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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, Erin Grace, John Manuszak, Laura McCarty Waryk ’07, Nikki Mohar, Tammi Olle P’12 & ’23, Mackenzie Schuler, Constance S. Sipple, CFRE, Jeff Sutliff and Dr. Jessica Wrobleski. Photography courtesy is extended to: AECOM, Patrick Gallagher Photography CAPTAINS IMAGES, Lifetouch Photography, Pete Nezovich, Ripcho Studios and Laura McCarty Waryk ’07. 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: Academy Ambassadors greet the iconic Slider at our annual “Celebrate the Academy” gala
• N – Nazareth alumna • T – St. Therese alumna • P – Parent of current SJA student • † – Deceased
It is difficult to think about much beyond this pandemic that has engulfed our world. The suffering and loss of human life is tragic, and the stay-at-home orders have turned our world upside down. Yet we know we remain in God’s loving embrace through all these trials and tribulations. Further, I am humbled by the service to the dear neighbor given by the hundreds of our alumnae who are fighting on the front lines against this terrible disease. Nurses, doctors, therapists, social workers and more – heroes all! I am reminded of our founding Sisters of St. Joseph in 17th century France. They lived in a time of great turmoil and unrest. One hundred thirty years after the founding of Saint Joseph Academy, our students find themselves facing unprecedented challenges. While the world around us is filled with uncertainty and often fear, I am filled with hope as I witness our students, faculty and staff respond to this crisis with remarkable tenacity, abundant resilience and joyful kindness. Our next president Kathryn Purcell will be ready at the start of July to guide the Academy into whatever the “new normal” will be. As such, this is my last letter for UPDATE magazine. In the next issue you will hear from Kathryn in this space, as I pass the leadership of our beloved Saint Joseph Academy into her capable hands. I know you will warmly welcome Kathryn into our loving community. Please allow me to say how grateful I am for the opportunity and privilege to serve as your president these past fourteen years. It was my honor to give back to the school which had given me so much, starting as a freshman fifty-three years ago. Through my time on the board of directors and now as president, it has been exciting to see the Academy not only grow, but flourish! I am immensely proud of the thousands of young women who passed through these halls since the fall of 2006. (I will dearly miss them all!) I am humbled to have worked with dedicated professionals on the faculty and staff, selflessly devoted to our students and the faith-filled, high quality education that we provide. I am especially grateful to all the parents for the many sacrifices they made to entrust their daughters to our care. To the many benefactors who have supported our efforts, I offer my profound gratitude. Certainly, my greatest words of thanks are offered to the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph. Looking back, I suppose they took a chance on me, not an educator by training but rather a corporate executive. Their prayerful support surely guided me. In particular, the time I spent in Le Puy, France provided me a deep appreciation for their charism of unifying love and service to the dear neighbor without distinction. What a priceless gift, and a blessing I have tried to share with all our community. Although it is my time to leave the daily operations of Saint Joseph Academy, know that I will always be connected to our dear alma mater. It’s just a part of who I am! I take with me cherished memories and countless blessings. May St. Joseph, our patron and protector, watch over us all. Sursum corda! Lift up your hearts!
Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71 President
Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71 Honored with Inaugural Mother Theresa Fitzmaurice Distinguished Service Award
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s our school community is going through uncharted territory with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are grateful to have President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71 at the forefront, leading us with grace, dignity, faith and selflessness in her fourteenth and final year as President of Saint Joseph Academy. Her leadership through the peaks and valleys has shown what an incredible asset, valued resource and cherished alumna she is to our school community. Both the Congregation of St. Joseph and the Academy’s Board of Directors wanted to honor and commemorate Mary Ann’s incredible legacy to inspire the young women of Saint Joseph Academy as they go out into the world to become compassionate leaders in a global society. With that in mind, they honored Mary Ann with the inaugural Mother Theresa Fitzmaurice Distinguished Service Award at February’s “Celebrate the Academy” gala. Mother Theresa Fitzmaurice, CSJ was elected mother superior of the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph in Cleveland three different times during her lifetime. She had a dream about building an Academy for the education of young women more than one hundred years ago, purchasing the property on Rocky River Drive. Under her leadership, both Fitzmaurice Hall, recently named in her honor, and the Academy building were constructed in the first decades of the 20th century. Seeing the many resemblances between Mother Fitzmaurice and Mary Ann in their visionary leadership to create a faithfilled educational environment for young women to succeed, the Congregation of St. Joseph and Board of Directors were inspired to create this award to present to our school president. The award will be displayed in Fitzmaurice Hall. It reads: “Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis became the first president of Saint Joseph Academy in 2006. But for those who have known her and who have benefited from her contributions, she is even more than that.
L-R: President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71 is honored with the inaugural Mother Theresa Fitzmaurice Distinguished Service Award from Board Chair K. Kelly Hancock P’17
Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis is…
And finally…
A Visionary who saw what Saint Joseph Academy could become and set a
A Saint Joseph Academy Woman who as an alumna, 1971 Phi Betta Kappa graduate, two-time board chair and president, left a legacy of grace and grit, caring and strength, leadership and selflessness. She gave generously of herself so the young women who walk the halls of Saint Joseph Academy could later step into the world and make the same kind of impact there that Mary Ann made on Saint Joseph Academy and beyond. We are forever indebted to Mary Ann for her immeasurable contributions that will be felt by students, faculty and staff, alumnae and the community for years to come.”
new course for the school.
A Trailblazer who transformed the school’s buildings and grounds, elevated academic standards, and created enriching opportunities for the girls, all of whom she knew by name.
An Advocate who brought the phrase “all kinds of girls school” to life, giving the daughters of Cleveland families the same opportunity for an exceptional education that the sons of Cleveland families had.
A Leader who empowered the people around her. She lived the St. Joseph charism by leading with empathy, passion, inclusivity and service to others. An Inspiration who tirelessly stood for what is right, rose to any challenge and encouraged the girls to find their voice and share it with the world.
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Saint Joseph Academy Unveils “With
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t’s an exciting time for Saint Joseph Academy! During February’s sold-out “Celebrate the Academy” gala, the Academy unveiled the multi-year capital campaign, “With Lifted Hearts.” This fundraising initiative will enable Saint Joseph Academy to move its campus forward for future generations. It also secures the Academy as a leading high school for decades to come as it continues to transform the bright minds of young women into the compassionate leaders of tomorrow’s global society. “Saint Joseph Academy’s vision for the 21st century is rooted in what has always defined and distinguished us as a school: we will support innovation and academic excellence in a community where faith thrives. Today, we stand at the forefront of exciting changes in high school education, making us a school of choice in the city we call home. The strength of our education is reflected in our strong enrollment and our students’ exceptional academic performance. Our growing student body and continued innovation means our beautiful Academy building no longer fully supports the number of students we teach, or the collaborative, project-based education 2
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we provide,” shared President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71. Now is the time to build on the strengths of Saint Joseph Academy that set it apart and to give its students and faculty the facilities they need, creating a campus where ingenuity, artistry and spirituality can truly flourish. The cornerstone of this campaign, the adaptive renovation of the historic Fitzmaurice Hall, will provide an additional
28,000 square feet and 10 new classrooms for the Theology and Social Studies departments. Once these classrooms are moved from the Academy, the new Makerspace innovation lab will be expanded to 6,300 square feet in the summer of 2020, more than five times the size of the current Makerspace innovation lab. This expanded space creates a hands-on area for students to activate their imaginations and bring
Makerspace Innovation Lab to be completed summer 2020
Lifted Hearts” Capital Campaign their ideas to life. Later an additional 8,400 square feet will be added for the fitness, athletic and performing arts programs, and a student commons. “This campaign is in response to a time of need – a time that demands compassionate female leaders who can create, innovate and transform our world for the better. We have an extraordinary opportunity to ensure that Saint Joseph Academy’s most impactful years are still ahead. An undertaking of this magnitude
relies on the collective commitment of our various stakeholders, including alumnae, parents and community partners. We are taking the time to reach out to all of our close supporters individually. Over the next two years, we will be working to engage more and more people throughout our community in conversation to support this effort,” stated Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis. To learn more about this exciting campaign, visit www.sja1890.org/giving/ with-lifted-hearts
Fitzmaurice Hall to be completed in May 2020
Expanded fitness center supports the physical health and wellness of our student body.
