UPDATE Magazine: Spring 2023

Creativity is “Key”

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UPDATE is published by Saint Joseph Academy for alumnae, parents/guardians and friends. Contributors to this issue of UPDATE include Cheryl Arnold, Maggie Berry ’10, Jennifer Bruesewitz, Marie Ciolek, Erin Cunningham, Maureen Becker, Jeanne DeBonis, Fred Kieser, Kathy Flinn, Diana Fogarty, Jill Satanek Garlock ’92, Keri Grady, Hannah Hill ’16, Maryann Marek, Mickie Matheis P’22, Laura McCarty Waryk ’07, Melissa Murphy, Carolyn Conway Novak ’06, Tammi Olle P’12 & ’23, Kathryn Purcell, Darcy Ranallo, Constance S. Sipple, CFRE, Tammy Sparks, Jeff Sutliff, Karen Swanson Haan, Clare Toole, Dr. Jessica Wrobleski, Robert Zdankiewicz and TJ Zingalis.

Photography courtesy is extended to the following: Al Fuchs Photography, Maureen Becker, Jennifer Bruesewitz, the Congregation of St. Joseph, Dr. Lisa Damour/Colleen Chrzanowski, Downie Photography, Nicole Jamieson ’16, Fred Kieser, Lifetouch/Prestige Photography, Kathleen Jones Hensley ’15 /Nick Hoeller--@weddingsbynickhoeller, Marianne Mangan, Laura McCarty Waryk ’07, PhotoDAC/David Cleveland, Ripcho Studios and Robert Zdankiewicz. For more information, please contact Marketing Communications Director Cheryl Arnold at 216.251.6788 ext. 217 or carnold@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: L-R: 2023 Scholastic Art

Competition Gold Key Awardees Olivia Tytko ’24, Elizabeth (Ellie) Yankow ’23 and Jaden Kuznik ’23

• N – Nazareth alumna

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Letter from the President

Dear Saint Joseph Academy Alumnae, Families and Friends,

During the first few months of 2023, we celebrated Catholic Schools’ Week, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, National Catholic Sisters’ Week and St. Joseph’s Day. All of these opportunities allow faculty, staff and students the chance to learn from one another and grow in our faith. This semester also incorporates class retreats, the Women’s Leadership Symposium, college visits and the Junior Professional Shadowing Program. Each young woman experiences these events and opportunities differently as she defines her own unique path, but she is still part of one community, a sisterhood, with a shared sense of purpose. At our annual “Celebrate the Academy’’ gala in February, I was honored to recognize two members of our extended community for living the Academy’s mission and the charism of the Congregation of St. Joseph. Both our Distinguished Alumna Helen Malloy ’57 and our Medaille Shield award recipient K. Kelly Hancock P’17 personify the values that we strive to exemplify at the Academy. Each of these women, in her own unique way, has lived a life of compassionate leadership and service to her neighbors. Both offer beautiful examples of generosity, humility, kindness and empathy.

Our efforts to practice empathetic justice and create a culture of belonging have led our adult community to engage in professional learning about the best ways we can support our diverse student body. With the Gospel message of God’s love for all people at the center of all we do, we will continue to think in innovative and strategic ways about diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at the Academy. All of this work shows in the creative and empowering lessons that our faculty plan and implement. They are incredibly dedicated, empathetic and caring educators. You will learn more about their amazing work as you read this edition of UPDATE

We look forward to honoring the Class of 2023 with our traditional year-end activities! There is much to celebrate as these young women have been working extremely hard and leading their sisters throughout the year. Their dedication to our community has been inspiring.

With gratitude,

Kathryn H. Purcell

Correction to the winter issue of UPDATE (2022)

In the last issue of UPDATE, three alumnae were incorrectly listed in the deceased alumnae section: Noreen Huber Nageotte ’83, Suzanne Huber Ferrara ’87 and Laura Huber Olitsky ’89. We are very sorry for the mistakes. We have apologized to the Huber family and will do our best to minimize errors in the future.

Therese alumna

Highlighting the Importance of Mental Health and Well-Being

The mental health and well-being of our students remain a top priority and are supported by a comprehensive School Counseling Program. This program includes School and College Counselors, Mental Health Counselors and a School Psychologist - all trained to identify early warning signs. Additionally, the Counseling team works collaboratively with the faculty and staff that lead the Wellness Program, Freshmen Mentoring Program and Health Education classes to integrate and provide essential information.

Each year, the Academy conducts a survey to understand students’ concerns and stresses that may impact their mental health

and well-being. This survey is an important tool in helping to shape the Wellness Curriculum for the school year.

In addition to the ongoing efforts, January offered more educational opportunities on mental health and wellbeing for both students and their parents/ guardians.

As part of the Academy’s Freshmen Mentoring Program, the Class of 2026 gathered in January to learn about healthy relationships from Gabriella Kreuz ’10 In 2014, Gabriella founded Love Doesn’t Shove, a non-profit organization focused on raising awareness of teen dating violence through education and promotion of

healthy relationships. Gabriella engaged students by providing relatable examples, including those that might occur in-person or on social media and explained whether the examples are healthy or not. Gabriella also shared additional resources able for help such as parents/guardians, school counselors and peers.

“Students’ mental health is a crucial part of the Saint Joseph Academy educational curriculum, and providing health-related programs, like Gabriella’s presentation, help students understand the importance of well-being,” School Counselor and School Counseling Department Chair Ms. Maryann Marek shared.

Insights from Dr. Lisa Damour

In late January, New York Times best-selling author, practicing clinical psychologist, thought leader and adolescence expert Dr. Lisa Damour gave a virtual presentation to over 100 parents/guardians. The focus of the discussion was tips for raising teenagers today. She discussed the normal and expected challenges that arise during adolescence and how parents/guardians can best support their daughters through the emotional ups and downs of teen life.

Dr. Damour shared, “Mental health is not about feeling good. It’s about having the right feelings at the right time and being able to manage those emotions effectively.” She discussed how it is okay to be in distress. In fact, it is quite normal, and it does two important things for our children: it gives them information and it is part of how they learn and grow. While we cannot prevent distress or make it go away, we can help with regulation and healthy expression of emotions.

Takaways from the presentation included tips on when to worry and when not to worry about emotional containment and/or expression. She also gave practical strategies for helping our daughters by managing our own reactions and being a steady presence for them.

Distinguished Programs Offer Valuable Hands-On Learning Experiences

An important aspect of the Academy’s Distinguished Programs, Engineering & Design Honors Program, Global Scholars Program and Health Sciences Honors Program, is hands-on experiences that enable students to take what is learned in the classroom and see how it is applied in real world situations. These opportunities also deepen their understanding of the skills and competencies required for their future careers.

