UPDATE Magazine: Spring 2019

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Jaguars Go Global Saint Joseph Academy SPRING 2019

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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, John Manuszak, Laura McCarty Waryk ’07, Mickie Matheis P’22, Nikki Mohar, Mackenzie Schuler, Constance S. Sipple, CFRE and Jeff Sutliff.

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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.

Dear Alumnae, Parents and Friends of Saint Joseph Academy, This year’s theme from the “Character of a Saint Joseph Academy” statement focuses on Emerging Wisdom, defined as: Enlightened by intellectual curiosity, discernment and openness, she thinks critically, reflects regularly, broadens perspectives, and embraces the challenges of new ideas.

Stories in this issue exhibit these qualities being developed in our students.

Encountering individuals different from ourselves is an especially effective way to broaden perspectives. Having studied in Paris during my undergraduate education and later working extensively around the world during my corporate career, I personally know the value of international experiences.

When the French choir visited in February (story on page 1), I had the pleasure of hosting the choir director and his wife. Their observations on education (a shorter school day with more emphasis on athletics than in a typical French high school) provided fodder for interesting discussions. They were amazed at the openness of our neighborhoods, without fences around the yards. Other parts of everyday life were quite similar, such as highways and cell phones. The Saint Joseph Academy families who hosted young women from France and Chile had similar experiences, enjoying the give and take typical of new friendships. Meeting new people, especially those from different backgrounds, helps us to learn from others as well as reflect on ourselves.

The last performance by the French choir was given at the United Methodist Church in Avon, having sung for the prior evening mass at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral. Gathered that morning with our host families and those from Lakewood Catholic Academy and St. Edward High School were international students from France, Chile and a group of young men who arrived that morning from New Zealand for an exchange program with St. Edward. Mr. Michael Perrin, in his role as St. Edward Director of International Programs, provided some openings thoughts. Noting that he himself was a native of South Africa, there were people from five continents in attendance. Five continents. Wow! When the pastor rose to present his sermon, he began with a scripture verse.

What I can only describe as a Holy Spirit moment, he read from the gospel of John 17:21 – “…so that they may all be one...” This is the very foundational scripture passage of the Congregation of St. Joseph and their charism of unity. Again, I thought “Wow!” Travel is one method to spark intellectual curiosity in our young women, but we are always looking for ways to broaden their perspectives inside and outside the classroom. The Junior Professional Shadow program is another example (story on pages 8-9). All our students are often asked to reflect on their experiences in discussion, by journaling and in prayer. Reflecting on these experiences can make the impact much more profound and nurture the development of their wisdom.

Thank you for the support you provide, so that we can offer these important opportunities to our students. We couldn’t do this without you.

Sursum corda! Lift up your hearts!

On the Cover: Students at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy

Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71 President

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The French Choir singing at the opening ceremony of the CLEIMUN conference

International Exchange Students Enrich Cultural Learning

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n February, the Academy welcomed four international exchange students from Le Puy, France (where the Sisters of St. Joseph were founded in 1650) and five students from Saint George’s College in Santiago, Chile, sponsored by the Congregation of the Holy Cross. The students from these two countries stayed with our students and their families for roughly two weeks.

The students from Saint George’s College came to Cleveland to participate in the Cleveland International Model United Nations (CLEIMUN) conference.

The French Choir members age 12-20 years and are from the Notre Dame Cathedral in Le Puy, France. The Academy partnered with St. Edward High School and Lakewood Catholic Academy for this visit.

The Cathedral in Le Puy is one of the starting places for pilgrims to travel (usually walking) to the shrine of St. James in Compostela, Spain. This pilgrimage dates back centuries and is commonly called Le Chemin (French), El Camino (Spanish) and The Way (English).

The French students attend a school founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph. This is the third exchange between our two schools. The French choir sang at two masses at St. John Cathedral and an allschool mass at the Academy. They sang at masses both at St. Jude Church in Elyria and St. Ambrose Church in Brunswick, an interfaith service at St. Edward High School and at the opening and closing ceremonies for the CLEIMUN conference. The choir also performed for the Sisters of St. Joseph and sang at the Avon Methodist Church.

They also held a concert at the Academy on Wednesday, February 13, where their selections included contemporary French songs. After their ten days in Cleveland, they traveled to Chicago to spend a few days with our sister school Nazareth Academy.

The French and Chilean students attended classes and visited Niagara Falls. We are thankful for their visit and know it was beneficial for both Saint Joseph Academy students and the international students to view how other cultures live and to learn we are more similar than we are different.

Kate Flannery ’20 (right) with a student from Le Puy, France

Monica Kronstain ’19 (right) with a student from Chile

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Broadening Perspectives Through I n March, 10 students and chaperones CORE Ministry teacher Ms. Kristen Pungitore and Spanish teacher Mrs. Alison Morgan spent a week in Tucson, Arizona. The Academy partnered with BorderLinks, an organization that offers experiential learning opportunities to explore the difficulties of migration and life along the U.S./Mexico border.

Their trip included exploring historical and current immigration policies and their impacts on communities across the borderlands and the Americas.

The students spoke with people directly affected by migration, including migrants who live in the borderlands and with advocates for migrant justice.

In doing so, they built connections with people and organizations Students at the U.S. Mexico border wall fighting for migrant justice on both sides of the border, developing critical-thinking about solutions to the root causes of migration and action steps for positive social change in the Saint Joseph Academy community.

The first day, the group dove into a timeline workshop on the history of the border. Students were struck by many exclusionary immigration policies implemented by the U.S. Government over the decades. Next, they headed to Nogales, Arizona. There they met Manuel, a Mexican man who shared his experience living in Nogales, the impact of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the U.S. industry on the people of Mexico.

He shared stories of why his family was forced to migrate from Central Mexico and what it was like working in factories.

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The students walked along the border, commenting how life on both sides seemed so similar and how Jesus always stands with those on the other side of the lines drawn. After the border visit, the students went to a grocery store to gather prices for a typical shopping list to compare how much a U.S. dollar can buy compared to the Mexican peso. The students participated in a food and water drop, winding down a narrow, dirt road, through a three-mile migrant trail up and down mountains, through washes and around canyons.

They stopped in front of a shrine to reflect about how difficult making this journey would be. While on the service trip, the group also trekked to the Florence Detention Center, one of many places where migrants who are caught crossing the border or overstaying their visa get placed while awaiting trial. The students asked the individuals about their experiences, life, family and work prior to the detention center and their hopes and dreams for the future.

On their final day, the students participated in an Immigration Simulation Workshop and met with The Florence Project, an organization who provides free legal aid and representation to migrants in border patrol custody or at detention centers or prisons (something not typically provided). They walked to the courthouse to hear court proceedings for Operation Streamline, a zero-tolerance approach to border crossing. In the course of just over an hour, students and chaperones watched approximately 75-100 migrant men (and two women), wearing shackles and the clothes they crossed in, be convicted and sentenced.

Some would be immediately deported while others would serve time in prison before deportation. “There were many parts of the trip that deeply impacted me. My favorite experience was participating in a water drop that included a three-hour desert hike carrying cans of food to leave on a popular migrant trail. When I was talking with a detainee, he said one of these water drops saved his life in the desert and the messages written on the jugs of water gave him hope. I learned how privileged I am and how our community separates itself from this issue. This trip was important because it connected us to individual people and their suffering; we had one-on-one interactions and relationships with people struggling with this global problem. It is raw, real and important for the Saint Joseph Academy community because it allows students to be recognized as responsible adults who can form their own opinions and advocate for change in our school community,� voiced Claire Kapitan ’20.

International Experiences I n March, 42 students and seven faculty embarked on a ten-day journey across France and Italy. The students’ trip began with a visit to the richest kingdom in the world, Monaco. They walked through the cathedral where Princess Grace Kelly was both married and buried.

A short walk brought them to the Royal Palace where preparations were happening for the diplomatic visit of the Chinese and French presidents. The group explored the palace and wandered the winding pathways that showed them the scenic vistas of Cote d’Azur.

After leaving France, they embarked on a scenic bus ride from the French Riviera to the Italian Rivera, stopping at the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. After this famous destination, they were on their way to Florence, where the students helped facilitate a prayer service. Upon arriving in Florence, they had a nighttime stroll past many of the famous landmarks of this historic city, including il Duomo, the Piazza Della Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio on the Arno River, the Opera del Duomo and Dante's House museums. Then they traveled to the scenic medieval Tuscan city of Sienna.

The students made their way to Rome by first stopping at Assisi, the home to St. Francis and St. Clare, known as the city of peace. While in Assisi, they visited the tomb of St. Francis, where many students offered a prayer by lighting a candle.

The group’s first experience in Rome consisted of a walking tour, which included counting the Spanish Steps, throwing coins in the Trevi Fountain, viewing the sky through the oculus of the Pantheon and strolling through St. Agnese in Agone Church in the Piazza Navona. The students then traveled to the historical center of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum. Their tour guide highlighted the architecture and described various uses of the Colosseum throughout the ages, including gladiator games, animal fights, staged naval battles, public executions, flea markets, housing, animal stabling and even the stations of the cross.

At their next stop in Vatican City, many students purchased religious items which were blessed by Pope Francis. They enjoyed a tour of the Vatican Museum.

