridge.

Philosophically, she believes that wellwritten words have the power to change the world, to empower people to improve their communities and to make a real difference in the lives of others. But Maureen’s success in both the public and private sectors can be attributed to more than just her effective use of words.

She has used her writing and verbal skills to build and maintain relationships with everyone from elected officials, journalists, and CEOs to co-workers, residents and business owners. These abilities will serve Maureen well in her new role on Saint Joseph Academy’s Enrollment and Marketing Committee. “I’m looking forward to supporting SJA in its mission to help young women succeed,” she says.

Maureen’s five sisters are also Saint Joseph Academy alumnae: Kathleen Russell Wedig ’87, Marie Elena Russell ’89, Emily Russell Mateo ’96, Molly Russell ’99 and Clare Russell Walters ’02.

Maureen and her husband, Greg, have been married 19 years and live in North Olmsted.

They have three children—son Kieran, 17, and daughters Julia, 12 and Lorelei, 6.

In addition to spending time with her family, Maureen enjoys hiking and reading.

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n October, more than 260 graduates spanning seven decades from 1941 to 2011 gathered at the Academy to celebrate the Grand Reunion. These women, who truly embody our rich history, traveled from more than 18 states to renew bonds of friendship and share fond memories.

The weekend was filled with events; young alumnae gathered on Friday evening, a Grand Reunion dinner was held on Saturday, and a brunch for golden alumnae (celebrating 50 or more years since graduation!). On Sunday, the entire Saint Joseph Academy community was welcomed to a Mass of Celebration, followed by guided tours and a reception.

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Special congratulations to the Class of 1966 on celebrating 50 years!

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ADVANCEMENT

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or many young women, obtaining a quality high school education is something of which they can only dream. The Saint Joseph Academy Annual Fund provides tuition assistance for 65% of our students, making a quality Catholic education possible.

President Mrs. Mary Ann CorriganDavis ’71 recalls a prospective student who she interviewed last spring. When asked to share an accomplishment of which she was most proud, the student shared, “One of my biggest accomplishments was getting to eighth

grade. I knew if I could make it to eighth grade, I had a chance for high school and I knew I had the chance to receive an excellent education at Saint Joseph Academy.” Mrs. Corrigan-Davis then asked whom she admired and why. The student shared, “One of the people I look up to most is my mother – she never had an education but she works hard so I can have that opportunity. Her hard work has shown me how important it is to have a quality education, so I will do everything I can to succeed.”

The young woman is now a Freshman at Saint Joseph Academy and is working diligently in the classroom. Coming to Saint Joseph Academy is the opportunity of a lifetime for her. Gifts from donors like you made it possible. We are so grateful for your generosity and hope you will consider supporting our students again this Christmas season.

Thank you for helping give the gift of an education to the young women who attend Saint Joseph Academy. You are truly transforming lives!

Give the Gift that Keeps On Giving Still looking for the perfect gift to show how much you care? Consider the gift of an endowed scholarship. Our endowed scholarship program provides gifts of love with significantly more meaning and staying power than another sweater or kitchen gadget!

Scholarships can be created with a single gift or through multiple gifts over a period of five years. Once gifts total $15,000, the $500 scholarship is distributed to a worthy student.

The feature that most distinguishes named endowed scholarships from other types of donations is that the principal is preserved so the gift – and tribute – lasts in perpetuity, and will never be forgotten!

Thanks to All Who Participated in Our 2016 Golf Outing

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hanks to all who joined us on July 30 for our 22nd Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Saint Joseph Academy Scholarship Fund. More than 110 golfers and volunteers enjoyed a day of companionship and friendly competition at Sweetbriar Golf Course. Over the past five years, this fundraiser has netted over $90,000 for our student scholarship efforts! Special thanks to the following individuals and organizations that sponsored this year’s event: Jaguar Sponsors: Avalon Foodservice, Inc. Saint Ignatius High School Schoolbelles Breakfast Sponsors: Conrad’s Tire Express & Total Car Care Kernels By Chrissie Beverage Sponsors: ASAP Fitness Creative Office Products Corp.