Overview of the Academy’s addition plans
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NASA Glenn Director Shares Out of this World Journey
L-R: Engineering students Reagan Bushok ’20 and Tatiana Lipert ’20 with Dr. Pérez-Davis
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n February, Saint Joseph Academy was honored to host Dr. Marla E. Pérez-Davis, Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John H. Glenn Research Center. She met with students from various classes and programs, including Women Leading in the 21st Century, Pre-Engineering,
Construction Academy, Health Sciences Honors Program and the Spanish Club. Dr. Pérez-Davis shared her journey that led to NASA. “I came from a small town in Puerto Rico, was raised by a single mother who always emphasized the importance of a good education.” With that in mind, Dr. Pérez-Davis studied hard and determined she wanted to become a chemical engineer. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Puerto Rico, a Master of Science degree from the University of Toledo and a doctoral degree from Case Western Reserve University, all three degrees in Chemical Engineering. Dr. Pérez-Davis asked students “what is the thing you’re passionate about that will differentiate you from others?” She went on to share, “One thing that helped me stand out to NASA was having research lab experience. Prepare yourself to do the best you can to keep up with the STEM field. You have to find something you’re passionate about to have a fulfilling career.” When asked about her advice to young women considering a male-dominated field like engineering, Dr. Pérez-Davis emboldened
Academy students to “find your voice in a way that you feel comfortable; understand the context; find a mentor; be assertive but be careful how you use your assertiveness; manage your time wisely and your priorities; communicate effectively. What are the nonnegotiables in your life? What’s important? Do your job well - and have fun!” She encouraged students to “celebrate other women, be more present with women and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve something just because you’re a female. We are sending the first woman to the moon in 2024. Anything is possible!” Alumnae and Academy parents Joyce Brady Dever ’83, P’13 & ’17, Deputy Chief, NASA Glenn Research Center’s Materials and Structures Division, and Melissa McGuire-Hack ’86, P’24, Chief, NASA Glenn Mission Architecture and Analysis Branch, and Nancy Davis P’17 NASA Glenn Research Scientist/Aerospace Engineer were on hand to welcome Dr. Perez-Davis. NASA Glenn and Saint Joseph Academy have a long history that spans decades, with dozens of alumnae and parents serving as NASA employees.
18 Awards Given to Students Honored in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards; Students’ Artwork Honored at Two Art Shows Fifteen 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, who received 18 awards in total. The 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Exhibit - Cuyahoga County Region was on display at Cleveland Institute of Art’s Reinberger Gallery. Gold Key: Lauren Gardner ’20 and Janelle Ludwick ’20 Silver Key: Nicole Cross ’21 (daughter of Rosemarie Martens Cross ’81), Mora Forkapa ’22, McKenna Hoefsmit ’21 (sister of Kiara Hoefsmit ’18), Kate Luciano ’20 and Isabella Sanchez (Guatemalan exchange student) Honorable Mention: Catherine Dial ’21 (daughter of Anne Faulhammer Dial ’86, granddaughter of Rosina McGarrity Dial ’56), McKenna Hoefsmit ’21, Kate 4
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Luciano ’20, Janelle Ludwick ’20, Alyssa Olivera-Cerpa ’21, Claudia Page ’20, Cara Ridge ’20 (sister of Molly Ridge ’18), Ariel Sanabria ’22, Hannah Wetmore ’21, Sarah Write ’22 and Mary Grace Yarcusko ’20 (sister of Abigail Yarcusko ’15) The Visual Arts Department entered 32 pieces into the regional judging of the Governor’s Art Show. Four of these pieces have made it through this round of judging, which represented 24 schools entering more than 1,000 pieces. The artwork of Mary Grace Yarcusko ’20, Alyssa Olivera-Cerpa ’21, Madeline Cmolik ’21 and Shannon Walsh ’20 (daughter of Megan Darcy Walsh ’84 and sister of Caitlyn Walsh ’18) went to Columbus where it was judged with other student work from around the entire state. Due to all of the mandated COVID-19 building closures and restrictions, the Governor’s Exhibition state judging was cancelled. Three students won first, second
Self-Portrait created by Alyssa Olivera-Cerpa ’21
and third place in the Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah Creative Arts Contest, Cleveland’s Commemoration of the Holocaust & Heroism. Claire Kapitan ’20 (granddaughter of Mary Zimmerman Kapitan ’54†) received first place, Emilee York ’21 came in second and Catherine Egan ’20 was honored with third place!
Claire Kapitan ’20 Performs for National Shakespeare Competition
Claire Kapitan ’20
For the fourth consecutive year, Claire Kapitan ’20 (granddaughter of Mary Zimmerman Kapitan ’54†) has won the in-house Academy Shakespeare competition and has placed among the seven finalists at the Regional competition. At this year’s regional competition, Claire and Lauren Buck ’20 (sister of Rachel Buck ’18) competed against 24 other students from schools across Northeast Ohio. Claire went on to win the entire competition! Claire is the first student from Saint Joseph Academy to win the regional competition. She was awarded the opportunity to travel to New York City, all-expenses paid, to perform her monologue and sonnet at Lincoln Center at the English-Speaking Union’s (ESU) National Shakespeare Competition. Unfortunately, the ESU decided to reconfigure the 2020 National Shakespeare Competition due to COVID-19. Since all events in New York City were cancelled, a virtual competition took place. The prize structure remained the same with the three winners of the national competition receiving either a scholarship to the Midsummer Conservatory at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, England, a scholarship to the American Shakespeare Center’s Theatre Camp in Staunton, VA or a cash award. The virtual competition allowed for community engagement and further rewarded competitors and their teachers for their commitment. Bravo, Claire! We hope you get another chance to perform at Lincoln Center one day.
Gabrielle Kim ’20 Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist Congratulations to Gabrielle Kim ’20 who has been named a National Merit Finalist! She has also been selected as Saint Joseph Academy’s Class of 2020 Phi Beta Kappa. Gabrielle has 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 Gabrielle Kim ’20 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 2020 and the scholarship awards were announced in March. She has decided to attend The Ohio State University to pursue a degree in mathematics. Congratulations, Gabrielle!
Tatiana Lipert ’20 Named Top Ten Finalist in “Stop the Hate” Contest Tatiana Lipert ’20 is one of 10 finalists for the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage’s “Stop the Hate” Youth Speak Out Essay Contest. Approximately two to three thousand Tatiana Lipert ’20 students submit essays for this annual contest, awarding honorees with $100,000 in scholarships and prizes. Personal essay contest winners take home individual scholarship money for college, while their respective schools also receive money for anti-bias education. Stop the Hate® Youth Speak Out
celebrates students committed to creating a more accepting, inclusive society. By reflecting on real-life situations and detailing ways to make a positive difference in the world, this next generation of leaders will be the ones to get it right. “In my essay, I wrote about being a girl with talents and a strong interest in STEM. I described my experience throughout elementary school being known primarily as a ‘math nerd’ and how it impacted me negatively. I included things I have done to be a leader and how I have encouraged other girls to be confident in their STEM-related talents and interests,” shared Tatiana. The difficult decision has been made to postpone the Stop the Hate Award Ceremony until later. The Maltz Museum
will schedule a new date following CDC guidelines, hoping to safely bring finalists and judges together for a private event that can be shared with a public audience via livestream. Saint Joseph Academy SPRING 2020
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Welcome to Incoming President Kathryn Purcell
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he Saint Joseph Academy Board of Directors announced Mrs. Kathryn Purcell as its next president, beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year. In her new role, Kathryn Purcell will lead Saint Joseph Academy forward as it begins its next chapter. Kathryn is more than familiar with strong leadership in an all-girls educational environment. She joins Saint Joseph Academy after a 24-year tenure at Laurel School, most recently as the Associate Head of School. Prior to that position, Mrs. Purcell served in various leadership, administrative, teaching and coaching roles. As a senior administrator at Laurel School, Purcell has a crucial role in both the daily operations and the strategic vision of the school. She was central in the creation, communication and execution of their five-year roadmap. For her entire career, Mrs. Purcell has been involved at both the administrative and faculty levels, with the creation of transformative programs for students along with designing systems to support those programs. “In addition to the strong and innovative academic program, Saint Joseph Academy’s commitment to faith, service, character development and community is particularly compelling to me. We want young women to feel empowered, confident and comfortable with people like and unlike themselves. We want them to ask questions and to stand up for what they believe. The Saint Joseph Academy community is organized to help deliver this mission in a faith-filled setting, and I feel inspired to serve as its new leader,” shared Mrs. Purcell. Board of Directors Chair K. Kelly Hancock P’17 offered, “With gratitude to Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis for her fourteen years of strong leadership, we warmly welcome Kathryn Purcell and look forward to the many contributions she will bring to Saint Joseph Academy in her role as the next president.”