The Vatican Tour culminated in the long walk through

Students at the storied Colosseum

the Hall of Maps, ending in the indescribable Sistine Chapel. Students were able to spend time admiring Michelangelo’s ceiling and altar fresco of the Last Judgment, and Boticelli’s wall frescoes of the lives of Moses and Jesus. After exiting the Sistine Chapel, they made their way to one of Christendom’s most holy sites: St. Peter’s Basilica, witnessing Michelangelo’s marble sculpture, the Pieta, as well as the burial sites of St. John Paul II and St. John XXIII. The group was informed that the basilica lies three stories above the tomb of St. Peter. After the Vatican, students were able to visit the catacombs, where they learned that the catacombs were not a place of sorrow but rather a place that resonated with hope of the resurrection.

With only two days left of their tour, the group traveled to Pompeii, Italy’s largest archeological site.

A highlight of their tour included the theater, where the students took the opportunity to experiment with the famous acoustics by singing the Alma Mater. L-R: Seniors Kellyn Lindway, Molly Rogers and Aurelia Rivera The most moving part of at the Leaning Tower of Pisa the experience for them was the viewing of the plaster casts of the victims who lost their lives in what remains the largest natural disaster in history. “My favorite part of the trip was visiting Pompeii. The Roman influence on the country was one of the reasons I wanted to go on this trip so seeing the ancient city made the entire trip for me. It was amazing to walk the streets of the ancient Romans and to be able to read the Latin written around the city,” shared Olivia Boczar ’19.

On their final day, the group made their final excursion to Capri and Naples. Once in Capri, they boarded a seafaring vessel for a tour of the grottos and rock features of the island. The travelers then boarded a ferry to Naples, learning of the generous spirit and history of the Napolitani people. “Going on this trip helped me discover how much I love traveling and immersing myself in new cultures. This trip makes me want to study abroad in college and pursue learning more languages. I’m so thankful that Saint Joseph Academy offers cultural trips because to travel with my friends is a once in a lifetime experience,” voiced Gillian Ginley ’20 (daughter of Anne Pesta Ginley ’85).

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All Four Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists

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ongratulations to Seniors Julia Hontaruk-Levko, Julia Patterson, Libby Poole and Mia Saurette who have been named the National Merit Finalists!

The four Seniors have met the requirements to advance to the finals of the National Merit Scholarship Program competition, which includes maintaining an outstanding academic record throughout high school, an endorsement by Principal Mr. Jeff Sutliff and earning an SAT score confirming an earlier performance on the qualifying test.

The National Merit Finalists will be considered for the National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2019 and the scholarship awards were announced in March.

Congratulations, Julia, Julia, Libby and Mia! National Merit Finalists and Seniors Julia Hontaruk-Levko, Julia Patterson, Mia Saurette and Elizabeth Poole

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER: How can we prepare our students simultaneously for both the present and the future? Sacred scripture reminds us: “acquire wisdom, acquire understanding, never forget her, never deviate from my words. Do not desert her, she will keep you safe; love her, she will watch over you” (Proverbs 4:5-6). Our theme for the year, “Emerging Wisdom,” comes from our Character of a Saint Joseph Academy Graduate statement and highlights the relationship between wisdom and living unifying love.

Fostering a student’s ability to make wise choices empowers her to live the dream God has for her. Wisdom, then, is the key to living unifying love in a changing world.

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But how do we acquire wisdom?

“If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the real thing is worth ten thousand pictures.” At Saint Joseph Academy, we embrace experiential learning throughout our educational program. We believe lived experiences foster the development of deep and enduring understanding and give essential context to the lessons acquired in class. Experiences help a student answer the questions, “Why do I need to know this?” and more importantly, “What does God want from me?”

Woven throughout her four years at Saint Joseph Academy, a student will have experiences within and beyond the walls of the Academy, some of which are highlighted in these pages. Retreats, service learning, internships, field experiences, global education, Junior Professional

Shadowing and competitions all cultivate the character of a Saint Joseph Academy graduate. Each of these experiences has the power to take her out of her comfort zone, spark her intellectual curiosity, broaden her perspective and support her as she embraces the challenge of new ideas.

We can’t predict the future, but we can predict that a Saint Joseph Academy graduate will need to be able to adapt to a rapidly changing world. She will need to learn how to make good choices and to reflect on the impact of those choices.

Experiential learning is a powerful catalyst for cultivating wisdom, for nurturing an emerging sense of self and for inspiring a life of unifying love.

PenOhio Team Named Grand Champions!

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n March 9, the Saint Joseph Academy PenOhio Writing Competition team was named the Grand Champion of the Northeast Ohio Regional Pen Ohio Scholastic Writing Tournament. The Tri-C North Coast Regional tournament took place at The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center in Highland Hills. Writers competed in three rounds of impromptu writing, creating narratives in response to a prompt provided in each round.

The Varsity team, coached by Instructional Coach Mrs. Keri Grady, earned first place among 16 teams. Claire Kapitan ’20 (granddaughter of Mary Zimmerman Kapitan ’54†) placed first in individual competition. Grace Thomas ’19 placed second in individual competition in a field of 64 writers.

The Junior Varsity team, coached by Student Support Services Mrs. Becky Goede McNulty ’96, placed second in a field of 16 teams. Isabel Small ’21 placed first in individual competition among 63 Junior Varsity writers! Participating writers are listed below, in their respective divisions.

Congratulations to the team and good luck at the State tournament!

Varsity: Nicole Baddour ’19 (sister of Alexandra Baddour ’16), Maggie Cornelison ’19 (sister of Helen Cornelison ’16), Malina Infante ’20, Claire Kapitan ’20, Carly Pinter ’20 (granddaughter of Angela Scherry Liberatore ’54), Grace Thomas ’19 and Laura Wirtz ’20 Junior Varsity: Maura Bradesca ’21 (granddaughter of Mary Lou Kelly Kraven ’51), Lilianna Fuehrer ’22, Madeline Jarosz ’21, Mary Lepore ’22, Grace Nussle ’22, Olivia Pelley ’21, Alyssa Rosas ’22 and Isabel Small ’21

Spring Musical Newsies Encourages Students to “Seize the Day”

Varsity and Junior Varsity PenOhio team members

In April, members of the theater department performed Newsies, a Disney musical based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899. This musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsies’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. With help from the reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.”

“The music of Newsies is very challenging and the students met that challenge head on. They worked tirelessly learning the complex songs and creating their characters. Our student designers were in charge of creating and building the entire sets, as well as keeping track of the various props. From lighting, to sound, to costumes, I am so proud of what our stage crew accomplished,” shared Drama Director Mrs. Anne Ising. Bravo, students, on a job well done!

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Engineering Classes Create Learning Devices for Kindergarten Students

Sara Bauer ’21(right) helps a St. Mark School student with his new learning manipulative device

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cience teacher Mr. Bryce Ormiston is leveraging the power of projectbased learning and authentic audiences to create rich educational experiences for Introduction to PreEngineering students. Building on the work Science teacher Mrs. Mary Ellen Foley Scott ’76 has brought to the Saint Joseph Academy community through RePlay for Kids, a nonprofit organization for children with special needs, the students are developing and producing classroom learning manipulative devices for use in Kindergarten classrooms.

Mr. Ormiston challenged his students by matching them with kindergarten students at St. Mark School. Students began by conducting field research, observing students working with classroom 6

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manipulatives and conferring with teachers regarding needs and technical parameters. Inspired by what they learned, the Introduction to Pre-Engineering students returned to the Academy to begin brainstorming and designing their prototypes. Our students used equipment in the Makerspace innovation lab, including the laser cutter, 3D printers and a sewing machine. Mr. Ormiston scaffolded the project as a multi-step assignment, providing the guiding support of a regular feedback loop.

“The class collaborated and then decided in their individual groups what to create. Our group created a sight word sentence board, where the class can associate what subjects, verbs or predicates go together. We etched

the shapes into wood in the Makerspace innovation lab. The hope is to help the kindergarten class to be able to create and learn parts of sentences based on this device,” shared Cassie Van Etten ’19.

Working as a team, Science teacher Mr. Dave Weiss and Engineering & Design Honors Program Coordinator Mr. Rob Zdankiewicz provided essential technical skill instruction to troubleshoot and support prototype production.

The Introduction to Pre-Engineering class reached out to Visual Arts Department Chair Mrs. Tammy Sparks’s Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art and Art III students to provide feedback on the aesthetics of the product prototypes. This mutually beneficial partnership has allowed the advanced art students to explore how aesthetics and design play a role in engineering, reinforcing the value of the transferable skills they develop through creation and critique. Similarly, Mr. Ormiston's pre-engineering students gained practice in seeking and processing critique as an opportunity for growth.

“The understanding that their products would be used in an actual classroom elevated student engagement and effort, resulting in higher quality work,” voiced Science teacher Mr. Ormiston.