Over the course of a school year, students in the Engineering & Design Honors Program may participate in up to 12 in-school field trips and up to 12 off-campus field trips. The Global Scholars Program offers at least 20 in-school and off-campus opportunities to learn more about future career paths. Finally, at least 10 in-school and 12 off-campus field trips are offered by the Health Sciences Honors Program. The examples provided below offer a glimpse into the hands-on learning experiences offered by these Distinguished Programs.

Students in the Health Sciences Honors Program participate in Cleveland Clinic Connected Career Rounds, an opportunity for students to follow a Cleveland Clinic caregiver on “rounds” to observe and learn about how the caregiver provides patient care. Cameron Simone ’25 shared a reflection regarding these opportunities: “I have learned about fields that I am interested in but previously knew little about. It is a good opportunity to discover what you might want to do as a profession, and it helps you determine what you don’t want to do. I have learned about everyone who is involved in the particular process such as the Emergency Room and what they do and what you need to get there. It is truly a great trip to go on because you get to stay on campus but learn about all the different roles in the hospital.”

Similar opportunities are available to Engineering & Design Honors Program students. In the fall, four students attended the SheDig Initiative with Ohio Operating Engineers Apprenticeship and Training in Richfield, Ohio. During this field trip, students learned about engineering opportunities in the Construction/Civil Engineering field and operated several pieces of heavy equipment. Field trip attendee Lily Kuebler ’23 shared, “It was a day filled with lots of new experiences. I was able to operate several pieces of heavy equipment, including cranes, backhoe loaders, bulldozers and more! Overall, it just felt so nice to meet and talk to women in the STEM field and hear their experiences in this field that is so maledominated. It was, in a way, empowering to see so many young females interested in STEM, along with seeing the future of STEM. It gave me, and certainly many of my peers, hope that one day everyone in that room would help close the gap currently present in the STEM field.”

Attending field trips may not always require students to leave the Academy campus. Guest speakers or the Global Scholars Program share insights with students in-person or using technology. In December, the Global Scholars Program hosted Ambassador Ms. Heather Hodges at the Academy to speak about the U.S. Foreign Service and a career in Global Affairs. Ambassador Hodges served abroad and in Washington, D.C. before becoming the President and Ambassador-in-Residence of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs.

Bridget Collins ’24

25 Awards Earned at 2023 Scholastic Art Competition

Under the direction of the Saint Joseph Academy Visual Arts Department, students participated in the 2023 Scholastic Art Competition and received 25 awards –three Gold Keys, 11 Silver Keys and 11 Honorable Mentions.

“The Visual Arts Department is very pleased with our student’s accomplishments in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards,” Visual Arts Teacher and Department Chair Mrs. Tammy Sparks shared. “This is an opportunity for our students to showcase the talents and skills they work very hard to hone in their art classes as well as on their own. We value the chance to share their works with the greater Cleveland area.”

Founded in 1923 and “the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens,” the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards inspire “bold ideas in creative teens throughout the country.” Awards are given based on the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards’ core values of originality, skill and emergence of personal voice or vision.

In January, awardees attended an award ceremony and exhibition opening at The Cleveland Institute of Art’s Reinberger Gallery to celebrate their accomplishments.

Congratulations to the following students for their awards:

Gold Key (featured on the cover)

Jaden Kuznik ’23: Jinjo’s Welcome

Olivia Tytko ’24: Memory Space

Elizabeth (Ellie) Yankow ’23: Edwardo

Silver Key

Annalies Anderson ’25: Painting of Colored Pencils

Clare Grady ’26: One Step at a Time

Erin Houghtling ’24 (daughter of Marie Roth Houghtling ’87): Flower Study

Marinel Hruby ’23 (sister of Danica Hruby ’21): I Must Be Wrong

Jaden Kuznik ’23: Morning Corn; Baffled Heart

Vivian Le ’23: Màu

Anna Mancuso ’24 (sister of Rachel Mancuso ’19 and Claire Mancuso ’22): Towering Coral

Maggie Quinn ’23: Every Drop of Color

Elizabeth (Ellie) Yankow ’23: Stress; Lost in Thought

Honorable Mention

Reagan Casper ’23 (sister of Lucy Casper ’18): Helvetica Design and The Duomo

Carmela DiLisi ’23: Me in a Different World

Alivia Griwatch ’23: Jellyfish Jamboree

Erin Houghtling ’24: Mineral Water and Pretend

Jaden Kuznik ’23: Steelyard at Dawn

Sienna Stephens ’25: Is It Over Yet? and The Empty Plate

Elizabeth Tobón ’23: Servant to Music

Rachel Turco ’23: Illustrated Paragraph

Elizabeth (Ellie) Yankow ’23: Edwardo

Annalies Anderson ’25: Painting of Colored Pencils

Maggie Quinn ’23: Every Drop of Color

During the month of February, the Saint Joseph Academy community celebrated Black History Month. The student-led Black History Month Committee, faculty and staff provided numerous opportunities to engage the community in learning opportunities and celebrations including book selections in the Nazareth Library, Jazz music performed at the Winter Concert and a food-sharing celebration with delicious cuisine from African countries as well as American soul food.

The culmination of Black History Month was the Women of Color Around the World Assembly featuring Esther Ngemba ’18 and Cuyahoga County Poet Laureate Honey Bell-Bey. The celebration began with Principal Mr. Jeff Sutliff sharing the history and importance of Black History Month. Arielle Pickett ’26 provided welcoming remarks to the community before introducing Esther who spoke about her experience at the Academy and the importance of being true to yourself. She shared her passion for helping refugees and how it was during her senior year at the

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER:

“Loving God, the dear neighbor and all creation is one movement” (Maxim 59). Inspired and empowered by the Congregation of St. Joseph’s mission of unifying love, we recognize that the development of each student manifests and glorifies the love and creative power of God.

Our teachers strive to create an integrated, holistic educational experience for our students - one that provides context beyond simple memorization of facts or the acquisition of skills. Course content and the credits earned towards a complete academic transcript matter, but they are just steps on a greater journey, not an end in themselves. Success is measured according to a standard outlined in our Character of a Saint Joseph Academy Graduate statement: “a graduate of Saint Joseph Academy is a woman who lives unifying love through empathetic justice, service to the dear neighbor without distinction, personal integrity, and emerging wisdom.”

UNIFYING LOVE: Celebrating Black History Month at the Academy

Academy that she learned about social justice. Honey shared a presentation titled “My Journey-My Story” which captivated the community with her inspiring poetry. She reminded us how it is important to see our faces in the faces of one another.