Incoming President Mrs. Kathryn Purcell
PRINCIPAL’S CORNER: As we wish Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis all the best on her retirement, I wanted to share with everyone four of the lessons she taught me. She taught me to be courageous and resolute. Mary Ann has carried on the Academy’s tradition of brave, strong, visionary leadership that began with our Cleveland CSJs in 1890. Like Mother Theresa Fitzmaurice, Mary Ann teaches all of us to be brave and resilient as we encounter new opportunities and to face the challenges of the day. In order to “think big,” making the best use of the gifts God gives us, we must be courageous and resolute, even in the face of risk. The second thing that Mary Ann taught me that nothing matters more than people. She demonstrates an amazing ability to balance strategic, big-picture thinking and 6
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attention to detail with care for people. When I hear the stories of some of the CSJs who have personal memories of Mother Theresa Fitzmaurice, they always speak about how she knew their names, always took the time to say “Good morning,” and got to know them personally. Our students will remember Mary Ann in that same way. Our faculty and staff will remember how touched we were to receive one of her personalized birthday cards each year or be asked about something important to them in their personal lives. Our community will always embrace the value of a handwritten signature (with a purple pen, of course!), even in an age when digital printing and the pace of modern life encourages us to skip this last, vital step. More than just a final measure of quality control, it lets people know they matter. Mary Ann also taught me that care and precision are essential to excellence. She once told me a story about her father, who
would read his speeches into a reel-to-reel recorder so that he could play them back, listen to them over and over to match the inflection of his words with the point he was trying to make. She followed his example. Her attention to the details of every letter, every publication and every presentation ensured a unified and cohesive message about our mission. Lastly, Mary Ann taught me that a vision rooted in faith can light the way. Her faith and commitment to the mission of the Congregation of St. Joseph keeps us focused on what mattered most. After working a long career in the corporate world, she wholeheartedly and joyfully embraced the opportunity to lead a faith community. What a gift it has been to learn from such an excellent teacher.
Best-Selling Author Rachel Simmons Encourages Accepting Teenage Girls as They Are
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s a part of its ongoing commitment to supporting students’ emotional wellness, in November 2019, Saint Joseph Academy hosted author and educator Rachel Simmons, who spoke to several groups within the community about her work with adolescent girls and young women. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates approximately 31.9% of adolescents have an anxiety disorder. However, the prevalence is higher in girls, and Ms. Simmons has devoted her career to addressing this reality. As the cofounder of the national nonprofit Girls Leadership, Ms. Simmons currently serves as the Director of the Phoebe Lewis Leadership Program at Smith College and Girls’ Research Scholar for The Hewitt School. She has been featured on numerous national television programs and news outlets, and consults on women’s professional development. As an educator, she works internationally to empower young women to be more authentic, build resilience, amplify their voices and own their
Author and Educator Rachel Simmons speaks to students during an all-school assembly
courage. Additionally, Ms. Simmons is the author of Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy and Fulfilling Lives, and several other bestselling books. Ms. Simmons gave three different presentations during her visit to the Academy, including an assembly with the student body, a question-and-answer session with faculty and staff, and an evening program for parents. In her presentation to students, she shared her own personal experiences and the pressures she experienced. “Your ability to succeed is as good as your ability to fail,” she told students, describing how she had been awarded a prestigious Rhodes scholarship to study at Oxford University only to find herself miserable there. She felt like a failure when she decided to drop out of the program: “I had always achieved. I forgot why I wanted to achieve, because I had based all of my selfesteem in succeeding, which finally shattered when I failed.” She encouraged students to realize that it is okay to fail, to take risks and try things that they might not be good at, as part of the road to happiness. She offered students a number of strategies for developing resilience and combatting the habit of overthinking, which can contribute to anxiety and depression in young women. She compared risk-taking and resilience to a muscle that must be strengthened daily and challenged students to ask themselves “what’s the worst that can happen? Can I deal with that? What are three ways I can still win?” when faced with risk or uncertainty. She encouraged students to refrain from comparing themselves unfavorably to others, reminding them that everyone feels insecure
Students participate in a group activity during Ms. Simmons’ presentation
and alone sometimes, and affirming that it is important to be as compassionate with oneself as they would with others in their situation. During a lively Q&A with faculty and staff, Ms. Simmons stated the issues that young women face are more complex than just their engagement with social media: throughout their lives, they have been told that women can—and should—have and be everything, that gender discrimination is a thing of the past. She pointed to the pressures this “supergirl” mindset can put on young women, who find that they do face different challenges than men. High schools need to ensure they are equipping young women with social and emotional resources as well as the academic skills that they will need to thrive after graduation. Finally, Ms. Simmons addressed parents, calling on them to recognize the ways they may contribute to the toxic messages about success to which adolescent girls are subject. Parents must learn to support and accept the daughter they have, and recognize that admission to a prestigious college is not the key to happiness. “Don’t compare your journey to your daughter’s high school journey,” she encouraged parents. “Have compassion and acknowledge gratitude. Girls have to be willing to sit in uncertainty and unknowns.” She reminded parents/guardians that their daughters will respond to the ways the adults in their lives react to mistakes and disappointments. Ms. Simmons ultimately encouraged her audience to cultivate the same habits of self-compassion and resilience that she recommends to young women, because, as she says in her book “we can’t give our children what we don’t have.”
Students are inspired by Rachel Simmons’ presentation
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JUNIOR PROFESSIONAL SHADOWING
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 166 Juniors paired with professionals, including engineers, journalists, lawyers, teachers, surgeons and members of the United States House of Representatives. Students keep journals detailing their experiences and thoughts on the professionals they observed. This career
exploration helps students decide vocations of interest or discover their post-secondary education selections as they narrow their college search process. Thank you to all the alumnae who served as hosts, including Sarah Schwind ’13, Katie Battaglia ’13, Kathy Donegan ’11, Renee Schrift Boronka ’89, Margaret Sweeney Kresser ’03, Stephanie Nano ’69, Judy Ghazoul Hilow ’81, Julie Lima Stolar ’88, Jeannette Novak Mazzola N’77, Donna Newman Cook N’78, Bride Rose Sweeney ’10, Rhonda Verchick McBride ’91, Amanda Durk ’05, Emily Pellegrino ’14, Allison Jarus ’05 and Mary Ellen Lanning Rogers ’77.
Below are some highlights from the 2020 Junior Professional Shadowing experience.
MORGAN JEFFRIES ’21 (granddaughter of Dorothy Podracky Jeffries ’48†, daughter of Dawn Klepek Jeffries ’83 and sister of Kathryn Jeffries ’10) spent her Junior Professional Shadowing experience with a 3D Animator and Motion Designer for Pixel Planet Studios, a full service video production company that provides a series of services including pre-production, production, draft work, editing and more. “Being able to work on a computer and know the software in and out are essential skills for a 3D Animator and Motion Designer. In the digital media industry, your portfolio is the strongest part of your resume. Showing your skills to a potential employer will always be stronger than a piece of paper highlighting your degree,” shared Morgan. “From a young age, I knew I wanted to go into animation but thought it was simply creating movies and shorts. Before shadowing, I was quite knowledgeable about animation. Thanks to my shadowing experience my thoughts about a career in animation have only become stronger. I was in a workspace that was inclusive, creatively rich and in the simplest terms, fun. I have learned so much from this experience, but the most important things I learned were the skills in which someone in the digital media field should possess. These include communication skills for working with clients, accepting and giving constructive criticism, flexibility, patience and passion for what you are doing. This shadowing experience has given me the drive and motivation to improve my portfolio and expand my skills in order to thrive in this industry.”
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Juniors LILLIAN ROSS and OLIVIA PUZON completed their Junior Professional Shadowing with Allison Jarus ’05, who works in the office of Congressman Mike Quigley (Illinois). This office, which also sponsored Kerrigan Ponsart ’20 during her shadowing experience. “Olivia and I attended the New Democrats Senior Staff Meeting where we sat in the second row and observed the priorities of the group and what bills they were planning to vote for as a block group. There was a panel up in the front and a large audience sitting behind us as they discussed the agenda for the group and the opportunities to expand the platform. People came up and made individual pitches for bills and ideas coming out of their office and also shared public outings that certain offices would like more support. While looking on a website created specifically for the House, I found a hearing to attend about Child Poverty in the Appropriations Committee and walked myself to the hearing room in order to watch it from the public gallery. Each of the panelists was given five minutes to use statistics, anecdotes, quotes, studies and anything else they can use to convince the committee. The group talked about how there was an opportunity to cut poverty in half by implementing allowances and house vouchers for children in poverty/homeless along with the impact it would have on the world and future generations. Some argued that it’s not enough to solve the problem while others were in full support of the plan at hand. The last woman who spoke on the panel told a very personal, heartbreaking and touching story about being an African-American female who suffered police harassment because of her race, which helped the case for the proposed options. On my last day, I had the opportunity to meet our District Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. I was also able to interview Congressman Quigley’s Communications Director, which is the job I am most interested in other than political office. Her responsibilities include all external communications with the press, manage digital platforms through the monitoring and posting, responding to reporter emails and questions and accompanying the Congressman to interviews. After a year of working with the Congressman, she doesn’t have a direct goal in mind for herself. “However, she recommended that I try absolutely everything out and get involved in a campaign in high school and early college. Ms. Jarus assured me that if I come back in four years, I have an internship waiting for me.”