Alphabet Dominoes, designed

by Freshmen Gigi Boushelle and Makena Guzzi

Leveraging Makerspace to Create Art Projects Presented at National Art Conference

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n March, Visual Arts Department Chair and teacher Mrs. Tammy Sparks presented to a packed house at the National Art Education Association’s National Convention in Boston. Her focus, “Using a Makerspace to Make Art” informed schools how they can incorporate Makerspace innovation labs with their art courses. Mrs. Sparks provided examples of how Saint Joseph Academy students use the

Visual Arts Department Chair and teacher Mrs. Tammy Sparks presented to a packed house at the National Art Education Association’s National Convention

equipment in our Makerspace innovation lab, including 3D printers, laser engravers, vinyl cutters, embroidery and sewing machines, t-shirt press, routers, photo booth, green screen, 3Doodlers, virtual reality equipment and more to solve design problems.

“In 2017, I was invited to chaperone a student trip to the World Maker Faire in New York City. This three-day trip truly changed my perspective on the relationship between art, design and engineering.

After the Maker Faire, I found myself asking students, ‘What if you

use the laser engraver to cut out elements of your work in acrylic to create emphasis? What if you challenge yourself to use multiple tools and equipment in the Makerspace to create a piece?’ For example, Art I students also used the Makerspace to translate their learning of tessellations within their color theory unit. After learning about the various ways for a design to be repeated, students developed a paper motif. Then they used laptops in our Makerspace innovation lab. The class had two days to learn the software to digitally draw the outline of their motif and add details within the shape to make the object identifiable. Once their design was ready, they tested it by using the laser engraver to print/cut a practice tile from inexpensive material in the Makerspace to make sure it would work. If it didn’t, they had to determine what went wrong and how to fix it. This was very challenging, as students had to determine if the problem was with the design or their digital drawing or both. Once it worked, they cut/engraved their materials and the arrangement of their tiles.

Each piece was glued onto matte board backing to complete the design,” explained Mrs. Sparks.

“Last year, I established a 3D design course that required frequent utilization of the Makerspace innovation lab. Inspired by the castles made in an engineering class, the 3D students designed gnome homes that were at least four inches tall with texture and details. Other materials and 3D printing were used to develop an entire scene. After completing the project, they wrote a short story about the creatures that live in the home they’ve created,” shared Mrs. Sparks.

“The key to making the Makerspace innovation lab a place that students think about using in their artmaking process is to give them many structured opportunities in it so they are comfortable with the equipment and develop the ‘what if ’ mentality.”

20 Students Honored by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 20 Art students were recognized by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, which celebrate student work demonstrating technical skill, personal voice or vision and originality. Below is the list of students recognized for their work. The 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Exhibit – Cuyahoga County Region was on display at Cleveland Institute of Art's Reinberger Gallery. Congratulations, ladies, on a job well done!

Seven Gold Key Honorees: Jamie Brinker ’21 (sister of Shannon Brinker Danzey ’04 and Kelsie Brinker ’16), Erin Davenport ’19, Ava Haddad ’22, Catherine Dial ’21 (daughter of Anne Faulhammer Dial ’86 and granddaughter of Rosina McGarrity Dial ’56), Christina Graf ’21 (sister of Hannah Graf ’17), Sarah Kelley ’20 and Cara Staresinic ’19 (daughter of Janice Novak Staresinic ’82).

One Silver Key Honoree: Savannah Meyer ’19 Twelve Honorable Mentions: Jamie Brinker ’21, Erin Davenport ’19, Morgan Jeffries ’21 (daughter of Dawn Klepek Jeffries ’83, sister of Kathryn Jeffries ’10 and granddaughter of Dorothy Podracky Jeffries T’48+), Madison Wilson ’19 (two Honorable mentions, sister of Samantha Zogheib ’11), Alexandra Baker ’19 (sister of Corinne Baker ’16), Alyssa Brown ’19, Ashley Ginorio ’19 (sister of Aracely Ginorio ’17), Kailah Gordon ’19, Megan Lane ’19, Annie Yantek ’19 and Kathryn Zoller ’19.

Color Pop Bowls created by Gold Key recipient Ava Haddad ’22

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Provides Insights for Career Opportunities

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ach spring, the Junior class experiences the real world of prospective careers, thanks to our Junior Professional Shadowing Program.

During the three-day experience, coordinated

by College Counselors Ms. Susan Emmerich and Ms. Maria Mueller, Juniors spend time with a sponsor in a potential career or passion of their choice. This year, more than 185 Juniors were paired with a variety of professionals, including engineers, policy advisors, lawyers, surgeons and members of the United States Coast Guard.

Students keep journals detailing their experiences and thoughts on the professionals they observed. This career exploration helps students decide vocations of interest or hone in their post-secondary education selections as they narrow their college search process.

Here are some highlights from the 2019 Junior Professional Shadowing experience.

Jennifer Gonzalez (sister of Claudia Gonzalez ’17) completed her shadowing with an orthopedic nurse at the Cleveland Clinic-Westlake Medical Campus. “I was able to witness a hip injection happen, which was amazing. The injection was performed with a sonogram machine and the needle was visible going through the muscle as the liquid was injected into the hip pocket. The fluid is used to give the hip more movement. I was able to learn about the biohazard waste procedure, helped take vitals, learned how to take blood pressure and a rapid staph test.

The doctors are wonderful at explaining what is happening, how this affects an individual and the patient’s next steps in a way that is relatable to those without a medical background. My experience at the worksite was amazing. I loved the busy atmosphere. I have shadowed in other medical departments through the Cleveland Clinic’s Science Internship Program (at Fairview Hospital and Beachwood Medical Family Health and Surgery Center), so I was very comfortable being in a medical area. Although I have shadowed many other departments, including nursing, I am at a tiebreaker between becoming a Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant,” shared Jennifer.

Maura Jordan traveled to Washington, D.C., where she had the opportunity to shadow at the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Footsteps2Brilliance and Women in the World/Radio Free Asia. “During my Junior Professional Shadowing, I learned the World Bank gives loans to countries whose governments are struggling, sometimes after a natural disaster or a major war. The IFC, a sister organization of the World Bank, provides loans to private companies within struggling countries. I really liked that these organizations truly care about people and have dedicated their focus on helping them.

While at Footsteps2Brilliance, I learned they provided Pre-K through third grade literacy solutions that utilize mobile technology to connect school, home and the community for academic success. Their app allows students to read, sing, record and take reading comprehension tests. On my final day, I met with the Executive Producer and Managing Editor of the Women in the World Summit, a three-day event where famous women (including Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton, Mindy Kaling and Christiane Amanpour) come together to interview women making a difference in the world. I met Golchera, a journalist at Radio Free Asia who will be speaking at the Women in the World Summit. Radio Free Asia is an organization that brings award-winning, domestic journalist and uncensored content to people in six Asian countries that restrict free speech, freedom of the press and access to reliable information beyond their borders. Golchera’s radio show provides news to the Uyghur people, a Turkish ethnic group in China. The Chinese government does not want the Uyghurs living in China so they have been trying to arrest and imprison the Uyghur people. The Chinese government found that the radio show Golchera worked for was spreading the news to Uyghurs. Because of this, the government imprisoned 25 members of Golchera’s family in Chinese concentration camps. Since there are more than two million Uyghurs imprisoned, it made me realize how important Golchera’s job is to give hope to people when they have nothing else. It would be amazing to work for any of these organizations. Not only does their work change people’s lives, but it inspires others to get involved in the cause and I would use my talents to contribute to making the world a better place,” voiced Maura.

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Kate Luciano jetted to Burbank, California to shadow an Assistant Line Producer with Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. “The line producer manages the show’s budget, daily physical aspects of film production, handles safety and scheduling. I attended a production meeting, where we met with the heads of each department (camera, lighting, costume, set design, etc). The writer read through each scene, going over the setting and props needed while the head of each department asked questions, including what the characters would be holding or wearing or where they wanted to position the camera. I was given a VIP tour of the studios, where I was able to see props from movies such as Wonder Woman, Harry Potter and Batman. I went on the set of the show Lethal Weapon, where I saw how each shot is filmed and how set designers fit one set into one studio. Nothing is as it seems when it comes to television shows. I walked on the set of where they filmed shows including Gilmore Girls and Pretty Little Liars. On my final day of Junior Shadowing, I went to a live taping of the show Mom and because my sponsor used to work on this show, she was able to get us VIP seats. They took about three takes each time just for reassurance and recorded the audience’s laughter. The show was then edited and put on TV a few weeks later. I saw some great actors up close during the taping, including Anna Farris, Allison Janney (who won an Academy Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress in the movie I, Tonya) and Rainn Wilson (Dwight in The Office). This was a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget,” expressed Kate.

Lauren Gardner was thrilled to shadow at

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Lilly Pulitzer, Inc. a women’s resort and lifestyle brand, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “My sponsor was a Senior Designer, so I was able to see many aspects of the company, including looking at new deliveries, naming products and patterns dropping. “There is so much more thought and detail put in when it came to selecting clothing items, because of the styles, colors and materials. One of my favorite things that I learned about was seeing next season’s clothing lines and how the team’s ideas come together to create a product. I witnessed the design process and the role technology plays in their process. I discovered that the designers work with the software program Adobe Illustrator, which is what I learned in my graphic design class. I was able to get crash courses in packaging, marketing, fashion, research and more. I learned how important organization and communication are when designing a clothing product.