The SJA Gospel Ensemble, comprised of Ajene Smith ’23, Amaya Moore ’24, Danielle (Dani) Ballard ’25, Alesha Brown ’25, Franceta Dweh ’25 and Jazmine Walker-Bonds ’26, moved the community with singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James Weldon Johnson, “Lift Me Up” by Rihanna (from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”) and “Stand Up” by Cynthia Erivo (from “Harriet”). With each song sung, the energy in the room grew. As they sang “Lean on Me” to close the celebration, the ensemble’s passion moved the entire community to clap and sing together as one.

The assembly concluded with Assistant Principal of Student Success Mrs. Adriane Hicks reiterating the importance of being part of a sisterhood. We all need someone to lean on at times so continue to keep this song in your heart.

Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. The relationships cultivated between and among students, teachers, families and the community we serve make it possible to achieve our goals at Saint Joseph Academy. Through their expression of unifying love, these relationships provide fertile ground for learning rooted in the teachings of the Gospel. Each person is recognized as a gift.

What does this look like in our academic and student life programs? Our schedule, curriculum, teaching practices, decision-making processes and campus environment are carefully integrated to support the holistic education and development of each student.

Saint Joseph Academy’s college block schedule has been in place for over 20 years. One of the great advantages of this schedule is each semester teachers work with a much smaller number of students than they would in a school with a traditional schedule. As

a result, students and teachers get to know one another more quickly and are able to forge the strong relationships that foster deeper learning.

We invest the time to teach and model practices that support our mission. Our interdisciplinary and experiential learning opportunities, which include retreats, field experiences and service, require our teachers and students to collaborate, communicate and plan effectively. Based on the shared leadership models of the Congregation of St. Joseph, our decision–making processes embrace the teaching of the African proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” We strive to live up to these ideals. When we don’t live up to them, we do take the time to reflect, revisit and redouble our efforts.

And we are not alone in this journey. We move forward seeking grace and with the prayerful support of the Academy community.

L-R: Esther Ngemba ’18 and Honey Bell-Bay

Math Teacher Mrs. Jill Satanek Garlock ’92

Infusing Creativity into Lesson Plans

Looking at the art pieces in the top right photograph, would you be able to tell if they were hand drawn or believe it was created in math class using mathematical equations?

Each year, Math Teacher Mrs. Jill Satanek Garlock ’92’s Honors Algebra II class studies functions and transformations of functions. Students work on moving different types of equations such as linear, quadratic, rational and trigonometric around the coordinate plane.

As a culminating project at the end of the semester, students use a graphing program and apply what they’ve learned in the class to create works of art – fall semester is focused on winter-themed art and spring semester is focused on summer-themed art. Each line in the work of art is graphed using a mathematical equation, not hand drawn.

“Math is a class of outcomes, right answers and wrong answers and there isn’t that much room for creativity and expression,” Mrs. Garlock shared. “This project allows students to express their creativity in a new way. I wanted the students who loved art to have an outlet in a math class to showcase their talents. I also wanted to push those students who were more math focused, to look at how beautiful the subject could be!”

Mrs. Garlock is not only teaching students math, but a new way of showing how math interacts with other disciplines like art. “It is showing my students that even in something as linear as mathematics, there are many ways something can be done. The curve of a flower in their drawing might be represented by a rational equation where in another student’s art a quadratic function is used."

Another way faculty members incorporate art into their classroom is utilizing the Howley Makerspace innovation lab. Recently, English Teacher Mrs. Jennifer Bruesewitz’s Public Speaking, Presentation and Performance class made “good luck” keychains and bracelets with words from the students’ first original speech to wear when presenting to the class. Her Public Speaking class is the third class this school year that she has brought into the Howley Makerspace innovation lab to design something. “Using the innovation lab was a great opportunity for students to analyze how words can work like laser cutters, to express themselves and be creative” Mrs. Bruesewitz shared.

Danielle Smith ’25, a student in Mrs. Bruesewitz’s class shared, “I loved using the Makerspace to make a keychain. I took an Engineering class here both this year and last year and I am familiar with the machines in the innovation lab. I always love when teachers outside of engineering find a way to incorporate them into other classes. I would love for more activities like this to be part of our class. I strongly believe that it helps with the listening and informative speaking part of our public speaking class, and I also feel as though it helps students who may not be familiar with the Makerspace become more comfortable utilizing the equipment it has to offer.”

Mrs.

T-B: Pictures designed and graphed by spring 2022 Honors Algebra II students; Engineering & Design Honors Program Coordinator Mr. Robert Zdankiewicz with English Teacher

Jennifer Bruesewitz’s Honors English

10 students; English Teacher Mrs. Jennifer Bruesewitz and Danielle Smith ’25

LIVING THE MISSION

Caring for Our Common Home

Whether the trees are ablaze with fall color or the grounds are in bloom or covered in snow, our beautiful Saint Joseph Academy campus continually reminds us of the glory of God made visible in Earth’s changing seasons. Perhaps it is our surroundings as well as our mission that has inspired our students to take steps to heal and protect Earth, in partnership with the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Academy’s dedicated facilities team. Along with the Congregation of St. Joseph, we also recognize that we cannot separate love of God and neighbor from real care for Earth, our common home.

Over the last several years, the Congregation has made a commitment to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform (LSAP), a collaboration between the Vatican and Catholic organizations from around the world. “Laudato si’,” which can be translated as “praise be to you,” is a phrase from St. Francis of Assisi’s hymn of praise to God, as well as the official title of Pope Francis’s 2015 letter on the environment.

One of the most important points of the Pope’s letter is the idea of integral ecology, which calls us to see how our world’s social and economic problems are intertwined with spiritual and environmental concerns, and how those who are poor are most vulnerable to the impacts of pollution and climate change. Because our Saint Joseph Academy mission calls us to compassionate leadership and service in a global society, we know that we cannot ignore questions of integral ecology in the education of our students.

The Laudato Si’ Action Platform has seven interrelated goals that address these issues, and in the first year of implementation (2023), the Congregation will focus on the goals of Ecological Education, Ecological Spirituality and Community Resilience and Empowerment. A conversion of mind and heart must be the first step in order to inspire and empower community action to ensure a sustainable future.

We have fertile ground for growth toward these goals at Saint Joseph Academy, as noted above. Thanks in large part to Science Teacher and Club Moderator Mrs. Maureen Becker’s faithful care for creation and for her students, we offer engaging Environmental Science classes and have an active Environmental (Gardening and Sustainability) Club. Many CORE Ministry classes and retreats also encourage prayer and communion with God through nature. As we look to the future, our Saint Joseph Academy community will continue to partner with the Congregation of St. Joseph in the mission to educate and inspire our community and build our capacity for transformative action on behalf of Earth and all people.

“Loving God, the dear neighbor, and all of creation is one movement.”