GRACE DAVIS ’21 traveled to New York City to shadow Health & Science Co-Editor Stephanie Nano ’69 at the Associated Press (AP). For three full workdays, Stephanie and her senior staff involved Grace in more moments and facets of modern news journalism than most college interns would see in a semester. From live interviews through the entire editorial process through to cross-platform content production, Grace observed and talked with the professionals throughout the journalistic process. She had a dozen different conversations with men and women at the top of their respective specialties, each more than happy to talk about the education and life path that brought them to these career roles. “The first thing I noticed was that all of the desks are divided into sections including Health & Science, Religion, Politics, Sports, New York City News, Video Editing, Photography, etc. called the Nerve Center. The Nerve Center connects AP NYC Headquarters to AP Washington, D.C., Bangkok and other headquarters to connect stories together. The Health & Science team was heavily discussing the coronavirus pandemic. I learned how the team connects with doctors, healthcare professionals and writers from other states. It was fascinating to see the entire team scramble with this ever-evolving virus. I attended an all department morning meeting, where topics including Super Tuesday, COVID-19 and the Nashville tornadoes were discussed. I went with the Religion team to follow a story about Yeshiva University, a college in New York City and how well their basketball team was playing and how they were so focused on their faith despite people using Anti-Semitic slurs towards them?. I worked with the journalist and the videographer to interview the President of Yeshiva to create the story, which had been in the making for about a month. It was incredible to see the relationships forged and story created. I learned about editing, writing, photo editing, videography all in one day. I learned how crucial it is to have honest and thoughtful journalism. AP has a mission to tell the stories of those that can’t, to educate the public and share real and important news.” Saint Joseph Academy SPRING 2020
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Winter Sports Basketball Competes at District Level, Sophomores Ava Haddad and Ella Neitzel Receive All-District Honors The Varsity basketball team faced a challenging schedule in 2019-20 and finished with a record of 11-14. The Jaguars finished in a tie for second place in the Blue Division of the North Coast League (NCL) with a 5-5 record. In the Ohio High School Athletic Association tournament, the Jaguars advanced to the District semifinal game. A highlight for the Jaguars was a Christmas break trip to our sister school, St. Joseph’s Academy, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where the Jaguars won a pair of games. Sophomores Ava Haddad and Ella Neitzel (sister of Colleen ’18 and Molly Neitzel ’19) were named First Team All-NCL while Gab Schafer ’21 (sister of Hilary Gleske ’09) and Grace Flannery ’20 (granddaughter of Judy Haluscsak Flannery ’57) were recognized as Second Team selections. Lucy Lowe ’20 (daughter of Mary Denis Companey Lowe ’81 and sister of Hannah Lowe ’12) was named Honorable Mention All-NCL. In addition, Ava Haddad was named Third Team All-District while Ella Neitzel was Honorable Mention All-District.
Indoor Track & Field 4x800 Team Qualifies for National Meet
Ella Neitzel ’22
Indoor track & field had a successful season and even though it came to an abrupt end, many positives came from the season. The team featured 45 athletes who once again competed in the Northeast Ohio Indoor Track Conference (NEOITC) league, with meets at Spire Institute. The Jaguars also competed at several local colleges which held high school meets throughout the season. The Academy qualified 21 athletes to the NEOITC All-Star Meet, held at the end of the regular season. The following week, the Jaguars had eight athletes
Ava Haddad ’22
Gymnastics Builds for Future The six-member gymnastics team was comprised of two Sophomores and four Freshmen this year. This was the second consecutive year that the Jaguars were able to compete as a full team. The team opened its season with a second place finish at the Flip for the Cure meet and concluded its regular season with another second place finish at the annual All Catholic Cup. During the postseason, the gymnastics team competed against 24 different schools in the Sectional meet, placing seventh overall. The Jaguars fell short of advancing to the District meet but gained valuable competition experience in a high pressure setting. Abby Synk ’22 finished the sectional meet landing a great vault, achieving her goal of improving her score from last year’s sectional meet. Abbie Harden ’22 (daughter of Megan Wagner-Harden ’97) scored a season high 8.55 on beam, missing district qualification by 0.2 and successfully completed a new floor tumbling pass. Allison Petrasek ’23 (sister of Amanda Petrasek ’17) stayed on the beam for the second consecutive meet where she and Elizabeth Quinn ’22 (daughter of Eileen Sideras Quinn ’79) connected their full bar routines eliminating major deductions. Lauren Weisenseel ’23 had a solid all-around performance, placing 26th overall out of 76 competitors. Annie Dubecky ’23 was also consistent in the all-around contributing to the team in all four events. Abby Synk ’22
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L-R: 4×800 relay team of Amanda Keim ’20, Anna Duesenberg ’22, Elizabeth Starck ’21 and Annie Allen ’20
qualify for the State indoor meet: Annie Allen ’20, Anna Duesenberg ’22, Amanda Keim ’20, Maura Jordan ’20, Bridget Boland ’21 (granddaughter of Mary Alice Hageman Boland ’47, daughter of Eileen Chambers Boland ’84 and sister of Mary ’17 and Celia Boland ’19), Elizabeth Starck ’21, Colette Conway ’21 and Carlee Blankenship ’22. The 4x800 relay team of Annie Allen, Anna Duesenberg, Amanda Keim and Elizabeth Starck finished in eighth place at the State meet in a school-record time of 9:37.94. That time qualified them for the New Balance Indoor National meet in New York City, but the meet was cancelled due to COVID-19. Overall, it was a strong season for the indoor Jaguars who will hopefully turn their attention to the upcoming outdoor season.
Bowling Advances to District Meet
Athletic Director Mr. John Manuszak Honored with Northeast Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Award Athletic Director Mr. John Manuszak was honored with The Northeast Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Athletic Director Mr. John Manuszak Administrators Association’s (NEOIAAA) 2020 Tim Flannery Horizon Award. This recognition is given to an association member who exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism. The award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated clear signs of leadership and involvement at their school, local and state levels. This is the third award Mr. Manuszak has earned in the past three years and is a wonderful testament to the fine job he is doing as the head of our Athletic Department. With more than 50% of the student body participating in athletics, we are fortunate to have someone like Mr. Manuszak at the helm and offer him our warmest congratulations. Go Jaguars!
The bowling team concluded its season, breaking five school records and finishing in 13th place at the OHSAA Division I District Tournament. They completed the season with an overall 8-2 record in the Greater Cleveland Interscholastic Bowling League (GCIBL). Leading the way for the Jaguars at the OHSAA Division I District Tournament were Seniors Marie Zingalis (daughter of Patricia Hennessy Zingalis ’77) (493 series, 39th overall) and Lizzy Rajnicek (sister of Kathryn Rajnicek ’18) (458 series, 55th overall).
Maddy Kelly’s Fourth Consecutive State Meet Appearance Highlights Swimming & Diving Season The Jaguars had an outstanding season. Maddy Kelly ’20 finished her decorated Saint Joseph Academy career at the OHSAA Division I State meet, where she was competing for the fourth time in her career. Maddy qualified to the State meet in two events and finished sixth overall in the state in the 100 backstroke (55.99) and also 12th in the 50 freestyle in a school-record time of 23.99. She ends her career with nine school records. The rest of the team was also fantastic as the Jaguars advanced nine athletes to the District meet. The 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay, both made up of Maddy Kelly ’20, Gwen Pierce ’21, Emma Claire Lambert-Shemo ’22 and Maddie Jarosz ’21, competed at Districts and set school records in both events as the quartet also did in the 200 freestyle relay. Also qualifying to Districts were: Jenna Wasilko ’20 (diving) Suzanna Fernandez ’23 (500 freestyle), Gwen Pierce ’21 (100 butterfly), Emma Claire LambertShemo ’22 (100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke). Several other members also had strong seasons and set their own personal bests.
Marie Zingalis ’20
Lizzy Rajnicek ’20
As a team, the Jaguars broke the school record for a six game Baker game series with a score of 996 (166 average). They had the fourth highest Baker total out of 17 teams. Another record broken by the team was a high scratch total for three scratch games. Their 2118 points total from the Sectional Tournament bested the 1993 points total, which had been the school record. Marie Zingalis ’20 also set a new school record for high game bowled with a 223. Coming into the tournament, Lizzy Rajnicek ’20 held the previous record (set this season) with a 215. While Lizzy got jumped for the high game record, she finished the season with the highest average for any Saint Joseph Academy bowler with a 153 (previous high was 145). In addition to the records broken, the Jaguars won their first GCIBL Championship in the Handicap division. Handicap is pins awarded on top of one’s scores based on average. This means that the team that usually wins the Handicap Title is the team that bowls over their average and improves the most over the course of the season.