I had an amazing experience at Lilly Pulitzer, Inc. Fashion is much more than clothing. It is an art form that takes time and dedication to find the perfect piece. With all of the amazing and committed people who work there, Lilly Pulitzer is unique and a great choice for those who love working hard but also do what they love,” said Lauren.

Greetings. “I attended a Copy Review, where editors meet together to look over the writers’ writing for whatever project they are working on, which while I was shadowing was Valentine’s Day. One person starts by reading the copy then he/she has the first choice to either correct it, keep it or make adjustments. I had the opportunity to attend a brainstorm session, where editors meet with designers and illustrators to discuss different ideas for their Valentine’s Day project.

One of the designers at American Greetings showed me the different parts of his job, such as designing the card and the different type of finishing. When designing the cards, designers must be precise with all their measurements of the cards, so that there is no mistake when printing them. For the finishing, there are different types such as glitter, shiny, felt-like, etc.

I met with the new department, Writing Conception, where people work as both a writer and an editor. Sometimes people in this department write and other times they edit, so they are not limited to one job. One of the team members actually wrote a script for a movie called Season’s Greetings which aired on UpTV. I like the idea of being a writer and editor at the same time. I might prefer to do that now. I definitely want to work at American Greetings in the future,” stated Htoo Htoo.

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Winter Sports Basketball Competes at District Level, Molly Neitzel ’19 Makes First-Team All-District The basketball program performed well against a tough schedule, including first-year action in the North Coast League (NCL).

The team finished the season with a record of 15-10 overall and 8-4 in conference play. The Jaguars, the #3 seed in the District tournament, advanced to the District final where they fell to top-seeded Medina High School.

Highlights of the season included a 55-47 road win at Magnificat High School, a close 54-52 NCL win over Walsh Jesuit High School, a big win on Senior night over Gilmour Academy 46-41 and then a win in the District Semifinals over #2 seeded Berea-Midpark High School.

Several student-athletes earned postseason awards for their play during the season. Molly Neitzel ’19 (sister of Colleen Neitzel ’18) became the first Saint Joseph Academy basketball player in recent history to earn First-Team All-District honors while Gabbie Schafer ’21 and Ava Haddad ’22 were named Honorable Mention All-District. In conference recognition, Molly Neitzel ’19 was named North Coast League Blue Division Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Conference. Also receiving First-Team All-Conference recognition were Gabbie Schafer ’21 and Ava Haddad ’22 while Charlotte Adler ’21 was named to the Second-Team.

Molly Neitzel ’19

Indoor Track & Field Sends 4x800 Relay Team to National Meet The indoor track & field team had an outstanding season. The team was made up of 44 students who trained and competed in preparation for the upcoming outdoor season. The Jaguars competed in the Northeast Ohio Indoor Track Conference (NEOITC) on a weekly basis, facing off against talented athletes

from across Northeast Ohio. The Academy won each of their conference meets while also producing outstanding times and marks during the season. 16 team members qualified for the NEOITC All-Star Meet and 10 athletes competed at the state indoor meet. The 4x800 relay team finished ninth overall while Senior throwers Emma Pesicka (ninth in the shot put and 18th in the weight throw) and Madison Wilson (sister of Samantha Zogheib ’11, 19th in the shot put and 21st in the weight throw) had strong showings. Annie Allen ’20 finished 15th in the 1600 meter run while Mia Crayton-Prioleau ’19 was 16th in the long jump and Haley Morgan ’19 (granddaughter of Marlene Manik Bergen ’61) was 17th in the 200-meter dash. In addition, the 4x800 relay team of Annie Allen ’20, Grace Kelley ’19 (sister of Margaret ’14 and Nora Kelley ’17), Anna Duesenberg ’22 and Amanda Keim ’20 qualified for the New Balance Indoor Nationals, held at The Armory in New York City, where the team finished in 17th place with a time of 9:45.50. These athletes took their experiences from the indoor season as they began outdoor track & field in late March.

L-R: Amanda Keim ’20, Anna Duesenberg ’22, Grace Kelley ’19 and Annie Allen ’20 at the New Balance Indoor Nationals meet

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Bowling Advances to Sectional Meet

Gymnastics Team Builds for Future Gymnastics was represented by a full team for the first time in the Academy’s history this season. The team was created last year by Seniors Sofie Buckley and Emma Weiss and grew to five members for the 2018-2019 season. The athletes opened and closed their regular season at Magnificat High School, concluding with the inaugural Catholic Cup. Moving into the postseason, with 27 schools represented at the Sectional meet, Sofie Buckley ’19 qualified to the District meet on vault and floor. The team as a whole vastly improved their vault lineup, placing fifth as a team in this individual event. The season was Emma Weiss ’19 highlighted with Emma Weiss ’19 placing second on beam at the Catholic Cup scoring a career high 9.1, Sofie Buckley ’19 winning the vault title two meets in a row, Elizabeth Quinn ’22 (daughter of Eileen Sideras Quinn ’79) scoring a season high 8.65 on floor, Abbie Harden ’22 (daughter of Megan Wagner-Harden ’97) making her all-around debut at North Olmsted High School and Abby Synk ’22 placing second in the all-around at Senior Night.

These five teammates worked hard, represented Saint Joseph Academy well, and we are proud of their accomplishments!

The bowling team had a strong season in their second year as a Varsity sport. The team had eight members this season and the Jaguars competed against Greater Cleveland Interscholastic Bowling League (GCIBL) opponents. The team finished in third place in the GCIBL Division I with 19,690 total pins. In the Sectional tournament, the Jaguars just missed a team trip to the District tournament by finishing in fourth place (the top three teams advanced to Districts). However, Emily Kovacic ’19 advanced as an individual thanks to her games of 186, 115, 137 (total 428) to finish tied for eighth out of 61 bowlers.

It was her second straight trip to the

Sofie Buckley ’19

Maddy Kelly’s Third Consecutive State Meet Appearance Highlights Swimming & Diving Season The swimming & diving team was led this season by Maddy Kelly ’20 who continued to perform as one of the top swimmers in the state of Ohio. In her third year at the Academy, Maddy set five school records, won a pair of North Coast League titles and advanced to the State meet for the third consecutive year. She qualified to the State meet in two events (50 freestyle and 100 backstroke) and finished seventh overall in the Division I State meet in the 100 backstroke.

The Jaguars also received strong support from other team members throughout the season. The team advanced ten athletes to the District meet at Bowling Green State University. The Jaguars had three relay teams qualify for the District meet along with individuals in four events. The Academy finished in 12th place overall, marking the best finish at Districts in program history.

Ten Jaguars advanced to the District meet: Julia Patterson ’19 (500 freestyle), Maddy Kelly ’20 (50 freestyle and 100 backstroke), Gwen Pierce ’21 (100 butterfly), Emma Claire Lambert-Shemo ’22 (100 breaststroke), Kassidy Gartin ’19 (sister of Kayla Gartin ’15), Maddy Kelly ’20 Paola Camacho-Colon ’19, Maddie Jarosz ’21, Abby Fleming ’19, Jillian Wilde ’22 and Jenna Wasilko ’20 (diving). Emma Claire Lambert-Shemo ’22 scored points individually at the District meet as she broke her own record in the breaststroke and finished 16th. Two Jaguar relays were on the podium in eighth place. The 400 freestyle relay and 200 medley team of Gwen Pierce ’21, Maddy Kelly ’20, Maddie Jarosz ’21 and Emma Claire Lambert-Shemo ’22 had outstanding District performances. Thank you to the Senior class of Julia Patterson, Kassidy Gartin, Abby Fleming and Paola Camacho-Colon for their contributions to Jaguar swimming!

Emily Kovacic ’19

District tournament. In the North Coast League tournament, the Jaguars finished in fourth place overall and were led by Marie Zingalis ’20 (daughter of Patricia Hennessy Zingalis N’77 and sister of Anna Zingalis ’16) who was named Second-Team All-Conference for her performance. The Jaguars had some big wins on the season, including a Senior night win over Magnificat High School and league wins over Garfield Heights and previously unbeaten Westlake High Schools.

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A T H L E T I C Colleen Gallagher Thomas ’82

Kate Rybarczyk ’02

Capt. Colleen Gallagher Thomas ’82 NC, USN (Ret.) played four years of three different sports: volleyball, basketball and softball, where she earned 10 Varsity letters over the course of her high school athletic career along with numerous other accolades. She was a captain for all three teams on which she played during her Senior year. She received an Honorable Mention designation from The Plain Dealer for basketball as a Junior and was named a member of The Plain Dealer Dream Team as a Senior. She garnered Team MVP honors and recognition as a GCCGAC (Greater Cleveland Catholic Girls Athletic Association) All-Star during her Senior year as well. She also earned GCCGAC All-Star honors in softball and was named Team MVP as a Senior.

As the youngest of five children, and the only girl, Colleen grew up playing sports. Her father ingrained the ideology of “practicepractice-practice” in his daughter, routinely working with her to develop the fundamentals.

Dedicated teammates and phenomenal coaches like Larry Chernauskas, Maryann Marek, Brand Clausen and Don Kostell fueled Colleen’s love of sports and its many great moments, like the 1982 basketball sectionals in which Saint Joseph Academy was the undisputed underdog. “They had 6’ twins and a 6’1 center,” Colleen recalls of the Westlake Devils.