Duke Inspection Services Barbara McEntee Durkin ’53 & Family Most Rev. Bishop Roger Gries, OSB Matthew J. Messina, DDS S. P. Mount Printing Company

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Hole Sponsors: Chuck & Maureen Fallon Adler ’79 The Alpha Group Chambers Funeral Homes Congregation of St. Joseph Ret. Honorable Colleen Conway Cooney & Mr. John G. Cooney Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71 The Draves Family Mary Lou Wasmer Durkin ’54 & Family Ebner & Rose Orthopedics Edible Arrangements/Lisa Adkins Lonsway ’84 Italian Creations J & F Luxury Travel Ann & Joseph Kalt Kamm’s Corners Chiropractic Kamm’s Corners Development Corp.

Terry Keenan & Anna Montague ’75

L-R: Joe Sulzer, Sandy Abraham ’03, Margaret Sweeney Kresser ’03 and Tony Kresser Margaret Sweeney Kresser ’03 KRH Trading Company, Ltd Lakeside Supply Company Maloney & Novotny, LLC Marigold Catering Maximum Velocity The McGorray Family McGraw & McGraw Co. LPA Minotti’s Wine & Liquor Fairview Park Mike Mural Building Contractors Nissan of North Olmsted Norris Brothers Co., Inc.

Nowak Tours Herb & Beth Nussle Dr. Casey O’Conor-Orthodontist Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union Personal Leasing Transportation Co. Printing Partners Sageguard LLC SJA Summer Staff Stripmatic Products, Inc. A Taste of Excellence Villa Beach Communications West Park Dental Wiemels-Hiros Plumbing

TIME FOR A YEAR-END REVIEW?

Include Saint Joseph Academy in Your Planning!

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s we approach the end of the year, there’s still time to lower your upcoming tax bill and increase your peace of mind with a gift to Saint Joseph Academy.

If you are 70 ½ or older, the IRS has a special opportunity for you to lower your tax rate. Donating some or all of your IRA distributions to Saint Joseph Academy will reduce your adjusted gross income and subsequent tax liability. However, it is important to make these distributions directly to Saint Joseph Academy from your IRA account. Just as with stock, if you accept the distribution and donated the proceeds you will lose the tax saving benefit.

Contact your IRA plan administrator or tax professional to find out more and to plan

for the future. Please contact us to obtain the form to notify Saint Joseph Academy of your intended gift so we can use it according to your wishes.

Giving appreciated stock to Saint Joseph Academy is a wonderful way for you to help us continue our mission while receiving significant tax advantages. In addition to providing Saint Joseph Academy with a larger gift than if you sold the stock and donated the proceeds, you receive a greater tax deduction and avoid capital gains tax.

Please contact the office of Institutional Advancement to receive the instructions to share with your broker to facilitate the gift.

Year-end is also an ideal time to review your estate plan. If you decide to update your will or the beneficiaries on your

retirement plan or life insurance policy, remember that by including Saint Joseph Academy, you will be creating a meaningful legacy without affecting your current assets or cash flow. Explore the information available at www.plannedgiving.sja1890.org for confidential planning tools appropriate for your age or philanthropic investment goals and important tax saving updates.

Have you already included Saint Joseph Academy in your estate plans? Please let us know so we can add you to our roster of Fontbonne Legacy Society members and welcome you to our special appreciation events.

Contact Ms. Constance Sipple. CFRE, Vice President of Institutional Advancement by calling 216.671.0166.

Nazareth Academy Alumnae Celebrate Reunion

L-R Nazareth Class of 1966: Peg Koch Bednar (sister of Dolores Koch Rourke ’47†, Sr. Audrey Rose Koch, CSJ ’54, Roseanne Koch Sopuch ’61, Mary Jean Koch Range ’64 and Florence Koch Murray N’68), Linda Goldbach, Diana Kupchella and Mary Jo Roth Koliha

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To explore the many ways you can make a lasting impact on Saint Joseph Academy, please contact a member of our Institutional Advancement Department for a confidential conversation:

More than 100 Nazareth Academy alumnae gathered in September to share memories and renew friendships.