Maddy Kelly ’20
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Thank You for a Record-Breaking,
All-Star
Cleveland Indians Vice President Brad Grant P’19, Gabriella Kreuz ’10, Vice President Jim Folk P’09 & ’11 present Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71 with her own custom Indians jersey
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hank you to everyone who was a part of our sold-out crowd of 600 guests and helped us hit a grand slam at “Celebrate the Academy!” in February. We realize now how very fortunate we were to have held our annual gala before the COVID-19 pandemic has since caused the cancellation of so many similar events. This was a unique year, as we celebrated not only the Academy, but also all of the
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accomplishments of President Mrs. Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71, who truly is in “A League of Her Own.” The event transformed the Academy Center into a baseball themed space, designed by parents/guardians and students. As attendees arrived at the Academy, they were delighted to be greeted by the Cleveland Indians mascot Slider. The Indians’ in-game host Gabriella Kreuz ’10 was the evening’s host. Cleveland Indians
L-R: Saint Joseph Academy Board of Directors member Lori Petti with husband Mike
executives and alumnae parents Brad Grant P’19, Vice President Baseball Operations, Strategy & Administration, and Jim Folk P’09 & ’11, Vice President of Ballpark Operations, presented Mary Ann with a personalized official Cleveland Indians jersey, with “Corrigan-Davis” with her graduation year of “71” stitched on the back. Later that evening, as shared in the article on page one, the Congregation of St. Joseph and the Academy’s Board of Directors honored Mary Ann’s many contributions to the Academy with the presentation of the inaugural Mother Theresa Fitzmaurice Distinguished Service Award. Mary Ann will also be recognized in a very special and permanent way: the main entrance of the newly renovated Fitzmaurice Hall has been named in her honor. Dozens of individuals combined their efforts to contribute more than $500,000 to secure this naming opportunity in lasting tribute to Mary Ann. Attendees generously and enthusiastically donated to the Support-a-Student appeal, with more than $158,000 in support of the many students (73%) who receive tuition assistance. This amazing evening raised a record-breaking $377,791 net for support of tuition assistance and academic initiatives at Saint Joseph Academy! We are grateful for all our sponsors, guests, donors and especially parent volunteers who made this incredible event possible. Thank you again for your kindness and support. It was truly a night to remember as we celebrated Mrs. CorriganDavis before her retirement in June 2020. Be sure to join us on February 20, 2021 as we will again “Celebrate the Academy!”
Students celebrate Support-A-Student appeal
L-R: Grand Slam Sponsors Jack and Barb Draves P’12 celebrate with Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71
L-R: Academy Ambassadors Jaila Adair ’21, Carly Pinter ’20, Sarah Gallo ’20 and Catherine Mayer ’21
Janet Fleischhacker, CSJ presenting Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71 with slate from Fitzmaurice Hall announcing the naming of the front entrance in her honor
Attendees hold up their bid cards, which pay homage to Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71
The Academy Chorale performs a special rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”
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Home Is Where Your Heart Is:
How the Spanish Flu of 1918 Made a Lasting Impact on Our Students More than 100 Years Later
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y the time Florence Murphy Lackamp, Class of 1919, was starting high school, her father had served as secretary in Cleveland mayor Newton D. Baker’s office and was now Postmaster of Cleveland as appointed by President Woodrow Wilson. As the oldest daughter of William Murphy and Lillian Easterman, the value of an all-girls, Catholic education was fully supported by her parents. Little could the family imagine that Saint Joseph Academy would become Florence’s home for more than a month during the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918. While there were early signs of the pending pandemic, the country was focusing its efforts on World War I. The first public announcement regarding the outbreak came from Cleveland’s Health Commissioner Dr. Harry Rockwood on September 22, 1918, after he was advised by U.S. Army Surgeon General William Gorgas that this more virulent form of the flu was being transmitted rapidly across Europe, Britain and Canada. By October 4th, it was hard to ignore the impact of this flu on the city. While Cleveland’s critical factories kept working in support of the war effort, symptomatic factory workers were being told it was their patriotic duty to stay home and not spread the flu. Isolation and quarantine were seen as the best approach. Schools across the city were still in session when voluntary closures were suggested for theaters and stores. All of that changed when these places, along with places of worship were ordered to close. There was an outcry from the clergy who were forced to close their churches and synagogues while saloons and pool halls remained open. Originally, schools were to remain open, with careful monitoring by the school nurses. The decision was made to close the schools when the absentee rate exceeded 10%. Students were quick to game the system and by October 15th, schools were ordered closed as the result of students skipping school. The city had more than 3,500 teachers who were quickly trained to assess flu symptoms and were deployed
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Florence Murphy Lackamp, Class of 1919
to evaluate more than 12,000 student absences. Along with the school nurses, this team of frontline responders were able to confirm several hundred valid cases of flu in the student population, enough to trigger a legitimate school closure. The Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph were preparing for the social distancing that was happening and working to follow the orders of the health commissioner. In 1918, the 45,000 square foot Motherhouse had been standing on 57 acres on Rocky River Drive for less than 20 years. The Academy building would not be in existence for another 10 years. Florence, along with a handful of other students, was taken to and from school by drivers hired by the family. As “staying in place” took hold, the family realized the possibility of exposure and spread by moving between home and the school campus in different cars. The Sisters offered a solution, giving Florence and a few other girls the option of staying with them on campus during quarantine. The family agreed that this would be a safe environment for Florence. As Florence’s daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Lackamp recounts, Florence and the other students were set up in dorm-like rooms in the Motherhouse. The Sisters continued teaching their classes. Mary Jo remembers “Mother Lackamp” talking fondly about how
much the students enjoyed the camaraderie between the Sisters, novices and students who were all in this lockdown together. A lifetime of gratitude was certainly made during those six weeks of quarantine. Florence was reunited with her family when the closures were lifted on November 10th. While the city schools reopened three days later, the education and care of students in the Motherhouse had continued, providing a safe world for them during a time of uncertainty. Florence and a small group of students were blessed with this unique period of time where they truly lived as family in the charism of the CSJs. When Florence graduated in 1919, she held tightly and dearly to the bonds of family and friendship she formed at Saint Joseph Academy, often mentioning the high academic standards to those she met. With gratitude, she was a generous annual supporter of the Academy, providing a transformational gift to the campaign to build the Academy Center in 1996, where the Music Room continues to bear her name. Florence was recognized by the Academy posthumously with the Distinguished Alumna Award in 2002. While it has been 102 years since our last social distancing, our group of dedicated faculty and staff were prepared to keep our students engaged, and more importantly, connected. Daily prayers from (and for) our students and CORE Ministry Team uphold the spirituality of the Congregation of St. Joseph. Our faculty is fully committed to keeping life as normal as possible for the students with a creative and challenging remote learning curriculum. Our students are finding ways to be of service to the dear neighbor by providing childcare to healthcare workers, arranging food drives for families at local schools and making cards for those in assisted living facilities. Our leadership, in conjunction with state leaders, is working hard to preserve the traditions for our Senior graduating class as much as possible. Like Florence Murphy, our students are rising to meet the challenges of these unique times and finding ways to contribute and connect in ways they never imagined possible.
Sponsor a Student by Donating to the “Walk of the Roses” The “Walk of the Roses” may be delayed this year, but we are committed to maintaining this cherished tradition for the Class of 2020! You can recognize a special Senior by sponsoring her ceremonial “Walk of the Roses” bouquet on a date to be determined. 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 $60 includes a bouquet of roses with a dedicated message to a specific Senior or note of encouragement to a 2020 graduate. To support the “Walk of the Roses,” donate online at www.sja1890. org/walkofroses or mail your gift to Advancement Department, 3470 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland OH 44111, with the notation “Roses” prior to Friday, June 19.
Today’s Female Leaders Supporting Tomorrow’s Leaders: Building Futures Breakfast Supports Scholarship Fund
L-R: Megan Harrison ’20 and Rear Admiral (Ret.) June Ryan P’20
More than 120 of Cleveland’s female leaders came together to support Saint Joseph Academy students, the next generation of our community’s female leaders, at the eighth annual Building Futures Breakfast. The event was once again presented by Key Private Bank and sponsors Thompson Hine LLP, Sherwin Williams, Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ’71, Margie Wright-McGowan P’23, The Huntington National Bank and CA Litzler & Co. Key Private Bank’s Executive Vice President and Head of Institutional Services, and Board of Directors member Catherine O’Malley Kearney P’24 kicked off the breakfast, sharing her gratitude for the positive impact the Academy had on encouraging her mother Margaret Kilbane O’Malley ’51 and aunt Dr. Marian KilbaneFlash ’46 to pursue their passions during an era when opportunities for women were often limited and highlighting the important role Saint Joseph Academy continues to play in our community. The event featured an engaging and motivational keynote by Board of Directors member Rear Admiral (Ret.) June Ryan P’20, the first enlisted female to rise to the ranks of Rear Admiral in the United States Coast Guard. Guests were invited to volunteer to host a student for her Junior Professional Shadow experience or visit the Academy to share their leadership journeys with our students. Since its inception, the breakfast has netted more than $285,000 for the scholarship fund. The Academy thanks all those who support this annual breakfast.