(MAXIM 59)

Dr. Jessica Wrobleski

Learning from the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph

Last December, students from the Environmental Science class and the ECOS/ Gardening and Sustainability Club were invited to lunch at the St. Joseph Center with the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph. The lunch was an opportunity for the students and Sisters to share and reflect on their collaborative gardening and sustainability projects that were completed during last school year.

Brianna Almasy ’24, Sarah Dews ’25, Fiona Kelly ’23, Lily Kowalski ’25 (sister of Jessica "Jess" Kowalski ’22), Melissa Maline ’24 (sister of Madeline "Maddie" Maline ’21 and Margaret "Maggie"Maline ’22), Mykaylah Melton ’24, Kristen Ramm ’23 (sister of Kayla Ramm ’21), Kaitlyn Schmidt ’24 (daughter

of Tracey Schummer Schmidt ’91), Rosalia Stacer ’24 and Janean Ward ’23 were fortunate to participate in this special event.

Projects included creating sustainable Christmas present wrapping options, making floral bouquets for the Academy hallways, planting daffodils on campus and by the St. Jude statue, planting and maintaining a pollinator garden, planting milkweed seeds in the CSJ retention basin and posting student designed and constructed bird nesting boxes in the CSJ’s back yard. Kristen Ramm ’23 also shared information with the Sisters on an upcoming collaborative project.

Melissa Maline ’24 shared this reflection of her time with the Sisters. “I feel that every time I visit with the Sisters or have a

conversation with any one of them, I learn something new about myself, them or God. We don’t always discuss new and unheard-of topics but whether we do or not, I always feel that my ideas are being listened to and appreciated. At the luncheon, we conversed about many different subjects, but the one that stuck out to me was ironically our talk about the environment. They told me how they would go outside to the edge of the main road and peacefully protest and share awareness of the environment and how they used to lead silent rallies to express what words couldn’t. Their courage and faith are truly refreshing and beautiful to watch. I strive to stand, speak, or even be silent for my beliefs as these women have before me.”

L-R: Brianna Almasy ’24, Kaitlyn Schmidt ’24, Sr. Juanita Shealey, Mykaylah Melton ’24, Rosalia Stacer ’24 and Fiona Kelly ’23

Swimming & Diving

This season, the Varsity Swimming & Diving team had 23 athletes, with 15 Freshmen and Sophomores. The program will graduate four Seniors, Clare Doverspike ’23, Suzanna Fernandez ’23, Aspen Lockner ’23 and Emma Petrus ’23 (sister of Rachel Petrus ’15).

At the Viking Invitational at Cleveland State Univeristy’s Busbee Natatorium, Katherine (Katie) Goodman ’26 broke a 20-year-old school record in the 500-yd

Basketball

Records Set and Memories Made

Freestyle, previously held by Lindsay Wolff ’05, with a time of 5:21.70. In that same meet, Goodman ’26 placed eleventh in the 200-yd Freestyle with a time of 2:02.61, breaking another school record, previously held by Madelyn "Maddie" Kelly ’20. Notable wins this season included Independence High School (92-73), Lakewood High School (98-87) and first place finish in the Tri-Meet with Beaumont

This year’s Varsity team was led by six Seniors: Abigail Flannery (granddaughter of Judy Haluscsak Flannery ’57 and sister of Grace Flannery ’20), Taylor Gregory, Samantha Kim, Elise Larsen, Madison Roth (sister of Julia Roth ’21) and Catherine Shepherd (sister of Claire Shepherd ’20). The team had an overall record of 11-10. Notable wins for the season included Beaumont School (52-29), Padua Franciscan High School (52-39), Mentor High School (64-42), Hathaway Brown School (48-45) and Solon High School (53-43).

The Jaguars were the #7 seed in the District tournament. In the first round, the Jaguars beat Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School (59-36) to advance to the District Semi-Final. The Jaguars season came to an end against Midview High School (53-34).

The JV team finished their season with a record of 17-6. Notable wins included Beaumont School (57-17), Padua Franciscan High School (35-32) and St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (44-30). The Freshman team finished their season with a record of 17-5.

High School and Fairview High School at Baldwin Wallace’s Natatorium at Lou Higgins Center.

Goodman ’26 earned herself the opportunity to compete in the OHSAA Swimming Division I State Championship after placing 5th in the 500-yd Freestyle at the OHSAA District Swimming Tournament. At the State Championship, she finished the 500-yd freestyle in 5:16.06.

Madison Roth ’23

Katherine (Katie) Goodman ’26

Bowling

The Varsity team finished a challenging schedule competing in the Greater Cleveland Interscholastic Bowling League. In the Demon Classic Bowling Tournament, the team took 14th place with 2,410 points. Further into the season, at the Royalton RollOff Tournament, the team placed 10th with 2,297 points.

For the second year in a row, the Bowling program had enough members for a full JV team. The JV team finished the season with a 5-5 record with notable wins against Padua Franciscan High School and Magnificat High School.

Gymnastics

This year’s Gymnastics team had seven athletes with three Seniors, two Juniors, one Sophomore and one Freshman. The season opened with a 2nd place finish at Buckeye High School meet. The meet was extra special as it was the first high school meet for three of the five Jaguars competing. In the annual Catholic Cup hosted by Magnificat High School, the Jaguars took home

Senior Lauren Weisenseel earned her 4th consecutive trip to the District Meet and qualified for the State Meet for the second year in a row in the Individual All Around

The team graduates three Seniors: Allison Petrasek (sister Amanda Petrasek ’17 Paige Schilens and Lauren

Indoor Track

This year’s Indoor Track Program included 49 students. The season kicked off at the Spire Institute Meet where Morgan Riley ’24 placed 2nd in the pole vault of 8’6”, earning a personal best. Additionally, Mariel Drost ’23 earned a personal record of 35’8” in the weight throw.

Six Jaguars qualified for the State Meet at Spire on Saturday, March 4 – Rylee Ehrett ’23 (sister of Alex Ehrett ’12) and Cailynn Cho ’24 in field events and Erin Hyland ’23 (granddaughter of Margaret "Marge" McNeeley Harkness ’60 and sister of Brigid Hyland ’20), Jacinda Bonham ’24 and Jadin Bonham ’24 (both daughters of Nicole Martowitz Bonham ’89) and Amelia Litten ’26 for the 4x400m.

Lauren Weisenseel ’23

Alphonsine Camara ’23

L-R: Cailynn Cho ’24 and Rylee Ehrett ’23

Thank You for Making “Celebrate the Academy”

A Huge Success

On February 25, over 450 guests gathered for Saint Joseph Academy’s annual fundraising gala, “Celebrate the Academy.” The gala offers an opportunity for our community of generous supporters, devoted parents/guardians, alumnae and spiritual sponsors, the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph to gather and honor our collective partnership in preparing young women for lives of compassionate leadership and service in a global society.