But the Jaguars prevailed, and a post-victory newspaper article called Colleen “the hero for Saint Joseph Academy in its comeback” with her “deadly shooting” that resulted in 28 points.

She went on to play basketball Freshman year at Villanova University. She switched to intramurals the next year and was named Intramural Female Athlete of the Year her Junior and Senior years.

Colleen credits Saint Joseph Academy for providing tools for success beyond the classroom and the locker room. “I learned to set goals and be prepared for obstacles, to work hard and not give up, to learn from my mistakes and move on, and to understand that we are not alone,” she shares.

Colleen served 30 years in the United States Navy, retiring as Captain in 2016. She now works for Relief International doing Global Health Programming and as a Family Nurse Practitioner for the American Red Cross.

The debut of Kate Rybarczyk ’02 (daughter of Roseanne Zona Rybarczyk ’70) as a member of Saint Joseph Academy’s track & field team set the tone for a storied high school athletic career. Her first throw of the shot put as a Freshman broke the Academy’s record and she lettered at that meet. “My teammates were very excited for me. I really enjoyed being in such a positive and supportive environment,” she recalls.

Kate started throwing shot put and discus in eighth grade at the request of her coach. She found throwing to be a unique experience from other sports she had played. “Even though you’re part of a team, the event is very individualized,” she explains. “It’s up to you to perform your best.”

She went on to do shot put and discus at the Academy and was a four-year letter winner. She still holds the school record in the discus with a throw of 129 feet 2 inches. During her Junior year, she finished third at the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) District meet to advance to Regionals for the first time.

She was named the Most Outstanding Field Athlete that season for the Jaguars. As a Senior, she earned Team MVP and Most Outstanding Field Athlete honors and was named The Plain Dealer’s Player of the Week. She finished in fourth place in the discus at the Regional meet to advance to the State meet for the first time where she finished sixth overall.

Saint Joseph Academy impacted Kate as a student-athlete as well as a young woman. The quality of the curriculum and the high expectations helped prepare her for the challenges she faced as she embarked on her career. The values and skills she learned still influence her on a daily basis. “Saint Joseph Academy provided me with a foundation that supports healthy habits, a strong work ethic and the motivation to succeed,” she shares.

Kate enlisted in the military after a semester at the University of Toledo. She earned an associate’s degree from Cuyahoga Community College after her enlistment ended. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership at Baldwin Wallace University. She was a “25 Under 35” honoree in 2015. She works as a Plant Maintenance Manager at one of the largest wastewater treatment facilities in the state of Ohio.

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Katie Berry ’07

Teammates can feel like family but when they actually are family, it makes playing sports together extra special.

Katie had the unique opportunity to play high school sports with both of her sisters Sarah Lehane Walsh ’05 and Molly Lehane ’08 during their time together at Saint Joseph Academy. In fact, Katie is the second Lehane to score a spot in the Academy’s Athletic Hall of Fame; Sarah was inducted in 2015.

Katie played three sports: volleyball, basketball, and track & field. She earned 12 Varsity letters during her high school athletic career along with other accolades.

In volleyball, she earned Team MVP honors her Sophomore, Junior and Senior years. She was a team captain as a Junior and Senior, and earned All-District Second Team honors both years as well. In basketball, she was a two-time All-District Second Team selection and was the Team MVP her Senior year. As a member of the track & field team, she excelled at sprints and jumps.

Sports were a big part of Katie’s childhood. Her parents always encouraged their children to participate in sports and showed their support by coaching teams and attending every game.

Katie made lifelong best friends in high school because of her involvement in athletics. Practices, games, travel and team events helped forge lasting memories of fun, hard work and mutual support. “Celebrating victories together and lifting each other up after losses taught us valuable lessons about teamwork, friendship and camaraderie,” she says.

She credits athletics with developing her into a well-rounded person. Being a multisport athlete allowed her to play leading and supporting roles on different teams and experience diverse styles of coaching. She learned to balance academic and athletic priorities, to work well with others and to be a team player.

“These qualities are extremely beneficial in my career today and in my personal life as I interact with and build relationships with family and friends, co-workers, customers and managers,” she explains.

Katie went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration with a minor in Business Administration from Ohio University. She works as a Senior Contract Optimization Advisor for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Growing up, Katie played many sports to fuel her competitive fire, but basketball was always her favorite. Her grandfather had played for West Tech, and her mother, Charlene Rolf Berry ’79, and grandmother, Kathleen Kelly Rolf ’53, would show her newspaper clippings of him.

“Seeing the joy it brought my grandparents and parents to watch me play was something special,” she says.

Katie became a four-year Varsity letter winner in basketball and was a four-time Most Valuable Player in high school. She was named All-District three times and served as a team captain for three seasons. She earned All-Ohio Honorable Mention as a Senior.

“I have many fond memories of playing at Saint Joseph Academy,” she says. “Coach Jill Satanek Garlock ’92 made it challenging and fun. I was fortunate to play with girls who became my best friends.”

She was also able to share the court with her sister, Assistant Athletic Director Maggie Berry ’10, for one season. The sisters played together when Maggie was a Freshman and Katie was a Senior. “Coach Garlock made it a point to put us in together and take us out together in the last few seconds of my final game at the Academy,” she shares.

Katie went on to have a spectacular collegiate career at Walsh University. She became a 1,000-point scorer and helped her team to two NAIA national tournament appearances, two AMC Tournament titles and one AMC regular season championship.

She was named First Team All-Conference and earned AllAmerican honors as a Senior. She will never forget her last season.

“We were a No. 1 seed at the National tournament and reached the Final Four, another experience I shared with my sister.”

Katie’s Walsh University uniform was displayed in the ring of honor at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011 to recognize her outstanding play during the 2010-11 season. She was inducted into the Walsh University Athletic Hall of Fame this spring as well.

She looks back at her days at Saint Joseph Academy with gratitude. “Saint Joseph Academy empowers young women to achieve their full potential. Being inducted will serve as a platform to motivate, encourage and share my passion as a scholar-athlete with girls that I coach today,” Katie voices She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and currently works as a judicial assistant for the Eighth District Court of Appeals in Cleveland.

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A ROARING SUCCESS!

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e would like to extend a sincere “Thank You!” to all of the friends and supporters of Saint Joseph Academy’s “Celebrate the Academy” for making our annual gala a success! The event – another sell out with more than 500 friends of the Academy – is a crucial fundraiser for scholarships and academic initiatives. A recordbreaking $278,854 net was raised, thanks to the generosity of the Saint Joseph Academy community.

The Class of 1985 Lunch Table

L-R: Medaille Shield recipients Leane and Jerry Gootee P’16

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L-R: Board of Directors Chair Michael Biehl P’14, Juniors Celia Kennedy, Megan Harrison and Gabrielle Kim

In addition, Distinguished Alumna Awardee Diane D. Roberto ’60 (see story below) and Medaille Shield recipients Jerry and Leane Gootee (parents of Lizzie Gootee ’16) were honored for truly embodying the Saint Joseph Academy spirit and mission. Jerry is the Partner, Advanced Manufacturing Advisory Leader & Mobility Industry Market Leader at Ernst & Young, LLP. He generously shares his time, talent and treasure with the Academy as a member of the Academy’s Board of Directors and he has actively served on the Finance and Investment Committee for the past six years. Leane

gravitates to help others through educational initiatives, including serving as a Guardian Ad Litem for Voices for Children in Lorain County. Jerry and Leane want to help secure the future of Saint Joseph Academy and ensure that it continues to shine as an all kinds of girls school where everyone is welcomed and encouraged to grow.

We would also like to give a special thank you to event chairs Anne Pesta Ginley ’85, P’20; Beth Nussle P’19 & ’22; and Amanda Ross P’21, who worked tirelessly to take “Celebrate the Academy” to new heights.

Diane Roberto ’60 Distinguished Alumna 2019 We do as much as we can in life with whatever gifts or talents we have.

This philosophy underscored Diane Roberto’s upbringing. It was a core belief of her devoted parents, who expected hard work regardless of one’s circumstances, including Diane’s bout with polio at age 11 which left her in a wheelchair. Her father and mother would not allow their other children to do for their daughter what she could do for herself.

While the seeds of self-efficacy were planted at home, they deepened during Diane’s years at Saint Joseph Academy. She grew acutely aware that we are agents of our own development. “It’s a fundamental responsibility to take an active role in our own formation,” she explains. To that end, Diane made the most of her education, finding a wonderful group of friends and taking advantage of the abundant opportunities offered at the Academy, including Student Council, Drama Club, Speech Club, Debate Club and National Honor Society.

When she went on to Manhattanville College, a Catholic school in New York, she discovered the same value system there. “I’ve been steeped in this tradition throughout my life, so it doesn’t seem extraordinary,” she says. But those on the receiving end of her God-given gifts would likely beg to differ.

Diane has spent 54 years in a Montessori setting teaching children 18 months to six years. She taught eight years at the Lillian Ratner School of Park Synagogue before starting Horizon Montessori School in Cleveland Heights in 1973. Students and parents recognize that her lifetime commitment to compassionate leadership and service, rooted in the spirituality of the Congregation of St. Joseph, has been anything but ordinary. In fact, she still works five days a week!