L-R: Leah Cwynar Newman ’10, Heather Kazmer ’96, Mary Koppi Scarberry ’83 and Molly Hafner P’10
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Annual Fund: Your Support is Needed More than Ever
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aint Joseph Academy shifted quickly to a virtual learning environment with our Instructional Continuity Plan in mid-March. Teachers are still teaching, and students are still learning, albeit in a new way. As such, Saint Joseph Academy still needs your support to ensure our students have the necessary resources to continue their robust, online learning in a faith-filled environment. During these challenging and turbulent times, many of our families will struggle financially more than ever before. Even our work-study students, who assist after school to earn money for their own tuition, cannot work while they are staying at home. Here is one such example. Hannah Siy ’22 is one of the 73% of students receiving tuition assistance this year. She is the third member of her family to attend the Academy. Her parents made Catholic education a priority, even though her father passed away when her older sister Alex Siy ’17 was a student here. Saint Joseph Academy is the perfect environment for Hannah. She is a member of the Sophomore Leadership team and American Sign Language club, and through the work-study program, she helped her widowed mother afford her annual tuition. Hannah hopes to embody the “Character of a Saint Joseph Academy Graduate” beyond high school by doing justice with compassion and respect for others in our community. She gratefully acknowledges that she would not be able to attend the school she holds so dear if she wasn’t a scholarship recipient.
Hannah Siy ’22
Mindful of the world’s current challenges, we still must move forward and humbly ask that you consider a gift to the Annual Fund today to help our families and keep our school vibrant. Please visit www.sja1890.org/donate to support our students.
A Gift for You and Your Future We are excited to offer our entire Saint Joseph Academy community a resource to help plan for their futures. Saint Joseph Academy has partnered with FreeWill to provide an intuitive online resource that helps write a legally valid will online – and best of all, it’s free! FreeWill is an established and reputable social venture founded in 2016, with the help and support of leading experts in law, philanthropy and design. Nearly 110,000 wills have been created and more than $1.2 billion has been committed to nonprofit organizations. Does Everyone Need a Will? A will is important to everyone and can be useful regardless of estate size. It’s a way to support the people and causes important to you. Surprisingly, 58 percent of U.S. adults and a staggering 78 percent of millennials (ages 18-36) do not have a will. If someone dies without a will, it is called “dying intestate.” The government, or the state where you reside, will decide who gets your money and who does not.
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The FreeWill online tool makes the process of creating or updating a will easy and simple: • It takes about 25 minutes to complete • It is legally valid in all 50 states • It’s completely free and can be updated free of charge anytime (whether you choose to include a charitable gift to Saint Joseph Academy or not) Many of our benefactors have chosen to include a gift to Saint Joseph Academy in their wills. This simple yet generous act automatically enrolls them in our Fontbonne Legacy Society. As members of the Fontbonne Legacy Society, they continue to empower young women with a Saint Joseph Academy education for many generations. The ease of using the online will might assist in the creation of a lasting legacy with Saint Joseph Academy. For more information, please contact Erin Grace, Director of Major and Planned Giving, egrace@sja1890.org or 216.251.6788, extension 229 or Connie Sipple, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, csipple@sja1890.org. If an estate planning attorney is preferred, we are happy to share some contacts. The Fontbonne Legacy Society is named in honor of Mother St. John Fontbonne, who refounded the Congregation of St. Joseph after the French Revolution in 1807. It was Mother St. John Fontbonne who sent the first six Sisters of St. Joseph to America in 1836.
How to Maximize Your Retirement Plan Assets
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f you can make other provisions for your family, there is a better option for your retirement plan assets—a charitable gift after your lifetime. When given to your family, a portion of your retirement plan assets will be consumed by taxes. Instead, leave assets that are less heavily taxed (such as real estate, cash or life insurance) to your family and consider using your retirement plan assets to make gifts to tax-exempt charitable organizations, such as Saint Joseph Academy. To name Saint Joseph Academy as the beneficiary of your retirement account, simply instruct the retirement plan administrator of your decision and sign the required designation form. There are many benefits to donating retirement plan assets, which are listed below. • Make the most cost‑effective gift you can make and save other less‑taxed assets for loved ones. • You can change your mind at any time. • Eliminate all federal income taxes when you name Saint Joseph Academy as the sole beneficiary. (Receive partial savings when you give Saint Joseph Academy a specific amount before giving your family the remainder.) • Name Saint Joseph Academy as the contingent beneficiary, allowing for greater flexibility.
For Those 70½ or Older: The SECURE Act and Charitable Giving If you are 70½ or older, you can use your IRA to make a tax-free gift to Saint Joseph Academy. An IRA Charitable rollover, also called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows you to transfer any amount up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified charitable organization without paying income tax on the distribution. Best yet, your gift will be put to use today, allowing you to see the difference you’re making for the young women of the Academy. This past December, President Trump signed the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019” (aka the SECURE Act). The legislation increased the required minimum distribution age from 70 ½ to 72 for Americans who turned 70 ½ after December 31, 2019. Under this new legislation, donors don’t have to wait to make their QCDs until age 72. By starting at 70½, you can make a difference today, while receiving benefits in return. These benefits include: • The gift not counting as income, so you benefit whether or not you itemize their taxes.
• The opportunity to leverage the most highly taxed assets. When IRAs are passed to loved ones, distributions from these accounts are subject to income taxes at the beneficiary’s ordinary income tax rate, which can be as high as 37%. Rather than leaving these heavily taxed assets to family, encourage your donors to consider giving from these accounts now and let the value of other assets grow and eventually pass to loved ones. • Beginning at age 72, your gift can satisfy your required minimum distribution for the year. In addition, heirs now have only 10 years to take Required Minimum Distributions. This means the government will get their taxes much sooner. Now is a good time for a thorough tax review by an expert. In some cases, it might make sense to leave an IRA to charity and purchase life insurance for your children; or open a charitable remainder trust to maximize legacy benefits. Secure the Future To learn more about how your IRA gift will benefit your family and the young women of Saint Joseph Academy, contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement Connie Sipple at csipple@sja1890.org or Director of Major and Planned Giving Erin Grace at egrace@sja1890.org.
The information in this publication is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor.
Jaguar Emergency Relief Fund Another way that Saint Joseph Academy is responding to COVID-19 is by introducing the Jaguar Emergency Relief Fund to support our families who find themselves in a financial situation that requires vital tuition assistance. Donations can be restricted for tuition support for those families in this school year or those who need it in the upcoming 2020-21 academic year, when the economic fallout may be more acute due to job losses or other financial emergencies. At a time in which we are all facing an uncertain future, we humbly ask for your consideration in providing this critical assistance to families with special circumstances. Visit www.sja1890.org/jaguaremergency-relief-fund to make your gift today. We thank you for your compassionate support.
Contact Us
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 x232 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.
Mary Phyllis Keating Stroh ’46 on the death of her sister, Sr. Joan Keating, CSJ. Sr. Joan worked at Saint Joseph Academy from 1997 to 2002. Alice Krach Weisbarth ’48 on the death of her husband, Edward Weisbarth. Joan Kelley Gallagher ’49 on the death of her sister and Bridget Birt O’Donnell ’78 and Colleen Birt Jurcak ’83 on the death of their mother, Shelia Kelley Birt ’51. Sr. Ann Marie Kelly, OSU ’49 and Margaret Kelly Mackanic ’56 on the death of their sister, Mary Lou Kelly Kraven ’51. Marilyn Schneider McCarthy ’54 on the death of her husband, Donald McCarthy. Beverly Stanton Coyle ’55 on the death of her son, Robert W. Coyle. Anna Mae Putz Cimperman ’56 on the death of her husband and Carole Cimperman Laird ’58 on the death of her brother, Ralph Cimperman. Jo Ann Prochillo Horan ’57 on the death of her husband, James Horan Jr. Jane Ockuly, CSJ ’57 on the death of her brother, Philip. Adele Schmotzer Hippley ’58 on the death of her husband and June Hippley Seman ’56, Mary Hippley Sheets ’61, and Dorothy Hippley Talarico ’66 on the death of their brother, Thomas Hippley. Mary Lou Griffin Kistner ’58 on the death of her son and Laura Kistner Batchelder ’80 on the death of her brother, Edward Kistner.