Special congratulations were given to the Class of 1966 as they celebrated their 50-year anniversary. Recognition was also given to the classes of 1961, 1971 and 1976.

We thank all who traveled near and far to celebrate with us on this special day!

Constance Sipple, CFRE Vice President 216.671.0166 csipple@sja1890.org

Allison Busser ’04 Alumnae Director 216.619.1653 abusser@sja1890.org

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Memoriam

Eternal rest grant unto them O, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

Nancy Farrell Schupp ’45 on the death of her sister, Maureen Farrell Campbell ’49.

Stephanie Tricsko Strelec ’63 on the death of her husband, Richard Strelec.

Mary Somos Check ’52 on the death of her sister, Nancy Somos Nieberding ’61.

Charlotte Navratil Ison N’63 on the death of her mother, Dorothy Navratil.

Barbara McEntee Durkin ’53 on the death of her daughter and Sr. Susan Durkin, OSU ’81 on the death of her sister, Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Durkin ’78.

Donna Brakowiecki Lendvay N’63 on the death of her sister, Wanda Brakowiecki Calaway ’55.

Kathleen Kilduff ’53 on the death of her sister, Rita Kilduff Hoyer ’45.

Patricia Gornik Sebesta ’54 on the death of her daughter and Beth Sebesta Piper ’78, Mary Therese Sebesta Schmidt ’79, Eileen Sebesta Oster ’81 and Patricia Sebesta Jammal ’84 on the death of their sister, Mary Jo Sebesta Wick ’79.

Patricia Mazanec Raspanti ’64, Jean Mazanec Smith ’65, Laurie Mazanec Belt ’66 and Katherine Mazanec Kevany ’73 on the death of their sister, Mary Jane Mazanec ’72.

Noreen O’Malley Hollo ’65 and Sharon O’Malley Trvnavsky ’67 on the death of their brother, James O’Malley.

Carlyn Kramer Obendorfer ’56 on the death of her husband, Daniel Obendorfer.

Susan Czika Manuel ’65 on the death of her sister, Betty Czika Liller ’66.

Sr. Jane Ockuly, CSJ ’57 on the death of her sister, Gail Ockuly Harmon ’64.

Mary Beth Brown O’Donnell ’65 on the death of her sister, Patricia Brown.

Ernetta Straubaugh Weiss ’57 on the death of her husband, Raymond Weiss.

Carol Pevec Ward ’65, Rosemary Pevec Hier ’66 and Joyce Pevec Hagedorn ’69 on the death of their brother, John Pevec, Sr.

Janet Armbruster Stevens ’57 and Peggie Armbruster Carter ’69 on the death of their sister, Joan Armbruster Elliott ’56.

Patricia Mulcahy Boehmer ’59 and Rosemary Mulcahy Wood ’64 on the death of their sister, Margaret Mulcahy Cushman ’62.

Charlotte Horchy Everest ’62, Janice Horchy Howell ’63 and Christine Horchy Mehallick ’66 on the death of their sister, Linda Horchy Moore ’65.

Carol Adams Wander ’62 on the death of her brother, Joseph Adams.

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Laurel Retay-Nagle N’65 on the death of her husband, Robert Nagle.

Carol Judge Culley ’66, Connie Judge Bostrom ’68, Kathleen Judge ’70, Christine Judge Lucas ’71 and Cynthia Judge ’75 on the death of their mother, Rosemary Dietrich Judge ’40.

Kathleen Gilday ’67, Sharon Gilday Hall ’72, Maureen Gilday ’78 and Annmarie Gilday Demko ’81 on the death of their brother, Thomas Gilday.

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Ginny Gaino Kirk N’67 on the death of her mother, Ida Gaino.

Kathleen Fisher Kowall N’67, Mary-Ellen Fisher Bright N’69, Margaret Fisher Williams N’75 and Donna Fisher N’79 on the death of their brother, Andrew Fisher.

Gail Ursem Conway ’68 on the death of her husband, David Conway.

Debra Voldrich Medvick N’71 and Susan Voldrich Catanzarite N’72 on the death of their brother, Jerome Voldrich.

Judith Malinoski Uren N’71 and Joan Malinoski ’78 on the death of their father, Thomas Malinoski.