L-R: 2019 Distinguished Alumna Diane D. Roberto ’60 and 1996 Distinguished Alumna President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71

Ironically, Diane never would have predicted that she would end up in early childhood education. Her dream had been to work in advertising in New York City.

That plan changed during her junior year of college when she attended a lecture about the Montessori Method.

“I was an instant convert,” she recalls. The educational approach values the human spirit and the development of the whole child—physical, social, emotional, cognitive— resulting in self-motivated students who think critically, work collaboratively and live confidently.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in English from Manhattanville, Diane obtained an American Montessori Society (AMS) Primary Diploma from Farleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. She returned to Ohio to teach while pursuing a master’s degree in English at John Carroll University.

“My greatest satisfaction has been helping young children develop to their fullest potential,” Diane says.

Many of her former students now bring their own children to Horizon—a testament to the impact she has made.

Congratulations, Diane, on being named Saint Joseph Academy’s 2019 Distinguished Alumna!

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Sponsor a Senior by Donating to the

“Walk of the Roses” You can recognize a special Senior by sponsoring her ceremonial “Walk of the Roses”on Tuesday, May 28. As part of the graduation tradition, each Senior carries a bouquet of red roses down Rocky River Drive to Our Lady of Angels Church. Your gift of $50 includes a bouquet of roses along with a dedicated message to a specific Senior or note of encouragement to a 2019 graduate.

To support the “Walk of the Roses,” donate online at www.sja1890.org/walkofroses or mail your gift to the Advancement Department, 3470 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland OH 44111, with the notation “Roses” prior to Monday, May 20.

A Woman’s Guide to Estate Planning A Four-Point Plan for Your Future Success

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onsider this scenario: Anne is just 30 years old when her mother passes away. In the months following the funeral, Anne discovers that her mother, a widow, never drafted a plan for her estate. In the absence of a plan, state law determines how her mother’s assets will be distributed.

According to a study by the National Center for Women and Retirement, 80 to 90 percent of women will make financial decisions on their own at some point in their lives. Whether you are single, divorced or widowed, having an effective estate plan is part of being independent. Estate planning not only ensures financial stability during your lifetime, but also allows you to choose how your assets will be distributed after your lifetime.

Here are four key elements of a successful estate plan that anyone can follow.

A WILL • Ensures that your assets will be distributed the way you intend.

• Allows your dependents to receive the care and financial security they need.

• Gives charitable organizations like Saint Joseph Academy your support into the future.

A LIVING TRUST • Avoids probate for your estate.

• Appoints a trustee of your choosing to handle your affairs.

• Provides care for another individual, a disabled spouse or child, and appoints a guardian to care for the individual and take care of his or her financial needs.

LIFE INSURANCE • As a general rule, this should be equal to five times your annual salary.

• Covers your family’s financial obligations, goals and everyday expenses.

• Should be enough to pay off mortgages, other liabilities and final taxes.

CHARITABLE GIFTS • Provide ways to reduce taxes and can be given now or later.

• Support a future for Saint Joseph Academy and the young women entrusted in our care.

• Connect your legacy with the organizations and causes you care about the most.

Explore the information available at www.plannedgiving.sja1890.org for planning tools appropriate for your age or philanthropic goals. Already included Saint Joseph Academy in your estate plans? Please contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement Constance S. Sipple, CFRE, so we can be sure to record the future use of your gift as intended. We will also add you to our roster of Fontbonne Legacy Society members and welcome you to our special appreciation events.

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he Annual Fund is Saint Joseph Academy’s most important giving program because it benefits Every Student. Every Day. Students like Samantha Burke ’19, a hardworking and bright Senior with a beautiful smile, feels like Saint Joseph Academy is a second home to her. “Everyone here feels like family. We definitely have a strong sisterhood here. I have met so many amazing people and learned so many life lessons that will carry on into the future.”

Samantha credits Saint Joseph Academy for helping her grow in her confidence, take more risks and escape her comfort zone through leadership and activities, such as being a retreat leader in Kairos XLII. “Service has always been a part of my life but it was never a priority in my life but now it is something that I’m going to carry with me even after I leave Saint Joseph Academy.”

She attributes part of her success to the amazing teachers, participating in the Health Sciences Honors Program and even being a member of the leadership board. “I have gone on so many field trips and have had so many incredible opportunities that I would not have had otherwise.”

Attending Saint Joseph Academy has not been easy for Samantha. She participates in the work study program to help her family pay for tuition. She also relies on tuition assistance, maintains high grades and leadership roles to earn and return scholarships.

She is incredibly thankful her “village” for helping make her education a reality. “Coming here and finding out all the different ways that I could receive assistance to pay for my tuition was really helpful and comforting because at that time we did not know that it was possible for me to come here or that this could be a reality for me.”

Please consider making a gift to the Annual Fund to help us provide support for 72% of our students who receive tuition assistance. Tuition alone does not cover the cost of an Academy education, leaving a gap of $1,600 per student. Fundraising and contributions are needed to close the gap. We are grateful to those who have made a contribution to the Academy. If you have not yet participated, please join in this effort.

Samantha Burke ’19 pulls a winning ticket at "Celebrate the Academy"

To donate today, simply fill out the enclosed donation envelope or visit www.sja1890.org/donate.

Building Futures Breakfast Supports Scholarship Fund

L-R: Aurelia Rivera ’19 and Cathy O’Malley Kearney, Head of Institutional Services, Executive Vice President, Key Private Bank

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More than 110 of Cleveland’s female leaders came together to support Saint Joseph Academy students, the next generation of our community’s female leaders, at the seventh annual Building Futures Breakfast. The event was presented by Key Private Bank, and sponsors Thompson Hine LLP, Huntington National Bank and University Hospitals. KeyBank’s Executive Vice President Angela Mago P’15 kicked off the breakfast, sharing her gratitude for the positive impact the Academy has had on her daughter, Emily Mago ’15 and the important role Saint Joseph Academy plays in our community. Aurelia Rivera ’19 (sister of Gabriella Rivera ’13) shared how much she values having the opportunity to attend the Academy and expressed gratitude to those that provided financial assistance.

Distinguished Alumna Daria Roebuck ’75 provided the alumna reflection regarding the value of a Saint Joseph Academy education. Guests were invited to volunteer to host a student for her Junior Professional Shadow experience or visit the Academy to speak with students. Since its inception, the breakfast has netted more than $250,000 for the scholarship fund.

Constance Sipple, CFRE

To explore the many ways you can make a lasting Vice President impact on Saint Joseph Academy, please contact 216.671.0166 csipple@sja1890.org a member of our Institutional Advancement Department for a confidential conversation:

Nicole Mohar Development Director 216.251.6788 nmohar@sja1890.org

Erin Grace Director of Major and Planned Giving 216.619.1938 egrace@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.

Anna Mae Conway Owens ’44 and Jane Conway Voltz ’57 on the death of their sister, Sr. Patricia Conway, OCD ’49.

Carol Volk Simmerly ’45 on the death of her son and Mary Simmerly Conway ’74, Suzanne Simmerly Tippy ’82 and Maureen Simmerly DeLorge ’84 on the death of their brother, Gregory Simmerly.

Catherine Reedy Hoy ’48 on the death of her husband, George Hoy, Jr. Patricia Nihill Suminski ’48 on the death of her husband, Germain “Jerry” Suminski.

Shirley Frindt Chambers ’49 on the death of her brother, William Frindt.

Margaret Ames Smith ’49 on the death of her husband and Barbara Smith Closen ’73, Bonnie Smith Kaput ’74, Carol Smith Gatta ’76, Margaret Smith Roudebush ’79, Maureen Smith Powers ’83 and Therese Smith Reinhard ’86 on the death of their father, Robert Smith.

Marilyn Mack Colnar ’50 on the death of her husband, Anthony Colnar.

Lucille Restifo McGrath ’50 on the death of her husband, James McGrath.

Mary Thompson VandeVelde ’50 on the death of her husband, Harry VandeVelde.

Hilda Reinhart Denk ’51 on the death of her husband and Christine Denk Belcher ’71, Beth Denk ’74, Laura Denk Doyle ’76, Diane Denk Mastronicolas ’79, Sharon Denk Slader ’83 and Annmarie Denk Trickett ’84 on the death of their father, Francis Denk.

Rita Starrie Zedella ’51 on the death of her husband, Andrew Zedella.

Mary Catherine Murray Halligan ’52 on the death of her husband, William Halligan.

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Sr. Kathleen Kilbane, CSJ ’52 on the death of her brother, John Kilbane.

Patricia Keane Carter ’64 on the death of her mother, Bernadette Tighe Ratcliffe ’42.

Barbara Carlin Livingston ’52 on the death of her brother, John Carlin.

Judith Wirtz Kraft ’64 and Loretta Wirtz Higgins ’74 on the death of their mother, Lillian Wirtz.

Elizabeth Canty Kennedy ’53 and Mary Ellen Canty Sutila ’55 on the death of their sister, Ann Canty ’56.

Kathleen Kelly Wadowick ’65 on the death of her mother, Mary Jane Kelly.