Marilyn Joniak Rolko ’60 on the death of her mother, Yolanda Joniak. Jerilyn Brodnik Brazil ’60 on the death of her sister, Carol Brodnik Trayte ’53. Kathryn Murray Metzger ’60 on the death of her brother, Joseph Murray. Marlene Manik Bergen ’61 on the death of her husband, Spanish teacher Alison Morgan on the death of her father and Haley Morgan ’19 on the death of her grandfather Gary Bergen. Christine Mihalek, CSJ N’61, Mary Jo Mihalek Liptak N’68, and Anita Mihalek Earl N’69 on the death of their brother, Joseph Mihalek. Gayle Callomon Carr ’62 on the death of her sister, Diane Callomon Manzo ’60. Patricia Ruggerio Biggs ’63 and Mary Lou Ruggerio Konopka ’64 on the death of their brother, Vincent Ruggerio. Marcia O’Donnell Dalton ’63 and Mary Therese O’Donnell ’74 on the death of their mother, Rita O’Donnell. Stephanie Tricsko Strelec ’63 on the death of her mother, Helen Tricsko. Patricia Innocenti Winkler ’63 on the death of her husband, Harold Winkler. Patricia Lavelle Butler ’64 on the death of her sister, Kathryn M. Lavelle ’64. Alice Pierce Carroll ’64 on the death of her husband, William Carroll.
Eileen Somerville Snider ’58 on the death of her daughter, Jacqueline Kilgore.
Leslie Salettel Fiala N’64 on the death of her brother, John Salettel.
Sandy Raia Richert ’59 on the death of her father, Paul Raia.
Dawn Murray Muhlhan ’64 on the death of her husband, Edward Muhlhan.
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Cynthia Drennan ’65, Antoinette Rosemark Chorba ’67 and Helen Drennan Eichler ’68 on the death of their mother, Jane Drennan.
Kathleen Chapin ’71, Mary Louise Chapin ’71 and June Chapin Reed ’74 on the death of their mother, Mary “Bernie” Chapin.
Patricia Ryan Seiler ’65 on the death of her son, Christopher Seiler.
Connie Kmieck Gleason N’71 and Denise Kmieck N’75 on the death of their mother, Joan Kmieck.
Jacquelyn Hammel Schmidt ’67 and Barbara Hammel Hughes ’68 on the death of their mother, Patricia Spangler Hammel ’43. Pamela Zavagno Beach-Reber N’67 and Nancy Zavagno Vitrano ’76 on the death of their mother, Lorraine Zavagno. Joanne Zebris Getz N’67 on the death of her husband, George Getz, Jr. Diane Massari Moir N’68 on the death of her mother, Elia Massari. Christine Buchleitner Weis N’68 on the death of her husband, Timothy Weis.
Nancy Kurgan Laich ’71 on the death of her mother, Dorothy Marie Kurgan. Donna Fergus Sell ’71 on the death of her husband, Michael Sell. Eileen Monroe Benson ’72 on the death of her husband, William Benson. Kate Bill ’72 and Anne Bill Foradori ’73 on the death of their father and Mary Fournier Bill ’42† on the death of her husband, Charles I. Bill.
Susan Labuda Liscoe ’69 on the death of her father, Martin Labuda.
Noreen Dubecky Wolf ’72, Colleen Dubecky Dawson ’76 and Therese Dubecky ’77 on the death of their father, John Dubecky.
Margie Painter Lasko ’70 on the death of her mother, Geraldine Rowley Painter ’44.
Pamela Kleinhenz Benkert N’73 on the death of her mother, Frances Kleinhenz.
Gloria Ripepi Solarz N’70 on the death of her mother, Carolyn Frances Ripepi.
Carmela Cernanec Freeman N’73 and Melody Cernanec Maryanski N’74 on the death of their mother, Ruth Cernanec.
Carole Wallencheck ’70 on the death of her sister, Laura Wallencheck ’66. Pat Zayd Cuglewski N’70 and Geri Zayd Zdankiewicz N’74 on the death of their mother, Dorothy Zayd. Debra Campos Splendorio N’70 on the death of her mother, Loretta Campos. Cheryl Chihil Sunyak ’70, Darlene Chihil Shirley ’72 and Jackie Chihil Tiffe ’82 on the death of their father, Edward Chihil.
Susan Corniello Boyne N’74 on the death of her mother, Rita Corniello. Catherine McCafferty Russ ’74, Mary McCafferty Kander ’75 and Ann McCafferty Slaughter ’81 on the death of their mother, Mary Ann McCafferty. Tina Blanda Sterrett N’74 on the death of her sister Marian Blanda Adelmann N’72. Marilyn Hauck VanHorn ’74, Theresa Hauck Fedor ’75 and Patricia Hauck Care ’77 on the death of their father, Raymond Hauck.
Cathleen Geiss Schneider ’75, Christine Geiss Keuchell ’80, Mary Geiss Makela ’86 on the death of their mother and Abbey Keuchell ’15 on the death of her grandmother, Marilyn Geiss. Cynthia Bouhall Nowak N’75 and Patricia Bouhall Van Neil N’78 on the death of their mother, Lois Bouhall. Maureen Galvin Steindler ’75 and Mary Kay Galvin Ross ’78 on the death of their mother, Barbara and father, Walter Galvin. Rosanne Tinnirello Kelley ’76, Denise Tinnirello Chomoa ’78 and Diane Tinnirello Wolfgang ’81 on the death of their mother, Dolly Tinnirello. Doreen Watson Musil ’76 on the death of her mother, Lillian Watson. Katharine Schulz ’76 and Karin Schulz ’77 on the death of their mother, Irene Hecker. Susan D’Anniballe Suhanic N’76 on the death of her mother, Rosemary D’Anniballe. Michelle Chernek Budzik N’77 on the death of her mother, Edith Chernek, and her father, John Chernek. Lynne McLaughlin N’77 and Noreen McLaughlin Boylan N’80 on the death of their father, Patrick McLaughlin. Mary Schram Rose N’77 on the death of her mother, Margaret Schram. Laura Brewster ’78, Julie Brewster Kondrich ’79 and Jennifer Brewster ’86 on the death of their father, Charles Brewster, Jr. Judy Weidokal Holsinger ’78 and Deborah Weidokal Petro ’80 on the death of their father, Richard Weidokal.
Peggy Clancy Gregory ’79 and Brenda Smith Basalla ’80 on the death of their father, Larry Clancy. Patricia Nolan Shea ’79 on the death of her mother, Audrey Nolan, and on the death of her brother, David Nolan. Kate Corrigan Siefring ’79, Susan Corrigan Downs ’82 and Jo Ellen Corrigan ’83 on the death of their mother Marilyn McKenna Corrigan. Mary Denis Companey Lowe ’81 on the death of her father, Roy Companey. Veronica Mazzarella Skinner ’81 and Lisa Mazzarella Williams ’86 on the death of their father and Philomena Mazzarella T’47, Concetta Mazzarella Majher ’50, Mary Mazzarella Gorman ’51 and Carmella Mazzarella ’52 on the death of their brother, John Mazzarella.
Ellyn Hancsak ’86 and Georgeanne Hancsak Taghizadeh ’87 on the death of their mother, Ellyn Liedtke Hancsak ’64. Margaret Jerman Wilkins ’86 on the death of her mom, Jo Ann Jerman. Julie Eyerman Muzyczka ’88 on the death of her son, Maxwell Muzyczka. Julie Eyerman Muzyczka ’88 and Amy Eyerman ’90 on the death of their mother and Shirley Kerrigan Libbey ’59 and Ruth Kerrigan Keefe ’61 on the death of their sister, Rosemary Kerrigan Eyerman ’57. Maureen Isabella Ashdown ’89 on the death of her mother Patricia Isabella. Nicole Wheeler Biegel ’89 on the death of her mother, Patricia Wheeler.
Karen Strebelow Barrett ’83 on the death of her sister, Denise Strebelow McNamara.
Lisa Minadeo Feher ’90 on the death of her father, Michael Minadeo.
Mary Catherine Smetana Kolick ’83 on the death of her aunt, Mary Ann Koenig.
Angela Evanish Cedeño ’96 on the death of her father, John Evanish Jr.
Erin West Sprouse ’83, Deirdre West Ball ’85 and Coletta West ’89 on the death of their father, Thomas West. Pat Zullo Horning ’85 and Carolyn Zullo Buckley ’86 on the death of their brother, Nicholas Zullo. Natalie Leek ’85 and Susan Leek Biggs ’86 on the death of their mother, Barbara Ragon. Mary Kay O’Malley ’85 on the death of her mother, Mary O’Malley.
Elly Maranos ’00 on the death of her mother, Jeanne Maranos. Kathleen House Strmac ’00 on the death of her husband, Joseph Strmac. Maureen Reilly Dee ’02 on the death of her mother, Judith Reilly. Kathryn Dolan Holbrook ’03 on the death of her mother, Deborah Dolan. Kadyrn Goodwin McPherson ’07 on the death of her father, William Allman. Casandra Manuszak ’15 on the death of her father, Gregory Manuszak.