Lois Agrippe Dagata ’72 on the death of her brother, Christopher Agrippe.

Mary Beth Dasinger Warnke ’72 on the death of her husband, Douglas Warnke.

Marianne Gedeon Wowk ’72, Patricia Gedeon Volle ’73 and Norine Gedeon Sanniti ’76 on the death of their father, Roy Gedeon.

Rose Lawas-Smith N’73, Mary Lawas Saddemi N’75, Frances Lawas-Grodek N’78 and Marcelle Lawas N’80 on the death of their father, Dr. Francisco Lawas.

Christine Zuleski N’77 on the death of her father, Clarence Zuleski.

Joan Jereb Heffernan ’78 on the death of her father, Frederick Jereb, Sr. Teresanne Priem Landreville N’78 on the death of her mother, Kathleen Priem.

Kathleen Bonza Walters N’78 and Karen Bonza Sadowski N’80 on the death of their mother, Nancy Bonza.

Carol Fanara Jakubowski ’79, Rosemarie Fanara Jaeger ’82 and Annette Fanara Nahulak ’83 on the death of their sister, Lynda Fanara.

Denise Dedek Lovett ’79 on the death of her mother, Dolores Dedek.

Laura McEvoy Martin, MD ’80 on the death of her father, Dr. Robert McEvoy.

Michelle Cajka Rombach ’80 on the death of her father, Edward Cajka.

Patricia Murray Falcone ’81 on the death of her husband, Paul Falcone.

Margie Keller Taublaender ’81 on the death of her brother, Karl Keller.

Maureen McGinty Dickey ’74 on the death of her sister, Eileen McGinty.

Margaret DeBarr McCluskey ’82 on the death of her husband and Carolyn Ciryak ’06 on the death of her father, Brian McCluskey.

Jayne Leisz Smith ’74 on the death of her brother, James Leisz.

Joi Sasala ’83 on the death of her mother, Doris Sasala.

Kathleen Slattery Daney ’75 on the death of her father and Mary Slattery Dambach ’47 on the death of her brother, Robert Slattery.

Veronica Aigner Eskra ’85 on the death of her mother, Doris AignerCopfer.

Ann DeSimoni McNeeley ’76, Valerie DeSimoni Moran ’80 and Diane DeSimoni Madzalonka ’80 on the death of their mother, Celia DeSimoni.

Marlene Miller ’85 on the death of her mother, Regina T. Miller.

Anne Pesta Ginley ’85 on the death of her mother, Joan Pesta.

43 Seniors Commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers Felicia Scholz Stone ’85 on the death of her mother and Catherine Fidler Kammerle ’61 on the death of her sister, Barbara Scholz-Wiegand.

Theresa Waltos-Hawranko ’85 on the death of her father, John Waltos.

Kathleen Russell Wedig ’87, Marie Russell ’89, Maureen Russell Harper ’90, Emily Russell Mateo ’96, Molly Russell ’99 and Clare Russell Walters ’02 on the death of their father and Marie Russell Lipka ’62 on the death of her brother, James Russell.

Jennifer Scavone ’91 on the death of her father, Terrence Scavone.

Holly Stroh ’00 and Katelyn Stroh ’04 on the death of their mother and Jennifer Petonic Kilbane ’82 on the death of her sister, Patricia Petonic Stroh ’72.

Eireann McHugh Kanzig ’01 and Bridgid McHugh Szlempa ’02 on the death of their mother and Kathleen Kilbane Larkin ’71 and Ann Marie Kilbane Moennich ’84 on the death of their sister, Mary Kilbane McHugh ’77.

Kelly Horchy ’03 on the death of her father, Richard Horchy.

Mary Jo Reddy ’10, Claire Reddy ’14 and Kerry Reddy ’16 on the death of their father, Daniel Reddy.

Hannah Hill ’16 on the death of her father, Roy Hill, Jr. We extend our sympathy to Diana Fogarty, Saint Joseph Academy Assistant Director of Admission, on the death of her father, Henry Szymanski.