Kathleen O’Brien Seidler ’55 on the death of her sister, Mary O’Brien Hayes ’46.

Coletta Lemieux Eldridge N’65 and Susan Lemieux Ferrara N’68 on the death of their sister, Sharon Lemieux Pate N’61.

Donna Palker Stoyka ’55 on the death of her son and Tami Stoyka Kordel ’82 on the death of her brother, Mark Stoyka.

Joanne Rolfe Hudson N’65 on the death of her daughter and Megan Hudson Traum ’92 on the death of her sister, Kelley Hudson ’92.

Rosemary Durrant Cummings ’56 on the death of her sister, Shirley Durrant Abele ’52.

Jean Kearns Miller ’66 on the death of her mother, Mary Kearns.

Pamela Supp Pietromica ’56 on the death of her husband, Tony Pietromica.

Karen Harkins Mollard ’66 on the death of her sister, Jean Harkins Burton ’57.

Margaret Walsh Culliton ’58 on the death of her sister, Mary Walsh Szpak ’55.

Maureen McNea Zalewski N’66 and Marcia McNea Rodic N’67 on the death of their mother, Mildred McNea.

Kathleen Stelmak Potter ’60 on the death of her husband, Ronald Potter.

Joyce Szeremet Maslanka N’67 on the death of her mother, Lenore Szeremet.

Kathleen Carrick N’60 on the death of her brother, Charles Carrick.

Maureen Rankin Mullin ’68 on the death of her son, Sean Mullin.

Mary Jean Anick Hahn ’61, Darlene Anick Zifchak N’67 and Phyllis Anick Young N’71 on the death of their mother, Mary Louise Anick.

Donna Fort Sand ’68 and Kathy Fort Boehm ’69 on the death of their mother, Lenore Fort.

Margaret Koenig ’61 and Helen Koenig Keilman ’63 on the death of their brother, Edward Koenig.

Janet Stropki Wiece ’61 on the death of her daughter, Deborah Lee. Patricia Rayel DeVoss ’62 on the death of her brother, William Rayel.

Anita Gale Vilagossy ’62 on the death of her husband, Robert Waterstradt.

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Margaret Slife Schalmo ’68 on the death of her husband, Gregory Schalmo.

Sharon Palladino Giuliani N’68 on the death of her sister, Patricia Palladino Baker N’70.

Mary Louise Yarrow Mack N’68 and Carol Yarrow Krofcheck N’73 on the death of their mother, Eleanor Yarrow.

Connie Kaliszewski Orenick N’68 and Karen Kaliszewski Schweter N’74 on the death of their father, Casimer Kaliszewski.

Carolyn Hallahan ’69 on the death of her mother, Rose Hallahan.

Patricia Nelson Karabees ’69 on the death of her mother, Theresa Nelson.

Nancy Canda Hegler N’69 on the death of her mother, Anne Canda.

Marilyn Collins Kikta N’69 on the death of her sister, Janice Collins Salvaggi N’71.

Karen Martin Johnson ’70 and Mary Jo Martin Reminder ’71 on the death of their mother, Joan Martin.

Peggy Otto McDonald ’70 on the death of her brother, Kenneth Otto.

Patricia Buckhold N’70 on the death of her husband and Julie Semenec Milavec ’06 on the death of her stepfather, Alan Valenzeno.

Laureen Hendricks Shearer N’70 on the death of her father, Lawrence Hendricks.

Virginia DeCrane Broschk ’71 on the death of her brother, Kevin DeCrane.

Janet Kadylak Fallat ’71 on the death of her mother, Elizabeth Kadylak.

Rose Marie Kelly Uberstine ’71 on the death of her brother, Fr. James Kelly.

Nancy Kessler Walch-Stokes ’71 and Shirley Kessler Colon ’72 on the death of their mother, Jeanmarie Kessler.

Sharon Berger Chmielewski N’71 on the death of her mother, Patricia Berger.

Mary Beth D’Alessandro Christoff N’71 on the death of her sister, Jeanne D’Alessandro N’70.

Diane Johnson Jamison N’71 on the death of her mother, Vivian Johnson.

Joann Karp Joyce N’71 on the death of her father, Robert Karp.

Charlene Hebron Simmons N’71 on the death of her mother, Bernadette Hebron.

Mary Ann Pope Sammon ’75 on the death of her mother, Margie Pope.

Ann Fallon ’80 and Maureen Fallon Weber ’81 on the death of their father, Walter Fallon.

Denise Fragapane Thompson ’86 on the death of her husband, Thomas Thompson.

Marilyn Wiersma Kaminsky ’72 on the death of her mother, Rita Wiersma.

Jeanette Corlett McGovern N’75 on the death of her father, Richard Corlett.

Joanne Olenchuk Higginbotham N’80 on the death of her son, Alex Sterba.

Cynthia Hanicak Bajko ’88 on the death of her father, Edward Hanicak.

Donna Hiznay Kleiner ’72 and Sandra Hiznay Kruse ’77 on the death of their mother, Dorothy Hiznay.

Cynthia Struk N’75 on the death of her mother, Rita Struk.

Janine Surace N’80 on the death of her sister, Joan Surace N’70.

Diana Dobaj ’89 on the death of her father, Richard Dobaj.

Mary Ellen Foley Scott ’76 on the death of her mother, Patricia Foley.

Cherie Cifranik Ford ’81, Connie Cifranik Frameli-Palumbo ’85 and Colleen Cifranik Koleno ’91 on the death of their mother, Maureen Moran Cifranik ’59.

Colleen Knaze Setta ’89 on the death of her father, Frank Knaze.

Therese Telepak N’72, Debra Telepak Stuart N’74, Regina Telepak Cape N’77 and Judith Telepak Crossen N’80 on the death of their mother, Joan Telepak.

Carole Simonetti Banyas N’73 on the death of her father, John Simonetti.

Irene Kozinski Wynn N’73 on the death of her sister, Karen Ann Kozinski.

Michelle Kettel ’74 and Jean Kettel Brunner ’84 on the death of their father, Charles Kettel.

Diane Petras Ahlsmith N’74 on the death of her mother, Dorothy Petras.

Kathy Jasany Abed ’75, Linn Jasany Konn ’79 and Julie Jasany Cooper ’85 on the death of their mother, Kathryn Donnelly.

Mary Anne Muzzillo Fowler ’75 on the death of her father, Norbert Muzzillo.

Kathleen Demas Hanigosky ’75 and Eileen Demas ’80 on the death of their mother, Kathleen Carlin Demas ’47.

Nanette Boddy Hooley N’76 on the death of her husband, Roy Hooley.

Jill McCourt McIlwee ’82 on the death of her mother, Ruth McCourt.

Sherri Adamek Bryant ’77 and Patrice Adamek Nunnari ’81 on the death of their mother, Kathryn Adamek.

Mary Condrich McArdle ’83 on the death of her mother, Theresa Condrich.

Deborah Malisheski ’77 and Theresa Malisheski Costanzo ’79 on the death of their mother, Virginia Malisheski.

Diana Pasko Fuller ’84 on the death of her father, William Pasko.

Doreen Daquino Adams ’85 on the death of her mother, Margherita Daquino.

Carole Cooke N’77 on the death of her mother, Kathleen Cooke.

Gretchen Peders Crea N’77 on the death of her husband, Joseph Crea.

Maureen Toolis Bonham ’78 on the death of her father, John Toolis.

Maureen Patton-Pyzoha ’78 and Kathleen Patton McFadden ’80 on the death of their mother, Ursula Forrey Patton T’48.

Theresa Balas Crum-Wagner N’79 on the death of her father, George Balas.

Karen Egna ’85 on the death of her father, John Egna.

Annemarie Kahl ’85 on the death of her father and Coletta Kahl Mulloy ’64 and Margie Kahl Forshey ’65 on the death of their brother, John “Jack” Kahl, Jr.

Rachel Meaney Love ’90 on the death of her stepmother and Anne Marie Turchan Reichert ’86 on the death of her sister, Patricia Meaney.

Susan Spies ’90 on the death of her father, Wayne Spies.

Brook Kress ’00 and Kathleen Kress ’01 on the death of their father, Raymond Kress.

Brittany Furyes ’05 on the death of her brother, Seamus Furyes.

Lauren Ugan ’06 on the death of her mother, Donna Ugan.

Kaila Hardy ’10 on the death of her father, James Hardy.

Julie Jensen ’10 on the death of her father, Jeff Jensen.

Shirley Kiousis Mobley ’85 on the death of her mother, Eileen Kiousis.

Elizabeth Heneghan ’17 on the death of her father and Tina Heneghan Spence N’78 on the death of her brother, Kevin Heneghan.

Anne Butchko Taylor ’85 on the death of her mother, Dorothy Butchko.

Victoria Smith ’17, Sydney Smith ’19 and Ashleigh Smith ‘20 on the death of their father, Phil Smith.