Please remember in your prayers the following deceased alumnae: Patricia Murphy Hoeffler ’42 Patricia Spangler Hammel ’43 Geraldine Rowley Painter ’44 Anne Reidy Sweeney ’44 Marilyn Polomsky Hirka ’48 Kathleen Farkas Gundling T’49 Catherine Mangan Deck ’50 Mary McQuaid Doyle ’50 Shelia Kelley Birt ’51 Janet Gedeon Davidson ’51 Mary Lou Kelly Kraven ’51 Patricia Zak Roth ’53 Carol Brodnik Trayte ’53 Patricia Gareau Hobson ’56 Carlotta Pesek Metter ’56 Sheila Rohen Reagan ’56 Rosemary Kerrigan Eyerman ’57 Patricia Ann White ’57 Mary Pat Clark Brewer ’60 Diane Callomon Manzo ’60 Catherine Fidler Kammerle ’61 Gail Krimmel Bresnahan N’62 Ellyn Liedtke Hancsak ’64 Vivian Habrat N’64 Kathleen Baldrey Mathe ’64 Laura Wallencheck ’66 Kathryn “Kitty” M. Lavelle ’67 Arlene Schneider Sivko N’67 Margie Campagna Ferfolia N’69 Barbara Gang ’70 Marian Blanda Adelmann N’72 Debra Yahnak ’74 SFC Katty Makkar ’89 Deanna Anglin ’04
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In Loving Memory of Joan Dever Conrad ’49
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t is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Distinguished Alumna Joan Dever Conrad, Class of 1949. Joan always had a deep and abiding devotion to and affection for Saint Joseph Academy since she was a young woman. Joan excelled academically and served in many leadership roles throughout her four years - homeroom prefect as a freshman, Sodality Officer as a sophomore, and Class President as a junior and senior. Graduation did not signal the end of Joan’s affection for the Academy. On the contrary, it marked the beginning of decades of heartfelt continued service. She organized class reunions, actively participated in fundraisers and served on Saint Joseph Academy’s very first Board of Directors. Joan was inducted into the Alumnae Hall of Fame (now known as the Distinguished Alumnae Award) in 2014. Attending Saint Joseph Academy not only nurtured Joan’s entrepreneurial spirit but also taught her the importance of daily devotion to God, family and community. “If your life is centered on God, He will guide you through the issues we all face in
this world,” she once shared. Joan led an exemplary life with an unwavering focus on Christian values and service. She and her late husband, Edward J. Conrad, Jr., were generous supporters of many of Cleveland’s Catholic schools, but it was Joan’s beloved alma mater that she held nearest and dearest. “My heart has remained with Saint Joseph Academy all these years,” she said. “It’s important to me to continue to provide young women with the same quality educational opportunities that I was so fortunate to have experienced at Saint Joseph Academy.” To that end, her husband and friends established the Joan A. Dever Conrad ’49 Endowed Scholarship to help other young women who shared her dream of attending the Academy. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Saint Joseph Academy. Visit www.sja1890.org/giving to donate and please put “In Memory of Joan Dever Conrad” in the gift detail portion. We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Joan Dever Conrad. May she now rest in God’s loving peace. Safe home, Joan.
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Katie House Strmac ’00 & Joe Strmac† a son, Anthony (Tony), born November 19, 2019
Emily Tarr Baker ’07 & Colin Baker a son, Graham Lawrence, born August 24, 2019
Ashley Thomas-Sosic ’02 & Jeff Sosic a son, Paul Jeffrey, born February 20, 2020
Maisie Regotti Mitchell ’07 & George Mitchell a daughter, Elliana, born October 8, 2019
Suzie Martens Schmitmeyer ’03 & John Schmitmeyer a daughter, Helen Bernadine, born December 23, 2019
Ashley McComas Heyer ’08 & Dale Heyer a daughter, Calliope Lynn, born November 24, 2019
Elizabeth Maline Breha ’04 & Gregory Breha a son, Garrison Tyler, born January 19, 2020
Kari Allyn-Kratky ’08 & James Kratky a daughter, Kora-Joan, born August 21, 2019
Anamarija Miljak Machesky ’04 & Joseph Machesky a son, Alexander, born December 30, 2019
Kate Valentino O’Dell ’08 & Tyler O’Dell a daughter, Hazel Helen, born September 27, 2019
Elissa Schupp Sturgell ’05 & Ryan Sturgell a daughter, Zoie Rey, born February 8, 2020
Abby Bencivengo Vilyus ’08 & Ben Vilyus a daughter, Daisy, born January 24, 2020
Saint Joseph Academy UPDATE
ClassNotes Alumnae
1980s
Linda Malik-Shafer ’80 recently earned her Machine Repair Journeyman’s card. More than 750 people applied to the program and only 30 were accepted. Linda is now working at Nexteer Automotive after 7,328 hours of training, college classes, a lot of sweat and grease! Judy Ghazoul Hilow ’81 was recently honored as the recipient of the Distinguished Marketing & Sales Award by SME Cleveland, the professional organization of Sales & Marketing Executives. Judy serves as the Executive Director of Malachi House, a nonprofit organization which serves persons who are terminally ill, without regard to gender, race, religion or national origin and without cost to the resident or family.
2000s
Jessica Olle ’12 married Nick Francis on November 9, 2019 at Irongate Equestrian Center near Columbus, Ohio. Julia Olle ’23 was the Maid Jessica Olle ’12 of Honor, and Jessica Musgrave-Heinrich ’12, Devan Conway ’12 and Kayla Olle ’21 were in the wedding party.
Katherine Basalla ’14, currently a second year law student at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Law, has been accepted to the Ohio Innocence Project, a Katherine Basalla ’14 nonprofit law clinic at UC that investigates cases of Ohio inmates that are wrongfully convicted.Katie will have a summer associate position at Jones Day in Cleveland.
Brittany Hennings ’13 married Garrett Lee on November 23, 2019 at Mary Queen of Peace Church with a reception in the Lake Erie Building. Emily Bauer ’13 was Maid of Honor and Courtney Hennings ’15 and Mary Bridget Waters ’13 were in the wedding party.
Mallory Fahey ’15 has been serving the dear neighbor without distinction through her work with AmeriCorps NCCC. In November, her group renovated Clarkco State Park in Mississippi by building a bridge, removing trees that pose a threat to parkgoers and removing underbrush from the park area.
Dana Zindroski ’05 married Braden Woodle on November 19, 2019.
Clare Helmer ’17 was elected Student Senate President at Baldwin Wallace University. She is an Environmental Science major.
Patricia Russo ’08 married Marshall Nill on September 14, 2019 in Cleveland. Brooke Hamilton ’09 was named to Thomson Reuters’ 2020 Rising Stars list for Ohio. This distinction is given to less than 2.5% of the top up and coming attorneys in each state who are under 40 years of age. Ms. Hamilton focuses on mass torts, toxic torts and transportation litigation.
2010s
Catherine Byrne ’12 married Nick Kolde on August 17, 2019 at St. Colman Church. Maid of Honor was Sarah Giachettie ’12. Members of the wedding party included Alex Kozak ’12, Alex Ehrett ’12 and Ann Conroy ’13.
Clare Helmer ’17
L-R: Mary Bridget Waters ’13, Emily Bauer ’13, Brittany Hennings ’13 and Courtney Hennings ’15
Alexandra Mills ’13 graduated with an MBA in Health Care Administration from Baldwin Wallace University and is starting a one-year Administrative Fellowship at University Hospitals.
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LOOKINGAHEAD Grand Reunion Weekend
Fall Open House
Are you a Saint Joseph Academy alumna who graduated in a year ending in ‘0’ or ‘5?’ If so, save the date for the weekend of October 10-11 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
On Sunday, October 18, prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of our beautiful campus and discover what makes us so unique! It’s a great opportunity to see Fitzmaurice Hall, the expanded Makerspace innovation lab as well as meet our amazing faculty, coaches and current students. Visit sja1890.org/admissionevents for more information.
Nazareth Academy Luncheon Nazareth Academy alumnae are invited to celebrate at their annual luncheon at Cleveland Yachting Club in Rocky River on Sunday, September 13, 1-4 p.m. For more information, please contact Alumnae Coordinator Tammi Olle P’12 & ’22 at tolle@sja1890.org.
Explore the Academy: 5th/6th/7th Grade Visit Day Fifth, sixth and seventh grade girls are invited to join us along with our amazing teachers and current students on Friday, October 9 for a half day fun-filled day of learning with a fun twist. Contact the Admission Department at admissions@sja1890.org for more information.
26th Annual Golf Classic NEW DATE Please join us on Saturday, October 17 at Sweetbriar Golf Course in Avon Lake, Ohio. This event will feature a clambake, raffles and 18 holes of golf with a cart. Clambake and outing will be held, rain or shine. More information will be available soon. Alumnae, would you like to hear about the special events and activities taking place at Saint Joseph Academy? Update your information at www.sja1890.org to receive our monthly electronic newsletter and other information. Follow us on Instagram @sjaalumnae or visit www.instagram.com/ sjaalumnae