Please remember in your prayers the following deceased alumnae: Rosemary Smith Wysocki ‘36

Margaret Mulcahy Cushman ‘62

Ann McFadden Donovan ‘38

Gail Ockuly Harmon ‘64

Amelia Boehmer Mackey ‘38

Linda Horchy Moore ‘65

Rosemary Dietrich Judge ‘40

Jacqueline Parker Sweeney ‘65

Monica McNamara Dooley ‘41

Betty Czika Liller ‘66

Rita Kilduff Hoyer ‘45

Sally Sasura ‘69

Jane O’Boyle T’45

Christine Murray Haas N’70

Loretta Olearcik Sanders T’46

Mary Jane Mazanec ‘72

Maureen Farrell Campbell ‘49

Patricia Petonic Stroh ‘72

Students, faculty, staff and families gathered in September to witness the commissioning of 43 Seniors as Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion. These students can now distribute Communion at all school Masses, as well as in their home parishes.

Congratulations to the following newly commissioned Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Boland (daughter of Eileen Chambers Boland ’84 and granddaughter of Mary Alice Hageman Boland ’47), Mia Bella Callari, Molly Chambers (daughter of Michele Haas Ljubi ’80 and sister of Colleen Chambers ’12), Angela Cicero, Anne-Marie Crawmer, Mary Kate Curry, Colleen Drellishak (daughter of Kathleen Fox Drellishak ’81), Britta Eldridge, Julieann Fioritto, Rita Flanagan (sister of Hannah Flanagan ’10), Catherine Gallagher, Aracely Ginorio, Sarah Girard, Bayleigh Good, Katherine and Victoria Gorsek (sisters of Stephanie Gorsek ’14), Meghan Hahn (daughter of Patricia Hayes Hahn ’89 and sister of Monica Hahn ’16), Amanda Hancock, Clare Helmer, Mary Hyland, Rachael Ialacci, Riley Justice, Grace Kanary, Kathleen Keck (sister of Mary Beth Keck ’15), Amanda Lutterbaugh, Kathryn McAfee (daughter of Regina Sowa McAfee ’88 and sister of Molly McAfee ’15), Mary Grace Millar (sister of Abby ’09 and Hannah Millar ’12), Sarah Presley, Teresa Reardon (sister of Melissa ’13 and Sarah Reardon ’15), Sonia Rogozinski (sister of Alison ’14 and Kira Rogozinski ’16), Lainey Sage, Stephanie Saldana, Jessica Schuler, Alexandria Siy, Laurel Slawinski, Frances Smith, Maggie Sullivan, Rebecca Toth, Ellen Vichill, Alana Vovk (sister of Alesha Vovk ’14), Emily Welshhans, Annie Wolodzko (daughter of Danette Belko Wolodzko ’87 and granddaughter of Susan Ptak Dy ’65) and Lauren Zawie.

Wanda Brakowiecki Calaway ’55 Louise Konopka Tomeo N’74 Joan Armbruster Elliott ‘56

Mary Kilbane McHugh ‘77

Margaret Mokracek Gilbert ‘56

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Durkin ‘78

Frances Nagy Johnson ‘57

Mary Jo Sebesta Wick ‘79

Patricia English Ackerman ‘58

Catherine Bartholomew Slater N’79

Catherine Egan Rogers ‘59

Nancy Franc Cottrell ‘82

Nancy Somos Nieberding ‘61

Sara Bevelacqua ‘13

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1960s

Chris Laszcz-Davis N’68, President of The Environmental Quality Organization, LLC, and former corporate Vice-President of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S), product Stewardship and Operational Integrity for Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation, was recently appointed to the Board of Scientific Counsellors (BSC), National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This Board is a Federal Advisory Committee assembled to provide independent advice and guidance to the Director of NIOSH on the organization’s occupational safety & health research and prevention programs. Chris’ term is January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019.

1990s

Theresa Chatlos Oppedisano ’90 married Lou Oppedisano on May 7, 2016.

2000s

Katie Janca-Feliz ’03 married Luis Feliz on July 17, 2016 in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic. Her sister and Saint Joseph Academy Visual Arts teacher Terise Janca ’93 was a member of the wedding party.