Please remember in your prayers the following deceased alumnae: Bernadette Tighe Ratcliffe ’42 Eleanor Bohac Janicek T’42 Mary O’Brien Hayes ’46 Anna Turek Uhlik ’46 Kathleen Carlin Demas ’47 Louise Nunn Kleinhenz ’47 Ursula Forrey Patton T’48 Sr. Patricia Conway, OCD ’49 Joan McIntosh Carollo ’50 Catherine “Kay” Kelly Schneider ’51 Shirley Durrant Abele ’52

Patricia Gniewkowski Gravette ’54 Marilyn Kaspick Wilson ’54 Sheila McDonald McNally ’55 Mary Walsh Szpak ’55 Kathleen Byrne Blair ’56 Ann Canty ’56 Jean Harkins Burton ’57 Sally McNally Robinson ’57 Maureen Moran Cifranik ’59 Kathleen Frigie Herdman ’60

Sharon Lemieux Pate N’61 Marilyn Johns Rupp N’61 Patricia Palladino Baker N’70 Jeanne D’Alessandro N’70 Joan Surace N’70 Janice Collins Salvaggi N’71 Susan Sparago Blazek N’74 Theresa Maynard Ezzo N’78 MaryBeth Rosenbaum Adams N’79 Kelley Hudson ’92

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1970s

Peggy Fisher Williams N’75 recently retired after 35 years in education. She was an elementary and a middle school principal for a combined 13 years in educational administration and 22 additional years as a middle school mathematics teacher.

Patty Gaul ’76 was promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Playhouse Square.

Patty oversees the organization’s finance, human resources, legal and real estate functions. She has managed the finances for projects that have changed the face of Playhouse Square and the surrounding district. In addition, Patty was selected as the Irish Good Fellow honoree on St. Patrick’s Day. Kathleen Gaughan Downs ’79 was awarded Real Simple magazine’s Great Neighbor Award. She was featured in the March 2019 issue as an everyday hero who stepped up for her community during a time of crisis or when she simply saw a need. Kathleen is instrumental in providing bicycles to children in foster care and has been nicknamed the “Bike Fairy.”

Clare Brewka ’05 was recently named Director, Community Affairs for MiTek Industries, Inc. She is responsible for creating and implementing MiTek’s global corporate social responsibility strategy, launching global and national philanthropic partnerships, as well as a structure for local charitable decision-making. In addition, she develops volunteer engagement programs and evaluates nonprofit board leadership, pro-bono and in-kind support.

Jennifer Reppucci ’08 graduated from the Cleveland Police Academy on January 18, 2019.

Samantha Sulzer ’08 married Christopher Wood on August 4, 2017. Many alumnae were present, including Juli Sulzer ’18, Katie Bajorek Otter ’08, Bridget Urban ’09, Caitlin Kahler Ubbing ’08, Hannah McNeeley ’08, Brooke VanDenHaute Benes ’08, Eleanore Hilow Andreani ’08, Katie Reddy ’08, Jordan Daugherty ’08, Molly Lehane ’08, Amy Sulzer Boone ’82, Barrie Sulzer Stanton ’78 and Eva Stanton ’17.

1980s

1990s

Mary Therese Knittel Cory ’97 was recognized during National Student Counselor Week as an outstanding middle school counselor who goes above and beyond in service of her students at Lewis F. Mayer Middle School with Fairview Park City Schools.

2000s

Analise Ondrejech ’02 married Eric Neumore on August 31, 2018 in Temecula, California. Her sisters, Alicia Ondrejech Heindeneich ’95 and Alexis Ondrejech Colan ’98 were bridesmaids.

Jacki Hydock ’04 recently landed a leading role in Just One More Kiss, an independent film that premiered at the Hollywood Film Festival. Jacki plays the supportive friend of a woman who lost her husband.

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Tiffany Lacey ’10 married Douglas Grega on November 10, 2018. Rachael Sedlak ’10 was her maid of honor.

Ivana Tousley ’11 married R.J. Caraballo on October 20, 2018. Her maid of honor was Breanne Felty ’11. Ivana’s two new sisters-in- law, Rebecca Caraballo ’13 and Marianna Caraballo ’15, served as bridesmaids.

Alexandra Kozak ’12 was accepted to Harvard University to pursue a Master of Design Studies with a concentration in Real Estate & The Built Environment. Alex hopes to better understand what mechanisms, both political and financial, can be used to incentivize development and reshape neighborhoods. She will be taking courses at Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School, the Kennedy School of Government and Harvard Graduate School of Design.

Mary Kate Healey ’13 married Thomas Yarcusko on December 29, 2018 at St. Patrick Church in Ohio City. Her maid of honor was Colleen Chambers ’12. Mary Kate’s two new sisters-in-law, Abby Yarcusko ’15 and Mary Grace Yarcusko ’20, served as bridesmaids.

Marilyn Madigan ’73 was recently inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.

Judith Ghazoul Hilow ’81 was awarded the 2018 Pillar Award for Community Service and featured in Smart Business Cleveland Magazine. As Executive Director of Malachi House, Judy has continued her growth as a mission-driven, servant leader, building on the experience she has gained leading organizations and communities over the last 32 years.

2010s

Elizabeth Millar ’14 was named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2018 fall semester. Elizabeth is in the Industrial Engineering Program.

Samantha Sulzer ’08 (center) with other Saint Joseph Academy alumnae at her wedding

Nancy Abdelshahid Baker ’09 recently started working for the Manatee County Government in Florida as their Senior Chemist.

Mary Nagle ’09 married Christopher Breitweg on November 2, 2018. Many alumnae were present: Grace Nagle ’18, Maria Nagle ’11, Bridget Williams English ’01, Courtney Jarvis ’09, Kathleen Nagle Buczek ’78, Cindy Sinclair Nagle N’79, Margaret Nagle Lesniak ’87, Heather O’Donnell Nagle ’87, Helen Malloy ’57, Bridget Nagle ’88, Dawn Erb Ruccella ’88, Wendy Walland Kormos ’88, Kathy McGowan Brezine ’88, Stephanie Douglas Gargiulo ’88, Adrienne Arth O’Boyle ’88, Kathy Hernandez Smith ’88, Chrissy Maher McEwen ’88, Brigid Rawlins ’88, Jen Mocsiran ’90 and Rose Gallagher Lenehan ’89.

Anna Ventrone ’09 married Mark Strejc on October 27, 2018. Her sisters, Gina Ventrone Kaczmarek ’00 and Jennifer Ventrone Altemus ’02, were in her wedding party.

Jenea Adams ’15 was accepted to the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, where she will pursue her Ph.D. in Genomics and Computational Biology.

Jenea Adams ’15

Nora Bonifas ’15 will graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Computer Science with a minor in mathematics from Loyola University Chicago.

Emily Keller ’15, after graduating from Elon University, will be continuing her education at Wake Forest University to pursue a Masters in Management from the Wake Forest School of Business. She also plans to pursue a Master Emily Keller ’15 of Medical Science in the Wake Forest School of Medicine in Physician Assistant Studies.

CubClub Jennifer Schwartz Garcia ’94 & Lou Garcia a son, Xavier, born December 27, 2018

Adela Torres Santana ’00 & Luis Santana a son, Victor, born December 13, 2018

Allison Jarus ’05 & Rory McGlynn a daughter, Keegan Forrest, born February 27, 2019

Christine Brutvan Wallace ’01 & Donte Wallace a daughter, Olivia Mae, born November 2, 2018

Ashley Jordan Calmer ’06 & Keith Calmer a son, Nathan Patrick, born December 13, 2018

Amanda Arms Cordell ’04 & Alan Cordell a son, Ivan Oscar, born February 14, 2019

Shannon Sefcik Lucas ’07 & Jeff Lucas a daughter, Lucy, born December 11, 2018

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LOOKINGAHEAD Senior Farewell Mass & Alumnae Induction

25th Annual Golf Classic

All alumnae are invited to attend the Senior Farewell Mass & Alumnae Induction on Thursday, May 23 at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels Church. Alumnae who attend will participate in a ceremony to welcome the Class of 2019 into the Alumnae community. For more information or to reserve a spot, please email Alumnae and Special Events Coordinator Betty Hjort at bhjort@sja1890.org.

Our 25th Annual Golf Classic to benefit the Saint Joseph Academy Scholarship Fund will take place on Saturday, July 27 at the Legacy Course, Sweetbriar Golf Course in Avon Lake, Ohio. The day includes lunch, dinner, contests, raffles and 18 holes of golf with a cart (shot-gun start, scramble format). Please mark your calendar and help us get 125 golfers! All are welcome.

Visit www.sja1890.org/alumnae to register.

“25 Under 35” Awards Ceremony

Grand Reunion

This exciting annual event will be held on Saturday, June 15 and celebrates 25 of Saint Joseph Academy’s young alumnae who have gone above and beyond in their personal and professional endeavors since graduation. Honorees are chosen for their achievements, compassionate leadership and service. Please visit www.sja1890.org/25under35 for more information.

Are you a Saint Joseph Academy alumna who graduated in a year ending in ‘9’ or ‘4?’ If so, save the date for the weekend of October 11-13 to celebrate your Grand Reunion! Please watch your mail for more information and spread the word to your classmates. If you know of any classmates who have not been receiving mailings from Saint Joseph Academy, please encourage them to update their contact information by calling the Alumnae Office at 216.251.6788 ext. 245 or visit www.sja1890.org/alumnae/grand-reunion

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