T-B: Heads and Tails Winner Maura Gaul ’05; L-R: Frank W. O’Linn, Ed.D, Secretary for Education and Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and wife, Amy; L-R: Patrick Sheehan P’18 (Board Member), Allison Sheehan ’18 and Camille Sheehan; L-R: Kaitlyn Schmidt ’24 (daughter of Tracey Schummer Schmidt ’91 and Julia Olle ’23 (sister of Jessica Olle Francis ’12)

This year’s theme was Down in the French Quarter and thanks to our community’s generosity, raised more than $275,000 net proceeds for the Academy’s scholarship fund and academic initiatives.

“I am in awe of the amazing generosity of our community,” President Kathryn Purcell shared. “Their clear support of our mission of providing a stellar Catholic education to our young women is inspiring.”

The gala also provided the Saint Joseph Academy community the opportunity to honor Helen C. Malloy ’57 as the 2023 Distinguished Alumna and K. Kelly Hancock P’17 as the recipient of the Medaille Shield Award.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the next “Celebrate the Academy” on February 24, 2024.

Save the Date!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the next “Celebrate the Academy” on February 24, 2024.

T-B: L-R: Ann Marie Ahern P’24&’27 (Board Member), Mary Amador and Tony Amador (Board Member); The Academy Chorale and Vocal Director Mrs. Hilary Watts; L-R: Lori Petti P’27 (Board Member), Julie Trott and Matthew Heisey P’24 (Board Member); L-R: Mary Ann Fischer ’66, Theresa Denton, Executive Director, CSJ Ministries, Pat Kozak, CSJ ’64 (Board Member) and Joyce Joecken CSJ, N’61

2023 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA Helen C. Malloy ’57

Helen Malloy ’57 was raised in a household where service to the dear neighbor was woven into the fabric of everyday life. Her parents, Patrick and Catherine were immigrants from County Mayo, Ireland, and taught their children—Helen and her brother, Bill—that the door was always open to others.

Her parents were very involved in Cleveland’s Irish-American community, and their example prompted Helen to do the same. She has devoted much of her life to preserving her Irish heritage and sharing her Irish Catholic faith.

Saint Joseph Academy was a natural choice for high school given the family’s close proximity to it. More importantly, the Academy offered Helen a close-knit community where she could thrive.

She played on the Academy’s volleyball and basketball teams and sang with the choral group. Her favorite teachers included Sr. Maura and Sr. Fabian, who taught Algebra and Home Economics, respectively. Helen remembers how the Sisters would incorporate spirituality into every subject.

“Saint Joseph Academy is a highly esteemed school,” Helen says of her alma mater. “Graduating from there is an accomplishment to be proud of.”

In her 66 years since graduating from high school, Helen has modeled all of those values. Saint Joseph Academy, the local Irish-American community, St. Vincent de Paul Parish and several other organizations have benefited from Helen’s benevolence. She lives by the adage: “Whatever you give in love will come back to you ten times over.”

She has faithfully donated to Saint Joseph Academy’s Annual Fund and has generously given to fundraising campaigns. She attends alumnae events such as “Celebrate the Academy,” class reunions and scholarship luncheons. She even established an endowed scholarship in memory of her parents.

2023 MEDAILLE SHIELD HONOREE K. Kelly Hancock, DNP, RN, NE-BC, FAAN, P’17

When Dr. Kelly Hancock was helping her daughter Amanda Hancock ’17 choose the right high school, the mission and values of Saint Joseph Academy resonated deeply with her. The “all kinds of girls” culture was especially appealing to her, both as a parent and as a professional. In fact, it was one of the main reasons Kelly became so involved with the Academy.

“Supporting an institution with a genuine interest in investing in the uniqueness of its students is inspiring,” says Dr. Hancock. “The bold step of empowering the young women of Northeast Ohio to be compassionate leaders in a global society aligns with my own values and is a clear need.”

As the first-ever Chief Caregiver Officer and Rich Family Chief Caregiver Chair at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Hancock leads strategic development and implementation of all aspects of caregiver engagement for Cleveland Clinic in the United States and internationally. Her 30-year career at Cleveland Clinic made her an ideal candidate to contribute to the development of the Academy’s Health Sciences Honors Program (HSHP).

Dr. Hancock served on Saint Joseph Academy’s Board of Directors for over 6 years with the last two being Board Chair. She served as a co-chair for With Lifted Hearts, the capital campaign that funded the campus expansion through the renovation of Fitzmaurice Hall and the enlargement of the Howley Makerspace innovation lab. She appointed the committee that conducted the presidential search for the Academy’s current President Kathryn H. Purcell and has been a speaker at student and faculty events over the years.

In addition to her professional relationship with Saint Joseph Academy, Dr. Hancock and her husband, Eric, were very engaged parents during Amanda’s high school years, actively participating in the rugby program, the Earn Your Spots 5K Races/Walks and “Celebrate the Academy.”

President Kathryn Purcell and Helen C. Malloy ’57

K. Kelly Hancock P’17 and President Kathryn Purcell

Saint Joseph Academy Launches Scholarship Granting Organization

The Ohio General Assembly recently established a program whereby Ohioans can receive a 100% tax credit against Ohio income tax liability for cash contributions to certified Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) who grant scholarships for tuition to students. By creating an SGO, organizations will receive their contributions directly versus receiving them through a third party.

Saint Joseph Academy has created its own SGO - the Saint Joseph Academy Scholarship Granting Organization (SJA SGO). The SJA SGO is designed to allow members of our community to make donations for Saint Joseph Academy students while also receiving eligibility for an Ohio tax creditdollar for dollar. This credit is limited to the lesser of $750 for an individual (or $1,500 if married filing jointly) or the related state of Ohio tax liability.

By contributing to the SJA SGO, you:

• Have power to direct your tax dollars

• Directly impact our students

• Help us award scholarships to students with the highest financial need

Your support will help ensure any qualified student who seeks one can receive an outstanding Catholic education from Saint Joseph Academy. We hope you will contribute to the SJA SGO to provide scholarship dollars to our students!

To learn more, contact Constance Sipple, CFRE, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at 216.671.0166 or csipple@sja1890.org or visit www.sja1890.org/giving

This does not constitute income tax advice. Always consult with your tax professional for information on the impact of any charitable contribution.

Scholarship Granting Organization

In Loving Memory of Margaret “Bubbles” Lynch Kahl ’58

In December 2022, the Academy learned of the passing of Margaret “Bubbles” Lynch Kahl ’58 (sister of Patricia Lynch Ferguson ’57, mother of Annie Kahl ’85, mother-inlaw of JoAnn Aerni Kahl ’82 and grandmother of Kahl Mscichowski ’09, Brooke Kahl ’14, Mary Kate Kahl ’21 Margaret Weaver ’17, Abby Weaver ’19 and Sarah Weaver ’25). Since she was a young woman, Bubbles always had a deep affection for Saint Joseph Academy. She thrived as a high school student and served in many leadership roles throughout her four years, culminating in Senior Class Officer and Treasurer.