Colleen McNeeley ’06 married Brian Post on July 2, 2016. Her wedding party included her sisters Kaitlin ‘07 and Megan McNeeley ’16, as well as classmate Elizabeth Hilow ’06.

Claire Occhionero ’06 married Bob ManixCramer on September 10, 2016 in Chicago. The couple honeymooned in Greece.

Krista Freeman ’07 is studying for a Ph.D. in physics at Carnegie Mellon University. Her interdisciplinary research in physical virology has taken her across the world to laboratories in Sweden and Switzerland.

Krista Freeman ’07 In 2015, she attended the 2015 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany, which brought together 70 Nobel Laureates with 672 young scientists from 88 countries. Krista was honored this past September with one of Cleveland State University’s Distinguished Alumni Awards from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College. In 2016, Kristen was selected as one of Saint Joseph Academy’s 25 Under 35 Award winners.

Abby Bencivengo ’08 married Ben Vilyus on December 15, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Allie Bencivengo ’05 was her maid of honor.

Catherine Daugherty ’08 married Trevor Wenzell on July 23, 2016 in Westlake, Ohio.

Jordan Daugherty ’08 was a member of the wedding party.

Sarah Ginty Edington ’08 was recently promoted from pharmacy manager with CVS to the field management team where she will be the district pharmacy manager for 24 pharmacies in the Nashville area.

Kate Janca-Feliz ’03

Lisa Sanniti ’03 married Nick Stewart on May 20, 2016.

Amanda Arms Cordell ’04 currently works at Fairview Hospital in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU). She graduated magna cum laude from Chamberlain College of Nursing and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, the honor society of nursing.

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Kara Isabella ’08 recently graduated from Miami University’s School of Visual Arts with her M.F.A. in design for social innovation. For her thesis, Kara created Backyard Lots, a program that renovates vacant lots into safe leisure outlets for the youth of Slavic Village in Cleveland. Kara has worked in the marketing departments for Ann Taylor, American Greetings and UNICEF, where she created the brand and description for UNICEF’s new Policy Planning Unit. Currently, Kara works with the NYC Department of Small Business Services as a Neighborhood 360° Fellow.

Laura McCarty ‘07 has been promoted to Creative Manager at Saint Joseph Academy.

Brooke VanDenHaute Benes ’08

Brooke VanDenHaute ’08 married Ryan Benes on August 20, 2016. Members of the wedding party included her sisters, Shannon Lembach ’01, Bridget ’10 and Kelsey ’11.

Megan Lowes ’09, the pastoral associate at The Church of St. Clarence in North Olmsted, Ohio, recently graduated with a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Administration from John Carroll University. She helped launch the Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Chapter of Cleveland where she serves as Vice President and Director of Marketing for the chapter. In the near future Megan will begin pursuing her Doctoral in Interdisciplinary Leadership in Education.

2010s

Kayte Tuleta ’10 was recently transferred from the Cleveland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to the National Office of the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago. In her new role, Kayte serves as a Marketing Specialist.

Maggie Baughman ’12 graduated from The Theatre School of DePaul University in June of this year. She is now the production stage manager for the Chicago premiere of the musical “Now. Here. This.”

Kara Hurley ’12 has accepted a position as Development Associate at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital. She will be working on all aspects of development, including working with their major gifts team.

Madison Schoenherr ’12 married Spencer Starke on July 10, 2016 in Peninsula, Ohio. Members of the wedding party included her sister Mackenzie Schoenherr ’15, Lauren Everson ’12 and Carol Martincic ’12.