Graduation did not signal the end of Bubbles’ devotion to the Academy. On the contrary, it marked the beginning of decades of heartfelt continued service and support. She helped organize alumnae events and served on Saint Joseph Academy’s Board of Directors. As her family expanded, she looked forward to returning to the Academy with her granddaughters for the Academy’s annual Legacy Breakfasts.

In 2000, her children, Dan and Julie Kahl Weaver P’17, ’19 & ’25, Lisa Kahl, Diane and John Kahl, William and JoAnn Aerni Kahl ’82, P’09, ’14 & ’21 and Annie Kahl ’85, honored her by establishing the Margaret Lynch Kahl ’58 Endowed Scholarship for Outstanding Service to the Community. Since its founding, her scholarship has provided significant tuition assistance to more than 100 young women who demonstrate a strong commitment to service. It has now grown to support 10 young women each academic year.

Margaret’s passion for service to others and pride for her alma mater lives on each day at Saint Joseph Academy. She has quietly left a lasting impression on the young women of Saint Joseph Academy that her scholarship has impacted. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Margaret’s scholarship. Visit www.sja1890.org/scholarship-giving, and please select “Donate to an Endowed Scholarship” and indicate “In Memory of Margaret Lynch Kahl” in the gift detail field. We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Margaret “Bubbles” Lynch Kahl. May she now rest in God’s loving peace.

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

Brunch at Saint Joseph Academy; Margaret’s senior year photo

Sponsor a Senior by Donating to the “Walk of the Roses”

You can recognize a special Senior by supporting her ceremonial “Walk of the Roses” on Tuesday, May 30 through a donation to cover the cost of her dozen roses. This beloved tradition will return this year, with each Senior carrying a beautiful bouquet of red roses up Rocky River Drive from Saint Joseph Academy to Our Lady of Angels Church. Your gift of $60 will purchase a bouquet of roses and give you the opportunity to leave a dedicated message to a specific Senior or note of encouragement to one of the 2023 graduates.

To donate to the “Walk of the Roses” visit www.sja1890.org/walkofroses or mail your gift prior to Friday, May 26 to the Advancement Department, 3470 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH 44111, with the notation “Roses.”

Your Support Truly Changes Lives

Spring brings a busy but important time for our students as they enter the final stages of their academic year. The members of the Class of 2023 are taking their final steps in their journey toward graduation. They have worked hard to get to this point, and we are ready to help them celebrate this special milestone in their lives. While bittersweet, it is also a time of gratitude for all they have brought to this community and promise for the future. They serve as an example of the power of your support of this school.

Without your generous participation in our Annual Fund, we would not have been able to provide the scholarships and resources that they needed to thrive in their time here at Saint Joseph Academy. We are truly grateful for your past participation in the Saint Joseph Academy Annual Fund.

Your donation, of any amount, will make a difference in the lives of the more than 685 students who have been inspired to become women of unifying love. To make your gift today, simply visit online at www.sja1890.org/donate, scan the QR code or mail your gift to the Advancement Department, 3470 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland OH 44111 by Friday, June 30. Thank you for your generosity that helps every student, every day!

Anne McGinness Wagner ’47 on the death of her husband, Paul Wagner.

Alice Houlehan McGinty ’48 on the death of her husband, Jack McGinty.

Marilyn Mack Keppler-Cohar ’50 and Kathryn Mack Joyce ’56 on the death of their sister, Dolores Mack Morris ’52

Patricia Keller Haldi ’54 on the death of her husband, Lawrence Haldi.

Cecilia "Cece" Evers Heaton ’54 on the death of her stepson, Michael Heaton.

Brenda Scullin Corley ’56 on the death of her husband, Thomas Corley.

Rosealeen McNamara Smith ’56 on the death of her sister, Joan McNamara DeBarr ’58

Ann DeCapua Drayer ’57 on the death of her husband, John Drayer.

Ann DeCapua Drayer ’57, Naomi DeCapua Stanley ’66 and Francesca DeCapua Campbell ’70 on the death of their brother, Joe DeCapua.

Patricia Lynch Ferguson ’57 on the death of her sister, and Annie Kahl ’85 on the death of her mother, Margaret "Bubbles" Lynch Kahl ’58.

Mary Jane Walsh Stacho ’57 on the death of her son, David Stacho.

Bernice Mielcarek McGovern ’58, Paula Mielcarek Van Balen ’59 and Joan Mielcarek Geiger ’60 on the death of their sister, Mary Mielcarek-Geier ’64.

Bertha “Bibs” Krach Sturm ’58 on the death of her sister, Kathleen Krach Koster ’50.

Memoriam

Mary Macek Scully ’61 on the death of her husband, Richard Scully Jr.

Dawn Kopachik Mason ’63 on the death of her sister, Sheila Kopachik Vasek ’60

Patricia O’Donnell Scolaro N’66 on the death of her sister, Therese “Terri” O’Donnell Lundy N’65

Renee Sklenka Arasim N’67 on the death of her father, Robert Sklenka.

Susan Rothgery Lamb ’67 on the death of her husband, James Lamb.

Cecilia Kirner Beckstrom N’68 on the death of her husband, Herbert Beckstrom.

Barbara Semon Cady N’68 on the death of her sister, Nancy Semon Jasany N’61

Mary Madden Plagman ’68 on the death of her husband, Kevin Plagman.

Josie Vrtachnik Schrader ’69 on the death of her son, Robert Schrader.

Laureen Boutton Baker ’70 on the death of her sister, Jeanne Boutton.

Bernadette Schrader Kurtz ’70, Mary Cay Schrader Scullin ’73, Patricia Schrader Kupa ’78 and Christine Schrader Cox ’81 on the death of their sister, Theresa Schrader Middaugh ’75

Geralyn McGuire ’70 on the death of her sister, Judith McGuire, CSJ ’57

Lorraine Zimmer N’70 and Joan Zimmer Rubenking N’73 on the death of their sister, Linda Zimmer N’69

Maryann Shupe Brooks ’72 and Pamela Shupe Hennings ’75 on the death of their sister, Laura Shupe Schreiner ’78.

Christine Baranowski Courtright ’72, Lynn Baranowski Moquin ’73 and Denise Baranowski Bement ’79 on the death of their father, Stanley Baranowski.

Lois Agrippe Dagata ’72 on the death of her mother, Kathryne Agrippe.