CubClub Carrie Cook Rae ’97 & Evan Rae a son, Ryan Christopher born August 15, 2016 Liz Conway ’99 & Tom Kondilas a daughter, Eleni Conway born September 28, 2016 Ginger Margevicius Fiscella ’00 & Charles Fiscella a son, Anthony Joseph born July 17, 2016 Kathleen House Strmac ’00 & Joseph Strmac a daughter, Hailey Rose born June 12, 2016 Beth Hones Richer ’01 & Kendal Richer a son, Leo William Jason born August 5, 2016 Melissa Rich Stickel ’02 & Daniel Stickel a son, Ian John born August 2, 2016 Brittany Cramer Hall ’04 & Nate Hall a son, Bennett Charles born May 25, 2016 Daniela Rojas Anselmi ’05 & Matthew Anselmi a son, Sebastian Don Matthew born October 8, 2015 Ashley Jordan Calmer ’06 & Keith Calmer a daughter, Kaylee Elizabeth born October 20, 2016 Kaitlyn Zimmerer Cobb ’07 & Kyle Cobb a son, Jackson Salvatore born May 24, 2016

Season’s Greetings from the

Paw Prints Store

As you are making your list and checking it twice, be sure to include purple and gold items for your Jaguar fans on the list!

The Paw Prints Store is stocked with many wonderful items including ornaments, jewelry, blankets, hats, hoodies and more!

Join us on Thursday, December 15 for the annual Christmas Concert, make a Paw Prints store purchase of $40 or more and receive 15% off your total sale!

Shop our Last Chance Sale on Wednesday, Various items will be marked down!*

December 21 from 4-7 p.m.

*Food and school supplies not included*

Christmas Hours: With the Christmas season upon us, there are Special Holiday Shopping Hours in addition to our regular store hours. To learn more, go to our website.

If you live out of town, shop online at www.sja1890.org/bookstore for all of your Christmas gifts!

SAVE THE DATE Please join Saint Joseph Academy for an elegant and memorable evening to benefit scholarship and academic initiatives.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2017 SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY, CLEVELAND, OHIO THE EVENT BEGINS AT 6:00 P.M.

Honoring Daria Roebuck ’75 2017 Distinguished Alumna Award Recipient Special thanks to our event chairs: John & Andrea Ham P’18 Michael & Lisa Adkins Lonsway ’84, P’18 Patrick & Camille Sheehan P’18

For more information or to register for the event, please visit sja1890.ejoinme.org Saint Joseph Academy FALL 2016

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LOOKINGAHEAD Young Alumnae Holiday Homecoming 2016

Members of the classes of 2012 – 2016 are invited to join us for a holiday homecoming get together on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from 6-8:00pm in the SJA Dining Hall. To register, please visit www.sja1890.org/youngalum. For more information, please contact Alumnae Director Allison Busser ’04 at abusser@sja1890.org.

at Saint Joseph Academy. This fun-filled day consists of teams progressing along a bracket until there is a winner. Prizes and contests for participants and fans alike! For more information, please contact Alumnae Director Allison Busser ’04 at abusser@sja1890.org.

Fontbonne Legacy Society Luncheon

Admission Test

Saint Joseph Academy celebrates members of our Fontbonne Legacy Society with a special appreciation luncheon and Mass honoring St. Joseph’s Day on Monday, March 20. For more information, please contact Constance Sipple, CFRE, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at csipple@sja1890.org, or 216.671.0166.

Alumnae, Family and Friends Mass and Brunch in Naples, Florida

Evening of Reflection for Women 2017

All 8th grade girls considering enrolling at SJA must take an admission test. Our admission test is scheduled for January 7, 2017 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Please note this test is for admission purposes only, not scholarships. Register at www.sja1890.org/admissionevents.

Join President Mrs. Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71 for a special gathering at the Royal Poinciana Golf Club on Sunday, March 5.

Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Raymond P. Guiao, S.J. at 10 a.m. followed by brunch. For more information, or to be added to the guest list contact Michelle Rattay Tarr ’75 at mtarr@sja1890.org or 216.251.6788 x237.

Marge Madness Basketball Tournament The second annual Marge Madness Basketball Tournament will be held in the Academy Center on Sunday, March 19 to raise funds for the Maggie Daniels Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund

Please join us on April 10, 2017, the Monday of Holy Week, for our annual Evening of Reflection for Women. This event is designed to help you begin the holiest week of the year with spiritual insight and guidance. Our moderator will be Saint Joseph Academy’s Vice President of Mission, Sr. Phyllis DiFuccia, SSJ. For more information, please contact Alumnae Director Allison Busser ’04 at 216.619.1653 or abusser@sja1890.org.

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