Anne Belovich Jex N’72 and Stephanie Belovich N’73 on the death of their mother, Helen Belovich.

Kathy Haney McGuirk ’72 and Debbie Haney McGoun ’73 on the death of their father, John Haney Sr.

Jackie Toth Ziemski ’72 on the death of her brother, Raymond Toth.

Jeanne Biller N’73, Kathy Biller Schworm N’74 and Susan Biller Beyer N’77 on the death of their sister, Christine Biller N’70

Sunita Kapur Chaudhuri N’73, Sarita Kapur Forbes N’74 and Shelia Kapur N’75 on the death of their mother, Anne Kapur.

Catherine Lindquist Grenig ’73 and Marylou Lindquist Burns ’79 on the death of their mother, Mary Lindquist.

Margaret Hofstetter N’73 on the death of her brother, Ed Hofstetter.

Karen Lechman Cannon ’74 and Denise Lechman Reddy ’79 on the death of their mother, Lois Lechman.

Diane McDonald Hart ’74 on the death of her mother, Peggy McDonald.

Jan Volle Locke ’74 on the death of her husband, Dale Locke.

Jan Volle Locke ’74 and Nancy Volle Gilbert ’77 on the death of their brother, David Volle.

Mary Therese Barrett Novello ’74 and Patricia Barrett Spalding ’78 on the death of their brother, John Barrett.

Karla Pokea Wean ’74 on the death of her sister, Denise Pokea.

Catherine "Kitty" Prendergast Flynn ’75, Nora Prendergast ’76, Eileen Prendergast Dickerson ’79 and Ann Marie Prendergast ’84, on the death of their mother, Nancy Prendergast.

Denise Vogel Jasko N’75 on the death of her sister, Donna Vogel Justice N’74

Cathy Geiss Schneider ’75, Chris Geiss Keuchel ’80 and Mary Geiss Makela ’86 on the death of their father, Robert Geiss.

Helene Einholz Shamakian ’75 on the death of her mother, Anna Einholz.

Mary Prada Tabbaa N’75 and Debbie Prada N’78 on the death of their father, Joseph Maurice Prada.

Karen Domann Komondor N’76 and Mary Kay Domann Shelton N’77 on the death of their brother, Kevin Domann.

Regina Hauck ’77 on the death of her mother, Dolores Hauck.

Carol Mayercin Orges ’77 and Mary Mayercin ’88 on the death of their father, Steve Mayercin.

Patricia Ginley Donofrio ’78, Kathleen Ginley Stewart ’80 and Rita Ginley Andolsen ’82 on the death of their brother, Michael Ginley.

Denise Lynn Kosty Sweeney ’78 on the death of her daughter, Kayla Sweeney.

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

Faye Oleksiak Bartholomew N’79 on the death of her father, Edward Oleksiak.

Paula Funk Rojas N’79 on the death of her mother, Geraldine Rojas.

Mary Waters Vickerman ’79, Ann Waters Rivera ’83, Catherine Waters Kratt ’87, Barbara Waters Sonby ’90 and Theresa Waters Sacher ’97 on the death of their father, William J. Waters.

Mary Pat Logue Peterson ’80, Therese Logue ’83 and Elizabeth Logue ’84 on the death of their father, John Logue.

Judy Schmitz Strodtbeck ’80 on the death of her father, William Schmitz.

Elizabeth Murphy Wade ’81 on the death of her mother, Phyllis Murphy.

Erin Gallagher Donahue ’82, Sheila Gallagher ’78 and Kathleen Gallagher Koehl ’86 on the death of their brother, Colum Gallagher.

Elizabeth DeLury Ginley ’82 on the death of her mother, Elvira DeLury.

Doreen Kaminski Martin ’82 on the death of her father, David Kaminski.

Colleen Gallagher Thomas ’82 on the death of her mother, Eileen Gallagher.

Patricia Bruening Fatsie ’83 on the death of her brother, Robert Bruening.

Susan Schwertner Murray ’83 on the death of her son, Adam Murray.

Gabriella Mascarin Isabella ’85 on the death of her father, Cesare Mascarin.

Krista Guardi ’86 on the death of her father, Thomas Guardi.

Pamela McMahon Adams ’87 on the death of her husband, David Adams.

Megan Plummer ’91 and Suzanne Plummer Rosol ’97 on the death of their mother, Claire Plummer.

Gemma Simonson ’92 on the death of her mother, Gloria Simonson.

Melissa Klein ’95 on the death of her mother, Barbara Klein.

Nicole Troy ’96 and Catherine Troy ’98 on the death of their mother, Carol Troy.

JoEllen Hanigosky Weilnau ’00 on the death of her father, Donald Hanigosky.

Amy Harrington ’02 and Maggie Harrington Nolfi ’06 on the death of their sister, Colleen Harrington.

Please remember in your prayers the following deceased alumnae:

Frances Klein Gibbons ’42

Rosemary Clarke Lenahan ’42

Annabelle McClain ’42

Lenore Sroub Bracken ’43

Mary Phyllis Keating Stroh ’46

Norma Clancy Jacobs ’47

Ruth Hauenstein Wiemer ’47

Abigail Donahue O’Donnell ’48

Nancy Sweeney ’48

Marilyn Kramer Kintzler ’49

Kathleen Krach Koster ’50

Virginia Hecker McDowell ’51

Dolores Mack Morris ’52

Zita Mullen Tumney ’53

Coletta Fiorito Dubray ’54

Mary Carlin Krumreig ’54

Beverly Stanton Coyle ’55

Diane Dister Kocik ’56

Ruth Foley McNamara ’56

Judith McGuire, CSJ ’57

Ernetta Straubaugh Weiss ’57

Joan McNamara DeBarr ’58

Margaret “Bubbles” Lynch Kahl ’58

Elizabeth “Liz” Walsh Watters ’58

Barbara Watson Murphy ’58

Karen Kotchbach McCreary ’59

Caroline “Carol” Wasserbauer Milligan ’59

Kathleen Quinn Price ’59

Barbara Klein Washabaugh ’59

Sheila Kopachik Vasek ’60

Jean Murphy Bihn ’61

Mary Brinkman, CSJ N’61

Nancy Semon Jasany N’61

Jill Jurca Bartuccio ’63

Sheila Stroemple DeCrane ’63

Mary Mielcarek-Geier ’64

Kristina Terbrack ’13 on the death of her father, Thomas Terbrack.

Sydney Rexing ’15 on the death of her mother, Stephanie Rexing.

Kathleen Rothacker ’17 on the death of her father, Joseph Rothacker.

Spring 2023 - Losses from the adult community:

Joanne Savinell Belovich ’81 on the death of her mother-in-law, Helen Belovich.

Rick Morscher on the death of his wife, Chris Morscher.

This list reflects all losses we are aware of as of February 6, 2023.

Barbara Swarm Skully ’64

Patricia Crane Facemire N’65

Karen Rachuba Kukich N’65

Therese “Terri” O’Donnell Lundy N’65

Judy Sikora Adanich ’67

Bernadette Kubrak ’67

Paulette Ford Simek N’68

Darlene Long Lonardo N’69

Linda Zimmer N’69

Christine Biller N’70

Donna Markowski Genco N’72

Patricia Noga N’73

Donna Vogel Justice N’74

Theresa Schrader Middaugh ’75

Ismaela Zapanta Emery ’76

Laura Shupe Schreiner ’78

MaryBeth Musat Italiano ’80

Ellen Huber ’85

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

ClassNotes Alumnae

1960s

Julie Pauliukonis Janson, JD, LLM, N’67 has authored the book, “The Discerning Investor” which is published by and available through the American Bar Association. This book is written by a lawyer for investors who also happen to be lawyers. Some of the chapters include: Measures for the Risk-Averse Investor, Setting Strategy Based on Three Goals and Financial Firms: Who’s Who and What to Expect as a Client.

2000s

Greer Gibbons ’04 started with Youth Challenge 20 years ago as a volunteer. Fast forward to today when she has been named Youth Challenge Board President. Greer works as a Global Project Manager for the Lubrizol Corporation. When she steps away from work and volunteering, she enjoys visiting the National Parks and traveling around the country.

Nancy Abdelshahid Baker ’09 has recently been recognized by Honeywell for her exceptional work in the aerospace division. She was awarded the Top Flyer and MatEng Excellence Award. She began her career as a Lab Technician and has been promoted to Aerospace Materials & Process Engineer II. Her work was included in the NASA Artemis I and II missions.

2010s

Best wishes to Brianna Eucker Truesdell ’10 and Nick Truesdell who were married on November 12, 2022 in Cleveland. Her matron of honor was her sister Melissa Eucker Kulbago ’03.

Alexandra Kozak ’12 moved from New York to Tampa, Florida to take a job as Director of Development with Greystar, which is the largest multifamily real estate company in the country.

Congratulations to Emily Tabar Cathey ’15 who married Hunter Cathey on July 17, 2022 in Sherman, Texas. Their wedding party included Marisa Petticord ’17 and Amelia Borisa ’24.

Congratulations to Kathleen Jones Hensley ’15, who married Franklin Hensley on October 22, 2022 at St. Angela Merici Church. Their wedding party included maid of honor Kara Radich ’15, Hailey Grant ’15 and Hannah Hill ’16.

Important Notice Regarding Former Student SJA Gmail & Google Accounts

If you are an alumna still using your former @sjastudents.org email account to receive information from the Academy or have important projects, research papers or art portfolios stored on your former student Google drive that you wish to keep, please be aware of the Academy’s new policy. The Academy will no longer maintain email accounts and data storage for any non-student or inactive employees within our Google for Education Environment in order to comply with all State and Federal Internet Security Policies and the Child Internet Protection Act. This policy is intended to ensure the privacy and safety of Saint Joseph Academy’s current students and includes all email and data storage for graduated classes in both @sja1890.org and @sjastudents.org domains.

Thank you for all your support and understanding. On behalf of the Alumnae Department, we apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

Once a personal email account has been created or if you already have one that has not been shared with us, please update your contact information here: www.sja1890.org/contactinformation.

If you wish to save any Google drive information, please save to your personal email account.

If you have any questions regarding this information or require further assistance, please contact the Academy’s Information Technology Department at: techsupport@sja1890.org.

L-R: Hannah Hill ’16, Hailey Grant ’15, Kathleen Jones Hensley ’15 and Kara Radich ’15

Photo credit: Nick Hoeller -- @weddingsbynickhoeller

Honoring Judith McGuire, CSJ ’57

It is with deep sadness that we share that Judith "Judy" McGuire, CSJ ’57, entered into eternal life on January 3, 2023.

Sr. Judy served at many schools including Nazareth Academy and Saint Joseph Academy. She nurtured the social, emotional and academic development of many young women.

Sr. Judy is survived by her sister Gerry McGuire ’70 and her sister-in-law Patty Sweeney ’76. We offer condolences to all who have been touched by Sr. Judy’s life. May she rest in the peace and love of God and live on in our hearts and memory.

CubClub

Lauren Miller Roeder ’02 and Bruce Roeder a son, Sebastian Wesley, born July 19, 2022

Rosemary Brewka ’03 and Gregory Shuck a daughter, Flora Jeanne Shuck, born July 15, 2022

Jessica Leahy Marcis ’06 and Charles Marcis a daughter, Gabriella Ann, born December 8, 2022

Carolyn Conway Novak ’06 and Tom Novak, a daughter, Mary Patricia, born November 29, 2022. Named in honor of her grandmothers, Patricia Hughes Novak ’67 and Mary Simmerly Conway ’74

Amanda Leigh Tabar ’06 and Andrew Tabar a daughter, Bridget Donna, born December 7, 2022

SAVE THE DATE

Nazareth Academy Luncheon

Shannon Sefcik Lucas ’07 and Jeff Lucas, a son, Roman, born July 28, 2022

Sarah Ginty Edington ’08 and Travis Edington a son, Andrew, born December 12, 2022

Caitlin Kahler Ubbing ’08 and John Ubbing a daughter, Clarabelle Kathryn, born September 7, 2022

Molly Butler Bonamico ’10 and Carmen Thomas Bonamico a daughter, Nell Ann Marie Bonamico, born October 13, 2022. Named in honor of her grandmother, Ann Marie Carey Butler ’78

Brenna McGrath Baughman ’13 and Max Baughman a daughter, Josephine “Josie” Ann, born October 20, 2022

for these Upcoming Events

Alumnae from Nazareth Academy are invited to attend their annual reunion luncheon at Cleveland Yachting Club in Rocky River on Sunday, August 27. The doors open at 1 p.m. Registration is required.

29th Annual Golf Classic

Join us for our annual golf outing at Sweetbriar Golf Club in Avon Lake on Sunday, September 24 with a noon shotgun start. Sponsorships available.

Grand Reunion

Calling all alumnae who graduated in years ending in ‘3’ or ‘8’ to save the weekend of October 7-8 for their 2023 Grand Reunion. Activities include tours, family-friendly activities, an all-alumnae Mass and more!

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Dated Material

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2023

SummerAdventures

Our summer programs empower girls entering grades 3-9 to enhance their skills or explore new ones. Whether their interests are sports, yoga, art, theater, inventing, cooking, STEAM or health sciences, campers will have fun learning alongside our students in an all-girls environment.

Visit sja1890.org/summer

Register early as spaces are limited and filling up quickly.